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Good Monday morning, all, and welcome to the start of another week! I hope that all our QOTD friends came through the weekend storms without damage or injury; it was pretty wild for a while there on Saturday. Be safe this week, and if the tornado sirens go off, seek shelter. Your friends care about you!
And because I care about you, let’s start this week with our usual Monday tradition of considering:
Today’s Question(s):
About how many postage stamps do you keep on hand?
How many postage stamps do you use in a month?
Do you snail-mail birthday cards and anniversary greetings, or do you send email or electronic greeting cards?
Bonus Question:
Do you know anyone you’d describe as the jealous type?
How do they show their jealousy?
Ok, ‘fess up time – have you ever been jealous?
Tell us about it!
Extra Credit Question:
What is the most unusual thing you’ve known someone to do at an advanced age?
What unusual thing would you like to do in your old age?
Just for Fun:
In honor of “Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day,” do you go to bed wearing:
Pajamas?
Nightgown?
Underwear?
Same clothes you wore all day?
Other???
If you “had” to wear your pajamas to work, do you have a set that you could wear in public?
Today in History: 1178 BC – The calculated date of the Greek king Odysseus’ return home from the Trojan Wars 1582 – Spanish conquistador Hernando de Lerma founds the settlement of Salta, Argentina 1705 – Isaac Newton is knighted by Queen Anne, during a royal visit to Trinity College, Cambridge 1818 – The United States Senate ratifies the Rush-Bagot Treaty, establishing the border with Canada 1900 – The US Post Office issues the first books of postage stamps 1908 – Natural Bridges National Monument is established in Utah 1912 – Harriet Quimby becomes the first woman to fly an airplane across the English Channel 1922 – Sharpshooter Annie Oakley, age 62, sets a record by breaking 100 clay targets in a row 1941 – Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians throws the only Opening Day no-hitter in the history of Major League Baseball, defeating the Chicago White Sox 1-0 1947 – The Texas City Disaster: an explosion on board a freighter in port causes the city of Texas City, Texas to catch fire, killing nearly 600 people 1962 – Walter Cronkite takes over as lead news anchor of the CBS Evening News 1972 – Apollo 16, the tenth manned mission of the Apollo Space Program and the fifth to land on the moon, is launched 2007 – The Virginia Tech Massacre: in the deadliest shooting spree in modern American history, Seung-Hui Cho kills 32 people and injures 23 before committing suicide
Today’s Word:
Furfuraceous \fûr fə rā shəs\ adjective
1. Made of or covered with scaly particles, such as dandruff.
2. Relating to or resembling bran.
Today Is:
Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day
National Stress Awareness Day
National Eggs Benedict Day
Day of the Mushroom
National Health Care Decisions Day
Today’s Question(s): About how many postage stamps do you keep on hand?
We probably have one and a half of those folding stamp books that come with 20 in them. It's not really a question of keeping them on hand, as that's what's left over. A few months ago I gave a book of stamps to someone, in part because I knew he would use them and it might take years for us to use them.
How many postage stamps do you use in a month?
Almost none anymore, almost everything is done online. Must be a lot of people doing likewise, because the postal service is shrinking.
Do you snail-mail birthday cards and anniversary greetings, or do you send email or electronic greeting cards?
Cards are about the only thing we snail mail, though not always, some e-cards, too.
Bonus Question: Do you know anyone you’d describe as the jealous type? Not any more than usual. How do they show their jealousy? In front of others, maybe a look. Ok, ‘fess up time – have you ever been jealous? Everyone is jealous at some time. I don't have any drama to report.
Extra Credit Question: What is the most unusual thing you’ve known someone to do at an advanced age?
Not anyone personally. Didn't George HW Bush parachute on his 75th birthday? What unusual thing would you like to do in your old age?
Live to be 100
Just for Fun: In honor of “Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day,” do you go to bed wearing:
Underwear
If you “had” to wear your pajamas to work, do you have a set that you could wear in public? Maybe I should wear clothes in public.
About how many postage stamps do you keep on hand? Three - I bought four several weeks ago and have only used one.
How many postage stamps do you use in a month? Less than one a month - maybe two or three a year.
Do you snail-mail birthday cards and anniversary greetings, or do you send email or electronic greeting cards? I mainly email or telephone for people's birthdays and anniversaries.
Bonus Question:
Do you know anyone you’d describe as the jealous type? I honestly don't think I know many jealous people.
How do they show their jealousy?
Ok, ‘fess up time – have you ever been jealous? Sometimes, in respect of relationships, when I was younger.
Tell us about it! It was more connected with insecurity (within the relationship) than jealousy itself. If that makes any sense.
Extra Credit Question:
What is the most unusual thing you’ve known someone to do at an advanced age? I had a friend who was 94 years old - I went rowing with him (and my bf at the time) on Sydney harbour, in a tiny little row boat. It was the old guy's idea - he wanted to check his old boat was still sea worthy! When my bf was building his new house, this old guy was keen to inspect its progress and was as agile as a goat climbing builders' ladders and side stepping piles of construction material. He'd invite us over for dinner and would put on four-course meals which were always delicious and cooked from scratch. He was amazing and I miss him a lot.
What unusual thing would you like to do in your old age? If I could be one-tenth as active and interesting as my old friend, I'd be happy.
Just for Fun:
In honor of “Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day,” do you go to bed wearing:
Pajamas?
Nightgown?
Underwear?
Same clothes you wore all day?
Other??? I just bought several pairs of light sweatpants, and some T-shirts to use as winter jammies.
If you “had” to wear your pajamas to work, do you have a set that you could wear in public? I could wear my new winter jammies since they're essentially street clothes if I was just running up to the store. I used to sometimes wear jammies (proper ones) to work - but I worked from home.
I keep maybe 10 stamps on hand but it takes me forever to use them.
Depending on how hot/cold it might be, that determines what I wear to bed.
Day of the mushroom, I'll have to use up the ones we bought last week.
Happy Monday everyone!
About how many postage stamps do you keep on hand?
~ I don't know - mrsrainroosty does that stuff.
How many postage stamps do you use in a month?
~ ~ I don't know - mrsrainroosty does that stuff.
Do you snail-mail birthday cards and anniversary greetings, or do you send email or electronic greeting cards?
~ Both.
Bonus Question:
Do you know anyone you’d describe as the jealous type?
~ Yep, but that's other people, not me.
How do they show their jealousy?
~ They act stupid and untrusting like jealous people do.
Spell checker tells me untrusting is not a word.
It is now.
Ok, ‘fess up time – have you ever been jealous?
~ Yeah, when I was just a kid, before I grew up.
Tell us about it!
~ There's nothing to tell.
Extra Credit Question: Yayyyy! I will buy the lunch special at the pizzeria! Two slices with heavy toppings of my choice with a can of soda for $4.50! I will choose the sausage topping. They use Italian sausage that they make and cook and they slice it length-wise. They cover the whole slice with it. LOL, it's something to behold!
What is the most unusual thing you’ve known someone to do at an advanced age?
~ to imagine people present that are wearing clown suits.
What unusual thing would you like to do in your old age?
~ Have my own band again, only so very much better. Not garbage music.
Just for Fun: Yayyyyy!
In honor of “Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day,” do you go to bed wearing:
Pajamas? ~ In cold weather, yep!
Nightgown? ~ nope
Underwear? ~ nope
Same clothes you wore all day? ~ nope
Other??? ~ I don't wear anything.
If you “had” to wear your pajamas to work, do you have a set that you could wear in public? ~ Yes! Flannel pajama pants, flannel robe and slippers (man-slippers, of course. )
History is cancelled from now on.
So is Today's Word.
Today Is:
Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day ~ Nope!
National Stress Awareness Day ~ I took yesterday just so that I can relieve some stress.
National Eggs Benedict Day ~ I hate Arnold breads. And Keebler midgets.
Day of the Mushroom ~ Twas a magical day indeed! Aye!
National Health Care Decisions Day ~ I will decide not to care and eat whatever I dam well wanna eat!
~ Thank you, bookworm! Ya done quite a good job once again!
HappyWishes and miracles to all of you that could use them; I'll be thinking of you all day....especially when I EAT!
I love my CD friends and acquaintances!
***** Hi there, Sweetie Pie, m'dear! *****
Last edited by rainroosty; 04-16-2012 at 05:11 AM..
[quote=MidwesternBookWorm;23880059]Good Monday morning, all, and welcome to the start of another week! I hope that all our QOTD friends came through the weekend storms without damage or injury; it was pretty wild for a while there on Saturday. Be safe this week, and if the tornado sirens go off, seek shelter. Your friends care about you!
And because I care about you, let’s start this week with our usual Monday tradition of considering:
Today’s Question(s):
About how many postage stamps do you keep on hand?I usually just buy them when I need them.
How many postage stamps do you use in a month? 4
Do you snail-mail birthday cards and anniversary greetings, or do you send email or electronic greeting cards? Snail-mail
Bonus Question:
Do you know anyone you’d describe as the jealous type? Not really
How do they show their jealousy?
Ok, ‘fess up time – have you ever been jealous? Yes
Tell us about it! All I'm saying is I was a young immature teenager and it had to do with a guy named Bobby.
Extra Credit Question:
What is the most unusual thing you’ve known someone to do at an advanced age? All I can think of is a relative of mine likes to sun bath in the nude in their back yard.
What unusual thing would you like to do in your old age?
Just for Fun:
In honor of “Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day,” do you go to bed wearing:
Pajamas?
Nightgown?
Underwear?
Same clothes you wore all day?
Other???
If you “had” to wear your pajamas to work, do you have a set that you could wear in public? No
Today in History: 1178 BC – The calculated date of the Greek king Odysseus’ return home from the Trojan Wars 1582 – Spanish conquistador Hernando de Lerma founds the settlement of Salta, Argentina 1705 – Isaac Newton is knighted by Queen Anne, during a royal visit to Trinity College, Cambridge 1818 – The United States Senate ratifies the Rush-Bagot Treaty, establishing the border with Canada 1900 – The US Post Office issues the first books of postage stamps 1908 – Natural Bridges National Monument is established in Utah 1912 – Harriet Quimby becomes the first woman to fly an airplane across the English Channel 1922 – Sharpshooter Annie Oakley, age 62, sets a record by breaking 100 clay targets in a row 1941 – Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians throws the only Opening Day no-hitter in the history of Major League Baseball, defeating the Chicago White Sox 1-0 1947 – The Texas City Disaster: an explosion on board a freighter in port causes the city of Texas City, Texas to catch fire, killing nearly 600 people 1962 – Walter Cronkite takes over as lead news anchor of the CBS Evening News 1972 – Apollo 16, the tenth manned mission of the Apollo Space Program and the fifth to land on the moon, is launched 2007 – The Virginia Tech Massacre: in the deadliest shooting spree in modern American history, Seung-Hui Cho kills 32 people and injures 23 before committing suicide
Today’s Word:
Furfuraceous \fûr fə rā shəs\ adjective
1. Made of or covered with scaly particles, such as dandruff.
2. Relating to or resembling bran.
Today Is:
Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day
National Stress Awareness Day - I'm aware
National Eggs Benedict Day
Day of the Mushroom
National Health Care Decisions Day
About how many postage stamps do you keep on hand? Very few.
How many postage stamps do you use in a month? I've used one in the last I don't know how many years and it was last Saturday.
Do you snail-mail birthday cards and anniversary greetings, or do you send email or electronic greeting cards? Neither. Usually just an email.
Bonus Question:
Do you know anyone you’d describe as the jealous type? Yes.
How do they show their jealousy? Snide remarks.
Ok, ‘fess up time – have you ever been jealous? I'd say more envious in a good way.
Tell us about it! I envy people who work hard to make themselves successful.
Extra Credit Question:
What is the most unusual thing you’ve known someone to do at an advanced age? Barefoot water ski.
What unusual thing would you like to do in your old age? Just grow a garden.
Just for Fun:
In honor of “Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day,” do you go to bed wearing:
Pajamas?
Nightgown?
Underwear?
Same clothes you wore all day?
Other???
If you “had” to wear your pajamas to work, do you have a set that you could wear in public?No, I have not owned any in many years.
Today in History: 1178 BC – The calculated date of the Greek king Odysseus’ return home from the Trojan Wars 1582 – Spanish conquistador Hernando de Lerma founds the settlement of Salta, Argentina 1705 – Isaac Newton is knighted by Queen Anne, during a royal visit to Trinity College, Cambridge 1818 – The United States Senate ratifies the Rush-Bagot Treaty, establishing the border with Canada 1900 – The US Post Office issues the first books of postage stamps 1908 – Natural Bridges National Monument is established in Utah 1912 – Harriet Quimby becomes the first woman to fly an airplane across the English Channel 1922 – Sharpshooter Annie Oakley, age 62, sets a record by breaking 100 clay targets in a row 1941 – Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians throws the only Opening Day no-hitter in the history of Major League Baseball, defeating the Chicago White Sox 1-0 1947 – The Texas City Disaster: an explosion on board a freighter in port causes the city of Texas City, Texas to catch fire, killing nearly 600 people 1962 – Walter Cronkite takes over as lead news anchor of the CBS Evening News 1972 – Apollo 16, the tenth manned mission of the Apollo Space Program and the fifth to land on the moon, is launched 2007 – The Virginia Tech Massacre: in the deadliest shooting spree in modern American history, Seung-Hui Cho kills 32 people and injures 23 before committing suicide:ma d:
Today’s Word:
Furfuraceous \fûr fə rā shəs\ adjective
1. Made of or covered with scaly particles, such as dandruff.
2. Relating to or resembling bran.
Today Is:
Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day
National Stress Awareness Day
National Eggs Benedict Day
Day of the Mushroom
National Health Care Decisions Day
Last edited by Nomadicus; 04-16-2012 at 04:58 AM..
About how many postage stamps do you keep on hand?
I usually keep a book of stamps with me in my purse
How many postage stamps do you use in a month?
about 10
Do you snail-mail birthday cards and anniversary greetings, or do you send email or electronic greeting cards?
I still like the personal touch of snail mail
Bonus Question:
Do you know anyone you’d describe as the jealous type?
I used to but I got rid of people like that in my life
How do they show their jealousy?
It ain't pretty
Ok, ‘fess up time – have you ever been jealous?
Yes but I got over it
Tell us about it!
It something I'd rather leave in the past
Extra Credit Question:
What is the most unusual thing you’ve known someone to do at an advanced age?
I can't think of anything "unusual" per se, just being spry
What unusual thing would you like to do in your old age?
Be able to walk and talk
Just for Fun:
In honor of “Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day,” do you go to bed wearing:
Pajamas?
Nightgown?
Underwear?
Same clothes you wore all day?
Other???
If you “had” to wear your pajamas to work, do you have a set that you could wear in public? I suppose, if I really had to
Today Is:
Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day..........no work for me!
National Stress Awareness Day.............no stress for me either!
National Eggs Benedict Day...................sounds good
Day of the Mushroom...........................love 'em
National Health Care Decisions Day........
Last edited by Ilene Wright; 04-16-2012 at 05:15 AM..
About how many postage stamps do you keep on hand?
A Few - I pay most my bills online, but keep a few for Birthday Cards to send out.
How many postage stamps do you use in a month? Depends on Birthdays on giving month.
Do you snail-mail birthday cards and anniversary greetings, or do you send email or electronic greeting cards? Snail Mail
Bonus Question:
Do you know anyone you’d describe as the jealous type?
Yes
How do they show their jealousy? Oh, I don't want to say - It's all in their eyes and then some.
Ok, ‘fess up time – have you ever been jealous?
Can't really Say I have, maybe as a Child. I have 3 brothers and I'm a middle child, so I'm sure I have been a time or 2..
Extra Credit Question:
What is the most unusual thing you’ve known someone to do at an advanced age?
Have to come back to this...
What unusual thing would you like to do in your old age? Travel to the moon and back!!!
Just for Fun:
In honor of “Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day,” do you go to bed wearing:
Pajamas? In the Winter, if they are warm and comfy
Nightgown? Sometimes
Underwear? Sometimes
Same clothes you wore all day? Don't think I want to wear Scrubs to bed, So No...
Other??? This my option... Oh, I thought it say Nothing
About how many postage stamps do you keep on hand?
I buy a couple books at a time, saving myself trips to the post office.
How many postage stamps do you use in a month?
Maybe 2 - 4.
Do you snail-mail birthday cards and anniversary greetings, or do you send email or electronic greeting cards?
Snail mail most, some email.
Bonus Question:
Do you know anyone you’d describe as the jealous type?
Sure
How do they show their jealousy?
Facial expression, body language.
Ok, ‘fess up time – have you ever been jealous?
Yes
Tell us about it! Over a guy? Long time ago... But the other day I saw someone with a kayak on their car & was jealous...Somehow I don't think that's the kind of jealousy you are talking about though. Extra Credit Question:
What is the most unusual thing you’ve known someone to do at an advanced age? My sister's father-in-law is in his mid eighties and he helped with the haying. Horrendously hot day and he's out riding in a truck, stacking bales of hay as others through them in.
What unusual thing would you like to do in your old age?
Well, I don't want to be haying. I don't know, I just want to stay independent for as long as I can.
Just for Fun:
In honor of “Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day,” do you go to bed wearing:
Pajamas? Yes
Nightgown? Yes
Underwear? Yes
Same clothes you wore all day?
Other???
If you “had” to wear your pajamas to work, do you have a set that you could wear in public? No, well I could, but I would probably go out and buy something new.
It's supposed to be in the 80s here in Vermont today. I will be inside looking out the windows... Have a great day, all!
Last edited by kpinvt; 04-16-2012 at 05:15 AM..
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Maybe I should wear clothes in public. 
Hiya everybody! 
