Today's Question Monday, 18 June 2012 (buy, red light, Walmart, girls)

[Cunucu Beach]

Today’s Question(s):

Let’s talk about taxicabs! When did you last take a cab ride? Does airport shuttle count?

Where were you going on that cab ride? Las Vegas

Have you ever gotten a ride from the “cabbie from heck” who scared the pants off of you with his/her driving? Thankfully, no.


Bonus Question:

Today is International Picnic Day! If I visited your community, where would you suggest that I go for a picnic? Back to your own town.

What is your favorite thing to take to a picnic? Deep Woods Off

Do you have a picnic table in your yard or on your deck? no

If so, when did you last use it?


Extra Credit Question:

It’s also Go Fishing Day today! Who here is a fisherperson?

Do you fish in:
Brooks or streams?
Lakes?
Oceans?

Do you eat what you catch, or do you toss it back in the water?

What’s the biggest fish you ever caught?


Just for Fun:

Sophie the Splurge Fairy is stopping by to pay each of us a visit today! She’s got a hundred bucks for you to spend any way you choose – the only requirement is that it must be something totally frivolous that you’d never, ever get under ordinary circumstances. What are you going to splurge on today? Something to do with long term prepping and survival......maybe a really good knife.


Today in History:
1682 – William Penn founds Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1767 – Samuel Wallis, an English sea captain, sights Tahiti and is considered the first European to reach the island
1812 – The U.S. Congress declares war on the United Kingdom, thus commencing the War of 1812
1815 – Napoleon Bonaparte is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo
1873 – Susan B. Anthony is fined $100 for attempting to vote in the 1872 presidential election
1923 – The Checker Cab Company produces its first taxicab, at a factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan
1940 – Winston Churchill delivers his “Finest Hour” speech to the House of Commons in the Parliament of the United Kingdom
1983 – Astronaut Sally Ride rockets into space aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger, becoming the first American woman in space


Today’s Word:
Consuetudinary \kŏn swĭ tōōd n ĕr ē\ adjective
Customary, routine Now here's a word I never heard before.

Today Is:
Go Fishing Day
International Picnic Day
Macadamia Nut Day
National Splurge Day
National Cherry Tart Day
Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day
International Sushi Day

[DOUBLE H]

Originally Posted by MidwesternBookWorm

Good Monday morning, all, and welcome to the start of another busy week! It’s going to be a scorcher here in south-central Wisconsin, with heat indices in the 90s for much of the week. I suppose it’s an appropriate way to welcome the first day of summer in just two more days, though I’d be perfectly happy if it was about ten degrees cooler.

But since the heat is on, we might as well add to it by chatting together about:


Today’s Question(s):

Let’s talk about taxicabs! When did you last take a cab ride?Four years ago- got a room at Super 8 in Salt Lake City to go to the Who concert at the Delta center, actually saved money as parking was $10 there.

Where were you going on that cab ride?To the Delta Center to see one of my favorite geezer bands!

Have you ever gotten a ride from the “cabbie from heck” who scared the pants off of you with his/her driving?Fortunately---no.


Bonus Question:

Today is International Picnic Day! If I visited your community, where would you suggest that I go for a picnic? Colorado National Monument is a quarter mile from my house.

What is your favorite thing to take to a picnic? fried chicken-yums!

Do you have a picnic table in your yard or on your deck? no, yards kinda small for one.

If so, when did you last use it?


Extra Credit Question:

It’s also Go Fishing Day today! Who here is a fisherperson? yeppirs!

Do you fish in:
Brooks or streams?sometimes
Lakes?usually
Oceans?never have, like to though!

Do you eat what you catch, or do you toss it back in the water?nope, I eat them, provided they are good size. Anything real small goes back in.

What’s the biggest fish you ever caught?German brown trout-8 lb


Just for Fun:

Sophie the Splurge Fairy is stopping by to pay each of us a visit today! She’s got a hundred bucks for you to spend any way you choose – the only requirement is that it must be something totally frivolous that you’d never, ever get under ordinary circumstances. What are you going to splurge on today?ooh, gotta think here!


Today in History:
1682 – William Penn founds Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1767 – Samuel Wallis, an English sea captain, sights Tahiti and is considered the first European to reach the island
1812 – The U.S. Congress declares war on the United Kingdom, thus commencing the War of 1812
1815 – Napoleon Bonaparte is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo
1873 – Susan B. Anthony is fined $100 for attempting to vote in the 1872 presidential election
1923 – The Checker Cab Company produces its first taxicab, at a factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan
1940 – Winston Churchill delivers his “Finest Hour” speech to the House of Commons in the Parliament of the United Kingdom
1983 – Astronaut Sally Ride rockets into space aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger, becoming the first American woman in space


Today’s Word:
Consuetudinary \kŏn swĭ tōōd n ĕr ē\ adjective
Customary, routine

Today Is:
Go Fishing Day
International Picnic Day
Macadamia Nut Day
National Splurge Day
National Cherry Tart Day
Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Daynever owned one
International Sushi Day yummo!

Great questions MBW! Hope everyone has a great day!!

[SkyBluePink]

Good morning! Another nice day, even though it's Monday...


Today’s Question(s):

Let’s talk about taxicabs! When did you last take a cab ride? I think it was in February (?) maybe.... in Boston.

Where were you going on that cab ride? to a hotel

Have you ever gotten a ride from the “cabbie from heck” who scared the pants off of you with his/her driving? I haven't been VERY scared, even though sometimes they're crazy drivers... I figure they must know what they're doing!


Bonus Question:

Today is International Picnic Day! If I visited your community, where would you suggest that I go for a picnic? There's a nice picnic pavilion in our town, built last fall as a memorial to GG's father.

What is your favorite thing to take to a picnic? potato salad

Do you have a picnic table in your yard or on your deck? yes

If so, when did you last use it? I sat at it yesterday


Extra Credit Question:

It’s also Go Fishing Day today! Who here is a fisherperson? I remember going fishing a few times with my father, but that was many years ago. It was fun.



Just for Fun:

Sophie the Splurge Fairy is stopping by to pay each of us a visit today! She’s got a hundred bucks for you to spend any way you choose – the only requirement is that it must be something totally frivolous that you’d never, ever get under ordinary circumstances. What are you going to splurge on today? a professional makeover!


Have a great day!

[Ketabcha]

Today’s Question(s):

Let’s talk about taxicabs! When did you last take a cab ride? Early 90s

Where were you going on that cab ride? Airport to hotel in Washington, DC

Have you ever gotten a ride from the “cabbie from heck” who scared the pants off of you with his/her driving? Only once and it was in Mexico City.


Bonus Question:

Today is International Picnic Day! If I visited your community, where would you suggest that I go for a picnic? My back yard next to the pool. Bring lots of food and I'll supply the towels.

What is your favorite thing to take to a picnic? Macaroni salad-my Dad's recipe.

Do you have a picnic table in your yard or on your deck? Actually, I have a picnic table built into the back of my Honda CRV. That is one of the many cool features of the CRV.

If so, when did you last use it? Never have. ahahahahaha


Extra Credit Question:

It’s also Go Fishing Day today! Who here is a fisherperson? I am one.

Do you fish in:
Brooks or streams?
Lakes?
Oceans?

Do you eat what you catch, or do you toss it back in the water? I eat it.

What’s the biggest fish you ever caught? 3 pound crappie.


Just for Fun:

Sophie the Splurge Fairy is stopping by to pay each of us a visit today! She’s got a hundred bucks for you to spend any way you choose – the only requirement is that it must be something totally frivolous that you’d never, ever get under ordinary circumstances. What are you going to splurge on today? I'd go get my nails done.


Today in History:
1682 – William Penn founds Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1767 – Samuel Wallis, an English sea captain, sights Tahiti and is considered the first European to reach the island
1812 – The U.S. Congress declares war on the United Kingdom, thus commencing the War of 1812
1815 – Napoleon Bonaparte is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo
1873 – Susan B. Anthony is fined $100 for attempting to vote in the 1872 presidential election
1923 – The Checker Cab Company produces its first taxicab, at a factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan
1940 – Winston Churchill delivers his “Finest Hour” speech to the House of Commons in the Parliament of the United Kingdom It's really an amazing speech. Almost anything Winnie said was amazing.
1983 – Astronaut Sally Ride rockets into space aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger, becoming the first American woman in space


Today’s Word:
Consuetudinary \kŏn swĭ tōōd n ĕr ē\ adjective
Customary, routine
Yikes! It's much easier to say "customary." LOL

Today Is:
Go Fishing Day
International Picnic Day
Macadamia Nut Day
National Splurge Day
National Cherry Tart Day
Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day
International Sushi Day

Have a great week, everyone!

[KiwiKate]

Sunny, breezy and 104 degrees in the NV desert today.

Today’s Question(s):

Let’s talk about taxicabs! When did you last take a cab ride? Probably about 5 years ago.

Where were you going on that cab ride? Hotel to airport.

Have you ever gotten a ride from the “cabbie from heck” who scared the pants off of you with his/her driving? Nope.

Today is International Picnic Day! If I visited your community, where would you suggest that I go for a picnic? Sunset Park.

What is your favorite thing to take to a picnic? Blanket, food, Frisbee.

Do you have a picnic table in your yard or on your deck? No.

It’s also Go Fishing Day today! Who here is a fisherperson? I HAVE fished over the years but it's not a favorite thing to do.

Do you fish in:
Brooks or streams?
Lakes? <---
Oceans? <---

Do you eat what you catch, or do you toss it back in the water? Eat what we catch, unless it's undersized and then we throw it back.

What’s the biggest fish you ever caught? Probably a 15lb snapper.

Sophie the Splurge Fairy is stopping by to pay each of us a visit today! She’s got a hundred bucks for you to spend any way you choose – the only requirement is that it must be something totally frivolous that you’d never, ever get under ordinary circumstances. What are you going to splurge on today? Massage and herbal wrap.

Happy Monday everyone!

[nancy thereader]

Today's Question Monday, 18 June 2012



Good Monday morning, all, and welcome to the start of another busy week! It’s going to be a scorcher here in south-central Wisconsin, with heat indices in the 90s for much of the week. I suppose it’s an appropriate way to welcome the first day of summer in just two more days, though I’d be perfectly happy if it was about ten degrees cooler.

But since the heat is on, we might as well add to it by chatting together about:


Today’s Question(s):

Let’s talk about taxicabs! When did you last take a cab ride? In January when I was in Boston.

Where were you going on that cab ride? Just back to my son's house. I had been downtown and I wasn't sure of the BMT lines.

Have you ever gotten a ride from the “cabbie from heck” who scared the pants off of you with his/her driving? no. but, then I rarely take cabs.


Bonus Question:

Today is International Picnic Day! If I visited your community, where would you suggest that I go for a picnic?

Cowell Beach. It is right on the Pacific Ocean and the amusement park is right next door.

What is your favorite thing to take to a picnic? some kind of salad.

Do you have a picnic table in your yard or on your deck? yes, but it is very small, more like a bistro table.

If so, when did you last use it? quite awhile ago; I would rather go somewhere else.


Extra Credit Question:

It’s also Go Fishing Day today! Who here is a fisherperson?

I used to go with my Dad. He had a boat on the LI Sound and would check the tide calendar and was usually out on the water by 5:30 or something. I rarely joined him and I would love love love to go fishing with him once more.

[Bluw]

Today’s Question(s):

Let’s talk about taxicabs! When did you last take a cab ride? About 10 yrs ago.

Where were you going on that cab ride? home.

Have you ever gotten a ride from the “cabbie from heck” who scared the pants off of you with his/her driving? no. Maybe because i've only rode in a cab about 6 or 7 times in my 55 yrs.


Bonus Question:

Today is International Picnic Day! If I visited your community, where would you suggest that I go for a picnic? In a different community, it sucks here.

What is your favorite thing to take to a picnic? I don't know. I don't do picnics.

Do you have a picnic table in your yard or on your deck? no

If so, when did you last use it?


Extra Credit Question:

It’s also Go Fishing Day today! Who here is a fisherperson? Used to be.

Do you fish in:
Brooks or streams?
Lakes?
Oceans?

Do you eat what you catch, or do you toss it back in the water? Usually eat. Last couple times I caught and released.

What’s the biggest fish you ever caught? can't remember.


Just for Fun:

Sophie the Splurge Fairy is stopping by to pay each of us a visit today! She’s got a hundred bucks for you to spend any way you choose – the only requirement is that it must be something totally frivolous that you’d never, ever get under ordinary circumstances. What are you going to splurge on today? Photography stuff

[motormaker]

Today’s Question(s):

Let’s talk about taxicabs! When did you last take a cab ride?
Last February.

Where were you going on that cab ride?
From a hotel in SF to my brothers office.

Have you ever gotten a ride from the “cabbie from heck” who scared the pants off of you with his/her driving?
Lets just say the cabbies in SF are pretty aggressive.

Bonus Question:

Today is International Picnic Day! If I visited your community, where would you suggest that I go for a picnic?
Santana park down the street.

What is your favorite thing to take to a picnic?
These days it's a bucket of KFC and some burgers from In-N-Out.

Do you have a picnic table in your yard or on your deck?
Don't know if I would call it a picnic table, but there is a table that has never seen food.

If so, when did you last use it?
Last week to temporarily hold some "stuff."

Extra Credit Question:

It’s also Go Fishing Day today!

Who here is a fisher person?

Not I.

Just for Fun:

Sophie the Splurge Fairy is stopping by to pay each of us a visit today! She’s got a hundred bucks for you to spend any way you choose – the only requirement is that it must be something totally frivolous that you’d never, ever get under ordinary circumstances. What are you going to splurge on today?
Diner and drinks for 2 at Duanes at the Mission Inn, I will need to bring my credit card to cover the overage.

[nitram]

Today’s Question(s):

Let’s talk about taxicabs! When did you last take a cab ride? A few years ago in China.

Where were you going on that cab ride? Tianamen Square.

Have you ever gotten a ride from the “cabbie from heck” who scared the pants off of you with his/her driving? Yes in New York City. He made Mr. Toads Ride at Disneyland look mild. Also had a wild 90mph ride in New Zealand.

Bonus Question:

Today is International Picnic Day! If I visited your community, where would you suggest that I go for a picnic? Where it's cooler, at the Grand Canyon.

What is your favorite thing to take to a picnic? Frisbee.

Do you have a picnic table in your yard or on your deck? Table on our patio that looks out over a lake..

If so, when did you last use it? Last winter.

Extra Credit Question:

It’s also Go Fishing Day today! Who here is a fisherperson? I haven't fished in years.
Do you fish in:
Brooks or streams?
Lakes?
Oceans?

Do you eat what you catch, or do you toss it back in the water? Either I throw it back if it's small, if it's an edible size I give it away. I'm allergic to fish.

What’s the biggest fish you ever caught? Albacore @40 lbs.

Just for Fun:

Sophie the Splurge Fairy is stopping by to pay each of us a visit today! She’s got a hundred bucks for you to spend any way you choose – the only requirement is that it must be something totally frivolous that you’d never, ever get under ordinary circumstances. What are you going to splurge on today? OMG another R rated question, oops, and answer.

Yay, it's Monday, another week to contend with, enjoy...

[Dennis P]

Today’s Question(s):

Let’s talk about taxicabs! When did you last take a cab ride? Very long time ago, like when I was about 7.

Where were you going on that cab ride? The airport.

Have you ever gotten a ride from the “cabbie from heck” who scared the pants off of you with his/her driving? Not that I can recall.


Bonus Question:

Today is International Picnic Day! If I visited your community, where would you suggest that I go for a picnic? There's a nice park down the street from my house.

What is your favorite thing to take to a picnic? Fried chicken

Do you have a picnic table in your yard or on your deck? Not a picnic table, but a patio table.

If so, when did you last use it? Almost a year ago.


Extra Credit Question:

It’s also Go Fishing Day today! Who here is a fisherperson? Not me.

Just for Fun:

Sophie the Splurge Fairy is stopping by to pay each of us a visit today! She’s got a hundred bucks for you to spend any way you choose – the only requirement is that it must be something totally frivolous that you’d never, ever get under ordinary circumstances. What are you going to splurge on today? Massage sounds nice, followed by a prime rib dinner at Lawry's.

Happy start of a new week!