Today's Question Sunday, 15 July 2012 (house, living in, check, story)

[tasmtairy]

Today’s Question(s):

What were you doing the last time you got a sunburn?
Laying in the sun
What’s your favorite remedy for sunburn?
Aloe and staying out of the sun!

Extra Credit Question:

Does your community or region have any annual festivals or fairs or shows?
Yes.
If so, what are they?
Mayberry Days and Autumn Leaves Festival
Do you ever go to any of the local festivals or happenings?
A couple of times, mostly to work selling pulled pork by the pound, involuntary-voluntary duty of employess at a company I worked for
If I visited your community, what event would you suggest I make sure to attend?
Not unless you like fried foods and crowds and bluegrass music.

Bonus Question:

Do you speak any languages besides English?
Not enough to carry on a conversation.
If so, what languages do you speak?

What language(s) did your ancestors speak?
All the ones I've met speak english, the ones I didn't meet spoke German, Swedish and I don't know what else.


Just For Fun:

Do you have a computer game console system?
No
What kind do you have?

What are some of your favorite games to play on that system?


Today In History:

1741 – Alexei Chirikov sights land in southeastern Alaska. He sends men ashore in a longboat, making them the first Europeans to set foot in Alaska
1799 – The Rosetta Stone is found in the Egyptian village of Rosetta by French Captain Pierre-Francois Bouchard
1870 – Georgia becomes the last of the former Confederate states to be readmitted to the Union
1910 – In his book Clinical Psychiatry, Emil Kraepelin gives a name to a dementia disorder mostly found in the elderly, naming it after his colleague Alois Alzheimer
1916 – In Seattle, Washington, William Boeing and George Conrad Westervelt incorporate Pacific Aero Products (later renamed Boeing)
1954 – First flight of the Boeing 367-80, the prototype for both the Boeing 707 and the C-135 series
1975 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project features the dual launch of an Apollo spacecraft and a Soyuz spacecraft, on the first joint Soviet-United States human-crewed flight
1985 – The Nintendo Entertainment System, the best-selling game console of its time, is released in Japan


Today’s Word:

Flews \flōōz\ noun
The pendulous corners of the upper lip of certain dog breeds, such as the bloodhound


Today Is:

Be a Dork Day Finally a day for me.
Gummi Worm Day
I Love Horses Day
Tapioca Pudding Day
Winnie-the-Pooh Day
Cow Appreciation Day

[JustJoy]

Today’s Question(s):

What were you doing the last time you got a sunburn? Several years back when I was out on a boat showing property.

What’s your favorite remedy for sunburn? Aloe Vera.


Extra Credit Question:

Does your community or region have any annual festivals or fairs or shows? Oh yeah.

If so, what are they? We have a lot of them, including the flower festival which is a huge deal in Boquete. In Bocas the big one is the Feria del Mar.

Do you ever go to any of the local festivals or happenings? I've been several times

If I visited your community, what event would you suggest I make sure to attend? Definitely the flower festival.


Bonus Question:

Do you speak any languages besides English? Uh kind-of

If so, what languages do you speak? Spanish, but lost a lot of it when I went back to the States for a bit. Rather shocking how I forgot so much not hearing it all the time.

What language(s) did your ancestors speak? I have no clue.


Just For Fun:

Do you have a computer game console system? No, not a specific console system. I do though play games on my computer. I love hidden object games




Today’s Word:

Flews \flōōz\ noun
The pendulous corners of the upper lip of certain dog breeds, such as the bloodhound


Today Is:

Be a Dork Day
Gummi Worm Day
I Love Horses Day
Tapioca Pudding Day
Winnie-the-Pooh Day
Cow Appreciation DayA steak does sound good

Have a great Sunday everyone.

[2cold]

Today’s Question(s):

What were you doing the last time you got a sunburn? I sat on the beach too long about 10 years ago.

What’s your favorite remedy for sunburn? Solarcaine or something similar


Extra Credit Question:

Does your community or region have any annual festivals or fairs or shows? I live in a tourist area, they're always putting on some sort of little festivals.

If so, what are they? Assorted Christmas tree lightings in early December, a French Canadian thing over in the next town, etc. etc.

Do you ever go to any of the local festivals or happenings? Not anymore

If I visited your community, what event would you suggest I make sure to attend? The Christmas tree lightings are nice


Bonus Question:

Do you speak any languages besides English? yes

If so, what languages do you speak? Lithuanian, and I used to have a smattering of Spanish, German and a phrase or two of Russian. I've forgotten much of the latter three.

What language(s) did your ancestors speak? Lithuanian, and some spoke German, Polish and Russian too.


Just For Fun:

Do you have a computer game console system? Nope, unless you mean stuff like Nintendo and such

What kind do you have? We do have Wii and Game Cube and Playstation

What are some of your favorite games to play on that system? I used to like to play the Wii Fit. I enjoyed riding the simulated bike all over the simulated island. Never had to worry that I was too tired and too far away home.

[sunnyandcloudydays]

Good morning, all, and welcome to Sunday! It’ll be another scorcher here in south-central Wisconsin, and I plan to avoid the sun as much as I can today. I spent several hours on Saturday at the Art Fair on the Square and foolishly neglected to put on sunscreen before heading downtown, so I am a bit of a crispy critter now. But the art was amazing, and I had a grand time despite the results of my oversight.

Enough about that, though – we’re here for our daily conversational fix! So on that note, let’s take some time together to consider:


Today’s Question(s):

What were you doing the last time you got a sunburn?
Been a while...
The sun and me do not mix to well

What’s your favorite remedy for sunburn?
Besides just time.
Tylenol or alo vera gel.

Extra Credit Question:

Does your community or region have any annual festivals or fairs or shows?
Yes

If so, what are they?
There are some good summer fests , fall fests
Used to go to them but not as much as a middle aged adult.




If I visited your community, what event would you suggest I make sure to attend?
Depends on what you liked.
We live in a populated area and there is always something going on.

Sometimes we just go to a forest preserve
have lunch, walk the trails enjoy the nature.

Lake Michigan is close by and offers alot.




Bonus Question:

Do you speak any languages besides English?
I know words but not any fluent language

If so, what languages do you speak?
Little Spanish and a little German and a little Polish

What language(s) did your ancestors speak?
German


Just For Fun:

Do you have a computer game console system?
In the attic , I have an old one.
PS2
What kind do you have?
Old Playstation
What are some of your favorite games to play on that system?
I believe it was a ww 11 game and a police game.
They have been put up for a number of years.



Today In History:

[LookinForMayberry]

Thanks for hosting, today, Midwestern BW!

All is well here in the PNW -- thunderstorms have been passing over, mostly noise with little sprinkles and a few flashes -- nothing noteworthy. We had a great time last night at a friend's paella party -- twelve guests. That is festival enough for me.

Kenmore doesn't have any events, per se, unless you count Bastyr College's Herb Festival and Beer Fest. Seattle has too many to mention (and all too crowded to enjoy). When we first moved to the area in '90 we did one new festival a year, but after a few years we stopped.

The only games I play online are those on my computer: freecell, sudoku, majong, poppit, and bejeweled. I am not much of a gamer.

I worked in Mexico for a couple of years and picked up a bit of "street" Spanish, and I took French in junior high, but don't really speak either. My English seems to be failing me, sometimes. I am adopted and my ancestors haven't made themselves known to me.

Thanks for brightening my day, everyone. It's always fun to come here and learn more about your worlds.

God bless you all. LFM 8)

[KiwiKate]

Today’s Question(s):

What were you doing the last time you got a sunburn? Playing golf.

What’s your favorite remedy for sunburn? Plenty of lotion.

Does your community or region have any annual festivals or fairs or shows? Yes.

If so, what are they? Art festivals in Wisconsin Dells/Baraboo, WI and Henderson/Boulder City, NV.

Do you ever go to any of the local festivals or happenings? Yes.

If I visited your community, what event would you suggest I make sure to attend? Boulder City Art Festival.

Do you speak any languages besides English? Yes.

If so, what languages do you speak? French.

What language(s) did your ancestors speak? English.

Do you have a computer game console system? No.

Happy Sunday everyone!

[zonababe]

[quote=MidwesternBookWorm;25175096]Good morning, all, and welcome to Sunday! It’ll be another scorcher here in south-central Wisconsin, and I plan to avoid the sun as much as I can today. I spent several hours on Saturday at the Art Fair on the Square and foolishly neglected to put on sunscreen before heading downtown, so I am a bit of a crispy critter now. But the art was amazing, and I had a grand time despite the results of my oversight.

Enough about that, though – we’re here for our daily conversational fix! So on that note, let’s take some time together to consider:


Today’s Question(s):

What were you doing the last time you got a sunburn? Swimming in the pool.

What’s your favorite remedy for sunburn? Just moisturiser.


Extra Credit Question:

Does your community or region have any annual festivals or fairs or shows? Yes.

If so, what are they? Corn Festival, Wine Tasting and Antiques Festival.

Do you ever go to any of the local festivals or happenings? Yes.

If I visited your community, what event would you suggest I make sure to attend?


Bonus Question:

Do you speak any languages besides English? Yes.

If so, what languages do you speak? French

What language(s) did your ancestors speak? English.


Just For Fun:

Do you have a computer game console system? No.

What kind do you have?

What are some of your favorite games to play on that system?

Have a wonderful Sunday.

[nimchimpsky]

Today’s Question(s):

What were you doing the last time you got a sunburn? July 4th.

What’s your favorite remedy for sunburn? A shower.

Extra Credit Question:

Does your community or region have any annual festivals or fairs or shows? Yes… a lot of them.

If so, what are they? Too many to count.

Do you ever go to any of the local festivals or happenings? Sometimes, if I’m in the mood.

If I visited your community, what event would you suggest I make sure to attend? The Memorials.

Bonus Question:

Do you speak any languages besides English? Yes.

If so, what languages do you speak? American Sign Language, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and to some degree, Mandarin Chinese and Persian.

What language(s) did your ancestors speak? German, Italian, Russian and who knows what else.

Just For Fun:

Do you have a computer game console system? No.

What kind do you have? I use my computer for the Internet.

What are some of your favorite games to play on that system? I’m not a gamer. 1) I own a Mac 2) Most blind-friendly video games are pretty pathetic and 3) Never really grew up with gaming so I don’t care much for it.

Today’s Word:

Flews \flōōz\ noun
The pendulous corners of the upper lip of certain dog breeds, such as the bloodhound

Pendulous corners…what?

Today Is:

Be a Dork Day Nerdom never goes out of style!
Gummi Worm Day
I Love Horses Day
Tapioca Pudding Day
Winnie-the-Pooh Day
Cow Appreciation Day

Enjoy your day folks! I am relaxing this week after a summer of school and interning…and before Fall orientation/pre-registration starts.

[kpinvt]

Today’s Question(s):

What were you doing the last time you got a sunburn? Wading in the water on PEI. I had used a spray sun screen that didn't work well and my ankles were sunburned.

What’s your favorite remedy for sunburn? Aloe..... My grandmother used to have us use vinegar.


Extra Credit Question:

Does your community or region have any annual festivals or fairs or shows? Craft fairs and a lot of music on town greens in the summer.

Do you ever go to any of the local festivals or happenings? I usually go to the craft fairs and also go to two or three concerts a week. Thursday night I went to hear Dave Keller's Blues Band.... loved it! Today I'll go sit under the birches at St. Gaudens and listen to classical music.

If I visited your community, what event would you suggest I make sure to attend? Harpoon Championships of New England BBQ..... beer, bbq and music!


Bonus Question:

Do you speak any languages besides English? You'd think after five yrs. of french in school I could, but I've forgotten most of it.

What language(s) did your ancestors speak? English and Italian


Just For Fun:

Do you have a computer game console system? No.....never have.

Have a wonderful day, all!

[Ketabcha]

Today’s Question(s):

What were you doing the last time you got a sunburn? I was at a softball game.

What’s your favorite remedy for sunburn? Noxzema


Extra Credit Question:

Does your community or region have any annual festivals or fairs or shows?
Yes

If so, what are they?
Peach Festival
State Fair
Mayfest
Octoberfest
Artfest
Stock Show and Rodeo


Do you ever go to any of the local festivals or happenings? Yes

If I visited your community, what event would you suggest I make sure to attend?
Stock Show and Rodeo


Bonus Question:

Do you speak any languages besides English? Yes

If so, what languages do you speak?
Spanish and Farsi

What language(s) did your ancestors speak?
Dutch and German

Just For Fun:

Do you have a computer game console system? No

What kind do you have?

What are some of your favorite games to play on that system?


Today In History:

1741 – Alexei Chirikov sights land in southeastern Alaska. He sends men ashore in a longboat, making them the first Europeans to set foot in Alaska
1799 – The Rosetta Stone is found in the Egyptian village of Rosetta by French Captain Pierre-Francois Bouchard
1870 – Georgia becomes the last of the former Confederate states to be readmitted to the Union
1910 – In his book Clinical Psychiatry, Emil Kraepelin gives a name to a dementia disorder mostly found in the elderly, naming it after his colleague Alois Alzheimer
1916 – In Seattle, Washington, William Boeing and George Conrad Westervelt incorporate Pacific Aero Products (later renamed Boeing)
1954 – First flight of the Boeing 367-80, the prototype for both the Boeing 707 and the C-135 series
1975 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project features the dual launch of an Apollo spacecraft and a Soyuz spacecraft, on the first joint Soviet-United States human-crewed flight
1985 – The Nintendo Entertainment System, the best-selling game console of its time, is released in Japan


Today’s Word:

Flews \flōōz\ noun
The pendulous corners of the upper lip of certain dog breeds, such as the bloodhound


Today Is:

Be a Dork Day
Gummi Worm Day
I Love Horses Day
Tapioca Pudding Day
Winnie-the-Pooh Day
Cow Appreciation Day