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Old 08-29-2014, 07:07 PM
 
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Today’s Question:
Tomorrow is my grandmother’s 98th birthday....
Who is your oldest living relative and how old are they?

How old is/was the oldest person you have ever known?

Tell us something they told you about their past that you found interesting...or anything from an older person’s past that you found interesting.




Extra Credit Questions:
Winter or summer?
Coffee or tea?
Morning or night?
Talking or listening?
Vanilla or chocolate?
The mountains or the sea?
Long hair or short?
News or sports?
Swimming in a pool or in the sea?
Cats or dogs?
Slide or swing?
Boxers or briefs?




Bonus Questions:
What was the last thing you won?

What was the last thing you bought?

What was the last thing someone gave you?





Just For Fun:
It’s time for a round of Scattergories
Starting with the letter “S ” give one answer to each of these categories.

Things in a Museum
Fairytales
Things That Make You Sneeze
Things From A Deli
Things That Jump Or Bounce
Desserts
Something That Makes You Sad
Something Inside A Casino
Loud Things
Something In The Ocean
Things That Are Expensive
Name Of A Song





Riddle Of The Day:

Kids tend to love it, adults not so much

No matter your name each life it will touch.

It's always on time, it never comes late

If it's not your turn you'll just have to wait.

To each it's special, yet it is the same

Should someone forget it's always a shame.




Today’s Word:
Bloviate- To speak or write at length in a pompous or boastful manner.




Quote Of The Day:
"If you have always done it that way, it is probably wrong."
Charles Kettering



Today Is:
Frankenstein Day
Bacon Day Link
International Whale Shark Day
National Holistic Pet Day
National
Buffalo Chicken Wings Day
National Toasted Marshmallow Day
Franchise Appreciation Day
International Day of The Victims of Enforced Disappearances Link




Have a wonderful weekend
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Old 08-29-2014, 07:09 PM
 
Location: Out there somewhere...a traveling man.
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today’s question:
tomorrow is my grandmother’s 98th birthday...."congratulations & Happy Birthday"

Who is your oldest living relative and how old are they? An aunt 98.

How old is/was the oldest person you have ever known? Another aunt at 99.

Tell us something they told you about their past that you found interesting...or anything from an older person’s past that you found interesting.

extra credit questions:
winter or summer?
Coffee or tea?
Morning or night?
Talking or listening?
vanilla or chocolate?
The mountains or the sea?
Long hair or short?
News or sports?
Swimming in a pool or in the sea?
Cats or dogs?
Slide or swing?
Boxers or briefs?


bonus questions:
what was the last thing you won? Lottery ticket.

What was the last thing you bought? Stamp.

What was the last thing someone gave you? Kiss.



just for fun:
it’s time for a round of scattergories
starting with the letter “s ” give one answer to each of these categories.

Things in a museum Space capsule
fairytales Sinbad
things that make you sneeze Siamese cat
things from a deli Salami
things that jump or bounce Soccer balls
desserts Sherberts
something that makes you sad Sad songs
something inside a casino Shill
loud things SST's
something in the ocean Sea Serpent
things that are expensive Spouses
name of a song Sailing


riddle of the day:

kids tend to love it, adults not so much

no matter your name each life it will touch.

it's always on time, it never comes late

if it's not your turn you'll just have to wait.

to each it's special, yet it is the same

should someone forget it's always a shame.
Spoiler
Birthday


have a wonderful weekend[/color][/quote]
Lisa

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Old 08-29-2014, 07:29 PM
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Today’s Question:
Tomorrow is my grandmother’s 98th birthday....
Who is your oldest living relative and how old are they? 80s
How old is/was the oldest person you have ever known? 90s
Tell us something they told you about their past that you found interesting...or anything from an older person’s past that you found interesting. Doing genealogy I have gathered many stories. It's interesting how people lived in earlier times.


Extra Credit Questions:
Winter or summer?
Coffee or tea?
Morning or night?
Talking or listening? both
Vanilla or chocolate?
The mountains or the sea?
Long hair or short? on me
News or sports?
Swimming in a pool or in the sea?
Cats or dogs?
Slide or swing?
Boxers or briefs?


Bonus Questions:
What was the last thing you won?
What was the last thing you bought? Ice cream sandwiches.
What was the last thing someone gave you? A headache.


Just For Fun:
It’s time for a round of Scattergories
Starting with the letter “S ” give one answer to each of these categories.

Things in a Museum Specimens
Fairytales Sleeping Beauty
Things That Make You Sneeze Soot
Things From A Deli Salami
Things That Jump Or Bounce Superballs
Desserts Sundaes
Something That Makes You Sad
Something Inside A Casino Slot machine
Loud Things Shotgun
Something In The Ocean Sharks
Things That Are Expensive Silver mines
Name Of A Song Smoke Gets in Your Eyes


Quote Of The Day:
"If you have always done it that way, it is probably wrong."
Charles Kettering
That can be true.


Today Is:
International Whale Shark Day


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkDBTbPrp9E
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Old 08-29-2014, 07:40 PM
 
Location: South Central Texas
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Smile Questions Of The Day For Saturday August 30, 2014
Today’s Question:
Tomorrow is my grandmother’s 98th birthday....
Who is your oldest living relative and how old are they?

How old is/was the oldest person you have ever known?

Tell us something they told you about their past that you found interesting...or anything from an older person’s past that you found interesting.




Extra Credit Questions:
Winter or summer?
Coffee or tea?
Morning or night?
Talking or listening?
Vanilla or chocolate?
The mountains or the sea?
Long hair or short?
News or sports?
Swimming in a pool or in the sea?
Cats or dogs?
Slide or swing?
Boxers or briefs?




Bonus Questions:
What was the last thing you won?

What was the last thing you bought?
Tools
What was the last thing someone gave you?









Riddle Of The Day:

Kids tend to love it, adults not so much

No matter your name each life it will touch.

It's always on time, it never comes late

If it's not your turn you'll just have to wait.

To each it's special, yet it is the same

Should someone forget it's always a shame.
Spoiler
Birthdays




Today’s Word:
Bloviate- To speak or write at length in a pompous or boastful manner.




Quote Of The Day:
"If you have always done it that way, it is probably wrong."
Charles Kettering



Today Is:
Frankenstein Day
Bacon Day Link
International Whale Shark Day
National Holistic Pet Day
National
Buffalo Chicken Wings Day
National Toasted Marshmallow Day
Franchise Appreciation Day
International Day of The Victims of Enforced Disappearances Link




Have a wonderful weekend
Thanks Lisa!

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Old 08-29-2014, 07:51 PM
 
Location: Southern California
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Today’s Question:
Tomorrow is my grandmother’s 98th birthday.... What a coincidence! Tomorrow is my mom's birthday. Happy Birthday to your grandmother.
Who is your oldest living relative and how old are they? My uncle (dad's older brother), who is 81.

How old is/was the oldest person you have ever known? A lady at a church I used to attend, who lived to be 95.

Tell us something they told you about their past that you found interesting...or anything from an older person’s past that you found interesting. Both my grandfathers had interesting stories of living in the Philippines during World War 2 and the Japanese occupation. Scary times for sure.


Extra Credit Questions:
Winter or summer? Summer
Coffee or tea? Tea
Morning or night? Morning
Talking or listening? Listening
Vanilla or chocolate? Chocolate
The mountains or the sea? Sea
Long hair or short? Short
News or sports? News
Swimming in a pool or in the sea? Pool
Cats or dogs? Dogs
Slide or swing? Swing
Boxers or briefs? Briefs


Bonus Questions:
What was the last thing you won? A Home Depot gift card at a former job for exceeding a production quota.

What was the last thing you bought? Chicken sandwiches for dinner at a local fast food place (not Chick-Fil-A, though ).

What was the last thing someone gave you? A shirt.

Have a great weekend. Happy Saturday!

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Old 08-29-2014, 07:56 PM
 
Location: Baltimore, MD
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Hello all,

Today’s Question:
Tomorrow is my grandmother’s 98th birthday....
Who is your oldest living relative and how old are they? I have an aunt that I haven't seen in decades but I know she is still living. She has to be pushing 90.

How old is/was the oldest person you have ever known? Father died at age 85. Also, see above. Not really sure of her age.

Tell us something they told you about their past that you found interesting...or anything from an older person’s past that you found interesting. Pass / N/A

Extra Credit Questions:
Winter or summer? - Summer
Coffee or tea? - Neither, just water please.
Morning or night? - Tough one.
Talking or listening? - Both.
Vanilla or chocolate? - Both
The mountains or the sea? Mountians
Long hair or short? - Depends on the person. For me, short.
News or sports? - Sports. Less depressing.
Swimming in a pool or in the sea? - Pool
Cats or dogs? - Neither. But if I had to choose, dogs.
Slide or swing? - Swing. Nice memory the last time I was on one.
Boxers or briefs? - Boxers. I have a nice, expensive collection.

Bonus Questions:
What was the last thing you won? Over 1K at the horse races. Pick 4 - picked winners in 4 straight races.

What was the last thing you bought? - A couple of hours ago - A Russet potato and a chocolate coconut cupcake.

What was the last thing someone gave you? - A ticket for an MLS soccer match. The game is Sunday, D.C. United vs NY Red Bulls at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC.

Just For Fun:
It’s time for a round of Scattergories
Starting with the letter “S ” give one answer to each of these categories.

Things in a Museum - Shells
Fairytales - Silly
Things That Make You Sneeze - Spices
Things From A Deli - Salads
Things That Jump Or Bounce - Soccer ball
Desserts - Strawberry Shortcake
Something That Makes You Sad - Society
Something Inside A Casino - Suckers
Loud Things - Sound machine
Something In The Ocean - Smell
Things That Are Expensive - School (college)
Name Of A Song - Sober - Mindy Smith

Thanks, Lisa.
Hope everyone has a great Saturday!






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Old 08-29-2014, 07:57 PM
 
Location: Windham County, VT
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Today’s Question:
Tomorrow is my grandmother’s 98th birthday....
Who is your oldest living relative and how old are they?
Dunno', am no longer close with family.
How old is/was the oldest person you have ever known?
My great-grandmother was 88 when she died & I was 4 years old, so briefly recall her.
Tell us something they told you about their past that you found interesting...or anything from an older person’s past that you found interesting.
My mother's family lived in many different countries, so she & her siblings were born in different places-my mother was born in Cuba.
My father's family owned/lived in same farmhouse in Maine for 200 yrs. (but it has since burned down) and were originally Puritans from England.


Extra Credit Questions:
Winter or summer? It's a toss-up
Coffee or tea?
Morning or night?
Talking or listening? It depends
Vanilla or chocolate? Again, it depends
The mountains or the sea? Some of each, please
Long hair or short?
News or sports? Neither
Swimming in a pool or in the sea?
Cats or dogs?
Slide or swing? Don't rightly know
Boxers or briefs?

Bonus Questions:
What was the last thing you won?

What was the last thing you bought?
Edibles
What was the last thing someone gave you?


Just For Fun:
It’s time for a round of Scattergories
Starting with the letter “S ” give one answer to each of these categories.

Things in a Museum Sarcophagus
Fairytales Snegurochka
Things That Make You Sneeze Sunlight Photic sneeze reflex - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Things From A Deli
Things That Jump Or Bounce Seismic waves
Desserts Sugar cookie
Something That Makes You Sad Series finales
Something Inside A Casino
Loud Things 'Splosions
Something In The Ocean Scyphozoa (jellyfish)
Things That Are Expensive Solid gold
Name Of A Song Street Hassle (by Simple Minds, originally Lou Reed)

Riddle Of The Day:
Kids tend to love it, adults not so much

No matter your name each life it will touch.

It's always on time, it never comes late

If it's not your turn you'll just have to wait.

To each it's special, yet it is the same

Should someone forget it's always a shame.
Spoiler
birthday

Have a wonderful weekend

Thanks for the Qs, lisa.
Wishing everyone a lovely holiday weekend.

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Old 08-29-2014, 07:59 PM
 
Location: Florida
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[color="Navy"]Today’s Question:
Tomorrow is my grandmother’s 98th birthday.... Hurray!!!
Who is your oldest living relative and how old are they?

My dad is 89

How old is/was the oldest person you have ever known?

My grandmother lived to 104

Tell us something they told you about their past that you found interesting...or anything from an older person’s past that you found interesting.

She would talk about the depression and raising 8 kids with no husband (deceased). Very strong woman.


Extra Credit Questions:
Winter or summer? Summer
Coffee or tea? Pass
Morning or night? Night
Talking or listening? Equal parts both
Vanilla or chocolate? Chocolate
The mountains or the sea? Sea
Long hair or short? Long
News or sports? News
Swimming in a pool or in the sea? Sea
Cats or dogs? Dogs
Slide or swing? Swing
Boxers or briefs? Does not apply!




Bonus Questions:
What was the last thing you won? Can't remember

What was the last thing you bought? Groceries

What was the last thing someone gave you? Fancy lotion





Just For Fun:
It’s time for a round of Scattergories
Starting with the letter “S ” give one answer to each of these categories.

Things in a Museum. Students
Fairytales. Sea monsters
Things That Make You Sneeze. Soot
Things From A Deli. Sandwiches, preferably beef
Things That Jump Or Bounce. ???
Desserts. Soft serve ice cream
Something That Makes You Sad. Sickness
Something Inside A Casino. ???? Never been in one
Loud Things. Speakers
Something In The Ocean. Swordfish
Things That Are Expensive. Sapphires
Name Of A Song. She Loves Me
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Old 08-29-2014, 08:01 PM
 
Location: On the East Coast
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Originally Posted by younglisa7 View Post
Today’s Question:
Tomorrow is my grandmother’s 98th birthday....God Bless her!
Who is your oldest living relative and how old are they?I have an aunt who is 88 years old and my one uncles wife is in her 90's, can't remember if she is 93 or 97.

How old is/was the oldest person you have ever known? See answer above.

Tell us something they told you about their past that you found interesting...or anything from an older person’s past that you found interesting.




Extra Credit Questions:
Winter or summer? Spring!
Coffee or tea? Tea
Morning or night? Night
Talking or listening? Listening
Vanilla or chocolate? Chocolate
The mountains or the sea? Mountains
Long hair or short? Long
News or sports? News
Swimming in a pool or in the sea? I don't do either.
Cats or dogs? Dogs
Slide or swing? Swing
Boxers or briefs? Neither!




Bonus Questions:
What was the last thing you won? A few bucks off a scratch - off ticket.

What was the last thing you bought? Groceries

What was the last thing someone gave you? A light switch.





Just For Fun:
It’s time for a round of Scattergories
Starting with the letter “S ” give one answer to each of these categories.

Things in a Museum - Shark
Fairytales - Sleeping Beauty
Things That Make You Sneeze - Smelly soap
Things From A Deli - Salami
Things That Jump Or Bounce - Salamanders
Desserts - Strawberry shortcake
Something That Makes You Sad - Sad songs
Something Inside A Casino - Sleazy People
Loud Things - Siren
Something In The Ocean - Ships
Things That Are Expensive - Surgeons bill
Name Of A Song - Sara Smile by Hall & Oates





Riddle Of The Day:

Kids tend to love it, adults not so much

No matter your name each life it will touch.

It's always on time, it never comes late

If it's not your turn you'll just have to wait.

To each it's special, yet it is the same

Should someone forget it's always a shame.




Today’s Word:
Bloviate- To speak or write at length in a pompous or boastful manner.




Quote Of The Day:
"If you have always done it that way, it is probably wrong."
Charles Kettering



Today Is:
Frankenstein Day
Bacon Day Link
International Whale Shark Day
National Holistic Pet Day
National
Buffalo Chicken Wings Day
National Toasted Marshmallow Day
Franchise Appreciation Day
International Day of The Victims of Enforced Disappearances Link




Have a wonderful weekend
Have a safe and happy weekend to all.
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Old 08-29-2014, 08:04 PM
 
Location: Airports all over the world
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Today’s Question:
Tomorrow is my grandmother’s 98th birthday....
Who is your oldest living relative and how old are they?

Probably a second cousin that is in his mid 90's. longevity runs in my family. One of my great grandmothers lived to 101. Have been a few others make it to 100. Many made it into their 90's

How old is/was the oldest person you have ever known?

Mid 90's

Tell us something they told you about their past that you found interesting...or anything from an older person’s past that you found interesting.
In the mid 1800's my dad's relatives moved from the midwest to a small mountain town in Montana.



Extra Credit Questions:
Winter or summer? I will take fall
Coffee or tea? pass on both
Morning or night? Night
Talking or listening? Both
Vanilla or chocolate? If we are talking ice cream I will take a scoop of each.
The mountains or the sea? Can I have mountains by the sea?
Long hair or short? Short
News or sports? Both
Swimming in a pool or in the sea? Can I play in a mud puddle instead?
Cats or dogs? This mutt is very much a cat person. Cats rock.
Slide or swing? I will sit at the bar sipping a beer instead.
Boxers or briefs? You wil have to come over to find out. Girls only please.




Bonus Questions:
What was the last thing you won?

I won the right to not have to ensure the passenger in front of me can recline their seat. Oh sorry...I thought I was still in the travel forum. The last thing I won was a buck on a lottery ticket. Only had to spend 5 bucks to win it.

What was the last thing you bought?

Groceries

What was the last thing someone gave you?
Someone wearing a robe gave me a pamphlet when I was walking thru the airport lobby.



Just For Fun:
It’s time for a round of Scattergories
Starting with the letter
“S ” give one answer to each of these categories.

Things in a Museum...Stuff
Fairytales...Should have an answer for this but I don't
Things That Make You Sneeze...Smoke
Things From A Deli...Sliced cold cuts
Things That Jump Or Bounce...Super balls
Desserts...Slice of pie
Something That Makes You Sad...Seeing the grocery store is out of stinky cheese
Something Inside A Casino...Slot machines
Loud Things...Supersonic jets
Something In The Ocean...Salmon
Things That Are Expensive...Super stinky cheese
Name Of A Song...
Sounds of Silence

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