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Happy Monday January 11, everybody-and welcome to QOTD.
Posting early because there's a gusty wind outside, with risk for power outages in area
Today’s Question:
Does your home have doorstops (mounted or wedge)-or do you use items for that purpose ? LINK ---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doorstop
Bonus:
Have you ever-
worn a helmet ?
made a candle ?
set off a backyard rocket ?
had to abandon a vehicle mid-journey ?
used an ejector seat/floatation cushion/parachute ?
had a limb in traction ?
Just for Fun:
Have you ever studied and/or communicated using-
smoke signals ?
semaphore (waving flags on sticks) ?
Morse Code ?
Have you seen the British mystery series “Inspector Morse” (or read the books by Colin Dexter) ?
Today in History:
1787: Oberon & Titania, moons of Uranus, discovered by astronomer William Herschel
1805: The U.S. Congress passes an act establishing Michigan Territory
1932: Birth of director & actor Alfonso Arau
1946: Birth of singer-songwriter Naomi (Diana Ellen) Judd
1952: Birth of author Diana Gabaldon
1971: Birth of singer-songwriter & actress Mary J. Blige
1972: Birth of actor Marc Blucas
Today’s Word:
emolument /iˈmälyəmənt/ (n.): Wages, payment, salary, compensation for work done.
Today Is:
Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day
National Hot Toddy Day
German Apples Day (Germany)
Today’s Picture:
Entrance & exit are at upper left & lower right-
Thought for the Day:
“Forgiveness means giving up all hope for a better past.”
-Lily Tomlin
Wishing you a day filled with convenience, C-D peeps
Today’s Question: Does your home have doorstops (mounted or wedge)-or do you use items for that purpose ? LINK ---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doorstop No doorstops for me
worn a helmet ? I did when I use to ride a motorcycle. I had a full face helmet and glad of it. The one time I had to lay my bike down once I got up I looked at my helmet and saw that it had several deep gouges in it. Those gouges would have been in my face had I not had the helmet on.
made a candle ? Nope
set off a backyard rocket ? I have a few times
had to abandon a vehicle mid-journey ? I have always been able to stick around until a tow truck showed up. Never had to just leave the car and hope for the best.
used an ejector seat/floatation cushion/parachute ? I have never had to make a hasty exit.
had a limb in traction ? No traction for me. When I broke my arm it was in a sling
Just for Fun: Have you ever studied and/or communicated using- smoke signals ? semaphore (waving flags on sticks) ? Morse Code ? Have you seen the British mystery series “Inspector Morse” (or read the books by Colin Dexter) ? No to all of the above.
Last edited by Alaskan Mutt; 01-10-2016 at 09:27 PM..
Happy Monday January 11, everybody-and welcome to QOTD.
Posting early because there's a gusty wind outside, with risk for power outages in area Today’s Question:
Does your home have doorstops (mounted or wedge)-or do you use items for that purpose ? LINK ---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doorstop Extra Credit:
Do you know how to use-
a slide rule ? Use to... LINK ---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slide_rule a graphing calculator ? LINK ---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphing_calculator Have one but never tried... Bonus:
Have you ever-
worn a helmet ?
made a candle ?
set off a backyard rocket ?
had to abandon a vehicle mid-journey ?
used an ejector seat/floatation cushion/parachute ?
had a limb in traction ?
Just for Fun:
Have you ever studied and/or communicated using-
smoke signals ?
semaphore (waving flags on sticks) ?
Morse Code ?
Have you seen the British mystery series “Inspector Morse” (or read the books by Colin Dexter) ? Today in History:
1787: Oberon & Titania, moons of Uranus, discovered by astronomer William Herschel
1805: The U.S. Congress passes an act establishing Michigan Territory
1932: Birth of director & actor Alfonso Arau
1946: Birth of singer-songwriter Naomi (Diana Ellen) Judd
1952: Birth of author Diana Gabaldon
1971: Birth of singer-songwriter & actress Mary J. Blige
1972: Birth of actor Marc Blucas
Today’s Word:
emolument /iˈmälyəmənt/ (n.): Wages, payment, salary, compensation for work done.
Today Is:
Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day
National Hot Toddy Day
German Apples Day (Germany)
Today’s Picture:
Entrance & exit are at upper left & lower right-
Thought for the Day:
“Forgiveness means giving up all hope for a better past.”
-Lily Tomlin
Wishing you a day filled with convenience, C-D peeps
Thanks Cloven! Nice job.
Happy Monday January 11, everybody-and welcome to QOTD.
Posting early because there's a gusty wind outside, with risk for power outages in area
Today’s Question:
Does your home have doorstops (mounted or wedge)-or do you use items for that purpose ? no not here..... LINK ---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doorstop
Bonus:
Have you ever-
worn a helmet ? yes, there was a time and need for that but it's over for me now.
made a candle ? no
set off a backyard rocket ? yes
had to abandon a vehicle mid-journey ? no
used an ejector seat/floatation cushion/parachute ? no
had a limb in traction ? no
Just for Fun:
Have you ever studied and/or communicated using-
smoke signals ? no
semaphore (waving flags on sticks) ? no
Morse Code ? yes, but I wasn't good at it however I got an SOS sent out when needed.
Have you seen the British mystery series “Inspector Morse” (or read the books by Colin Dexter) ? no
Today in History:
1787: Oberon & Titania, moons of Uranus, discovered by astronomer William Herschel
1805: The U.S. Congress passes an act establishing Michigan Territory
1932: Birth of director & actor Alfonso Arau
1946: Birth of singer-songwriter Naomi (Diana Ellen) Judd
1952: Birth of author Diana Gabaldon
1971: Birth of singer-songwriter & actress Mary J. Blige
1972: Birth of actor Marc Blucas
Today’s Word:
emolument /iˈmälyəmənt/ (n.): Wages, payment, salary, compensation for work done.
Today Is:
Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day
National Hot Toddy Day
German Apples Day (Germany)
Today’s Picture:
Entrance & exit are at upper left & lower right-
Thought for the Day:
“Forgiveness means giving up all hope for a better past.”
-Lily Tomlin
Wishing you a day filled with convenience, C-D peeps
Stay warm and safe, looks like there's some weather that is moving across the country.
Happy Monday January 11, everybody-and welcome to QOTD.
Posting early because there's a gusty wind outside, with risk for power outages in area
Today’s Question:
Does your home have doorstops (mounted or wedge)-or do you use items for that purpose ?
LINK ---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doorstop I use my old Tin shoes.. keeps the door open.
Bonus:
Have you ever-
worn a helmet ?... Yes... have to take off the funnel
made a candle ?... Yes.. and using a electric drill as egg beater froth up the hot wax.. and layer it on the candle or log.. and dust with glitter..
set off a backyard rocket ?........ Yes I have many days... and big ones also.
had to abandon a vehicle mid-journey ? Yes...
used an ejector seat/floatation cushion/parachute ? Yes during my training while in the Navy did 1 and only jump.. never again.
had a limb in traction ? Yes.. and also at the tinsmith
Just for Fun:
Have you ever studied and/or communicated using-
smoke signals ?....................... tried it but did not inhale...
semaphore (waving flags on sticks) ? While in the Navy
Morse Code ?.................. While in the Navy and Boy Scouts..
Have you seen the British mystery series “Inspector Morse” (or read the books by Colin Dexter) ? NO
Just Mr. Gadget...
Today’s Question:
Does your home have doorstops (mounted or wedge)-or do you use items for that purpose ?
LINK ---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DoorstopNo, our doors are heavy and balanced and trained to stay put.
Bonus:
Have you ever-
worn a helmet ? Yes, in the Army.
made a candle ? Once, too messy and too e-z to burn yourself.
set off a backyard rocket ? It was actually in the street.
had to abandon a vehicle mid-journey ? No.
used an ejector seat/floatation cushion/parachute ? Floatation cushion.
had a limb in traction ? One time a tree limb broke and we wrapped it up.
Just for Fun:
Have you ever studied and/or communicated using-
smoke signals ? Years ago out in the reservation.
semaphore (waving flags on sticks) ? In boy scouts.
Morse Code ? In high school.
Have you seen the British mystery series “Inspector Morse” (or read the books by Colin Dexter) ? Nope.
Happy Monday January 11, everybody-and welcome to QOTD.
Posting early because there's a gusty wind outside, with risk for power outages in area
Oh.. oh... hope it will not happen!!
Today’s Question:
Does your home have doorstops (mounted or wedge)-or do you use items for that purpose ?
LINK ---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doorstop
Yes to both. Used them in HS.
I still have my German made Aristo 0972 slide rule, used at school for years.
And an old Keuffel and Esser from my father.
Heck, I still have my wooden abacus somewhere in the garage ... lol!
Bonus:
Have you ever-
worn a helmet ? Yes, when I was visiting factories and construction sited in HS.
made a candle ? No, but I actually checked some tutorials
set off a backyard rocket ? No.
had to abandon a vehicle mid-journey ? No, but there was time I really wanted to do so...
used an ejector seat/floatation cushion/parachute ? LOL...
had a limb in traction ? Haha... no! Never had any fractures.
Just for Fun:
Have you ever studied and/or communicated using-
smoke signals ? "Studied" how to blow smoke rings!
semaphore (waving flags on sticks) ? No.
Morse Code ? Yeah, we did it in HS to cheat on test
Have you seen the British mystery series “Inspector Morse” (or read the books by Colin Dexter) ? Yes.
Today in History:
1787: Oberon & Titania, moons of Uranus, discovered by astronomer William Herschel
1805: The U.S. Congress passes an act establishing Michigan Territory
1932: Birth of director & actor Alfonso Arau
1946: Birth of singer-songwriter Naomi (Diana Ellen) Judd
1952: Birth of author Diana Gabaldon
1971: Birth of singer-songwriter & actress Mary J. Blige
1972: Birth of actor Marc Blucas
Today’s Word:
emolument /iˈmälyəmənt/ (n.): Wages, payment, salary, compensation for work done.
Today Is:
Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day <<< . .-.. -. .. -. .-
National Hot Toddy Day
German Apples Day (Germany)
Today’s Picture:
Entrance & exit are at upper left & lower right-
Thank you, cloven! Printing now!!!
Thought for the Day:
“Forgiveness means giving up all hope for a better past.”
-Lily Tomlin
Wishing you a day filled with convenience, C-D peeps
Thank you, cloven!
Convenient for me would be to call in sick, and stay in warm bed
Happy Monday January 11, everybody-and welcome to QOTD.
Posting early because there's a gusty wind outside, with risk for power outages in area
Today’s Question:
Does your home have doorstops (mounted or wedge)-or do you use items for that purpose ?
Extra Credit:
Do you know how to use-
a slide rule ? a graphing calculator ?
Bonus:
Have you ever-
worn a helmet ?
made a candle ? ...though it was more like made a giant mess trying to make a candle!
set off a backyard rocket ? We've done this w/fireworks
had to abandon a vehicle mid-journey ? In town a few times but never on a trip
used an ejector seat/flotation cushion/parachute ? Flotation cushions on the boats but never had to use them to float with.
had a limb in traction ?
Just for Fun:
Have you ever studied and/or communicated using-
smoke signals ?
semaphore (waving flags on sticks) ?
Morse Code ?
Have you seen the British mystery series “Inspector Morse” (or read the books by Colin Dexter) ?
Today in History:
1787: Oberon & Titania, moons of Uranus, discovered by astronomer William Herschel
1805: The U.S. Congress passes an act establishing Michigan Territory
1932: Birth of director & actor Alfonso Arau
1946: Birth of singer-songwriter Naomi (Diana Ellen) Judd
1952: Birth of author Diana Gabaldon
1971: Birth of singer-songwriter & actress Mary J. Blige
1972: Birth of actor Marc Blucas
Today’s Word:
emolument /iˈmälyəmənt/ (n.): Wages, payment, salary, compensation for work done.
Today Is:
Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day
National Hot Toddy Day
German Apples Day (Germany)
Today’s Picture: Great coLorfuL maze!
Entrance & exit are at upper left & lower right-
Thought for the Day:
“Forgiveness means giving up all hope for a better past.”
-Lily Tomlin
Wishing you a day filled with convenience, C-D peeps
Bonus:
Have you ever-
worn a helmet ?
made a candle ?
set off a backyard rocket ?
had to abandon a vehicle mid-journey ?
used an ejector seat/floatation cushion/parachute ?
had a limb in traction ?
Just for Fun:
Have you ever studied and/or communicated using-
smoke signals ?
semaphore (waving flags on sticks) ?
Morse Code ?
Have you seen the British mystery series “Inspector Morse” (or read the books by Colin Dexter) ? Nope.
Today in History:
1787: Oberon & Titania, moons of Uranus, discovered by astronomer William Herschel
1805: The U.S. Congress passes an act establishing Michigan Territory
1932: Birth of director & actor Alfonso Arau
1946: Birth of singer-songwriter Naomi (Diana Ellen) Judd
1952: Birth of author Diana Gabaldon
1971: Birth of singer-songwriter & actress Mary J. Blige
1972: Birth of actor Marc Blucas
Today’s Word:
emolument /iˈmälyəmənt/ (n.): Wages, payment, salary, compensation for work done.
Today Is:
Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day
National Hot Toddy Day
German Apples Day (Germany)
Today’s Picture:
Entrance & exit are at upper left & lower right-
Thought for the Day:
“Forgiveness means giving up all hope for a better past.”
-Lily Tomlin
Wishing you a day filled with convenience, C-D peeps
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Same for you, cloven.
Many of the doors in my house will not stay open unless you use a doorstep. We have some of the wedge type.
In high school we learned to use a slide rule, but I've long since forgotten how.
I may have briefly worn a helmet when my brother took me for a ride on his motorcycle.
No to all the rest of the questions.
Thanks, cloven!
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