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Old 12-05-2016, 03:38 AM
 
Location: Ohio
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Today’s Question:
If you wear jeans/denim, how long does it take until they feel “worn in”, more comfortable ? about 1minute when i wear them, then they are wore in.
How long does it take to break in, get used to, a new pair of shoes or boots ? about 1 minute
Have you gotten rid of something “worn out” or broken lately ? Yes my 50+yr old dining room chairs
Have you replaced the laces on a pair of sneakers or boots ? Nope
Have you ever worn colorful (other than tan, black, white, etc.) and/or patterned shoelaces ? Nope

Extra Credit:
Have you returned an item to the store recently ? No
If so, did you get a refund, store credit, or exchange ? n/a

Bonus:
How often do you use a parking meter ? Only when i go downtown
Does it accept tokens, a “smart card”, coins, or other payment ? Coins and card
How often do you use a parking garage ? at least 1x a month at Childrens
Does it involve a booth & attendant, an automated ticket dispenser, and/or other method ? ticket

Just for Fun:
Have you been to an event or restaurant with...
coat-check service/cloakroom ? no
suit-and-tie/formal dress requirement ? I wish!!
valet parking ? yes
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Old 12-05-2016, 04:02 AM
 
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Today’s Question:
If you wear jeans/denim, how long does it take until they feel “worn in”, more comfortable ? hard to say since I also like how they feel before they're broken in
How long does it take to break in, get used to, a new pair of shoes or boots ? shoes should feel right from the start
Have you gotten rid of something “worn out” or broken lately ? yes
Have you replaced the laces on a pair of sneakers or boots ? not in years
Have you ever worn colorful (other than tan, black, white, etc.) and/or patterned shoelaces ? so many times - had a little bit of blossom/cindy Lauper in me

Extra Credit:
Have you returned an item to the store recently ? no
If so, did you get a refund, store credit, or exchange ?

Bonus:
How often do you use a parking meter ? very rarely
Does it accept tokens, a “smart card”, coins, or other payment ? last one took cash or card
How often do you use a parking garage ? very rarely
Does it involve a booth & attendant, an automated ticket dispenser, and/or other method ? most I've been in in recent years have been automated

Just for Fun:
Have you been to an event or restaurant with... all three yes - coat check used to be pretty standard - not just super fancy
coat-check service/cloakroom ?
suit-and-tie/formal dress requirement ?
valet parking ?[/b][/color]

Wishing you a sturdy life raft, safe passage, and wondrous sights on your day today [/b][/color]lovely - I'll take it and wish the same for you!
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Old 12-05-2016, 04:16 AM
 
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Today’s Question:
If you wear jeans/denim, how long does it take until they feel “worn in”, more comfortable ?Not long. I use to be a jeans and tshirt girl, but having to wear jeans for work, I hate jeans now lol.
How long does it take to break in, get used to, a new pair of shoes or boots ?boots take a little longer than say tennis shoes for me. My doc martens took about a month to be really comfortable.
Have you gotten rid of something “worn out” or broken lately ?I'd get rid of my body, but I kind of need it. Just got rid of some old clothing.
Have you replaced the laces on a pair of sneakers or boots ? all the time.
Have you ever worn colorful (other than tan, black, white, etc.) and/or patterned shoelaces ?all the time. Especially in my doc martens. I have orange laces with skulls.

Extra Credit:
Have you returned an item to the store recently ? no
If so, did you get a refund, store credit, or exchange ?no

Bonus:
How often do you use a parking meter ?only if I have to park downtown, which rarely ever happens. Maybe a month ago was the last time.
Does it accept tokens, a “smart card”, coins, or other payment ?the ones in our downtown take cards.
How often do you use a parking garage ? only when we go see concerts at a downtown bar once a year.
Does it involve a booth & attendant, an automated ticket dispenser, and/or other method ? automated ticket

Just for Fun:
Have you been to an event or restaurant with...
coat-check service/cloakroom ?yes. I do not use it
suit-and-tie/formal dress requirement ?yes
valet parking ?yes. I do not use it.
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Old 12-05-2016, 04:18 AM
 
Location: Where the sun likes to shine!!
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Today’s Question:
If you wear jeans/denim, how long does it take until they feel “worn in”, more comfortable ? Not very long as I buy all my jeans second hand.
How long does it take to break in, get used to, a new pair of shoes or boots ? I only buy sneakers and I buy them comfortable to begin with
Have you gotten rid of something “worn out” or broken lately ? I threw out some old summer work clothes in September.
Have you replaced the laces on a pair of sneakers or boots ? No
Have you ever worn colorful (other than tan, black, white, etc.) and/or patterned shoelaces ? My sneakers have bright pink laces My roller skates had purple and white twisted laces.

Extra Credit:
Have you returned an item to the store recently ? It's been awhile.
If so, did you get a refund, store credit, or exchange ?

Bonus:
How often do you use a parking meter ? Once in the past 20 years
Does it accept tokens, a “smart card”, coins, or other payment ? coins
How often do you use a parking garage ? Never
Does it involve a booth & attendant, an automated ticket dispenser, and/or other method ?

Just for Fun:
Have you been to an event or restaurant with...
coat-check service/cloakroom ? I have a vague memory of that
suit-and-tie/formal dress requirement ? Only for a wedding or cruise
valet parking ? Once or twice about 30 years ago




Happy Monday!!!
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Old 12-05-2016, 04:24 AM
 
Location: Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
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a couple washings
week or two
nope
nope
nope

yes
refund

not in decades
-
every week
nope, free

nope
nope
yes
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Old 12-05-2016, 04:42 AM
 
Location: Kanada ....(*V*)....
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Happy Monday December 5, everybody-and welcome to QOTD.

Today’s Question:
If you wear jeans/denim, how long does it take until they feel “worn in”, more comfortable ? Not very long
How long does it take to break in, get used to, a new pair of shoes or boots ? shoes are fine but hiking boots a days long hike
Have you gotten rid of something “worn out” or broken lately ? Not really
Have you replaced the laces on a pair of sneakers or boots ? My hiking boots needed new boot laces
Have you ever worn colorful (other than tan, black, white, etc.) and/or patterned shoelaces ? No I have not

Extra Credit:
Have you returned an item to the store recently ? No I have not
If so, did you get a refund, store credit, or exchange ?

Bonus:
How often do you use a parking meter ? it has been years
Does it accept tokens, a “smart card”, coins, or other payment ? used to be coins
How often do you use a parking garage ? Have not used one for a long time
Does it involve a booth & attendant, an automated ticket dispenser, and/or other method ? at that time it was automatic

Just for Fun:
Have you been to an event or restaurant with...
coat-check service/cloakroom ? Yes
suit-and-tie/formal dress requirement ?Yes
valet parking ? No
LINK —> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloakroom#Attendants

Today in History:
1932: Birth of musician & singer-songwriter “Little Richard”, Richard Wayne Penniman
1933: Ratification of the 21st amendment to U.S. Constitution, repealing the 18th amendment (Prohibition against alcohol)
1934: Birth of author Joan Didion (The Year of Magical Thinking)
1944: Birth of actor Jeroen Krabbé (The Fugitive, Ocean’s Twelve)
1952: Air pollution & fog create the Great Smog of London which lasts for several days, causing thousands of fatalities
1955: Start of the Montgomery AL bus boycott, after the arrest of Rosa Parks
1958: Britain’s first motorway (controlled-access highway) opens, the Preston By-pass
1968: Birth of actress & comedian Margaret Cho (Face/Off)
1976: Birth of actress Amy Acker (Angel, Alias)

Today’s Word:
resplendent /rəˈsplendənt/ (adj.): Impressively and attractively dazzling, brilliant, bright and shiny.

Today Is:
Blue Jeans Day
World Soil Day
Bathtub Party Day
National Sacher Torte Day
-this month is-
Spiritual Literacy Month

Today’s Picture:
Entrance & exit are at lower left & upper right-



Thought for the Day:
“There is no such thing as absolute certainty, but there is assurance sufficient for the purposes of human life.”
-John Stuart Mill...nice quote cloven

Wishing you a sturdy life raft, safe passage, and wondrous sights on your day today

Thank you cloven for the questions and a good Monday to ALL !
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Old 12-05-2016, 04:55 AM
 
Location: Tennessee
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Today’s Question:
If you wear jeans/denim, how long does it take until they feel “worn in”, more comfortable ?
Never thought about it.
How long does it take to break in, get used to, a new pair of shoes or boots ? Never thought about it.
Have you gotten rid of something “worn out” or broken lately ? Yes
Have you replaced the laces on a pair of sneakers or boots ? No
Have you ever worn colorful (other than tan, black, white, etc.) and/or patterned shoelaces ? No


Extra Credit:
Have you returned an item to the store recently ?
No
If so, did you get a refund, store credit, or exchange ? N/A

Bonus:
How often do you use a parking meter ?
Maybe twice in my life when I was driving.
Does it accept tokens, a “smart card”, coins, or other payment ? N/A
How often do you use a parking garage ? Maybe once every 2 - 3 years.
Does it involve a booth & attendant, an automated ticket dispenser, and/or other method ? ticket dispenser or it's free.

Just for Fun:
Have you been to an event or restaurant with...
coat-check service/cloakroom ?
Yes
suit-and-tie/formal dress requirement ? Maybe a long time ago
valet parking ? Yes. Casinos all have valet parking.
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Old 12-05-2016, 04:58 AM
 
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Good Morning

Today’s Question:
If you wear jeans/denim, how long does it take until they feel “worn in”, more comfortable ? same day, I won't buy anything unless it immediately feels comfortable
How long does it take to break in, get used to, a new pair of shoes or boots ? same as above
Have you gotten rid of something “worn out” or broken lately ?
Have you replaced the laces on a pair of sneakers or boots ?
Have you ever worn colorful (other than tan, black, white, etc.) and/or patterned shoelaces ?

Extra Credit:
Have you returned an item to the store recently ?
If so, did you get a refund, store credit, or exchange ?

Bonus:
How often do you use a parking meter ? Maybe once every few months
Does it accept tokens, a “smart card”, coins, or other payment ?
How often do you use a parking garage ? Once every few months
Does it involve a booth & attendant, an automated ticket dispenser, and/or other method ?

Just for Fun:
Have you been to an event or restaurant with...
coat-check service/cloakroom ?
suit-and-tie/formal dress requirement ?
valet parking ?[/b][/color] Not a fan of valet parking---but we had to use it when we stayed in DC for a wedding

Today’s Word:
resplendent /rəˈsplendənt/ (adj.): Impressively and attractively dazzling, brilliant, bright and shiny.

Today Is:
Blue Jeans Day will my denim dress work?
World Soil Day
Bathtub Party Day
National Sacher Torte Day
-this month is-
Spiritual Literacy Month

Thought for the Day:
“There is no such thing as absolute certainty, but there is assurance sufficient for the purposes of human life.”
-John Stuart Mill

Wishing you a sturdy life raft, safe passage, and wondrous sights on your day today

Wishing you a resplendent day!
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Old 12-05-2016, 05:00 AM
 
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Today’s Question:
If you wear jeans/denim, how long does it take until they feel “worn in”, more comfortable ? Um, hm...... Don't know. It's been a few years since I've bought new jeans.
How long does it take to break in, get used to, a new pair of shoes or boots ? Again, don't remember.
Have you gotten rid of something “worn out” or broken lately ? I have a few bags of clothes and odds & ends ready to go to the thrift store.
Have you replaced the laces on a pair of sneakers or boots ? My hiking boots are the only pair that have laces; haven't replaced laces.
Have you ever worn colorful (other than tan, black, white, etc.) and/or patterned shoelaces ? My daughters did, but I don't remember wearing colorful laces.

Extra Credit:
Have you returned an item to the store recently ? Haven't


Bonus:
How often do you use a parking meter ? Only at the beach in Maine
Does it accept tokens, a “smart card”, coins, or other payment ? Coins
How often do you use a parking garage ? Couple times a month, most often in Hanover
Does it involve a booth & attendant, an automated ticket dispenser, and/or other method ? Dispenser going in and booth with attendant going out, unless it's after 11pm, I think.

Just for Fun:
Have you been to an event or restaurant with... All many years ago.
coat-check service/cloakroom ?
suit-and-tie/formal dress requirement ?
valet parking ?

LINK —> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloakroom#Attendants

Today’s Word:
resplendent /rəˈsplendənt/ (adj.): Impressively and attractively dazzling, brilliant, bright and shiny.

Today’s Picture:
Entrance & exit are at lower left & upper right-




Thought for the Day:
“There is no such thing as absolute certainty, but there is assurance sufficient for the purposes of human life.”
-John Stuart Mill

Wishing you a sturdy life raft, safe passage, and wondrous sights on your day today
Thanks, cloven. I'll take good snow tires rather than a life raft this morning! Enjoy your day, all!
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Old 12-05-2016, 05:10 AM
 
Location: Hickville USA
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Happy Monday December 5, everybody-and welcome to QOTD.

Today’s Question:
If you wear jeans/denim, how long does it take until they feel “worn in”, more comfortable ?
after 3 or 4 wearing/washings
How long does it take to break in, get used to, a new pair of shoes or boots ?
I don't like enclosed shoes so I never really get used to them, think I'm going to create winter flip-flops
Have you gotten rid of something “worn out” or broken lately ?
Yes lots of clothes and other things
Have you replaced the laces on a pair of sneakers or boots ?
Not in a very long time
Have you ever worn colorful (other than tan, black, white, etc.) and/or patterned shoelaces ?
I have bright pink ones on my gym shoes

Extra Credit:
Have you returned an item to the store recently ?
yes mini-blinds, twice
If so, did you get a refund, store credit, or exchange ?
refund and exchange

Bonus:
How often do you use a parking meter ?
Never, we don't have them here
Does it accept tokens, a “smart card”, coins, or other payment ?
How often do you use a parking garage ?
Haven't used one in years
Does it involve a booth & attendant, an automated ticket dispenser, and/or other method ?

Just for Fun:
Have you been to an event or restaurant with...
coat-check service/cloakroom ?
No never
suit-and-tie/formal dress requirement ?
never
valet parking ?

never, these things are for rich people
LINK —> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloakroom#Attendants

Today in History:
1932: Birth of musician & singer-songwriter “Little Richard”, Richard Wayne Penniman
1933: Ratification of the 21st amendment to U.S. Constitution, repealing the 18th amendment (Prohibition against alcohol)
1934: Birth of author Joan Didion (The Year of Magical Thinking)
1944: Birth of actor Jeroen Krabbé (The Fugitive, Ocean’s Twelve)
1952: Air pollution & fog create the Great Smog of London which lasts for several days, causing thousands of fatalities
1955: Start of the Montgomery AL bus boycott, after the arrest of Rosa Parks
1958: Britain’s first motorway (controlled-access highway) opens, the Preston By-pass
1968: Birth of actress & comedian Margaret Cho (Face/Off)
1976: Birth of actress Amy Acker (Angel, Alias)

Today’s Word:
resplendent /rəˈsplendənt/ (adj.): Impressively and attractively dazzling, brilliant, bright and shiny.

Today Is:
Blue Jeans Day
World Soil Day
Bathtub Party Day
National Sacher Torte Day
-this month is-
Spiritual Literacy Month

Today’s Picture:
Entrance & exit are at lower left & upper right-




Thought for the Day:
“There is no such thing as absolute certainty, but there is assurance sufficient for the purposes of human life.”
-John Stuart Mill

Wishing you a sturdy life raft, safe passage, and wondrous sights on your day today


Thanks Cloven!
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