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Old 02-02-2022, 06:00 PM
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Hopefully everyone stays online and with power during the winter storms. Let's take our minds off of them with . . .

Today's Question(s):
What's the last thing you wrote down on paper?

Have you kept any old letters from anyone?

Do you ever have trouble reading your own handwriting?

Bonus:
What's under your bed?

Foodie Question(s):
Do you have any popcorn?

Any favorite popcorn flavor(s) you like?

Have you bought popcorn already popped, like in a bag or a can?

Do you remember popcorn poppers before microwave ovens and do you (still) have one?

Have you used popcorn or uncooked pasta as packing material for shipping or have you heard of that?

Have a safe Thursday. Stay warm!
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Old 02-02-2022, 06:43 PM
 
Location: Florida
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Hopefully everyone stays online and with power during the winter storms. Let's take our minds off of them with . . .

Today's Question(s):
What's the last thing you wrote down on paper?


Info concerning our upcoming tax returns.


Have you kept any old letters from anyone?

I don't think so.

Do you ever have trouble reading your own handwriting?

Yes


Bonus:
What's under your bed?

Dust.

Foodie Question(s):

Do you have any popcorn?

Yes

Any favorite popcorn flavor(s) you like?

Buttery.

Have you bought popcorn already popped, like in a bag or a can?

Only at the movies.

Do you remember popcorn poppers before microwave ovens and do you (still) have one?
No. We always had jiffy pop that you made on the stove.


Have you used popcorn or uncooked pasta as packing material for shipping or have you heard of that?

Weird, no. Sounds like it would attract bugs

Have a safe Thursday. Stay warm!
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Old 02-02-2022, 09:28 PM
 
Location: Tricity, PL
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Hopefully everyone stays online and with power during the winter storms. Let's take our minds off of them with . . .

Today's Question(s):
What's the last thing you wrote down on paper?

Just few moments ago - a memo to myself.

Have you kept any old letters from anyone?

Yes. From people close to my heart.

Do you ever have trouble reading your own handwriting?

It happens when I write too fast.

Bonus:
What's under your bed?

Maybe little dust?

Foodie Question(s):
Do you have any popcorn?

No. I don't eat it.

Any favorite popcorn flavor(s) you like?

N/A

Have you bought popcorn already popped, like in a bag or a can?

N/A

Do you remember popcorn poppers before microwave ovens and do you (still) have one?

Sorry. No.

Have you used popcorn or uncooked pasta as packing material for shipping or have you heard of that?

I never heard of that. There are much cheaper filling materials than that. I saved some of the styrofoam chips just in case.

Have a safe Thursday. Stay warm!

Thank you, bjh - you too

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Old 02-02-2022, 09:41 PM
 
Location: San Francisco
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Today's Question(s):
What's the last thing you wrote down on paper?
I added an item to my grocery shopping list.
Have you kept any old letters from anyone?
Yes, I have all my mother's letters to her mother, some dating back to when she was a child. I also have the letters I wrote her over the years that she saved.
Do you ever have trouble reading your own handwriting?
No, my handwriting is pretty neat.
Bonus:
What's under your bed?
An extension cord with a couple of things plugged into it, extra leaves for the dining room table and a table pad.
Foodie Question(s):
Do you have any popcorn?
Yes, I do.
Any favorite popcorn flavor(s) you like?
White cheddar or caramel.
Have you bought popcorn already popped, like in a bag or a can?
Yes, I have done that.
Do you remember popcorn poppers before microwave ovens and do you (still) have one?
I've owned an air popper, but I don't recommend them.
Have you used popcorn or uncooked pasta as packing material for shipping or have you heard of that?
I've heard of this, but I hate to waste good food.


Thanks, bjh!
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Old 02-02-2022, 10:39 PM
 
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
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Hopefully everyone stays online and with power during the winter storms. Let's take our minds off of them with . . .

Today's Question(s):
What's the last thing you wrote down on paper?
An Address

Have you kept any old letters from anyone?

Do you ever have trouble reading your own handwriting?

Bonus:
What's under your bed?
Afraid to look
Foodie Question(s):
Do you have any popcorn?

Any favorite popcorn flavor(s) you like?
Plain with butter...but cheese kind is okay too
Have you bought popcorn already popped, like in a bag or a can?

Do you remember popcorn poppers before microwave ovens and do you (still) have one?
I still have my hot air popcorn maker
Have you used popcorn or uncooked pasta as packing material for shipping or have you heard of that?
Never heard of that
Have a safe Thursday. Stay warm!
Ditto!
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Old 02-02-2022, 11:02 PM
 
Location: In the Pearl of the Purchase, Ky
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Today's Question(s):
What's the last thing you wrote down on paper? A note to myself

Have you kept any old letters from anyone? I have some old letters my parents wrote to each other

Do you ever have trouble reading your own handwriting? Nope

Bonus:
What's under your bed? Dust

Foodie Question(s):
Do you have any popcorn? Yup. Bag and a half in the freezer

Any favorite popcorn flavor(s) you like? Caramel

Have you bought popcorn already popped, like in a bag or a can? Around Christmas I'll buy the cans

Do you remember popcorn poppers before microwave ovens and do you (still) have one? In my popcorn popper I use on the stove is the ONLY way I'll pop popcorn!

Have you used popcorn or uncooked pasta as packing material for shipping or have you heard of that? Heard of it but never did it
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Old 02-02-2022, 11:45 PM
 
Location: Southern California
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Landed on my favorite slot. It must be my lucky day.

Today's Question(s):
What's the last thing you wrote down on paper?
At work, a note to myself to continue a task I had started.

Have you kept any old letters from anyone?
Yes, I have a box full of them from back in high school and college. Handwritten ones at that!


Do you ever have trouble reading your own handwriting?
A few times.


Bonus:
What's under your bed?
A couple of plastic storage tubs with some shoes I don't wear that often.

Foodie Question(s):
Do you have any popcorn?
No

Any favorite popcorn flavor(s) you like?
Kettle corn and caramel corn.

Have you bought popcorn already popped, like in a bag or a can?
Sure have.


Do you remember popcorn poppers before microwave ovens and do you (still) have one?
Yes and no.

Have you used popcorn or uncooked pasta as packing material for shipping or have you heard of that?
No, and I've never heard of that before.

Happy first Friday Eve of February! Stay warm for those in the path of the winter storms.

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Old 02-03-2022, 02:18 AM
 
Location: The Wild Wild West
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Today's Question(s):
What's the last thing you wrote down on paper? Some grocery items for tomorrow's shopping trip.

Have you kept any old letters from anyone? I have one letter that I sent to my mother during the Korean War conflict back in the 50's that she gave back to me before she passed. It contains descriptions of horrible conditions at that time and she kept it all the years thinking I would like to have it one day as a reminder of the things I went through during that era.

Do you ever have trouble reading your own handwriting? Only after having 3 beers.

Bonus:
What's under your bed? Dust bunnies, those little rascals.

Foodie Question(s):
Do you have any popcorn? 9 bags for micro-waving.

Any favorite popcorn flavor(s) you like? Pop Secret Homestyle w/Butter.

Have you bought popcorn already popped, like in a bag or a can? No, did receive some for a xmas present and it was stale..

Do you remember popcorn poppers before microwave ovens and do you (still) have one? Yes had one years ago, it's gone now.

Have you used popcorn or uncooked pasta as packing material for shipping or have you heard of that? Yes the Styrofoam type many times.

Have a safe Thursday. Stay warm! U-2
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Old 02-03-2022, 02:23 AM
 
Location: "Arlen" Texas
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Today's Question(s):
What's the last thing you wrote down on paper?
A grocery list.

Have you kept any old letters from anyone?
Yes

Do you ever have trouble reading your own handwriting?
A few times.

Bonus:
What's under your bed?
Shoes.

Foodie Question(s):
Do you have any popcorn?
Not at present.

Any favorite popcorn flavor(s) you like?
Buttered.

Have you bought popcorn already popped, like in a bag or a can?
We sometimes had canned popcorn during the holidays when I was a girl.

Do you remember popcorn poppers before microwave ovens and do you (still) have one?
Yes, an air popper.

Have you used popcorn or uncooked pasta as packing material for shipping or have you heard of that?
I've heard of it.

Thanks, bjh!
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Old 02-03-2022, 03:12 AM
 
Location: A Yankee in northeast TN
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Originally Posted by bjh View Post
Hopefully everyone stays online and with power during the winter storms. Let's take our minds off of them with . . .

Today's Question(s):
What's the last thing you wrote down on paper?
Notes to roomie

Have you kept any old letters from anyone? Old love letters, letters from BFF when we were still school age

Do you ever have trouble reading your own handwriting? Yes

Bonus:
What's under your bed?

Dust bunnies, a storage system for shoes and seasonal clothes, and maybe a sock or two

Foodie Question(s):
Do you have any popcorn?
Always

Any favorite popcorn flavor(s) you like? I like to sprinkle curry powder on mine

Have you bought popcorn already popped, like in a bag or a can? Occasionally, it's a hassle to make your own caramel popcorn!

Do you remember popcorn poppers before microwave ovens and do you (still) have one? Jiffy pop? We did popcorn in an old pan, tried the air poppers but who needs one more appliance sitting in the cabinet when a stovetop works as well

Have you used popcorn or uncooked pasta as packing material for shipping or have you heard of that? Seems like that would be an expensive (heavy) packing material to ship?

Have a safe Thursday.
Thx
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