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Good morning everyone
Happy Friday
I had a nice surprise hubby took the day off
So I am not sure what adventures we will come up with for today
It is suppose to be a really nice day so I am thinking yard work but lol I don't think that is his idea of a fun day off
So we "may have to go out" for breakfast to discuss the possibilities
But before I do
Lets discuss
Today's Questions(s):
In honor of National Sibling Day
How many siblings do you have ?
Bonus Question:
We are such a wonderful varied group I thought it would be fun to see what our backgrounds are
What is your family heritage ?
Extra Credit Just for Fun Questions:
When was the last time you dyed eggs?
Do you have many safety pins in your home ?
What was your last frisson ?
Cauliflower: Yay or Nay
Today in History:
1790 - U.S. Patent system forms
1849 - Walter Hunt of New York City patented the safety pin. Most of us still use the device which comes in a variety of sizes and is quite handy to have around
1877 - 1st human cannonball act performed in London
1916 - The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) held its first championship tournament.
1962 1st major league game in Houston, Colt .45s beat Chicago Cubs, 11-2
1962 1st baseball game at LA's Dodger Stadium, they lose 6-3 to Reds
1971 1st baseball game at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium, Phils beat Expos
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Word of the Day: frisson \free-SOHN\, noun:
A moment of intense excitement; a shudder; an emotional thrill.
Today is:
Good Friday
National Cinnamon Crescent Day
Golfers Day
National Sibling Day
ASPCA Day
lol before I even move my you know what from my chair
Today's Questions(s):
In honor of National Sibling Day
How many siblings do you have ?
I am the 2nd of 4
I have 1 sister and 2 brothers
Bonus Question:
We are such a wonderful varied group I thought it would be fun to see what our backgrounds are
What is your family heritage ?
My Moms side of the family is Italian
My Dads side is Austrian
Extra Credit Just for Fun Questions:
When was the last time you dyed eggs? wow probably 20 years ago hmmm this might be a fun day off project !!
Do you have many safety pins in your home ? Yes lol maybe 5 or so
What was your last frisson ? when hubby surprised me with taking the day off
also ordering my nephews wedding present lol I went a little overboard I love giving presents
In honor of National Sibling Day I"ll let sis know.
How many siblings do you have ? 1 sister.
Bonus Question:
We are such a wonderful varied group I thought it would be fun to see what our backgrounds are
What is your family heritage ? Irish/German
Extra Credit Just for Fun Questions:
When was the last time you dyed eggs? 2 years ag9
Do you have many safety pins in your home ? LOL........somewhere!
What was your last frisson ?I'm not sure what a frisson is so I'd best not answer this. Oh.....I just saw its the word of the day. Probably when I found out we were getting a nice peice back on taxes. Plus that same week, a person bought in our community and I get compensated for that ........Yay.
Cauliflower: Yay or Nay [/b] Yay.....I"m a veggie kinda person
Have a great day with your beloved today, Karla! Hope it's a fun-filled one for you both.
Today's Questions(s):
In honor of National Sibling Day
How many siblings do you have ?
Just one sister who is nearly 12 years younger than I am.
Bonus Question:
We are such a wonderful varied group I thought it would be fun to see what our backgrounds are
What is your family heritage ?
I'm a real Heinz-57 type: my dad's ancestry was Dutch and French-Canadian, and my mom's ancestry was Welsh and Scottish. You could call me a Teutono-Celt, I suppose.
Extra Credit Just for Fun Questions:
When was the last time you dyed eggs?
Oh, gosh, it would have been when my kids were small, so probably at least 15 years ago now. I honestly don't recall.
Do you have many safety pins in your home ?
A few, maybe half a dozen in the junk drawer in the kitchen and a couple more in my sewing box.
What was your last frisson ?
That's kind of a personal question, don't you think??? Oh, wait, you're not talking about THAT kind of frisson..... I guess it would have been the moment when a years-long project at work came to a successful fruition, a week or so ago.
Cauliflower: Yay or Nay
Yum! Love it in salads, steamed with a bit of cheese over the top, in soups and stir-fries, or just to crunch on for a snack!
What is your family heritage ?
English/Scots/Irish
When was the last time you dyed eggs? When I was a kid Do you have many safety pins in your home ?
No What was your last frisson ?
That would be R-rated
Cauliflower: Yay or Nay [/b]
Yay! Roasted with garlic, a dollop of olive oil, and sprinkled with parmesan cheese
What a nice treat Karla!
I'm off at 3pm to head to beautiful NC to help the younguns get settled in their new house and hopefully a baby!!
Today's Questions(s):
In honor of National Sibling Day
How many siblings do you have ? One sister and two brothers have the honor of having me as a sister!!
Tis SO true....ask them they'll tell you!! No wait...they'll tell you other things too....nebber mind.
Bonus Question:
We are such a wonderful varied group I thought it would be fun to see what our backgrounds are
What is your family heritage ? German
Scotch
Dutch
Irish
English
Mainly German tho.
After my ancestors ticked people off they obviously got around lol
Extra Credit Just for Fun Questions:
When was the last time you dyed eggs? Way too long. Gonna do it next year with my girls.
Do you have many safety pins in your home ? None when I'm looking for them, tons when I'm not.
What was your last frisson ? Won't this question get a few people sent to their rooms? Mike and GG come to mind.
Cauliflower: Yay or Nay -Raw yay...cooked nay
Word of the Day:
frisson \free-SOHN\, noun:
A moment of intense excitement; a shudder; an emotional thrill.
Today is:
Good Friday
National Cinnamon Crescent Day-A day I cherish!
What is your family heritage ? I'm a mutt but a lovable one, lol. My mother's side is Irish and Danish and my father's side is German and Italian.
When was the last time you dyed eggs? So long that I don't even remember.
Do you have many safety pins in your home ? In my sewing kit.
What was your last frisson ? I am happy all the time but I don't get "intensely emotional" about anything(well as long as it doesn't involve my DH). If I won the lottery I would probably say thanks and put it in the bank, lol.
Cauliflower: Yay or Nay [/b] Yay I especially like it with melted cheese.
We are such a wonderful varied group I thought it would be fun to see what our backgrounds are
What is your family heritage ? German/Swedish
Extra Credit Just for Fun Questions:
When was the last time you dyed eggs? Many many years ago
Do you have many safety pins in your home ? I think I have a couple, LOL
What was your last frisson ? Too long ago, ready for one now though
Cauliflower: Yay or Nay It's OK!
This is Good Friday so everyone be Good!!
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