Today's Question Saturday 8-15-09 (cost of living, driver, free, houses)
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Good morning everyone
Happy Saturday
lol another early start here in NEFL today I woke up at 4:40 am
But that is ok because I told hubby I want to be out of here by 7:30 to start on our errands
It also means a early
Today's Question(s):
Now that we all know what safe drivers our "? 0' the day" members are, lets find out
What is the biggest car you have ever driven ?
What is the smallest car you have ever driven ?
Do you have any unusual "driving Quirks" ?
(ie: Turn off the radio is looking for an address or unlatch your seat belt to back up etc)
Bonus Question:
in honor of the 40th anniversary of Woodstock
Do you know anyone who went ?
Would you of gone ? Extra Credit Question:
In honor of "Hello" day
How do you answer your phone ?
Do you use anything different if you know who is calling ?
Have you ever oops answered your home phone thinking it was your work phone ?
Where does your cordless handset "hang out" ?
Today in History: 1620 - Mayflower sets sail from Southampton with 102 Pilgrims 1877 - Thomas Edison wrote the president of the Telegraph Company in Pittsburgh, PA. The letter stated that the word, “hello” would be a more appropriate greeting than “ahoy,” as suggested by Alexander Graham Bell when answering the telephone. 1939 - "Wizard of Oz" premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood 1969 - Woodstock opens in New York State (Max Yasgur's Dairy Farm) 1981 - Lionel Richie and Diana Ross hit number one on the pop music charts with their beautiful duet, "Endless Love". It was a huge success. "Endless Love" was number one for 9 weeks. Not to mention a very popular wedding 1st dance !!
Word of the Day: dalliance\DAL-ee-uhns, DAL-yuhns\ , noun:
1. Frivolous spending of time; dawdling.
2. Playful flirtation.
Today is :
Lemon Meringue Pie Day
Angel Food Cake Day
Hello Day
National Relaxation Day
I Love Cowboys and Cowgirls Day
Now that we all know what safe drivers our "? 0' the day" members are, lets find out
What is the biggest car you have ever driven ? Some big old klunker that drove like a boat that I bought for about $500. from someones front yard.....the kids wouldnt let me drive them to school in it. I have no idea what make or model. What is the smallest car you have ever driven ? A Kamen-gia (? not sure of the spelling...it was a sport car VW made with an Italian body.
Do you have any unusual "driving Quirks" ? I don't like to drive and am not a particularly good driver and a terrible "backer".
Bonus Question: in honor of the 40th anniversary of Woodstock
Do you know anyone who went ?
Would you of gone ? We were going to go.....but it was just a couple of weeks before my 1st sons delivery date. Extra Credit Question: In honor of "Hello" day
How do you answer your phone ? "Hello" in a cheery tone of voice.
Do you use anything different if you know who is calling ?
"Moshi Moshi" If I know it is my Dear Partner (Japanese telephone greeting)
Have you ever oops answered your home phone thinking it was your work phone ? That used to happen sometimes before I retired.
Where does your cordless handset "hang out" ?
There is a cordless phone but doesnt it have to go back on the cradle....that's where mine is. ?????
Woo hoo I still have time before we head out on our errands so I can answer
Today's Question(s):
What is the biggest car you have ever driven ?
My Dads 1976 Cadillac El Dorado way back when in 1978 lol this car had to have the longest front end ever
Oh did I mention it was baby blue
What is the smallest car you have ever driven ?
Probably a VW bug though I did test drive a mini cooper when we were car shopping a few years ago
Do you have any unusual "driving Quirks" ?
lol where do you think I got the ie: suggestions from
If I am looking for a address off goes the radio same thing if I am driving in a rainstorm
Also if it is really raining very hard I prefer being the driver lol in other words either let me drive or better yet just put me in the trunk till it stops raining or we arrive
Bonus Question:
in honor of the 40th anniversary of Woodstock
Do you know anyone who went ?
Years ago I worked with someone who went
Would you of gone ?Heck yeah !!! though at the time I was only 12
Extra Credit Question:
In honor of "Hello" day
How do you answer your phone ? Hello
Do you use anything different if you know who is calling ? Yup sure do If it is a friend of family member I use "hey" the southern version of "hello"
Though is I am in a crazy mood I may answer it with Hello "what ever the caller ID says"
Have you ever oops answered your home phone thinking it was your work phone ?
lol I am sure over the years I have been guilty of this
Where does your cordless handset "hang out" ?
lol this drives my hubby crazy
the handset pretty much hangs out with me it is either on my computer desk or the coffee table lol I have even taken it outside and into the garage left it there once over night
I try to put it back in its home at night
and yes I have had to use my cellphone to locate the cordless
Now that we all know what safe drivers our "? 0' the day" members are, lets find out
What is the biggest car you have ever driven ? My first car...it was a monster. A 1962 PINK Mercury Monterrey that got nicknamed "the bronx bomber". It was like a tank! It looked like a female version of the batmobile.
What is the smallest car you have ever driven ? I used to have an old volkswagon beetle, I guess that was the smallest
Do you have any unusual "driving Quirks" ? Quirks? Sometimes I like to be friendly and give a birdy wave....nah, I quit doing that after a man chased me all over town when I "waved" at him for cutting me off. It was quite scary, actually.
(ie: Turn off the radio is looking for an address or unlatch your seat belt to back up etc)
Bonus Question: in honor of the 40th anniversary of Woodstock
Do you know anyone who went ? No...I was just saying yesterday that I have never met anyone who was actually there
Would you of gone ? ABSOLUTELY!!
Extra Credit Question: In honor of "Hello" day
How do you answer your phone ? Hello
Do you use anything different if you know who is calling ? I might say "hey" or "ello" in a british accent, or just "eh, whatta you want?" in a deep voice
Have you ever oops answered your home phone thinking it was your work phone ? I used to do this all the time when I was working
Where does your cordless handset "hang out" ? I don't have a landline, just a cellphone
Today in History: 1620 - Mayflower sets sail from Southampton with 102 Pilgrims So glad they did! 1877 - Thomas Edison wrote the president of the Telegraph Company in Pittsburgh, PA. The letter stated that the word, “hello” would be a more appropriate greeting than “ahoy,” as suggested by Alexander Graham Bell when answering the telephone. LOL! I don't know, I kinda like "Ahoy!" 1939 - "Wizard of Oz" premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood What a classic 1969 - Woodstock opens in New York State (Max Yasgur's Dairy Farm) Wish I had been there but I was only 6! 1981 - Lionel Richie and Diana Ross hit number one on the pop music charts with their beautiful duet, "Endless Love". It was a huge success.
"Endless Love" was number one for 9 weeks. Not to mention a very popular wedding 1st dance !! What a sappy song
Today is :
Lemon Meringue Pie Day....................oh yummy!
Angel Food Cake Day.........................another yummy
Hello Day.........................................ello
National Relaxation Day.....................I'm gonna try
I Love Cowboys and Cowgirls Day........yee ha!
Now that we all know what safe drivers our "? 0' the day" members are, lets find out
What is the biggest car you have ever driven ? '77 Monte Carlo (I think that is the right year) or maybe Dad's Tahoe....
What is the smallest car you have ever driven ? '64 Corvette Stingray or the Jetta we have now
Do you have any unusual "driving Quirks" ? not that I can think of....
(ie: Turn off the radio is looking for an address or unlatch your seat belt to back up etc)
Bonus Question: in honor of the 40th anniversary of Woodstock
Do you know anyone who went ? no
Would you of gone ? no - never have been much on big crowds.
Extra Credit Question: In honor of "Hello" day
How do you answer your phone ? usually with a plain Hello
Do you use anything different if you know who is calling ? DS can get "Hi Baby Boy" otherwise it's more the tone that will change Have you ever oops answered your home phone thinking it was your work phone ? yes
Where does your cordless handset "hang out" ? They (3 handsets) live on the bases until we get a call then they get to hang out near us until bedtime (on the coffee table, desk, arm of the couch...)
Today is :
Lemon Meringue Pie Day
Angel Food Cake Day DH will like that
Hello Day
National Relaxation Day I could use a little of that!
I Love Cowboys and Cowgirls Day
Hope everyone has an awesome weekend!
Last edited by hdinia; 08-15-2009 at 05:49 AM..
Reason: add vehicle
Now that we all know what safe drivers our "? 0' the day" members are, lets find out
What is the biggest car you have ever driven ?
One of the big old ford vans from the 60's, an old boy friend insisted that I was going to learn how to drive a stick. lol I still can't drive a stick!
What is the smallest car you have ever driven ?
A ford mustang.
Do you have any unusual "driving Quirks" ?
I'm sure I do, can't think of them but hubby would let you know
(ie: Turn off the radio is looking for an address or unlatch your seat belt to back up etc)
Bonus Question:
in honor of the 40th anniversary of Woodstock
Do you know anyone who went ?
Kinda, the brother of one of my friends in high school
Would you of gone ?
Maybe if I was older, but then again my Dad would have hunted me down
Extra Credit Question:
In honor of "Hello" day
How do you answer your phone ?
"Hello" or if it is one of the kids "what ya doing".
Do you use anything different if you know who is calling ?
See above answer.
Have you ever oops answered your home phone thinking it was your work phone ?
No, but I've done the opposite
Where does your cordless handset "hang out" ?
Don't have one we only use the cell phones.
Today in History:
1620 - Mayflower sets sail from Southampton with 102 Pilgrims
1877 - Thomas Edison wrote the president of the Telegraph Company in Pittsburgh, PA. The letter stated that the word, “hello” would be a more appropriate greeting than “ahoy,” as suggested by Alexander Graham Bell when answering the telephone.
1939 - "Wizard of Oz" premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood
1969 - Woodstock opens in New York State (Max Yasgur's Dairy Farm)
1981 - Lionel Richie and Diana Ross hit number one on the pop music charts with their beautiful duet, "Endless Love". It was a huge success. "Endless Love" was number one for 9 weeks. Not to mention a very popular wedding 1st dance !!
Word of the Day:
dalliance\DAL-ee-uhns, DAL-yuhns\ , noun:
1. Frivolous spending of time; dawdling.
2. Playful flirtation.
Today is :
Lemon Meringue Pie Day
Angel Food Cake Day
Hello Day
National Relaxation Day
I Love Cowboys and Cowgirls Day
Good morning everyone
Happy Saturday Right back atcha.
Today's Question(s):
Now that we all know what safe drivers our "? 0' the day" members are, lets find out
What is the biggest car you have ever driven ? My suburban or else a tractor trailer combo at work.
What is the smallest car you have ever driven ? My old 1963 Saab Shrike
Do you have any unusual "driving Quirks" ? Yes, take off glasses when backing up
(ie: Turn off the radio is looking for an address or unlatch your seat belt to back up etc)
Bonus Question:
in honor of the 40th anniversary of Woodstock
Do you know anyone who went ? Yes, me. Was supposed to meet up with a bunch of my college friends who had come down from Albany area. Never found them. Left after 1 day, could not handle the huge crowd.
Would you of gone ? Extra Credit Question:
In honor of "Hello" day
How do you answer your phone ? Hello
Do you use anything different if you know who is calling ? If caller ID shows it's a friend I'll say Hi Cathy
Have you ever oops answered your home phone thinking it was your work phone ? I did when I was still working.
Where does your cordless handset "hang out" ? Usually in the charger/base.
Today in History: 1620 - Mayflower sets sail from Southampton with 102 Pilgrims 1877 - Thomas Edison wrote the president of the Telegraph Company in Pittsburgh, PA. The letter stated that the word, “hello” would be a more appropriate greeting than “ahoy,” as suggested by Alexander Graham Bell when answering the telephone. 1939 - "Wizard of Oz" premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood 1969 - Woodstock opens in New York State (Max Yasgur's Dairy Farm) 1981 - Lionel Richie and Diana Ross hit number one on the pop music charts with their beautiful duet, "Endless Love". It was a huge success. "Endless Love" was number one for 9 weeks. Not to mention a very popular wedding 1st dance !!
Word of the Day: dalliance\DAL-ee-uhns, DAL-yuhns\ , noun:
1. Frivolous spending of time; dawdling. Just what are you accusing me of? Time spent on CD can be very educational.
2. Playful flirtation. Much too old for that, would only make a fool of myself.
Today is :
Lemon Meringue Pie Day
Angel Food Cake Day
Hello Day
National Relaxation Day I can't relax, I'm too busy dawdling
I Love Cowboys and Cowgirls Day
Now that we all know what safe drivers our "? 0' the day" members are, lets find out
YouTube - Tommy Roe- Dizzy (vinyl) What is the biggest car you have ever driven ? U-Haul when my sister moved but thats a truck so I have to say my mothers old buick.
What is the smallest car you have ever driven ? Mini Cooper! Anyone Seen Late night last night with Shaq? He had a photo where he ( Shaq) was driving a Smart Car... THAT was FUnnYYY!
Do you have any unusual "driving Quirks" ? Just on biggie... that everyone stay out of my lane/way!
(ie: Turn off the radio is looking for an address or unlatch your seat belt to back up etc)
Bonus Question: in honor of the 40th anniversary of Woodstock
Would you of gone ? doubt it I lived at home and wasn't much of a free spirit back then... am now I would go now .... only if I can afford it... well there goes that free spirit again! dang!
Do you use anything different if you know who is calling ? sometimes... depends on what is going on. If we are baking cookies it might be "Canny Oatmeal Cookie Factory, Oastmeal specking" or if I am outside water plants I could answer "plant watering union 1435, We get you better pay for every drop"
Have you ever oops answered your home phone thinking it was your work phone ? no but I have closed a call with my normal work close.
Where does your cordless handset "hang out" ? it doesn't 'hang' anywhere... just sits there getting a charge out of thing.
YouTube - Tommy James & The Shondells - Crimson And Clover (LIVE) Today in History: 1620 - Mayflower sets sail from Southampton with 102 Pilgrims 1877 - Thomas Edison wrote the president of the Telegraph Company in Pittsburgh, PA. The letter stated that the word, “hello” would be a more appropriate greeting than “ahoy,” as suggested by Alexander Graham Bell when answering the telephone. 1939 - "Wizard of Oz" premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood 1969 - Woodstock opens in New York State (Max Yasgur's Dairy Farm)
YouTube - Aquariusï¼Let the Sunshine In 『HAIR〠The 5th Dimension 1981 - Lionel Richie and Diana Ross hit number one on the pop music charts with their beautiful duet, "Endless Love". It was a huge success. "Endless Love" was number one for 9 weeks. Not to mention a very popular wedding 1st dance !!
Word of the Day: dalliance\DAL-ee-uhns, DAL-yuhns\ , noun:
1. Frivolous spending of time; dawdling.
2. Playful flirtation.
I know! It's a shocker that I'm here on a Saturday...I'm just having trouble getting out the door this morning..Of course I slept until 7:30 and still have bed head lol.
Today's Question(s):
Now that we all know what safe drivers our "? 0' the day" members are, lets find out
What is the biggest car you have ever driven ? 72 station wagon...knowing my dad it was a Ford.
What is the smallest car you have ever driven ? One of my uncle's MG's..it was sooooooooo cool!
Do you have any unusual "driving Quirks" ? No..but there are days that I'm the only intelligent life form behind the wheel! I put my self in time-out when I get to that point.
(ie: Turn off the radio is looking for an address or unlatch your seat belt to back up etc)
Bonus Question:
in honor of the 40th anniversary of Woodstock
Do you know anyone who went ? Yes I do...Hubby's best friend.
Would you of gone ? Probably...but since I was like 7...Mom wouldn't let me cross the street to get there.
Extra Credit Question:
In honor of "Hello" day
How do you answer your phone ? What in the #*^%^% do you want!
Do you use anything different if you know who is calling ? Yes then it's just @#$$#$ do you want?
Have you ever oops answered your home phone thinking it was your work phone ? I have donethat!! Freaks some people out!
Where does your cordless handset "hang out" ? On the table beside our hairs..that does remind me we need a new phone...did you get yours yet Karla?
Word of the Day:
dalliance\DAL-ee-uhns, DAL-yuhns\ , noun:
1. Frivolous spending of time; dawdling.
2. Playful flirtation.
A lot of this afternoon will be a dalliance...well it's family so forget the flirtation...oh wait...I'm in the South...nebbermind
Today is :
Lemon Meringue Pie Day
Angel Food Cake Day-My personal favorite!
Hello Day
National Relaxation Day
I Love Cowboys and Cowgirls Day Mommas don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys...tra la la
What is the biggest car you have ever driven ? honda (the van whatever it is called)
What is the smallest car you have ever driven ? chevy vega..........years ago.
Do you have any unusual "driving Quirks" ? when I smoked..........the car wouldn't start unless I lit up a ciggy
Now......Not really or can't think of anything? I do know I could use more patience when behind a snail going below the speed limit.......then the stop at the sign or light and decided to camp out for the day
Do you know anyone who went ? No I don't.
Would you of gone ? back then I may have if some of my friends went.
How do you answer your phone ? hello
Do you use anything different if you know who is calling ? yeah I say hi whoever and how are you.
Have you ever oops answered your home phone thinking it was your work phone ? no.....dont' think I have but one time in work my daughter called.......she was only about 9 at he time and asked for her mom. The woman laughed and said well who is your mom?
Where does your cordless handset "hang out" ? on the desk, night stand and top of refrig
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Sometimes I like to be friendly and give a birdy wave....nah, I quit doing that after a man chased me all over town when I "waved" at him for cutting me off. It was quite scary, actually. 
