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Running a bit late this morning so without further delay
Today's Question(s):
Last things that might of had you saying
"Well this is going to be as exciting as "watching paint dry" ?
Last things that you thought would be as exciting as "watching paint dry" but turned out to be a lot more interesting/fun ?
Bonus Question:
It's swimming pool day,which means we get to talk about them
Last time you were in a Pool ?
Do you have a pool ?
Closest pool to your home ?
Would you rather:
Swim laps ?
or
Float around on a float ?
Just for Fun:
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your
Etch-A-Sketch skills ?
Today in History: 1817 - 1st flower show held, Dannybrook, County Cork, Ireland 1859 - Paper bag manufacturing machine patents by William Goodale, Massachusetts 1862 - Congress authorizes Medal of Honor 1882 - 1st ocean pier in U.S. completed, Washington, D.C. 1933 - Congress passes 1st minimum wage law (33 cents per hour) 1960 - The first Etch-A-Sketch went on sale. Over 50 million units were sold during the next 25 years. 1962 - Rolling Stones 1st performance, Marquee Club, London 1976 - Family Feud Premieres
Word of the Day: assay \a-SEY\ , verb;
1. To examine or analyze.
2. To attempt; try.
Today is:
National Pecan Pie Day
Paper Bag Day
Etch-A-Sketch Day
Cow Appreciation Day
Eat Your Jello Day
Pier Day
Swimming Pool Day
Last things that might of had you saying "Well this is going to be as exciting as "watching paint dry" ? ummm...that'd be watching paint dry after I tested some samples in my hallway
Last things that you thought would be as exciting as "watching paint dry" but turned out to be a lot more interesting/fun ? well, turns out there are some fun things you can do to pass the time while paint dries!
Last time you were in a Pool ? May 2010
Do you have a pool ? no
Closest pool to your home ? the closest ones are private
Would you rather:
Swim laps ? this one
or
Float around on a float ?
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your
Etch-A-Sketch skills ? seven
"Well this is going to be as exciting as "watching paint dry" ? Sitting on an airplane for a 25-hour flight, broken only by an hour's stopover in Hong Kong.
Last things that you thought would be as exciting as "watching paint dry" but turned out to be a lot more interesting/fun ? Same flight - I wouldn't say it was a LOT more interesting or fun, but the food wasn't bad, the person in the next seat was nice, the flight was smooth so I slept a bit, and there were some good things to do/watch on the entertainment system.
Bonus Question:
It's swimming pool day,which means we get to talk about them Do we have to?
Last time you were in a Pool ? About 6 years ago, and then only because it was heated to the point of being warmer than tepid!
Do you have a pool ? Not now - but did have a swimming pool in two houses over a 15 year period, and NEVER went in either of them. I was in charge of cleaning them though.
Closest pool to your home ? Other than next door, there's a public pool about a mile away, in town.
Would you rather:
Swim laps ?
or
Float around on a float ?
or Sit on the edge with a drink that has an umbrella in it.
Just for Fun:
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your
Etch-A-Sketch skills ? Probably a 1.
Good morning, Karla & friends! Got a moment after assembling lunches and before eating breakfast, so I thought I'd stop and play.
Today's Question(s):
Last things that might have had you saying
"Well this is going to be as exciting as "watching paint dry"?
Hmm, well, probably housecleaning. I'm not a fan of that activity.
Last things that you thought would be as exciting as "watching paint dry" but turned out to be a lot more interesting/fun?
Oh, it was probably a panel discussion at the convention where the description sounded boring but the actual conversation turned out to be lively and interesting.
Bonus Question:
It's swimming pool day,which means we get to talk about them
Last time you were in a Pool?
Lordy, it's been decades.
Do you have a pool?
Ah, that would be a "nope." They're not very common in backyards in this part of the country.
Closest pool to your home?
No clue. The city put in a community pool a few years back, but I have no idea where it is. Never been there, no interest in going.
Would you rather:
Swim laps?
or
Float around on a float?
Stay home and read a good book.
Just for Fun:
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your
Etch-A-Sketch skills?
"Well this is going to be as exciting as "watching paint dry" ? College orientation with our child last month.
Last things that you thought would be as exciting as "watching paint dry" but turned out to be a lot more interesting/fun ? College orientation with our child. It was actually fun (for the most part).
Bonus Question:
It's swimming pool day,which means we get to talk about them
Last time you were in a Pool ? Many years ago when we had one at our home.
Do you have a pool ? Not at the last 3 houses.
Closest pool to your home ? Neighborhood pool (or as I like to call it, the Sea of Pee)
Would you rather:
Swim laps ?
or
Float around on a float ? Neither... just randomly swim or stand around in the water.
Just for Fun:
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your
Etch-A-Sketch skills ? A solid 5!!! I've got no real skills on that thing!
Today is:
National Pecan Pie Day
Paper Bag Day
Etch-A-Sketch Day
Cow Appreciation Day (yummm... Beef!)
Eat Your Jello Day
Pier Day Any day on the shore is a good one!
Swimming Pool Day
"Well this is going to be as exciting as "watching paint dry" ?
A board meeting scheduled for tonight, so much so that "shucks what a shame I have a conference call scheduled for the same time" so I won't be able to attend
When hubby put on the "Home Run Derby" last night
Last things that you thought would be as exciting as "watching paint dry" but turned out to be a lot more interesting/fun ?
lol the Home Run Derby it was a lot more interesting than expected we really got into it and stayed up to the end
Bonus Question:
It's swimming pool day,which means we get to talk about them
Last time you were in a Pool ? hmm probably a year ago
Do you have a pool ? No
Closest pool to your home ? My Bosses old house around the corner
Edit lol I forgot my neighbor next door has one of those blow up kiddie pools
Last week while working in the yard I joked to hubby that it was so hot we should jump in it
Would you rather:
Swim laps ? I don't swim
or
Float around on a float ? This one with a good book and a cold drink
Just for Fun:
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your
Etch-A-Sketch skills ? lol a 2 I can't do much more than draw lines
"Well this is going to be as exciting as "watching paint dry" ? Most of my afternoons lately, can you say boring?
Last things that you thought would be as exciting as "watching paint dry" but turned out to be a lot more interesting/fun ? Oh I guess work, last weekend.
Bonus Question:
It's swimming pool day,which means we get to talk about them
Last time you were in a Pool ? Last summer.
Do you have a pool ? No.
Closest pool to your home ? Several miles.
Would you rather:
Swim laps ?
or
Float around on a float ?
Just for Fun:
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your
Etch-A-Sketch skills ? About a 2
"Well this is going to be as exciting as "watching paint dry" ?
Can't think of a thing, maybe a movie that someone else wanted to watch and I didn't
Last things that you thought would be as exciting as "watching paint dry" but turned out to be a lot more interesting/fun ?
I don't have a clue
Bonus Question:
It's swimming pool day,which means we get to talk about them
Last time you were in a Pool ? couple of years ago?
Do you have a pool ? no
Closest pool to your home ? the neighbors down the road have one
Would you rather:
Swim laps ?
or
Float around on a float ?
Just for Fun:
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your
Etch-A-Sketch skills ?
maybe a 3, I never could master the etch-a-sketch
Today is:
National Pecan Pie Day...........ooooh yummy
Paper Bag Day.......................paper or plastic?
Etch-A-Sketch Day.................I'm sure a lot of people don't even know what that is
Cow Appreciation Day.............moo
Eat Your Jello Day...................do I have to?
Pier Day..................................take a long walk on a short pier
Swimming Pool Day.................wish I had one
Last edited by Ilene Wright; 07-12-2011 at 05:53 AM..
Good morning everyone! I only got 4 hours of sleep but let's go.
Today's Question(s):
Last things that might of had you saying
"Well this is going to be as exciting as "watching paint dry" ? It's been about a year i can't remember
Last things that you thought would be as exciting as "watching paint dry" but turned out to be a lot more interesting/fun ? Again, can't remember. LOL
Bonus Question:
It's swimming pool day,which means we get to talk about them
Last time you were in a Pool ? About a month
Do you have a pool ? No, just a community pool
Closest pool to your home ? Community pool
Would you rather:
Swim laps ?
or
Float around on a float ?
Just for Fun:
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your
Etch-A-Sketch skills ? Like a 6 or 7 once I remember which knob goes which way
Today in History:
1817 - 1st flower show held, Dannybrook, County Cork, Ireland
1859 - Paper bag manufacturing machine patents by William Goodale, Massachusetts
1862 - Congress authorizes Medal of Honor
1882 - 1st ocean pier in U.S. completed, Washington, D.C.
1933 - Congress passes 1st minimum wage law (33 cents per hour)
1960 - The first Etch-A-Sketch went on sale. Over 50 million units were sold during the next 25 years.
1962 - Rolling Stones 1st performance, Marquee Club, London
1976 - Family Feud Premieres
Word of the Day:
assay \a-SEY\ , verb;
1. To examine or analyze.
2. To attempt; try.
Today is:
National Pecan Pie Day
Paper Bag Day
Etch-A-Sketch Day
Cow Appreciation Day
Eat Your Jello Day
Pier Day
Swimming Pool Day
"Well this is going to be as exciting as "watching paint dry" ? Shopping for groceries with DH
Last things that you thought would be as exciting as "watching paint dry" but turned out to be a lot more interesting/fun ?
Bonus Question:
It's swimming pool day,which means we get to talk about them
Last time you were in a Pool ? Ummmmm Last summer, I think.
Do you have a pool ? No, but one just large enough to keep me cool when the heat index is over 100 with high humidity would be great! I have considered getting a kiddie pool to use to lay out in the sun!
Closest pool to your home ? Across the street - the neighbors have one in their yard
Would you rather:
Swim laps ? That's a funny joke!
or
Float around on a float ? I prefer this!!
Just for Fun:
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your
Etch-A-Sketch skills ? 1.2
Today is:
National Pecan Pie Day Yummy!
Paper Bag Day
Etch-A-Sketch Day
Cow Appreciation Day I live in Iowa - lots of cows and pigs around here
Eat Your Jello Day
Pier Day
Swimming Pool Day My SIL got a new one in her yard, may have to try and go test it out on my next day off!
Have a great day everyone!
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