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Today's Question:
Who are your favorite rock and roll musicians or bands?
The Eagles
Bonus Question: Last weekend Queen Elizabeth II and millions of Britons celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, 60 years as queen of the United Kingdom. Do you follow new stories about the British royal family: With a lot interest or Kinda, sorta or Not so much?
Foodie Question: Have you enjoyed any watermelon yet this season? Not yet. Do you ever use watermelon in recipes or just eat it straight? Ever salt the watermelon? Always
Just for fun: Did you ever fall asleep in school? If so, did you get caught?
Not in school but I did fall asleep during some management meetings at work. I still think the oxygen content in the boss's office was off kilter even if OSHA swore it wasn't.
Today in History:
1340 City of Rotterdam, the Netherlands founded
1494 Treaty of Tordesillas, Spain and Portugal agreed to divide the Americas. Portugal got Brazil. Spain got the rest.
1769 Daniel Boone began exploring what later became the state of Kentucky
1775 United Colonies changed name to United States
1896 Fishermen George Harpo and Frank Samuelson left New York harbor to row the Atlantic in an open 18ft boat. They landed off the Cornish coast of Britain after 55 days.
1939 1st king and queen of England to visit the U.S., George VI and Elizabeth, aka the Queen Mum
1942 Japanese troops landed on Attu in the western Aleutian Islands of Alaska
1970 English author E.M. Forster, who wrote A Passage to India and Howard's End, died in London
1993 Cleveland broke ground for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Today’s Word:
bollard [bol-erd] noun
originally a post for fixing mooring ropes; since mid 20th century, a post used as a traffic control device
Today Is:
Chocolate Ice Cream Day
Freedom of the Press day
June Bug Day
Native American Appreciation Day
Today's Question:
Who are your favorite rock and roll musicians or bands? I’m not a huge fan of rock and roll. I like it in passing on the radio, but I don’t go out of my way to remember bands.
Bonus Question:
Last weekend Queen Elizabeth II and millions of Britons celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, 60 years as queen of the United Kingdom.
Do you follow new stories about the British royal family:
With a lot interest or
Kinda, sorta or
Not so much?
Foodie Question:
Have you enjoyed any watermelon yet this season? Yes!
Do you ever use watermelon in recipes or just eat it straight? Straight most of the time. I have made watermelon salad—add lemon, basil, feta, and salt, and enjoy.
Ever salt the watermelon? Only for watermelon salad.
Just for fun:
Did you ever fall asleep in school? Lol.
If so, did you get caught? Lol. I have interpreters in all my classes, and have to put my hand on top of theirs to receive sign language. If I fall asleep, my hand starts slipping down their arm, so yes, they notice.
Today’s Word:
bollard [bol-erd] noun
originally a post for fixing mooring ropes; since mid 20th century, a post used as a traffic control device
Hm, looks like a word I’ll never have to use in my life.
Today Is:
Chocolate Ice Cream Day
Freedom of the Press day
June Bug Day
Native American Appreciation Day
Have a good Thursday, everyone. You too! I have so much school work to do…lol. For the people who actually read this, school isn’t almost out—I’m taking an intensive summer course.
Nineteen years ago today in Cleveland, Ohio construction began on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame so tell us:
Today's Question: Who are your favorite rock and roll musicians or bands?
Way too many to name but I'll mention some rock bands/musicians that I listen to the most.
Not in order, just off the top:
Eric Clapton
Juliana Hatfield (include The Blake Babies and Some Girls)
Liz Phair
Elvis Costello
Graham Parker (especially his days with The Rumour)
Traffic (I saw Steve Winwood last week and he was amazing!)
The Rolling Stones
The Kinks
Iggy Pop
J. Geils Band
Nick Lowe/Rockpile
Savoy Brown
Fleetwood Mac
Joe Walsh - solo, The Eagles, and The James Gang
Procol Harum
The Smiths
Public Image Limited
Humble Pie
T. Rex
Ian Hunter/Mott The Hoople
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Originally Posted by bjh
Bonus Question: Last weekend Queen Elizabeth II and millions of Britons celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, 60 years as queen of the United Kingdom. Do you follow new stories about the British royal family: With a lot interest or Kinda, sorta or Not so much?
No interest, but I'll listen if they make the news.
Quote:
Originally Posted by bjh
Foodie Question: Have you enjoyed any watermelon yet this season? Do you ever use watermelon in recipes or just eat it straight? Ever salt the watermelon?
Never salt but I do not have it often.
Quote:
Originally Posted by bjh
Just for fun: Did you ever fall asleep in school? If so, did you get caught?
Happy Thursday everyone! One more day until the weekend!
Today's Question: Who are your favorite rock and roll musicians or bands? Favorite band is Def Leppard, but I like alot of R&R bands and musicians past and present. Adele is a new favorite.
Bonus Question: Last weekend Queen Elizabeth II and millions of Britons celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, 60 years as queen of the United Kingdom. Do you follow new stories about the British royal family: With a lot interest or Kinda, sorta or Not so much?
Foodie Question: Have you enjoyed any watermelon yet this season? yes Do you ever use watermelon in recipes or just eat it straight? both Ever salt the watermelon? no
Just for fun: Did you ever fall asleep in school? no If so, did you get caught?
Today's Question:
Who are your favorite rock and roll musicians or bands? Nearly all from the 50's & 60's. The Platters, Bo Diddly, Bill Haley and the Comets etal, way too many to list from those great eras.
Bonus Question:
Last weekend Queen Elizabeth II and millions of Britons celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, 60 years as queen of the United Kingdom.
Do you follow new stories about the British royal family:
With a lot interest or
Kinda, sorta or
Not so much?
Foodie Question:
Have you enjoyed any watermelon yet this season? No. I'm waiting for those big firm melons to appear.
Do you ever use watermelon in recipes or just eat it straight?
Ever salt the watermelon? No.
Just for fun:
Did you ever fall asleep in school? Probably, that was a loooooong time ago.
If so, did you get caught? Probably.
Today's Question: Who are your favorite rock and roll musicians or bands? Bill Haley and the Comets.
Last weekend Queen Elizabeth II and millions of Britons celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, 60 years as queen of the United Kingdom. Do you follow new stories about the British royal family: With a lot interest or
Kinda, sorta Not so much?
It was nice seeing the Queen honored with affection for her 60 years of dignified service.
Have you enjoyed any watermelon yet this season? Yes -- yum! Do you ever use watermelon in recipes or just eat it straight? Slice and eat! Ever salt the watermelon? Hmmm -- no I haven't.
Today's Question: Who are your favorite rock and roll musicians or bands? No contest. Led Zeppelin.
Bonus Question: Last weekend Queen Elizabeth II and millions of Britons celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, 60 years as queen of the United Kingdom. Do you follow new stories about the British royal family: With a lot of interest or Kinda, sorta or <<<This one, when there's something out of the ordinary going on, such as the jubilee. Not so much?
Foodie Question: Have you enjoyed any watermelon yet this season?Yes. I had a few pieces in a fruit salad a couple weeks ago. Do you ever use watermelon in recipes or just eat it straight? I prefer to eat it straight. Ever salt the watermelon? I did when I was a kid; haven't salted it for decades, though.
Just for fun: Did you ever fall asleep in school? Nope. It was close sometimes in college, but because my classes were so small, I couldn't just blend into the crowd and take a catnap. I had to pay attention! If so, did you get caught? N/A
Today’s Word:
bollard [bol-erd] noun
originally a post for fixing mooring ropes; since mid 20th century, a post used as a traffic control device Interesting! I'm surprised I haven't run across this word in my business, since I work for a commercial and industrial construction company. Here are some bollards.
Today Is:
Chocolate Ice Cream Day Yum yum YUM! I've been in the mood for ice cream all week! Haven't had any for quite a while. Tonight I'll be preparing food for pinochle club at my house tomorrow, and I'm going to make a peppermint ice cream pie with chocolate crust, which will be served with chocolate syrup drizzled over the top.
Freedom of the Press day Freedom rocks!
June Bug Day June bugs are pretty cool.
Native American Appreciation Day Happy NAAD, _redbird_ and others!
I hope you all have a fantastic, super-duper terrific Thursday!
PS - Beautiful photo, Nomadicus!
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Today's Question:
Who are your favorite rock and roll musicians or bands? - Anything from the 1980s, being a lead guitarist, I liked Eddie Van Halen, George Lynch (lead guitarist from Dokken), Randy Rhoads (1956-1982 R.I.P.) and many others. I like Rock 'N Roll, or any kind of music, that has very good guitar work.
Bonus Question:
Last weekend Queen Elizabeth II and millions of Britons celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, 60 years as queen of the United Kingdom.
Do you follow new stories about the British royal family: - Royal? Hmm.. I always thought.. Royalty was whenever somebody told me that I was a Royal Pain In The Neck....
With a lot interest or
Kinda, sorta or
Not so much?.. How about.. Not At All.. No offense English Dave, and all of our friends From Great Britain.
Foodie Question:
Have you enjoyed any watermelon yet this season? - Of course..
Do you ever use watermelon in recipes or just eat it straight? - Ehh.. I eat it straight, and sometimes I eat it crooked..
Ever salt the watermelon? - Nah.. watermelon by itself is good enough, I just have to eat it in moderation.
Just for fun:
Did you ever fall asleep in school? - ZZZZZZZzzzzzz.. ZZZZZZZzzzzzz.. oh.. what was the question? - Okay, maybe in some boring classes... Seriously, I don't think I've ever fallen asleep in grade school, high school, or college.... Maybe traffic school for a speeding ticket I got..
If so, did you get caught? - Nah.. the instructor fell asleep too..
Today's Question: Who are your favorite rock and roll musicians or bands?
Led Zeplin,Beatles,The Airplanes,Jumping Frogs,Pat Benetar,Bing Crosby..
Bonus Question: Last weekend Queen Elizabeth II and millions of Britons celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, 60 years as queen of the United Kingdom. Do you follow new stories about the British royal family: With a lot interest or Kinda, sorta or Not so much?
Foodie Question: Have you enjoyed any watermelon yet this season? Do you ever use watermelon in recipes or just eat it straight? Ever salt the watermelon?
Love watermelons! I need to check the recipes! sounds like fun! I usually salt it,tastes sweeter,right?
Just for fun: Did you ever fall asleep in school?
Yes!
If so, did you get caught?
Yes,that was when I was young
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I've been in the mood for ice cream all week! Haven't had any for quite a while. Tonight I'll be preparing food for pinochle club at my house tomorrow, and I'm going to make a peppermint ice cream pie with chocolate crust, which will be served with chocolate syrup drizzled over the top. 
