Today's Question Friday 8-3-12 (house, best, how many, to live)

[FLPL75]

Good morning everyone
Happy Friday

Got to make this quick I have to be out of here in 20 mins


Today's Question(s):

Are you watching the Olympics ?

If so what has been your favorite competition so far ?"

Have you seen any that had you saying "Wow" ?


Bonus Question:

What was the last thing you gave someone advise on ?

Was this something you were asked ?
or
Did you volunteer the information ?

lol did they take the advise ?


Extra Credit Question:

in honor of National Park Day

How many National Parks have you visited ?

Do you have a favorite ?


Today in History:
1492 - Christopher Columbus set sail on the "Santa Maria". He was accompanied by a crew of 90 and two more ships.
1880 - The American Canoe Association was formed at Lake George, NY.
1921 - 1st aerial cropdusting (Troy Ohio to kill caterpillars)
1933 - The world-famous Mickey Mouse Watch was introduced. The timepiece sold for $2.75. A Mickey Mouse Clock sold for $1.50. New models now sell for $25 or more and the original watches and clocks are worth hundreds of dollars.
1963 - Allan Sherman releases "Hello Mudda, Hello Fadda"
1977 - Radio Shack issues a press release introducing TRS-80 computer, within weeks thousands were ordered

Word of the Day:
hacienda \hah-see-EN-duh\ , noun;
1. A large estate, especially one used for farming or ranching.



Today is:
National Watermelon Day
National Waffle Day
National Nuts Day
Airplane Crop Duster Day
Canoe Day
National Park Day

[bjh]

Sorry, I've been getting pole postion a lot this week. I'm not trying to.

Today's Question(s):
Are you watching the Olympics ?
Off and on.
If so what has been your favorite competition so far ?"
Can't say I have one right now.
Have you seen any that had you saying "Wow" ?
The Columbian soccer player who punched an American player was pretty amazing and no accident imo.


Bonus Question:
What was the last thing you gave someone advise on ?
You know what they say about advice: people are glad to give it away because they don't use it themselves.
Was this something you were asked ?
Someone I know who is a troublesome person asked me for advice about a year ago. Anything I said or suggested from real knowledge and experience was immediately argued down by this person. Go figure.
or
Did you volunteer the information ? Depends on the circumstances.


Extra Credit Question:
in honor of National Park Day
How many National Parks have you visited ?
A few.
Do you have a favorite ?
Smokey Mountains

Today is:
National Watermelon Day
Are you supposed to take the rind off?

[Kobber]

Today's Question(s):

Are you watching the Olympics ? Not as much as I'd like. I've been flat out painting my newly converted garage!

If so what has been your favorite competition so far ?" Most of our free-to-air coverage skips about rather a lot - a couple of minutes of this, then a couple of minutes of that (pay TV has more comprehensive coverage I believe). I've enjoyed the gymnastics when it's been on.

Have you seen any that had you saying "Wow" ? The female gymnasts and the synchronised divers!


Bonus Question:

What was the last thing you gave someone advise on ? Helping a good friend while she deals with her dying sister and helping my daughter stay positive while she deals with a distressing issue.

Was this something you were asked ?
or
Did you volunteer the information ?
These sorts of things tend to come up in conversation rather than as a direct request for advice.

lol did they take the advise ? They probably take the bits they like or can see some value in, and discard the rest!


Extra Credit Question:

in honor of National Park Day

How many National Parks have you visited ? Lots of your National Parks. I think we had a similar question to this some time back, and if memory serves me correctly I counted at least 23. Too worn out from painting to count 'em up again!

Do you have a favorite ? Several favourites - Canyonlands, Bryce, Shenandoah, Yosemite, and of course the Grand Canyon - among others.Thanks Karla.

Hope everyone has a Fun Friday.

[country pride]

Ive watched bits and pieces of the olympics, and you know, it takes a lot of hard work to get there, I commend those people, they really do put their all into it. I liked the gymnastics.
Ive probably been to several national parks but my favourite ones are the ones my dad took us to, he always made those trips so interesting.
And heres to waffle day:

[sunnyandcloudydays]

Are you watching the Olympics ?
Yes

If so what has been your favorite competition so far ?"
Swimming

Have you seen any that had you saying "Wow" ?
Michael Phelps record and then Michael Phelps getting beat and of course the
scandal of the china team losing on purpose.


Bonus Question:

What was the last thing you gave someone advise on ?
Me and my wife constantly give advice to each-other.

Was this something you were asked ?
Whether or not we could plant a small tree in the heat.
or
Did you volunteer the information ?
Yes I advised against the idea.

lol did they take the advise ?
NO
Two hours later ====shovel in hand and digging the hole.


Extra Credit Question:

in honor of National Park Day

How many National Parks have you visited ?
several

Do you have a favorite ?
As a kid I loved the great smokey mnt. park
the mountains were fascinating when you first see them.

Then we went to the rocky mnt national park and that was breath taking.

I really want to visit the national parks in Alaska and the redwoods in ca.

[Mayiask]

Today's Question(s):

Are you watching the Olympics ? Some

If so what has been your favorite competition so far ?" Gymnastics

Have you seen any that had you saying "Wow" ? Absolutely!!


Bonus Question:

What was the last thing you gave someone advise on ? House hunting advice to my daughter

Was this something you were asked ? Yes
or
Did you volunteer the information ? Probably volunteered more than what was asked for, LOL!

lol did they take the advise ? ??? They are still looking, but I think she listened to some of my suggestions


Extra Credit Question:

in honor of National Park Day

How many National Parks have you visited ? 3 but would love to see them all

Do you have a favorite ? I think they would all be wonderful!!


Today in History:
1492 - Christopher Columbus set sail on the "Santa Maria". He was accompanied by a crew of 90 and two more ships.
1880 - The American Canoe Association was formed at Lake George, NY.
1921 - 1st aerial cropdusting (Troy Ohio to kill caterpillars)
1933 - The world-famous Mickey Mouse Watch was introduced. The timepiece sold for $2.75. A Mickey Mouse Clock sold for $1.50. New models now sell for $25 or more and the original watches and clocks are worth hundreds of dollars.
1963 - Allan Sherman releases "Hello Mudda, Hello Fadda"
1977 - Radio Shack issues a press release introducing TRS-80 computer, within weeks thousands were ordered

Word of the Day:
hacienda \hah-see-EN-duh\ , noun;
1. A large estate, especially one used for farming or ranching.



Today is:
National Watermelon Day
National Waffle Day
National Nuts Day AGAIN??
Airplane Crop Duster Day
Canoe Day
National Park Day Yea, Teddy R!!

TGIF, EVERYONE!!

[English Dave]

Good morning all from a still dry England!

Now then, the Olympics. I haven't watched very much. Just a few highlights on the news of medal winners.

I will probably get more interested when we get to the field and track events.

I don't give advice unless asked. I learned years ago it's best to mind your own business!

My favourite national park in England is the Lake District. This is about 80 miles north of here. A really beautiful area of eight lakes. This is the area Beatrix Potter lived, and wrote her famous children's books.

Have a nice day everyone!

[LauraC]

Today's Question(s):

Are you watching the Olympics ?

No. Don't watch the summer ones.


Bonus Question:

What was the last thing you gave someone advice on ?

I made a suggestion for a rule clarification.

Was this something you were asked ?
or
Did you volunteer the information ?

It started out as a question and me not understanding the rule as written then making the suggestion to clarify it.

lol did they take the advice ?

So far, no, but I'm hopeful.

Extra Credit Question:

in honor of National Park Day

How many National Parks have you visited ?

2 according to the list - National Historic Parks don't seem to be included

This site lists them by state if people need help:

List Of US National Parks | List Of National Parks By State | National Parks List |

Do you have a favorite ?

No - Haven't been to enough.

[HelloWorldItsMe]

Today's Question(s):

Are you watching the Olympics ? ~ Yes (a few events)

If so what has been your favorite competition so far ?" ~ Women's Gymnastics

Have you seen any that had you saying "Wow" ? ~ I know I cheered. :O)


Bonus Question:

What was the last thing you gave someone advise on ? ~ ?????

Was this something you were asked ? ~ ?????
or
Did you volunteer the information ? ~ ?????

lol did they take the advise ? ~ don't know


Extra Credit Question:

in honor of National Park Day

How many National Parks have you visited ? ~ don't know

Do you have a favorite ?

[Lucky Lady123]

[quote=KwaK;25465551]Good morning everyone
Happy Friday

Got to make this quick I have to be out of here in 20 mins


Today's Question(s):

Are you watching the Olympics ? A little of it.

If so what has been your favorite competition so far ?" Swimming

Have you seen any that had you saying "Wow" ? Yes


Bonus Question:

What was the last thing you gave someone advise on ? Money issues

Was this something you were asked ? No
or
Did you volunteer the information ? Yes

lol did they take the advise ? My son is too dang stubborn to take advice from anyone! He likes to live the high life and right now his bank account says "Oh no you can't anymore!" He is a grown man so not much I can really do or say. Hopefully he will come down to earth and figure it all out.


Extra Credit Question:

in honor of National Park Day

How many National Parks have you visited ? Not enough

Do you have a favorite ? No


Today in History:
1492 - Christopher Columbus set sail on the "Santa Maria". He was accompanied by a crew of 90 and two more ships.
1880 - The American Canoe Association was formed at Lake George, NY.
1921 - 1st aerial cropdusting (Troy Ohio to kill caterpillars)
1933 - The world-famous Mickey Mouse Watch was introduced. The timepiece sold for $2.75. A Mickey Mouse Clock sold for $1.50. New models now sell for $25 or more and the original watches and clocks are worth hundreds of dollars.
1963 - Allan Sherman releases "Hello Mudda, Hello Fadda" - My brother and I use to sing this when we were kids.
1977 - Radio Shack issues a press release introducing TRS-80 computer, within weeks thousands were ordered

Word of the Day:
hacienda \hah-see-EN-duh\ , noun;
1. A large estate, especially one used for farming or ranching.



Today is:
National Watermelon Day - Yummy!
National Waffle Day
National Nuts Day
Airplane Crop Duster Day
Canoe Day
National Park Day


Have a nice day everyone.