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If so, about how many elections do you think you’ve voted in? 10 maybe
Do you remember what the first election was in which you voted? Yes, President, 1984
What kind of voting machine is used where you live? electronic
(No political commentary in the responses, please!)
Bonus Question:
When was the last time you needed a bandaid? when I cut my foot at the beach
How did you get the boo-boo that required bandaging? in the rough surf
Extra Credit Question:
It’s National Fresh Breath Day! What kind of toothpaste do you use? Crest
Do you use mouthwash? no, it burns
How many times do you brush your teeth per day (or week, or month)? twice
Just for Fun:
What was the name of your first-grade teacher? Mrs. Godette
Did you like him or her? Yes, she's my favorite
Who was your best friend in first grade? Joni
When was the last time you saw your first grade best friend? many years
Today Is:
National Gossip Day.....................
Wiggle Your Toes Day...................that's something I can do!
National Fresh Breath Day............
Canadian Heritage Day.................
National Kid’s Day........................
National Root Beer Float Day.......no root beer, just the ice cream
Good afternoon everybody from a coolish, but dry England. Thanks for the questions Miz Bookworm.
Now then. Yes, I am registered to vote.How many hmmm. The first one was the 1974 General Election, I have voted in about nine of those, plus every year in local elections. Our method of voting is a big X on a paper with a list of candidates.
My toothpaste is called 'ultrabright' and I clean my teeth morning and night.
I can't remember the name of my first grade teacher. I have a class group photo taken in 1958 that she is on. She is a very pretty young woman on it. I remember waiting outside the staff room. When she came out, I told her "I love you" - always had an eye for the ladies.
This day in 1945 was the dropping of the first atomic bomb huh? I guess we'll be arguing for many more years about if it was necessary. My wife's Uncle Tommy was a prisoner of the japanese. Many of his friends died in their careful custody. Plus the many thousands of American soldiers who died fighting them from island to island towards Japan. It is hard to guess how many more soldiers, and civilians would have died if an invasion of the Japanese mainland had gone ahead. Probably far more than the bomb killed. At least it brought an end to the horrific bloodshed.
If so, about how many elections do you think you’ve voted in? not sure
Do you remember what the first election was in which you voted?
What kind of voting machine is used where you live? not sure
(No political commentary in the responses, please!)
Bonus Question:
When was the last time you needed a bandaid? a few days ago
How did you get the boo-boo that required bandaging? I had some pre-cancerous spots froze off on my arm and one spot was pretty deep so it required a band-aid.
Extra Credit Question:
It’s National Fresh Breath Day! What kind of toothpaste do you use? Crest Pro-Health
Do you use mouthwash? yes
How many times do you brush your teeth per day (or week, or month)? once or twice a day
Just for Fun:
What was the name of your first-grade teacher? Mrs. Strell
Did you like him or her? No, she was really mean!
Who was your best friend in first grade? my neighbor, Gus
When was the last time you saw your first grade best friend? probably high school, he moved to the west coast
LOL some of you may remember Normie, who was such a fanatic about registering voters last election. I work for her family. So yup, you betcha I'm registered. They might withhold my phone messages from Pierce Brosnan if I wasn't.
If so, about how many elections do you think you’ve voted in?
All of them since I was old enough to vote. Yup, for all I have fun teasing, I've been a consistent voter even before I met Normie.
Do you remember what the first election was in which you voted? Yes, I voted for a guy named Cheatum who was running for a local position. I thought that was a great name for a politician.
Bonus Question:
When was the last time you needed a bandaid?
Yesterday. We went to two different Smithsonian exhibits that were closing this week. I thought they were in two museums next to each other but one turned out to be in the National Portrait Gallery, which was quite a hike. I had the wrong shoes for walking, so I got a blister.
Extra Credit Question:
It’s National Fresh Breath Day! What kind of toothpaste do you use?
Whatever kind Pierce Brosnan appreciates! Now all I need is a way to tell him I'm minty fresh and waiting for him!!!
Do you use mouthwash?
Does coffee count?
How many times do you brush your teeth per day (or week, or month)?
After every meal. Jokes aside I like to keep my choppers clean.
Good Monday morning, all, and welcome to another week! I’m delighted that you took time to stop by our daily conversation today, and I hope it sets the tone for an enjoyable day in your life.
And on that note, let’s dive right on into:
Today’s Question(s):
Are you registered to vote? Yes.
If so, about how many elections do you think you’ve voted in? Too many to count.
Do you remember what the first election was in which you voted? Actually, I don't.
What kind of voting machine is used where you live?
(No political commentary in the responses, please!)
Bonus Question:
When was the last time you needed a bandaid? At least a few weeks ago.
How did you get the boo-boo that required bandaging? I cut my thumb; don't remember how. Cooking?
Extra Credit Question:
It’s National Fresh Breath Day! What kind of toothpaste do you use? Colgate
Do you use mouthwash? Yes, Listerine mint.
How many times do you brush your teeth per day (or week, or month)? At least three times a day. Floss too.
Just for Fun:
What was the name of your first-grade teacher? Ms. McDaniel.
Did you like him or her? Loved her.
Who was your best friend in first grade? Timala Elliott.
When was the last time you saw your first grade best friend? High school graduation (about 15 years ago).
Today in History:
1787 – Sixty proof sheets of the Constitution of the United States are delivered to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1819 – Norwich University is founded in Vermont, the first private military school in the United States 1890 – Murderer William Kemmler becomes the first person to be executed by electric chair 1914 – Serbia declares war on Germany and Austria declares war on Russia 1926 – Gertrude Ederle becomes the first woman to swim across the English Channel 1930 – Judge Joseph Crater steps into a taxi in New York City and disappears, never to be seen again 1945 – Hiroshima, Japan is devastated when the atomic bomb “Little Boy” is dropped by the B-29 bomber known as Enola Gay. Around 70,000 people are killed instantly, and tens of thousands died in subsequent months and years from burns and radiation poisoning. 1964 – The oldest known living organism, a bristlecone pine tree in eastern Nevada that was at least 4,862 years old, is cut down 1965 – U. S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law 1991 – Tim Berners-Lee releases files describing his idea for the World Wide Web, and “WWW” debuts as a publicly available service on the Internet
Today’s Word:
Avulse \ə vŭls\ verb
To separate, pull off or tear away
Today Is:
National Gossip Day
Wiggle Your Toes Day
National Fresh Breath Day Highly recommended.
Canadian Heritage Day
National Kid’s Day
National Root Beer Float Day
If so, about how many elections do you think you’ve voted in? A whole lot.
Do you remember what the first election was in which you voted? I remember dropping stones in the pot for Caesar.
What kind of voting machine is used where you live? One that you slide the ballot into a slot and it sucks it up and you never see it again..
(No political commentary in the responses, please!)
Bonus Question:
When was the last time you needed a bandaid? Month ago.
How did you get the boo-boo that required bandaging? Put my finger where I shouldn't have. Ouch.
Extra Credit Question:
It’s National Fresh Breath Day! What kind of toothpaste do you use? Crest.
Do you use mouthwash? When necessary.
How many times do you brush your teeth per day (or week, or month)? 2/7/30-31
Just for Fun:
What was the name of your first-grade teacher? Mrs ?
Did you like him or her? She was hot. I remember she held my hand a lot.
Who was your best friend in first grade? Don't remember, Plato I believe. I do remember he and I used to throw stones at the chariot wheels as they rolled by.
When was the last time you saw your first grade best friend? When I graduated to 2nd grade.
Yay Monday, time to travel and visit relatives, not, enjoy...
Good Monday morning, all, and welcome to another week! I’m delighted that you took time to stop by our daily conversation today, and I hope it sets the tone for an enjoyable day in your life.
And on that note, let’s dive right on into:
Today’s Question(s):
Are you registered to vote?
If so, about how many elections do you think you’ve voted in?
Do you remember what the first election was in which you voted?
What kind of voting machine is used where you live?
(No political commentary in the responses, please!)
Yes I am registered to vote. My first vote was for Jimmy Carter in November, 1976.
I'm guessing I voted between 15-20 times.
We use touch screen here.
Bonus Question:
Quote:
Originally Posted by MidwesternBookWorm
When was the last time you needed a bandaid?
How did you get the boo-boo that required bandaging?
This past Friday. I had to go to an Orthopaedic Surgeon for a knee problem I suffered 2 months ago when I was swept off a curb and fell hard during a very bad rainstorm. He drained fluid and gave me a cortisone shot. I feel much better. Hopefully I won't have to go back.
Extra Credit Question:
Quote:
Originally Posted by MidwesternBookWorm
It’s National Fresh Breath Day! What kind of toothpaste do you use?
Arm & Hammer Advance White.
Quote:
Originally Posted by MidwesternBookWorm
Do you use mouthwash?
Yes.
Quote:
Originally Posted by MidwesternBookWorm
How many times do you brush your teeth per day (or week, or month)?
Usually twice.
Just for Fun:
Quote:
Originally Posted by MidwesternBookWorm
What was the name of your first-grade teacher?
Did you like him or her?
Who was your best friend in first grade?
When was the last time you saw your first grade best friend?
About the only thing I remember from first grade was my very first day at school. I was scolded by a mean old nun who was the school Principal for not paying attention because I was confused on what bus to take me home.
If so, about how many elections do you think you’ve voted in?
Bunches
Do you remember what the first election was in which you voted?
The crazy one, 1968
What kind of voting machine is used where you live?
Punch cards
(No political commentary in the responses, please!)
Bonus Question:
When was the last time you needed a bandaid?
can't remember. It happened regularly when I was working not so much now that I sit around the house.
How did you get the boo-boo that required bandaging?
I can hurt myself with a foam rubber ball.
Extra Credit Question:
It’s National Fresh Breath Day! What kind of toothpaste do you use?
Blue upstairs, white downstairs. I use whatever is on sale.
Do you use mouthwash?
NO
How many times do you brush your teeth per day (or week, or month)?
At least twice. It depends on what I'm doing and where I'm going.
Just for Fun:
What was the name of your first-grade teacher?
Don't remember
Did you like him or her?
Don't know
Who was your best friend in first grade?
Tommy B, he lived down the street.
When was the last time you saw your first grade best friend? I can't remember.
Today in History:
1787 – Sixty proof sheets of the Constitution of the United States are delivered to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1819 – Norwich University is founded in Vermont, the first private military school in the United States 1890 – Murderer William Kemmler becomes the first person to be executed by electric chair 1914 – Serbia declares war on Germany and Austria declares war on Russia 1926 – Gertrude Ederle becomes the first woman to swim across the English Channel 1930 – Judge Joseph Crater steps into a taxi in New York City and disappears, never to be seen again 1945 – Hiroshima, Japan is devastated when the atomic bomb “Little Boy” is dropped by the B-29 bomber known as Enola Gay. Around 70,000 people are killed instantly, and tens of thousands died in subsequent months and years from burns and radiation poisoning. 1964 – The oldest known living organism, a bristlecone pine tree in eastern Nevada that was at least 4,862 years old, is cut down 1965 – U. S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law 1991 – Tim Berners-Lee releases files describing his idea for the World Wide Web, and “WWW” debuts as a publicly available service on the Internet
Today’s Word:
Avulse \ə vŭls\ verb
To separate, pull off or tear away
Today Is:
National Gossip Day
Wiggle Your Toes Day
National Fresh Breath Day Halitosis is better than no breath at all.
Canadian Heritage Day
National Kid’s Day
National Root Beer Float Day
Are you registered to vote? Absolutely! I want to be able to complain if things don't go my way! And if I move, registration is the first thing I do after setting up new utility services.
If so, about how many elections do you think you’ve voted in? Every single one since I've been eligible. Not sure how many that is, and I'm too old to count it up.
Do you remember what the first election was in which you voted? Not really. Probably something municipal. I was just a few weeks shy of being eligible to vote in the presidential election in 1980.
What kind of voting machine is used where you live? Paper and pencil fill-in the oval. Then you slide it into a machine that counts it. Or so they say...
(No political commentary in the responses, please!)
Bonus Question:
When was the last time you needed a bandaid? While camping a week ago.
How did you get the boo-boo that required bandaging? I fell over the riser our tent was pitched on and skinned my knee. Bruised my chin and chest too!
Extra Credit Question:
It’s National Fresh Breath Day! What kind of toothpaste do you use? Just baking soda.
Do you use mouthwash? No
How many times do you brush your teeth per day (or week, or month)? At least twice a day.
Just for Fun:
What was the name of your first-grade teacher? Which one? I had three. Mrs. Smith was the first one. She was "great with child" near the end of the year. When she took her leave, she was temporarily replaced with Miss Young. Mrs. Noel finished out the year.
Did you like him or her? I liked all of them just fine.
Who was your best friend in first grade? Sharrin
When was the last time you saw your first grade best friend? She moved two counties away in 5th grade, but we kept in touch, and she "fixed me up" with a friend of hers at her 16th birthday party. The last time we were in the same room was probably at her school's senior prom in 1981. We reconnected last year on FaceBook.
Today in History:
1787 – Sixty proof sheets of the Constitution of the United States are delivered to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1819 – Norwich University is founded in Vermont, the first private military school in the United States 1890 – Murderer William Kemmler becomes the first person to be executed by electric chair 1914 – Serbia declares war on Germany and Austria declares war on Russia 1926 – Gertrude Ederle becomes the first woman to swim across the English Channel 1930 – Judge Joseph Crater steps into a taxi in New York City and disappears, never to be seen again 1945 – Hiroshima, Japan is devastated when the atomic bomb “Little Boy” is dropped by the B-29 bomber known as Enola Gay. Around 70,000 people are killed instantly, and tens of thousands died in subsequent months and years from burns and radiation poisoning. 1964 – The oldest known living organism, a bristlecone pine tree in eastern Nevada that was at least 4,862 years old, is cut down 1965 – U. S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law 1991 – Tim Berners-Lee releases files describing his idea for the World Wide Web, and “WWW” debuts as a publicly available service on the Internet
Today’s Word:
Avulse \ə vŭls\ verb
To separate, pull off or tear away
Today Is:
National Gossip Day
Wiggle Your Toes Day Stick up your big toe like a Don Martin drawing!
National Fresh Breath Day
Canadian Heritage Day I love Canada!
National Kid’s Day
National Root Beer Float Day
Thanx for the Qs MwBW! Have a good day everyone!
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