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Good morning everyone and welcome to QOTD for Tuesday, August 6th, 2013. Not much spare time today, so let’s get straight down to business…
Today’s Question:
How many brothers and sisters do you have?
How well did you get along as children?
If you were an only child, how did you feel about that as a kid?
Extra Credit Question:
How old were you when you went on your first date? Where did you go for the date?
Bonus Question:
Agree or disagree (or more if you like) –
Today will be busier-than-usual for me.
There’s at least one light bulb that needs changing in my home.
I love mushrooms.
I probably don’t drink enough water each day.
I’m expecting an important phone call this week.
Just for fun:
Today is National Night Out Day. Are you going out tonight?
Thought for the Day:
Many people live under the illusion that they have none. (Hubert Ries)
Today in History:
1675 (For some reason, not explained in the website from which I draw this info) Russian Czar Aleksai bans foreign hair cuts 1806 The Holy Roman Empire ends with the abdication of Emperor Francis II. 1926 New York's Gertrude Ederle becomes first woman to swim English Channel 1945 The first atomic bomb used in warfare dropped on Hiroshima, Japan 2012 After a century of silence, Mount Tongariro in New Zealand erupts, spreading volcanic ash across the country's central North Island and affecting airports
Today’s Word:
Eyetooth \ AHY-tooth \ , noun;
1. Dentistry. a canine tooth of the upper jaw: so named from its position under the eye.
idiom:
1. cut one's eyeteeth, a. to gain sophistication or experience; become worldly-wise. b. Also, cut one's eyeteeth on. to be initiated or gain one's first experience in (a career, hobby, skill, etc.).
2. give one's eyeteeth, to give something one considers very precious, usually in exchange for an object or situation one desires: She would give her eyeteeth for that job .
Today Is:
National Fresh Breath Day
National Night Out
National Root Beer Float Day
Wiggle Your Toes Day
Today’s Questions – Tuesday, August 6th, 2013.
Good morning everyone and welcome to QOTD for Tuesday, August 6th, 2013. Not much spare time today, so let’s get straight down to business…
Today’s Question:
How many brothers and sisters do you have? 2 sisters
How well did you get along as children? 1 sister-good, 1 sister-bad
If you were an only child, how did you feel about that as a kid?
Extra Credit Question:
How old were you when you went on your first date? Where did you go for the date? 17 probably out for a coffee
Bonus Question:
Agree or disagree (or more if you like) –
Today will be busier-than-usual for me. no
There’s at least one light bulb that needs changing in my home. yes
I love mushrooms. yuck
I probably don’t drink enough water each day. no, I drink a lot of water
I’m expecting an important phone call this week. no
Just for fun:
Today is National Night Out Day. Are you going out tonight?
Today’s Question: How many brothers and sisters do you have? 0 How well did you get along as children? N/A If you were an only child, how did you feel about that as a kid? Relieved Extra Credit Question: How old were you when you went on your first date? Where did you go for the date? 16, the movies Bonus Question: Agree or disagree (or more if you like) –
Today will be busier-than-usual for me. Both or neither agree/disagree,
guessing it'll be average (for a Tuesday) There’s at least one light bulb that needs changing in my home. Disagree I love mushrooms. Disagree, can't stand them I probably don’t drink enough water each day. Both or neither agree/disagree.
Not according to the 8-10 glasses standard, but I feel well hydrated most of the time I’m expecting an important phone call this week. Agree. At least one, if not more. Just for fun: Today is National Night Out Day. Are you going out tonight? I don''t go out much, and not at night. Thought for the Day:
Many people live under the illusion that they have none. (Hubert Ries) Mmmm, very succinct & insightful^ Today in History: 1675 (For some reason, not explained in the website from which I draw this info) Russian Czar Aleksai bans foreign hair cuts I get what you're saying, when I make QOTD there are baffling standalone tidbits/factoids
that I just include "as is", 'cause I'm not going to research the arcana/esoterica. Today’s Word: Eyetooth \ AHY-tooth \ , noun;
1. Dentistry. a canine tooth of the upper jaw: so named from its position under the eye.
idiom:
1. cut one's eyeteeth, a. to gain sophistication or experience; become worldly-wise. b. Also, cut one's eyeteeth on. to be initiated or gain one's first experience in (a career, hobby, skill, etc.).
2. give one's eyeteeth, to give something one considers very precious, usually in exchange for an object or situation one desires: She would give her eyeteeth for that job . Well, on a literal level, I have dental appt. this Thursday, so wish me luck Today Is:
Wiggle Your Toes Day I can wiggle my ears, inherited the trait from my grandmother
Thanks for the Qs, Kobber
Have a lovely day, peoples
Good morning everyone and welcome to QOTD for Tuesday, August 6th, 2013. Not much spare time today, so let’s get straight down to business…
Today’s Question:
How many brothers and sisters do you have? one sister How well did you get along as children? fought and bickered a LOT until we both passed the age of 40 LOL If you were an only child, how did you feel about that as a kid? was an "only child" until age 4, when my sister was born... i remember when parents brought her home i screamed WHAT YOU BRING HER FOR? DON'T YOU HAVE ME?
Extra Credit Question:
How old were you when you went on your first date? Where did you go for the date? age 16.... with 2 other teen couples to a dance
Bonus Question:
Agree or disagree (or more if you like) –
Today will be busier-than-usual for me.
There’s at least one light bulb that needs changing in my home. not right now.... but will probably burn out right after i type this I love mushrooms. YES! portobello - brown - white - any kind I probably don’t drink enough water each day. True... would rather drink iced tea I’m expecting an important phone call this week.
Just for fun:
Today is National Night Out Day. Are you going out tonight? No... prefer daylight hours
Thought for the Day:
Many people live under the illusion that they have none. (Hubert Ries)
Today in History:
1675 (For some reason, not explained in the website from which I draw this info) Russian Czar Aleksai bans foreign hair cuts 1806 The Holy Roman Empire ends with the abdication of Emperor Francis II. 1926 New York's Gertrude Ederle becomes first woman to swim English Channel 1945 The first atomic bomb used in warfare dropped on Hiroshima, Japan 2012 After a century of silence, Mount Tongariro in New Zealand erupts, spreading volcanic ash across the country's central North Island and affecting airports
Today’s Word:
Eyetooth \ AHY-tooth \ , noun;
1. Dentistry. a canine tooth of the upper jaw: so named from its position under the eye.
idiom:
1. cut one's eyeteeth, a. to gain sophistication or experience; become worldly-wise. b. Also, cut one's eyeteeth on. to be initiated or gain one's first experience in (a career, hobby, skill, etc.).
2. give one's eyeteeth, to give something one considers very precious, usually in exchange for an object or situation one desires: She would give her eyeteeth for that job .
Today Is:
National Fresh Breath Day
National Night Out
National Root Beer Float Day
Wiggle Your Toes Day
One of each How well did you get along as children?
We got along fine for the most part.
If you were an only child, how did you feel about that as a kid?
Extra Credit Question:
How old were you when you went on your first date? Where did you go for the date?
17 went to a movie and to the bar
Bonus Question:
Agree or disagree (or more if you like) –
Today will be busier-than-usual for me.
AGREE, but I always seem to be busy doing something so I don't know if there is a 'busier' day for me
There’s at least one light bulb that needs changing in my home.
AGREE
I love mushrooms.
AGREE
I probably don’t drink enough water each day.
DISAGREE
I’m expecting an important phone call this week.
DISAGREE
Just for fun:
Today is National Night Out Day. Are you going out tonight?
Wasn't planning on it but I may have to revise my plans.
Thought for the Day:
Many people live under the illusion that they have none. (Hubert Ries)
Today in History:
1675 (For some reason, not explained in the website from which I draw this info) Russian Czar Aleksai bans foreign hair cuts 1806 The Holy Roman Empire ends with the abdication of Emperor Francis II. 1926 New York's Gertrude Ederle becomes first woman to swim English Channel 1945 The first atomic bomb used in warfare dropped on Hiroshima, Japan 2012 After a century of silence, Mount Tongariro in New Zealand erupts, spreading volcanic ash across the country's central North Island and affecting airports
Today’s Word:
Eyetooth \ AHY-tooth \ , noun;
1. Dentistry. a canine tooth of the upper jaw: so named from its position under the eye.
idiom:
1. cut one's eyeteeth, a. to gain sophistication or experience; become worldly-wise. b. Also, cut one's eyeteeth on. to be initiated or gain one's first experience in (a career, hobby, skill, etc.).
2. give one's eyeteeth, to give something one considers very precious, usually in exchange for an object or situation one desires: She would give her eyeteeth for that job .
Today Is:
National Fresh Breath Day
National Night Out
National Root Beer Float Day
Wiggle Your Toes Day[/quote]
Yay now I have a good excuse to wiggle my toes, not that I really need one.
HAVE MAGNIFICENT TUESDAY!
Default Today’s Questions – Tuesday, August 6th, 2013.
Good morning everyone and welcome to QOTD for Tuesday, August 6th, 2013. Not much spare time today, so let’s get straight down to business…
Today’s Question:
How many brothers and sisters do you have? One!
How well did you get along as children? So so!
If you were an only child, how did you feel about that as a kid?
Extra Credit Question:
How old were you when you went on your first date? Where did you go for the date? I was pre teen I believe. Skating!
Bonus Question:
Agree or disagree (or more if you like) –
Today will be busier-than-usual for me.
There’s at least one light bulb that needs changing in my home.
I love mushrooms. The taste yes!
I probably don’t drink enough water each day.
I’m expecting an important phone call this week.
Just for fun:
Today is National Night Out Day. Are you going out tonight? Not if I can help it!
Thought for the Day:
Many people live under the illusion that they have none. (Hubert Ries)
Today in History:
1675 (For some reason, not explained in the website from which I draw this info) Russian Czar Aleksai bans foreign hair cuts
1806 The Holy Roman Empire ends with the abdication of Emperor Francis II.
1926 New York's Gertrude Ederle becomes first woman to swim English Channel
1945 The first atomic bomb used in warfare dropped on Hiroshima, Japan
2012 After a century of silence, Mount Tongariro in New Zealand erupts, spreading volcanic ash across the country's central North Island and affecting airports
Today’s Word:
Eyetooth \ AHY-tooth \ , noun;
1. Dentistry. a canine tooth of the upper jaw: so named from its position under the eye.
idiom:
1. cut one's eyeteeth, a. to gain sophistication or experience; become worldly-wise. b. Also, cut one's eyeteeth on. to be initiated or gain one's first experience in (a career, hobby, skill, etc.).
2. give one's eyeteeth, to give something one considers very precious, usually in exchange for an object or situation one desires: She would give her eyeteeth for that job .
Today Is:
National Fresh Breath Day
National Night Out
National Root Beer Float Day
Wiggle Your Toes Day Thanks Kobber!
Good morning everyone and welcome to QOTD for Tuesday, August 6th, 2013. Not much spare time today, so let’s get straight down to business…
Today’s Question:
How many brothers and sisters do you have?
How well did you get along as children?
One brother and could have been better.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kobber
How old were you when you went on your first date? Where did you go for the date?
18. I never went on a date until after I graduated from high school. It was a long time ago so I do not remember the details.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kobber
Agree or disagree (or more if you like) –
Today will be busier-than-usual for me.
There’s at least one light bulb that needs changing in my home.
I love mushrooms.
I probably don’t drink enough water each day.
I’m expecting an important phone call this week.
A) Disagree
B) Disagree
C) Agree, especially portabella.
D) Disagree, I drink plenty of water.
E) Disagree but maybe.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kobber
Today is National Night Out Day. Are you going out tonight?
Maybe. Super cheap tickets available on Stubhub for tonight's Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals baseball game.
EDIT: Just heard on the radio that the forecast tonight is for storms so I likely won't be making that trip. Nationals Park is too far from me to take a chance.
How many brothers and sisters do you have? I have 1 full sister, 1 half sister and 1 half brother.
How well did you get along as children? We got along all right.
If you were an only child, how did you feel about that as a kid? N/A
Extra Credit Question:
How old were you when you went on your first date? Where did you go for the date? Jeez, I don't remember.
Bonus Question:
Agree or disagree (or more if you like) –
Today will be busier-than-usual for me. Agree sadly!
There’s at least one light bulb that needs changing in my home. Disagree. Not living in a house. Staying in a extended stay hotel and they take care of that stuff happily.
I love mushrooms. Agree!!!!!!!!
I probably don’t drink enough water each day. Disagree. I work outside a lot so, I have to drink lots of water to stay hydrated.
I’m expecting an important phone call this week. Disagree. Life is very boring right now. However, in 45 days, BAHAMAS!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!
Just for fun:
Today is National Night Out Day. Are you going out tonight? Nope. I'll be too tired.
How many brothers and sisters do you have? I am the oldest and have 1 sister younger than me and had 3 brothers younger than me, but one passed away at 32.
How well did you get along as children? We got along pretty well as kids.
If you were an only child, how did you feel about that as a kid?
Extra Credit Question:
How old were you when you went on your first date? Where did you go for the date? My first dates were when I was 15 and my boyfriend didn't have money but had a drivers license. We would just go to the ocean and sit in the car and talk. We went to a couple of friends parties.
Bonus Question:
Agree or disagree (or more if you like) –
Today will be busier-than-usual for me. Agree.
There’s at least one light bulb that needs changing in my home. Disagree.
I love mushrooms. Agree.
I probably don’t drink enough water each day. Agree.
I’m expecting an important phone call this week. Disagree.
Just for fun:
Today is National Night Out Day. Are you going out tonight? Nope.
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Today’s Questions – Tuesday, August 6th, 2013. 
