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Today’s Question: Does your home have doorstops (mounted or wedge)-or do you use items for that purpose ? LINK ---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doorstop Hmmm. This home doesn't have any mounted ones. But I use an old sadiron in one spot, and a barbell in another spot (what? they're for exercising? What's that?). I also have a great Toto one, but come to think of it I haven't seen it in a long time. Wonder where it is????
Bonus:
Have you ever-
worn a helmet ? Yes. For work, and I still have it.
made a candle ? Yes. And taught others how.
set off a backyard rocket ? Nope.
had to abandon a vehicle mid-journey ? No, thank goodness.
used an ejector seat/floatation cushion/parachute ? Yikes! No, knock on lots of wood.
had a limb in traction ? No; looks uncomfortable.
Just for Fun:
Have you ever studied and/or communicated using-
smoke signals ? Don't think so.
semaphore (waving flags on sticks) ? Yes, back in girl scouts. In fact I have a semaphore poster somewhere around.
Morse Code ? Nope.
Have you seen the British mystery series “Inspector Morse” (or read the books by Colin Dexter) ? Nope.
Happy Monday January 11, everybody-and welcome to QOTD. Posting early because there's a gusty wind outside, with risk for power outages in area Sure hope not, Clove. I hate power outages in winter.
Today’s Question: Does your home have doorstops (mounted or wedge)-or do you use items for that purpose ? LINK ---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DoorstopI use cast-iron figures to prop the door open myself.
Bonus: Have you ever- worn a helmet ? Yes. made a candle ? No. set off a backyard rocket ? Nope. had to abandon a vehicle mid-journey ? Yep. used an ejector seat/floatation cushion/parachute ? No. had a limb in traction ? Never.
Just for Fun: Have you ever studied and/or communicated using- smoke signals ? No. semaphore (waving flags on sticks) ? No. Morse Code ? No. Have you seen the British mystery series “Inspector Morse” (or read the books by Colin Dexter) ? Nope.
Wishing you a day filled with convenience, C-D peeps
I hope all goes well for you with those high winds about.
Today’s Question:
Does your home have doorstops (mounted or wedge)-or do you use items for that purpose ?
There's a couple in the hall, mainly so that the cat can get around!
Extra Credit:
Do you know how to use-
a slide rule ? Yes. I miss mine. I also had a snazzy circular one, with stuff like the periodic table of elements on the back.
a graphing calculator ? I don't think that I ever used one.
Bonus:
Have you ever-
worn a helmet ? For cycling.
made a candle ?
set off a backyard rocket ?
had to abandon a vehicle mid-journey ? Yes- my first car died on me(thank goodness).
used an ejector seat/floatation cushion/parachute ?
had a limb in traction ? Thank goodness!
Just for Fun:
Have you ever studied and/or communicated using-
smoke signals ?
semaphore (waving flags on sticks) ?
Morse Code ?
Have you seen the British mystery series “Inspector Morse” (or read the books by Colin Dexter) ?
I loved the TV series. They were a wonderful change from so many detective series that over relied on guns, car chases and so on. The repeats are still going strong.
Happy Monday January 11, everybody-and welcome to QOTD.
Posting early because there's a gusty wind outside, with risk for power outages in area
Yiikes, I hope you didn't lose power, cloven! Good move to post the Monday Questions before that has a chance to happen.
Today’s Question:
Does your home have doorstops (mounted or wedge)-or do you use items for that purpose ?
LINK ---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doorstop - An office / file room at work but not my apartment.
Bonus:
Have you ever-
worn a helmet ? - I played American football for part of one season when I was a kid, in 1967. Hated it. Quit in mid-season because we were 0-8 and the coach would only put me in for 4 plays per game. I wasn't as big as the rest of the team which told me a lot about that sport.
made a candle ? - Nope.
set off a backyard rocket ? Never.
had to abandon a vehicle mid-journey ? - Only once, last winter due to an unexpected snow storm.
used an ejector seat/floatation cushion/parachute ? - Negative.
had a limb in traction ? Severely sprained ankle in 1998. Twice I had a fractured finger as a kid.
Just for Fun:
Have you ever studied and/or communicated using-
smoke signals ?
semaphore (waving flags on sticks) ?
Morse Code ?
Have you seen the British mystery series “Inspector Morse” (or read the books by Colin Dexter) ?
Happy Monday January 11, everybody-and welcome to QOTD.
Posting early because there's a gusty wind outside, with risk for power outages in area
Today’s Question:
Does your home have doorstops (mounted or wedge)-or do you use items for that purpose ? LINK ---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doorstop All the doors have doorstops except the front door which I don't understand because there is now a little hole in the wall where it should be
Bonus:
Have you ever-
worn a helmet ? yes
made a candle ? no
set off a backyard rocket ? yes bottle rockets
had to abandon a vehicle mid-journey ? yes
used an ejector seat/floatation cushion/parachute ? nope
had a limb in traction ? no thankfully
Just for Fun:
Have you ever studied and/or communicated using-
smoke signals ? no
semaphore (waving flags on sticks) ? no
Morse Code ? I wish I knew Morse code
Have you seen the British mystery series “Inspector Morse” (or read the books by Colin Dexter) ? nope
Today in History:
1787: Oberon & Titania, moons of Uranus, discovered by astronomer William Herschel
1805: The U.S. Congress passes an act establishing Michigan Territory
1932: Birth of director & actor Alfonso Arau
1946: Birth of singer-songwriter Naomi (Diana Ellen) Judd
1952: Birth of author Diana Gabaldon
1971: Birth of singer-songwriter & actress Mary J. Blige
1972: Birth of actor Marc Blucas
Today’s Word:
emolument /iˈmälyəmənt/ (n.): Wages, payment, salary, compensation for work done.
Today Is:
Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day
National Hot Toddy Day
German Apples Day (Germany)
Today’s Picture:
Entrance & exit are at upper left & lower right-
Thought for the Day:
“Forgiveness means giving up all hope for a better past.”
-Lily Tomlin
Wishing you a day filled with convenience, C-D peeps
Happy Monday January 11, everybody-and welcome to QOTD.
Posting early because there's a gusty wind outside, with risk for power outages in area I expected to lose power last night, but didn't. Hope you were as lucky, cloven!
Today’s Question:
Does your home have doorstops (mounted or wedge)-or do you use items for that purpose ? I use rocks. One rock is one that my grandparents & then my parents used at our farmhouse. I also use pieces of iron with rings.... They're old & I'm not sure what they were used for. LINK ---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doorstop
Bonus:
Have you ever-
worn a helmet ? When riding motorcycles or snowmobiles
made a candle ? Have.... I remember making sand candles.
set off a backyard rocket ? Fireworks
had to abandon a vehicle mid-journey ? Have, a couple times on 91.
used an ejector seat/floatation cushion/parachute ? Floatation device.... PFD, when out in the kayak. I use it to make the seat more comfy, not because I've fallen in.
had a limb in traction ? Happyily.... no!
Just for Fun:
Have you ever studied and/or communicated using-
smoke signals ? Haven't
semaphore (waving flags on sticks) ? Haven't
Morse Code ? This either....
Have you seen the British mystery series “Inspector Morse” (or read the books by Colin Dexter) ? Have seen the series.
Today’s Word:
emolument /iˈmälyəmənt/ (n.): Wages, payment, salary, compensation for work done.
Today Is:
Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day
National Hot Toddy Day
German Apples Day (Germany)
Today’s Picture:
Entrance & exit are at upper left & lower right-
Thought for the Day:
“Forgiveness means giving up all hope for a better past.”
-Lily Tomlin
Wishing you a day filled with convenience, C-D peeps Not headed into a convenient day. I'm hoping my dirt road isn't a sheet of ice & I can get down off my hill to school! The inconvenience the rest of the day I did to myself with what I have planned for the kids. They'll have a good time though, so it'll be worth it.
Thanks for the ?s and the maze, cloven!
Bonus:
Have you ever-
worn a helmet ?
made a candle ?
set off a backyard rocket ? (those were such fun days with my sons, still wondering where that one disappeared to!)
had to abandon a vehicle mid-journey ?
used an ejector seat/floatation cushion/parachute ?
had a limb in traction ? Did have my right wrist in a cast for a few weeks several years ago (slipping on the snow while bringing up my sled)
Just for Fun:
Have you ever studied and/or communicated using-
smoke signals ?
semaphore (waving flags on sticks) ?
Morse Code ?
Have you seen the British mystery series “Inspector Morse” (or read the books by Colin Dexter) ?
Today Is:
Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day
National Hot Toddy Day
German Apples Day (Germany)
Wishing you a day filled with convenience, C-D peeps
Happy Monday January 11, everybody-and welcome to QOTD.
Posting early because there's a gusty wind outside, with risk for power outages in area
Today’s Question:
Does your home have doorstops (mounted or wedge)-or do you use items for that purpose ? all of them have doorstops
LINK ---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doorstop
Bonus:
Have you ever-
worn a helmet ? yes for biking and when sparring
made a candle ? yes I did for Christmas gifts
set off a backyard rocket ? nope
had to abandon a vehicle mid-journey ? nope
used an ejector seat/floatation cushion/parachute ? never
had a limb in traction ? no
Just for Fun:
Have you ever studied and/or communicated using-
smoke signals ? no I have not
semaphore (waving flags on sticks) ? no
Morse Code ? no
Have you seen the British mystery series “Inspector Morse” (or read the books by Colin Dexter) ? I saw a few of them
Today in History:
1787: Oberon & Titania, moons of Uranus, discovered by astronomer William Herschel
1805: The U.S. Congress passes an act establishing Michigan Territory
1932: Birth of director & actor Alfonso Arau
1946: Birth of singer-songwriter Naomi (Diana Ellen) Judd
1952: Birth of author Diana Gabaldon
1971: Birth of singer-songwriter & actress Mary J. Blige
1972: Birth of actor Marc Blucas
Today’s Word:
emolument /iˈmälyəmənt/ (n.): Wages, payment, salary, compensation for work done.
Today Is:
Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day
National Hot Toddy Day
German Apples Day (Germany) perfect day for apple strudel,apple pie or apple crisp
Today’s Picture:
Entrance & exit are at upper left & lower right-
Thought for the Day:
“Forgiveness means giving up all hope for a better past.”
-Lily Tomlin
Wishing you a day filled with convenience, C-D peeps
Thank you cloven,the snow has arrived...a good start to Monday everyone
Today’s Question:
Does your home have doorstops (mounted or wedge)-or do you use items for that purpose ?
Some doors have mounted ones. I remember the old wedge ones from times gone by. Don't have any.
Extra Credit:
Do you know how to use-
a slide rule ?Sure. a graphing calculator ?Yep.
Bonus:
Have you ever-
worn a helmet ?
made a candle ? Did as a kid from candle run off. Here's a tip, use a cotton wick. Polyester fizzles.
set off a backyard rocket ? Set off firecrackers.
had to abandon a vehicle mid-journey ? Had to arrange for towing.
used an ejector seat/floatation cushion/parachute ?
had a limb in traction ? Blimey, no.
Just for Fun:
Have you ever studied and/or communicated using-
smoke signals ? Only to send heap big messages!
semaphore (waving flags on sticks) ? When prepping for Monty Python skit.
Morse Code ? Meep-meep! That's Morse code for "roadrunner." Which sounds similar to, Knee deep! That's Morse code for Washington, DC.
Have you seen the British mystery series “Inspector Morse” (or read the books by Colin Dexter) ? I try not to subject myself to British drama.
Today’s Word:
emolument /iˈmälyəmənt/ (n.): Wages, payment, salary, compensation for work done.
Show me the emolument! (Doesn't have the same ring to it. )
Thought for the Day:
“Forgiveness means giving up all hope for a better past.” Sometimes.
-Lily Tomlin
Wishing you a day filled with convenience, C-D peeps Thank heaven for 7-11.
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Sure hope not, Clove. I hate power outages in winter.
Sometimes. 
