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debris4spike I am waiting for Mum, Dad and Jiffy to arrive for the weekend again.
I am playing in a concert, that they are not allowed to attend, because it is on G.C.H.Q. property. So on Saturday they are going to visit friends near where DJ lives. So should be a nice break for them - and means I don't have to do the drive this weekend!
The house is clean and organised, so I am filling in time by doing a meme that I snagged fromkudagirl ... just another of those question types. I do enjoy doing them as it makes me think about what is going on in my life, and to be able to realise (again) that there are a lot of positives.
Hope that you all have a fun weekend.
I am playing in a concert, that they are not allowed to attend, because it is on G.C.H.Q. property. So on Saturday they are going to visit friends near where DJ lives. So should be a nice break for them - and means I don't have to do the drive this weekend!
The house is clean and organised, so I am filling in time by doing a meme that I snagged from
kudagirl ... just another of those question types. I do enjoy doing them as it makes me think about what is going on in my life, and to be able to realise (again) that there are a lot of positives.HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON A BLIND DATE?
No.
HAVE YOU EVER SKIPPED SCHOOL?
No - my parents used to recon that unless you had Bubonic Plague, you went!
Acyually I skipped one day of college - the day the finals were out. At college they just used to post up the results on the board, and I was so sure I had failed, I pulled a sicky ... my one and only, ever!
HAVE YOU EVER WATCHED SOMEONE DIE?
Was with a friend minutes before she died of cancer.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO CANADA?
A day in Toronto ... went to find the place my Grandmother was born, when I was in America in 1989.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO MEXICO?
No.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON A PLANE?
Sadly, yes. I love travel - and would love to do more. But I always feel really ill while in flight.
HAVE YOU BEEN ON A HELICOPTER?
No way.
HAVE YOU EVER JUMPED OUT OF A PLANE?
No ... and why would you want to jump out of a perfectly working plane!!
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN LOST?
When I ride I lose all sense of direction - I can only do routes that I have been on loads of times with Toni!
HAVE YOU BEEN ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE COUNTRY?
I have actually lived in counties on opposite sides of England.
EVER BEEN TO WASHINGTON DC?
Yes - 1989 ... I loved it.
HAVE YOU EVER SWAM IN THE OCEAN?
Yes - didn't last year, but hope to againg this year ... here, if I can pluck up the courage to barave the cold!
HAVE YOU EVER CRIED YOURSELF TO SLEEP?
Yes!
PAID FOR A MEAL WITH ALL COINS?
Very occasionally at a burger place.
DONE SOMETHING YOU TOLD YOURSELF YOU WOULDN'T?
Had some show-jumping lessons! And have competed both Jaykub and DJ ... once only though!
MADE PRANK PHONE CALLS?
No.
LAUGHED UNTIL SOME KIND OF BEVERAGE CAME OUT OF YOUR NOSE?
No - but have laughed till I have hurt my rib cage.
CAUGHT A SNOWFLAKE ON YOUR TONGUE?
It's rare to see snow here!
DANCED IN THE RAIN?
Don't dance ... that's one of my still remaining hang-ups.
WRITTEN A LETTER TO SANTA CLAUS?
As a kid.
BEEN KISSED UNDER THE MISTLETOE?
No.
WATCHED THE SUNRISE WITH SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT?
No.
BLOWN BUBBLES?
No.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ICE SKATING?
No - a group went from my previous Church and I said I wouldn't go as I'm accident prone. My real fear was of falling and someone running over my hand and I would lose a finger ... guess I have now broken that worry in the weirdest way!
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN SKIING?
No - WQhen I go on holiday I want to sight-see.
HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE MOVIES?
A few times - It's an hours drive (each way) to a cinema from here.
ANY NICKNAMES?
Debris.
Dib-Dob ... that's my kiddy one, that Mum still uses from time to time.
MOTHER'S NAME?
Syvia Pearl.
FAVORITE DRINK?
Tea.
TATTOO?
No.
BODY PIERCINGS?
Ears.
HOW MUCH DO YOU LOVE YOUR JOB?
Lots - although hate the paperwork.
BIRTHPLACE?
Essex ... as I told you all last week, I am an Essex girl!
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT?
Somewhere new!
Wouldn't mind going back to Malta G.C.
EVER BEEN TO AFRICA?
Day trip!!!! We were in Southern Spain and went over on a hydrofoil to Tangier.
EVER EATEN COOKIES FOR DINNER?
No.
EVER BEEN ON TV?
In the congregation of "Songs of Praise" ... ended up have 2 close-ups of me!
EVER STEAL ANY TRAFFIC SIGN?
No.
EVER BEEN IN A CAR ACCIDENT?
A couple of minor bumps, in a car.
I was run over when on a push bike by a car.
DRIVE A 2-DOOR OR 4-DOOR VEHICLE?
2 (well, 3) door.
FAVORITE SALAD DRESSING?
Malt vinegar.
FAVORITE PIE?
Plum.
FAVORITE NUMBER?
7
FAVORITE MOVIE?
Carry on up the Khybur.
A White Christmas.
Opperation Petticoat.
FAVORITE HOLIDAY?
Christmas.
FAVORITE DESSERT?
Pineapple Pavlova.
FAVORITE FOOD?
Traditional English.
FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK?
They all have their good points - and bad points!
FAVORITE BRAND OF BODY WASH?
Avon liquid soap.
FAVORITE TOOTHPASTE?
The cheapest!
FAVORITE SMELL?
Roses.
Honeysuckle.
WHAT DO YOU DO TO RELAX?
Watch a video, read, LJ
HOW DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?
I would like to think I was happy and healthy ... and maybe worked through a few more of my hang-ups ... and hopefully still in touch with you lot!
No.
HAVE YOU EVER SKIPPED SCHOOL?
No - my parents used to recon that unless you had Bubonic Plague, you went!
Acyually I skipped one day of college - the day the finals were out. At college they just used to post up the results on the board, and I was so sure I had failed, I pulled a sicky ... my one and only, ever!
HAVE YOU EVER WATCHED SOMEONE DIE?
Was with a friend minutes before she died of cancer.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO CANADA?
A day in Toronto ... went to find the place my Grandmother was born, when I was in America in 1989.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO MEXICO?
No.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON A PLANE?
Sadly, yes. I love travel - and would love to do more. But I always feel really ill while in flight.
HAVE YOU BEEN ON A HELICOPTER?
No way.
HAVE YOU EVER JUMPED OUT OF A PLANE?
No ... and why would you want to jump out of a perfectly working plane!!
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN LOST?
When I ride I lose all sense of direction - I can only do routes that I have been on loads of times with Toni!
HAVE YOU BEEN ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE COUNTRY?
I have actually lived in counties on opposite sides of England.
EVER BEEN TO WASHINGTON DC?
Yes - 1989 ... I loved it.
HAVE YOU EVER SWAM IN THE OCEAN?
Yes - didn't last year, but hope to againg this year ... here, if I can pluck up the courage to barave the cold!
HAVE YOU EVER CRIED YOURSELF TO SLEEP?
Yes!
PAID FOR A MEAL WITH ALL COINS?
Very occasionally at a burger place.
DONE SOMETHING YOU TOLD YOURSELF YOU WOULDN'T?
Had some show-jumping lessons! And have competed both Jaykub and DJ ... once only though!
MADE PRANK PHONE CALLS?
No.
LAUGHED UNTIL SOME KIND OF BEVERAGE CAME OUT OF YOUR NOSE?
No - but have laughed till I have hurt my rib cage.
CAUGHT A SNOWFLAKE ON YOUR TONGUE?
It's rare to see snow here!
DANCED IN THE RAIN?
Don't dance ... that's one of my still remaining hang-ups.
WRITTEN A LETTER TO SANTA CLAUS?
As a kid.
BEEN KISSED UNDER THE MISTLETOE?
No.
WATCHED THE SUNRISE WITH SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT?
No.
BLOWN BUBBLES?
No.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ICE SKATING?
No - a group went from my previous Church and I said I wouldn't go as I'm accident prone. My real fear was of falling and someone running over my hand and I would lose a finger ... guess I have now broken that worry in the weirdest way!
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN SKIING?
No - WQhen I go on holiday I want to sight-see.
HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE MOVIES?
A few times - It's an hours drive (each way) to a cinema from here.
ANY NICKNAMES?
Debris.
Dib-Dob ... that's my kiddy one, that Mum still uses from time to time.
MOTHER'S NAME?
Syvia Pearl.
FAVORITE DRINK?
Tea.
TATTOO?
No.
BODY PIERCINGS?
Ears.
HOW MUCH DO YOU LOVE YOUR JOB?
Lots - although hate the paperwork.
BIRTHPLACE?
Essex ... as I told you all last week, I am an Essex girl!
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT?
Somewhere new!
Wouldn't mind going back to Malta G.C.
EVER BEEN TO AFRICA?
Day trip!!!! We were in Southern Spain and went over on a hydrofoil to Tangier.
EVER EATEN COOKIES FOR DINNER?
No.
EVER BEEN ON TV?
In the congregation of "Songs of Praise" ... ended up have 2 close-ups of me!
EVER STEAL ANY TRAFFIC SIGN?
No.
EVER BEEN IN A CAR ACCIDENT?
A couple of minor bumps, in a car.
I was run over when on a push bike by a car.
DRIVE A 2-DOOR OR 4-DOOR VEHICLE?
2 (well, 3) door.
FAVORITE SALAD DRESSING?
Malt vinegar.
FAVORITE PIE?
Plum.
FAVORITE NUMBER?
7
FAVORITE MOVIE?
Carry on up the Khybur.
A White Christmas.
Opperation Petticoat.
FAVORITE HOLIDAY?
Christmas.
FAVORITE DESSERT?
Pineapple Pavlova.
FAVORITE FOOD?
Traditional English.
FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK?
They all have their good points - and bad points!
FAVORITE BRAND OF BODY WASH?
Avon liquid soap.
FAVORITE TOOTHPASTE?
The cheapest!
FAVORITE SMELL?
Roses.
Honeysuckle.
WHAT DO YOU DO TO RELAX?
Watch a video, read, LJ
HOW DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?
I would like to think I was happy and healthy ... and maybe worked through a few more of my hang-ups ... and hopefully still in touch with you lot!
Hope that you all have a fun weekend.
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Date: 2008-07-18 02:38 pm (UTC)Hope the concert goes well
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Date: 2008-07-18 02:43 pm (UTC)Oh well, nothing I can do ... except emigrate!
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Date: 2008-07-18 02:49 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-07-18 03:07 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-07-18 03:07 pm (UTC)When my mom was alive I did all the driving since she couldn't. I would spend all my days off with her taking her places. I was with her in the ER till she had a massive heart attack. They rushed her out. She died moments later. That's the closest I have been to anyone dying. I was sad, but glad I could be with her the last moments she had.
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Date: 2008-07-18 03:10 pm (UTC)The firend I was with had cancer and the nurse persuaded me to take her son for a walk to get 5 minutes of fresh air. So, like you, was there till the end for them.
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Date: 2008-07-18 04:25 pm (UTC)I love memes - you learn so many things about each other! :)
Your mom's name is really pretty. Never had plum pie, you have the same favorite number and holiday as me. What is Pineapple Pavlova? So when can I come for a visit? :) lol
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Date: 2008-07-19 08:52 am (UTC)Yes, I love reading others memes for the same reason as you, but like I said I also find some of them interesting and positive to do on a personal level.
Pavlova - a meringue nest ... with cream, and fruit of your choice ... yummy ... you visit and it will be on the menu!
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Date: 2008-07-18 05:47 pm (UTC)Good luck in your concert, though I suspect you don't need it, and have a wonderful visit with your family. :)
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Date: 2008-07-19 08:53 am (UTC)Thanks - still a few butterflies attacking, but hopefully they won't clog up the clarinet.
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Date: 2008-07-18 06:56 pm (UTC)I like the meme, but it has too many questions for me. Perhaps I could do an edited version.
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Date: 2008-07-19 08:56 am (UTC)Yes - do every other question!! .... But I don't have 2 kids and a hubby ... so I have time to do these!
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Date: 2008-07-18 07:10 pm (UTC)What's a C.G.H.Q. property? (Sorry, dumb American here)
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Date: 2008-07-19 08:49 am (UTC)Government Central Head Quarters (I think) ... There are 2 in England, a tracking station here in North Cornwall and one in Cheltenham.
We don't know what (or who) they are tracking - but it is there ... and has many USA visitors ... as in people who work there, not tourists ... LOL. Our friends in Colorado have a son who works for NASA and apparantly has visited a few times!