Eternal Refuge

Challenge #4

IceBreaker Challenge! Tell us about yourself. Post your answer to today’s challenge in your own space and leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.


It wasn't until I saw another one posted just now I noticed I had forgotten to do this.

I think you all know everything, but there was a link to follow if you didn't know what to do ... so I clicked & followed the Random Questions Generator, and this is what I got ...

1) Do you have something special that picks you up when you feel down? What is it?
My faith

2) Is it better to read books in electronic form or actually hold the book?
I do have a couple of Kindles (one I take to work), but am also happy to pick up a book. In actual fact, if I am looking at history/geography I much prefer an actual book, rather than my Kindle

3) What do you wish you had learned five years before you did?
Horse-riding (although I hadn't met my teacher/best friend then, so that wouldn't have worked!!)

4) What was a past passion that you can't believe you were so passionate about?
Fencing - I really enjoyed it, but it is just such a random sport (and how I got involved, even more random)

5) Which of your past teachers would you like to sit down with and talk to today?
My art teacher - to tell him that I can do art, despite being colourblind
My chemistry teacher, to thank him for all his support
...... In fact quite a few of my teachers I would like to say Thank you, to ... and my Eglish teacher when I was 13/14 I would like to punch on the nose!!

17 Would you rather be Kermit or Fozzie Bear?

Seeing as I am not really a fan of frogs, then Fozzy

18 What was your most devastating unrequited crush?

Oh, I have always wanted the unattainable ... a boy at school called Mark (ironically we are now friends on FB!!), and a guy at college called Alex, are 2 that spring to mind.

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And, yes, for the observant, I am a day ahead. However tomorrow I am going to drive to Colchester (in Essex) and back to visit my Aunt (dad's sister), who at the age of 92 broke her hip. She had the surgery yesterday, so need to go and see her.

At least it is motorway/dual carriageway all the way ... however as part of that is the M25 (I will say no more about that, but I can hear my English friends shuddering!!).

She is not the easist of people (never has been), so hopefully the op won't have affected hger mentally. The hospital seemed happy with her this morning when I rang. But I must wait & see.

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Hope your weekend is going well xx

11 In 40 years time what will people be nostalgic for?
Brains!
People rely on their phones for everything now ... it's one of my pet hates!

12 If freedom is simply being able to do what you want, are animals freer than humans?
Maybe ... but there again, do they realise they have freedom in that way?

13 Would you rather be reincarnated as a fly or just cease to exist after you die?
As I don't believe in reincarnation ... sorry. And, you don't just cease to exist .. so a no-go question for me!

14 Is social media a force for good or evil?
Evil
As I said earlier too many people spend their lives on their phones and miss out on actual life.

On Monday I had the day off work to go on a coach trip with Christine. We went to Lacock Abbey and the village. Haven't sorted the Abbey photos yet but here are a few from the village. It is an amazing unspoilt village - used for filming of loads of period dramas.

( Looking for Mr Darcy )


And, I have realised that as I have been off for the day, and then working I have missed a couple of days - so here is a catch up ...

4 Does a person’s name influence the person they become?
I went to college with someone called Orlando, and we all said that it suited him!

5 What's the best cake?
Lemon drizzle ... although Mum used to make a stunning Victoria sandwich, which she served with white icing, which used to be my #1

6 If you had a boat what would you name it?
"Happy Days"

7 Would you rather have unlimited sushi for life or unlimited tacos for life?
I am not fond of tacos, however I don't eat cooked fish (as I don't like the texture), and have never tried raw ... so looks like tacos win

Well first I can just wonder if any of you remember the TV series The Waltons ... well I made 50 icons and they are here. It was fun to re-visit the show ... a great favourite of Mum & Dad, as well ... So, a double reason for enjoying this set.


And, thank you kazzy_cee for listing the next month's questions.

1 What are the sexiest names and the least sexy names for a man?
I think that I like/ don't like names by people I have met So some people are "lovely" and so the name goes up in my thoughts.  (Shall I mention James as a name!!)

however some of the old fashioned names tend not to be sexy ... although one name that I could think, Horace, is fun as I have a teddy bear with that name!

So, not a proper answer I am afraid to say.

( The rest of the month is here )

Yesterday Christine and I went on a day trip ... Berry Pomeroy Castle, a Tudor mansion within the walls of an earlier castle, is near the village of Berry Pomeroy, in South Devon, England. It was built in the late 15th century by the Pomeroy family which had held the land since the 11th century. By 1547 the family was in financial difficulties and sold the lands to Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset. Apart from a short period of forfeit to the Crown after Edward's execution, the castle has remained in the Seymour family ever since, although it was abandoned in the late 17th century when the fourth baronet moved to Wiltshire (Thanks Wikepedia)

We had a self-guided audio guide, and spent a n amazing hour and a half walking around the extensive ruins, re-hearing of the history of the Seymour family, Henry VIII, Edward VI, etc as well as learning about a couple of ghosts

( Wouldn't it have been lovely to have seen it when it was lived in )>



However what with work, and a day out I am behind again (as I am with my replying!) ...

25 Would you rather be a scarecrow or a scared crow?
A scarecrow ... that way I am being "paid" to be nosy! Anyway, I am not great at flying!

26 What's the most un-breakfasty food you've ever had for breakfast?
Chips!
When I was in my mid 20's we broke down coming back from Spain so ennded up being 3 days for our ferry.  Our insurance got us on the next one (a 7.30am crossing), and they were still serving chips (at request), so Mum & I had some!

27 If you had to have a tail, would you prefer one like a rabbit, a monkey or a donkey?
Monkey - I am always running up & down staires more than once as I had too much to carry ... this way I could buy a basket, and fill it, thus saving myself the extra trip


oh well - hope your weekend is going well.  I have had a busy morning doing cleaning, and washing ... now I am going to have a bit of me-time ... although it will probably mean I will end up writing some more of my holiday journal.

LOL - yes, I said I was keeping up, and then it all fell apart! So here goes for 3 days =



21 Would you rather not be able to see any colors or have mild but constant tinnitus (ringing in the ears)?
Easy for me - as I already said I have lost some of the sight in one of my eyes, and as most of you know I am colourblind ... so, for me, it is seeing in B&W is the obvious choice.

22 What is your most interesting quirk?
I tend to have a warped sense of humour ... and can see the positive in the weirdest way. I have been told it can be infuriating ... I prefer to think of it as quirky!

23 A genie gives you one wish, no infinity wishes allowed, what do you ask for?
Oh wow, that is a tough question ...
I think that I would say that on the day in the future, when it is Jiffy's time to cross "Rainbow Bridge", that he would slip away in his sleep. He would not have to suffer at all.


Well its been a busy day at work, so I suppose I must get a cuppa before I cook dinner. Hope you are all well x

19 Do you have a favourite plate?

Not one I use now, as I scared to break it.

When I went on holiday at age 18 to family friends, they had an odd tea-plate there which I loved, as it perfectly matched the bowl that I was given as a 1 year old, and still had. The Bunnykins pattern .

Anyway, as a joke I was given it every day ... and was sad to leave it behind. However when I got home and unpacked my case, there it was ... thank you Auntie Iris

I found a picture on Google-search, of the exact one.  My Bunnymug doesn't match though!

I was tired after a day secretarial yesterday, so hardly turned on the pc at all ... and certainly not LJ. I have been really struggling with tiredness over the last few days/couple of weeks. Frustrating, but so far haven't had to take any more time off work. So I am doing 2 days in one again ... however, as it turns out, I am going to answer them together.

16 What one legal thing would you make illegal?
17 What one illegal thing would you make legal?

I may moan about laws, one way or the other, but most od them make sense .... so can't really think of any that I would add, or delete.

Boring, but true

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On other news my aunt (Dad's 92 yr old sister) is having a brain MRI today. What annoys me is that whenever I speak to her she spends every moment moaning ... and moaning especially that she has not spoken to a doctor for ages (well, how did she get the apt?), and that the health system don't care about the elderly (if they didn't then they wouldn't have sent her for such an expensive test!)

However, Auntie Joyce has moaned all her life (Dad was older), so I suppose I am to expect her to be like this. At least Mum & Dad are spared her moans now!!

A couple of days ago I had my annual eye-test.  I go to Boots, which means I see a different optician every time.  I saw a very nice lady this time, but as she sat down I knew she had bad news.  However, as it turned out, it wasn't as bad as she had thought!

One of the tests I had done was the individual eye field of vision, and that is what she wanted to start with ... She needed to tell me I had tested as 50% vision in my right eye.  However it was my turn to reassure her!  I had surgery in that eye back in 1989, and for a few hours I had been totally blind ... then I told her to look at the photo of the rtina.  She was then suprised I could see anything at all! 

So, as I pointed out, I have 3/4 vision, but am not really aware of the fact as my left eye compensates most of the time.  On even more good news, no need to change the glasses prescription (so no big bill), and the loss of vision is only marginal compared to last year.

So all in al a positive trip.


And continuing to be positve - lets keep up ....

14 If being permanently stapled to a cello would somehow bring about world peace would you be prepared to be permanently stapled to a cello? It would hurt a little bit and you would never quite be able to escape the pain but there would be world peace and you could learn to play the cello.

i am a clarinetist.  I am a saxophonist.  I don't like stringed instruments ... however at least it's a cello and not a violin.  So, for world peace, ummmmmmm, maybe!!