Sunday Stealing...

Welcome to Sunday Stealing. This feature originated and published on WTIT: The Blog. Here we will steal all types of questions from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent questions. (Past hosts include: Our first - Judd Corizan, Mr. L, Kwizgiver and Bud) Cheers to all of us thieves.

1. Do you think animals dream? Yes. I don't know if they dream like we do, but our dog moves and barks in her sleep.

2. Have you ever been to a fortune teller or psychic? Yes, I went with my BFF to Cassadaga, FL; well know for having many psychics and mediums, and has been named the "Psychic Capital of the World". All in good fun!

3. How important is it to have a low stress job? I work well under stress, but would prefer less in my job.

4. Do you always lock your house? Yes, always.

5. What do you do if you feel lonely? Take a road trip to visit friends.

6. Have you ever driven a sports car? Yes, Nissan Z300

7. Have you ever fallen down the stairs? Yes, and I have fallen UP stairs too!

8. What do you think about the death penalty? Yes, in most cases,  I am an "eye for an eye" person.

9. What do you think about animal testing? Totally against it. I worked at a sanctuary for Chimpanzees retired from research and saw the lasting impact the testing had on the chimps. This is Kareem, my favorite chimp in the Sanctuary.....

10. What are your neighbors like? We have great neighbors. Mountain folk tend to take care of one another. Much better than when we lived in the city.

11. Do you turn off the water when you brush your teeth? I try to remember to do that, but some bad habits are hard to break.

12. Are there any foods that you wouldn’t eat as a child that you now like? Beets and brussel sprouts. As a kid I only had the canned varieties, fresh is so much better.

13. Is it important to always tell the truth? Yes, but I sometimes lie by omission to save the feelings of others.

14. What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever eaten? Poi, I just don't understand the need for this starch.

15. Do computers really help us save time? Yes and no. I can waste a lot of time surfing.

16. Do you have any tattoos? No... Not because I don't like them, I just have a hard time trusting the artist's skill with a forever work of art.

17. How do you feel about changing your nationality? Ask me this question again in November.

18. Would you ever buy a used car? Yes, I've had several gently used cars.

19. Have you ever gone on a blind date? Yes, several times, but it never got past the first date. Some were actually awful!

20. Do you believe there is life after death? I'm counting on it. There are a lot of people and pets I am hoping to see again.

Cheers!

Lori in Blue Ridge

Sunday Stealing...

Welcome to Sunday Stealing. This feature originated and published on WTIT: The Blog. Here Bev will steal all types of questions from every corner of the blogosphere. Her promise is that she will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent questions. (Past hosts include: Our first - Judd Corizan, Mr. L, Kwizgiver and Bud) Cheers to all of us thieves!

How do you like your eggs?Over very well done...crispy around the edges.

How do you take your coffee/tea:I never drink coffee, yuck!

Favorite breakfast foods:Banana pancakes, bagel with cream cheese, sweet and spicy bacon, and biscuits with sausage gravy. (Not all together LOL)

Peanut butter: smooth or crunchy?Honey Roasted Crunchy.

What kind of dressing on your salad?Blue Cheese

Coke or Pepsi?My preference is Diet Coke.

You feel like cooking. What do you make?Something for dessert. My husband is a chef, he does all the cooking. I do the baking.

You’re feeling lazy. What do you make? Call the pizza delivery.

You’re feeling really lazy. What kind of pizza do you order?HAHA - didn't read ahead, we get pizza a lot. Meat lovers personal pan pizza for me. 

Is there a food you refuse to eat?Broccoli - it's just not my friend!

Favorite fruit & vegetable:Beets and Clementines

Favorite junk food:Crunchy Cheetos

Favorite between meal snack:Fruit

Do you have any weird food habits:I don't like fish or chocolate for breakfast. 

You’re on a diet. What food(s) do you fill up on?An apple, popcorn, or sugar free jello.

How spicy do you order Indian/Thai?mild

The perfect nightcap?Chocolate Martini - Yummy!

Cheers!Lori in Blue Ridge, GA

Sunday Stealing - 09/08/19

Welcome to Sunday Stealing. This feature originated and published on WTIT: The Blog. The hosts steal all types of interesting and intelligent questions from every corner of the blogosphere. Our task is to answer the questions and learn a bit about each other.

1) What is the nicest thing someone has ever done for you?

Many years ago I was accidentally hit in the face with a baseball bat (full Swing). My face was cut open by the sunglasses I was wearing and I had a concision, my short term memory was affected.  I had no family in the area and I hadn't made many friends yet in my new state. So many people stepped in to help me (I was out of sorts for a month): co-workers, hospital staff, casual acquaintances and surprisingly my ex-boyfriends family.  I felt blessed that so many people stepped up to help me, it was one of the nicest things anyone has done for me.

2) What is the most fun thing you have ever done?

I went on a 14 day cruise to Europe. I loved the trip and saw so many sights in a very short time span. Granted, I was exhausted after running full speed for two weeks, but it was a wonderful trip and so much fun!

3) Are you left-handed or right-handed?

Right handed, but I can use both without much thought.

4) What is the biggest animal you’ve seen in the wild?

Humpback Whales, they were everywhere in Alaska. I also saw a very large grizzly in Alaska.

5) What is the smallest animal you’ve seen in the wild?

I was sitting on a log in the redwood forest writing in my travel journal. It was quiet and magical due to the light streaming in at an angle through the giant trees. I looked to my right and found a tiny mouse sitting on the end of the log with me.  The little mouse looked so out of place in this giant landscape. We sat peacefully enjoying each others company, it was a wonderful moment in time. 

6) Do you ever have funny dreams at night? 

I don't think so, they are usually strange.

7) If you could make a law for your country, what would it be?

Free healthcare and affordable prescription drugs for all citizens. 

8) What would you do if you were invisible for a day?

Sneak in the Biltmore House and see all the wonders of life in the Gilded Age. I would play "Queen for a Day".

9) If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be?

Oprah - "you get a house, and you get a car, and you get a vacation, and you get a makeover, and you get a boat, etc...". I would love to fulfill the dreams of others.

10) What would you like to change about yourself?

I'd like to have more enthusiasm when it's time to down size...we have too much stuff!

11) What would your perfect day be like?

Waking up in an exotic tropical place, breakfast served on the balcony overlooking the water, a day of relaxation and pampering, a sunset dinner on the beach with tiki torches and fine wine with each coarse, and then snuggling with my sweetie in our over water bungalow, listening to the waves as we drift off to sleep. Perfection!

12) What makes you nervous?

The idiot in the White House and everything he is doing to destroy the country.

Cheers!

Lori in Blue Ridge, GA

Sunday Stealing

I'm joining Bev Sykes of the blog "Funny the World". . host of Sunday Stealing. This feature originated and published on WTIT: The Blog. Here we answer all types of questions from every corner of the blogosphere.  Bev works hard to find the most interesting and intelligent questions. Cheers to all of us thieves joining the fun!

Swap Bot asked people to post questions they would like to answer.  I copied and edited them all and put together this brief selection.

1) What do you enjoy about summer?

Water sports on the Lake and the Toccoa River. The water is just the right temperature to be refreshing on a hot Georgia day. It is also a step closer to Fall my favorite season. 

2) Do you like snow? Why?

I like watching the snow fall, but I am not a fan of driving the mountain roads after a fresh covering of snow.  We only get snow once or twice a year so it is more of a joy than a issue.

3) What do you think about dogs?

I LOVE dogs, and dogs generally love me! I'm a bit of a dog whisperer, even shy dogs are drawn to me. We have a Goldendoodle puppy named Sophie. She is smart and wants to please, a good combination in any dog.   

4) Have you ever gotten lost?

I have a good sense of direction and very rarely get lost. I traveled for many years during my career to new cities. I had to navigate to job sites without the help of GPS to get me there. The only city that gave me a serious run for my money was Boston, I was lost as soon as I got out of the tunnel exiting the airport. It was an adventure!

5) What are your favorite type of socks?

Fluffy extra soft socks are my favorite. We have hardwood floors that stay cold three seasons out of the year.

6) What is your favorite style of shoes?

Birkenstocks.  I have a very high arch and Birks are comfortable all day. I'm always looking for brightly colored pairs that are a little more feminine than the standard two strap (boring) original design.

7) What would you name your boat if you had one?

The "Luck Lady" after a movie starring Liza M.

8) What common misconception do you hate to hear repeated as fact?

Gays can be "cured."

9) What was the last shop you went into and what did you buy?

The last shop I went into was the gift shop at "Polly Claire's Tea Room" in Chattanooga, TN. I bought loose tea called "Pina Colada".  I joined my best friends for High Tea and I bought the mix that I had in the Tea Room...yummy!

10) What's your favorite thing to do to pass the time?

Camping in the many state and national parks within about 3 - 4 hours drive. It's were I recharge and craft without distraction.

11) Travel or home body?

I love to travel, but lately have become a home body; except for weekend camping trips.

12) Have you ever gone to a Bingo hall?

Yes, when I was young I would go with my maternal Grandmother. It was hosted by the church we belonged to.

13) What is the longest plane trip you have taken?

Atlanta to Hawaii, it was about 10 hours.

14) Do you text more or call more? Why?

Text.  I can get a response more quickly from most people. 

Cheers!

Lori in Blue Ridge, GA

Sunday Stealing...

I'm joining Bev Sykes of the blog "Funny the World". . host of Sunday Stealing. This feature originated and published on WTIT: The Blog. Here we answer all types of questions from every corner of the blogosphere. Bev works hard to find the most interesting and intelligent questions. Cheers to all of us thieves joining the fun!

1. Have you read anything by C.S. Lewis? The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.

2. What is your favorite movie with Jack Nicholson? Somethings Got to Give.

3. What rhymes with 'orange'? Nothing rhymes with orange- nada, nil, zero....

4. Have you ever swallowed an object by accident?  All I can think of is a bug. Yuck!

5. Is your eyesight 20/20? No, I wear glasses.

6. Have you ever had insomnia? Never, when my head hits the pillow I'm out.

7. Does it bother you when people touch you? No, but I'm not a very touchy person. I need personal space to feel comfortable. 

8. Is it better to get too much or too little sleep? Too much...sleep is important for good health.

9. What gets your adrenaline pumping? A brisk walk in nature, I love the outdoors.

10. Do you ever talk about yourself in the third person? Never.

11. What's your favorite radio station? What kind of music do they play? Watercolors - Smooth Jazz

12. Do you believe there is anyplace still undiscovered in all the world? Yes, I do think there are places that have not been discovered. Places that are hard to explore...deep jungles, swamp lands, ocean abysses, etc....

13. Ever caught a fish? Yes, but not recently.

14. Were you ever in the first row of a concert? No not a concert, but I was front row at a Las Vegas show.

15. Do you have any autographs? None, it's not my thing, very few people impress me enough to seek an autograph.

Cheers!

Lori in Blue Ridge, GA

Sunday Stealing...

28 July 2019

Hi! from host Bev Sykes of the blog "Funny the World". . Welcome to Sunday Stealing. This feature originated and published on WTIT: The Blog. Here we will steal all types of questions from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent questions. (Past hosts include: Our first - Judd Corizan, Mr. L, Kwizgiver and Bud) Cheers to all of us thieves!

1.  What is the nearest book to you?  Your Kindle does not count.

"Event Planning Made Easy" I'm working on a new business idea - glamping trips in State Parks.

2.  When was the last time you took a "me" vacationAbout a year and a half ago - I went to Florida (without my husband) to visit friends from my college years. I made stops in St Augustine, Flagler Beach, and Key West. Had a great time on my own.

 
3.  How many telephone numbers do you have?
Two.  One land line at home and a cell phone.  I'm not a big phone person, most days my cell is dead at the bottom of my purse.

4.  If you could fix one thing in the public school system, what is the one thing you would do immediately?
Lunch for all students no matter what the circumstances.  I know a young lady who had to ask others to share their lunch with her because her parents were drug addicts and used all funds for their habits.

5.  Are you a big tipper?Yes! I worked as a server for several years at Walt Disney World and know servers make most of their salary by way of tips.

6.  Do you watch reality shows?
Yes,  I'm currently watching The Bachelorette.  I also enjoy Survivor, Project Runway, Top Chef, Below Deck, and other food network challenge shows. I'm very addicted to House Hunters International and Caribbean Life.

7.  Who is your favorite sports team player?I'm not a big sports fan so this question does not apply to me.

8.  If you could travel in a spaceship to any planet, which planet would you like to visit and why?
An unexplored planet that can sustain human life without tons of gear to keep me alive. I am adventurous and love visiting places I've never been.

9.  When was the last time you sat in a church?
It was a funeral of  a family member several months ago.

10.  Are there any aspects of blogging that annoy you?
No, not really; I blog when I feel motivated to write.

11.  When someone follows you on their blog or subscribes to your Facebook page, do you automatically follow and subscribe back?
I don't follow everyone, I check them out to see if we have similar interests and values. If their blog/Facebook page seems interesting to me, I will follow. I do follow creative or DIY type blogs.

This was fun, thanks Bev Sykes.
Cheers!
Lori in Blue Ridge, GA