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Post by dvdjunkie on May 15, 2012 7:33:46 GMT -6
Yes!! Right now I am munching on some oven-fresh Cinnamon roll-minis that just came out of the oven. I really like these a lot, and I have six of them to nibble at for the next few minutes.
Have you seen the movie "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen"?
(If not, I can highly recommend this really great Indie film!)
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Post by Midge on May 15, 2012 16:40:25 GMT -6
No, I haven't seen the movie, but I saw a preview last time I went to the movies.
How many trees are in your yard [garden for our British members]?
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Post by annavandenhazel on May 16, 2012 15:26:12 GMT -6
1-1/2 - I say 1/2 because a neighbor's tree has parts that extend into our yard.
Did you plant any flowers this year?
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Post by Midge on May 16, 2012 17:24:15 GMT -6
No, I haven't planted anything.
What's for dinner at your house?
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Post by dvdjunkie on May 19, 2012 8:59:14 GMT -6
Bar-B-Que Fflat Iron Steaks (ummmmmm, good!!!) My son-in-law is the grill master in our family and when those steaks go on sale we can bet that is what we are having for dinner. Also roasted corn on the cob, California medley vegetables, and home-made Apple Fritters for dessert.
What 'must do' is on your to-do-list today?
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Post by Midge on May 19, 2012 16:15:44 GMT -6
There aren't any real must-do's, although I would like to go to my traveling friend Margaret's house to collect her mail and water her plants before she gets home.
Do you have cable or a satellite dish?
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Post by dvdjunkie on May 20, 2012 18:07:02 GMT -6
Cox Communication is what we have had for the past 12 years and I can't say enough good things about them. We have Hi-Def services, internet, and telephone, all bundled through Cox Communications. If you don't know, that means cable.
Do you have more than one cell phone in your name?
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Post by Midge on May 20, 2012 19:17:32 GMT -6
Yes, I gave my old phone to Al and bought a new one for myself. So they're both in my name.
Have you seen a solar eclipse?
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Post by dvdjunkie on May 21, 2012 15:06:21 GMT -6
Yes. Last night! It was when the sun was in the west and we got to see the partial eclipse, it was beautiful. I knew there was a reason why I like living here in flatlands of Kansas.  Have you ever seen a Lunar Eclipse? |
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Post by Midge on May 21, 2012 15:09:28 GMT -6
Yes, we had one earlier this year, and we stayed up almost all night to watch it. Here's a photo I took of yesterday's solar eclipse:  What is your favorite spicy food? |
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Post by dvdjunkie on May 21, 2012 15:15:30 GMT -6
Buffalo Wild Wings Caribbean Jerk Sauce. Man it is hot, but oh so good!
What is your favorite Italian dish?
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Post by Midge on May 21, 2012 15:18:34 GMT -6
Good old classic spaghetti and meatballs, but I never met an Italian dish I didn't like.
What is the last movie you saw?
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Post by dvdjunkie on May 22, 2012 6:51:12 GMT -6
"Salmon Fishing on the Yemen". It is a great little independent film about an Arabian prince who wants to bring the sport of fishing to the desert. Based on a true story. Very good movie.
What is the last movie you saw in a theater?
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Post by Midge on May 22, 2012 17:06:36 GMT -6
Hugo
When was your last trip out of town and where did you go?
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Post by dvdjunkie on May 25, 2012 7:32:38 GMT -6
Two weeks ago, and we went to Wellington, Kansas to take pictures of trains.
Do you have any short trips out of town planned?
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Post by Midge on May 25, 2012 16:21:59 GMT -6
No, I haven't got any trips planned -- I'm such a homebody!
What is your weather like today?
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Post by dvdjunkie on May 26, 2012 9:36:01 GMT -6
It is going to be very hot today. Our overnight low was 68 degrees, and they are calling for temps to get up in the middle 90's today and tomorrow. We also will have a pretty good breeze out of the south/southwest to make it feel a little cooler, not much though.
What do like most about summer weather?
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Post by Roger Thornhill on May 29, 2012 11:28:08 GMT -6
It isn't as cold as winter.
Have you got an iPod?
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Post by annavandenhazel on May 29, 2012 12:21:23 GMT -6
No, and I wouldn't know what to do with one if I did.  Are you in a good mood today? |
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Post by Midge on May 29, 2012 17:28:08 GMT -6
Yes, because I don't have to cook tonight. ;D
Have you or any member of your immediate family served in the military?
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Post by dvdjunkie on May 30, 2012 7:55:48 GMT -6
Yes, and very proudly. I was a member of the US Army from 1960 until 1965. I served with the American Forces Radio & Television Service and was stationed in Paris, France. I was a disc jockey for the US Army Radio station that was headquartered in the Avenue George V Hotel, downtown Paris.
Have you ever owned a foreign-made vehicle or motocycle?
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Post by Midge on May 30, 2012 16:29:47 GMT -6
Yes, I've owned Japanese and German cars, but the car I drive now, a Geo Prizm, was made right here in the Bay Area, and when it is time to buy another car, I hope to buy one that's made in the U.S.
Did you do anything fun last weekend?
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Post by dvdjunkie on May 31, 2012 12:45:57 GMT -6
For me it was fun. It was a big racing day on television Sunday with Grand Prix of Monaco, The Indianapolis 500, and then the Coca Cola 600, all starting at 6:am. I didn't get up at that time, I slept in til about 10 a.m. and then I could watch the races and fast forward through the commercials. I love doing that.
Do you have any travel plans this summer?
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Post by Midge on May 31, 2012 17:26:51 GMT -6
No, Al doesn't like to travel, unfortunately.
How many first cousins do you have?
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Post by Roger Thornhill on Jun 3, 2012 10:33:40 GMT -6
I have four first cousins.
How many aunts do you have?
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Post by Midge on Jun 3, 2012 14:13:45 GMT -6
Including aunts by marriage, I had nine. Two are still living.
Do you (or did you) have a favorite aunt or uncle?
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Post by dvdjunkie on Jun 4, 2012 11:33:46 GMT -6
From my childhood I still remember my Aunt Velma and Uncle Payson Marsh. He is the one who perfected the shoelace for shoes. Marsh shoelaces were found in almost every retail sales outlet in the 40s, 50s, and 60s. My Uncle Payson was a pretty cool man, he used to take me up to his cabin in the mountains above Redlands, California during the summer. My Aunt Velma was the best cook I ever ran across in my life. She believed in doing everything from scratch. Her Buttermilk waffles were to die for, and she also made her own maple syrup. Memories I will have forever.
Let's continue, Do you (or did you) have a favorite Aunt or Uncle?
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Post by Midge on Jun 4, 2012 20:15:38 GMT -6
Yes, I was especially fond of my Aunt Margaret, for whom I was named. I still remember one afternoon I spent at her house when I was nine. She taught me how to bake peanut butter cookies. To this day, I always think of her whenever I bake them. I had been living as a latchkey kid with no mother to look after me, so Aunt Margaret's warmth and kindness toward me meant more than I can ever express.
What's the best job you ever had?
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Post by dvdjunkie on Jun 6, 2012 9:04:38 GMT -6
Worked for a Limousine company in Los Angeles for seven years, and my clients ranged from Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward to Frank Gorshin. I didn't know that this company I worked for was exclusive to the Beverly Hills and North Hollywood and Brentwood area. It was probably the best seven years of my life. Lots of great memories to share about some of my special guests in the Limo. ;D ;D
Have you ever met a famous celebrity?
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Post by Midge on Jun 6, 2012 17:21:49 GMT -6
Yes, I have met several including Luciano Pavarotti, Paul Simon, Merv Griffin, Jack Nicholson, Alex Haley, Paul Frees (voice of "Boris Badenov"), Horace Silver (jazz musician) and Joan Crawford (on the phone).
What living celebrity would you most like to meet?
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