The Syndicate

I had a rosemary-infused greyhound at Sweet Grass Dairy in Thomasville, GA that was ACE.

What's the craziest milkshake you have ever tried?

Dat is probably expensive in Finland.

Red, white or rose wine?

I'd be a mongoose! That's a punt. I'd also be some secret villain's pet white cat. I hope I'm fat and well fed.

If you had to pick a nail polish to wear for the rest of your life, what color would you choose?

David Bowie, Freddie Mercury, Jagger, Lou Reed --- Glam Bam

What's the highest amount of deviled eggs you could eat?

I like anything that involves touching the earth. I volunteer at a community garden at the Litchgate Preserve once a month. At home, I stick to cat grass and herbs.

What is the most misunderstood herb and why?

Epignosis wrote:I guess if I'm honest, yeah: Simon.

Were you named after a Beach Boys song?

No, an Elvis Costello song.

Do you watch TEDTalks?

I do the non-dairy milks. I like those with protein in them (hemp or soy) but I've had some new cashew milk that is rather lovely.

How did you get your birth name?

It's Bowie.

Do you make lists? Top 10 Lists? I actually have a top 10 list of my favorite thing to make lists of. Sorry to end that in "of" but it's 4am and I cant bother restructuring it.

I asked for some pecan oil, I think I will probably get that. I'm such a practical person that people love to give me non-practical things like smelly candles and bubble bath and skin smoothies and I LOVE those. I think I asked my dad for mongoose-related things. My very own Ron Swanson sent me an amazing Leslie Knope print.

I once had an ex-boyfriend give me a box of used bandages on our anniversary. Or maybe Valentine's - what's the worst present you've ever received?

The profusion of cranberry and cranberry-flavored sundries.

What's your favorite Yuletide beverage?

I'd probably buy a used copy of the book. They'd have it on reserve at the library, but you can only use it for 4 hours at a time.

Pick a sandwich
A) Ham
B) Ham Salad
C) Chicken Salad
D) Curry Chicken Salad
E) Coronation Chicken
F) Ploughman's
G) Cheese and PIckle
H) Hummus and Veggie
I) Tuna Salad
J) Egg Salad
K) PBJ
L) Crab Salad
M) Lobster Salad
N) Turkey
O) Roast Beef
P) Tofu Salad
Q) Marmite/Vegemite
R) Avocado and Veggie
S) BLT
T) Breakfast
U) Chicken Parmesan
V) Eggplant Parmasan
W) Veggie Veggie
X) Reuben
Y) Monte Cristo
Z) Croque Monsieur

EArlier tonight, after yoga.

So glad for more pumpkin haters, wooo.

What's your favorite winged offering from the Animal Kingdom?

I go with my gut

What were the circumstances surrounding the last time you were uncomfortably full?

That you built this city on rock&roll and that everything is hunky dory.

Why am I devastatingly tired at 10pm on a weeknight?

S~V~S wrote:Biscuits & Gravy. GROSS. White sausage gravy GAG. Hate that shit. Yuk.

If you could get rid of one thing (a physical thing, not a conceptual thing like "hunger") in the world, what would it be?

I once had chocolate gravy at someone's house and it was awful.

I'd get rid of those blankets that people wear. One of those As Seen on TV products where they tout its usefulness and show how hard it is to use a blanket. A snuggie? Those.

What is the last book you read?

S~V~S wrote:Without a doubt, although you can get waffles with peaches and bacon at IHOP, so... you need to get out more.

When is the last time you went out to breakfast?

It was a week ago Saturday. That's a very appropriate question for this place, because it was an Australian bakery cafe with Epi/Eloh and their kids, Logan, his parents, Nev & Logan's sister, and their kids, and me! So much Syndicate!

What's the worst dish you've ever had out for breakfast? For me, it would be any type of waffle because I hate waffles but used to be bullied into getting them.

A little of both. I come from an FSU family, save my paternal grandma, who went to UF. I then went to UF, and we are the lone holdouts in our garnet and gold family.

Go Gators!

I also support Man City for footie, but let's not get into that

What is your Christmas tree setup like? Or menorah, if you are Jewish (I have both in my office).

Rarely. I'm not very impulsive. I mean, if we are at a park, I might bust into dance (usually skanking), but I'm pretty deliberate by nature. I'm more likely to get a lark in my head (like how we should do a campout all together like The Big Chill) and then obsess over it for ages.

Do you wear any scents or do you keep it au naturel?

I have not!

Have you ever given something away and then regretted it?

Thankfully no, since I hate the thought of eating bugs. Im always worried I will get a toad in my salad kits.

My favorite Xmas film is Meet Me in St Louis. What's yours?

DIE HARD ISNT A CHRISTMAS FILM

I'd read more, be a better housekeeper (or not) and meditate more. And more baths. I'm not going to say yoga because I probably already do an adequate amount. Oh, watch more things on Netflix

Epi is a great human being and not a dick fortunately.

I do know Mattmatt on facebook.

How come you haven't added me on facebook yet?

Kinda. Growing up, it was just me and my dad. Which is why I know how to use tools, change a tire, etc. I also had (and still have) a room at his parents' house.

My mom's side is very big. I have two half-siblings on that side, but they grew up with our mom. Lots of cousins and aunts. But I'm much closer my my dad's family. He has one sister, who has one son. He also lives here in Tallahassee, but is way younger (turning 24 next week).

Do you have any goals or mini-goals set for the day?

MovingPictures07 wrote:There are quite a few I can think of, though I'm not sure if "hate" applies to all of them... but these are generally considered each band's 'worst' albums, and I absolutely love them:

Presto by Rush
Vapor Trails by Rush
Jazz from Hell by Frank Zappa
Electric Cafe by Kraftwerk
The King of Limbs by Radiohead
Beat by King Crimson
Valtari by Sigur Ros
A Dramatic Turn of Events by Dream Theater
Heritage by Opeth
Famous Last Words... by Supertramp

What album(s) do most people love that you can't stand?

Pink Floyd: The Wall

What's the worst haircut you've ever had?

Epignosis wrote:"I do not care for her music at all. I think she has a pretty decent voice, and she seems like a good person. For instance, I like that she is a LGTBQ ally. And she doesn't take herself too seriously, and I always respect that in a celebrity/luminary."

Which Mega Man robot is your favorite?

That would be an amazing parrot!

I like Splash Girl.

Which Voltron cat is your favorite?

I do not care for her music at all. I think she has a pretty decent voice, and she seems like a good person. For instance, I like that she is a LGTBQ ally. And she doesn't take herself too seriously, and I always respect that in a celebrity/luminary.

If you had a parrot (or other talking bird), what would you teach it to say?

I have not - I tend to over research things - I look before I leap. That's kept me from getting any of the exotic pets I'd be into - like a ferret or a sugar glider etc. A lot of them seem nocturnal and noisy. I've had cats, dogs, mice, rats, and hamsters. Some fish, but mostly bettas and some other little dudes.

Have you ever eaten anything that was technically illegal or contraband?

No, it never really seems like fall here. I'll probably get some discretionary, decorative gourds though. Autumn is my least favorite season, so I don't much to live it up.

How do you decorate around the winter holidays?

Salt & Vinegar please!

What is your favorite candy bar? If you don't eat candy, then just give a random fun fact about yourself.

I have always been grossed out by the thought of someone pulling out my brain through my nose, so I will go with the burial at sea.

Would you rather be buried in space or have your body fed to a great white?

I have no idea! I could see you being any of them, if that's okay. They are all equally good choices k. But you should tell me because you know what I look like already.

Did you ever calm your horse?

Yes, I do. Aww they are all so precious.

Which one is Vompers?

Vompatti wrote:An old picture with me in it that A Person was possibly going to post k

I never do get a fancy drink, but I wouldn't mind a whip, if you know what I mean.

Would you like A Person to post the picture?

Yes please!

When you get a burger (any type) what kind of toppings do you like on it (both condiments and veggies)?

Will you tell me what you are talking about pretty please?

When you get a fancy drink, do you get whip or no?

"Isn't Vomps pretty?"

Will you allow us the have the data in order to answer that question?

I think a well done eggplant parm is always a crowd pleaser. Homemade spanakopita can't be beat! Black bean, corn, and yam hash is really nice too. Macaroni and cheese (but use quinoa in place of nooodles).

HAve you ever danced with a foam finger?

Vompatti wrote:I had some today at the burger joint along with a burger k

When was the last time you had pizza?

I had a calzone on Friday, but it was terrible, but this was about an hour before I went to the dr and heard I had shingles so maybe it's not fair. I'm not sure about pizza, but I know I am getting pizza on Sunday!

What is your favorite pizza sauce? (e.g. tomato, alfredo, pesto etc).

I have a cheese slicer thingy. It has a handle.

When was the last time you had fries?

Vompatti wrote:No because I don't have a sharp knife so I'd end up with a lot of crumbs and anyway I only eat bread sliced so I buy it sliced because it doesn't cost any more than a similar non-sliced bread. Actually the same with cheese, it costs a bit more sliced but if I slice it myself I tend to make thicker slices so I get fewer slices from the same amount of cheese so it makes sense to buy it sliced even though it's slightly more expensive because I get more slices for slightly more money without having to slice them myself.

Do you ever buy cheese sliced or do you enjoy the process of slicing it yourself?

I pretty much only eat crumbly (goats cheese) but if I have a craving for grilled cheese and tomato soup, I'll usually buy a block of cheese.

Were you setting me up to say "I like to cut the cheese"?

Tourism and things of that nature.

Do you like to slice your own breaD?

All of them. You know how Elaine dances? That is how my own spouse thinks I look like when I dance. I avoid it whenever possible. I was seriously grooving to Whitney and Michael Jackson the other day in the library though, so I hope the security guard couldn't see it on CCTV from where I was sat.

O Brother, Where Art Thou?

It's very weird timing because I am listening to a David Bowie playlist and was listening to "Let's Dance" when I read that.

What is your best dance move? If motivated enough, I will do my version of The Charleston.

I like greyhounds, so I would want vodka. Also red wine, maybe Cabernet?

I'd like to try gin though after a friend from my hometown calling me tonight after having 4 Gin and Tonics and then telling me EVERY cocktail possible using gin. Everyone's been talking about Scotch (even NPR today!) so I would try that too. I also want to try bourbon because of BBQ sauce. I am easy to please though.

Do you have a particular birthday costume or outfit planned? (IF Epi isn't the one to answer this, then just tell me what you think the best costume for the day will be)

Hmm, I always like a good noodle. Got an yaki-udon or yaki-soba coming your way soon?

Do you like Boba?

OH! I am glad to relieve him then! If it makes him feel any better, I got the name on the soccer field my first year of college. I don't think I would enjoy eating insects. Although I do love watching a mongoose take down a cobra or a mamba.

Have you ever eaten a bug?

Aww that is SO NICE! I am quite good at parties because I can talk to the wallflowers really well as well as people I don't know. If properly lubricated, I can show you my Charlie Brown dance. I am cringing just thinking about the Christmas party and the 'ballet" I did with my friend there. Gonna look for photos.

That is amazing! I do believe it but it is very interesting.

Why do you all have to live so far away?

I like how all of my questions require a set up.

Yes! You live within a 2 hours radius right?

I've bought two people pinatas in the last 5 years and neither of them elected to use it as its intended purpose. They both have them hanging on the wall. If you receive a pinata Saturday, will you beat the **** out of it?

I do! I don't love but I do like.

Do you think you are a control freak? (I ask this because I just fixed the pans on the hangy hooks -- why anyone would put them up there willy nilly and not in descending size order is beyond me).

It is! It made me a little sad only because I did not get a cake for my 30th birthday, but maybe next year! I am very impressed with your wife's talents.

Are you a stomach sleeper, back sleeper or side sleeper?

I've lived in a home with a blueberry bush but never any fruit. I'm sad because my friends have mango, lemon, and avocado trees.

What's your favorite way to enjoy gin?

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