The Syndicate

^A soap opera star. Yes, srsly.

What was your first pet's name?

Rex, he was my Moms chow. He was pretty old when I was born, he died when i was in Kindergarten. The first I really remember was Bandit, a cat.

Have you had pets other than dogs & cats? What kind if so?

When I was little I had a baby chick in a hamster's cage, named Chuck.

What was your best childhood friend's name?

Thomas. Still friends.

What question should I ask next?

What is the most adventurous thing you have ever done?

Which is also the question i am asking you

I am a Hobbit...5'4", fond of food and drink, and not prone to adventures!

But if I had to cite two things in my life that may be considered adventurous, they would be these:

One November several years back, I chased down a purse snatcher. He nearly knocked me down as he ran past me. The chase took us through some woods and into a nearby neighborhood. Somehow, the police had been notified, and moments later, the perp (and I and another fellow) were surrounded by squad cars. He told police that he'd found the purse in the woman's restroom (to which I had to ask, "Okay, fella, what were you doing in the women's restroom?"). Then I had to fill out a statement.

But I think delivering our third son at home was the most adventurous thing I'd ever done. For months I learned how to monitor heart rates (mother and child), measure cervix dilation, handle abnormalities, etc. My wife went into labor at 7pm on a Tuesday, and while she cleaned the house, I watched Jeopardy. Late that night, when the contractions got bad, I massaged her back for two hours. We tried to take a nap but couldn't. Around 4:30am on Wednesday, she got in our garden tub, and at 5am, a child was born: A healthy baby boy! Mama got to cut the cord this time.

In fact, just last night we watched the episode where Kate has to deliver Claire's baby, and my wife and I had to laugh at how upsetting and complex they were making it out be (and, as it happens, putting more stress on the mother by not staying calm).

What's your favorite flower?

A daisy.

What's your sign?

Gemini

Do you have white walls, colored walls, or both?

White walls faced in on my tires colored walls inside my apartment.

Describe your best day.

I love this game more than any other in the Casino, and I came in here to read up and answer whatever question was last. Then I saw it was this one and I almost decided not to answer because my answer may be too publicly "lovey" and neither myself or MP are the type to like that kind of thing. But then I decided that I came to play and play I shall, so here is my honest answer...

The day I picked Alex up from MCO. I had parked my car in the garage, which I never did before, and found my way inside. I called him by cell phone and was trying to find his baggage claim. I was so incredibly nervous, which is funny because until that moment of arriving at the airport I had not been nervous at all. And then when I saw him for the first time I became so incredibly flustered. I got us completely lost in the airport. I could not for the life of me figure out how to get back to the parking garage I had just come from! We had dinner at Orlando Ale House, and I still felt so awkward and nervous. But by evening I was comfortable, and we spent time just walking Lake Eola Park, it was relaxing and nice. Despite the fact he had a headache from travel and spilled peppermint oil on himself in my car, lol. And now we talk about that day and I am always amazed that he didn't run in terror from the awkward, nervous girl as soon as he met me! At the same time, it was the ridiculousness and the awkward moments that made him (and me) so sure of what we had and still have. So my best day was so far from storybook perfect, and did not go at all as one hopes the first meeting with their love will go, but it was perfect for he and I, and I would not change a thing about it. Best day of my life thus far!

/lovey mush

Carpet or hardwood floors?

Hardwood all the way. Allergies.

Are you living the dream or still dreaming?

Spacedaisy wrote:Orlando Ale House

My wife is from Winter Park, and I met her on the Internet (I'm from NC). We lived in Casselberry for four years, and we tore up some Ale House. $12 chicken nacho platter with a $5 pitcher of beer. Cheap eats, good memories.

++++

As for the question above, I'm living the dream and still dreaming.

Favorite cocktail?

stoli razz with seltzer and a splash of cranberry juice

what is your worst memory?

Epignosis wrote:My wife is from Winter Park, and I met her on the Internet (I'm from NC). We lived in Casselberry for four years, and we tore up some Ale House. $12 chicken nacho platter with a $5 pitcher of beer. Cheap eats, good memories.

Ale House was some delicious food. Alex and I are big fans of Amigos as well. I lived in the Waterford Lakes area.

Worst memory would be any number of childhood memories with a verbally and physically abusive father. We'll leave it at that.

Are you a fan of roller coasters and if so what is your favorite coaster you have ever been on?

yes! Superman at six flags.

do you love coca cola.

Yes, particularly cherry coke.

What was your first bicycle like and what age did you learn to ride?

Spacedaisy wrote:Yes, particularly cherry coke.

What was your first bicycle like and what age did you learn to ride?

it was a pink bike with a white basket and a bell. i was about 5 or 6.

where is your favorite vacation spot?

Give me a cruise any day. I don't much care where.

What's the worst smell in the world?

hey! Im going on a cruise in May

a cesspool.

what was your favorite subject in grade school?

Our ten year anniversary is coming up, so we are planning on cruising to celebrate that.

English, which is funny, because I didn't like to read until college. I teach English now.

If someone were to offer you free cosmetic surgery, what would you have done?

Lipo i guess.

if you could get one free item worth $10,000 or less what would you pick?

The practical side of me says a used Toyota that gets excellent gas mileage.

The rocker in me says a Parker Fly Mojo Deluxe:



If astronomers confirmed a habitable planet beyond our solar system, and allowed you to give it a name, what would you name it?

andrew

if you could spend a week in any country in asia what would it be?

I would visit Japan.

If you had a garden, what all would you grow?

Well I do actually keep a garden. I grow all my herbs (I even grew a small amount of Saffron last year so I am doing more this year). I also grow peppers (3 different kinds), tomatoes, summer squash, zucchinni, green beans, corn, strawberries, blueberries and a few edible flowers.

Do you have a green thumb or a black thumb?

Black!

How many rooms in your home?

Kate wrote:Black!

How many rooms in your home?

11

What's your favorite time of year?

Summer

Do you have children?

I don't.

Where will you take your next vacation?

Our next planed vacation is to spend the weekend at the beach.

Have you ever played a full round of golf?

No.

We're you ever on a baseball team?

No.

Have you ever shot a gun?

Squirt gun deffo!

Have you ever felt the urge to skydive?

never

how long can you stay underwater?

Kate wrote:never

how long can you stay underwater?

Forever if I don't have any other other plans...otherwise? About 40 seconds.

Favorite topping on ice cream?

Peanut butter!

Favorite restaurant?

The Mash House. Local microbrewery in Fayetteville, NC. Been twice, and look forward to much more locally grown produce and culinary expertise. (No Bud or Miller there- all beer is produced by the Mash House).

Favorite item? That might be their fried green tomatoes with goat cheese.

Who is your favorite villain?

Smoke monster

Why won't you play anything but random questions???

I play everything.

Well not everything. Like 5 things.


What is the longest consecutive time that you've stared at the sun?

2seconds.

Should I pay 10 dollars to watch Jacobs ladder?

No. Unless there is graphic nudity or the answer to the greatest question in life revealed in it.


What is your favorite flavor of starburst (original)?

Pink and yellow. Ironic we just had this discussion here yesterday and I could not decide.

Snickers or milky way

Milky way

Do you like butterscotch?

Nope.

Have you ever had a massage?

Many!

What does your screen name mean?

Epi = toward & gnosis = knowledge. The Greek word indicates a constant learning of that which can never be fully known.

What is your favorite instrument that requires someone to blow into it?

Flute, I used to play it!

Why do you play mafia?

I played flute too!

Because I enjoy it and it's a challenge.

Do you prefer hosting or playing?

Both tbh - if I had to pick one it would be Hosting.

Do you think that black and white are colors or do you think they are both colorless therefore are not colors?

I think that they are colors, as something my eyes register.

Do you prefer watching movies/TV Show in the comfort of your own home, or in a theater?