When you look back on your college days, what's one thing you wish you had done differently? (I guess you have to be out of college to answer this but oh well.)
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 2:54 pm
by nutella
There are classes I wished I didn't take and several I wish I did take, but it's hard to avoid missing out on cool stuff because so many classes sounded so cool. Also, relationship drama freshman year lol -- ultimately it resulted in my current relationship which is a great outcome, but I do really wish I had gone about it differently at the time.
What is the household object you have the most sentimental attachment to/would be upset if it got broken or lost?
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 8:11 pm
by G-Man
There is very little in my house that holds sentimental value. The first thing that comes to mind is a framed cross-stitch bedtime prayer that hung in my nursery as a baby, three of my cousins’ nursery rooms, and both of my daughters’ rooms. I want to pass it down to grandkids someday.
Do you rinse your mouth with Listerine? If yes, what is your preferred flavor?
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Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2020 6:33 pm
by motobot
No.
What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
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Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2020 6:35 pm
by Epignosis
Pistachio.
Do you like The Hollies?
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Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:35 am
by G-Man
The name rings a bell but they aren’t in my CD collection. I’m willing to give them a try.
What’s the worst movie you’ve ever had the misfortune of watching in its entirety?
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Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:48 am
by JaggedJimmyJay
Tough call when I hate so many. Right now I am feeling 'Alchemy' with Tom Kavanaugh and Sarah Chalke. It's the worst sort of romantic comedy, and I tend to be kinder to that genre than many.
What's the least satisfying meal you've had while under quarantine?
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Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:02 am
by G-Man
We haven’t had a bad meal yet. I’m content with sandwiches for lunch, and I don’t complain about cereal for breakfast. If I had to pick the weakest link for our dinners so far, it would be Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff. It’s tasty, but I know it’s not healthy.
Best album you’ve listened to during quarantine so far?
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 6:28 am
by S~V~S
Pauls Boutique, Beastie Boys
Are you still working or going to school? Home or out of home?
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:45 am
by G-Man
Working from home.
Did you just touch your face?
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 10:24 am
by S~V~S
No, but now I really want to.
What’s the last thing you binged on TV?
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 10:36 am
by G-Man
The Wonder Years
How many books have you read so far this year?
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 5:31 pm
by S~V~S
3.5. I reread the LOTR trilogy, and am halfway through the first ASOIAF book since I want to be caught up again since I last read them years ago, and maybe hopefully GRRM is writing the next one now.
Favorite fantasy book series(sci fi would also be acceptable)?
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Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 8:36 am
by G-Man
The Chronicles of Narnia
What did you eat for breakfast today?
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Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 9:41 am
by S~V~S
Cascadian Farms Vanilla Crunch with fresh blueberries.
What’s the last home project you started, and what’s the last one you completed?
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Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 11:57 am
by G-Man
Last started = cleaning the basement
Last finished = replacing the dryer vent
Will the New England Patriots win more games than the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next season?
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Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:00 pm
by Sloonei
No, but they both make the playoffs.
What’s the most productive thing you’ve done so far in quarantine?
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Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:27 am
by G-Man
Productive for work: developed a system for passing pdf documents back and forth for approvals to keep A/P functioning as well as building a few spreadsheets to monitor check runs and payment volumes so we can keep an eye on our school district’s general fund balance from afar.
Productive at home: assembled an 8-drawer organizer for my wife so she can start sorting her scrapbook piles by year.
Have you called any older relatives while under quarantine to give them some form of social interaction?
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 7:56 am
by S~V~S
Since I never call anyone for social interaction, they are in the habit of calling me, and we have followed our norm.
How often do you see your extended families? Holidays only or more often?
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2020 9:00 am
by juliets
I really only see my family around the holidays because they live so far away. Holidays though include Memorial Day, Labor Day, July 4th as well as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years.
What is your fitness routine now that the gyms are mostly closed? Do you exercise in the morning, afternoon, or evening?
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2020 9:45 am
by S~V~S
I have never been a gym person, perhaps it is not like this everywhere, but around here, they mostly seem to be about picking people up and mocking people less fit than they are. Long Island IS a pretty vapid place. I have the same routine, stretches and 45 minutes dog walk in the AM, I am very active during the work day, and dog walk again in the evening.
Do you like where you live; not so much the home, but the town, or the region?
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2020 12:27 pm
by Sloonei
I like the region well enough, but my specific location is kinda meh. I’m on campus and surrounded by businesses and suburbs. I prefer being close to woods. But an empty college town is a good place to be quarantined, at least. Streets are empty and stores are well stocked.
What goes in your perfect omelet?
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 6:11 am
by S~V~S
Potatoes, onions, peppers and American cheese.
What food item do you really think you should probably cut backon?
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:14 pm
by G-Man
Candy and sweets, thought I haven't actually put on any weight.
What was your last impulse purchase?
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2020 5:44 am
by S~V~S
A new Apple watch with my Christmas bonus money. My old one died and i did not realize how dependant on the stupid thing I was.
Have you made an impulsive decision that turned out to be a good thing? What was it?
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2020 9:55 am
by Epignosis
Tilt entered a late night DFS contest that paid dividends (still, don't enter anything on tilt- I usually don't but did a few months ago).
What's your favorite Big Sexy moment?
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Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 10:35 am
by Turnip Head
Favorite taste profile?
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Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2020 6:40 pm
by nutella
In general I'm pretty obsessed with umami/savory lately. Like that's what I usually crave. I guess that's broad but not sure what kind of answer you were looking for
Do you have any allergies and if so what?
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Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2020 1:49 am
by Long Con
Cats, dogs, horses, etc... hairy mammals. Dust and possibly mold. Penicillin. Hay and straw. Rodent urine/feces.
Would you rather have stretchy powers like Mr Fantastic, or Invulnerable skin and super strength like Luke Cage?
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Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:00 am
by juliets
Wow [mention]Long Con[/mention] you're allergic to exactly the same things as I am!
Ok so I think I would prefer to have invulnerable skin and super strength ala Luke Cage.
What sport do you miss the most?
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Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:17 am
by G-Man
Hockey.
What Summer Olympic sport will you miss not seeing this summer now that the Games have been pushed to next summer?
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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 7:19 pm
by Sloonei
Soccer.
What's the best dog breed?
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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 7:37 pm
by G-Man
Golden Retriever
Baked potato or baked sweet potato?
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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 8:08 pm
by Sloonei
Baked potato with sour cream and chives.
What’s your favorite word that you don’t often get to use in a sentence?
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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 8:40 pm
by Epignosis
Defenestrate.
What was the last prize you won?
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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 9:54 pm
by nutella
In February I won a potted plant from a raffle at a volunteer appreciation party at the place I volunteer(ed before The Times). It's a spathiphyllum or "peace lily" and it was beautiful when I got it but I'm bad with plants and it got a little sad-looking but looks like it's doing better now out on the balcony.
Well, I suppose it's at least in part because, once upon a time in the distant past, my mommy and my daddy apparently gave a shit about each other.
Not sure I really answered the question as intended either.
What's your most distinctive facial feature?
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Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:08 am
by G-Man
Either my cleft chin or the scar above my left eyebrow.
If you knew when you were going to die, what would you have for your last meal?
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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 6:03 pm
by Turnip Head
A Publix chicken tender sub
What's a collector's item you own that means a lot to you, but no one else would truly understand its significance?
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Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2020 11:03 am
by G-Man
In 2003 I went to see the LotR trilogy presentation on opening day of The Return of the King. Everyone who was part of the trilogy screening event received a memento- a resin/plastic display with a frame from each of the three films inside it. Many of them hit eBay the next day, but I have held on to mine. That was one of the greatest theater-going experiences of my life.
What is your favorite alcoholic drink?
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Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2020 6:25 am
by fingersplints
I don’t drink alcohol.
What is the first thing you are going to do when the quarantine is over?
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Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:15 pm
by Sloonei
Hop on over to Canada for some quality hand-holding time with my girlfriend.
What’s something you’d like to see changed as a result of the quarantine?
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Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2020 8:19 am
by dunya
no more wet markets in china! animal cruelty and a cesspool of disease. has to stoppppp.
what will you eat today for dinner?
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Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2020 8:39 am
by juliets
I am having shrimp fried rice, ymmm.
What are you doing to keep yourself motivated to be productive during the quarantine?
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Posted: Fri May 01, 2020 1:05 pm
by G-Man
I have a job that still pays me. That keeps me plenty motivated to work. Not much motivation to get things done around the house though. I’m too busy working!
How many puzzles have you put together during quarantine?
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Posted: Fri May 01, 2020 5:10 pm
by Sloonei
1/2. My girlfriend and I had started one last time we were together, but didn’t finish. I put the final pieces in place soon after the lockdown started.
What’s the beet flavor to pair with chocolate?
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Posted: Sat May 02, 2020 10:30 am
by dunya
vanilla. classic. can't go wrong with the classics.
how many hours of your day are spent in front of a screen during the lockdown?
