Getting to know you . . .

[Krazy Dreamer]

The Court of the Lion: A Novel of the T'Ang Dynasty by Eleanor Cooney and Daniel Altieri

It's a 1000 page historical novel full of politics, mind games, and intrigue. I first read it in the summer of '91, and I think I've read it 4 or 5 more times since then. I can't get enough. My favorite character is the eunuch Kao LiShih. I can only hope to strive to have as much honor as he did.

What is the one thing in your life that you are the most proud to have accomplished?

[Gatito Grande]

Hmmm: I've already answered this question ("finishing my doctorate, after 12 years, and my ex leaving me"), so I'll answer something different this time.

I'd say it's a tie: between climbing Mount Whitney (14,496 feet tall), way back . . . (*cough*not sayin' when*cough*), and breaking up a fist-fight (between two men---that's 5'5" me pushing them apart, amidst the swingin' fists ) in 2004.

GG Sorta like---these are my physical accomplishments, when the doctorate all about my Big Ol' Brain! Out

No lyin' now : what's the biggest fish you've ever caught? Size and variety? When, where, and on what? (Release, eat, or stuff&mount?)

[FineyMcFine]

It was a red snapper, when I was about 8 or 9, I think. On a boat in Florida, I guess in 1981 or 1982? We were going to cook it for dinner but forgot it in the trunk of our rental car. Smelly.



Do you like unstructured time, or do you prefer to have a plan?

[DelWhicker]

Sally! Weren't you a cutie!!

For really important things, I need a plan or else my inherent laziness and procrastination will get in the way.

Unstructured time for most other things and especially for vacations. The best vacations I've ever had were the ones when we jumped into the car and just drove with no particular destination in mind.


What was the first car you ever owned?

[oneyedchicklet]

A 1981 Chevy Camaro. What kind of Jersey Girl would I be without a camaro?

How long have you known your closest friend?

HUGS
Barb

[Auburn]

16 years.

What is the oldest thing you own?

[Emms]

A doll that I got when I was three. His name is Charlie and he's 22 years old.

How old were you when you said a naughty word for the first time?

[kindagay]

Well, I don't actually remember, but I've been told that when I was very very little (about 2-ish I think), my brothers used to get me to swear whenever they did, so if one of us got into trouble, then all of us would get into trouble.
*Shrugs* Seems like insane boy logic to me

Where (& when) was your best vacation?

Hugs
Jeanne

[cantbefredless]

6th grade camp K.E.E.P. that was the best ever!

have you ever broken a bone and how?

[Auburn]

I have broken quite a few, but I broke my little toe because my mum was chasing me and I ran into the door frame.


What is your favourite item of clothing?

[oneyedchicklet]

Too many to count. I know I've broken my right wrist at least 6 times total. Mostly in sports related incidents. Once required surgery to put a screw in it.

Have you ever needed surgery and for what?

HUGS
Barb

[FineyMcFine]

Two! My favorite item of clothing is my fuschia Falcon Ridge Folk Festival t-shirt, which is probably obvious to all my friends because I wear it all the damn time. And I needed surgery on my lower back, which I had in February 2005 to remove a herniated disc and part of the vertebrae. (I think so, anyway - under the influence of anaesthesia I asked the surgeon to take pictures of my spine while it was open, but I don't think he did it. So I lack proof. But whatever they did, I feel a whole heck of a lot better.)

Have you ever punched someone, and if so, who and why?

[DelWhicker]

Yes. 2 people. First was my brother. We fought a lot in our teens and, like, you know, boys can be such jerks! Totally!! We're not talking face punches...more like a solid jab to the arm, but he always started it.

Second person, high school (I was such an angry teenager)- girls bathroom in the cafeteria. Don't remember why we fought, but I do remember giving her a black eye and me getting suspended for 3 days. Such bad behavior for little Catholic school girls.


Worst case scenario - WW3 breaks out and the nukes start flying. Are you running toward or away from ground zero (where the bomb is actually going to hit)?

[willowbaby05]

Okay, I'm definally running away from ground zero! Actually I'll probably be on a different planet.

Are you a vegetarian? If so, how long?

[db]

Nope. Not any more. But I was for a little less than 2 years - from 1997-1999.

List three things you are greatful for.

[inlerf]

1, my mom.
2, my dad.
3, either my sister or closest friend #2.

but if really _things_,

1, to have money.
2, to have an education.
3, to have the mind that i have (even though sometimes it's lazy).

What's your favorite emoticon?

[willowbaby05]

<-- Because it reminds me of myself. A Very Naughty Kitten!!!

If you could have anybody in the world and anything. Who would it be? And what would it be?[/i]

[LesbianJedi87]

If I could have anyone right now it would definatly be my girlfriend. Id sleep so much better if she were in my arms. "sighs" And if I could have anything in the world it would be a plane ticket home. I miss my friends.

If you had to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

[willowbaby05]

Most definally Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream!!!

What is the most expensive thing you've ever bought?

[FemaleOfTheSpecies]

My house.



In a similar vein, what is the most expensive piece of clothing that you own?

[inlerf]

pair of jeans. bought three of them (diff styles) in one go. not that nice in retrospect. think each cost me 99 AUD.

but the most expensive in terms of money spent and usage: a FCUK slim black tie (AUD 50) but oooh, so sleek, so worth it! !

Your favorite W/T fic

[Candleshoe]

Tulipps' Bread. Actually my favourite piece of writing, ever...

Do you know how to start a fire?

[FineyMcFine]

Yes, I am responsible for building campfires when we go camping because they catch and continue to burn. Same with the fireplace fires.

What's your favorite kind of flower?

[Kaia]

Gerber Daisies, red/orange/yellow ones. I like tulips too. And roses, white ones.


What's your favorite dessert?

[oneyedchicklet]

There's always room for red JELL-O.

What is your favorite television show that you try to never miss?

HUGS
Barb

[Candleshoe]

CSI Las Vegas. It's all about Jorja...

What/s your favourite type of wood? Odd question I know, but I lack inspiration today...

[Kaia]

Most of our furniture are made with oak, and some with "alerce" (Fitzroya cupressoides) which is a soft, reddish-brown wood (it's a native species, here)

What is your favorite cocktail?

[FemaleOfTheSpecies]

I never had a cocktail. Maybe I just haven't lived.


How do you react when you are stuck in traffic with an urgent appointment looming?

[DelWhicker]

I get incredibly fidgety then I glare and growl at all the other drivers in my vicinity, because it's all their fault anyway, and I try desperately not to chew on the steering wheel. I'm getting all fidgety now just thinking about it. Grrrr.


Have you ever been on a cruise? Where?

[db]

I take a really deep breath & let it out slowly and remind myself that I have a choice: I can be late for an urgent appointment and really agitated and upset, or I can be late for an urgent appoinment and calm. The choice always seems easy after the reminder.


What is something specific that you have done (that has been really helpful) to pull yourself back up out of a really sad time?

sigh



ETA: Late, again.

A: Nope, never been on a cruise.