Since I'd probably follow Ron B. just about anywhere, anyway, I decided that maybe being one of the people that follow him on the 50 Odd Things post might get my writing motor jump-started again. Big "if," but what the heck.
I've already filled this stupid thing out with my own answers twice today. That's right, boys and girls, don't get too close to the chasm that is Gather on this sunny Sunday, because it will reach right out and swallow the silly questionnaire you just filled out. Twice. If you do find yourself in this predicament, at least copy and paste it all to something like notepad before hitting that non-functional "Submit" button-thing.
My husband made the remark that my language has gone downhill since I've been using Gather. Wonder why the freakin' hell that would happen?
50 odd, unusual, eccentric, weird, abnormal or downright perverted things about Myself..
1) Favorite object in your room?
My dead and stuffed armadillo, Xavier. He is my souvenir from Nogales, Mexico. I bought him from a man who proclaimed loudly and often, "I am your Mexican K-Mart." When I enquired how Xavier might have passed on to that big Sonora in the sky, Mexican K-Mart assured me it was natural causes. The .22 size hole under his ear that had been filled with wood putty was nothing.
2) Have you ever smoked heroin?
No. I think it would be pretty hard to keep the needle on fire.
3) Do you own guns?
Oh, you betcha, and that's all you get to know.
4) What flavor do you add to your drink at sonic?
Who knew you could do that? Next time I'm going to say, "Give me a large cheeseburger flavored Diet Pepsi." No calories, all the taste.
5) Do you get nervous before doctor appointments?
Only back when there weren't any home pregnancy test kits.
6) What do you think of hot dogs?
I think they have the weird ability to taste great at any sort of massing together of people, but have no taste when eaten at home, alone, in front of another Star Trek rerun.
7) Favorite song?
Bernadette - The Four Tops
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yBOJH_hZ54
8) What do you prefer to drink in the morning?
Freshly ground Blue Mountain coffee, laced with warm-from-the-cow whole cream and honey harvested yesterday in Colorado near a clover field. What do I actually drink though? Folger's, store brand sugar and Coffeemate powder.
9) Can you do push ups?
Not by myself.
10) Can you do a chin up?
Which chin?
11) What's your favorite piece of jewelry?
The wedding ring on my husband's hand.
12) Do you like blue cheese?
No! I will not eat anything that smells like wool socks that were just pulled out of hot patent leather shoes with no ventilation holes.
13) Ever been in a car wreck?
Yes.
14) What's one trait that you hate about yourself?
Speaking before thinking.
15) Middle name?
Classified information.
16) Name 3 thoughts going through your head at this moment?
What's he doing in the kitchen?
What's that funny smell?
Have the holes for my pierced earrings grown back?
17) Name 3 things you bought yesterday?
Camper cover. (online)
Books. (online)
Chile powder from New Mexico. (online)
18) Name 3 drinks you drink regularly?
Coffee, Pepsi, water.
19) Name 3 foods you eat regularly?
Havarati cheese, brocolli, potatoes in some form.
20) Current worry?
There's not enough room for all my current worries. We'll hit the highlights:
Getting our troops home safely.
Getting the Republican choke hold off of the throat of our country.
Being able to retire in seven years.
My Mom's health.
My crunched buttocks.
My ulcers.
The Great Depression Part Deux.
21) Current hate right now?
George W. Bush and his criminal band of thugs.
22) Do you spend Christmas with extended family?
No.
23) How did you bring in the New Year?
Van held the door open and I just waved it right into the living room with a big, "Hey, come on in election year - been waiting for you for a long time!"
24) Where would you like to be right now?
Mesilla, New Mexico.
25) Name three people who will complete this?
I have not the slightest idea.
27) What shirt are you wearing?
My oversize "Bite Me" t-shirt.
28) Do you like sleeping on satin sheets?
No. It's creepy.
29) Can you whistle?
Only in short bursts.
30) Which hand do you use to write?
The one without the watch.
31) Would you be a pirate?
Johnny Depp, come and get me!
32) What songs do you sing in the shower?
Stevie Nicks, Melissa Etheridge and Loretta Lynn's "kick your man's butt" songs.
33) Favorite girl's name?
Daisy.
34) Favorite boy's name?
Shorty
35) What's in your pocket?
Fuzzballs and a scab I'm saving.
36) Last person that made you laugh?
Van. He's a hoot a minute.
37) Best bed sheets as a child?
Uh, we probably had them.
38) Worst injury you've ever had?
Crunched buttocks.
39) Do you love where you live?
No, I sneak over to the next town and do my lovin' over there.
40) How many TVs do you have in your house?
Four.
41) Who is your loudest friend?
SHARON (IRL)
42) How many dogs do you have?
Three, but shhhh... don't tell Daisy, she thinks she's my daughter by blood.
43) Does someone have a crush on you?
I hope so but actually I doubt it.
45) Did you notice that there is no number 44?
No I didn't, but it's okay.
46) What is your favorite candy?
Homemade fudge.
47) Favorite Sports Team?
Blue Springs Wildcats.
48) Where is the next place you want to travel to?
The United Kingdom. Or St. Louis, what the heck.
49) What were you doing 12 AM last night?
I can't remember what I was doing 15 minutes ago.
50) What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up?
I'm hungry.
Okay, I just copied and pasted this thing to a notepad. Let's see if Gather is still hungry.
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Comments: 23
Hope your crunched buttocks is on the mend soon.
Note to remember: Vicky has a gun, and something dreadful happened to poor little Xavier. I kind of want to know what happened. Do tell.
Have you ever posted a picture of Xavier?
Long live Havarti cheese...my favorite too! Especially if it's got a little dill in it, although I guess that would not be the "pure" stuff.
Can you do push ups?
Not by myself.
Me neither.
I'll share some of my supply of Blue Mountain coffee that I buy from the Caribbean next time we go... if you promise to keep Xavier on your side of the Mississippi forever, ok???
Ok - going to read them now.
Uh..Xavier?
Back to reading.
I hope so but actually I doubt it"
That would be ME, Pookie.
Hello N*K* welcome your new icon.
Aniko - I've posted a pic of Xavier but I'm not sure if it's still on Gather. I can always take another. He's not going anywhere.
CC - after Xavier became a family member, I read that armadillos can carry leprosy. I'm hoping that doesn't include deceased armadillos.
Christine - I like the plain Havarati and the jalepeno. I've not tried the dill but I will!
Duckie - My husband came home from work at 11:30 one night and swears he saw an armadillo about a half mile from our house, crossing the road in a wooded area. I know they've been spotted now as far north as St. Louis, so maybe they really are here.
Ina - I was laughing so hard last night at your video that I had tears going, then you pulled out that damn kazoo/trombone and I just lost it. I've watched it about five times now.
Wilhelmine - It's supposed to be funny about the chin, but it's also sadly, true.