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When I worked, I'd shower and get dressed right away. Currently, I do hang around in my sweats (aka my pajamas) for a bit.
Anna Punched Betty Mightly,
What is your favorite holiday (any holiday) tradition?
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Turning off my alarm clock. Seriously. Our extended family isn't too into "traditions," other than family get-togethers and maybe kielbasa (even though we're not Polish).
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Survival! If you haven't met the Ram Clan, then you probably won't understand. Needless to say, though, in-depth analysis of any personal flaws - no matter how trivial - will be served up along with a side of pie.
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Do you enjoy family get-togethers?
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Whose family? I love hanging with my wife's family... very relaxed and mellow. My side, though? Let's just say I pack the Excedrin.
Auntie, Pop, Bro, Mum,
Of all your relatives, to whom to you most relate as a friend?
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My mother, which is a good thing, since she's staying with me for a couple months till she moves into her own place.
Alsatian Poodle Beagle Mastiff,
Tell us about a dog who has been important to you.
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There were several dogs for me. One was Tasha. She was a beagle/springer spaniel mix. Originally I had named her "Jocasta", but Dad couldn't say "Jocasta" to save his life. So one day I came home and Dad said "How about 'Natasha'?" I said "OK, but how about shortening it to 'Tasha' (based on Tasha Yar from Next Generation)?"
When Tasha wanted to come in, she would give one short bark. Then she would wait. If no one let her in after a few minutes, she would give another short bark. She also used to dig up carrots from my dad's garden. In the fall my dad would cover his carrots with leaves (thus being able to keep them in the ground even if there was snow or frost) Tasha would go down to the garden, dig up just two, and eat them.
APBM,
Tell us an amusing story from your childhood.
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(I hope Tasha avoided black oil slick monsters, Quis! )
When I was about six, a friend dared me to run down the street naked, saying he'd join me doing the dare. Sure enough, we both disrobed, but he never left the driveway while I plunged headlong into the fray. Strangely, the street was seemingly devoid of life--so I started ringing doorbells! Ah, youth...
A Plump Butt Much, Same question!
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Your story reminded me of this little adventure I had when I was 5 or 6. My best friend, Beth, said "Let's throw rocks at cars!" I agreed. She meant the sand on the side of the road. I took up a fair size rock. She tossed the sand at a passing truck, while I heaved my rock at a passing car. My rock struck the bit of metal under the cardoor. I don't remember much after that, but my brother said the woman was mad and yelling at me.
At the time my dad had his own auto body repair business. Not knowing it was my dad, the woman brought her car to him. (I think this happened) Dad fixed it free of charge. I am sure I got punished, but I can't remember the punishment. Even so, I don't think I'll be throwing rocks at cars again.
Audi Porsche Buick Mazda,
Let's keep this question going and tell us an amusing story from your childhood.
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My mother should never have taught me how to call the police if were in trouble. One day, some kids in my neighborhood were playing around and one of them snatched a cowboy hat off of my head. I immediately marched inside the house, dialed 911, and reported the crime. Fortunately, my mother came in in the nick of time, grabbed the phone, and apologized to the operator. Then she retrieved my hat.
APBM,
Same question.
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When I was little and would see some cows I would go "Look, cows". My brother would then say that they were not cows, but chickens. I would counter that they were cows because they said "moo". He would respond that they were special moo-chickens. Today when I see cows while I am in a car, I think of them as moo-chickens.
APBM,
You just won the 100 million dollar lottery. What is the firt thing you would buy and/or do?
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Then, after I recovered, I would donate ten percent to my church and other worthy causes, pay off some debts, and then faint again.
APBM,
Hollywood wants to cast you in its new Legion movie. What role do you play?
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Who would you want to play you in the movie about your life?
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Jennifer Garner with a prosthetic nose. Because she's gorgeous and I'm not, but also because she's tall and so am I, and she could capture my gawky/geeky side and my girly-girl side equally well.
EDIT: And Disney starlet Demi Lovato can play me as a teenager. I have no idea who should play me as a little girl.
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