Answerbag: pigeonpower's questions http://www.answerbag.com/profile/102804 New Answerbag questions from pigeonpower Mon, 28 May 2012 14:59:11 -0700 Mon, 28 May 2012 14:59:11 -0700 I'm moving away to do a work placement for 10months and my partner (of 4 years) is anxious and upset about this. We'll only be able to see each other about 2 weekends a month. Any tips for me to help him with this anxiety? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/336134 I'm moving away to do a work placement for 10months and my partner (of 4 years) is anxious and upset about this. We'll only be able to see each other about 2 weekends a month. Any tips for me to help him with this anxiety? Mon, 02 Jul 2007 15:34:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/336134 Has anybody lived in Stoke-on-Trent? I might be moving there and would like some info please http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/332024 Has anybody lived in Stoke-on-Trent? I might be moving there and would like some info please Wed, 27 Jun 2007 06:35:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/332024 I heard a rumour about an AB convention; is this for members who are already pretty friendly or are we all invited? where is it? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/327947 I heard a rumour about an AB convention; is this for members who are already pretty friendly or are we all invited? where is it? Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:52:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/327947 Who here has not learnt to drive due to personal reasons (i.e. not just too young!)? Why? Do you get along ok not driving? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/326045 Who here has not learnt to drive due to personal reasons (i.e. not just too young!)? Why? Do you get along ok not driving? Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:05:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/326045 Does anyone else think that swimming with dolphins is an over-rated cliche? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/322694 Does anyone else think that swimming with dolphins is an over-rated cliche? Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:01:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/322694 Does anyone else, when going to sleep, feel like they are falling and then jerk awake? Is this a hypnic jerk? Any other explanations for this? Anything make it more / less common? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/320630 Does anyone else, when going to sleep, feel like they are falling and then jerk awake? Is this a hypnic jerk? Any other explanations for this? Anything make it more / less common? Wed, 13 Jun 2007 04:11:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/320630 Is anyone else scared of babies or scared of pregnant women? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/315319 Is anyone else scared of babies or scared of pregnant women? Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:49:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/315319 What are some good things to do in Orlando, Florida besides the big rides? If you didn't like rollercoasters would you go to the theme parks anyway? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/309265 What are some good things to do in Orlando, Florida besides the big rides? If you didn't like rollercoasters would you go to the theme parks anyway? Wed, 30 May 2007 02:49:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/309265 If you don't do voluntary work at the moment, why not? (I'm not criticising, I'm just curious about some of the reasons people choose to volunteer and what they feel prevents them from volunteering) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/302723 If you don't do voluntary work at the moment, why not? (I'm not criticising, I'm just curious about some of the reasons people choose to volunteer and what they feel prevents them from volunteering) Mon, 21 May 2007 13:50:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/302723 Is being married just a piece of paper? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/297090 Is being married just a piece of paper? Sun, 13 May 2007 15:16:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/297090 Do you think that visiting massage parlours and hiring escorts is becoming more acceptable? What are your feelings about this? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/277204 Do you think that visiting massage parlours and hiring escorts is becoming more acceptable? What are your feelings about this? Sun, 22 Apr 2007 13:54:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/277204 Has anyone ever had counselling? i'm not being nosy, but was it a positive experince for you? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/266785 Has anyone ever had counselling? i'm not being nosy, but was it a positive experince for you? Sun, 15 Apr 2007 08:59:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/266785 Do all eating disorders feature a desire to be thinner? what other issues form the basis of eating disorders? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/195335 Do all eating disorders feature a desire to be thinner? what other issues form the basis of eating disorders? Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:30:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/195335 Are there any AB golfers out there? when you started playing did you improve really quickly, or were you frustrated by a lack of immediate results? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/191099 Are there any AB golfers out there? when you started playing did you improve really quickly, or were you frustrated by a lack of immediate results? Sun, 08 Apr 2007 14:28:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/191099 A guy I was seeing a couple of months ago has got back in touch. Things ended badly between us and I don't want us to get things back together, I'm just curious but have my reservations about talking to him. I'm rubbish at decisions, should I call him? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/186429 A guy I was seeing a couple of months ago has got back in touch. Things ended badly between us and I don't want us to get things back together, I'm just curious but have my reservations about talking to him. I'm rubbish at decisions, should I call him? Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:32:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/186429 When applying for a job, should i mention the reason why i had a lot of time off from my last job (a one off medical problem), i'm worried the prospective employer will think i'm completely unreliable- is it worth explaining? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/182780 When applying for a job, should i mention the reason why i had a lot of time off from my last job (a one off medical problem), i'm worried the prospective employer will think i'm completely unreliable- is it worth explaining? Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:10:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/182780 If you have a friend/acquaintance who joined the police force, would you act any differently with them? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/176760 If you have a friend/acquaintance who joined the police force, would you act any differently with them? Sun, 25 Mar 2007 11:39:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/176760 Do you trust any "facts" on the internet? What makes you more likely to trust factual information about something you have no personal experience of? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/176737 Do you trust any "facts" on the internet? What makes you more likely to trust factual information about something you have no personal experience of? Sun, 25 Mar 2007 11:26:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/176737 Today is the 200th anniversary of the Slave Trade Act that abolished slavery in the British Empire. How do you think this anniversary should be marked? Do we need to apologise for our ancestor's actions? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/176697 Today is the 200th anniversary of the Slave Trade Act that abolished slavery in the British Empire. How do you think this anniversary should be marked? Do we need to apologise for our ancestor's actions? Sun, 25 Mar 2007 10:36:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/176697 Which will you be drinking tomorrow- green beer or Guiness? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/167078 Which will you be drinking tomorrow- green beer or Guiness? Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:29:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/167078 Have you seen the film Kinsey? What do you think about it? Is it a true story? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/166263 Have you seen the film Kinsey? What do you think about it? Is it a true story? Thu, 15 Mar 2007 19:03:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/166263 My younger sister has been excluded from school for two weeks. I feel trapped between my parents' attempts to discipline her and trying to do what is best for my sister. What I am supposed to do? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/163908 My younger sister has been excluded from school for two weeks. I feel trapped between my parents' attempts to discipline her and trying to do what is best for my sister. What I am supposed to do? Tue, 13 Mar 2007 15:10:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/163908 Do you do any voluntary work? Why? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/152961 Do you do any voluntary work? Why? Mon, 05 Mar 2007 05:49:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/152961 Who went to summer camp when they were a kid? What sort was it and how long were you there for? Did anyone go on to be a camp counsellor? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/152952 Who went to summer camp when they were a kid? What sort was it and how long were you there for? Did anyone go on to be a camp counsellor? Mon, 05 Mar 2007 05:30:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/152952 Why are single mothers so demonised in our society, when the problem appears to be absent fathers? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/148186 Why are single mothers so demonised in our society, when the problem appears to be absent fathers? Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:37:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/148186 Have you ever haggled for something when neither you or the person you're bartering with speak the same language? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/147646 Have you ever haggled for something when neither you or the person you're bartering with speak the same language? Sun, 25 Feb 2007 07:49:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/147646 Should the survival of that really premature baby (born at 22 weeks) mean that abortion law be reconsidered? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/144273 Should the survival of that really premature baby (born at 22 weeks) mean that abortion law be reconsidered? Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:23:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/144273 Has the movie 'Hot Fuzz' been released in the US? What do Americans think of the idea of a British police action comedy? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/142520 Has the movie 'Hot Fuzz' been released in the US? What do Americans think of the idea of a British police action comedy? Sun, 18 Feb 2007 15:01:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/142520 Does your dog have nightmares where they whine and twitch in their sleep? What do your think they are dreaming about? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/140328 Does your dog have nightmares where they whine and twitch in their sleep? What do your think they are dreaming about? Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:16:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/140328 Would you obey a law even if you thought it was stupid and had no chance of being punished for it? Why? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/138859 Would you obey a law even if you thought it was stupid and had no chance of being punished for it? Why? Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:20:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/138859 Do you, or have you ever, had a crush for a fictional character? Who? (Don't be shy, I've got several!) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/137635 Do you, or have you ever, had a crush for a fictional character? Who? (Don't be shy, I've got several!) Mon, 12 Feb 2007 05:34:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/137635 What makes a true football fan? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/137251 What makes a true football fan? Sun, 11 Feb 2007 15:17:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/137251 Do you know anyone who has had their arm broken by a swan? Do you think this is just an old wives' tale? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/135599 Do you know anyone who has had their arm broken by a swan? Do you think this is just an old wives' tale? Fri, 09 Feb 2007 07:45:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/135599 Has anyone ever been to Salzburg? did you enjoy it? Any touristy tips? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/127306 Has anyone ever been to Salzburg? did you enjoy it? Any touristy tips? Sun, 28 Jan 2007 13:39:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/127306 Where shall I go next weekend? I'm not made of money, so European destinations only (I'm in the UK), where's good to go this time of year? Anyone know of anything exciting happening somewhere? I'm feeling spontaneous so all ideas welcome! http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/127069 Where shall I go next weekend? I'm not made of money, so European destinations only (I'm in the UK), where's good to go this time of year? Anyone know of anything exciting happening somewhere? I'm feeling spontaneous so all ideas welcome! Sun, 28 Jan 2007 05:45:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/127069 Why is such importance placed on marriage in our society? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/126478 Why is such importance placed on marriage in our society? Sat, 27 Jan 2007 09:27:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/126478 A friend of mine has blocked me on msn. Should i confront her about it, or should I just accept the fact? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/125225 A friend of mine has blocked me on msn. Should i confront her about it, or should I just accept the fact? Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:25:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/125225 Do you prefer lower or upper case "i"s? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/124447 Do you prefer lower or upper case "i"s? Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:26:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/124447 What do you think about the UK prison crisis? (if you don't know, the UK government has issued a memo to judges to only use jail as a last resort for the worst offenders as there is a shortage of prison places) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/124438 What do you think about the UK prison crisis? (if you don't know, the UK government has issued a memo to judges to only use jail as a last resort for the worst offenders as there is a shortage of prison places) Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:13:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/124438 Does anyone else make themselves a hot drink and then forget about it? I've made 3 cups of tea today and havent managed to drink a single sip, what's wrong with me? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/123760 Does anyone else make themselves a hot drink and then forget about it? I've made 3 cups of tea today and havent managed to drink a single sip, what's wrong with me? Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:38:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/123760 Do you think people can and should change things about themselves they don't like, or should they learn to accept that that's who they are? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/122032 Do you think people can and should change things about themselves they don't like, or should they learn to accept that that's who they are? Sun, 21 Jan 2007 06:55:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/122032 Has anyone ever said you were a bad friend? did you think it was true or that they were wrong? did you make it up with them? how? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/122005 Has anyone ever said you were a bad friend? did you think it was true or that they were wrong? did you make it up with them? how? Sun, 21 Jan 2007 04:19:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/122005 What do people in New Hampshire, (or anybody really) think of the state motto? Is it serious? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/121570 What do people in New Hampshire, (or anybody really) think of the state motto? Is it serious? Sat, 20 Jan 2007 13:38:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/121570 Why do people cry?? I'm not asking what are the emotional triggers that make us cry, but why do we react to those triggers by crying? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/120958 Why do people cry?? I'm not asking what are the emotional triggers that make us cry, but why do we react to those triggers by crying? Fri, 19 Jan 2007 13:02:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/120958 How can I let as many people as possible know that I just lost the game? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/116327 How can I let as many people as possible know that I just lost the game? Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:16:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/116327 Wouldn't it be great if the points i got procrasinating on answerbag counted towards my degree? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/109906 Wouldn't it be great if the points i got procrasinating on answerbag counted towards my degree? Tue, 02 Jan 2007 14:47:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/109906 What do you think when people revive questions that you asked ages ago? is it annoying? refreshing? how old is too old a question? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/109896 What do you think when people revive questions that you asked ages ago? is it annoying? refreshing? how old is too old a question? Tue, 02 Jan 2007 14:35:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/109896 Has anyone seen Killer Klowns from Outer Space? what do you think of it? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/108327 Has anyone seen Killer Klowns from Outer Space? what do you think of it? Sat, 30 Dec 2006 14:06:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/108327 In the southern US, what are grits? I've heard they're like greasy porridge you eat with eggs? Is this true? What do they taste like? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/108324 In the southern US, what are grits? I've heard they're like greasy porridge you eat with eggs? Is this true? What do they taste like? Sat, 30 Dec 2006 14:05:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/108324 Are you decisive or indecisive? i cant make a decision without convincing myself that i'll regret not taking the other option- whether its about dessert or where to go to college? any advice or anyone any worse? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/104817 Are you decisive or indecisive? i cant make a decision without convincing myself that i'll regret not taking the other option- whether its about dessert or where to go to college? any advice or anyone any worse? Fri, 22 Dec 2006 13:14:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/104817 How aware are you and what are your views on alternative menstrual products (the cup, keeper, reusable pads etc)? do you think they should sell them in supermarkets? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/103190 How aware are you and what are your views on alternative menstrual products (the cup, keeper, reusable pads etc)? do you think they should sell them in supermarkets? Tue, 19 Dec 2006 13:54:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/103190 Which movies make you cry everytime even though you have seen them before? what about them makes you cry? does this make you love or hate them? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/102089 Which movies make you cry everytime even though you have seen them before? what about them makes you cry? does this make you love or hate them? Sun, 17 Dec 2006 07:17:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/102089 How can I tell my 14 year old sister that her marijuana habit is going to get her in serious trouble, when she knows that both I and our dad occassionally do it? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/97848 How can I tell my 14 year old sister that her marijuana habit is going to get her in serious trouble, when she knows that both I and our dad occassionally do it? Fri, 08 Dec 2006 04:13:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/97848 Have you ever rebuilt a relationship (friendship, marriage, family whatever) after you thought it was completely ruined? any tips on how? was it worth it? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/97461 Have you ever rebuilt a relationship (friendship, marriage, family whatever) after you thought it was completely ruined? any tips on how? was it worth it? Thu, 07 Dec 2006 08:14:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/97461 I have a database of everything i've read for a report (about 200 items!), is it possible to transform this into a bibliography without writing it out again? i'm so computer illiterate! http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/96943 I have a database of everything i've read for a report (about 200 items!), is it possible to transform this into a bibliography without writing it out again? i'm so computer illiterate! Wed, 06 Dec 2006 09:14:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/96943 Ive fallen out with one of my friends over something and I can't see us reconciling our friendship. Wehave a lot of mutual friends, so now at most social gatherings we either make a scene or one of us avoids going. How can we make things civil between us? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/96398 Ive fallen out with one of my friends over something and I can't see us reconciling our friendship. Wehave a lot of mutual friends, so now at most social gatherings we either make a scene or one of us avoids going. How can we make things civil between us? Tue, 05 Dec 2006 09:04:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/96398