Answerbag: Merfish's answers

Answer to I am looking for inspiration, what colour is your kitchen?

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:36:16 -0700

I am looking for inspiration, what colour is your kitchen?

My kitchen is mostly white with dark green and purple morning glories hand painted around the room.

Answer to What did you just throw in the bin?

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:30:33 -0700

What did you just throw in the bin?

The last thing I threw out was the wrapper from a payday candy bar.

Answer to Do you always close your bedroom door?

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:28:37 -0700

Do you always close your bedroom door?

No. The only time the bedroom door gets shut is when I am getting ready for work. I close it so I won't disturb my still sleeping husband.

Answer to How many Pillows are on your bed that aren't for decoration?

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:26:32 -0700

How many Pillows are on your bed that aren't for decoration?

We have four pillows on the bed. None are for decoration.

Answer to Which of your appliances do you think will break/pack up next? Why and how long have you had that item?

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:25:16 -0700

Which of your appliances do you think will break/pack up next? Why and how long have you had that item?

I think the dishwasher will be the next to go. It is the oldest (7 years) and has started to act wonky.

Answer to Does chocolate get the better of you

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:16:43 -0700

Does chocolate get the better of you

Chocolate is my friend.

Answer to What do you wish you never learned how to do? Why?

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:15:54 -0700

What do you wish you never learned how to do? Why?

Swear, it is hard to break the habit of saying those four letter words now.

Answer to Would you rather have a cake or a cupcake?

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:56:01 -0700

Would you rather have a cake or a cupcake?

Cake please.

Answer to Where do you prefer to read - on the toilet, in the bathtub, on your bed, on a chair, on the couch, or on the floor? Why?

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:47:48 -0700

Where do you prefer to read - on the toilet, in the bathtub, on your bed, on a chair, on the couch, or on the floor? Why?

I like to curl up on the couch when I read because then my cat has room to curl up next to me.

Answer to I like the smell of______________!

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:38:53 -0700

I like the smell of______________!

My great grandmothers roses. She bought the root stock over from Hungary with her. They have been passed down to me. The den window is open and their smell is filling the room with a gentle perfume.

Answer to If you lost your job right now, how would you feel?

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:35:14 -0700

If you lost your job right now, how would you feel?

A combination of relief (the stress is over) and despair (my business has failed, how will I support myself) followed by determination ( I still have to survive).

Answer to why do you come here everyday?

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:29:59 -0700

why do you come here everyday?

Years ago I used to come here every day, it was fun, interesting and I truly enjoyed my time here. I guess I just grew away from it. I now only show up for a short while every few months.

Answer to Did you ever buy the jar with both peanut butter and jelly in it?

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:29:34 -0700

Did you ever buy the jar with both peanut butter and jelly in it?

I bought it once. The peanut butter was only so-so. The jelly was very firm, hard to spread.

Answer to Name something people put in back yards.

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:49:10 -0800

Name something people put in back yards.

Gnomes

Answer to Ladies: Who would you choose Archie, Reggie, Jughead or.....

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:46:13 -0800

Ladies: Who would you choose Archie, Reggie, Jughead or.....

Archie was a fickle twit. Reggie was a sneaky slime ball. Jughead is a goofball. Moose was a jealous nutjob. I'm gong for Dilton.

Answer to Did your parents let you read Archie comics while you were growing up? Why or why not?

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:39:32 -0800

Did your parents let you read Archie comics while you were growing up? Why or why not?

Archie comics were my favorites in my pre-teen years. Of course I was allowed to read them, Mom wanted to borrow them when I was done.

Answer to When was the last time you read an Archie comic book?

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:37:38 -0800

When was the last time you read an Archie comic book?

When I had kidney stones a few years ago. My father started it when I was a kid, when you are sick (real sick, not just miss a day of school stuff) you got comic books. My husband picked up where my dad left off. So whenever I get sick or hurt I get comic books.

Answer to What are some movie recommendations for someone who like quirky British humor like Monty Python?

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:24:57 -0800

What are some movie recommendations for someone who like quirky British humor like Monty Python?

How about Erik the Viking 1989. It is not Monty Python, but it was written by Terry Jones. Terry Jones and John Cleese are it it.

Answer to Where will you invite your ex if he/she wants to have dinner and a chat with you?

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:06:42 -0800

Where will you invite your ex if he/she wants to have dinner and a chat with you?

Sure, why not. I have barely thought of him in the last 30 years. It couldn't hurt.

Answer to What's the last thing you buttered?

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:03:55 -0800

What's the last thing you buttered?

Tortillas. I was making dessert quesadillas.

Answer to What's the last thing you bought that didn't work?

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:02:19 -0800

What's the last thing you bought that didn't work?

A new light fixture for the lizards cage.

Answer to Name someone famous, real or fictional, whose first name is Dick.

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:00:37 -0800

Name someone famous, real or fictional, whose first name is Dick.

Moby Dick, and the oldest living Dick of them all...Dick Clark.

Answer to I believe that without a drastic weight change, I have enough clothing for the rest of my life. Can you make that claim?

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:51:27 -0800

I believe that without a drastic weight change, I have enough clothing for the rest of my life. Can you make that claim?

I was going to answer this with an solid yes, my clothse will last me my life-time. Then I remembered my last elastic bra blow out. Never mind.

Answer to Do you like the smell of bread?

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:47:51 -0800

Do you like the smell of bread?

Yes, I do. I made some beer bread just last week. It smelled as yummy as it tasted.

Answer to If you had to change your last name but could choose it, what would you choose?

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:46:36 -0800

If you had to change your last name but could choose it, what would you choose?

McCracken I just love that name. I saw it listed in the credits on Dexter's Laboratory years ago and still get a kick out of it.

Answer to What is it at you deserve?

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:42:29 -0700

What is it at you deserve?

A day off my feet.

Answer to What was your favorite Jeff Conaway role?

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:40:53 -0700

What was your favorite Jeff Conaway role?

I liked him as Kenickie from Grease and Travis from Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (he was such a good scum bag in that).

Answer to What makes you happy today?

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:32:34 -0700

What makes you happy today?

Rain... finally rain.

Answer to What name (first only) can you never date again?

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:30:06 -0700

What name (first only) can you never date again?

Eric

Answer to When was the last time you made something from scratch with your own 2 hands? What was it?

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:39:07 -0700

When was the last time you made something from scratch with your own 2 hands? What was it?

About four hours ago at work. I made Chicken Kiev and Chicken Cordon Bleu.

Answer to Is it too hot, to cold or just right?

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:34:35 -0700

Is it too hot, to cold or just right?

Just right. Very comfy in fact.

Answer to What is the most worrying thing to see in the rear view mirror?

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:31:28 -0700

What is the most worrying thing to see in the rear view mirror?

My sister driving a car behind me.

Answer to What do you prefer: pancakes vs waffles

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:35:31 -0700

What do you prefer: pancakes vs waffles

I prefer pancakes. It is so much easier to clean a griddle than a waffle iron.

Answer to Ever had a poisonous insect bite,been bitten by a snake,or maybe a scorpion?

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:12:50 -0700

Ever had a poisonous insect bite,been bitten by a snake,or maybe a scorpion?

I was bitten by a boa constrictor. Thankfully only painful and not poisonous.

Answer to Are Skittles meat?

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:49:24 -0800

Are Skittles meat?

No it is a sport. http://www.tradgames.org.uk/games/Skittles.htm

Answer to Whats your favorite way to eat potatoes?

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:42:59 -0800

Whats your favorite way to eat potatoes?

I hate to admit I like unhealthy fries the most.

Answer to Americans, do you get offended when foreigners call you yanks? if so why?

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:38:48 -0800

Americans, do you get offended when foreigners call you yanks? if so why?

Does not bother me in the least.

Answer to Which foods do you hate that everyone else seems to love?

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:37:26 -0800

Which foods do you hate that everyone else seems to love?

Shrimp and salmon.

Answer to Do you look different in different mirrors in your home? I know that is a strange question, but not all mirror reflect the same image.

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:31:49 -0800

Do you look different in different mirrors in your home? I know that is a strange question, but not all mirror reflect the same image.

I am thinner in the livingroom, have better colour in the hall bath, and am a scary pale thing in the master bath. Mirrors can be very different.

Answer to my neighbours fence has come down at back of our garden,we have asked him to put it back up but he refuses,what can we do?

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:30:21 -0800

my neighbours fence has come down at back of our garden,we have asked him to put it back up but he refuses,what can we do?

Nothing. Our neighbours fence fell. We were able to get him to remove the debris because it was his responsibility, but he did not have to replace the fence. We went ahead and put one on our side.

Answer to What is your favorite Stephen King book?

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:21:40 -0800

What is your favorite Stephen King book?

I liked Carrie the best.

Answer to Do you shower after taking a bath?

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:53:19 -0800

Do you shower after taking a bath?

Yes, I always rinse the soap from bathing off in a quick shower. I get itchy from the soap if I don't.

Answer to Three reasons why you think Romeo and Juliet should get married?

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:51:55 -0800

Three reasons why you think Romeo and Juliet should get married?

They aren't good reasons, but this is all I could come up with: Stupidity Youth Hormones I got into alot of trouble over that story in high school.

Answer to I'm listening to "Green Grass and High Tides" by the Outlaws right now. What are you listening to?

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:46:32 -0800

I'm listening to "Green Grass and High Tides" by the Outlaws right now. What are you listening to?

The hum and other little noises from my computer.

Answer to If you could have one new talent, what would you pick?

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:44:43 -0800

If you could have one new talent, what would you pick?

Dancing or singing.

Answer to Whens the last time you checked on the children?

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:43:41 -0800

Whens the last time you checked on the children?

Two or three days ago. My son is 29. I don't feel the need to check on him daily.

Answer to Name two things you like that you would never mix together.

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:42:30 -0800

Name two things you like that you would never mix together.

Sex and reading a book.

Answer to What's something that you'd NEVER put on a sandwich?

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:08:44 -0800

What's something that you'd NEVER put on a sandwich?

Miracle Whip. Can't stand the stuff.

Answer to What do you feel like boycotting today?

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:01:00 -0800

What do you feel like boycotting today?

Cooking. I think I will order in as a show of protest.

Answer to What question should I have asked instead of this stupid sentence?

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:59:09 -0800

What question should I have asked instead of this stupid sentence?

What was Fanny Craddocks real first name?

Answer to Did you ever watch aircraft contrails and wonder where the planes were coming from and going to?

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:55:49 -0800

Did you ever watch aircraft contrails and wonder where the planes were coming from and going to?

As a child I would watch and wonder where they were going. Now I look and am sad to see them marring the beauty of the sky.

Answer to Whats up with that guy that keeps asking about Super Nintendo games?

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:53:49 -0800

Whats up with that guy that keeps asking about Super Nintendo games?

He has been here for years and years. The user name changes, but the basic form of the question stays the same.

Answer to Have you ever been bitten?

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:51:50 -0800

Have you ever been bitten?

Yes. By: cats a dog people a boa constrictor insects the love bug the green eyed monster and in the ass by time catching up to me.

Answer to What's the best vegetable to arm yourself with for self-defense?

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:47:44 -0800

What's the best vegetable to arm yourself with for self-defense?

Kiwi Good throwing size, splats on contact, stings the eyes.

Answer to Do you shop online a lot for most things? Or do you prefer to go to the store for your shopping?

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:43:13 -0800

Do you shop online a lot for most things? Or do you prefer to go to the store for your shopping?

In person. I prefer to look and touch.

Answer to What names that were around when you were a kid are rare nowadays? (eg, Bill, Susan, Janet)

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:42:16 -0800

What names that were around when you were a kid are rare nowadays? (eg, Bill, Susan, Janet)

Dawn, Heather, Linda, Donna.

Answer to I read that 63% of Americans have worked either part time or full time for McDonalds. Are you or have you ever been an employee?

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:40:26 -0800

I read that 63% of Americans have worked either part time or full time for McDonalds. Are you or have you ever been an employee?

I do not now, nor have I ever worked for McDonalds.

Answer to You buy shoes for comfort, beauty, or both?

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:35:14 -0800

You buy shoes for comfort, beauty, or both?

Most of the time I buy them for comfort. I am on my feet about 7 to 9 hours a day.

Answer to Target or Wal-Mart?

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 04:48:16 -0800

Target or Wal-Mart?

Target. I can't stand having to walk past all the groups collecting for whatever crap they are collecting for at Walmart. High school, girl scouts, whatever, I get tired of having to wade through them pushing their crap on me.

Answer to What are the three top reasons you would fire an employee?

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 04:57:56 -0800

What are the three top reasons you would fire an employee?

Unrepentant bad hygiene in my meat department Theft Absenteeism

Answer to What would you do for a Klondike Bar? .... be serious

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 04:00:51 -0700

What would you do for a Klondike Bar? .... be serious

Buy one.

Answer to when was the last time you went to a high school sporting event?

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 03:55:06 -0700

when was the last time you went to a high school sporting event?

Gymnastics competition, spring 1981.

Answer to Women take baths and men take showers - Is this true? kinda true? absolutely true? or just not true at all?

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 03:49:55 -0700

Women take baths and men take showers - Is this true? kinda true? absolutely true? or just not true at all?

No. My husband takes more baths than I do. I take more showers than him.

Answer to What do waiters do that annoy you as a patron?

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 03:48:53 -0700

What do waiters do that annoy you as a patron?

I find it annoying when they lean down on the table. Yes, they are people, but they are at work, not joining my meal. Stay off my table.

Answer to Cold pizza or chinese food for breakfast?

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:40:39 -0700

Cold pizza or chinese food for breakfast?

Pizza for breakfast, chinese for a midnight snack.

Answer to Who are the people that annoy you the most?

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:26:54 -0700

Who are the people that annoy you the most?

Customers. It was a rough morning at work today.

Answer to Do you buy only one brand of sneakers? If you do, what brand is it?

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:26:04 -0700

Do you buy only one brand of sneakers? If you do, what brand is it?

Reebok. Black classic hightops.

Answer to Are you more likely to be involved in a heated debate on AB or just lurk?

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:24:22 -0700

Are you more likely to be involved in a heated debate on AB or just lurk?

I tend to lurk.

Answer to What were some of the sci-fi shows you used to watch growing up?

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:20:07 -0700

What were some of the sci-fi shows you used to watch growing up?

Battlestar Galactica (the original series) The Planet of the Apes Kolchak - The Night Stalker Favorite reruns as a child: Star Trek (original series) My Favorite Martian Lost in Space

Answer to How would you describe your financial situation?

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:55:00 -0700

How would you describe your financial situation?

Sad, pitiful and scary are the words that come to mind.

Answer to Are the majority of your socks white?

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:52:28 -0700

Are the majority of your socks white?

No, most of my socks are black. I only own one pair of white socks.

Answer to What is one memory about your first boyfriend or girlfriend that will always stick out in your mind?

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:22:05 -0700

What is one memory about your first boyfriend or girlfriend that will always stick out in your mind?

His kisses tasted like Mountain Dew.

Answer to How long are you awake in the morning before you look in your first mirror?

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:19:20 -0700

How long are you awake in the morning before you look in your first mirror?

I am usually awake for about 10 minutes before I look in the miror.

Answer to do you have snobby friends?

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:55:06 -0700

do you have snobby friends?

No, not at all.

Answer to pancakes or waffles???

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:54:15 -0700

pancakes or waffles???

I have always prefered pancakes.

Answer to Do you enjoy being drunk?

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:53:15 -0700

Do you enjoy being drunk?

No, I do not enjoy the feeling of being drunk.

Answer to Do you know a Mike?

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:52:06 -0700

Do you know a Mike?

I know six Mikes.

Answer to Does the endorsement of a product by a famous person influence you at all?

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:43:16 -0700

Does the endorsement of a product by a famous person influence you at all?

No, not at all. I especially am not impressed if the person is an actor. An actors job is to convince people of the role they are playing. How are we to tell if they are sincere about a product or just acting?

Answer to Which is worst for you...something that is too greasy, too salty or too sweet?

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:39:37 -0700

Which is worst for you...something that is too greasy, too salty or too sweet?

Something greasy is the worst.

Answer to Did you have a childhood fear that if your toes peaked out from under the covers that the monster would eat them?

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:04:29 -0700

Did you have a childhood fear that if your toes peaked out from under the covers that the monster would eat them?

I had no problem with toes peeking out from under the blankets, you just couldn't let any parts go past the edge of the bed.

Answer to We get paid for 40 hours of work. How many hours do you really work?

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 04:31:18 -0700

We get paid for 40 hours of work. How many hours do you really work?

I get paid for 40 hours of work per week. I am scheduled for 56 hours a week. I am at work for closer to 60 hours a week. I own my business, I really work about 50 of those hours.

Answer to How many times have I answered a question with "42"

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:31:32 -0700

How many times have I answered a question with "42"

I am goning to guess it has been 42 times.

Answer to If circumstances force you to share a hotel room with a person of the opp. sex, will you be able to resist that person's sexual advances?

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:29:20 -0700

If circumstances force you to share a hotel room with a person of the opp. sex, will you be able to resist that person's sexual advances?

Yes, I would be able to resist. I have a mind that works, not just hormones controlling my actions.

Answer to How many full-feature animated films has Disney made?

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:49:38 -0800

How many full-feature animated films has Disney made?

Fourty-nine feature films have been realeased. Number 50 is set for November 2010 release. Here is a list: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Disney_theatrical_animated_features

Answer to What do you have to do to get the "Badge of Honor" on here?

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:49:12 -0800

What do you have to do to get the "Badge of Honor" on here?

I am not sure. My personal profile says I have one, my public profile does not. I have no idea what it is supposed to mean.

Answer to On Doctor Who, which are the better cybermen - old series (from Mondas) or new series (from parallel Earth)?

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:22:25 -0800

On Doctor Who, which are the better cybermen - old series (from Mondas) or new series (from parallel Earth)?

They both have merits. They look much cooler now, but I don't find that a fair contrast. Both were interesting during their time.

Answer to Do you like Doctor Who? I HATE IT! Everybody else seems to love it, am i wierd?

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:16:47 -0800

Do you like Doctor Who? I HATE IT! Everybody else seems to love it, am i wierd?

I like Doctor Who. You are not weird, you just have different likes.

Answer to Does the new AB logo look more like a garment bag hanger?

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:15:36 -0800

Does the new AB logo look more like a garment bag hanger?

I thought it looked something like a warped clothes hanger. Your right, garment bag hanger describes it well. I hope it is not one of the wired ones.

Answer to did you kiss someone at 12am on new year's day?

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:08:37 -0800

did you kiss someone at 12am on new year's day?

Yes, I kissed my husband.

Answer to Do you have a birthday in January: what date?

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:01:40 -0800

Do you have a birthday in January: what date?

My birthday is January 18th.

Answer to Do you keep your chocolate in the fridge, or at room temperature?

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:00:41 -0800

Do you keep your chocolate in the fridge, or at room temperature?

Room temperature.

Answer to Do you like Goat Cheese on your pizza?

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:09:07 -0800

Do you like Goat Cheese on your pizza?

No, I have tried it twice. I just didn't like it.

Answer to What is your favourite song for the Muppets?

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:49:34 -0800

What is your favourite song for the Muppets?

Here Comes Mr Scrooge

Answer to Look out your window, what's the weather like at the moment?

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:41:16 -0800

Look out your window, what's the weather like at the moment?

Drizzly and chilly.

Answer to Can you name a song that you learned when you were 0-6 years of age?

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:37:16 -0800

Can you name a song that you learned when you were 0-6 years of age?

"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" and "The Itsy Bitsy Spider"

Answer to I'm eating fresh, homemade Pizza right now. Do you prefer it homemade, or bought?

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:35:46 -0800

I'm eating fresh, homemade Pizza right now. Do you prefer it homemade, or bought?

I prefer a bought pizza to my own homemade. My homemade is very nasty. I have had other peoples homemade (including my grandfathers) that put bought to shame.

Answer to What's your favorite flavor of jellybeans?

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:33:39 -0800

What's your favorite flavor of jellybeans?

Regular - the black ones Jelly Belly - rootbeer

Answer to Ladies, how often do you get your nails done?

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:33:10 -0800

Ladies, how often do you get your nails done?

I do my own nails once a week.

Answer to Can you complete this sentence? "Revenge is ...... "

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:32:54 -0800

Can you complete this sentence? "Revenge is ...... "

a waste of life.

Answer to You ordered Domino's Pizza. What do you do with the 30 minutes until the pizza arrives?

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:31:56 -0800

You ordered Domino's Pizza. What do you do with the 30 minutes until the pizza arrives?

Back when I lived were you could order a pizza, I would: Make a salad to go with it. Set the table. Watch tv. AB.