28 random things about yourself..

[smokey the elder]

Hmm....here goes.

1. I am a chemist.
2. I have 7 cats of my own and 10 fosters.
3. I was born at an Army base (Fort Benning, GA).
4. I'm slightly OCD (like to count things.)
5. Some of my best friends go back to college, 30(!) years ago.
6. I turn 50 this year.
7. My favorite TV shows are LOST, Dr. Who, Battlestar Galactica, CSI.
8. I think David Caruso is HAWT.
9. My SO and I are single for tax purposes.
10. My cats approve of my new furniture.
11. I have two younger brothers and two older stepsisters.
12. My step-grandmother is a great-great grandmother.
13. I have Irish, Belarus and Polish ancestry.
14. People who tailgate me really get on my nerves!
15. I am fascinated by different religions; they seem more similar than different.
16. "Cities of the Underground" is a really neat show that I found recently.
17. I hate doing quantitative analysis (see #1 above!)
18. I have earned two Black Belts, in Tae Kwon Do and Aikido.
19. I had a Landseer Newfoundland as a teenager.
20. I like gardening and yard work but hate housework.
21. Since 1987 I have been a rabid fan of the Green Bay Packers!
22. In 1985 I saw my alma mater win the NCAA Hockey Tournament.
23. i would love to go see the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
24. I have had hyperthyroidism, with iodine treatment; now I need meds to keep it stable.
25. I have a wicked temper sometimes!
26. My cat Diamond got me involved in cat rescue.
27. I have placed over 100 cats and kittens into forever homes.
28. I am very pleased to have an African-American President.

[Puckstop31]

I'll try...

1.) My wife and my child are the most important Earthly things to me.
2.) I was raised on a farm and yearn for the day when I can get back to one.
3.) I can shoot a pistol, accuratley, with either hand.
4.) I am a hockey goalie, for fun. (Duh! LOL)
5.) I don't like cars and driving.
6.) I am a 50/50 mix of Czech and English decent.
7.) I love the Lord with all my heart and TRY to lean not unto my own understanding.
8.) I believe that individual liberty is the key to human success.
9.) I like, no LOVE to discuss politics.
10.) I served in the US Army for 5 active years and 7 in the Guard.
11.) I was a tank crewman in the Army. Most fun I ever had with my clothes on.
12.) I have had the luck to be able to visit or serve in the following countries... USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan, France, England, Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Greece, Hungary, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovinia, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Egypt, and Somalia.
13.) I play hockey and bat left handed.
14.) I love to hunt Wild Turkeys, Doves, Deer, and Rabbits.
15.) My eyes are green in the middle and brown on the outside. (CAMO!)
16.) I am 34, almost 35.
17.) I have a BA degree in History.
18.) My favorite sports teams are... The Buffalo Sabres, Penn State Football and the Montreal Canadiens.
19.) One of the most humbling expereinces of my life was being on top of The Matterhorn on a clear day.
20.) THE most humbling day of my life was the day my daughter was born.
21.) I love to cook.
22.) I am working on a "book of wisdom" for my daughter when she leaves the nest someday.
23.) I have a odd fear of knives. I can use them, but they make me nervous.
24.) On the other hand, I love to shoot and collect guns.
25.) I pick at the dead skin on my fingers WAY more than I should. They look awful.
26.) My right hand was crushed playing hockey when I was 17. A GREAT surgeon fixed me up and I have pretty much full, normal use of it today.
27.) I am going to be deaf in my left ear someday.
28.) People tell me I should do improv comedy. I reckon I have a knack for timely one liners.

This was not that difficult.

[Puckstop31]

Hmm....here goes.

1. I am a chemist.

Bet YOU were popular in College. LOL

[pomtzu]

Gee Puckstop, I must say that I'm impressed. Seriously!!! Some things you have posted in your list lead me to believe you might be human and have feelings afterall. I knew there had to be some good hidden in there somewhere. Congratulations kid.

[Puckstop31]

Gee Puckstop, I must say that I'm impressed. Seriously!!! Some things you have posted in your list lead me to believe you might be human and have feelings afterall. I knew there had to be some good hidden in there somewhere. Congratulations kid.

LOL Thanks. I think.

Talking Politics rarely makes friends. LOL I mean, while politics is the 2nd oldest profession, it bears a striking resemblance to the first, ya know? LOL

Also remember that I like to "discuss" that stuff here because most of the people here do NOT agree with me and I like that. I seek out differing opinions, not only to possibly change some minds, but to possibly have mine changed too. Preaching to the choir is no fun and nobody learns anything new, eh?

[smokey the elder]

Rainbow Daleks? LOL!

[Suki Wingy]

Rainbow Daleks? LOL!

Yup! Mostly pink but with rainbow dots, or I guess the Dalekanium is rainbow.

[pomtzu]

LOL Thanks. I think.

Talking Politics rarely makes friends. LOL I mean, while politics is the 2nd oldest profession, it bears a striking resemblance to the first, ya know? LOL

Also remember that I like to "discuss" that stuff here because most of the people here do NOT agree with me and I like that. I seek out differing opinions, not only to possibly change some minds, but to possibly have mine changed too. Preaching to the choir is no fun and nobody learns anything new, eh?

And I'd really love to take a peek at that "book of wisdom" that you are writing for your daughter. Bet that's gonna be interesting!! LOL

[Puckstop31]

And I'd really love to take a peek at that "book of wisdom" that you are writing for your daughter. Bet that's gonna be interesting!! LOL

A sneek peek...

#1 - "Show me your friends and I will show you your future."

Some people here disagree with this. But I believe, especially for young people, that who we associate with not only says a lot about who we are, but effects who we will be. Even if you are squeaky clean, when you associate with people who are not... It gets you dirty too.


#12 - "You can tell a great deal about a person from how they treat people who serve them."

How do you treat the people who serve you at McDonalds? A grocery store?


Etc.... It is a work in progress and will take me years to finish. Mainly because as I age, I am certain I will become more wise and will want to change some of the things for it. Values should never change, opinions can.

[MoonandBean]

A sneek peek...

#1 - "Show me your friends and I will show you your future."

Some people here disagree with this. But I believe, especially for young people, that who we associate with not only says a lot about who we are, but effects who we will be. Even if you are squeaky clean, when you associate with people who are not... It gets you dirty too.


#12 - "You can tell a great deal about a person from how they treat people who serve them."

How do you treat the people who serve you at McDonalds? A grocery store?


Etc.... It is a work in progress and will take me years to finish. Mainly because as I age, I am certain I will become more wise and will want to change some of the things for it. Values should never change, opinions can.

I agree with a lot of that. We have a saying where I work "We rise or fall to the level of our friends".

[pomtzu]

A sneek peek...

#1 - "Show me your friends and I will show you your future."

Some people here disagree with this. But I believe, especially for young people, that who we associate with not only says a lot about who we are, but effects who we will be. Even if you are squeaky clean, when you associate with people who are not... It gets you dirty too.


#12 - "You can tell a great deal about a person from how they treat people who serve them."

How do you treat the people who serve you at McDonalds? A grocery store?


Etc.... It is a work in progress and will take me years to finish. Mainly because as I age, I am certain I will become more wise and will want to change some of the things for it. Values should never change, opinions can.

Thumbs up! I agree with those.
If they're all this wise, then she'll have a book to treasure her whole life thru. Hopefully she'll thank her Dad for the time and love that he put in to it, even if she doesn't agree with everything he says! (Do they ever?)

[Suki Wingy]

Last night I pixeled the rainbow dalek I've been drawing. I made him shoot hearts.

[wolflady]

I swear I just killed over an hour reading through all of these and found everyone very interesting. I even learned a few things I didn't know before!

Here are my 28 random things:

1. I like my job and my boss.

2. I never thought I would live in California and like wine as much as I do.

3. I have an obession with all things Irish/Celtic and have wanted to see Ireland since I was like 10 years old.

4. I love oriental cats and have 2! They are my dream pet and I'll never live in a house without an oriental.

5. I have met Heywood Banks 3 times (extra credit to those who know who Heywood Banks is!)

6. I joined the marching band in high school because a friend of mine told me they were going to Toronto my Senior year. I had a Clarinet, but didn't really know how to play. I joined anyway and even though I couldn't really read music (what are all those black dots?) I listened to everyone around me and learned the music that way - this even got me through 4 years of college bands!

7. I love wolves and did some volunteer work at Wolf Park when I was in college. I even got to hold a baby wolf. So cute! I really learned a lot about canine behavior working there.

8. I have been a member of an online forum (Pet Talk) since Jan 2001, and am still posting today! I have met so many people in this forum that are now friends in real-life.

9. I don't like the way I look - I have very low self-esteem

10. I'm very proud of my sister who has overcome many difficult challenges in life. She's a Doctor! Cool, huh?

11. I worked in a vet hospital for a year and still maintain their website!

12. I can't go to bed without washing my face and brushing my teeth - otherwise something just doesn't feel right

13. It takes forever for me to fall asleep, so I read every night. If I don't read, I will toss and turn and not sleep well. Even if I'm really tired, I still need to read at least a sentence or a page...basically until my eyes get heavy and I start to fall asleep.

14. I get "vibes" about people, places and things

15. I can't leave the house without making my bed - it feels too disorganized if the bed is left unmade. Similarly, clutter in the house stresses me out. I hate to clean, but usually feel much more calmn when things are newly fresh and clean and everything is in it's place.

16. My husband is a really good cook!

17. If I hit the lottery, I would buy a house on a beach or at least near the ocean. The ocean has a calming effect on me - the sound of waves is one of my favorite sounds. Better yet, a house on the coast of Ireland would be awesome!

18. My best friends are my husband and parents

19. I really admire my dad - he can do anything!

20. I tend to be a people-pleaser, even at the sacrifice of my own happiness sometimes.

21. I never wear shoes in the house (unless I'm leaving)

22. I have been friends with someone since 1st grade - even though we live far apart now, when I see her it's like no time has passed at all. :-)

23. I have a strange fascination with gnomes & fairies

24. I have been to India, which was amazing. I got to see where my husband was born and meet his whole family (30 members anyone??!!) which was very special. I can't wait to go back!

25. I'm very happy with where I am with my life. I have everything I've always wanted: my husband, my kitties, a job I like, a roof over our heads and food in our mouths and a supportive family on both sides. :-)

26. If I could play any instrument I wanted and be really good at it, I'd want it to be the Irish fiddle

27. I'm madly in love with my husband. I swear I feel my heart swell when he is nearby.

28. I have a fear of doctors and haven't been for a regular checkup since before my trip to India. I really know I should get regular checkups, I just have a phobia of doing so.

[RICHARD]

1. I camp dirty.

2. I tend to repeat myself.

3. I have a thing about Casio watches.

4. I have finshed a N.Y. Times crossword puzzle.

5. I am the luckiest man on the planet.

6. I tend to repeat myself.

7. I love to write.

8. I have been published in the newspaper, did a a radio show in Jr High and have appeared on T.V.

9. I wanted to my a MC racer but grew too tall.

10. Kenny Roberts will always be the MAN!

11. I have cheated death.

12. I have cheated life.

13. I tend to repeat myself.

14. My mouth gets me in trouble.

15. I have know my 'soul mate' for 27 years.

16. I wanted the peak of Everest all my life.,

17. I am afraid of heights

18. I tend to repeat myself.

19. I cannot find clothes in XXLT sizes.

20. I grew 6 inches after high school.

21. I love country music.

22 I have a monster memory for trivia.

23. I tend to repeat myself.

24. I'd rather cook outdoors than indoors.

25. I carry the torch for most of the women in my life.

26. I can't sing for shiat.

27. I love my cat.

28. I have a lot of Deja Vu and tend to repeat myself!

[Daisy and Delilah]

I can't believe I'm trying this again.........

1. I've had three broken bones in my life.
2. My daughter is a correctional officer.
3. I love cinnamon buns and especially cinnabun.
4. I just finished reading "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch.
5. I am obsessed with finding a beautiful pair of crystal drop earrings.
6. I am not a believer in plastic surgery for cosmetic purposes only. I freak out when I see a botched or overdone job. I really believe people should be natural and be happy with what they have unless it's necessary to do the surgery for other reasons.
7. I don't like needles.
8. I was a true child of the 60's and 70's.
9. I have an extreme dislike for arrogant people.
10. I have a bigger dislike for people without manners(is that the same as arrogant?).
11. I failed my first driving test for not turning on the windshield wipers when it was raining.
12. I once saw a rattlesnake the size of a small human leg.
13. I can't stand the sight of blood but I love watching the Discovery Health channel. Especially the ER Trauma shows.
14. I love pancakes.
15. My sister owns 10 cats and isn't a member of Pet Talk.
16. My son was voted "Most Likely to Succeed" in high school and he certainly has lived up to it. He's one of the smartest people I've ever known and he has no college degree.
17. I am a Leo and a born leader.
18. I am a party planner(for the family and work--not professionally) and I love it.
19. I have really bad arthritis.
20. I always try to give people the benefit of the doubt. I feel I have no right to judge anyone.
21. I take alot of vitamins. I try to believe that they help me.
22. My first job was a switchboard operator. I was constantly forgetting people's wakeup calls.
23. I worked at a motel in Daytona Beach for 4 years. I met alot of famous people there. My favorite was James Garner. I also liked A.J. Foyt.
24. I have about 100 different daylilies in my yard. I've collected them from everywhere.
25. I'm a generous tipper at restaurants. I think good service should be rewarded.
26. My second husband died of cancer. We didn't know he was sick. He died 6 weeks after he was diagnosed.
27. I need to visit my mother more often.
28. Ellie, can you believe I did this???
29. I can't wait for Ellie to do her next set. This is so much fun!!!