WHAT WAS…
1. the first pet you ever had? A stuffed bear.
2. the last sweet thing you tasted? Honey. I love honey.
3. the first book that became your favorite? Swiss Family Robinson.
4. the last dish you cooked all by yourself? I can’t recall. Mostly I just help my wife with whatever she’s cooking.
5. the first paid job you ever had? Raking the neighbors lawn. I was eight and earned $2
6. the last mini-series you watched? Stargate SG-1
7. the first thing you considered a real treasure? My bicycle helmet!
8. the last time you really dressed up to go out? What was the occasion? Ummm, I don’t remember.
9. the first movie you remember seeing in a theater? Over the Hedge.
10. the last compliment paid to you? I get complimented several times a day so I rarely pay attention anymore.
WHAT IS…
11. your favorite joke or riddle? If I were humble I’d be perfect. (It’s a joke because I’m very humble, really.)
12. your favorite pirate movie? The one where they all die.
13. your favorite fluffy something? This is most decidedly a gender biased survey.
14. your favorite Olympic sport? Don’t watch them.
15. your favorite piece of classical music? 1812 Overture (sp) I like the earth shattering KA-BOOMS!
16. your favorite place to sit in your dwelling? I can’t say I have a favorite place.
17. your favorite fruit to eat? Fresh
18. your favorite mode of relaxation? Working hard.
19. your favorite way to annoy your friends (good-naturedly, of course!) Share with them ways to improve their character and fortune.
20. your favorite thing to receive in the mail? Money!!!
WHAT WILL BE…
21. the first thing you do if your favorite celebrity shows up at your front door? See if they have an appointment, if not I send them away.
22. the worst thing that could ever happen at breakfast? Nothing to eat.
23. the best news you could receive today? There will be a tomorrow.
24. the last thing you’d need to do before leaving on vacation? Start the car.
25. the greatest thing you hope to accomplish in your lifetime? Some insignificant and expendable people won’t like my answer to this.
1. the first pet you ever had? A stuffed bear.
2. the last sweet thing you tasted? Honey. I love honey.
3. the first book that became your favorite? Swiss Family Robinson.
4. the last dish you cooked all by yourself? I can’t recall. Mostly I just help my wife with whatever she’s cooking.
5. the first paid job you ever had? Raking the neighbors lawn. I was eight and earned $2
6. the last mini-series you watched? Stargate SG-1
7. the first thing you considered a real treasure? My bicycle helmet!
8. the last time you really dressed up to go out? What was the occasion? Ummm, I don’t remember.
9. the first movie you remember seeing in a theater? Over the Hedge.
10. the last compliment paid to you? I get complimented several times a day so I rarely pay attention anymore.
WHAT IS…
11. your favorite joke or riddle? If I were humble I’d be perfect. (It’s a joke because I’m very humble, really.)
12. your favorite pirate movie? The one where they all die.
13. your favorite fluffy something? This is most decidedly a gender biased survey.
14. your favorite Olympic sport? Don’t watch them.
15. your favorite piece of classical music? 1812 Overture (sp) I like the earth shattering KA-BOOMS!
16. your favorite place to sit in your dwelling? I can’t say I have a favorite place.
17. your favorite fruit to eat? Fresh
18. your favorite mode of relaxation? Working hard.
19. your favorite way to annoy your friends (good-naturedly, of course!) Share with them ways to improve their character and fortune.
20. your favorite thing to receive in the mail? Money!!!
WHAT WILL BE…
21. the first thing you do if your favorite celebrity shows up at your front door? See if they have an appointment, if not I send them away.
22. the worst thing that could ever happen at breakfast? Nothing to eat.
23. the best news you could receive today? There will be a tomorrow.
24. the last thing you’d need to do before leaving on vacation? Start the car.
25. the greatest thing you hope to accomplish in your lifetime? Some insignificant and expendable people won’t like my answer to this.
At class last night a student asked fogwood214 what she teaches. She said "I don't teach anything, I supervise."
Later another instructor was telling us how they did a study and found that people don't notice the letter F in a sentence. He explained some of the ways they tested this on different groups of people and the results that they found. Basically people just don't notice them, even though they correctly read the words. I'm not going to repeat what I said. O:-)
The rest of the staff had things planned, things that required some of them to get out of bed at three in the morning. (I had to look up what three in the morning is, I didn't know it existed.) So we went to Applebee's by ourselves. It was nice. Jenny was our waitress, she works hard to do a good job so she is on our prefferred list. She asked where the rest of the group was and we told her they were slacking.
Later that evening somehow the topic of flirting came up. fogwood214 mentioned that the produce boy at the supermarket that is always trying to flirt with her has not been there in several weeks. I told her that I made a phone call and had him fired. (Not really, I just went with her one time and ever since he hides in the back when she shops.);-)
Later another instructor was telling us how they did a study and found that people don't notice the letter F in a sentence. He explained some of the ways they tested this on different groups of people and the results that they found. Basically people just don't notice them, even though they correctly read the words. I'm not going to repeat what I said. O:-)
The rest of the staff had things planned, things that required some of them to get out of bed at three in the morning. (I had to look up what three in the morning is, I didn't know it existed.) So we went to Applebee's by ourselves. It was nice. Jenny was our waitress, she works hard to do a good job so she is on our prefferred list. She asked where the rest of the group was and we told her they were slacking.
Later that evening somehow the topic of flirting came up. fogwood214 mentioned that the produce boy at the supermarket that is always trying to flirt with her has not been there in several weeks. I told her that I made a phone call and had him fired. (Not really, I just went with her one time and ever since he hides in the back when she shops.);-)
Have you ever kissed anyone named Matt?
Some questions are too stupid to answer. People who know me wouldn't even ask them.
What does your last text message say?
Long since forgotten.
What was the last song you listened to?
Don't remember.
What would I find if I looked UNDER your bed?
Carpet.
What did you do Sunday?
Went to the church and the beach with my wife.
Last time you were dumped?
Never been dumped.
Current song on myspace?
???
If you could change your name to anything what would it be?
Why would I do that?
What would you do if someone told you that you were the most beautiful person in the world and they would do anything to wake up to your face each and every morning?
I've heard it so many times I've lost count. Mostly I just ignore it now.
Do you trust all of your friends?
If I consider them a friend yes, to a degree.
Would you move to another state or country to be with the one you love?
She moved!
Do you believe that everything happens for a reason?
Yes, but we don't always know or like the reason.
Which one of your top friends do you think would make the best prostitute?
Never thought about it and won't take the time to think about it now.
What is a goal you would like to accomplish in the near future?
Galactic Overlord.
Would you make a good parent?
Yes, just ask my little brothers and sisters.
Where was your default picture taken?
I have no idea.
Do you still talk to the last person you kissed?
Yes.
Morning or night person?
Whenever I'm needed.
Who were the last three people you sent text messages to?
I only ever sent a txt msg to three people.
What makes you lose your appetite?
Can't remember anything making me lose my appetite.
Do you get along with guys or girls better?
That depend entirely on them.
How do you think you look right this moment?
Fine as frog hair.
(Did I just say I look like a french hairdo?)
Last time you smiled?
I always smile, it confuses the enemy.
Does a heartbreak feel as bad as it sounds?
Well, it does sound painful.
Do you lecture people about drugs?
Sometimes
Have you ever been in a relationship you weren't 100 percent sure of?
No, don't let things get that far unless I'm sure.
Has anyone ever told you they want to spend the rest of their life with you?
Yes.
What's bothering you right now?
I'm carefree as a gopher with a flooded home.
Do you put yourself before others?
Always. When I was young they said it was "cutting in", but I call it survival.
Do you have family problems?
No, I am the family problem.
Who sings the song you last sang?
Wouldn't that be Me?
Who was the last person you slept in a bed with?
Luckiest woman alive.
Are you afraid of falling in love?
No, I dove headlong.
Is there someone who pops into your mind at random times?
Yes.
Do you know anyone that smokes pot?
No.
Was your last kiss drunk or sober?
Sober.
Ever talked to someone that was high?
Lots of times "DON'T MOVE!!!"
Do you have a facebook?
A what?
Do people underestimate your intelligence?
I hope so, often as I get called a dummy.
Will you be married in the next two years?
I really hope so.
Are you taller than 5'5''?
Sitting down or standing up?
Would you rather have love or money?
I'll kill any numbskull that tries to make me choose.
Do you have a best friend that knows you inside and out?
Yeah, married her so she can't testify.
Have you ever been punched by the opposite sex?
Yes. It was very satisfying to put the cuffs on them and haul them to jail.
Who is your favorite stand-up comedian?
I crack myself up.
Are you addicted to myspace?
No, I'm addicted to myspace.
Have you ever dated someone for longer than a year?
No.
Have you ever told someone you were single when you really weren’t?
No.
Do you think that you’re a good person?
Not on my own.
Have you ever gotten into a drunken fight?
Never been drunk. Fighting drunks on the other hand is amusing.
What’s your favorite type of beer?
I don't drink the vile water.
The way to win your heart?
Women have been trying to figure that out for decades.
When was the last time you really laughed?
When the elder got up at church and said "Let us pray. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name." It reminded me of the wedding scene in Princes Bride.
Do you drink milk straight from the carton?
Sometimes.
Who knows a big secret about you?
No one living, (evil laugh)
How long is your hair?
About three quarters of an inch, I'm overdue for a haircut.
When was the last time you sang out loud?
At church on sunday.
What did you have for breakfast?
A croissant (sp) and tea.
Is your birthday on a holiday?
My birthday is the holiday. I'm serious, the whole country recognises it.
What instant messaging service do you use?
I used yahoo to talk to someone special, never touched it since I married her.
Can you cook?
With enough butter and other fattening food I'm a very good cook.
Did you have a nap today?
I wish.
What was the reason you got in trouble last?
I'm overdue, I'll think of something.
What do you wear more, jeans or sweats?
Sweats, what are those?
When is your birthday?
It is that holiday, remember?
Where did you get the shirt you're wearing?
Cabela's
Do you have any regrets?
Yes.
Some questions are too stupid to answer. People who know me wouldn't even ask them.
What does your last text message say?
Long since forgotten.
What was the last song you listened to?
Don't remember.
What would I find if I looked UNDER your bed?
Carpet.
What did you do Sunday?
Went to the church and the beach with my wife.
Last time you were dumped?
Never been dumped.
Current song on myspace?
???
If you could change your name to anything what would it be?
Why would I do that?
What would you do if someone told you that you were the most beautiful person in the world and they would do anything to wake up to your face each and every morning?
I've heard it so many times I've lost count. Mostly I just ignore it now.
Do you trust all of your friends?
If I consider them a friend yes, to a degree.
Would you move to another state or country to be with the one you love?
She moved!
Do you believe that everything happens for a reason?
Yes, but we don't always know or like the reason.
Which one of your top friends do you think would make the best prostitute?
Never thought about it and won't take the time to think about it now.
What is a goal you would like to accomplish in the near future?
Galactic Overlord.
Would you make a good parent?
Yes, just ask my little brothers and sisters.
Where was your default picture taken?
I have no idea.
Do you still talk to the last person you kissed?
Yes.
Morning or night person?
Whenever I'm needed.
Who were the last three people you sent text messages to?
I only ever sent a txt msg to three people.
What makes you lose your appetite?
Can't remember anything making me lose my appetite.
Do you get along with guys or girls better?
That depend entirely on them.
How do you think you look right this moment?
Fine as frog hair.
(Did I just say I look like a french hairdo?)
Last time you smiled?
I always smile, it confuses the enemy.
Does a heartbreak feel as bad as it sounds?
Well, it does sound painful.
Do you lecture people about drugs?
Sometimes
Have you ever been in a relationship you weren't 100 percent sure of?
No, don't let things get that far unless I'm sure.
Has anyone ever told you they want to spend the rest of their life with you?
Yes.
What's bothering you right now?
I'm carefree as a gopher with a flooded home.
Do you put yourself before others?
Always. When I was young they said it was "cutting in", but I call it survival.
Do you have family problems?
No, I am the family problem.
Who sings the song you last sang?
Wouldn't that be Me?
Who was the last person you slept in a bed with?
Luckiest woman alive.
Are you afraid of falling in love?
No, I dove headlong.
Is there someone who pops into your mind at random times?
Yes.
Do you know anyone that smokes pot?
No.
Was your last kiss drunk or sober?
Sober.
Ever talked to someone that was high?
Lots of times "DON'T MOVE!!!"
Do you have a facebook?
A what?
Do people underestimate your intelligence?
I hope so, often as I get called a dummy.
Will you be married in the next two years?
I really hope so.
Are you taller than 5'5''?
Sitting down or standing up?
Would you rather have love or money?
I'll kill any numbskull that tries to make me choose.
Do you have a best friend that knows you inside and out?
Yeah, married her so she can't testify.
Have you ever been punched by the opposite sex?
Yes. It was very satisfying to put the cuffs on them and haul them to jail.
Who is your favorite stand-up comedian?
I crack myself up.
Are you addicted to myspace?
No, I'm addicted to myspace.
Have you ever dated someone for longer than a year?
No.
Have you ever told someone you were single when you really weren’t?
No.
Do you think that you’re a good person?
Not on my own.
Have you ever gotten into a drunken fight?
Never been drunk. Fighting drunks on the other hand is amusing.
What’s your favorite type of beer?
I don't drink the vile water.
The way to win your heart?
Women have been trying to figure that out for decades.
When was the last time you really laughed?
When the elder got up at church and said "Let us pray. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name." It reminded me of the wedding scene in Princes Bride.
Do you drink milk straight from the carton?
Sometimes.
Who knows a big secret about you?
No one living, (evil laugh)
How long is your hair?
About three quarters of an inch, I'm overdue for a haircut.
When was the last time you sang out loud?
At church on sunday.
What did you have for breakfast?
A croissant (sp) and tea.
Is your birthday on a holiday?
My birthday is the holiday. I'm serious, the whole country recognises it.
What instant messaging service do you use?
I used yahoo to talk to someone special, never touched it since I married her.
Can you cook?
With enough butter and other fattening food I'm a very good cook.
Did you have a nap today?
I wish.
What was the reason you got in trouble last?
I'm overdue, I'll think of something.
What do you wear more, jeans or sweats?
Sweats, what are those?
When is your birthday?
It is that holiday, remember?
Where did you get the shirt you're wearing?
Cabela's
Do you have any regrets?
Yes.
Last night at (the store) the guy at the door that checks receipts looked at me and said "XXX Beaver?"
I looked at him and said "I beg your pardon?"
He said "Your hat."
"Oh" I said and took it off to look at the brand. "It's a Bailey. I just got it for Christmas so I didn't remember."
"It is a nice hat." He complimented.
"Thank you." I said with a big grin "It does look good on me."
"Very much. You have a good evening." He laughed.
A quick google search and I guess the guy was guessing the hat was made of beaver hair and the X's are the quality of the hair used. It is not an exact standard because some hatmakers have a standard that starts at 100X and goes to 1000X. Other use X, XX, and XXX. Still others use 5X to 20X.
My hat is wool felt and does not have any beaver in it.
You learn something new everyday.
I looked at him and said "I beg your pardon?"
He said "Your hat."
"Oh" I said and took it off to look at the brand. "It's a Bailey. I just got it for Christmas so I didn't remember."
"It is a nice hat." He complimented.
"Thank you." I said with a big grin "It does look good on me."
"Very much. You have a good evening." He laughed.
A quick google search and I guess the guy was guessing the hat was made of beaver hair and the X's are the quality of the hair used. It is not an exact standard because some hatmakers have a standard that starts at 100X and goes to 1000X. Other use X, XX, and XXX. Still others use 5X to 20X.
My hat is wool felt and does not have any beaver in it.
You learn something new everyday.
I'm most sorry to report that no pictures have been approved for public viewing at this time. We are working on de-classifying a few for the fan base at this very moment.
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fogwood214. At least, this is what I'm telling you. It's up to you whether or not you believe me, but seeing as hddnis already hijacked my account, this claim, I think, is more believable.
This is to assure you that I am still alive, not being held for ransom, and being fed LOTS of desserts.
Also, I rode a really cool fire truck today.
Yes, there are pictures.
:-P
fogwood214. At least, this is what I'm telling you. It's up to you whether or not you believe me, but seeing as hddnis already hijacked my account, this claim, I think, is more believable.This is to assure you that I am still alive, not being held for ransom, and being fed LOTS of desserts.
Also, I rode a really cool fire truck today.
Yes, there are pictures.
:-P
I felt bad for something I pulled on someone earlier tonight and so to make up for it I'm posting this update.
Life has been good.
A rich blessing in fact.
Weekend after next is a bunch of training, that I can't tell you about.
Yesterday I was given a little project that I also can't tell you about.
Today I received two books that I'm not going to tell you about.
It might be shorter if I told you what I can tell you about.
Well, it took fewer letters anyway. :-P
Life has been good.
A rich blessing in fact.
Weekend after next is a bunch of training, that I can't tell you about.
Yesterday I was given a little project that I also can't tell you about.
Today I received two books that I'm not going to tell you about.
It might be shorter if I told you what I can tell you about.
Well, it took fewer letters anyway. :-P
- Location:The Den
- Mood:
quixotic - Music:Medley of Computers
If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or, being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or, being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise;
If you can dream--and not make dreams your master;
If you can think--and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with triumph and disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life for broken,
And stoop and build'em up with wornout tools;
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk in on one turn of Pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on";
If you can walk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with kings--nor lose the common touch;
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you;
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run--
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And--which is more--you'll be a Man, my son!
--Rudyard Kipling
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or, being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or, being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise;
If you can dream--and not make dreams your master;
If you can think--and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with triumph and disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life for broken,
And stoop and build'em up with wornout tools;
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk in on one turn of Pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on";
If you can walk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with kings--nor lose the common touch;
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you;
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run--
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And--which is more--you'll be a Man, my son!
--Rudyard Kipling
In fact, it might or might not be my foxhole. This could be a decoy foxhole and my real foxhole is somewhere else. My foxhole is not an ordinary foxhole; rather it is much more of a fox type foxhole. You see the fox is an inspiring creature that is revered for its cunning and wily nature. I find it most interesting and try to learn what lessons I can from it regarding evasive tactics. But you probably didn't start reading this to learn about fox's now did you?
I have been called enigmatic and that could be a key to understanding me. (Sorry, 'twas a pun targeted at the students of cryptology.) Feel free to ask me anything, although you should be prepared to get a perfectly honest answer that really answers nothing. It is a learned habit with me and only people I know and trust get "real" answers to their questions.
I like to observe things and people, how they move, interaction, reaction. I don't like drifting with the current; I would rather either beat the river where it's going or paddle upstream. When I'm traveling I like the wind at my back and when I'm exploring I like to feel the wind in my face. I climb mountains to get perspective and in the valleys I'm part of the action.
I practice walking silently and I practice shouting with a commanding voice. With every shot I want a perfect bull’s eye and when I get one I move the target farther away. Sunshine is cheerful and warm while rain cleans and inspires. Storms are destructive and yet they offer a beast to be tamed, an unfeeling foe to be conquered. How we build today will either be the taming of the next storm or a victim of it. One of our greatest strengths is our ability to reason and yet we can reason ourselves into monumental fools.
I like to talk, or as some call it, preach. If you are open to what I'm saying I will use soft firm tones. If you don't want to listen to me but are in a position where you have too I will use low firm tones. If you are not in a position where you have to listen to me than you are free to leave and may God have mercy on your soul. I don't like arguments but I will defend truth for the sake of those that are willing to learn. Most of the time I let fools have their say and later in private try to give good counsel to those I think are open. I know I can't help everyone. It makes me sad when people choose the wrong path. I don't give up easily.
That is a little of how I've been told I am, at least the positive stuff anyway, I forgot all the negative stuff. ;-)
I have been called enigmatic and that could be a key to understanding me. (Sorry, 'twas a pun targeted at the students of cryptology.) Feel free to ask me anything, although you should be prepared to get a perfectly honest answer that really answers nothing. It is a learned habit with me and only people I know and trust get "real" answers to their questions.
I like to observe things and people, how they move, interaction, reaction. I don't like drifting with the current; I would rather either beat the river where it's going or paddle upstream. When I'm traveling I like the wind at my back and when I'm exploring I like to feel the wind in my face. I climb mountains to get perspective and in the valleys I'm part of the action.
I practice walking silently and I practice shouting with a commanding voice. With every shot I want a perfect bull’s eye and when I get one I move the target farther away. Sunshine is cheerful and warm while rain cleans and inspires. Storms are destructive and yet they offer a beast to be tamed, an unfeeling foe to be conquered. How we build today will either be the taming of the next storm or a victim of it. One of our greatest strengths is our ability to reason and yet we can reason ourselves into monumental fools.
I like to talk, or as some call it, preach. If you are open to what I'm saying I will use soft firm tones. If you don't want to listen to me but are in a position where you have too I will use low firm tones. If you are not in a position where you have to listen to me than you are free to leave and may God have mercy on your soul. I don't like arguments but I will defend truth for the sake of those that are willing to learn. Most of the time I let fools have their say and later in private try to give good counsel to those I think are open. I know I can't help everyone. It makes me sad when people choose the wrong path. I don't give up easily.
That is a little of how I've been told I am, at least the positive stuff anyway, I forgot all the negative stuff. ;-)
