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So what's your interest with the Middle East? Reason for visiting the area? Are you Lebanese, or is this all just a curiosity?
LD, I am not Lebanese, although when I was there I was made an honorary member of the Lebanese/Armenian party. lol I met a family there through a friend of a friend. I had always been interested in other cultures and far away places. We corresponded for about a year and a half. Finally they just said, "why don't you just come and see it for yourself" So I did. I was immediately and forever struck by the duality of the country. Extremely welcoming and warm people, devastated by years of war and political violence. One of the most beautiful places I have ever been, run by a ruling class that cares little for infrastructure or the environment. Most that have been there will tell you they love it there, although life is very hard for most. It some sort of unexplainable draw that makes all the negative tolerable, and they are considerable. The politics of the reason are just a goldmine for somebody that loves politics. So intertwined and twisted. Sadly, Lebanon is a proxy for the regional powers that be. Always gets caught in the middle. SO when you meet the "normal" people there, you get a sense of their passion and pride for a country, that as an outsider, is just unimaginable when you just read about the way most have to struggle to survive there. Strangely endearing. I'll stop the rambling. I hope that answered your question.
Yay! ROUND 2!!! But since it's Monday, you get easy ones. ;D
1. On a 1-10 scale (1 = hate; 10 = love), where does bacon rank?
15
2. You see an unwanted crawly critter scurrying across your kitchen floor when you turn on the light; do you: A. stomp on it; B. bug spray it; or C. relocate it to The Great Outdoors?
Much to my fathers dismay I go with A. If he is around then I go with C.
3. When you enter a darkened room, do you CUT ON the lights or TURN ON the lights? (it's a regional thing)
I turn the lights on but am more than familiar with "cutting" things on and "mashing" buttons.
4. What's on your favorite sandwich?
Bbq with slaw and cheese. ;D
5. Are your favorite sandwiches known by any regional name? (grinder, gyro, hoagie, sub?)
No not really, I am a fan of the gyro. hoagie and sub.
6. What's your favorite fragrance to smell on a woman?
Hmmm, for me it is one of those "I know it when I smell it" things. Different fragrances smell different on different people.
7. What's the longest amount of time you've gone without ANY media consumption? (This includes radio, TV, internet, printed news, etc.)
Probably the two weeks I was in New Zealand
8. If you could be appointed to a non-elected federal position (Secretary of...), which post would you prefer? Why?
Assistant Secretary of State for Middle Eastern Affairs. Oddly enough a guy from my tiny hometown now holds that exact position. Went to church with his parents. I am trying like hell to get to meet the guy, now that I am close to Washington.
9. Who are your favourite Shakespearean heroes & villains?
Not real familiar with Shakespear but I have tried to tame a Shrew. Did not work out well. :-)
10. Who are your favourite Greek gods or goddesses (or tales/legends)?
Prometheus is my favorite, although he was a titan and not a god. But love the story. I also love the meaning and symbolism associated with The Phoenix.
11. Which films directed by siblings do you prefer: Coen brothers, Farrelly brothers, or Wachowski brothers?
I do not watch a lot of movies, whoever made Dumb and Dumber. Coen Brothers?
12. Do you eat grits? How you prefer 'em: buttered with SALT & PEPPER, or buttered with SUGAR?
I do not eat grits....tried...nope.
13. Do you put salt on your watermelon?
Yes I do? Is that a regional thing? That was how I grew up, not sure if southerners do.
14. What's the manliest drink a guy can drink that is served with an umbrella?
If there is an umbrella in it, it better ba a glass of motor oil to have any chance of being manly.
15. Do you remember how much gasoline cost when you first filled up your tank?
No idea, but I would guess just under a dollar a gallon.
16. Whose books do you find more entertaining: Douglas Adams, Tom Robbins, or Christopher Moore?
Tom fucking Robbins!!!! One of my favorite books in Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates. Plus he was a student of the great, and my favorite author, Robert Anton Wilson.
17. What are your 3 favourite words?
Hope, soliloquy, persnickety
18. What's the name of the last song played on your computer or other portable electronic device?
Other Townes and Cities - Camera Obscura
19. Were you an early, late, or never adopter of an iPod?
Never ever never!
20. How do you feel about Oxford commas?
Indifferent
21. What's the name of the last animal you received as a gift?
I am positive I have never been given an animal as a gift.
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Gibran!!! only one more week!! Here's another round from tha Mayo
Woo Hoo! Who would not love more questions from tha Mayo!!
You're love of bbq/slaw/cheese thrills me. Name your three favorite cheeses, in order of importance.
You certainly have good taste. Cheeses in order extra sharp cheddar, pecorino romano (use it mostly in my potatoes pave dish), for general snacking colby jack
If you really will wear a RooTu, may I have the honor of making yours?!
The honor would be all mine! I'll send you my measurements. ;D
What was your first car?
First car was a 1980 something mustang coupe 4 cylinder...
Checkers or chess? If chess, what's your favorite piece? (mines the rook )
I enjoy chess for the challenge, although I do not play often and I am really bad. Favorite piece would the Castle...very noble
F/M/K: drew barrymore, selma hayek, natalie portman (if you are not familiar, F/M/K is for eff/marry/kill... this one is a no brainer imo)
Barrymore/Portman/Hayek
another F/M/K: judge judy, sarah palin, kathy lee gifford (this one's harder.)
Toughy.....Gifford/Judge/Palin if I HAD to!!!!! Palin is probably the most attractive but out of principle she has to be the K.
Do you drive around until your gas tank is on E, or do you fill up at half a tank?
It does rarely gets past half, not sure I have ever seen the light. Paranoid.
What item do you always get when at the grocery store? like, every trip?
If there is an umbrella in it, it better be a glass of motor oil to have any chance of being manly.
But...but...but what if I made you a special concoction that pretty much REQUIRED a happy lil' paper umbrella as a garnish? If I served it in a plastic cup then put that cup in this koozie, could you drink it then?
I am positive I have never been given an animal as a gift.
Not even a stuffed one?
OK, time for the third and (maybe, possibly...we'll see) final round!
1. Have you ever walked out of a movie in the theater because it sucked so badly you couldn't take it any more? If yes, which one?
2. If you were taken out, liquored up, and cajoled into singing karaoke in a metal bar with Mayo and me, which song would you pick?
3. This one's a 2-parter: What's the ratio of A.) food:condiments and B.) food:beer in your fridge right now?
4 "When Leftovers Go Bad" sounds like a show on the FoodTV network, but in reality, it's a regular occurrence in refrigerators all across the nation. When this tragedy befalls YOU, do you: toss the whole science project (container & all) or clean out the contents & save the container?
5. Which musical instrument(s) do you: currently play and wish you could play?
6. What's the wallpaper on your computer look like?
7. Are you a blank screen saver kinda guy? Or do you like the colorful, flashy stuff?
8. When you experience sudden, unexpected physical pain (stubbed toe, banged knee), which words/phrases are you most likely to say?
9. How do you pronounce that ooey, gooey, tasty stuff that's found in candy bars: "CARE-AH-MEL" or "CAR-MUL"?
10. You can only drink 1 brand of beer for the rest of your life and cost is no factor. What's it gonna be?
11. If your life was a movie, which songs would be on the soundtrack?
12. What is your next big goal in life?
13. Coffee. How often do you drink it & how do you take it?
14. In your experience: what is the secret to happiness?
15. What is your recipe for a perfect day?
16. Which pairs of traits are most important in cultivating & maintaining a successful relationship: being slow to judge & quick to forgive; listening more & criticizing less; or burying the past & embracing the future?
17. What are your 3 favorite inventions of the modern era?
18. Which vegetable will you absolutely NOT EAT under ANY circumstance if you can avoid it?
19. What's the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you?
and finally...
20. Did you have ANY IDEA how crazy these BMOTM questions would be when you agreed to take the position?
Not real familiar with Shakespear but I have tried to tame a Shrew. Did not work out well. :-)
Perfect answer. A+
But...but...but what if I made you a special concoction that pretty much REQUIRED a happy lil' paper umbrella as a garnish? If I served it in a plastic cup then put that cup in this koozie, could you drink it then? This would be an acceptable compromise.
I am positive I have never been given an animal as a gift.
Not even a stuffed one?
It has happened. It was a very long time ago. And to this day it is the only stuffed animal I have.
OK, time for the third and (maybe, possibly...we'll see) final round!
1. Have you ever walked out of a movie in the theater because it sucked so badly you couldn't take it any more? If yes, which one?
I really have not. Funny, my co workers and I were just having this conversation the other day.
2. If you were taken out, liquored up, and cajoled into singing karaoke in a metal bar with Mayo and me, which song would you pick?
First, that would be AWESOME! Not sure you would get me to sing though...for some reason Ace of Spades comes to mind by Motorhead. That song is everything I am not, I would appreciate the duality of me singing it. I cannot stress to you how unlikely that it.
3. This one's a 2-parter: What's the ratio of A.) food:condiments and B.) food:beer in your fridge right now?
Food to condiments = 10:9 Food to Beer = 10:0 <-----I know that is sad.
4 "When Leftovers Go Bad" sounds like a show on the FoodTV network, but in reality, it's a regular occurrence in refrigerators all across the nation. When this tragedy befalls YOU, do you: toss the whole science project (container & all) or clean out the contents & save the container?
It does not happen very often here, when it does, I bite the bullet and clean it out. HATE doing it, therefore it does not happen much
5. Which musical instrument(s) do you: currently play and wish you could play?
I play nothing. Wish I could play guitar.
6. What's the wallpaper on your computer look like?
Like this:
7. Are you a blank screen saver kinda guy? Or do you like the colorful, flashy stuff?
I usually put my puter to sleep when not in use, but the screensaver is pictures from my travels.
8. When you experience sudden, unexpected physical pain (stubbed toe, banged knee), which words/phrases are you most likely to say?
This:
9. How do you pronounce that ooey, gooey, tasty stuff that's found in candy bars: "CARE-AH-MEL" or "CAR-MUL"?
CAR-MUL
10. You can only drink 1 brand of beer for the rest of your life and cost is no factor. What's it gonna be?
Delirium Tremens beer is my all time favorite.
11. If your life was a movie, which songs would be on the soundtrack?
Wow, that is an almost impossible question, I will have to answer that one later. Let me ponder a bit.
12. What is your next big goal in life?
To be happy. Truly, honestly, purely happy. It is an ongoing goal that I try to achieve everyday, with varying degrees of success, everyday. I am getting better at it.
13. Coffee. How often do you drink it & how do you take it?
14. In your experience: what is the secret to happiness?
It took me 35 years to figure out it was not as complicated as I thought, for me. Stop trying to please everybody. Identify people that take advantage of me and stop chasing them. Treat people with respect and dignity. Honesty. A Ms Gibran would be great, but that will happen when it happens. So far it is like wondering in the desert but I have a sense of humor about it. ;D
15. What is your recipe for a perfect day?
Sleep in. Hit the lake in my boat (when I get my new one...divorce sucks lol) LOVE the water. Early dinner on a patio. Concert that evening.
16. Which pairs of traits are most important in cultivating & maintaining a successful relationship: being slow to judge & quick to forgive; listening more & criticizing less; or burying the past & embracing the future?
burying the past & embracing the future I chose this because, by nature, I am a world class listener and I am not judgmental.
17. What are your 3 favorite inventions of the modern era?
Digital music and communication/media/internet, air travel fascinates me, gps navigation
18. Which vegetable will you absolutely NOT EAT under ANY circumstance if you can avoid it?
Egg Plant
19. What's the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you?
Had a lot of amazing people do a lot of nice things for me. This one sticks out and is something I will never forget. Ready for a story?
I was a Freshman in High School I was a starter for the Reserve basketball team. On Hall of Fame night that year, 3 of my uncles were being inducted into the hall. My family came from all over for the ceremony. I was so pumped and proud to play in front of them. I had so much respect for their accomplishments. It was important, to me, to better or as good as them. Very competitive family. I scored 25 points that night, but the game got away from us towards the end. We were down by two points with 3 seconds on the clock. I got fouled shooting a 3 pointer with no time on the clock. In a packed gym full of family, I was the only one on the floor shooting three foul shots to win the game. I was a 89 percent foul shooter. I made the first. Then went ahead and missed the following two in a row....I was devastated. I can still remember slowly turning around, pulling my jersey out and having to walk the length of the floor past all my family and home town crowd, out of stubbornness and pure pride I held my head high. Then violently lost it in the locker room. LOL
My youth pastor and close family friend wrote me a long letter commending everything I did right that night and reminded my family was still proud of me, that everyone was. That the way I carried myself off the floor that night was the toughest test, and that I passed. I still have that letter. It reminds me that the end result often is not the test of success or failure. But the way you conduct yourself before, during and after is.
Sorry that was really long.........
and finally...
20. Did you have ANY IDEA how crazy these BMOTM questions would be when you agreed to take the position?
I had some clue. It has been fun answering the questions. ;D
There has been some talk about a Tutu Friday this year at Roo. That is what was being said on TurntableFM the other night.
At Roo this year, are you willing to commit to wearing a Tutu on Friday?
What color?
Has anybody else committed to Tutu Friday?
I think it is a stellar idea. Not sure where the idea came from.....wasn't it your idea? Hmm, color, I think if it happens I will go with white or blue. Do we need a thread for commitments?
No I can not take credit for such an awesome idea. There was some tutu talk over 'on the hill' and maybe that is where the idea came from. Either way, I think Tutu Friday is great or following what Mayo said, call it RooTu Friday.
Why would someone not want to wear a Rootu on Friday?
I think it is a stellar idea. Not sure where the idea came from.....wasn't it your idea? Hmm, color, I think if it happens I will go with white or blue. Do we need a thread for commitments?
No I can not take credit for such an awesome idea. There was some tutu talk over 'on the hill' and maybe that is where the idea came from. Either way, I think Tutu Friday is great or following what Mayo said, call it RooTu Friday.
Why would someone not want to wear a Rootu on Friday?
Rootu Friday it is! Mayo already offered to make mine. So I know it will be awesome.
I cannot see it the title or video, youtube blacked at work. :-(
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Thank you taco. Well, playing guitar and playing guitar well are two different things. it is not something I picked up on fast, I tend to struggle with things like that.
Fo' sho'. I pick up on brass/woodwind instruments quickly (I was percussion captian in HS band, but played baritone. hahaha) but anything with strings.. quack it!
Hello, and welcome to Day 4! (Oops, sorry 'bout that Bob & Doug McKenzie reference!) I meant ROUND FOUR.
1. Serif or sans-serif fonts: which do you prefer?
2. Calvin & Hobbes or Opus & Bill: which did you like better?
3. Do you have a favorite 'Far Side' cartoon?
4. Which comedian (past or present) made you laugh so hard you thought you might crack a rib?
5. Which power tool do you like using the most?
6. You can only cook with one appliance for the rest of your life. Do you choose: microwave, oven/stove, or gas grill?
7. Which of the Seven Deadly Sins is most difficult for you to avoid?
8. You have a million dollars to give away to 3 organizations. Which ones do you select?
9. Which flavor of jelly goes best on a peanut butter sandwich?
10. Which magazines do you subscribe to (or read regularly) - and don't pull a Palin and say "All of 'em!"
11. What's the funniest internet meme (or random funny image) you've seen lately?
12. What do you put on your baked potato?
13. Which celebrity do people think you most resemble?
14. Licorice: red, black, or neither?
15. When it's time to unplug & get away from the glowing rectangle on the desktop, do you prefer to lose yourself in a good book, a long walk/run/drive, or a hands-on project?
16. Which is your favorite: Monopoly, Scrabble or Trivial Pursuit?
17. If you could choose one American chain restaurant to NEVER eat at again, which would it be?
18. Inforoo now has over 15,000 members. In what way(s) is it better (and also not as great) today compared to when you joined?
19. Back in the early days of the Internets (aka "The Dial-up Era"), how did you connect: via Compuserve, AOL, or Prodigy?
and finally:
20. What do you plan to wear with your Roo-tu?
Congratulations! You've survived my four-part interrogation! Well done, sir!
4. Which comedian (past or present) made you laugh so hard you thought you might crack a rib?
George Carlin
5. Which power tool do you like using the most?
Any power tool is awesome. One of the things I miss about being a homeowner.
6. You can only cook with one appliance for the rest of your life. Do you choose: microwave, oven/stove, or gas grill?
oven/stove I love to cook.
7. Which of the Seven Deadly Sins is most difficult for you to avoid?
Envy...I do envy people but do not hold it against them. Human nature to want something that you see what others have. Quite the motivator when properly held in perspective.
8. You have a million dollars to give away to 3 organizations. Which ones do you select?
Mercy Corps-Amnesty International-Doctors without Borders
9. Which flavor of jelly goes best on a peanut butter sandwich?
Strawberry!
10. Which magazines do you subscribe to (or read regularly) - and don't pull a Palin and say "All of 'em!"
I do not read any magazines.
11. What's the funniest internet meme (or random funny image) you've seen lately?
Salt, pepper, butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese, a little ranch, bacon ;D
13. Which celebrity do people think you most resemble?
Christian Slater...or so I have been told. I really have no idea. Was also told it was because we have the same speech pattern.
14. Licorice: red, black, or neither?
RED, not a big fan of star anise unless it is in Arrak/Uzo
15. When it's time to unplug & get away from the glowing rectangle on the desktop, do you prefer to lose yourself in a good book, a long walk/run/drive, or a hands-on project?
Good book
16. Which is your favorite: Monopoly, Scrabble or Trivial Pursuit?
Trivial Pursuit without a doubt
17. If you could choose one American chain restaurant to NEVER eat at again, which would it be?
Taco Bell
18. Inforoo now has over 15,000 members. In what way(s) is it better (and also not as great) today compared to when you joined?
I think it only gets better the more it grows!!!
19. Back in the early days of the Internets (aka "The Dial-up Era"), how did you connect: via Compuserve, AOL, or Prodigy?
Never had a computer in my home in those days. But I did use AOL at one time.
and finally:
20. What do you plan to wear with your Roo-tu?
I was hoping for some help from you and mayo.....
Congratulations! You've survived my four-part interrogation! Well done, sir!
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If you were given the opportunity to orbit our planet in a space shuttle or a similar vessel, free of charge, would you do it? Or would you pass?
If you could live in any era of time other than the present, what would it be and why?
If you were force sensitive, would you follow the path of a Jedi or a Sith?
If you were presented with the choices of being able to toggle invisibility at will, being able to fly, and being able to read people's thoughts......which would you choose and why??
If you were given the opportunity to orbit our planet in a space shuttle or a similar vessel, free of charge, would you do it? Or would you pass?
I would do it in a heartbeat!
If you could live in any era of time other than the present, what would it be and why?
I find other era's interesting, and a lot of times we look back and think "wow I wish I was there". But that is looking back with knowledge of it already happening. Things are happening now also, you just have to be engaged. I do have to admit I am fascinated with the beat writers. Would have been interesting to have been in a few of those discussions with Ginsburg and company.
If you were force sensitive, would you follow the path of a Jedi or a Sith?
I would like to think Jedi. I feel people are inherently good. Some choose a darker path.
If you were presented with the choices of being able to toggle invisibility at will, being able to fly, and being able to read people's thoughts......which would you choose and why??
I would love to able to fly. I love tot travel and see new places, so that would work out well. :-)
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I was also a February BMOTM. Do you feel cheated or relieved that you got the shortest month?
Do you remember what you were doing last Leap Day?
Now, my standard longitudinal questions: In which extracurricular activities were you involved in high school? How many states have you visited? What was the first album you bought? What was your first concert? Who is your favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle? Which video games have taken up the most hours of your life? Who goes to the next Super Bowl, and who wins? Who is your favorite comedian? What is your favorite curse word?
If I were to come to your place and ask for an alcoholic beverage, what would be my options?
Took it easy in here in Feb., but to Gibran or the successor:
Is Snooki pregnant the sign of the Mayan apocalypse? Does Snooki reproduce asexually, since who would actually want to spawn with that? Why am I talking about Snooki so much?
Took it easy in here in Feb., but to Gibran or the successor:
Is Snooki pregnant the sign of the Mayan apocalypse? Does Snooki reproduce asexually, since who would actually want to spawn with that? Why am I talking about Snooki so much?
Thank you for the questions everyone. I have a few to finish up. It works out because my successor will not be able to answer anything until tomorrow anyway. Ohhhhh the suspense!!!!
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.