Finish my sentence...

badger

an old woman.  :-)

If I were stranded on a desert island, the 3 books I'd want with me would be...

ruthbru

"How to Build A Boat", "How to Forage for Food and Water on a Desert Island", "How to Get Off a Desert Island".

The animal I am most like is a _________ because..........

badger

LOL Ruth

cat because I crave naps, love to stretch, and usually manage to land on my feet.

Anytime I have an extra ten minutes, I like to ...

ruthbru

read a little, or check in here.

My favorite movie of all time is ........

badger

The Big Chill.  (hard to choose just one)

My favorite time of day is ___________ because ...

ruthbru

morning because I have the whole day ahead of me.

My favorite season of the year is____ because......

badger

spring because it's full of promise.

My favorite fresh summer fruit is ...

ruthbru

watermelon.

If I could be really good at any one sport, it would be......

badger

gymnastics, I am awed by the combo of speed, strength, flexibility & grace.

My favorite Olympic Sport is _________ because ...

ruthbru

ice dancing because the couples are so graceful and atheletic. (Plus I like the costumes and music).

My most romantic date ever was..............

badger

not sure this qualifies as a date, but I'll always remember a night spent watching the Persiads (summer meteor showers) from an ultra-dark hilltop camping spot.

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BTW this year's Persiads are coming up soon - Aug 12 & 13

Ruth, were you able to see the northern lights last week?  I was too far south. :-(

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When I was first learning how to drive, I ...

ruthbru

I went out to look each night, but did not see them

stalled in the middle of an intersection, couldn't get the car going again (standard transmission), my dad started yelling at me, and I got out of the car and walked home!!!!

If I could pick a schedule perfect for my body clock, I'd go to bed at _____ and get up at _____.

badger

10 pm ~ 6 am is ideal but not realistic, I'm usually up at 4!

The last time I stayed up past midnight, ...

ruthbru

was last night. ( I teach, so get in bad habits in the summer, which I will have to get out of soon now!)

I have a lot of fun when......

badger

...I see my favorite neighbors out in their beautiful garden and go visit.

While I've never quit a job by cursing out my customers over a PA system, grabbing a couple beers and deploying an emergency exit, I did ...

ruthbru

think that this guy will probably sell his story as a made for TV movie.

If I were given $5000, and told that I was required to spend it frivolously, I'd........

badger

...throw my mom one heckuva birthday party (she turns 80 this fall).  I'd fly in the whole family, pay for hotel rooms, and buy the food & drink.  Luckily we don't drink much alcohol so we could afford some really good food!  And an enormous cake!!

If I were given $5,000 and told that I was required to spend it wisely, I'd ...

ruthbru

pay for another semster of college for my DS.

Hope you have a great party for your mom even without the extra $5000!

If I had $5000 that I had to spend JUST on something for myself, I'd ......

badger

put a down payment on a new car.

If I could go back to school, I'd study __________ because ...

ruthbru

history because I love history.

I love to play....

badger

games on BCO!

My favorite uncle taught me to ...

ruthbru

he taught me about Soap Box Derby racing; he and his three sons were all champion racers (but back then girls couldn't enter!)

My favorite aunt taught me...

badger

needlework and embroidery, she is very patient.  She has to be, being married to my favorite uncle, who is a real character.  He taught me to belch real loud, another thing girls weren't supposed to do.  No wonder they're our favorites!

My father taught me ...

ruthbru

to enjoy travel.

My mother taught me.....

SusieMTN

The power of kindness

My sister taught me...........

ruthbru

to have fun.

My brother taught me.....

badger

how to ride a bicycle.

I taught myself to ...

SusieMTN

To enjoy the little things in life, a beautiful sunset, rustle of the leaves in the trees, first rain fall,....

Life has taught me...............

(hope that wasn't used already)!!!!!

ruthbru

that time is a precious gift.

Something interesting about my family tree is......

badger

that I have a female ancestor who disguised herself as a man and fought in the Civil War.  She kept her secret until she got shot -- really surprised the doctor!

One of my favorite holiday traditions is ...