Time for a RANDOM QUESTION break.

[rbnyc]

1. What are you doing for the 4th?
2. Do you seem to attract more mosquitoes than other people, fewer, or about the same?
3. What kind of mosquito repellent do you use?
4. What's for dinner tonight?
5. Ever bid in a silent auction?
6. If so, were you ever the highest bidder? What'd you get?
7. How many non-profits do you support annually?
8. What's your average gift?
9. Who gets the most?
10. Do you feel like you chose your profession, or did you kind of fall into it?
11. Should I update my sig-line graphic, since my boy is more than a year older since I I made my current one?
12. What do you think is the number 1 sign that things are going to get better in the world?
13. What do you think is the number 1 sign that things will get worse?
14. Which one do you believe more?
15. What kind of shoes are you wearing, if any?
16. Do you miss ER on Thursday nights?
17. Are you superstitious?
18. Do you like Roller Coasters?
19. How far away is the nearest park to your home?
20. Do you have any idea how many steps you take each day on average?

[rbnyc]

1. My own answers:

1. What are you doing for the 4th?

Walking down to the waterfront with my family

2. Do you seem to attract more mosquitoes than other people, fewer, or about the same?

more

3. What kind of mosquito repellent do you use?

skin-so-soft

4. What's for dinner tonight?

Quiche

5. Ever bid in a silent auction?

yes

6. If so, were you ever the highest bidder? What'd you get?

a basket of "pleasure items"

7. How many non-profits do you support annually?

about 5

8. What's your average gift?

50

9. Who gets the most?

The Greenpoint YMCA

10. Do you feel like you chose your profession, or did you kind of fall into it?

half choice/half luck

11. Should I update my sig-line graphic, since my boy is more than a year older since I made my current one?

I don't know. I have great pictures of my son, but no new pictures of my cats.

12. What do you think is the number 1 sign that things are going to get better in the world?

I really don't know. I hope you have a good answer.

13. What do you think is the number 1 sign that things will get worse?

too many to contemplate

14. Which one do you believe more?

I do believe that things will get better, I just don't know why.

15. What kind of shoes are you wearing, if any?

Gold flats

16. Do you miss ER on Thursday nights?

way

17. Are you superstitious?

reluctantly

18. Do you like Roller Coasters?

yes

19. How far away is the nearest park to your home?

2 blocks

20. Do you have any idea how many steps you take each day on average?

about 6000 from 8 am - 6 pm

[progmom]

2. great questions!

1. What are you doing for the 4th?
Painting the kitchen, maybe. Hanging out with the family.

2. Do you seem to attract more mosquitoes than other people, fewer, or about the same?
About the same.

3. What kind of mosquito repellent do you use?
Whatever's available.

4. What's for dinner tonight?
I'm making lasagna for MisU's extended birthday celebration.

5. Ever bid in a silent auction?
nope.

6. If so, were you ever the highest bidder? What'd you get?
n/a

7. How many non-profits do you support annually?
hmmm.... 3-5

8. What's your average gift?
$50

9. Who gets the most?
Public radio station.

10. Do you feel like you chose your profession, or did you kind of fall into it?
Fell into it, but it is my passion.

11. Should I update my sig-line graphic, since my boy is more than a year older since I I made my current one?
That'd be great!

12. What do you think is the number 1 sign that things are going to get better in the world?
My little boy.

13. What do you think is the number 1 sign that things will get worse?
Mean people.

14. Which one do you believe more?
My little boy.

15. What kind of shoes are you wearing, if any?
I'm barefoot.

16. Do you miss ER on Thursday nights?
I haven't watched it regularly in years.

17. Are you superstitious?
sometimes.

18. Do you like Roller Coasters?
yes, i do.

19. How far away is the nearest park to your home?
2 blocks to the nearest park - progspawn loves the play equipment there.

20. Do you have any idea how many steps you take each day on average?
no idea at all.

[rbnyc]

4. Thanks, and thanks for your answer to #12. (nt)

[ghostsofgiants]

3. Sure, I"m bored enough.

1. What are you doing for the 4th?
Working.

2. Do you seem to attract more mosquitoes than other people, fewer, or about the same?
Don't spend enough time outside to know.

3. What kind of mosquito repellent do you use?
None, since I"m hardly ever outside.

4. What's for dinner tonight?
Barbecue.

5. Ever bid in a silent auction?
Nope.

6. If so, were you ever the highest bidder? What'd you get?
I said no, fool!

7. How many non-profits do you support annually?
Oxfam has a really solid presence on my campus, so I support htem when I can. There are a couple other local non-profit's I've supported, but being a poor student makes it hard to contribute often.

8. What's your average gift?
Art.

9. Who gets the most?
Friends.

10. Do you feel like you chose your profession, or did you kind of fall into it?
I don't have a profession yet, but the way things are going: Chose.

11. Should I update my sig-line graphic, since my boy is more than a year older since I I made my current one?
I can't even see your sig picture right now.

12. What do you think is the number 1 sign that things are going to get better in the world?
The fact that the people I know seem to give a shit about the world.

13. What do you think is the number 1 sign that things will get worse?
The daily news.

14. Which one do you believe more?
I'm hoping the people who care can outweigh the fucked up shit.

15. What kind of shoes are you wearing, if any?
Blackspots.

16. Do you miss ER on Thursday nights?
Regularly.

17. Are you superstitious?
No.

18. Do you like Roller Coasters?
I've never ridden one, sadly. They look fun.

19. How far away is the nearest park to your home?
About 5km.

20. Do you have any idea how many steps you take each day on average?
None whatsoever.

[rbnyc]

6. LOL

I enjoyed your answers. Thanks.

[Burma Jones]

5. hiya there.....

1. Neighborhood Block Party, Fireworks in Poolesville, MD, but the county is having their Fireworks at the Soccer Complex next to our neighborhood Tomorrow.....
2. Fewer
3. Rarely - I use Ben's DEET
4. Dunno yet
5. Yes
6. I was the highest bidder and I purchased four tickets to a Redskins Game
7. I don't know, my wife writes those checks - but I do know of Planned Parenthood, The Maryland Democratic party, The Red Cross, our Synagogue and Heifer International
8. see #7
9. see #7
10. Fell into it
11. I don't think so, your pic is very nice, your Husband (I assume) kinda looks like me and I love babies (got our third coming in August)
12. That children are kinder than they used to be
13. Religious Fundamentalism
14. I'm optimistic
15. Birkenstock Arizonas
16. Never watched the show, really, I've never seen more than a few minutes of it
17. Not particularly
18. Yep
19. About 200 Yards - we have them all over the place here....
20. about 8-10 Thousand (I'm including going to the Gym)

[rbnyc]

7. Congrats!

And thanks.

[Cathyclysmic]

8. thanks

1. What are you doing for the 4th? We don't know. For the last five years, we have had a tradition of going to the Beast Man's hometown, watching a parade and fireworks. The town is not doing it anymore because of funds. We are bummed.
2. Do you seem to attract more mosquitoes than other people, fewer, or about the same?
I used to be the one person mosquitoes go after. I would spend the summer not using any perfume, hairspary, wearing only dark blue, drinking tons of water, avoiding sweets etc, etc to avoid being bit. Just last weekend, I spent my first night outside by a lake..everyone was bit but me. So, something has changed...thank god!
3. What kind of mosquito repellent do you use? Off
4. What's for dinner tonight? Don't know.

5. Ever bid in a silent auction? Yes
6. If so, were you ever the highest bidder? What'd you get? Yes, A trip to a spa.
7. How many non-profits do you support annually? A couple
8. What's your average gift? Not much on meager means. Beast Man and I try to shop blue to make the money we do have speak.
9. Who gets the most? Cleveland hunger task force.
10. Do you feel like you chose your profession, or did you kind of fall into it? Fell into it.
11. Should I update my sig-line graphic, since my boy is more than a year older since I I made my current one? No, I'm a visual person, I know people more by sig lines then by name. If you change it, I may forget who you are.
12. What do you think is the number 1 sign that things are going to get better in the world? Does blind faith count?...because I'm drawing a blank on any hard facts about the future that make me smile.
13. What do you think is the number 1 sign that things will get worse? I work in customer service...people are mean, nasty and dumb on a consistent basis.
14. Which one do you believe more? see #13,
15. What kind of shoes are you wearing, if any? Walking shoes.
16. Do you miss ER on Thursday nights? Naa, have not watched the show in years.
17. Are you superstitious? I like to give anything a benefit of a doubt. Of course, there is some weird stuff out there. For example, a handful of my co-workers have decided to go on the Lemonade diet. After reading the info sheet that was passed around, sound like BS to me. Check it out.
http://www.yestheyrefake.net/lemonade_diet_cleanse_journal.htm

18. Do you like Roller Coasters? Yes
19. How far away is the nearest park to your home? Geauga Lake is about 20 min. away
20. Do you have any idea how many steps you take each day on average? Why, yes I do. My coworkers and I have a walking club,so I wear a pedometer every day. About 8-9000 a day.

Good Questions..
:thumbsup:

[LeftyMom]

9. hi!

1. What are you doing for the 4th?

Going out of town to a vegan BBQ.

2. Do you seem to attract more mosquitoes than other people, fewer, or about the same?

fewer

3. What kind of mosquito repellent do you use?

I eat a lot of garlic.

4. What's for dinner tonight?

I'm on a take out burrito kick. Maybe that again.

5. Ever bid in a silent auction?

no

6. If so, were you ever the highest bidder? What'd you get?

n/a

7. How many non-profits do you support annually?

I don't really know. I make donations as I can but as they're small and I don't itemize I don't really keep track.

8. What's your average gift?

Under $50. I don't make much money.

9. Who gets the most?

They all get about the same usually.

10. Do you feel like you chose your profession, or did you kind of fall into it?

I'm currently unemployed but I lucked into my last job and would never have chose it.

11. Should I update my sig-line graphic, since my boy is more than a year older since I I made my current one?

Yep. New baby pictures are good. :)

12. What do you think is the number 1 sign that things are going to get better in the world?

My kid's in it. He's pretty freakin' great.

13. What do you think is the number 1 sign that things will get worse?

Selfish assholes don't seem to hide thier selfishness anymore, reveling in it seems culturally acceptable.

14. Which one do you believe more?

Depends on the day.

15. What kind of shoes are you wearing, if any?

No Sweat Code Pink high tops.

16. Do you miss ER on Thursday nights?

No. I don't really watch TV much.

17. Are you superstitious?

No.

18. Do you like Roller Coasters?

No, I'm afraid of heights.

19. How far away is the nearest park to your home?

A little under a mile.

20. Do you have any idea how many steps you take each day on average?

Not enough.

[WoodyTobiasJr]

10. ---

1. What are you doing for the 4th?

Driving home from camping after celebrating the 1st

2. Do you seem to attract more mosquitoes than other people, fewer, or about the same?

More - oh sweet fancy Moses do I attract more

3. What kind of mosquito repellent do you use?

Dryer sheets - for real!

4. What's for dinner tonight?

Sandwiches - eating on the road

5. Ever bid in a silent auction?
yes

6. If so, were you ever the highest bidder? What'd you get?

Yes, i got one of those tea-light Christmas things

7. How many non-profits do you support annually?

five


8. What's your average gift?

$200


9. Who gets the most?


World Wildlife Fund

10. Do you feel like you chose your profession, or did you kind of fall into it?


Chosen it

11. Should I update my sig-line graphic, since my boy is more than a year older since I I made my current one?

Sure! Why not

12. What do you think is the number 1 sign that things are going to get better in the world?

People are starting to stick it to bush

13. What do you think is the number 1 sign that things will get worse?

not enough people are sticking it to bush

14. Which one do you believe more?

the former

15. What kind of shoes are you wearing, if any?

sandals

16. Do you miss ER on Thursday nights?

no

17. Are you superstitious?

somewhat
18. Do you like Roller Coasters?

big yes

19. How far away is the nearest park to your home?

across the street

20. Do you have any idea how many steps you take each day on average?

no

[SteppingRazor]

11. Answers

1. What are you doing for the 4th?
A: Drinkin' beer and blowin' shit up, the way God intended.

2. Do you seem to attract more mosquitoes than other people, fewer, or about the same?
Fewer

3. What kind of mosquito repellent do you use?
Citronella candles

4. What's for dinner tonight?
Whatever my girlfriend cooks

5. Ever bid in a silent auction?
Sure

6. If so, were you ever the highest bidder? What'd you get?
Once -- got a painting

7. How many non-profits do you support annually?
depends on the year

8. What's your average gift?
Again, depends

9. Who gets the most?
Why you so curious, eh? What're you, some nonprofit charity telethon spokesperson?

10. Do you feel like you chose your profession, or did you kind of fall into it?
Chose it -- it was my major in college

11. Should I update my sig-line graphic, since my boy is more than a year older since I I made my current one?
Sure

12. What do you think is the number 1 sign that things are going to get better in the world?
People seem to be coming back to Planet Earth from Planet AAAAAAAIIEE!! RUN!! TERRORISTTS WILL KILL US ALL!!! MUST VOTE REPUBLICAN!!!!!!!!

13. What do you think is the number 1 sign that things will get worse?
The lack of e-voting regulation legislation

14. Which one do you believe more?
I'll let you know after the 2006 elections

15. What kind of shoes are you wearing, if any?
Vans
16. Do you miss ER on Thursday nights?
No
17. Are you superstitious?
Not at all
18. Do you like Roller Coasters?
Yes
19. How far away is the nearest park to your home?
No idea
20. Do you have any idea how many steps you take each day on average?
No

[progmom]

12. progspawn says he likes your sig pics

"look at that cute little baby there!! and is that YOU mommy?"

so there's his vote! :D

[tjwmason]

13. Here we go for some fun.

1. What are you doing for the 4th?
I'm due in the office from 9-5. I might print out a picture of George III and stick it on my desk though. :P

2. Do you seem to attract more mosquitoes than other people, fewer, or about the same?
Fewer. We don't really get them in England, but when I've been on holiday on the continent I seem to have got far fewer bites.

3. What kind of mosquito repellent do you use?
Don't.

4. What's for dinner tonight?
I was somewhat naughty, and made myself some chips (i.e. French-fries - but thicker).

5. Ever bid in a silent auction?
No.

6. If so, were you ever the highest bidder? What'd you get?
N/A

7. How many non-profits do you support annually?
About ten, by significantly varying amounts.

8. What's your average gift?
There are a couple of regular payments.

9. Who gets the most?
Probably the Church.

10. Do you feel like you chose your profession, or did you kind of fall into it?
Not quite settled in it...get back to me in 5 years.

11. Should I update my sig-line graphic, since my boy is more than a year older since I I made my current one?
To be honest - I don't really notice sig-files, I mentally filter them out.

12. What do you think is the number 1 sign that things are going to get better in the world?
No single thing - plus better in which part of the world?

13. What do you think is the number 1 sign that things will get worse?
Same as 12.

14. Which one do you believe more?
Given my answers, not particularly applicable.

15. What kind of shoes are you wearing, if any?
Noe at the moment, just plain black cotton socks.

16. Do you miss ER on Thursday nights?
I've never watched it.

17. Are you superstitious?
Probably, supertitiousish.

18. Do you like Roller Coasters?
Not really, but I don't dislike them either.

19. How far away is the nearest park to your home?
About half a mile.

20. Do you have any idea how many steps you take each day on average?
No idea at all.

[femmocrat]

14. Thanks..... I was bored.....

1. What are you doing for the 4th? Nothing. Just like every other day.

2. Do you seem to attract more mosquitoes than other people, fewer, or about the same? I avoid them and hope they will do the same.

3. What kind of mosquito repellent do you use? A house.

4. What's for dinner tonight? Oh it was yummy! Grilled tilapia with pineapple, peppers and green onions, rice pilaf and fresh broccoli.

5. Ever bid in a silent auction? Not sure.

6. If so, were you ever the highest bidder? What'd you get?

7. How many non-profits do you support annually? Depends on whether it's an election year.

8. What's your average gift? $20.00

9. Who gets the most? The candidate of my choice. It was Dean last time.

10. Do you feel like you chose your profession, or did you kind of fall into it? I definitely landed in it.

11. Should I update my sig-line graphic, since my boy is more than a year older since I I made my current one? No idea.

12. What do you think is the number 1 sign that things are going to get better in the world? Sheeple are starting to wake up.

13. What do you think is the number 1 sign that things will get worse? The concentration of power in DC in one small oligarchy.

14. Which one do you believe more? #13

15. What kind of shoes are you wearing, if any? Barefoot.

16. Do you miss ER on Thursday nights? No.

17. Are you superstitious? Yes.

18. Do you like Roller Coasters? No.

19. How far away is the nearest park to your home? Not sure... would have to drive there... we live out in the country.

20. Do you have any idea how many steps you take each day on average? More during the school year; fewer over the summer.

[femmocrat]

15. Shoot.... now I'm bored again.... n/t

[Duncan Grant]

16. I needed to flex my "random question" muscles. Thanks.

1. What are you doing for the 4th?

I'm co-facilitating a retreat for 35 g/b men.

2. Do you seem to attract more mosquitoes than other people, fewer, or about the same?

Fewer. They know better than to try it.

3. What kind of mosquito repellent do you use?

Flamethrower.

4. What's for dinner tonight?

Rice-a-roni, of course.

5. Ever bid in a silent auction?

Yes. It's sorta like the "Deer Hunter" but with money.

6. If so, were you ever the highest bidder? What'd you get?

Yes. Most recently, an art pottery vase.

7. How many non-profits do you support annually?

Usually, less than 6.

8. What's your average gift?

I wouldn't want to say on the internet.

9. Who gets the most?

A local GLBT organization.

10. Do you feel like you chose your profession, or did you kind of fall into it?

It was definitely a choice. It's hard to fall into the international spy and celebrated art thief circle (just an FYI for those who are interested...).

11. Should I update my sig-line graphic, since my boy is more than a year older since I I made my current one?

Why not?

12. What do you think is the number 1 sign that things are going to get better in the world?

At some point people will start asking themselves, "How much is enough?"

13. What do you think is the number 1 sign that things will get worse?

Empathy is becoming more scarce than oil.

14. Which one do you believe more?

Question 13, unfortunately.

15. What kind of shoes are you wearing, if any?

CFM boots.

16. Do you miss ER on Thursday nights?

It's a seasonal thing with me. I don't miss it during the summer.

17. Are you superstitious?

No but I love the song.

18. Do you like Roller Coasters?

L-o-v-e love, them. Sandusky, Ohio -- home to Cedar Point. Salute.

19. How far away is the nearest park to your home?

2 blocks. The view is spectacular.

20. Do you have any idea how many steps you take each day on average?

No, but I have a pedometer in my underwear drawer. Now that I think about it, I can tell you how many steps there are when climbing out of the closest subway station.

edited for truthfulness