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Rob,
  Thats funny, sorry, but it is.  What kind of car was it?  I learned in a 1996 Ford Ranger, my husband bought the truck this summer so I had no choice but to learn to drive it.  It was easier than I though it would be, but I think because I kind of did my homework first.  I had my husband explain to me exacty how the clutch worked and what was happening in the engine as I let it out, stuff like that.  I found it so strange that the clutch is actually 2 plates comming into contact with each other while spinning, who would have thought....

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25 is a lot .. but I'll try, because I've been warned that Latte will make stuff up if I don't ....weird so ok ..

1. I'm originally from the North but have lived in the South for over 15      
    years .. that's why my screen name is usually ynkee.

2.  I've been married 3 times... this is IT... last time.  2nd was in Vegas by
     Elvis, so I really don't count that one (HUGE MISTAKE -ERASE).

3.  I don't tell people how I feel if they hurt me, I keep it inside
     and I worry obsessively about everything.

4.  I've never had a speeding or a parking ticket. halo
     (partly because I'd get in trouble at work)

5.  I've been a mail carrier for 10 years and I've never been bitten by a
     dog!  The dogs on my route loved me!

6.  I too am a Scorpio and I know exactly what that means nod

7.  I've had Fibromyalgia, GAD, & DJD for 5 years (probably longer) and
     I'm doing my best; it could be always worse.

8.  I have one fluffy, huge, spoiled bunny rabbit.

9.  I drink coffee all the time, I'm addicted, don't let me near Starbucks or
     Brick House.  coffeecup

seriously I am not that interesting .... what else? ....

10.  I read all the time, I always have a book with me.

11.  I'm normally "flighty" enough on my own, but the medications I'm on
      make me worse.  (And I don't judge anyone for needing their
      medicine .. I'm right there with ya!)

12.  I smoke .. but just cigarettes; not left handed ones.  smoking

13.  My husband was my boss and he is 12 years older than me.   

14.  See jeny8675309 #7 but for 2 instead of 10 years.

15.  I'm an only child.

16.  I can cook lasagna, bake bread and cookies; that's it.  My kids eat a
       lot of frozen food ,, poor things.

17.  I have 3 tattoos but only my ears are peirced.

18.  My van has 2 steering wheels, gas pedal and brake pedals ..
      I like to freak people out with it.

I can't think of anything else .....

19.  Oddly, I don't listen to music ... I LOVE silence. 

20.  I arrange my clothes in my closet weird.  Short sleeve shirts, long
      sleeve shirts, pants, everything has to go "together" or it bugs me.

21.  If you give me chocolate I'll shut up (my husband uses this tactic).

22.  I cannot go to sleep without medicine, my husband says I talk in my
       sleep; he carries on whole conversations with me. 

23.  I am very opinionated and have been in many arguments over
       issues I believe strongly in.
 

24.  I like being a mail carrier because I don't have to deal with people; I'm
       not really a "people person" .. If I had to be in customer service I'd
       be fired for cussin at people for being stupid.  blahblah

so close......why 25, why not 20? oo, wait ..

25.  My biggest pet peeve is when I take my van in for any kind of service
       & tell them it's a CHRYSLER VOYAGER and they say Plymouth
       Voyager? NO, what did I say?  I spoke English.  Then they say
       Chrysler Town & Country?  What is this, guess the vehicle?  I just
       told you what it is!  It says it on the back, I've been driving it for 6
       years, I think I know, just because I'm not a man doesnt mean I
       don't know WHAT I drive. -- UGH furious

yeah I did it!



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i stole this from my facebook page because i am too influenced by your lists and now i would only write: yes, i do that too! :) so this is original.


1. Sometimes I talk so much I forget what I already said.

2. I play casual games a lot. a I am subscribed at PlayFirst and BigFishGames to have one game credit each moth.

3. I used to sing in several choirs and I am sorry I dont anymore. I miss singing.

4. I grew up in theatre, I studied theatre and I work in and for theatre.

5. When I have a good book, I can stay up till 3am to read it. (Happened with the last Harry Potter, for example).

6. I am the only child of my parents but I have a sister (Moms) and a brother (Dads) from their previous marriages.

7. I read Christmas Carol from Charles Dickens every Christmas.

8. I teach English. (shame I know.. but I do other stuff too and I love all of it:))

9. I studied drama classes for children, too. So I can have drama classes for kids at high school.

10. I play piano and I wanted to be a conductor (I mean the person waving in front of the orchestra). But theatre won :)

11. I can drive but I am afraid. I havent driven for 4 years.

12. I still keep some fluffy toys. And I still like getting them from special people.

13. I usually dont have problems to pick presents for people. If I know them well, it is easy.

14. I like and hate feeling responsible.

15. I wear glasses / contact lenses.

16. Every spring I get a hay fever and its horrible. But during winter I always forget how bad it is and I think: "Hay fever? That will not happen to ME again..." (and it does)

17. Ive lived in rented flats for last 6 years.

18. Sometimes I am very picky, I need my own space and hate being disturbed.

19. I dont like when people talk to me after I wake up. Give me some time, people!!!

20. I MUST have a cup of tea ready when I wake up. Which is a problem when I live alone or wake up first...

21. Syberia II. is my most favourite adventure game.

22. Sometimes I am really lazy to go to the theatre but when I finally get there I dont know better feeling as to sit there and watch the performance. Im glad I still didnt forget not to "enjoy" only. Without being a critic.

23. My parents used to call me "restaurant spider" because I loved to go to restaurants with them. I still do so now my boyfriend calls me "restaurant AND theatre spider".

24. I know that money is not everything but if I were rich everything would be much easier.

25. I have always something to say but I rather keep quiet to calm things down.

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and when i read you facts - I am cancer too! I think its way too many of us in here :D

i have many things in common with you and it somehow makes me feel warmer, lol!

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It seem strange to me that we have revealed these things about ourselves but it is an oddly bonding experience too. I just hope I remember what things go with which people.. lol.



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Sandi, I take offense at that. lol. I DO NOT MAKE UP THINGS ABOUT PEOPLE (er, um, I mean ...GABLE). Every one of them is true. weirdface.gif

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smile  maybe maybe 17 out of 25 were true...you can pick and choose  aww

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Well, definitely the part about Depends and Badunk a Dunk Junk In Your Trunk is true!....

Ps....Hey everyone, Gable will be offline for a week starting tomorrow....hmmm....perhaps I can come up with Random Things 26-50?? Mwhahahahahhahahahahahhahahaha.

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Where ya going Gable?

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I have really enjoyed getting to know those of you that shared . I could relate to at least 2/3rd's of people's experiences. Mizzmm, where is your list? I wanna know what we have in common smile

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Ooohh... maybe we can have a "Gable: Fact or Fiction?" party while she's gone!

-- Edited by Wintery1 at 19:21, 2009-02-07

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GREAT IDEA!! Let me go start it now....

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Pinky here....   *got threatened by Latte to write list for me*  sigh

Just so ya know, I'm workin' on it in between battling the shades in Totem Tribe.  This game is my new addiction, and I'm hopelessly addicted! First game I've googled and used 3 different walthru's at one time and still workin' at it!!  *hey, that could be my #1 random thing, eh?  hmm

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*looks around innocently*

Threatened?? Who?? Me?

lol.

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Okay you guys, You'll probably think I am crazy, but here goes!

1. I am 55, but there are those that say I look younger.

2. I started my kids on video games with the Atari 2600, and now I am paying for it!

3. My middle son gave me a Pitbull puppy for my birthday and she just will not catch on to the whole housebreaking thing.

4. I have 4 grandkids, but I lost three of them due to their parents addiction to drugs.

5. My daughter is having her 2nd baby in 3 days by C-section. I'm really excited! Her first is the only grandchild I have left until the new baby comes.

6. My mom was a librarian, so I read all the time. Actually gaming is 2nd to my reading. 5 books a week is easy for me.

7. I used to cook in a small, but busy reataurant in a small town in SC. I really miss it!

8. I grew up in the North (CT) but moved around quite a bit. I am known as a Damn Yankee here in SC

9. Horses were a very big part of my life for a long time, then I started having kids!

10. Jigsaw puzzles intrigue me.

11. I can't stand Sudoku

12. I have become addicted to House and Extreme Makeover:Home Edition, oh yeah, and Gordon Ramsey.

13. I have been to Ireland 1 time, I would really like to go back at least 1 more time before I get too old.

14. I ran away from home 4 times, but my mother found be and dragged me home. This went on until I was 24. I had to literally disappear.

15. I have lived in CT, NY, MA, VA, NC, CO, IN, NH, SC and Fl, and all before I turned 30. But I settled in SC

16. I was adopted when I was 8 months old, but I have always known about it.

17. I am a recovring alcoholic, and have been for almost 30 years.

18. I used to own the only polka dotted Ice Cream Truck in my area.

19. I graduated from college 3 years ago.

20. I sound like a guy when I go through Drive-thrus, or when I am talking on the phone, how do I know this, they always answer me "Yes Sir!"

21. I had a Gastric Bypass in 1990, It was great for about 12 years, but then, oh well, as you can see from my avatar, it has stopped working.

22. I used to be in a band in the sixties called "The Mixed Nuts"-Don't ask! lol

23. I found, while in college, that I love to write. Maybe one day I will erite my memoires. (sp?)

24. I love to eat olives by the jar (the green ones)

25. I love my kids, all three of them, with all their flaws. But I miss the three I can no longer have in my life.



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Thanks for sharing all your "secrets" SuzyQ. Lol. You have had a very interesting life. Early congrats on your new grandbaby!

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1. My name is Pinky and I'm happily addicted to pc casual gaming. Hoping my family doesn't try to plan an intervention.
2. Happily married to the love of my life for 12 yrs., and he is my best friend.
3. Hubby is 10 yrs. younger than me, but looks older (he is all gray and I have only a very few) but he's still my Cutie-pie!
4. I retired early (at 54) after 30 yrs. in the work force as a mortgage loan processor/underwriter.  Bye-bye stress!  w00t
5. I love my pc waaaaaayyyyy too much!!
6. Please don't talk to me until I've had my morning coffee. coffeecup smile
7. I am very much a 'homebody' and get homesick when I go away. house smile
8. I was once a cheerleader, but don't like sports (sorry Mizzmm, lol)
9. My mother was a well known (in our little town) dance instructor when I was a child. I took dancing classes in her studio from ages 3 thru 10, and performed solo every year in her recitals. Took all of it ~ ballet, tap, jazz, baton, acrobatics, toe.  I use to love to watch the adult class in ballroom dance. There was an old player piano. Very fond memories.
10. I have never lived alone, and never will. Was raised in a large family of 6 children and am use to having people around all the time. I do, however, like my alone time in short intervals, or long ones if I'm really hooked on a good game.
11. Gable is spot on!  I can relate to a few items from each and every list posted here!
12. I have three dogs ~ a 78 lb. Pittmix which we rescued after Katrina, a 17 lb. Poshie (Pom/Sheltie mix) who showed up on our doorstep and adopted us, and a small Shih-tzu who recently claimed us as his own.  My current avatar is Precious, my Poshie, and she's so true to her name.
13. I also have 7 cats. Didn't really plan this; had two and somehow inherited/adopted the others. Love them all dearly! I had to put my foot down and stop at this number because people are always bringing their strays here knowing we're softies for animals. (They're all fixed, so, no that number will not change, lol).
14. My children are both grown (35 and 36) and I have no grandchildren (except that they tell their cats and dogs that I'm Grandma, lol!) I've even been asked to 'babysit' a time or too.
15. I have a drivers license but don't drive (haven't in 3 yrs). The roads are just too dangerous out there with Latte and her big wheels on the loose!
16. My game/drug of choice right now is Totem Tribe. Odd, because I don't usually play rpg's. But it's so much more than just an rpg. I had to leave the house for the day yesterday and I missed my little scouts, shamans, and witchdoctors with long flowing hair, lol. My scouts had just learned to swim and I didn't want to leave them on their own for too long.
17. I'm a neat freak and I drive my family crazy.  weee  Hubby tells everyone he can't get up in the middle of the night to go to the restroom or the bed'll be made when he comes back, lol.
18. I survived the blizzard of '79 in Chicago. It was a really bad one! (ljot remembers it too).
19. I am a Christian, and I love the Lord! heart2
20. I can count my close friends (IRL) on one hand but once I make a friend it's usually for life. I have one I've been best friends with since age thirteen. I value my online friendships. They are just as important to me as the ones I know face to face.
21. I was a hippie in the mid to late 60's, but I never made it to Woodstock. cry
22. No, I've never been arrested. But if Latte keeps getting me in trouble with all her naughtiness that could change. lol.
23. I've owned five houses in my lifetime. In two different states. Two brand new and three resales. (Residences, not investments). Can you tell I'm getting stuck here?  hmm Only two more to go!
24. Yes, I am a smoker.  smoking smoking smoking  Hi DB, Gable, and Jeny!!
25. I'm a native Texan, born and raised on the Gulf Coast.  I love my seafood!    chew  (surprise, surprise).

Ok, Latte, now willya leave me alone so I can go play with my scouts? lol.
Go pick on Rob. I don't see his list yet.

Mwaaaahaaahaaa!!!!!!
 



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*looks around* slow Hmmm, funny....I don't see it either....one would think that with a long ponytail, muscles, and a Harley, he would have SOMETHING to post about himself?!?! Especially considering I CAN and WILL write one for him, since I know a few things about him....mwhahahahhaaaaaa.....I hope he does it SOOON!

And what about Creedy? He isn't getting away scott free either! weirdface.gif

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Yikes, I don't know if I have 25 things

I'm an old broad

My husband is 3 yrs younger than I am

I didn't get married until I was 31...to busy with my career

I used to be a buyer for a Dept. store.

after spending years walking around NYC in high heels and having to soak my poor feet in cold water

I hate to shop

I have two wonderful kiddos who we managed to raise to be totally awesome adults

My oldest graduated from college in May and is a nurse in Calif. working in the pediatric ICU at UCLA Medical center. I don't know how she does it...they get really, really sick babies there and she has seen things I don't know if I would be able to handle, but she is very good at what she does.

My youngest is a senior in college in Az. majoring in history, not sure what she is going to do with it yet, but she also has taken 4 yrs. of sign language so maybe she can tie the two together somehow. I can see her in a museum doing something I think.

sheesh that's only 8

I am Mom to lots of fur kids..one large yellow lab, 3 elder kitties,2 grandkitties when the girls are home, 2 birds, a fish, and tons of wildlive outside that I feed everyday. I have a couple of huge squirrels among the gang I feed that run aross the lawn when they see me in the morning and take peanuts out of the cup of feed that I give them each day.

I used to have a mallard pair of ducks that came every year in April for about 6 yrs and would sit underneath my huge pine tree everyday, I fed them goose food. I know it was the same pair because the male had a limp. They quit coming when the foxes moved into the neighborhood...now the foxes are gone because the coyotes moved in...and we live in the city for heaven's sake.

I love to read

I love to garden

I love stirring the pot when it's snowing outside, making stew or soup so it fogs up the windows

I love puzzles, I do the crossword in the paper everyday...helps to keep the brain juices flowing.

I love playing computer games but get frustrated when my old hands aren't fast enough.Thank goodness for Jen and all the others that have helped me through the years to figure out other ways to get to the goal with their walkthroughs.

I'm really addicted to what is going on with politics and talk(yell) at the TV regularly.

Oh and I'm the crazy lady of the neighborhood cause I walk around with earphones in my ear listening to talk radio walking the dog, gardening, getting the mail, etc.



I don't think that's 25 but I guess that's pretty much me now.





-- Edited by mv at 23:41, 2009-02-11

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I honestly cannot think of 25 but here's what I came up with!

I live in the South West of England.house

Married for 36 yrs, mostly happy ones lol!

I have 1 daughter and 2 grandchildren.

My daughter calls me "Mummy no Brains" but she has always assured me that it is a term of affection!confuse

I spent my working life as a Librarian which may sound boring to some, but I loved it!

Retired at 45 as I was saving more than I was spending! There is more to life than working......... like playing casual games!

I do voluntary work for a night shelter for the homeless. Usually running a soup kitchen 1/2 nights a week.

I love 60's and classical music mostly and my favourite composer is Bach.

I wouldn't say I was accident prone, but if I was walking through a desert I would be sure to fall into an oasis and drown!hmm

If you ask me a question you will get an honest answer, so you have been warned!biggrin

I'm a big football fan (soccer) and I support The Arsenal. I go to matches whenever I can.

Hubby has never been to a football match in his life.confuse

I married a Scotsman, my sister married a Canadian and my daughter married a Welshman. I reckon it will have to be an Irishman for my grandaughter.nod

As some of you may have noticed I love puzzles, especially word ones! As a child I wanted to be a Lexicographer when I grew up. Odd child!

I can do Rubik's Cube in 11 seconds!weird

I hate convenience food with a passion! You can't beat fresh home cooked meals.
I also hate cooking but hey, you can't have it all ways!!!sigh

I once had a moment of madness and poured gravy over my hubby! I swear it was only meant to be a tiny spot on his balding head, but it sort of deluged out and what made it worse was that he carried on eating his meal while it dripped down his face! I have often wondered why our daughter's new boyfriend who was dining with us never came back, and why our daughter is still hiding under the table with embarrassment! Suffice to say that hubby has never criticised my culinary skills since!!!disbelief

My passion is cardmaking though I do enjoy a lot of other crafts too.

My claim to fame is falling down outside a very smart hotel in London, only to be helped up by none other than Richard Gere eyepopping who was staying there! He then insisted on taking me and my friend into the hotel, had someone clean up my bleeding leg and bought us coffee. What a gentleman! My daughter has never forgiven me, LOL. As already stated, I'm NOT accident prone!

So there you have it! Are you happy now Pinky? grin


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I absolutely enjoy this thread. Very nice tidbits, all of you. Junks, I would fall down for Richard Gere any day of the week!

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lol, me too, Wintery!!

Yes, Junks, Pinky is now very happy  panda


The gravy one is hilarious!!!!!! I have this mental picture of it now that won't go away, lol!!!!!!!


Thanks for sharing also, mv, and everyone else. This is my favorite thread here. Still waiting on Rob......

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Lol Junks, too funny. I also tend to fall down a lot. I just fell down crossing a busy street three weeks ago. That was at the beginning of the night, before the heavy drinking! Even though you didn't fall down purposely that is a good idea. As long as the cute guy is a gentleman and doesn't just laugh as he walks on by!

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Trust Summer to think of falling down on purpose to attract the attentions of a good looking guy! A great idea Summer, but at my age I don't bounce back up anymore! LOL

Would any of you like to join a search party to find Rob's missing list?

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I wanna see Rob's list too.

But he seems to be busy holding up a sign that says KISS ME!!! Over in "Another day in the Hollow"...at least thats what it looked like to me !   girly

Couldn't resist, Rob!!! biggrin

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Db, you're such a hoot!! biggrin

Rob, put down that sign, it isn't Valentine's Day yet, lol.  We want that list!  Maybe if we start chanting, he'll get it done tonight!

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Okay, you win.

1. I'm a stay at home Dad of my 9 and 12 year old daughters.
2. I've loved video games ever since playing Pong on my neighbors black and white TV    
3. I'm a Master Gardener.
4. I love growing giant pumpkins.  My personal record is 137 pounds.
5. I helped create a Garden Club in our small town of 2500.
6. I'm extremely loyal to friends and family.
7. I play chess, used to play tournaments until I was whipped by a 10 year old.
8. I've played the piano since I was 6.
9. I enjoy jigsaw puzzles.
10. I enjoy writing.
11. I love to read.
10. I'm very conscious of the exact time.
12. I have to have a schedule.
13. I love the opportunity to organize chaos.
14. I watch only The News and the Weather Channel.
15.I'm a choco'holic
16. I've coached youth soccer although I've never played any sport in my life.
17. I have to be constantly learning something new.
18. I once sprinkled crushed Doritos on to my sleeping wife's head to give our Saint Bernard a late night snack. 
19. At age 45 I was called out of an elementary school classroom to the principals office.
20. I'm know for being the idea guy.
21. I have been a leader although I prefer to be a follower. (That way I don't get in trouble for #20.
22. I have more cats than Pinky.
23. I can joke about almost anything.
24. I'm more content at home than away.
25. I can't spoil the image Latte has given you about my pony tail and moustache.  (yes I've been know to be rotten too.) lol


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Thanks Rob,
See it wasn;t that hard at all. Wondering what you did to get called in the principles office, though. I won't ask you to share that ( I'll get Latte to ) we all have to keep some secrets. I will always picture you as a guy with a long pony tail, LOL.

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Did our chanting get on your last nerve and drive you to post your list, Rob? lol.  Thanks for sharing.

Yes, DB ..... a long ponytail, and muscles, and a Harley too!  (Seems he left out a few tidbits, eh?)...... (or Latte's dreaming again! lol)

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That didn't hurt did it Rob? biggrin
I must have missed out on the ponytail  story as I have a completely different picture of you!!! My lips are sealed! ashamed

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