Game: Ask the Person Below You

[BienvenuJDC]

I like to have enough mental challenges to keep it interesting.

What is the worst thing about your dream job?

[Haunted]

it requires me to think on my feet, and I get fried by the end of each day

have you ever landed a dream job?

[BienvenuJDC]

No...not yet

Is it cold and damp where you are?

[Haunted]

yes

is it the same where you are?

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes

Does it cause your bones to ache?

[Haunted]

no but it bothers my knee(s) from previous knee injuries

does drinking caffeine (aka coffee) help ease any aches and pains you might have?

[BienvenuJDC]

I don't know...if I always drink coffee, I will never know what it is like without it....so I won't know if it helps

Have you ever eaten raw potatoes with salt?

[Haunted]

no

do you eat raw clams with horseradish sauce?

[BienvenuJDC]

uh...no....umm.....

What is your favorite fairy tale?

[Haunted]

Cinderella

Yours?

[BienvenuJDC]

Jack in the Bean Stalk OR The Three Little Pigs...

Do you like water?

[Haunted]

yes

do you find soda quenches thirst faster than plain water?

[BienvenuJDC]

I don't think it does...but I don't like to drink water...

What are other good uses for water?

[Oniw17]

It prevents hangovers and is good for bathing though I've heard something about hot sand showers working also.

Would you sacrifice that muti-faceted mind of yours to religiously devote your life to one thing?

[Haunted]

I don't think I can stay with just one thing for the rest of my life, I get bored quickly....

is there one thing that you must absolutely do in this lifetime?

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes

Are you having a good day?

[Oniw17]

Better than yesterday I guess, not quite good.

Would you go live in the woods as a hermit for seven years, as a spiritual exercise?

[BienvenuJDC]

No...

What are you having for lunch today?

[Haunted]

pasta

same question

[Oniw17]

I ate a shrimp basket form Church's Chicken.

How do you feel?

[BienvenuJDC]

I feel cold and tired...

Do you like to swim in natural waters?

[Oniw17]

I like to swim period. Come April 2nd, I'm going to go swimming every chance I get.


Who in the world do you most admire?

[BienvenuJDC]

John the Apostle (and Tigger)

If you could be anyone (besides yourself) who would you be?

[Oniw17]

Uh...God

Have you ever been to Washington State?

[BienvenuJDC]

no

Have you seen Bruce Almighty?

[aliengirl]

No.

Have you read Chronicles of Narnia?

[BienvenuJDC]

No...not the book...but I ought to

How have you been?

[aliengirl]

Busy. Studies and exams.

Have you watched Narnia movies?

[Oniw17]

one.

Have you ever eaten shellfish?

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes...I've seen both of them

Do you ever experience ringing in your ears?

[Oniw17]

Rarely


Do you ever experience two contradicting opinions?

[Haunted]

*edit*

[aliengirl]

Rarely


Do you ever experience two contradicting opinions?

Yes, sometimes.

Do you like collecting shells?

[Oniw17]

I used to, when I was younger.


Is life more a game of chess or a game of D&D. In other words, do you have complete control over what you do or do you take the best preset path available to you, based on the circumstances?

[Haunted]

take the best preset path...we don't have complete control over most things and circumstances change all the time

what is D&D?

[aliengirl]

Don't know.

Who is your favorite character in Chronicles of Narnia?

[Oniw17]

the satyr guy


How is the weather there?

[Haunted]

lousy...cold and rainy

do you know what R&D stand for?

[Oniw17]

Research and development?
Raid and destroy?

Who am I to judge you?

[BienvenuJDC]

Good question

What should I do next?

[Oniw17]

The same thing we do every night....try to take over the world


Where is Waldo?

[Haunted]

in the drawer

where's the money?

[aliengirl]

In your purse. (Mine is empty)

What is the best use of money?

[JuniperWoolf]

Tinder.

What was the name of your most significant childhood stuffed animal (everyone has one, don't lie).

[papayahed]

He had several names the last one was "Mike"

If you were given 1 million dollars and had to give it to your favorite charity(s) which would you give it to?

[Maryd.]

I would give it to any charity that deals with children, becuase they are our future. Lose them and you lose our future.

If you had a fancy car would you trust me to drive it?

[Oniw17]

After I made sure the insurance would cover it, yes.

BTW: That has to be the best signature I've ever read.



If you had lots of money would you waste it on a fancy car that's only going to decrease in value anyway?

[Maryd.]

I'm not a car person... So no. I would probably go on holidays.


Same question?

[BienvenuJDC]

A car is a car...it is for function only (to get me from point A to point B)

What would you do with an extra $10,000?

[Maryd.]

I would pay off small debts and all school fees. (And maybe squeeze in a lovely lunch with the kids)

What would you do with $100,000?

[BienvenuJDC]

Get rid of a house payment...so then all the money that I WOULD have spent on interest could now be spent on something else...(including helping others)

What percentage of one's money ought to be used for others?

[Maryd.]

Do you mean tax?

[Oniw17]

What else could possibly be meant?

[BienvenuJDC]

This is not questions only...
I meant charity...tax is NOT charity, it's robbery

Do you give to those who are less fortunate?

[Maryd.]

Yes, again, I give to children's charities, as I was one of the those in need as a child and know how they feel.

Do you give to children's charities?

[BienvenuJDC]

When I can...

Do you sometimes find that your children are all the entertainment that you'll ever need?

[Oniw17]

I have in the past.

Have you been to the library recently?

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes...every week...

Do you sometimes find that your children are all the entertainment that you'll ever need?

[Maryd.]

Yes... My children are everything.... Entertainment, my best friends and my rock.

You?

[BienvenuJDC]

Endless supply of entertainment here...

What is the funniest thing one of your kids have ever said?

[Maryd.]

My husband and I were arguing outside a shop one day and Frances (2 and a half at the time) said "Will you two quit complaining and let's get inside the shop, already!"

What's the funniest thing that has ever happened to you?

[Haunted]

the one that comes to mind immediately is when I was riding a bicycle and making a turn real fast, I crashed into the mailboxes. After my friend helped me up, I told him I was just checking the mail.

can one OD on coffee?

[Maryd.]

(So funny Haunted)

Not sure... I have had so much coffee once, my hands trembled.

Have you had too much caffeine?

[Haunted]

occasionally, it just keeps me awake when I needed to sleep, otherwise no major side effects...

do you drink a lot of soda?

[Maryd.]

No, I try to avoid it, but I have restarted my diet this week. Even though Bien, doesn't think I need too.

Have you ever dieted?

[Haunted]

according to Bien's definition, I'm dieting. I watch what I eat and avoid carbs

do you take vitamins?

[The Comedian]

Well, sort of -- I've restricted my meat diet. And I'm on the "passover diet" right now. But in the sense of dieting with the specific goal of losing weight -- no.

What do you to to stay awake when caffeine ain't doin' the job?

EDIT: haunted got there first: Yes, I take vitamins (1) multi and (1) calcium, everyday.

[BienvenuJDC]

I get some rest

What is your favorite comfort food?

[Oniw17]

peanut butter


If you were locked away in a hole, what would you miss the most?

[BienvenuJDC]

Other than people....Peanut butter

What is your favorite color?

[Oniw17]

One of the darker shades of grey.

[BienvenuJDC]

What is your next question?

[Haunted]

is there anyone you look forward to being with every day?

[BienvenuJDC]

yes

Do you have any cavities in your teeth like me?

[Haunted]

yes, a few

have you ever gotten a paper cut on your tongue?

[BienvenuJDC]

:lol: uh....no...not that I remember

Ever gotten a paper cut on your eyeball?

[Haunted]

ouch, no!

can you sleep with lights on?

[BienvenuJDC]

yes...but with a blanket over my eyes

Do you like trains?

[Haunted]

love trains, both real and the toy ones

did you have a toy train set when you were a kid?

[BienvenuJDC]

yes...

Do you like mysteries that happen on trains?

[Haunted]

love!!

do you?

[BienvenuJDC]

yes

Does the Orient Express interest you?

[Haunted]

love it!

have you seen Night Train?

[BienvenuJDC]

I don't recall...it sounds familiar

Who is in it?

[Haunted]

Danny Clover

Ring a bell?

[BienvenuJDC]

No, but there are about 4-5 movies with the same name...
Danny Glover and Leelee Sobieski

Do you want to watch it some time?

[Haunted]

I saw it recently, but haven't seen the Oriental Express in a long time

when was the last time you saw the Oriental Express?

[BienvenuJDC]

I don't recall...twenty some years ago...long ago enough that it would almost be like watching it new again.

Do you want to put it on the list after Triangle?

[Haunted]

definitely...don't remember anything about the movie or plot, will be like watching it for the first time again

when is viewing time for Triangle?

[BienvenuJDC]

I don't know...

Do you want to do it tonight?

[Haunted]

yes, tonight is good, NCIS is a repeat

do you have hi speed cable Internet connection or slow *** DSL?

[BienvenuJDC]

DSL
(I'm not allowed to have a cable connection...)

What company offers Cable internet?

[Haunted]

Cablevision here offers Optimum Online

do you watch movies full screen on your computer?

[BienvenuJDC]

Sometimes....depending whether there is someone to talk to online

Did you realize that the Cable company is a competitor to Dish?

[Haunted]

yes

I have Cable...and if you have Dish, does it mean we are at war?

[BienvenuJDC]

I don't have Dish for my internet...and you don't have Cable for your TV...so no

Can you hear my ears ringing?

[Haunted]

I do have Cable for my tv

no I can't, I'm 2 states away

what do you have planned for tonight?

[BienvenuJDC]

Nothing but the library

Is it raining there?

[Haunted]

stop

will anyone miss me if I get off now? (don't answer that!)

[BienvenuJDC]

(not answering)

Will anyone miss me if I go to the library now?

[Haunted]

yes

does anyone care if I come back? (don't answer that)

[BienvenuJDC]

(not answering)

Why don't you want me to answer your questions?

[Haunted]

I don't want to hear a no

would you want to answer?

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes I would...yes, you would be missed, and yes, we (especially me) would care hoping that you would return...

Can I now be excused before the library increases my fine balance?

(And it is quite a fine balance.)

[Haunted]

yes, please go

what have you planned for the rest of the evening?

[papayahed]

Cleaning up, paying bills, and reading

Describe your favorite pair of shoes, please.

[JuniperWoolf]

I only have one pair of shoes: black skater shoes that were made for boys and too expensive, but I like how plain they are. They're also wearing out in the back by my heel. I have two pairs of boots though, but one is too small.

What was the last injury that you recieved, and how did it happen?

[Haunted]

knee injuries, from doing dance floor work. Part of the routine is to go down on the knees and then do a 360 turn to rise, but the act of dropping to the floor and then twisting up from numerous practices knocked out both knees.

have you ever walked right into a lampost?

[cgrillo]

Not a lamp post, but many other things... Doors, poles, walls, other people...

Have you ever spent all your time on Lit-Net instead of doing something that you had to get done?

[Haunted]

almost every day

same question

[BienvenuJDC]

Occasionally, yes

Do you ever wish that you could crawl inside one of your books?

[Haunted]

no. but into a hole in the ground, yes

is there a movie you want to watch tonight?

[cgrillo]

I wish I could watch a movie tonight, but I have to be up by six for school.

Have you ever been to a concert?

[Haunted]

yes, and I was generously offered a joint...

do you like going to movie theaters?

[papayahed]

It's ok.

Have you ever eaten anything so hot it actually made you break out in a sweat?

[BienvenuJDC]

I assume that you are talking SPICY hot...and Yes, I have

Have you seen the movie Tron that debuted in 1982?

[Haunted]

no

what is it about?

[BienvenuJDC]

Jeff Bridges is sucked into a computer system and helps Tron (a program) defeat the Master Control System...(Tron (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3efV2wqEjEY))

Would you be interested in seeing it before Tron Legacy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1IpPpB3iWI) comes out in December?

[Haunted]

never heard of Tron but looks interesting, sure. They both look great

what other movies would you like to see?

[BienvenuJDC]

Ironman 2

What movies interest you this year?

[Haunted]

Ghostwriter

would there be a Ironman 3?

[BienvenuJDC]

Potentially

Will there be a Spiderman 5?

[Haunted]

not surprised

have you accomplished all you needed to do today?

[BienvenuJDC]

most...

Same ??

[Haunted]

almost, except for one thing

where do they get the sand to replenish eroded beaches?

[BienvenuJDC]

That depends on who "they" is...

Who is "they"?

[Haunted]

not sure, the Army Corps Engineers?

where does all the sand come from?

[BienvenuJDC]

Pulverized shells and sea life...

Where does the best topsoil come from?

[Jazz_]

The ground...

Where does the best seafood come from?

[BienvenuJDC]

The water

What are you doing now?

[Haunted]

watching a movie

have you seen Triangle?

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes...

Didn't the end scare the daylights out of you?

[Haunted]

not scared but found it disturbing

What do you think of the movie?

[BienvenuJDC]

The idea that she will endure it all again...disturbing to the point it is scary...definitely worth watching, but I wouldn't watch it again....it would be like deja vu....

What movie is next on the list?

[Haunted]

Oriental Express

Is that a good pick?

[BienvenuJDC]

If I can find it online

Should we see if anyone else wants to watch?

[Haunted]

sure

who?

[BienvenuJDC]

We could post a thread and leave that to anyone who wants to?

Does that sound good?

[Haunted]

your call

Is tomorrow Friday?

[BienvenuJDC]

No...it's Wednesday again...

Is tomorrow Friday?

[Haunted]

very funny

is today already tomorrow?

[Jazz_]

It can never be tomorrow today

Are you sleepy?

[snowdrop17]

:sleep: :sleep: :sleep:

Are you awake?

[Jazz_]

Barely -off to bed soon

Have you just woken up?

[Haunted]

no, already up for a few hours

what kind of movies do you like?

[Satan]

The kind that makes me think ...or sleep.

What kind of books are you into?

[Haunted]

mostly mysteries, the kind that I can't put down, otherwise I'd love to re-read some classics

can you find time to read?

[BienvenuJDC]

Not uninterrupted

What are you reading now?

[Haunted]

nothing at the moment

you?

[BienvenuJDC]

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (planning on working through the the series)

Is there a book that you want to read next?

[Haunted]

yes...Anna Karenina, but it's too looooong...

the next will tell me if I should just wiki it for the one paragraph version

[Satan]

Nah, I recommend the unabridged version. I can be a sadist at times.

The next has her Don Quixote cruise missile zeroed on me.

[BienvenuJDC]

Well....I'm not a 'her' and I don't have a Don Quixote cruise missile

The next is being very quiet

[Haunted]

no...

the next is

[Satan]

Bored.

The next isn't?

[BienvenuJDC]

only because he is busy tying down two young girls...

The next enjoys deep tissue massages...(ha...there's an infomercial on right now)

[Haunted]

can certainly use one...

are they offering in-home services?

[snowdrop17]

Can't say.

Which game are we playing?

[papayahed]

Ask the person below.


Should I do some work or take a nap?

[Haunted]

take a nap

should I stay here or go shopping

[papayahed]

Shopping


Are you on Facebook?

[Haunted]

no

do you have a hard copy of the dictionary at home?

[Shalot]

yeah...in case the internet goes down you might still want to look up a word to find out the precise meaning...

Do you feel like you're proficient with technology, such as your computer and software, and trouble shooting problems when things don't work and using your cellphone etc..

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes

Are you enjoying today's weather?

[Haunted]

no

don't you miss the long dark days of winter?

[BienvenuJDC]

no

Are you wanting cold days again?

[Haunted]

no, hate the cold days, but gotten used to the dark

have you had supper yet?

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes, I made BBQ chicken, fried potatoes, baked beans, and brownies

Same??

[Haunted]

no

do you get hungry by the time you go to bed?

[BienvenuJDC]

yes...need for cereal snack

How many cups of coffee have you had today?

[Haunted]

three

you?

[BienvenuJDC]

including the one
I'm drinking....3 also

Will you continue to drink more?

[Haunted]

not sure...

do you have a fixed bedtime?

[BienvenuJDC]

yes...at the end of the movie

What is your favorite movie?

[Haunted]

Serpent's Kiss

yours?

[BienvenuJDC]

I can't narrow it down to one

Why is your favorite movie your favorite?

[Haunted]

it took me to a different place

have you ever been to a morgue?

[BienvenuJDC]

No, but I've handled recently deceased or dying people

Have you ever saved a life?

[Haunted]

not directly

can you read your doctor's handwriting?

[BienvenuJDC]

If I could only read...I'm just glad that my daughter reads these posts to me...

Do you like Harry Potter?

[Haunted]

it's not for me

do you?

[BienvenuJDC]

It has it's entertainment value

Are you staying up as late as you did yesterday?

[Haunted]

probably not

will you be snacking before going to bed?

[BienvenuJDC]

haven't decided...

Are you hungry now?

[Haunted]

just ate supper

is 10:30pm too late for supper?

[BienvenuJDC]

time is relative

Do you believe that there exist some standards that are immutable?

[Haunted]

sure

does space exploration fascinate you?

[BienvenuJDC]

depends what spaces...

Are there places on this planet left undiscovered?

[Haunted]

the center of the earth

are there other places on this planet you want to explore?

[BienvenuJDC]

the depths of the seas...and under the ice of Antarctica...

What do you suppose is under the ice?

[Haunted]

rocks

do you like picking up rocks washed up on the beach?

[BienvenuJDC]

Anything that tells a story really...

Was Antarctica always frozen?

[JuniperWoolf]

Not always as in "forever" (subtract 4.6 billion years, the earth didn't even exist).

What's your favorite dinosaur?

[papayahed]

Dino Flintstone (http://i-love-cartoons.com/snags/clipart/Hanna-Barbera/Dino2.php)


Is there anything or the biggest thing that you can't help but argue about? for example, politics someone can try to argue with me about politics and I just don't feel the need to defend my side but somebody tells me about religion and I just can't stop myself from responding.

[BienvenuJDC]

Religion...but anymore I'm getting sick of that one...if the other person isn't arguing reasonably....

Do you respect people's reasonable beliefs?

[Satan]

Reasonable is the keyword here.

Is it wrong to be overly sarcastic with a clueless person?

[Lulim]

no, and sometimes it's the only reasonable alternative

what has the potential to spoil your day?

[BienvenuJDC]

A giant asteroid destroying the atmosphere (which is traveling at the same speed as the rotation of the earth)...

What is the most disturbing thing that you have seen or heard today?

[cgrillo]

I was reading a list of the most disturbing children's books (fitting) and came across Edward Gorey's The Gashlycrumb Tinies. I do not want to explain.

Do you have any collections of some sort?

[BienvenuJDC]

I collect elephants (not real ones)

Same ??

[papayahed]

I have christmas village stuff but I haven't actively collected it for a while.


I found a flyer for a roller derby team, should I try out?

[BienvenuJDC]

Sure...that seems like fun

What should I plant in my garden?

[Haunted]

a money tree

will you share some of the harvest with me? ;)

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes...can you send me some seeds?

[Haunted]

but it'll cost you...

are you willing to make money with money?

[BienvenuJDC]

Gotta have money to start that process...

What is your favorite vegetable?

[Haunted]

tomato

can you proof that tomato is really a fruit?

[BienvenuJDC]

That depends who is questioning it...(some people might even question the position of the earth in respects to the universe)....

How do you like tomatoes prepared?

[Haunted]

with pearl onions, capers and a generous amount of balsamic vingerette

do you like spinach?

[BienvenuJDC]

Not overly

Do you like green beans?

[papayahed]

As long as they aren't those drab mushy ones from a can.


Should I try growing those hanging tomatos this year?

[Haunted]

great idea, save space

will you get the hanging strawberries too?

[BienvenuJDC]

Naw...

Should I plant a few rows of corn?

[Haunted]

sounds good

how do you keep the deer or other animals from eating your crops?

[BienvenuJDC]

I'm close enough in town (on the edge), there aren't too many deer here...BUT the rabbits...we'll see...

Do you have any tips about keeping rabbits away?

[Haunted]

yes, cats :D

are black squirrels unusual?

[BienvenuJDC]

We have tons of gray squirrels...and the one cat I have is too lazy...

What do you do with a lazy cat?

[papayahed]

Make gumbo.


Do you have a coffeemaker?

[Haunted]

yes, have several, some are gifts

do you have a cappuccino machine?

[kingoflombards]

I only wish....



Have you even been betrayed?

[chrissy613]

Yes, I think I have.


Have you ever fallen in love?

[snowdrop17]

Ooo... Yes.

Have you ever betrayed anyone?

[papayahed]

I don't think so.


Have you ever gone snowboarding?

[The Comedian]

No.

Have you ever fallen asleep at work?

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes, but it was due to medication...

Have you ever done anything at work that would be considered an absolute No, no!!?

[JuniperWoolf]

Only every day.

Would you ever go on a Sherlock Holmes-esque cocaine binge?

[BienvenuJDC]

Never...I hate taking Advil...(completely drug free here...save caffeine)

Would you consider making yourself completely drug free (with exception of those found in common foods and prescription drugs)?

[free]

I don't think it is possible, because anything that one uses for longer period of time gets the atribute of drug.

What kind of literature do you prefer?

[aliengirl]

I read all types of literature. (Except those based on pessimistic philosophy.)

[Scheherazade]

Read more or less anything and everything.

What was the last "light-weight" book you read?

[kiz_paws]

Not sure if I'm clear on the term "light weight", but I'll assume that it is a term for books that are more juvenile (?) than what one should be reading?

In this case, I'd have to say that I read a novel, placed in the Young Readers portion of our library, The Boy In The Striped Pajamas, by John Boyne.

I've asked this before and I'll ask this again, oh poster after me ... Do You Believe In Ghosts?

[Haunted]

not ghosts but I believe in spirits

does the paranormal interest you?

[kiz_paws]

Deeply! :nod:

And what about yourself?

[Haunted]

extremely...

have you had any paranormal encounters?

[kiz_paws]

On a regular basis :nod:

If you have mingled, do they speak or make themselves known?

[Haunted]

both...

have you been to a psychic reading?

[BienvenuJDC]

No

Has a spirit ever identified itself?

[Haunted]

yes

do you dream every time you sleep?

[BienvenuJDC]

Possibly...but I don't remember...

What spirits have you encountered?

[Haunted]

persons I knew

do you analyze your dreams?

[BienvenuJDC]

Never

Have you seen any good movies lately?

[Haunted]

yes

what movies have you seen in the past week?

[Jazz_]

Orphan
Devil Wears Prada (re-watched)
Life Of Brian (again)

What was the last good movie you watched?

[BienvenuJDC]

The Hulk, The Dark Knight, Wolverine

Do you like Marvel and DC Comics movies?

[Haunted]

some

do you object to violence in movies?

[BienvenuJDC]

No...but I hate gore

How do you feel about over dramatic blood and guts?

[Jazz_]

It's usually unnecessary (and off-putting)

Action or horror movies?

[BienvenuJDC]

Action

Horror or Thriller?

[Haunted]

thriller

thriller or period films

[BienvenuJDC]

Period films (but it's close)

Do you ever get your games mixed up?