True. The lack of television leaves me feeling more out of the loop than I ever thought it would.
TNP is prone to late night snacking.
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True. The lack of television leaves me feeling more out of the loop than I ever thought it would.
TNP is prone to late night snacking.
True. Late night snacking is one of my worst weaknesses.
TNP does not have a Facebook account.
True and not looking to get one either.
TNP prefers Coca Cola to Pepsi
True, though I'm not fanatical about it.
TNP knows someone who they are absolutely convinced is in the closet.
False, not at this point, all those I knew that were in the closet came out years ago.
TNP thinks the Tea Party movement is already peaked and will soon fade away.
True-ish. I think we're hitting the peak right now and after this election is over the fade will begin.
TNP has been to the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific.
True. I swim in the Atlantic almost every summer (at Nags Head, N.C.), and have seen the Pacific from the California and Washington State coasts, as well as cruising around the Hawaiian Islands.
TNP will be voting this fall.
Of course and I am sorry I missed the last Q as I grew up on the Atlantic Ocean, swam in the Pacific and Indian Ocean and even Lake Michigan.
TNP: Will be picking a pumpkin soon
False. I'd like to be, but not growing any pumpkins at the moment.
TNP owns a cat.
False. Two dogs, a bird, and trying to convince my dad to le me get a ferret.
TNP gets buzzed off caffeine.
False - but I get cranky if I don't get caffiene
TNP will be eating out tonight
True (probably) Actually I am planning to eat out as we have a meeting tonight in a restaurant. Though I might not make it.
TNP is amazed by how old this thread is now.
True. 37 pages. We must get really, really bored.
TNP saw a palm tree today.
Nope. Not in a long while.
TNP is very regular.
Um, yeah.
TNP is glad they didn't have to discuss their bowel habits in this thread.
True/false. I'm happy either way.
TNP has a hairy bottom.
Not particularly, no.
TNP has heard the humorist David Sedaris do a very funny public reading (as I did tonight).
False. No idea who that dude is.
TNP enjoys eating oysters.
Nope. went veg. before ever trying an oyster.
TNP has had very bad luck keeping aquariums.
True! As Zuul will tell you, I have issues keeping small animals alive.
TNP has had a lost item show up within days of buying the replacement.
Yes! My stupid Illinois tollway I-Pass.
The next poster has eaten rattle snake.
False. But I'd like to try it. I've eaten King Brown, which is tasty when you're really hungry...
TNP had a strange dream last night.
True, and this morning at breakfast I was wondering why my dreams were so vivid, since I hadn't taken any Valerian and I'm not overly stressed out (both of which tend to give me wild dreams). But that was a few hours ago and I've totally forgotten them now.
TNP has never had a root canal.
True, I don't ever want to either.
TNP overslept this morning
Not true. I woke up early, for some strange reason.
TNP visits with family on Sunday.
False. My weekends are relatively peaceful.
TNP enjoys gardening.
True, spent the last two weekends doing it.
TNP has filled out a form in the last month
True. Several forms, in fact. :smack
TNP knows what a bunyip is.
True, both in legend and Cthulhu Mythos terms
TNP has taken part in a fire drill at work.
Yes, and my calf muscles were sore for days afterward, seeing as how I got to walk down 32 flights of steps.
TNP needs to go the bathroom.
False, though I was haunted by dreams about being trapped in a strange toilet storage facility all night long.
TNP has a scratch that needs itching right now.
True. On my thigh, being covered by layers upon layers of fabric (I'm wearing cargos).
TNP has eaten chocolate today.
False
TNP has heard of the rent is too damn high party.
True.
TNP is a snob about chili with beans.
Of course. Alas.
Well, yeah. Chili has beans in it, dammit. :) (runs to hide in his bunker from all the beanless chili fanatics)
TNP wants to be able to vote for None of the Above this election, and trigger a new election with completely new candidates.
True. (Actually, I just want to declare myself Empress of California and send every politician in the state into exile in Baja.)
TNP is an optimist.
Optimist leaning towards realist?
TNP LOVES ketchup.
False. I have a neutral relationship with ketchup.
TNP does not own a car.
True. Strong legs, me.
TNP has broken a toe.
False. I've been very lucky in that regard.
TNP has a rock collection.
False. It's one of the few collections I've never had.
TNP regularly plays one of those plastic guitar video games.
False. I prefer the real thing.
TNP has been in a helicopter.
True. I've even been kicked out of one while it was still in flight.
TNP has been aboard a museum ship.
True. USS North Carolina. Too many times.
TNP prefers soda from a bottle to soda from a can.
True. Though only just.
TNP lives near the beach.
Truish - there is technically a beach not far away, though it isn't any place you'd want to get in the water or sunbathe.
TNP has a strained relationship with at least one nuclear family member (mom, dad, sibling, or child).
Oh so very, very True.
TNP likes to walk in the rain.
True, though I prefer other people's version of "in the rain" for my walking. This frog strangling, land drowning crap that we usually get down here makes walking pretty tough. However, I have two spectacular raincoats.
TNP is a morning person.
True, assuming I'm getting enough sleep.
TNP has a potentially fatal allergy.
Yup. Pennicillin. Found when I got pneumonia as an infant.
TNP likes a nice, spicy curry.
Yes (not too spicy, mind - no vindaloo!). And I carry a bottle of Tabasco with me to spice up bland food.
TNP has been to India
False, although, if I had the money, I might've gone there with my band next year...
TNP can count to 10 in French.
Yep, I can do that.
TNP still has all their wisdom teeth.
True! I must have an unusually roomy jaw, as they aren't causing me any problems.
TNP has thrown up from too much candy.
False. Even as a kid, I would get just a little queasy and stop binging on candy before I actually reached the point of barfing.
TNP has emptied the dishwasher today.
False. I wash by hand.
TNP has trouble remembering the birthdays of loved ones.
True. *ducks*
TNP enjoys a good cartoon (or even a bad one).
False!
(And if you believe that....)
TNP thought I was serious.
False, you freakin' fanboy. :angel:
TNP is going to wear a costume for Halloween.
True.
TNP has choked on a pretzel.
False, though I rarely eat pretzels
TNP drinks proper coffee instead of instant
Yes, yes, yes. (Although that new Starbucks VIA is surprisingly not awful)
TNP takes a blood pressure pill every morning.
Nope.
TNP worries about ear and nose hair.
False. I am youngish and of the unhairy variety. We'll see in another thirty years, I guess.
TNP grits their teeth.
No.
TNP has foot problems.
I get tinea occasionally....
TNP can cross their eyes.
True. Ow.
TNP finds WWII movies dull.
False. Though some are interesting only as historical artifacts.
TNP would love to see a dramatic film about Smedley Butler.
False. Dunno who the Smedmeister is. :fail:
TNP likes ginger.
True. Tasty, tasty ginger.
TNP knows what a Sarcotaces sp. is.
Not being a bathyspheric pathologist, I'd never even heard of the critters til you mentioned them. :wth:
TNP is afraid of raw fish sushi after seeing some of the parasites common to marine critters.
Yes. Yes I am.
TNP has a favorite beer.
True. It's whatever Zuul will drink half of.
TNP has seen a play in a theater.
True, many times.
TNP knows all of the words to at least one show tune.
False. Not even close.
TNP can count to ten in German.
True. If I'm anxious or trying to make time pass, I'll count to one hundred in German.
TNP has eaten cat or dog food.
True. My auntie made me when I was young. It was marinated in dog drool, too, which made it easier to chew.
TNP can poach eggs.
True. Mmmmm.. kibble.
True. But why would I want to? ;)
TNP has made homemade pet food. (Dog stew, for example - unflavored stew made up for the dog.)
False. I don't even cook for humans.
TNP regularly posts to Mello from work.
True, since I mostly telecommute and there's no chance of anyone looking over my shoulder.
TNP has at least one zit, wart, birthmark, mole, freckle, or other unsightly spot on their skin that, in a perfect world, would go away.
True. I have several. The worst being a zit on my neck at the moment. :fist:
TNP can make a decent paper airplane.
That I can!
TNP can speak Irish!
False. I know some animal names and that's about it.
TNP has been to three different continents.
Unless Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia count as 3 continents, then no. :fail:
TNP has seen rain recently.
Yes, it just rained here tonight. Very nice on a cool night.
TNP likes New Age music.
Not especially, but I can't say that I've heard a lot of it.
TNP has eaten an egg within the last week.
I've eaten many eggs with the last week. More tonight, too!
TNP can count to ten in Japanese.
False.
TNP is hungry.
False, but may be soon.
TNP has been abroad on holiday in the last year
False. The last year has involved a lot of travel, but it's all been within the US.
TNP has back problems.
Do I ever. Ouch.
TNP has yelled at somebody today.
Nope, all calm and rational at the mo.
TNP has tried typing in their password with the CAPS LOCK on.
True, but not often, fortunately.
TNP knows at least five different passwords by heart.
True! Good question.
TNP has parents who are still married, never divorced.
True - my dad died in 2008, but he and my mother were married for 53 years.
The next poster has never gotten a pedicure.
True. Just clip my own toenails.
TNP can touchtype pretty well.
In patches, yes...
TNP thinks frogs are cute.
True. They're awesome.
TNP has had the "pirates vs. ninjas" argument in meatspace.
True. With you! :D
TNP gets acid reflux from pizza.
True. But I get acid reflux from everything.
TNP is attending some kind of religious service/ceremony this week.
True. Been taking my daughter to mass every Sunday since the beginning of the summer.
(Wanted to answer this one, because it wouldn't surprise me if I'm literally the only Mello who would answer that one in the affirmative! ;))
TNP will be wearing a costume on Halloween.
True, and it's fabulous.
TNP has visible scars.
True.
The next poster has never read the book "A Separate Peace."
True. Not even vaguely aware of that book until you mentioned it.
TNP likes avocado.
False, have tried but never liked them.
TNP drives to work everyday
False, have tried but never liked them.
TNP drives to work everyday
True. My commute is about 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic. I like to drive, and with my iPod plugged into the car stereo, it's actually a nice part of my day.
(Sarahfeena, I'm a stalwart Episcopalian and it's a rare Sunday that I don't make it to church).
TNP can whistle a Sousa march.
False. I can't whistle at all. :(
TNP has had cake in the last week.
Yes, just last night. Leftovers from my son's 11th birthday party.
TNP has spoken to an elected official in the past month.
True. :fist:
TNP likes figs.
I do! I do!
TNP has tasted dog food.
True. My auntie made me when I was young. It was marinated in dog drool, too, which made it easier to chew.
TNP has had a bezoar.
False.
TNP can solve Rubic's Cube.
False, I needed a book to work it out. :fail:
TNP bites their fingernails
False, although one of my sons is developing that bad habit.
TNP has or had at least two siblings.
Yeah, three.
TNP flushes things that come in a package that clearly says "Do not flush".
False. I'm a responsible citizen.
TNP has blue eyes.
Nope. Green.
TNP has purchased candy for Halloween.
Nope. I've been in my apartment now for five years, and haven't gotten a single trick-or-treater. If I'm not going to get people to give the candy to, I'm better off leaving it at the store.
TNP is looking forward to seeing what the college kids will be wearing this year.
False, but then I'm in England anyway.
TNP has more than two pairs of shoes
True. But all I ever wear are flip flips, crocs, running shoes, and hiking boots.
TNP can hear traffic noises right now.
True, Right outside the window.
TNP has locked themselves out of their own house before now.
False. My mother once locked herself out of our apartment when I was three and sent me through a tiny window to let her in, but I've always managed to keep from doing it myself.
TNP has touched a live, non-human primate.
False. My mother once locked herself out of our apartment when I was three and sent me through a tiny window to let her in, but I've always managed to keep from doing it myself.
TNP has touched a live, non-human primate.
False, although I have no objection to (safely) doing so.
TNP owns the soundtrack to Top Gun.
False. Have never even seen the movie.
TNP has received at least one strange request today.
False. I haven't even spoken to anyone today.
TNP has been through a hurricane.
Nope, but did endure a tornado.
TNP doesn't sleep well.
True
TNP has or had a back issue
True. Not for a while, though.
TNP LOVES pistachios.
TRUE TRUE TRUE!!!
TNP can do the splits.
Oh hell false!
TNP sleeps on their stomach.
No, side.
TNP used to watch NYPD Blue.
False.
TNP has good balance.
Ha! No, I suck.
TNP likes radishes.
With a bit of salt, yeah!
TNP swims sometimes.
Very true! I swim so often I use a special shampoo.
TNP doesn't celebrate Christmas in any way
False. I'm a Christian and I work in retail. Christmas is inescapable, and I like it that way.
TNP finds UFOs fun to think about.
True.
TNP can juggle.
True, 3 balls only, but with a few tricks.
TNP has acted on stage.
False, unless you count grade school stuff.
TNP hasn't been to the movies in more than a month.
True. I've been too busy watching movies on my new flatscreen.
TNP did not have any meat with breakfast.
True. Never do.
TNP is at least part Polish.
Not that I know of.
TNP owns orange underwear.
Nope. Coupla orange Ts, though.
TNP uses chopsticks very well.
True. Either hand, too! Both hands if the food is really good...
TNP can wink with each eye.
Yes. It's sexy.
TNP has driven a pickup truck.
False. I'd be scary driving a truck.
TNP can do 20 push-ups in one go.
Ha! Hell no.
TNP loves guacamole.
Yep. Delicioso.
TNP can say the alphabet backwards - coherently.
False, although I sometimes think about practicing until I can, as a concentration exercise/memory trick.
TNP has watched all episodes of Star Trek, TNG, Voyager, DS9, and Enterprise.
No,but an awful lot of them.
TNP thinks Picard is the best overall Star Trek character.
No,but an awful lot of them.
TNP thinks Picard is the best overall Star Trek character.
False. I love Picard, but I imprinted on Spock as a small child.
TNP has visited a haunted house this year.
False :( Not this year. They can be fun though.
TNP has never been on an airplane.
False. I actually travel a lot.
TNP has been to at least one concert this year.
False. I actually travel a lot.
TNP has been to at least one concert this year.
False. Stupid financial and time poverty! :fist:
TNP has had a cold/flu recently.
True. :(
TNP has recently played with a puppy.
No. (sad)
TNP loves both sage and mint.
It's true. Yum.
TNP enjoys veggie pizza.
Just had some. Yup.
TNP has flown first class.
True! And it was quite pleasant.
TNP has gone over ten miles in one run.
Gotta go with False, though I may have done ten miles in a soccer game or two. Never kept track. I also probably logged some miles when I was living in Cali, but none of that was running.
TNP is going/has gone to a Halloween party this weekend.
Gotta go with False, though I may have done ten miles in a soccer game or two. Never kept track. I also probably logged some miles when I was living in Cali, but none of that was running.
TNP is going/has gone to a Halloween party this weekend.
Exactly one.
TNP LOVES The Cooking Channel.
False. I prefer to experiment with my food preparation.
TNP owns a goldfish.
Nope. Lot of other fish, though.
TNP has owned a gerbil or hamster.
True. Several. Unfortunately for one, we owned a cat at the same time.
TNP has performed in Rocky Horror in some capacity.
True as long as we're counting just dressing up and audience participation at a showing.
TNP has worked on a political campaign in some capacity
Not officially, but I've been recruited to assist for specific tasks like managing events. Not for a really, really long time however.
The next poster usually grows a vegetable and/or herb garden, seasons permitting of course.
Not officially, but I've been recruited to assist for specific tasks like managing events. Not for a really, really long time however.
The next poster usually grows a vegetable and/or herb garden, seasons permitting of course.
True. All of my seedlings burned up this year, but I plan on doing it next year wherever I am.
TNP keeps a written schedule for personal commitments.
False - I usually rely on my memory, with varying amounts of success
TNP has been on a river cruise
No. I wish.
TNP eats a fair amount of exotic game meat.
I'd like to, but no. Ate some crocodile recently...
TNP can do a cartwheel.
Ha! No. Never could.
TNP watches Wheel of Fortune.
Nope. I don't watch any game shows.
TNP owns a video game system.
False (believe it or not)
TNP reads at least some webcomics.
False. TNP owns at least one cat.
False. There's a stray that lives at my place, but I don't technically 'own' it.
TNP likes Vegemite.
False, O so false.
TNP has already started Christmas shopping.
False, and probably wil not until December
TNP is currently on a diet
False.
TNP has a daily routine for looking at a selection of favorite websites.
True, which is how I get here every day.
TNP has walked in on a partner cheating on them.
No. Not yet...
TNP has purchased condoms at a gas station.
False!
TNP is currently reading a book.
Yes. A good one. The Hound of the Baskervilles.
TNP has read Sherlock Holmes.
False.
TNP has posted a letter recently.
Yes! Just now. A thank-you letter.
TNP voted in 1988.
False. I was 7 then, and so not eligible for voting.
TNP has a dog.
True, I have a Labby/Boxer Mutt
TNP voted a mixed ticket
False - impossible for me to vote mixed, as there was only one item I was eligible to vote on from our residence abroad (the district 8 House of Representatives seat, which I hope will be maintained by incumbent Mike Capuano).
TNP would rather have a sore throat than a stuffed up nose.
True. Neither would be better, obviously. But if one or the other...
TNP watches The Simpsons.
True, but only when I get a chance
TNP prefers ice cream to lollipops
True. I like lollipops okay, but ice cream is where it's at.
TNP has laughed out loud today.
True, about something I read online. Now I can't remember what it was.
TNP voted yesterday.
False, because we didn't have an election here.
TNP has no brand loyalty about anything.
False. Although the brands I love are largely dead and gone.
TNP thinks salad bars are gross.
False. Though some are better than others. (And WTF is up with chocolate pudding on the salad bar?)
TNP has pizza mouth.