Getting to know you - A Fun 'My Favourite Things' Quiz Showing 51-100 of 1,360

[Jan]

Tracey....late night television is very educational. It teaches you that you should have gone to bed earlier.

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Jan wrote: "Tracey....late night television is very educational. It teaches you that you should have gone to bed earlier."

LOL. Maybe Tracey suffers from insomnia and late night cheesy TV is the only thing to distract her from it.

[Mandapanda]

Rita wrote: "My Favorite...
1. Time of Day: 5pm if it's a weekday...time I finish work! Or night time on the weekends.
2. Food: My sisters cooking! Exotic foods like Moroccan/Indian/Persian middle Eastern and M..."

I love your answers to #7 and #11. It's all reading really nice and friendly till we get there and then Wha..! Just a touch of creepy to make you very interesting Rita. ;D

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Like Mandy said. :D

Welcome Rita.

[Luke]

Hi guys! This is my first post. Thanks to Mandy for inviting me here.

My Favorite...
1. Time of Day: Early morning when it's just me, a coffee and any season of The Wire.
2. Food: Probably mushroom risotto? Or mushroom burger? Something with mushrooms.
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): Coffee or a good India pale ale.
4. Band/singer: Ween.
5. Actor: I've been on a Robert Mitchum bent recently.
6. Spot in Australia: My house.
7. Team/Sport: Ban organized sports.
8. Car: I catch the bus wherever I can. People in Perth can't drive. Besides, you can read on the bus (not so much when you are driving.
9. Animal: Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni and my dog.
10. Activity: Reading, writing, watching movies.
11. Things to collect: Books - how good are the Save the Children book sales?

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Ljuke wrote: "Hi guys! This is my first post. Thanks to Mandy for inviting me here.

7. Team/Sport: Ban organized sports.
Ha, I should leave Mandy to welcome you, one day I'm going to find a sports fan here if I have to wait until I reach a hundred. >:( ::grumble grumble grumble::

8. Car: I catch the bus wherever I can. People in Perth can't drive. Besides, you can read on the bus (not so much when you are driving.)
I love catching the train to work for the same reason. It's peaceful, no one disturbs you (most of the time). :)

9. Animal: Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni
You had to make me look it up. :) So you like giant squid (for those of you who haven't looked it up yet). Excellent, nothing like a bit of variety.


Welcome to the group Ljuke. :D

[Luke]

Gail "cyborg" wrote:
7. Team/Sport: Ban organized sports.
Ha, I should leave Mandy to welcome you, one day I'm going to find a spo..."

Go the giant squid! It freaks me out that those things exist.

[Mandapanda]

Ljuke wrote: "Go the giant squid! It freaks me out that those things exist."

The members of this group Rock! Giant squid!! How random is that. Congratulations Ljuke on knowing its latin name. You are officially the Trivia King of the Aussie Readers group!! lol

P.S. Sperm Whales freak me out. They can dive over 3 miles down into the ocean, hold their breath for an hour and they battle giant squid deep underwater. Imagine that!!;D

[Luke]

Mandy wrote: "Ljuke wrote: "Go the giant squid! It freaks me out that those things exist."

The members of this group Rock! Giant squid!! How random is that. Congratulations Ljuke on knowing its latin name. Yo..."

Well, to be fair, I only knew it's Latin name because I was reading about it on cracked.com.

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It's best to keep these things secret Ljuke. We would never have known. :)

[Jan]

Her daughter...this takes 30 seconds...I thought it was easy.

[Mandapanda]

Rita wrote: "Ok guys so here's one to get you all thinking...

This was on a psych test my cousin had to sit for some job interview and after it was done and dusted we were all still pulling out hair out me e..."

Sorry but it took me longer than 30 secs.;P I'm terrible at those sorts of things. As soon as someone starts talking about 'If it takes 5 men 2 hours to dig a hole how long will it take 18 men... bla bla. I zone out immediately! Jan I think you can officially be the Aussie Readers Puzzle Queen!

[Smallest]

Gail "cyborg" wrote: Welcome morning person. Glad to have you in the group. :)

Thanks, Gail"cyborg". Five years ago I would have laughed at the idea of being a morning person...I have changed so much.

what are you listening to right now?
It's like the question "Favorite book"...it causes a malfunction in my circuitry. I envy anyone whose world is so clear-cut black-and-white. ;D
Sure, where's the music thread?

[Jan]

Thankyou for making me puzzle Queen. If you get stuck on anything else please let me know. I love cryptic crosswords, but sometimes I need help with those. Perhaps we could have a Curly Quiz Corner where we could set puzzles for each other, and help eachother with puzzles.

[Mandapanda]

Jan wrote: "Perhaps we could have a Curly Quiz Corner where we could set puzzles for each other, and help eachother with puzzles..."

That's an excellent idea Jan! I'd be happy to start that. Do you have any suggestions for puzzles?

[Jan]

Not at present, although there is a name that book game in one of my other groups. We could play it, but restrict it to Aussie books.
Someone sets a puzzle e.g.

Novel with a pelican on the cover.

Then people can find one e.g.Storm Boy
Then they set the next challenge.

[Mandapanda]

Jan wrote: "Not at present, although there is a name that book game in one of my other groups. We could play it, but restrict it to Aussie books.
Someone sets a puzzle e.g.

Novel with a pelican on the cover.
..."

I like that game. I think I've seen it on Rick's group. I'll ask him if it's alright if we do our own version. ta!

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My Favorite...
1. Time of Day: Any time I have the house to myself
2. Food: You can't beat a good quality rare fillet steak w/ pepper sauce.
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): Margaritas
4. Band/singer: Deftones
5. Actor: Ray Stevenson
6. Spot in Australia: Sydney
7. Team/Sport: Dressage
8. Car: 60's and 70's muscle cars
9. Animal: horses
10. Activity sleeping
11. Things to collect music

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Welcome Minxminou. You are a woman after my own heart. I love Margaritas, and Sydney (Where else? Just don't tell the others here).

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Thanks for the welome Gail :) mmmm margaritas :D Now I want one!

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Mmmmmm. I had one once where the bar tender had inadvertently put sugar on the rim. Holy cow that was bad.

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YUCK! I had one of those recently in London. SO GROSS. They really need the beautiful salt to balance the flavor!

[Orin]

My Favorite...
1. Time of Day: Late at night, best time for reading and peaceful thinking.
2. Food: Curry
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): Water, Sprite.
4. Band/singer: Too many! But to keep it short Sufjan Stevens, Angus & Julia Stone, Sigur Rós, Björk, Radiohead.
5. Actor: Joseph Gordon-Levitt
6. Spot in Australia: 12 Apostles, Surfer's Paradise, Melbourne
7. Team/Sport: Cricket, tennis
8. Car: BMW
9. Animal: Tiger
10. Activity: Reading, listening to music, watching movies, walking amongst nature
11. Things to collect: bookmarks, pens

~ Orin

[Mandapanda]

Blurrystar1 wrote: "My Favorite...
4. Band/singer: Too many! But to keep it short Sufjan Stevens, Angus & Julia Stone, Sigur Rós, Björk, Radiohead..."

I remember Bjork!! She's crazy. My favourite was It‘s Oh so quiet. I think the way she performs it, the sudden changes in pace, perfectly represents what it's like falling in and out of love.:)

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Blurrystar1 wrote: "My Favorite...
6. Spot in Australia: 12 Apostles, Surfer's Paradise, Melbourne

Welcome to the group Blurrystar

Under the Just for Fun Topic - I have posted a picture taken of me at the 12 Apostles. They are amazing.

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Ha ha, love the accent Jaki.

Silver Ferns XD? You might need to fill us in.

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Had a kiwi mate who got sick of people asking him to say 'fush & chups' so he started saying 'shark & tayties'

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1. Time of Day: First thing in the morning
2. Food: Italian and French
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): Gicondas or Vacqueyras from the Rhone Valley
4. Band/singer: Mile Davis
5. Actor: Kristen Scott Thomas
6. Spot in Australia: Never been, but friends tell me Byron bay’s quite nice.
7. Team/Sport: Swansea/Neath Ospreys in rugby union.
8. Car: I drive a Freelander and I drool after a Maserati
9. Animal: Horses and dogs
10. Activity : Hill Walking
11. Things to collect : Books, but I’m seeking therapy.

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David wrote: "1. Time of Day: First thing in the morning
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7. Team/Sport: Swansea/Neath Ospreys in rugby union.
Yay another rugby fan. make sure you are still around for the world cup next year David, otherwise I could be pretty lonely talking rugby by myself. :)

11. Things to collect : Books, but I’m seeking therapy.

We are running therapy settions to help with this problem. Guaranteed to increase your addiction. :)

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Gail "cyborg" wrote: We are running therapy settions to help with this problem. Guaranteed to increase your addiction. :)

I'm already on a "one in - two out" regime so I frequently find myself smuggling bargains in when 'she who must be obeyed' is out!

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LOL, wicked. We won't tell.

[Jan]

David wrote: "Gail "cyborg" wrote: We are running therapy settions to help with this problem. Guaranteed to increase your addiction. :)

I'm already on a "one in - two out" regime so I frequently find myself sm..."
I just smuggle books in...can't resist a bargain. They never leave...good hiding spots...under the bed, between and behind and on top of existing books, on desks, in corners, in cupboards, in bags,behind shoes...you think you've got a problem?

[Tracey]

Jan and Gail - you got it in one, both the cheesy TV and the dreaded insomnia. The only thing positive that's ever come out of my chronic inability to sleep is several novels so I guess it's not all bad

[Paul]

1. Time of Day: I have none - I'm still all over the place :(
2. Food: Japanese, Chinese, South African, Italian... everything!
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): Coffee and strawberry tainted apple juice
4. Band/singer: Sarah Brightman, Rob Costlow, Ehren Starks, The Seldon Plan ... too many
5. Actor:
6. Spot in Australia: Tasmania, Grinderwald.
7. Team/Sport:
8. Car: I want my BMW back!
9. Animal: Cats and bugs.
10. Activity : Squash
11. Things to collect : Tools

:-)

[Annalie]

Hi everybody, I'm a new member - thanks for the invitation to join, Mandy!
This is such a good idea & I enjoyed reading everybody's lists.

My Favorite...
1. Time of Day: Dawn - but sadly I enjoy sleeping in as well, so it always causes inner conflict
2. Food: Roast lamb, figs, strawberries
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): A big mug of strong, milky tea
4. Band/singer: Barnsey!
5. Actor: Daniel Craig/Al Pacino/Sean Connery (can't choose)
6. Spot in Australia: South West Arm in the Royal National Park (South of Sydney)
7. Team/Sport: Engadine Lions (my hubby's Rugby Union team)
8. Car: My dear, reliable, zippy little 12 year old Hyundai Excel
9. Animal: Love Echidnas & wombats, but I love my own two dogs even more
10. Activity: reading & walking (on the beach with the dogs and in the bush)
11. Things to collect: Books & recipes

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Annalie wrote: "Hi everybody, I'm a new member -

Time of Day: Dawn - but sadly I enjoy sleeping in as well, so it always causes inner conflict

Me too me too!!! I think we are going to get on well.

I figure these favourite lists are flexible and we can come in and change out minds at any time. Didn't Sean Connery turn 70 just recently? He is close to the top of my list. The accent....:)

[Tracey]

Annalie - your things to collect reminded me so much of my mother. We had an actual cupboard in our house that had nothing in it but recipe books, magazines with recipes, recipes she pinched from dr's offices - well you get the picture. And for all those recipes what did she cook most often? Meat and three veg. I really miss her sometimes.

[Kim Marie]

Thank you, this seems a great way to get to know everyone here...

My Favorite...
1. Time of Day: I'm a nightowl but also love the long lunches with friends
2. Food: Anything with pastry (and you can tell!)
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): Margaret River whites/Chai Latte
4. Band/singer: An odd mix really but often come back to old favourites Queen or Cat Stevens
5. Actor: Changes depending on the movie I'm watching at the time.....admire Michael Caine's longevity in film
6. Spot in Australia: Love my own Blue Mountains but Sydney Harbour is beautiful on a sunny day
7. Team/Sport: Enjoy watching Australians compete in the Olympic Games and Dancesport
8. Car: My needs have changed along with the size of my family
9. Animal: There is always a much loved dog in our family but I'm fascinated by seahorses
10. Activity: Bush walks, some crafts, Trivia/word games and movies
11. Things to collect: Everything (sentimental hoarder) but particularly movie/concert tickets

[Kim Marie]

Thanks Carmel. Missed that concert but I'd say it's mostly nostalgia for that time in my life anyhow.....which is probably why I collect those concert/cinema tickets.....the date shown is another reminder :o)

[Mozette]

My Favorite...
1. Time of Day: early morning, when I've just woken up and watching the day being from my bed.
2. Food: my home made vegetarian pasta bake (my own recipe) or nachoes... I have a recipe for that too... or my stir fry.
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): green tea or de-cafe latte
4. Band/singer: I have a collection of Mozart, Jethro Tull and other vinyls... and you're asking me to pick just one???? Nope, can't do it.
5. Actor: Christian Slater or Hugh Jackman... mmmm...
6. Spot in Australia: I haven't seen enough my own country to tell you just yet.
7. Team/Sport: AFL... Go the Mighty Hawks!
8. Car: Early model Toyota Celica liftback (I used to own one)
9. Animal: bat
10. Activity: writing, reading, music, painting, collage, gardening... pick one, I love them all.
11. Things to collect: books (of course!), coin purse and handbags and vinyls too.

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Mozette wrote: "My Favorite...
2. Food: my home made vegetarian pasta bake (my own recipe) or nachoes... I have a reci..."


I think it is only fair, having mentioned a special recipe that you then share it will us. :) We promise not to tell anyone.
::fingers crossed::

I don't really have favourites either. I just listed the first thing that came into my head. :D
Mmmmm Hugh Jackman.....

Are the Hawks it the finals I haven't been following the AFL since Sydney got knocked out (and not really even then).

[Mozette]

Gail "cyborg" wrote: "Mozette wrote: "My Favorite...
2. Food: my home made vegetarian pasta bake (my own recipe) or nachoes... I have a reci..."


I think it is only fair, having mentioned a special recipe that you ..."

Well, I gave it to my brother, so I think it's fair to be able to share the quick recipe with others too. You put on some pasta (spirals go really well with this one; if you don't have those, penne will do) and let it cook slowly; don't boil it too quick. Then, you make up a tomato-based chunky sauce with mushrooms, capsicum, carrots, beans, a touch of sugar (to cut the acidity of the tomatoes) and garlic. The herbs I use are: Tarragon and Paprika. If I grew Basil, I'd use, but the possums are really bad around where I live.
Anyway, get out a casserole dish and put on the oven and then grate some cheese. Once the pasta is completely cooked, put it in the bottom of the dish, put the sauce on the top evenly and the put some of the grated cheese on top of that and put it into a moderate oven for 20 minutes. Depending on how many you've got for dinner, you can feed up to 4 people on this... and it's very delicious.

No, the Hawks aren't in the finals. They got to the Preliminary Finals, but were beaten by Geelong... bummer. At least they got this far! Oh well, there's next year.

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The recipe sounds delicious. I might try it on my daughter while the men folk are away. :)

Possums are bad everywhere. They keep eating all the new growth from my climbing roses. >:(

[Mozette]

Gail "cyborg" wrote: "The recipe sounds delicious. I might try it on my daughter while the men folk are away. :)

Possums are bad everywhere. They keep eating all the new growth from my climbing roses. >:("

I had one kill my last Basil tree when it got cocky after I left out a piece of sweet potatoe for it... it decided to garnish its tastebuds with my whole bloody tree! My basil tree was 6 years old and going well... until that critter got to it!

And it's the cheese that makes it fun for the kids... because it's all sticky and gooey, they'll eat anything attached to it... :)

[Jan]

You don't know my daughter...calls herself a 'meatatarian'...because she doesn't eat vegetables!

[Joanne]

My Favorite...
1. Time of Day:very early morning
2. Food: lamb roast and Greek salad
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic):really good pinot noir, COLD!
4. Band/singer:depends on the day. Today: Paul Kelly
5. Actor:Meryl Streep, Liam Neeson
6. Spot in Australia:Too many to list, but Phillip Island is lovely
7. Team/Sport: Pass
8. Car:anything that doesn't break down
9. Animal:Sea eagles and horses
10. Activity: sailing, reading, writing
11. Things to collect : apart from books. ZERO! Although my husband would disagree. I don't collect, I just accumulate...

[Mandapanda]

Joanne wrote: "My Favorite...
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic):really good pinot noir, COLD!..."

You said COLD like you were expecting some feedback Joanne!;)

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I am cooking Mozette's recipe for dinner tonight. I'll let everyone know how it goes. A cold pinot noir would go very nicely with it. Mmmmmm I'd better check in the cellar see if we have one.

[Joanne]

Joanne wrote: "My Favorite...
1. Time of Day:very early morning
2. Food: lamb roast and Greek salad
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic):really good pinot noir, COLD!
4. Band/singer:depends on the day. Today: Pa..."

We live in Darwin, and room temperature for wine is a little warm!!

[Mandapanda]

Joanne wrote: "Joanne wrote: "My Favorite...
1. Time of Day:very early morning
2. Food: lamb roast and Greek salad
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic):really good pinot noir, COLD!
4. Band/singer:depends on the..."

I completely understand! Another group member Dee-Ann will be very glad to see you've joined the group. She's been keen to meet other Territorians on Goodreads. If you get time check out her thread(s) in the State by State Round-up discussion under Northern Territory. She'd love to hear from you.:)