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Getting to know you - A Fun 'My Favourite Things' Quiz
Carmel wrote: "Laura wrote: "Thankss, i love drawing stick people..they can get into so much trouble hahaha..."Hmmmm, no, I won't go there!!!"
Oh..LOL..No...I didn't mean it like that..ahhaha..Usually it's just a lopped off arm or head.
Laura wrote: "Tony wrote: "Laura wrote: "Tony wrote: "I find the same with some movies, This week I watched 'Salt' with Angelina Jolie 3 times to really get the plot, but the first time i was cooking at the same..."Good stuff who is the girl? you have a definate style there, quite precise you should do more. Mickey is good too. You would create graphics and stuff using paint shop and the like? I can't work with that, way over my head. I have a friend that can create wonderfull pictures using just his pc and software.
The girl is a Japanese pop singer called Ayumi. In 2008/2009 I worked in animation drawing backgrounds and some props for kids cartoon so I'm fairly comfortable drawing in Flash on a WACOM tablet. Also use all the other Adobe products for drawing/designing. Maybe think about learning how to draw with a tablet? It can be a challenge to learn but it is fun!
Laura wrote: "The girl is a Japanese pop singer called Ayumi. In 2008/2009 I worked in animation drawing backgrounds and some props for kids cartoon so I'm fairly comfortable drawing in Flash on a WACOM tablet. ..."I suppose I do use my computer for my portraits in a way. I put the characters pictures on the screen
and then I am able to zoom in and out to pick up the details clearer... I would like to try the tablet thing but just don't seem to have time, what with the writing, drawing ect. I suppose "old dog new tricks" hHa!
My Favourite... 1. Time of Day: Any morning I'm not at work.
2. Food: I like *all* food way to much for my own good.
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): Again, not too fussy. I like alcoholic drinks on the slightly sweet side but no too much. I love a good coffee and a nice cuppa tea.
4. Band/singer: Hmm, lovin' Dan Sultan and Mumford and Sons at the moment along with old faves such as John Butler and Xavier Rudd.
5. Actor: Dunno really but I'm thinkin' Hugh Jackman is a bit alright. ;o)
6. Spot in Australia: I love my home town which is kinda NE Central Vic. It's pretty. I also love Tassie. All of it.
7. Team/Sport: I used to be a sports nut in my youth but not so much now. I tollerate it because my hubby has never grown out of it and it's on our tv 95% of the time.
8. Car: A little black Holden Barina that is about to die. Ha!
9. Animal: I love my whippet. Never thought I'd say that but she's beautiful.
10. Activity: I do a lot of handcrafting...... as in needlework of all sorts. Either that or I'm cooking or cleanin' for the clan or trying to steal away to read just a few more pages. Oh and I just LOVE my computer. Love, love, love it!
11. Things to collect: Books and friends. :o)
Hahaha, morning not at work i can understand that. And a good cup of coffee...omg1 :PCollecting friends thats intersting XD Enjoy it here :D
Tony wrote: "Laura wrote: "The girl is a Japanese pop singer called Ayumi. In 2008/2009 I worked in animation drawing backgrounds and some props for kids cartoon so I'm fairly comfortable drawing in Flash on a ..."Pfff...i say make time!! Tablets aren't all that expensive these days.
Laura wrote: "Tony wrote: "Laura wrote: "The girl is a Japanese pop singer called Ayumi. In 2008/2009 I worked in animation drawing backgrounds and some props for kids cartoon so I'm fairly comfortable drawing i..."So I am a time lord now? Dr Who?;-)
Dot wrote: "My Favourite... 4. Band/singer: Hmm, lovin' Dan Sultan and Mumford and Sons at the moment along with old faves such as John Butler and Xavier Rudd..."
They're my favourites too! Great taste Dot.:)
Mandy wrote: "Dot wrote: "My Favourite... 4. Band/singer: Hmm, lovin' Dan Sultan and Mumford and Sons at the moment along with old faves such as John Butler and Xavier Rudd..."
They're my favourites too! Gr..."
Yeah, not too many friends my age are into the same music I am but..... eh, my oldest dd (27yo) has very similar tastes in music and we often introduce each other to new stuff. We go to concerts together too. Gotta love that. ;o)
Hmm, just checked out your profile Mandy and see you're a similar vintage to me. You must be extremely cool! (wink)
Dot wrote: "Mandy wrote: "Hmm, just checked out your profile Mandy and see you're a similar vintage to me. You must be extremely cool! (wink)..."Thanks Dot! ;D
Tony wrote: "Laura wrote: "Tony wrote: "Laura wrote: "The girl is a Japanese pop singer called Ayumi. In 2008/2009 I worked in animation drawing backgrounds and some props for kids cartoon so I'm fairly comfort..."Lol! Maybe :P
What? I love Tom Baker. Or I did when I was a kid. My family and I are huge Dr. Who fans.
Carmel, when I was young I thought Tom Baker was gorgeous. (or maybe I was just so in love with Dr Who it didn't matter what he looked like) Love David Tennant.
Gail "cyborg" wrote: "Carmel, when I was young I thought Tom Baker was gorgeous. (or maybe I was just so in love with Dr Who it didn't matter what he looked like) Love David Tennant."Tom Baker was always my favourite until Christopher Eccleston starred in the first year of the new Dr Who. He's a brilliant character actor, brought a new credibility and drama to the role. And what about his relationship with Rose. Best unrequited love pairing in Dr Who history. My other favourite sidekick was that older English woman that starred with David Tennant (my 3rd favourite Dr). I think her name was Donna.
Donna was played by Catherine Tate. She was fantastic.
I love the new doctor played by Matt Smith. At first I thought he was a bit odd but he grows on you quickly.
I love the new doctor played by Matt Smith. At first I thought he was a bit odd but he grows on you quickly.
Love Dr Who, Tom Baker, David Tennant then Chris Eccleston are my favs. Love the pic Mandy :)My chrissie present was a 10 inch Tardis that makes lots of sounds, flashing light, opening doors etc from the ABC Shop. Fantastic!!
Sandra wrote: "Love Dr Who, Tom Baker, David Tennant then Chris Eccleston are my favs. Love the pic Mandy :) My chrissie present was a 10 inch Tardis that makes lots of sounds, flashing light, opening doors etc..."Obviously a big fan of the Doctor! I think Goodreads is a bit like the Tardis. A lot bigger once you get inside and start looking around!;D
It's what I grew up with. Love sci-fi, and romance and mystery, etc,etc.
My Favourite...1. Time of Day: Bed Time
2. Food: Anything that comes in a box with chopsticks
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): Margaritas with the fancy pink sea salt. And black coffee.
4. Band/singer: Muse and The Beach Boys (tragic)
5. Actor: John Travolta - in the Pulp Fiction era. And that guy from 300... you know, the Irish fella?
6. Spot in Australia: Cradle Mountain. Or my own deck looking out at the stunning Yarra Valley.
7. Team/Sport: Go Brumbies!
8. Car: My first car, The Green Machine. May it rest in peace. But I wouldn't say no to an Aston Martin Vanquish should you offer.
9. Animal: Elephants. And my cat, Luna.
10. Activity: Swimming, Salsa Dancing, Zumba-ing, Making fun of Bridal magazines, Trying on ridiculously over-priced shoes at Chadston.
11. Things to collect: Ridiculously over-priced shoes from Chadston.
Hey Carmel.Yep, I was at Muse in Melbourne too. Their awesomeness is beyond human capacity, is it not?
Carmel wrote: "Gail "cyborg" wrote: "What? I love Tom Baker. Or I did when I was a kid. My family and I are huge Dr. Who fans."ha Gail, I'm talking about looks not acting talent - I will never forget Tom Bake..."
I have a friend Jon who is a Sci fi fan big time. He can trace every big time sci fi movie made after the 60's back to an idea that was born in the BBC Dr Who dept! I've tried to catch him out but never can!
Carmel wrote: "Tony wrote: "I have a friend Jon who is a Sci fi fan big time. He can trace every big time sci fi movie made after the 60's back to an idea that was born in the BBC Dr Who dept! I've tried to catch..."The Daleks were of Dr Who the first series silly!
I am a moderate sci fi fan. Went to the movies last night to see Tron, Wow, just thought it was great,3D, surround sound, morphing the whole 9 yards.
3D is all the go now and I think it works well. Loved Avatar in 3D and "Clash of the Titans"
My next novel is going to be in 3D... Diabolical, Devilish and Damned!!! Well no change there then!!!
;-D!
They might help hehehe! but you will also need a 3D mindset... Drink,Demons & Diablo and of course 2 giraffes and a pina colada! ROFL! lMFAO! hehehe
Love the glasses, yeah I'll issue a pair with each book...hahah your just too whacky...love it, can't you just see some poor fool trying it out...Oh too much Carmel, your sharp as!
Sci fi "don't talk to me about sci fi" the paranoid android! enjoy!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQqeid...
Okay so it wasn't Dr Who! Life, don't talk to me about life!! ha haha!;-D
For lack of something better to do, Im going to re-do my list, because its been a while since I made it: 1. Time of Day: When I snuggle up in bed to read my book :)
2. Food: Pasta or all sorts
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): Ice coffee orMineral water
4. Band/singer: Angus and Julia Stone, 80's stuff
5. Actor: Jim carrey/Robert Downey Jnr.
6. Spot in Australia: Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens or Victor Harbor
7. Team/Sport: Love to watch AFL, team supported: Port Adelaide. However, I play play soccer
8. Car: Couldnt care less. In my dream vision of the future, I have no car.
9. Animal: cat
10. Activity: reading. Or being with friends
11. Things to collect: books! books! books!
My Favourite...
1. Time of Day: Afternoon
2. Food: Potato Bake
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): Iced Coffee
4. Band/singer: Rob Thomas
5. Actor: Hugh Jackman/ Sam Worthington (australia), (world) too many to choose from
6. Spot in Australia: Standing on the Sydney Harbour looking out at the ocean
7. Team/Sport: Swimming
8. Car: Holden
9. Animal: Ferrets
10. Activity: Reading and watching movies
11. Things to collect: Books/Movies
1. Time of Day: Afternoon
2. Food: Potato Bake
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): Iced Coffee
4. Band/singer: Rob Thomas
5. Actor: Hugh Jackman/ Sam Worthington (australia), (world) too many to choose from
6. Spot in Australia: Standing on the Sydney Harbour looking out at the ocean
7. Team/Sport: Swimming
8. Car: Holden
9. Animal: Ferrets
10. Activity: Reading and watching movies
11. Things to collect: Books/Movies
Mickey wrote: "5. Actor: Hugh Jackman."
I am afraid you are going to have to join the que for Hugh. ;)
I am afraid you are going to have to join the que for Hugh. ;)
Mickey wrote: "My Favourite... 2. Food: Potato Bake..."
That's my Mum's signature dish!!:)
My Favourite... 1. Time of Day: Early morning before anyone else is up
2. Food: Anything with caramel in it
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): Raspberry Lemonade
4. Band/singer: Rob Thomas
5. Actor: Joe Armstrong
6. Spot in Australia: Tasmania
7. Team/Sport: Swimming
8. Car: one that gets me from A to B
9. Animal: Lizards
10. Activity: Listening to music & reading
11. Things to collect: ????
My Favourite... 1. Time of Day: early morning
2. Food: dessert and berries
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): Chai latte
4. Band/singer: no particular favourite but I love most kinds of music.
5. Actor: Nathan Fillion
6. Spot in Australia: any isolated beach
7. Team/Sport: field hockey
8. Car: reliable and environmentally friendly
9. Animal: elephant
10. Activity: photography
11. Things to collect: one or two shells and pebbles from each beach I visit
Kass wrote: "My Favourite...
7. Team/Sport: field hockey"
I had always been quite negative about field hockey. I only played once. My best friend whacked me in the face with her hockey stick. I never played again as I figured that if that's what my friend did imagine what the opposition would do.
My daughter decided to play Hockey a few years ago, she had tried various sports, netball, soccer, softball... hockey is the thing she found the best. As a parent watching the sport I find it a lot better than the other sports as well. I also notice the spectators are far more civilised.
7. Team/Sport: field hockey"
I had always been quite negative about field hockey. I only played once. My best friend whacked me in the face with her hockey stick. I never played again as I figured that if that's what my friend did imagine what the opposition would do.
My daughter decided to play Hockey a few years ago, she had tried various sports, netball, soccer, softball... hockey is the thing she found the best. As a parent watching the sport I find it a lot better than the other sports as well. I also notice the spectators are far more civilised.
Kass wrote: "My Favourite... 5. Actor: Nathan Fillion...."
Have you seen the TV series Firefly Kass?
Mandy wrote: "Kass wrote: "My Favourite... 5. Actor: Nathan Fillion...."
Have you seen the TV series Firefly Kass?"
Many, many times and it has pride of place on the DVD shelf - I love Joss Whedon!
Gail "cyborg" wrote: "Kass wrote: "My Favourite... 7. Team/Sport: field hockey"
I had always been quite negative about field hockey. I only played once. My best friend whacked me in the face with her hockey stic..."
I was always very proud of my bruises - still amazed I never broke a bone or lost any teeth.
Kass wrote: "Mandy wrote: "Kass wrote: "My Favourite... 5. Actor: Nathan Fillion...."
Have you seen the TV series Firefly Kass?"
Many, many times and it has pride of place on the DVD shelf - I love Joss Whedon!"
Me too!!
My Favourite... 1. Time of Day: Midnight ...the only time my brain REALLY functions
2. Food: Nandos Chicken.. ive tried going veggi...buh the smell of Nandos...cripples me
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): Coffee
4. Band/singer: oh lord so many... Backstreet boys, The Used, Escape the Fate,and the Veronical to name a few
5. Actor: Kira Knightly, Emma Watson...Johnny Depp
6. Spot in Australia: apart from home... went to Nowra once with the family... nice quiet farm land... :)
7. Team/Sport: hmm i love X-Games... Rollerbladeing
8. Car: Mini-Cabrio
9. Animal: Cat (Domestic) Wolf (wild)
10. Activity: Drawing, reading, writting and sewing
11. Things to collect: :) books and stones
My Favourite...1. Time of Day: bedtime (cause that's when i read...)
2. Food: Potato bake
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic):Baileys with Brownes mocha chill...
4. Band/singer: Stone Sour
5. Actor: Sam Worthington
6. Spot in Australia: Swan Valley, Perth
7. Team/Sport: AFL, the eagles.
8. Car: I love Subarus!!
9. Animal: Tiger
10. Activity: Tropical fish... anything to do with them.
11. Things to collect: Music equipment,my house is full of it... and i have 42 fish tanks...
My Favourite...1. Time of Day: Depends on the day. Mornings on Saturday!
2. Food: Cashew Chicken
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): Iced Tea
4. Band/singer: newsboys or Great Big Sea
5. Actor: Russell Crowe
6. Spot in Australia: Don't know yet!
7. Team/Sport: Rugby League
8. Car: Jaguar
9. Animal: Dog
10. Activity: Reading, cycling, movies
11. Things to collect: Books, music
My Favourite... (well, of course most of these depend on my mood or goal, but I'll try...)1. Time of Day: Bedtime, when I read.
2. Food: Thai
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): Thai iced tea
4. Band/singer: Jim Steinman w/Meat Loaf
5. Actor: Susan Sarandon/ Jeff Goldblum
6. Spot in Australia: Wherever Mandy & Gail are when they're on GR with us... ;)
7. Team/Sport: geocaching - sorry, I'm not a spectator
8. Car: My very own 2010 Altima. The Subaru Baja is pretty cute though, too.
9. Animal: My 14 yo son.
10. Activity: reading, playing on GR, geocaching
11. Things to collect: Squidward - from Spongebob, because I so empathize with the poor guy who just wants a quiet day off to enjoy nice music and fuzzy slippers...
Patricia wrote: "My Favourite...2. Food: Cashew Chicken..."
Mmmm! I think I smell a good recipe there Patricia!! Any chance of sharing? I love collecting other people's favourite recipes!:)
Lisa wrote: "and i have 42 fish tanks..."My cousin's husband breeds fish but he doesn't have anywhere near 42 tanks!! He only has freshwater fish though and I believe saltwater tanks/fish are much harder to look after. Sounds like you have a lot of skills with aquariums!:)
Cheryl wrote: "My Favourite...2. Food: Thai..."
I LOVE Thai food. My favourite dish is that green papaya salad with peanuts. Yum! My mouth is watering just thinking about it.;)
1. Time of Day: 6pm
2. Food: Salt fish fried rice
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): root beer
4. Band/singer: Harel Skaat
5. Actor: Selena Gomez
6. Spot in Australia: Lawn, Australia
7. Team/Sport: volleyball!
8. Car: Suzuki Swift
9. Animal: my piano
10. Activity: writing
11. Things to collect: books, books, books, books, books
2. Food: Salt fish fried rice
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): root beer
4. Band/singer: Harel Skaat
5. Actor: Selena Gomez
6. Spot in Australia: Lawn, Australia
7. Team/Sport: volleyball!
8. Car: Suzuki Swift
9. Animal: my piano
10. Activity: writing
11. Things to collect: books, books, books, books, books
Rena wrote: "9. Animal: my piano..."That's really intriguing that you describe you piano as an animal Rena! Which animal would it be?:)
Mmmm..Jag as a car..I wanna own one of those...Someday maybe..haha
My Favourite...
1. Time of Day: When I get home and out of the shower or pool and can just relaxe
2. Food: spicy food, indian, thai, mexican yummmm
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): Milk!!!
4. Band/singer: at the moment Mumford and sons and Florence and the machine
5. Actor: anthony warlow such a beautiful voice
6. Spot in Australia: to watch NRl (go the broncos) to play touch and soccer
7. Team/Sport: BRONCOS
8. Car: oo so many but its gotta be the aston martin
9. Animal: beagles here is mine:
10. Activity: well reading haha but i also love the beach walking and my sports
11. Things to collect:
I collect tea cups :D if you know any where good to get them let me know
books ..lots of books it drives my mother mad
and ashamedly shoes:D
1. Time of Day: When I get home and out of the shower or pool and can just relaxe
2. Food: spicy food, indian, thai, mexican yummmm
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): Milk!!!
4. Band/singer: at the moment Mumford and sons and Florence and the machine
5. Actor: anthony warlow such a beautiful voice
6. Spot in Australia: to watch NRl (go the broncos) to play touch and soccer
7. Team/Sport: BRONCOS
8. Car: oo so many but its gotta be the aston martin
9. Animal: beagles here is mine:
10. Activity: well reading haha but i also love the beach walking and my sports
11. Things to collect:
I collect tea cups :D if you know any where good to get them let me know
books ..lots of books it drives my mother mad
and ashamedly shoes:D
Mandy wrote: "Rena wrote: "9. Animal: my piano..."
That's really intriguing that you describe you piano as an animal Rena! Which animal would it be?:)"
Oh, it's just that when my brother and sister both had a dog each with Saturday responsibilities, all I had to do was dust my piano.
That's really intriguing that you describe you piano as an animal Rena! Which animal would it be?:)"
Oh, it's just that when my brother and sister both had a dog each with Saturday responsibilities, all I had to do was dust my piano.
Aussie Readers
Books mentioned in this topic
The Beer Lovers Guide to Australia (other topics)North and South (other topics)
Storm Boy (other topics)
I hope that Tony doesn't post the playboy image unless it's suitable for 13 year old viewing.
(Okay, so I have a 13 year old I'm over protective of, not that she is on goodreads.)