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Drawing, Being into art is why I love novels with well-done illustrations and beautiful covers and am doing my own artwork for my writing.What's the longest time your home has been without power electricity, internet access etc.
About 8h, overnight.Do you like getting away from civilisation when you go on holiday?
I just like to see all different parts of the world, whether it be the city, the bush, a small town and everything in between. I love exploring new places and old places. What's your favourite thing about traveling?
Just being somewhere out of your normal life...i love seeing different airports even if it feels daunting..traveling solo allowed this.Last thing you accomplished?
Washing the dog - always a big accomplishment as he senses bathtime and hides. This time the lead was around his neck before he woke up!!!Favourite Sunday afternoon activity?
Watching footy in winter. AFL. Beach in hot weather.Favourite person to meet?
Stevie Nicks.Favourite actor on television?
Hard to choose between Simon Baker and Nathan Fillion.Favourite dessert?
New York cheesecake.Favourite main course?
I love that Dale and I have the same favourite actor! Mr Baker is always my choice ;) Sorry to digress!I love veal as a main when eating out, especially at an Italian venue.
Do you always order entree, or save yourself for a nice main meal and dessert?
Never order entree or dessert.Favourite coffee?
Cappacinno full cream milk strongFavourite thing to order at a cafe?
An avocado, tomato, and spinach sandwich.What could you never eat in a million years?
A cricket ballWhat does your favourite hat look like?
Cowgirl style, tan, little blue tie around it. What happened today that made you laugh or giggle?
One that goes with the bag that had to be attached to me when I was in hospital!What's the favourite thing you do to avoid doing what you're supposed to be doing?
Sorry, Suzanne's message hadn't appeared on my screen when I posted my reply to Ryan. So let me get it back in sequence and reply to Suzanne.
Seeing the UK Prime Minister David Cameron say that he cares about 'working people'. It's election time here in the UK.
What happened today that made you feel sad?
My boy came home from school cold, didn't wear long pants! Getting cold here. Other question of David's - reading of course!
What is the last word you came across during your reading that you didn't know the meaning of?
Well I come across words all the time. Last one was de jure, I vaguely knew what it was. Do you dog ear books?
Never!What do you have planned for tomorrow?
Sport :( No mum's day sleep in boo hoo When was the last time you took a boat ride? And where?
I'm just probably staying home tomorrow.
What was the last word that you found out the meaning of and now you wish you could forget it.
What was the last word that you found out the meaning of and now you wish you could forget it.
CrepitusWhat's your favourite word adopted from another language?
Vasser Une Gas (cannot spell it. Lol) it means 'water with no gas' in German.Same question (it's a good one).
Smorgasbord of course!Literally, a 'sandwich table'. From the Swedish - 'smörgås' means sandwich and 'bord' means table.
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Umm, what's your favourite thing (besides sandwiches) to stack on a table?
Cupcakes, yummy sweet things, banana cake.. Any of that good stuff ;)Bad food memory from childhood?
Suzanne wrote: "Cupcakes, yummy sweet things, banana cake.. Any of that good stuff ;)Bad food memory from childhood?"
Peas. Still hate them
Good food memory from childhood?
My Nanna's rice pudding - no idea how she made it but have never tasted it's like since. Tell us something naughty you did as a child
Hid food in my wardrobe, I remember two instances. One was part of dinner, and another a peanut butter sandwich. Eeew. What recipe/food item are you too afraid to try and cook?
Curry. Even though I love it, I'm half Indian and I go to an Indian restaurant about twice a week, I'd be too afraid of getting it all horribly wrong.Have you ever gone to dinner at someone's house and absolutely detested what they've cooked for you? What did you do?
Ah ha, me too David..I have a sister in law that's not a great cook, doesn't buy good quality meat etc etc, I just don't eat it and don't feel bad at all. We all bring something and I just avoid!
Do you enjoy baking?
No. I used to do a bit when I was younger but these days I just don't have time. Besides, I don't really have a sweet tooth.What would you bake for someone you thought the absolute world of?
Love heart chocolate cake iced with rich chocolate icing. Bit corny, huh?!What is the next book you would like to give as a gift?
I'm going to give a copy of 'Rough Music' by Patrick Gale to my friend Anna. Not only is it a great book (I would highly recommend it) but it's set in the county of Cornwall in England where Anna grew up.What's the one thing you need right now to make your life easier?
More money (it's not a greed thing, I actually do need some more money. Things are tight at the moment).What is the one thing you could without right now?
All this moneyCan cats and dogs ever truly live in peace?
Yes. I have seen it. Lol.Why do people think dogs and cats are in a perpetual war? Lol.
That's so funny as I've been talking to my friend here that loves cats. They're so different, or is it us that are so different in our tastes?!What is a positive to come out of your day today?
My leg injury that's inhibiting my running grrrrrWhat is the best age to be?
The new Conservative government in the UK.What was the last thing that made you really angry?
What is the best age to be?The best age to be is the age you are!
What was the last thing that made you really angry?
A couple of days ago we found that some fraudster hacked into our PO Box and had our mail redirected to another city! So some stuff I had ordered online, including an expensive book, has disappeared!
How do you calm down when something has made you really angry?
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When I am really angry I calm down by going for a walkFavourite breakfast food
Muesli with a dollop of greek yoghurt and tea, or a top notch croissant and coffee if I'm feeling decadent.What is the one food that you will not eat?
A really good steak, or maybe lamb backstrap (basically very lean lamb steak)Favourite wine?
I am not a wine drinker. Favourite alcoholic spirit?
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Do you like going to see artwork?"
Yes, love visiting galleries.
Favourite way to spend time other than reading?