Definitely! Makes a world of difference.

Going for drives with your so/spouse is something you both think of as a simple pleasure.

Very, very true


What was your favorite place to live and why?

Charleston, SC It's a perfect example of the "Old South", beautiful beaches and lots of charm.







Do you have pets and do you treat them like children?

Yes, two cats ... Jasmine and Stud. They're indoor cats and get lots of attention, but I'm not sure I'd go quite as far as saying we treat them like children.

How often do you eat out with your so/spouse?

We get takeout 2-3 times a week, and eat out another 2 times...I cook only 2-3 times a week (not enough time!)


What food do you like to get as take-out?

None, I am a trained chef. Well maybe once in a while I like Chinese




What is your favorite movie?

Pump Up The Volume



Have you ever been to a broadway play?

Almost. I was out in NYC for business one time and five of us walked down Broadway intending to go. By the time we decided on a show, it'd started and they wouldn't admit anyone else. :(

Have you ever been to a dinner theatre.

No, but I would love to someday.


Have you ever gone door to door singing Christmas carols

Yes. Well, not exactly door-to-door. Several of us used to visit nursing home and senior citizen homes and sang carols for the residents there. It was so much fun and the people seem to truly delight in having us there. Thanks for reminding me of some great memories.

HYE had Tom and Jerrys or Hot Buttered Rum during the holidays?

nope... or does Ben and Jerry's count?

HYE injured anyone!

Not lately - but I'm looking for a volunteer (just kidding)

You already know what your S/O is getting you for Christmas

Nope.


Have you ever cut down your own Christmas Tree?

No, never done that.

Have you?

No - I am too much like the character Clark Griswold (remember the movie?)

You prefer a real tree to an artificial one

not currently... itsa kid thing... i just see my 2 year old trying to spread the stuff all over the house... artificial is fine this year!

You rprefer an angel to anything else on top?

I use a big bow on top of mine

What is something you really hope for this year for Christmas?

That my wife enjoys her gifts. :)

Do you take a lot of pictures of people unwraping their gifts?

Yes - I have a video tape of every Christmas since my kids were born

Do you still remember your first visit to a department store Santa?

Nope

Do you?

No, I don't. In fact, I'm trying to remember visiting a department store Santa. I remember Santa's at the stores; I remember others on his lap; everything but actually sitting on his lap telling him what I wanted. I do remember writing letters to him, though.

Do you remember writing St. Nick a letter or two?

Every year until I learned that he was a figment of my parent's imagination

Do you still leave out cookies and milk for the jolly old fart?

Not any more, although we used to when the kids were small. (We might if the small grandkids were spending Christmas Eve with us, but they're not.)

Nope...more a kid thing

What temperature do you keep the house at during winter?

Between 68 and 70

How about you?

About 73, I hate being cold

Do you have a fire place that you use in your house in the winter?

There are fireplaces but use the wood stove.


Do you do any winter sports?

Watching, not participating. I enjoy ice hockey on a periodic basis.

Do you like to make snowmen?

I'd rather make a snow woman! But since the kids would ask too many questions, I'll stick with the male version

Did you realize the winter olympics are only a couple months away?

No, I didn't know that at all?


Do you what country they are in?

Italy

Do you prefer the winter or summer olympics

Winter


Do you ever want to learn to scuba dive

Never held that much appeal. Maybe because of living in the midwest.

Ever have a car door freeze shut?

Last winter - Have you ever tried to unthaw a door at 3:30 in the morning?

What are you going to have for Christmas dinner?

Ham and all the trimmings yummy!


Do you use gift bags or wrapping paper for your presents?

Wrapping paper

Do you like the beach?

I like relaxing on the beach. I would enjoy it more if the water was warmer...up here in NE, well, it's a bit chilly!


Do you enjoy walking in the woods?

Not really - too many creepy crawly things there

When did you put up your Christmas tree this year?

My wife said we would this weekend!

Do you decorate the outside of your home?

No but my wife did this year while I was at work one day.

Are you a Secret Santa this year?