My mom. She's the dearest, sweetest person I've ever known. I wish I could head out to California and spend the holidays with her. Have two pretty special little nieces too.


Do you ever wish you had grown up in a different part of the world?

Not really. I'm glad I was born in this country and call it home. Lot of places I'd like to visit, but glad I live here.

Do you have any special plans for next year (2007)?

I'm quite content where I am............

Did someone help you to an orgasm last night?? hehe......

Yeah, but I'm not sure she's aware she was helping me. :D


Have you also already finished a pot of coffee this morning?

No seldom drink it

Did you wake up sore this mornig?

Nope, wish I would've. I've been wide awake all night long. :(



Travelling anyplace for the holidays?

nope.......... they're coming to us!!!! Yippeeee!

Did you have a special dish that you've become known for preparing?

I make a pretty good chili that all my friends insist I make for parties but I like my chicken parmesan better.


Turkey for Christmas dinner?

Probably true. She hasn't said, but often it's turkey or ham so I've got a 50-50 chance. :)

When's the last time you went to a Sam's Club or similar store just to try their food samples?

Quite some time, at least a year ago.


Do you keep your freezer stocked with meat?

Usually.

Do you drink a lot of soda?

Yep, always caffeine free though; Caffeine free Pepsi, Sunkist or Cream Soda. But yeah, I guess I do drink a lot of soda.


Do you have a garden?

Used to but not any more. Our neighbor has a BIG garden and keeps us supplied. (It's his hobby.)

Do you wear shorts or long pants in the summer?

Shorts


Do you ever like to eat breakfast foods for dinner?

Love to and do it often


Do you enjoy Christmas shopping?

As long as I have a good idea what it is that I'm looking to buy.



Do you ever wait until Dec. 24 to pick up your last gifts?

Have been known to do that many a year. :)



Do you drive with the radio on?

Don't know that my car even runs without it on. :D


What kinds of radio stations do you prefer?

Soft rock, country and classical. Kind of go through mood swings or something. I seem to like some of most types of music. :)

What would a typical pizza order be from your house?

Large canadian bacon & mushroom or CB & pineapple or large Taco. Those would be my three most common orders. I usually make my own though.



Do you sometimes just sit down and go over the road atlas even though you have no plans for a trip?

Yep, I do that ... fairly oftn, in fact. I'm always looking for little side trips my wife and I can take or parks we haven't been to that might be fun to visit.

What snack foods to you like to carry with you when you go for a ride?

I'm an on and off chocaholic so M&M's are always good. Many times I'll get a quart of chocolate milk and just drink it straight from the carton too. As long as I'm by myself anyway. :D


When you load the groceries into the car, do they go in the back seat or the trunk?

back of the jeep

Do you regularly play a sport?

I used to play a lot of "Did you see where that went? FORE!!! Hey, replace that divot! Oh c'mon, that's gotta be a gimme!" Played a lot of softball and was in a Hoops league at the Y but my health won't let me do much of it anymore.


Do you commute more than 20 minutes to work?

Nope...only takes about ten or so on an average day. I haven't had a commute more than 20 min's in almost 15 years!


Do you enjoy your job?

Which one? :D Yep I do!

Ahhhhhhhh.... but do you wish you could make more $$$ at said job?

Of course. Sometimes I think I need hazard pay!

How many days off from your job do you get for the holidays?

As many as I want to take............ without pay!

What percentage of your healthcare premium does your company pay?

We have both premiums and co-pays ... but the company still covers maybe 70-80% of the costs ... thank heavens. Depends on some benefit options you can select.

How much does your company pay for you to use your personal car for company business?

I would have no clue, to be honest. I don't usually have to do anything like that.

How would you rate your decorating style?

Well i like it *LOL*...no one says any different....but they just might not be game to say anything *LOL*

If you could have sex/make love to one person right now....who would it be?

I can't really afford to be picky but I sure wouldn't mind if Halle Berry or Elizabeth Hurley showed up here and begged me to give 'em a little bit of IowaMan right about now. :D


What's your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Vanilla. Preferably in a waffle cone with whipped cream only.

I know--I'm so dull. :D

What is one good thing that has happened to you this week?

A friend came to visit for a few weeks

You?

The weather turned nice enough I spent a couple hours at a local park walking the trails.

What's the gift you're most hoping for this Christmas (that you don't already know about :) )

Well, I'm *hoping* I get an iPod. But since I haven't been asked what I want, that kind of scares me. :D

What are your plans for the day?

Well, it was a busy day. My wife and I went to church early this morning, then, while she worked out in the kitchen, I wrapped presents. Then, this evening our kids from Peoria came over and the family went to a Christmas Eve service at our church. Very beautiful. Very crowded, but very beautiful.

Kids will be back in the morning for breakfast and gift opening. :)

What do you hope to unwrap tonight or tomorrow? :p

My favorite gift was an adorable white gold ring with a pink sapphire heart in the center and two little diamonds on the side. It's going to be sized to fit my pinkie finger. I just love it!! :loveshowe




What will you do for New Years Eve?

I spend my New Year's every year with some friends of mine back in Des Moines. Will be especially nice this year since I moved away and don't get to see them as often anymore. Plus, my little beagle buddy gets to hang out with his big brother.

Ooops, bout forgot to ask another ???


Do you do New Year's resolutions?

I make and break :D

What will your resolution be this year and why?