Strawberry.

How long after Christmas do you leave your decorations up?

1-2 weeks TOPS, otherwise they get underfoot pretty quickly.

What's the latest you've ever decorated for the holiday? As in, starting from nothing?

Usually just before of just after Thanksgiving. We did this year, except for our tree. :(

That just got put up yesterday. :mad:

(Me, too--yikes!)

What do you like to eat for lunch?

Macaroni and cheese ... or ... cheese toasties ... or ... pizza ... or ... hmmmmmm .... junk food. :D :D

Are you hoping for snow this Christmas?

I'd like some, but we don't have a terrific chance for it.

Will you be traveling this year?

This year we'll be home. Our daughter and her family who live in Peoria will be over as will our son who lives in Peoria. Our girls in Indianapolis and Cincinnati came over at Thanksgiving to reduce that chance that bad weather would keep them away ... so we'll talk to them by phone. It's going to be a nice Christmas. ;)

Will you be having family to your house?

Not family, but friends. We're to celebrate Christmas/do the dinner thing with friends here in town, then have other friends over Christmas night and afterwards.

How many Christmas cards did you mail this year?

So far, 0. I usually wait till after the holiday and send photos of the monsters enjoying the glut of goodies. It means more than a store-bought "Wish of good cheer" methinks.

Live tree or artificial?

Live Tree. But they are apain when they start to drop the needles

Wite or red wine?

Grew up with artifical, so I buy a live one every year now.

Do you balance your checkbook monthly?

White, but not really a wine drinker. I'll take a margarita or a corona please.

Open gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning?

Red. Mmm. And no, I don't. I should, IA.

If you had to choose, long cuddles before intercourse or after?

After, when I'm too tired after hours of incredible sex to do anything but. :D

How well do you think you pack suitcases?

Frightfully well...

Do you ever vacuum over that same piece of paper over and over and over instead of just bending down and picking it up?

<-----is guilty of that, occasionally, until the ramapant frustration takes over.

Do you have to have a fan or other noise while you sleep?

We used to have a portable fan running...but usually I can't fall asleep unless the tv is still on. (Gotta love time controls) :D

Have you ever met anyone from Pixies in real life?

Yes, my husband is here, and I've had the pleasure of meeting three other Pixies (so far) in person.

What is your favorite candy?

Actually, it's not really candy...but it adds more flavor to other "candies"...called Nutella

Do you have a secret that you keep from some members of your family/friends that others know about you?

I'm bi, but I'm closeted to most of my family and friends. They're not the tolerant sort.

Have you ever had a one-night-stand based solely on an online relationship?

no~~~but I am in a relationship that started on line~~~and I love to bits!!xxx


Have u ever "ran away" from a blind date?

Nope. I just stood still and remained silent & she thought I had left.

If you joined the circus, what would you be best qualified to do?

Barker, Clown, or Freakshow, depending on tips!

Haagis. Delicious or My God, That's Food?

Definitely My God.

What is the most memorable date you had, and what did you do?

A visit to my girlfriend's dorm. We got friendly in the parlor. So friendly that it was my first time doing it in public.

If you have a cell phone, which ring do you use?

It's on "Fur Elise" right now.

Who do you spend the most on for Christmas?

Wifey gets the most expensive single items. The children, in aggregate.

Do you spend more on friends of the same or opposite gender?

Opposite, although by nature I'm a pretty generous person.

Do you prefer fruits or vegetables?

I think its veggies but that's tough.

What is the most exciting thing you have ever done?

Held a new life in my hands, twice, after giving birth.

What's number one on your life's "to do" list?

Be happy!

Does that sound silly to you?

No, but it seems like there's a lot of components to that. :)

Do you play cards, and, if so, what is your favorite game?

Yes, bridge and pinochle.

Do you bowl better than 100?

Let's just say I have. Okay, twice. :D

Do you like learning new things?

I do, that's half the fun.

Do you like new people?

It usually takes me awhile to open up when around new people. The shyness coming out, I suppose.

Are you frustrated easily?

No, I have gobs of patience.

Do you have a short fuse?

No, not usually.

When you get together with friends, what do you prefer to do?

Bowl, play cards, go looking at shops.

Where do you feel most comfortable?

In the arms of the man I love.

How do you relax?