I Ain't Afraid of No Daleks

I just spent the afternoon--in between cleaning the kitchen and tidying the bedroom--writing a Dr Who story...and, since I am feeling creative today, one would think that I could think of something interesting to blog about...nope. I'm dry. I can't think of a blessed thing that would be of interest (yawn) to anyone.

so, in light of the fact that I've got blogger's block, and, that I've just been tagged--again--by Tardisgurl, I'm doing a meme while I'm taking a break from trying to figure out how to get the Doctor and Donna out of the jam they're in.

This looks like a different meme. It's actually longer than what I'm posting, but I figure you lot must be rolling your eyes at me by now, over these stupid things...so, not gonna' push it too hard.

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If I could become invisible, I'd...
Sneak aboard a plane and go visit the UK--probably driving security barmy, when the detectors go off and no one's there!

The happiest moment of my life, was
I suppose, most recently, it was when I finally got my two year diploma a few years back...dropped out of college at 19, so it was a long time coming...and, in light of the fact that my social worker from the NY state disability agency, VESID--she was so sarcasticlly negative about me even getting through my first semester, that it felt doubly good.

This is my father’s/ mother’s job:
Dad worked in various capacities for a commercial linen service all his life, later working as a school bus driver part-time, after he retired.

Mum did a number of jobs in her lifetime: RKO Pictures secretary, a bank secretary, school secretary, McDonalds's worker, Montgomery Wards catalog order taker, greeting card stock clerk, even a child-minder....but, in 1974, she became an assistant librarian at our village library, later becoming head librarian, then having the title of library director added, a few years after that. After retirement, she got bored, and became secretary to a county historian, until a serious leg injury made it impossible for her to drive a car and confined her to a wheelchair for quite some time.

I will tell you a story that is only half true...

Well, once when I was in Leeuwarden, in the Dutch province of Friesland, I boarded the wrong end of the train bound for Schipol Airport in Amsterdam. I was by myself--the rest of my study group having decided to spend the weekend in Amsterdam. About halfway to the airport, the train stopped and switched engines, splitting the train in two...one engine taking half the cars to Amersterdam, the other engine taking the other half of the cars to...somewhere else. So, I dozed, and when I woke, I found myself staring at a little man dressed in dark clothing, and wearing a beret. "Excuse me," I asked, "Do you speak English?" "Oui." The man smiled, "What can I do for you, Mademoselle?" I looked out the window, but all I could see where empty fields flying past...and hills. Since when were there ever hills in Holland? I wondered. Suddenly nervous, I asked, "Are we nearing Amsterdam?" The little man with the beret raised an eyebrow. "I am afraid I do not think so, we are in Belgium."

There will be peace on earth only when...

The Doctor FINALLY gets rid of those pesky Daleks, the cheeky buggers...

Did you know that...
Shakespeare invented the words "assassination" and "bump."
The shortest war in history was between Zanzibar and England in 1896, lasting 38 minutes.
If you fart consistently for 6 years and 9 months, enough gas is produced to create the energy of an atomic bomb.
Cat pee will glow in a dark room, under a blacklight.

The problem of obesity can be solved by...
Having everyone eat at McDonalds every day, for a month. Bunch of dead fat people, problem solved, ey?

My favorite gym class of all time was...
Beginning western horsemanship (first time I ever got an "A" in gym!)

My parent's middle names are...
They were John and Marie...I'll let you decide whom was whom

When I take a long look in the mirror in the mornings, this is what I see...
Me, wincing at what I see in the mirror (shudders)

I absolutetly CANNOT watch any DVD's on my computer any more. I have XP, and neither Windows media player nor real player will show picture on DVD's...I get sound...just no picture...What the hell is with that???

Any ideas???

I have adobe flash player
I have quick time, as well.

So...what's the stinking problem with my computer NOW???

I really don't want to get involved with Windows help--mainly 'cos they aren't any help at all, MS is WORTHLESS when it comes to helping its users.

SORTED! Thank you Kevin!!

Oh joy, another Christmas meme--this is the one from some broad lady named Cheron:

1.What is your favorite religious and secular holiday song?

Religious, I like the Coventry Carol, secular, I suppose Sleigh ride, maybe?

2. What color lights on your tree this year?

Blue and white.

3. Do you have a cut tree, live tree or an artificial tree?

White and blue artifical tree

4. Eggnog, mulled cider, or hot chocolate?

Hot chocolate

5. Do you decorate your house with lights?
No, I can't reach to put them up.

6. Do you send Christmas cards?

Yes, just to close friends and a few relations.

7. Do you like receiving Christmas cards?

Yes, but I don't take it personally if I don't get any.

8. What is your favorite Christmas story (fiction)?

The Gift of the Magi

9. You're a kid again. What three gifts would you ask Santa for Christmas this year?

An autographed picture of David Tennant A horse, some books, a HO model train set.

10. Poinsettias or holly?

Neither, they're poisonous to pets and people.

11. Do you display a nativity scene?

No, sadly, the box holding my family's antique navitity set was stolen in 2006, along with all our other Christmas decorations. I saw a really cool cowboy nativity set Friday at the mall, but it was way too expensive...not for just 4 weeks out of the year, no way.

12. Do you bake Christmas cookies?

Nope, never have.

13. Ham or turkey?

Neither. We used to eat out at the diner, Christmas eve, then just have an ordinary dinner at home, Christmas day--tho' sometimes we did have ham (gammon), if any company was coming over.

14. In what languages can you wish someone a Merry Christmas (without cheating)?
Merry Christmas
Feliz Navidad
Joyeux Noel

15. Do you know all the words to Jingle Bells?
1st and part of the 2nd verse.

16. Do you put presents under the tree?
Yes, when I still had family present at Christmas, we did put the prezzies under the tree, on Christmas eve.

17. How do you eat a candy cane?

Ey? No particular way, I just stick it in my mouth and suck on it, like everyone else...everyone else DOES do that, don't they? Oh, now you've gone and made me self-conscionus about eating candy canes...thanks a lot.

18. What holiday song makes you laugh?

Grandma Got Run over by a Reindeer.

19. What is your favorite Christmas tradition?

In the Presbyterian church in my town, on Christmas eve, they used to do a "candle creche" where in the candlelit church (all lights turned off), the story of Christ's birth was told using candles instead of figurines, on a table in front of the pulpit...the minister quietly telling the story, while lighting the candles as each person in the story arrives, then extinguishing the candles as they go...leaving just the Jesus candle...which is then used to light a big candle...and that flame is passed from person to person, until everyone in the church is holding a little candle lit by "Jesus'" flame...and then we sat in silence, while the organist softly played "Silent Night." It was such a peaceful and beautiful and simple way to do the service...I always looked forward to that each year. I miss it.

20. What was the last present your mom and/or dad gave you for Christmas?

In 2003, dad gave me a 20 dollar bill. In 2004, mum gave me a western spur clock, and a unique music box with a vintage Buffalo Bill theme, also some candy, a box of assorted makeup, and some socks.

Yup, both Tardisgurl and, someone named "Cheron" have done gone and tagged me. Aw well, nothing better to do (except the household chores, meh.)

First one:

1. Who was the last person of the opposite sex you lay in a bed with?

My cat, Romeo, when I was a kid.

2. Where was the last place you went out to eat? What did you order?

Arby's at the mall food court. I ordered the roast beef and cheddar sandwich and the fried potato-cheese puffs.

3. What was the last alcoholic beverage you consumed?

I had a wine cooler in June of 2007.

4. Which do you prefer - eyes or lips?

Eyes I suppose, although a smile goes a lot farther with me.

5. Medicine, fine arts, or law?
Fine arts, hands down.

6. Best kind of pizza?
Kilbasi and sliced sausage (1/2 & 1/2)

7. Is your bedroom window open?
No, they're painted shut.

8. What is in store for your future?

Seriously? I reaaally don't want to know. Probably nothing great, the way I am.

9. Who was the last band you saw live?

Some local cover band, at a city street festival this summer

10. Do you take care of your friends while they are sick?

No friends here to take care of, but of course I would, if they needed me and I was able to.

11. What is your favorite soda?

Coke Classic in a glass bottle

12. How many songs are on your iTunes?

What's iTunes? Is that an I-pod thing? I've never even used one!

13. When was the last time you purchased something over 100 dollars?

Oooh, gosh, I don't remember, really. Probably 2004, when I bought mum a new kitchen table set for around $125.

14. Where is the last place you drove to?

I haven't had a car since summer of 2006...probably to work or the grocery store or laundromat--my life hasn't changed that much, since then.

15. Are you experienced?

Ey? Cryptic question...if that's meant to be rude, that would be a definite "no." If that's meant to be about life in general, oh yes...up the creek, over the mountain and down the loo.

16. Any historical figures that you envy?

Elisabeth Cady Stanton, Henry David Thoreau, Annie Oakley, Abigail Adams, Thomas Paine, Emily Bronte, William Shakespeare.

17. What brand of digital camera do you own?

I've yet to even own a digital camera. The only camera I have had was a 35mm Kodak EZ Load, which I was extremely fond of, but which has since been lost, several years ago.

18. When was the last time you got a good workout?

Friday--I went out doing chores all day, went to the mall, and worked a couple of hours.

19. If you need a new pair of jeans, which store do you go to first?
Label Shopper or Peter Harris Plus (next door to each other)

20. Where did your last kiss take place?

Flame licked my cheek yesterday. (Okay, why do so many people have a problem with the fact that I've never been snogged?)

21. What were you doing at 11:59 PM on Monday night?

That was a week ago! Probably sleeping or blogging.

22. Are you a quitter?

I prefer to think of myself as a "tryer"

23. Who was the last person you had in your house?

The landlord and the pest control man, this past summer.

24. Can you speak another language?

Only a few words, here and there. Mostly, "yes," "no" and "thank you"

25. How about you put your legs behind your head?

How about you stick your head where the sun will never shine?

26. When was the last time you went dancing while under the influence?

Never.

27. Nickname?

"Nancy springer" (long story), or "Dusty boots" (boring story)

28. Describe what you are wearing in detail.

Ladies Riders boot-cut jeans, old baggy red tee shirt, that says "Adirondack Community College Class of 2003" Undergarments, none of which are any of your business, thanks.

29. What do you think about people who party a lot?

Whatever floats their boat...as long as they keep me out of it, don't make a nuisence of themselves, and don't drink and drive, fine, they can do whatever they please.

30. Does talking about sex make you uncomfortable?

Meh. Not really, I just don't care about it as much as most people, I guess. I have other things I enjoy talking about...and, quite frankly, I really just don't need to hear about people's bedroom activities...There really is such a thing as "too much information," I believe.

31. Are you one of those people who obsesses over David Tennant?

That would be a No. Well, I do enjoy picking on the man's fame, just a wee bit, I confess. I really do find all those fan-girls and tabloid articles and such, quite hilarious.

32. What was the last CD you purchased?

Probably The New Pornographers "Electric Version" CD, back in May.

33. What are two bands or singers that you will always love?

John Denver
The Proclaimers--they're really cool.

34. Which of the seven deadly sins are you guilty of?

I've heard of them, but haven't a clue what they are, and don't feel like doing a Google search just to answer this barmy question.

35. Did you just have to Google the seven deadly sins to see what they were?

Ha-ha! See above. (I actually hadn't read this question, when I answered the above one)

36. Where is your favorite place to get coffee?

I rarely buy coffee any longer...mostly I drink coffee at the office. On those rare times when I do buy coffee out, it's usually at a restuarant, after a meal.

37. Have you ever been offered a job?

Yes...but not often.

38. Have you ever stolen anything off a road?

No, but my dad stole a giant Christmas wreath once, that fell off the back of a truck (lorry).

39. When was the last time you dyed your hair?

About 20 years ago?

40. Whom was the last person you rode in a car with?

Some cab driver.

41. Have you hugged anyone in the last 2 weeks?

No.

42. Miss someone?

Oh sure, my parents, epspecially my mum...my beloved cat of 18 years, Red. And, my dog, Shamrock, even 25 years later.

43. How is your last ex doing?

I've never even had a FIRST "ex," you're asking the wrong person!

44. Is there someone you want to fight?

Some low life scumbag from Michigan that I caleld yesterday. Belonged to the hunting or fishing club or whatever. He answered the phone by screaming at me to "f_ck off!" Brilliant vocabulary, that. I'm of a mind, that a good swift kick in a certain part of his lower anatomy, with a pair of pointy-toed cowgirl boots, would teach Mr. Scumbag how to speak properly to a lady in future.

45. Do you buy your own Christmas presents, and if yes, what do you plan on buying yourself this year?

I have to buy my own, and I've alreay put them on layaway, 'till December. I bought myself a christmas stocking shaped like a cowboy boot (which is where the cat's prezzies always go), a cowgirl's baseball cap, and a christmas ornament that's a polo player on horseback. Those are what I'm getting myself this year. I was going to buy myself the usual model horse, but I didn't like their selection they had at Tractor Supply, this year.