While Linda is out this week, another gal is hosting the Random Dozen.
You know the drill…visit her site and link back to your own answers!
Here are mine for the week:
The theme is Spring . . . and any other random questions that crept in.
1. What is your favorite sign of Spring?
People doing yard work. Notice I said “people” and not “me.” Knowing that it’s warm enough to be outside planting flowers and fertilizing the grass…well, it makes me happy!
2. Did you remember to spring forward on March 14? If not, how did it impact your day?
I cannot believe this, but I actually FORGOT! Chicky happened to get up just in the nick of time for church. I did not, so I missed it.
3. If soil, time, talent and climate were no problem, what vegetable would you plant in a garden this year?
White peas. If you’re from the South, you know what I’m talking about. These are the kind you shell, parboil, and freeze for use during the winter. There is nothing better than white peas.
4. If soil, time, talent and climate were no problem, what fruit would you plant?
Watermelon. Oh man…pulling a watermelon from the garden and eating it fresh…doesn’t that just speak of summer??
5. What is your least favorite insect?
Spiders. By far.
A funny, and true story: When we moved back up to north Florida, we rented a house. I was still a stay-at-home-mom. One morning, shortly after the move, I was getting ready to take the kids to school. It was the rare morning that the Mr. was already in the office (he typically doesn’t go in until 9). Just as we were getting ready to cross the threshold across the front door, I saw a humongous, fat spider.
Well, I knew I could not leave the house and return, knowing that spider would still be sharing space with me, so I got the broom to kill it. However, spiders give me the heebie jeebies. Seriously. I kid you not. I get covered head-to-toe in shiver bumps if I’m even in the same room as one. I could not approach it with the broom.
So, the kids took turns trying to swat it, but that stupid spider protected itself by cowering in the corner where the two baseboards met.
Finally, exasperated, I took the broom. In a spurt of bravado, I raised the broom up and came down hard on the part of the spider I could reach.
All of a sudden, the spider exploded, and little baby spiders came scurrying out!! I had nailed a mama spider, and she was fat because of the sack of babies on her back! Oy, the fright!
I screamed bloody murder, freaked out and wondered what in the world I was going to do.
I ran to the kitchen and grabbed the bottle of bleach water I kept under the sink. I ran back over and squirted the heck out of that tile landing, drowning and chemically killing those creepy baby spider wannabe’s.
Um, yeah. This really happened.
One more story.
A few years later, when I worked as a computer tech at a local middle school, I found a humongous spider lurking behind my technical manuals. It was so big, I could see each leg in detail.
In a fit, I got on my school-issued walkie-talkie. I could barely get out the words because I was so freaked out, so I squealed like a little kid…
“Tech to anyone. There’s a really big spider, and I’m really, really scared. Can you send someone to help me. Pretty please?”
Mind you, this went out to every administrator and teacher with a walkie-talkie. I obviously do not care that people know I am a wimp.
The custodian came in, donned rubber gloves, and ten minutes later with out saying, “Whew. You were right. That was the biggest spider I’ve ever seen.”
So, spiders are my least-favorite insect.
6. March 22 was World Water Day. To celebrate, here are some water questions. Do you drink bottled water? If so, what brand?
I’m a soccer mom. Of course I drink bottled water. I prefer Dasani, but I also like Nestle. I do not like Aquafina.
7. Have you ever been somewhere that it was not safe to drink the local water? If so, how did you handle that?
When I was little, I was on a rare visit to see my dad (my parents were divorced). We traveled across the border to Mexico, and I remember my dad telling me not to drink the water. He offered me beer instead. Before you go thinking bad of him, remember that he was French. I think the French start drinking in the womb. Regardless, I was disgusted by the thought and passed on his offer. I don’t think I got dehydrated, but I didn’t drink anything that day.
8. How many glasses of water do you drink per day?
Depends on what kick I’m on. I probably, on average, drink two large glasses. My kids, on the other hand, drink tons. I started giving them water when they were old enough to have it mixed with their juice in their bottles. They always had it in their sippy cups too. To this day, they drink tons of it.
9. March 24 is the birthday of Harry Houdini. Have you ever watched a professional magic show? Share.
I’ve watched one or two while on cruises. I don’t get overly impressed by this stuff because I know the tricks are all illusions. Now, make money appear from thin air, and you’ve got my attention!
10. Have you ever been a participant in a professional magic show (up on stage!)?
No. I’m thinking I’d probably freak out. Remember, I’m a wimp, and I’m not ashamed to admit it.
11. March 24 is also the birthday of Steve McQueen and Clyde Barrow. Do you like Westerns or gangster movies? If so, what is your favorite?
No to the westerns, and a probably not to the gangster movies. I did like a Bonnie and Clyde movie I saw recently. Could that be counted as the two mixed together?
12. (Really random) What U.S. state that you’ve never visited would you like to visit someday?
Hawaii. I have sock yarn from there, and it’s to die for. I’d love to get more yarn from Hawaii. LOL
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