Snow day questions:

[rbnyc]

Did you get a lot of snow where you are?

Did snow keep you home from work?

Did you get any good loot for the holidays?

What's your biggest wish for 2011?

If you answered the above question with a world-peace-type greater community wish, what's your biggest wish for yourself? If you answered for yourself, what's your biggest wish for the greater community?

What's for dinner?

Is there anything you feel guilty about, but probably shouldn't?

Is there anything you don't feel guilty about but probably should?

Xbox 360 Kinnect or Wii?

Soft shell or hard shell tacos?

How far away do you live from where you grew up?

[rbnyc]

1. Me:

Did you get a lot of snow where you are? About 16 inches


Did snow keep you home from work? Yes. The busses weren't running. I don't drive. My husband is recovering from surgery and didn't want to drive. Plus, I didn't even have the driveway shoveled out until after 2 pm.

Did you get any good loot for the holidays? The whole family pitched in and got us the Wii, which was a great surprise because I thought no adults were getting any presents.

What's your biggest wish for 2011? Peace of mind

If you answered the above question with a world-peace-type greater community wish, what's your biggest wish for yourself? If you answered for yourself, what's your biggest wish for the greater community? I answered for myself. For the greater community, it would be great to see that whole green economy thing take off.

What's for dinner? My husband is making something with chicken breast.

Is there anything you feel guilty about, but probably shouldn't? Staying home from work today.

Is there anything you don't feel guilty about but probably should? I don't think so. I'm pretty good at feeling guilty.

Xbox 360 Kinnect or Wii? Wii. In-laws have connect. It seems buggier and has fewer games.

Soft shell or hard shell tacos? soft, corn

How far away do you live from where you grew up? About 850 miles.

EDIT: typo

[sazemisery]

2. Here's your answers :)

Did you get a lot of snow where you are?
About 11 inches here in Central Massachusetts.
Did snow keep you home from work?
I am a writer so I work at home.
Did you get any good loot for the holidays?
Books, books and more books.
What's your biggest wish for 2011?
A publisher for my book.
If you answered the above question with a world-peace-type greater community wish, what's your biggest wish for yourself? If you answered for yourself, what's your biggest wish for the greater community?
Whirled peas.
What's for dinner?
Ribs from the rib roast we had for Xmas.
Is there anything you feel guilty about, but probably shouldn't?
Having to leave my dog behind when I left Oklahoma.
Is there anything you don't feel guilty about but probably should?
The mess this place is in after the holidays but I don't intend to clean up till much later.
Xbox 360 Kinnect or Wii?
Wii
Soft shell or hard shell tacos?
Hard shell tacos
How far away do you live from where you grew up?
1500 miles

[rbnyc]

3. Sending out vibes for a publisher.

And for whirled peas.

1500 miles! Wow!

[sazemisery]

4. Thanks for the good vibes

Just moved here after my divorce a few months ago. Been in Oklahoma since I was 6 years old except for the vagabond roadtrips of my youth.

[Moondog]

5. OK, I'll play -

Did you get a lot of snow where you are? No, I live on the Florida Gulf coast. If we were to ever get snow here, it would make the national news.

Did snow keep you home from work? No.

Did you get any good loot for the holidays? Yes, traded in my last ride and bought myself a new ride.

What's your biggest wish for 2011? A radical change in my domestic situation.

If you answered the above question with a world-peace-type greater community wish, what's your biggest wish for yourself? If you answered for yourself, what's your biggest wish for the greater community? Political consensus at the federal level on the fiscal issues of the era.

What's for dinner? Osso Buco.

Is there anything you feel guilty about, but probably shouldn't? Yes.

Is there anything you don't feel guilty about but probably should? Yes.

Xbox 360 Kinnect or Wii? Wii.

Soft shell or hard shell tacos? I like both. I'm easy.

How far away do you live from where you grew up? I grew up in two places - a seasonal thing - one place in the winter, the other in warmer seasons. So, depending on the time of year, either ~ 300 or ~ 1,000 miles.

[rbnyc]

7. My mom's on the gulf coast too.

Nokomis.

[Moondog]

9. I know it well.

Just south of Sarasota. Between Osprey and Venice. Great area.

[GreenPartyVoter]

6. Ok!

Did you get a lot of snow where you are? So far we have about a foot.

Did snow keep you home from work? Nope. Am a stay-at-home Mom.

Did you get any good loot for the holidays? My solar wind-up flashlight!

What's your biggest wish for 2011? For this country's gov't and its news media to straighten out.

If you answered the above question with a world-peace-type greater community wish, what's your biggest wish for yourself? If you answered for yourself, what's your biggest wish for the greater community? To get a construction loan so that we can build our new house. (I appreciate that this trailer has been a roof over our heads for 13 years, but I would love to move into something bigger.)

What's for dinner? Shake n Bake chicken and home made home fries.

Is there anything you feel guilty about, but probably shouldn't? All the stupid things I ever did while manic.

Is there anything you don't feel guilty about but probably should? :evilgrin:

Xbox 360 Kinnect or Wii? We have a Wii. (Have the Xbox 360, but no kinnect)

Soft shell or hard shell tacos? Both!

How far away do you live from where you grew up? About an hour. :)

[rbnyc]

8. Your flashlight is cool.

And good luck in building a new home.

[GreenPartyVoter]

10. Thanks!

[MrsBrady]

11. my answers

Did you get a lot of snow where you are?
none

Did snow keep you home from work?
nope

Did you get any good loot for the holidays?
didn't want anything

What's your biggest wish for 2011?
world peace...and a little more financial stability for my household.

If you answered the above question with a world-peace-type greater community wish, what's your biggest wish for yourself? If you answered for yourself, what's your biggest wish for the greater community?
see above.

What's for dinner?
hand made tamales from a local grocery.

Is there anything you feel guilty about, but probably shouldn't?
some of the things I did when I was a single girl.

Is there anything you don't feel guilty about but probably should?
some of the things I did when I was a single girl.

Xbox 360 Kinnect or Wii?
neither

Soft shell or hard shell tacos?
either

How far away do you live from where you grew up?
about 20 miles

[sarge43]

12. Mine

Got about a foot and a half, more concerned about the 30mph winds

Retired

Husband gave me a copy of Jules Feiffer's The Great Comic Book Heroes

Peace and good will for all

I keep my health

Chicken barley soup

Don't do guilt, shame yes, guilt no

Neither

Hard shell

About a thousand miles

[femmocrat]

13. My answers: (Thanks for the fun questions!)

Did you get a lot of snow where you are? No, maybe 3 inches over several days.

Did snow keep you home from work? No, I'm on Christmas break. :)

Did you get any good loot for the holidays? Yes, my family is very good to me.

What's your biggest wish for 2011? To see Sarah Palin disappear in the Alaskan wilderness and be eaten by a Mama Grizzly.

If you answered the above question with a world-peace-type greater community wish, what's your biggest wish for yourself? If you answered for yourself, what's your biggest wish for the greater community? My biggest wish for myself is a decent retirement package in our new contract.

What's for dinner? We had burgers and fries. Tired of Christmas food already.

Is there anything you feel guilty about, but probably shouldn't? I could have been a better mother. I was too young and inexperienced at the time.

Is there anything you don't feel guilty about but probably should? Not really.

Xbox 360 Kinnect or Wii? Wii. I'm not into video games though.

Soft shell or hard shell tacos? Hard shell. Crunchy is better!

How far away do you live from where you grew up? About 50 miles.

[Tsiyu]

14. Okay, why not

Did you get a lot of snow where you are? Around 6 inches

Did snow keep you home from work? Sort of.

Did you get any good loot for the holidays? New alarm clock, coffeemaker, GingerCitrus Arbonne gift set, $$, lots of food, pretty ring.

What's your biggest wish for 2011? End of war

If you answered the above question with a world-peace-type greater community wish, what's your biggest wish for yourself? If you answered for yourself, what's your biggest wish for the greater community? That my creativity will make me $$$ to help my community

What's for dinner? Not sure yet. i've eaten too many cookies...

Is there anything you feel guilty about, but probably shouldn't? How much I've enjoyed the quiet holiday this year...

Is there anything you don't feel guilty about but probably should? That I should have a houseful of relatives or be at another relative's house full of relatives

Xbox 360 Kinnect or Wii? Xbox

Soft shell or hard shell tacos? Soft

How far away do you live from where you grew up? A thousand miles. or more.

Do I get a prize now? :P

[some guy]

15. answers

Did you get a lot of snow where you are? we got none

Did snow keep you home from work? no, but I telecommute anyway, so it wouldn't have.

Did you get any good loot for the holidays? no, I don't celebrate, I'm not very materialistic (so don't like getting gifts)

What's your biggest wish for 2011? I think I'll quote Lennon: Just gimme some truth - I'm tired of living with the lies, and bullshit. If the empire is going to collapse, let's get to it. The sooner the better for starting to rebuild. If it isn't going to, explain how we avoid it, the better to start moving in that direction.

If you answered the above question with a world-peace-type greater community wish, what's your biggest wish for yourself? If you answered for yourself, what's your biggest wish for the greater community? I think my answer covers both?

What's for dinner? no idea. which means, probably stir fry veggies.

Is there anything you feel guilty about, but probably shouldn't? I have a fairly well-developed guilt-complex, so yes.

Is there anything you don't feel guilty about but probably should? If so, it probably has just got crowded out for the near-term, and really is somewhere on the list.

Xbox 360 Kinnect or Wii? none the last video game thing I understood was pong.

Soft shell or hard shell tacos? hard

How far away do you live from where you grew up? maybe 20 miles? I once lived thousands of miles away, but moved back.

[Redstone]

16. 1) Not much snow, but lotsa wind.

2) No, because my office is in my house.

3) Got the 2011 Old Farmer's Almanac

4) Best wish: being selfish, some health, of which I've been in short supply lately

5) What's for dinner? It's Scrounge Night, so we'll see.

6) Anything I feel guilty about? No.

7) Ditto the converse.

8) I don't play video games.

9) Soft.

10) About 200 miles.

Redstone

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

17. Answers:

Did you get a lot of snow where you are?
Yes, we always do.

Did snow keep you home from work?
No.

Did you get any good loot for the holidays?
No.

What's your biggest wish for 2011?
That it's better than 2010.

If you answered the above question with a world-peace-type greater community wish, what's your biggest wish for yourself? If you answered for yourself, what's your biggest wish for the greater community?
See above.

What's for dinner?
Pea soup.

Is there anything you feel guilty about, but probably shouldn't?
Probably.

Is there anything you don't feel guilty about but probably should?
Probably.

Xbox 360 Kinnect or Wii?
Huh?

Soft shell or hard shell tacos?
Depends on what's in them.

How far away do you live from where you grew up?
About 20 miles.

[Tikki]

18. These here:

Did you get a lot of snow where you are? No, coastal So Cal..

Did snow keep you home from work? N/A …for either snow or work

Did you get any good loot for the holidays? my grandson got a 'pillow pet', I've been hanging out on it all day…now I want one...


What's your biggest wish for 2011? that my grandson's progress continues and he finds more of his place in the world

If you answered the above question with a world-peace-type greater community wish, what's your biggest wish for yourself? If you answered for yourself, what's your biggest wish for the greater community?
his growth and independence will benefit all.

What's for dinner?
Turkey burgers

Is there anything you feel guilty about, but probably shouldn't?
no

Is there anything you don't feel guilty about but probably should?
yes

Xbox 360 Kinnect or Wii? no


Soft shell or hard shell tacos? both

How far away do you live from where you grew up?
1,031 miles…driven it often


HAPPY NEW YEAR…Rene & family & all DU

REMEMBER…it's 11..'it's one louder' :)

Tikki

[davsand]

19. All righty. Here ya go:

Did you get a lot of snow where you are? About five inches.

Did snow keep you home from work? Nope, I planned to take time off in advance. I try real hard to take off at least the week between Christmas and New Year, and more if I have time available and my work done.

Did you get any good loot for the holidays? Yes. Hubby bought me a new laptop. My old computer was lost in May when our family room basement flooded. Water poured out of the case when we lifted it off the floor and there was a blue screen of death that never went away.

What's your biggest wish for 2011? I want peace and quiet--no more freaking drama!

If you answered the above question with a world-peace-type greater community wish, what's your biggest wish for yourself? If you answered for yourself, what's your biggest wish for the greater community? I'd like to see the world as a whole finally realize that we are all connected. Pain is universal, as is sadness and love. It is all the same no matter where you live or what you look like.

What's for dinner? We had brisket that had cooked low and slow in the over for six hours.

Is there anything you feel guilty about, but probably shouldn't? Not really.

Is there anything you don't feel guilty about but probably should? Hell, if I knew I should feel guilty and actually admitted it I'd be on the hook for it! I can't think of anything, thankfully!

Xbox 360 Kinnect or Wii? Wii.

Soft shell or hard shell tacos? Soft shell

How far away do you live from where you grew up? About a mile and a half.

[tigereye]

20. ok

Did you get a lot of snow where you are? no, maybe 3-4 inches on top of what was already there-

Did snow keep you home from work? no, not working much over the holidays - couple of cancellations, but not due to weather

Did you get any good loot for the holidays? Android phone- that is pretty cool, Keith Richard's bio, some books about NW art and lovely Celtic wool scarf from my son.

What's your biggest wish for 2011? Discover a new profession.

If you answered the above question with a world-peace-type greater community wish, what's your biggest wish for yourself? If you answered for yourself, what's your biggest wish for the greater community? Less violence for the community at large and more economic stability for it in general.

What's for dinner? We had leftover paella last night, not sure about tonight's menu yet.

Is there anything you feel guilty about, but probably shouldn't? Having too many purses! :rofl:

Is there anything you don't feel guilty about but probably should? not at the moment..

Xbox 360 Kinnect or Wii? Wii

Soft shell or hard shell tacos? hard shell

How far away do you live from where you grew up? only 30-40 miles

[tabbycat31]

21. mine

Did you get a lot of snow where you are?
I'm still unable to go anywhere cause my car is buried.

Did snow keep you home from work?
between jobs right now

Did you get any good loot for the holidays?
somewhat but my parents don't know what size clothes I wear. I'd trade it for a free pass from spending holidays with my immediate family.

What's your biggest wish for 2011?
Personal-- to finally have an answer from the man in my life as to where we stand relationship wise (and of course for things to work out)

If you answered the above question with a world-peace-type greater community wish, what's your biggest wish for yourself? If you answered for yourself, what's your biggest wish for the greater community?
For the economy to rebound especially at the bottom income levels

What's for dinner?
Depends on whether or not I can dig out my car

Is there anything you feel guilty about, but probably shouldn't?
Not that I can think of offhand but I am sure there is

Is there anything you don't feel guilty about but probably should?
See above

Xbox 360 Kinnect or Wii?
Wii

Soft shell or hard shell tacos?
Soft

How far away do you live from where you grew up?
2 hour drive

[Lucinda]

22. Mine:

Did you get a lot of snow where you are?
About 1 foot

Did snow keep you home from work?
No.

Did you get any good loot for the holidays?
No.

What's your biggest wish for 2011?
Peace, health & Prosperity

If you answered the above question with a world-peace-type greater community wish, what's your biggest wish for yourself? If you answered for yourself, what's your biggest wish for the greater community?
Covered em both already :)

What's for dinner?
meatloaf, fresh baked bread, roasted veggies

Is there anything you feel guilty about, but probably shouldn't?
No. If I ever feel guilty, and it's rare. I probably SHOULD. :P

Is there anything you don't feel guilty about but probably should?
Maybe...I'm not sure yet.

Xbox 360 Kinnect or Wii?
Neither.

Soft shell or hard shell tacos?
Both depending on the meal.

How far away do you live from where you grew up?
According to Mapquest:
Via I-40 W
32 hrs 45 mins / 2204.43 miles