It's Elementary.

What elementary school did you go to? What do you remember most about it? Were any of our band friends with you there?

Lunch Time.

What's for lunch? For me, that's easy. I pretty much eat the same thing everyday-chicken soup from Pollo Tropical with one bread. What is your favorite lunch?

Always Pay Top Dollar

Some things we don't mind skimping on, like salt or paper clips. But there are other things where the best isn't good enough. What are some of those things that are always worth the extra cash?

Scandalous!

I was reading some of our posts in the archives, and we've talked about some pretty crazy stuff. One item caught my eye. It was where Mandy mentioned the attic in the equipment room. I never went in there, but I know what went on! That was so bold and really very scandalous. What other scandals do you remember from back in the day?

Who Did That?!

Yes, it's another game. I'll start by writing something someone from band has done. The person who answers comes up with the next interesting fact for us to guess.

Who surprised Larry S. in their adjoining bathroom in Washington DC, only to be extremely surprised herself?

Science 101

Do you think a caterpillar can live inside the human body?

That's Horrible

What is the worst advice someone has ever given you?

Battle of the Sexes

Let's see who is smarter at things concerning the opposite sex. Here's how to play: I'll start by asking a "female" question. A guy has to answer the question, and then asks a "male" question. Don't cheat.

Who is Vera Wang?
A woman who designs wedding dresses.

Ladies this one is for you: Who won Nascar yesterday?

well, first...

If a genie offered you three wishes, what would your first wish be?

The Prom

(that's Mark and Kara, if you didn't remember.)

Do you remember your prom? Who did you go with? What did you do after?

Deprivation

On Saturday, at Sheba's, Danielle taught us a game the color guard used to play. It's called Deprivation. Let's play an online version. You tell us something you have never done before. If you have done whatever that statement says, you respond by saying something you have never done.
Example: Person 1-I have never jumped from an airplane.
Person 2-I have. I have never skinny dipped. (This will also be our first statement, so if you have skinny dipped, you are next.)

TV Personality

I never played with Barbies or dolls. Instead, my sisters and I played Charlie's Angels. There were three of us at the time, so we each played the same part, and we beat up some major pretend bad guys. I was always Kelly. I didn't want to be like Kelly. I believed I WAS Kelly. Kelly was the part played by Jaclyn Smith, and to me, she was the prettiest and the toughest angel (she's the one on the right).

So, who was your TV alter ego and why?

Happiness is only a retirement away

What will you do when you retire?


....hmmm I'm submitting retirement paperwork today. So Nov 1st I will be retired.

Long story.

Toyland

In our childhood, we had Hot Wheels, Care Bears, Cabbage Patch Dolls, the Skipit, and the Simon. There were so many cool toys. What was your favorite?

No-no-Notorious

Some of us have gotten away with some crazy things in our lives. My sisters and I had a cookie stealing ring going at the YMCA back when we were in elementary (no, that's not why they call me Cookie). I would talk to an unsuspecting kid, and make sure they were looking at me while I spoke. Then, one of my sisters would come up behind them and steal their cookies. Hey, we were like 8 years old. What did you expect?

Anyway, I'm sure you guys have better stories than that one. What have you gotten away with?

Sell Out

When I turned 15, my father forced me to wear the typical Quinceañera dress and scheduled an appointment to take my 15's pictures. I hated him for it at the time. The dress was horrible-white with ruffles, pink trim, and a gigantic hoop underneath. To rebel, I went to the beach the morning I was to take my pictrures, and got a terrible sunburn. Today, I look at those pictures, and I love them. One day, when I have a granddaughter, I will do the same with her.

What did your parents force you to do, but now, you are grateful you did? Have you forced your kids to do the same?

Physical Attraction

Are you a leg man? How about a butt girl? Each of us has a preference for what they like. What three body parts always catch your eye?

Spoiled Rotten

When was the last time you felt incredibly spoiled?

Let's Make "Em Laugh

Joe had a great comment in "Go." He said that Tim and Gina need to laugh. Who wouldn't agree with that? So, let's make them laugh! Tell us some funny band stories, military stories, knock knock jokes (Debbie), or even what happened to you today.

I've got the cutest...

I told someone I was going to write this post so people could share what they consider the cutest part of them. She said no one would answer. I told her, this was a different kind of group. Let's see who's wrong.

What is it? It doesn't have to be the cutest. It could be the most wonderful, sexiest, sweetest, biggest... What is your favorite part of you?

Sheba's

Larry Wade called Cathy to tell her that he will be in Miami next weekend, March 17th and 18th. He would really like to see us and has asked if any of us could get together. So, Sheba's here we come! Sheba's is an Ethiopian restaurant where Marlon plays with his jazz group. The address is: 4029 N. Miami Ave., Miami, it's in the Design District, and a really cool place. The Phone is: 305-573-1819. The group will meet there at 8:00 PM Saturday night. Please email or call Cathy if you will be going, so she may place our reservation. Or, you can just let us know right here.

Tell Me A Story

This game is easy. Someone can put up a picture and we all tell a story about who is in it, what they are doing, or even where that person is. OK. Only one story for Andy. Thanks, Denise. Now for the next picture. What in the world is going on here?

How Charming

According to the Free Online Dictionary, the definition for charming is:
The power or quality of attracting or delighting; a particular quality that allures by using strong personal attractiveness.
This word is not used much anymore. It may be because there aren't very many charming people. That's a good thing! Can you imagine what trouble we would be in?

Can you recall someone who knew exactly what to say to you? How'd they do that? Think back. It may have been awhile.

Go.

What's the last movie you saw?

What are you wearing right now?

New Zealand-Italy-Thailand?

What did you fear would "get you" as a child?

What was the last thing that made you really laugh?

Gotta Love It

Jeff and I were "talking" Sunday night for quite awhile. I say talking, but we were actually im-ing and texting at the same time. We were talking about his new phone and all of its bells and whistles. He said he had to get text messaging because he has heard that everyone in the group (that's what he calls us.) is mad for it. He is SO right. LOL. I personally have a serious texting addiction. He went on to say that we aren't your typical group of 40 year olds. We're up on technology and can keep up with the kids.

What do you think? Do you love technology? If so, what can't you live without?

Kill me now!

We've talked about the best songs. Now, let's talk about the worst ones. What songs make you cringe everytime you hear them?

Canned Heat

One of my favorite scenes from a movie is towards the end of Napoleon Dynamite. It's the one where Napoleon tells Pedro to follow his heart and then proceeds to dance like a crazy person on the stage. The song he dances to is called "Canned Heat." I love that song! It basically tells you to dance your problems away. Now, that's what I'm talking about.

What do you do when want to feel better?

Reflections

It's almost midnight, 28 Feb 2007. The last hour of my first 40 years. I was reading some of the old posts and recollecting some of the old times over the years. Friends, good times, bad times. I wonder what the next 40 years has to offer. I know a crossroads is coming in the next 8 months, as I will complete my 20 years in the military and I will be eligible to retire. Wondering if this is my last assignment, or will I move on to another place and do my duty... The places I've been, the people I have encountered... It's almost like starting life over again, but this time, I am armed with much more knowledge and experience.

What kind of crossroads have you encountered?


lol... rare moment of seriousness from me...