Getting acquainted, blatently stolen from Dom Davis and Hoverfrog.
1. What time did you get up this morning?
?
6.00 – I was on early support. Actually, that was my alarm time. I actually got up at 5.50am – I invariably get up before my alarm
2. Diamonds or pearls??
Diamonds, but only good ones.
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema??
Hmm, I can’t remember – I don’t do cinema – too many screaming kids, screaming adults, and horribly out of focus screens and acoustics that are rubbish due do aforementioned screaming.
4. Whats your favorite TV show?
Frighteningly, at the moment, Murder, She Wrote and Columbo.
5. What did you have for breakfast?
Two sausages, 2 rashers of bacon, lots of mushrooms and scrambled eggs. With HP Sauce. From the work restaurant. I was on early support 
6. Whats your favorite cuisine?
Indian, followed by variations on Indian.
7. What foods do you dislike?
Anything with legs/eyes/tenticles, so this rules out most seafood.
8. What is your favorite [crisp] flavor?
Crisps are horrible, so probably plain.
9. Whats your favorite CD at the moment??
CDs. Hmm, that’s what people listened to in the 90s, right? Music-wise, I’m listening to Genesis (Peter Gabriel era) GoodBooks, and anything free from iTunes Store on Tuesdays.
10. What kind of car do you drive?
?Currently, somebody else’s Ford Focus, but usually I don’t.
11. Favorite sandwich?
Mature cheddar, Branston Pickle, fresh crusty bread.
12. What characteristics do you despise?
Dependence on looks, youth.
13. Favorite item of clothing??
My floppy sun hat.
14. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation where would you go?
I’ve been there already, and it was a bit of an anti-climax, so probably sometwhere dull like Southend. Before the pier burnt down.
15. What color is your bathroom(s)?
They’re all magnolia – yes, we do need to decorate.
16. Favorite brand of clothing?
Eddie Bauer. I think. But M&S tends to flesh out most of my wardrobe.
17. Where would you retire to: beach, or wooded retreat??
A wooded retreat next to a beach.
18. Favorite time of the day??
Dawn. I like the solitude.
19. What were your most memorable birthdays??
30th. Munich. Oktoberfest.
20. Where were you born??
At home so I could be near my mum.
21. Favorite sport to watch?
Women’s beach volleyball, obviously…. then football (soccer).
22. Who do you least expect to send this back to you??
Arthur (Two Sheds) Jackson
23. Person you expect to send it back first?
Sorry, is this something to be sent around?
24. What fabric detergent do you use?
Persil or Ariel liquitabs. Persil is better for whites, Ariel for colours.
25. Were you named after anyone?
I don’t know, although I believe my nickname was based on some hideous monster.
26. Do you wish on stars?
No.
27. When did you last cry?
June 27, 2007.
28. Do you like your handwriting?
I don’t have handwriting.
29. What is your most embarrassing flaw?
Sense of balance/rhythm.
30. If you were another person, would YOU be friends with you?
I don’t think so, I’m old and grumpy and not very friendly.
31. Are you a daredevil?
Not at all.
32. Have you ever told a secret you swore not to tell??
Yes, and I probably embellished it
33. Do looks matter??
Yes, but not that much.
34. How do you release anger??
I head for open water. It’s calming. Fortunately I live by water.
35. Where is your second home?
Amsterdam.
36. What were your favorite toys as a child?
Action Man, model aircraft (I built), Tech Lego, anything I could dismantle, ZX81..
37. What class in high school do you think was totally useless?
Religious Education.
38. Do you use sarcasm a lot?
Not as much as I used to.
39. Favorite movies?
Many, but mostly sci fi from the 70s/80s.
40. What are your nicknames?
“Goron” since I was very young (I should sue Nintendo), “Bowl D” since I became a slaphead.
41. Would you bungee jump?
Probably not.
42. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off?
Yes.?
43. Do you think that you are strong??
Physically? Not really.
44. Whats your favorite ice cream flavor?
Anything vanilla made in the west country.
45. What are your favorite colors?
Orange, blue.
46. What is your least favorite thing about yourself??
Weight (too much), cynicism.
47. Who do you miss the most??
My wife, but only when we’re apart.
48. Do you want everyone you sent this to send it back??
I didn’t send it to anyone…. but if you’re reading this, feel free to blog.
49. What color pants are you wearing??
Blue (British). None (American).
50. What are you listening to right now??
Nothing, it is quiet.
51. Last thing you ate??
Embarrassingly, a Bombay Bad Boy Pot Noodle.
52. If you were a crayon, what color would you be??
Orange.
53. Last person you talked to on the phone?
Tesco delivery person – he was lost and wanted to know the way to my home.
54. What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
How different it is from my own.
55. Favorite Drink?
Anything with double-digit %ABV with a picture of a monk on the bottle.
56. Do you wear contacts?
I used to. Not any more. They’re bad for your eyes.
57. Favorite Day of the Year??
18th March.
58. Scary Movies or Happy Endings?
Happy Endings
59. Hugs OR Kisses??
Hugs
60. What Is Your Favorite Dessert?
Profiteroles from my local Italian
61. What Book(s) Are You Reading?
The Highway Code, Roger’s Profanisaurus.
62. Whats On Your Mouse Pad?
Haven’t used a mouse pad in years.
63. What Did You Watch Last night on TV??
NCIS, Cold Case.
64. Favorite Smells?
Curry.
65. Rolling Stones or Beatles??
I think, The Beatles.
4 Comments
Lol – pot noodle. You missed out some nicknames by the way
You have too much time on your hands. You must work for an investment bank.
Columbo is excellent TV.
18th March is The Hildy and mine’s anniversary. Why is it your favourite day of the year? You aren’t spying on us are you?
Blimey! It’s my wedding anniversary too! What a coincidence… frogs and weddings
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