Reinbeau's Bit of Earth: Video Uploaded!

[reinbeau]

The monster list, because I need the distraction:

01. Name? Ann

02. Gender? Female

03. Disneyworld or Disneyland? Neither.

04. What is your favorite color? Blue

05. What is your favorite kind of gum? Rain

06. How much do you weigh? 136 lbs

07. How tall are you? 5'6"

08. Can you swim? Yes.

09. Do you like to swim? Yes.

10. Living arrangement? Married with one son still at home.

11. What's on your mouse pad? It's a Dell pad that came with the computer

12. Favorite board game? Monopoly

13. Favorite magazine? Way too many to pick just one, although Cooking Light is read cover to cover as soon as it comes in.

14. Favorite Actor? Right now? I dunno. Of all time, John Wayne

15. Favorite Actress? Audrey Hepburn

16. Do you have an accent? I guess.

17. Favorite smells? The plants in my garden, from roses to lavender, the leaves of the Holy Basil, brushing my hands through the curry plant - I could go on and on.

18. Least favorite smells? Bee Go - used to drive the bees out of the honey supers.

19. Favorite sound? The katydids at night outside my window.

20. Do you prefer pools or oceans? The Caribbean!

21. Do you watch Buffy The Vampire Slayer? No.

22. Pencil or pen? Pen

23. Who's better - boys or girls? Girls Rule! However, I'm glad I had two boys.

24. Would you like to own a motorcycle? I did. 1989 HD FXRS, Candy Brandywine, that I put shorty shocks on, dropped the front forks, had a Corbin gunfighter seat with a bobtail fender, that was faster than most of the hyped up supercharged malarkey that was out there. I sold it, big mistake - I should have sold the husband and kept the bike. I'll regret selling it forever.

25. Do you sing in the shower? No.

26. Who's the best looking Disney character? Cinderella

27. What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? Whether or not I can go for my walk.

28. How many rings before you answer the phone? as few as possible.

29. How do you want to die? In my sleep.

30. Have you ever called a 900 number? No.

31. Gold or silver? Gold.

32. Would you ever go bungee-jumping? No.

33. Do you like dressing up? Not really.

34. Would you rather be short or tall? Tall

35. Do you enjoy reading? Love it.

36. What book are you reading now? In Defense of Food by Michael Poulan

37. Favorite books? The Secret Garden, LOTR, Omnivore's Dilemma, and many, many more.

38. What was the last movie you saw? At the movies? Can't remember. I think it was Harry Potter. At home? PS I Love You.

39. Favorite movies? Enchanted April, Willow, LOTR, Overboard and many, many more.

40. Do you sleep with a stuffed animal? No, I sleep with a living being, he's furry, though, like a nice cuddly stuffed animal!

41. What is your sign? Aries

42. What are your personality traits? I'm quick-witted, eager to learn, I try to be a good listener, and I always want to help people.

43. What's your biggest fear? Dying young.

44. Would you ever have cosmetic surgery? I don't think so.

45. Future child's name? I won't be having any more children.

46. Favorite foods? Steak, cheesecake

47. Chocolate or vanilla? Give me chocolate and no one gets hurt!

48. Do you like to drive fast? Sometimes.

49. Storms - cool or scary? Very cool!

50. Do you like to dance? Nah

51. Do you do drugs? Not anymore, not for many, many years. Smoked plenty of pot, though, back in the day!
52. Do you smoke? Quit 28 years ago.

53. What do you think of people who smoke? That's their problem. I am against banning it, and don't think they should be able to tell a bar/restaurant owner whether or not they can allow smoking - I just won't go into places that allow it, but that's my choice, as it's your choice to smoke and enjoy a meal out.

54. Do you drink? Not anymnore. Gave it up when I had an alcoholic husband, and then, once he was gone, decided alcohol had ruined so many aspects of my life (from my parents through my own youth, marriage, etc) I just can't be bothered with it. Occasionally (and I mean occasionally, like once a year or so) I'll have a glass of wine with my Pilates buddies, but that's it.

55. Favorite drink? If I was to drink, I'd love a nice, cold beer.

56. Do you think men and women could ever be just friends without wanting each other? Yes.

57. Do you eat the stems of broccoli? Yes, peeled and raw!

58. If you could have any job you wanted, what would it be? A professional gardener on a huge estate

59. What's your "type"? Type A hyperactive!

60. Do you bite your nails? Absolutely not, drives me crazy!

61. Any siblings? Two younger brothers and a younger sister.

62. What movies have you cried in? Lots!

63. Do you believe in God? No, but I'm spiritual.

64. Did you ever cry over a guy/girl? Sure, many times

65. Have you ever stolen anything? When I was a little kid, from the candy store, and I still feel guilty. Yes, I got caught, and it was a good thing!

66. Do you procrastinate? I'll get back to you on that!

67. Do you believe in fate? I think we make our own fate.

68. Who's your favorite Sesame Street character? Elmo

69. Do you organize your CD's? I did once or twice.

70. What is your favorite kind of music? All kinds, hard rock, classical, celtic, bluegrass, folk. I can't pick.

71. What are your favorite bands/artists? The hard rockers like Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Who come to mind first, but there are many others.

72. What was the last CD you got? I forget. I really don't keep up a CD collection, I've got a few.

73. MTV or VH1? Neither.

74. Who do you admire the most? My father.

75. Internet Boyfriends and Girlfriends? No thanks, I'm happily married.

76. Are you single? See above.

77. Favorite TV show? Right now? Ugly Betty. I like things light.

78. Blondes, Brunettes, or Redheads? I love redheads, but I married a blonde, like me.

79. Glasses or contacts? Glasses

80. What color are your eyes? Hazel

81. What is your natural hair color? Blonde, and it still is, for the most part, but the greys are winning out!

82. But what color is it now? See above.

83. Have you ever been in love? I'm in love right now.
84. Any pets? Two kitty boys, Tux and Middy, they're 2.5 year old brothers

85. Good, decent, or poor grades? Good grades for the most part.

86. Is the glass half empty or half full? Always half full.

87. Do you type with your fingers on the right keys? Yes, and pretty fast, I used to be able to type 85 WPM on a manual typewriter. Now find one!

88. What's under your bed? Nothing.

89. What is your favorite number? 7

90. Favorite sport to watch? I hate watching professional sports of any kind.

 

[punkin]

Good morning, Ann!

Isn't the Carribean the most beautiful water? We went to Aruba about 6 years ago. You could stand in the ocean up to your neck and see your toes wiggle at the bottom. I would love to go back, but I bet it costs twice as much now.

 

[reinbeau]

Yea, I'll probably never go there again. My father took us to Cayman twice when the kids were little (he had business down there). It was amazing. That warm water holds so much more salt, you're more buoyant, I love to snorkle, and you can see down over 50'! Floating over those coral reefs, watching those beautifully little fish flit back and forth - a little bit of heaven on earth!

 

[pioneergirl]

I s that a monster list or what?? LOL.....loved reading it and can't wait to hear about the adventures at your place

 

[2dream]

That list sure covers a lot of bases and gives us a good idea of who each of us is/are? (I am never sure which one to use)
Thanks for sharing Ann. I will be watching for the daily activities.

Edited because once again I don't proof read.

 

[reinbeau]

Daily activities.....that just sounds so mundane!

Right now I should be in bed, tomorrow is a full day, and Greg's last day of work for the season. They laid him off as of tomorrow, which is good and bad. Good because he's got time to deal with stuff, bad because it's going to really crunch us moneywise. We'll have to see what happens.

I hope my daily activities continue to be mundane!

 

[FarmerChick]

Sorry about the layoff now Ann...but it is good timing to get the health issue fixed. I hear ya, cause with Tony on layoff now I know exactly what it is like. UGH is all I can say but smile! Smiling is a way to light up Greg's day so do a bunch of it!


Tony went to the GI Dr. today. She scheduled him for 2 gallbladder tests. Thurs and Friday. So being on layoff he can get these tests done easily. That would have been his work schedule time..LOL...she said that many patients present with heart "type" problems in the chest from gallbladder. So we shall see. Scary when he went to the cardiologist a few weeks ago. Your hair just stands on end til you know the results....scary I know! Stay strong!

 

[reinbeau]

Karen, how old a guy is he? Is he healthy otherwise? I'm sorry your worrying, too! Seems to be the time of worry all around. Please let us know what's up with him when you find out.

I had an early awakening this morning, youngest son's car wouldn't start, he needed to wake me at 3:15 to ask for my truck. He has to be at a park-n-ride about 20 miles away by 4:15. Of course I let him take it - but that meant I had to get up at 4:30 to drive hubby to work for his last day, he had to be in by 5. Needless to say I couldn't fall back to sleep. Drove hubby to work in my bathrobe and slippers (my kids used to hate it when I did that to drive them to school! ) and when I got home I rolled right back into bed. I'm not usually one to sleep late, but I did manage to fall back to sleep. Still tired, though. Beekissed, I feel for you!

Gotta run around today a bit in the morning and then teach one client this afternoon. Tonight someone is supposed to come over and look at the antique truck we've got for sale, hopefully they buy it!!

 

[punkin]

Glad you were able to catch some extra zzzz's. My DH's truck wouldn't start this morning either, so he drove my car to work. I was always afraid to drive my DS to school in my pjs. I always thought about something happening and I would be caught in them. I usually just slipped on some "around the house clothes".

 

[FarmerChick]

Tony is going to turn 45. I am turning 48. He tells me I robbed the cradle. HA HA

Wild how you am me are mirroring each other. Tony is doing medical stuff and so is Greg, and now the lay offs that hit. But we will also both get thru this time. Hard times hit everyone, we must just keep smiling best we can thru it all. Cause hard times don't mean the good times stop right? making memories is what life is all about!


You need sleep. When the mind is drained like thinking about financial and medical stuff you gotta rest. We mentally lose it ya know. So do what you can to relieve stress and I know your exercise is a good way to do that but resting is great too!
take care of yourself! Us women who stand behind the men need to be strong and do what we need to so we can stay that way.