while y’all are playing away, i’m stuck behind a desk making sure none of our seminary students go homeless in the fall…. 
TheNorEaster so WITTILY closed last week’s party with the following: If Tam is taking control of Mandy’s blog, does that mean Tam would never need a dictionairy to know the difference between a fruit and a vegetable…?
for those of you who are new to my and/or tam’s blogs, you might not have picked up on the fact that we were “arch rivals” for quite a while. we were, until we teamed up to create MTTV. anyway. while i was on vacation (thank you if you’re reading this) i asked auntie tam to blog-sit for me. she not-so- single-handedly led a blog revolt. yes. it was ugly. this fiasco is what he’s referring to. (give me a ‘ha!” in the comments if you like chocolate ice-cream and a “random” if you like vanilla) and my answer? she would definitely need a dictionary. unfortunately, she’s not resourceful enough to go find one. she’d just make something up. 
[[[i heart you tam]]]
ok. starter question: would you rather be eaten alive by mosquitoes or death by sunburning? (can you tell i’m excited about summer!?!) hehehe!
rules and/or expectations: answer the last, leave the next. REFRESH REFRESH REFRESH!!! this is important - because things happen fast around here and somebody might be a faster typer than you. so refresh before you hit submit.
i heart homeless seminarians.
but i heart y’all more.
127 responses so far ↓
jon mckanna // May 28, 2008 at 8:25 am
me first, me first, me first…
A: sunburning for sure…
Q: morning person…or up late…?
Heather // May 28, 2008 at 9:04 am
A: Morning person
Q: List two bad habits that you have. Now tell me which one you would be willing to give up first?
rachelpage // May 28, 2008 at 9:23 am
A: checking the stove and oven a million times before I leave the house to make sure they’re turned off & staying up too late on Sunday nights so that I’m exhausted for the week — I’d love to give up the first one but I don’t know if my anxiety-ridden little brain would let me.
Q: What is the best vacation you’ve ever taken?
lori // May 28, 2008 at 9:27 am
A: That will be this year’s trip to Disney World with our new 7 yr old daughter.
Q: Worst vacation disaster?
jon mckanna // May 28, 2008 at 9:35 am
A: last years trip to the beach when it rained two days and was realllllly windy!!!
Q: best time of year for vacation?
Heather // May 28, 2008 at 9:37 am
A: Anytime of year is great for a vacation!
Q: Your favorite vacation destination?
Heather // May 28, 2008 at 9:38 am
{Lori I look forward to hearing about your trip and the adoption! that is just too cool! She is going to love it!}
Lei // May 28, 2008 at 9:59 am
(Mandy - ha!)
A: Beach!
Q: Painting the house . . .would you rather roll or trim?
kim // May 28, 2008 at 10:04 am
A: trim, always trim.
Q: if you had an unlimited supply of cardboard, what would you build in your living room?
Heather // May 28, 2008 at 10:08 am
A: A fort for my kids to play in - a slide and all sorts of fun compartments for them to play with.
Q: If you had one day to live, what would you do?
HW // May 28, 2008 at 10:11 am
(Lori… do you have a blog? I’d love to know more about your adoption.)
A: spend it with my kids
Q: broccoli or green beans?
Heather // May 28, 2008 at 10:13 am
(lori I’d love to follow your journey as well if you have a blog!)
A: green beans
Q: Cantelope or water melon?
Giant Idiot // May 28, 2008 at 10:20 am
A: Watermelon
Q: Ever left in the middle of a date?
jon mckanna // May 28, 2008 at 10:26 am
A: no, but there must be an interesting story behind that question!
Q: ever wish you hadn’t gone out on the date?
Heather // May 28, 2008 at 10:27 am
A: YES!
Q: Mountains or beach?
ramsey72 // May 28, 2008 at 10:28 am
A:Beach
Q:Grey’s Anatomy or ER?
Heather // May 28, 2008 at 10:31 am
A: Greys all the way
Q: mandy or tam? (HEHEHEHE)
hislifeformine // May 28, 2008 at 10:44 am
A: Tamandy or Matam …whichever way those two go together LOL
Q: Do you prefer east coast or west coast?
tam // May 28, 2008 at 10:57 am
A: West Coast. Wait. NO. East Coast. Yes. East Coast. That’s where most of my new friends are!
Q: do you carry a first aid kit in your car?
tam // May 28, 2008 at 10:58 am
[[ And mandy pants. you're right. i wouldn't need a dictionary. im smarter than that. ]]
jon mckanna // May 28, 2008 at 11:07 am
A: NO
Q: are the west coasters finally awake???
hislifeformine // May 28, 2008 at 11:20 am
A: Yep. And we got our boots, chaps and hats on, and harnessing the horses to the wagon too!
Q: What century is your favorite?
lori // May 28, 2008 at 11:34 am
A: Current
Q: You’ve just been given a million bucks but can’t spend it on you…what do you do?
(yes, yes, yes! I have a blog! check me out at http://www.justlori.wordpress.com or just click on my name for the link…yeah, sure, that would be easier!!)
lori // May 28, 2008 at 11:48 am
A: Current
Q: You’ve just been given great news…who’s the first person you tell?
[yes, I have a blog! click on my name for the link...no, up there...click on my name up there, above the date/time stamp for this comment!!]
lori // May 28, 2008 at 11:49 am
why doesn’t the link work????
try http://www.justlori.wordpress.com
Giant Idiot // May 28, 2008 at 11:56 am
A: My wife
Q: Ever laugh when it is inappropriate?
jon mckanna // May 28, 2008 at 11:59 am
A: way too often!
Q: what’s for lunch?
TheNorEaster // May 28, 2008 at 12:16 pm
A: Your choice: “HA!” or “Random!”
Q: What is the temperature where you are right now?
mandythompson // May 28, 2008 at 12:31 pm
A: 60 something
Q: whats 4 lunch?
Lei // May 28, 2008 at 12:47 pm
A: Rosemary garlic oven fries . . .and not sure what else yet. They just sounded good!
Q: Last movie you saw in the theater?
mandythompson // May 28, 2008 at 12:54 pm
dang it! i would answer this question but i can’t remember the name…. oh man what was it?
i’m off my lunch break now. y’all play nice without me.
HA!
Heather // May 28, 2008 at 12:59 pm
A: The passion of the Christ - I’m married with 2 kids and a SAHM and going to the theater costs too much $$
Q: What was the last movie you saw - even if it was DVD like me
Giant Idiot // May 28, 2008 at 1:15 pm
A: HBO movie Recount, not bad about the 2000 election
Q: Have you ever dropped your lunch tray in the cafeteria?
jon mckanna // May 28, 2008 at 1:33 pm
A: NO
Q: have you ever seen a tornado?
givemejesus // May 28, 2008 at 1:37 pm
A: No, but I dumped an entire tray of milkshakes on myself in an Arctic Circle once!
Q: Favorite restaurant?
givemejesus // May 28, 2008 at 1:38 pm
CRUD!
A: Nope!
Q: Favorite restaurant?
Heather // May 28, 2008 at 1:38 pm
A: On the Border (for now I crave Mexican)
Q: How old are you before it can be said you died of old age?
whatireallywanttosayis // May 28, 2008 at 2:38 pm
A: 85
Q: What’s the safest way to travel between dimensions?
hislifeformine // May 28, 2008 at 2:41 pm
A: In one piece!
Q: Wasn’t there a group called the Fifth Dimension? And will you confess to being old enough to remember?
Heather // May 28, 2008 at 2:57 pm
A: I do not remember it so I’m not sure if there was or not
Q: How did Walt Disney figure out how to make people pay to stand in lines all day?
tam // May 28, 2008 at 3:13 pm
that’s a good question! hmmm… we can really go far with this thought…
Q: have you ever chewed someone else’s already chewed gum? gum swap?
Heather Blankenship // May 28, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Eww.. I am still grossed out by this question…but yes.. I did once while jon and I were still dating! Don’t judge me!
Heather Blankenship // May 28, 2008 at 3:29 pm
Forgot to put a question….
What the weather like where you are?
lori // May 28, 2008 at 3:42 pm
A: sunny and warm
Q: Favorite pet’s name (not pet name for your significant other silly!)
Lei // May 28, 2008 at 4:02 pm
A: When I was in college the lab school had a pet lizard name Lyzard Skyzard - love it!
Q: How often do you eat cereal for a meal other than breakfast?
TheNorEaster // May 28, 2008 at 4:04 pm
A: Never. Unless I’m sick.
Q: Have you ever had decaf coffee?
Heather // May 28, 2008 at 4:12 pm
A: Yes … I’m preggers and I drink Decaf sweet tea as well! MMMMMMMM
Q: Why doesn’t glue stick to the inside of the bottle?
mandythompson // May 28, 2008 at 4:33 pm
A: because the moisture is locked in so it can’t dry. and i think the drying has something to do with the sticking… i think.
Q: Waffle House or Huddle House?
jon mckanna // May 28, 2008 at 4:35 pm
A: I’ll take C…BOB EVANS
Q: Is your work day over yet?
Heather // May 28, 2008 at 4:36 pm
A: neither but if I MUST pick one … Waffle house … scattered, smothered, covered and chunked … been a LONG time!
Q: Why is it written “May contain traces of peanuts or other kind of nuts” on peanut butter jars?
Heather // May 28, 2008 at 4:37 pm
DERN!
Heather // May 28, 2008 at 4:38 pm
A: is my work day over … not until the kids are asleep
Q: Why is it written “May contain traces of peanuts or other kind of nuts” on peanut butter jars?
mandythompson // May 28, 2008 at 4:50 pm
A: legalities. same reason McD’s had to put “contents you are about to drink are hot” for the lady who tried to sue them after spilling coffee on herself - or something like that. except the peanuts have to do with allergies, not burns…
Q: if you could go back in time and relive one moment of your life, what would it be?
@ngie // May 28, 2008 at 4:55 pm
[Hi]
a: i would relive the moment I first stepped foot on foreign soil
q: what is the most fun song you can think of?
mandythompson // May 28, 2008 at 4:56 pm
A: oh oh oh!!! I’m NOT gonna write you a love song!!! Sara - oh how her voice just rocks.
Q: how do you feel about boiled peanuts?
@ngie // May 28, 2008 at 4:56 pm
[oh - and 'random' with orange sherbet]
@ngie // May 28, 2008 at 4:58 pm
[here we go with the boiled peanuts again...]
mandythompson // May 28, 2008 at 4:58 pm
don’t they call those dreamsickles???
@ngie // May 28, 2008 at 4:58 pm
a: I feel they are a great discussion starter
q: how do you feel about peanut soup?
@ngie // May 28, 2008 at 5:00 pm
[here it is called a "tropical"]
mandythompson // May 28, 2008 at 5:05 pm
A: never had it. don’t want to.
Q: what is peanut soup???
@ngie // May 28, 2008 at 5:07 pm
a: peanut soup is a soup made from a ground peanut base with a hunk of steak with the bone in the dish. Bolivian delicacy served before the main dish. it is rather tasty.
b: where are boiled peanuts served?
mandythompson // May 28, 2008 at 5:08 pm
A: in bowls
Q: favorite gum flavor?
mandythompson // May 28, 2008 at 5:09 pm
ok. for serious. boiled peanuts are typically served in the bottom east corner of the U.S. at least, as far as i know.
@ngie // May 28, 2008 at 5:12 pm
[I just KNEW you were going to say something like that]
a: wintergreen
b: what multi-task is supplementing your weekly dose of WW at this moment?
mandythompson // May 28, 2008 at 5:17 pm
but BOTH answers are true!
A: continuing to spin plates at the library - after i get off work at my new job. whew….
Q: favorite tic-tac flavor?
cathi stegall // May 28, 2008 at 5:36 pm
a: winterfresh makes my mouth say “snow in the summer”
q: if you had to be a state in the US, what state would you avoid at all costs during a family reunion?
mandythompson // May 28, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Becca // May 28, 2008 at 5:39 pm
A: I would avoid the state of Iowa. It is the single-most boring state ever.
Sorry to any Iowans.
Q: If your place of employment suddenly instituted mandatory naps for all employees for one hour, would you sleep or would you try to get work done, or do out with people?
tam // May 28, 2008 at 5:39 pm
A: Missouri - that’s where my family is. Yah. I just wouldn’t go. Period.
Q: brush your teeth before or after breakfast?
tam // May 28, 2008 at 5:40 pm
I swear i hit refreshed Mommy! i swear! No Mommy! NOOOOOO!!!!!!!
mandythompson // May 28, 2008 at 5:42 pm
A: depends on if i grab the poptarts on the way out the door. then DEFINITELY before.
A: right now, i’d be on the computer. ’cause i’m working full time. don’t get much internet time anymore.
Q: where are you from?
mandythompson // May 28, 2008 at 5:42 pm
ps: becca - glad you’re on cathi’s wavelength.
alece // May 28, 2008 at 5:53 pm
A: long island, NY (i’ve got the accent to prove it… i promise!)
Q: what’s the oddest thing within view right now?
@ngie // May 28, 2008 at 5:54 pm
I am typing from Cochabamba,Bolivia
I was born in Omaha, Nebraska
q: what is your most pleasant mode of travel?
@ngie // May 28, 2008 at 5:54 pm
[Hi Alece!]
tam // May 28, 2008 at 5:55 pm
A: Free travel. i’ll go plane, boat, car, buggy. if it’s free. im there.
Q: high heels or flats?
@ngie // May 28, 2008 at 5:56 pm
oddest thing in my view: A bouquet of dried leaves
q: what is your most pleasant mode of travel?
@ngie // May 28, 2008 at 5:57 pm
[Hi Tam!]
@ngie // May 28, 2008 at 5:58 pm
[gotta go - having ladies over for tea. maybe I will be back later on... bye Y'ALL]
tam // May 28, 2008 at 6:06 pm
[hi @ngie girl!!!!]
TheNorEaster // May 28, 2008 at 6:07 pm
A: Neither. I just wear my sneaks.
Q: What am I doing up past my bedtime…???
TheNorEaster // May 28, 2008 at 6:09 pm
[I hit refresh!! I hit refresh! Honest, Auntie Em! Honest!]
lori // May 28, 2008 at 6:18 pm
A: flats
A: I haven’t got a clue
Q: What are you most likely to read in the bathroom?
mandythompson // May 28, 2008 at 6:46 pm
A: nothing.
Q: bare feet? yes or no?
mandythompson // May 28, 2008 at 7:05 pm
A: yes if outdoors, no if indoors
Q: soup or salad?
mandythompson // May 28, 2008 at 7:07 pm
A: salad
Q: paper or plastic?
mandythompson // May 28, 2008 at 7:07 pm
A: plastic. [hangs head in shame]
Q: shower or bath
alece // May 28, 2008 at 7:15 pm
A: shower. totally. why would i want to soak in my own filth?
Q: what’s the longest you’ve gone between shaves?
Jenn // May 28, 2008 at 7:27 pm
A. You wouldn’t want to know
B. Do you make use of leftovers?
mandythompson // May 28, 2008 at 8:46 pm
A: DEFINITELY! although, i had dinner with someone last night who refuses to eat all things leftover. and all things pre-cooked. that eliminates hotdogs, canned green beans etc etc etc. go figure!
Q: favorite sitcom?
@ngie // May 28, 2008 at 8:51 pm
[I am back from my tea with the ladies. what's with you asking and answering your own q's for a stint there cousin?]
@ngie // May 28, 2008 at 8:52 pm
favorite sitcom … been a while … um … I don’t have one
q: what do you think about the Mars photos?
jon mckanna // May 28, 2008 at 9:42 pm
A: God made that…and man thinks their smart for being able to see it…
Q: do you think you can dance?
mandythompson // May 28, 2008 at 9:46 pm
A: yes - when my husband is leading.
Q: favorite valentine’s gift that you’ve given someone else??
mandythompson // May 28, 2008 at 9:47 pm
@angie: i needed my daily swig of net.
@ngie // May 28, 2008 at 10:08 pm
[gotcha.]
I always loved giving those little card in the envelopes stuffed full of candy hearts.
q: so if you could travel to any planet in our solar system which would it be?
jon mckanna // May 28, 2008 at 10:10 pm
A: jupiter
Q: what was the greatest loss of your life?
@ngie // May 28, 2008 at 10:30 pm
a: it was great to lose all that weight after I had my baby
q: do you know how many comments Mandy got on her first W.W.? if so what was it? if not take a guess.
@ngie // May 28, 2008 at 10:32 pm
[Night all - it was fun playing.]
gchyayles // May 28, 2008 at 10:54 pm
A: 300? That’s a total guess I have no idea
Q: What perfume do you wear the most? [or cologne if you're a guy]
edfromct // May 28, 2008 at 11:02 pm
Q: What perfume do you wear the most? [or cologne if you're a guy]
A: I have never worn cologne. I have used Old Spice After Shave.
Q: When was the last time you won at any game and what was it?
tam // May 28, 2008 at 11:20 pm
A: Rummy. Kass and I play all the time and I cream her!!! Yay me!
Q: do you wear sunscreen?
gchyayles // May 28, 2008 at 11:22 pm
{Old spice reminds me of my dad and England!! My hubby uses Old Spice body wash; it’s pretty nice-smelling}
A: Game…hmmm…do you mean sports or anything ranging from sports to board/card games etc? If so, I won UNO 3/5 when playing my husband last week. If strictly sports, I won a silver medal for swimming in Junior High.
Q: If you’re really hungry and really sleepy at the same time would you eat and then sleep or would you sleep and eat when you wake up?
gchyayles // May 28, 2008 at 11:26 pm
awwww SHUX!
A: Yeah except not too much sun around these parts.
Q: Above
edfromct // May 28, 2008 at 11:33 pm
Q: If you’re really hungry and really sleepy at the same time would you eat and then sleep or would you sleep and eat when you wake up?
A: Being hungry might keep me from sleeping so I would always eat first.
Q: Indiana Jones or Stars Wars?
cathi stegall // May 28, 2008 at 11:48 pm
a: I’ve been told I’m not American b/c I haven’t seen either
q: if you had to be in a kickboxing match w/ a wild animal, which one do you think you could “take” successfully?
lovewillbringustogether // May 28, 2008 at 11:48 pm
A: i loved both when they first came out… i have seen both recently and they have ‘lost’ something - or i have
Do you HAVE to check blog/mail before hitting the sack?
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lovewillbringustogether // May 28, 2008 at 11:50 pm
DRAT - i REFRESHED!!!
A: definitley a squirrel - maybe!
Same Q: HAVE to check blog/mail before bed?
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gchyayles // May 28, 2008 at 11:54 pm
LOL Cathi, I looked at your question and thought of Puss in Boots from Shrek..hahahaha..I don’t think I could take him ;(
A: Yes! Sometimes I turn my computer off, go to bed, get up, turn it back on, check blog, turn it off, go back to bed.
Umm I don’t know if I should have said that out loud.
Hey..I’m not crazy..I promise..hello? Where did everybody go….
Q: Lakers or Spurs vs. Celtics or Pistons??
cathi stegall // May 28, 2008 at 11:57 pm
a: ummm, i’m still in denial about the cavs.
q: would you vote my cat, Einstein, for prom queen?
cathi stegall // May 28, 2008 at 11:58 pm
[oh, and I forgot, miss mandy mac...HA and Random...I like 'em both!!!]
edfromct // May 29, 2008 at 12:04 am
q: would you vote my cat, Einstein, for prom queen?
A: Having just spent 4 days cleaning up the cat poop and cat vomit, house sitting my cousin’s 6 cats, the only thing I would vote a cat for is the most useless, lazy and self centered animal in creation. Said with love cathi.
Q: What is the last song you danced to?
cathi stegall // May 29, 2008 at 12:44 am
a: I dance to the beat of my own drum…
q: do you still color?
edfromct // May 29, 2008 at 12:50 am
Q: do you still color?
A: Almost bald. I could probably paint each individual hair.
Q: Who do you think is the funniest character on TV?
tam // May 29, 2008 at 1:59 am
A: Cathi Stegall. If watching her on youtube counts. Yes. that’s my answer!
Q: How long have you held off going pee?
tam // May 29, 2008 at 2:00 am
better put = what’s the longest you’ve held your pee?
yes. im really asking this.
alece // May 29, 2008 at 2:06 am
A: long enough. i’m on my way to pee right now!
Q: favorite childhood game?
lovewillbringustogether // May 29, 2008 at 2:41 am
A: Board-game? Tie - Chess and Risk (like the Anti-blogger i wanted to take over the world!)
Non-Board game? me and my friends (all male of course) using our model ships and aircraft from ‘carriers’ to play ‘real’ war games (there was a series of complicatyed rules concerning gun ranges, torpedo’s and fighter plane attack and bombing runs all using dice and calculations - was quite intense for 10 to 14 year olds) and yes i was pretty geeky back then
Q: can you touch type?
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tam // May 29, 2008 at 2:42 am
A: Red Light - Green Light. It was a no brainer. Perfect for me.
Q: How long do you see yourself bloggin? Are you a lifer? Or do you think this is a phase?
tam // May 29, 2008 at 2:43 am
[i mean, think about it. are we all still gonna be here 30 years from now gettin our blog on? same group of people. and what would MTTV be about then?]
TheNorEaster // May 29, 2008 at 2:58 am
A: As long as people keep reading, I will keep writing. (And to answer the MTTV question, youse guys could always do a thirtieth anniversary show!
)
Q: Did you ever play kick the can when you were a kid?
mandythompson // May 29, 2008 at 7:54 am
GOOD MORNING YOU LATE NIGHT CRAZY PEOPLE!!!
— comments closed —
TheNorEaster // May 29, 2008 at 8:11 am
Late night crazy people…? It was only 2:58am when I asked the last question.
Hey, since the comments are closed (
)–and I already know the answer ( 
) — “What is the difference between a guy and a man?” 
mandythompson // May 29, 2008 at 8:13 am
this sounds STRANGELY like the woman/girl question!!!
guy = testosterone
man = testosterone + responsible
mandythompson // May 29, 2008 at 8:14 am
Mr.Love: what IS touch type????
mandythompson // May 29, 2008 at 8:14 am
is it when you don’t look at the keys to type? then yes yes yes. i can’t imagine how i’d handle life/work if i had to check the keys before i typed. thank GOODNESS i took typing in highschool yay!
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