I bought some turpentine this morning... need it to clean brushes.
What would you pack for a delicious picnic?
For a delicious picnic I would pack roasted chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, carrot salad, pickles, a fresh baguette, various cheeses, fruit in season - cherries, strawberries, apricots - walnuts (from my friend who has walnut trees and who shares quite generously), chocolate, cookies, wine, water, thermos flasks of both coffee and tea, and much more.
What place would you want to picnic at?
Hard to say, which is more famous, carlos santana or al jarreau? Met them, and many more while working at the North Sea Jazz festival and several other venues for ten years.
Same question..
If life seems jolly rotten
there's something you've forgotten
and that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing
from Monty Python's "Life of Brian"
hmmm.. depends who you are and where your interests lay, as to who is the most famous to you... I have met most of the WRC drivers from the 1990's and early 2000's ... Juha Kankunan, Marco Allen, Petter Solburg, Colin Macrea, Carlos Sainz, to name a few...they are all world famous, and known to people who follow world rallying. Jon Bon Jovi, Kenny Rogers, spent a few hours on a new years eve talking with Ronnie Woods, and was totally unaware of who he was... Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond (and yes, he is only about 3 feet tall) James May, Sir Richard Branson, Sir David Attenborough, Dame Daphne Sheldrick, Jane Goodall, Saba Douglas Hamilton, John Ngugi, Kipchoge Keino, Jason Dunford ...
I know Lupita Nyongo (12 Years a slave) and Zain Verjee from CNN, Chris Froome (Tour de France)
Maybe the person that the most people would know is Angelina Jolie. The opening scene of Tomb Raider 2 and a few other scenes were filmed on the farm that I call home.
Gosh, I hope this doesn't make me sound terribly conceited!
Do you like Motorsport, and if so, what in particular?
Yes, NASCAR and NHRA are my favs, but do like Formula One and Indy Car
When I was younger I raced and Rallied. Sports Car Club of America
What is your favorite sporting event and why?
"No one knows when the final grain of sand will plummet through their own personal Hourglass." ~ CKAcres
"If you really want to make a difference, don't over think it, just do it..."
"Scars of life are deeply etched within the minds of curious old souls."
so many to choose from... Motorsport is definitely at the top.. The East African Safari Classic and the The Dakar at the top of the list... Absolutely amazing, The machines are incredible, the terrain unreal and the whole event gives me such a buzz.
I also really like the Olympics. So many people at the top of their game, extraordinary talent and skill. I particularly like the swimming probably because my ambition had been to swim in the Olympics. Unfortunately, I didn't quite make it.
If you could choose to be anywhere, other than where you are, doing whatever you please, where and what would that be?
On an extended vacation / holiday ... perhaps in the UK or YOUR beautiful country ... seeing / touring beautiful, picturesque countryside and small towns, villages.
What makes for a "good day" for you?
When I talk to them the first tine I do mist of my judgements then. If they make themselves as ass, I dont talk to them anymore, if they are kind and respectful great, but if they are half as insane as I am, perfect.
Ever had your knees lock up?
No, but sometimes they buckle from under me and I lose my balance.
Have you ever broken a bone and been in a cast?
I've broken three bones: One in my wrist, which I was in a cast for, and both my big toes, which saw me hobbling around for a few weeks while it healed. The toes hurt more than the wrist.
Have you ever had a concussion?
Cealiac disease
If you could meet and spend time with anyone, who would it be and why?
I would love to have met Nelson Mandela. What a character and personality. That man had an aura about him that transcended mere mortality. A truly remarkable human being.
If it was proven that there is life on another planet, would you go and visit if you had the opportunity?
No because sure enough, sone jerk is going to do something and we have a war on our hands. And first people to go are the ambassadors.
Ever think back and wonder why something happened in the way it did?
Many times, as well as envisioning different scenarios.
How do you feel about feedback you have gotten here for writings you have posted?
I make most of my comment(s) public at the end of a piece. Sometimes I also supplement that with a PM for greater dialogue / personal comment.
Do you have something *different* planned for vacation / holiday this year?? Wanna share??
neither... I'd like to be remembered as a good Mum.
Do you enjoy gardening, and if so, what plants do you like to grow?
I used to enjoy gardening. I don't really have the inclination to do it any more, but when I did, I used to plant pansies. Of course, my neighbours would come along and stomp on them, but I just kept planting them. I used to love cacti, too. I tried growing a venus fly trap. Didn't really work, though.
What number am I thinking of?
