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soontobe Sat 18-Jul-15 20:09:54

to the next poster.
[I have copied this from mumsnet]

What is your favourite colour?

Indinana Tue 18-Aug-15 08:28:52

Just plain, unsalted butter.

Do you grow fruit in your garden? Which do you grow?

shysal Tue 18-Aug-15 09:00:20

Just strawberries, raspberries and rhubarb.

What time of day does your TV get turned on?

Bellanonna Tue 18-Aug-15 11:30:38

6pm tho sometimes watch Wright Stuff at 9.15

Have you made plans for C*******s?

soontobe Tue 18-Aug-15 11:47:53

Yes! And I am sooo excited! Already!
My son and his girlfriend are coming over from a country far away, and our house is going to be very full. All hopefully.

Have you made plans for C.......s?

Bellanonna Tue 18-Aug-15 12:14:54

No, putting it off as long as possible. I genuinely envy you your enthusiasm soon. Wish I could feel the same.

Do you decorate, or where appropriate, does the OH do it ?

soontobe Tue 18-Aug-15 13:06:11

DD will do it if she gets back in time.

Have you driven a van?

ninathenana Tue 18-Aug-15 13:38:22

No, I've not driven anything bigger than a people carrier.

Have you ever flown in a helicopter, did you enjoy it ?

Falconbird Tue 18-Aug-15 14:31:04

I've never flown in a helicopter but my son has.

Do you remember Junket and have you ever made it?

Wheniwasyourage Tue 18-Aug-15 17:18:48

Yes, I remember it as my DM used to make it and I didn't like it - not a pudding person. No, I've never made it.

Do you leave your TV and/or computer on standby overnight or do you turn them off and unplug them?

shysal Tue 18-Aug-15 18:35:07

Turn off but not unplug. Laptop is shut down but stays on charge.

How often do you eat fish and which is your favourite?

Bellanonna Tue 18-Aug-15 19:19:06

Love all fish. Eat prob x 2 per week

Do u order takeaway curries from time to time ?

NanKate Tue 18-Aug-15 20:05:31

No have never had a take away other than fish and chips about 10 years ago. grin

What is your favourite film ?

Grandma2213 Tue 18-Aug-15 22:05:42

Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

Is there a celebrity that you really cannot stand to watch (or listen to)?

Leticia Tue 18-Aug-15 22:30:58

Russell Brand ( if you call him a celebrity)

Do you have a bus pass - and use it?

Bellanonna Tue 18-Aug-15 22:35:27

I can use mine on trains and underground within Greater London so use it mainly for that.

Do you have to read/do xwords before u can get off to sleep ?

NanSue Tue 18-Aug-15 23:13:06

Yes. I cannot remember a single night without having read at the very least a few pages of a book.

Who is your favourite author?

Falconbird Wed 19-Aug-15 08:09:43

Fay Weldon or Penelope Lively.

Do insects bite you in the summer?

MiniMouse Wed 19-Aug-15 08:26:03

They're not fussy about the season! angry

Do you have a proper breakfast? (As opposed to just a cup of tea/coffee. I wouldn't dream of maligning breakfast by suggesting it may be improper!)

ninathenana Wed 19-Aug-15 09:18:13

Fruit and fiber cereal and cup of tea

ninathenana Wed 19-Aug-15 09:20:39

Sorry posted too soon

What's your happiest childhood memory?

shysal Wed 19-Aug-15 11:11:47

Caravan holidays at Bude.

When did you last change your car?

ninathenana Wed 19-Aug-15 11:48:13

Last October, loved my last one. Would have kept it but it died sad

Do you hoover under your bed on a regular basis ?
(blush I'm keeping quiet )

MiniMouse Wed 19-Aug-15 11:52:22

Yes, regularly once a century blush

Washing line or tumble drier ( when it's not raining)?

Margsus Wed 19-Aug-15 12:29:35

Washing line in summer, clothes horse in spare room in winter.

Have you ever contacted an old boyfriend on social media?

MiniMouse Wed 19-Aug-15 13:44:07

No, they're "old" for a reason grin

Do you go on holiday without your OH?