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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?

hildajenniJ Wed 19-Aug-15 13:56:07

If you call visiting DD and family for a week a holiday, then yes, regularly grin

Do you, or have you ever had an aquarium with tropical fish?

soontobe Wed 19-Aug-15 14:21:14

No. But I have 3 goldfish.

Do you like the area in which you live?

ninathenana Wed 19-Aug-15 14:38:25

Yes, but not the fact that entertainment and decent shops are 30 + miles away.

When is the last time you went to the cinema or theatre?

Marmight Wed 19-Aug-15 14:44:57

Saw Inside Out with the gc's about 3 weeks ago

Have you been swimming in the sea this summer?

ninathenana Thu 20-Aug-15 00:09:19

In our climate !!!

Can you/do you ride a push bike ?

Grandma2213 Thu 20-Aug-15 01:33:37

I had my first bike for my 40th birthday and rode it till it fell apart about 15 years after sad.

How old were you when you first fell in love or had a crush? I loved Michael A from about age 10 till I was at least 13 (not reciprocated!)

Falconbird Thu 20-Aug-15 07:01:25

My first crush was my science teacher. I was about 13 and I guess he would have been mid twenties.

Do you drink decaf coffee or tea?

ninathenana Thu 20-Aug-15 07:37:29

I have drunk decaf coffee, not had tea. I don't buy it though.

What colour is the decor in your bedroom?

shysal Thu 20-Aug-15 07:47:47

Hasn't been changed for 16 years, so an untrendy pale terracotta and Bali Sand.

Do you have pierced ears, if so how often do you wear earrings.?

Falconbird Thu 20-Aug-15 10:35:27

I have pierced ears and used to wear them every day until I developed a nickel allergy. sad

How often do you defrost your fridge or is it self defrosting?

Grannyeggs Thu 20-Aug-15 10:40:53

It is self defrosting, just as well as I leave these things until the last minute. Hoe often do you turn your mattress?

hildajenniJ Thu 20-Aug-15 11:11:19

Whenever I remember to do it, usually twice a year.

Do you like fresh coconut?

Margsus Thu 20-Aug-15 11:42:52

No, but I love Bounty bars (only the milk chocolate ones though).

Do you still have single adult children living with you?

ninathenana Thu 20-Aug-15 13:58:33

Yes, DS sadly. Sad for him I mean.

What's your favourite chocolate bar ?

NanKate Thu 20-Aug-15 16:34:31

Toblerone but I haven't allowed myself one for about 10 years as I can't stop eating it. hmm

What is your favourite sandwich filling ?

Bellanonna Thu 20-Aug-15 17:14:45

Egg mayonnaise on wholemeal

If you go to the gym how many x per week do you go ( whether it be for swim, gym, class or whatever) ?

shysal Thu 20-Aug-15 17:32:51

4 or 5, to classes, Body Attack, LBT.

What height are you, and do you wish you were taller or shorter?

Grannyeggs Thu 20-Aug-15 17:52:59

Five foot two, and I would love to be taller with lovely long legs, but I am not and they are not!
Do you have a nick name, other than your name on Gransnet?

Bellanonna Thu 20-Aug-15 21:19:45

Darling. smile

Do you wear beige tights, in the tights season ?

Indinana Thu 20-Aug-15 22:16:42

God no! Actually I never wear tights unless I have to wear a skirt or dress in the winter - weddings, funerals, that sort of thing. Otherwise it's trousers all the way.

What book are you reading at the moment?

ninathenana Fri 21-Aug-15 00:40:40

The Woman Who Stole My Life.

Do you go on line whilst laying in bed ?

Grandma2213 Fri 21-Aug-15 01:39:50

Never - though I sit up late online, once I lie down in bed that means sleep!

Do you collect anything and if so what?

Falconbird Fri 21-Aug-15 06:18:56

I collected Beatrix Potter figures for years but don't collect now as I want to keep my wordly possessions to a minimum.

Do you shop on-line?

ninathenana Fri 21-Aug-15 06:43:11

Yes, but not for food.

Do you use your phone much other than calls and texts ?

Leticia Fri 21-Aug-15 07:37:42

No. My mobile is purely a phone and not many people have the number.

Are you a member of the National Trust?