Ask The Person Below You A Question: that tricky third thread...

I got depressed sometimes when I was younger mainly due to the usual stuff - bullying, failed relationships.

Did you put a rainbow picture up in your window earlier on this year? Is it still up?

No I didn’t put a rainbow picture up, but I enjoyed looking at the huge variety of rainbows that others put up. A local school made a rainbow of handprints, so that every child was involved.

There’s an influx of ‘Turkish’ barbers near us and lots of men seem to be better groomed than usual.
Do you know anyone who uses one? What do you think?

I don't know if we have a local Turkish barber.
Oddly 60 yrs ago I went to school with a girl whose dad owned a Turkish barbers.

DD and family are camping for a few days. Have you ever camped ? I haven't

Never in the UK but in countries like Afghanistan and Iran when I was younger and went on landrover treks. It was an interesting way to see the country. I would not camp now.

If you could have any kind of holiday anywhere in the world with no expense spared, what would it be?

I would like to see the Galapagos Islands and in particular the giant tortoises as I have always loved tortoises. But I would like my own personal guide and chauffeur because my mobility is poor.

Driving around America in a luxury motorhome for six months. Then another six months doing the same in Australia.

Do you always wear socks with your trainers?

I used to have a pair of flyknit trainers that were like a sock and didn’t wear any underneath but they got a bit stinky after a while. Now I have normal trainers and wear low ankle socks with them and they stay lovely and fresh but for some reason when I walk the socks sometimes slip down and bunch up under my midsole which is rather annoying.

Have you ever dated anyone famous, even if they were only a little bit famous?

I once went on a date with a man who was the captain of Great Britain in a particular sport - I thought he was amazing - I mustn’t have been amazing enough though as I never heard from him again ooops !

No - I never dated anyone even a little bit famous. The nearest I came was in meeting backstage a pop star of the 1950s called Del Shannon. I also met Lulu and the Seekers in the same session.

Do you have any regular morning exercise routines?

I have some for my arthritis - they stop my joints freezing up.

Yes - I do 20 push ups against the kitchen counter and some balance exercises (but my balance is getting worse....I am calling the doctor today!)

Do you feel your age? (I didn't but above problem means that, at the moment, I do

In my head I don't feel my age but my joints tell me otherwise.

Which is the first thread you look at on GN each morning?

I always look to see what’s happened on the I’m On ones.
My favourite is the Royal Chat one (we don’t just talk about the Royal Family, and you are all most cordially invited!)

What’s the story behind your user name?

Bit of initials, bit of Welsh heritage, bit of GDs.

And yours?

I grew up with lots of chickens and sometimes slept in the chicken house. (In the summer when my bedroom was let out to paying guests).

Do you like the sea and sometimes swim in it, or go out on boats?

I love the sea and yes, I swim in it abroad. I love to go out on boats, but only with someone knowledgeable in charge.

Our gym does open water swimming training. Would you/do you do that?

can’t swim, won’t swim, …I look horrible in a swimsuit, that’s why !!!!!

Question

Do you look good in a swimsuit?

CrazyH ???? it depends who you ask! If I say I avoid mirrors when I’m in a swimsuit, does that give you a clue?

Do you valet your car yourself or would you pay to have it valeted?

?????

DH hoovers it on occasion. Usually after we’ve been on holiday, and it’s full of sand and twigs and stuff!

What’s your favourite biscuit?

Rich tea but only if I have a cup of tea to dip them in.

What is your least favourite biscuit? (Mine is garibaldi biscuits)

The dark brown sandwich biscuit - forget what they’re called?

Do you have breakfast or like me, get up late and so just have a brunch ?

No breakfast. I do 16-8 fast so eat a sort of brunch about noon.

Do you remember Spangles?

Yes I do, and Parma Violets, Fruit Salads and loose sherbet which was bought by the penny worth.

Are you still washing your hands and singing Happy Birthday twice?

Hand washing, yes-singing not really unless singing the new Zoflora advert counts. I haven’t timed it though.

Just back to BBevan’s post, do you still buy any if your childhood favourite sweets? Someone must buy all the sherbet fountains at the local newsagents.

The only childhood sweets I buy are Mars bars and Frys cream bars - but I feel so guilty doing it!

Whats your favorite meal to be sent in?

Mine is Chinese with crispy duck

Chinese here too - barbq spare ribs, fried rice, beef with mushrooms

Do you have a siesta ?