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December 1 & 2, 2024
Dec. 2nd, 2024 12:08 pmDecember
1. Are you good at wrapping presents?
Pretty good. I think it is fun, unless something is a really weird shape that will not go into a box.
2. Is there anything you don’t like but can’t bear to part with in your house?
Not anymore. Once my mother in-law passed, we gave away the few things that she had given us that we never liked.
3. In 1961 Dutchman Anton Geesink became the first non-Japanese judo world champion. Have you ever studied any martial arts?
4. The first Burger King opened in Miami, Florida, USA (1954). Which do you prefer Burger King or McDonald’s (or neither)?
5 What’s the weather like today where you live? Is it around the average for the time of year?
5. Is there anyone amongst your friends or family who is difficult to buy a present for? How do you get around that?
6. If you listen to music often do you prefer vinyl, CDs, the radio or streaming?
7. Do you often eat fish? Have you a favourite fish dish?
8. In 1939 James Galway, the Irish classical flautist (known as "The Man With the Golden Flute"), was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Can you play any wind instruments?
9. Have you ever ridden a motorcycle (or been a passenger)?
10. Do you have a favourite perfume or is there one you intensely dislike?
11. In 1913 the "Mona Lisa" was recovered two years after it was stolen from the Louvre Museum – have you ever seen the Mona Lisa painting in Paris?
12. Have you ever tried origami?
13. Have you ever been given a gift voucher? Did you remember to use it?
14. It’s Dick Van Dyke’s birthday – what have you seen him in (TV or movies)?
15. Sci-fi and fantasy (books/TV/film), yes or no?
16. Do you know how to knit? Even if you don’t – do you own anything hand-knitted?
17. Have you ever seen a ventriloquist act?
18. In 1839 John William Draper took the first portrait photograph of a female face made in US. Do you like having your photo taken?
19. How long do your shoes/boots last (and do you wear some pairs until they fall apart)? How many pairs of shoes/boots do you own?
20. In 1946 the film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ premiered in New York – have you ever seen it?
21. What was the first film you ever saw at the cinema?
22. Do you like going gift shopping at this time of year? Are you someone who buys a gift long before it’s needed?
23. As of 6 March 2024, 201 cities in 62 countries have a metro system. Have you ever ridden on an underground train (the tube/metro/subways or U-Bahn)?
24. Have you read Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” or seen any of the films (do you have a favourite ‘Scrooge’ from the films)?
25. It’s Christmas Day – what’s for lunch?
26. In the UK it’s Boxing Day – does anything special happen where you live today?
27. In 1904 “Peter Pan” was first staged in London – have you ever seen it on stage or in a film version?
28. The American comic-book artist, writer and creative leader of the Marvel multimedia corporation (Avengers, Spider-Man, Incredible Hulk), Stan Lee was born on this day in 1922. Have you ever read any comic books (graphic novels)?
29. In 1952 the first transistorized hearing aid was offered for sale (in Elmsford NY). Have you ever had your hearing tested?
30. Do you own personal scales and weigh yourself often?
31. Have you ever been on a diet, or do you just try and eat healthily? Do you plan to start a diet in the new year?
1. Are you good at wrapping presents?
Pretty good. I think it is fun, unless something is a really weird shape that will not go into a box.
2. Is there anything you don’t like but can’t bear to part with in your house?
Not anymore. Once my mother in-law passed, we gave away the few things that she had given us that we never liked.
3. In 1961 Dutchman Anton Geesink became the first non-Japanese judo world champion. Have you ever studied any martial arts?
4. The first Burger King opened in Miami, Florida, USA (1954). Which do you prefer Burger King or McDonald’s (or neither)?
5 What’s the weather like today where you live? Is it around the average for the time of year?
5. Is there anyone amongst your friends or family who is difficult to buy a present for? How do you get around that?
6. If you listen to music often do you prefer vinyl, CDs, the radio or streaming?
7. Do you often eat fish? Have you a favourite fish dish?
8. In 1939 James Galway, the Irish classical flautist (known as "The Man With the Golden Flute"), was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Can you play any wind instruments?
9. Have you ever ridden a motorcycle (or been a passenger)?
10. Do you have a favourite perfume or is there one you intensely dislike?
11. In 1913 the "Mona Lisa" was recovered two years after it was stolen from the Louvre Museum – have you ever seen the Mona Lisa painting in Paris?
12. Have you ever tried origami?
13. Have you ever been given a gift voucher? Did you remember to use it?
14. It’s Dick Van Dyke’s birthday – what have you seen him in (TV or movies)?
15. Sci-fi and fantasy (books/TV/film), yes or no?
16. Do you know how to knit? Even if you don’t – do you own anything hand-knitted?
17. Have you ever seen a ventriloquist act?
18. In 1839 John William Draper took the first portrait photograph of a female face made in US. Do you like having your photo taken?
19. How long do your shoes/boots last (and do you wear some pairs until they fall apart)? How many pairs of shoes/boots do you own?
20. In 1946 the film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ premiered in New York – have you ever seen it?
21. What was the first film you ever saw at the cinema?
22. Do you like going gift shopping at this time of year? Are you someone who buys a gift long before it’s needed?
23. As of 6 March 2024, 201 cities in 62 countries have a metro system. Have you ever ridden on an underground train (the tube/metro/subways or U-Bahn)?
24. Have you read Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” or seen any of the films (do you have a favourite ‘Scrooge’ from the films)?
25. It’s Christmas Day – what’s for lunch?
26. In the UK it’s Boxing Day – does anything special happen where you live today?
27. In 1904 “Peter Pan” was first staged in London – have you ever seen it on stage or in a film version?
28. The American comic-book artist, writer and creative leader of the Marvel multimedia corporation (Avengers, Spider-Man, Incredible Hulk), Stan Lee was born on this day in 1922. Have you ever read any comic books (graphic novels)?
29. In 1952 the first transistorized hearing aid was offered for sale (in Elmsford NY). Have you ever had your hearing tested?
30. Do you own personal scales and weigh yourself often?
31. Have you ever been on a diet, or do you just try and eat healthily? Do you plan to start a diet in the new year?
