October 1, 2024
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lizzybuffy2008October
1. In 1884, forty-one delegates from 25 nations met in Washington DC for the International Meridian Conference and chose the Greenwich Meridian in the UK as the Prime Meridian of the World (Longitude 0 degrees). Which degree longitude do you live on?
-82.341756 and no, I did not know that until I "googled" it. I have been to Greenwich and stood on the line though.
2. What’s your favourite snack?
3. On National Poetry Day do you have a favourite poet or poem (link if you want to)?
4. Do you have any lights in your house that are on a timer so they come on automatically?
5. It’s Kate Winslet’s birthday - have you seen her in James Cameron’s Titanic?
6. In 1889 the Moulin Rouge opened in Paris - have you ever been to a cabaret?
7. I have a friend who gets very annoyed if the TV volume is on an odd number. Is there anything that drives you crazy, that other people think is a bit strange?
8. In 1645 the first Montréal hospital was opened in the Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal by nurse Jeanne Mance. How far away is your local hospital?
9. Do you like blue cheese?
10. National Handbag Day - is your life in your handbag, or just the essentials? Have you a favourite bag?
11. What is your favourite garden plant or flower?
12. Is arthritis common in your family (do you have any affected joints?)
13. Do you complete any puzzles to train your brain every day?
14. It's Thanksgiving Day in Canada today - reflecting on your childhood, what were you thankful for?
15. Do you still wash your hands as regularly as you did during the pandemic?
16. It’s World Spine Day - how flexible are you?
17. What’s your favourite type of pasta shape, or do you find the perfect shape to suit the sauce you've made?
18. In 1957 Elvis starred in the movie Jailhouse Rock - have you seen it?
19. It’s National Album Day - do you own any vinyl albums?
20. Did you ever own a black and white TV? When did you first watch a colour TV?
21. What’s your favourite apple variety (to eat or to bake with)?
22. How’s the weather - warmer or cooler than it should be at this time of year?
23. Has anyone in your family had a 50th wedding anniversary?
24. How often do you get your vision tested?
25. It’s World Opera Day - are you a fan?
26. National Pumpkin Day - what’s your favourite type of pumpkin to eat?
27. In 1975 Bruce Springsteen was featured on the covers of Time and Newsweek Magazines - have you a favourite Springsteen song?
28. In 1897 Edith Head, the Hollywood costume designer was born. Her designs for The Sting won her an Oscar (she won 8 in her lifetime). What’s your favourite era for beautiful clothing styles? What's the fanciest thing you've ever worn?
29. Do you like porridge/oatmeal for breakfast? If you do, do you add extra things to it?
30. Dhanteras is a Hindu celebration where people buy gold and utensils as it is believed to bring good luck, health, and prosperity and ward off evil. What would you buy someone today?
31. Hallowe’en or All Hallows' Eve is today. Have you ever played traditional games like bobbing for apples on Hallowe’en?
1. In 1884, forty-one delegates from 25 nations met in Washington DC for the International Meridian Conference and chose the Greenwich Meridian in the UK as the Prime Meridian of the World (Longitude 0 degrees). Which degree longitude do you live on?
-82.341756 and no, I did not know that until I "googled" it. I have been to Greenwich and stood on the line though.
2. What’s your favourite snack?
3. On National Poetry Day do you have a favourite poet or poem (link if you want to)?
4. Do you have any lights in your house that are on a timer so they come on automatically?
5. It’s Kate Winslet’s birthday - have you seen her in James Cameron’s Titanic?
6. In 1889 the Moulin Rouge opened in Paris - have you ever been to a cabaret?
7. I have a friend who gets very annoyed if the TV volume is on an odd number. Is there anything that drives you crazy, that other people think is a bit strange?
8. In 1645 the first Montréal hospital was opened in the Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal by nurse Jeanne Mance. How far away is your local hospital?
9. Do you like blue cheese?
10. National Handbag Day - is your life in your handbag, or just the essentials? Have you a favourite bag?
11. What is your favourite garden plant or flower?
12. Is arthritis common in your family (do you have any affected joints?)
13. Do you complete any puzzles to train your brain every day?
14. It's Thanksgiving Day in Canada today - reflecting on your childhood, what were you thankful for?
15. Do you still wash your hands as regularly as you did during the pandemic?
16. It’s World Spine Day - how flexible are you?
17. What’s your favourite type of pasta shape, or do you find the perfect shape to suit the sauce you've made?
18. In 1957 Elvis starred in the movie Jailhouse Rock - have you seen it?
19. It’s National Album Day - do you own any vinyl albums?
20. Did you ever own a black and white TV? When did you first watch a colour TV?
21. What’s your favourite apple variety (to eat or to bake with)?
22. How’s the weather - warmer or cooler than it should be at this time of year?
23. Has anyone in your family had a 50th wedding anniversary?
24. How often do you get your vision tested?
25. It’s World Opera Day - are you a fan?
26. National Pumpkin Day - what’s your favourite type of pumpkin to eat?
27. In 1975 Bruce Springsteen was featured on the covers of Time and Newsweek Magazines - have you a favourite Springsteen song?
28. In 1897 Edith Head, the Hollywood costume designer was born. Her designs for The Sting won her an Oscar (she won 8 in her lifetime). What’s your favourite era for beautiful clothing styles? What's the fanciest thing you've ever worn?
29. Do you like porridge/oatmeal for breakfast? If you do, do you add extra things to it?
30. Dhanteras is a Hindu celebration where people buy gold and utensils as it is believed to bring good luck, health, and prosperity and ward off evil. What would you buy someone today?
31. Hallowe’en or All Hallows' Eve is today. Have you ever played traditional games like bobbing for apples on Hallowe’en?
