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28. In 2004, Shrek the sheep from Tarras, Central Otago, New Zealand, was finally shorn live on TV after 6 years of avoidance; the fleece weighed 27 kg (60 lb). Do you own, or have you made anything from sheep’s wool?

I have a few sweaters. I had more, but unfortunately the moths got them.

26. Do you still have a landline, or do you only use your mobile phone/cellphone?

Yes, sort of. We have an internet based landline that we purchased 15 years ago when we were on a temporary assignment in another state. It allowed us to receive calls to our "real home" at our temporary one. We only pay tax on it, which amounts to less than $100 per year.

Courtesy of Kazzy_Cee:

1. Bagels or donuts?
Bagels. I like a fresh from the oil donut, but that is a treat; a bagel is breakfast

2. Bar soap or body wash?
I use both. We buy a locally made bar soap and on swim days, I use a body wash that helps get the chlorine smell out.

3. Being afraid or being embarrassed?
I don't get embarrassed like I did when I was younger, still don't like it, but can't stand to be unsure or afraid.

4. Big bash or intimate gathering?
I like both, but intimate gatherings are easier with the hearing aids.

5. Board games or video games?
Board

6. Bridgerton or The Crown?
I've never seen Bridgerton, but watched The Crown up until the last couple of season (the C&D storyline did not interest me.)

7. Cardio or weights?
Both, I swim, walk, bike, but also lift weights and do yoga.

8. Carpet or hardwood?
Hardwood. Easier to keep clean and better for those of us with allergies.

9. Clue/Cluedo or Monopoly?
Monopoly

10. Cook or do the dishes?
Definitely cook. I love cooking and baking, but it is infinitely better when someone else chops and cleans.

11. Damp socks or a pebble in your shoe?
If it is something you cannot correct; dam socks.

12. Dragons or unicorns?
Dragon; I would probably be allergic to a unicorn.

13. Family vacation or solo trip?
With K.

14. Fork or spoon?
Fork, unless it is a soup or stew

15. General admission or assigned seats?
Always an assigned seat.

16. Give or receive?
I enjoy getting gifts, but love finding the perfect gift for someone else.

17. Hot cocoa or hot cider?
Neither really

18. Iced tea or hot tea?
I like them both, depending on the temperature

19. Italian food or Mexican food?
Italian is my first choice, but I love good Mexican food.

20. Long car ride or short plane trip?
Short plane trip, but if trains were like they are in Europe/Britain, I would rather do that.

21. Mountains or beach?
Mountains. Beaches are nice for a day, but I get bored.

22. Movie candy or popcorn?
Popcorn, but have not been to a movie in so long...

23. Musical theater or concert?
Musical theatre, hands down. We have a subscription and see 6 shows per year.

24. Nightlight or no light?
No light and blackout curtains.

25. Ninja attack or pirate attack?
Pirate; you might have a fighting chance.

26. Outer space or bottom of the ocean?
Outer space as long as there is gravity.

27. Painful truth or comforting lie?
I am definitely the painful truth type of person, but have been known to spare someone's feelings with a small lie.

28. Pancakes or waffles?
Pancakes; better butter and syrup distribution

29. Passion or friendship?
Friendship lasts longer, passion is cyclical.

30. Phone call or text?
Text.

31. Pizza or tacos?
I like both, but would probably lean towards pizza

32. Play or concert?
Play.

33. Playlists or podcasts?
Playlists. I have never been able to get into podcasts.

34. Puzzles or coloring books?
Puzzles. I liked coloring books as a child, but do not see the appeal as an adult.

35. Rain or snow?
Rain.

36. Ramen or pho?
I do love both when it is cold out

37. River or lake?
Either

38. Roller coaster or Ferris wheel?
Roller coaster, as long as it doesn't go backwards.

39. Roller skates or ice skates?
I cannot do either; maybe roller blades

40. Salt or pepper?
Salt, it helps everything, even desserts

41. Singing in the shower or singing in the car?
Car

42. Skinny fries or thick cut?
I like both, but lean towards skinny and crispy

43. Sneezing or coughing?
Neither, but sneezing is usually just something aggravating.

44. Snowboarding or skateboarding?
Neither, I don't want to die.

45. Snowmen or sandcastles?
Snowmen

46. Spicy or mild?
Spicy, most of the time.

47. Street food or fine dining?
I like both, but lean towards fine dining as long as i can choose the number of courses.

48. Subtitles or dubbed?
Subtitles; again hearing loss.

49. Wine or beer?
Wine. K does not care for beer, so I rarely have it.

50. Zoo or aquarium?
I like both, but with zoos you get to wander outside.

23. In 1895, Ngaio Marsh, New Zealand detective writer and producer, was born in Christchurch, New Zealand. Have you ever read any of her detective novels? If not, who is your favourite detective novelist?

No, I haven't; admittedly, I had never heard of her until this question. I usually enjoy the Cormoran Strike books by JK Rowling (using a pseudonym) and of course the "Thursday Murder Club" books. I loved the earlier Dick Francis books as well as the earlier Brother Cadfael mysteries.

21. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would that be?

Paris; if we had enough money to afford a place that was in a nice building, conveniently located, not too loud, sunny, air conditioned, and big enough to have a decent sized kitchen, because I would miss being able to cook and bake.

Paris is well positioned to travel to other places, has tons to do and see, good healthcare and while a huge city, you can feel like you are part of a neighborhood.

19. In 1934, Shirley Temple starred in her first film. Have you ever seen any of her films?

I have seen quite a few, but it was ages ago. I have no idea what the titles were, just have vague recollections of some of the dancing.

17. Have you ever seen bats flying in your area? Have you ever seen a bat up close or seen a bat house attached to a tree?

I have seen a couple, but not for a while and not up close. I would love to have a bat house to cut down on the mosquitoes.

15. Leonardo Da Vinci was born today in 1452. What comes to mind when you think of Leonardo? Have you ever seen one of his works?

I think of "The Last Supper" which I have seen 3 times and also his inability to be completely finished with something. I love his work and have been lucky enough to see quite a bit of it and some multiple times.

13. Have you ever volunteered to do something long-term?

Yes, when we lived in DC, we delivered food to people's homes every Saturday morning for a few years and on one of our temporary assignments I ran the farmer's market pick-up for a few years (until we came back here full time.)

11. Have you ever flown a kite?

No, actually I have not.