Friday Fill-Ins #79

Well, here is an old favorite of mine - the Friday Fill-in! Now that I have some semblance of reliable Internet access without paying $5 a night, I might start playing these more often.


1. Holidays in the summer are _wonderful times to get together with friends_.

2. _Steaks___ are my favorite things to grill.

3. My thoughts are _swirling like a kaleidoscope_.

4. _Watermelon_ is what I'm most looking forward to this weekend!

5. My favorite book so far this summer is _yet to be determined_.

6. _Vigorous sex_ is the best way to begin a day.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to _sleep_, tomorrow my plans include _lawncare_ and Sunday, I want to _go kayaking_!

MEME: Friday Fill-In #40

Friday Fill-In #40

Questions this week are courtesy of Amy; thanks Amy!!! 1. If I were a tree I would be_a Quercus Alba or White Oak_ because_I'd be able to bend without breaking, especially when steamed!_ 2. If I were a bird I would fly over _Machu Picchu_ 3. If I were a book I hope I would be _a reference volume used for years_ 4. If I were a car _I'd want to be a SAAB_. 5. If I could get rid of one piece of technology it would definitely be _cell phones_ because _no one needs to be constantly in touch -- we all need "down time"_. 6. If I could get rid of one bad habit at a snap of the fingers it would be _procrastination_ 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _a bright sunny day_, tomorrow my plans include _work at camp_ and Sunday, I want to _watch the race_!

Do the clickey thing on the link above to get a pristine copy of the questions, you neat freaks!

Friday Fill-In #39- A Likely Story

Janet's excuse for no FFI? Read for yourself: "I was away photographing a friend's wedding in St. Thomas, so we'll have the Friday Fill-In on Sunday! Sorry about that! Will a picture help?"

Well, ya. Full-frontal nudity would have been appreciated even more...

Without further ado, here you go!

1. Sunburn _sucks_.
2. Pirates _plunder_.
3. Beach _Balls_.
4. The best thing about "Island time" is _it's always 'Happy Hour' somewhere_.
5. Rum punch _is sneaky_.
6. Snorkeling _is a wondrous activity_.
7. And as for the weekend, Friday I _shopped_, Saturday my plans included _fighting a hitch_ and Sunday, I _was ill_!

MEME: Friday Fill-In #36

By Janet on Friday Fill-In

1. I admire _those who stand defiant in the face of overwhelming odds_. 2. I crave _cigarettes and bourbon_. 3. I dislike _religion_. 4. I enjoy _fresh melon, cut warm in the field_. 5. I wonder _when it will happen_. 6. I want _oh yes, I want... _. 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _sleep_, tomorrow my plans include _hanging out at the lake_ and Sunday, I want to _get something accomplished – I'm just not sure what_!

Do the clickity on the radio button up there to acquire a clean copy of the questions and leave a link there to your answers so we all can enjoy them. Ciao!

MEME: Friday Fill-in -- Episode #32

Janet's having the time of her life. "What a week! Lots of commuting as I'm house/dog sitting for a friend that lives a good 45 minutes away. The commute gave me ample opportunity to listen to the Deathly Hallows on CD, tho, so that made it much more fun!"

"I'd like to extend a job offer to all and sundry: Megan, the person who originally created this meme, founded a web site called A Girl Must Shop and she's currently recruiting folks to write entries. Specifically, she's looking for women who like to write about bargains and interesting, trendy things they find online! She can't pay, but can give samples (I write for her and she's given me samples of chocolates, earrings and cosmetics); she'll also link back to your blog, credit you with the entry and add a description of you here. In addition, it'll give you valuable online writing experience! If you're interested, please click on this link and send her your contact information!"

Now, on to the Fill-Ins!

1. My commute _used to be ten miles, one way_.
2. _Good people_ best describes my neighborhood.
3. My neighbors _are great and very tolerant_.
4. _Governor's_ is my favorite place to eat that's close to home.
5. If there's one thing I'd change about my community, it would be _it's insularity_.
6. The thing I miss most about the town (city/area/swamp) I grew up in is _the people I grew up with_.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _baked beans _, tomorrow my plans include _vegging out at camp_ and Sunday, I want to _go swimming_!

Don't forget...have fun!

Friday Fill-In #30!

1. Yesterday I was _hot_. 2. Today I am _likely to also be hot_. 3. Tomorrow I will _probably be very hot_. 4. Someday I'm going to _cool – and wet_. 5. I will never _be 150 pounds again while still alive_. 6. I might _get down to 200, but I doubt that, too_. 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _Chinese food_, tomorrow my plans include _hanging out at camp_ and Sunday, I want to _finish the Harry Potter book_! Don't forget...have fun! If you want to play along, you can get a clean copy of the questions, as well as leave a link to your answers at Fond of Snape.

MEME: Friday Fill-In #29

While Janet sits on pins and needles awaiting the release of Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows,

she asks if you play, please link back to her blog, Fond of Snape,

and leave her a comment there, letting her know you played, so she can come visit!

1. _Cotton Candy_ makes me remember my childhood.
2. I like to use _butter_ when I cook.
3. _George W. Bush_ really pisses me off.
4. I've been thinking about _Lynne Luce_ lately.
5. The last song I heard that I liked was _Peter Cincotti's Goodbye Philadelphia_.
6. _Making love_ by starlight.
7. And as for the weeked, tonight I'm looking forward to _leftover rice and mystery meat stew_, tomorrow my plans include _hiding the parrot cage_ and Sunday, I want to _veg out_!

By the way, if you want to play along. Get thee to Fond of Snape to snag some clean questions and join us, baby!

MEME: Friday Fill-In #28

1. _Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows_ is the book I'm most looking forward to reading this summer
2. Dogs _Rulz_.
3. _Halifax, N.S._ is a town I'd like to explore.
4. Silly people _squander wisdom_.
5. I'm longing to _have a lobster feast_.
6. _Life,_ so scary!
7. What are you doing this weekend? Tonight I'm looking forward to _sleep_, tomorrow my plans include _messing about at camp_ and Sunday, I want to _go swimming_!

If you want to play along, just visit Janet at the link above to get your own copy of the Friday Fill-in.

MEME: Friday Fill In, #27

1. On a hot summer's day _swimming_ is my favorite thing! 2. When I think of summertime fun, I think of _seakayaking_. 3. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough_ is my favorite flavor of ice cream. 4. My new favorite drink is _Iced Tea with Lime_. 5. One of my happiest summertime memories is _camping in Washington_. 6. The best place to watch fireworks (or submarine races) is _from the Electric Boat docks in Newport News, Virginia_! 7. What are you doing this weekend? Tonight I'm looking forward to _sleep_, tomorrow my plans include _watching the race_ and Sunday, I want to _go swimming, weather permitting_!

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Friday Fill-In #26

Janet engages in some remorseful breast-beating as she recovers from her birthday party thusly: "Sorry I missed last week! Darn Vegas trip" ;-)

1. _Such_ a long time!
2. Occasionally, _I hanker for meat, red meat_.
3. Unexpected _visitors_ can be interesting!
4. _Alone time_ is great, too!
5. Where do you _go_ when you want _to escape the world?_
6. Oh my god, he just _platzed_!
7. What are you doing this weekend? Tonight I'm looking forward to _dinner_, tomorrow my plans include _working at camp_ and Sunday, I want to _go swimming, if the water is warm enough_!

If you'd like to play along, a visit to meme-mistress Janet of Fond of Snape is in order to get a clean copy of the questions and to leave a link to your answers.

Friday Fill-in, #23

Happy 1st day of my birthday month June! This week, we're going to have a theme--fictional characters :-) So fill in the blanks with them; please do refrain from using your husband/ wife/other non-fictional character!

1. I wouldn't toss _Penny Lane (Almost Famous)_ out of bed!
2. _Lindsay Lohan_ has no appeal for me whatsoever.
3. A good dream would involve me [meaning you] and _Julianne Moore_; we [meaning you and him or her] would _sail the Bay of Fundy_.
4. The sexiest man or woman in the movies is __; the sexiest man or woman on tv is _Marg Helgenberger_.
5. _Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Hannibal Lector_ portrays a wicked villian.
6. _Tony Soprano_ and _Rosie O'Donnell_ would make a great couple.
7. TGIF! Tonight I'm _chilling_, tomorrow my plans include _a ride_ and Sunday, I'll _watch NASCAR_!

Want to play along? Visit Janet at “Fond of Snape” to get a clean copy of the questions. Post your answers and leave a link in her comments thread so we can find them. Enjoy.

Friday Fill-in, #22 – Better Late than Never...

1. 10 years at sea; one _long wet dream_!
2. Why is the _sky blue, Daddy_?
3. Here there be _dragons_!
4. Ah..._Old dogs_ don't know _everything_.
5. The _sound_ from the _rear speakers_ must _be balanced_.
6. Of course it makes you _weep_.
7. This weekend, I _will sleep_, _eat_ and maybe even _freeze my nuts off putting in the water line in the lake at camp_! Happy _Memorial_ Day!

Have a great weekend!.

MEME: Friday Fill-in, #20

1. It's _Firth of Forth Day_! Woohoo! 2. Only 13 more days til _the start of the Memorial Day weekend__. 3. It was _wicked hot_ yesterday! [ed. note: that was for Monique!] 4. I love my _computer_. 5. _Dirt_ is something that doesn't matter, unless you are a _nurse_. 6. Mothers: _A Necessary Evil_. 7. I'd like to do _read a book_ and _get some laundry done_ this weekend.

If you wanna play, you gots to visit Janet...

Friday Fill-in, #18

1. OMG I just saw a _hearse making a delivery to a nursing home (of flowers left over from a funeral which they make into bouquets for the dining room)_! 2. _2008 just might be_ ... the end. 3. When I want lobster I generally _have to stifle the desire_. 4. If I can _touch my eyebrows with my tongue_ can you _understand why women find this ugly troll interesting_? 5. What a _Bushie_ sees a _Bushie wants to_ owns. 6. It's been _a hounds age_ since you _had a drink_ 7. This weekend, I'm most looking forward to _reading a book_

If you'd like to play along and get clean copies of this week's questions, just click on this entry's title and you'll be whisked away, almost as if you'd taken a bubble bath in Calgon.

Almost.

Not quite.