This made me chuckle, the link above will tell more of the story.
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Not all video games are bad! This was one quick thinking child! Sadly if I drove like I did when I tried to play Mario Kart years ago with my kids, it would not turn out well! I do much better with a real car.
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I like this! A way to see a glimpse of someone’s true character.
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We need some days like that! Just listening to relaxing music, not hearing news ,which more often than not makes your blood pressure go up.
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Hmm … I don’t think my husband’s Best Man knew how to wield a sword. A good thing that there was no need for it.
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I do not believe I would be getting on any more ships!
51%?? Gosh, I am so “touched!”
Rather brave saying that to someone who supposedly has “violent” tendencies.
Yes, Santa was very good to me. Though there was something important missing from my stocking! It appears that Texas got all the Peppermint bark this year. It typically is easy to find here this time of year, but the shelves have been empty! I had figured that Brad, I mean Santa had bought it all up for me, but….that wasn’t the case. A good thing that Reese’s PB cups are still around. 🙂
Yeah, right! Okay Mister Nice guy, if you are that high then I am expecting a reallly good word for me to Santa. So that next year, I get plenty of peppermint bark. Can you do that?
LOL! I can’t send them out in the cold, they gave me really nice gifts. I am wearing one now. My son gave me one of those blankets that you wear. It is so Cozy!! Perfect to wear while watching a Hallmark movie and drinking eggnog. 🙂
Think of the money you are saving by not running your air conditioner.
The news station said that this will be the warmest December on record for Austin.
But we still have a heating bill, but yes we are not running the A/C. 🙂
Sounds like you could head back to the beach again if its going to be so warm. Forget the Valentine’s Day date there, go for New Year’s!
I should add onto my previous reply…. since I am at least 50 percent kind, I will tell you that i hope you enjoyed it. 🙂 Hopefully you didn’t feel any guilt at all with each bite you took. LOL!
I thought of your blog post when I read number 3. 😄
Yes, a tad bad luck for sure! Though good luck as well, for she made it off all 3 boats! I wonder what she died of.
all of these are wonderful tidbits… I’m just curious what sort of reaction the CEO was looking for. Someone who ignored it, someone who complained about it, someone who made fun of it, someone who threw their order to the floor?
I would say if they threw their order on the floor the interview may have been cut short. I think he was looking for how they treated the waiter/waitress. That may speak louder than the applicant’s words.
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Wonderfully entertaining – Thank You!
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So glad you enjoyed the post. It has become a regular feature on Sundays. I will continue it as long as I can keep finding fun facts. 🙂
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I would want to sail with Violet. She no doubt became an expert on how to abandon ships. I think I’d tether myself to her with a long rope.
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What a thing to become an expert at! I have no desire to practice my skill at that.
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You would have to really like water.
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Did it never occur to anyone that perhaps Violet is a saboteur?
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That’s an interesting theory. Maybe some investigative journalist should look into this matter.
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Or at least make an action movie about it. (without love and romance and all that boring crap)
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It could star Angelina Jolie and Dwayne Johnson. And it should never be licensed to Hallmark.
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If Dwayne Johnson is in it, fhere needs to be some romance!
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How about, Angelina flirts with him until he can be caught off guard. Then she pushes him overboard.
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That works. 🙂
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. .mmm…!!
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Yes, tbere may be a darker secret behind the sinking of those 3 ships. I would like to know what she died from. Natural causes or ….. ?
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Very good 👍
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Very interesting stories.
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No thanks. I can swim, but I shy away from tempting fate that much. She was one brave woman.
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I agree!!
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Joy, I think I would ask if Nurse Violet was on board. If so, I would disembark. Happy rest of your week and year. Keith
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With the 24 hour competition for attention today, news is generally manufactured if necessary by media. Times have changed.
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Yes, times have definitely changed!
At least Santa doesn’t change over time. Hope you had a good Christmas, that Santa found your new house. 🙂
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No coal in spite of your efforts.
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Hmmm…Obviously some crazy elf must have given Santa wrong information!
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Santa knows I am on the nice list whatever his screwy elves think.
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You secretly bribe Santa, don’t you?
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What can I say? He eats so many sweets that he enjoys a nice hot black coffee with others who seemed to exist to please children.
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LOL! Okay, pleasing children is a good quality to have, which I am sure rates high on Santa’s list. Now I know why you make his list.
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Was Santa good to you this year? I am sure that you are at least 51% nice even though you do have certain violent tendencies.
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51%?? Gosh, I am so “touched!”
Rather brave saying that to someone who supposedly has “violent” tendencies.
Yes, Santa was very good to me. Though there was something important missing from my stocking! It appears that Texas got all the Peppermint bark this year. It typically is easy to find here this time of year, but the shelves have been empty! I had figured that Brad, I mean Santa had bought it all up for me, but….that wasn’t the case. A good thing that Reese’s PB cups are still around. 🙂
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Perhaps you need to plant some of those peppermint trees.
I think if you had made it above 55% nice you would have gotten peppermint bark in your stocking.
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I need to find some seeds. Do you have some to share?
So, I was just 4 points away! Well since you and Santa are such good coffee drinking buddies, you can put in a good word for me.
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What exactly was your score? 56%?
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Mid 90s
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Yeah, right! Okay Mister Nice guy, if you are that high then I am expecting a reallly good word for me to Santa. So that next year, I get plenty of peppermint bark. Can you do that?
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You don’t have to wait til next year for bark
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Oh, so Santa is bringing it to me yet this year?
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You may have to find it at the store. And have it with some black coffee.
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If I luck out and can find it at the store I do believe that I will not ruin it with black coffee! 🤑 LOL!
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You’re missing out ☕️
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Black coffee? No! Missing out on yummy Peppermint Bark.Yes! Shouldn’t nice guys be sympathetic? 😥
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I am sympathetic. You should have some peppermint bark. Send your kids out into the cold and tell them not to return without the bark.
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LOL! I can’t send them out in the cold, they gave me really nice gifts. I am wearing one now. My son gave me one of those blankets that you wear. It is so Cozy!! Perfect to wear while watching a Hallmark movie and drinking eggnog. 🙂
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Well, it’s been basically late spring weather here so I am in shorts and a tee and flip flops outside
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Ummm … you know how to ruin a warm, cozy feeling, and make me feel just a little envious!
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I had snow boots on this morning! Its basically gone now though because it turned to rain. My flip flops are hidden in the back of my closet. ☃️❄
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I may have to start mowing again
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Ooh stop, LOL!
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Think of the money you are saving by not running your air conditioner.
The news station said that this will be the warmest December on record for Austin.
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But we still have a heating bill, but yes we are not running the A/C. 🙂
Sounds like you could head back to the beach again if its going to be so warm. Forget the Valentine’s Day date there, go for New Year’s!
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I just found some peppermint bark that I missed.
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Where is the sarcastic “like” button when you need it!
I am questioning your mid 90’s range. Thinking there was a miscalculation. 😝
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I should add onto my previous reply…. since I am at least 50 percent kind, I will tell you that i hope you enjoyed it. 🙂 Hopefully you didn’t feel any guilt at all with each bite you took. LOL!
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Oh, it is still sitting there waiting for me. I need more black coffee first.
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…mmm…!!
Peppermint bark is soo good just by itself, really!Not that I would know this year, but don’t you worry about that.
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3 is an awesome thing I need to tell my daughter. The best man thing is great, and the ship nurse….I’m going to say she’s a tad bad luck…
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I thought of your blog post when I read number 3. 😄
Yes, a tad bad luck for sure! Though good luck as well, for she made it off all 3 boats! I wonder what she died of.
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I know
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all of these are wonderful tidbits… I’m just curious what sort of reaction the CEO was looking for. Someone who ignored it, someone who complained about it, someone who made fun of it, someone who threw their order to the floor?
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I would say if they threw their order on the floor the interview may have been cut short. I think he was looking for how they treated the waiter/waitress. That may speak louder than the applicant’s words.
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I can’t imagine anyone not being on their best behavior in such a situation…
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You would think that and I am sure most would be But depending how someone truly is, they may lose their cool before realizing that they shouldn’t.
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now if someone served me a salad of just olives, pickles, and beets, I might lose it. after first gagging…
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Haha!! Yeah, that may push it!
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🙂
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Yikes, I’m not sure I’d want to be treated by Nurse Violet!
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It is a little unnerving isn’t it!
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More than just a little! 😵💫
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