Terence McDanger’s Bumper Book of Silly Questions
So naughty old Terence McDanger has set me a little bloody enormous challenge. I’ve got to answer all these questions in a witty and entertaining manner. I’ll wake you up when it’s over:
What are your nicknames? Well most of my nicknames are related in some way to my first name which is obviously HIGHLY confidential. My Dad used to call me ‘Titch’ (well, I was the youngest) and Hubby calls me ‘Babe’ when he’s in a good mood and ‘jesus christ, woman’, when he’s not.
What was the first movie you bought in VHS or DVD? I have absolutely no idea. We were the first in our road to have a Betamax video player though.
Is there anything that has made you unhappy these days? What a very badly worded question. Erm yes – the current economic climate and the fact that my diesel gauge reads full even when my tank’s empty. Oh, and Bert ate my Maltesers.
Do you have a good body image? Yeh, generally. I can scrub up pretty well when I can be bothered.
What is your favourite fruit? Mango. Squeeze a little lime juice over and it’s sublime.
What websites do you visit daily? Daily? My own, and then at least a couple of my blogroll favourites, but I wouldn’t say I visit any of them every day. I love DC de Facto, Annie Rhiannon, Little Bird Eats, Head Rambles, Moon, Don’t Bug Me, Coastal Aussie, Beaut.ie, Sleepy Jane, The Depp Effect, iRamble, Thrifty, Baino, Coffee Helps, Parlez-vous Moo?, Queen of Clean, Quickroute, Maxi Kane, K8, Martin Dwyer, Medbh, Eire Rules, and loads more besides. Basically I’m a total blog addict and I’m always discovering new ones too.
What have you been seriously addicted to lately? Ebay. And chocolate when Bert doesn’t steal it.
What kind of person do you think the person who tagged you is? What, ol’ T McD? I always imagine him as a bit of a charmer. One who can sway the laydees with his seductive charm and razor wit. Could be wrong, though. He might be a 20 stone, sweaty minger.
What’s the last song that got stuck in your head? ‘I kissed a girl and I liked it, the taste of her cherry chopsticks’
Favourite clothing Jeans. Always jeans – I love Seven and Citizens of Humanity. I go for skinny when I’m wearing boots and boyfriend cut with me trainers.
Do you think Rice Krispies are yummy? Er yes I suppose they’re okay. I’m more of a cinnamon bagel and cup of tea girl, to be honest.
What would you do if you saw $100 lying on the ground? Leave it there. What would I do with a hundred dollars? Seriously, if you mean cash in general, I’d hand it in to the Gardai telling them where I found it. I know, but I’m prime ‘secret camera show’ material. I’d definitely get caught if I lifted to much as a penny sweet. I’m just unlucky.
Items you couldn’t go without during the day? My phone, my computer, my dog (does he count?), my glasses as I’m completely blind, my shitty old jeep for the school run.
What should you be doing right now? Nothing. I’m sitting on the sofa in front of a roaring fire with my kids, ma Hubby, me dawg, MTV on in the background and a large glass of Pinot Grigio. Life is sweet.
So as usual, I’m going to buck the trend and pass on this little treasure to you, my adoring public. And I want everybody to answer every question. No shirking now, cut, paste and fill in. Off you go, then.
What are your nicknames?
What TV gameshow/reality show would you like to be on?
What was the first movie you bought in VHS or DVD?
What is your favourite scent?
If you had one million dollars to spend only on yourself, what would you spend it on?
One place you’ve visited, can’t forget and want to go back to?
Do you trust easily?
Do you generally think before you act, or act before you think?
Is there anything that has made you unhappy these days?
Do you have a good body image?
What is your favourite fruit?
What websites do you visit daily?
What have you been seriously addicted to lately?
What kind of person do you think the person who tagged you is?
What’s the last song that got stuck in your head?
Favourite clothing
Do you think Rice Krispies are yummy?
What would you do if you saw $100 lying on the ground?
Items you couldn’t go without during the day?
What should you be doing right now?
I’ll get me coat.
No nickname, existing name unusual enoug.
No gameshow.
No idea what first film was
Scent?
Million? Gaff in Tipp that is fully self sufficient.
Italy
Body image? I am a God I tell you (warning some gods are tubby)
Trust? Yes and no.
Think first.
Unhappy? Stress.
Mango for me too, or pineapple. One of the two. Or both.
Websites? Hmm, lots but not daily, no time at the mo.
Addicted? Errr, violent cycling?
Generally happy
Chapstick surely?
Kangaroo poo fleece.
They’re alright.
Pick it up.
Clothes.
Building a deck.
Oh yeh and re Katy Perry? Sorry, private joke there. One of #1′s mates said ‘I don’t understand that Katy Perry song – why would she like the other girl’s cherry chopsticks?’ Tickled me, it did. xx
Easy really, Moon …
What TV gameshow/reality show would you like to be on?
None, like you, I cannot STAND such cheap awful TV….. Does Ramsey Kitchen Nightmares count… I kinda fancy him !
What was the first movie you bought in VHS or DVD?
No idea, I’m too old to remember such things ..
What is your favourite scent?
Coffee, and my wife skin when she wakes
If you had one million dollars to spend only on yourself, what would you spend it on?
Either a boat, but probably a car…. or travel… or chocolate… travel … car…. shit…. travel on a boat, with a car ….
One place you’ve visited, can’t forget and want to go back to? Thailand, with my Elephants
Do you trust easily? Oh, shit yes !!!!
Do you generally think before you act, or act before you think? Like EM, I’m a doer…..then regret
Is there anything that has made you unhappy these days? No, not at the moment, leaving home to come back hurt a bit, but right now, I can say life is very good
Do you have a good body image? No, I am very insecure and think bad of myself… consequence of being the youngest
What is your favourite fruit? Love all fruit, currently addicted to morning smoothies … but if I had to chose, I’d agree with EM, Mangos
What websites do you visit daily? Facebook, bbc.com, blogs, pornh…… ooops ….
What have you been seriously addicted to lately? easy, Chocolate ………
What kind of person do you think the person who tagged you is? One of my best friends, the warmest, biggest hearted girl in the world, funny, bit of a nightmare at times, but part of my family I love
What’s the last song that got stuck in your head?
Queen’s, I want it all… it was playing at the baseball last night !
Favourite clothing… my dressing gown and Ugg boots, wearing them now, otherwise, my Denver Broncos shirt… or just my shorts
Do you think Rice Krispies are yummy? Yup
What would you do if you saw $100 lying on the ground?
Put in my pocket, and check it wasn’t mine in the first place
Items you couldn’t go without during the day? my wife, internet
What should you be doing right now? Getting ready to leave for Joshua National Park, but I am up early, watching the lastest bush fires, and thinking about choclate !
Nats: See my answer to Thrifty – ’twas something #1′s mate said. And where are your answers, young lady? Hmmm?
Roy: Naaaah, I meant if we had a million dollars – kind of a busman’s holiday type thing. If your other half came into a million dollars and bought you a new taxi you might think otherwise!!
What are your nicknames?
Um… Don’t really have any. My family used to call me Doodles – for obvious reasons.
What TV gameshow/reality show would you like to be on?
None. I don’t do gameshows or reality shows either.
What was the first movie you bought in VHS or DVD?
Singing in the Rain!
What is your favourite scent?
Jo Malone’s Pomegranate Noir. Closely followed by Valentino.
If you had one million dollars to spend only on yourself, what would you spend it on?
Only on me?? I think I’ll have a nice quarter horse, please, c/w western tack, full livery, ongoing lessons and a nice stable and field for when I want him or her home. If I have some cash left, two quarter horses so OH can ride with me. LOL!
One place you’ve visited, can’t forget and want to go back to?
New Zealand, but I probably won’t go back. I got eaten alive and my asthma was terrible down there.
Do you trust easily?
No.
Do you generally think before you act, or act before you think?
Both. Also I can never make decisions.
Is there anything that has made you unhappy these days?
Yes. Family stuff, plus the economy, plus my forthcoming shoulder surgery.
Do you have a good body image?
Sometimes.
What is your favourite fruit?
I have to pick just one?? Alright .. um pears. No, raspberries. Nooo … um. Blueberries. Wait .. no, a nice Braeburn apple. Um. Can you come back in an hour?
What websites do you visit daily?
Greytalk, my favourite Depp site, Photobucket, and about fifty-five blogs.
What have you been seriously addicted to lately?
Chocolate.
What kind of person do you think the person who tagged you is?
A nice English lady in Ireland. With a cute greyhound. Who blogs.
What’s the last song that got stuck in your head?
Closing Time.
Favourite clothing
Nightwear. I’m sleep depprived.
Do you think Rice Krispies are yummy?
No.
What would you do if you saw $100 lying on the ground?
Hand it in to the police. I actually have done this, and got it back after the prescribed period of time!
Items you couldn’t go without during the day?
Like you, my glasses. Also my computer and my latest book.
What should you be doing right now?
Cleaning up the kitchen.
Fatty and Ping
What TV gameshow/reality show would you like to be on?
Ugh. No fanks
What was the first movie you bought in VHS or DVD?
DVD – Shipping News. I’m more of a reader, me…
What is your favourite scent?
Prada Amber for nookie nights and Burberry Touch for every day.
If you had one million dollars to spend only on yourself, what would you spend it on?
I couldn’t spend that much on myself but could blow it all in a day on gifts!
One place you’ve visited, can’t forget and want to go back to?
Milan!
Do you trust easily?
Look up ‘Credulous’ in the OED and the picture’s mine…
Do you generally think before you act, or act before you think?
Never, ever engage my brain before my gob and so have brought apologising / explaining / cringing to a fine art…
Is there anything that has made you unhappy these days?
My uncle is very sick and is disappearing before our very eyes. I didn’t know that a person could be that thin and frail and still have the ability to tell me to ‘F*ck Off!!’ (Fair play to ya Boysie!)
Do you have a good body image?
It’s more a case of too busy to give a shite, I’m afraid!!
What is your favourite fruit?
Grapes, preferably peeled and served by a naked David Thewliss. Miaou!
What websites do you visit daily?
This one!
What have you been seriously addicted to lately?
The Tudors. I know! But scoffing at the historical inaccuracies makes my black little heart sing…
What kind of person do you think the person who tagged you is?
One of the most genuinely kind people I ever met, up to and especially when it’s to her detriment. There ain’t many EMs in the world – if there were, it would be a far better place.
What’s the last song that got stuck in your head?
MGMT Kids. “Control yourself! Take only what you need from it…”
Favourite clothing
Loving my pencil skirt these days! Having said that, I probably shouldn’t wear it with my bum! I changed a tyre on the M50 in the damn thing yesterday and NOT ONE PERSON offered to help! Time to diet…
Do you think Rice Krispies are yummy?
Bleugh! I do NOT!
What would you do if you saw $100 lying on the ground?
Habd it into the Gardaí. I have a very overdeveloped Catholic Conscience.
Items you couldn’t go without during the day?
My phone and hand cream. I have Man Paws of the very worst kind.
What should you be doing right now?
Changing the beds, it being ‘New Bed Night’ n’all…
What are your nicknames?
Nats mostly. When Malcolm was trying to charm me in our early dating days he called me SLUG…mmm, princess was obviously not in his vocabulary back then, or now. Oh and mmmoooommm, not fair, you’re so boring…I could go on?
What TV gameshow/reality show would you like to be on?
Would LOVE to do Amazing Race!!!!!
What was the first movie you bought in VHS or DVD?
Mmmmm…I dunno but I do remember watching Girls Just Wanna have Fun with my sister over and over and over and…do you remember how long they took to rewind?
What is your favourite scent?
Rain on the hot ground. Baby smell.. As far as perfumes go my everyday fave is Maybe Baby by Benefit, I love Elizabeth Arden After Five and 5th Ave. and Spa Sanctuary lotions. Oohh and I tested Daisy by Marc Jacobs the other day and LURVED it…still waiting to get my mitts on it though.
If you had one million dollars to spend only on yourself, what would you spend it on?
Mmmmm think I would put it in a high interest earning IRISH bank account and live on the interest for a while and give it some thought.
One place you’ve visited, can’t forget and want to go back to?
Oh there are a few….always said Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard but was lucky enough to spend some time in the Netherlands during the summer and would love to explore more of it.
Do you trust easily?
Mostly, but I do think I am a good judge of character most of the time…but mistakes have been made!
Do you generally think before you act, or act before you think?
Oh dear…definitely act first…and not think about it later, much easier that way!
Is there anything that has made you unhappy these days?
mmmmm no comment.
Do you have a good body image?
Nope. But I am working on it.
What is your favourite fruit?
Fresh cherries….and as the season is so short I have to eat LOADS while I can.
What websites do you visit daily?
All the ones listed on the side of my blog, although lately I am sad to say I do not have as much time for that as I once did..oh and facebook
What have you been seriously addicted to lately?
Getting fit for hockey, having fun nights out and….oh this is so sad what else….was definitely addicted to blog reading but that has taken a serious nose dive since my new job.
What kind of person do you think the person who tagged you is?
A LOT of fun and very spontaneous. Would still love to have a glass of wine and a good long lunch with her sometime.
What’s the last song that got stuck in your head?
Pink – So what! Listen to it every morning on YouTube due to the younger generation and it has grown on me…
Favourite clothing
JEANS that flatter my rear end…hard to find but not impossible thank goodness. Well I am hoping anyway…the last pair I got certainly got the thumbs up from the teens and pre-teen in da house…
Do you think Rice Krispies are yummy?
Not really, although with melted mars bars…..now that is a different story altogether. I guess that explains the jeans problem.
What would you do if you saw $100 lying on the ground?
Mmmmm find a friend and go out for lunch. I know I should say something like give it to charity…but I am trying to be honest… and yes I am using a bit of irony on purpose…
Items you couldn’t go without during the day?
Tooth brush, cell phone, a wee bit of blogging or visiting of blogs, breakfast, lunch and dinner…and I love my daily walk to the luas.
What should you be doing right now?
Lying on my bed with my foot elevated…long story refer to blog post called Torn if you could be bothered.
Wee one, Little One, Wee Jen… You get the picture.
What TV gameshow/reality show would you like to be on?
None. I’ve no desire to put my mug on TV, much less make a total tit of myself. I can do that easily enough in real life.
What was the first movie you bought in VHS or DVD?
Ummmmmmmm. Think it was bought for me (on VHS) and it was Fantasia. Which I hate. Disney sucks big time. Long live Warner Bros!
What is your favourite scent?
Issey Miyake. My husband. Or anything baking in the oven (preferably not my husband, unless he’s pissed me off).
If you had one million dollars to spend only on yourself, what would you spend it on?
The biggest cookbook collection known to humanity, an amazingly comfy chair and a lifetime’s supply of tea.
One place you’ve visited, can’t forget and want to go back to?
Australia. It would a dream come true to go back there one day and eat my way around the country.
Do you trust easily?
Far too easily. You could send me out to buy rainbow paint.
Do you generally think before you act, or act before you think?
Very impulsive, so act before I think. Gets me into no end of trouble.
Is there anything that has made you unhappy these days?
My work but sssssssh! Don’t tell them. There’s a worldwide economic crisis out there and I need the job.
Do you have a good body image?
Mostly. Have my occasional off day but I’m generally extremely happy with my curvelicious ways. Never wanted to starve myself skinny, which is just as well, as I’m just not built for it.
What is your favourite fruit?
Just one? Um… judging by my blog, that would be pears. But I love all fruit (especially when it’s baked into a cake).
What websites do you visit daily?
the rest of the Irish blogosphere, Tinned Tomatoes, Lynn’s cooking blog, Orangette, Gluten-free Girl, Cake Wrecks, Smitten Kitchen, Well-Done Fillet… AND MANY MORE!
English Mum, of course
What have you been seriously addicted to lately?
Mad Men. But I’m rationing myself as we only have series 1. I don’t even know if there’s a series 2. Also very addicted to bagels with cream cheese and smoked salmon, when I get the chance. Mmmmmmmmm.
What kind of person do you think the person who tagged you is?
A shining star of wonderful gorgeousness.
What’s the last song that got stuck in your head?
‘Anyone else but you’ from the Juno soundtrack.
Favourite clothing
Anything that doesn’t need ironing.
Do you think Rice Krispies are yummy?
Only if they’re drenched in proper full-fat milk, with the cream that’s risen to the top of a glass milk bottle. Those were the days…
What would you do if you saw $100 lying on the ground?
Donate it to charideeeee.
Items you couldn’t go without during the day?
iPod, laptop, a good book, snacks, a strong cup of tea.
What should you be doing right now?
Working. Again, please don’t tell my boss. Please?
Baino: Wow, fancy being able to PICK a mango rather than pay extortionate amounts in a supermarket. And you only want a quarter of a horse too? Bizarre
x
Thrifty: You’re forgiven. Would love to see a photo of that deck. And yes to the chillis – would they grown in the greenhouse now? I have one aubergine plant struggling on in there but have just cleaned the rest out and planted more rocket. Oh and I have a bucketful of green tomatoes now! x
Slug: Oh yes to the glass of wine and the long lunch! Boo to the elevated leg. How is it by the way? Have also tested that Marc Jacobs one recently – divine. x
Wee One: Ooer – baked husband? You’d definitely be the first to publish that recipe! I’m loving my description – I might add it to my blog!!
No, I’d wait until late March and plant them in the greenhouse then. They are a dwarf variety so they don’t take up much space. I’ll sort out a photo, it’s not huge now, but it means we can open the double doors and eat outside next year. If we get a summer.
I believe lettuce should be good to go all winter in the greenhouse?
Thanks for the nod to the blog. x
Moon: It’s a total surprise to me too x
Nats: Yay! Glad you’re much better and boo to not reading my blog at work x
Tara: I know. Have you done this yet? Oh and you’re welcome x
Yup, changed a tyre all by myself and, while not the most graceful thing I’ve ever done, it was quite fun in an ‘I am woman hear me roar’ kinda way.
The hardest bit was tightening the bolts by jumping on the wench thingy in 2 inch heels! Not to be recommended…
Jen: Did you mean to say ‘wench’? That made me laugh out loud!!! x
(Jaysus, Moon! Your crappy spelling is catching!)
What are your nicknames? AUNTIE REET, MA & GRAM
What TV gameshow/reality show would you like to be on? ABSOLUTELY NONE THANKS
What was the first movie you bought in VHS or DVD? PROBABLY PRETTY WOMAN
What is your favourite scent? MANMADE IT HAS TO BE CERRUTI 1881 – I JUST LURVE IT! NATURAL IT’S FREESIAS, OR A NEWLY BATHED AND POWDERED BABY
If you had one million dollars to spend only on yourself, what would you spend it on? OOH, A BIG HOUSE TO HAVE EVERYONE TO STAY, SWIMMING POOL, SAUNA AND GYM FOR THEM ALL TO USE [ME I'D BE ON A LOUNGER WATCHING, WITH A GLASS IN MY HAND]
One place you’ve visited, can’t forget and want to go back to? THINK I’M WITH THE DAUGHTER THERE, GOA WAS MAGICAL – MIND YOU THE MALDIVES COMES A VERY CLOSE SECOND
Do you trust easily? AFRAID SO, THOUGH AT APPROACHING 70 I THINK I’M BECOMING A BIT MORE STREETWISE!
Do you generally think before you act, or act before you think? THINK FIRST USUALLY, THEN MISS THE BOAT
Is there anything that has made you unhappy these days? BEING A LONG WAY AWAY FROM LOVED ONES, I MISS THE HUGS AND IN-HOUSE COUNSELLING!
Do you have a good body image? NO, I LOOK IN THE MORROR AND THINK OH GOD, IS THAT ME
What is your favourite fruit? I LOVE FRESH RASPBERRIES
What websites do you visit daily? DAUGHTER’S, NEPHEW’S AND NIECE’S BLOGS NATCH, CLICK FOR FREE MAMMOGRAMS, MY ON-LINE BANK SITE FOR AN IMMEDIATE DEPRESSION FIX
What have you been seriously addicted to lately? WINE, WINE, AND ERM…WINE, ESPECIALLY ON A BALCONY OVERLOOKING THE SEA IN KEFALONIA
What kind of person do you think the person who tagged you is? MY BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER? SCATTY, LOVING AND GENEROUS – DOESN’T GIVE HERSELF NEARLY ENOUGH CREDIT FOR BEING THE TREASURE SHE IS
What’s the last song that got stuck in your head? WOULD YOU BELIEVE, A HARVEST HYMN! JUST CAN’T GET RID OF IT
Favourite clothing. COMFORTABLE – TROUSERS AND TOPS, LOOSE FITTING
Do you think Rice Krispies are yummy? DEFINITELY
What would you do if you saw $100 lying on the ground? TAKE IT TO THE POLICE STATION AND HOPE THAT IN 3 MONTHS NO-ONE HAD CLAIMED IT AND IT WOULD BE MINE!
Items you couldn’t go without during the day? MY PC, LIPPY AND HAND CREAM, SPECS AND MY RATHER BATTERED OLD PEUGEOT
What should you be doing right now? GETTING READY FOR A VISIT TO THE OPTICIAN, HOPING I DON’T HAVE TO AFFORD NEW GLASSES
WHEW, GLAD THAT’S DONE! BEST DIVE IN THE SHOWER AND GET CRACKING NOW xx