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BigFatBully · 23/05/2025 16:23

Answer A Question & Ask A Question!

Answer the question left before you and leave a question for the next person to post.

I shall begin with an opening question, as this is the first post.

Where shall you be vacationing this summer?

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DeSoleil · 05/06/2025 20:28

Neither really but Galaxy is the better of the two.

What would be your food of choice if you had to participate in a competitive eating competition?

BigFatBully · 05/06/2025 21:14

Caribbean curry with dumplings, I could eat bucket loads of it.

What is one thing that you'd change about your house if you could?

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iseethembloom · 05/06/2025 21:58

I’d get a new boiler - a condensing one, with pipes that don’t rattle.

what’s the worst pain you’ve ever been in?

BigFatBully · 05/06/2025 22:29

iseethembloom · 05/06/2025 21:58

I’d get a new boiler - a condensing one, with pipes that don’t rattle.

what’s the worst pain you’ve ever been in?

That one's easy, labour!

Have you ever had to fire an employee?

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ScottBakula · 06/06/2025 09:00

Yes .

Do uou wear a ordinary ( not smart ) watch ?

Solsticethefloatinghome · 06/06/2025 09:06

No, no watch for me as a SAHM

how do you like your steak cooked?

BigFatBully · 06/06/2025 12:09

Left in the refrigerator, I'm a vegetarian.

Have you ever pinched a pen from the lottery kiosk?

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ChimpanzeeThatMonkeyNews · 06/06/2025 12:11

Do we need the second telly now?

No, because they’re pony; like the crappy pens in Argos.

BigFatBully · 06/06/2025 12:16

We only have one tv in the reception room for the children to watch. Husband and I would never use a second television as we watch things on our computers, so my answer would be no.

How old were you when the 7/7 bombings occurred?

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iseethembloom · 13/06/2025 20:36

I was 32. Feels a long time ago now!

Without googling it, can you accurately explain the difference between a crocodile and an alligator?

Needlenardlenoo · 13/06/2025 22:49

Gosh, no idea about alligators v crocodiles.

Would you rather be rich in a poor country or poor in a rich country?

iseethembloom · 13/06/2025 22:59

Poor in a rich country, most probably. Because it would have systems, institutions, infrastructure and a safety net for its poor.

Do you buy sunflower oil or vegetable oil — and why?

Avocadocream · 13/06/2025 23:12

Whichever is on offer.

if you won the lottery jackpot would you go public or keep it private?

MrsSkylerWhite · 13/06/2025 23:13

Private.

cremation or burial?

BigFatBully · 13/06/2025 23:52

Burial

Can you name one podcast that you listen to?

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LF11 · 14/06/2025 00:00

Uncut and Uncensored
best country you ever visited?

MrsSkylerWhite · 14/06/2025 00:41

Japan.

Skinny or wide leg?

Enko · 14/06/2025 00:42

Wide leg

Favorite memory of your grandparent?

ScottBakula · 14/06/2025 08:22

Been in my grandads greenhouse with him ( a very rear treat in itself) and him allowing me to pick a ripe tomato and eat it straight away, it was warm where the sun had been shining on it.
It dripped all over me, I have never before or since eaten a tomato that tasted so good.

From the chippy , curry or gravy on your chips ?

BigFatBully · 14/06/2025 08:35

Gravy if it's vegetarian.

Do you prefer potatoes roasted, mashed, chipped or boiled?

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Needlenardlenoo · 14/06/2025 08:41

I just like potato full stop! I'd pick Rosti though if I was being fancy.

Could you give up having a phone if you needed to? (You'd be allowed a Nokia and a landline).

BigFatBully · 14/06/2025 09:22

Needlenardlenoo · 14/06/2025 08:41

I just like potato full stop! I'd pick Rosti though if I was being fancy.

Could you give up having a phone if you needed to? (You'd be allowed a Nokia and a landline).

Oh yes. The internet is my primary method of communication.

Have you ever sworn in front of a boss/line manager?

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iseethembloom · 15/06/2025 13:16

Probably.

Are you worrying about the escalating Iran-Israel conflict?

BigFatBully · 15/06/2025 16:07

Not at all.

Have you ever been to the Norfolk Broads?

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Needlenardlenoo · 15/06/2025 19:20

Yes, but I prefer the North Norfolk coast.

What's the best age to retire and why?