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SaraHoliday · 03/08/2026 18:34

Ask and answer a question from the previous poster!

I will start it off.....

Favourite flower? 🌹🌸🌻🌷

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Imanexcellentdrivercharliebabbit · 27/08/2026 00:14

MudandMoet · 20/08/2026 21:03

That is sound advice! Maybe I should have heard this years ago!

I am quite funny when I’ve have a few but comedians don’t generally do well on BGT so I’d have to fall back on my party trick of being able to wiggle my ears πŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

Which household chore do you despise the most?

Cleaning oven or extractor fan
Decorating in any shape or form

SaraHoliday · 27/08/2026 00:17

Imanexcellentdrivercharliebabbit · 26/08/2026 23:43

Funny- Dark /wicked /gallows sense of humour, and can send self up /never get offended , sees humour in darkest places and believes banter/sparring/irony/sattire and generally taking the piss is integral to a good life

Self Awareness - NOT having β€˜main character energy person/centre of own universe’ /constantly reflecting,naval gazing or wanging on about self discovery/being on a journey/rewriting narratives and Is blind to own weaknesses /faults

Enjoys going out, socialising, drinking, food culture and lashings and lashing of travel.

worse β€˜Ick’ ever ?

Love those!

I feel a bit petty saying these things but I did get the 'ick' with one boyfriend - he used to unplug the TV and video player and an electronic kitchen clock before going asleep. I used to think why is he doing this as he had to reset the time on 2 of those every morning πŸ™„ (I've since found out that some people used to do this as a matter of course). There were lots of other things but they may 'out' the person! I bumped into a friend of his a few years ago and I found out we live on the same estate now! He's still single and never got married.

Good looks or bad sex?

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Imanexcellentdrivercharliebabbit · 27/08/2026 00:17

SaraHoliday · 20/08/2026 21:08

I think we are in a similar age bracket.

Skegness (I will likely upset people now!) It took forever to get there and I was seriously underwhelmed. So much so we decided to stop 1 night and go home the next morning. I don't understand why everything is built with it's back to the beach? 🀷 I've never seen that before or again since.

Best UK beach? 🌊

Harris and Lewis -Scotland
look like the Maldives in the sunshine

West Runton - N.Norfolk beautiful craggy, red n gold rock, rock pools -stunning

Imanexcellentdrivercharliebabbit · 27/08/2026 00:20

SaraHoliday · 22/08/2026 21:54

I'm probably not the right person to answer this one; so hopefully a 'candle lover' will answer you too! I'm not overly keen on candles or their scent but I do own a Yankee glass jar candle called 'Snow Kissed Pine'. It was a present.

Balmy evening or Cold Night?

Balmy night abroad hands down
Can’t beat a cold night here in UK mind - hot tub in dark with little lights and stream rising and then tea, toast and chocolate in bed with electric blanket on, watching telly
Ahh, heaven

SaraHoliday · 27/08/2026 00:23

Limepickleontoast · 26/08/2026 21:50

Olivia Coleman

Cake or Chocolate?

Tough decision. I like both. I will say 'chocolate cake' so I get the 'hit' of both. It'd probably be a hot chocolate fudge cake with vanilla ice-cream (and that better not be salted caramel ice-cream or I will complain! 😁)

Top 3 desserts?

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SaraHoliday · 27/08/2026 00:30

MudandMoet · 26/08/2026 20:09

Birkenstock sandals mostly at the moment.

Do you believe in life after death?

I believe in Heaven and having a life there but I don't believe in reincarnation into another form. I dread to think what I'd be if that happens πŸ˜‚

How many living blood relatives do you have?

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SaraHoliday · 27/08/2026 00:32

MudandMoet · 26/08/2026 20:13

Shredded warm chicken with mayonnaise and sweet chilli sauce on a thickly buttered cob.

The most popular 3 emojis you use?

They would be: 😁πŸ₯°β™₯️ but I probably use 2 more quite a lot too.

Ever written a diary? Do you still have it or what happened to it?

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MudandMoet · 27/08/2026 20:32

SaraHoliday · 27/08/2026 00:32

They would be: 😁πŸ₯°β™₯️ but I probably use 2 more quite a lot too.

Ever written a diary? Do you still have it or what happened to it?

I did write a diary when I was 15 and 16. I’ve still got it (hidden) Jesus on a bike, it’s so cringey to read. I’ve tried to read it a few times over the years, it’s mostly about boys, I’ve never managed more than a few pages as it’s so toe curlinging bad.

Has anyone ever thrown a birthday party for you (other than parents if they did them when you were a child) ?

MudandMoet · 27/08/2026 20:36

SaraHoliday · 27/08/2026 00:30

I believe in Heaven and having a life there but I don't believe in reincarnation into another form. I dread to think what I'd be if that happens πŸ˜‚

How many living blood relatives do you have?

Quick rough calculation I’d say around 35

Have you ever been geocaching?

SaraHoliday · 27/08/2026 20:41

MudandMoet · 27/08/2026 20:32

I did write a diary when I was 15 and 16. I’ve still got it (hidden) Jesus on a bike, it’s so cringey to read. I’ve tried to read it a few times over the years, it’s mostly about boys, I’ve never managed more than a few pages as it’s so toe curlinging bad.

Has anyone ever thrown a birthday party for you (other than parents if they did them when you were a child) ?

No and I hope they never do! I now try to book the day off work if my birthday falls on a Monday-Friday. In the past, my desk used to be 'decorated' but I really don't like fuss and attention. The worst 'work birthday' I had was where they'd printed all photos of me on A4 paper from the entry door, down a corridor and to my office. 😳

Most embarrassing moment at work?

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SaraHoliday · 27/08/2026 20:44

MudandMoet · 27/08/2026 20:36

Quick rough calculation I’d say around 35

Have you ever been geocaching?

No! I had to Google what is was! πŸ˜‚ Do you do that for fun or as a team-building exercise?

On average, how many times do you swear each day?

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MudandMoet · 27/08/2026 20:55

SaraHoliday · 27/08/2026 20:41

No and I hope they never do! I now try to book the day off work if my birthday falls on a Monday-Friday. In the past, my desk used to be 'decorated' but I really don't like fuss and attention. The worst 'work birthday' I had was where they'd printed all photos of me on A4 paper from the entry door, down a corridor and to my office. 😳

Most embarrassing moment at work?

Years ago, I was on the phone chasing a document from the vendor’s solicitors, an office junior had obviously taken the call and had no clue what I was taking about. He said he would ask someone and get back to me while he put me on hold. I was stressed and chuntering away to a legal secretary in my office about his incompetence, he then piped up, I can still hear you, you’re not on hold yet. I could have died! I did feel really bad and apologised and it changed a lot about me back then.

How has your day been today?

MudandMoet · 27/08/2026 21:04

SaraHoliday · 27/08/2026 20:44

No! I had to Google what is was! πŸ˜‚ Do you do that for fun or as a team-building exercise?

On average, how many times do you swear each day?

I’ve not done it for years but did used to enjoy it so much. It’s world wide which makes it even more fun. I’ve left little items in geo boxes in the most random and interesting places!

I swear a lot! I think at least 20 times. Like for example, if someone doesn’t put their hand up when I’m letting them through on the road to say thanks, I’ll mutter - w*nker but I don’t use it aggressively and shout it at them. Bang my toe and shit, piss fuck, etc all blurt out. Watching the news - Jesus fucking Christ, what has the world come to? You get the jist.

Preferred news channel?

Empress13 · 27/08/2026 21:06

peasoup15 · 03/08/2026 18:55

Peonies. Best family holiday?

πŸ‡§πŸ‡§ we all went to Barbados one Xmas
if you won Β£1M what is the First thing you would buy for yourself (not give away or invest)

MudandMoet · 27/08/2026 21:40

Empress13 · 27/08/2026 21:06

πŸ‡§πŸ‡§ we all went to Barbados one Xmas
if you won Β£1M what is the First thing you would buy for yourself (not give away or invest)

I’d buy a holiday home in The Cotswolds or Cornwall with it all so I didn’t have all the hands out expecting some

If you had to watch just one TV channel for the rest of your life, which would you choose?

SaraHoliday · 28/08/2026 01:11

Empress13 · 27/08/2026 21:06

πŸ‡§πŸ‡§ we all went to Barbados one Xmas
if you won Β£1M what is the First thing you would buy for yourself (not give away or invest)

A big old house in the North of England. Stained Glass Windows. Horseshoe Drive. Big staircase. A large garden full of flowers. Surrounded by fields of sheep.

Or an Italian Villa!

If you won the lottery, would you accept publicity?

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SaraHoliday · 28/08/2026 01:19

MudandMoet · 27/08/2026 20:55

Years ago, I was on the phone chasing a document from the vendor’s solicitors, an office junior had obviously taken the call and had no clue what I was taking about. He said he would ask someone and get back to me while he put me on hold. I was stressed and chuntering away to a legal secretary in my office about his incompetence, he then piped up, I can still hear you, you’re not on hold yet. I could have died! I did feel really bad and apologised and it changed a lot about me back then.

How has your day been today?

Today (or yesterday as it is now) I travelled back home from the South of England. It took longer than expected due to problems on the motorway but I got back in the end! It's good to be back home. β™₯️ Not back at work until Monday but I have lots of things planned and lots to think about. Half-tempted to roll a dice on a few things.

How do you make big decisions?
Are you ruled by your head or heart?.

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SaraHoliday · 28/08/2026 14:14

MudandMoet · 27/08/2026 21:04

I’ve not done it for years but did used to enjoy it so much. It’s world wide which makes it even more fun. I’ve left little items in geo boxes in the most random and interesting places!

I swear a lot! I think at least 20 times. Like for example, if someone doesn’t put their hand up when I’m letting them through on the road to say thanks, I’ll mutter - w*nker but I don’t use it aggressively and shout it at them. Bang my toe and shit, piss fuck, etc all blurt out. Watching the news - Jesus fucking Christ, what has the world come to? You get the jist.

Preferred news channel?

I don't watch any news on TV - I'm more of a reader. The only time I might see any snippets of news on TV is when I'm at someone's house. It all seems to be doom and gloom so I tend to avoid it to an extent.

Which 3 celebrities would you invite to a dinner party?

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MudandMoet · 28/08/2026 17:09

SaraHoliday · 28/08/2026 01:19

Today (or yesterday as it is now) I travelled back home from the South of England. It took longer than expected due to problems on the motorway but I got back in the end! It's good to be back home. β™₯️ Not back at work until Monday but I have lots of things planned and lots to think about. Half-tempted to roll a dice on a few things.

How do you make big decisions?
Are you ruled by your head or heart?.

I’m ruled by my heart mostly. I’m impulsive and don’t think a lot of things through. I have gotten marginally better as I’ve gotten older. Intrigued by your decisions πŸ˜‚

How many times in your life have you been in love?

MudandMoet · 28/08/2026 17:12

Declan Donnelly (I could fair take to him) Gordon Ramsey (he could cook and also I like how straight John Bull he is) and Alan Carr because he’s funny.

Back at you?

Gingerkittykat · 28/08/2026 21:31

Billy Connolly, Michelle Obama and PrinceHarry.

What was the last takeaway you had?

MudandMoet · 28/08/2026 21:55

Gingerkittykat · 28/08/2026 21:31

Billy Connolly, Michelle Obama and PrinceHarry.

What was the last takeaway you had?

Dominos last weekend.

Do you watch any reality TV?

Empress13 · 28/08/2026 22:26

MudandMoet · 28/08/2026 21:55

Dominos last weekend.

Do you watch any reality TV?

Yes MAFS Aus one

if you had your life again what is the one thing you would change

SaraHoliday · 28/08/2026 22:54

MudandMoet · 28/08/2026 17:09

I’m ruled by my heart mostly. I’m impulsive and don’t think a lot of things through. I have gotten marginally better as I’ve gotten older. Intrigued by your decisions πŸ˜‚

How many times in your life have you been in love?

In love - once.
In lust - a few! 😁

What age would you like to stay at (if you could!)?

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SaraHoliday · 28/08/2026 23:00

MudandMoet · 28/08/2026 17:12

Declan Donnelly (I could fair take to him) Gordon Ramsey (he could cook and also I like how straight John Bull he is) and Alan Carr because he’s funny.

Back at you?

For a fun night.... Ricky Gervais, Peter Kay and I'd like to bring Robin Williams back for it.
(How odd that we've both chosen all men! 🀷)

3 people there is NO chance of you ever inviting to a dinner party?

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