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[SaraHoliday]

Ask and answer a question from the previous poster!

I will start it off.....

Favourite flower? 🌹🌸🌻🌷

I had the same ballerina Sindy! 😂 Also a gymnastic Sindy that had a leotard, headband and leggings. I thought all my dreams had come true!

I recently walked out of a restaurant. I wasn't rude or anything but when we were seated and we'd ordered drinks, we then asked for a menu. We were given a piece of wood with a QR code on it. I asked if they had a traditional menu to look at - they said no and said no-one asks for a physical menu so they don't provide any... (well I'd just asked!)

I did once go on a date with someone who kept trying to feed me oysters at a Chinese restaurant 🤢. I lost count of how many times I said "no thanks" (had it have been dark chocolate the situation may have slightly changed 😁) BUT then he clicked his fingers at the waitress and I cut the evening short. I can laugh about it now but at the time I was really annoyed.

Who is the most famous person you have met?

My DH used to make me things in his workshop at the farm when we were seeing each other before we moved in together. Ive accumulated a copper heart, also a wooden heart with our wood burned initials in. He did an amazing memory book with lots of little items he’d saved from our dates and walks. Funny how things change 😂

If, for a week, you had to wear a slogan t shirt of a charity or something you really believe in, what would it be?

I’m a big John Newman fan and have met him
a few times after gigs but more famous to most, I used to rub shoulders with quite a few of the current top F1 drivers.

How many pairs of shoes do you own? (I realise I may be repeating some questions from way down the thread! Apologies if so)

‘I stand with JK Rowling’
or
‘Woman: noun, adult human female’

Opera or a musical ?

I met Prince Edward when I was a teen as part of Cambridge Youth Theatre - 1988/89

Jack Dee and the lead singer of Fine Young Cannibals at the Edinburgh festival
at an afters party - stunning man. his name escapes me - charisma and coolness oozing out of every poor - 1992/3

Caroline Aherne - 1995 ish i think, roundabout her Fast Show /earl Mrs Merton days - we were at the same run down all inclusive resort in Malta and she was in recovery. She and her friend latched onto our big multi-generational group of family and friends of an evening and we had an absolute blast. Very warm funny , quick witted girl . Great fun x

Musical can’t stand opera maybe because I dont understand it lol

Funniest thing you’ve ever seen IRL not online tv etc

@MudandMoet Forget the rest! 😂 Tell me about the F1 drivers! Is Sebastian Vettel nice? (that's not my actual question - just an added bonus!)

I don't count - but I would estimate 50 pairs all in (shoes/sandals/boots).

F1 drivers you wouldn't invite to dinner!?

Ooohh. Tough one for me. I've seen a lot of both but opera mainly at 'event cinema' and it's doesn't come close to watching it 'live'. The first time I cried! I got completely absorbed into it. Yes - going to say 'Opera'.

I do love 'Musicals' too though...

What is the silliest thing you have googled?

My Dad on a TV quiz, getting all the questions wrong! 😁

Top 1, 2 or 3 on your 'bucket list'?

I Would have to change it to Alexis-Krystal Shapiro

Basically, my stage name when my twin sisters and I used to make up dances in the garden, wearing my mum’s old nighties, head scarfs and high heels and charge 20p to my ever patient step dad to sit and watch out ‘performances’ while eating a bowl of skips with a crumbled trio biscuit on top (obvs included in the ticket price )

My sisters names were
Dusty O’Donovan
and Rusty- Lee Streisand

Out neighbour Vicky had mans wig/toupe and a bow tie in her dress up box so we used to take it in turns to play the male lead - John-boy Guzzenburg

I recently suggested getting the band back together ..sadly no take up much to my step dads disappointment..

Favourite tree/flower or plant ?

1. Japan in Cherry Blosson season
2. Grand Canyon in a helicopter
3. Artic Cruise with the science /nature talks to see the Northern lights snd the orcas /kayaking / dipping between the ice pools and sauna
4. If can have an extra one - To see Christ the Redeemer as part of SA road trip

All of which am doing in next few years. As kids all grown up now and into different t phase of life

Did you meet your spouse online or in ‘real life’

‘If you sneeze with eyes open will your eyeballs blow out’

‘Has it ever been known to have a great white shark in the sea in south of France’

Favourite book as a child?

In real life , ww both worked in the pub trade.

What brand of baked beans do you prefer?

I like supermarket own brand beans but not value range.
Heinz are too thick and claggy for me - I like a looser Tom sauce as by the time I add masses grated cheese , knob of butter and Worcestershire sauce it’s then perfect for me x

Favourite condiment -

Lewis Hamilton - Virtue signalling Wally

Fave Capital City in the world

SV retired about 4 years ago, I haven’t spoken to him myself but by all accounts he’s a really nice chap. Very family oriented and very grounded.

Ah I couldn’t say because I would feel I’d need to follow up with a reason to explain why and then I’d be bitching 😱

Are you excited snooker season is kicking off 🤣?

Heinz Salad Cream. I have it on almost everything 🤦🏼‍♀️

Do you stop yourself writing on threads or even write and then delete because it’s occasionally controversial? (FWIW I do all the time!)

Just had a good clear out on Vinted and have just left myself with

4 pairs of Birkenstock style Sandals
2 pairs flip flops
Pair of running shoes
1 pair of ‘dressy ‘low wedges
4 x pairs converse
3 x pairs vans
1 x pair leather ankle boots
1 x pair black over knee sexy boots with a 4 inch heel- they get an airing about once a year when I can be arsed and I feel good old long suffering DH deserves a treat lol

I got rid of lots of dressy sandals/ anything with a heel and loafers /flats /ankle boots that has seen better days - or was bored of

For winter I fancy couple pairs of funky vintage tennis shoes/trainers and going to invest in some DMs also

Matching sets of undies or multi pack apple catchers and a rancid man bra?

The Swiss Family Robinson, I remember reading it at around age 10 and feeling like I was in the book living the life they were. It was extraordinary, I hated finishing that book.

First thing you treat yourself to with your first wage?

Never - I say what I want /think online and in real life no matter how controversial it may be in line with whatever new fad/the way the wind is blowing -Sod that I’m 50 will say what I believe if asked.

I do not do this at work, however, where it could cost me my job as this pays the mortgage and I know what side my bread is buttered!!

I love salad cream - reheated some roast potatoes from earlier this evening and smothered them in SC and salt n pepper.
Bliss. See also cheese n cucumber sandwich with loads butter and SC with a side of crisps and another blob SC for dipping - lovely x

Daftest white lie you ever told ?

Clothes and make up off the market in town where I lived
We only got bought clothes/treats at Xmas or Bday (apart from 2nd school uniform when it fell to bits) as well as Clark’s shoes twice a year)

As soon as I was 13 and got my first paper round and waitressing job I was then able to buy myself bits n pieces. Best feeling in world loved it. I also soon after then went to a proper hairdresser for a perm -instead of my mums friend /neighbour ‘auntie Linda’ coming over to butcher out hair while chain smoking Rothmans in my mum’s kitchen lol

What social class do you consider yourself?

We met in 'real life'. We worked at neighbouring companies that shared a car park. My car kept getting mysteriously 'blocked in'. Always by the same car. It turned out he was blocking my car in on purpose as he said it was the only way he could get to speak to me... 🚙🚗

How did you meet Mr Babbit? 😁

Ah I see, I like his style (although some on here would say that’s a stalker and you must LTB immediately lol!!)

AKA Mr Quaver lol
We went to school together he was in year above.
After I separated from the 1st Mr Babbit of nearly 20 years, I went through the not uncommon initial separation flurry -while the younger kids at his weekends - of going out and generally being a bit of a boozey slapper (great fun at the time !) with my other recently single friends /one of my sisters.
The novelty of this soon wore off and it tailed off after couple months but not before Mr Quaver FB messaged me to say had seen me out and did I remember him
from school etc. I didn’t of course as he has braces , floppy curtains and was a non descript lanky nerdy streak of piss back then.
Went from there, started dating and here we are 14 years later. Still
a nerd and I love it
We got married but didn’t move in and
do all the blended family crap until all the kids were older. He’s a good egg x

Worse fashion disaster ?

One in the kitchen hanging up
one inside a cupboard door with holidays marked in to keep track of annual leave
Work one week by week which I also use for reminders

Do you still have a landline ?

Yes! I admit I do like an old school landline!

how long have you lived in your current house?