| 5 Qs 4 U It is perverse, I'm enjoying this too much, but want to get on with blogging. So I have made a special link to this game. Instructions are below, and if you are brave enough to take part I'll put a link to your answers at the end of this post. If you are not sure, go read some of the other answers! As long as there is a link to this from the top of the page, then you know I am still up to asking questions! I'm not fed up or out of questions yet. Jeez - I'm so nosey :-) |
Scott-o-rama got this from Larry who got it from Large Tony...
In this little diversion the "tagger" asks five questions of the "taggee," and then the "taggee" ends the post with the instructions for how the game works so that it propagates like any good meme is supposed to.
Scott has asked me:
- What's the best thing about living in the UK?
Beautiful country with history; tiny country lanes; old stone houses with thatched roofs; rolling green patchwork fields; tea; and we speak English. - What's the worst?
Imperialist, snotty nosed and racist attitude inbred in some of the population. - What do you think the biggest difference between the British and Americans is?
Contentious question! Pride. Americans have great pride in their country and in all things. The best part is the pride they have in their work - at least as far as the service staff are concerned. Pride is a positive thing that goes to extremes and can be very negative. The British lack a general sense of country pride - we know we have rampaged our imperialist rule across the world wiping out cultures that I reckon we have rather withdrawn ourselves into a bunch of mamby pamby, apologetic, not quite knowing where we stand, race of people. We take no pride in our service industries and little pride in our achievements. - Where would you most like to live if you could live anywhere?
If time became stretchy I'd live in lots of different places. I'd learn the language and live the lifestyle. Places include: Germany; Egypt; and the US. But ultimately, as long as it is with Mr Doris it could be anywhere! - Tony Blair- hot or not?
He rocked the night he came to power. Now, our socialist left-wing party is so right-wing it is scary. So 'not'. (But there is no viable alternative at the mo.)
In accordance with the rules of the meme, I need to post these instructions:
Instructions:
- If you want to participate, leave a comment below saying “Interview me.” (”Tickle me” or “Caress me” are not acceptable substitutes.) You must leave your blog address so I can think of good questions for you!
- I will respond by asking you five questions - each person’s will be different. I’ll post the questions in the comments section of this post.
- You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
- You will include this explanation and an offer to interview others in the same post.
- When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
Don't forget, you will need to check back for your questions and it might help if you let me know when you have answered them - though I will come and check anyway :-)
I am enjoying setting the questions so be brave and submit yourself to my scrutiny..... these brave people have:
Original Comments:
- Ally said...
- Go on then, interview me! :)
- Cheryl said...
- Ok... Interview me!
- doris said...
- Ally -
1. A 4 bedroom Victorian terrace or a 6 bedroom new build with a huge kitchen and why?
2. Favourite film from the 70's. (Even if you are not old enough!)
3. What part of your body would you change and why?
4. Which zodiac sign are you most attracted to?
5. Why do you like ducks?
- doris said...
- Cheryl -
1. What passage from the Bible has a big impact on you?
2. One favourite sweet as a kid?
3. What are five of your favourite words.
4. You are very happy, everything and everyone is perfect in your life, you are feeling wonderful, content and as if you are floating on a cloud. What thought has just popped into your mind?
5. What would be your weapon of choice - assuming you had to have at least one weapon for self-defence?
- Cheryl said...
- Done that then, you evil meany! What questions!
LOL
x
- tim said...
- Good answers to the questions. However I think you are too hard on the British. you all deserve more credit for all the bad you have also done much good. Those who haven't failed also usually haven't succeeded.
have a good day
- ella m. said...
- Interview me! (so I can practice for my fame and stardom later :D)
- anniebee said...
- I don't suppose Mr Doris has a single brother? He sounds wonderful from reading your posts today. Hope the tooth gives you some peace. I always had lovely dentists, but when I lived in Derby I had one who was awful. He removed one of my teeth, and told me I needed a huge amount of work done. Fortunately I moved! When I got back down here I signed up with my Mum's dentist who is lovely, and still haven't had any work done in three years! I see the hygienist every three months though, as a very dry mouth from the drugs is bad for gums.
- doris said...
- Ella M. -
1. How old were you when you had your first kiss?
2. Give one or two sentences you'd like to describe yourself from a previous life. (Or who you'd like to be if you don't agree with the idea of re-incarnation.)
3. What is something nice a stranger has said to you?
4. What pop song or artist are you ashamed to say you have liked?
5. What are the strangest search terms used to find your blog?
- doris said...
- Tim - Yes, I know I'm a bit hard but also, you ask any British person and they would be quite clear where my preferences lay! Absurd British deprecation :-)
Annie - 'Fraid Mr Doris's brother has been married longer than him, and his wife is as dotty about him as I am about Mr Doris! Must be something in the family jeans (oops genes!).
- Mama Mouse said...
- OK Doris ask away!! Love this idea!!
By the way, how is your tooth today?
- doris said...
- Mama Mouse -
The toothy peg is fine-ish now thanks! A little sensitive. On with your questions:
1. Which is your favorite cuddly toy?
2. What is the most annoying thing about using a wheelchair?
3. What is a good thing about using a wheelchair?
4. One person or situation that brings a smile to your face when you think of them/it?
5. You can put only 5 things into a time capsule - what would they be?
- arrazello said...
- Interview me. Please.
- doris said...
- Arrazello -
1. It is the middle of the night and you have the munchies. What would you reach for?
2. Name two significant characters from classical literature that have impressed you and why?
3. What is your favourite mode of transport?
4. It is many years from now and you are very old and in your rocking chair. One of your favourite great grandchildren has come to visit. What snippet of advice would you like to give them?
5. Which of your children's births was the best?
- Le laquet said...
- Excellent answers! Why are we so good @ apologising?
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- Mama Mouse said...
- Those questions are NOT wimpy Doris ... I answered them here ... OOOOOPS. I go now to put them on MY blog ... and issue the 'interview' challenge.
- scott-o-rama said...
- Loved your answers! Thanks for playing. (Now you get to see the hard part is not answering the questions, but coming up with new questions for other people!)
- doris said...
- Hey Scott! I really enjoyed playing and finding questions for others so would welcome doing more - even bloggers I haven't heard from before :-) That'd be a challenge.
- arrazello said...
- Thanks D. I'll get round to those ASAP.
- Le laquet said...
- Oh I thought you'd be sick of people's requests to be interviewed by now!! Please interview me!!
- doris said...
- Le laquet -
1. If you were a cartoon character which would you be?
2. What is the most unusual present one of your school kids has given you at the end of the school year/Christmas?
3. You've been to lots of places in the world - what is the strangest toilet you have used?
4. How old were you when you first learned to use chop sticks?
5. If you were a TV reporter what would you be reporting about?
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OK, that was great :-)
- thebossman said...
- Interview me, too!
- Le laquet said...
- Great questions!!
- jane said...
- Doris,
I think Tony Blair is kinda cute. A little too thin but he's better than what we've got, that's for sure.
A question though, I think Camilla Parker Bowles (sp) is wrongly bashed & I don't know if it's just the American media that does it. I don't find her quite as bad as they say. Sure, she's no Princess Diana, but she's an older woman & just different.
But aren't they all forgetting who she married? You could pin that guy up on a clothesline by his ears!! Does the British media ever bash Prince Charles too or is that just a big no-no?
And I feel the same about Tarzan as you do about Mr.Doris, wherever on this planet, as long as it's with him. :)
- Le laquet said...
- Done - that was such fun!
- doris said...
- thebossman -
1. What is your wife's best physical feature?
2. You are happily retiring and handing over to a successor. What one piece of advice would you give?
3. Do you sometimes fantasise about certain employees?
4. What fruit do you love the most and which do you dislike?
5. If money was no object, where would you go on holiday, who with and for how long?
Enjoy! :-)
- doris said...
- You're back Jane! Can I question you?
And excuse me while I choke a little.... I don't think cuteness qualifies as a reason to be in power, but I suppose it certainly helps!
As for C P-B I think she has history against her. I think she is applauded for how she looks these days, but I don't think there is much getting away from the past. But I don't think she has it any worse than Charles.
- oOssOo said...
- First of all, I wanted to thank you for the intelligent comment you left on my blog :)
Now would you please interiew me? :P
- doris said...
- oOssOo - Ahhh. The 'intelligent comment' comment has brought you to make an intelligent comment on my blog! :-)
Your questions:
1. What is your favourite alcoholic drink?
2. Do you believe in the Big Bang theory?
3. Who was the most influential adult in your life before you were 16?
4. Why are you so elusive and are you like that in real life?
5. IE or Firefox and why?
That's yer lot! Next :-)
- oOssOo said...
- Thanks! I see you're good at this!
Great blog too! Keep it up!
- DaFFy said...
- OK...interview me - if I'm not too late :)
- Mamsbug Speaks said...
- I love reading your blog Doris, and I am really enjoying reading all the questions and answers from everyone.
- doris said...
- Mamsbug - why don't you have a go? :-)
Daffy -
1. What was the most you have smoked in a day and what is the current cost for a packet of ciggies where you are?
2. Wallpaper or paint?
3. What names/nicknames were you called at school?
4. How did you and Moth first meet and how long before you actually met and then move in together?
5. Name 3 favourite old films?
I look forward to reading your answers!
OK - next please! :-)
- Sarah said...
- Good answers. I agree with you about the pride thing. I think we should be more proud in our country, its a great place with intersting people, beautiful countryside, great cities and great diversity!
- Karen said...
- I feel so left out - please Interview me :-)
- doris said...
- Karen -
Nice one :-)
1. What New Year's resolutions have you managed to achieve so far this year?
2. Either deaf or mute (no singing!) - which do you think you would cope with better?
3. What is your favourite kiddies sweet from these days and one from your childhood?
4. What is the most alcohol you have drunk in one sitting and what was it?
5. If you were a funfair ride, which would best describe your personality?
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I'm happy to do more for anyone else!
- Benjamin Solah said...
- Interview me! :D
- doris said...
- Benjamin Solah -
1. What is your budgie called and how often do you clean out its cage?
2. In general terms/words, how would you describe your education up to age 16?
3. Is that a picture of you under the tree?
4. What do you think about dentists?
5. Who or what has greatly influenced your passion for politics?
I hope that is interesting! I've visited your blog before and am sure I have even commented, but otherwise, it is great to do the questions for a blogger I am not so familiar with!
- the psy chick said...
- Interview me!
- doris said...
- the psy chick -
That was interesting - I've tried not to go for the obvious questions, tempting as they were :-) All "What" questions though!
1. What do you keep in the cupboard under your kitchen sink?
2. What is your ideal working space like?
3. What is your favourite weather?
4. What is your earliest childhood memory?
5. What stereotype about psychics is actually true to some extent?
- Benjamin Solah said...
- Thanks, those questions are fine. The answers are now up.
- doris said...
- Thanks for letting me know Benjamin! Coming to visit you now :-)
- tim said...
- If its not too late interview me too. Actually I dont know why I am asking because lately being asked questions has been very irritating for me. But when it involves my blog im all for a bunch of questions.
have a good day
- arrazello said...
- Still working on my questions Doris. Number 4 is a stumper. Will let you know when I have it sussed. :)
- doris said...
- Tim -
Ahhhh Tim, with the cute piccy :-)
1. I'd rate that pic of you on the right of your page as 9 out of 10. How would you rate your cuteness now?
2. One of the old musicals has come on TV. You are busy doing something else but can hear the music - which musical or what number are you likely to start toe-tapping to?
3. Would you consider changing your tag line from an 'ex-smoker' to a 'non-smoker'? {I think there is supposed to be a psychological difference with one keeping a connection to smoking and the other stating this is you.}
4. What would it take for you and your sister to be on talking terms and if this is too long/personal to answer then just answer if it would be possible for you and your sister to be on talking terms?
5. During pillow talk what one feature of your boyfriend's face is most endearing?
Enjoy and I look forward to reading the answers :-)
- tim said...
- Those were interesting questions and Ive answered them on my blog.
Thank you
- Carolyn said...
- That sounds cool interview me!
- doris said...
- Carolyn -
1. Do you actually knit and what was the last thing you knitted? (Note to readers - this is not a dull question as Carolyn has had pics of knitted vaginas on her blog!)
2. What is the best thing about living with your Grandmother?
3. How old where you when you moved from the US to South Australia?
4. What one piece of advice can you give regarding taking part in Blog Explosion's Battle of the Blogs?
5. What is the most unusual item or book you have come across at your weekly stint volunteering at the charity shop?
I was going to ask "How does it feel to thrash me on the BOTB" but that wouldn't be fair ;-) LOL Enjoy your questions and don't forget to put up the rules too - and it would help if you let me know when you are done so I can come read the answers!
- Alaskan_Chilli said...
- I am a meme virgin so go on then, interview me..
Debbie
- Alaskan_Chilli said...
- I am a meme virgin so go on then, interview me..
Debbie
- doris said...
- University_girl -
1. Jalapeno slices or dried chili flakes?
2. Which real estate on Monopoly do you reckon is always worth acquiring?
3. What branch of science are you studying or are interested in?
4. What is your favourite colour Smartie?
5. What was your best buy at Camden market?
Thanks - I enjoyed visiting your blog and look forward to reading more :-) Let me know when you have posted your replies and I'll put a link to it.
- Sydney said...
- O.K. Interview me, I'm not scared.
- doris said...
- Sydney -
1. What protective gear do you wear on your Harley and what is the fastest you have done?
2. If you did have a Lemonade Stand as a kid, what would you have called it?
3. Being a Christian I am sure that you have faith that the Bible is the word of God. However, the Bible has been translated and re-printed many times. How can you trust that the Bible is still the word of God? (If this question is too heavy, too personal, or too difficult etc then I'll put a substitute question at the end - I don't mean to be offensive, and having read a lot of your posts I really feel like reaching out to you in kindness.)
4. What is one of the romantic moments you and your husband have shared?
5. Do you wear a uniform and what is it?
I hope that is OK :-) Let me know when you're done as I love finding out the answers.
And now the substitute question:
S. Which is your favourite item of jewellery?
- oOssOo said...
- Hey Doris :)
I thank you once again!
Btw I'm a sexless bunny. Didn't you see me? I put a up a good fight with a horse, go on, check out my picture :P
Ok, enough stupidity, I'm a girrrrlllll lol
Ok.. I haven't had enough sleep.
Forgive me!
- doris said...
- Congrats oOssOo One's gender is to be applauded but sometimes it is good when it is not the most obvious thing :-)
- bentley92 said...
- Okay, I'm game, Interview me. My blogs are Knee and BuildingBedford
- doris said...
- bentley92 -
LOL - this has to be the hardest and most challenging yet! You have provided me with a blog about a knee-op and a blog about a town! However, I like rising to a challenge ;-)
1. You were a young fit man when you sustained your knee injury. I know lots of people who have also sustained sports injuries so my question is: Do you now think sport is bad for your health?
2. What is your favourite house paint color?
3. Which is longer... your big toe or your second toe?
4. Where is your favorite vacation place?
5. A while back you helped out some people who had run out of petrol. They seemed in a hurry to get away with little thanks. If you had the situation over again, what would you do different? And is there any chance they were nicking the car and you had assisted them?
Don't forget to let me know when the asnwers are done - I look forward to reading them!
- bentley92 said...
- Done. The answers are on Knee. Thanks, was much fun.
- DaFFy said...
- Ok Doris - I've done my questions - better late than never hey? :)
- Sydney said...
- All done Doris, whew.
- /T/ said...
- Since I'm on your stalking list anyway, you might as well interview me :)
- Jaxia said...
- I'm up for it - Interview me!
http://www.youknowyouwanna.net
- doris said...
- /T/ -
1. What is the most unusual thing you have seen on one of your treks?
2. We usually have all sorts of half used jars in our refrigerators. Name a couple of things in your refrigerator that really need finishing off or throwing away?
3. What do you miss most about Sweden?
4. Why the Stratosphere for your wedding?
5. What three things do you look forward to for the future?
Hope that is OK - and I look forward to the answers!
- doris said...
- Jaxia -
Nice to 'meet' you Jaxia :-)
1. What is the most acrobatic or athletic thing you can do? (foot behind your head, cartwheels, etc)
2. Have your studies improved your poker form and how, or why not?
3. What is one thing you love about your partner?
4. What did you want to be as a kid and how does that compare to the reality so far?
5. Describe your favourite bed sheets/cover?
Let me know when you're done and I'll pop a link to the answers :-)
- /T/ said...
- Doris,
I did my best and I wrote thanks to you my biggest post so far. You sure ask interesting questions. Thanks for taking the time to prepare the questions. And go ahead.. keep stalking me, I am honored :)
- Carolyn said...
- i have answered my questions like a good girl
- doris said...
- Thanks Carolyn aka (Insert Cool Name Here) and /T/ - I've commented on your answers and popped a link to it on this post :-)
- Keris said...
- I'd love to be interviewed, too!
- Jaxia said...
- My answers are up! Thanks for the interview :)
- doris said...
- Thanks Jaxia - I'll be along shortly to comment as I can't keep my mouth shut :-)
Keris -
Nice to meet you! You are one of those lovely people who thoughtfully provide a good bio and write in a way that lets people in .... so I am going to have to be suitably superficial and vacuous ;-)
1. Which episode of the recent series of Dr Who would you sit down and watch again without hesitation?
2. Without saying what your child's name is (unless this is public knowledge) what were the possible names you had considered?
3. Share one sentence from one of your novels (includes part novels, half-started or half finished novels etc!).
4. Name three places in this world that you want to visit?
5. Which celebrity could you happily marry if you didn't have the life you have?
Let me know when you are done! Thanks :-)
- vertigo25 said...
- I have an idea...
I want to be interviewed, but I want to put my replies in my next podcast.
I think mine might be a bit difficult, though, since I don't really tell much about my real life on my site, but I think you're up to the challenge.
g'head... try me.
- doris said...
- Andy -
Ha-ha, I sure am up for the challenge! I'm not quite sure at this stage what you are going to do at your end regarding a podcast - can I view it online? I'd like to see the answers.
Your questions:
1. What is printed on your current favourite T-shirt?
2. What is the highest score you have got on the music game on your iPod? (I got 30 out of 100 on my daughter's iPod and considering we are a good generation apart I was impressed!)
3. Where were you the last time you snogged someone, or thought about snogging someone?
4. How true is the story of how iPod Nirvana was born?
5. If you could invent anything, what would it be?
That's it - let me know :-)
- doris said...
- Andy - I found this, "What the hell is this podcast bizznus anywayz?" so that that should answer my questions about Podcasts!
- doris said...
- Andy - Cool! I'm listening to your lovely voice on today's inaugaral podcast on www.ipodnirvana.com
- PoetX said...
- In for a penny in for a pound. Interview me !! ;)
- doris said...
- PoetX -
1. Be careful! Blogging is addictive. What else have you been addicted to?
2. What do you like to consume for your morning break at work?
3. What is one of your favourite sayings or mantras?
4. Stop doing anything else you are doing. Hug yourself warmly, whilst smiling. What does that nice fuzzy feeling put you in mind of?
5. Which of your comics has the most sentimental connections for you and why?
Have fun and let me know when you are done :-)
- PoetX said...
- Okay that's me done, all answered. Good questions. I actually quite enjoyed doing that ! Thanks ! xx
- Keris said...
- Thanks, Doris. Good questions, even if you did call me superficial and vacuous!! They're up now.
- doris said...
- Oh no! I wouldn't have dreamt of saying such a thing! LOL at the thought of it. I meant I was with my questions. I'm so sorry!
- Gimikera said...
- I hope you take the time to interview me.
- Jocelyn (a.k.a. Gimikera)
- doris said...
- Gimikera I will be delighted to interview you but it will be in a day or so. I'll pop a note on your blog when the questions are ready for you :-)
- doris said...
- Gimikera
1. Did you know that from the pic on your blog you look a little like a US celebrity psychologist on UK TV? Her name is Jenni Trent Hughes. Do you see a resemblance?
2. I am wildly jealous that you are in a place on this world where you could see the Perseid meteor shower outside your door. When is the next one due for you and do you think you would make the effort to drive out of town and away from the light pollution if you could?
3. You use Gimikera like a noun. What does it mean?
4. Describe something beautiful where you live?
5. What is one childhood memory that you cherish?
Let me know when you have done as I like to read the answers :-)
PS. About question #1 - the number of times I have come across your blog through Blog Explosion and wanted to say that to you...!
- doris said...
- Gimikera Having just gone to your blog to post a message tells me why I have never posted a comment. Sorry, I don't want to sign up for yet another sign-up service. Not unless it is being used by a lot of people... but I may relent.
I hope you get back to me :-)
- Jo said...
- Intrigued...Interview me ;-)
- Linda said...
- Interview me!!
- doris said...
- Jo Harris
No apologies from me for the unashamedly girly questions :-)
1. Pierced earings or clip-ons?
2. What is one of the best make-up tips you know that you can share with me?
3. Describe one of your favourite outfits complete with accessories?
4. Stockings and suspenders or hold-ups?
5. How do you keep your finger nails and how do you dress them up?
I so look forward to your answers and hope to read more of your blog in time. Let me know when you are done :-)
- Jo said...
- Ooh what delicious questions...will have a think :-)
- doris said...
- Linda
Phew! What a life you must lead, so I want to keep reasonably upbeat with my questions :-)
1. What are three of your favourite treats? Just for you and assuming that everything else has been taken care of.
2. In your mind, see if you can float above your present life and somewhere else. Look into the distance and describe what you can see?
3. You have had to cope with a lot of difficult situations and had to find some excellent management skills. There must have been times that you have coped really well and can turn around and say that you know that you did well. Tell us one of your good parenting tips?
4. Do you have a favourite saying that inspires you?
5. What are two of your favorite TV programmes?
I hope those questions are OK for you? Let me know and I look forward to reading your answers.
- Linda said...
- 1. What are three of your favourite treats? Just for you and assuming that everything else has been taken care of.
A chocolate covered cherry blizzard.
An Ice cold beer
Chips and dip
2. In your mind, see if you can float above your present life and somewhere else. Look into the distance and describe what you can see?
Peace amongst all people no matter race, religion or creed.
3. You have had to cope with a lot of difficult situations and had to find some excellent management skills. There must have been times that you have coped really well and can turn around and say that you know that you did well. Tell us one of your good parenting tips?
Never contradict anything that you feel is wrong in your gut. If you think there is a problem persevere until evrything has been resolved to your satisfaction.
4. Do you have a favourite saying that inspires you?
Not really, but there are some lyrics to a TSO song that I adore....Dream child, stars have been rumored to see dreams, within newborn eyes, and in their are I believe they do, keep safe until your arise.
5. What are two of your favorite TV programmes?
Days of our Lives
What not to Wear
- Mikestar said...
- Interview Me (I dare you) :D
- Jo said...
- :-) Answers up on my blog now...had fun answering them!
x
- doris said...
- Mikester
I have nothing to fear! :-)
1. What do you think of snow?
2. What is your favourite McDonalds order?
3. Since you have given 29 ideas for an episode of '24' what did you actually think of the series?
4. What is your usual mode of transport and what is your favourite?
5. Which, do you think, is the best spoof you have written?
OK - over to you! I look forward to reading your answers on your blog together with 'rules' so that others can play with you ;-)
- Keris said...
- Hey, Doris, completely forgot to tell you that my interview's up - sorry!
- doris said...
- I know Keris! And I already commented on them and put a link on this post but out of alphabetical order so it is near the top but as I have a few more to add I might get it into order sometime soon :-)
Thanks though - nice to hear from you.
- MattyD said...
- hiya doris! :)
cool blog!!
feel free to interview me if you have any spare time :)
- |_ /-\ i |_ /-\ said...
- Interview me, if you can!
- zandperl said...
- Ooh, ooh! Pick me! Pick me! Interivew me! :)
Did you ever think this meme would go on this long? I would've given up long before now if this many people responded to me.
- doris said...
- I've gone slow on this for the moment due to work committments and summer holiday activities with the kids - but I will get back to it with pleasure when I have a mo :-)
- Laura Blair said...
- Please interview me! Thank you!
- zandperl said...
- When you do get back to this, can you let me know on my blog? Thanks! :)
- doris said...
- Of course Zandperl, and Laura, Laila and Matty - I'll get back to you on your blogs to let you know when the Qs are ready :-)
- Wonko the Sad Clown said...
- Interview me!
http://wonkothesadclown.blogspot.com/
- doris said...
- Sorry!
I am putting this on hold for the time being.
When I am ready to come back to it with excitement I will and those I have missed I will be pleased to 'do' first!
