Sunday Stealing: The Frankie Meme

Ah Sunday Stealing, the meme's have changed and so have the questions...

What are five things you would like to do more?

     1) Travel

     2) Exercise

     3) Write for my blog

     4&5) I can't really think of anything...

What is your quote to live by?

     "I did it my way"

What was the best thing that happened this week?

     I won an auction for a vintage Universal chopper/grinder.  Now I can start grinding my own meats to use in my recipes.

What is something you are stressed about?

     Time off... Seriously, I work for a school so I have maybe 1 week of work in December and I'm off 3 months in the Summer.

What book has influenced your life?

     I'm such a prolific reader that I can't say any one book but rather all of them as a whole and since I'm rather partial to fantasy books how much can really be applied to real life?

Share a childhood memory

     When I was 2 it was 1976 and the Bicentennial celebrations were in full swing.  Now they say you shouldn't be able to remember back that far but I do remember clear as a bell going to the Inner Harbor in Baltimore and seeing the tall sailing ships that had come for the celebrations

What fictional character would you most like to be?

     That's a hard one, maybe Savitar, he's a character from the Dark Hunter novels y Sherrilyn Kenyon

What is something you are proud of?

     That through the last 5 years I've been able to keep this blog a going concern, even if I have to dust it off now and again.

What was the last thing you celebrated?

     My wife's birthday, October 8th.  I completely botched the cake due to a dead can of baking powder.

What are weird things you like?

     I like playing with old recipes and kitchen gadgets, many of my friends think I'm weird because of it.

What is your favorite song to sing?

      Anything Depeche Mode

Name three things you do well.

     1) Cook

     2) Write

     3) Listen

What are your priorities in life?

     I plan on dusting off this blog... again.  I also want to start shooting videos

What is something that scares you?

     Losing my wife

Best book you read this year?

     Styxx by Sherrlyn Kenyon

Sunday Stealing - The Star Blazers MEME

Welcome back to Sunday Stealing which originated on WTIT: The Blog authored by Bud Weiser. Here we will steal all types of memes from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent memes. You may have heard of the expression, “honor amongst thieves”. In that age-old tradition, we also have our rules. First, we always credit the blog that we stole it from and we will “fess up” to the blog owner where we stole the meme. We also provide a link to the victim's post. (It's our way of saying "Thanks!") We do sometimes edit the original meme, usually to make it more relevant to our global players, to challenge our players, sometimes to select that meme's best questions, or simply to make it less repetitive from either this new meme or recently asked questions from a prior featured meme. Note: this week we notified or victim of the theft via private message within zetaboards. Let's go!!!

Today we ripped off a writer named martin hanaka from the group zetaboards. It is 50 questions we will do it in 2.5 parts,  She does not say who she got it from.  But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday 

Sunday Stealing: The Basically Obscure Meme-Part 2

21: Would you swear in front of your parents
      Yes
22: Which continents have you been on?
       North America, Asia, Europe
23: Do you get motion sickness? Any horror stories?
      Nope
24: Why did you name your blog whatever you named your blog?
       It came to me in a dream I tells ya!
25: Would you wear a rainbow jacket? A neon yellow sweater? Checkered pants?
       Is this 1982?

26: What was your favorite cartoon growing up? Post a picture if you can.
       Star Blazers
27: In a past life I must have been a...
      A Gangster
28: If you had to look at one city skyline for the rest of your life, which would it be?
      Jacksonville, Fl
29: Longest plane ride you've ever been on?
      Vancouver, BC to Hong Kong
30: The longest you've ever slept?
      8 hours?
31: Would you buy a sweater covered in kitten pictures? Would you wear it if someone gave it you for free?
       No and only as a last resort
32: Do you pluck your eyebrows?
       No I'm genetically advanced from cavemen

33: Favorite kind of bean? Kidney? Black? Pinto?
       Garbanzo Beans actually
34: How far can you throw a baseball?
       Not far enough...
35: If you had to move to another country, where would you move?
       The Philippines, I lived there for 3 years, at least I know what I'm getting myself into...
36: Have you ever eaten Ethiopian food? Vietnamese? Korean? Nepalese? How was it?
      Do Ethiopians have food?  I thought they were perpetually starving.  Yes, yes, no on the other 3.  All were good, I'm rather adventurous when it comes to food, ever eaten balut?  I have.

37: How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
      None, because your argument is invalid a woodchuck can't chuck wood...

Sunday Stealing: The Human League Meme

Today we ripped off a blogger named Silly Dreamer from the blog, My Semi Charmed Kind of Life. We will do it in two parts. Silly does not say where it is from. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!





Sunday Stealing: The Semi Charmed Meme, Part One

1. My uncle once: Chopped his way out of an elevator in the WTC on 9/11 moments before the North Tower came down

2. Never in my life: Have I eaten chitterlings

3. When I was five: It was 1979...



4. High School was: A living freakin' nightmare

5. I will never forget: My anniversary

6. I once met: Oprah when she was a color commentator on the local news in Baltimore

7. There’s this girl I know who: umm yeah... not touching that one, NOPE

8. Once, at a bar: My friend insulted the neighborhood mafioso, we had to book and fast

9. By noon, I’m usually: done with chores and have written 3 articles

10. Last night: I read until I fell asleep

11. If only I had: Money

12. Next time I go to church: It'll be because my wife has dragged me there

13. Jonathan Frid: Umm who?

14. What worries me most: The Duck Face

15. When I turn my head left, I see: The bed

16. When I turn my head right, I see: My CPR/AED Certification good until 2013

17. You know I’m lying when:  I don't lie

18. What I miss most about the 80s: New Wave music

19. If I was a character in Shakespeare, I’d be: The skull of Yorick

20. By this time next year: I'll be a year older



Sunday Stealing: The Semi Charmed Meme, Part Two

21. A better name for me would be: Alexandrus Septimius Severus Tamas

22. I have a hard time understanding: The younger generation
 
23. If I ever go back to school, I’d: be rich
 
24. You know I like you if: I'm drooling
 
25. If I ever won an award, the first person I’d thank would be: Myself!  Because I actually did the work to get it!
 
26. If I could bring back a TV show for a reunion it would be: I hate TV
 
27. Take my advice, never: Shave a Badger while drunk
 
28. My ideal breakfast is: Homefries, Eggs over easy, bacon and a mimosa

 

29. A song I love, but do not own is: Derp question
 
30. If you visit my hometown, I'd suggest: Going elsewhere, tourists get the tar beat out of them by feral packs of ghetto negroes there.
 
31. If I could meet a couple of my blog buddies, I'd include: Marvelous Memories and her friend
 
32. Why won’t people: grow up
 
33. If you spend the night at my house: You're sleeping on the couch
 
34. I’d stop everything for: cocktail time, 4pm sharp

 

35. The world could do without: Fast Food
 
36. The last time I got drunk I: I don't remember
 
37. My favorite blonde is: Marylin Monroe
 
38. Paper clips are more useful than: staples?

39. If I do anything well, it’s: annoy people with my intellect
 
40. And by the way: I can't turn on bold with this question... hmmm

Sunday Stealing: The Dawning of the Age Of Aquarius MEME

Today we ripped off a blogger who pens Not My Year Off. She added questions and credited a few tags. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The Derpworm MEME

Today we ripped off a blogger named  Kyogres from the blog Hero of the BlueFlames. It's long so we will do it in parts. It was stolen from Nerdish. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The Timex Social Club MEME

Today we ripped off a blogger named  Kyogres from the blog Hero of the BlueFlames. It's long so we will do it in parts. It was stolen from Nerdish. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The Norman Invasion MEME

Today we ripped off a blogger named  Kyogres from the blog Hero of the BlueFlames. It's long so we will do it in parts. It was stolen from Nerdish.But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: Thank God It's Over MEME

Today we ripped off a blogger named Tense Teacher of the blog Tense for a Reason. (Yes we know that we've ripped her off not so long ago as well. It's pretty amazing since she stopped posting in 2007. But that's where we live as a thief). Also, it's long so we'll do it in parts. She does not say where she got it from. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The Pimple Faced Teenager MEME

Today we ripped off a blogger named Tense Teacher of the blog Tense for a Reason. (Yes we know that we've ripped her off not so long ago as well. It's pretty amazing since she stopped posting in 2007. But that's where we live as a thief). Also, it's long so we'll do it in parts. She does not say where she got it from. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The Neverending MEME Pt 1

Today we ripped off a blogger named Tense Teacher of the blog Tense for a Reason. (Yes we know that we've ripped her off not so long ago as well. It's pretty amazing since she stopped posting in 2007. But that's where we live as a thief). Also, it's long so we'll do it in parts. She does not say where she got it from. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The Never Ending Meme, Part One

Cheers to all of us thieves!

1. Song that always makes you sad?
        The Intro music to Watership Down
2. Last thing you bought?
         Black Eyed Peas, Hog Jowl and Collard Greens for New Years Day
3. Last person you argued with?
         My wife, who else?
4. Do you put butter before putting the peanut butter on?
         Sometimes
5. One of your stuffed animals’ names as a kid?
         I had a Paddington Bear
6. Did you ever at one time own a Barenaked Ladies CD?
         Pictures of bare naked ladies on CD's but never barenaked ladies on CD
7. Favorite day of the week?
         Any, they're all the same when your unemployed
8. Favorite sundae topping?
         Magic Shell

9. Did you take piano lessons?
         Yes, from a Liberace book and I still couldn't even play chopsticks
10. Most frequent song played?
         I dunno, I don't have one total favorite, maybe Bellevue by Django Reinhart
11. T.V. show you secretly enjoy?
         Spartacus, Blood and Sand.
12. Would you rather play basketball or hockey?
         I'm more into Curling
13. Date someone older or younger?
         I'm married now so don't date, my wife is 7 years younger though
14. One place you could travel right now?
         New Orleans
15. Do you use umbrellas?
        Only when it rains

16. Do you know all the words to the Canadian national anthem?
        Why would I? I'm an American.
17. Favorite cheese?
         Any, as long as they don't stink
18. The Smith’s or The Cure?
         Both
19. Do you prefer blondes or brunettes?
         Brunettes
20. Best job you ever had?
         I worked at a Liquor Store owned by a 70 year old Korean lady.  She was a battleaxe but treated us better than any boss I've ever worked for

Sunday Stealing: Satan's Family History MEME

Today we ripped off a blogger and blog called BlueLifeMemories. It's long so we will do it in two parts. She states she stole it from a friend, but did not say which friend. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The Blue Memory Meme, Part Two

Cheers to all of us thieves!

26) Are you happy with the person you've become?
         Sometimes, I still look in the mirror and realize there are things I can change about myself to make me better
27) What's a sound you hate; sound you love?
         Leaf Blowers, I'm not telling
28) What's your biggest "what if"?
        I won the lottery

29) Do you believe in ghosts?
        Yes
30) How about aliens?
        Yeppers
31) What is the single best decision you have made in your life so far?
         Asking my wife to marry me, it's been almost 5 years now I never regretted it
32) What's the worst place you have ever been to?
          Sarajevo, Bosnia during the Civil War in the 90's
33) Can insanity bring on more creativity?
           Most creative people are insane so yes

34) Most attractive actor of your opposite gender?
           Anne Hathaway
35) To you, what is the meaning of life?
         Influencing others in a positive way
36) Define “Art”.
          Art lacks definition due to it's subjective nature
37) Do you believe in luck?
          Somewhat
38) In your opinion, what makes a great relationship?
        Friendship, besides being husband and wife we are best friends.  I honestly never understood women who "Just want to be friends".
39) What's a song that always makes you happy when you hear it?
         There's alot but as of late it has to be Minor Swing by Django Reinhardt
40) Where were you yesterday?
         CVS to buy some Hav-a-Tampa Cigars and Publix for sundries
41) What's the worst injury you've ever had?
         I was stabbed over a hand of Poker

42) Do you have any obsessions right now?
         Yeah moving into an apartment
43) What's up?
         The opposite of down
44) Ever had a rumor spread about you?
          ALL.THE.FREAKIN.TIME.
45) Do you believe in real magic?
         Maybe, but it's not for us mere mortals to wield it
46) Do you ever hold grudges against people who have done you wrong?
        Yes I have a couple
47) What's your favorite (non-pet) animal?
        Wren Tigerian... hes a Tigard
48) What is your secret weapon to get people to like you?
        I don't need one, either you like me or you don't
49) Where is your best friend?
        San Diego but he's leaving next week for Troy, Pa to work with an oil company
50) What do you think is Satan's last name?
        Cipher... as in Luis Cipher

Sunday Stealing, The Big Guy is Back Meme

Today we ripped off a blogger named Firecat from the blog Party in My Head. He doesn't state where he got it. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The Bud is Back Meme

Cheers to all of us thieves!


1. Why did you sign up for writing your blog?
        Because I like history
2. Why did you choose your blog's name? What does it mean?
         Ummm... Pretty self explanatory
3. Do you ever had another blog?
        Did you ever had an engrish class?  Yes, way back in the day (1991-1995) I was SysOp of the Ghosts In Gray BBS and from 2007-2008 I ran the Jimmy Buffet Living Blog.
4. What do you do online when you're not on your blog?
        Read the Fedora Lounge Message board
5. How about when you're not on the computer?
         Spend time with family
6. What do you wish people who read your blog knew about you?
        That I have been a student of history for about 30 years now
7. What is your favorite community in the blogosphere?
         Don't participate
8. What is your philosophy on your blog layout?
         Taoist
9. Tell me about your picture you use to represent you on your blog.
         It's from a 1903 postcard of Main St. in the Springfield section of Jacksonville, Fl.
10. Pick 3 random blogs from your blogroll and tell us about them.
          I don't really blogroll, Everyday Fish Phil is my wife's visa journey blog and Kitchen Retro is a blog very much like my own focusing on vintage ads.
11. What features do you think your blog should have that it doesn't currently?
        Followers and Pageviews
12. What do you consider the 10 most "telling" interests that we would infer from what you blog persona?
         Command of the English language
13. Do you have any unique interests that you have never shared before? What are they?
          Yes I hunt fibbets
14. The best thing about blogging is all of the friends that you make, Beside from those folks, do you think your blog has fans?
          I have few followers but few people who comment on a regular basis so no large fanbase just yet
15. What's your current obsession? What about it captures your imagination?
           Dressing like an extra from Boardwalk Empire
16. What are you glad you did but haven't really had a chance to post about?
           I dunno
17. How many people that first became a blog friend, have you met face to face?
         None
18. What don't you talk about here, either because it's too personal or because you don't have the energy?
         If I don't talk about it on the blog why am I going to tell you?
19. What's a question that you'd love to answer?
         How about "What do think sets you apart from everyone else?"
20. Have you ever lost a blogging friendship and regretted it?
        Nope
21. Have you ever lost a blogging friendship and thought, “Was that overdue!”
        Nope

Sunday Stealing: The Nightmare Before Monday

Today we ripped off a blogger named Tense Teacher from the blog Tense for a Reason. It's long so we'll do it in two parts. She stole it from The Coffee Table. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The Madness Meme, Part 2

Cheers to all of us thieves!

23. Do you ever walk around the house naked?
      No, the neighbors would complain if I did.
 24. If you were an animal what would you be? Why?
     A Wolf.  I've always liked wolves and my nickname up in my job in Alaska is Nightwolf which I might add, was given to me without my input lol.
25. Hair color you like on someone you’re dating?
     Black
26. If suffering an injury, would you rather be left blind or deaf?
     Deaf, if I couldn't hear at least I could still drive
27. Do you have any special talents?
     Not that I know of... maybe some X rated ones lol
28. What do you do as soon as you walk in the house?
      Take a leak

29. Do you like horror or comedy?

     Horror and Comedy all in one.
30. Are you missing anyone?
     Definitely my wife but I get to see her again for the first time in over a year and a half on Wednesday
31. Where do you want to live when you are old?
      Maybe the Philippines
32. Who is the person you can count on the most?
     My wife, she's always there when I need her to be.
33. If you could date any celebrity past or present, who would it be?
    Anne Hathaway
34. What did you dream last night?
     I don't remember, I was tired and fell asleep like I was clubbed.
35. What is your favorite sport to watch?
     Football, Jacksonville Jaguars or the Baltimore Ravens
36. Are you named after anyone?
      Louis for my father (and grandfather and great grandfather) and Alexander for Alexander Graham Bell.
37. What is your favorite alcoholic drink?
     Aviation Cocktail or a Classic Martini
38. Non alcoholic drink?
     Water
39. Have you ever been in love?
       A few times, but never like I am with my wife.
40. Do you sing in the shower?
      No
41. Have you ever been arrested?
      Yes, I was falsely accused of several charges by my stepfather and could have gone to prison for 15 years.  All charges were dropped.

 42. What is your favorite Holiday?

        Halloween
43. Would you ever get plastic surgery?
       Yes, lipo to get rid of my effen gut.
44. Have you ever caught a fish?
       Yes, I've been trout fishing many times.

Sunday Stealing: The Questions Galore Meme Pt. 3

Today we ripped off a blogger named Jenni from the blog Juniper's Jungle. It's long, so we will do it in parts. She states that she found this meme Budgies blog. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Wordless Wednesday, Oct. 19th

What could be better than a fresh baked loaf of white bread?

Sunday Stealing: The Questions Galore Meme Pt.2

Today we ripped off a blogger named Jenni from the blog Juniper's Jungle. It's long, so we will do it in parts. She states that she found this meme Budgies blog. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The Questions Galore Meme

Today we ripped off a blogger named Jenni from the blog Juniper's Jungle. It's long, so we will do it in parts. She states that she found this meme Budgies blog. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The Lucky 33 Meme

Today we ripped off a blogger named Cheryl of the blog Mad Baggage. She states that she ripped it off as well, but doesn't say where. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The MEME That's Going Around

Today we ripped off a blogger named Jess from the blog IROCKSOWHAT. She says everyone is doing it, but doesn't say who she stole it from. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

The Lower 40 Meme: Part 2

Sunday Stealing: The Lower 40 Meme, Part Two