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Pastimes : Where the GIT's are going

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From: ManyMoose1/25/2009 10:24:38 AM
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*** Daily Reflections *** Sunday, January 25, 2009

ALL: Thought for the day: An eternity of the moment

CAROLYN, KLP, and SANDINTOES are special GITs today!

America The Beautiful: family : success : The Constitution

An American Hero patriotfiles.org

Wisdom from the GITS -- You said it! Honor is Mine


GEMSTONE............................................ = creativity : Galore : Doing my work
PETER DIERKS.................................... = courageous : Stunning : Ready!
SECRET BUTTERFLY............................ = enthusiasm : Save : Forgiving is For-Getting!
COUNTRY BOB...................................... = trust : Leisure : Dirty or clean, crumpled or finely creased, you are still priceless to those who DO LOVE you.
PATIBOB.............................................. = beauty : Down to a fine art : Are you ready to start?
E'LANE................................................ = appreciation : Energy : The  Comforts of Real Love
MANYMOOSE.......................................... = courageous : Clear : What would be the first step?
HONOR FIRST...................................... = advancement : Pick-me-up : Look outward
STILL BELIEVING.............................. = passion : Precious : Never come completely home from vacations
MPH...................................................... = victorious : Outrageous : Transform sorrow; there is healing in the word.
NEEKA.................................................. = play : Immaculate : watch out for those darn penguins!
CAROLYN.............................................. = appreciation : Strong : Ready!
GOLDWORLDNET.................................... = humility : Dreamy : have a large ice cold root beer float
RAINY DAY WOMAN.............................. = humor : Essential : Have a clean up, paint up, fix up night
TIM FOWLER........................................ = beauty : Renowned : Is it not called... Survival?
LAZARUS LONG.................................... = impulsive : Terrific : Money to accomplish my goals.
ISH...................................................... = happy : Energy : Cross the line to the sublime
NHAYNES.............................................. = creativity : King of the : This World Is Full of Good People!
SARKIE................................................ = appreciation : Just like that : A little bit more caught up than usual
KLP...................................................... = perseverance : Bright : The  Comforts of Real Love
ALAN SMITHEE .................................. = peace : A step ahead : Take My Time!
GLOOP.................................................. = Opportunity : Fantastic : You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. -- Albert Einstein
KEN ADAMS ........................................ = satisfaction : Strong : I am a success.
RICHARD RED...................................... = reliable : Star : invent, and find solutions almost every day
LADYLURKSALOT.................................. = dream : Divine : Good Health with Exercise
SANDINTOES........................................ = relaxation : Legend : knock the edge off
JOHN CARRAGHER................................ = opportunity : Transformation : Every day in everyway I'm getting better, better and better.
ORAL ROBERTS.................................... = playful : Refined : The  Comforts of Real Love
JUSTIN C............................................ = energetic : Sheer : Get On with My Life!
GLENN PETERSON................................ = responsibility : Instant : I am in Love with Life!!
SMOOTHSAIL........................................ = determined : Desire : What would you have to do to make it happen?
JeffA.................................................. = honesty : Plus : You're kidding, right?
Room for a New GIT............................................ = power : Bounce : Back into shape

Quotation for the day: Sacred cows make the best hamburger. - Mark Twain
Fun link for today: terrylove.com

Video of the day (It's OK to laugh, or cry. Both are appropriate for this one. I wouldn't post it, but it's a good example of just where we are.) : youtube.com

Recipe of the Day: backofthebox.com

Word of the Day: m-w.com
Pun of the day: punoftheday.com
Rib Tickler of the Day: A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months.
Snoopy of the Day: snoopy.com
Dilbert of the Day: dilbert.com
Every cartoon you could ever want: comics.com

Check out this one-time memory test for geezers like us.

MEMORY TEST!

This is NOT a pushover test. There are 20 questions. Average score is 12. It will help if you are over 60! This one will be difficult for the younger set. Have fun, but no peeking! When you forward this to your friends/family, put your score in the subject line & let them know your score. Don't forget to forward it to me, as well. Good luck youngsters.


1. What builds strong bodies 12 ways?
A. Flintstones vitamins
B. The Buttmaster
C. Spaghetti
D. Wonder Bread
E. Orange Juice
F. Milk
G. Cod Liver Oil

2. Before he was Muhammed Ali, he was...
A. Sugar Ray Robinson
B. Roy Orbison
C. Gene Autry
D. Rudolph Valentino
E. Fabian
F. Mickey Mantle
G. Cassius Clay

3. Pogo, the comic strip character said, 'We have met the enemy and...
A. It's you
B. He is us
C. It's the Grinch
D. He wasn't home
E. He's really me an
F. We quit
G. He surrendered

4. Good night David.
A. Good night Chet
B. Sleep well
C. Good night Irene
D. Good night Gracie
E. See you later alligator
F. Until tomorrow
G. Good night Steve

5. You'll wonder where the yellow went...
A. When you use Tide
B. When you lose your crayons
C. When you clean your tub
D. If you paint the room blue
E. If you buy a soft water tank
F. When you use Lady Clairol
G. When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent

6. Before he was the Skipper's Little Buddy, Bob Denver was Dobie's friend
A. Stuart Whitman
B. Randolph Scott
C. Steve Reeves
D. Maynard G. Krebbs
E. Corky B. Dork
F. Dave the Whale
G. Zippy Zoo

7. Liar, liar...

A. You're a liar
B. Your nose is growing
C. Pants on fire
D. Join the choir
E. Jump up higher
F. On the wire
G. I'm telling Mom

8. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, Superman fights a never ending battle for truth, justice and...
A. Wheaties
B. Lois Lane
C. TV ratings
D. World peace
E. Red tights
F. The American way
G. News headlines

9. Hey kids! What time is it?
A. It's time for Yogi Bear
B. It's time to do your homework
C. It's Howdy Doody Time
D. It's Time for Romper Room
E. It's bedtime
F. The Mighty Mouse Hour
G. Scoopy Doo Time

10. Lions and tigers and bears...
A. Yikes
B. Oh no
C. Gee whiz
D. I'm scared
E. Oh my
F. Help! Help!
G. Let's run

11. Bob Dylan advised us never to trust anyone...
A. Over 40
B. Wearing a uniform
C. Carrying a briefcase
D. Over 30
E. You don't know
F. Who says, 'Trust me'
G. Who eats tofu

12. NFL quarterback who appeared in a television commercial wearing women's stockings...
A. Troy Aikman
B. Kenny Stabler
C. Joe Namath
D. Roger Stauback
E. Joe Montana
F. Steve Young
G. John Elway

13. Brylcream...

A. Smear it on
B. You'll smell great
C. Tame that cowlick
D. Grease ball heaven
E. It's a dream
F. We're your team
G. A little dab'll do ya

14. I found my thrill...

A. In Blueberry muffins
B. With my man, Bill
C. Down at the mill
D. Over the windowsill
E. With thyme and dill
F. Too late to enjoy
G. On Blueberry Hill

15. Before Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by...
A. Clark Gable
B. Mary Martin
C. Doris Day
D. Errol Flynn
E. Sally Fields
F. Jim Carey
G. Jay Leno

16. Name the Beatles...
A. John, Steve, George, Ringo
B. John, Paul, George, Roscoe
C. John, Paul, Stacey, Ringo
D. Jay, Paul, George, Ringo
E. Lewis, Peter, George, Ringo
F. Jason, Betty , Skipper, Hazel
G. John, Paul, George, Ringo

17. I wonder, wonder, who..
A. Who ate the leftovers?
B. Who did the laundry?
C. Was it you?
D. Who wrote the book of love?
E. Who I am?
F. Passed the test?
G. Knocked on the door?

18. I'm strong to the finish...
A. Cause I eats my broccoli
B. Cause I eats me spinach
C. Cause I lift weights
D. Cause I'm the hero
E. And don't you forget it
F. Cause Olive Oyl loves me
G. To outlast Bruto

19. When it's least expected, you're elected, you're the star today...
A. Smile, you're on Candid Camera
B. Smile, you're on Star Search
C. Smile, you won the lottery
D. Smile, we're watching you
E. Smile, the world sees you
F. Smile, you're a hit
G. Smile, you're on TV

20. What do M & M's do?
A. Make your tummy happy
B. Melt in your mouth, not in your pocket
C. Make you fat
D. Melt your heart
E. Make you popular
F. Melt in your mouth, not in your hand
G. Come in colors


















Below are the right answers:

1. D - Wonder Bread
2. G - Cassius Clay
3. B - He Is Us
4. A - Good night, Chet
5. G - When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent
6. D - Maynard G. Krebbs
7. C - Pants On Fire
8. F - The American Way
9. C - It's Howdy Doody Time
10. E - Oh My
11. D - Over 30
12. C - Joe Namath
13. G - A little dab'll do ya
14. G - On Blueberry Hill
15. B - Mary Martin
16. G - John, P aul, George, Ringo
17. D - Who wrote the book of Love
18. B - Cause I eats me spinach
19. A - Smile, you're on Candid Camera
20. F - Melt In Your Mouth Not In Your Hand
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