26 Pieces of Useless Trivia... About ME!

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Haven't done a Meme in awhile, so here's one compliments of my friend Piowa Puff.

What time did you get up this morning 

Probably around nine. That's what time I usually get up. Being 'retired' is truly grand!

Diamonds or pearls? 

BOTH of course! Though actually, I think pearls are classier.

What was the last film you saw at the cinema? 

Australia and Hugh Jackman's chest filled that
wide screen wonderfully!

What is your favorite TV show? 

Used to be "Lost" but it's now so stupid
I only watch for shots of Sawyer's dimples. 

Favorite sandwich? 

Just about any with avocado on it

If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation,
where would you go? 

New Zealand or the Pyramids in Egypt

Favorite brand of clothing? 

Don't really pay attention to brands except for shoes.
I like Clark's and New Balance.

Where would you retire to? 

Right here where I am! But if I win the Lotto,
LOOK OUT Tahiti!

What was your most recent memorable birthday?

About 3 years ago on a cruise ship going to Acapulco.

Favorite sport to watch? 

In person -- auto racing. Love the rumble of those engines!
On TV, probably football, but only for the huddles...

Are you a morning person or a night person? 

Morning?!?! What is that???

What did you want to be when you were little? 

Owner of a horse ranch  

What is your favorite flower? 

To look at, a camelia. To smell, a gardenia or sweet pea.

What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to?
Sept. 1st and the release of my second novel
"The Treasures of Venice"

What are you listening to right now? 

Nothing, it's nice and quiet, just the way I like it.

The first person you spoke to on the phone today? 

Somebody calling for Macy's. My phone number is one digit off theirs.

Favorite soft drink? 

 Diet Pepsi!

Real hair color? 

Salt and Pepper (and getting saltier every day)

What was your favorite toy as a child? 

Books (I was a geek, what can I say?)

Chocolate or Vanilla?

What is this vanilla of which you speak?!?!
There is no other flavor but chocolate!!!

Coffee or tea? 

Tea, hot with milk

When was the last time you cried? 

 Tonight while watching the movie "Grace is Gone" WONDERFUL FILM!

What are you afraid of? 

 The IRS.
I mean, THEY were the only ones to bring down Al Capone... SCARY!

How many keys on your key ring? 

The one I carry has 5 that I can think of,
but I have another key ring with spares and the key to the pool.

How many years at your current job? 

5 1/2 LOVELY years retired!
2  as a PUBLISHED novelist!

Do you make friends easily? 

Yes, I'm an EXTROVERT (big surprise -- NOT!)

Now it's your turn! Tell me some useless pieces of trivia about YOU!