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  • Feb 14, 2006, 11:17 AM
    Curlyben
    And now for something completely different
    Yes that's right Boys and Girls, step right up and...

    Ask Me Anything
    The Rules
    Ask me anything you want that isn't to do with this site and I will answer in a style of my choosing.
    That's the rules done, now what are you waiting for?

    Ok I know it's on the wrong board, but this is an experiment
    Please note: All answers are for entertainment purposes only
  • Feb 14, 2006, 11:21 AM
    RickJ
    Can I ask two?

    1. Will I get less wet walking, or running, in the rain?

    2. Surely there are more birds, and other critters, than humans on this planet... and surely they die of old age. So why don't we see dead animals lying all over the place?
  • Feb 14, 2006, 11:39 AM
    NeedKarma
    What kind of work do you do, outside of here?
  • Feb 14, 2006, 11:42 AM
    Curlyben
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rickj
    1. Will I get less wet walking, or running, in the rain?

    Hey a little bit of radio-active acid rain never hurt anyone so why rush ;)
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rickj
    2. Surely there are more birds, and other critters, than humans on this planet...and surely they die of old age. So why don't we see dead animals lying all over the place?

    Now then lets think about this.
    The Earth is covered by 70% water and a further 20% is either uncharted or barren, 10% is not livable and 5% is built on.
    So as this is more than 100% you will never see another living or dead thing ever and the ones you do see are a figment of your deranged imagination.
  • Feb 14, 2006, 11:43 AM
    Curlyben
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by NeedKarma
    What kind of work do you do, outside of here?

    I have been advised to avoid work on medical grounds so I play in IT.
  • Feb 14, 2006, 11:48 AM
    JoeCanada76
    Why was there an incomplete rainbow in the sky yesterday and it was -10 out with snow on the ground?

    What is the best gift you could think of to give to a special valentine or what would be your best gift?

    What is the best way to lose weight?

    Do you believe in God?

    Do you believe Prayer works? In Healing and other things?

    Have you ever seen a lightning storm in a middle of a snowstorm? Yes or no. I have.

    Okay that's all for now.
  • Feb 14, 2006, 12:01 PM
    Curlyben
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jesushelper76
    Why was there an incomplete rainbow in the sky yesterday and it was -10 out with snow on the ground?

    What on earth were you doing outside on such a cold day. You should have been tucked up in front of a roaring fire, hot toddy in hand.

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jesushelper76
    What is the best gift you could think of to give to a special valentine or what would be your best gift?

    I'm not allowed to have special valentines any more, the wife won't let me.

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jesushelper76
    What is the best way to lose weight?

    Hang on I'll tell you in a minute

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jesushelper76
    Do you believe in God?

    BANG out with the deep meaningful questions. Now look what you've gone and made me do, I'll have to clear that up before I can continue. That's better now where was I , oh yes next question.

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jesushelper76
    Do you believe Prayer works? In Healing and other things?

    Well I keep praying for a new car, pay rise, big house with swimming pool and it hasn't worked yet.

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jesushelper76
    Have you ever seen a lightning storm in a middle of a snowstorm? Yes or no

    OK so paint me into a corner then just to see if I'll answer well I've run out of ideas now so the answer is...
  • Feb 14, 2006, 12:31 PM
    curlybenswife
    What happened to the dozen roses and the card huh?? I don't know I give you a perfect little girl and you can't even manage some flowers tee hee that's it your sleeping on the settee (love you really)
  • Feb 14, 2006, 12:59 PM
    JoeCanada76
    LOL, I guess any kind of questions besides about the board was puzzling for you. LOL
  • Feb 14, 2006, 01:09 PM
    Nez
    Starbuck had a scar after she escaped hospital,and was rescued by Cylon Boomer,who shot Adamma,and is dead,but really alive,so what is Starbuck's scar.An alien,waiting to burst through her chest.A ploy to keep us guessing.Or is their a human-cylon hybrid baby in her womb?

    Please,my kind American,and Canadian friends,as we in the UK are 30 years behind you guys,just let Curlyben and myself go into "kiddie" mode just once?
  • Feb 14, 2006, 01:17 PM
    Curlyben
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by curlybenswife
    What happened to the dozen roses and the card huh????

    Errrm I got you some really but the cat ate them.
  • Feb 14, 2006, 01:20 PM
    Curlyben
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Nez
    Starbuck had a scar after she escaped hospital,and was rescued by Cylon Boomer,who shot Adamma,and is dead,but really alive,so what is Starbuck's scar.An alien,waiting to burst through her chest.A ploy to keep us guessing.Or is their a human-cylon hybrid baby in her womb?

    Error. Error. Question. Does. Not. Compute. Object. Overload. Wibble. Returning. To. Failsafe. Mode.
  • Feb 14, 2006, 02:07 PM
    curlybenswife
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Curlyben
    Errrm I got you some really but the cat ate them.

    Total drivel and you know it LOL
  • Feb 14, 2006, 03:26 PM
    Nez
    I bought Sally a tee towl :D

    I ate the candies,and sat back to watch B.G.Both were good.






    Oh all right.I bought her a single red rose.£15 quid.AAAAGGGGHHHH!!
  • Feb 14, 2006, 03:33 PM
    nwsflash
    Can you tell me the winning lotto numbers for the UK please ;)

    LoL I'm pleased to see that you have added a nice bright spark on a thread for a change:p away from all the wars:)
  • Feb 14, 2006, 03:39 PM
    Curlyben
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Nez
    I bought Sally a tee towl :D
    I ate the candies,and sat back to watch B.G.Both were good.
    Oh alright.I bought her a single red rose.£15 quid.AAAAGGGGHHHH!!!!!

    Hehehehe somebody saw you coming. That same rose will be £1.50 tomorrow ;)



    Quote:

    Originally Posted by nwsflash
    Can you tell me the winning lotto numbers for the UK please ;)

    Sure they are 1,13,19,29,37,42 the only problem is I can't tell you which week they are for.
  • Feb 14, 2006, 03:39 PM
    orange
    Since we're on the subject of roses, my question is, how do they make black roses? Is it natural or do they put something in them? They are very popular here as gifts, esp. for Halloween.
  • Feb 14, 2006, 03:42 PM
    Curlyben
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by orange
    Since we're on the subject of roses, my question is, how do they make black roses? Is it natural or do they put something in them?

    That's easy it's black spray paint ;)
  • Feb 14, 2006, 03:42 PM
    nwsflash
    Quote:

    Sure they are 1,13,19,29,37,42 the only problem is I can't tell you which week they are for.
    I normaly play lucky dip so I'll give them a try LoL see if you can win me the millions B
  • Feb 14, 2006, 03:44 PM
    orange
    LOLLL... good enough, haha!

    Okay I have one more... why are sun dogs called sun dogs? I suppose it doesn't get cold enough in the UK for sun dogs but oh well. :)
  • Feb 14, 2006, 03:51 PM
    Curlyben
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by orange
    Okay I have one more... why are sun dogs called sun dogs? I suppose it doesn't get cold enough in the UK for sun dogs but oh well. :)

    It's because they're yellow like the sun we call them Lassie
  • Feb 14, 2006, 03:56 PM
    Nez
    Just "stole" this off the web,as curlyben is probably fast asleep:

    Sundogs are visible when the sun is near the horizon and on the same horizontal plane as the observer and the ice crystals. As sunlight passes through the ice crystals, it is bent by 22 degrees before reaching our eyes, much like what happens with 22 degree halos. This bending of light results in the formation of a sundog.But you knew that anyway.He he.

    Why are they called this? I have no idea. :D


    Damn.. he is awake.lol
  • Feb 14, 2006, 03:58 PM
    Curlyben
    Too slow boyo ;)
    Nice try, 8/10 for effort 1/10 for paying attention in class
  • Feb 14, 2006, 04:00 PM
    orange
    Do you guys ever see sundogs in the UK? Just curious. I saw some today, as our temperature is around -35 C right now. They're beautiful but it's hard to think of that while you're freezing your a** off!
  • Feb 14, 2006, 09:24 PM
    nwsflash
    Orange I don't think I've ever seen them in the UK, but saying that I live near the cost where its always warm (ish)

    I meant to say sundogs above lol not snow dogs, do you have photo's of them??
  • Feb 15, 2006, 05:07 AM
    Nez
    I've seen a hot dog.Nice with tomato sauce.Yummie. :D

    I live in the "heart of the Midlands",and we don't get much snow. :( The last really cold "spell" I remember (just) was December 1995,when we had knee deep snow for a week.Then it thawed.Boo-hiss.Never seen a snow dog though.
  • Feb 15, 2006, 07:04 AM
    fredg
    Hey, CurlyBen,
    Did you send your wife an ecard for Valentines??
    Or get some real roses.
    Have a good one.
  • Feb 15, 2006, 07:09 AM
    orange
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    Here's a good picture of a sundog in Canada... actually of two. The sun is in the middle. The aurora borealis (northern lights) are much prettier of course! Actually one thing I like about living in northern SK is our skies. They are really awesome.
  • Feb 15, 2006, 07:11 AM
    nwsflash
    Thanks Orange they look cool! I have never seen them before...
  • Feb 15, 2006, 07:13 AM
    orange
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Nez
    I've seen a hot dog.Nice with tomato sauce.Yummie. :D

    I live in the "heart of the Midlands",and we dont get much snow. :( The last really cold "spell" I remember (just) was December 1995,when we had knee deep snow for a week.Then it thawed.Boo-hiss.Never seen a snow dog though.

    Wow that's a long time with no snow! I actually like snow too, but I wish it wouldn't get so cold here! Actually this winter has been very mild (still lots of snow though). Apparently Siberia and other parts of northern Europe are getting the cold weather we were supposed to get.
  • Feb 15, 2006, 07:19 AM
    orange
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    Quote:

    Originally Posted by nwsflash
    Thanks Orange they look cool !! I have never seen them before....

    They are pretty cool! Notice how they form an arc? That's especially cool to see, but usually the arc is too big and so you just see the dogs on either side of the sun in a straight line. Kind of like you don't always see the whole rainbow I guess.

    I thought I'd share a northern lights picture as well. It's not very large, but you get the idea. It was taken in east central Saskatchewan, a couple of hours drive from where I live. The colors are not static btw; they actually move and "dance" across the sky!
  • Feb 15, 2006, 08:54 AM
    Nez
    Comment on orange's post
    You live in a nice part of the world.The only Northern lights I see,are after two bottles of wine.
  • Feb 15, 2006, 12:55 PM
    nwsflash
    They look great next time I'm over in Canada I will have to try and take a look for them... Do you know if you can see them in B.C our would I have to travel more??
  • Feb 15, 2006, 04:42 PM
    orange
    I'm not sure... maybe northern BC? I think they're generally more northerly, although I've heard you can see them further south occasionally. I know for a fact though that they are brighter and more spectacular the further north you go. Maybe you should try visiting the Yukon, it's right above BC. ;)
  • Feb 15, 2006, 05:53 PM
    nwsflash
    That sounds like a plan, I will have to try and get my step brother to lend me his wheels and take a road trip around Canada its something I've felt like doing for some time... I think heading down far north sounds best if its anything to go by those photo's you posted...
  • Feb 16, 2006, 02:55 AM
    LTheobald
    NwsFlash - If Ben's number's work you'll probably have to share the winnings with all the other UK peeps that used his numbers.

    Ben - tisk, tisk for forgetting the flowers.

    Anyway a question:

    "What is the shortest, complete sentence in the English language?"
  • Feb 16, 2006, 03:10 AM
    Curlyben
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by LTheobald
    "What is the shortest, complete sentence in the English language?"

    What ?
    Nuts got to post more as it below the minimum answer length ;)
  • Feb 16, 2006, 05:38 AM
    LTheobald
    Nope :P The correct answer is "I am!"

    A sentence by the linguisitic definition, must have a noun (I) and a verb (AM). Supposedly. You know I just copied and pasted that sentence :)
  • Feb 16, 2006, 05:39 AM
    Curlyben
    Clever so and so, but I didn't say I would get anything correct ;)
  • Feb 16, 2006, 05:46 AM
    nwsflash
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by LTheobald
    NwsFlash - If Ben's number's work you'll probably have to share the winnings with all the other UK peeps that used his numbers.

    LTheobald your right I never looked at it that way, we could all end up with £20.00 each lol on a jackpot win.;)

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