Ask a question Part 2

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How many cards have you or will you write this year ?

27.

Do you like the cupcakes with lots if icing?

not at all - too sickly for me.

Do you use Twitter? (I just discovered that Tim Peake is tweeting from the ISS - how fantastic is that!).

One to my Mum, a couple of others maybe. I've wished a Merry Christmas to friends that I see and will give the money I usually spend to the Alzheimer's Society, the charity we chose in memory of my Dad instead of flowers for his funeral.

Do you have spring flowers growing in your area?

You have to be quick on here this morning.

No to twitter but determined to give it a go one day.

Haven't noticed any flowers

Do you hide behind newspaper/ I pad if something gruesome comes on TV (just been reading Luther thread)

No I am rather weird and quite enjoy gruesome!

What makes you excited?

The thought of playing silly games with my grandsons and then sitting down all snuggled together and watching a movie whilst eating popcorn.

What can you remember from when you were 5 ?

Doing handstands against the wall at school.

Do you cook a special meal at New Year ?

Yes

Can you remember your first day at school?

I think so. I remember the long walk and being jealous of my baby brother because he was in the pushchair which had been mine.

Do you keep in touch with friends from primary school?

No.

Marmalade or jam, on toast.

Depends on my mood.

Do you drink milk on it's own?

Love to

Have you had a bug this winter? I'm in full spate

Not yet (touch wood).

Do you borrow books from your local library?

No, it's years since I did.

What is your favourite smell/scent?

Still love Anais Anais by Cacharel probably bit old fashioned now

Do you wear perfume every day

Yes usually.

Do you wear make up every day?

Never use it at all.

Would you put chutney or mustard on your ham or cheese sandwich, and is so, what kind?

Usually Branston or occasionally piccalilli

Where was the best holiday you've had ?

Probably skiing in the Alps.

What are you reading at the moment?

Irene Nemirovsy's The Fires of Autumn

Do you read a daily paper? ( I get mine free in Waitrose)

No am rubbish at ball games!

Have you got Christmas Hyacinths?

Only a few in the garden, which won't be in flower at Christmas.

What is your shoe size, and has it changed over your adult life?

do you play ball with your rolled up newspaper granylyn

Shoe size 7 no it's not changed.

Have you worn your winter coat yet this season?