New Lockdown Special Edition: Ask the Person Below You a Question!

Yes in our own pool at night where no one can see- guess that might be cheating.

Do you like classical music ?

Yes - turned up full blast while I'm ironing

Have you ever been mentioned in a national newspaper?

Yes, in a music review.

Do you get periods of depression?

Not actual depression but feel low and anxious sometimes especially at the moment!
Do you sometimes start a post on GN and halfway through think no can’t be a***d probably get flamed anyway.

I feel more that way on Mumsnet as the forum users are younger and therefore have less experience of life - which I think gives them a less than kind perspective.

What colour is your front door?

Annoyingly it’s cream with a white pvc frame, the double glazing company asked me whether it was all right. I must have been having a weak moment. The only person to comment was eagle-eyed perfectionist DD!

How much do you use Zoom?

Not much. Only for Spanish classes online.

Do you use sheets and blankets?

No I have a duvet

Do you speak another language and if so how do you rate your fluency?

je parle un peu français.
I rate my ability less than 1 out of 10.

Are you a nosy neighbour?

Not really. I keep an eye on the old folk but I’m very guilty of noticing all the people who go for walks past the end of our drive.

What’s the most exciting car you’ve driven?

Gigantic Bentley when my boss took poorly and I took over. Gadzooks, I was nervous and never so glad as to get him and the beloved limo into his driveway and the capable hands of his wife. I'll stick to little and loved thanks. Phew.

Apologies for omission!

Favourite holiday ever?

Anna Maria island, Florida. The beach was divine and full of shells.

What scares you?

Men in masks with guns

Which country would you visit first after lockdown is over?

Nothing small, ie no phobias.
But all of the biggies: loss, grief etc.
I've got GAD, so pretty much in a constant state of fear!

Favourite cartoon or cartoon character?

Popeye and Olive Oyl.

Have you managed overcome a bad habit? I have

Yes! I stopped smoking about six or seven years ago. I can't believe that I smoked - I hated it.

Have you ever smoked?

No never Fanny I saw the damage caused by smoking to my family as a child , vowed never to smoke.

Is your glass half full or half empty?

Half full, even overflowing usually, but in these strange times, nearly empty.
nanna8 answer, Italy.

Do you have a favourite face cream?

Oil of Olay (Ulay - whatever) is great, nice and light.

Are your ears pierced?

Yes. I had them done quietly when I was about 20. My mother thought pierced ears common.

Have you any other part pierced?

No, too cowardly...

Can you change a wheel on your car?

Yes if I have to, but hopefully never again.

What’s the strangest thing you’ve seen someone wearing on a lockdown walk?

Plus fours and a deerstalker hat.

Are you a lark or an owl?

A lark

Do you like wet weather ?