Ask The Person Below You A Question: that tricky third thread...

No. But next weekend I am planning to, - rather against my will really. Don't really want to go.

Do you use factor 50 sun cream?

No, I think factor 50 would be a bit too thick and gloopy though I do use a barrier cream.

Do you like a man with a beard?

Not really, I find them a bit scratchy.

If you had to choose one would you have a cat or a dog?

I would choose a cat. They are more independent than dogs. Beautiful intelligent creatures who go their own way in life.

No contest! A dog

Have you got a 'bucket list' and what is top?

Top of my list is a trip to New Zealand via Australia.

Are you enjoying the hot weather ?

I like it, but don’t sit in it for long periods as I used to. It’s also a good excuse to indulge my slothful side.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

A nice spring-like day with temperatures cooler than the present intense heat, a good book with feet up and a cup of tea.

Do you know anyone who has won 'big' on the lottery?

No, and If I did I would keep very quiet about it!

How are you managing to keep cool on these hot nights?

Like Marylin Monroe I sleep commando style and have a big electric fan running all night.

Windows open, ceiling fan on all night and tonight I might take an ice pack up to bed. Wrap it with a towel and place on my head - I’m serious !!

Did you do any housework today? I didn’t …just rinsed mug and dinner plate and cutlery, and plonked them in the dishwasher…

I've had the builders in all day, so I had to vacuum when they'd finished. Apart from that I've done next to nothing.

Whats your go-to food when your having a bad day?

Cheese the more the better. What’s your best moment?

Finding out Id got a 1st for my first degree (psychology)

Meant a lot to me as I did not get the chance to go to uni when I was younger.

Are you having to work in this heat?

O, thank goodness.

What’s your costume choice for a fancy dress party? (Mine’s Boudicca)

Never been to a fancy dress party

If you have an attic, loft or spare bedroom what’s it used for and how tidy is it

We used to have a crammed attic. Dreadful job when we moved. Now we have a larger house and an empty attic.

Will you be reading Harry’s !!! Book ? I shan’t

No. I've had enough of his endless pathetic whinging.

Do you wear different earrings/necklace/whatever, every day?

No! Silver chain with 2 hoops and my grandchildren's names on each hoop........3 silver chain bracelets........pearl stud earrings (these get changed occasionaly)

What single thing would improve the quality of your life?

Have the cause of my iron deficiency anaemia properly diagnosed and sorted out.

What place that you never visited is top of your bucket list?

I would love to visit the Galapagos islands. Alas, now I can afford it Im not mobile enough

I've always wanted to go to Venice.

Have you ever seen a ghost?

No I havn't.

Do you believe in fairies? (serious question)

No.

Which singer do you turn off as soon as they start singing?

There are a couple, Kylie Minogue for one, can't stand her speaking voice either, and the lead singer of Deacon Blue whose name escapes me right now.

Whats your favourite film genre?

Musicals really. All the big musicals. Any film with/about music.

Do you still buy a newspaper daily, or maybe once a week?

I no longer buy and newspapers or magazines - online only.

What is your favorite (guilty) snack that you know is bad for you?

Mine is a chocolate covered doughnut.