12 posts tagged “qotd”

What was the one toy you wanted as a kid that your parents never bought you?
Submitted by Princess of Darkness.

How about two toys?  They would be an Easy Bake Oven and a Barbie Camper Van.  I think my parents thought the Easy Bake Oven wouldn't really work (plus my rather fussy mom probably thought it would be messy) and I think Barbie Camper came out around the time they thought I should be outgrowing Barbie.  So deprived, aren't I!?!

How did you meet your current, or most recent, significant other?

I thought I should answer this question, if for no other reason than I haven't posted here for a couple weeks now!

Joe and I met in March 1992, through a church group get together at another couple's home.  My first impression (don't tell him I wrote it here!) was "Hmmm, he's kind of cute but his hair's messy!"  We developed a friendship through that summer and fall, and started dating in November of the same year.  We became engaged in May 1993, and were married on May 14, 1994.  I can't imagine our lives apart, yet hard to believe we've been married for almost 13 years already!

What is one of your addictions?
Submitted by Paperheart.

I think this is a no brainer question for all the knitters and other fiber enthusiasts on Vox! 
Like others, I am of course addicted to knitting, yarn, knitting magazines and books, etc.  Oh, and my morning coffee is just as important!

What are some of your favorite holiday traditions?
Submitted by sami711.

My favourite holiday traditions are those that have particular significance to our family, and that have been handed down for generations.  One of these traditions involves our Christmas dinner dessert, the pudding:

Christmas Pudding

(This picture is from Christmas 2004)

The recipe is the same one that has been used throughout my life, and Christmas dinner is not complete without it.  In days gone by, one of the key ingredients was suet, but as we have become more health conscious, margarine is substituted instead, for a pudding that is not quite as rich.  Not only has the recipe been handed down for a few generations now, but so has the enamel dish that the pudding is steamed in; it once belonged to my maternal great grandmother.

And I can think of one more tradition to share with you that involves food.  Boxing Day Breakfast is always leftover turkey on toast.  My husband and brother-in-law can't quite get used to this, but my parents, my sister and I love it.  I believe this was started by my Granny.  Yum!

If you came with a warning label, what would it say?
Submitted by chris.

Cranky in the morning, approach with caution.

Do you listen to podcasts?  Are there any you'd recommend? 
Inspired by Alex.

You bet I listen to podcasts, I love them!  The majority of those I listen to are knitting podcasts, which I love to knit to.  Some of my favourites are:

Pointy Sticks
Lime and Violet
It's a Purl Man
Knitwit, Rantings of a Rabid Knitter  (great storyteller)
and of course Cast-On

I also listen to a couple crafty but non knitting podcasts. 
First of all, CraftSanity is a very well done podcast by a journalist Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood.  The format basically has the host interviewing a crafter about their art and how they became involved in it. All of the episodes I've listened to so far have been very interesting.  Several times, when I've initially seen the topic on the blog, I've thought I might not be too interested, however I always end up listening very intently until the end.  A new show comes out weekly, and I've probably been listening for two or three months now.

Another non-knitting crafty cast I really enjoy is WeaveCast.  I don't weave, but this enjoyable podcast has piqued my interest in the fibre art, and it is very conceivable that I may one day become a weaver.

Finally I listen to a a few non knitting non crafty podcasts as well.  I really like Chub Creek (great music and skits) as well as Island Podcasting, which I enjoy because it is produced closer to home, right here on Vancouver Island.  The host Ted Reiken goes on lots of "soundseeing" trips.  Of particular interest were a Lantern Festival in Victoria, and the host's vacation in Cuba (where I now want to go as a result).

Should also add that there is a fairly new Video Podcast I've been enjoying, Let's Knit2gether.  I'd be interested in recommedations of other Video Podcasts, crafty or otherwise.

Looking forward to catching up on my favourite shows this weekend!

What's your favorite thing to shop for? 
Submitted by JadedButterfly.

Those of you who know me well know that I love to shop, so of course I had to answer this question.  Whenever possible, I try to plan my business trips around lunch time and quitting time shopping.  My favourite things to shop for our clothes, shoes, bags, and yarn.  I prefer clothes shopping in spring and summer though as I love summer skirts, dresses, capris etc.  In the fall and winter, I still love to shop, but not quite as much. It's all relative though!  For the best shopping, one has to be in the right frame of mind and have lots of time available.  I also think that it is somewhat better when one doesn't have a specific purchase in mind, as for me, this often leads to disappointment.

What do I NOT like to shop for?  Groceries, ugh!  Funny enough, my sister hates shopping overall, but enjoys grocery shopping.  Go figure!

What was your very first job? 
Submitted by Laurel.

My first job was at McDonald's at the end of grade 12.  It was very hard work, and really helps you to appreciate future employment.  Whether slogging over hot grills in the kitchen, or dealing with demanding customers at the front counter, both can be difficult work.  It was however great job experience. I do that McD's has a lot to offer to people new in the job market. The train their staff well, at least they did back then.  And I believe it to be an efficiently run business.  to this day I believe that they have the most well run drive through (which I go to far too often as I'm addicted to their Breakfast Burritos).

I worked at McD's again after my second year of college.  The 80's recession had hit, and jobs for unskilled young people were few and far between.  Several of my friends were too proud too work in the fast food industry, and ended up not working at all that summer.  At least I made more money than they did!

What's the best way to spend a rainy day?
Submitted by Vee.

Here's an easy question for me!

We get lots of rain here on the West Coast.  In fact, typical winter weather is lots of rain, very little snow.  Any snow is usually quickly washed away by the rain!  Of course some of the rain falls on work days, in which case I have no choice but to go out in it.  But ideally, a rainy day will occur when I don't have to leave my house.  I can then stay inside and knit, read, listen to podcasts, watch a good movie, surf the net, or a combination of the above.  All of course enjoyed with a hot drink.  Oh, and a nap may fall in the mix too, ideally with a kitty cuddled up to me.

What are your weekend plans?

I have a FOUR day weekend yippee!  Monday is Thanksgiving here in Canada, so that is a stat holiday from work, and Tuesday is my regularly scheduled Flex day.  I'm looking forward to lots of rest and relaxation.  Today I have a bit of shopping to do, a few things to pick up for our Turkey dinner on Sunday.  Really looking forward to our Turkey dinner too.  It's just hubby and I, so were are looking forward to lots of turkey leftovers throughout the work week ahead.  We like cooking a turkey as leftovers make such easy dinners.  I'll probably make some casseroles to freeze as well.  Oh, and I picked up my bird last night for FREE, using Points I'd accumulated from the grocery store,  gotta like that!

So nothing too exciting, which is really what I want right now.  I've taken only one vacation day this year, so I really enjoy any breaks I can get.