I am shameless stealing inspiration from Marko on this one. Here are 25 things you probably didn't know about me:
1. I am afraid of flying. Petrified. Had a bad experience on a flight out of Tampa ahead of a hurricane, where the plane actually underwent freefall. Scared the flight attendants that's how bad it was.
2. I'm a major hypochondriac. Every headache is a brain tumor, every muscle ache is bone cancer.
3. I have never been more than one time zone in either direction from EST. Never.
4. I don't watch television other than the morning news, and that's only because it's on when I work out.
5. I am allergic to animal dander. All animal dander - cats, dogs, mice, horses; if it's a lower mammal and it sheds skin, I'm allergic to it. The Boy never stops reminding me that it's MY fault we can't have a dog...
6. I have no sense of smell. None. Can't smell roses, new babies/cars, or skunks. It's both a blessing and a curse.
7. I actually like the "ricer" look - provided it's not overdone, which it usually is. A nice set of rims, a lowering kit, a nice spoiler... Tint the windows and put in a 500W stereo, I love it.
8. That said, don't mess with classic cars. 1963 Chevy Impalas with 22" gold rims and hydraulics make me cringe.
9. I actually don't like the taste of beer or coffee. I just drink both for the effect.
10. I've eaten the worm that floats in the bottle of tequila. On more than one occasion.
11. One summer during college I videotaped "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" off AMC and watched it literally every single night the entire summer long.
12. In the 22 years that I've been driving, I've owned four coupes, three pick-ups, two SUVs, and one van. I've also had three motorcycles.
13. I'm really, really superstitious, so item #13 scares the hell out of me.
14. Also in the category of "Things that scare the hell out of me" are dogs. Specifically large dogs. Even more specifically, large scary dogs. Getting attacked by a German Shepherd when you're six years old will do that.
15. I've never officially broken a bone (one look at either of my pinkies reveals that I've broken each of them at least once, but never treated for it), but I've had dozens of stitches.
16. When I was six years old I stepped on a nail and got blood poisoning. I was in the hospital for almost two weeks.
17. I collect 1/18th scale diecast cars. At last count I had over 300 models.
18. I used to play the guitar when I was younger. I'd like to pick it back up again.
19. My single biggest regret in life is that I never served in the Armed Forces.
20. WRT the Second Amendment, I'm more of an absolutist than I let on - I'm of the rather unpopular opinions that released convicts should have full 2A rights and also that we should be allowed unfettered access to machine guns. Allowing them to encrouch back in the '30s started the shitass slippery slope we're on now.
21. Other weird stuff I've consumed includes rattlesnake (tastes like, yep, chicken), bison (okay, not terribly exotic, but I am rather sheltered), and rabbit.
22. The only animal I have ever hunted is the common red squirrel, and that was as pest control for my buddy's cottage. Someday I would like to hunt for deer, but it's not terribly high on the list.
23. The older I get, the stronger the pull becomes to join the "family business" - policework. I've given serious thought to becoming an auxiliary cop in my town.
24. I think Will Farrell is one of the least funny humans on the planet.
25. Ever since I lost weight, I've been cold. Apparently all that fat was good insulation. Who knew?
Phew! That was a lot harder than I thought it would be!
That is all.
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One summer during college I videotaped "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" off AMC and watched it literally every single night the entire summer long.
This explains a great deal.
;-)
#6: If you haven't seen "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox story", get thee to Blockbuster & check it out. After viewing it, you'll want to rephrase that to "I have no f#cking sense of smell!".
2. I'm a major hypochondriac. Every headache is a brain tumor, every muscle ache is bone cancer.
You're probably right, the doctors just haven't detected it. I swear, I'll probably die of something I've thought I've had that doctors have told me that I don't.
3. I have never been more than one time zone in either direction from EST. Never.
You've got to correct that one...
9. I actually don't like the taste of beer or coffee. I just drink both for the effect.
I wonder if they still make Aqua Java (it was caffeinated water)
14. Also in the category of "Things that scare the hell out of me" are dogs. Specifically large dogs. Even more specifically, large scary dogs. Getting attacked by a German Shepherd when you're six years old will do that.
Yeah, not too keen on dogs here myself. I often think the best dog is stir fried.
19. My single biggest regret in life is that I never served in the Armed Forces.
No worries, at the rate our nation is going. You'll likely serve in the Massachusetts free people's militia.
20. WRT the Second Amendment, I'm more of an absolutist than I let on - I'm of the rather unpopular opinions that released convicts should have full 2A rights and also that we should be allowed unfettered access to machine guns. Allowing them to encrouch back in the '30s started the shitass slippery slope we're on now.
I agree, however, for many of the violent felonies. I don't advocate release except in extraordinary cases.
22. The only animal I have ever hunted is the common red squirrel, and that was as pest control for my buddy's cottage. Someday I would like to hunt for deer, but it's not terribly high on the list.
Never hunted before either. I've got an inkling for hunting some pheasant. Though once my flintlock arrives, I think I might go for a deer (but we need a second chest freezer).
I also want to go on a bug safari (ie: .22 LR shot, and hunting various big game bugs, beetles and hoppers).
23. The older I get, the stronger the pull becomes to join the "family business" - policework. I've given serious thought to becoming an auxiliary cop in my town.
The Good: Hey, it's always nice to have pro-gun police.
The Bad: Then people will only think you own guns cause you're supposed to, because you're a cop!
24. I think Will Farrell is one of the least funny humans on the planet.
So I am not the only one that just doesn't see how Dodgeball was supposed to be the most hilarious film ever?
Jay I've never hunted deer either. We should totally go together, and bring a video camera.
The near-certain resultant comedy of errors and messed-up stories would easily fetch us a healthy screenplay deal where we can both retire.
hmmm I'm liking the sound of that....and maybe we can get some deer meat too.
hmmmmm
Why do I suddenly have the "Benny Hill" theme stuck in my head?
Hunting may pose a problem, unless you have your guide ( or faithful sidekick) dress the deer. Then, where do we put the trophy mount?
Smell. I like Hoppes #9. One of my first posts, actually.
Agreed on just about everything.
#20 -- "No free man shall be debarred the use of arms." -TJ If the person can't be trusted with a gun, the son of a bitch shouldn't be let out of prison -- duh.
#24 -- Will Ferrell is an idiot. I have never found him even remotely amusing, even before his current politcal "humor"... The last movie of his I saw was his NASCAR farce, which was excretal. With apologies to RW, I can't stand John C. Reilly, either.
I have to disagree on the rattlesnake tastes like chicken thing. That's gotta be one of the nastiest things I've ever eaten (and I eat both tongue & tripe on a semi-regular basis).
Beer...well, I don't like most of it either. But I have discovered I like Shiner Bock & Guinness well enough, though the latter only when it's on tap. Shiner Bock has a nutty aftertaste, however it's still bitter.
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