Saturday, April 25, 2009

Because Hannah tagged me... The Usual Stuff.

Name: Dennis Ryan
Birthday: February 11th
Age: Really old.
Nicknames: Denn, Denny, Dennie, Uncle Denny, Pokey, Pop, Grandpa
Zodiac sign: Aquarius (don't put much stock in astrology)

Stuff:

Do you have any tattoos? If so, what of?: No tattoos, ever

What’s the last thing you bought?: Deluxe cheeseburger and fries

Do you have a job? If so, where?: Retired

What was your most embarrassing moment?: I am way too embarrassed to say.

Last 4 digits of the last phone you dialed: I do not recall.

What is in your pockets right now?: wallet, comb, car keys and 48 cents

What was the happiest moment in your life?: When Judy agreed to marry me... and the birth of each child and grandchild... and meeting my English relatives for the first time.

Have you ever egged a house?: Oh yes! It was fun!

What’s your favorite holiday?: Christmas and Thanksgiving tied

When is the last time you stayed up all night?: about a week ago... but not by choice

What is your favorite book?: The Book of Mormon

Who is your favorite author?: Patricia Cornwell

Where did you have your last birthday party?: At home

Who came?: My kids and grandkids

Who has changed your life the most for the better?: Judy

What’s your favorite song?: Under Attack by ABBA

What’s your favorite cd?: A mix CD of 50s and 60s pop/rock that Sharon burned for me

What are your favorite pizza toppings?: Supreme with everything!

Where do you order pizza from the most?: I don't order pizza. I eat what someone else orders.

Have you ever been in the hospital for more than a day?: Yes. It's not a good place to be when you don't feel well. They keep waking you up to take your sleeping pills!

How many days is your record for time spent in a hospital?: About a week.

Why did you have to go to the hospital?: I've had three major surgeries. 

How long has it been since you went to the mall?: Months

What’s the last movie you saw in a theater?: State of Play

What’s the last movie you rented?: can't rememember

Do you like to write poetry?: Yes. I used to write quite a lot of poetry.

Do you like to read poetry?: Yes, especially William Wordsworth

Have you ever written a song?: Nope

After you read it to yourself did it sound stupid?: I have no response to that.

What’s your favorite band?: ABBA

Who is your favorite solo singer?: Juice Newton (inside joke)

If you suffocate a smurf, what color does he turn?: You can't suffocate a smurf. They're not real!

Do you believe in ghosts?: Yes

Have you ever seen a ghost?: Yes. I have also seen a UFO.

What is your favorite ride at the fair?: Roller coaster

What is your favorite inside joke you have with a friend?: Hey, this isn't my purse!

Name the people who know and understand that inside joke: Me and Sharon

Have you ever thrown a party in which complete strangers have attended?: No

Do you look more like your mom or your dad?: My dad. He was a guy.

Are you an only child?: Hardly

Do you have any brothers or sisters?: Yes

Their names: Joel, Glenn, Von, Stephen, Kathryn, Jon, Mark, Kerri, Leslie, Matthew, Lisa, Loni, and Ted.

Their ages: in the same order; You must be kidding!

What color is your computer?: Light tan

What is your favorite color of ink to write in?: Black

Would you rather write in pen or pencil?: Sharp felt tip

How tall are you? 5 - 10

What’s your name again?: Dennis again

Do you believe in God?: Absolutely. He's my father.

Do you pray often?: Yes

What’s your biggest fear?: Seeing my children suffer

Do you believe in love at first sight?: Yep. Been there, done that!

Have you ever been in a car accident?: Yes.

Who was driving?: Me

Did anybody not survive?: It wasn't serious

What is your lucky number?: The number of Jaffa Cakes I have in front of me. Currently zero.

Do you still believe in the tooth fairy?: Nope.

Does the tooth fairy still give you money?: Nope. Do you think it's because I don't believe?

If so, did someone knock out your teeth?: ??

Who is your favorite family member?: It changes daily. Then after I've gone through them all I start over.

What is your favorite breed of dog?: Don't like dogs.

What is your favorite name for a dog?: Get away from me.

What is your favorite name for a cat? Max

Have you ever been drunk?: Never, nor will I ever.

Have you ever gotten high?: Only on life and love

Have you ever been on the radio?: No, it's too small and would probably break.

Have you ever been on TV?: Only as part of a very large group at a church dance festival.

Have you ever been in a movie?: Home movies.

Do you have a cellphone?: Yes.

What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done?: If I told you that I'd have to do something worse... to you.

Why are all the fun things illegal?: Why are illegal things so fun?

What’s your favorite quote?: Simplify, simplify -- Henry David Thoreau

What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?: Burnt almond fudge

What is your favorite day of the week?: Monday

What is your least favorite day of the week?: Saturday

Do you like rain?: I love the rain!

Do you think lightning is awesome?: Yes! Thunder storms are very exciting!

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