[GAME] Have you Ever?

[ChantelleJoy]

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Have you ever... been scuba diving?

[christmasnut]

No

Have you ever...missed an appointment

[ornamentmaven]

Too many!

Have you ever played an instrument and marched in a band?

[wstaple]

I took guitar lessons when I was much younger, but couldn't play a chord to save my life right now.

Have you even been on a cruise?

[snowbell1]

No. Have you ever been to Disneyland?

[ornamentmaven]

No - Disney World yes, Disneyland no!

Have you ever been to South America?

[wstaple]

No, but I'd really like to go!

Have you ever taken lessons for a musical instrument?

[chocolatechip1979]

No. Never had an interest

Have you ever ate lengua? (beef tongue)

[christmasnut]

Ewwww nooo lol

Have u ever burnt dinner

[chocolatechip1979]

Never ( Breakfast is a different story :) )

Have you ever tripped and fell in front of a crowd?

[christmasnut]

Yes i tripped at a wedding dance in the middle of the dance floor lol

Have u ever took a fake sickie from work

[chocolatechip1979]

yup.. about 20 years ago I rubbed shampoo in my eyes and they sent me home because they thought I had pink eye. ( I wanted to hang out with friends at a party)

Have you ever puked/got sick while on a roller coaster?

[christmasnut]

No Never

Have u ever got caught speeding

[chocolatechip1979]

Nope

Have you ever walked out of the house with different shoes on?

[christmasnut]

Nope

Have u ever forgotten ur pin number while shopping

[chocolatechip1979]

Always use cash

Have you ever forgot to pick someone up?

[christmasnut]

Ehhh not that i can remember so no

Have u ever been sick on christmas day

[chocolatechip1979]

Yes with the flu

Have you ever swapped sugar for salt as a joke?

[ornamentmaven]

Never

Have you ever burnt your dinner?

[chocolatechip1979]

Chicken and garlic bread

Have you ever been stranded in the rest room with no tp?

[ornamentmaven]

Unfortunatly!

Have you ever called your children by the wrong names?

[wstaple]

Oh, yeah.....several times!

Have you ever taken a job and soon regretted it?

[chocolatechip1979]

Yes.. About 20 years ago I became a manager at children's shoe store. About a week into working there I realized that the owner was a huge pervert.. Had to suck it up for a bit as I was paying for my own tuition at the time.

Have you ever had to swallow your own vomit just so you didn't make a fool out of yourself?

[ornamentmaven]

No - I'd rather make a fool of myself - haha!

Have you ever celebrated Halloween in November?

[wstaple]

Nope. Once October 31 is over, it's time to focus on Christmas!

Have you ever stayed at a job just for the money?

[Bishop1954]

Yes, but only until I could find another job that paid close to the same...

Have you ever taken a vacation to a place you did not necessarily want to go, just to please someone else?

[chocolatechip1979]

Yes. When A group of friends and I went to Washington D.C...

Have you ever tripped a little then started to run so you did not look like a total goober?

[Bishop1954]

Yes. Unfortunately, the ground beneath me gave way and I wound up tumbling down the side of a steep hill, breaking my collar bone.

Have you ever been "truly" surprised by a Christmas gift?

[chocolatechip1979]

Yes. It was a Christmas butterfly ornament my dad had ordered for me in April 2014 and had it delivered on Christmas morning. My dad passed away that same year . So the gift really shook me when it arrived.


Have you ever been accused of stealing when in fact you were 100% innocent?

[Bishop1954]

Yes. In the military a VHS was missing and I was accused of taking it. Until I reminded the Major that he had told me to loan it to another unit. When he checked they still had it...

Have you ever been on one vacation and wished you had picked another place?

[wstaple]

YES!!!! Several years ago my wife, oldest daughter and I went to Panama City Beach in the fall. While we were there, hurricane Erin decided to strike. It rained non-stop for all 4 days. On our last day, it looked like the sun was finally going to come out. As soon as we got our blanket spread out on the beach, the rain came again in sheets. We went back to the hotel, packed our bags and headed home.

Have you ever bought something, thinking you would use it all the time, only to have it do nothing but collect dust?

[chocolatechip1979]

Yes. A carpet steam cleaner for the stairs. I think I used it once in the past 5 years. Still in the garage playing with all the fur bunnies.

Have you a made a dish which tasted awesome to you, only to have someone say it tasted weird/awful?

[Bishop1954]

Yes. Made a meatloaf using seasoned stuffing instead of bread crumbs. I thought it gave it a bit of zest, my the wife said... Please do not do that again!

Have you ever bought someone else a Christmas gift and then wanted it for yourself (you still gave it to them of course)?

[chocolatechip1979]

No... I wonder how I would handle that situation.. Knowing me I would keep it. lol :elf1:

Have you ever accidentally broke something that was not yours and never told the owner?

[Bishop1954]

For that... no.

Have you ever invited someone over to dinner and later regretted doing it?

[chocolatechip1979]

ohh yes... they got sloppy drunk and broke my heart and our friendship.


Have you ever ate out of the candy bins at the market without paying?

[Mistletoe]

No- I was way too afraid of getting caught!

Have you ever jumped into a pile of leaves? (I did- all I can say is that Charlie Brown made it look a heck of a lot more fun than it was. ouch.)

[Bishop1954]

Yes - But so long ago, only a mere memory remains... I had to rake it back up again... :elf2:


Have you ever made a promise to do something you knew was somewhat wrong, but did it anyway?

[chocolatechip1979]

Nope. I get into enough trouble on my own, I don't need to add someone else's bloopers to my life.


Have you ever needed to ask a stranger for some TP while in a public restroom?

[Bishop1954]

Thankfully no...

Ever buy a Christmas gift very early and then forget where you put it? :presents3:

[chocolatechip1979]

No. I make a list on my tablet so I don't forget


Have you ever put your Christmas tree up and left it up for the nest season?

[Bishop1954]

Only one of the six stays up all year...

Have you ever bought a Christmas Ornament for someone else, decided you wanted it and then got them a different one?

[Mistletoe]

Not an ornament, but a gift (when I was younger). Now I simply buy 2!

Have you ever shoveled a neighbor's driveway for them?

[Bishop1954]

Oh yes. Last year a new neighbor did not get hers done before the plow... a real mess. :smiling angel:

Have you ever walked into a room and forgot why you came in there to begin with? :dizzy:

[chocolatechip1979]

All the time. Especially the garage.

Have you ever called your spouse by another name?

[Bishop1954]

Unfortunately yes... my ex's names. Major Faux Pas... :elf2:

Have you ever passed over a gift and decided to get it later, only to find that it was no longer available? :santa2:

[LoriYork]

Yes, just did it for prechristmas shopping at Half Price Books here in the USA. They had a sale but a better one next week, and the book I wanted was gone.

Have you ever performed in a Christmas Nativity Play with Live Animals and all their droppings in the front of the church??

[Bishop1954]

Fortunately...no. lol

Have you ever blown a circuit putting up too many decorations either inside or outside? :sad elf:

[Mistletoe]

Ugh, yes. Outside. And had to rework things in the freezing cold.

Have you ever gotten a pet for Christmas?

[Bishop1954]

Kind of... a visiting couple had a pregnant dog at Christmas and left us with a delayed present in January.

Have you ever been invited to a Christmas dinner and had to "force" down an item or two just to be polite? :elf2:

[Mistletoe]

Not Christmas dinner, thankfully, but other get-togethers.

Have you ever decorated your backyard?

[Bishop1954]

Every year...

Have you ever bought a Christmas wreath for a neighbor? :elf1:

[Mistletoe]

No, but that's a nice thought. I just tried making a wreath for the first time the other day (my family had a wreath making party). It was a little touch and go there, but in the end, I was able to get it to come together. :gelf:

Have you ever tried plum pudding?

[Bishop1954]

No, I've avoided that thus far... lol

Have you ever "rolled over" and went back to sleep on Christmas Day? :snowman:

[Mistletoe]

Never! (but some years have been sorely tempted from sheer exhaustion)

Have you ever started to build a snowman, then given up in the middle of it?

[Bishop1954]

Kind of, but then got some help and finished...

Have you ever let your face some some slight displeasure at a gift you received? :merrychristmas:

[Mistletoe]

I don't think so...I hope not! Have you?

Have you ever decked your halls with live boughs of holly?

[Bishop1954]

Nope... did some live Mistletoe though

Have you ever left up outside decorations all year long? :tree1:

[chocolatechip1979]

I wish. But our homeowners insurance wont allow this. Party Poopers!!

Have You ever made holiday cookies for someone but ate most of them before they could be delivered?

[Bishop1954]

No. Not that I have not been tempted of course... lol

Have you ever spent hours online looking for something from your past?

[chocolatechip1979]

Just an old boyfriend from high school. :elf3:


Have you ever regretted a haircut and lied to the stylist about how much you loved it?

[Bishop1954]

No, But mostly because I have gotten the same one for over 10 years... lol

Have you ever had a Christmas desire left unfulfilled? :santa1:

[chocolatechip1979]

HA!! I only get this feeling when I watch Hallmark Christmas movies.


Have you ever switch tags at a thrift store to get a better price on a item you really wanted?

[Bishop1954]

No for certain on that one... lol

Have you ever over cooked a special dinner? :christmasdinner:

[chocolatechip1979]

YUP!! In fact my guest really didn't even bother to consume the meal which I thought was really hurtful and rude.

Have you ever had to borrow toilet paper from your neighbor at a public restroom?

[Bishop1954]

No. I always check first... lol

Have you ever run out of gas? :elf1:

[chocolatechip1979]

oh yeah.. twice.. right in the middle of the street 2 minutes away from from the gas station. Lucky enough a bunch of kind people help me push my car.

Have you ever ate cold soup out of a can?

[Bishop1954]

On more than one occasion while on maneuvers in the military. Still beat C-Rations... lol

Have you ever offered a type of drink to a visitor (Coke, root beer, lemonade, etc) just to find out later, you were out? :santa-smiley:

[chocolatechip1979]

Yes.. Always with my in-laws


Have you ever broke something you really loved and blamed someone else out of anger?

[Bishop1954]

Fortunately no (but it would have been nice... lol)

have you ever put lights on your tree without checking them first, only to find that the string (or part of it) does not work? :christmastree:

[Mistletoe]

Have You ever made holiday cookies for someone but ate most of them before they could be delivered?
lol This reminds me of when my sister and I were younger and we had to sell candy bars for dance class. I think we sold one or two and ate the rest ourselves. They were delicious. My mother was not happy.

[Mistletoe]

No, my father trained me to always check them first (mainly for fire hazards).

BUT, I have checked them and put them on, only to have half a strand stop working after I was done. Actually, this is a recurring problem with my outside lights- l really wish I could find a good quality brand!

Have you ever decorated for fall with a fake autumn tree with colored leaves?

[Bishop1954]

Not a tree, but with fake leaves on a garland and a candle ring.

Have you ever picked out just the right gift for someone only to find that someone else got them the same thing? :santa2:

[chocolatechip1979]

yes. I guess great minds think alike. That is why I always get gift receipts.

Have you ever wrapped a gift and gave it to the wrong person only finding out once they opened it?

[Mistletoe]

Ha! You know, that sounds familiar- I might have! How awful!

Have you ever put ghosts in your yard for Halloween?

[Bishop1954]

You mean like now? Zero, Ghost dogs and two others (all inflatables) :pumpkin:

Have you ever had left a decoration for Halloween or Thanksgiving still on your front door after the rest of the home was ready for Christmas?

[Mistletoe]

No, I'm careful about that.

Have you ever intentionally gathered around the tree or hearth with family/friends and sung Christmas carols (as opposed to just bursting out in song whenever the feeling strikes)?

[Bishop1954]

Yes, but it has been awhile... :carols:

Have you ever returned a gift you bought someone (before you wrapped it) because you thought of something better?

[Mistletoe]

No- I keep the new idea for their birthday or the following Christmas.

Have you ever gotten and instituted an idea on how to celebrate Christmas from a book you've read?

[chocolatechip1979]

no. But I have from a bunch of Hallmark movies. Especially decor.


Have you ever been to a holiday dinner and did not want to eat anything they were serving?

[Mistletoe]

Hmmm...I'll have to pay closer attention to the Hallmark movies...

No, not a holiday dinner, but others I have.

Have you ever carved anything other than a pumpkin for Halloween?

[Bishop1954]

I can at best do a half and half... lol

Do you ever fall to sleep watching Halllmark Christmas movies? :gingerhouse:

[Mistletoe]

No- I never fall asleep watching anything- I always want to see the end. I also don't have a tv in my bedroom.

Have you ever owned an aluminum Christmas tree?

[Bishop1954]

Not aluminum, but tons of artificial ones. They just last longer... :waving:

Have you ever decorated a tree in just one or two colors?

[Mistletoe]

Not on the main tree- I love color and all the different colors remind me of growing up. The tree in my bedroom I have been having plain with only lights & glass icicles on it (strangely I was liking the natural look of it), so not sure if that counts.

Have you ever done elf on the shelf?

[Bishop1954]

No, but I have done Reindeer on the Roof... :home:

Have you ever invited someone from work for Christmas?

[Mistletoe]

No, have you?

Have you ever opened a Christmas present to peak at what it was and then re-wrapped it?

[Bishop1954]

No, but I had a dog when I was younger who you could point to and she would open it... lol :santa1:

Have you ever tried a totally new dish on Christmas?

[Mistletoe]

No, I don't believe so.

Have you ever tried any of the old time traditional Christmas foods, like Christmas pudding?

[Bishop1954]

I did try plum pudding once. But I guess it is an acquired taste... lol :tree:

Have you ever decorated a tree and then decided to do it differently?

[Mistletoe]

No, thankfully.

Have you ever ridden in a one horse open sleigh?

[Bishop1954]

Have not yet had the pleasure. I'll have to add that to my bucket list... :santa:

Have you ever found yourself singing along with a Christmas song at the mall?

[Mistletoe]

I don't think singing, but humming and tapping my foot I have.

Have you ever gone out to eat on Christmas Eve?

[Bishop1954]

When I was single, yes...

Have you ever had a "non-traditional" Christmas dinner? And if so, what was it? :tree1:

[Mistletoe]

No, not for Christmas dinner- that's always been traditional.

Have you ever removed something from your yard (a tree, shrubs, etc) that you later regretted?

[Bishop1954]

No, but I planted a few things that I later regretted... lol :dizzy:

Have you ever been on a vacation and wished you were somewhere else?

[Mistletoe]

Well, when we were kids, I would have chosen different vacations, like when my father took us to Gettysburg- I appreciated the significance, but I could have gone for something a little more fun. But I knew he was happy and I was always happy to be with my family.

Have you ever gotten into a mood where you decided to get rid of/give away some thing(s) for one reason or another, and later really wished you hadn't?

[Bishop1954]

Far too many times to count... lol. :xmaswink:

Have you ever been betrayed by a very close friend?

[Mistletoe]

Just boyfriend.

Have you ever had your windshield replaced, only to get another crack in it soon after?

[Bishop1954]

Close, I replaced the one in my wife's car and then the one in mine cracked a month later... :sad elf:

Have you ever repainted a Christmas Village display?

[Mistletoe]

No, ours hasn't needed it.

Have you ever jumped on a trampoline?

[Bishop1954]

Just jumped, no tricks... lol :tree:

Have you ever hosted a Easter Egg hunt?

[Mistletoe]

My family has one wherever we gather for the holiday, whenever there are kids young enough to appreciate them. Last year may have been our last for awhile, since my nieces might be getting to the age where they won't want to- 10 & 12.

Have you ever been sure that you've seen one of the holiday characters (Santa, the Easter Bunny, a leprechaun, etc) when you were young (even if it was just a glimpse)?

[Bishop1954]

I once thought I had actually seen one of Santa's elves through a sleepy haze... :waving:

Have you ever been on an actual sleigh ride?

[Mistletoe]

No- but I'm determined to!

Have you ever gotten an Easter basket as an adult?

[Bishop1954]

No, but when I was in the military, I set one out on the fence-line to be seen by a morning patrol... :easterjump:

Have you ever, by mistake, colored a raw egg?

[Mistletoe]

No, but when I was in the military, I set one out on the fence-line to be seen by a morning patrol... :easterjump:

Have you ever, by mistake, colored a raw egg?

See, you've always had the holiday spirit! :happyeaster:

It wasn't by mistake, we ran out of cooked eggs and didn't have the patience to cook some more. :santahat:

Have you ever been in a parade?

[Bishop1954]

Kind of... Both military. Formal "Changing of the Guard" and "Pass & Review"

Have you ever wondered, if in your life, you met an Angel? :smiling angel:

[Mistletoe]

With the amount of times that He tests me, I wouldn't be surprised (or that I failed the test). I actually was just thinking about that the other day.

I wonder if people normally are aware of the fact when they do...

Have you ever traveled to Egypt?

[Bishop1954]

To the first part, probably not. For the other, no I have not been to that part of the world... :santa1:

Have you ever just sat outside and star gazed?

[Mistletoe]

Yes, laying out on the lawn.

Have you ever gone to a drive-in movie?

[Bishop1954]

Many times when I was younger and a few times since. It was weird the first time I had to tune into a radio station to hear the movie, versus a speaker... lol

Have you ever listened to your favorite song (or album) and daydreamed it was you performing it? :singing:

[Mistletoe]

Yes, I used to think being an old time night club singer ( like in the 30's) would have been a great job. And they got to wear such pretty dresses. Too bad I can't sing. :dizzy:

Have you ever gotten lost when you were out walking/hiking?

[Bishop1954]

Actually yes. Walking around a new neighborhood, I made a wroung turn and the street went in every direction it seemed... lol. Finally found myself on a familiar street, nut had one heck of a workout... :santa1:

[Bishop1954]

Have you ever wondered what your life would have been like with a different career? :waving:

[Mistletoe]

Yes. Like maybe a research scientist or Egyptologist/archaeologist. You?

Have you ever tried to picture yourself living in any particular era in the past?

[Bishop1954]

Oh yes... maybe having chosen a different career in the military like X-ray tech.

I think the "Gay 90's" would have been interesting (as in 1890's... lol)

Have you ever wanted to sit down and have a long lunch with someone famous? If so, who? :santasmile:

[Mistletoe]

I can't think of anyone specific, but I think a scientist who studies quantum entanglement would be interesting. You?

Have you ever been trying to figure something out, then had a dream that spelled out the solution?

[Bishop1954]

Well, he is gone now, but I would have loved to have done lunch with Walt Disney.

No, but what a cool way for a solution to be presented to a person.

Have you ever bought an actual Christmas Present during the first quarter of the year? :home:

[Mistletoe]

Hmmm...I believe I have, but can't recollect what it was. It was some years ago. It would have to be something that I was sure they would never get for themselves and would never need to be returned. Not many gifts fall into that category.

Have you ever started doing a puzzle and it was just too difficult, so you stopped?

[Bishop1954]

I should plead the 5th, but I'll be truthful and say yes. Now I keep them to 750 pieces or less... lol

Have you ever woke up and wondered where you were? :hopxmas:

[Mistletoe]

I should plead the 5th, but I'll be truthful and say yes. Now I keep them to 750 pieces or less... lol

Have you ever woke up and wondered where you were? :hopxmas:
Don't feel bad, my attention span keeps my puzzles to 300 pieces lately. I start in the evening and like the feeling of accomplishment as I go off to bed. :santahat:

After a nightmare, or when I'm first home from vacation.

Have you ever given someone a name that you see frequently, but don't interact with, just so you are able to refer to them?

[Bishop1954]

All too often... lol :kinky elf:

Have you ever laid your glasses (or perhaps wallet) down and was sure where you left it, only to discover it is not there?

[Mistletoe]

That actually hasn't happened in awhile. It's more that I have no clue where I put something down. Lately, it's been in the basement, when I've run down to get something.

Have you ever done a dream journal- keeping track of the dreams you have each night?

[Bishop1954]

A very cool idea, but no. I have however written a few short stories based on dreams...

Have you ever called a child (yours or someone else's) by the wrong name? :yahoo:

[Mistletoe]

A very cool idea, but no. I have however written a few short stories based on dreams...

Have you ever called a child (yours or someone else's) by the wrong name? :yahoo:
You're so creative. When I was recording my dreams I became more and more conscious in them as time went by, which I didn't like.

Yes, I do that all the time. lol

Have you ever gone scuba diving?

[Bishop1954]

Snorkeling, but never scuba.

Have you ever totally redecorated a room (not just rearranged furniture that was already there)? :elf3:

[Mistletoe]

Yes.

Have you ever eaten at Disneyland's Blue Bayou? (it looks like it has such ambiance...)

[Bishop1954]

Yes I have and even dated a young lady who's Uncle was a Chef in Club 33, so I got to dine there as well.

Have you ever planned a Christmas event more than 90 days in advance? :home:

[Mistletoe]

Yes, it draws out the fun/anticipation and helps you not to get stressed.

Have you ever started reading a book and found it so boring you refused to go on?

[Bishop1954]

Unfortunately, more than once... lol :xmaswink:

On that thought... Have you ever anticipated a movie premier and been completely disappointed?

[Mistletoe]

Yes!

And on that note, have you ever left a movie theatre in the middle of a movie?

[Bishop1954]

Yes indeed... Mandingo come to mind immediately.

Have you ever liked a movie so much that you went back to see it at the theater? :treedance:

[Mistletoe]

I believe as a kid I saw Bedknobs and Broomsticks a couple times at the theater.

Have you ever tried to scare kids trick-or-treating at your house on Halloween?

[Bishop1954]

Oh yeah... lol

Have you ever put aside some Halloween candy for yourself? (be honest now... lol) :jack:

[Mistletoe]

Um, I never did well with setting some aside- it didn't last very long. More than likely I inhaled what I bought for myself at the time of purchase and then on Halloween, would be having some before and during the trick-or-treaters (which may have caused us to run out earlier than we would have otherwise :jack:).

Have you ever invited someone who was not family to your Thanksgiving dinner?

[Bishop1954]

Many times. Once when stationed in Iceland, I made an entire Thanksgiving dinner for the flight (37 people)... :elf3:

Have you ever prepared Christmas stockings to give out randomly? :elf3:

[Mistletoe]

No, I haven't. You're so thoughtful to think of that.

Have you ever, as an adult, had someone make an Easter basket for you?

[Bishop1954]

Made a few, but never received one...

Have you ever fixed a BBQ and then shared it, unexpectedly, with the neighbors? :gelf:

[Mistletoe]

No, but I don't BBQ. :p I was just reading about wood 'coals' for it, though, and was contemplating it... Have you tried wood?

Have you ever owned a hot tub?

[Bishop1954]

I have used wood when camping for cooking and some wood chips for flavor while BBQing. Never owned a hot tub, but hope to one day. :dizzy:

Have you ever booked a hotel stay just for the amenities?

[Mistletoe]

No, I haven't- have you?

Have you ever vacationed on a sleeper train?

[Bishop1954]

Yes I have & no I haven't... lol :home:

Have you ever decorated for Christmas in July?

[Mistletoe]

Never.

Have you ever watched a lunar eclipse?

[Bishop1954]

Once. Though it was just a partial where I was.

Have you ever gone to a different city just to see it? :xmascandycane:

[Mistletoe]

Yes, a few times.

Have you ever played skelzie?

[Bishop1954]

Seen it played on the street, but not participated... :home:

Have you ever decorated your tree in a specific theme?

[Mistletoe]

No. The tree in my bedroom is the closest I've come- I have it plain except for glass icicles on it (and lights- both colored and white)- I've been wanting a tree in the forest feel.

Have you ever been in a parade?

[Bishop1954]

If you count the time I spent in the military, then yes... :snowman:

Have you ever created a meal based on another culture?

[Mistletoe]

Created? No. I alter recipes all the time, but I haven't come up with a novel foreign-based meal. You?

Have you ever lost power for a week or more?

[Bishop1954]

Perhaps not foreign, but I did do a Victorian once. Yes, when I was stationed in Guam in 1976. Super Typhoon Pamela swept through at over 200 MPH and the base was left without power for 10 days... :gelf:

Have you ever went someplace (like a hotel or friend) when you lost power?

[Mistletoe]

Perhaps not foreign, but I did do a Victorian once. Yes, when I was stationed in Guam in 1976. Super Typhoon Pamela swept through at over 200 MPH and the base was left without power for 10 days... :gelf:

Have you ever went someplace (like a hotel or friend) when you lost power?

Did the Victorian meal have a lot of courses?

I wish- every hotel was booked up and everyone else had lost power also (including NY). At least misery loves company- we were all in the same boat.

Have you ever had a four seasons room/sunroom?

[Bishop1954]

No, but I still have one move left in me and perhaps that will be a part of my home next time... :xmashigh5:

Have you ever been on a vacation somewhere and thought about how you would have rather been someplace else?

[Mistletoe]

I've never had a sunroom either. I would love a place to grow a lot of plants! Nevermind being able to get rays of sun in the winter! :holiday:

Yes. My father hates the beach, so all growing up we went to any place but. He liked historical battle places, like Gettysburg. History is interesting, and it was cool to stand where they stood, but when everyone we knew was at the beach... :rolleyes: You?

Have you ever collected anything?

[Bishop1954]

Hmmm... Comics, Non-Sport trading cards & Disney (though they all have ceased)... :dizzy:

Have you ever sold something for more than you paid for it?

[Mistletoe]

No. I don't think I've ever sold anything...

Have you ever gone to a luau party?

[Bishop1954]

Once. It was loads of fun. I even tried limbo (not as limber as I thought... lol)

Have you ever hosted a themed party? :presents1:

[Mistletoe]

We call them theme days and they're like parties. We do it to entertain ourselves, but we let people know they can join us. I think cowboy day was the most popular. We haven't had one in awhile.

Have you ever played a board game that's taken more than a day to complete?

[Bishop1954]

Oh yeah... Risk!!

Have you ever Wished you still had an old toy (or game) from long ago? :home:

[Mistletoe]

I don't think so- I kept the ones I loved. You?

Have you ever experienced an earthquake?

[Bishop1954]

Yeah, there were a couple like Haunted House and Man from UNCLE... and for the other... oh yeah. I grew up in Southern Cal and even got shaken out of bed one morning during the great LA Earthquake.

Have you ever wished you could revisit a past time in your life? :xmaswink:

[Mistletoe]

Was Haunted House the video game? I think I may have played that... And I didn't know there was a game called the Man from UNCLE- I only knew of the TV series.

Scary (the earthquakes)! Was your home damaged by them?

Yes, there are certain time periods I'd like to revisit- primarily as a kid- I'd enjoy/soak things in more- appreciate people more. You?

Have you ever grown a bonsai tree?

[Bishop1954]

Haunted House was a type of board game, as was Man from UNCLE. Not damaged, as we were far from the epicenter, but a very interesting way to wake up... lol.
I would love to have visited the Disneyland during the late 60's, but of course when I was older to appreciate it more.

No. I had a type of Bonsai, but my thump is not so green... lol :kinky elf:

Have you ever had a Christmas tree that was not green or white?

[Mistletoe]

Not a full size tree.

Have you ever NOT made Christmas cookies at Christmastime?

[Bishop1954]

On occasion I have bought instead of baking... lol :dizzy:

Have you ever burnt your Christmas cookies?

[Mistletoe]

I have never made Christmas cookies (probably the only one here).

Have you ever created a 'go bag' for yourself?

[Bishop1954]

Can't say I ever have... lol

Have you ever looked at a momento and had trouble remembering the details surrounding it? :yahoo:

[Mistletoe]

I believe so. I usually am wondering why it meant enough for me to have kept it.

Have you ever had your family all have matching pajamas?

[Bishop1954]

Thought about it several times, but did not follow through... lol :giftpeek:

Have you ever filled a stocking for a stranger?

[Mistletoe]

No, but you've inspired me to one day do that.

Have you ever had eggnog at any other time of year?

[Bishop1954]

Not a huge eggnog fan (but the wife has)... :santa:

Have you ever tried to re-create a memorable past memory?

[Mistletoe]

Nothing is coming to mind. Have you?

I would like to recreate childhood photos with my sisters and cousin, but I haven't actually done it yet.

Have you ever painted a room a new color, only to find that you didn't like it?

[Bishop1954]

Tried, but did not succeed. Not a room for me, but the wife has changed her mind a few times after she saw it on the walls... lol :christmastree:

Have you ever visited a Christmas city/town?

[Mistletoe]

No. :sad elf:

Have you ever decorated for Christmas with a snow theme?

[Bishop1954]

No, sorry to say I have not.

Have you ever decorated a Christmas tree with a Sports Theme? :yahoo:

[Mistletoe]

No- not really a sports fan.

Have you ever dressed up as Santa for your own kids?

[Bishop1954]

Not dressed exactly, but I use to put on my clothes and a pair of boots, then climb out the upper bedroom window, leaving footprints on the roof and then enter througfh the door we kept open for Santa (no fireplace) and leave a Santa sack with their presents from the big guy... :xmashigh5:

Have you ever dressed up as an elf for your own family or perhaps a charitable event?

[Mistletoe]

Brave to be up on the roof when there's snow (I'm assuming there was snow, in order to leave footprints)! I couldn't be up on the roof in any condition! That's real dedication, Bishop.

No, I've never dressed as an elf, but I am definitely not against the idea. :gelf:

Have you ever contributed to a toy drive?

[Bishop1954]

Yes, there was snow and I was much younger... lol. Toy drive? Every year. In fact Toys for Tots is one of my regular charities... :waving:

Have you ever handed out candy canes (or other candy) to strangers downtown?

[Mistletoe]

No- but something tells me you have!

Have you ever ordered clothing as a gift and it didn't look like it would fit, but you gave it to them anyway, since you ran out of time?

[Bishop1954]

Indeed... lol. Usually do not get clothing for others, unless it is on the list and then exact style, color and size needs to be included... :waving:

Have you ever decided to add some last minute decorating (as in you finished your interior a week or more before)?

[Mistletoe]

Yes, usually when I see something in the store. Actually, this year I had to flesh it out some a week or 2 after I decorated, as I was feeling a woodland feel this year and didn't have enough color, so went back to grab some things to add.

Have you ever hosted a Christmas Eve party and had your neighbors come?

[Bishop1954]

It has been a very long time, but yes...

Have you ever spiked the punch? :reindeer2:

[Mistletoe]

Never had punch at Christmas time. I prefer creamy/heavy drinks in the cold (actually maybe anytime). The eggnog is always spiked.

Have you ever been stranded on your way to a Christmas celebration and missed out on it (travel delays, etc)?

[Bishop1954]

The closest I have come to that, was having my leave cancelled for Christmas when I was in the military... :snowman:

Have you ever had a Christmas dream that seemed so real after you woke up?

[Mistletoe]

How sad that must have been to have your leave cancelled for Christmas! Was it due to an emergency?

Yes, I had a recurring nightmare for years (into adulthood) that I overslept and missed Christmas- I always woke up in a panic and it took a few moments to convince myself that it was just a dream. You?

Have you ever hosted a New Year's party?

[Bishop1954]

Someone had an emergency leave and of course, posts must still be manned.
Yes, that I was in ancient times enjoying a Madrigal celebration.
Never hosted, been to a few... lol :christmastree:

Have you ever looked at an ornament for a moment or two and remembered when, where & why you obtained it?

[Mistletoe]

Nice dream!
Every year as we put ornaments on the tree we talk about when we got this one or that one. It's the best part- it's our history. :love:

Have you ever hired someone to decorate the outside of your home (to put lights on the house, etc)?

[Bishop1954]

That may be in my future, but not yet... lol :tree:

Have you ever said you were going to do something, thought better of it, but since you said it, did it anyway?

[Mistletoe]

Yes. I'm very careful what I agree to now. :santahat:

Have you ever had to switch the time you open gifts on Christmas (like if you always open them on Christmas morning, did you have to do it on Christmas Eve, due to celebrating at someone else's house, etc)?

[Bishop1954]

More often than not as I get older... lol.

Have you ever gone caroling? :carols:

[Mistletoe]

Yes, with my Brownie Troop when I was around 8. I loved it. It's too bad I can't sing well. :rudolph:

Have you ever read an entire book in a day?

[Bishop1954]

Yes. Back in the day I was really into Conan the Barbarian by R.E. Howard... :dizzy:

Have you ever had a song really stuck in your head for hours (if not all day)?

[Mistletoe]

I'm pretty sure I've had them stuck in my head for over a week. Even if I like the song, it gets really annoying!

Have you ever run through a sprinkler to cool off?

[Bishop1954]

Run through? Heck, I've even laid down and let it rain on me... lol :elf3:

Have you ever left a travel mug somewhere on your journey?

[Mistletoe]

Ha! That would have been fun to see.

I don't use travel mugs (don't drink coffee anymore & shouldn't be having cocoa!). I sometimes use water bottles, but I don't think I've ever left it somewhere.

Have you ever ridden a tandem bike? Just saw one where there was a mini 2nd bike for a small child to ride behind the parent, but it was attached together- I would have loved that as a kid!

[Bishop1954]

Just once, but I had to do most of the work... lol :gelf:

Have you ever had a desire to do something or go somewhere and when it finally happened, it was not as good as you had hoped?

[Mistletoe]

I guess I could say Venice. The higher end hotel was sparse and kind of run down and the gondoliers were talking on their cell phones the whole time. You?

Have you ever bungee jumped or had the desire to?

[Bishop1954]

NFL Hall of Fame was just a bit disappointed to me, but I also chalk that up to 50 years of waiting to go there. Guess I might have had my expectations too high. Bungee jumping... no. Never done it, no desire... lol

Have you ever bought tickets online, printed them at home and then went to the event and forgot your tickets? :xmashigh5:

[Mistletoe]

No, thankfully!

Have you ever owned a lizard?

[Bishop1954]

Son did when he lived with me, but not personally... :xmascandycane:

Have you ever bought a gift for someone and then considered keeping it for yourself?

[Mistletoe]

Yes, so now I buy myself one if I like it that much. :elf1:

Have you ever had a birthday where people's gift choices were just off, and you really didn't care for anything you received?

[Bishop1954]

Sadly yes. But that is only due to my very limited wants. I'm one of those who looks at something and asks... "Am I really going to use that?" before a purchase... :snowman:

Have you ever received a gift that someone else (family or friend) liked so much you gave it to them?

[christmasnut]

No

Have you ever been sick on christmas day

[Bishop1954]

Not sick, but one year (1970), I was healing a broken collar bone on Christmas... :santa1:

Have you ever wished you could experience a prior Christmas all over again?