Interview the person below you III

Gregor Samsa

I do. I'm always a little disappointed when it doesn't snow, and it never, ever snows.

If you could choose one last song or piece of music to hear on your deathbed, what would it be?

Gregor Samsa

Gregor Samsa wrote: »

I do. I'm always a little disappointed when it doesn't snow, and it never, ever snows.

If you could choose one last song or piece of music to hear on your deathbed, what would it be?

Highway to Hell (my answer when I was 14)
Probably Raglan road now.


What’s your favourite event in the olympics?

Purple Mountain

I like looking at the gymnastics.

What's the most impressive sporting venue you've been in?

sternn

The millennium stadium in Cardiff.

Did you ever have a business idea and regret not pursuing it?

Prominent_Dawg

sternn wrote: »

Did you ever have a business idea and regret not pursuing it?

No!

Do you like Bountys?

Trigger Happy

I can take them or leave them. But would rarely buy a bounty ahead of some other bars. Like a double decker. Love them.

What about Bovril or Marmite. Like them?

Gregor Samsa

Love Marmite, don't like Bovril. "Beef tea", as Alan Partridge called it.

Who is your favourite visual artist?

Gregor Samsa

Gregor Samsa wrote: »

Love Marmite, don't like Bovril. "Beef tea", as Alan Partridge called it.

Who is your favourite visual artist?

Raphael...or perhaps Hieronymus Bosch - always preferred the more classical lads to the modern


What is your favourite dog breed?

Trigger Happy

A Labrador.

What app do you most use on your phone?

Purple Mountain

WhatsApp

Have you ever used a bidet?

Gregor Samsa

I have, but I'm pretty sure I used it wrong.

If you had to choose between starter and dessert, which would you go for?

Definitely a starter.

Will you put on the heating/light the fire this evening?

Purple Mountain

Already on

What outdoor games did you play as a child?

Catch,red rover,skipping, hide and seek etc.

What age would you back to if you could do so ?

Purple Mountain

I'd say 17, just for the social life. Not during the school term though!

Were you popular with the opposite sex as a teenager?

Snails pace

I wasn't popular and I wasn't unpopular. I was shy during my early teen years

Are you left or right handed ?

Loveinapril

Right handed.

Do you believe in god/ supernatural stuff?

It’s a nice idea I’d like to believe but I’ve never seen a single shred of evidence in favour unfortunately

What’s your favourite movie quote?

I'm having an old friend for dinner.

Do you own a hot water bottle?

Purple Mountain

It's one of my treasured possessions!

Why do men see hot water bottles as a weakness?

jimbobaloobob

Only weaknesss is not admitting when you need one.

Any weekend plans?

Purple Mountain

Recharge after a busy period in work.

What would you consider to be your political viewpoint?

Wichita Lineman

Flexible.

What was the last item you bought online?

Loafing Oaf

Wichita Lineman wrote: »

Flexible.

What was the last item you bought online?

iPhone SE:cool:

Are you close to your extended family?

Gregor Samsa

No, I sporadically text two cousins, and occasionally talk to two aunts on the phone. Over a dozen others I'd have no contact with except at funerals. Then there's a handful of cousins I wouldn't recognise if I passed them on the street.

What is your earliest memory?

Trigger Happy

Climbing up on a counter top. It was like Everest.

Do you mark your own birthday by doing something special or is it just another day?

conor_ie

Trigger Happy wrote: »

Climbing up on a counter top. It was like Everest.

Do you mark your own birthday by doing something special or is it just another day?

I try and get away on holiday as my oh is usually off for mid term when my birthday rolls around!

Are you an optimist or a pessimist?

Trigger Happy

I am definitely an optimist. But do have bouts of seeing the glass half empty.

When did you last leave your county?

Upforthematch

Lol about 2 months ago!

What's your last purchase?

clappyhappy

Almond milk, scones & bottle of black Bush.

Do you eat porridge for breakfast?

Snails pace

Yes I do, Flavahns porridge with honey and a small bit of milk

Do you try and buy Irish?

Gregor Samsa

Snails pace wrote: »

Yes I do, Flavahns porridge with honey and a small bit of milk

Do you try and buy Irish?

For some things: Dairy and meat I wouldn't dream of buying anything but Irish. For other things, I don't even think about it. But I am in the market for a fire alarm at the moment, and will be getting an Ei Electronics one, specifically because they're made in Shannon.

Do you talk to yourself out loud when no-one is around?

Loafing Oaf

Gregor Samsa wrote: »

For some things: Dairy and meat I wouldn't dream of buying anything but Irish. For other things, I don't even think about it. But I am in the market for a fire alarm at the moment, and will be getting an Ei Electronics one, specifically because they're made in Shannon.

Do you talk to yourself out loud when no-one is around?

Yes, even when there's people there too sometimes:o

Do you eat boiled sweets regularly?

Not really

What kind of history are you most interested in?

Loafing Oaf

Batrachotox wrote: »

Not really

What kind of history are you most interested in?

It varies, probably ancient overall

Who was the last stand-up comedian you've seen live (if you've ever seen one)?

cj maxx

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

It varies, probably ancient overall

Who was the last stand-up comedian you've seen live (if you've ever seen one)?

Reginald D Hunter , must be about 10 years ago now.
Do you do / have done any artistic stuff?

Gregor Samsa

I've a degree in Fine Art Painting, used to work as a graphic/web designer, I'm into photography and I make music. Haven't painted in 25 years, though.

Are you any good at DIY?

Loafing Oaf

Gregor Samsa wrote: »

I've a degree in Fine Art Painting, used to work as a graphic/web designer, I'm into photography and I make music. Haven't painted in 25 years, though.

Are you any good at DIY?

Hopeless. Can just about change a lightbulb

Do you own a standalone DVD/blu-ray player?

Trigger Happy

I do but it is in my electronics graveyard in the shed.

Did you leave the island of ireland this year?

3d4life

Trigger Happy wrote: »

I do but it is in my electronics graveyard in the shed.

Did you leave the island of ireland this year?

No. I didn't. I did return to it tho


Do you have any apple trees ?

Snails pace

No I haven't. I have a pear tree alright

Do you fish ?

magic_murph

only for whales and baby seals.

Should all vegans be battered with a head of lettuce

Loafing Oaf

Snails pace wrote: »

No I haven't. I have a pear tree alright

Do you fish ?

Probably about 30 years since I did

Do you find grocery shopping a generally pleasant experience?

Loafing Oaf

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

Probably about 30 years since I did

Do you find grocery shopping a generally pleasant experience?

Yeah I like food shopping. Barring the middle aged women with no special awareness of their trollies thinking the middle of a narrow aisle is an opportune spot for a chat! :P

Who in your opinion is the greatest sportsperson ever?

Snails pace

Eoin Kelly but I'm biased

Barry's or Lyons?

conor_ie

Snails pace wrote: »

Eoin Kelly but I'm biased

Barry's or Lyons?

Lyons for the win!

What are you at tonight?

Montage of Feck

Watching dundalk on tv, just now " bang 2-1"

Is there a difference between overcast and cloudy?

Gregor Samsa

Montage of Feck wrote: »

Watching dundalk on tv, just now " bang 2-1"

Is there a difference between overcast and cloudy?

To me, overcast is when there’s a grey homogeneous blanket of cloud, and cloudy is when there’s definition to the shape of the clouds, variation in colour and some gaps.

If you had to have an arm or a leg amputated, which would you choose and why.

Loafing Oaf

Gregor Samsa wrote: »

To me, overcast is when there’s a grey homogeneous blanket of cloud, and cloudy is when there’s definition to the shape of the clouds, variation in colour and some gaps.

If you had to have an arm or a leg amputated, which would you choose and why.

A leg. I lead a pretty sedentary life anyway so I'd manage without one

How many covid masks do you have right now?

Purple Mountain

Seven I think.

What's your opinion on Halloween?