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Saturday Survey:)
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1. There are so many! In no particular order, I'm currently a fan of Bill Bryson, Louise Penny, Jacqueline Windspear, Richard Peck, John Irving, Maeve Binchey. I'm looking forward to reading what others say.
2. My "garden" is a few pots of herbs - basil, cilantro, chive, mint, parsley, oregano, and hydroponic lettuce in the kitchen.
3. I wouldn't say friends, but we're friendly and get along very well.
4. I hate scary movies and scary books. A friend/former neighbor of mine won several literary awards last year for a horror novel she wrote and I couldn't get past the first 4 chapters. It's Rosenheath, by Dana McSwain, if anyone is interested.
2. My "garden" is a few pots of herbs - basil, cilantro, chive, mint, parsley, oregano, and hydroponic lettuce in the kitchen.
3. I wouldn't say friends, but we're friendly and get along very well.
4. I hate scary movies and scary books. A friend/former neighbor of mine won several literary awards last year for a horror novel she wrote and I couldn't get past the first 4 chapters. It's Rosenheath, by Dana McSwain, if anyone is interested.
WordFountain
Senior Member
Survey
1. Do you have any favorite authors?
Yes: Louise Penny, Agatha Christie, John Steinbeck to name a few.
2. If you have a garden, what are you growing? Yes: basil, parsley, mint, cucumbers, squash, tomatoes, and some flowers.
3. Are you friends with your neighbors? Friendly waves and quick hellos for most. We’re becoming closer and more friendly with the couple next door (we exchanged phone numbers and text occasionally).
4. Do you like scary movies? Nope
1. Do you have any favorite authors?
Yes: Louise Penny, Agatha Christie, John Steinbeck to name a few.
2. If you have a garden, what are you growing? Yes: basil, parsley, mint, cucumbers, squash, tomatoes, and some flowers.
3. Are you friends with your neighbors? Friendly waves and quick hellos for most. We’re becoming closer and more friendly with the couple next door (we exchanged phone numbers and text occasionally).
4. Do you like scary movies? Nope
Ima Teacher
Senior Member
1. Do you have any favorite authors?
I have many favorite authors, and they change over time. I’ve been an avid reader for as long as I can remember. Most recently I’ve read a lot of Megan Miranda, E. Lockhart, Simone St. James, and Ruth Ware. Both of my degrees are in English, so I like a lot of classics, too.
2. If you have a garden, what are you growing?
My yard is too shady for a garden. I have four tomato plants, but they look terrible. I do have a lot of flowers.
3. Are you friends with your neighbors?
We aren’t the kind of friends that hang out with one another, but we are friendly enough to stop and talk if we are outside at the same time.
4. Do you like scary movies?
I enjoy a good psychological thriller.
I have many favorite authors, and they change over time. I’ve been an avid reader for as long as I can remember. Most recently I’ve read a lot of Megan Miranda, E. Lockhart, Simone St. James, and Ruth Ware. Both of my degrees are in English, so I like a lot of classics, too.
2. If you have a garden, what are you growing?
My yard is too shady for a garden. I have four tomato plants, but they look terrible. I do have a lot of flowers.
3. Are you friends with your neighbors?
We aren’t the kind of friends that hang out with one another, but we are friendly enough to stop and talk if we are outside at the same time.
4. Do you like scary movies?
I enjoy a good psychological thriller.
Ruby tunes
Senior Member
Saturday survey
1. Some of my favorite authors include Jane Austen, John D. MacDonald, Bill Bryson, James Herriot, Rudolfo Anaya, Paul Theroux, Helen MacInnes, Sue Grafton, Mildred D. Taylor, Sara Paretsky, Dick Francis, John Grisham, Victor Villasenor, John Steinbeck, and Marcia Mullen, among others.
2. I don’t have a vegetable or flower garden, but I do have a grapefruit tree.
3. I am on casually friendly terms with my neighbors.
4. I like mystery or action thrillers but I stay far, far away from any kind of horror movies.
1. Some of my favorite authors include Jane Austen, John D. MacDonald, Bill Bryson, James Herriot, Rudolfo Anaya, Paul Theroux, Helen MacInnes, Sue Grafton, Mildred D. Taylor, Sara Paretsky, Dick Francis, John Grisham, Victor Villasenor, John Steinbeck, and Marcia Mullen, among others.
2. I don’t have a vegetable or flower garden, but I do have a grapefruit tree.
3. I am on casually friendly terms with my neighbors.
4. I like mystery or action thrillers but I stay far, far away from any kind of horror movies.
happygal
Senior Member
Survey
Cordial with neighbor. (We screwed things up by yelling at each other outdoors. The neighbors must fear us.)
Yes, tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumber, melon, herbs, plum & fig tree. Hollyhock, roses, silk tree, flowering shrubs, oleander, stock, wisteria, star jasmine, century cactus, Sunflowers!
Love scary movies, but not slasher types. Night of a Thousand Corpses, The House of Wax, there are many. I put on thriller type films sometimes to stay awake til bedtime)
James Herriot, Frank McCort, (&myself...is that bad?)
Cordial with neighbor. (We screwed things up by yelling at each other outdoors. The neighbors must fear us.)
Yes, tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumber, melon, herbs, plum & fig tree. Hollyhock, roses, silk tree, flowering shrubs, oleander, stock, wisteria, star jasmine, century cactus, Sunflowers!
Love scary movies, but not slasher types. Night of a Thousand Corpses, The House of Wax, there are many. I put on thriller type films sometimes to stay awake til bedtime)
James Herriot, Frank McCort, (&myself...is that bad?)
amiga13
Senior Member
1. Today my favorite authors are Michael Chabon, John Irving, Anne Tyler, Fredrik Backman, Nick Hornby, Amor Towles, Richard Wagamese, Ann Patchett, Luis Alberto Urrea.
2. Not a gardener, don’t like bugs.
3. Yes, I am friends with my neighbors. No matter where I’ve lived, I’ve always thought it important to be friendly and helpful to neighbors.
4. I like some scary movies, more the suspense kind.
ETA: It occurred to me on my walk that I forgot one of my favorite authors, so here’s to Zadie Smith.
2. Not a gardener, don’t like bugs.
3. Yes, I am friends with my neighbors. No matter where I’ve lived, I’ve always thought it important to be friendly and helpful to neighbors.
4. I like some scary movies, more the suspense kind.
ETA: It occurred to me on my walk that I forgot one of my favorite authors, so here’s to Zadie Smith.
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Aderynbach
Senior Member
1. Do you have any favorite authors?
Yes! As others said, in no particular order: Stephen Lawhead, Donna Andrews, John Flanagan, Margaret Coel, PL Gaus, Agatha Christie
2. If you have a garden, what are you growing?
Tomatoes, Zucchini, Spaghetti squash, carrots, 3 types of kale (an experiment!), green beans, bell peppers, cucumbers, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, rhubarb, basil, parsley, rosemary, oregano, green onions, mint (it didn’t feel like so much until I listed it)
3. Are you friends with your neighbors?
Not really. There are 2 down the block I’m friendly with. My next door neighbors are pretty private.
4. Do you like scary movies?
NO!! I hate them!
Yes! As others said, in no particular order: Stephen Lawhead, Donna Andrews, John Flanagan, Margaret Coel, PL Gaus, Agatha Christie
2. If you have a garden, what are you growing?
Tomatoes, Zucchini, Spaghetti squash, carrots, 3 types of kale (an experiment!), green beans, bell peppers, cucumbers, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, rhubarb, basil, parsley, rosemary, oregano, green onions, mint (it didn’t feel like so much until I listed it)
3. Are you friends with your neighbors?
Not really. There are 2 down the block I’m friendly with. My next door neighbors are pretty private.
4. Do you like scary movies?
NO!! I hate them!
SusanTeach
Senior Member
1. Chris VanAllsburg, Laura Numeroff, Nicolas Sparks
2. Tomatoes
3. Yes - all friendly (one is a busy-body, but she's easy to "smile & nod" with).
4. Not at all. I did when I was a teenager.
2. Tomatoes
3. Yes - all friendly (one is a busy-body, but she's easy to "smile & nod" with).
4. Not at all. I did when I was a teenager.
Keltikmom
Senior Member
Survey
1. Do you have any favorite authors?
So many………
2. If you have a garden, what are you growing?
Roses, hydrangeas, lavender, lots of herbs, hellebores, hostas, Japanese maples, Cala lilies….and more. My garden is my happy place.
3. Are you friends with your neighbors?
Some. Houses on both sides have changed hands and we are not friends with one, and just acquaintances with the other. More friendly with neighbors down the block.
4. Do you like scary movies?
Nope. I can barely handle suspense in a movie.
1. Do you have any favorite authors?
So many………
2. If you have a garden, what are you growing?
Roses, hydrangeas, lavender, lots of herbs, hellebores, hostas, Japanese maples, Cala lilies….and more. My garden is my happy place.
3. Are you friends with your neighbors?
Some. Houses on both sides have changed hands and we are not friends with one, and just acquaintances with the other. More friendly with neighbors down the block.
4. Do you like scary movies?
Nope. I can barely handle suspense in a movie.
Tapdancesub
Senior Member
1. Many
2. We have lemon, tangerine and nectarine trees, flowers and herbs.
3. We talk and have each other’s keys, but not socially friendly.
4. I like scary movies with no gore, more psych thrillers.
2. We have lemon, tangerine and nectarine trees, flowers and herbs.
3. We talk and have each other’s keys, but not socially friendly.
4. I like scary movies with no gore, more psych thrillers.
Czechgirl
Senior Member
Saturday Survey
1. Do you have any favorite authors? Sharon Creech and Reta Sepetys
2. If you have a garden, what are you growing? Not this year. We bought a vacation house we are working on, so we knew we would be gone too much to do a garden.
3. Are you friends with your neighbors? Yes
4. Do you like scary movies? I use to when I was a teenager, but I no longer like things that stress me out.
1. Do you have any favorite authors? Sharon Creech and Reta Sepetys
2. If you have a garden, what are you growing? Not this year. We bought a vacation house we are working on, so we knew we would be gone too much to do a garden.
3. Are you friends with your neighbors? Yes
4. Do you like scary movies? I use to when I was a teenager, but I no longer like things that stress me out.
ICrazyTeach
Senior Member
1. I like to read different authors, but have some I read for the comfort of familiarity.
2. Just a few flowers right now.
3. We don't hang out much, but our kids are close. I can count on them if we need anything.
4. I like suspenseful movies.
2. Just a few flowers right now.
3. We don't hang out much, but our kids are close. I can count on them if we need anything.
4. I like suspenseful movies.
hand
Senior Member
1. Do you have any favorite authors?
Not really.
2. If you have a garden, what are you growing?
Tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, zucchini, peppers , strawberries, basil, cilantro, thyme and lots of flowers.
3. Are you friends with your neighbors?
Friendly but not not really social friends.
4. Do you like scary movies?
No
Not really.
2. If you have a garden, what are you growing?
Tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, zucchini, peppers , strawberries, basil, cilantro, thyme and lots of flowers.
3. Are you friends with your neighbors?
Friendly but not not really social friends.
4. Do you like scary movies?
No
GreenBunny
Senior Member
1. Do you have any favorite authors?
I have several favourites
2. If you have a garden, what are you growing?
zucchini, cucumber, winter squash, corn, tomatoes, cabbage, cilantro, carrots, beets (maybe), leeks, beans, basil, thyme, sage, oregano, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, many kinds of flowers
3. Are you friends with your neighbors?
Not friends but friendly
4. Do you like scary movies?
No
I have several favourites
2. If you have a garden, what are you growing?
zucchini, cucumber, winter squash, corn, tomatoes, cabbage, cilantro, carrots, beets (maybe), leeks, beans, basil, thyme, sage, oregano, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, many kinds of flowers
3. Are you friends with your neighbors?
Not friends but friendly
4. Do you like scary movies?
No
Teacherbee_4
Senior Member
Answers
1. Do you have any favorite authors? Not especially. I feel like once I start reading multiple books by the same other, I start to sense a writing/style pattern and it grows after awhile. I prefer to read books that sound good rather than just because I like the author.
2. If you have a garden, what are you growing? lettuce, cilantro, oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, chives, and strawberries
3. Are you friends with your neighbors? We are friendly but not necessarily friends
4. Do you like scary movies? I don't mind scary movies if they have a good plot. I feel like a lot of the scary movies out there are just stupid...no plot.
1. Do you have any favorite authors? Not especially. I feel like once I start reading multiple books by the same other, I start to sense a writing/style pattern and it grows after awhile. I prefer to read books that sound good rather than just because I like the author.
2. If you have a garden, what are you growing? lettuce, cilantro, oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, chives, and strawberries
3. Are you friends with your neighbors? We are friendly but not necessarily friends
4. Do you like scary movies? I don't mind scary movies if they have a good plot. I feel like a lot of the scary movies out there are just stupid...no plot.
swimmy
Senior Member
1. Do you have any favorite authors? not really
2. If you have a garden, what are you growing? hostas, marigolds, petunias, and zinnias (no tomatoes this year for the first time in many years)
3. Are you friends with your neighbors? friendly saying hi
4. Do you like scary movies? no
2. If you have a garden, what are you growing? hostas, marigolds, petunias, and zinnias (no tomatoes this year for the first time in many years)
3. Are you friends with your neighbors? friendly saying hi
4. Do you like scary movies? no
NJ Teacher
Senior Member
Survey
1. Do you have any favorite authors? Many, but here are a few…Kristy Woodson Harvey, Mary Alice Monroe, Patti Callahan, Elin Hilderbrand, John Lescroart, David Baldacci, John Grisham and Nicholas Sparks.
2. If you have a garden, what are you growing? I grow flowers and especially enjoy my perennials. I live in a condo, and we are not allowed to grow vegetables.
3. Are you friends with your neighbors? My neighbor across the street is my best friend. I get along with my other neighbors, but do not socialize with them.
4. Do you like scary movies? No.
1. Do you have any favorite authors? Many, but here are a few…Kristy Woodson Harvey, Mary Alice Monroe, Patti Callahan, Elin Hilderbrand, John Lescroart, David Baldacci, John Grisham and Nicholas Sparks.
2. If you have a garden, what are you growing? I grow flowers and especially enjoy my perennials. I live in a condo, and we are not allowed to grow vegetables.
3. Are you friends with your neighbors? My neighbor across the street is my best friend. I get along with my other neighbors, but do not socialize with them.
4. Do you like scary movies? No.
SteelerFan
Senior Member
1. Do you have any favorite authors?
Barbara Kingsolver, Susan Meissner, Christina Baker Kline
2. If you have a garden, what are you growing?
Flowers - Coneflower, mini roses, and pots of annuals all around. A groundhog topped off my tall ones, grr....
3. Are you friends with your neighbors?
Yes, some have been dear close friends and some just friends. It's a small town.
4. Do you like scary movies?
Heavens, no. I'm trying to watch Umbrella Academy and have to forward through some of the violent parts every other episode or so. I'm a scaredy
Barbara Kingsolver, Susan Meissner, Christina Baker Kline
2. If you have a garden, what are you growing?
Flowers - Coneflower, mini roses, and pots of annuals all around. A groundhog topped off my tall ones, grr....
3. Are you friends with your neighbors?
Yes, some have been dear close friends and some just friends. It's a small town.
4. Do you like scary movies?
Heavens, no. I'm trying to watch Umbrella Academy and have to forward through some of the violent parts every other episode or so. I'm a scaredy
klarabelle
Senior Member
My favorite authors to read are: James Patterson, John Grisham, JD Robb, Robin Cook.
My garden has flowers, if you can call it a garden
I am friendly with my neighbors. My DSIL is friendly with more neighbors then me. She walks Max and meets people through Max.
It depends. I like the Scream movies and liked Halloween20, but I don't like others that are too gory.
Sbkangas5
Senior Member
1. Lisa See, Diana Gabaldon, Jodi Picoult, Fredrik Backman, Kate Morton, Liane Moriarty, Jenny Lawson, Lois Lowry, Kristin Hannah, Robert Jordan
2. Snap peas, cucumbers, peppers, sunflowers, maybe pumpkins, trying spinach and lettuce with little success, tomatoes
3. Not anymore - my neighbor friends all moved away
4. Not really, but I used to love them
2. Snap peas, cucumbers, peppers, sunflowers, maybe pumpkins, trying spinach and lettuce with little success, tomatoes
3. Not anymore - my neighbor friends all moved away
4. Not really, but I used to love them