Odd questions thread

[milagros317]

I would rather be happy because I have seen people who were rich and miserable.

What is the next long trip that you will take?
(Long means over 100 miles.)

 

[Edge]

I will probably go to MA to visit a friend this summer.
Do you dislike long plane rides or long car rides more?

 

[milagros317]

I dislike long plane rides more.

What is the longest plane flight you've ever taken?

 

[Edge]

6 hours and my fear of heights stops me from traveling more via air.
What's your biggest fear?

 

[milagros317]

Fear of dying slowly of a painful disease.

What is your greatest (realistic) hope?

 

[Edge]

To be happy most of the time for the remainder of my life (I think part of that being realistic is I've learned as I've gotten older 2 key things. 1.) To appreciate each day as much as I can. 2.) When something goes wrong I deal with it better than I did when I was in my 20s.

Will you celebrate Easter, Passover, or neither?

 

[milagros317]

I will celebrate Passover which in 2024 comes at sundown on April 22nd.

What is the first Easter that you remember?

 

[Edge]

I remember being 5 years old and having an Easter Egg Hunt in my backyard.
Do you find it interesting how Easter and Passover change so much on the calendar compared to any other holiday? I.E. this year Easter is March 31st and next year it's April 20th!

 

[milagros317]

Yes, it is interesting. The reason is that both are based on the phases of the moon which do not match up with the Gregorian calendar.

Specifically, Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after March 21st. The timing of a full moon on or after any given day can vary by as much as 29 days.

The Jewish calendar is a lunar calendar with the first day of each month being at the new moon. Passover is always the 14th day of the month of Nisan, which would be at a full moon day (half way between two new moons). The 1st day of the month of Nisan also varies by as much as 29 days with respect to the Gregorian calendar.


Have you noticed that Hanukkah can also vary from late November to late December?

 

[Edge]

Yes, I have.
Do you like when Hanukkah is closer to Christmas or more separate?

 

[milagros317]

I like it when they are close together, but not coinciding.

Will you be wary of pranks on April 1st?

 

[Edge]

No I think the only real prank someone played on me ever was in like 5th grade the teacher told us we couldn't go out for lunch to play in the playground. We were confused because it was sunny out and they would only say no if it was raining. And she then said April Fools.
What's lamer April Fools or Groundhog's Day?

 

[milagros317]

April Fools Day because some people are really hurt by pranks.

What is the strangest shape of pasta that you have ever eaten?

 

[Edge]

I would say bow-ties.
What's the best type of cookie?

 

[milagros317]

Giant chocolate chip cookies. (I have seen some as big as half a pound.)

What is the best type of potatoes?

 

[Edge]

Sweet potatoes.
What's your favorite thing about April?

 

[milagros317]

MLB season gets underway. (Although these days it often starts in late March.)

What you dislike the most about April?

 

[Edge]

April showers.
When will you go to your first baseball game this spring?

 

[milagros317]

Thursday, April 11th, in Coney Island.

When will you next go to Yankee Stadium?

 

[Edge]

Sunday, May 19th.
What's more important good food or good clothes?

 

[milagros317]

To me, good food. I would rather look like a slob and be well fed.

What is the most expensive pair of shoes that you have ever bought?

 

[Edge]

$150 shoes but I got them buy 1 get 1 during the holidays .
What's better breakfast or lunch?

 

[milagros317]

Lunch is better most days.

Do you bring lunch with you to work?

 

[Edge]

Yes, I bring lunch every single day. I literally went out and bought lunch for myself at work 1 time last year when my friend tempted me and I wasn't crazy about the lunch I had brought with me.
Would you rather go swimming or play golf?

 

[milagros317]

Go swimming. I have no talent at golf.

When is the last time you played miniature golf?