Dr. Who?

Gee, and I always thought I'd be the 5th Doctor, though my favorite was always the 3rd:

You are the First Doctor: Irascible, brusque, and
occasionally condescending and rude. You do not
suffer fools gladly, nor do you harbor any
false modesty about your capabilities. You have
a sharp tongue, though you're first-class
company when you're in a good mood.

Which Incarnation of the Doctor Are You?
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Monday Mission

Yes I do know that it's Tuesday. But I have an excuse. It was the first Monday Night Football game and I was enjoying watching the Bucs kick the Igles' butts. Anyway, since PromoGuy plans on ending the mission this fall I don't want to miss out on any, so here we go:

Monday Mission 3.36
1. How to you get motivated to do something you really hate to do?

Fear is a great motivator.

2. Have you ever been hypnotized? Do you think it can really be done or is it a mind trick?

I have never been hypnotized and have no opinion as to whether it is real or a mind trick.

3. Bride Magazine says that the average bill for a wedding is $22,000. No, I didn't misplace a comma, that is twenty-two THOUSAND! That sounds insane to me. I'd rather elope and put that money into a house. Or a honeymoon. If you are married, how much did your wedding cost? Was it worth it? (the cost of the wedding, not the marriage, heh) If you aren't, how much do you think should be spent on a wedding?

My wife and I were actually married twice. The first time was a civil ceremony and only immediate family were invited and we had a really great reception afterwards at a local restaurant. The second time was 2 years later after my church annulment from my first "marriage" came through and we had a full wedding Mass. We had a much larger reception which was put together on the fly at our hotel because the restaurant we had hired got flooded when hurricane Floyd blew through. Our two honeymoons were in Florida and Maui. I don't think that both weddings, including honeymoons added up to $22,000. But, to each his own.

4. If you are a Realtor, I mean no offense, but these folks strike me as very sneaky. Many of the houses I've looked at have a sign up in the yard, but it has been sold for some time. Sure some are under contract, but why not slap a "SOLD!" sign up there? No, I the Realtor wants you to call anyway so they can snag you as a lead. Have you ever looked for or bought a house? Was it fun? What is the most frustrating part of the process (looking, buying, all areas)?

I have bought and sold 2 houses. Every part of the process is frustrating. The worst thing is that here realtors routinely get 6% at closing just for putting the house in the Multiple Listing Service! One even had the nerve to tell me that attorneys had a strangle hold on the real estate business. With the exception of one realtor I have dealt with, you never get a truthful answer out of any of them. Also, unless you're a real pain in the ass, they will always show you the worst houses in your price range and better houses above your price range.

5. Do you have a quiet place where you can go and be alone? What's it like? Would you share it with someone or is it just yours?

If I told you it might not be a quiet place where I could go and be alone anymore.

6. Summer is almost over, did you get to take a vacation yet?

Yes. We rented a condo on the beach in Cape May for a week. Unfortunately, with my bout of sciatica I wasn't able to do many of the outdoor activities that I had hoped to do.

7. Do you like playing video games? What game system do you like the most (any era) or do you prefer board games?

Video games bore me. I'd much rather play a board game. I did have an Atari once back in the early 1980's.

BONUS: Can he do the things that I do?

Who?

Today's Comment Question: Are you a planner or a daydreamer?

I am a daydreamer whose plans often come to naught.

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