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One question.

One minute, tops.

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This is a tough one. If we still had a mortgage, I probably would have said that because it was a doozy … but that’s not a life long bill. It just felt that way.

And with the uncertainty in the Middle East, filling our tanks with heating oil this winter is going to make my cry, no doubt about that.

But I think I’ll have to choose groceries.

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We may not live in a mansion, may not drive Ferraris, but we like to eat … and we eat well. Which results in some eye popping receipts at the grocery store. Have you priced a decent pot roast these days? It’s criminal.

So yes. I’ll pick free groceries for life.

With all the money I’ll save, I’ll be picking out that Ferrari before you can say 5 pound boneless chuck.

How about you?

What bill do you want paid for life.

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Because it’s Friday and that’s what we do here.

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I can’t say any of the Maine adjectives surprised me.

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But I do think my home state of New Jersey is getting an awfully bad rap.

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I have wonderful memories of growing up there and yes, Jersey might be expensive, Italian (though that’s not a bad thing, the food is fantastic) and densely populated…. but I assure you, it’s never boring.

Now you.

Why is your state so….

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Today’s question only makes sense if you’re a Yellowstone universe fan.

If you’re not?

Feel free to skip this post.

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Ooh wee!

Lunch with Beth Dutton?

It’s a good thing our man cave/Barn Mahal has a full bar.

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I think Beth will be very happy here.

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Now you.

Who’s your lunch date?

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Because it’s Friday and that’s what we do here.

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Okay, I’ll date myself.

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Anyone else remember Barnabas Collins?

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An obscure short lived British comedy from the mid ‘70’s.

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What can I say? I was obsessed with dinosaurs when I was young. Even as a child I knew it was stupid… but it had Stegosaurs and Triceratops. Claymation et al, I was hooked.

So.

What long defunct television show did you watch way back when ?

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Because it’s Friday and it shouldn’t tax your brain.

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The first song that popped into my head was from my (extremely misspent) youth.

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I remember being in high school art class when our teacher announced the new assignment… draw an album cover. I chose this New Riders of the Purple Sage record and got an A. Though Mrs. O’Neill erased the joint in his hand which made him look somewhat Italian. 😉

Fun fact? I still have my original vinyl.

The other song that rattled around my brain?

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Little Red Corvette by Prince.

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Musical genius, taken too soon.

Now you…

Name a song with red in the title.

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A simple question about preferences today.

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Years ago, in my younger pre-menopausal days, I’m sure I would have said 100 degrees. We lived down south where summer lasted 8 months and I was breaking out the bikini for sunbathing in February.

Those days are long gone (as are my bikinis) and now? I’ll take the crisp cold 0 temps of winter over a sweltering sauna all day long. I can put on extra clothes to stay warm, but can’t strip down far enough to cool off in that suffocating high heat.

I’m sure I’m the outlier here, but does anyone else prefer the cold?

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Please feel free to substitute iguana, wombat or naked mole rat for your pet of choice in today’s question.

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Lord Dudley Mountcatten is a gentle soul.

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Though he was found wandering the roads by the shelter from which he was adopted, I can’t imagine him ever being a true stray.

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He hides under the bed when company comes.

He runs from the vacuum, my blow dryer and the blender.

Loud noises, the voice of a stranger and barking dogs put him on the edge of a heart attack.

He was even terrified of the Christmas tree.

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But the strangest thing he’s frightened of…

The thing that sends him skidding down the hall in terror every time it’s deployed?

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The white trash bag I pull from a box, shake to loosen and line the kitchen can with. He’ll be halfway across the house… hear that, and run for cover.

It’s bizarre.

So what crazy thing is your pet scared of?

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