19. Do you like spicy foods such as chilli peppers?

I do, but do not have the tolerance that I did when we lived in New Mexico.

18. Are you good at arranging cut flowers? Have you ever tried Ikebana?

I a pretty good at it. I love fresh flowers, although my allergies do not in the spring and summer. I usually have some at Christmas. I will but various bunches and mix/arrange them to my liking.

Friday Five:

5. Name five favorite movies.

Sleepless in Seattle, The Trouble with Angels, The Apartment, Urban Cowboy (I know...) and White Christmas

4. Name four areas of interest you became interested in after you were done with your formal education.

World War 2, World War 1, Art, Ancient Architecture

3. Name three things you would change about this world.

Greedy and power hungry politicians, Lack of caring for your fellow humans, Lack of caring for what you are doing to the planet

2. Name two of your favorite childhood toys.

My "Vickie" babydoll, My "Frogger" handheld video game

1. Name one person you could be handcuffed to for a full day.

My husband K

17. If you enjoy tea, how do you make it – with a teabag, with loose-leaf tea, in a mug or in a teapot?

I like tea occasionally. If I am making it for myself, I will just use a tea bag and cup, but if my BIL is visiting he makes it with loose tea and a pot.

16. Do you know any sign language? Have you heard of Makaton?

I used to know the alphabet, but am rusty on that. It is something I need to learn more of and K as well, just in case my hearing really goes...No, but I am going to look it up now.

15. When was the last time you saw any bees?

Yesterday, getting nectar from our flowering plants and water from the bird water we put out.

16. Do you know any sign language? Have you heard of Makaton?
17. If you enjoy tea, how do you make it – with a teabag, with loose-leaf tea, in a mug or in a teapot?
18. Are you good at arranging cut flowers? Have you ever tried Ikebana?
19. Do you like spicy foods such as chilli peppers?
20. Are there any artisan food markets or farmer’s markets held close to where you live? Do you visit often?
21. Have you ever traced your family tree?
22. Do you know how to play backgammon? How about chess?
23. Do you own a coffee machine? What’s your favourite type of coffee?
24. How are you feeling today?
25. If you plan a trip away for leisure, what would be your ideal itinerary?
26. Have you seen any good TV drama series lately? What’s the last thing you watched?
27. Do you like honey?
28. Jigsaws were invented in the mid-18th century by a cartographer called John Spilsbury, who thought that mounting a map on wood and cutting it into interlocking shapes would make an informative game for children and students. When was the last time you made a jigsaw (how many pieces did it have)?
29. Do you know anyone who is a twin?
30. When was the last time you went to a party?
31. Have you managed to do any regular exercise this month?

14. Do you enjoy mocktails/cocktails? What’s your favourite?

I do enjoy a good cocktail. I like a perfect rye Manhattan and am currently trying to perfect the one I make at home (figuring out which vermouth's we like the most.) We have the rye and the bitters (rhubarb) set just testing out the other components.