Ask Joe Riley

[Smithy]

What was the first thing you ate this morning?

 

[Joe Riley]

What was the first thing you ate this morning?

My usual 2 mini chocolate covered donuts, a Dannon Light & Fit. blueberry yogurt, washed down with a cup of coffee with milk. Thanks for asking @Smithy!

 

[Nancy Hart]

Did you ever see a wild bear where you live?

 

[Joe Riley]

Did you ever see a wild bear where you live?

Only once, twenty years or so ago. It looked like a small black bear on a hill, in a field across the road. At first it looked like a big dog.

 

[Nancy Hart]

Only once, twenty years or so ago. It looked like a small black bear on a hill, in a field across the road. At first it looked like a big dog.

I finally gave up hopes of ever seeing one here. They have a couple bears in the local zoo, but it's just not the same. If I were out in the woods alone and encountered one, it might be scary, unless it was going in the opposite direction.

 

[Joe Riley]

I finally gave up hopes of ever seeing one here. They have a couple bears in the local zoo, but it's just not the same. If I were out in the woods alone and encountered one, it might be scary, unless it was going in the opposite direction.

Be Bearwise!

 

[Smithy]

How are you feeling today? @Joe Riley

 

[Joe Riley]

How are you feeling today? @Joe Riley

Each new day requires it's own welcome mat! I woke up 5 minutes before the alarm this morning. I have no aches or pains, and feel that sunny days are ahead! I am dealing with the "nuts & bolts" of life, and God is always a step or two ahead of us. My complaints are small and life is chugging along nicely. Thanks for asking @Smithy!

 

[Nancy Hart]

Are you related to Chester A. Riley? ( Aka, Riley the Riveter )

 

[Joe Riley]

Are you related to Chester A. Riley? ( Aka, Riley the Riveter )

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No....I have never had that honor, BUT I have checked out the "Life of Riley Tavern"! (on-line)

 

[Smithy]

Are you going on holiday this year?

 

[Joe Riley]

Are you going on holiday this year?

No plans to do so. "on holiday" might just be the second cousin to "in hospital".

We are not much like potted plants, we are more "rooted", and travel in a smaller orbit.

Thanks for asking, @Smithy!

 

[Smithy]

Do you like gardening?

 

[Joe Riley]

Do you like gardening?

@Nancy Hart asked me that question (see Post #2) and my answer is in Post #3). We did, many years back, when we were younger with 4 children. It remains distant memory. We tolerate the outdoor chores, for the most part. Thanks for asking, Smithy!

 

[Joe Riley]

 

[Smithy]

Have you ever been on an aeroplane?

 

[Joe Riley]

Have you ever been on an aeroplane?

Your question is a bit of a "head scratcher".... Skipping over the airplane/aeroplane "speed bump", I know for certain that I flew in a DC3 Prop airliner when I left Fort Knox Ky to get to my next assignment at Fort Dix NJ, via Maguire AF Base, in 1964. However I have no memories of the details of the flight itself. Looking back, I do recall that I felt like Sky King. Thanks @Smithy for asking!

 

[Smithy]

Your question is a bit of a "head scratcher".... Skipping over the airplane/aeroplane "speed bump", I know for certain that I flew in a DC3 Prop airliner when I left Fort Knox Ky to get to my next assignment at Fort Dix NJ, via Maguire AF Base, in 1964. However I have no memories of the details of the flight itself. Looking back, I do recall that I felt like Sky King. Thanks @Smithy for asking!

Both are correct, but they are used in different regions.

• Airplane is the standard spelling in American and Canadian English.
• Aeroplane is the standard spelling in British and Commonwealth English (such as in the UK, Australia, and India)

What are your plans for today?