Senior But Not Senile

so little time. How many times have we heard that in this lifetime? Too many to my way of thinking.

It has been some time since I posted and for my readers I am sorry, but after taking the dementia quiz, well let us say that I flunked it. Not the first time I flunked a quiz, I think?

I have had a busy fall. I spent a couple of days in Pennsylvania with my sister and daughter. How a great time. We hit all the outlet malls, and believe me when I say that my sister knows them all intimately! You want a pair of boots, the woman is relentless and non-stop until you find the boots you are looking for. Self preservation after a while, and just buy a pair of damn boots!

Here is my thought on shopping day after day, store after store: DON'T!

My sister and daughter live to shop, I like to sit and enjoy a nice beer, and people watch. But all in all I had a great time. It was fun watching the two of them haggle over a sweater, and if it would look good on me. For some reason they both think I don't buy clothes. Just because my closet isn't overflowing, doesn't mean I don't like nice clothes, or that I don't enjoy wearing them. This I pointed out over a beer in the Irish Pub. I think I had something to eat there too, but not sure what. After a day of outlet malls, I needed the beer more.

There was one place we went to that I have been looking forward to my whole life. I was brought up in PA outside of Pittsburgh, and never realized I was so close to Frank Lloyd Wrights Falling Waters home. Set in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania it is without a doubt the highlight of this trip (except for the excellent beer).

To think this home was built in the mid 1930's is amazing. The man was a absolute genius, no doubt in my mind. A little egocentric, but a genius. If you get a chance to go, do so. It was a beautiful drive to the house, and once there was worth every penny to get in.

And you know, I didn't even need the beer after going there :)

It is time once again to make sure all my readers are of sound mind...well at least have a mind, maybe not so sound as they are reading this blog. :)

Dementia Quiz: (Answers are at the bottom)

First Question :

You are a participant in a race. You overtake the second person. What position are you in?

Second Question :
If you overtake the last person, then you are...?

Third Question :
Very tricky arithmetic! Note: This must be done in your head only. Do NOT use paper and pencil or a calculator.
Try it.

Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000 Now add 30 . Add another 1000 . Now add 20 . Now add another 1000. Now add 10 . What is the total?


Fourth Question:

Mary's father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4. Nono, and ??? What is the name of the fifth daughter


Okay, now the Bonus round,
I.e., a final chance to
Redeem yourself:

A mute person goes into a shop and wants to buy a toothbrush. By imitating the action of brushing his teeth he successfully expresses himself to the shopkeeper and the purchase is done.
Next, a blind man comes into the shop who wants to buy a pair of sunglasses; how does HE indicate what he wants?




Answers:
1. If you answered that you are first, then you are absolutely WRONG! If you overtake the second person and you take his place, YOU are in second place!

Try not to screw up next time. Now answer the second question, but don't take as much time as you took for the first question, OK?

2. Answer: If you answered that you are second to last, then you are.....
WRONG again. Tell me Sunshine, how can you overtake the LAST person??

You're not very good at this, are you?

3. Did you get 5000 ?
The correct answer is actually 4100 ..
If you don't believe it, check it with a calculator!
Today is definitely not your day, is it ?
Maybe you'll get the last question right... Maybe...

4. Did you Answer Nunu? NO! Of course it isn't.
Her name is Mary ! Read the question again!

Bonus Question: It's really very simple
He opens his mouth and ask for it...

I am on a diet/exercise program. I am always talking about it. I think some of my buddies are tired of hearing about how I lost this much weight or so many inches off my stomach and hips. So when my friend sent this to me I was a little unsure how to take it. But knowing his sense of humor and how well he knows mine...I thought it very funny.