Monday, November 24, 2003

I haven’t done one of these in a long time…

PromoGuy’s Monday Mission 3.47

1. It is a lovely 21 degrees here in Oklahoma, and since walking in from the parking lot, I can’t seem to warm up. I’ve got the coffee to my right and the space heater to the left and the non-functional central heat blowing above me. What do you do to get warm when you are very cold?

It doesn’t happen that often, really. Bundle up in blankets, drink hot chocolate/coffee. After a few winters in New Hampshire, I’ve adapted to severe cold pretty well.

2. What is the first thing you do in the morning after you get up?

Well, that’s a little personal. I use the “facilities” and then brush my teeth.

3. I mentioned earlier in the week that Sub Hunt was one of the first arcade games I ever remember playing. Many years later I would become equally entranced by the Atatri 2600 (ugh, I am showing my age now, aren’t I?). Do you remember the very first video game you ever played (arcade, handheld, console, etc.)? What do you remember about that experience?

It was probably Pong. I was young and we were very excited to have the new Atari game system.

4. Do you have a good memory or do you find that you need to write things down to remember them?

I have an excellent memory, for the most part. Although I do write things down just in case.

5. I am currently really getting a kick out of the Citibank Citicard commercials about Identity theft, to the point of quoting them out loud (which no one gets, I really need new some geeky-er friends). What are some of your all-time favorite television commercials?

The Lipitor ad with the attractive older gentleman at the pool who ends up belly-flopping. Cracks me up everytime I see it.

6. Since Thanksgiving is this week, I felt like I just had to throw in the obligatory food question, so here goes. Do you have a favorite Thanksgiving food that is made by one person, and no one makes it better? If not, then what is your favorite food to eat at Thanksgiving? (Those who don’t celebrate Thanksgiving feel free to insert your favorite fall food)

My own mashed potatoes. I’m the undisputed champion maker of the mashed potatoes in my family. (At least I think it’s undisputed...)

7. Wireless telephone companies will now let you move your cell number to another carrier, or move your land line number to your cell. Not only is this incredibly convenient, it forces cell phone companies to be more competitive. Are you planning to switch cell phone companies as a result of this new law, or possibly pit two companies against each other for a better deal?

I’m locked into a contract and really I’m pretty happy with my carrier. However, when my contract ends I’ll be happy to have options and to keep my number.

BONUS: Where?  That’s too far down the road for me to decide now. Who knows who’ll still be around in 2 years.

Today’s Comment Question: What should be free, but isn’t?  The air that I breathe. Wait...that is free. How about the water, then?