Memed Again
July 5th, 2005 | by Craig |Looks like I’ve been tagged again for a meme.
What I was doing ten years ago: I was working for “Montana’s Oldest Operating Weekly” newspaper as a typesetter, ad salesman, reporter, columnist, layout, deliver and subscription manager. I’ve been thinking about digging up some of those columns from 10 years ago, just to see how bad they were. The biggest “endorsement” I ever got was from “Dr. Death“, who called me the “funniest guy in town.” Go me. There’s an endorsement for ya, huh?
5 years ago: Five years ago, I’d just started a new job that didn’t require travel. It turned out to be a hasty decision on my part, and I didn’t last long there.
1 year ago: We were coming back from visiting my folks in Ennis.
Yesterday: Enjoying a good meal with good company.
5 snacks I enjoy:
- Carrots and celery slathered in ranch dip
- Peppered Beef Jerky. (Beef Jerky Time!)
- Potato Chips
- Pork Rinds
- Lil’ Smokies
5 songs I know all the words to: Too numerous to mention.
5 Things I would do with $100 million:
- Set my entire immediate family up for life
- Fund a full-ride scholarship in my brother’s name
- Buy a new house in the boondocks
- Buy a business that provides plenty of residual income
- Retire
5 locations I would like to run away to:
- Gulf Coast of Mexico
- Hawaii
- The Wilds of Western Montana
- Australia
- Alaska
5 bad habits I have:
- Too numerous to mention.
5 things I like doing:
- Spending time with my family
- Spending time with good friends
- Cooking a big meal for lots of people
- Reading
- Sleeping
5 things I would never wear:
- Speedo
- Low-Rider Jeans
- Mullet
- Cheerleader Uniform (well, maybe for a special occasion)
- Any item that costs more than $20
5 TV shows I like:
- Good Eats
- Special Report
- MXC
- Early Edition
- Enterprise, even though it’s over, and was really a train wreck except for most of the final season.
5 Biggest joys of the moment:
- Our newborn baby
- Watching our kids adjust to their new sibling
- Sleep
- Sleep
- Sleep
5 Favorite toys:
- I don’t really have any toys. *shrug*
5 Next victims:
8 Responses to “Memed Again”
By rita on Jul 6, 2005 | Reply
Thanks!
Now let me in on the secret of how you get a decent pair of shoes for under $20. Shoes are one of my few extravagances because I refuse to wear crappy shoes. Like my daddy always says, when your feet hurt, you hurt all over.
By Karen on Jul 6, 2005 | Reply
uh - oh. . .
Okay, I’ll bite - in a day or so.
We’d like to see you in all five things that you’d never wear - all at once!
You’ve seen what a fashion plate I am - I’ve been keeping the thrift stores & rummage rooms in business for years. But shoes? That’s an accomplishment, Craig.
By Ed Kemmick on Jul 6, 2005 | Reply
Karen and Rita: Craig’s a guy. Maybe I shouldn’t admit it, but right now I’m wearing a pair of Vincent de Paul shoes I got for $5, possibly $4. They fit just swell.
By Gman on Jul 6, 2005 | Reply
This is cool…
What I was doing ten years ago: Moved to VA from MT with my new bride to go to grad school.
5 years ago: Living and working in VA with wife — with kid on the way and soon to move back to MT.
1 year ago: Living and working in Billings with wife and two kids.
Yesterday: Working…
5 snacks I enjoy:
I don’t snack…
5 Things I would do with $100 million:
Charity
Retirement
Outdoor recreation
Help family members with needs
Help friends with needs
5 locations I would like to run away to:
New England (NH, VT, or ME)
Scotland
Australia/New Zealand
Alaska
Western South America (Andes)
5 bad habits I have:
Buying 5 things I don’t need
5 things I like doing:
Spending time with my family
Mountainbiking
Canoeing
Fishing
Basketball
5 things I would never wear:
Speedo
Acid-washed jeans
Beard
Walmart clothes
Any item less than $20
5 TV shows I like:
ER
History Channel…
[lots of movies]
5 Biggest joys of the moment:
Faith
Family
Good job
Living close to relatives
Living in Montana
5 Favorite toys:
Mountainbike
Canoe
Truck
5 Next victims:
?
By Craig on Jul 6, 2005 | Reply
Ed hit the nail on the head.
By Karen on Jul 6, 2005 | Reply
Okay - my husband is still amazed that I buy almost all my clothing 2nd hand. I buy underwear & socks new though - I have my limits. I’ve bought several pairs of shoes & boots 2nd hand - but occasionally I’ll splurge on new ones. I’ve hard to fit feet - my mom insisted that I should wear the box instead of the shoe. 6 1/2 EEE - so I usually go with mens boots & Minnetonka moccasins. I did just get a new pair of Tony Lama work boots, a pair of Crocs & a pair of Wolverines. Either I’m turning into a predator - or I’m channeling Imelda Marcos.
By Randy on Jul 6, 2005 | Reply
Imelda, I mean Karen 6 1/2 EEE REALLY???
Holy Carp girl, you never need snowshoes in the winter do you?