1. Dad was Co-President with Mom of what Catholic organization where they met?
Young Christian Workers (or YCW)
2. Besides Sunday, which day of the week did Dad say he'd pray at church?
Tuesday
3. How many years were Dad and Mom married?
60 (nearly 61)
4. What's the name of the priest friend who married Dad and Mom?
Fr. Paul Meineke
5. What church in SF were they married in 1945?
St. Bonifice
6. How many years was Dad enlisted in the Navy during WWII?
3 years
7. What ship was he on?
U.S.S. Jallao SS-368
8. What county in Ireland did Dad's maternal (Gammy's) ancestors hail from?
County Mayo, God Help Us!
9. What ship did Dad's paternal (Gampy's) ancestors come over on (hint: Richard
Warren)?
The Mayflower
10. Finish this Wes quote: "There's nobody like mama for living and loving life
and the ____."
kids (..and people); also accepting children or family
11. Name of the big purity store Dad owned.
Shoppers Super Market
12. Name the famous fish market in Moss Landing where Dad gets crab and other
fresh fish during the holidays.
Phil's
13. Spell the Christmas-time dish Dad likes to make which starts with a C.
C-I-O-P-P-I-N-O
14. What's Dad known for making after midnight mass?
Waffles (also hot buttered syrup, strawberry jam, whipped cream, hot chocolate)
15. What, besides cream, does Dad like in his coffee?
Eggshells (the saying goes, "it's like eggshells in your coffee"; to take the
bitterness out)
16. Cefe says, "Dad's half inch or so of fresh squeezed orange juice was like
_____."
gold
17. Name Dad's favorite retreat center.
St. Francis (in San Jaun Bautista)
18. What month and year was it when "the store burned all-down-up?"
June, 1968
19. Name the song used in the 50th anniversary slide show/video and "The Power
of Family" as background for Mom & Dad's wedding footage?
"A Kiss to Build a Dream On" (by Louis Armstrong and Rayna)
20. Which child hid in the back seat of the car when Dad took Kenny to the
movies as kids?
Peggy
21. Name the Catholic school Dad attended from 4th-12th grades?
St. James
22. What skill did Dad teach Bonny at the store that she used later in her work?
Accounting (or bookeeping)
23. From what ranch does Dad get the dried apricots from nowadays?
Flores
24. What color and make of truck did Dad drive in the 50's?
Red Ford (which Peggy notes is also ironically name of Altie's other grandfather)
25. What water company did Dad work for?
Culligan
26. Like her Father, what day of the week did Cefe play hooky from school to be
with Mom?
Tuesday (same at question 2)
27. What was the special occasion when Claire first met her future in-laws over
dinner?
Dad's Bday (several said Thanksgiving)
28. Which grandchild has appeared in the most Wes skits?
Trenton
29. What game did Dad pretend to announce before his speach at the 50th
anniversary reception?
BINGO
30. After hearing that the mailman, Bob Brookshire, won yet another car from his
2nd wife, as he did with his first wife what was Mom's response to Dad? (hint:
similar to the song from Sonny & Cher).
"You got me, babe."
1st place: Susy with 28 right. She missed only Q's 8 (Cork) and 23 (Gibson's).
2nd place: Cefe with 26 right. She missed only Q's 7, 8, 19, 27.
Thank you for playing. Cefe promises to put together the next trivia game.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
30 Questions about Dad
Below are questions for my family about Dad/Grandpa/Wes (heretofore referred to as Dad). Some are easy, some are harder, some have slightly varying answers. You are not allowed to ask Dad for the answers. You are welcome to revisit "The Power of Family" DVD where you will find several answers. Dad has approved these questions and has offered the winner $50. Please submit your answers directly to me by email. The deadline is August 30th, Kenny's Bday. You can cut and paste the questions into the email, if that's easier for you. Good Luck!
1. Dad was Co-President with Mom of what Catholic organization where they met?
2. Besides Sunday, which day of the week did Dad say he'd pray at church?
3. How many years were Dad and Mom married?
4. What's the name of the priest friend who married Dad and Mom?
5. What church in SF were they married in 1945?
6. How many years was Dad enlisted in the Navy during WWII?
7. What submarine ship was he on?
8. What county in Ireland did Dad's maternal (Gammy's) ancestors hail from?
9. What ship did Dad's paternal (Gampy's) ancestors come over on (hint: Richard Warren was the Captain)?
10. Finish this Wes quote: "There's nobody like mama for living and loving life and the ____."
11. Name of the big purity store Dad owned.
12. Name the famous fish market in Moss Landing where Dad gets crab and other fresh fish during the holidays.
13. Spell the Christmas-time dish Dad likes to make which starts with a C.
14. What's Dad known for making after midnight mass?
15. What, besides cream, does Dad like in his coffee?
16. Cefe says, "Dad's half inch or so of fresh squeezed orange juice was like _____."
17. Name Dad's favorite retreat center.
18. What month and year was it when "the store burned all-down-up?"
19. Name the song used in the 50th anniversary slide show/video and "The Power of Family" as background for Mom & Dad's wedding footage?
20. Which child hid in the back seat of the car when Dad took Kenny to the movies as kids?
21. Name the Catholic school Dad attended from 4th-12th grades?
22. What skill did Dad teach Bonny at the store that she used later in her work?
23. From what ranch does Dad get the dried apricots from nowadays?
24. What color and make of truck did Dad drive in the 50's?
25. What water company did Dad work for?
26. Like her Father, what day of the week did Cefe play hooky from school to be with Mom?
27. What was the special occasion when Claire first met her future in-laws over dinner?
28. Which grandchild has appeared in the most Wes skits?
29. What game did Dad pretend to announce before his speech at the 50th anniversary reception?
30. After hearing that the mailman, Bob Brookshire, won yet another car from his 2nd wife, as he did with his first wife what was Mom's response to Dad? (Hint: Similar but not the same as a Sonny & Cher song).
1. Dad was Co-President with Mom of what Catholic organization where they met?
2. Besides Sunday, which day of the week did Dad say he'd pray at church?
3. How many years were Dad and Mom married?
4. What's the name of the priest friend who married Dad and Mom?
5. What church in SF were they married in 1945?
6. How many years was Dad enlisted in the Navy during WWII?
7. What submarine ship was he on?
8. What county in Ireland did Dad's maternal (Gammy's) ancestors hail from?
9. What ship did Dad's paternal (Gampy's) ancestors come over on (hint: Richard Warren was the Captain)?
10. Finish this Wes quote: "There's nobody like mama for living and loving life and the ____."
11. Name of the big purity store Dad owned.
12. Name the famous fish market in Moss Landing where Dad gets crab and other fresh fish during the holidays.
13. Spell the Christmas-time dish Dad likes to make which starts with a C.
14. What's Dad known for making after midnight mass?
15. What, besides cream, does Dad like in his coffee?
16. Cefe says, "Dad's half inch or so of fresh squeezed orange juice was like _____."
17. Name Dad's favorite retreat center.
18. What month and year was it when "the store burned all-down-up?"
19. Name the song used in the 50th anniversary slide show/video and "The Power of Family" as background for Mom & Dad's wedding footage?
20. Which child hid in the back seat of the car when Dad took Kenny to the movies as kids?
21. Name the Catholic school Dad attended from 4th-12th grades?
22. What skill did Dad teach Bonny at the store that she used later in her work?
23. From what ranch does Dad get the dried apricots from nowadays?
24. What color and make of truck did Dad drive in the 50's?
25. What water company did Dad work for?
26. Like her Father, what day of the week did Cefe play hooky from school to be with Mom?
27. What was the special occasion when Claire first met her future in-laws over dinner?
28. Which grandchild has appeared in the most Wes skits?
29. What game did Dad pretend to announce before his speech at the 50th anniversary reception?
30. After hearing that the mailman, Bob Brookshire, won yet another car from his 2nd wife, as he did with his first wife what was Mom's response to Dad? (Hint: Similar but not the same as a Sonny & Cher song).
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Shahera Wins Mix-n-Match Contest
Last week I published a mix-n-match contest for the family (see previous post).
Here are the correct answers:
1. Alana = H. Hanna Montana
2. Rochelle = D. Pink
3. Rivianna = A. Patti Lupone
4. Rayna =B. Tony Bennett
5. Shahera = I. Red Hot Chili Peppers
6. Brian = J. Jack Johnson
7. Rick = E. Ray LaMontagne
8. Gia = L. John Legend
9. Anita = K. Carole King
10. Josefa = F. Judy Collins
11. Maria = M. Tower of Power
12. Dave D. = G. Led Zeppelin
13. Peggy = C. Carlos Santana
Although there wasn't a tie the bonus answer to Dad's favorite singer is: Ella Fitzgerald (would also accept Bing Cosby)
Late addition: Susy=Frank Sinatra
The winner is Shahera with 10 out of 13 right, she only inverted Rayna, Brian and Me. Shahera wins a free CD of her choice. Congratulations!
Second place was a tie with 9 correct (Anita, Susy).
Thanks to everyone who participated and if you have any other ideas for this blog, please let me know.
Here are the correct answers:
1. Alana = H. Hanna Montana
2. Rochelle = D. Pink
3. Rivianna = A. Patti Lupone
4. Rayna =B. Tony Bennett
5. Shahera = I. Red Hot Chili Peppers
6. Brian = J. Jack Johnson
7. Rick = E. Ray LaMontagne
8. Gia = L. John Legend
9. Anita = K. Carole King
10. Josefa = F. Judy Collins
11. Maria = M. Tower of Power
12. Dave D. = G. Led Zeppelin
13. Peggy = C. Carlos Santana
Although there wasn't a tie the bonus answer to Dad's favorite singer is: Ella Fitzgerald (would also accept Bing Cosby)
Late addition: Susy=Frank Sinatra
The winner is Shahera with 10 out of 13 right, she only inverted Rayna, Brian and Me. Shahera wins a free CD of her choice. Congratulations!
Second place was a tie with 9 correct (Anita, Susy).
Thanks to everyone who participated and if you have any other ideas for this blog, please let me know.
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Know Your Family: Mix and Match Game
The object of the game is simple. Match the family member with their favorite singer or band.
ie. 1E, 2L, etc. Submit to me via email. Anyone who reads this is eligible. Deadline is August 15 (Feast of the Assumption/Sean's Bday). The winner will receive a CD of their choice.
P.S. Each artists name is linked to their official website.
1. Alana
2. Rochelle
3. Rivianna
4. Rayna
5. Shahera
6. Brian
7. Rick
8. Gia
9. Anita
10. Josefa
11. Maria
12. Dave D.
13. Peggy
D. Pink
F. Judy Collins
G. Led Zeppelin
J. Jack Johnson
K. Carole King
L. John Legend
Bonus question (in case of a tie): Who is Dad's favorite singer?
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