PLINKY

Kenju introduced me to Plinky which can be seen here . It is a proposal and answer site. They proposed a question and any one can answer. I really went there looking for post ideas but got so engrossed perusing that I used up all my usual post creation time. Yikes.

Now I am scrapping so I will glum onto a few questions and answer as honestly as I can.

How has your life benefited most from the Internet.

Well I am a bit alarmed to say that everything I am right now is a direct result of the Internet. Where I live, my recreation, my knowledge, legal information, what I buy, music I listen to, books I read, movies I watch, food I eat ( recipes), how to fix about anything that breaks, how to clean anything that is dirty, how to plant, how to harvest, what medicines to take, best treatments or alternate treatments, is my dog sick, am I sick, money matters, ease of communication, reaching out to strangers who cease to be strangers, and just anything that strikes me as something I need to know more about, will be answered with a few key strokes. Wow, if it could only cook and clean house.

How on earth did we make it with out the Internet? Before if I had questions, I had to consult a professional or spend hours in the library in research. Boy do I wish I were in school now days. There are no limits with the Internet at our fingertips. I love it. Most people at Plinky give one sentence answers. Brevity, thy name is NOT Patti.

What would a road trip companion learn about your when traveling with you for the first time?

First off I would love to take a road trip where money and time were of no consequence. Most of my travels have had point A to point B with a time constraint. Takes a lot of the fun out of travel but not all. I have a true Gypsy nature. But if I could take a leisurely road trip, this would be learned by my companion. For me getting in a car is almost like drinking. A relaxed version of the true me comes out.

First, I get up ungodly early every day regardless plans and love to start my day on the road around 4 AM. I am an incurable morning person and to make it worse, I am horribly cheerful in the wee hours. However, you can really glide through big cities in the pre-dawn hours like sharp skates on ice.

Then when rush hour sets in and people head for work, I like to find a nice diner and eat a heart stopping breakfast.The only time bacon and sausage are allowed on my plate at the same time.

My favorite snack to take me past lunch is cold fried chicken legs or wings and cold seedless grapes topped off with an apple. Always have a cooler handy. Finger foods rule. Don't like to eat and drive, gets the steering wheel greasy, so I like to stop at a nice rest area to stretch legs.

I have mentioned before and this could be the deal breaker for my companion. I do like to sing when driving and I am dreadful. Don't know if I would spare a companion or just offer ear plugs. Probably offer ear plugs. Best advice would be for them to keep me busy with conversation or to try and drown me out.

Any sign that says "Worlds Largest Ball of String, 5 Miles" would have me pulling off the road. "Giant Flea Market" 'See Ruby Falls", "Bird Sanctuary," Alligator Farm," and " Covered Bridge" signs would also cause me to swerve off course. All my traveling life I have wanted to follow the signs on a road trip. I would also stop at any that peak my companion's interest.

The last thing they would learn is that Mighty would also be on the trip. I do use him to justify a lot of pee and rest breaks. Since I drive for 12 hour stretches, I need the pit stops. Of course having a driver helper, some stops could be left out or increased. Lack of plan is the best plan.

While I start early, I like to quit early, usually around 4 PM. That gives me time to check out the surrounding area, maybe do a little shopping, eat a nice dinner and unwind. Would not be opposed to a much earlier stop. Just what ever suits the mood.

Gee, do you think that is why it is usually only Mighty in the passenger seat? Oh well, he likes my singing or at least can sleep through it.

Thanks Judy and Plinky. You saved my butt for it was another "I've got NOTHING day." I still had nothing but at least was able to fill this page with nothing and made it to PUBLISH.