Harlequin Books discussion

Something fun to do

Driven 100mph - Felt like it when I was rolling the car a few times but doubt it.
Ridden in a helicopter- Yes, not for fun.
Gone zip lining - No, absolutely not but maybe on one of those with a chair. Maybe.
Been to an NFL game - Yes, but not for my team.
Been to an NHL game - Nope. But fondest memory of my Godfather is of him talking about all the games he went to.
Been to Canada - Yes. Many times.
Visited Florida - Yes. To visit my sister and family.
Visited Mexico - Drove by the border once...
Visited Vegas -Nope, someday maybe
Eaten alone at a restaurant - Yes. It isn't that bad.
Ability to read music - Kind of. I could get by but any conductor would throw their hands up in despair.
Ridden a motorcycle - Yes, clinging to some guy. Get your mind out of the gutter. He was one of my sister's boyfriend's and he only did it to score points with her. LOL
Ridden a horse – Does a merry-go-round count?
Stayed in a hospital – Yes.
Donated blood - No. I've been told I have the veins of a carrot from a vampire a.k.a. phlebotomist
Been snow skiing - Nope.
Been to Disney World or Disney Land - Yes. The one in California.
Slept outside – Yes.
Driven a stick shift - nope.
Ridden in an 18 wheeler - Yes.
Ridden in a police car? Kind of. LOL We own an impala which is what the police use most.
Driven a boat - No, but been on one
Eaten Escargot - Never.
Been on a cruise - Nope. Would like to one day.
Run out of gas -No. But that is because I remember watching my brother and sister push the car when mom ran out trying to get us to school after the divorce. She tried to keep us in the same schools which were on the other side of town. Single mom woes.
Been on TV - Yes.
Eaten Sushi - Yes.
Seen a UFO – Nope.
Been Bungie jumping - No. Never in a million years.
Been on a sunset sailboat cruise - Sadly, no

Can't wait to see your answers. :)

Feel free to make up your own list or if you see a good one out there in social media, like the above list, share it. Great way to get to know each other little! ~ Kim

What fun!
Driven 100mph - No, but got to 98 on the back of my then boyfriends motorbike...and then we saw a police car and slowed right down again!
Ridden in a helicopter- no.
Gone zip lining - No,
Been to an NFL game - No.
Been to an NHL game - No
Been to Canada - No.
Visited Florida - no.
Visited Mexico - no
Visited Vegas -No
Eaten alone at a restaurant - Yes. Well, a pub...
Ability to read music - I did some music at school and learned to play a guitar too so I know a tiny little bit.
Ridden a motorcycle - Yes, see above. And the boyfriend who tried to get up to 100mph? Reader, I married him!
Ridden a horse – no
Stayed in a hospital – Yes.
Donated blood - Yes. Three times, I think.
Been snow skiing - No.
Been to Disney World or Disney Land - no
Slept outside – Yes.
Driven a stick shift - Yes. Well, most cars in the UK are what you call "stick shift".
Ridden in an 18 wheeler - No.
Ridden in a police car? no
Driven a boat - No,
Eaten Escargot - No.
Been on a cruise - Yes. Was the best family holiday ever!
Run out of gas -Yes. When we were on the motorbike. We were in the middle of nowhere, but fortunately when we stopped at the first house we came to, they let us siphon some out of their car!
Been on TV - Yes.
Eaten Sushi - no.
Seen a UFO – No.
Been Bungie jumping - No. Never in a million years.
Been on a sunset sailboat cruise - no. Thought about it when we were in Boston, but the queue was too big and we went for dinner instead.

Annie wrote: "What fun!
Driven 100mph - No, but got to 98 on the back of my then boyfriends motorbike...and then we saw a police car and slowed right down again!
Ridden in a helicopter- no.
Gone zip lining - No,..."

So you married a risk-taker, lol. Fun, fun, fun!

Not a Have You Ever but it is something I copied from a Facebook post from a library and it was fun.

Have You Ever

1. Binged watched for more than 10 hours straight - I think so but I'm not sure what show it was. LOL
2. Gone Snorkeling - Only in a pool, would love to see the coral reefs in-person
3. Read a book series that had more than 6 books - Many times :)
4. Studied abroad - No, but I wish I did. Almost went to Spain with my school's Spanish club but that didn't happen either.
5. Participated in a Pokeman Go Raid - Nope. But I've taken my daughter to one. Does that count?
6. Forgot to remove the giblets inside a turkey before cooking - Yes. LOL
7. Been on a road trip - A couple of them. It can be fun and it can be a disaster. LOL
8. Been kissed on the dance floor - Only at my wedding :(
9. Tried sushi - yes, surprisingly good but I couldn't get anyone else at my table to try it
10. Finished a reading challenge - Only a handful but I keep trying

Have You Ever

1. Hugged or kissed a book?
- Yes.
2. Took a selfie with an author?
- Unfortunately, no I have not. I've met many but never think about taking a selfie when with them. I'm too busy asking questions and then just listening.
3. Laughed out loud while reading a scene?
- Yes, and I've received some weird looks but I didn't care. :)
4. Followed your favorite author online?
- Of course! I love getting to know them. I especially love it when they share tidbits of research they decided to not use because it was so unbelievable yet true.
5. DNF a book?
- No. It is a curse. If I start a book I must finish it. No matter how long it takes.
6. Hid a book you were reading?
- Nope. Weeeeellllll, I may hide the cover if it is too risque for public and might inspire questions from young enquiring minds that the parents may not be ready for.
7. Made someone read your favorite book so you would have a fried to discuss it with?
- If you mean did I bug them until they read it just to shut me up, then yes, of course I have. :)
8. Joined a book club?
- There are none in my area and I'm to much of an introvert to start one of my own. :(

Driven 100mph - No.
Ridden in a helicopter- Yes, but it wasn't a happy memory. I was 14 and my dad had passed earlier that day. He'd been in the army and one of his colleagues took me on a helicopter ride to distract me and probably while my Dad's captain talked with my mum about funeral arrangements..
Gone zip lining - No,
Been to an NFL game - No.
Been to an NHL game - No
Been to Canada - Yes. Twice. I loved it.
Visited Florida - Yes. A few times.
Visited Mexico - No.
Visited Vegas -Yes for a few days.
Eaten alone at a restaurant - Yes. It isn't that bad.
Ability to read music - Years ago!
Ridden a motorcycle - Once years ago.
Ridden a horse – No.
Stayed in a hospital – Yes. A few times.
Donated blood - No.
Been snow skiing - Nope. With my balance I probably never will
Been to Disney World or Disney Land - Yes. In Florida.
Slept outside – Does a tent count? Otherwise no.
Driven a stick shift - nope.
Ridden in an 18 wheeler - No.
Ridden in a police car? No
Driven a boat - No, but been on one
Eaten Escargot - Never.
Been on a cruise - No.
Run out of gas -No.
Been on TV - Yes.
Eaten Sushi - No.
Seen a UFO – A couple. Including a Triangle.
Been Bungie jumping - No. Never in a million years.
Been on a sunset sailboat cruise - Sadly, no

1. Hugged or kissed a book? Oh yes.
2. Took a selfie with an author? I have.
3. Laughed out loud while reading a scene? Yes, Several times.
4. Followed your favorite author online? I follow several authors online..
5. DNF a book? When I was younger I would force myself to finish a book. Now I'm older and who has time for that? I want to move on to a book I can love.
6. Hid a book you were reading? A few of the more risque books.
7. Made someone read your favorite book so you would have a fried to discuss it with? I've made suggestions but otherwise no.
8. Joined a book club? No but I would like to.

Driven 100mph - When my daughter was late for a softball tournament
Ridden in a helicopter- No
Gone zip lining - Yes in the Belize jungle
Been to an NFL game - Yes, go Rams
Been to an MLB game - Yes, but not recently. Go Dodgers.
Visited Florida - Yes. My husband was in Tampa for training for two weeks and we got to go too.
Visited Mexico - Many times. My church had a mission and I went every yearly was in high school. Recently, we have visited while on cruises.
Visited Vegas -Many times for work and fun.
Eaten alone at a restaurant - No
Ability to read music - I read music and sing in my church chior.
Ridden a motorcycle - Me? only dirt bikes.
Ridden a horse – Yes, my grandfather owned a farm with horses.
Stayed in a hospital – Yes, last November for a heart attack and stent procedure.
Donated blood - No. I've had cancer
Been snow skiing - Yes, but many years ago.
Been to Disney World or Disney Land - Yes, both
Slept outside – Yes, without a tent under the stars. It's wonderful
Driven a stick shift - Yes, a 1989 VW Bus
Ridden in an 18 wheeler - No
Ridden in a police car? No
Driven a boat - Yes, we have had ski boats for 40 years
Eaten Escargot - Nope.
Been on a cruise - Yes and I can't wait until it is safe to do so again.
Run out of gas - Yes, several times
Been on TV - Does a cable show count? A group I sang in was on a gospel show in the early 70's.
Eaten Sushi - Yes, my youngest daughter and her boyfriend made it from scratch. It was fantastic.
Seen a UFO – No, but I have seen a shooting star.
Been Bungie jumping - No. This doesn't hold any appeal for me
Been on a sunset sailboat cruise - Yes, in Hawaii. It was beautiful and memorable.

Have You Ever

1. Dropped a book on your face while reading?
2. Dreamed about a book character? Who?
3. Went over your book budget?
4. Cried while reading a book?
5. Waited up late for a pre-ordered book to download?
6. Sat in your car so you could finish a chapter?
7. Wished to live in a library before blowing the candles out?
8. Said the movie was better?
9. Fangirled over an author?
10. Pulled out a book or e-reader at a party?