The Early Years
The 80's
Lynda's
Buddies
Buddies
Arts & Crafts
Hodge Podge
100
A city in northern Texas. It is known for it's football team, as well as the assasination of JFK. But most importantly, it is the city listed on Lynda's birth certificate.
What is Dallas, TX
100
In the late 80's, Lynda's version of this type of blanket, popular today in Amish communities, were in very high demand.
What is a quilt?
100
Lynda was a cardiac rehabilitation nurse for 13 years. This is the hospital where she worked.
What is Lutheran Hospital
100
This art form involves using strips of paper that are rolled, looped, curled, twisted and otherwise manipulated to create different shapes, and glued together to create decorative designs.
What is quilling.
100
Representing tranquility, youth, and hope. A member of the beryl mineral family, this gemstone is cherished for its pale-blue to deep-oceanic blue tones.
Grandma's birthstone.
What is Aquamarine
200
Their names are Mark, Glynda, and Shirley.
Who are Lynda's siblings
200
A rare girl's name of German origin meaning "from the kettle-shaped hollow". Or, a small miniature schnauzer who was the Hatfield family dog in the 80's
Who is Binga
200
This church friend introduced her younger brother Paul to Lynda in the 60's. Most of the people in this room are extremely thankful for that!
Who is (Aunt) Eunice?
200
The email address that Lynda uses for her custom designed greeting cards
What is myartcards@aol.com
Also accepted would be the newly created bluefrogartcards@gmail.com
200
Described as highly artistic and visionary, often using creative work to ground their intense emotions. They are deeply intuitive and tuned into the feelings of others, making them gentle, supportive friends and partners.
Grandma's Zodiac sign.
What is Pisces
300
They occur in about 10 per 1,000 births - sharing about 50% of their DNA. The Glynda to her Lynda.
What are fraternal twins.
300
A show featuring a 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am named KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand), voiced by William Daniels.
(Grandma still watches reruns of this show)
What is Knight Rider
300
This very close buddy was a missionary in Sierra Leon West Africa for 2 years and drove a Ford Maverick named Matthew.
Who is Tina Wilkins?
300
A fretted, plucked string instrument typically made of wood with six strings (nylon or steel) that vibrate to produce sound. Or, an instrument that grandma used to play.
What is a guitar.
300
This university is where Grandma got her nursing degree.
What is IPFW - Indiana University, Purdue University Fort Wayne
400
Produced between 1950 and 1954, it was North America's first compact car, adopting a European approach to styling. It was marketed to American buyers as a distinctive alternative to its larger, more flashy Detroit competitors.
Lynda's first car that she shared with her twin sister.
What is a Nash Rambler
400
This U.S. President survived an assassination attempt in March 1981
Who is Ronald Reagan?
400
This long time buddy of Lynda's dates back to her Texas roots. The two friends still currently exchange emails daily.
Who is Sandy?
400
Finish the lyrics to this song that Lynda wrote!
A princess kissed me but I'm croaking still. I can't eat bugs 'cause they make me ill. The other frogs wonder if I'm for real. __ __ __ __ __
What is... I'm a blue, blue frog!
Bonus points if you can sing the next verse!
400
Lynda calls herself this; because she has two degrees from Purdue University
What is a Double Boiler
500
Grandma's 1st job was in North Manchester at Heckman Book Bindery. What was her hourly pay rate?
A. $1.25
B. $2.25
C. $3.25
$1.25
500
In the TV drama Dallas, this character was shot, leading to a massive 1980 cultural event.
Who is J.R. Ewing?
500
This cleverly named friend group of Lynda's enjoys getting together for lunch. Perhaps you will see them out, perhaps you won't.
What are the Maybe's?
500
This type of painting became popular in the early 1500's. You can find the modern version of this style artwork today in Lynda's brand of greeting cards, if you're lucky.
What is watercolor?
500
A private business college with a location in Fort Wayne where Lynda was a clinical instructor for 22 years.
What is Harrison Business College