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50 & Fabulous!
100
This song, performed by Captain & Tennille, was the top song in 1975, the year of Garth’s birth and features the phrase "Love will keep us together” and is reflective of Garth’s marriage.
What is "Love Will Keep Us Together"?
100
Garth often told his kids that his favourite country was this destination, which he enjoyed because of its silence. Yet, when he took his family there for his 50th birthday trip, it was anything but silent.
What is Namibia?
100
This lush and rainy island where Garth and Mina decided to get serious (while nearly being swept away by flash floods) and later got married on is part of a 7 island chain.
What is Kauai?
100
This ancient Chinese game, known for its complexity and very popular in Japan, is one of Garth's many hobbies and talents, which he learned from Mina’s dad.
What is Go? (Weiqi)
200
One of Garth’s favourite superheroes and a 1980s icon, this web-slinging hero was considered unbeatable during his time.
What is "Spider-man"?
200
No matter where he is, Garth always has to stop at these two types of stores. What are they?
What are outdoor/camping stores and butcheries?
200
This African city, known as the "City of Gold," was founded in 1886 after the discovery of gold and is the birthplace of birthday boy, Garth.
What is Johannesburg?
200
Garth is known for his discerning taste in chocolate, and this brand, only when made in South Africa, is his absolute favourite.
What is Cadbury’s?
300
This communication device that Garth's grandma often eavesdropped on was the main form of communication for kids in the 1980s.
What is a rotary phone?
300
Garth’s least favourite part of the chicken is this. Although his dad always took this least desired piece for himself, giving Garth the other bits, Garth would never make this sacrifice for his own kids.
What is chicken breast?
300
This island, where Garth received one of his many degrees, is home to the only royal residence in the United States, Iolani Palace, and where the love of his life was born.
What is Oahu?
300
Following in his mother’s footsteps, Garth’s proudest achievement in the world of wine is earning this prestigious certification, which he told his family would take just a few weekends but ended up turning into a multi-year passion.
What is the WSET level 3 certification?
400
This stock market bubble of the late 1990s, characterized by inflated stock prices for internet-based companies, is named after a common top-level domain and one of the reasons Mina & Garth moved to Europe from silicon valley.
What is The Dot com bubble?
400
Even though his kids love to tease him about being "old," Garth proves them wrong by mountain biking, rock climbing, white-water rafting, and hiking like someone half his age. However, when Emi graduates high school, one could argue he will be old. How old will Garth be?
What is 64?
400
This city, known for its canals, bikes, and Heineken, holds a special place in our hearts—not just for its charm, but because three of our children were born there.
What is Amsterdam?
400
While Garth excels at many things, he takes the most pride in mastering this South African grilling technique, a skill passed down from his dad.
What is braaing?
500
What format, introduced by Sony in the 1990s to succeed the cassette, combined digital clarity with portability, and was loved by technology early adopter Garth?
What is the Sony MiniDisc?
500
Despite constant teasing about cognitive ability from his kids, Garth is actually quite smart and holds over four degrees. In addition to these degrees, he completed all three levels of this prestigious financial certification—earning not just credentials, but a lifelong pass from doing the dishes while studying for Level 1.
What is the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)?
500
We didn’t stay long in this iconic city in Western Europe—our shortest stint anywhere—but Garth made up for it with a commute that included riding The Drain, felt like it lasted forever.
What is London?
500
Garth often reflects on this 3-month trip, taken when he was 19, as a pivotal moment in his personal growth, exploring a continent renowned for its vibrant cultures and breathtaking landscapes.
What is South America?
