Past Loves and Near Misses
What did Sean have sent to his girlfriend's hotel while she was on her high school band trip?
Two dozen red roses
What was the classic Charley family April Fools joke?
Sadie fell down the laundry shoot.
The day after Anne got her license, she did this.
Knocked down a mailbox with her car.
The week that Tomie and Anne started dating, he came over to the Charley house and a five year old Leah initiated him into the family by doing this. What did Leah do?
Peed on Tomie while sitting on his lap.
There's something special about a delivery pizza that has been opened by Ralph Charley. What happens to each pizza he gets his hands on?
He cut each pizza slice into two pieces.
What did Luke call his girlfriend while on the phone with her in the final days of their relationship?
Princess Peach
Casy was given a surprise gift when she was a little girl. What was the gift and where was she told to find it?
A kitten she named Rocky that she found when she was told to look in the laundry hamper.
What was the name of the curtain that was held up in front of the porta potty when a child had to use the bathroom while traveling in our 15 passenger van?
Barnacy Privacy
Sean and Meghan were known in their 4th grade class for this lunch they made frequently, which, while delicious, gave them some kicking breath. Name at least three of the ingredients.
Bread, queso nacho cheese dip, roast beef, pepper jack cheese, jalepenos.
For Mat's 13th birthday, we were all required to do this activity with him. What was it?
Jousting/medieval activities
Other than Michael, name at least one man who Jane met through Catholic Match.
Philip or Daniel
As a child, Mat's hair had a pungent scent for period of time. What was the source of this smell?
Mat's pillow was filled with duck feathers from his old pet, Diver.
What was the name given to Mat's godforsaken van?
The Spittin' Kitten
While Sean and Luke were roommates at UMary, Sean would hide his food from Luke in order to not have it all eaten by him. What was his preferred location?
Outside of the window in his room where the food could be placed in snow.
Right before Anne would physically attack one of her siblings, she did this with her face. What did she do/what did her face look like?
She would suck in the sides of her bottom lip.
What vegetable did John Klein Sr. throw at Dad and Matt when they arrived at his home in Max to check on Meghan?
Potatoes
Jane bought a chinchilla when she was young, but unfortunately this pet only lasted a week in the Charley household and died a quick death. What was this pet's name and cause of death?
The chinchilla, Mad Miko, died of heatstroke.
While traveling in the camper, the engine caught fire. Stranded in Zap, ND without a vehicle, calls were made to find a vehicle that could transport the entire family back home. What was the name of our rescuer's transportation?
Gino's Fun Bus
Which Charley fainted repeatedly in religion class and what caused this person to faint?
Mat fainted whenever vasectomies were discussed.
What did Jimmy say when Mom told him that pork comes from a pig?
"I think I got the nose."
One of Anne's former roommates developed a crush on Mat after some encouragement on his part. Who was the roommate and what was the event that most angered Anne and gave this roommate false hope of a relationship?
Amber Beggs sewed a button onto Mat's shirt while he (slightly buzzed) laid across her lap and flirted with her.
There was a short period of time when we were each the proud owner of a garden frog, taken from Granny Marcela's garden. Unfortunately, soon after they entered our house these frogs died a mass death due to what event?
Mat shoved each frog into a decorative hole in a small aquarium castle, believing that he was showing them a fun time by upgrading their habitat.
After renting and then returning a camper for a family vacation, Dad was informed by the owner that one of the mattresses smelled and 'one of those kids must have peed on it'. Dad strongly denied the accusation, however it eventually was discovered that a child had indeed peed on it. Who was the culprit?
Meghan
Dad was given the almost impossible task of going to Video Magic and renting a G rated movie that the children of the house, ranging from toddlers to teens, could all enjoy on a Friday night. He returned with this film. What was the title?
The Psammead
Luke inadvertently started a stressful Christmas tradition during his college years. What was this annual occurrence?
Luke would receive a letter at the end of the fall semester detailing either academic probation or a failing grade in College Algebra.