childhood
Where did Nana always go on July 4 when she was growing up?
Butler, PA to visit Papa’s family
What was the fragrance Nana sold as a fragrance model?
a) Calvin Klein
b) Chanel
c) Givenchy
d) Lanvin
c) Givenchy
What does Nana say when she hasn’t heard you?
”Do what now?”
What is the name of the grocery store where Nana bought a sweater (that she loves)?
Kroger
What is Nana’s license plate?
10S NANA
What was the name of the dog Nana had growing up?
Taffy
When Nana worked at the General Assembly, one day she got to work and realized this didn’t match. Was it:
a) her blouse and her skirt
b) her shoes
c) her belt and her dress
d) her jacket and her skirt
b) her shoes
What does Nana say at the end of her answering machine greeting?
”Have a blessed day.”
What flavor milkshake did Nana get at FAO Schwartz that made her sick because she insisted on finishing it because she had paid for it?
chocolate
Where was this photo taken?
Shopping in NYC with Wendy, Celeste and Kaki in XXXX at Abercrombie & Fitch
Nana wrote “Al” on the wall when they were young, hoping to get him in trouble. What did Nana use?
a) permanent marker
b) lipstick
c) nail polish
d) Bingo dabber
c) nail polish
Bonus points if you can explain why this plan backfired on her.
There was a job at the Federal Reserve Bank that Nana considered pursuing. Why did her parents absolutely melt down when she told them about it?
a) It involved travel.
b) She would have been working the night shift.
c) She would have to take a pay cut.
d) She would have moved to NYC.
a) It involved travel.
What does Nana say when she is shocked or surprised?
”My Lans”
a) Mercedes
b) BMW
c) Lexus
d) Honda
c) Lexus
What dance contest did Nana and Gramps win on a cruise?
The Twist!
What is Nana’s middle name?
Corrine
Bonus points if you can explain why Nanny and Papa chose this name.
Where did Nana work in high school at Christmas when a ton of girls would pile into Mr. Butler’s car to get downtown?
a) Miller & Rhodes
b) Thalhimer’s
c) Macy’s
d) Hecht’s
b) Thalhimer’s
What is Nana’s nickname for Gramps?
”Bus”
What was Nana buying one year for her birthday that she had every store in Richmond either lowering their prices to fight for her business or banning her from entering the store?
a) jewelry
b) furniture
c) a car
d) an antique vase
a) jewelry
What was the name of Nana’s first boyfriend?
a) Roy Browning
b) Randall Smith
c) Ricky Bobby
d) Raymond Lumpkin
D) Raymond Lumpkin
Papa really wanted Nana to play this instrument:
a) piano
b) tuba
c) accordion
d) violin
c) accordion
When Nana was a fragrance model, a customer once hit on Nana. What was Nana’s response?
a) “Do what?”
b) “My Lans”
c) “Sir, I am a married woman!”
d) ”Come again?”
d) “Come again?”
What does Nana text when she wants you to call her?
a) “Everything is fine. Just call me when you get a chance.”
b) “I tried calling you but you didn’t answer. Call me when you can.”
c) “Call me please.”
d) “Call”
a) “Everything is fine. Just call me when you get a chance.”
What sort of pest was Nana trying to get rid of on her own instead of hiring a professional? Note that this has happened more than once so more than one answer will be correct.
Wasps and mice
Where was Nana overserved and couldn’t find the bathroom?
a) Cite
b) Mi Cocina
c) The Carlyle
d) all of the above
d) all of the above