True or False
Grandpa is an expert marksman.
True! I have memories of going with him to practice archery. From shooting carp between the eyes to hitting a soda can as it was falling through the air so that it spun soda everywhere as it kept falling, he knows what he's doing! Just ask the deer trying to munch on his garden.
Where did Grandpa serve his mission?
Rome, Italy.
When Grammie served some slightly (read: very) burned squash for dinner one time, what did Grandpa liken it to?
His old boots. ;)
What pets has Grandpa had?
Take it away, Grandpa!
What is Grandpa's favorite thing to do in the morning on the Fourth of July?
Freedom 5k
When Grandpa walks into a craft store, he feels totally calm and understands in his SOUL why all these people are spending all that money on all those things.
FALSE ;)
What high school did Grandpa attend?
Rim of the World High School.
What is something that Grandpa likes to pour on lots of different kinds of food?
Italian dressing. Salad, obviously, but also cooked veggies and, I swear, even baked potatoes!
How old was Grandpa when President John F. Kennedy assassinated?
JFK was killed on November 22, 1963. Grandpa would have just turned 9 years old? He vividly remembers his teacher announcing the horrible news to his class. This was a somber, impactful experience for him.
What does Grandpa love to do when driving on a long road trip, especially to help keep him awake when it's past his bedtime?
Drumming on the steering wheel and singing! "Raindrops keep falling on my head..."
Grandpa squashed a giant june beetle that had landed on Aurie's head...while it was STILL on Aurie's head.
Unfortunately true.
What day did Grammie and Grandpa get married?
November 20, 1976 in the Idaho Falls Temple.
What happened the first time Grandpa tried to make bread?
He added all the liquid ingredients into the Bosch first...and then turned it on full blast! Took a while to clean the cupboards above the Bosch.
How old was Grandpa when the Vietnam War draft ended?
The draft ended on January 27, 1973. Grandpa was 18 years old, had his draft number and was facing the very real possibility of getting sent to Vietnam.
What are some of Grandpa's & Grandma's favorite love songs? (name at least 2)
Ballerina Girl, A Groovy Kind of Love, Happy Together, Touch Me When We're Dancing
Grandpa has been baptized three times.
False. He's been baptized twice. Once was as a newborn baby in a Catholic hospital. And once as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when he was 8 years old.
How did Grammie and Grandpa meet?
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy: "If your parents met at a family reunion, you might be a redneck." ;) Love you, Mom and Dad! You guys tell the story.
What prompted the invention of Daddy Salad?
Grammie had a newborn baby and Grandpa was put in charge of the kitchen and feeding the rest of the kids. He opened several cans of different kinds of beans, added some lentil sprouts he'd grown and parmesan cheese, and drizzled a hefty dose of his favorite Italian dressing on top. *chef kiss*
What are some of the different jobs Grandpa has had over the years? (Gotta guess at least 3)
Let's see how I do... Cable installation in CA, Electronic Chassis (spelling?), Laser, Rainbow vacuums, BJ Wright's Ice Cream, Real Estate, Insurance Fraud Prevention/Detection.
What is EVERYBODY'S favorite part about watching funny movies with Grandpa?
His laugh! He makes everyone else laugh. It's the best.
Grandpa's greatest childhood fear was the flying monkeys from The Wizard of Oz.
TRUE.
Though Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty freaked him out pretty good too.
What is the name of the city where Grandpa was born?
Upland, California. He grew up in Crestline, California near Lake Arrowhead in the San Bernadino mountains.
Challenge: Quote word for word the Calvin & Hobbes comic that we had posted on the fridge back in the day to tease Grandpa about his unique tastes and exercise habits.
Calvin's Dad: "Ahh, what could be better than a Saturday 6 mile run at dawn in 20 degree weather followed by a big bowl of gummy oatmeal and some dried toast!"
Calvin: "How about some dried up prunes and a root canal?"
Calvin's Dad: "Dried prunes! Do we have some?"
P.S. You and the universe won, Dad. I love oatmeal now. ;)
How much did a loaf of bread cost in 1954? A gallon of gas?
A loaf of bread: 18 cents.
A gallon of gas: 23 cents.
And for funsies, stamps were 3 cents, homes around $22,000, and the average yearly income was $4,137.
What is Grandpa's favorite hymn & scripture?
Agent Sneaky--Report! ;)