Sunday, January 17, 2010

So, What Is "Getting Tagged"?

OK, so I got tagged if that means anything to you. It seems that Concord Carpenter (a favorite of mine because he decided to get a new camera and take some classes) decided that I needed to go through the same exercise that he recently endured. This is called "getting tagged".

So, I had to call my daughter who is somewhere warm on a cruise ship (probably reading this near the pool) to find out what "getting tagged" meant. She assured me that it did not mean I had to stand in the batter's box while Yankees lefty CC Sabathia pelted me with baseballs. (Like WOW ... NikonSniper just got tagged in the head again!) Well, anyway, I learned that "getting tagged" (aka. "you're it") meant that I had to answer these questions and pick others for the same torture exercise after I finished. Well, I normally don't do this because I really don't have access to all those computer savvy skills and I lack the full command of the English language. BUT, I have decide to endure this now, once per year. So, this is it for this type of thingy for 2010.

Here's more than you want to know about NikonSniper Steve!

8 TV shows I watch on ocassions
Many of you already know that I do not own a television (I own cameras instead). So, … I see TV other ways if I have to or want to watch something.
1. my favorite show BY FAR is the NFL football season. I watch games at Braff Zackton's house (when he let's me in the door).
2. I also watch a bit of baseball at Braff's in October IF, and only IF a certain team from the Bronx is still in action. Sorry.

By accessing the world-wide (it's everywhere now) internet I have often enjoyed:
3. various News broadcasts that are not NBC
4. The Office
5. House
6. Friday Night Lights (Riggins is nearly my all-time favorite high school student).
7. Scrubs (though this show is nose-diving fast for me, I guess I prefer the early Dr. Cox).
8. Mercy

8 favorite places to eat and drink
1. home (especially Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day)
2. sometimes Olive Garden
3. sometimes Outback
4. sometimes Red Lobster
5. sometimes Dennys
6. sometimes Three Brothers (Woodstock, IL)
7. sometimes Angelo's (Woodstock, IL)
8. is it too late to get thrown out of an Applebee's

8 things I look forward to
1. heaven
2. being home
3. finally learning from my mistakes instead of repeating them
4. balancing life on my meds
5. spring
6. summer
7. real senior citizen discounts, not these cheesey pretend ones you get when you turn 50
8. acting like a complete nutball at all public events as soon as I'm 71 ... just to embarrass my whole family (I know they will pull the plug on me when it's time FOR SURE, I won't be getting an extra 10 minutes)

8 things I love about winter
1. my pills to help me deal with winter. Mmmmm, pills.
2. not having to go back to bed because I never left.
3. the sound of the doorbell or phone or Ky shoveling.
4. no mosquitoes (for sure Concord Carpenter).
5. photographing fresh snow as opposed to those gray-black salty pilars that sit in front of the house till the Cubs have lost 20 games.
6. sliding out of control through traffic lights. weeeeee!
7. going out for breakfast at 4pm.
8. not having to worry about skin cancer because the sun is gone so long. is it coming back?

8 things on my wish list
1. that my entire family knows Christ and His saving power.
2. that all of my remaining days are spent living fearless.
3. that I can bring attention to God via photography.
4. that I could lose weight by eating cashews.
5. that I could take the lifelong illness of my daughter from her and bear it upon my shoulders.
6. that I could have more nights with my wife on our patio.
7. that I could teach people how to improve their photography in places I have been.
8. that I could play the pipes!

8 things I am passionate about (not always in this order)
1. Wife & Family (excluding animals)
2. Friends
3. Photography
4. Football
5. Jazz
6. Travel
7. God (is kinda in everything)
8. Cher

8 things I have learned from the past
1. power tools require some level of skill
2. put your car into park before exiting the vehicle
3. don't assume you can still do what you did when you were eighteen
4. time never heals old hurts
5. fifty keys on a ring can break into anything with proper instruction
6. ... and so can a well-placed brick
7. you can joke all you want about scaring guys off from dating your daughters … but you're not in control, you never were
8. choose your battles, don't blow up over everything, unless Braff Zackton did it

8 things I want/need
1. family protection
2. laughter
3. three hots and a cot
4. nikonsniper tattoo
5. to stay crazy to the very end
6. australian retirement during winter months in usa
7. more Nikon lenses
8. jet skis

8 people I want to tag (I could pick about, hmmm, 2000 of you)
Don & Krise at Olympia Daily Photo
Elaine of Arctic View
Janine of Sniffles and Smiles
Bush Babe of the Crazy Wacko Land Down Under
Helen of Madcobug - My Everyday Life
Vivian at Snapshots
Gerry at Gerry's Place
Scott at World's Best Photography Blog

Sorry about that. It's kinda like jury duty. Have fun and let me know when your answers are blogged.

NikonSniper Steve

25 comments:

Carol said...

About the cashews.. from your lips to God's ears! :-) And other things, too-- I hope all your wishes are granted.

BB said...

Well, well, well (three holes in the ground)... tagged! Darn it all... I have about seven of these things waiting for me to address them. Can I just say "Ditto" what Steve said?

And BTW - am seriously thinking about changing the name of my blog: BB of the CWLDU. Got a ring to it?
:-)
BB

Concord Carpenter said...

Nice, can't wait to see the tattoo!

Richard D said...

This was great. Thanks for posting it. It's good to get to know you a little bit.

Lorilee said...

Hey, another "Office" fan! South Texas usually has little to no winter, but not this year! It has been mostly cloudy since the beginning of December. I NEED sun too!
Blessings,
Lorilee

WR said...

that was pretty interesting. I especially like the part about the sound of someone else shoveling! :)

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

That was lots of fun! I learned a lot more about you! I know you lead a very interesting life! Thanks for taking the time be tagged!

Sniffles and Smiles said...

Hi, Steve!!! Oh, I'm SO honored that you would choose to tag ME!!! But I must tell you, I'm a bit buried by work right now...and so I'm taking a blogging break...but when I'm back, I'll give you a shout!!! Super, super answers to the questions, btw! Loved seeing your humor and your serious sides shine through!!! Thanks for being such an WONDERFUL blogging friend!! God bless you and yours! Hugs, Janine

Vivian aka Deborah said...

Sorry?...you're sorry? heehee Haven't you ever heard, "Love means never having to say you're sorry". ( what movie is that line from? )
Just as jury duty is an honor, so is being tagged by you, which gives me honorable mention of me and my Snapshot Blog. And for that, I thank you! I will be back soon to do my tagging-blogger duty!

~ Vivian

Patrinas Pencil said...

A ver good read, Steve. Thanks for Sharing

Patrina <")>><

Keetha Broyles said...

You did a fabulous job of being "it" on your first tagging!

:-)

NikonSniper said...

vivian that's easy. love story. but my wife has suggested that concept might get me into bigger trouble.
nikonsniper steve

Helen said...

Ok I have finished mine. You will probably be disappointed though. Helen
http://madcobug-myeverydaylife2.blogspot.com/2010/01/i-have-been-tagged.html

Helen said...

I did enjoy reading your answers. Helen

Mike Simmons said...

Steve - numbers 1 & 3 on your wish list are also mine... for you and for me. :)

Scott Law said...

One of the things on my wish list will be that I wish I didn't have such a headache from trying to think of answers to these questions. I think I'm kind of honored?!?!? But couldn't you have found an easier way? Well, I'll try to get it done this week some time, but no guarantees.

Don and Krise said...

Okay Steve. Don't worry, no hard feelings. Krise and I had a good time answering the questions. Our answers are posted on the blog. Now it's time to notify the people on our list.
Thank you again. We truly enjoy your blog!

Brenda's Arizona said...

NikonSteve - I ALWAYS love your photos and look forward to your posting everyday - but this was a real treat and surprise. Thanks for leading me to new bloggers, too!

Bogaman said...

You seem to have an over abundant supply of wit. Please, send some my way;^) X.

dominique eichi said...

fabulous answers. Your wit is so refreshing. thank you for taking the time to do this . God bless your family to all come to accept Christ as Savior & Lord, in His name I pray.

Scott Law said...

I got mine finished quicker than I thought. You can take a look at it here. Be forewarned, it may take the place of a sleeping pill.

Eve said...

These are great Steve and yes the tattoo would be fantastic!!hahaha! It's great getting to know you better!

Vivian aka Deborah said...

Opps, I forgot to come back here to say I posted my 8's, even though I know you have seen them, Steve. BTW....how do you make words a link to go to?
My answers are here:
http://vivianspictures.blogspot.com/
So how do I make it so you can click on the link and it brings you to my page? hmmmm?

Erin said...

actually...the oldest daughter is just reading it now while stuck in Fort Lauderdale about to go back to reality from this 80 degree tease!

Erin said...

p.s.-posted 2nd in the company again this quarter!