10 on the 10th: October

I was not going to talk about the weather, I promise. I wasn’t, but then it changed so dramatically. Last Monday, we had the air conditioning on. Nigel turned the furnace on Thursday or Friday…just to see if it was working! We have had very cool days in the 50s (10C) and lows in the 40s (4.5C). Tonight, we actually have a frost advisory! So, I covered up my rose bushes and brought all the ferns onto the patio and covered them, too! I’m betting we’ll still have some days in the 70s (21C) before the weather well and truly turns.

October is my absolute favorite month! It’s my birthday month, and I would love to say I celebrate it all month long. But, I don’t. I’m not 100% sure my family even realizes my birthday is this month. I was tempted to do the Would You Rathers around birthdays, but it’s probably not your birthday month, right? I do hope you enjoyed this month’s version anyway! Please either link up your post (and any others you’d like), comment, or email me your answers.

Without further ado…

Would you rather soak your feet in pumpkin innards or in creamed corn? This one was really easy for me. Pumpkin has antioxidants that would help with those nasty cracked heels. It also smells better than creamed corn which reminds me of that fake vomit you used to be able to buy! So, I’d definitely pick the pumpkin innards as long as someone else scoops them out!

Would you rather dance with a scarecrow or play poker with a mummy? Hmmm…it has already been established I have no rhythm, but I also don’t entirely understand the rules of poker. It seems like there are so many different kinds of poker games. I wonder if I have a poker face? I think I’d rather play poker with a mummy and chance losing over dancing with a scarecrow and looking worse than said scarecrow!

Would you rather eat an apple dipped in caramel or a pumpkin muffin iced with cream cheese frosting? Another easy one for me! I only like really, really crisp almost not-quite-ripe apples so those are usually a no-no with me. And, I happen to love pumpkin muffins. Add the cream cheese frosting, and I’m yours! Strangely enough, I don’t like pumpkin pie at all…doesn’t matter how much whipped cream you put on it, either.

Would you rather dress as a clown or as a monster for an entire week? Hmmmm…there might be some who say I already do the former! Clowns don’t bother me as a rule with the exception of the season of “American Horror Story” when it took place at a carnival. I think I’d rather be a monster, though, because I could go with all different kinds of monsters each day of the week.

Would you rather rake leaves or burn marshmallows? OK, I admit it. This one is really, really goofy! There is nothing connecting the two except for fire, right? I would rather burn marshmallows because it’s much easier than raking leaves. But, I do love a good leaf fire, not that we’ve had any for several years now.

Would you rather smell like a bonfire or like a cinnamon stick for the whole month? As much as I like a bonfire, I would have to go with the cinnamon stick since it’s for an entire month. While I think I’d soon tire of the smell, there’s nothing to say I couldn’t layer another smell over it, right?

Would you rather watch a scary movie or go ghost hunting? I think I’ll go ghost hunting. I hate scary movies. I remember watching the original “Halloween” movie and being petrified for weeks on end. Nigel worked second shift and wasn’t home when I went to bed (the days before I turned into a night owl). I was sure Michael Myers was lurking right outside my window. As for ghost hunting, I remember going on a ghost tour in Charleston one summer. It took place after the sun set, and we ended up in an old, deserted theater. I was sure someone was going to jump out and scare the willies out of us. They actually missed a prime opportunity because no one did. Maybe they used to do that, and something happened. I don’t really know!

Would you rather stay overnight in a haunted house or a cemetery? This is rather a tough one. It depends on whether or not the house is well and truly haunted. If it is, no thank you very much. As for cemeteries, I’m not really spooked by them. Our last house was right beside a cemetery as in just across the trail. It was no longer “active,” and most of the graves dated to the 1700s and 1800s. When my dad first died, Mom and I would often take midnight rides out to his grave. It was incredibly peaceful. As for spending the night, I would guess the haunted house might be more comfortable, but I’d still opt for the cemetery.

Would you rather eat pumpkin pie or apple crisp? Oh, I guess I already gave the answer away for this one! I don’t like pumpkin pie. It’s the texture, mainly, but I don’t even like the taste. But, warm apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is the epitome of a fall treat. I remember having that as a dessert when I was a kid way back in the 60s and 70s!

Would you rather be in a pie eating contest or a pumpkin carving contest? Does cheesecake count as pie? Honestly, I think I’ll go for the pumpkin carving contest as I just know I’d stuff myself with pie. Then, I’d feel miserable for days. So, even though I’d never win the carving contest, that’s my pick!

Wrap it up, Marsha!

I love 10 on the 10th! It’s a fun way to find out more about different bloggers. I also must admit I sometimes…OK, most of the time…struggle with answering the questions myself! So, can we talk? How do you feel about Would Your Rathers? Is there question you wish had been there and wasn’t? Please leave me a comment or two, and we can talk. I promise to respond as soon as I can!

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Linking up with Nancy’s Fashion Style,  Fine-Whatever, Is This Mutton, Shelbee on the Edge, Chez Mireile, The Grey Brunette, and Away from the Blue as well as Deb’s World. I also link up with This Blonde’s Shopping Bag, Doused in Pink, I do deClaire, Mummabstylish, and Style Splash. Please check out these wonderful ladies and their blogs! I also am a co-host for Ageless Style on the third Thursday of the month and Songful Style on the last Monday of the month. I co-host Traffic Jam Weekend every Thursday with Melynda and Lisa. I also host Final Fridays on the last Friday of the month as well as 10 on the 10th on the 10th of the month! I do hope you’ll check out all of these blogs and link parties!

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