Thursday, July 20, 2006

a new trivia night...

last night was trivia at clark's. we got there at about 9pm and missed sign up and the 1st and most of the 2nd rounds, next week we will have to get there early.

it was a different format than i am used to. there were 4 rounds and then a final question that garners 10 answers. the first 4 rounds are comprised of 5 questions with point values totalling 40 for each round. each team is given a half a piece of paper with the questions on it, and the you write right on it what you think the answers are. when you are confident with your answers you hand in your sheet, when the woman blows the whistle you turn in your answers. she tallies everyones scores on the big chalk board next to the bar.

some sample questions were...

  • Within 20 years, when did uncle sam make his first appearance?


  • Other than tomatoes and onions, which is the main vegetable used in Musaka?


  • Which 2 US states tout themselves as sunshine states?


  • then the final question was Name the 10 most commonly used words accordingly to the Concise Oxford English Dictionary of 2006.


  • next week i plan to get there early, get a table and win... :) i think my uncle paul and aunt carolyn will be in town too, so maybe they will want to help out, i would bet money my uncle would enjoy the multitude of beers on tap at clark's.

    tonight i have complimentary tix to watch the sky chiefs (torontos AAA team here in the 'cuse) play the rochester redwings from the comfort of the time warner cable suite. wooo who. i am interested in what its like, my only request is its air conditioned and the hot dogs are free. :)

    i think tomorrow i am going to partake in the "weekend celebration" over at the fischers. the only stipulation is that i have to spend the night. :) i think i can handle it. those fischers are such responsible party throwers.