Off topic - but pick one out of five

[Mark Padgett]

At my office, we have started circulating a "game" to get better acquainted with each other. We list five things about ourselves, four of them being true. The others have to guess which one isn't true. I thought it might be fun and entertaining (and possibly revealing) if some of the regulars here tried it. I would like to know a little more about some of you guys (like your debit card and PIN numbers).

Anyway, I'll start. I'll post the answer after a while.

Which one of these "facts" about me is not true?
1) I've been to the summit of Mt. Hood
2) I flunked my Army pre-induction physical
3) I'm related to Monica Lewinsky
4) My grandfather worked for Al Capone
5) I once was detained for questioning by the FBI

Remember, only one of these statements if false. Which one?

[zebra44]

I'll bite...#4

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

At my office, we have started circulating a "game" to get better acquainted with each other. We list five things about ourselves, four of them being true. The others have to guess which one isn't true. I thought it might be fun and entertaining (and possibly revealing) if some of the regulars here tried it. I would like to know a little more about some of you guys (like your debit card and PIN numbers).

Anyway, I'll start. I'll post the answer after a while.

Which one of these "facts" about me is not true?
1) I've been to the summit of Mt. Hood
2) I flunked my Army pre-induction physical
3) I'm related to Monica Lewinsky
4) My grandfather worked for Al Capone
5) I once was detained for questioning by the FBI

Remember, only one of these statements if false. Which one?

You wore the fishnets, didn't you?

[tjones1]

I'll take number 3.

[Adam]

My money's on #3.

For me:
1. General Robert E. Lee is in my family tree.
2. I was born with 6 fingers on each hand and 6 toes on each foot.
3. My son is the sixth consecutive "first son"to be named "George."
4. I spent 6 months in southern Iraq.
5. I voted for the last 4 winners in the Presidential elections.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

My money's on #3.

For me:
1. General Robert E. Lee is in my family tree.
2. I was born with 6 fingers on each hand and 6 toes on each foot.
3. My son is the sixth consecutive "first son"to be named "George."
4. I spent 6 months in southern Iraq.
5. I voted for the last 4 winners in the Presidential elections.

Mine are:
1. I have called games at both high schools I attended.
2. I saw the very first NCAA hockey game played by the Maine Black Bears in the modern era.
3. I saw Mickey Mantle homer from both sides of the plate at Fenway at my first MLB game.
4. The first home I owned was on the first street of the first home my parents owned.
5. Before this year, I had never officiated a game without wearing glasses.

[zebra44]

Here goes me.....
1) I began officiating at age 40
2) I have officiated games with Mick
3) I was at the Kordell Stewart Hail Mary vs U of Michigan Game
4) I have been married 3 times
5) Harmon Killebrew is my uncle

26 year gap, my guess is #3

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by zebra44

Here goes me.....
1) I began officiating at age 40
2) I have officiated games with Mick
3) I was at the Kordell Stewart Hail Mary vs U of Michigan Game
4) I have been married 3 times
5) Harmon Killebrew is my uncle

26 year gap, my guess is #3

I cannot PM you, but I AM that old. I was 9 in 1966. I'll go with the Harmon Killebrew for you.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

Mine are:
1. I have called games at both high schools I attended.
True. I called a game at age 20 at my alma mater Woodland HS in Maine. And I called my first game at Bellows Free Academy in St Albans VT last season where I attended my first two years at age 48.
2. I saw the very first NCAA hockey game played by the Maine Black Bears in the modern era.
True. I was enrolled at UMaine when the hockey arena was built and the first NCAA season was during my senior year in 1978-79.
3. I saw Mickey Mantle homer from both sides of the plate at Fenway at my first MLB game.
True. As a 9 year old I witnessed the Red Sox defeat the Yankees 5-3 at Fenway in June 1966. Mantle hit 2 HRs. One LH. One RH.
4. The first home I owned was on the first street of the first home my parents owned.True. My folks bought their first home in 1962 in St Albans VT. They [along with me] moved in 1973 to Maine. In 1981, I bought my first home in St Albans VT on the same street.
5. Before this year, I had never officiated a game without wearing glasses.

False. I started wearing glasses at age 26, after my first stint was over. I started with the contacts one month ago.

[HawkeyeCubP]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

1. I have called games at both high schools I attended.
True. I called a game at age 20 at my alma mater Woodland HS in Maine. And I called my first game at Bellows Free Academy in St Albans VT last season where I attended my first two years at age 48.
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Just wanted to say that that's awesome.

[Texas Aggie]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

My money's on #3.

For me:
1. General Robert E. Lee is in my family tree.
2. I was born with 6 fingers on each hand and 6 toes on each foot.
3. My son is the sixth consecutive "first son"to be named "George."
4. I spent 6 months in southern Iraq.
5. I voted for the last 4 winners in the Presidential elections.

I'll say 4 is untrue. Probably in Northern Iraq!

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Which one of these "facts" about me is not true?
1) I've been to the summit of Mt. Hood
2) I flunked my Army pre-induction physical
3) I'm related to Monica Lewinsky
4) My grandfather worked for Al Capone
5) I once was detained for questioning by the FBI

I mean c'mon... what are the chances that you're related to Monica?

I guess in some way, we're all related to each other. Is that how you mean you're related to Monica? If not 3, I will say 5.

Here are mine:
1) I have received a speeding ticket trying to get to a game on time.
2) I was once involved with the Seminary, but I left.
3) There is royal blood in my ancestry.
4) I have done provincial championships in 2 sports and at 3 different levels.
5) I have received a speeding ticket trying to get home from a game quicker.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

I mean c'mon... what are the chances that you're related to Monica?

I guess in some way, we're all related to each other. Is that how you mean you're related to Monica?

If not 3, I will say 5.

Think FISHNETS.

[zebra44]

You got me gapper! But I did have Harmon's cousin in my 4th grade class.....

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by zebra44

You got me gapper! But I did have Harmon's cousin in my 4th grade class.....

How many years?