Random Poll:

KAandJJ

I saw this on the decorating board and modified it for our board. Our board seems slow again, so I'm hoping this will help energize it!

1. Where is your favorite place to hang out in Central Florida?
2. Favorite local restaurant(s)?
   
3. Favorite FL beach?
   
4. Favorite type of cuisine(s)?
   
5. Favorite Holiday(s)?
   
6. I could live on _____?
7. In 10 years I hope to be _____?
8. 5 years ago I was _____?
9. Do you have a furbaby? If so, what kind?
10.  What is a huge pet peeve of yours?

KAandJJ

1. Where is your favorite place to hang out in Central Florida? Park Avenue in general!
   
2. Favorite local restaurant(s)? Maria Bonita's & Pom Pom's Tea & Sandwicheria
   
3. Favorite FL beach? New Smyrna Beach
   
4. Favorite type of cuisine(s)? Italian, Mexican, Chinese
   
5. Favorite Holiday(s)? Halloween with Christmas running in a close second
   
6. I could live on _____? Rice & Canned Green Beans
   
7. In 10 years I hope to be _____? raising children
   
8. 5 years ago I was _____? at VCC finishing up my General AA & working as a supervisor at Quiksilver Boardriders Club.
   
9. Do you have a furbaby? If so, what kind? yorkie; lola
   
10.  What is a huge pet peeve of yours? leg shaking and driving too close to other cars!
    

jessiejay10

Cute idea!   

1.  Where is your favorite place to hang out in Central Florida?  Thorton Park or Winter Park, especially when it's Farmers Market day at either spot.  Also: my house!
2. Favorite local restaurant(s)?  Garibaldi's for casual Mexican and Primo's at the Ritz Carlton or fancier dinners
   
3. Favorite FL beach? Playalinda...not the naked part!
   
4. Favorite type of cuisine(s)?  Sushi, Mexican, Thai
   
5. Favorite Holiday(s)?  My birthday, haha and Christmas for the baking and decorating
   
6. I could live on _____?  Hummus and carrot sticks
7. In 10 years I hope to be _____? Raising my 10 year old daughter (currently on the way!) and 1-2 other kids old while still successful at my career. 
8. 5 years ago I was _____?  Just graduated college, had my first job in my current field and had recently started dating my husband.  Weird!
9. Do you have a furbaby? If so, what kind? Two dogs (both mutts) and two cats.
10.  What is a huge pet peeve of yours?  People that give unsolicited advice.  Tailgaters.  Kids screaming in public.  Cracking knuckles, ew. 

Mrs.DMC

 

1.  Where is your favorite place to hang out in Central Florida?  Millenia Mall and Disney
2. Favorite local restaurant(s) hmmmmmm.
3. Favorite FL beach? Bathtub Beach in Stuart or Dubois Park in Jupiter
   
4. Favorite type of cuisine(s)?  Mexican, Italian
   
5. Favorite Holiday(s)?  Hmmm...I guess Christmas
   
6. I could live on _____? cheese, only when it's melted though
7. In 10 years I hope to be _____? preparing for retirement with my hubby...with an 11 year old and maybe a younger one.
8. 5 years ago I was _____?  oh geez.....I was single so there is no tellin what I was up to!!!
9. Do you have a furbaby? If so, what kind? One pug...Sophie
10.  What is a huge pet peeve of yours?  people who are slow, laziness, slobs, people who don't wear their seatbelts(or allow their kids to be without one), texting/drinking and driving, folding laundry(it nevers ends), inconsiderate people in public who are oblivious to their surroundings...like they are the only ones there....I know there is more just can't think of them now.

MissAutumn

1. Where is your favorite place to hang out in Central Florida? Cocoa Village for Antique Shopping.
2. Favorite local restaurant(s)? Columbia in Celebration & Napasorn Thai in Downtown Orlando
   
3. Favorite FL beach? Siesta Key
   
4. Favorite type of cuisine(s)?  Mexican
   
5. Favorite Holiday(s)? Halloween was always 1st but now im thinking Christmas because we get to see family
   
6. I could live on ________? Chips & Salsa
7. In 10 years I hope to be _____?  Raising my children in an old house
8. 5 years ago I was _____?  I was having FUN!
9. Do you have a furbaby? If so, what kind?  2 kitties. Starbucks & Vader
10.  What is a huge pet peeve of yours? I HATE HATE HATE when people blow their nose while im eating.!. I dont care how hungry i am, if i hear someone blow their nose my fork is down for the count. EXCUSE YOURSELF AND GO TO THE BATHROOM TO BLOW YOUR NOSE!

GNJFL

1. Where is your favorite place to hang out in Central Florida? Disney
   
2. Favorite local restaurant(s)? Tijuana Flats
   
3. Favorite FL beach? Still learning but like the west coast beaches best so far.
   
4. Favorite type of cuisine(s)? Italian, Mexican
   
5. Favorite Holiday(s)? My birthday (it's New Years Day) or Halloween
   
6. I could live on _____? Grapes and French Fries (not together)
   
7. In 10 years I hope to be _____? Still as happy as I am now.
   
8. 5 years ago I was _____? Wishing I lived in Florida.
   
9. Do you have a furbaby? If so, what kind? Lab puppy Isabella and two cats, Bridgette and Heffer.
   
10.  What is a huge pet peeve of yours? Fake people and people who let their kids run wild in restaurants.
    

Jenni232323

Fun!

1. Where is your favorite place to hang out in Central Florida? In my town, the city center lake area. In Orlando area, Disney or Ikea.
   
2. Favorite local restaurant(s)? Monterrey Grill
   
3. Favorite FL beach? East Coast - Ponce Inlet/NSB area, West Coast - Siesta Key
   
4. Favorite type of cuisine(s)? Italian, Mexican
   
5. Favorite Holiday(s)? 4th of July
6. I could live on _____? chip and good salsa and pasta
   
7. In 10 years I hope to be _____? raising a family, running my family's business
   
8. 5 years ago I was _____? Finishing up school in TN, Thanksgiving break 5 years ago, DH proposed.
   
9. Do you have a furbaby? If so, what kind? Giant poodle Rufus
   
10.  What is a huge pet peeve of yours? People who smoke in public places (someone was smoking at an outdoor movie last weekend, in the middle of the crowd - who does that?!)
    

jennythebride08

1. Where is your favorite place to hang out in Central Florida? Downtown Orlando - Farmer's Market or the little bar right on Lake Eola
   
2. Favorite local restaurant(s)? Tijuana Flats
   
3. Favorite FL beach? Siesta Key
   
4. Favorite type of cuisine(s)? Mexican/Cuban
   
5. Favorite Holiday(s)? Christmas!
   
6. I could live on _____? Chicken tenders...is that what you mean?
   
7. In 10 years I hope to be _____? Upper management with my company with three kids in a big house
   
8. 5 years ago I was _____? a student at UCF and working at Chili's
   
9. Do you have a furbaby? If so, what kind? Porter! Half bichon and half cocker
   
10.  What is a huge pet peeve of yours? People who can't drive/rude people in general
    

snr4jhjr

1. Where is your favorite place to hang out in Central Florida? Sea World, Baldwin Park
2. Favorite local restaurant(s)?  Garibaldis, Press 101
   
3. Favorite FL beach? Dubois Park, Jupiter and Bathtub Beach on Hutchinson Island
   
4. Favorite type of cuisine(s)? Mexican and Italian
   
5. Favorite Holiday(s)?  Valentines Day.  Now with Isabella I cant wait for Christmas
   
6. I could live on _____? Chips, Queso, Salsa
7. In 10 years I hope to be _____? Living back on the Treasure Coast - pipe dream but my dream
8. 5 years ago I was _____? Planning my Wedding
9. Do you have a furbaby? If so, what kind? Lexi a chow retreiver and a cat that adopted us
10.  What is a huge pet peeve of yours?  people who cant drive, people who run red lights (lost a very close friend to a red light runner on Goldenrod) Kids who run around and the parents just ignore it, Children with NO manners or respect for other people, and I could go on and on for quite a while. 

mannyandnery

Fun!! :-)

1. Where is your favorite place to hang out in Central Florida? Disney!!
2. Favorite local restaurant(s)? Ginos Pizza in Oviedo :-)
   
3. Favorite FL beach? Clearwater, FL
   
4. Favorite type of cuisine(s)? Italian
   
5. Favorite Holiday(s)? Christmas, hands down!!!!!!!
   
6. I could live on _____? CHEESE
7. In 10 years I hope to be _____? Raising three children, be a teacher or a stay at home Mom.
8. 5 years ago I was _____? Dating my future husband
9. Do you have a furbaby? If so, what kind? A Jack Russell mix-Mickey
10.  What is a huge pet peeve of yours? Please who don't prevent spreading their germs when their sick! Its not ok to cough all over your work place and not cover your mouth!!!

Thanks to an idiot, I am again sick!

Kml9876

1. Where is your favorite place to hang out in Central Florida? At home or at Disney
2. Favorite local restaurant(s)? Garibaldi's and Chimentos
   
3. Favorite FL beach? Sanibel Island
   
4. Favorite type of cuisine(s)? I like pretty much anything but Mexican and Italian are my favorites
   
5. Favorite Holiday(s)?Christmas I love baking cookies
   
6. I could live on _____? Chicken salad sandwiches from Nature's Table
   
7. In 10 years I hope to be _____? Living up north near family
   
8. 5 years ago I was _____? A newlywed
   
9. Do you have a furbaby? If so, what kind? West highland terrier named Brodie
   
10.  What is a huge pet peeve of yours? The people at the grocery store who take up the whole aisle looking at something and don't realize that anyone else is there grocery shopping.
    

kds

1. Where is your favorite place to hang out in Central Florida? Home! Or at Disney.
2. Favorite local restaurant(s)? Amura
3. Favorite FL beach? Ponce Inlet
4. Favorite type of cuisine(s)? Mexican, Chinese, sushi!
5. Favorite Holiday(s)?  Christmas
6. I could live on _____?   An extra income.  Or salsa :-)
7. In 10 years I hope to be _____?  Still loving my job and done having children.
8. 5 years ago I was _____?  in my 1st year of vet school.  Some of the best times/memories!
9. Do you have a furbaby? If so, what kind?   Many.  2 retired greyhounds, 2 cats, 2 parrots, 1 large tortoise (he's about 50 lbs), and a tank full of fish.
10.  What is a huge pet peeve of yours?  DH finds it impossible to close the cabinet doors after opening them.  Drives me crazy!

gigi_rafael

1. Where is your favorite place to hang out in Central Florida? My backyard or Lake Eola
   
2. Favorite local restaurant(s)? Azul Agave or Bravo or Amura
   
3. Favorite FL beach? East- Ormond by the Sea West- Sanibel Island
   
4. Favorite type of cuisine(s)? Japanese
   
5. Favorite Holiday(s)? christmas
   
6. I could live on _____? a desert island, pickles,
   
7. In 10 years I hope to be _____? Done with having babies, enjoying them, dh and I are still as happy as always
   
8. 5 years ago I was _____? Just married
   
9. Do you have a furbaby? If so, what kind? 2 kitties & koi fish
   
10.  What is a huge pet peeve of yours? bad drivers, rude people, toilet seat up
    

bluepoet2007

1. Where is your favorite place to hang out in Central Florida?
   Winter Park area
   
2. Favorite local restaurant(s)?
   Hanamizuki (near Sand Lake Road), Fusian (near UCF), Chipotle, Mimi's Cafe (for the pickles!)
   
3. Favorite FL beach?
   Cocoa
   
4. Favorite type of cuisine(s)?
   Japanese; Polish
   
5. Favorite Holiday(s)?
   Christmas
   
6. I could live on _____?
   Sweet iced tea and Morningstar veggie burgers 
   
7. In 10 years I hope to be _____?
   Happily working in a public sector job or a non-profit (hopefully something environmental) and in a house
   
8. 5 years ago I was _____?
   19 and earning my first BA in Spanish language 
   
9. Do you have a furbaby? If so, what kind?
   I don't have one personally, but DH's fam has 4 dogs (3 Brittany spaniels, 1 mutt), and my mom has 2 cats 
   
10.  What is a huge pet peeve of yours?
    People who "spam" comment on message boards (like the ones who frequent Yahoo! articles and YouTube video postings)

Diane_BN

1. Where is your favorite place to hang out in Central Florida? Home, Disney or Lake Eola
2. Favorite local restaurant(s)? For fine dining, probably Le Coq au Vin, Ravenous Pig or Oceanaire. For casual, that's a harder pick. Probably Olv, any of our three or four fave Irish pubs, Tijuana flats, Greens & Grille, Tasty Thai or the 50s Prime Time Cafe at Disney.
   
3. Favorite FL beach? Fort DeSoto
   
4. Favorite type of cuisine(s)? Italian, Irish, Thai, Mexican, Southern
   
5. Favorite Holiday(s)? New Year's Day because we always have a fish fry and eat our good luck black-eyed peas
   
6. I could live on _____? Pizza, sadly LOL (Or tuna salad and crackers, but I pretty much DO live on those!)
   
7. In 10 years I hope to be _____? Um, happy? LOL I'm trying to live in the moment more and not worry so much about the future.
   
8. 5 years ago I was _____? Pretty similar to where I'm at now. My husband and I were living together and I had the same job. We were getting ready to move into our condo. (Weren't married or engaged yet then, though).
   
9. Do you have a furbaby? If so, what kind? We just adopted another dog about a week ago, so we're up to four! We have two cats, including one who's almost 19 years old, and two dogs, a cairn terrier and a weimaraner.
   
10.  What is a huge pet peeve of yours? People who use the reply to all feature inappropriately on e-mail. People who think their professional specialty is the only one that matters in an organization.

Fun poll! I had to really think about a few of those. LOL

bluepoet2007

Forgot to add another favorite restaurant: Fiddler's Green Pub in Winter Park. Good Irish food, and it's pretty awesome that Seven Nations makes it one of their tour stops

MrsNicki

This is fun....

1. Where is your favorite place to hang out in Central Florida? Disney or Downtown Winter Garden.
   
2. Favorite local restaurant(s)? Houlihan's and the Village Tavern that is no longer
   
3. Favorite FL beach? Bowditch Point in Fort Myer's Beach.
   
4. Favorite type of cuisine(s)? Mexican (anything cheesy) and Italian (margarita flatbreads!). 
   
5. Favorite Holiday(s)? Thanksgiving. I love spending time with family and friends.
   
6. I could live on _____? Anything tomato-basil.
   
7. In 10 years I hope to be _____? Settled in my career in a modest home with my hubby.
   
8. 5 years ago I was _____? A construction coordinator and hoping to be engaged soon.
   
9. Do you have a furbaby? If so, what kind? Two cats - Amber and Yoda.
   
10.  What is a huge pet peeve of yours? That fall weather is not coming sooner. I want to wear sweaters!
    

justbeachy109

1. Where is your favorite place to hang out in Central Florida? Anyplace on the water
2. Favorite local restaurant(s)? Tijuana's
   
3. Favorite FL beach? New Smyrna or Ponce Inlet
   
4. Favorite type of cuisine(s)? Italian
   
5. Favorite Holiday(s)? Thanksgiving. I love to eat!
6. I could live on _____? My mom's Mexican dip.
7. In 10 years I hope to be _____? living in my dream home.
8. 5 years ago I was _____? A single mom with two young kids and only dreaming about being where I am now.
9. Do you have a furbaby? If so, what kind? A puppy named Bella. She is a poodle mix.
10.  What is a huge pet peeve of yours? People talking with food in their mouth. Yuck!

jlr557

1. Where is your favorite place to hang out in Central Florida? park avenue
   
2. Favorite local restaurant(s)? roys, timpano and the amura downtown
   
3. Favorite FL beach? no beach for me
   
4. Favorite type of cuisine(s)? sushi
   
5. Favorite Holiday(s)? chrismakkuh
   
6. I could live on _____? raspberry snapple iced tea
   
7. In 10 years I hope to be _____? a stay at home mom
   
8. 5 years ago I was _____? starting a new job and terrified
   
9. Do you have a furbaby? If so, what kind? no =(
   
10.  What is a huge pet peeve of yours? tardiness, im always early
    

mannyandnery

bluepoet2007:

Forgot to add another favorite restaurant: Fiddler's Green Pub in Winter Park. Good Irish food, and it's pretty awesome that Seven Nations makes it one of their tour stops

I've really been wanting to go there!! :-)

I love this thread. Lots of local places to check out. I've only been here for 2 1/2 years and man, how there's still so much more to explore!

Choco9

1. Where is your favorite place to hang out in Central Florida? New Smyrna Beach, any mini golf course (preferably Pirate's Cove)

          Favorite local restaurant(s)?  Dexter's, Yellow Dog Eats, Tijuanas

1. Favorite FL beach? NSB
   
2. Favorite type of cuisine(s)? Tex-Mex, Seafood
   
3. Favorite Holiday(s)?  Halloween, Christmas
   
4. I could live on Mars?
5. In 10 years I hope to be a good mother.
6. 5 years ago I was having far too much fun. 
7. Do you have a furbaby? Yes.  If so, what kind? An obese kitty.
8.  What is a huge pet peeve of yours?  When people say , "at the end of the day" and other over-used expressions.

KAandJJ

I'm happy to see so many people participated! I am now eager to check out some new Florida beaches and places to eat!!!

 

choco9--I had a very obese cat... she was 32lbs and lived to be 17 years old!!!!