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5 Truths And One Lie

Today is Day #20 of NaBloPoMo (National Blog Post Month) and to celebrate the fact we have just ten more days to go (YIPPIE!), a group of us have decided to play a game called 5 Truths and a Lie game.

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Below are 5 truths about me and 1 big fat lie. Can you spot the lie? Let me know which one you think it is and check here for the answers.

 

1. My husband proposed to me when I was 22 at a hot dog stand called the Wiener Factory.

2. While growing up we had two poodles, both named Pepi.

3. My first summer job while in high school was as a receptionist in a furniture store for two guys who pretended they were Italian.

4. I celebrated my Sweet 16 party at Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace and my cake was the shape of a roller skate.

5. I went through a rebellious stage where I spelled my name with a ‘y’ instead of an ‘i’.

6. When I was nine I had two pet mice named Pixie and Dixie.

 

Click here for the answers.

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  1. Doreen McGettigan says

    November 20, 2014 at 10:54 am

    My guess is #2 is the lie. Just a random guess. I love all of them! Lol…

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  2. Doreen McGettigan says

    November 20, 2014 at 10:54 am

    My guess is #2 is the lie. Just a random guess. I love all of them! Lol…

    Reply
  3. Sheryl says

    November 20, 2014 at 11:05 am

    Um…number 3? No idea why…but it DID make me giggle and it does seem a big outrageous.

    Reply
  4. Angela Weight says

    November 20, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    I’m thinking #2 is false. Pepi was the name that both furniture guys used trying to sound Italian. See, I’ve figured it all out.

    Reply
  5. Carpool Goddess says

    November 20, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    Loving all of these answers! Can’t wait to reveal the skinny tomorrow.

    Reply
  6. Carol Cassara says

    November 20, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    I say #3. That’s my guess.

    Reply
  7. Susan P. says

    November 20, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    Well, I just started reading you so I don’t know you well but I am going to guess the 2 dogs named Pepsi. If it is true though then they must have been confused little dogs.

    Reply
  8. Jackie says

    November 20, 2014 at 6:21 pm

    I so hope it’s not #3 — I want to hear that story 🙂

    Reply
  9. jamie@southmainmuse says

    November 20, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    I love this. Hmm. Again. I’ll have to scroll back you. Wait a second . . . Excellent job. This is impossible. I’ll say the mice.

    Reply
  10. Mary Bird Lanzavecchia says

    November 20, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    I’m going with #3. I’m thinking that was your second summer job….Ya, that’s it.

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  11. Ruth Curran says

    November 20, 2014 at 7:01 pm

    I have been waiting for yours Lynda…I mean Linda, because I knew your list would crack me up! I am guessing that harder I laughed, the more true the statement. Writing down my answer right now! And thanks for the HUGE laugh!!!

    Reply
  12. Elin Stebbins Waldal says

    November 20, 2014 at 7:40 pm

    Gotta go with #3. And assuming #1 is in fact true? I sure as hell hope you have a blog post somewhere you can link to or at the very least a photo. love that.

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  13. Cathy Chester says

    November 20, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    I’m going out on a limb here…..and say #1. Your list cracked me up and whichever one it is will make me laugh tomorrow. A good one, Lynda, er, I mean Linda.

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  14. Lisa Carpenter says

    November 20, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    Too funny. I say #4. We are the same age and I can’t imagine having done that for my 16th birthday. Though no offense if you really DID do it. Really. 😀

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  15. Cheryl Nicholl says

    November 20, 2014 at 9:11 pm

    I have no idea but #5 seems about as rebellious as you’d get you little sweetie you. xxxooo

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  16. Mary La Fornara Gutierrez says

    November 20, 2014 at 10:45 pm

    Wow, such choices! I’m going to say # 2.

    Reply
  17. Lois Alter Mark says

    November 21, 2014 at 12:19 am

    I love these. I feel like it’s one of the pet ones so I’m going to say #6 just because I can’t imagine anyone having pet mice. I love you but ugh.

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  18. Sandra Sallin says

    November 21, 2014 at 1:58 am

    I say #3. All are crazy fun.

    Reply
  19. Miriam Hendeles says

    November 21, 2014 at 4:59 am

    I say #4 is untrue. Love all these choices. Very
    funny!

    Reply
  20. Marion Ostrow says

    November 21, 2014 at 6:09 am

    Number 2… Two dogs with the same name would confuse me

    Reply
  21. Carolann says

    November 21, 2014 at 8:23 am

    I will say number 4 is the lie! Can’t wait to read your updated post!

    Reply
  22. Wendy Walker Cushing says

    November 21, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    I’m at a loss and so confused right now so I pick 2.

    Reply

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