Originally posted by wolfgang59Regardless of the day, a lot of my dates only used to last about half an hour. We'd have the starter and I'd launch into one of my set piece chats about the Grateful Dead in the first half of the 1970s and then, all of a sudden, she'd remember that she had to go home.
Friday 13th does last for 49 hours!!!! (like all dates)
Originally posted by HandyAndyKnocking wood to avoid any possible tragedy verbalized. Knocking plastic, stainless steel or whatever else might be within reach if wood is not available. More of a habit at this point then a real superstition, but one never can be too careful.
I plan to be cautious.
Do you have a pet superstition?
Originally posted by Ghost of a Duke🙂
Invariably while making a cup of tea. 🙂
Cutting yourself with a knife.
Slamming fingers in doors/windows.
Falling down the stairs.
Getting burned while cooking.
Falling out of windows.
Electrocution.
http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/05/07/20/the-top-6-accidents-waiting-to-happen-in-your-home.htm
I could add my own experiences: falling on slippery floors, stumbling over vacuum-cleaner, carpets etc.