Saturday, March 7, 2009

Get to Know a Crough: Laura Pennachi

Each week, The Crough's Nest will profile a different member of our family. Each person gets the same 20 questions. Their answers will surprise you...entertain you...take you back...and make you smile.



Name: Laura Marie Pennachi

Nickname(s): 
Before I lost my baby fat (which I still have), Robyn would call me Little Missy Moo Moo

Age:
 50—I love getting old, younger people forgive the elderly!!

Crough Connection: 
I am blessed to have "Sister Mary" as my Mom (Mary Crough Pennachi)

Family (spouse/kids/pets/etc.)
My wonderful Mother; older sister Robyn & her husband Tom (California), nephew Jordan Thomas (25) and niece Kayla Hamlin (19); younger brother Nick (Hawaii); younger sister Karyn & her husband Gary (Vancouver, WA), niece Sullivan Faye (15) and nephew Nathan Thomas (13).

Profession
I'm retired and working on getting a new profession. Until then, I pay bills at Mom's and now my house…no utilities have been turned off, so I must be doing something right!!!

How do you spend your spare time: 
Good question. I'm "waiting for the sunshine" so I can garden…lately, I've had a few "Martha Moments" and I get creative. Usually ends in a creative mess, but I do try!!

Best book you've ever read: 
I have a lot of self-help books that don't seem to be helping, but I keep reading (here's hoping!)

Favorite movie of all time
Can't think of any favorite movies—most things I watch I forget soon after the credits roll

Favorite song of all time: 
When I listen to music (not often), it's something by Kenny G (soft jazz)

Favorite hour of the day and why: 
Evening hour when I can finally exhale, get my sweats on, tell myself I did my best for the day, and get cozy in front of the TV to do some "mindless watching"

Favorite quote:
"Don't take life seriously…it's not permanent"

If you had to be an animal, which one and why? 
A cat. They have nine lives, and since I have already gone through 8, one more is enough. Plus, they don't seem to have any problems sleeping!!!!

Which actor/actress should play you in the story of your life
An actress with many faces and a warped sense of humor, but no name comes to mind. 

If you were on Death Row, what would you choose as your last meal: Who could think about food at a time like this?

What was your first car
A Ford Maverick Grabber…a graduation present from Mom & Dad. I loved that car. It was green and looked like a giant frog, perfect for St. Patty's Day. Years later, I sold it to buy a diamond ring. 

What was your very first memory
Wondering what it was like to get old…I'm still wondering!

Favorite Crough Family memory: 
Since I live in Seattle, I don't have a chance to visit much, but when I do, it's always very memorable. 

What sound do you love to hear: 
I love to hear humming. Charles would always be happily humming. 

What sound do you hate to hear: 
Uh Oh and Oooops are not a good thing!


"We Can Do It!"

Laura: When I got home last night I found a picture of me & my Ford frog!! I haven't read about the scanning technique so I just took a picture of the picture & put that on the computer, not real clear but good enough.


Laura: I did a couple mosaic pieces last summer & this is the 1st one: A bench top that says "Charla" - which is the name of our house (Charles & Laura's). 
Doesn't everyone name their house???

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Trivia Answer!!

After many hours of research polling family members the jury has reached its decision............. Here is the answer to the current trivia question....WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE LEGENDARY CATFISH IN GRANDPA JIM'S POND—THE ONE THAT NOBODY'S EVER BEEN ABLE TO CATCH?

OSCAR!!!

I chose Oscar as my answer because either Uncle Tim Crough, Uncle Randy Crough, Grandpa Jim, Jeff Shriver, Tim Wilson or the old guy that Grandpa used to let fish out there(Deacon??) told me it was Oscar. I never saw Oscar..... but always wanted to try to catch him...I guess the legend will live on and by now he is probably 100lbs!!! Thanks for playing "Crough's Nest" trivia...