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Could you…? Would you…?

Time to take a quick quiz and let me know if you could or would do this?

Good Luck!

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patricia says:

July 31, 2015 at 9:30 am

patricia provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	No
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	No
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	Not sure
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	Yes
*“Would love to try but don’t think I could make it very far“*
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	Yes
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Yes
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Not sure

janet says:

July 31, 2015 at 9:31 am

janet provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	No
*“My running days are over thanks to too much running in the past. Had you asked me 10 years ago I would have said yes.“*
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	Not sure
*“Almost did it years ago but being a responsible single mother I decided against it.“*
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	No
*“Makes me sick to even think about it.“*
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	No
*“Not fond of heights and hate the cold.“*
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	No
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Yes
*“I could but I wouldn’t want to.“*
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Yes
*“I have been twice.“*

jeff says:

July 31, 2015 at 9:32 am

jeff provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	No
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	No
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	No
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	No
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	Yes
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Not sure
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	No
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	No

Brad Larson says:

July 31, 2015 at 9:39 am

Brad Larson provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	Yes
*“As long as my knees hold up.“*
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	Yes
*“Would love to!“*
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	Not sure
*“Don’t think I would ever want to.“*
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	Yes
*“Love the idea of it but don’t think I would ever do it.“*
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	Yes
*“Yes, please! Don’t think it will happen!“*
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
*“Speak Spanish now and trying to learn a little German as my son is taking it in HS.“*
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Not sure
*“Not sure I could do 40 but would be willing to try.“*
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Not sure
*“Not really my thing but I do sometimes have business situations come up that would be fun to post.“*

Lance Hoffman says:

July 31, 2015 at 9:41 am

Lance Hoffman provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	Yes
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	Yes
*“Been there; done that“*
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	Yes
*“undoubtedly“*
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	No
*“Cold? Ice? pass“*
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	Not sure
*“Does TV count?“*
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
*“I already know Spanish, but would love to learn Japanese“*
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Yes
*“Been there; done that (without the movie part).“*
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Yes

Lance Hoffman also shared the following comments:

“Cute“

Matt O'Mara says:

July 31, 2015 at 9:42 am

Matt O’Mara provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	Yes
*“It might not be pretty, since the longest I’ve run in a year was just over 7 miles.“*
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	Yes
*“If the plane was on fire. However, probably not a perfectly good plane. 🙂“*
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	Yes
*“With mustard, right?“*
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	No
*“I read the book ‘Into Thin Air’… I might go to Base Camp, but getting to the Summit is another story.“*
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	Yes
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Yes
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Yes
*“Only if you’re trying to make yourself look good by comparison! 🙂“*

Kimberly White says:

July 31, 2015 at 9:46 am

Kimberly White provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	No
*“That’s longer than I really want to run. I am more of a 5k, fun run or Spartan race kind of person.“*
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	Yes
*“I did this over Dunk Island in Australia back in 1996.“*
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	No
*“Nope! Used to love grilled hotdogs but stopped eating chicken, beef and pork 3 1/2 years ago and haven’t looked back.“*
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	No
*“No, only professional climbers should do that. I hiked the Jomson Trek in Nepal and loved it. Amazing views.“*
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	Yes
*“Yes, if work would allow me to. I didn’t have any devices when I volunteered in India and I am usually pretty disconnected while on vacation in New Hampshire.“*
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
“I lived and worked in Japan for three years and studied Japanese. I hated studying the grammer but loved writing the characters and speaking it. I also took French for 6 years in school and I wish that I had been more focused on studying it harder and had been forced to use it out side of class. If I get to live overseas again, I want to live in a country where I have to learn the local language.“
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Not sure
*“Probably, with access to the right trainers and a great personal chef. 🙂“*
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Yes
“I love your blog posts as well as guests’ posts. Humm… I’d have to write about one of my personal passions – photography, travel or volunteering or about family and their influence on me.“

Kimberly White also shared the following comments:

“Thanks for another fun Friday quiz Merrill.“

Debra Semans says:

July 31, 2015 at 10:05 am

Debra Semans provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	No
*“Two total knee replacements in 2014 – just happy I’m walking!“*
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	Yes
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	No
*“Nor would I want to!“*
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	No
*“I am concerned about the popularity of Everest and what is happening to the mountain with all those climbers.“*
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	No
*“No. Just No.“*
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
*“Always! Already speak rusty French and German. Looking forward to adding Spanish and brushing up on the others when I have more time.“*
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Yes
*“Not that anyone’s asked me to….“*
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Yes
*“Anytime, Merrill!“*

Debra Semans also shared the following comments:

“Fun Friday Quiz – thanks!“

Michael Halberstam says:

July 31, 2015 at 10:33 am

Michael Halberstam provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	No
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	Yes
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	No
*“One is enough for me.“*
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	No
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	Yes
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Not sure
*“Who’s my female co-star?“*
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Not sure

Scott says:

July 31, 2015 at 11:20 am

Scott provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	Yes
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	Yes
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	No
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	No
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	Yes
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Yes
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Not sure

Brian Dizon says:

July 31, 2015 at 11:42 am

Brian Dizon provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	Yes
*“I actually have one scheduled for 8/16!“*
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	Yes
*“Just did it on 6/28!“*
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	Not sure
*“Challenge accepted!“*
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	Yes
*“If I had the money!“*
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	Yes
*“I’d have to take a week off from work. Let’s do it!* “**
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
*“French!“*
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Yes
*“Oh sure!“*
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Yes
*“If time permits!“*

Carl Fusco says:

July 31, 2015 at 11:52 am

Carl Fusco provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	No
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	No
*“Unless it were about to crash and I had a parachute“*
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	No
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	No
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	No
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Not sure
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	No

Ed Sugar says:

July 31, 2015 at 12:10 pm

Ed Sugar provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	No
*“Prior to 2010 I could, but my knees, hips and back have sidelined me as a walker“*
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	Yes
*“As long as a professional sky driver is with me and has packed my shute“*
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	No
*“Maybe 20 years ago with the proper amount of “medication”“*
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	Yes
*“As long as I could ride piggyback on someone when the going gets rough.“*
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	Yes
*“Electronics EZ! Electricity now that would be a challenge.“*
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
*“Had 3 years of French in high school that I just hated. I would like to give another language a chance given I have the right amount of time and a better mental attitude.“*
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Yes
*“Depends on how $ is involved and who the female co-star is.* “**
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Yes
*“Been there, done that, will do it again (3 subjects are currently on my “to do” list)“*

Ed Sugar also shared the following comments:

“Merrill, look forward to seeing how you response to your own questions“

Christine Cook says:

July 31, 2015 at 12:10 pm

Christine Cook provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	No
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	No
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	No
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	No
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	Yes
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Yes
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Yes

mike says:

July 31, 2015 at 1:03 pm

mike provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	No
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	No
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	No
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	No
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	No
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	No
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	No
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Yes

mike also shared the following comments:

“best survey ever“

Fee Sepahi says:

July 31, 2015 at 1:11 pm

Fee Sepahi provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	Yes
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	Yes
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	Not sure
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	Yes
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	Yes
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Not sure
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Yes

Fee Sepahi also shared the following comments:

“Interesting questions! Have a great weekend.“

Rachel Rocker says:

July 31, 2015 at 1:44 pm

Rachel Rocker provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	Yes
*“It would be hard but I never give up and I would push myself to the finish!* “**
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	No
*“Not allowed to per doctor’s orders – though I would love to!“*
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	No
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	Yes
*“Sounds fun! With the proper equipment and guidance of course 🙂“*
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	Yes
*“The best way to unwind!“*
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
*“I’m itching to learn Hindi and Korean.* “**
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Yes
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Yes
*“Certainly. I love to write.* “**

Rachel Rocker also shared the following comments:

“Contact me if you need a guest writer. “

no no says:

July 31, 2015 at 2:01 pm

no no provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	No
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	Yes
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	No
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	No
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	Yes
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Yes
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	No

Christen Carmean says:

July 31, 2015 at 2:39 pm

Christen Carmean provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	No
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	No
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	No
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	Not sure
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	No
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Yes
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Yes

Jessica Cons says:

July 31, 2015 at 3:31 pm

Jessica Cons provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	Yes
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	Not sure
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	No
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	No
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	Yes
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Not sure
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Yes

Lynn Diamantopoulos says:

July 31, 2015 at 4:51 pm

Lynn Diamantopoulos provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	No
*“sigh…I am runner currently suffering with health problems.“*
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	Yes
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	No
*“ugh! Hot dogs, blah…10 dogs, awful!“*
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	Yes
*“Fascinating, exciting, stimulating, inspiring“*
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	Yes
*“I would adore the break. Tranquility.“*
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
*“Speak 3 languages to date.“*
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Yes
*“Money is a terrific motivator. I already give up sleep in pursuit of the almighty greenback; what’s another lifestyle change?“*
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	No
*“My blog has me busy. Nice try!“*

Lynn Diamantopoulos also shared the following comments:

“Fun little quiz. Got me thinking about renewing my bucket list.“

Lydia says:

July 31, 2015 at 11:00 pm

Lydia provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	Not sure
*“In the Texas heat? Are you kidding?“*
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	Yes
*“I already have and don’t really want to voluntarily do it again.* “**
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	No
*“Depends on how much you’d pay me.* “**
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	No
*“Two words – Beck Weathers.* “**
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	No
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Yes
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Not sure

Jill says:

August 1, 2015 at 9:53 am

Jill provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	No
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	Not sure
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	No
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	Not sure
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	No
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Yes
*“Only take off.“*
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Not sure

Uncle J says:

August 1, 2015 at 1:31 pm

Uncle J provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	No
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	Yes
*“Have done a couple of times.“*
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	No
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	No
*“Have climbed high mountains, but that would be too painful.“*
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	Yes
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Not sure
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Not sure

Merrill Dubrow says:

August 3, 2015 at 6:46 am

Merrill Dubrow provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	No
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	Yes
*“Even though I would be very scared I would try it* “**
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	No
*“Even though I love to eat NO chance!“*
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	Yes
*“Would love to try but I am sure physically I couldn’t do it!“*
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	Yes
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	No
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Yes
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	No

Lynn Stalone says:

August 4, 2015 at 11:11 am

Lynn Stalone provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	No
*“Torn Achilles – I couldn’t even walk it right now.“*
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	Yes
*“If Bush senior can do it, so can I.“*
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	Yes
*“10 in 10 minutes? That seems doable.* “**
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	Yes
*“On my list.“*
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	Yes
*“This would be a huge gift.“*
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Yes
*“I think I’ve already done this about 10 times, but no movie involved…“*
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Yes
*“I was and would do it again!“*

Margaret says:

August 6, 2015 at 11:09 am

Margaret provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	Yes
*“No problem!“*
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	Yes
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	No
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	No
*“Climbed Kilimanjaro already, and don’t have a desire to climb any higher than that!“*
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	Yes
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Yes
*“I could do the weight challenge, not sure about starring in a movie though.* “**
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Yes

Kim says:

August 6, 2015 at 3:50 pm

Kim provided the following answers:

Could you in the next two weeks run a half marathon (13.1 miles)	Not sure
Would you ever jump out of a plane?	Yes
Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013 – could you ever eat 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes?	No
Would you ever want to try and climb Mt Everest?	No
Could you go a week without using any electronics?	No
Would you ever have the desire to learn another language?	Yes
Could you ever put on or take off 40 pounds to star in a movie?	Yes
Would you ever be a guest writer for this blog?	Not sure

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