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Everyone in turn tells a story or shares an experience pertaining to the topic that is selected below.

For example: If ATTRACTION is the topic selected, then everyone shares a story or experience about an ATTRACTION. Then pick another one. Have FUN!

Day 121

INK – Pen or tattoo
DEADHEAD – To flowers or fan of band
BIRDBATH – So much enjoyment.
REDUCTION – To make smaller or a type of sauce
TWIST – A dance, plot change in a movie or book or even in recipes. Or licorice.
BURNT TOAST – A brain surgery or someone’s treat.
HOE – For your garden
SECOND TIME ROUND – A relationship do-over.
MORNING GLORY – Pretty flower
LITTER – A group of kittens or cat toilet or garbage

Day 122

CEMETERY – Any stories to share?
CURFEW – Have/had one? Did you break it? Was there any punishment?
WHISKY – Rye, Scotch or Bourdon. Any preference. Any stories?
HOOCH – Maybe like moonshine or the liquid on top of yeast or a military shelter
JOINT – Body part, place or something to smoke.
SMOOCH – A great big kiss.
NECK – On your body or guitar or to kiss a lot
CERVEZA – Nice on a hot day.
LIVE IN – Ever lived with your partner & you weren’t married
NIP – A wee drink or facelift

Day 123

JEEP – Fun vehicle
DO OVER – Getting a 2nd chance. In life or love.
VAN – A “truck” for transporting all kinds of things.
FEET – 12 inches or at the end of your legs.
FROZEN – Treats or indecision. Any tales?
CONSERVATIVE – Traditional or a political party
LAKE – A happy place to be.
COOK – To make great food or even the books.
FRANCHISE – A business venture with another company
GLADIATOR – A warrier or type of Jeep

Day 124

TRILLIUM – Ontario’s flower. Symbolizes elegance and precision. It also represents fertility. Tell a story about any of these topics.
ESCARPMENT – Steep slope or long cliff.  Think Niagara Escarpment. Any tails to tell?
GIGGLE – Tell of a funny time that made you laugh
FUNNY – Laughable or a cartoon in the newspaper.
LOON – Ontario’s bird. Did you know they mate for life. Any loon or couple stories?
BEAVER – Canadian official animal. Need I say more?
JACK – Part of Ontario’s flag: Union Jack. To steal a car. A person’s name.
BEAR – Polar, black or even Teddy
UPPER – Ontario was Upper Canada. Or the top set of dentures
PREMIER – Head of a province, #1 or movie rollout.

Day 125

EXOTIC – Vacation, animal, car or even dancer. Tell a story
NEGOTIATE – A deal or even a turn.
DREAM – What is one of yours?
GROUP
LOOP – Round object or even a car track
JOIST
PUNCTURE – A tire or balloon.
CREST – An emblem or on a hill, especially while driving.
PURSUIT – Looking for anything  special.
SPEEDING – Going fast.

Day 126

SHAMROCK – For the luck of the Irish
CAUSEWAY – Even the devil’s
GUINESS – A stout or world record
KIDNEY – An organ, been or part of a tasty pie
SODA – Pop or for baking, even Soda Bread
CLOVER – 4 or 3 leaves.
LIMERICK – A poem or city in Ireland
LUCKY – Any stories?
HARP – Nag or musical instrument.
KNOT – Tying together different materials.

Day 127

EXOTIC – Vacation, animal, car or even dancer. Tell a story
NEGOTIATE – A deal or even a turn.
DREAM – What is one of yours?
GROUP
LOOP – Round object or even a car track
JOIST
PUNCTUATION
CREST – An emblem or on a hill, especially while driving.
PURSUIT – Looking for anything  special.
SPEEDING – Going fast.

Day 128

RED HERRING – Something that takes you away from the real solution
CRIME – To do something illegal. Did you get caught?
THRILLER – Type of book or movie.  Michael Jackson song.
FINGERPRINTS – Have you ever had your taken?  Why?
EYE WITNESS – Have you every had to be one?
PLOT – Land, Storyline, scheme
SUSPECT – Question or an actual person
MYSTERY – Movie, book or in life.
EVIDENCE – Were you able to figure out the clues.
SPLATTER – Liquid going everywhere

Day 129

PAINTBALL – Have you enjoyed this?
ZERO – A score or result. Could be good or bad
RV – Time for a road trip?
PARADISE – What is yours?
PINATA
MUNCHKIN – From Wizard of Oz, a really cute little kid or a donut hole.
TIME WARP – When time seemed to change. Or Rocky Horror Picture Show.
HOPE – Think of a time when you had great hope.
MILESTONE – A big event or a goal within a project
CHEERS – Celebratory drink or noise at a game, sporting event or concert

Day 130

MICRO BREWERY – So many fabulous choices
HOPS – Jump up and down or ingredient for beer
CANNED – Get fired or process for beer & pop
YEAST – In bread or beer.
FURNACE – To heat your house or Georgetown’s Micro Brewery – Furnace Room
NUTS – To go with a bolt or great with beer
SNAIL – Slow moving slug or Milton’s micro brewery – Orange Snail
DOVE – Bird or Canandaigua’s 1st (and best) micro brewery Naked Dove
STEIN – For a beer
SLEEVE – On your shirt or a terminology for a glass of beer in the Western provinces

Day 131

INTROVERTS – Is this you? Tell a story about a time showing this personality style.
CARRIAGE – For a baby or horse.
EXPLOSION – Minor or major? Memories
PIER – Have enjoyed any?
YOUNG AT HEART – Know people like this?
SIDEBURNS – Any special people with these?
BANDWAGON – Have you hopped on with someone?
ENCYCLOPEDIA – Did you family have these? Or did you use them in the library?
OPERATOR – A phone or a smooth operator
LEGGINGS – Love em or hate em?

Day 132

MISPRONOUNCED WORDS – Sometimes these are funny.
LISTEN – Sometimes hard to do. Any wondrous sounds or enlightenment?
STAGE – A place to perform or a new phase or period.
IMPACT – Physical (BAM) or mental (AHA)
SHOW OFF – Ever known one. Or have you done this?
MISUNDERSTANDING – Has this happened to you? Did it work out okay.
PRIVATE – Knowledge for a limited number of people or a military rank
SHOUT OUT – Have you been given one or have you give one to someone else? Or do it right now.
SHARE – So many ways.  Even telling stories.
CLARIFY – A point or even butter

Day 133

GUM – Chewing, bubble or around your teeth
SPIT – From your mouth or rain
SLOB – Have you known one?
HARBOUR – Bad feeling or on the water
SPIT UP – A baby or as an adult. Rather embarrassing
RAIN-CHECK – Have you needed one for a store or an event?
APOLOGY – Given or gotten?
SOAKER – Either a water gun, rain or a puddle.
SQUISH
BURST – Excess energy or bursting someone’s bubble.

Day 134

NOSTALGIA – Good memories
DRUMSTICK – Food or to wooden stick for playing the drums
FACE VALUE – What you see is what you get or the name of Phil Collins album with In the Air Tonight
HIT – To strike someone or something. A popular song on the charts
CHART – A list of numbers or things. Could be songs, medical or statistics.  You name it.
VIRAL – Related to virus or going wild on internet
DRUM – Musical instrment or beat.
RAP – To knock on a door or type of music
SINGLE – Not being married, on your own or 1 song
GOOSEBUMPS – Involuntary emotional reaction. Many times to songs. Or a reaction to cold

Day 135

INCIDENT – Situation or log a problem
BLAME – Tell of an incident
EXTENSION – Hair or getting extra time to complete a task
ASSESSMENT – Making a judgement
COMMODORE – Naval officer, bird or an early computer
INFLUENCER – Have you been one or dealt with one.
CONFIDANT
CHEAT – Have you cheated on something or someone. Did you get caught?
VISUAL – Seeing something spectacular or a somewhere program.
SILVER – 25th Anniversary, or type of metal or even hair colour

Day 136

KNIT – Make something with your own hands. Or a warm garment.
PEARL – With wool, nice jewelry or someone’s name.
NURSING – A profession or a nourishment for a baby
TWINS – Known any?
SENIORS CENTER – Great place to meet others. Any stories
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT – Has this happened to you or anyone you know?
SUPPORT – To hold up someone or something.
COKE – A soda or a drug.
CHAT – Had any good ones?
CROCHET – A wonderful hobby.

Day 137

TASTING MENU – Have you ever done one?
BAKED ALASKA – Ever had it or made it?
SIDE – A complimentary dish or one portion of a building or person’s body.
CHOPSTICKS – Eating utensils or simple musical tune
FOODIES – Are you one?
BISTRO – Any special places you have been?
PICKLED – Cucumbers or veggies.  Or having too much to drink.
SPLURGE – Have you done this before? Was it worth it?
WAX – Bees or on candles
BREAD – What kind is your favorite?

Day 138

SCARF – Accessory or for warmth
FLASHING LIGHTS – Could be an emergency, disco or concert
DARE – Ever dared someone or been dared. Did you do it?
SPIKE – Similar to a nail or volleyball.
VOLLEY – Toss back & forth a ball or ideas.
MIDNIGHT – In the middle of the night or a name for a cat.
SCRUFFY – Not clean shaven or another cat name
SWIMMING POOL – In-ground, above-ground. Lots of enjoyment.
BET – “Invest” money in hopes for a pay-off
SLOT MACHINE – Ever played one? How did you do?

Day 139

COFFEE – Have you had a really good one?
OWL – Any experiences? 
BEADS – In jewelry or sweat
KNOWLEDGE – Any special skill or information that you possess?
GODDESS – What type of goddess are you?
PRINT – Writing letters or a copy of a piece of art
BRACELET – Pieces of jewelry or even a medical alert
SWIRL – Go in circles or drawings of circles
DETERMINATION – Known anyone with extra focused?
HOPE – Have you had some

Day 140

CASINO – A fun place to go.
CHIPS – To eat or to gamble with.
SNAKE EYES – Actually on a reptile or 2 dice with 1’s
BLACK JACK – Card game.  Goal to add to 21.
SLOT – Machine or a wee hole.
SPIN – To twirl around or a play on slot machine.
JACKPOT – Big winnings. Ever had any?
MARKER – For writing or at a casino, similar to IOU.
JOKER – Wildcard or a fun person
MIRAGE – Seeing things or hotel in Vegas

Day 141

DYNAMO – A vibrant person, turning mechanical energy into electrical or a great beer at Furnace Room Brewery
GARGOYLE – Do you like them or not?
PREDICTION – Ever tried? Were you right or wrong?
BUDGET – Do you have one? Or have you had to create one for work?
COOL – Temperature being positive vibe
QUICKSAND – Ever happened to you or anyone you know? Or is it only in the movies.
DASHBOARD – In your vehicle or series of graphs showing performance.
SHINGLES – On your house or a skin ailment
GUSTO – Give it your all
DYNAMITE – TNT or being extra fabulous and exciting

Day 142

TRAINS – To teach someone or the transportation on the tracks
POWERLINES – Any significant ones. Have you ever lived near some?
LIMITS – Being restricted either legally, physically or mentally. Did you think you had a limit and went beyond it.
COAL – So many uses. Even trains.
FLIGHTPATH
FARM – Ever lived on one or visited. Special memories?
CABOOSE – Loved to watch them. How about you?
TIES – Neckware, make a knot or wood for railways.
STATION – A stopping place for transportation.
BULLET – For a gun or a really fast train

Day 143

DOG – A person’s best friend
COLBY – Cheese or dog’s name
MINNIE OR MINI – Something small or dog’s name.
SANDY – Beach, sandbox or dog’s name
WHISKEY – The fun part the owner’s name was Ryan.
JOE – Any ole person or a dog’s name
COCOA – Chocolate drink or dog’s name.
LADY – Classy woman, royalty or dog’s name
FIN OR FINN – On a car or fish or a dog’s name.
BOO – To scare someone or a dog’s name

Day 144

PINCH – A quick squeeze, a little bit of something or to steal.
HP – Higher Purchase, Houses of Parliament, the sauce. Any others?
NICK – To steal something, a wee cut or a person’s name
CANARY – A bird or Spanish for dog. As in the Islands.
RHYME – In a poem or slang.
GAZUNDA – Slang for a potty
COCKNEY – Such a cool slang. Ever known anyone?
TEA – Do you like it Or not?
MARTINI – Shaken or stirred? Or not at all.
NEGOTIATION – Ever had any? Was it successful?

Day 145

DJ – Known any?
MIX – Cooking or music
NIGHT SHIFT – Working late hours or even a TV Show
TECHNO – Type of music
TUNES – Name for songs or to calibrate an instrument.
HEADSETS – For music or computer meetings
COMPILATION – A group things. Many times music.
TRACKS – For running or music
VIBE
GROOVING

Day 146

ELEVATE – To help someone rise up. To lift.
TREASURES – Unexpected good things found.
RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS – Ever done something like this? Or been on the receiving end?
PAYING IT FORWARD – Have you received or given?
COMPLIMENT – Kind words. Any significant ones?
TIP – Suggestion to make things easier or an gratuity for services provided.
COLLECTION PLATE – In church or anywhere to help out someone.
HAND – Body part or to help someone.
TITHE – Church giving
CHARITY  – Giving of yourself, your treasure or money

Day 147

VET – Animal or military or dig into an idea.
NEST – Bird, Home, to land or mini-computer
STREAM – A small river or for music
TOP DOWN – Describe a drive like this.
SOUL MATE – Have you found yours? I am so lucky with mine
HANDYMAN – Got one? Or are you one?
ENGINEER – So many different kinds.
SALUTE – Paying respect by raising your hand.
BIRTHDAY – Any monumental or memorable ones.
SAGE – A spice a wise person

Day 148

TINT – A light colour even on your hair.
HENNA – Have you had one?
PURSE – Gambling money or handbag.
FRINGE – On clothing or the edge of a crowd
CLUTCH – To hold onto something tighlty or a purse
DECLUTTER – Getting rid of extra stuff. Have you done it?
IMAGE – Visual representation, likeness of someone or a  provide an impression.
INSPIRE – An extra boost of energy or desire to accomplish great things.
STYLE – Your own “signature” for look or  way to do things.
CLOSET – Walk-in or not.  Or keeping something secret

Day 149

PUPILS – Eye or Students
PILLAR – Part of a building or someone who holds things together.
EDUCATOR – Any that have impacted you?
STEPMOM – Any experiences? 
WARMTH – Temperature or positive person
GUIDANCE – Help finding your way – geographically or in life.
INUKSHUK – Man (or woman) made stone structure. Many times seen in Canada.
GOURMET – Wonderful food or someone who makes it.
HIKING – Great times can be had in so many different places
CLASS – School, society or someone’s special style.

Day 150

GROWTH SPURT – In a person, plant or even business
OUTING – Any big events? Or extra memorable
SUPERHERO – Do you know any? Or how about a toy?
MAMA – Pick a story
CODE – A secret number, language or sign. Or to write a program.
BELLY – Any interesting ones?
COUSINS – Do you have some special ones?
BUNK BEDS – Ever sleep in them?
ELEVATOR – Any stories?
WEINERS

Day 151

FRET – Guitar or worry
MAJOR – Military rank or focus in school
DOG HOUSE – A place for your pooch or if you get into big trouble.
RELIABLE – Known anyone?
PROFESSOR – Had any memorable ones?
SEBATICAL – Paid leave related to universities
DOG WALKER – Ever used one? Or is it you?
SCIENCE – A good topic at school? 
LAB – Place for experiments or type of dog.
COMPETITOR – Sports, games or cards.

Day 152

MOVING – In motion, an strong emotional reaction or changes residences
BACKGROUND – Behind something or even a check into your history
STARS – Up in the sky or famous people
IRIS – Flower or part of your eye
EAR – Used for hearing or to hang your glasses
GALLERY – Place for dispalying pieces of art.
GENIUS – Super smart and gifted in many different areas
LANDSCAPE – Countryside, many times in art. Or the opposite of portrait when printing documents.
STROKE – With a paintbrush, soft movement with your hand or a medical problem
FARMER – Have you known any? We are so thankful for them. Plus they make great art.

Day 153

PERCOLATE – Process for making coffee or think about something.
FILTER – For your coffee or food. To limit what is being said or seen.
POD – For your coffee or pea or small space
ESPRESSO – Extra strong coffee
CUP – Coffee, measuring or any kind of cup.
MUG – For your coffee or a unpleasant face.
SUGAR – A sweetener or a nickname for your partner.
BEANS – Coffee or veggies.
BREW – Coffee or beer
BERRIES – Coffee or fruit

Day 154

TICKLE BLANKET – Got to love them.
LUNCH BOX/BAG – Did you have a special one?
TRAILHEAD – The beginning or end of nature path.
PEDALS – On your bicycle
UNCLE – Any memories of a special man
CABLE – For your TV, phone or even a knitting stitch.
WHISKERS – On face of person or animal.
WRENCH – To tighten or loosen something. Or a monkey …
HUNTER – Person looking for animals or even a shopping purchase.
COOPER – One who makes wooden barrels, vats or tubs. A type of car (Mini)

Day 155

CHRISTMAS – That special time of year
ROOFTOP – Lounge, garden or adventure. Or where Santa lands.
CAROL – Christmas Songs or a person. Could be male or female.
SECRET SANTA – Ever been one or received a gift from one?
STUFFING – For the turkey or a pillow
SLEIGH – For the snow or Santa’s mode of transportation
STOCKING – For your feet or on the mantle
PRESENTS – Gifts. Especially ones under the tree.
WRAPPING – Paper on the gifts.
JINGLE – Lovely Christmas sound or a short song

Day 156

JIGSAW – A type of saw or puzzle.  Great way to spend the holidays.
BOXING DAY – Celebrated in some countries.
LEFTOVERS – Good 2nd time around
HOMEMADE SOUP – Fun pastime making use of all the goodies in the kitchen
PJ’S – Your wardrobe or a gift
RETURNS – Many happy ones or take back something that didn’t work for you.
EXCHANGE – To trade something.
SALES – Getting a bargain
SHOPPING – Some people’s favorite pastimes.
RELAXATION – Great way to spend the day.

Day 157

WREATH – On a door or to honour someone.
MEDITATE OR MEDICATE – Any particular stories
BOW (N) OR BOW (V) – On a gift, your hair or clothing. Or to bend to bend over.
TRAIL – To go after or a path
VEST – To keep you warm or protected
DELI – Yummy food
ORNAMENTS – For you tree
TOBOGGAN – Fun winter family time.
GOAL – An objective or a point in a hockey game.
POINSETTA – A Christmas tradition

Day 158

APPRECIATE – Worth more or enjoying something.  What do you appreciate?
CRACKER – Christmas tradition with a hat, joke and prize or a snack
DECAY – Tooth, land or any type of deterioration
EYE EXAM – Which is better 1 or 2? Any special visits?
FREESTYLE – Skiing, swimming or almost anything.
POKER – A card game or a tool for a fireplace.
ROOSTER – An early morning wake-up?
SCRAPBOOK – Ever created one? Or had a look a someone else’s.
SLAMMER – Jail or drink with Tequila. What story can you tell about either?
SUSPENSION – In a car or type of bridge

Day 159

NEW YEAR’S EVE – Ringing in the New Year. Out with the Old. In with the New.
2020 – Eye-sight, hindsight or a crazy year.
CRYSTAL BALL – Looking into the future or a big ball in Times Square
CHAMPAGNE – For all kinds of celebrations
TOAST – To pay tribute or breakfast bread
FAVOURS – To a good deed or a party favour
NOISEMAKERS – Party goers or party “instruments”
HORNS  – Musical instruments or not so musical party “toy”
SPARKLE – A sign of celebration or excitement
PYROTECHNICS – Fireworks displays all over the world.

Day 160

DIETING – A popular New Year’s resolution
POLAR BEAR PLUNGE – Have you ever done? Tradition in Canada on New Year’s Day.
RESOLUTION – A promise to yourself to change. Especially with the New Year
GIVE UP – Either not wanting to try (negative) or elminating something that is bad for you (positive)
VACCINES – To fix a disease. So helpful
EXERCISE – To practice or physical activity. A great way to start the New Year
MONEY MANAGEMENT – How have you done? Any plans for changes?
HEALTH – Any regrets or any new ideas for improvements?
NEW SKILL – What do you want to learn more about?
PORK & SAUERKRAUT – New Year’s Day tradition in Pennsylvania

Day 161

DIVERSION – Hade one or have you been one? Did you take you off course?
RECESS – At school or in a court or set back
PRIDE – Being proud of who you are or someone else. Maybe just being happy with yourself.
FAN MAIL – Ever sent one. Or even a note to tell someone you think they are great.
NEWS – Good, bad, TV or newspaper.
PACT – A very special agreement. Made any? Even with yourself.
HOT DOGS – A food or a really bold person
PRIORITIZE – Any time where you had to pick one thing.
GROWTH – An unwanted extra, becoming something more in a positive way. Or even a beard.
PROGRESS – Tell of a time when you made little steps to a bigger goal

Day 162

SYNC OR SINK – To be in harmony/in line.  Or a basin
TUTOR OR TUDOR – One who helps with education or English royal dynasty
SPAYED OR SPADE – To neuter an animal or a tool to use in the garden
DESERT OR DESSERT – An arid sandy place or a sweet course at the end of a meal.
MINERS OR MINORS – Ones who extract ore from the ground or being under age.
MAZE OR MAIZE – A puzzle in a field or corn.  What about a maize maze?
PETE OR PEAT – Person or Moss
PORT – Wine or harbour
VANE OR VAIN – Weather or full of oneself
KNEAD OR KNEED – Making bread or fight move. 

Day 163

JOKING – To tell a funny story or pretend about  something
DAPPER – Dressing very sharply
CHARDONNAY   – Some people’s favorite wine.
ROBIN HOOD – From English folklore or a brand of flour.
COSTUME – For Hallowe’en or dressing up outfit
CLARINET  – Woodwind instruments.  Many time used in jazz bands.
BAHAMAS – Many islands in the Caribbean.
POCKET SQUARE – Helps make your costume very dapper
JAZZ – Cool and classic kind of music.
ENTREPRENEURIAL – Creative skills of a business owner

Day 164

SIGNS – Could be for traffic or directions. Or a nudge from above.
RASPBERRY – Tasty fruit. What is your favorite?
CAB – Taxi or the front of a truck. Or short form for a nice red wine.
SAYINGS – Do you have any that you use frequently? One of Dad’s fav’s – Well – I’ll be a dirty bird.
LIFE LESSONS – Any good ones that you have had?
SAVING A LIFE – Did this ever happen to you? My Dad saved 3 people from drowning.
REFLECTIONS – In a pond or maybe pondering memories.
CONDOLENCES – Thoughtful comments & feelings
ONE OF A KIND – Unique person
HUGS – Warm embraces. 

Day 165

HOCKEY – Great Canadian pastime
HALF MAST – Flying a flag in remembrance of someone
LICORCE ALLSORTS – Do you like them?
CASHEWS – What is your favorite nut?
LEFT-HANDED – Are you one? Known anyone?
WATER SKIING – Any stories?
GRANDPA – Tell us about yours.
MEMORIES – So many to share. Pick one but it must make you smile.
GLAD – To be happy or a type of garbage bag
DAD’S – A father’s or brand of cookies

Day 166

PRESIDENT – Head of a class, organization, business or a country
CIVIL – Relating to everyday people or to be courteous
BALLOTS – Method for collecting votes
VICE PRESIDENT – 2nd in charge
INSURRECTION – A new word in our vocabulary – revolting against civil authority
CAPITOL OR CAPITAL – A legislative building  or a big letter
RIOT – Violent public disorder or a lot of fun.
FOX – Red sleek animal or a new channel
INSANITY – Craziness
POLITICS – Government

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