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Spy the Lie

Nov 20, 2014 By elinwaldal 39 Comments

Last year during the month of November and the insanity that was NaBloPoMo several of us played the game, 5 Truths and 1 Lie. This is where the writer (me) posts 6 fun facts on my blog, then the reader (you) has to see if they can “spy the lie.”Spy the Lie BYB

We (Lois and I) liked it so much we decided to play again, thankfully some of our friends (thank you NaBloPoMo Midlife FB group) decided to play along this year too.

Five of these things are true about me. One is not. Can you “spy” the lie? Answer in the comment section, the answer will be revealed on Friday, November 21.

 

1).  My first near death experience–that I remember–involved a horse.

2).  My Grandfather was born 100 years before me.

3).  Strong smells make me gag.

4).  I think long hair on men is sexy.

5).  I worked in a wallet factory in Lyman, NH.

6).  I love to gamble.

Filed Under: Living, NaBloPoMo Nov 14 Tagged With: Games, NaBloPoMo14

Comments

  1. Ruth Curran says

    Nov 20, 2014 at 5:38 am

    Oh my…. I have a guess but am I so not sure! Writing my guess on my list and can’t wait for the big reveal and to hear the stories that go with the “truths”!

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    • elinwaldal says

      Nov 20, 2014 at 6:12 am

      Oh Ruth, you are a “rule” breaker today. 😉

      Reply
  2. Doreen McGettigan says

    Nov 20, 2014 at 5:38 am

    I have no idea why but I am going to guess #4…I’m insecure about that guess but I’m sticking with it.

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    • elinwaldal says

      Nov 20, 2014 at 6:14 am

      Doreen, your list was sooooo hard. I can’t wait to see your big reveal. Mums the word over here about mine, thanks for playing!

      Reply
  3. Cathy Chester says

    Nov 20, 2014 at 5:39 am

    Ok, once again you did a fabulous job! But if I HAD TO MAKE A GUESS….I’d say #3 is a lie. I can’t wait to find out!

    Thanks for inviting me into this (very) fun game, Elin.

    Reply
    • elinwaldal says

      Nov 20, 2014 at 6:16 am

      You are entirely welcome! Glad you are having fun, I am too, very cheap entertainment! I have to say I am hoping I am right about yours… 😉 Thanks for playing!

      Reply
  4. Carol Cassara says

    Nov 20, 2014 at 6:19 am

    Really hard, as you are a newer friend. Gambling, I think, is the lie. Gambling.

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    • elinwaldal says

      Nov 20, 2014 at 6:43 am

      Makes it so much more difficult-doesn’t it? Thanks for playing, Carol

      Reply
  5. Angela Weight says

    Nov 20, 2014 at 7:06 am

    I’m thinking it’s probably #4. Or is it #6? Not sure why I think #5 is true. You just seem like a gal who knows how to make a good wallet. lol. Can’t wait to hear the stories that go with these. My official answer is #4.

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    • elinwaldal says

      Nov 20, 2014 at 11:45 am

      Haha. Well assuming I did in fact make wallets, I am glad I seem as if I’d make a good one. 😉 Time will tell…

      Reply
  6. Lois Alter Mark says

    Nov 20, 2014 at 7:07 am

    Hmmm … we obviously have so much more to talk about! I can’t remember you going to Vegas or gambling online or planning a weekend in Reno but I feel like the grandfather thing is kind of a trick you threw in. How could he have been born 100 years before you? That would have made him around 60 when your parents were born. On the other hand, I’m so not a math person, I could be totally off here! Going with the gambling. Although I would like to discuss the sexy men with long hair with you …

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    • elinwaldal says

      Nov 20, 2014 at 11:47 am

      I read your comment to Jimmy and Chandler on our way to the airport, they both thought it was very funny. And no, you can’t call either of them to find out. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Jackie says

    Nov 20, 2014 at 8:21 am

    I cannot believe how difficult this game is… I’m going with #4, but I’m probably wrong. I can’t wait to see your answer 🙂

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    • elinwaldal says

      Nov 20, 2014 at 11:48 am

      I know, right? It is hard. And I’m not saying anything until tomorrow.

      Reply
  8. Mary says

    Nov 20, 2014 at 8:51 am

    I going to guess number…5, final answer!

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    • elinwaldal says

      Nov 20, 2014 at 11:50 am

      Thank you. I sincerely mean that. You are the only one–so far– that has picked #5. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Mary Lanzavecchia says

    Nov 20, 2014 at 8:59 am

    I don’t gamble. I can see us whooping it up at a show in Vegas together, but not gambling. Yep, I’m going with #6, because even if that one is true, I’d still hang out at a show and the tables in Vegas with you.

    So much fun to share this game with you, Elin! Thanks for the inspiration to play this year.

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    • elinwaldal says

      Nov 20, 2014 at 11:51 am

      I’d hang with you anywhere Mary! But I’m still not uttering a word.

      Reply
  10. Janet Norton says

    Nov 20, 2014 at 9:07 am

    I have to go with #2 because I just can’t figure out how it could be possible 🙂

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    • elinwaldal says

      Nov 20, 2014 at 11:52 am

      Ah. I like this, Janet. Another number that had not been selected. Stay tuned.

      Reply
  11. Sheryl says

    Nov 20, 2014 at 9:22 am

    This IS a fun game…fun for you to make up a lie that is so hard to spot! I’ll take #6. Am I right?

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    • elinwaldal says

      Nov 20, 2014 at 11:53 am

      Maybe. Maybe…not. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Lisa @ Grandma's Briefs says

    Nov 20, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    I say gambling, for sure. Well, for sure according to the very little I know about you. We must get to know one another better — and maybe go gambling. 😀

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  13. Cheryl Nicholl says

    Nov 20, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    No. 6. because you said you ‘love’ to gamble…. actually that may be possible, so #1 because any near death experience worth it’s metal usually involves WINGED horses.

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  14. Lisa @ Grandma's Briefs says

    Nov 20, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    WAIT! I’d like to change my vote to No. 2. 😀

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    • elinwaldal says

      Nov 20, 2014 at 2:44 pm

      Haha. <3

      Reply
  15. Rena McDaniel says

    Nov 20, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    I am going to choose #4 because I just don’t think you are the long haired man type!

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    • elinwaldal says

      Nov 21, 2014 at 5:21 am

      Hmmm…is there a compliment in that response? 🙂

      Reply
  16. Carpool Goddess says

    Nov 20, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    I think it’s either the wallet factory or the gambling. Okay, I’ll say wallet factory!

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    • elinwaldal says

      Nov 21, 2014 at 5:22 am

      Thank you to you too, Carpool Goddess.

      Reply
  17. jamie@southmainmuse says

    Nov 20, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    Wow. This is tough. I’m torn between Number 4 and 6. Hmm. I think you can’t gamble so #6.

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    • elinwaldal says

      Nov 21, 2014 at 5:23 am

      Ha!

      Reply
  18. Snoskred says

    Nov 20, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    Hey there, I found you via the NaBloPoMo blogroll.

    I think it is number 4. 🙂

    As part of NaBloPoMo I try to comment on as many participating blogs as I can, and I am also adding participating blogs to my feed reader. So I’m just dropping by to let you know I’ve added your blog to my feedreader, whenever you publish a post I will see it. 🙂

    I have created three bundles on Inoreader so that bloggers can easily visit other participating NaBloPoMo bloggers which you can find here –

    https://www.snoskred.org/2014/11/nablopomo-bundles-final-edition.html

    Your blog is in the second bundle.. I also have a link up going at my place so my readers can find participating blogs which you are more than welcome to add your blog link to.

    Looking forward to seeing your posts. You may see me drop by again during November, but it might be December before I finish my first drop by to blogs if I don’t get faster at leaving comments. 🙂

    Happy NaBloPoMo to you!
    Snoskred
    https://www.snoskred.org

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    • elinwaldal says

      Nov 21, 2014 at 5:24 am

      Well, then thanks for playing. 🙂

      Reply
  19. WendysHat says

    Nov 21, 2014 at 7:24 am

    Hmmm… I have NO idea but will guess either 4 or 6 and will decide on 6 because I live in Vegas! I hate guessing!

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    • elinwaldal says

      Nov 21, 2014 at 7:26 am

      But do you hate gambling? 😉

      Reply
  20. Carolann says

    Nov 21, 2014 at 8:01 am

    Fun game! I’m going to say number 6 is the lie! Can’t wait to find out!

    Reply

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