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Posted: **Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:35 pm**

We spent an hour and a half driving to LA to audition for Trivial Pursuit. We waited outside, had our pictures taken and used the studio bathroom.

We filled out the paperwork and were getting ready to take the test when my first-cousin-once-removed-in-law walked in. I didn't know that he was working on the show.

After he saw us, we were told that we could take the test, but we couldn't be on the show, nor could we be one of America's Players.

I missed one question on the test, my husband missed three or four, but we both passed.

Posted: **Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:40 pm**

Phooey. It's not like you married the guy.

Since you were there, however, did they give you an indication of how the game will be played for tv?

Posted: **Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:45 pm**

They didn't let us see the game simulation. They showed the YouTube Video to the contestants.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCIbZAgY66k

Posted: **Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:46 pm**

Well phooey. Seems a bit of a stretch, but I guess they have to be really strict about that kind of stuff.

Posted: **Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:47 pm**

The best part of the day, a Middle Eastern Market opened up near our house and we went to it for the first time on the way home. We were able to get spicy hummus, dolmas and Mashti Malone's Rose Ice Cream. We found pomegranate syrup, rose jelly, bergamot jelly, pastries, rose water, orange flower water and sesame rolls. It's the first grocery that I have ever seen that stocks fresh goat.

Posted: **Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:49 pm**

The test was easy. We were able to remember all of the questions and we asked them to Maddie when we came home. She only missed three.

Posted: **Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:18 pm**

PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:The best part of the day, a Middle Eastern Market opened up near our house and we went to it for the first time on the way home. We were able to get spicy hummus, dolmas and Mashti Malone's Rose Ice Cream. We found pomegranate syrup, rose jelly, bergamot jelly, pastries, rose water, orange flower water and sesame rolls. It's the first grocery that I have ever seen that stocks fresh goat.

They also many varieties of Turkish Delight. Yummy!

Posted: **Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:29 pm**

PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:
PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:The best part of the day, a Middle Eastern Market opened up near our house and we went to it for the first time on the way home. We were able to get spicy hummus, dolmas and Mashti Malone's Rose Ice Cream. We found pomegranate syrup, rose jelly, bergamot jelly, pastries, rose water, orange flower water and sesame rolls. It's the first grocery that I have ever seen that stocks fresh goat.
They also many varieties of Turkish Delight. Yummy!

No Middle Eastern markets here. You made me look up Turkish Delight. Looks pretty good, but very sweet??

That's fresh goat and not live goat, correct?

My Greek friends buy a whole goat and cook it on a spit for the Greek Orthodox Easter celebration.

Posted: **Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:36 pm**

kayrharris wrote:
PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:
PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:The best part of the day, a Middle Eastern Market opened up near our house and we went to it for the first time on the way home. We were able to get spicy hummus, dolmas and Mashti Malone's Rose Ice Cream. We found pomegranate syrup, rose jelly, bergamot jelly, pastries, rose water, orange flower water and sesame rolls. It's the first grocery that I have ever seen that stocks fresh goat.
They also many varieties of Turkish Delight. Yummy!

No Middle Eastern markets here. You made me look up Turkish Delight. Looks pretty good, but very sweet??

It's a nice kind of sweet. We bought a variety pack with rose, mint and lemon. It's like very smooth jelly candies with powdered sugar on top.

That's fresh goat and not live goat, correct? My Greek friends buy a whole goat and cook it on a spit for the Greek Orthodox Easter celebration.

Posted: **Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:41 pm**

Dang, according the website that ice cream is $8.95 a quart. It says Whole Foods carries it. Not one here, but there is one in Birmingham. May have to check it out when I'm there.

Posted: **Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:44 pm**

$8.95 a quart??? And I thought the $5.99 I paid for organic whole grain blueberry muffin mix at Whole Foods was bad!!! Geez!!!

Posted: **Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:58 pm**

I got all the ingredients to make a German Chocolate cake today and the tab came to almost $20.00!

Posted: **Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:16 pm**

It's almost getting to the point where it isn't cheaper to bake anymore! I enjoy doing it but it was also nice knowing you were getting a better deal than buying something at a bakery. At least brownies are still cheap!!

Posted: **Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:33 pm**

kayrharris wrote:Dang, according the website that ice cream is $8.95 a quart. It says Whole Foods carries it. Not one here, but there is one in Birmingham. May have to check it out when I'm there.

It's really good ice cream. It tastes like roses.

Posted: **Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:50 pm**

PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:
kayrharris wrote:Dang, according the website that ice cream is $8.95 a quart. It says Whole Foods carries it. Not one here, but there is one in Birmingham. May have to check it out when I'm there.
It's really good ice cream. It tastes like roses.

I think I'll just go and munch my neighbor's roses.

Posted: **Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:54 pm**

I can't say that I've ever tasted a rose.

Posted: **Wed Jul 16, 2008 2:25 am**

PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:We spent an hour and a half driving to LA to audition for Trivial Pursuit. We waited outside, had our pictures taken and used the studio bathroom.

We filled out the paperwork and were getting ready to take the test when my first-cousin-once-removed-in-law walked in. I didn't know that he was working on the show.

After he saw us, we were told that we could take the test, but we couldn't be on the show, nor could we be one of America's Players.

I missed one question on the test, my husband missed three or four, but we both passed.

What a bummer! Well at least you had a fabulous feast. I imagine the heartburn is kicking in just about right now...

Posted: **Wed Jul 16, 2008 2:54 am**

kayrharris wrote:I can't say that I've ever tasted a rose.

A rose by any other name would taste as sweet.

Posted: **Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:50 am**

kayrharris wrote:I can't say that I've ever tasted a rose.

kay is inside my head

Posted: **Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:51 am**

PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote: We filled out the paperwork and were getting ready to take the test when my first-cousin-once-removed-in-law walked in. I didn't know that he was working on the show.

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This does bring up an interesting question.

How closely related is related?

Posted: **Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:07 am**

PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:
PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:The best part of the day, a Middle Eastern Market opened up near our house and we went to it for the first time on the way home. We were able to get spicy hummus, dolmas and Mashti Malone's Rose Ice Cream. We found pomegranate syrup, rose jelly, bergamot jelly, pastries, rose water, orange flower water and sesame rolls. It's the first grocery that I have ever seen that stocks fresh goat.
They also many varieties of Turkish Delight. Yummy!

Looks like Edmund Peavensie has company. Watch out for the White Witch!

Posted: **Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:33 am**

peacock2121 wrote:
PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote: We filled out the paperwork and were getting ready to take the test when my first-cousin-once-removed-in-law walked in. I didn't know that he was working on the show.

.
This does bring up an interesting question.

How closely related is related?

Apparently, closely enough to recognize a relative on sight.

Bummer, PSM!

Posted: **Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:05 am**

Yuk! What a pain to drive all the way there for nothing. Were there a lot of people at the audition?

Posted: **Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:11 am**

Lesson learned: when at any audition, if anyone says your name or starts waving as if they know you, turn away. If they continue to pursue it, say loudly "I'm sorry sir/ma'am...I don't know you, can you please leave me alone..."

Posted: **Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:26 am**

geoffil wrote:Yuk! What a pain to drive all the way there for nothing. Were there a lot of people at the audition?

There were about 50 people at the audition.

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