Spotlight Interview #19 - Pepper & Drew

[Pepper & Drew]

Originally Posted by EvilMJ

Favorite book/Movie?

Ohhh boy, this one could take a while.

My absolute favorite book is "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote. I love it because it is so well put together as a novel, but it's not fiction--this family was really murdered in Kansas in the 1950's. It's seamless. My favorite book that I'm ashamed to admit that I've read is the whole "Flowers in the Attic" series by VC Andrews. The original "Flowers" was really good.

As far as the classics go, it's a tie: "The Good Earth" by Pearl S Buck or "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck. Ohhh...and the best book I've read lately is "Stones from the River"...I don't know the author. Who would've thought a book about a dwarf girl living in Germany during WWII would be so facinating. Did I mention I love to read?

If you could meet anyone (living or dead) who woud it be?

I don't think I'd want to meet anyone famous. I think most of them would fail to live up to the standard I've set for them in my mind. Kinda like reading a wonderful book and then going to see it at the movies and it's not at all like you pictured it in your head.

What made you two decide to get involved in swinging (if you don't mind me asking )

Hmmmm...we had batted around the idea, but I guess the real kicker was when we were on vacation one time, we went to a strip club. It was around the holidays, so it was a very slow night. A dancer asked us if we wanted a lap dance and we agreed. (I had NEVER done this before.) She took us to the semi-private room and was very much into me, and things went pretty far for a strip club. When we got out to the car, Drew said it was the hottest thing he'd ever seen in his life. And, I certainly enjoyed it too. So, it all started with looking for another female to play with. And, it evolved...

[Pepper & Drew]

Originally Posted by Elusive BiFem

My last question for the day! And this was one of the toughest for me to answer....

If you were abandoned on a desert, what one single item would you want with you?

Pepper?

This one's easy....I would never go somewhere in which there was a possibility that I would be abandoned. And certainly not in the desert. It's hot there. A journal and pen. (Can that be counted together?) I've got a book in me, I tell you, and then I'd have all the free time in the world to write it.

Drew?

Maybe I can get him to answer later.

[Vespertine]

Hi Pepper & Drew!

You two seem like such a fun couple!

My husband and I are a Capricorn/Gemini duo too! (We get along fabulously!)
I don't believe in any of that astrological stuff - except for the part about Gemini's having alter egos!


Do you have an evil Gemini inner-twin like my husband?

How did you two meet?

What's your idea of a romantic evening?

If you could go anywhere in the world and do anything you wanted, where would you go and what would you do?

[Pepper & Drew]

Originally Posted by Vespertine

Hi Pepper & Drew!

Do you have an evil Gemini inner-twin like my husband?

No, of course not! I'm 100% sweet all the time. (And, if you believe that I've got some great oceanfront property to sell you in Tennessee. ) I have my moments. Although, I'm mellowing with age. My best friend, who is getting her doctorate in psychology says that I'm the most stable, well adjusted person she knows. Which is both a great compliment and REALLY scary, all at the same time.

How did you two meet?

I sat behind him in class. I thought he was cute, and so I made every effort to talk to him when he turned around. On day, a guy asked me what college I'd gone to in Florida and I told him. Drew turned around and said that he was from Florida and had family that had gone to the same school. That was at the beginning of the quarter. By the end, we were inseperable.

What's your idea of a romantic evening?

Being in a romantic city away from home and making a night of it. Dinner at a wonderful restaraunt, dancing, and going back to a hotel where there's no dishes, no bills, no phone, no cat hair. We do that periodically and it is sooo nice. We are very good friends--we joke that we actually LIKE each other and have a good time together, unlike some of the couples we know. It's nice to just be able to focus on each other without all the other stuff.

If you could go anywhere in the world and do anything you wanted, where would you go and what would you do?

Man, that's a tough one. I really love the Carribean. The water is so clear, the temperature is the same virtually year round and there are perpetually people who are vacationing. And, I would be a wedding planner. I had such a good time planning mine, and I love weddings, so I think it could be cool. And, spending other people's money is ALWAYS a good time.

[DandS]

Hi Pepper and Drew,

I am also a Gemini and definately have an evil Gemini inner-twin!

What 3 words best describe you?

Tell us about your best swinging experience.

Your worst?

Most embarasing moment encountered while swinging?

You said you like to read, do you prefer fiction or non fiction?

How do you meet others to swing with? (clubs, internet, etc. )

D

[LikeMinds321]

Hi Pepper & Drew!

Loved hearing you like mustard greens...we do too. facelick

What's your favorite way to eat greens? Do you eat greens for breakfast with eggs and red peppers by chance?

Since you don't like grits, what is your opinion of corn bread or polenta?

What is your favorite wine, beer, or mixed drink?

When you go out for a night on the town do you come in before or after midnight?

LM

[Pepper & Drew]

Originally Posted by DandS

Hi Pepper and Drew,

What 3 words best describe you?

Oh GAWD! Perceptive, articulate, cheerful

Tell us about your best swinging experience.

Gosh...that's a hard one too...probably the time that Drew and I, along with 2 other couples had a great time at our place. One couple we'd known for a while, the other couple we'd just met. Not only was it pretty hot action, but that whole night had just been the 6 of us having a good time, joking and laughing and that was the best way to end the evening. facelick

Your worst?

Having a MMF threesome. I was so worried about what Drew was thinking and feeling: 'is he feeling left out', 'am I paying more attention to the other guy' etc. that I couldn't just enjoy. That's why we've decided that dynamic is not for us.

Most embarasing moment encountered while swinging?

I hope I don't ever have an answer to this one. So far (knock on wood), I haven't had one.

You said you like to read, do you prefer fiction or non fiction?

I like non-fiction better. It's difficult to find really well written fiction that's not predictable or with tired dialog. Sometimes I'm in such awe of things that really happened or happen. And, I learn more when I read about a certain topic. I am a font of useless knowledge.

How do you meet others to swing with? (clubs, internet, etc. )

We have lately met couples online, but we've also met couples while on vacation. We both have some trepidation about going to a club. We've thought about it and talked about places we could go, but it just seems like it would be so high pressure. And, we like to get to know people a little bit before continuing swinging, and clubs are definitely not the environment for that. We've not been to any socials either, although that concept appeals to me. We may try out some local ones soon.

[JustAskJulie]

You are definately not the only ones in the south to not like grits... I hate em.

As you are a FL fan, I'm guessing you live down in LA?

Have you guys always lived in AL?

Why on earth would you choose Auburn over AL? Orange is my favorite color but even at that I would never be caught dead wearing the orange and blue. I'd wear TN colors first (then again I practically live on the state line so I can get away with it).

[Pepper & Drew]

Originally Posted by LikeMinds321

Hi Pepper & Drew!

Loved hearing you like mustard greens...we do too. facelick

What's your favorite way to eat greens? Do you eat greens for breakfast with eggs and red peppers by chance?

No, but that sounds dang good! I usually will fry some bacon in a pot, then wash the greens and put them in with a bit of water. Simmer for about 45 minutes. It's the same way I cook cabbage. Boy, that makes me hungry.

Since you don't like grits, what is your opinion of corn bread or polenta?

I could take it or leave it. I like the sweet kind of corn bread, (Jiffy) which I hear some southerns look down upon with disdain because it's not "real" cornbread. Sorry, polenta I'm assuming it's like cornbread?

What is your favorite wine, beer, or mixed drink?

I just tried the Shmirnoff (sp?) Ice Twisted (malt beverage) last weekend and it's yummie! I like sweet wines. I'm an absolute sucker for a Reisling. As for mixed drinks, I like ameretto sours or margaritas. I'm not really a big drinker, though.

When you go out for a night on the town do you come in before or after midnight?

I'm laughing because we are the youngest old people I know, or the oldest young people. We don't really go out a lot, and when we do, unless there's something special going on, we are home, in bed, and actually sleeping by midnight.

[Pepper & Drew]

[quote=JustAskJulie]You are definately not the only ones in the south to not like grits... I hate em.

As you are a FL fan, I'm guessing you live down in LA?

Oh.....perhaps

Have you guys always lived in AL?

Yep, since we've been married we've been here. The cost of living is so low, the crime is low, it's close to a lot of good destinations (Atlanta, Panama City, Biloxi, New Orleans), we're close enough to family, yet far enough away.

Why on earth would you choose Auburn over AL? Orange is my favorite color but even at that I would never be caught dead wearing the orange and blue. I'd wear TN colors first (then again I practically live on the state line so I can get away with it).

Truly, because I've been to several Auburn games and I've never been to an Alabama game. I like the town, I have friends that are alumni, so I figured what the hell. Actually, when I was in elementary school and they would have Alabama vs. Auburn day, I'd always wear an Auburn shirt. I also remember when Bo Jackson was at Auburn. I loved Bo! So.....

Now, the question is, how the heck could you choose Tennessee?

[Alura]

Pepper & Drew wrote:

(in AL, football is EVERYTHING).

Most Oklahomans like football, too, Pepper & Drew.

We're fans of The Tide, when they aren't playing Oklahoma. Dave Rader is a native Tulsan.

Does Drew play or coach football?

Alura

[Pepper & Drew]

Originally Posted by Alura

Pepper & Drew wrote:

(in AL, football is EVERYTHING).

Most Oklahomans like football, too, Pepper & Drew.

We're fans of The Tide, when they aren't playing Oklahoma. Dave Rader is a native Tulsan.

Does Drew play or coach football?

Alura

Ahhhh...Oklahoma. All this football talk is making me more ready for Saturday mornings and ESPN GameDay. Anywho, Drew played football in high school. Past tense. He says he had the skill to go farther (I don't doubt it), but not the size. He also played basketball and still does sometimes. And, he doesn't coach. I suppose if he had a little munchkin he might.

[JustAskJulie]

Originally Posted by Pepper & Drew

Now, the question is, how the heck could you choose Tennessee?

Only because I like the color orange and I can't wear Auburn colors... that would be blasphemous.

Ok, you dodged my question on whether or not you have always lived in AL. Have either of you ever lived in any other states? If so, which ones?

I agree with you on the ups of AL. You really can't beat the cost of living here. The house I live in would go for 3 times as much as I paid for it if I was still in MI.

[Elusive BiFem]

I believe you said earlier that ya'll were parents to some little 4-legged creatures. What kind, how old, personalities...all that stuff. Describe in detail, please.

Do ya'll plan to have the 2-legged variety of kids in the future? If so, how many do you think you want, and if not, why not? If not, was it a hard decision to come to? Family pressures to have kids? That sorta stuff...

Thanks! -EBF

[Pepper & Drew]

Originally Posted by JustAskJulie

Ok, you dodged my question on whether or not you have always lived in AL. Have either of you ever lived in any other states? If so, which ones?

You noticed that, did ya? I'm really good at dodge ball. I've never lived anywhere but in Alabama and Drew has lived in Florida, Alabama and Germany (while in the military).

I agree with you on the ups of AL. You really can't beat the cost of living here. The house I live in would go for 3 times as much as I paid for it if I was still in MI.

Absolutely. I was talking to someone who lived in California and we were talking about property taxes. I told them the amount we pay for a year for our house and he asked me if that was the quarterly or monthly amount. Uh...it's a year. He couldn't believe it. He was speechless.