Next, is my old mucka "moistmateyboy". See what you make of him!!

1. Who are you?

Richard "Ritchierich" Skelley

2. Do you have any nicknames?

Doh should have read all the questions first (see above) its a common problem I'm just too hasty.

3. Parents' names?

Marie and Trevor feel like I've known them all my life

4. Number of candles that appeared on your last birthday cake?

About 11 don't think I've had a birthday cake since then (ahhhhhh), rapidly approaching the big 40 but still consider myself very young at heart (almost juvenile really) and way younger than my darling wife lyn who is 40 two days before me

5. Date that you regularly blow them out?

Oh er missus ok birthday is 21st March I'm on the cusp of Pisces/Aries and its the first day of Spring. Yes I'm a Spring Ram

6. Marital Status?

Doh done it again - Married to the most wonderful, forgiving and tolerant girl Linda who I've known since I was 16. We got married rather young (I was a child bride of just 22 years), but I love her more each day and have quite frankly had the best 18 years of marriage you could possibly have. Bit sickening and gushy I know but tough cos its true

7. Pets?

Yep, two sprogs Rachel 9 and Ben 5 Oh also have 3 fish and a cat called Charlie

8. Eye colour?

Hang on I'll have a look - Bloodshot greeny,browny, grey sort of colour - rather lovely actually

9. Hair colour?

Used to be a fantastic white/blond colour in my youth but now a light brown and going thin on top rather quickly (cheers Dad)

10. Piercing?

Not yet looks way too painful saying that I do like this current fashion of bellybutton piercing its rather cute just don't think the world is ready for seeing any of my bits though pierced or otherwise

11. Tattoos?

Ditto re pain and don't mind some of the more tasteful stuff but find those huge tattoos a bit much. Don't like tats on peoples necks, faces,chests, legs, or knuckles but arms, ankles or base of spine perfectly acceptable - not that I've thought much about this you understand.

12. What was your previous job?

Rather sad individual who has always worked for the same employer (24 years since I was 16) doing much the same thing - Bank Manager all very boring stuff I'm afraid

13. Favourite colour(s)?

Blue and Purple - both my sisters adore Purple and its sort of caught up with me over the past few years. Its a great relaxing colour

14. Home town(s)?

Born in Bradford as was young Lyn but until I was 16 my family moved all over the Uk with my father's job about every 2 - 3 years

15. Current residence?

A little village between Luton and Harpenden which has one post office and 2 pubs

16. Favourite food?

Pretty tough one this as I adore the old trough. I'd have to say at the moment I'm partial to fish and lamb but if you can slap it in a sausage skin or chuck it on the barbie I'll happily give it a go.

17. Where in the world have you been to?

America (Miami, Orlando, Los Angeles, Tampa, New Mexico, ClearWater), Barcelona (my favourite city), France (most regions but never been to Paris), Dublin, Prague, Hungary, Italy (Monza Grand Prix with me old mucka Rusty), Venice, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Amsterdam, Belgium, Tenerife, Portugal, Menorca, Majorca, Jersey, Guernsey, All over the UK even Wales.

18. Do you prefer to give or receive?

I prefer to give most of the time but if you have the odd million or an Astin Martin to give away I'll gladly receive

19. Ever loved somebody so much made you cry?

3 times and ongoing nuff said

20. Ever been in a car accident?

Yep the odd one thankfully no one has been hurt as I tend to have accidents on my own without having to get other people involved its a gift I've been blessed with.

21. Favourite piece of furniture?

Our Bed it was bought out of an inheritance from Linda's Auntie Violet a lovely lady who is still greatly missed by all who knew her. Its a king Size pine bed with Ironwork head and foot rests. Apart from looking great its the warmest safest place on the planet and holds many happy memories (deep sigh).

22. Tea or Coffee?

At Work Black Coffee. On holiday black tea. On detox fruit teas. Just can't seem to take milk in any of these it tastes too thick

23. Favourite movie?

V.hard this one as I absolutley adore films and must watch about one a day. Toss up between the following:-

Highlander, The Matrix, Cool Hand Luke, The Great Escape, Blade Runner, Terminator, Gladiator and of course The Pirates of the Caribbean.

24. Last movie you saw?

Murder by numbers starring Ben Chaplin and Sandra Bullock v.good thriller with nice twist at the end based on a true story.

25. Favourite day of the week?

Sunday its still the weekend and a relaxing day generally.

26. Favourite word or phrase?

Moist such a great word however Aardvark or Scrote are pretty good too

27. Favourite toothpaste?

Macleans white

28. Favourite Restaurant?

Got a few of these - The Bleeding Heart in Farringdon London, Hakassan, J Sheekys, Tower 42 (Rhodes), Gordon Ramsey at Claridges

29. Favourite Flowers?

White Lillies just love the smell tend to have these in the bedroom

30. Favourite Drink?

Grolsch or Stella Artois reassuringly fab

31. Favourite Sport to watch?

F1 or Rugby Union (though womens beach volleyball could be a future winner looks very skillful)

32. Favourite type of ice cream?

Strawberry Cheesecake or Mint Choc Chip

33. Favourite sesame street character?

Bert he's the only one I know other than Big Bird and I just can't stand that big prat

34. Disney or Warner Bros?

Warner Bros no contest Disney have simply lost the plot these days though if they carry on with films like Pirates I'll be well pleased.

35. Favourite Fast Food Restaurant?

TGI Fridays though Col Saunders is a close second

36. When was your last hospital visit?

Late last year when the old man had a bit of a wobbler

38. How many times did you fail your driving test?

Never passed first time much to my and everyone in my family's amazement.

39. What is your earliest memory?

Can't remember honest

40. Do you have a criminal record?

Got a few speeding points outstanding if that counts

41. In which single store would you choose to max out your credit cards?

Liberty's

42. What do you do most often when you are bored?

Go on the internet and mess about or watch a film

43. Name the person that you are friends with who lives the furthest?

Rusty its you

44. What is your most embarrassing moment?

Making my speech at our wedding it was so crap

45. What do you find most offensive?

Intolerance. Girls smoking, young kids swearing and general bad manners

46. Which Person (Living or Dead) would you like to spend an evening in the company of?

Anne Rice authour of The Vampire Chronicles

47. What is your most cherished possession?

aside from the sprogs and Lyn it has to be my car an MGF VVC though that's shortly to be replaced by a new Mini Cooper S

48. Best holiday?

Not sure had so many great ones but always remember going to Florida/Orlando the first time in 1990 it was awesome I could not get over the theme parks or the Size of portions/people in the states

49. Where in the World would you most like to visit?

Las Vegas, Maldives, Australia and Bahamas doing first and last this year so who knows middle two might happen

50. Why are we here?

I'm way too thick to figure this one out but quite like the theory that we are here to practice getting stuff right before we move on to the next level it was the basis of a film starring Meryl Streep and Rip Torn called Defending Your Life c. 1991.

Cheers Ritchie - next!