And Survey Says

For anyone who has ever tuned in to the popular game show Family Feud, they know that this show only furthers the question, "what in the world is my family thinking?"

For those who haven't see the show, the host (Steve Harvey) asks the two families questions that were asked to 100 random people prior to the show. The object of the game is to guess the top answers to the question. This may seem simple but the show is nothing short of hilarious. Though the questions may sometimes seem easy, you find out quickly that this is not the case for all of the contestants. Families cheer on their relatives as their turn approaches only to stare at them in disbelief as they say something off the wall. The laughs never stop.

You're probably thinking, "I would love to be a contestant on that show," well look no further. Tinker AFB will be hosting Fabulous Feud at the Tinker Club on 3 Nov 2016. This free event is open to anyone with base access who is 18+. Oh and did I mention there's money involved?! First place will receive $500, second place $300, third place $200, fourth place $100, and team spirit/best costume will receive $200. That's $1300 that's up for grabs! So grab your friends or squadron and sign up now while there are still spots available. Go online to www.tinkerliving.com/feud to register.

It's Time to Get Crafty

What is the best part of fall? Is it the leaves changing colors? Or how about the opportunity to finally layer up your cute fall outfits? While those are all pluses, the best part is still the crafts! You spent all summer lounging by the pool or enjoying that bright sun but when the weather gets cold you are forced to spend more time inside. What do you do while you're inside? You craft. Pinterest becomes your most used app and those antique stores start looking fabulous! So go ahead, get started on redecorating a room or vamping up a wardrobe.

Need help getting started? Well you are in luck because Tinker Arts & Crafts is hosting its Fall Craft Fair today until 2 p.m. in Bldg. 3001. The vendors will be in the Oklahoma Room and Hallway G. With everything from beautiful jewelry and snuggly cardigans (to complete those fall layers) to delicious jams/sauces and handmade quotes, there is sure to be something for everyone. Don't miss this opportunity to get into the fall spirit with crafts galore!

                             

 

Pins for the Win!

This is definitely the week to get crafty! Halloween is right around the corner and as any good holiday enthusiast can tell you, decorations are a must. In fact, some would even say that the better the decorations the more holiday spirit you have. Of course that little nugget of wisdom is handed to us from the people that turn their yards into something straight out of a catalog, but they have a point. Decorations get us in the spirit for the holiday. We start to see a spooky ghost here and there and we know that soon the costumes and candy will follow. The point is that decorations are key!

That is why the Tinker Library has decided to host a Halloween Pin Decorating Contest. The goal is to pull out your inner craftsman and create the creepiest, fanciest, most original bowling pin you can. There are a few rules but for the most part this pin is your wide open canvas. Time is running out (pins are due to the Library by 22 October) so don't delay in picking up yours! Once the pins are in, they will be displayed and judged. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter. What's the prize you ask? Well you'll just have to wait and see whether your creativity will earn you a Trick-or-Treat! So put on your holiday spirit hat and head to the Library to let your creativity monster roam free! Happy decorating!

And Then They Danced

Even superheroes have moms, and they were all in attendance this past weekend at the Mother Son Dance.

The Tinker Club was brimming with energy as the crime fighting duos arrived. The ballroom was decorated perfectly for the occasion, with every table lined with super goodies and even a few sweets. Once the superheroes were announced, they were encouraged to indulge in the delicious food that lined the outskirt of the room. After all, fighting crime does work up quite the appetite.

Shortly thereafter, the DJ invited the pairs to take to the dance floor for a mother son slow dance. So the mothers grabbed their super sons and headed out to enjoy some time with their little defenders. It was absolutely darling to watch as the couples sashayed around the dance floor hand in hand. The fun continued with a surprise visit from the real Batman and Superman. Faces lit up as the dynamic duo came into the room. It was quite the exciting experience.

Soon it was time for the superheroes to return home and rest up for another day of saving the world. Even though the festivities were over, one thing was clear. The memories made here this evening were ones that could be cherished forever. One day they will be too old to dance around in cape and costume with mom but they will still always be her little superhero.

Yes, even superheroes have mothers. After all, where do you think they learned how to be a superhero?

Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue

Have you ever been playing hide n' seek with your sister only to find some random kid hiding behind the curtain that you don't know? Welcome to Columbus' world! He wasn't really looking for America but as fate would have it, he found it anyway. So once a year we get to celebrate his amazing (accidental) discovery with a holiday in his honor. For some this means a three day weekend. Yay! In light of the holiday there will be some changes to the hours of operation in the FSS facilities. For a complete list, go to tinkerliving.com/contact.

So have a safe and fun weekend and make sure to make a few accidental discoveries of your own! Who knows, you could get a holiday named after you. :) 

Attention All Fitness Enthusiasts

Who says your winter body can’t be just as good as your summer one? Sure you might need to wear an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow, polka dot parka but that doesn’t mean you can’t still turn heads in it! So make sure to keep up with your fitness during these upcoming months. Speaking of which, the Gerrity Fitness Center will be changing their weekday evening hours starting 15 October 2016. The new weekday hours are Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Don’t worry night owls, you can still have a ‘hoot’ at the gym at all hours of the night! Stop by fitness centers 3705 & 216 during regular business hours to register your CAC card for 24-hour access. For questions, please call 405.734.5607.

Welcome to Tinker Living

How much does a polar bear weigh? Enough to break the ice, hi I’m Cynthia. I am the Marketing & Advertising Specialist for the 72d FSS. As I like to say, FSS is all the fun stuff you can do on base. However, we are also business when we need to be. Like a classy mullet. Party in the back and business in the front. Anyway, stop by from time to time for fun and informational posts to keep you current with FSS!