Tonya M. Fleetwood

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Name: Charlotte Carol Akers
Birthdate: January 9, 1942
Place of birth: Iowa City, Iowa
Profession: Retiree; Grandmother
Hobbies: sewing, going to auctions, playing with my computer
Favorite city: New York, since Tonya is there
Favorite meal: something with beef, roast maybe
Favorite book: the Bible
Favorite movie (s): anything with John Wayne
Actress (es) you admire: Bette Midler
Actor (s) you admire: John Wayne...he's my hero
Favorite TV show(s): Jeopardy!
Favorite time of day: mornings, about 10 am or so
Children: Ronnie, Jeff, Connie, Bonnie...Grandkids: Tonya, Eric...then there's little Ellie and Sheryl's boys & Stephanie
Pets: all the puppies...Willie, Kelly, Scooby, JoJo
Location: Gravity, Iowa
Transportation: 1993 Dodge Spirit
Your cologne or perfume: Bath and Body Works stuff
Things you like to buy: new clothes, stuff to take on vacation during winter
You collect: salt & pepper shakers, little creamers
Your strangest possession: Grandpa
If your house was burning, you’d save these 3 things: purse, myself
Your most prized possession: grandkids
Views on God/religion: I believe
How do you picture the end of the world: I don't think it's going to be anything nice. It's going to be rough. The way the world is today, it could happen whenever
Death is: No longer alive, that's for sure
Does life exist on other planets: I think at one time it probably did, but not now
Do you believe in Evolution: No
Do you read your horoscope: Sometimes

PRO or CON:
Right to have an abortion? CON
Right to own a gun? That all depends. It depends on what you're going to do with it.
Welfare system? I'm not against it if it's necessary.
Death Penalty? I'm not against it if it's necessary.

What world/environmental issue concerns you the most? Wars, fighting with other countries
Democrat or Republican? DemoCRAT, always have been
Worst political crime? The ones that stands up there and claim to be for the people and really they're lying through their teeth. That's the way I feel about it.

What two famous people would you pick to be your mother and father? it couldn't be much more famous than my real mother
Traits you look for in a friend: You only need one friend if she's a good, true friend.
Best friend as a child: Katie Young
Best friend as a teenager: Katie Young
Best friend as an adult: Katie Young, we grew up together like sisters

Your 3 best qualities: friendly, helpful, wise
Your 3 worst qualities: I don't know. I'd have to ask someone else...I feel like I'm pretty good all the way through. I'm sure I have some. Now I'm going to think of this all night.
Three words others would use to describe you: bright, level-headed, think things through
You are far better than most people you know at: Being a good grandma, that comes pretty easy though. I don't mind bragging on that.
The greatest amount of physical pain you have ever endured: childbirth and then the rheumatism in my ol' knees
Your proudest moment: Can I have more than one? Having my family, including everyone, my grandkids, my whole rounded up family! All of y'all.
Your best physical feature: eyes

Things you like (spontaneously list anything that comes to mind): hearing good news, yellow, the sunshine, there's not really anything that I don't like
Things you dislike (spontaneously list anything that comes to mind): well...I don't like people that drink excessively, I don't like people that swear excessively, and some other things...

YES or NO:
You keep a diary: No
You have read a book in the last month: No
You have visited the Eiffel Tower: No
You have a secret that you have never shared with anyone: No
You snore: Grandpa says I do
You read in the bathroom: I have
You like America: I love America! Don't you love America? If you don't you shouldn't be here!
You fold your underwear: Yes, they go in the drawer a lot nicer
You set your watch a few minutes ahead: I think mine runs a little fast...you know this new up-to-date watches are a little different
You are always late: No
You believe in destiny: Yes
You are a vegetarian: No
You have gone to a movie alone: Maybe years ago...
You generally save postcards and letters: Yes, just come and look in my drawers. I save all stuff like that.
You have fired a gun: Yes, years ago
Money has influenced your character: No, I'm not money hungry.
You enjoy being photographed: Once in a great while...I don't go out of my way.

Three people you consider to be geniuses: Tonya, Grandpa Lloyd
Your 3 favorite childhood toys: I didn't have very many toys when I was a little girl. THe first toy I owned was from one of my school teachers. She got me a doll for Christmas. That was my favorite for a long time. Then my brother Bill got me a really big doll. I loved that. I was always proud of those.
Three words you often use while speaking: no doubt, right on, have it
Three sounds that disturb you: TV too loud (oh no, Grandpa heard me and he turned the TV down. I didn't even think he'd hear that), the sound of strong wind, a loud noise, like a shot
Three things you would never do: disown my mother, disown a child, kill anyone
Three things that you are thankful for: food, family, a good husband (he can't turn down the TV on that)
Something you wish you could learn with the snap of your fingers: Sing like Dolly Parton...I Do..just think, if I could sing like that, jeez...

YES or NO
You wish you would have been born into a different race. No way
You wish you would have been born into a different religion. No way
You wish you would have been born into a different sex. No way

Someone’s diary you would love to read: Tonya's, it might be pretty interesting
A moment when you achieved absolute happiness: whenever someone tells me they love me
You would jump up and down and shout with joy right now if someone told you: That Tonya got a good job
Something that makes you happy: when my family is happy
You get angry with yourself when you: when I make a boo boo
Your first kiss: when I was 16 or 17
Describe your first paying job: when I worked in the cafes in Bedford, IA
Describe your best paying job: when I worked for the government (Matura)
A memory that still makes you laugh: when I tried to milk a cow to make mudd pies

Your best birthday: They've all been good
Your worst birthday: I haven't had any bad birthdays

CHOICES
Sunrise or Sunset: Sunset
Sweet or Sour: a little of both
Bath or Shower: Shower
Square or Circle: Circle
Black or White: Black
Ocean or Forest: Ocean
Dogs or Cats: I gotta say dogs
Day or Night: The whole 24 hours
Cremation or Burial: Burial
Even or Odd: Even
Fast or Slow: In between
Yesterday or Tomorrow: Tomorrow
Coke or Pepsi: Pepsi
Hot or Cold: In between
Woman or Man: Woman
Written or Spoken: Spoken
City or Countryside: Countryside
Vanilla or Chocolate: Vanilla
House or Condo: House
! or ?: !
Sun or Rain: We gotta have both
Boxers or Briefs: Briegs
Pen or Pencil: Pen
Summer or Winter: In between
Destiny or Choice: Choice
New York or Paris: New York, gotta be
Silver or Gold: Silver

Things you fear: I'm not really afraid of much
Your greatest fear: If I couldn't take care of myself
Your most fearful moment: When I hit a deer once and I thought it was going through the windshield

Your name spelled backwards: SREKA ETTOLRAHC

A physical trait you find attractive: smile
A personality trait you find attractive: a bubbly personality
Two things appealing about men: handy
Two things not appealing about men: stubborn
Your sexiest feature: something that doesn't show...my big toe

If you could change anything about the world: no war
If you could live anywhere in the world: right where I'm at
If you could visit any time period, you would choose: right now
If you could live in any time period, you would choose: right now

You would love to spend time with this famous person: Dr. Phil
If you could be famous, what would you want to be famous for: Being a good mother & grandmother
If you had one million dollars you would: give a lot to Tonya
If you were President, what would be your priorities: end war and move on

If you were a plant, you’d be: rose
If you were an animal, you’d be: a dachshund dog, they're the only things that're cute!
If you were a beverage, you’d be: Pepsi
If you could start all over, you’d: I go into nursing

Something you’ve learned that is coming in handy: sewing, mending
The most important thing in life is: Seeing my family being happy and all their wishes coming true
That last person you said ‘I love you” to: my girl, Tonya



Back to People! Name: Charlotte Carol Akers Birthdate: January 9, 1942 Place of birth: Iowa City, Iowa Profession: Retiree; Grandmother Hobbies: sewing, going to auctions, playing with my computer Favorite city: New York, since Tonya is there Favorite meal: something with beef, roast maybe Favorite book: the Bible Favorite movie (s): anything with John Wayne Actress (es) you admire: Bette Midler Actor (s) you admire: John Wayne...he's my hero Favorite TV show(s): Jeopardy! Favorite time of day: mornings, about 10 am or so Children: Ronnie, Jeff, Connie, Bonnie...Grandkids: Tonya, Eric...then there's little Ellie and Sheryl's boys & Stephanie Pets: all the puppies...Willie, Kelly, Scooby, JoJo Location: Gravity, Iowa Transportation: 1993 Dodge Spirit Your cologne or perfume: Bath and Body Works stuff Things you like to buy: new clothes, stuff to take on vacation during winter You collect: salt & pepper shakers, little creamers Your strangest possession: Grandpa If your house was burning, you’d save these 3 things: purse, myself Your most prized possession: grandkids Views on God/religion: I believe How do you picture the end of the world: I don't think it's going to be anything nice. It's going to be rough. The way the world is today, it could happen whenever Death is: No longer alive, that's for sure Does life exist on other planets: I think at one time it probably did, but not now Do you believe in Evolution: No Do you read your horoscope: Sometimes *PRO or CON:* Right to have an abortion? CON Right to own a gun? That all depends. It depends on what you're going to do with it. Welfare system? I'm not against it if it's necessary. Death Penalty? I'm not against it if it's necessary. What world/environmental issue concerns you the most? Wars, fighting with other countries Democrat or Republican? DemoCRAT, always have been Worst political crime? The ones that stands up there and claim to be for the people and really they're lying through their teeth. That's the way I feel about it. What two famous people would you pick to be your mother and father? it couldn't be much more famous than my real mother Traits you look for in a friend: You only need one friend if she's a good, true friend. Best friend as a child: Katie Young Best friend as a teenager: Katie Young Best friend as an adult: Katie Young, we grew up together like sisters Your 3 best qualities: friendly, helpful, wise Your 3 worst qualities: I don't know. I'd have to ask someone else...I feel like I'm pretty good all the way through. I'm sure I have some. Now I'm going to think of this all night. Three words others would use to describe you: bright, level-headed, think things through You are far better than most people you know at: Being a good grandma, that comes pretty easy though. I don't mind bragging on that. The greatest amount of physical pain you have ever endured: childbirth and then the rheumatism in my ol' knees Your proudest moment: Can I have more than one? Having my family, including everyone, my grandkids, my whole rounded up family! All of y'all. Your best physical feature: eyes Things you like (spontaneously list anything that comes to mind): hearing good news, yellow, the sunshine, there's not really anything that I don't like Things you dislike (spontaneously list anything that comes to mind): well...I don't like people that drink excessively, I don't like people that swear excessively, and some other things... *YES or NO:* You keep a diary: No You have read a book in the last month: No You have visited the Eiffel Tower: No You have a secret that you have never shared with anyone: No You snore: Grandpa says I do You read in the bathroom: I have You like America: I love America! Don't you love America? If you don't you shouldn't be here! You fold your underwear: Yes, they go in the drawer a lot nicer You set your watch a few minutes ahead: I think mine runs a little fast...you know this new up-to-date watches are a little different You are always late: No You believe in destiny: Yes You are a vegetarian: No You have gone to a movie alone: Maybe years ago... You generally save postcards and letters: Yes, just come and look in my drawers. I save all stuff like that. You have fired a gun: Yes, years ago Money has influenced your character: No, I'm not money hungry. You enjoy being photographed: Once in a great while...I don't go out of my way. Three people you consider to be geniuses: Tonya, Grandpa Lloyd Your 3 favorite childhood toys: I didn't have very many toys when I was a little girl. THe first toy I owned was from one of my school teachers. She got me a doll for Christmas. That was my favorite for a long time. Then my brother Bill got me a really big doll. I loved that. I was always proud of those. Three words you often use while speaking: no doubt, right on, have it Three sounds that disturb you: TV too loud (oh no, Grandpa heard me and he turned the TV down. I didn't even think he'd hear that), the sound of strong wind, a loud noise, like a shot Three things you would never do: disown my mother, disown a child, kill anyone Three things that you are thankful for: food, family, a good husband (he can't turn down the TV on that) Something you wish you could learn with the snap of your fingers: Sing like Dolly Parton...I Do..just think, if I could sing like that, jeez... *YES or NO* You wish you would have been born into a different race. No way You wish you would have been born into a different religion. No way You wish you would have been born into a different sex. No way Someone’s diary you would love to read: Tonya's, it might be pretty interesting A moment when you achieved absolute happiness: whenever someone tells me they love me You would jump up and down and shout with joy right now if someone told you: That Tonya got a good job Something that makes you happy: when my family is happy You get angry with yourself when you: when I make a boo boo Your first kiss: when I was 16 or 17 Describe your first paying job: when I worked in the cafes in Bedford, IA Describe your best paying job: when I worked for the government (Matura) A memory that still makes you laugh: when I tried to milk a cow to make mudd pies Your best birthday: They've all been good Your worst birthday: I haven't had any bad birthdays *CHOICES* Sunrise or Sunset: Sunset Sweet or Sour: a little of both Bath or Shower: Shower Square or Circle: Circle Black or White: Black Ocean or Forest: Ocean Dogs or Cats: I gotta say dogs Day or Night: The whole 24 hours Cremation or Burial: Burial Even or Odd: Even Fast or Slow: In between Yesterday or Tomorrow: Tomorrow Coke or Pepsi: Pepsi Hot or Cold: In between Woman or Man: Woman Written or Spoken: Spoken City or Countryside: Countryside Vanilla or Chocolate: Vanilla House or Condo: House ! or ?: ! Sun or Rain: We gotta have both Boxers or Briefs: Briegs Pen or Pencil: Pen Summer or Winter: In between Destiny or Choice: Choice New York or Paris: New York, gotta be Silver or Gold: Silver Things you fear: I'm not really afraid of much Your greatest fear: If I couldn't take care of myself Your most fearful moment: When I hit a deer once and I thought it was going through the windshield Your name spelled backwards: SREKA ETTOLRAHC A physical trait you find attractive: smile A personality trait you find attractive: a bubbly personality Two things appealing about men: handy Two things not appealing about men: stubborn Your sexiest feature: something that doesn't show...my big toe If you could change anything about the world: no war If you could live anywhere in the world: right where I'm at If you could visit any time period, you would choose: right now If you could live in any time period, you would choose: right now You would love to spend time with this famous person: Dr. Phil If you could be famous, what would you want to be famous for: Being a good mother & grandmother If you had one million dollars you would: give a lot to Tonya If you were President, what would be your priorities: end war and move on If you were a plant, you’d be: rose If you were an animal, you’d be: a dachshund dog, they're the only things that're cute! If you were a beverage, you’d be: Pepsi If you could start all over, you’d: I go into nursing Something you’ve learned that is coming in handy: sewing, mending The most important thing in life is: Seeing my family being happy and all their wishes coming true That last person you said ‘I love you” to: my girl, Tonya