Archive for May, 2007

So Sad

{ May 31, 2007 @ 8:48 pm } · { rambling thoughts }
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The saying that deaths always happen in three’s is a very scary saying to me, but you know it seems to always come true. Every time I hear of a death, not more then a few days later, there have been two more. This time is no exception. Last Friday night, our neighbor was killed in a single vehicle car accident on her way home from work. The next night, a boy was killed in an ATV accident while going home from a party. And, this past Monday (Memorial Day) a family friend passed away from a short battle with cancer.

I know this is just coincindence, but does anyone else think it’s odd that this is one piece of folklore which seems to come true 99.9% of the time?

Did you see this?

{ May 31, 2007 @ 8:25 pm } · { this and that }
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OMG! I can’t even imagine encountering one of these things! To read the entire story, Click Here.

PPP Direct

{ May 31, 2007 @ 8:11 pm } · { $$$PayPerPost$$$ }
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It’s been pretty hectic around here what with the end of school activities, work and the installation of our pool. I’ve not been posting many PayPerPost items because I truthfully just haven’t had the time to sit at my computer and write them. However, when I saw this opportunity posted, I just had to take it. Why? Because PayPerPost has just launched a new and exciting way to make money writing advertisements for big name companies.

It is called ppp direct and the concept is really super simple. You place a button on your web site that says that you are “for hire” to write on a company’s behalf. In other words, these companies will come directly to YOU to hire you to write posts for them. And, unlike all the other big named word of mouth marketers out there, ppp direct only takes 10 percent of whatever earnings you receive. For instance, a typical word of mouth marketing company will, and CAN, take anywhere from 50 to 100 percent of your total earnings! Yes, you read that right, anywhere from 50 to 100 percent!!!. What is the point of even writing for those other companies if they are just going to take all of your hard earned money? PPP Direct looks to be very promising to the average “postie” also and not just those who have very high traffic sites. For more information on this subject be sure to check out the ppp blog as well as the video debut.

Ahh, Summertime

{ May 29, 2007 @ 7:40 pm } · { rambling thoughts, this and that }
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I just love summertime. I love that the days are longer. You can get more done in the evenings when there is nothing on TV. I love that the days are warm and you can be outside more instead of being cooped up indoors like you are in the winter. I love that school is out and I can sleep in. Makes it much easier to get up the next day when there isn’t an alarm clock involved, especially if I’ve stayed up a bit later the night before watching a really good movie. My kids love it because of that point too. lol

The only thing I do NOT like about summer is the snakes! If I never saw another snake in my lifetime, I would be happy. Last Friday, we had a 6 foot long blacksnake on our front porch! Yep, if I’d opened the door I would have easily stepped on the stupid thing. Ugh! Thankfully, my mom saw it first though and shooed him off. Of course, that wasn’t until AFTER he’d scared the bejeebies out of her. Poor mom. She had just wanted to give me some fresh onions and radishes from her garden. She had no idea that when she walked up to my front door, that Mr. Black Snake would be laying there, waiting to greet her. I do wish I’d had a camera though because she jumped pretty high into the air when she saw him:)

Ok, back to what I do like about summer….fresh veggies from the garden, lazy days spent in the pool, cold and juicy watermelon, crickets chirping at night…wow, I could probably fill an entire blog of my favorite things about this season, but think I’ll stop for now.

Wordless Wednesday

{ May 23, 2007 @ 7:52 pm } · { wordless wednesday }
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Wordless Wednesday

Pool pictures

{ May 22, 2007 @ 7:29 pm } · { fun stuff }
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Ok, here are a few pictures of the pool. If you are interested, take a peek, if not, skip this post:)

This is the preparation of the pool location. Thankfully they didn’t have to do too much digging to make it level.

This is the pool after it is put together, but there’s not any water in it yet.

This is the design on the outside of the pool. It’s tan and matches the house nicely.

This is the liner. I couldn’t get close enough to get a nice shot so will update this one after we’re able to actually get in the pool. It is light blue bottom with gray blocks and brown crosses along the top rim.

Alright, this is the last one I took. The pool is almost full of water. There was one more load after this pic was taken. It looks so cool and refreshing, but it’s definitely NOT warm enough to get into yet. Maybe by Memorial Day.

Classified Ads

{ May 22, 2007 @ 6:45 pm } · { $$$PayPerPost$$$ }
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How many times have you searched free classifieds online only to find that they don’t pertain to your local area? I have several times and it is downright frustrating especially when you find something that you would like to buy or a service you would like to use.

Well now you can find local free classifieds in your area. Just visit ItsMyMarket.com, a free classified ads site providing free classified ads in your local area. This site also provides a dating service to find that special someone close by, blogs to write your own personal thoughts and feelings, local weather reports so you know whether or not to take that umbrella with you and even local movie theater listings. Visit their website today.

The pool is here!

{ May 22, 2007 @ 6:45 pm } · { fun stuff }
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WooHoo! The pool is here and now full of water. The guys still have to install the pump then show me how to do the chemicals and other technical things and then we’ll be good to go. Well, we’ll have to have a deck built around it but that’s not a necessity. The kids are going to be so excited when they get home and see it. I’ll post pictures later.

Father’s Day

{ May 22, 2007 @ 6:06 pm } · { $$$PayPerPost$$$ }
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Wow, it’s hard to believe that in less then a month it will be Father’s Day! I’ve only just begun to shop for a gift for my dad and hubby. Both are extremely hard to shop for. When asked if there is anything special they would like to have, both will say nothing. BUT, if I don’t have something really cool to give them on Father’s Day then they are both really disappointed. Must be the kid inside them both.

This year, I’m looking online for my Father’s Day Gifts. I’ve searched through several websites, but I think I’m going to be buying my gifts from DelightfulDeliveries.com. They have some of the coolest gifts that I’ve ever seen! They have the monthly clubs like Beer of the Month Club, Wine of the Month, and Cigar of the Month. They also have goodies like cookies, brownies, chocolates, and cheesecakes. They also have gourmet baskets and gourmet popcorn. They even have fine meats and seafood! My hubby would LOVE something like that

I think my dad will really enjoy the basket of hot sauce, bbq and salsa. He does a lot of grilling and those would work out exceptionally well for him. If you’re still wondering what to get for your dad, hubby, brother, etc for Father’s Day, then I highly recommend checking out the wonderful Father’s Day Gifts at Delightful Deliveries. You’ll be glad that you did.

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Rambling Thoughts

{ May 18, 2007 @ 4:43 pm } · { daughter, family, rambling thoughts, weight loss Nutrisystem exercise }
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Another week gone. I can’t believe how fast this month is going by. My kids only have a couple of weeks of school left already! It seems like I was just shopping for school clothes not that long ago.

Another week finished at the gym. It is getting easier, but I still feel like I’m getting a good workout. I’m not losing any weight though, which is frustrating although I do think that I’m losing inches. Hubby even told me last night that I’m looking trimmer. That is always nice to hear.

I’m still waiting patiently on the pool guys to come out and put up our new pool. They tell me it should be some time next week. We’ll see. When I bought the pool, they told me that I was third on the list, but I am wondering how closely they follow that list. They say it’ll be here before Memorial Day though so I’m hoping that is right.

My daughter got her swim meet schedule at last night’s practice. It looks like we won’t be seeing much of her all summer. Between daily practices, 3 meets a week in July and her summer job (if she finds one) we’ll be lucky to see her once a week! I hate that part about her growing up.

Scary news last night…a body (skeleton) was found not far from our house in a field. The police say it has been there possibly 1-3 months! It is strange to hear about something that close to home. Usually we’ll hear about things like this that have happened in a town close by but never practically in our backyard.

My previous rant regarding my brother inlaw has ended better then I thought it would also. After hubby told him that we just didn’t have the money to spare, he said that was fine and he’d find someone else to help him out. Ok, I’m glad that he didn’t get mad about it, but still frustrating that he’s just looking for another sucker to bail him out of trouble.

I think I’m done rambling now. Hope everyone out there has a nice weekend. I’ll be back later.

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