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Had to rent a car

I got side swiped yesterday while on my way to an opening of my friend’s new business. I was upset at first, but then the person who hit me, was so nice and also upset, that I realized she really didn’t mean to do it, of course. She told me she had a blind spot, which because of her old vehicle and the fact that the weather was really nasty, it’s understandable.

We exchanged information and bless her heart, she even offered to take me to where I was going and wait then take me home. She was an older woman and I could tell she really didn’t have the money for gas or to lose work, so I just drove…more like limped…my car to my car service business and the guy there took me to rent a car.

It was no big deal to me, because I experienced human kindness and actual caring from this woman. It’s rare these days. My service man told me my car will be ready in only two days. I can live with that. I wish there were more people like the woman who accidentally hit me, in this world.

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Car shipping and transporting

At Thanksgiving my oldest nephew who lives across country, told us that he was moving back to our state, and was looking into auto shipping for his “Baby” which is a 1955 Corvette. He told us that since he doesn’t trust anyone to drive it, and he has his every day car to bring home also, that he was considering having the Corvette shipped to his new home here in our state. I thought that it was a bit much, why not just put it on a trailer and haul it, right? Well, apparently what he is looking into is safer, actually less expensive than a trailer and all of the details that go with it, and he could trust that his car would get to him safely.

He even said that the company he was considering had car reviews for anyone who might want to buy a car or truck from out of state, or just about anywhere for that matter, and have it shipped to them. I guess sometimes a person can find exactly what they are looking for in the reviews that are less expensive than shopping for a vehicle here, and then it can be shipped to them. This is something I didn’t know.

I’m really happy about my nephew moving close to home, and it sounds like he’s done his so called homework on how to get his precious car home to him, without having another detail to fret about. Who knows? If I sweet talk him a lot, and bribe him once his “Baby” gets here…he might let me take her for a spin!

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Security and more

Last week I had decided that I needed a break from sitting on the computer all day, so I decided that I would sit in front of the television all night, and watch movies I had been wanting to see, but hadn’t gotten a chance to. Thanks to Direct TV, I got to watch some awesome movies that had been recommended to me also. The only problem is, I kept hearing strange noises in the back yard, and when I let my dog out, he went running around the side of the house, barking and growing. I at first thought it was just a racoons, or some night life animal, but after about four days of hearing noises and finding things disturbed in my yard, I wasn’t so sure.

I started surfing the net of course, for security systems. I hit on, home security daphne and read the ad. After that I decided to check out what some of my friends in Alabama thought and if any had used that security business, and one of my friends totally recommended it. I’m planning on doing more research, talking to system’s representatives and then make my decision.

All in all, I know I do want the security and the peace of mind. Since I live alone, except the dog and the cat of course, I actually need it. This isn’t a bad neighborhood, but then even in the best of them, crime still happens and a security system in the house is something I should have gotten a long time ago.

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Advertisement necessity

I’ve been hearing a lot of information about how people with businesses no matter how big or small would do really well with an Advertising Agency and I’m beginning to really realize exactly how true that is. Lots of people who have  even small personal  businesses are basically going under and not surviving because of not having the time or the know how to advertise properly for themselves and their business.

I have to admit that I indeed have heard so much about how businesses really need proper advertising in order to survive, especially with the economy the way it is right now. Personally, my girlfriend told me that the reason her jewelry business didn’t succeed because she didn’t have the know how to advertise her jewelry and beaded purses that she makes. They are really beautiful, but she just didn’t have the time to do the advertising herself  and like I said, the “know how” to really make her items sell. I’ve gotten quite a few earrings and other items from her, and not only are they beautiful, they are also durable and not cheap looking at all.

Now a days, there is so much that can be done with businesses that need and want to be recognized that the best way to go is to have professionals do this for you.

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Junk and treasures

I had to laugh at my friend Cheryl who lives in Chicago. When she talked to me and found out I had been cleaning closets, drawers and cupboards, she decided to do the same and then recruited her husband to clean out his garage. I say recruited as a sort of loose term as she actually gave him the ultimatum to either get rid of this junk or go live with it. I know she said this lovingly but actually meant that she indeed wanted the mess cleaned out. Her husband is a hoarder. He will keep anything at all, thinking that one day it will have some kind of a use, or will come in handy. That day never comes and it drives my poor friend somewhat nuttier that she already is.

Lately for some reason I have been watching this show on television about actual hoarders. Cheryl’s husband isn’t as bad as some of those people I’ve seen on the series. Far from it, but he still has a garage full of junk and I don’t even think he wants it that cluttered and messy anymore. I told Cheryl about this show and she got the idea (after she had gave that big hint to her husband) about Appliance Removal Chicago. I guess from what she had said, he keeps appliances in the garage thinking he is going to fix them up and then sell them for a few bucks. This is actually never the case.

I’m wondering how the clean up is going to go this coming week, but at least there will be help with some of the removal of the items!

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Herbal wellness

Recently a friend of mine became an Herbalife Distributor and totally is into it. I don’t blame her. I have looked over all the brochures and the info and I would be too. It’s pricey, but from what I hear from everyone else, it’s no more pricey that the regular health items on the market today. The nutrition systems they have and the folks who are trained to work with you and your needs are fantastic. A lot has improved since I used to use the systems years ago.

Since I hardly get a chance to see my friend due to the distance we have to travel, I checked out locations of other Herbalife Distributors, and there are so many in various states and even countries, that it amazed me.

While browsing, I looked to see if there was a distributor in my immediate area, and sure enough by doing a search, found Herbalife in Ohio. You can bet I’m going to be talking to more people and finding out more info on the products now that the company has grown so much since last I had been using the items. It’s a great way to stay healthy, loose weight naturally and start feeling really quite good!

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Old dog new tricks?

My little brother is still trying to teach me about web hosting. I sometimes am a really slow learner when it comes to the tech stuff pertaining to the computer. Hence, I have been reading up on and studying everything he has been kind enough to keep repeating to me, writing notes for me and also giving me all sorts of little tips and what not, for basic advertising for my small business that if I ever learn, will indeed boost my income considerably.

Recently I’ve been checking out and learning about web hosting ratings. Apparently from what I have gleaned from this issue, is that it is a pretty important part of this whole process. To be honest, it is really helpful and is written in a way that I, even not being a computer geek, can understand.

While looking at various options, prices and tech support, I being the person I am…clicked on Fat  Cow Green Hosting. Reasons? Well, in all honesty I liked the silly name. Then I got to reading about the ratings, the fact that there was unlimited disk space and traffic, lots of free stuff, like domain and set up and also it was inexpensive…right in my budget range! With the help of my little bro, I should be able to figure all this out. Time will tell. As I have said in previous posts, I’m learning. Slowly but surely and finding all of this quite interesting, if truth be known!

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Have to love a geek!

My little brother has been teaching me about web hosting and to be honest, at first I thought it would be boring but it isn’t at all. Actually it’s pretty interesting and quite helpful. Or will be for my on the side job I’ve been thinking about doing. I make all kinds of crafts and love to do this in my spare time. Everyone said I should sell the things that I make. Perhaps I should.

I don’t have the time or the money to do this on my own and my geeky kid brother has been telling me and showing me how easy it is to have someone else do this for me. There are a bunch of web hosting types available and from what I have learned so far, it’s pretty simple with a little bit of help to pick one that suits your needs. Plus the people work with you and so it’s virtually a no brainer…at least for me.

He showed me Green Hosting that is inexpensive, covers exactly what I would need for a small business and get what I pay for. Like I said, all this is really interesting also. I never thought I would be into something like this, but I need the extra money, as everyone does in these terrible economic times. I’m willing to try this and see what happens.

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A worthwhile car!

A dear friend of mine went to Florida looking for a car. Personally I wish I could have gone with him, as that is my most favorite state in the US. He went looking for cars down South because there isn’t the salt and junk on the roads there like there is here, and the cars are for the most part, if you seek them out and do your homework, in great shape and really clean. He went down there himself and was totally on a mission. He had even checked out car shipping, since he wanted to stop off at some relative’s places on the way down to Florida and didn’t want to rent a car, so he drove his own.

I had told him that years ago I had bought my very first car down on the Gulf, and used an car transport company to bring my “baby” on home. It was a 1966 Chevy Malibu. I wanted a sort of match as I had gotten a 1966 Chevy Super Sport that was being worked on to get into cherry shape. I wasn’t happy with one, I needed the other model of the year! 😉

To me auto transport is the way to go when it comes to vacationing and shopping for a vehicle in other States. I personally did not even want to drive my Chevy home, just in case something were to have gone wrong and I was far away from my mechanic, who I trust totally. And being a single woman, buying a car, it would have been easy to rip me off. Welllll…not so easy since I’m a pretty good mechanic on the older makes of cars my self, but still…didn’t want to take a chance. Using a service such as auto transport, especially by reliable services means no hassle and your “baby” gets home safely!

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Gate house for sale?

After all the damage that had to be fixed some weeks ago in the Texas cottage, I’ve been thinking about selling. I’d like to get a place somewhere much warmer and perhaps on a beach. I’ve always loved the ocean, sunshine (of course) and the ocean, though I won’t go into the ocean above my knees since I once was circled by three sand shark some years ago, on the Gulf of Florida. THAT sort of, to say the least, turned me off on going in to swim. Sooo, I’ve been looking into Dallas real estate, and the going prices of homes, cottages and vacation homes.

I’m going to hate to sell in a way, as it’s such a beautiful place with horses to care for and ride and all the roaming trails and other perks of escaping to there if I want, but looking into Dallas homes for sale, I realized that this place I could make a profit on and have enough money for a decent other get away, easily. I know I’ll miss it, but I also think it’s time for a change.

When I started looking at the Dallas homes for sale, I also did some calling to the real estate people. Talk about some really friendly helpful people. I was totally surprised…pleasantly so. The folks I spoke with are great! They don’t see a problem at all with the sale of my place. Since I basically have a “Texas” motif and furnishings, wall hangings and even dishes, I asked if all of that could be included in the sale, (all except the personal items I want to keep) and the answer was yes, and it would bring the price up even more, since it would be furnished. So, I’m going to wait and let these nice friendly professionals do the leg work and their job for me. It’s well worth it!