Category: My Life

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Painting

Well the chair came out great.  The only problem I have with it is now we need to paint the bedroom, or so I’m told.  We found some great material but it’s not quite the right color to match our walls.  It’s easier to change the paint to match the material than it is to find material to match the walls, or so I’m told.

I don’t mind painting at all.  It’s all of the preparation that I dislike.  One things for sure, something as simple as a coat of paint can really change the mood of a room.  The walls were a dark green which was my choice but now we are going with a much lighter green, almost a cool green color.  I have to admit, that color is going to be much better so I guess I should leave the decorating up to her next time.

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Auctions

As I was driving down the road the other day I noticed a sign that was advertising auctions. I used to go to auctions when I was young with my father. I thought it would be pretty cool to go to another now that I am an adult.

The auction is today and I am excited about going to it to see what is happening. I am always interested in finding things that are interesting to me. I may buy something or I may not, but I am sure that I will have a good time.

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Topping a baby

Since our family always seems to be growing, we have a lot of discussions about our babies. One issue that came up recently was Newborn Hats. I know it may seem trivial too many people, but it is an important part of helping a baby grow up strong and healthy. My sisters agree that hats for babies are more than a trend and that they are very necessary.

Baby hats serve many purposes. They keep the baby warm when it’s cold out and provide our child with a bit of character. The hats provide shelter from the wind, sun, and colder temperatures. Hats can also be a bit of fun as we have some hats for Christmas, some for Halloween, and some for New Years Eve. We take them wherever we go and they always seem to be a topic of conversation.

This is one of the many Baby Issues we talk about every day in our home. We try our best to keep updated on all the different trends. In the end, it always seems to come down to what makes sense and what works for our particular baby. It’s always a work in progress for us. We consider ourselves to be good parents, but then again, so does everyone else.

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Keeping things going

I have a friend who owns a farm. His name is Skip and his wife’s name is Barbara he lives in a house that is very unusual. He lives in a dome. The house is round and is made of concrete and is very secure. He owns many acres of land and is planning to raise goats and chickens when he retires soon. I have been helping him with some of the work that is necessary to make his dream come true.

We have worked together to build a fence to keep the goats in and the unwanted animals out. The only problem that he has is that his house is way out in the country. So if the power goes out he is usually the last one to have his service restored. Since the animals need constant attention, he is considering having a backup power system installed.

Skip wants to have a generator installed. This way he will be able to have the power he needs to keep his farm going if the power fails. We went online and have considered many options. Luckily, we found a company that can help. It is called generatorsatoz.com/ and they have just what he needs. I feel confident that Skip will have the ability to keep his farm going even when the rest of the county is without power.

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Friends, Florida, and cars

Since my work takes me out of state every once in a while, I am sometimes able to visit friends or family if I am in the area. I was recently in Tampa, Fl and was able to see an old friend of mine named Bob. We went to college together and have stayed in touch ever since. It turned out that I had one whole day to do whatever I wanted and so I hung out with him.

The only thing that Bob really had to do that day was that he wanted to buy some Used Cars he could give to his children. He had gone online and watched some used car videos and wanted to get my opinion on the cars he liked. We found a place that we liked for used cars Tampa and that can be found at this web address http://www.parkautomall.com we got ready to head down to the lot.

We talked with the salesman and found two cars we liked. We made a pretty good deal to buy both cars and he was able to apply for credit right there at the store. When the deal was closed I think everyone was happy. We spent the rest of the day enjoying the kid’s faces as they saw their cars. All in all it was a great trip and I hope to back to Tampa Bay soon.

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From the garden

With the summer months coming on, we have been doing a lot of planning for our garden. I have the grounds laid out and tilled and we are deciding what plants will go where. It’s a fun project for my wife and I and I think the kids will be glad to help out now and then as well. We have some great plans for this year’s harvest.

One idea I am interested in is called rain harvesting. That’s when you harvest the rain that runs off your roof into what is called a rain barrel. The water is stored there until you need to use it. I thought it would be the perfect way to save on our water bill. Instead of paying for water from the tap to water the plants, we can use the water that is captured in the barrels.

I went online in order to investigate the situation and I found a great site where they have rain barrels for sale. Although there is an initial investment, it will save me in the long run as well as being environmentally friendly. I believe we will have on heck of a garden this year and I am very excited about that. We will be able to put our own produce on our dinner table. Now that’s a good feeling.

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The name of the game

Anyone who is in business knows that the name of the game is marketing. Letting people know who you are and what your business is about is paramount to a good business plan. That’s why I like to take advantage of new marketing techniques whenever I can. One of my favorite methods is using logo mats or a logo canopy whenever I can. It’s a simple way to get your name noticed by the public.

We recently started going to trade shows. We decided that our outlet was not up to par. We wanted our name to be prominent and found that trade show flooring was a perfect way to get our name noticed. It has worked out very well so far and we plan to take things a few steps further in the future.

We are still a small company but we feel that we will get bigger every day by taking a few simple steps. We will work hard to please our customers, we will get our brand name noticed, and we will strive to use whatever tactics we deem necessary to do so. I am confident that we will succeed in fulfilling these goals and am proud that I am playing a role in it.

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Talk radio

Lately, I have been very interested in a certain radio station called 102.1 (The Game). They talk about sports and since I am a big fan it’s interesting to me. Anyway, they gave out their phone number and invited people to call in and voice their opinion. I called and actually got through and was able to talk with (The Coach).

Though I had to turn down my radio to talk, I was able to hear myself for the last three seconds as they have a time delay. It was great to hear myself on the radio and I am still stoked about it. Thanks to the coach for listening and the station for allowing me to call in.

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House Sitting

Posted by Virgil Burks

I’m house sitting for one of my professor’s for the weekend. It’s pretty sweet, actually. They have an amazing house, with a nice, fancy hot tub on the deck. She said it was okay if I had a few friends over in the evenings, so tonight I am going to have some friends come over to cook out and hang out in the hot tub with me. I need to ask her about her adt security Raleigh system though. I don’t know if it goes on automatically at night, or not. I would hate to accidently set off the alarm going back in the house from being in the hot tub. That would be embarrassing! Can you imagine, the police coming and me explaining that I am house sitting for these rich folks? They probably wouldn’t believe me. I think it is really awesome that she trusts me so much to keep an eye on her place while she is gone. I think over the years I have proven myself to be a trustworthy person.

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Space

One thing my family has many heated discussions about is space. I don’t mean outer space such as the sun and moon, but I mean closet space. There is only so much space in our house and it all seems to be spoken for. We need to find an answer to this problem.

I believe that I may need to break down and buy the shed I’ve been wanting. I will be able to store some of my stuff in it and that will free up the garage for some of the children’s stuff. I am sure it will all work out as things always do.