Category: Finance/Monies

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Leaking Issues in the Basement

Upon making a quick trip down to the basement, trying to make my way to the root cellar, that stores many food items during the year, I noticed that there was some water on the floor in one corner. It appears that I am in need of a new sump pump. I worked on this piece of ancient equipment myself for a while and finally gave up and came back upstairs to my computer to see what I can find about getting this leaking basement and sump pump issue resolved. I haven’t a clue as to who my parents would have called for this type of problem, this wasn’t an issue that was ever talked much about, so I had to start from scratch on this one, so I’m glad that I have Internet access and was able to use it to my advantage for locating a good company to contact for immediate service, which I found at B-Dry.com.

At their website, they gave me an opportunity for a quick and free estimate, but I just skipped through that due to the urgency of this matter and gave the closest office a call, toll free of course, and they are coming up late this afternoon to assist me with this mess. One of their new submersible sump pumps will be the first order of business and then I would like to talk with them about addressing the leakage problem and give me their free estimate at that time.

It is always something is seems, but I guess it all comes with running and maintaining a house and home, and this old home is in need of some hard work along with some love and care.

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Too Much Paper and Plastic

With so much paper and plastic that we find necessary to carry around with us, my wallet can no longer contain everything that I need to have with me, it barely fits into my pants pocket anymore and it sure makes it uncomfortable to try and sit down most of the time.

I really don’t want to carry a briefcase with me, that just seems to conservative for my taste and lifestyle. After all I do live and work on a farm which is pretty much out in the boonies and only own two suits, so a briefcase just isn’t a good match. So I have ordered myself a nice jansport messenger bag online and am anxious to receive it, any day now and see if using a messenger bag will help the wallet situation.

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Back To School Supplies All Ready

Every year the Back To School commercials start coming on the TV earlier and earlier. Around here the last day of school was around June 23rd, and I swear right after the 4th of July holiday was over the Back To School commercial commenced. What’s even crazier is that they are scheduled to go back to school at the end of August. Not much of a summer vacation if you ask me.

So right now there are great deals on laptops for students and I’m seriously considering taking advantage of these savings that anyone can cash in on. Not to mention pens, pencils, paper and all the other various “back to school” supplies that we all tend to need around the house, not just at school.

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To Market

Sis is now looking into getting into the wholesale fragrances market and literally then taking her fragrances to the flea market on the good side of town that attracts a much higher clientele than the other local flea markets. She has always been into colognes and perfumes so this could really be something right up her alley. I might just roped into helping her transport her wares and set up the booth with her, but as long as it doesn’t keep me away from the farm the whole day I won’t mind.

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Smart Cars

I’ve been hearing a lot about those new “Smart cars” and I’ve seen quite a few of them on the road.  I saw a short review of them, the reviewer was saying how great they are, they say that they only cost $15,000, are half the size of a “regular” car and get 33 mpg.  They seem to think that is wonderful.  I have to wonder about that because last year I bought a used Lumina that is in great shape for only $5,000 and it gets 26 mpg.  It seems to me that I got a pretty good deal!

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Dating Issues Today

I may sound old-fashioned but I just talked with my youngest sister about this and she says that I’m too conservative. But I really feel strongly that when a guy asks a girl out on the first date, when the bill arrives it should be the guy that pays. It’s just the thing to do to make her feel special and his best chance to impress his date.On later dates and different circumstances, if the girl agrees in advance to go “dutch” then that’s OK. But the first date is all about impressing the other person, and a guy who comes off as broke or cheap just isn’t going to make the cut.

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To Be Able to Continue On

We (the surviving family) have all found out how important it is to have a good life insurance policy. We thank the good lord that our folks put the life insurance cost issue on the table years ago knowing how important it is to have such details taken care of for the surviving family members to continue on without the extra worry concerning finances that a good life insurance policy will take care of.

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Liposuction

Cosmetic surgery is becoming more of an option for people, it is so much more available and becoming more affordable, and of course financing is all ways an option for these types of popular procedures.

We are finding ourselves a society over flowing with obesity, young and old, a very critical health situation that is overloading the systems due to the problems that are related with over weight and obesity issues.

With the advancement of technology, liposuction has become a necessity for so many folks, and. finding a reputable surgeon in so very important. Who hasn’t heard the horror stories of cosmetic surgery gone bad these past years, doing your homework and some good research is a must.

The Internet comes into play here, with all that it has to offer, such a good researching tool for issues such as this. I have a good friend that has been over in the U.K. for the last ten years, that we keep in touch with utilizing email, for the most part. He has always had a weight problem and is excited with the prospect of taking advantage of liposuction.

I’m glad to hear that he took his time and did a good amount of research and found a company that has a website of Mya.co.uk, and he is scheduled for this procedure sometime next month. They offer a good finance program that he is willing to commit to and is very happy with their prices.

I wish him all the luck in the world, he will only miss a few days of work and will need to commit to a good diet and a good exercise regiment, to keep the weight off for good.

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Trade Up and Save

The idea of being able to Trade Up and Save appeals to me since keeping an old outdated computer around just doesn’t make sense to me. My PC is a total dinosaur and I need a newer one, big time. So I’ve been checking out cheap desktops online and found a site that offers display models at big discounts as well as the opportunity to trade up as well. A double bonus that will hopefully get me and my computer needs and wants taken care of soon.

 

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Nail Fungus, Going Natural

I have always tried to do what is best for our planet, our country and my health, without good health the deck is stacked against you, and can’t afford that gamble. Since growing up on a working farm with parents that came from the “old country” I have learned so many home remedies and am familiar with so many environmental issues as well.

Unfortunately one health concern never came about, as far as I can recall, is the issue of nail fungus, something that I do believe I am experiencing as of latek on two of my fingers on my left hand. So I took some time to look around on the Internet and found at Forces-of-nature.net, where they sell 100% natural certified organic treatments, and have several Nail Fungus Treatment products for sale and appear to be very affordable.

I would hate to make an appointment with the doctor and spend good money on an office visit, only to be handed an expensive prescription to be then taken to the drug store. All of this would take a good amount of gas and time, so I’m decided to give this natural solution a shot and have placed an order with them today. I’m glad that they accept PayPal, a good amount of online businesses are lacking that feature still and I am always happy to see the PayPal symbol along with the Visa, MC & Discovery ones being advertised.