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Keep up your car

One of the most important things in our lives today is our car. We can do nothing without it. That’s why it so imperative to keep it running properly. I ran across a few tips that will help to keep your car in tip-top shape. I thought I would share a few of these tips with you.

One thing that is really a must is keeping up with your oil. Be sure to set up a schedule for oil changes and stick to it. I know it can be a hassle. But it is absolutely necessary. The next one is easy. The air filter should be changed as needed. This will help improve your gas mileage considerably. Another good thing to keep an eye on is your transmission. If you ever see any red fluid under your car, be sure to have it checked out immediately!

I hope these tips will help you keep your car in top notch condition. Another thing I forgot to mention was the need to check your lights and make sure they work so you don’t get a ticket! Be safe while driving your vehicle and remember to buckle up!

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A shout out to John!

I just wanted to send a shout out to my friend John. He recently entered the hospital for some work on his plumbing if you will and we expect he will be out soon. John is a really great guy and we are all rooting for him to come through his operation with flying colors. I am glad to report that John has the love and support from his family and friends.

Get well soon John!

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Free water

One thing we love to do around our house is to save money. I heard about one good way to do just that. A friend of mine told me about his investment in a rain barrel. I had heard about them before, but didn’t really know what they were for or how they could save me money. My friend explained it all to me. Whenever it rains, water runs off your roof and into a gutter. Typically, this water runs into the street or into your yard. This water is wasted and has no value.

The benefits of rain water barrels are that they capture this water and you can use it at a later time. This water is known as “soft water” because it usually does not contain Chlorine, calcium, or lime. That makes the water excellent for gardens and lawns. Every year, thousands of gallons of water run away from your house when it could be used for a good purpose. There are other benefits as well.

Whenever you engage in rain harvesting, you are helping the environment as well. By taking advantage of this type of system, you are able to prevent water from having to be treated. This saves on water costs and chemicals that are wasted to treat water you are just going to put on your lawn anyway. Since I have installed my own rain barrel, I have been happy to know that I am saving money and helping the environment!

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Serious Business

Our company is really great about helping out any employee in need. That’s why they supported one of the members of our staff when he encountered some serious problems with addiction. We believe that quality care can help people overcome any problems they may have and that it is the best solution in the long run. That’s why we supported Mike in his time of need.

Mike is a really great guy who recently went through a tough divorce. The problems he had at home affected him in a dramatic way. There came a time when he could no longer hide the problems he had developed. Our company fully supported him when he found that he needed alcohol rehab. We gave him the time necessary to heal the wounds he had inflicted upon himself.

Mike also needed to learn about the latest in drug rehab info. We were glad to find that he was taking his problem seriously and taking the steps necessary to regain control over his life. Now that Mike is back, we are all a lot more aware of potential problems in this area. I would ask that anyone who knows someone with even the potential of having a problem to investigate and find the best addiction resource information. I believe that everyone involved will be a lot better off!

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Stop!!

Every one has a pet peeve that they like to carry around and vent about it whenever possible. I have one too. Mine is about people who drive while on their cell phone. This always drives me crazy whenever I see it. I think they should pass a law against it. People always seem to be distracted while on their phone and doubtless this has led to many accidents.

I know that at least one a week I witness a near accident and always see that one of the participants is on the phone. Driving a vehicle is a serious matter as people can easily be injured or killed in an auto accident. Not to mention the fact that people on phones are a major cause of traffic backups. I hope our state will pass a law against this unnecessary practice!

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Had a great Friday night at work

Man I raked it in last night at work.  There was some sort of party at work and I was the one that got them.  There were about 20 people and that’s a job trying to keep that many people happy but they ended up leaving me a tip of $100.  I almost fell out when they told me they left that big of a tip on their credit card for me.  Talk about coming in handy, it’s time to pay my car insurance too.

I have checked out some of the other insurance companies around to see if I could get better rates and service but I decided to stick with Nationwide.  They will put back the real parts on my car when something happens instead of getting a junk part and putting that on or getting the knock off parts that just don’t fit as good as the real parts do.  Plus their rates are very reasonable too, even with the accident that I claimed was my fault.

I think my agent figured out what I did because he sort of hinted that he just can’t see how I didn’t see her and it should have been her fault.  That’s okay because I helped out someone that needed it.  She had enough on her plate without that too.  My plate isn’t half as full as hers.

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Finally got my car fixed

Well I finally got my car back.  No my parents weren’t mad at me for what I did.  They said that was my choice since I pay for my own insurance.  They were proud of the fact that I chose to help a young mother instead of only looking out for myself.  My insurance agent told me that they fixed her car too.  That’s one of the things that has kept my family with Nationwide Insurance.  They get to know you and seem to really care.  You get personal attention I guess is what I mean.

Anyway, the lady that hit me came by my work one evening and thanked me again.  She asked if there was anything she could do for me to pay me back like cook me a home cooked meal.  I just told her to drive safely, take care of her kid and help someone else out in some way when she has the chance.  That’s the way I was taught, when someone does something for you and asks nothing of you then you are to pass it along by returning the favor for someone else.

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My car!!!!

I was leaving campus to go to work and some idiot ran a red light and hit me right in the rear fender.  I was so mad that I had to sit in my car and count to about 50 I think it was.  I wanted to get out and rip him a new one for being so stupid but then I saw it was a young mother and she was coming up to me with a baby in her arms to see if I was okay.  I think I scared her when I didn’t hop right out.

I felt so sorry for her because she was crying her eyes out and kept asking me if I was okay and if I was sure I was okay.  She said that her baby had been crying and crying and she was headed to her mothers.  She had taken her eyes off of the road to glance back at the baby and see if she could soothe him and that must be when the light changed.  Her car wasn’t much and I bet she was struggling just to make ends meet.  I felt like a dog for pulling out without looking better myself.

I told her that I would tell the cops that I pulled out to make a right turn and didn’t see her and it would be my fault then and not hers.  I figured I could afford the raise in insurance better than she could.  Besides, that way, my insurance company would fix her car too.  I didn’t know if she had enough insurance to fix her car or if she had a high deductible so she could afford insurance at all.

Yeah, Yeah, that was my good deed for the day.  Now to explain it to my parents.  They won’t be mad though because we have Nationwide insurance and they’re really easy to deal with on things like this.  I had to help her out.  If that had been my mother when I was a baby, I would like to think that there was someone out there that would have done the same thing for her.  Besides, we’re supposed to help each other.

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Got Mom’s dishwasher

Every year, a couple days before Christmas eve, Mom puts together about a hundred gift bags full of fruit and socks or bedroom slippers to take to a couple of nursing homes (or retirement homes as some are called) to give to the people there.  She has done this for more years than I can remember.  That means she’ll be there most of the day.

Well we went and picked up Mom’s new dishwasher as soon as she left and now we are all installing it for her.  When she gets home, I wonder how long it will take for her to see it?  We have a big red bow to put on it so she has to see that anyway.  I can’t wait to see the look on her face when she finally spots it.  I know she’s going to cry and that’s cool.  I love to see happy tears on Mom’s face.  This is going to be the best Christmas present we have ever gotten her is probably going to be what she will say.  She says that even if we give her another sweater.  That’s my Mom.

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Have you heard of WorldVision.org?

Have you ever heard of an organization called WorldVision.org?   I just found out about it and honestly haven’t had time to really check them out but as with most organizations that promise to help, you really should see just how much what ever you donate actually goes to the people it’s supposed to help.

From what I understand, this organization will help children and or families in the country of your choice, even here in the United States.  You can choose if you want to purchase a gift like a goat for $75 to help a family have milk, cheese and yogurt.  Or you can donate $35 to provide $490 worth of clothing for children.  Just $25 will give help to sexually exploited young girls.

They offer a ‘Sponsor a child’ option too with what ever amount you can pay each month.  You can choose if you want to sponsor a boy or girl, what country, affected by HIV/AIDS or not and even what month and day they were born if you like.  Or if you would rather, you can just donate money.  They will show you what your donation can purchase for the needy and the hungry.

Like I said in the beginning, I have not fully checked them out but I thought maybe you might be interested in helping others and if I at least get you to check into this site, it might make you check into others too.  As I learn more about this organization, I’ll let you know, Okay?  If you know something about them or find out something, drop me a comment so I can let others know if they are as good as they sound or if they need to look elsewhere.