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Stop Calling!

It’s the same old story. Every night when I get home and am just getting ready to relax, the phone rings. Whether it’s a telemarketer or someone asking for a donation, they seem to call every night. I really dislike the time before an election. Those automated calls from the politicians get on my nerves. They call when they need a vote, but do they call once in a while just to see if I’m ok? There are others as well.

The ones I really dislike are from my credit card company. It seems that every time I use my credit card, they call to see if I really used it. I know they are trying to prevent crime, but do they need to call over a purchase of $3.30? What thief would steal three dollars and thirty cents? I am really serious about this matter and am starting to ask to be put on the no-call lists. I hate to waste my time doing it, but it seems there is no other choice.

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Solving the problem

One thing that everyone knows about me is that I am a notorious printer hater. Every time I go to use a printer it seems to run out of ink. I get so angry that some people think I might throw the printer out the window, as I almost did more than once. After much frustration, I finally caught on to a site that has made my life so much easier. The site is called castleink.com and I’m so glad I found it!

I have a HP printer that I use all the time. I really like the printer as it works very well. It’s fast and prints good color. Now that I have found out the best way to buy HP ink cartridges, I have no problem keeping a supply of ink on hand for when it’s needed. The best part is that I never even have to leave the house. I can order online and receive free shipping with a big order.

I hope that everyone who reads this will take advantage of this great service. If you find yourself in need of an HP ink cartridge, you can order it online and rest assured that you will have it when you need it. I promise you that it will make your life a lot simpler and you will never regret it!

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My tools, your tools

One thing that really bothers me is when someone uses my tools and does not put it back where it belongs. The kids seem to be the main culprits and I get on them all the about it. When I go to find a tool that I know I have and it’s not there, I get a little upset! My wife is bad about this as well. I am very particular about my tools and have spent a great deal of time and money assembling them. When I need a tool I expect it to be there.

I was thinking about buying a whole other set of tools and laying down the law about their use. I think that I may do so. I’ll have my tools and everyone else can share the others. This way, I’ll have mine when I need them!

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Boating Heaven!

One of my favorite pastimes is to go boating. Ever since I was a young child, I have always enjoyed the water. I owe this to my parents who engrained the love of water in us. Some of my best memories involve being in the boat with my mom and dad. I remember when I learned to water-ski. It is something that I still enjoy doing today.

I like to take the kids out into the water as well. I hope to encourage them to learn how to swim and be safe in the water. I take them fishing and teach them all I know. I also like to put the boat into the water and just go explore. The river runs for miles and miles and I always like to see what is around the next corner. I’ll probably write more on this subject in the future as it is so close to my heart!

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Catfish Day!!

By order of the president of the United States, Today marks another celebration of National Catfish Day. Proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan and confirmed by the congress with a Joint Resolution, people around the world celebrate the benefits of farm grown catfish.

I must say that there are many recipes for catfish eating and the only one I’ve found that I like is the Cajun Catfish recipe. The spicier the better I say and that’s my final word!

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Google Earth Rules!

One of my favorite websites is Google Earth. I really like having the ability to travel to almost anywhere on the planet right from my living room. I was checking out how the city of Rome looks, and also went to Naples as well. I really like the street level feature that it has. Seeing how things really look in another country is so cool!

I also like to check out my house as well. I have been able to scout out the surrounding area and found some shortcuts I may take when riding my bike. I also found a patch of woods that I may check out as well. I am always drawn to this site for some reason, I don’t know why, but I am!

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A Day to Remember!

Happy Father’s Day Dad!

Hey Dad, I just wanted to spend a few moments and let you know how much I love you. You are always there for me when I need you and have never let me down! I hope you have a really great day and rest in the knowledge that you will always have my love!

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Where are you George?

A man came up to me the other day and asked if I had a dollar to exchange with him. I thought it was a weird request and asked him why. He said the dollar he had would not go into the soda machine. I made the trade and examined the dollar. There was writing that said wheresgeorge.com on it. This explained why the machine would not take the bill, but a new mystery was started.

When I got home I looked up wheresgeorge.com and found that it was a site that tracks U.S. currency. Apparently a lot of information can be gleaned by tracing where money goes. Wanting to help, I registered the serial number of the bill as well as the series. I was shown a history of where the bill had been before me. I thought the whole thing was pretty neat and I’ll be keeping an eye out for another bill with the mark!

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Our Pond

In our backyard, we have a pond. It’s a cement pond, as Jed Clampets from the Beverly Hillbillies would say, but it’s as good as any regular pond. As I grew up near the water, I always enjoy it. There is a fountain in the middle of the pond which sprays the water up in the air all day long. It cuts off sometime in the night and then it seems really quiet.

I always enjoy the pond and it seems to calm me down. There is something about water that makes me feel at home. I enjoy the animals that make their home in the water and they seem to get along together. The ducks stay together and the turtles float around with their heads stuck out of the water. You may see a snake once in a while, but don’t be alarmed as they usually go on their way. I am going to try a little fishing this year; I’ll let you know how that works out.

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The Debate

Being as that I care about our earth and its environment, I tend to keep track of many issues related to energy, pollution, and our atmosphere. One of the big debates in our world is the making and use of ethanol. Ethanol is a corn based product that is turned into a gasoline additive. While many people agree it’s a good thing to reduce our use of fossil fuels, this may not be the best solution.

One of the problems associated with ethanol is that there are many negative effects. The use of farmland to grow the corn needed reduces the production of food. This in turn raises the price of food and has a great effect on the poorer people in the world. Another problem is the destruction of woodland to increase the farming area. This wholesale destruction of our forests has an unknown impact on our climate.

While I am glad that people are finally starting to realize the problems we face in the energy field, I think we need to further investigate our solutions. There are many aspects to everything we do and each thing needs to be considered carefully. I do not have the answers to our problems myself, but I would join with anyone who wants to sit down and try to figure them out.