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December 31, 2007

VIDEOS

Filed under: THIS 'n' THAT, FUN/MEME — grandi13 @ 8:50 pm

Have you ever heard of the Car Angel company?? Neither have I until recently. They are a non-profit company that makes videos for kids and teens. Well, if they are non-profit, how can they do such a good deed you may be wondering. Very simple, you have a car that you no longer need and you donate car to this company, they sell it and use the money for the sole purpose of making kid and teen friendly videos. So remember, next time before you call the junk dealer to come get your car, call Car Angel.  They will come get your car free of charge and use it for a very good cause.  To date they have given away more than 2.4 million videos.

Copy and Paste this link to view one of the videos: http://youtube.com/user/boatangel

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TERM PAPERS

Filed under: RAMBLINGS, THIS 'n' THAT — grandi13 @ 8:35 pm

Remember back in the days of high school when we had to write those term papers?  Sometimes it was a little difficult to make sure we had the correct title and if we used subtitling,  be doubly sure that it was in relation to the title and not something out of left field.  I remember so clearly that Mrs. C required that we make note cards, then do an outline, then a rough draft and after she checked each of these as we did them, finally we could write our term paper.

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December 30, 2007

TWO DOWN ONE TO GO

Filed under: FAMILY, FUN/MEME — grandi13 @ 10:09 pm

We had our second family Christmas gathering today.  This would be the one that we celebrate with our daughters and their families. After a lunch of big dry limas, rice, sausage, homemade pork BBQ, canned baked beans and bought cole slaw, we proceeded to open presents.  The grandchildren seemed pleased with their gifts and so did the adult children.

Our tree looks so bare now.  I guess maybe tomorrow or the day after DH will pick it up and take it back to one of the extra bedrooms storage rooms, still decorated so that it will be ready for next year.

Til Next Time

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December 28, 2007

NO SURGERY of THIS TYPE

Filed under: HEALTH, THIS 'n' THAT — grandi13 @ 6:37 pm

There are many ways to lose weight–cut back on the amount eaten, exercise, temporary loss by diet aids and then the more drastic measures such as gastric-bypass surgery and the less invasive lap-band surgery. At this time, Journeylite has 3 locations in the US, lap-band Houston, Texas, Los Angeles, Calif. and Tampa, Florida.

Lap band surgery is performed thru tiny incisions and a small band is placed around the upper stomach making it smaller in size, therefore one eats less and loses weight. This is done by laparoscopic techniques. Modern medical science is indeed a wonder.


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MY FIRST PARTICIPATION

Filed under: CROCHET, CRAFT CLUB — grandi13 @ 3:01 pm


This is a baby blanket that I have been working on forever. Remember way back when I had problems deciding on a pattern? The last part of October!! This is the one I finally chose and am not completely happy with it. The baby is due on the 30th and the blanket is only 13 1/2 inches long. Like I said, maybe before he starts college.

The pattern is simple: a row of doubles, 6 rows of 3 doubles in one stitch, skipping 2 stitches and repeat the 3 in 1, a row of doubles, then 3 rows of v-stitch skipping 2 stitches between each, and a row of doubles. Making stitches in front or back loops so that all ridges are on the same side.

Would you like to show your craft??? Click on the graft ( link) above and find all the information needed. Join the fun.

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BACK in the SWING

Filed under: FAMILY, WORK/JOB, FRIENDS, HEALTH, MOTHER, MONEY, FUN/MEME, ALL ABOUT ME — grandi13 @ 2:23 pm

I went back to work on Monday and lots of fellow employees gave me hugs and asked how I was doing. I felt that they genuinely cared. I may have mentioned before that the HR manager and one of the ladies from jewelry department attended the visitation for Mother. The flowers were beautiful that were sent by them. They also took up a donation for me to help ease the $$ strain of missing a week of work.

I think everything is back to normal or as normal as it is ever going to be and running as smooth as if on ice.

I have been real puny since the 19th, even went to the doctor. I still do not feel well, but have so much to do that I can’t stop. We are having my children and their families here for our “immediate family” Christmas on Sunday and all of the presents are not wrapped and I have to work tomorrow.

We always do Christmas with the in-laws on Christmas Eve, that is not a problem that I see. Our family always does Christmas the Sunday after and my extended family-brother, nephews, neice and their children, have Christmas the first Saturday after the first Sunday in January. Yes, that’s right, about 2 weeks of Christmas celebration, when the true meaning of Christmas should be celebrated all year.

Til Next Time

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December 25, 2007

FOR SALE–SOLD? I WISH

Filed under: RAMBLINGS, THIS 'n' THAT, MONEY — grandi13 @ 7:07 pm

I do not have any condos for sale, never have. I do have a time share for sale, but have had no bids on it. I guess they are just not as popular as they use to be or if a person really wants one, they already have it. Story of my life “A day late and a dollar short” or maybe it should be “Leaping before thinking”. DH and I have never used the time share. That’s okay, I can include it in my will.

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December 24, 2007

CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS!! CHRISTMAS!!!

Filed under: FAMILY, FRIENDS — grandi13 @ 5:35 pm

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of my friends in the world wide web! Some of you I have known either all of my life or all of your life, some I have recently met and some I will probably never meet. May your Christmas be happy and your coming year cheerful.

Til Next Time

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December 23, 2007

WRAPPING THOSE GIFTS

Filed under: FAMILY, THIS 'n' THAT, ALL ABOUT ME — grandi13 @ 4:16 pm

I really need a set pattern, a type of rhythm, more “it’s gotta be done so just do it” attitude. I have wrapped some of the gifts but my my have many more to do. I know why people would use a hoodia patch, but do you suppose it may help me get those gifts wrapped? You say ‘NO’. I didn’t think so either but at this point it is worth a try. I sure am glad my children will not be here for Christmas until Dec. 30th. I need all the extra time I can get.


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GOLD DUST

Filed under: RAMBLINGS, THIS 'n' THAT, MONEY — grandi13 @ 4:03 pm

I have seen lots of dust in my life but never gold dust. If I were to see gold dust, the selfish person I am would want large solid pieces of pure gold, not just the dust. If I wanted to buy gold, MDC would be the company for me to deal with. Monex Deposit Company has coins, other precious metals, silver and gold that can be immediately delivered or safely stored at any independent bank or depository. MDC has been the precious metals investment leader for more than thirty years. This tells me they are a dependable reputable business worthy of my patronage.

Gold is available in either coin or ingot form. Ingots are usually pure bullion in a convenient size and shape. The gold coins have a currency value. The buying of gold has long been associated with preserving one’s wealth and purchasing power. In these modern times, the beauty of gold bars is the protection of wealth, diversifying investments and maintaining purchasing power.

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