A Business

 Investing in a business or franchise, can be hectic.  The efforts you make to do this can land a strong person in the stress related clinic.  There are companies that can help you with the negotiations between you and the parent companies.  When you are buying a franchise  you will need to adhere to certain guidelines, listed by the parent company.  To get more information about this service, click on the above link and read what they have to say.

Happy New Year........

Let us celebrate this life of beauty and love, Forget not that even though we suffer, others suffer more. Take time to gaze upward to a night of trembling stars. And even though life's journey is not always smooth, you are a part of something greater and more wonderful. Let this fresh New Year be filled with light and love, and may you realize the dreams closest to your heart. This card was sent to me by a friend...........may you apply it to your life as well.......... Sincerely, Nita

Dog DNA

The world of medicine, has made new turns at every corner in the last few years.  They have found ways to do DNA testing and free people who are incarcerated because of unjust sentences.  Possible dog dna testing  has come to the vocal point of discussion and is now a reality.  You can have the bloodline of your dog tested to see if in fact it heritage is proper.  I'm not informed on this service, so you will need to click on the above link and get the information they have listed.l

Red Cross Helps

Dallas experienced another apartment fire around 10:30pm Monday night, which left  41 people homeless, right before the new year.  None of the residents, or the firefighters, were injured during the incident. The American Red Cross is now helping the displaced residents find temporary homes. Since Thanksgiving, the American Red Cross has helped roughly 200 people displaced by four different apartment fires.
Make a donation today, and support the help that the Red Cross provides.

Home Theater

 I suppose that you could find a way to enjoy the latest movies as well as your sports networks.  I know many are interested in getting the best in viewing when the "Superbowl" comes to town.  Having a home theater  set up in your home is one of the best ways to watch it as well as entertain.  You can find many amenities that enhance you ability to enjoy the sports networks and the great new movies.  Click on the above link to see what this website has to offer.

Donkeys

So why do farmers buy donkeys?  What are they good for?  I don't understand the need except maybe for pack animals.  My sister lives on a ranch and they have some donkeys there.  She pets them and feeds them apples when they come up to the fence.  Lately it's been daily and I caught a picture of them while I was visiting this last weekend.

Dependable Parts

I know that this company has been around for many years.  It's become a household name in dependable equipment for jobs around the home and gardens.  You can access this online website and get briggs parts
 for any of your lawn equipment with this brand name on it.  They have a website that can help you with the installation of the parts you obtain.  All you need to do is contact their instant chat reps and get the help you need to maintain and service your products.

Wish Lists.....

I can't believe it, but I found this article about making "wish lists" for Christmas.  It's supposed to help with keeping you from getting unwanted presents.  I'm not sure this is considered proper, but either way it's happened and I think it takes away from the spirit of giving.  It's supposed to be a surprise and your supposed to be thankful for what someone was able or nice enough to give you.  Christmas has sure lost it's fun during the last few years.

Security

I'll admit there have been times, when I lived in a neighborhood where I didn't feel safe.  It was necessary for me to get an extra  door bolt  for added protection.  I hoped that it might deter an intruder long enough to make them give up and leave.  It's nice to have a good bolt to secure your home and property.  For more information on the different types and designs of door accessories, click on the above link and shop around the website.

Football

Have you noticed that when 2 football teams are playing and they are not in the playoffs, that they hold back their main players?  I'm sure you know why this is, and even so I believe they should earn their salaries.  The team manager's and coaches decide that it's best to bench these important players in order to protect their ability to play next season.  They want them to stay healthy for the coming year.  The idea is to play members of the team that you don't have as much money invested in, and who aren't as important to the team's success.  The team has already lost the chance to make this season a winner, so it's a maintaining situation.

Auto Insurance

When you get to adding up all your monthly bills you realize that many are just too high.  One of this is your car insurance and it keeps getting higher each year.  It's nice when you can find  cheap auto insurance online and get quotes almost immediately.  The internet has given us a new way to shop and get benefits at a fast pace.  To find great auto insurance that you can afford, click on the above link and apply for quotes.

Ripple Effect?

Opponents of the gay ban called Saturday's vote a historic victory. Since 1993, when President Bill Clinton signed the ban  into law, more than 13,000 troops have been discharged under the policy.

But there's been a dramatic shift in public attitudes toward gays in the military over the last 17 years. In 1993, a Washington Post poll found just 44 percent of the public thought gays should have the right to serve openly in the military. In 2008, Obama campaigned on overturning the ban, but he was slow to push that policy in his first year in office, a move that angered the gay rights community and many of his liberal supporters.

While Obama will get some credit for overturning the ban—especially when it comes to wooing moderate Republicans on the issue—Democrats in Congress were the people who really led the charge.
I keep watching the changes that America has been going through, when will it end?

Tis' The Season.....

 Around the house you will find people with their cameras  pointed at family members, during this holiday season.  That's what it's all about, during these times of family togetherness.  Memories are best captured on film for future generations to look back on.  You can have great pictures of these family times, and see what everyone was doing, while your back was turned.  I know one family who has this certain person, who has her camcorder rolling during her family holiday's.  I watched a few of the videos and enjoyed the memories.

Donations Down

There are many children still on the waiting list for Santa to have toys for them by Christmas.  The toy donations are down this year and the local toy drive's are just not meeting the quota of needs.  Several organizations who distribute toys each year are finding their shelves bare and there's still a few days until Christmas.  It's a rough time to find the extra cash for such expenses.  Some people are barely able to pay rent and have to rely on food banks to scrape by on food supplies.  Give a helping hand to those in need and remember it's not just Christmas when the need is great, but all year.

ATV

There's always a need for certain vehicles especially when you can't navigate a large area of properties or land.  The ATV's give added help when this need arises and you can utilize them in some of the best places.  There a certain accessories you may want to buy for your ATV and you can find brands such as  polaris rzr accessories  online, when you shop.  I'm sure you will want to make it a good vehicle to use when golfing or hunting.  Find out the different accessories you can purchase by visiting this website.

Santa's Coming....

Amelia or Not?

"You only have to say you have a bone that may be human and may be linked to Earhart and people get excited. But it is true that, if they can get DNA, and if they can match it to Amelia Earhart's DNA, that's pretty good."  Earhart's disappearance on July 2, 1937, remains one of the 20th century's most enduring mysteries. Did she run out of fuel and crash at sea?  Under the best circumstances, the analysis would take two weeks. If scientists have trouble with the sample, that time frame could stretch into months.

Mounts

Installing a new computer or TV system takes more equipment than when they weren't so complicated.  Today's technology has lost boundaries on the amount of electronic equipment you can utilize in your home or office.  Buying a rack mount to set the systems up in a sturdy setting is very important.  The expensive electronic systems need a secure mount to keep them in tack and protect from possible disaster's.  One fall can ruin a complete system for many days or indefinitely.

So Long

 

Larry King, the gruff CNN personality whose non-confrontational interviews were a hit with newsmakers and viewers for 25 years, signed off at the cable news channel on Thursday with a series of reminiscences from big names, old pals and family members.

Food

Our Christmas dinner for the Red Cross unit I volunteer in was this last week and it was chocked full of good fattening food.  I can only imagine what is to come when I go out to my family Christmas dinner?  It's going to be a New Year full of dieting and trying to utilize  Lipofuze to burn off some of the fat, I will gain.  It's always so much harder to loose the fat than it is to gain it, and that takes plenty of work.  Exercise is part of the resume that we have to face when loosing weight.

Almost Here

The holiday's have gotten here faster this year, than they seemed to back when I was younger.  I am not feeling the Christmas spirit this year as in the past, either.  I feel that I've lost the spirit of giving, with the way the government has put us in such financial turmoil.  I see the shelter's and food banks full and realize that many are without during this season.  Although it's been that way for many years, it seems even more paramount this year.  I don't feel the fun of the "Christmas" season and the spirit is just not in me.  This "scrooge" feeling has me depressed and I don't like it. 

Boots

 With winter approaching I'm sure you will be looking to get a new pair of boots.  Braving the winter's cold can be harsh in Texas, but even more so in the middle to eastern states.  You can find many different designs and prices when you shop for polo boots  at this website. I visited it and saw many good bargains to choose from that you men would love to have.  They also have a variety of womens boots to choose from and I'm sure you will love the price's as well.

Fall/Winter

 

This oak still has some green in it's leaves.

Which would you say it is, now that it's turned cold and the leaves are falling?  I say here in Texas you just never know what the weather will be, because from one day until the next it can change drastically.  I've taken pictures of the trees here in our neighborhood and notice a difference as well.

 

This oak tree has more brown in it's leaves and they are located about 100 yards apart in the same courtyard. The tree next to this one on the right,  has no leaves at all and I believe that the tree trimmers are at fault for this.  They really gave this boy a trimming back during the summer and it's not come back since then.  Winter will be trying for this tree, because of the exposed areas where it was trimmed.

 

The willow located across the street on the corner, seems to be doing well, as it blows in the nice 70 degree breeze we had this last week.  It didn't last long because we already have 30 and 40 temps to deal with.  So, I ask you........is it winter or fall?

Different View

At the corner of Ross & Haskell I noticed a different view of the Dallas skyline.  I was sitting in my car and trying to take this picture, when another stupid car just had to drive up in the way.  I''m sure you can see that there was quite a bit of haze in the sky and that made for a darker picture.  The temps are up in the mid 70's today, which is drastic from 2 days ago when we had 30 degree weather.  That's Texas weather for ya.........you just never know what's going to happen.

It's Cold......

It’s really getting cold here, in the DFW area……..it is down in the middle 30’s right now and doesn’t look to get much higher later today.  I noticed that there was frost on my car windows this morning when I looked outside.  I suppose it that’s time of year for us Texas to bundle up and stay warm……anyway it’s almost Christmas and that’s even better.

Gold Coins

Are you into to rare coin collecting? I'm sure you have a great portfolio, to back up your investments. A collection of rare coins can be handed down from generation to generation, and develop even great value.  Buying gold has been recognized for centuries as one of the best ways to preserve one’s wealth and purchasing power. Gold bullion is a unique investment. From the time of ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans to more modern times, man has had an affinity for gold bullion.  There may never be a better time to  buy gold coins  than right now.
In all ages, man has been fascinated with the beauty and magic of gold, and with its power to change men’s lives. Today, the beauty of a gold bar lies in its proven ability to diversify investments, protect wealth and preserve one’s purchasing power.  United States Gold Bureau is home to a large and dedicated staff of hard asset professionals committed to serving your precious metals investment needs and being America’s best dealer with a convenient market and competitive precious metals prices.

Turn Out The Lights, The Party's Over

 
Don Meredith, one of the most recognizable figures of the early Dallas Cowboys and an original member of ABC’s “Monday Night Football” broadcast team, died Sunday. He was 72.
Before a generation knew Meredith for his colorful broadcasting career, he was one of the most recognizable figures of the early Dallas Cowboys teams. “Dandy Don”, as he was affectionately known, shared time under center with Eddie LeBaron before winning the starting job in 1965.
Meredith led the Cowboys to three straight division titles and to consecutive NFL Championship games in 1966 and 1967.  Meredith was born and raised in Mount Vernon, Texas—which is about 100 miles east of Dallas. He never played a home game outside of North Texas.

Blue Cross

There company we have heard of since we were growing up has been "Blue Cross Blue Shield".  Many offices are located across the US and one of theme is Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina  where convenience is necessary.  Finding a good health plan is becoming a hard task.  There are many companies trying to give you the best benefits for your money.  The government is pushing for all families to have a good health care policy or get hefty fines.  For more information, click on the above link.

Car Sales

It's that time of the year when car dealers are in full swing.  They are issuing deals that are hard to beat this year and if your ready to buy, now is the time.  Most dealers are giving 0% financing on their cars, and some are giving it up to 60 months.  It's a good time to buy a new car and they are working much harder this year to make the sales start to rise, compared to the latest sales.

Tax Provisions

If worker's and companies are the only one's to benefit from this package, what about the one's who lost their jobs and the one's on fixed incomes? Is this fair to them?
Obama's proposal to stimulate the economy includes tax cuts of up to $300 billion, including $500 tax cuts for most workers and $1,000 for couples,as well as more than $100 billion for businesses, an official said. The total value of the tax cuts would be significantly higher than had been signaled earlier.
The tax cuts for individuals and couples would be similar to the rebate checks sent out last year by the Bush administration and Congress in a bid at that time to boost the slowing economy. A key difference is that the tax cuts this time around may be awarded through withholding less from worker paychecks. That provision would cost about $140-150 billion over two years.
In other words the people who don't have jobs will be left out of this package.......this is the way this wording is sounding to me..........It's not fair to fault the people who lost their jobs, and have no income to back them up with this package.
"We've got an extraordinary economic challenge ahead of us," Obama said. "We're expecting a sobering job report at the end of the week." Obama has insisted that bold and quick action is necessary if the nation is to rebound from the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression. He has said repeatedly he wants a plan that will create 3 million new jobs. People on fixed income's haven't heard of a thing, to help them with this new package, as far as I can tell..........they need help too..........

Christmas in Branson

More and more people are staying in the states to take their summer vacations.  They have opted to take one of  the Branson vacation  packages and enjoy a family trip they can afford.  You can find something for every member of the family to enjoy in Branson.  There are live shows featuring top entertainers, and amusement parks where the kids can find all types of fun.  Young and old will be able to come to Branson and have the time of their life. 
 

It's Mine

YOU CAN'T STEAL MY CHRISTMAS I don't know who they are Saying I can't greet the crowd The way that I want to Can't say CHRISTMAS out loud. I walk into a business place See things that I rather not see But dare I not say CHRISTMAS And ask for a 'holiday' tree. What happened to freedom of speech And living in the land of the free How can they take my CHRISTMAS money But can't say MERRY CHRISTMAS to me. Men and women have given their lives So we could still go free I wonder how they would feel At saying ' HOLIDAY ' TREE. Come on America let's wake up Don't let our freedom escape If they get by with doing this What else will they take. This is starting to get out of hand, And I've begun to keep track Well I've just about had enough I'M TAKING CHRISTMAS BACK. So MERRY CHRISTMAS America I hope this gets all over the net If we all stand united and take freedom back 'Twill be our best CHRISTMAS YET! MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY

A PEACEFUL, PROSPEROUS, HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR, ALL THE BEST IN 2011!

Jobs

Jobs are very hard to find and many people are taking on construction jobs  just to have some type of income coming into their home.  It's possible to find these jobs, through different employment agencies, and now you can access them online.  You can see what has been posted for hire, on the day the job becomes open.  It's necessary to read through all the qualifications, before you apply.  Location of the position is important as well.

The Farm

Mys sister lives on a farm, and while I was out visiting over the Thanksgiving holiday's I took some pictures of their land around the house. 

Birthday

Yesterday was my birthday and I made sure to have some fun........as you can tell there were other people helping me.......

TV Stands

The holiday season is approaching and with it comes new electronics that we all are anxious to get.  I know that you will need new tv stands  to support the larger big screens.  The entertainment centers can house most of it, but the larger screens just won't fit.  You can also look to need a stand for the new electronic devices that comes with your new TV.  Some are built in but many aren't and need their own space.  For more information and to do some shopping, click on the above link.

Possible Arson

 

Fire rages out of control in the Carmel Forest near Israel's northern city of Haifa on December 02, 2010. Around 40 people are believed to have been killed in the devastating forest fire burning.  Authorities raised the possibility of arson, saying several small fires that broke out in the same general area but were quickly contained appeared to have been deliberately set.

Reindeer

 It's that time of the year, when people up in Wyoming get ready for hunting season and sleigh rides.
One year, I went up to Jackson Hole and couldn't believe my eyes, when I saw how they had the city adorned.  The city square had arches of elk antlers set up at each corner, and the sidewalks were made of wood so as to endure the harsh winters they experience up in those parts.  Reindeer, were used to pull the sleighs as part of the Christmas celebrations.  I didn't stay around long enough to enjoy those, because the snow was mounting really high, and I am cold natured. 

Gaming

I was involved in a gaming community for at least 2 years.  It gave me the benefits of a possible jackpot that would be doubled, should I win.  Naturally, that didn't happen, and so I decided that it was time to stop all the high payments I was making to have an account with them.  I can still play their games, and have the chance to win.  I don't expect that to happen, but one never knows how things might turn out.  It would be nice, but I'm not holding my breath.

Meeting The Parents

I thought this was cute and just had to put it on here. It just about sums up the idea of blogging, if your good at it…….lol.

Good Job

There are all kinds of reasons, to get an award.  It's most fun to receive one, when your not expecting it.  Getting credit for a job well done, is one of the best feelings to have in this day and time.  Often you see people getting  plaques  for heroic actions in their communities.  There are many ways to find just the right time to give awards.  For more information on types of plaques that you can purchase, click on the above link and look around.

Back Woods........

A friend sent this joke to me and it was so cute I had to share it with you guys…..

A redneck family from the hills was visiting the city and they were in a mall for the first time in their lives. The father and son were strolling around while the wife shopped. They were amazed by almost everything they saw, but especially by two shiny, silver walls that could move apart and then slide back together again.

The boy asked, ‘Paw, what’s at?’ The father (never having seen an elevator) responded, ‘Son, I dunno. I ain’t never seen anything like that in my entire life, I ain’t got no idea’r what it is.’

While the boy and his father were watching with amazement, a fat old lady in a wheel chair rolled up to the moving walls and pressed a button. The walls opened and the lady rolled between them into a small room. The walls closed and the boy and his father watched the small circular number above the walls light up sequentially.

They continued to watch until it reached the last number and then the numbers began to light in the reverse order. Then the walls opened up again and a gorgeous, voluptuous 24 year-old blonde woman stepped out. The father, not taking his eyes off the young woman, said quietly to his son,

‘Boy………………go git cha Momma……………’

Druggies

I have been the victim of people who live on the streets.  You can say they have no class or nothing is sacred to them.  I say they, just need another fix and will sell their soul if necessary to get that money for the next hit of dope.  They will sell you their food stamps for half price, let you hold their bank card until the 1st of the month for some money.  The list goes on and on with their need for a fix.