Monday, November 21, 2011

An Excellent Idea from a Friend


Last week, a thunderstorm rolled through our neighborhood and a huge
Oak tree came down on some power lines, creating a power outage
For a large area around us.   We lost power for about 5 hours.

We were scrambling around in the darkness, looking for matches,
Candles, flashlights, etc.

We looked outside, and noticed our solar lights shining brightly all
Around our patio, stairs, dock, etc.  They were beautiful.  Pat 
Walked outside, and brought several of the solar lights inside.

We stuck the solar light pipes into plastic drink bottles containers
And they made the nicest, brightest, safest, lighting you could
Ever imagine.

We put one in the bathroom, the kitchen, the living room, etc.  There was
Plenty of light. There are all types of solar lights available.
We put them all around our yard.   They look
Nice and they do not attract flying bugs like the outdoor
Lights around our doorway.

The lights we have fit into the small (20oz) water bottles and
They also fit into most of the larger liter bottles.  If you need
A weight in the plastic bottle to keep them from tipping over,
You can put a few of the pretty colorful "flat marbles" that they
Put in aquariums, and vases.  (you can also use sand, aquarium
Gravel, etc., whatever you have available).

The lights we have were perfect inside our home.   They burn 
All night long if you need them.

The next day, you just take your solar lights back outside and they
Will instantly recharge and be ready  for you to use again any time
You need them.   

Burned Biscuits


When I was a kid, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work. On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage, and extremely burned biscuits in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet all my dad did was reach for his Biscuit, smile at my mom and ask me how my day was at school. I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for burning the biscuits. And I'll never forget what he said: "Honey, I love burned biscuits." Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he really liked his biscuits burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, "Your momma put in a long hard day at work today and she's real tired. And besides... a burnt biscuit never hurt anyone!" You know, life is full of imperfect things... and imperfect people. I'm not the best at hardly anything, and I forget birthdays and anniversaries just like everyone else. What I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each others faults and choosing to celebrate each others differences, is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship. So...please pass me a biscuit. And yes, the burned one will do just fine! And please pass this along to someone who has enriched your life... I just did!
Life is too short to wake up with regrets... Love the people who treat you right and forget about the ones who don't. ENJOY LIFE NOW - IT HAS AN EXPIRATION

Just Fred


A cop stops a Harley for traveling faster than the posted speed limit, so he asks the biker his name.

"Fred," he replies.

"Fred what?" the officer asks.

"Just Fred," the man responds.

The officer is in a good mood and thinks he might just give the biker a break, and write him out a warning instead of a ticket.

The officer then presses him for the last name.

The man tells him that he used to have a last name but lost it.

The officer thinks that he has a nut case on his hands but plays along with it.  "Tell me, Fred, how did you lose your last name?"

The biker replies, "It's a long story, so stay with me.  I was born Fred Johnson.  I studied hard and got good grades.  When I got older, I realized that I wanted to be a doctor.  I went through college, medical school, internship, residency, and finally got my degree, so I was Fred Johnson, MD.

"After a while I got bored being a doctor, so I decided to go back to school.  Dentistry was my dream!  Got all the way through School, got my degree, so then I was Fred Johnson, MD, DDS.

"Got bored doing dentistry, so I started fooling around with my assistant and she gave me VD, so now I was Fred Johnson, MD, DDS, with VD.

"Well, the ADA found out about the VD, so they took away my DDS.  Then I was Fred Johnson, MD, with VD.  Then the AMA found out about the ADA taking away my DDS because of the VD, so they took away my MD leaving me as Fred Johnson with VD.  Then the VD took away my 'Johnson', so now, I'm, Just Fred."

The officer walked away in tears, laughing.....


Live your life in such a way that the minister wont have to lie at your funeral

Great Reading


Someone has written these beautiful words. Must read and try to understand the deep meaning of it.
They are like the ten commandments to follow in life all the time.

1] Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble, but it is a "steering wheel" that directs the right path throughout.

2] So why a Car's WINDSHIELD is so large and the rear view mirror is so small? Because our PAST is not as important as our FUTURE. So, look ahead and move on.

3] Friendship is like a BOOK. It takes few seconds to burn, but it takes years to write.

4] All things in life are temporary. If going well, enjoy it, they will not last forever. If going wrong, don't worry, they can't last long either.

5] Old Friends are gold! New friends are diamond! If you get a diamond, don't forget the gold! Because to hold a diamond, you always need a base of gold!

6] Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, GOD smiles from above and says, "Relax, sweetheart, it's just a bend, not the end"!

7] When GOD solves your problems, you have faith in HIS abilities; when GOD doesn't solve your problems HE has faith in your abilities.

8] A blind person asked St. Anthony: "Can there be anything worse than losing eye sight?" He replied: "Yes, losing your vision!"

9] When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them, and sometimes, when you are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed for you.

10] WORRYING does not take away tomorrow's TROUBLES, it takes away today's PEACE.

If you really enjoy this, please pass to others. It may brighten someone's day...

Best Quote of 2011 - Czech Republic


Some people have the vocabulary to sum up things in a way you can understand them. This quote came from the Czech Republic and I just had to share it:

"The danger to America is not Barack Obama but a citizenry capable of entrusting an inexperienced man like him with the Presidency. It will be far easier to limit and undo the follies of an Obama Presidency than to restore the necessary common sense and good judgment to a depraved electorate willing to have such a man for their President.

The problem is much deeper and far more serious than Mr. Obama, who is a mere symptom of what ails America . Blaming the prince of the fools should not blind anyone to the vast confederacy of fools that made him their prince. The Republic can survive a Barack Obama. It is less likely to survive a multitude of fools who made him their President." 

Medicare Premiums


No matter your age it will effect some member of your family

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Look at the cost jump in 2014 !!!


The per person Medicare insurance premium will increase from the
present monthly fee of $96.40 to:

2012 - $104.20
2013 - $120.20
2014 - $247.00

These provisions incorporated in the Obamacare legislation, are
purposely being delayed so as not to 'confuse' the general public in
the 2012 re-election campaigns.  

Send this to all seniors that you
know, so they will know who's throwing them under the bus.

Brain Study:


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