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Entries from January 2009

Holy Ice Storms Batman…Part II

January 12th, 2009 · No Comments

Hey, remember my friend who ran into all that trouble when the northeast had those awful ice storms?
Well, he called yesterday to give us the final tally on damages.
$28,670
!!!!!!
Whoa! The majority of that was due to frozen pipes bursting and them losing a whole LOT of electronic equipment. They also lost thier fridge and microwave [...]

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Ummm…OWWWW.

January 12th, 2009 · No Comments

Just a quick post here…Apparently concussions are really easy to receive.
I took the kids sledding yesterday, and somehow ended up connecting Livvy’s insanely hard head with my oh so fragile one.
I got a good sized egg, a swollen eye (though not black, thank goodness) and a mild concussion. Well, okay, a little more than mild, [...]

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The Nerve Of Thieves

January 7th, 2009 · 2 Comments

I am so disgusted with people right now. Not all people, just people who feel entitled to free stuff.
I was jsut chatting with a friend from my old company, and she was telling me how a couple came through the other day and nearly got away with stealing $2500 worth of merchandise. Apparently the couple [...]

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Do a World Of Good, Donate Blood Today

January 5th, 2009 · No Comments

The American Red Cross has sent out notice that is facing a blood supply shortage. Due to recent storms, many blood drives have been canceled, and people are less likely to donate over the holidays, due to little or no time!
Since blood donation is a free way to help others in need, do what you [...]

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Active Review: 10 Minute Solution: Target Toning

January 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

Hey all! I tried a new workout dvd today. It is another in the “10 Minute Solution” series, and this one has sections for all different body sections. Unlike the last one I reviewed, this workout requires nothing else but a clear space and a set of handweights. Technically, you could even get away without [...]

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