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Car Repair Needs & Issues

Reese — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:56:16 +0000

Long story short, my car was towed to the darned garage this am, $60 just like that, badda boom, badda bing, and the mechanic won’t even be able to look at the darn thing until Monday afternoon. I was informed that it doesn’t look good and that my car would most likely be out of commission for several days and I’m sure to the tune of some major bucks! This really bites!

With the holiday weekend right around the bend, I need and want my car on the road and running!

Almost Invisible Mirrored Tree House Built in Sweden

Reese — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:47:44 +0000

I have always enjoyed tree houses. My dad built me and my brothers one of the best tree houses in the neighborhood and I would love to do the same one day for my kids, if that were to ever happen. Today when I signed onto the Internet this story and picture popped up and I couldn’t help checking it out further. This is one serious tree house my friends.

“Everything will reflect in this — the trees, the birds, the clouds, the sun, everything. So it should be invisible nearly in the forest.”

But the architects built it, one of six units in a “Treehotel,” which recently opened 40 miles south of the Arctic Circle in Sweden”

It’s All About The Money!

Reese — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:34:45 +0000

Today I took my car in for it’s much needed oil change and just as always, they found a few other issues that need tending to, and I walked away paying over close to $400 and the need to schedule an appointment next week, to bring it back in once the rest of the parts have come in, sigh…..

Big Wheels Keep On Turning

Reese — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:18:56 +0000

I was hoping that my tax refund check was going to be a bit larger than it ended up being. I did my taxes online this year, but when the actually check was deposited into my account it wasn’t the amount that my computer said it would be. That really sucks.

I was hoping to be able to buy a new car this year. I’ve been spending a good amount of time on the computer looking at a variety of vehicles that have caught my eye. My father would like to see me in a mercedes benz cls, wouldn’t that be something? My mother would like to see me behind the wheel of her favorite car which happens to be an aston martin. Like that would really happen! I really like the looks of the new infiniti g37 myself. But reality keeps me in check and I do believe that when I’m ready I’ll be looking for a kia sorento, it’s a good deal all the way around and suits me just fine.

But for now my Honda Accord will hopefully keep me on the road until I can come up with some money in order to get myself a brand new vehicle.

The Issue of Low Cost Car Insurance

Reese — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:02:29 +0000

Knowledge is power and the Internet is a powerful tool for today’s consumers that is being taken more seriously these days. When I moved here my car insurance premiums went up and I remember complaining to my insurance agent about the rate increase. He informed me that I had moved into a different “territory” which they believe deserve charging a larger premium for. Now how crazy is that?

There has been a ton of commercials pushing insurance these past couple of years. The Internet allows you to research low cost car insurance without all the phone calls involved like back in the last century. (I’ve always wanted to say that) By going online you can find money saving auto ins tips with sites that help you compare coverages and rates. It’s certainly the most practical way of shopping for your insurance needs.

I found an interesting website that deals with low cost insurance issues at onlineautoinsurance.com. There is a lot of good information to read, links to all kinds of information related to insurance needs and concerns. I even watched one of their low income ins video online promotions that was worth watching, that is on YouTube.com.

I’ve decided that I’m going to start shopping around for a better deal on my car insurance. I hate to leave my current agent though. I used to work for him years ago and he always takes such good care of me, but if he can’t get my rates down I’ve gotta find some one else to do the job for me and there is plenty to choose from out there these days folks!

Getting To Know Him

Reese — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:50:07 +0000

I’ve seen some nice military models in my time, but I have to say that my new brother-in-law has the nicest one yet. I had no idea that he was even into models and I’ve known him no for over two years. Last night I was invited to their house for dinner and had a nice laid back evening with just the two of them, that is when he showed me his military models that he so very proud of and into. Guess I know what I’ll be getting him for Christmas and birthday presents in the future.

Outer Banks Real Estate For Sale

Reese — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:00:57 +0000

One of my favorite places to visit is North Carolina and since my best friend lives down there I get a few opportunities a year to go down there for fun filled visits with her and her family. Her parents are are currently checking out various outer banks real estate for sale and I really, really hope that they really do take the plunge and buy some property in that wonderful area. What fun we could have there. I love the water and I know that I would have an open invitation there whenever I wanted to come and enjoy all that it has to offer.

Little Old Ladies and Their Funny Ways

Reese — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:46:15 +0000

YouTube is full of funny videos featuring little old ladies. I wish the quality of this one was better, but it is still a good funny old lady video that deserves being posted here today. My sister sent me this one along with a few other little old lady videos that she had a good laugh at. This one is my favorite.

New Year’s

Reese — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:19:53 +0000

Not doing anything special for New Year’s Eve this year. I haven’t really felt like going out on New Year’s Eve for the past few years. There are way too many drunks out on the road and I’m just not ready to chance it. I used to watch Dick Clark each year but he isn’t even making appearances these days, although his name is still being used to promote the show, sigh….

The Up Dating of Maps

Reese — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:23:28 +0000

The way that they are constantly changing the names of countries it would be hard to keep up with the job of being a mapmaker these days. But I guess that it would be good job security though. I am pretty familiar with the globe and what is where, and who belongs to who, but sometimes I’m really thrown for a loop about some places. This time stemming from a conversation at work with a buddy who is planning a unique vacation for his family this summer vacation season. He has had enough of Disney World and the typical family style get-a-ways that they have fallen into the routine of, so he has gone online and has spent a good amount of time researching to come up with The Great British Holiday at Butlins Minehead.