Category: This and That
The Summer Cabin Guest Room
Do you have a summer cabin? If you do, here’s a guest post from Bob with some thoughts on how to maximize the space you have for guests. If you are lucky enough to be able to rent a cabin for taking vacations in the summer then you probably want to invite friends and family [...]
A Thought On Valentine’s Day Gifts
Well folks, it’s January. Valentine’s Day approaches. Valentine’s Day is a bit of a funny holiday if you ask me. Let me explain. did you know that Valentine’s Day was established a long time ago (year 269 AD) and named after a saint? And that the day is intended to celebrate love and affection between [...]
Dating – Then And Now
My Mom stopped by today and we got to talking about jewelry. She’d asked me if I had thought of getting rid of any of my old jewelry, specifically selling it. I told her that I wasn’t planning on parting with anything that I had now. I recently (last week) went through my jewelry box [...]
Me And My Dolly
I am not a fan of moving. I’ve moved a number of times in my life, all but one of them with my husband. None of those moves involved a moving company, that was always too expensive. We have had some interesting things happen while moving, and have a number of funny moving stories. One [...]
The Toolman Strikes Again
A few years back we decided to get TJ a stereo for his room. Being the man he is, RB went out on his own and picked it up. What I didn’t know until after it had been brought home and installed was that it was a powerful unit. Powerful as in loud. I told [...]
Do You DIY?
My house needs a couple of repairs. All right, it needs a lot of repairs. A number of them have waited for some time, because we simply couldn’t afford to have them done.I mean really, it can cost anywhere between $45 and $70 just to have a repairman come out, and that doesn’t include any [...]
Osama Vs Travel – The Post 9/11 Effect On Travel
With the 9/11 anniversary having just passed, I found this Osama vs Travel – The post 9/11 effect on travel piece interesting. If you can’t read the graphic at this size, click it and click it again to expand it to full size.
How Students Pay For College
I feel education is very important. Yes, that includes college. I did attend college for a semester or two and was fortunate that my parents were willing and able to pay for me to go. I was young and decided I didn’t want to be in college at that time. How stupid I was. By [...]
Anti-Bodies – The Battle In My Camper
One of the only things I don’t like about camping, and one of the many reasons I’m not an outdoors person and won’t sleep outside, is bugs. I hate bugs, all bugs. I know they are a part of nature and one of God’s creatures and all that but it doesn’t matter, I still hate [...]
I’m Stuck In The Truck. For Now.
I love my truck but it’s not good on gas and I’m not comfortable driving half of the time because the heat, a/c and defrost all don’t work. The check engine light came on and I haven’t been able to pass motor vehicle inspection in two years. I cannot afford the repairs – they are [...]
Ring In On This Etiquette Question
Here’s a situation for you. Imagine you have a person that is married. They are separated from the spouse for years. They are not divorced and there is no sign that a divorce is happening at any time soon. Can that person get engaged to another person? In my opinion, a person that is married [...]
Oh Great, The Laptop Is Taking A Vacation Too
I haven’t had the best of luck over the last couple of days with my laptop. No, I’m not talking about the internet connection up here in the mountains being slower then my Mom’s driving. First the battery apparently sort of exploded and is now pushing the compartment door open. My Dad said he’d heard [...]
How Do You Define Camping?
Lots of people that camp enjoy being close to nature. Not me. I am not really the outdoors type of person. have never had the desire to sleep outdoors or in a tent. I have no yen to sleep on the ground. When I camp I camp it’s in a camper. I’m currently on our [...]
As It Turns Out I Am A Hypocrite. Are You?
I refuse to buy my 15 year old energy drinks, partially because of the caffeine they contain. I’ve explained to him that I don’t think he needs them and that I worry about possible health issues including heart problems. I do know he’s been known to have a couple behind my back – something I [...]
Moms Need a Bit of Pampering
There are many things that a mom needs and pampering is one of them. Being a mom is hard work and you need to devote time to yourself every now and then. Pamper days give you the perfect opportunity to get out and spend the day immersing yourself in that self-indulgent feeling. Whether you go [...]
