Archive for May 26th, 2008

Fair Play

Monday, May 26th, 2008

We all see and, perhaps, covet the designer jewelry we see the stars wearing at the award shows.  Ever wonder exactly where they get that stuff from?  From what I understand,  most of the time it’s simply on loan from the creator so they can get some publicity for their products.  Same with the dresses (and I suppose the suits too but who pays attention to the suits?).

If I were one of the stars, taking the risk of ending up on the ‘Worst Dressed’ list the next day, I’d want to keep the jewelry.  It seems only fair.  Since I also like most of what I see them wearing, that’d be another reason to keep it.

Dial Up

Monday, May 26th, 2008

I’ve been using my mom’s computer to get some stuff done and I’m dying. 

You see, she has dial up. 

I am supposed to work quickly so I don’t tie up the phone line too long but I can’t work very quickly because I’m on a stinking phone line.

They told me that when I went high speed, I’d never go back but I was sure that if the price difference became too much, I’d be able to switch back in a flash.  I now know otherwise.  I’m not sure what I will do if I have to go back to dial up for good. 

What happens if they don’t have high speed in our new town?  What lengths should I go to to get it?  What lengths WILL I go to to get it?

I shudder to think, but I really don’t want to live this dial-up life forever.

Golf Pro, Golf Clubs

Monday, May 26th, 2008

With so many people interested in golf since the Tiger Woods era started, it’s a good idea to do your research on clubs before you go out and buy.  For example, Callaway irons come in steel or graphite in their 2008 models, but which should you get?  You’ll need to find reliable web sites to help you decide.  Of course, you could always go to your favorite golf pro and ask their advice.

Pheww!

Monday, May 26th, 2008

Stage One of The Great Move of ’08 is complete.  We’ve gotten everything out of the house and into the storage shed….and my father in law’s place….and my parent’s place. 

Who would have thought that we are such good packrats that our one house of stuff would necesitate the use of not one, but two additional houses to store it?

This was AFTER the world’s biggest trip to the local trash cans.  We managed to downsixe by 30 or 40 bags of garbage and still couldn’t fit everything into one place.  I’ve got to say that this is mostly my husband’s fault.  I had to ridicule him viciously for more than a week before he finally devided we didn’t need to bring half empty cans of paint with us.  At the same time, I was forced to give up an extra medicine cabinet that we’ll never use.

Wish us luck for the next three weeks while we live with my parents. 

Maybe you should pray….