Witty Wednesday # 78 Irish Petrol Station
When John emailed me this joke I knew I've seen it before but couldn't remember if I had included it in a WW ... to smell. They tried everything; cleaning, mopping, and airing-out the place. Vents were checked for dead rodents, and carpets were steam cleaned. Air fresheners were hung everywhere. Exterminators [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 08:31:00
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Revenge
She spent the first day sadly packing her belongings into boxes, crates and suitcases ... , the house began to smell. They tried everything,cleaning, mopping, and airing the place out. Vents were checked for dead rodents, and carpets were steam cleaned. Air fresheners were hung everywhere [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 20:09:49
Choose The Right Humidifier
Stupid winter. It dries your eyeballs into prunes and makes your skin feel like the lady-suit from The Silence of The Lambs (.. ... and you can end up with drippy condensation windows and mold spores and eventually peely paint ... . Unless you want to. In a pinch, resting bowls of clean water on your radiators or forced air vents [more...]
Date: 2008-10-27 21:46:32
Bob’s Top Picks
I do recommend at least 3 quotes, but here are a list of people I have worked with and trust in alphabetical order ... Air Ducts Specialized Cleaning Services Steve 414-329-8439 or 1-800-680-0333 Crystal Clean Vents 414-671-0680 262-827-9696 Alpine Air Duct 414-699-3828 Cleaning (interior and exterior) BK [more...]
Date: 2008-03-31 16:30:22
Some Funny Title That I Can't Come Up With Right Now
I think my brain froze. It is c-c-cold!! Hubs said there is no work the rest of the week. Wheee ... ; cleaning, mopping and airing the place out. Vents were checked for dead rodents and carpets were steam [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 06:06:00
So Much to Do Around the House…So Little Time!
As we enter the new year, it’s a great time to plan the few things required to keep your home in tip-top shape ... by a professional Clean and seal your wood deck and its railings Vacuum lint from your clothes dryer duct and vent ... and carbon monoxide detectors Every Three Months: Clean or replace your air-conditioner filter Fertilize [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 11:02:04
My First Sale by Robin Owens
Welcome to the My First Sale series. Each Friday, Dear Author posts the first sale letter of bestselling authors, debut authors, ... my comforter and cleaning, enjoying the freedom from guilt that I wasn’t writing. The air vent suckers were supposed to call and set up an appointment for Monday (thus the cleaning, you know how particular [more...]
Date: 2008-09-12 09:00:21
Things to do while in the dentist chair
Euphrony had his semi-annual dental check up and cleaning yesterday ... with two fluorescent light banks and one air vent).Think of things to do in a dentist chair and mentally [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 19:15:00
There's a difference, damnit.
Disclaimer:Roommate, if you read this, please know I don't intend to harm, only vent. It's the way I handle it and I'm much nicer for it.That said.. ... up the air conditioning, even though I thought to myself that since they were wearing at the seams ... thought it a little strange.I was praised highly last week for cleaning house. Really, I just brought [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 00:47:00
A Playful Stitch
"Hey, San-San! Wanna play?" It was Brad bugging her again. He smacked lips together, chewing on a stick of Big Red gum. His favorite ... in their cleaning, drinking, and bathing. Enjoy it while they could. Gray tennis shoes covered in dust slid over the dry, cracked ground as Sandra rose to her feet. Not even the ground stayed wet [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 00:10:34
Ritual
I don’t have many rituals. In fact, when pressed, I can think of only one: I like to take a candle when I stay in strange hotel rooms alone ... . I’m convinced she puts hers under the vent. This year was different. My candle raced from wick ... months. I like to cook, eat thoughtfully, enjoy the outside air, and pass the time doing things [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 00:46:46
Holiday Public Service Announcement
While sugar plums and other things are dancing in your heads, I wanted to take a moment to tell all of you pups (and kitties and hamsterriers) ... housekeeping chore that often gets overlooked: cleaning out the dryer hose.According to Consumer Reports ... vent hoses.As a very fluffy husky, I can tell you that the human woman pulls enough fluff [more...]
Date: 2008-12-24 23:36:00
Some Price Comparisons... Baby Buyer Beware!
We were incredibly fortunate that my husband had to go to the US & Canada last month on a business trip. Why fortunate, you ask? ... : 1) Dr. Brown's bottles (supposedly the best for newborns as the internal vent technology prevents too much air from getting into baby's system). My husband bought an entire starter pack (10 bottles [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 13:00:21
Do You Love Your Pet?
Pet Issues BY: JUDI RUSSELL - New Orleans MagazineIf they tell the truth, more than one person will admit that their pets are their best friends. In good times or bad, pets give unconditional love and most of us are so attached to our animals that we’ll think twice about evacuating for a hurricane if we can’t take them with us [more...]
Date: 2008-11-03 11:11:00
Oddly Enough
Yahoo! News: Odd News Lou the mule credited with saving woman from fire (AP) [ ... (AP) AP - The Connecticut Department of Development Services has placed an employee on administrative ... that he couldn't prove she was the one who vandalized his apartment on three occasions — but then, police said [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 12:00:15
Some of Life's Little Setbacks
I find it hard to believe that I haven't written anything here since Christmas and that seems like a very long time ago ... is abundant, cleaning is done by a competent staff and cable TV is included--we spent the time cleaning up some old, or I should say antique--it sounds better--furniture. We buffed and polished a pair [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 20:39:00
Buried secrets
By Grist This article, written by reporter Abrahm Lustgarten, was published by ProPublica.org. A version of it also ran on BusinessWeek's website. In July, a hydrologist dropped a plastic sampling pipe 300 feet down a water well in rural Sublette County, Wyo., and pulled up a load of brown oily water with a foul smell [more...]
Date: 2008-11-14 00:53:01
Ignorance is NOT Always Bliss, Sometimes it's Just IGNORANCE!
I had another post slotted to publish a little later this afternoon (I'm sorry Christina, but once you read this, I'm sure you'll understand), but I came across a blog via a good friend and the outrage it ignited inside me needed a vent before I exploded. It would not have been pretty and the cleaning bill would have been horrendous [more...]
Date: 2008-11-07 20:09:44
On the ROAD with 100 Cool New Things
Think there’s nothing new under the sun? How about this collection of innovations - from headlights that see around a bend to a state-of-the-art voice-recognition system that handles explicit commands such as “find Thai restaurant.” How do we define cool? Well, as someone once said about pornography: You know it when you see it [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 21:00:59
On the ROAD with 100 Cool New Things
Think there’s nothing new under the sun? How about this collection of innovations - from headlights that see around a bend to a state-of-the-art voice-recognition system that handles explicit commands such as “find Thai restaurant.” How do we define cool? Well, as someone once said about pornography: You know it when you see it [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 21:00:59
Dryers News - Air Dryer
Nashville FurorKrave's Groovy Interior and the Municipality's Finest Hand Dryer Nashville Vista, USA - 2 hours ago And this element, ... steps will lower energy tally The Coloradoan, CO - Jan 17, 2009 In the summer, a polluted air filter ... . It's a mighty, compact, air-blasting Presence provides help identifying household robustness risks [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 19:59:19
Life of Riley Week 74
The Life of Riley is a weekly post that details my activities since I ended a thirteen year career as a corporate drone. These posts are usually long, personal, and geared more for my own memory than the reader’s entertainment. Sunday (Day 511): Closet Shelving and House Cleaning We picked up shelving from a local [more...]
Date: 2008-11-03 19:26:05
Do You Have the Work At Home Blues?
Powered by Max Banner Ads Image by Capture Queen ™ via Flickr Do You Have the Work At Home Blues? ... gotten little to nothing done on any single priority. The house needs cleaning. Your clients need ... when you need someone to just hear you vent. But to truly connect with those who live the same issues [more...]
Date: 2008-11-18 06:35:20
Michael Stone's FREE RADIO SHOW Prep 1/7/2009
FREE RADIO SHOW PREP - Online daily @ http://AudioProsPrep.blogspot.com/WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE WITH YOUR LATTE I could go with the obvious joke here, but I'll just report the story... Donald Crabtree wants to open a topless coffee shop in Vassalboro, VT. As you can imagine that's created quite a stir so the city council will review the request for [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 11:48:00
Yearly Clean, by Sonia Nunez, Motherhood Incorporated
By: Sonia Nunez Ah yes, spring cleaning. To some who love to clean, it can be their second Christmas. To everyone else, it’s a dreaded chore. Spring cleaning is something that doesn’t necessarily need to be done in the springtime, or even just the spring. However, there are certain cleaning chores that should be addressed at least [more...]
Date: 2008-12-30 22:11:02
Today is exactly the kind of day that a guy like Frosty would love: sub-zero temperatures, bitter winds, and enough sunshine to make the snow sparkle but not enough to make it melt. And oh yeah, did I mention that those bitter winds are blowing hard enough to drift the roads shut just as soon as they’re plowed open? [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 18:03:39
The Tell-Tale Tongue
December 19, 2008 at 5:09 pm (Pets, Random, Stories, Writing, humor) ( ... dangers (tongue on a heat vent– not a good idea). A licker was just part of who he was. He was also ... more than licking was humping– air, chairs, teddy bears. It was why she’d finally decided [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 22:09:25
Extend the Life of Your Appliances
One of the easiest ways to extend the life of your appliance is with some preventative maintenance ... and pull. If it easily slides out, it’s time to replace the seal. Air conditioner – Always follow ... it up to high-cool to avoid overworking the compressor. Sustain airflow by cleaning the filter monthly [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 17:18:47
Thrifty Thursday ~ Saving Energy
Welcome back to the third week of Thrifty Thursday ~ I hope you're learning something ... : The Frugalist Here are some more tips that show you how cleaning certain things around your house can actually ... up in your environment, think about anything with a fan. Anywhere that a fan pulls in air [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 10:49:41
How To Buy a Used RV - Part 2
The key to getting a good bargin, instead of a lemon, when buying your used RV is knowing what to look for. Here is a useful checklist to help with your search. 1. Does the trailer jack work? 2. Do the propane bottles need updating and inspection? This can be costly if the bottles need to be replaced [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 05:32:35
10 Ways To Get Your Home Ready For Fall
The days are getting shorter, the air is crisp and cool in the mornings and the sound of crunching leaves under your feet rings like music in your ... all summer? Call and schedule and appointment, or drag out the steam cleaner before you have a house full ... the house to get ready for all the excitement that is just around the corner. Unless you've [more...]
Date: 2008-09-22 17:36:40
Michael Rakowitz's ParaSITE
ParaSITE is an ongoing project by artist Michael Rakowitz (who we learned about via Charlie Todd's blog, Urban Prankster) ... this device, the user must locate the outtake ducts of a building's HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air ... , SUCH AS THE CLEANING OF SKIN, PERISTALTIC CONTRACTION OF THE DIGESTIVE APARATUS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 13:24:32
This story is why...
This story illustrates why I remain chubby. And why I don't clean out my vents. You just never know what could happen!! ... .' And she was saying, ‘Get me out of here.'" Martinez said Wright was cleaning the vent and reached ... down inside a vent for more than 30 hours. Ogden Fire Department Battalion Chief Mike Wood said [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 23:42:00
Vanderboegh: Absolved - - The Squad -- BAR
"Fire without movement is indecisive. Exposed movement without fire is disastrous. There must be effective fire combined with skillful movement." -- Marine Rifle Squad, Fleet Marine Force Manual 6-5 The Squad – BAR A Chapter of 'Absolved' by Mike Vanderboegh Students of Marine Corps tactics are taught that the smallest tactical and maneuver [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 00:29:19
Rams Squander An Opportunity
Under new head coach Jim Haslett, the Rams are a better, more competitive and determined football team. But they should have won Sunday’s game in New England. Period. The Rams offense just wasted a long menu of opportunities. Let’s recap: 1. First possession [more...]
Date: 2008-10-27 01:20:45
How To Clean Out A St. Croix Prescott EXL Pellet Stove
I hope you forgive me for typing this post with dirty hands. I just got finished cleaning out the St. Croix Prescott EXL pellet stove. Actually, I gave it more than a regular cleaning, I gave it more like one of those seasonal ... the main point of her comment was to say that cleaning out behind the “ash clean out covers” is very [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 19:17:34
Argh. Vent. Rant.
1) So, I've missed some posts in November and haven't quite gotten off a post a day. Whatev. I am blogging more than I had been, and I know that absolutely no one but me would care. Anyway.2) I have a class visit coming up. I'm stressed about it for 2 reasons: a) [more...]
Date: 2008-11-12 07:17:00
I dread the fall. I count down the days until its arrival. When I see the trees begin to shed their leaves, I noticed my anxiety levels rising ... is my alter, my sacred space. Not a hair of dust collects anywhere on property without me cleaning [more...]
Date: 2008-12-26 20:16:03
Scuba Checkout Dives for the MARC High School Class
LAMP diving instructor Chuck Meide solicits the "OK" signal from two student divers during their checkout dives in Alexander Springs in Lake County. One of LAMP's main educational programs, and an important part of our First Coast Maritime Archaeology Project, is the MARC High School program-- Maritime Archaeology Research Class [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 18:22:38
Blast Away The Cobwebs In Your Computer
Blast Away The Cobwebs In Your Computer By Victor Epand on Dec 29, 2008 in Hardware | comments(0) ... so frequently overlooked or ignored, is cleaning. Many people think that a quick wipe over the keyboard ... important to take the cleaning of your computer seriously - both inside and out. Not only will it help [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 21:41:28
Dryer Vent Cleaning to Prevent Dryer Fires
by Gina Fazil Most people do their part to keep their house, and all their appliances, in working order. Most people schedule a regular professional furnace cleaning, but few think ... from your home. The moisture helps the lint stick to the sides of the dryer ducts instead of making its way [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 09:35:09
Pet Advice - Pet News - Pet Photos
Does Dog Gender Matter?by Debbie FosterIs there really a difference in dogs based on their sex? Dog keepers state that male dogs are typically more destructive and aggressive, especially in smaller spaces. On the other hand, many say female dogs are more trainable and affectionate [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 18:24:00
Dryer Vent Cleaning to Save on Energy Bills
by Gina Fazil Most people do their part to keep their house, and all their appliances, in working order. Most people schedule a regular professional furnace cleaning, but few think ... of your home. When the ducts become clogged, the dryer must work harder to remove the moisture [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 09:38:21
Feeling Woeful on a Wednesday
Christmas is over. I felt a little sad, watching the tree get carried away, little needles dropping to the floor as a reminder ... cleaning to be done. Today I am fighting back. I’ve got my little arsenal here of “feel good” tricks [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 14:28:19
New home, new headaches
Finally got in to the new home and now we're sore from cleaning. Cleaning, cleaning, cleaning ... all Sunday cleaning every teeny tiny surface in the upstairs bathroom, turning the brown bathtub white ... ventilator, which is like an air exchanger that saves the heat as it refreshes the air -- after the home [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 20:28:26
Dryer Vent Cleaning to Save on Energy Bills
Dryer Vent Cleaning to Save on Energy Bills By Gina Fazil | January 7, 2009 by Gina Fazil Most people do their part to keep their house, ... cleaning, but few think to do so for their clothes dryer. Generally, when it comes to keeping a dryer ... vent cleaning professional has special tools for getting to the difficult areas. An annual cleaning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 09:16:22
How to Winterize Your Home: Tips from Myles of Style Co-star
Here are "simple, environmentally safe" ideas for winterizing your home from Myles of Style co-star Anthony Gilardi.1 ... all gaps around your windows to prevent cold air drafts and warm air escaping. Glass is an excellent conductor by which hot and cold air move quickly in and out of homes, meaning your heating and cooling [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 01:19:00
08 Jan 2009 Articles & Interesting Finds/Posts
#fullpost{display:inline;}A Question: if climate science is the study of weather over extended periods and areas, ... by 2100Common Tragedies - More green infighting - federalism editionCelsias - Cleaning Up Mexico City's Air, One Ticket At a TimeCelsias - 9-11 Contrail [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 10:30:00
December 31, 2008: Downer for New Years
Well, the year is finally ending. Everything has been so hectic that it wasn’t until this morning that it actually occurred to me that today is New Year’s Eve! Now there is a first. I don’t think that I have ever completely forgotten about the day before! Ha [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 04:57:27
Is Your Dryer Exhaust and Vent System Up to Code?
by Horatio Chiorean How often do you have your appliances professionally inspected for safety? ... If your dryer is located on an upper floor or in the basement, the dryer duct will be longer as it leads to the vent outside. The dryer duct is the exhaust system that carries hot air, moisture and lint [more...]
Date: 2008-11-15 15:21:12
