The Good, The Bad, and The Drunk Moose

What was supposed to be my only real day of relaxation this week (We have a fix being applied to the system at work tomorrow, which means I have to log in and check stuff out, and as anti-work as I feel right now, knowing that kind of blows up Sunday even though it should only take an hour or so .. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 22:49:46

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Recap: MBS Sunday Brunch for January 18

Our topic this week was reactions to an advice column. The question came from a young woman who wanted to remain a virgin, but had an interest in experimenting with spanking. I think our advice was a lot more relevant that that provided by the columnist.Janeen: Wow, that's really a tough one [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 05:00:00

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

Fairy Tales & Nightmares

Fairy Tales & Nightmares The plan for Christmas Eve was simple: early dinner, light a fire, ... airing the apartment and cleaning the mess up. On the one hand he’d acted gallantly. On the other ... She was scared Santa would leg it back up the chimney once his arse got burnt,” he replied, chewing on Rudolph’ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 01:37:17

Story : The Christmas Stockings

There was a kindly nobleman whose wife had died of an illness leaving the nobleman and his three daughters in despair ... s cottage, where the daughters did their own cooking, sewing and cleaning. When it came time ... one by one down the chimney and they landed in the stockings. The next morning when the daughters awoke [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 00:37:13

FRIDAY JANUARY 16, 2009

THIS SITE SUPPORTS ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN OF ALL POLICE DEPARTMENTS, EMS CREWS, IN ADDITION TO ALL SERVING IN THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, NO MATTER WHERE YOU MAY BESUPPORT OUR TROOPS ALWAYS WEAR RED ON FRIDAYSNEW BRUNSWICK HIGHWAY HIGH RISK MOOSE & DEER LOCATIONSNEW BRUNSWICK HIGHWAY VIDEO CAMERASNew Brunswick Weather: [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:29:00

Christmas 2008: a media blitz!

How about  skip all the small talk and make with the happy family pics already? I will do that. But FIRST! ... : Moxie In preperation of my family's visit, I donned the latest in house cleaning equipment ... upstairs and said something about it being warm and opened the window. Once the bell was opened [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 02:28:12

Homemaking

I have been tagged by Susan of arkonite’s blog http://arkonitebabe.blogspot.com/ to complete the A - Z of Homemaking, now lets see how I get on: A is for Aprons - yes/no? If yes, what’s your favourite? I grew up wearing bright cotton aprons to protect my clothes when helping in the kitchen [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 06:53:21

Top 18 ways to confuse Santa Claus

1. Instead of milk and cookies, leave him a salad, and a note explaining that you think he could stand to lose a few pounds. 2 ... of the chimney. Wait for Santa to get caught in it, and then explain that you’re sorry ... and corrections. 13. While he’s in the house, cover the top of the chimney with barbed wire. 14 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 06:49:46

New Year Traditions and Symbols

When I was growing up in Asia, my mom practiced the following traditions every New Year: ... . As for the chimney sweep, I can only speculate it has something to do with cleaning up the old year ... of: Gold coin replica Baby boy Pig Four-leaf clover Ladybug Chimney sweep Gold is definitely the symbol [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 23:07:45

The hub of our house

On a cold winter day nothing feels better than sidling up to the wood cook stove.  Our stove is like a member of the family.  I guess that isn’t too surprising since it has kept my family warm since 1917.  We went through serious withdrawal, when in 1984 I sent it off to be repaired [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 05:47:25

My Temple Of Wonder School Loves Her Goddess Of Wisdom Books

Deep snow drifts covered the rooftop.  Gusty wind blew it like steam.  Blue skies were present, but partly hidden behind feathery plumes and reams ... upon snow-caked roads.  Chimney smoke spun. Steam ushered from vents.  A dog barked at 9:29 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 04:53:45

Bits & Pieces of Rachel Maddow

Biggest misconception about pundits: That we all hang out together. I don’t know any of these people. Maybe all the pundits are hanging out and not inviting me. Worst thing about job: My self-doubt that this is a worthy thing to contribute to the world. It’s fun, but I worry that it is self-indulgent [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 20:40:41

Tips to help you and your home survive severe cold

NEW — 8:36 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008 When temperatures drop to freezing lows, plumbing problems are very common.  There are many things that homeowners can do to prevent these problems that have the potential to cause severe damage to your home. Frozen pipes are common, but can be avoided. ? [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 05:09:17

Cosgrove to Stoke Bruerne.

Thursday 4th December. Cosgrove to below the Stoke Bruerne Flight of Locks, 5.2 miles. We had a howler of a night as far as the weather was concerned, which continued into the morning, we were woken firstly by the chimney chain rattling on the chimney, so Keith got up and removed the chain, before climbing back into bed [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 11:39:00

Well it looked good for a moment….

Today was MESSY!! Wallpaper is mostly down, plaster is down, sawdust is on everything! Yipee! Jess and I were back at the house today - taking down hardware and cleaning out the garage while Juan and his gang got right to work this morning and brought down both bedroom ceilings - plaster [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 03:51:33

Tips for a More Successful Appraisal

Real estate appraisals are powerful, particularly in today’s nervous market as loan underwriters take a more skeptical approach to approving ... appeal, adding a fresh coat of cosmetic paint, cleaning out clutter from closets, or adding a wreath [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 22:10:38

2009: In Which I Lost the Dog, Got a Hellacious Chimney Estimate, and Almost Gave the Baby Botulism

Really. Not kidding.Lost the dog. Didn't have the dog two days. The dog either had mental issues or despised our family on sight ... , pictures included, coming soon.We had a sweep come and clean and inspect our chimney. Our wood stove had been starting to smell funny and the actual bricks in the chimney were seeping tar. I thought [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:24:00

Fireplace FAQs - 4 Key Areas

Venting What is the difference between direct vent, b vent, totally vented and ventless? A wood-burning fireplace is totally vented. For a complete explanation of these terms see our Venting page. Can I put a cabinet around direct vent, ventless or b-vent? Cabinets are boxes that extend about 18″ from the wall [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 19:41:37

With My Profound Apologies to Clement C. Moore

With My Profound Apologies to Clement C. Moore 'Twas the night before Christmas and mom's on the brink. Forget about cocoa, she needs a stiff drink. The stockings got hung up by that chimney with care ... Mom's threatened six times about stockings and coal. She's cleaning, she's cooking, and dog sitting, too [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 03:07:43

Sixth of the Sixth

I hope you're still enjoying the aftermath of the holidays ... will come to knock out a wall, remove an no-longer-permitted old wood burner and a concrete chimney ... up chimney. Don't ask; I just read the brochures. The mood in our living room is going [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 21:29:00

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care...

...in hopes that La Befana would soon be there!La Befana is celebrated throughout all of Italy - but she lives right here in town - in Urbania! ... and a plate of food to thank her for cleaning the house!We love this feste because everyone comes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 12:29:00

TUESDAY JANUARY 06, 2009

THIS SITE SUPPORTS ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN OF ALL POLICE DEPARTMENTS, EMS CREWS, IN ADDITION TO ALL SERVING IN THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, NO MATTER WHERE YOU MAY BE NEW BRUNSWICK HIGHWAY HIGH RISK MOOSE & DEER LOCATIONSNEW BRUNSWICK HIGHWAY VIDEO CAMERASNew Brunswick Weather: [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 23:59:00

Beyond Mortgage Payments, The True Cost of Home Ownership

When considering how much house you can afford, you’ll need to look beyond mortgage payments for the true cost of home ownership. Some families participating in the Extreme Makeover Home Edition show haven’t had the happy ending they were hoping for, after they were bequeathed the homes of their dreams [more...]

Date: 2008-08-11 16:19:01

Thank You Santa.

This year I ask Santa for 3 things......and I GOT 'EM !The first thing on my list was a stainless steel table to serve as a small island in the kitchen. I put it together yesterday when I was suppose to be cleaning house. It can be used [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 19:43:00

A Guide to Winterizing Your House

Winter is approaching and in much of the United States, that means very cold temperatures, snow, and ice ... the temperature low. Get a programmable thermostat. Minimize or eliminate use of vent fans. Turn off [more...]

Date: 2008-11-02 14:00:40

Day 5

We're in to day 5 and still no electricity here in no-man's land. Some of you had asked if we had this or that - nope, nothing! ... . We have a wood stove that we have never dared to use since we moved in due to a funky chimney that looks [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 17:26:09

Christmas Celebrity Charity

A.A.C. Puryear STAFF WRITER Merry Christmas, PopSenthusiasts! I’ve realized that this holiday means different things to different people ... cinematic entertainment down the chimney that Santa has to opt to using the front door instead [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 13:00:00

Have You Cleared the Chimney Yet?

One part of the home that is bound to be busy would be the home heating and the ambiance-setting fireplace ... may just go inward to you home rather than out the chimney. Cleaning chimneys is easy ... Yet? ambiance, chimney cleaning, chimneys, debris, diy, fireplace, firewood, handyman, home heating [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 16:24:30

My Beloved Relationship Loves Her Moon Marriage Ring

A crow made 21 caws as she flew then joined 2 others.  A 4th crow came cawing, then landed on top of a tree ... with Anna in this.   Chimney smoke wiggled and danced like vaporous genies in trance.  Rooftop snow [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 04:01:04

Get your home comfortable this winter with BB Systems Service in Bechtelsville, PA

BB Systems Service in Bechtelsville, PA offers products for a comfortable home ... -control systems, air purifying systems, and duct cleaning services, System Service has it all. In today’ ... the central air systems in modern homes and can aggravate asthma and allergies. Air Duct Cleaning can reduce [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 16:50:25

Weather (?) Woes

Oh yes, the snow is beautiful. Meanwhile, I need an intervention. I’m driving myself batty with this weather hoo-hah. The damn blog is turning into a snow whine! Whine, whine, whine. When I lived in Maryland, I whined about the godawful stinking heat. Whine, again [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 06:45:59

My New Year's Resolutions.....really.....

We twahae run about the braes, And pu'd the gowans fine, But we've wander'dmony a weary fit Sin auldlangsyne.("Auld Lang Syne", Robert Burns) ... out remaining leftover food, cleaning the house, and preparing for the New Year. I have tons of things [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 14:34:00

What are Popular Home Repair Scams?

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed The last time I changed our furnace filters, I sliced my finger open ... , the leak is caused because the sealing around vent pipes and chimneys has deteriorated [more...]

Date: 2008-06-11 06:06:39

And, that, ladies and gentlemen, was 2008. (Part 2)

As promised, here’s the continuation of the previous post. As 2008 draws to a close, I wipe a small tear from my eye ... was nice. My record collecting continued, and Steetley Chimney, once again, had smoke billowing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 04:33:34

Clean burning woodstove

I took this picture of our wood stove chimney. Once the little Jotul F100 wood stove gets hot  this is the way it looks: ... wood stove chimney with fire going wood stove chimney with fire going Clear.  According ... condense as creosote on the inside of the chimney. Jotul F100 Nordic QT wood stove at operating [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 02:33:32

The top 18 ways to confuse Santa Claus: List of ways to Confuse Santa Claus

Santa Claus, that jerk! The last four Christmases he’s left me nothing but coal in my stocking, and absolutely zilch under the tree! ... home. 8. Set a bear trap at the bottom of the chimney. Wait for Santa to get caught [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 22:17:21

And to all a good night!

Up The Chimney He RoseA homoerotic shortByJames Buchanan© 2007A week before Christmas, I ducked into the fifth floor men’s room. It served as temporary reprieve. The first among twenty or thirty [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 00:29:00

Saturday’s Eagle Nest - 12/20/2008 (delayed)

Arizona Catching up with Marcos de Niza goalie Kameron Hopkins. You earned your Eagle Scout stripes recently ... and Morgan Wenter who each put in about 12 years of service to earn their Eagle Scout. Link to source [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 18:41:20

Win 1 of 3 quilts!

******** TIME'S UP! I'LL ANNOUNCE THE LUCKY WINNERS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2008!******** I'd like to give these three different quilts to three different winners. Um . . . Er. . . Well, let me rephrase that . . .I'm going to give these three different quilts to three different winners [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 13:36:00

Picasa is Awesome and I was 16…

Picasa is Awesome and I was 16… Posted by MeiQ on January 14, 2009 Just realised recently i’ve been using the word “Awesome” a lot ... a month >.< Busy people okayyysss I like the hardwood floors. Makes cleaning so much easier [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 23:47:59

the ethics and etiquette of dirt

Ads with a great reflection on the meaning of second-hand clothes, ... at the muck of others. Little wonder that I was terribly bad at my first job, cleaning offices [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 21:35:58

Cleaning Up After The Storm

Even though my mom and I have our problems I know my sister and I still have to be there for her when she needs help ... harmful buildup in your chimney. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 16:37:58

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