Printer Ink--Quick Hint

I was just looking through the Walgreen's ad this morning....I have previously found that the cheapest place to get my printer ink cartridge refilled is at Walgreen's. They charge $10 for black and $15 for color. I haven't found it any better than that locally. I have even sent for ink from online stores, but it still is not that good of a price.

Anyway, today's ad (8-31) has a coupon for 1/2 off of your refill--that's $5.00 and 7.50!

Wouldn't you know it: I just two days ago had them refill my black ink! And, my color cartridge doesn't need it yet. Still, keep an eye on their ads--they have specials sometimes. In fact, that's how I discovered their services--they had a freebie coupon (watch for those, too!).

later, Mom

GO BIG RED!

Today is the first game of the 2008 football season for Nebraska. Dad is quite interested (more-so than usual, which says a lot!) in the game because it’s Bo Pelini’s first game as head coach.

The stadium seats over 85,000 & every game has sold out since 1962: 289 consecutive times and counting. Everyone in the stadium is wearing Husker Red. Our friend Greg Trook sent me this picture that was taken during a Military Fly-Over at Half-Time (I think last year).

Go Big Red! -Mom

Postcard from England

I got a postcard from England today—no, I don’t know anyone on vacation, nor do I know anyone over there….I belong to the free webside PostCrossing. When you join this site (free!) you will be receiving postcards from all over the world. The main idea is that: if you send a postcard, you'll receive one back, from a random PostCrosser from somewhere in the world.

There are lots of people who like to receive real mail. The element of surprise of receiving postcards from different places in the world (many of which you'd probably never have heard of) can turn your mailbox into a box of surprises - The first step is to request an address of another user to who, you must mail a postcard. You will receive the recipient's address and a postcard ID (e.g.: US-78) via email. The postcard ID uniquely identifies your postcard in the system.

You must then mail the postcard with the provided ID clearly written on it. This will allow the recipient to register your postcard on Postcrossing, thereby making you the next person whose address will be issued to the next postcrosser who requests an address to mail a postcard to.
You can have up to 5 postcards traveling at any single time. Every time one of the postcards you sent is registered, you can request another address.

Postage for postcards sent around the world is 94¢, so it's not too expensive!

Register on PostCrossing:

http://www.postcrossing.com

-Mom

This brought a chuckle to your Dad.....

Just a Few Uses for WD-40

Here's something I learned today--

WD-40 (Water Displacement #40). This product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts.

Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you. (The basic ingredient is fish oil.)

Here are just some of the uses: 1. Protects silver from tarnishing. 2. Removes road tar and grime from cars. 3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings. 4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery. 5. Keeps flies off cows. 6. Restores and cleans chalkboards. 7. Removes lipstick stains. 8. Loosens stubborn zippers. 9. Untangles jewelry chains. 10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks. 11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill. 12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing. 13. Removes tomato stains from clothing. 14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots. 15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors. 16. Keeps scissors working smoothly. 17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes. 18. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open. 19. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers. 20. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles. 21. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fas. 22. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling. 23. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly. 24. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools. 25. Removes splattered grease on stove. 26. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging. 27. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell). 28. Removes all traces of duct tape. 29. The favorite use in the state of New York: WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements. 30. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states. 31. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch. 32. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag. 33. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.

Now, I bet you learned something new today! -Mom

I Declare a Holiday!

Hello Family,

Today is a holiday--it's Megan's birthday! Actually it's a double holiday: it's also Byl & Julie's anniversary! And now since it's a holiday, I am doing nothing in particular.

Actually, today I'm starting this blog for the family....

You know, I do not like the word BLOG--it sounds like some sort of swamp. But, since it's an accepted word on the web, I guess I'll just have to go with it.

I hope you will check in every day....I'll try to. And, I hope you will comment and talk among yourselves (I know for sure you're all very good at that!)

Who knows where this will take us....

love, Mom