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Flyers and Tires

Come on see me "Spin Records" at the "Flyers and Tires" show at the Galt Airport on Saturday August 12th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm!


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Here are more reasons to make sure you do not keep balances on credit cards!

Consumer Reports- Credit Card Offers: How to Find the Catches - AOL Money & Finance

ramalama bang bang

This is one of the opening dance sequences from the show - "So You Think You Can Dance". I think this was one of the coolest I saw. You should have a high speed connection to watch and make sure your volume is up.

My Latest Rant

Ok, what's the deal with stores not accepting checks! I went into a shoe store the other day who shall remain nameless and wanted to buy a pair of shoes. Now mind you these are not the cheapest shoes in the world, but they were on sale and are very comfortable and wear well. I went to pay with a personal check and the girl told me "oh, we don't acccept checks". I said Excuse me, why is that? "oh, our manager wants us to be a paperless company". I told the lazy worthless counter leaner, that I guess I won't be buying those shoes. Guess what... It really didn't look like she could give a rat's butt about it.

I have two things to say to all companies...

Money is paper, you still accept that don't you?

If you don't accept many forms of payment in a retail environment, your business will crash and burn. I will never shop at this shoe store again and will encourage multiple friends not to as well. Remember retailers, every customer knows at least 50 people and bad service will provoke that person to let many of those 50 people know about. The american public is tired of being crapped on by shoddy service and products and will let you know.

PS - American companies need to start spending money on training. Customer Service training, how to handle problem situations with customers. A few dollars spent on training will give your customer's a better shopping experience and a happy customer is a returning customer who will bring their friends. Go into a Nordstrom's to experience customer service at it's best!


What I'm Reading:

The 5th Horseman - The 5th book in the Woman's Murder Club series. I have read and loved the first four books, so far this one is living up to it's legacy.

I Am Thankful

Below is an email my wife sent me. I don't know who wrote it, but it sure hit home.

I AM THANKFUL:

FOR THE WIFE WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME, AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.

FOR THE HUSBAND WHO IS ON THE SOFA BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.

FOR THE TEENAGER WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME, NOT ON THE STREETS.

FOR THE TAXES I PAY BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED .

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE
BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.

FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.

FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE

FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING, WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,
AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME .

FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH. .

FOR THE PARKING SPOT I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING
AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION .

FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH
WHO SINGS OFF KEY BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR.

FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING BECAUSE IT MEANS
I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.

FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.

FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.

AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.

Live well, Laugh often, & Love with all of your heart!

What I'm Reading:


What I'm Watching:

Treasure Hunters
So You Think You Can Dance

Rockin' Rotary Ribfest

Went to the Lake In The Hills Rockin' Rotary Ribfest last night. This was the first night of the first year and it rocked! If you like BBQ and Music, check this out. We tried Pulled Pork sandwiches from Pigfoot and Texas Thunder. Both were great. We then went later and got a rib sampler from Mojo's Ribfest. That was great! I don't think you can go wrong with any of the vendors. For dessert, how about a big hunk of vanilla ice cream on a freshly made waffle made into a sandwich! YUM!

The bands playing were:

The New Invaders - A sixties revue type band complete with gogo dancers. This band was very entertaining. Although the reverb on Melody's voice was a little too much for my tastes.

Maggie Speaks - Serious rockin' band! They do covers of everything from Jackson 5 to Queen to AC/DC to Third Eye Blind. This band is a good time for all! Check them out if you can. I give them 4 stars out of 4!

What I'm Watching:

The Closer - This show stars Kyra Sedgewick as Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson. This was the part she was meant to play. Check it out on TNT!

The Medium - This show stars Patricia Arquette as the Medium. The acting is good, but the story are better!

What I'm Reading:
4th of July - James Patterson

George Barris Is Coming To Downtown Crystal Lake

George Barris is coming to the Downtown Crystal Lake Classic Car Night. In conjunction with The Volo Auto Museum, Downtown Crystal Lake is presenting George Barris on Thursday, June 29th, 2006. George will be bringing the Inspector Gadget Car with him. George will also be at the Volo Auto Museum on July 1st. Come on down and bring the kids!