Did your Mother or Father or as parents yourself ever say "get in out of the rain", seems this place can take up a lot of your time and energy that is not spent in other places. So I was just wondering how much time the rest of you take out of your day to play in the rain. And do you feel it is time well spent? Thanx, Chuck. 10/24/2008

Halloween Safety Tips BEFORE HALLOWEEN: Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame.  Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility. Secure emergency identification (name, address, phone number) discreetly within Halloween attire or on a bracelet. Because a mask can limit or block eyesight, consider non-toxic and hypoallergenic makeup or a decorative hat as a safe alternative. When shopping for costumes, wigs and accessories, purchase only those with a label indicating they are flame resistant. Think twice before using simulated knives, guns or swords. If such props must be used, be certain they do not appear ... 10/19/2008

Garry worked for 25 yrs. with the RCMP                                                                                     Greetings from Garry and Ingrid.I just about did not read this report from Moriel Ministries and Jacob Prasch however I beg you to take the time to read it.  I strongly suggest that after you read it you should go to the video store and rent the movie "ENEMY OF THE STATE"  with Gene Hackman.  Many of you know what my past career was but suffice it to say because of it I knew that THIS MOVIE was actually quite accurate in its message about the reality of our world today.  The information in this message makes this fact and the message in this movie even more real.  PLEASE READ THIS MESSAGE & GET THE MOVIE ................ THEN USE THE INFORMATION TO PRAY TO GOD AND T... 09/25/2008

Tips Fall Maintenance Tips for Your HomeWow, seems like summer just got here, but here it is September already and fall maintenance chores are popping up like weeds. You know: check windows, doors and locks, get the heating system inspected, check chimney or exhaust flues, and other such tasks most of us would rather not have to do. Nonetheless, if you want to have a safe trouble-free home this winter, now is the time to get started. There are some good fall maintenance tips and suggestions at State Farm's Safe Home site. Will add some more if interest is here. 09/24/2008

As William Hamilton said"You can't control how hard others work, you can only inspire them". On another post we talked about team players and building a team and there roles, you have to realize that you can only inspire them, so how are you dong this, here I try to involve them in as much as possible, as my Dad use to tell me" I do not care WHAT you are doing Just keep me involved". And to this day I involve him every single day, even thought he has been gone for years now. Thanx Dad.  09/19/2008

I just read a article on the Toronto Localism site by a designer and her comments were on color matching to more expensive named paints. She is so right. Unless you can tweak the color by eye you are out of luck! When I do a home, including my own I always adjust the paint anyways to give that custom look. The paint stores tend to know me around here and see me coming. Their so great with me. As long as the company puts the formula on the side & the bottom ( sometimes my painters cover it with paint ) then your all set if you need any more. I love colors that remind me of food ( Maple syrup ) Hope this helps anyone looking for that designer look without the added expense of a name.     08/23/2008

Check out -The August 2008 edition of CPSC's new monthly e-newsletter, "The Safety Review," is now available.  You can download it at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/tsr0808.pdf  "The Safety Review" is in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).  Viewing this publication requires the free Adobe Acrobat(tm) Reader.  You can download the Reader through http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/pdf.html  ********************************************************  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $800 billion annually. The CPSC is ... 08/04/2008