Ofcourse I have to help my children with homework.
Even though I know a lot, I can't know it all.
Especially with history I need some additional information.
I just didn't listen when i was at school. LOL!

No problem.

There's a new searchengine... well, it's not new.. others have discovered it before me.
This searchengine is called: Spock.

My son had to write an essay about the Piet Hein, who fought the battle against Spain.
My son just typed it in and got a whole list with information too.

Spock can be used to search information and to find people. One can seach by name or by keywords that define the person, like he did with typing in "Piet Hein".

You can sign up and decide what information you want to have on internet: age, haircolour, your site, work, etc.
You can share your knowledge. One way is by adding information to the searchresults. You'll get recognised for your contribution.
As a member you can choose to get alerts when something is added, either on your profile or on that of others.
You can vote for and against a tag or pictures.
Even though it's not the intention of Spock to be a social network, there are opportunities for messaging, and by adding the proper tags you can get all the persons of a group in the searchresults.

The essay was ready in no time.
Added to the already found information he added some text about other historical seamen in Maarten Tromp and about others who served in the Dutch Navy.
I bet he has one of the best documented essays of the year.

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First frost

We've had the first night of frost.

Ofcourse we went for a walk at night.
Like so often.

There was a thin haze above the lake and between thje trees.
It gave that extra glow to the lights that enables one to see the freezing.

The grass was white and the wind a little bit too unkind.

A part of the sky was clear and we could see quite high up.

The geminids presented us with their ballet.
I saw 5 falling starts and my son 8!

So I have made the necessary wishes,a dn boy, feels that good! LOL!

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friday's feast

Appetizer
Make up a word and give us its definition.

It's actually a word one of my children made up when he was little.
floepstoep (floopstoop)
It's a heightened area in the street to keep the speed of cars down.

Soup
What is currently your favorite song?

The song that keeps popping up in my mind: "nothing compared..."
and the song I'm learning: "lambada del serpente".

I guess the christmassongs will crawl in my mind soon.

Salad
What’s at the top of your Christmas wish list this year?

Well, as my online friends know: we've already had our gift-event: Sinterklaas.
But right now I need a watch. And if I had a choice I would choose a pocketwatch, as it fits well with my bagpipers uniform too.

Main Course
Name a scent that reminds you of someone special in your life.

Cinnamon: remembers me of my gram, a friend that used to make cinnamon tea for me, another one who treated me cinnamon buns.

And fresh baked cake... awww... me and my gram in this time of year.
I got the apples from the cellar, peeled and slices them,
and we threw rum in, cinnamon, lemon.....
Ohh, the smell.......

Dessert
Who is someone on television that you feel probably shouldn’t be, and why?

Ugh... I try not to pay attention to something like that.
I don't like the know-it-all, the one who shocks others to get a point across, who laughs at the expense of others.

I'm not sure if I want to be santa claus...

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works for me

When one of the children claims to be ill, I have a great solution.
Most of the time it works.

I state firmly what I want, for instance: "I know you're not feeling well, but I want you to go to school", and offer a tablet that works for that illness.
I have a box and it contains vitamin C. A pharmacy label states a very difficult name.

That pill does wonders!

It works for me.


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Mac Poker Online

The last months people were able to follow a poker course on TV.
The figures showed it drew far more attention than the chesscourses of the past.

I can only hope it takes away the enormous focus on football, because I´m not happy at all that I have to bycicle through a complete different part of town when there´s an international football match.

At least people who play poker don´t block the streets and play for the fun of the game.

There are so many places to play that it´s difficult to find out which site is the best.

I´ve heard that playing at Mac Poker is worthwhile.

Mac Poker adds a round $50 to your account when you play Poker for Mac or Poker für Mac.

And the Poker Bonus for Pacific Poker isn´t bad either: 25% up to $100 plus an extra $25.
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You´ll find bonusses all over the site at the moment, so you can ensure yourself something extra for christmas.
First read the beginnersguide, so you know what to do, and also read the special pages with care and attention.

Fulltilt Poker for instance is mpst unique. Prepare yourself well when you´ll mix with those who have played it many times before.

But the best pookerroom is PokerStars. They entertain thousands of people each day, have marvellous bonusses so you can enjoy all apsects of the game.

And that´s all about it, doesn´t it.
So get informed well at Mac Poker and win!!

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Laane answers

Dear Laane,

How can I prevent a chaos whem my little children and their friends need a drink.
Last time it looked like a swimmingpool at my table.

Margret


Yea. I remember that time here too.

I've been rather clear.
No mess in my house.

So I put the lemonade ready in the kitchen and they could come to drink it there.
Each time two children.

Some of my children still have the habit to drink in the kitchen when it's bussy in the house.

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10 on tuesday

10 things you want for christmas

For me alone?

OK.

1. a gardenhouse
2. a ticket to fly to my friends abroad and stay in a posh hotel
3. smallpipes for both bellows and mouth blown
4. hurdy gurdy
5. dollhouse furniture and lamps 1:24 and 1:12
6. new floor in the house
7. something nice to wear at christmas
8. a nice fountainpen
9. a new watch
10. just something nice

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Travelling through New Zealand

I know quite some young people who are doing their final exams this year.
There was a get together this evening and it was great to hear them make plans for a long special summervacation.

Last year some of the group went to Australia, and they now want to go to New Zealand. They're not going as a real backpacker. You know, travelling like it comes without planning ahead.

No, they planned their stays at New Zealand Hotels, so they could sleep and eat well and have a good starting point each day.

It was fun to hear them making choices.
Some preferred to go first to one of the Christchurch Hotels because they think it's the best way to get used to the climate.

Well, I guess they're used to it in no time, seeing that the temps are quite moderate.

Others want to go to Auckland first, because it's a city area, with yet enough chances to enjoy nature. Like the vulcanic features. Staying in one of the Auckland Hotels would create a great base for the trips around the large city.

Well, Wellington has even more citylife to offer, so staying there at one of the Wellington Hotels would be of great educational value.
Wellington is the main political centre and it has many cultural events each year.

After a lot of fun, they decided to use CheaperthanHotels to find out where to stay and to book in advance.
One can pay on arrival, so they can earn money on their way.

CheaperthanHotels is great to book last minute deals. Their prices are so sharp!
But the all year prices, that carry the same price all year, a good too.

Now they're telling their parents about their plans.
I'm sure they'll go to New Zealand within a few months!

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Bad Credit Offers

My gram used to say that life goes in circles.

According to her many countries go through times of poverty and times that all goes well.
There's always an upper class that never expereinces the pains and problems of the other people, but the rest is on a wave of good times and bad times.

She's so right.

When I look around so many people are dealing with moneyproblems.
The years of glory and freedom have disappeared and we all seem to struggle one way or another.

We've been lucky.. we live sober and we have no debts.
I think having no car makes huge difference.

Friends haven't been dealing with their money well.
OK, they have a great car, go on holiday twice a year and they have a new floor in the livingroom. An expensive one.

They have been in debt so often, and they barely survice, but they do.

Now they're in a situation they can hardly get a loan anymore.

So I asked them how they manage to do what they want.

They asked me if I didn't know about bad credit loans.

There's a site: Bad Credit Offers, and it compares offrers for people with bad credit.
It's just a matter of choosing the loan that fits the situation the best and pay on time.

He also said he's had his debts assessed and got help to regain control again.
He said that over 2 million people had credit counseling the last years.

I think it's great there are services like these.
Not for people who consider living at the edge a sport, but for those who had to deal with circumstances beyond their control, like friends who lost everything in Katrina.

When you're serious about it, you can free yourself from the burden of debt.
I think it's great!

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Laane aswers: stationary

Hello Laane.

People use stationary in their mails and it uses more and more space in my mail.
Isn't it a rule of net-etiquette not to use too much sopace in other people's emailboxes?

Mark


Hello Mark!

Well, people differ in opinion.
They say they make the mails prettier for other people.
So that's kind.

But I tend to agree with you.
Sometimes people use emailprograms and stationary they themselves can see, but others not.
They can at most only phantasize about it when they see the graphics in the attachement.

I think some people have lost sight on how many people are still on dial up.
It costs them a lot of money to get the mail in.

I think that net-etiquette means that you behave in such a way that you won't bother someone else in any way.
Those who have limited storage are bothered by stationary.

So it's a no-no to me.

But you can always ask if the other appreciates it.

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manic monday

december 10 2007

For the holidays, are you a last-minute shopper or do you shop well ahead of time?

Well, I used to be well in time.
This year I didn't even have the chance to leave the house.
So it was last minute and done by someone else.
(We've already had our presents festival like at christmas.)

If you had to pick a new first name for yourself, what name would you choose?

Mine s fine.
It's already own choice.

What's worse, having expectations that are too high, or having no expectations at all?

Having no expectations at all.
It's so depressing to have nothing to look forward too, to have no dreams to fullfill.

Disappointment can be dealt with when you're a realist, but no expectations at all....

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CheaperthanHotels in London, Paris, Barcelona and Berlin

Well, those who know me know I'm in Love with England.
But I'm not closing my eyes for what other people experiece and consider to be of value.

I for myself have enjoyed my stays in London.
Every season is reflected all through the city.
The parcs, the squares, the Westminster area. They all feel different each season.
Ofcourse the best way to see it is from the height of the Ferris Wheel: The Eye of London.
I've always experienced that not only outside, but also inside the London Hotels one senses the differences within the year.
The smells, the sounds... everything.

As the climate in Barcelona is more stable, that London feel isn't present.
barcelon is a mediterranean country, the temperatures in the wintermonths of january and february are averaging 10 °C (50 °F).
It's better not to dream about a white christmas when you're in one of the Barcelona Hotels.
It's the music that keeps you going, that typical lazy feel of the countries that are under the influence of the Mediterranean Sea, the feel that the whole wide world is extending at all sides.

Cathedral II Apartment Barcelona

I expect most Paris Hotels to be booked by now. Maybe you can find a few special places that are not yet found by the christmascrowds.
Paris is the city of light.
One can hardly find places that aren't decorated with little lights.

Galleries Lafayette department store

One can see that the artistic and cultural influences are refected all over the city.

The past history is strongly present in Berlin.
Christmas is a warm time in Germany.
People make it very cosy in their homes and also in the Berlin Hotels hot wine is served and special kinds of cake.
Don't expect christmasnight top be a night of peace ans quiet.

The silent night will be broken by the sounds of gunfire.
At 12 the Christ Child is welcomed by the Berchtesgadener Böller, the shootingclub of 1200 members. With old-fashioned pistols and small cannons (balls=Böller) they fire about 7000 shots.
Well, you can trust that the evil spirits will be gone by the time they have ended.

When you plan to visit one of these or other cities, don't forget to visit the site of CheaperthanHotels.com.
"Todays special" has great accomodation on offer and the last minute prizes are guaranteed the lowest.
You can immediately see which how many stars the hotels carry, so you know what to expect.
Don't forget to have a look at the group discounts you'll receive when booking for more than 11 persons.

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Use your family doc as an information centre

I've experienced that when matters go wrong at the school of the children it's always important to inform the family doctor.

For us he's not only the person who guards the physical wellbeing of us all, he also has a computersystem that's patient, can handle all the information there is and has an easy looking up system and a good back up.

So he knows who the therapists of the children are, knows which difficulties we experience, and in times of crisis knows exactly when the appointments are.

Right now we're going through a rough time about one of the children.
The school has made mistakes and tries to cover it up by making us look like bad parents.

Ofcourse that generates lots of stress.
Right now because the responsible organisation can't be reached and things happen that are not right at all.
Based on the wrong data.

Before they'll even think about asking us for facts, they'll go to our doc to find proof we're bad parents.

What they find are the data they need, so they can update their files and reconsider their actions.
And because I always take the effort to vent my feelings and ideas in a mail to my doc (hej, that's good for my heart! LOL!), he truly knows what's going on here.

Ofcourse we trust each other completely. We know each other well.

All we have to do is wait for the organisation who wants to proof we're not doing all we can to turn to our doc.
They always will.

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CheaperthanHotels.com and christmas

Now is the right time to book one of the many amsterdam hotels to enjoy christmastime in Amsterdam.

It's magnificient to walk the shoppingstreets that are decorated with little lights, or made a boat tour on the Canals when it's dark.

I love to visit Amsterdam in the winter.
To arrive at the old railwaystation and step into the cold wind that crosses the canal and the square in front of the station. Then walk past the many tourist shops and arrive at the Dam Square.
By the time I arrive there my mind is completely taken by the warm city feel. I like the buzz of christmas. Windowshopping at the Bijenkorf, and walking slowly at the chistmasdepartment. It's the best in the country.

Some people prefer a warmer climate. And book one of the greece hotels, to visit historical sites and museums or enjoy island touring.
The people in Greece are very open and welcome each and every tourist just like they welcome their family.
Their food is awesome.
Some of my friends go to greece each year just for the food and the people.

After the fires of this year tourists are even more welcome than other years, so don't hesitate to go. It helps to rebuilt the country even faster.

When you're more interested in culture Greece has a lot to offer too, as it's part of "The old country".
Staying in one of the athens hotels enables you to enjoy most of your time the old ruins of greece: theTemple of Olympus, Ancient Agora, and the Acropolis.

Prague offers a true christsmas winterland setting each year to tourist and locals alike.
The christmasmarkets run each day during the whole of december.
It's marvellous to look at the wooden huts with a glass of hot wine in your hand, enjoy all the gifts and cultural handicraft.
You can witness how the traditional dishes are made and endulge yourself in the true christsmasfeel by listening to the carols,
Maybe the wine has put you in the right mood by then to sing along.

I bet you'll sleep well in one of the prague hotels.

Don't forget the visit CheaperthanHotels.com to find the best last minute offers and the lowest prizes.
And don't forget to enjoy the best christmasvacation!

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christmas trees memories

Time goes far too fast.

We're cleaning away the sinterklaasitems and we're making plans for christmas.

Today I walked past a sellingpoint for christmastrees.

Each year they're different.

This year they're very tall and compact.
Like christmaspencils.

The guy who sells them is still the same.

He looked at me when I walked past and smiled.
I smiled back.
Many many years ago, when I was imagining I wasn't a child anymore, I worked for him, selling trees.
It was cold and at times it snowed a tiny little bit.

The people were digging themselves deeper in their coats, pulling the scarfs higher up.

He asked me to sing a song and I did.

It's so long ago...

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Better Caring - informs at a difficult time in our lives.

Deciding that your parents have to move to a nursing home is very difficult.

There are so many emotions involved.
You want the best for your parents, but sometimes it feels like you break their roots.
leaving the place where they lived so many years with their family can be very painfull for the parents, but also to the children.
Witnessing the emotions and feeling your own guilt and worries isn't easy.

The site of BetterCaring can be very comforting.

Information and recourses are given to make well informed choices, true stories tell you about other people's lives and there's news to the subject.
When you need to discuss atters with others there's no need to search long.
At the forum you can ask and learn.
I can tell you a lot, but it's best to go to the site and see it yourself.

I've never been at a site with so mich honest compassion with a difficult time in our lives.
You'll experience too that they know what they're talking about and that they go for the best.

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Shopping at Farrey's

Friends changed their house completely, not by refurnishing it, but by redoing their lighting scheme.

They threw all the old lamps out and bought new lamps and fixed them at different places.

I think it's a marvellous idea.

That they went to an expensive shop is not a good idea.

They'd better gone to Farreys.com.
Farreys carries thousands of in- and outdoor light fixtures , also from the top brands, and offer them at the lowest prizes.

That way changing the lighting scheme isn't only a smart thing to do, but also wise.

I love shopping at Farrey's, because you can see which lamps are new within the blink of an eye, like the access lighting fixtures and some other (top brands of) home lighting .

Shopping online isn't only convenient, its easy too.

At Farrey's you can shop by brand, application or by style.

The lighting product search tool come sin very handy too.

I had a look at the chandeliers and bathroom light fixtures .
The lights we now have in the bathroom are a bit yellow, so applying make-up is a real art.

I want new kitchen light fixtures too. Apart from the ceiling light fixtures I really want some light at the entrance of the kitchen. That makes my eyes get used to the different light.
I have a woeklight there, but when I put it on my eyes hurt.
There's too much change between the lights in the livingroom and the kitchen.

Well, I've found what I need at Farrey's.

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Laane asks

The council started with a new "waste-away system".

Right now we're recycling parts of our waste.

Paper, green stuff (gardenwaste, vegetable waste etc), and textile.

They started plastics last week.

I'm OK with that, but I'm not sure what the best way is to keep it aside untill we can bring it away.

Plastic had the tendency to take in much space and have almost no weight.
So I think we need to put it under pressure.

Any advice?

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Goin2Travel

Already planning your vacation for next summer?

How?

By looking into a booklet with photos of 1975 and prizes that are way too high?

How about going online, clicking on a worldmap where you want to go and looking at photo's of nice livingspaces, condo's hotels, dreaming away while reading the desciptions?
They say going on vacation is a joy, but the largest joy is in planning a vacation.

Then plan, go and enjoy it!!

Goin2Travel is a directory that is made up of properties that are listed directly by the owner.
It saves a lot of money when the middleman isn't involved.
And because the owners have more say about the content, the descriptions are up to date.

Whether you choose Myrtle Beach vacation rentals, Naples vacation rentals or Destin vacation rentals, you'll find the most wonderful places to stay against competing prizes.

I like the fact that the owners give a clear indication about the beaches, the beds, and touristic places to go.

Those who want to invest in real estate or want to buy their own condo can find interesting offers at the site too.

Enjoy looking around and enjoy booking!

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heavy winds

It's surprising how fast the weather can change.

Today it was rather quiet weather, but when I just went outside I was welcomed by heavy winds.

I don't mind that, as long as it's dry.
But it's raining a lot.. far too much!

Tomorrow morning I have to bycicle a long way.

Part of the route is over some of the dykes here, so that means total exposure to the gods of the weather.

I want sun!!!

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10 on tuesday

10 Favorite Things to Complain About

1. The weather
2. Not enough money
3. The school
4. Kids not hanging their coats and putting aside the shoes
5. Music too loud
6. Not handing in the schoolmugs and boxes in time for the washing up
7. Children asking too much sweets and chips
8. Not being informed about important matters by kids, their father, the school
9. Not enough time in a day, in a week.. what? A year!!
10. Gravity... you ladies know: gravity!! Argghhhh!!!!

Oh...this was so great!

And so easy!!!! LOL!

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Wedding Lane

Organising a wedding is a time of stress and anticipation.
Sometimes the stress to get a dream fullfilles is so great that the bride forgets that she's creating the day of her life.
To get things done the right way can be the main goal, and I've seen quite some brides and assistants forget that millions of pairs went before them and that they have left us with a large amount of knowledge about what works and what not.

Wedding Lane is a site that offers a simple business directory of mainly small shops.
There are no banners, nor wonderful pictures that divert the attention.

It's a place where you can find advice about everything that has to do with organising a wedding.

Take for instance the subject of wedding invitations.

The way people usually mke a choice is by visiting all sorts of shops and businesses, look through the books with samples, or take them home. And then a time of endless decision making starts.

Why not take some good advice on invitations, and grant the printing to a local store. They know what's in fashion, they know what's appreciated, and their experience can make a world of difference.

When we had to make the decision we wanted elegant wedding invites.
So we asked for the book at one of the local printshops. The man smiled.
He asked my fiancee to leave the building and buy me a bouquet of roses and invited me for a cup of coffee.
Then he started to ask questions. About my dress, the flowers, the church, the date, if I loved gold or silver, which jewelry I would wear. He commented on my blue eyes, etc etc.

Then he took a book, opened it and showed me what he thought would be a perfect match to the complete day.
To my surprise I really liked the invites he showed.

They would present our guests with the right feel about the wedding.

So I made a choice without all the fuzz many other brides to be experience.

We took another cup of coffee and then he asked me if I knew why he asked my fiancee to get roses.
Because he knew I would go for the classical, traditional style of wedding invitations.
Not because I'm old fashioned. Oh no!! Because they have proven to be the best.

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fake bomb

Last tuesday 150 people were evacuated from an appartmentbuilding after a suspect package was found.
It was thought to be a bomb.

People spend hours away from their home, not knowing if the bomb might go off and destroy all their belogings.

It turned out to be a fake bomb and today a 23 years old man has admitted that it was meant to be a joke.

Guys like that aren't able to oversee the consequences of their actions.
Other people have to pay in stress and other emotions for their fun.

Even in my town we've had those "jokes", leading to much worries on my part, when the boys were due from school and had to pass the railwaystation that was closed, waiting for the arrival of the bombsquat.

I don't htink a fine and locking up those people will teach them not to do it again.

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TeakWood Patio Furniture

My favorite place in the house, when I was a child, was near the teak wood furniture.
I loved the silky look, and the smell after it was oiled.

While I grew up, many things in the house changed, but the teakwood furniture changed place, even ended at another room, but it never went.

Now teak wood is high fashion again.
The strength and quality is discovered again.
Many people accept teak wood because it's manufactured in sustainable forests.

It's not only accepted as indoor furniture, but also as outdoor furniture.

Using teak patio furniture gives the impression of richness and importance.

TeakWood Patio Furniture provides the finest quality teak furniture at afforable prices.
Part of each purchase is donated towards saving the worlds rainforests. That way care for the forests and the habitat of animals is ensured.

The wood is inspected by professionals and only the finest quality is used to make handcrafted teak patio furniture.

The collection is very divers and is afforable for almost everyone.

Because of the characteristics of teakwood and the wonderful design the furniture can be used outside in the summer and inside the home in the winter.
Or one can leave it outside in the winter as luxurious features to look at.

I love the Florida rocking chair so much, that I've placed it on my wishlist.
And you?

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superstorm

People are still waiting for the superstorm that was supposed to hit northern europe between november 24 and 27.

Well, let's say I'm happy there was no need to go into hiding, because we have no other place than the house.

I remember the leaflets we got in the sixties.

With pictures and text we were told to go into hiding under the table in case of a nuclear attack.

Later we were told to tape the doors and windows.
No one ever bothered to ask how we could tape the radiation out at the moment that we saw a bright flash of light.

I wonder what the next advice for us will be.

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saturday special

~Dream Time ~ Have You Ever...~

1. Danced At A Ball?:

Not a real ball.
Do we mortals that aren't part of the movieworld ever experience this?
But I have dances like I was at a ball on stage as a ballet dancer.
Does that count?

2. Flown A Kite?:

Oh yes!! And I loved it.
I've flown kites made from paper bags, little kites and once even a very large one that needed two people to keep it up.

3. Strolled Hand In Hand Along The Seashore?:

Yes, I did.
But that's a long, long time ago.

4. Rode A Train For The Fun Of It?:

No, but I have enjoyed my trainrides.

All my children have had a good time going with the train.
They went for the fun of it, and I'm sure when they're olders they have great memories.


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Advantage Term Life for insurance information and quotes

Taking care of a family also involves Family Insurance .

Like other years we took the last day of november to go through all the insurances, and put the paymentsystems and coverages side to side with the new.

That way we found out I'd better ask the dentist to make a crown on one of my teeth, because next year it will be more expensive, and we'd better change another insurance, because the children are not as little anymore, so we probably won't use it.

Asking for Insurance Quotes can help you Save Money on Insurance .

I like to go to Advantage Term Life to find ways to Reduce Premiums.
The site provides a lot of information, like Insurance Plans Pros and Cons, Corporate Insurance Plans for Employers and also enables you to ask quotes online.
Insurance companies from all across the USA are covered, and Advantage Term Life offers those with the lowest prizes.
That makes it easy to Save Money on Insurance.

We had a good look at the Cash Back Life Insurance .
It pays back the money when the policy expires, which makes it a kind of saving account.
During the time the insurance runs the insurance company is able to invest the money, and by the time the policy expires they can return the money.
We thought it would be a great to have the policies expire by the time the children need the money to study to start a business.

I'm curious if you have any insurance advice.

Untill then I'll stick to Advantage Term Life.

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Realising a dream with Blogsvertise

Isn't it great to make a bit of extra money?

Speaking for myself: I can do with a bit of extra cash.

My children are growing fast and because of their handicaps they need more than other children.

And I have a few dreams... Don't we all?
I want to realise them before I can't anymore.

Working outside the house is out of the question, but working at home can be done each and every day.
And it feels so good to have a goal.

So I've applied for a place between all bloggers that write for Blogsvertise each day.

You can do it too.

Blogsvertise offers opportunities. The guidelines and rules are clear, links will be provided, and all I have to do is give my honest opinion about a site, a product, a service.
After approval Blogsvertise sends what I've earned to my paypal account.

It's such a great way to realise my dreams a little bit each time.

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friday's feast

november 30 2007

Appetizer
What is your favorite carnival/amusement park ride?

We're never going to amusement parks. Can't. They're too far away and too expensive.
I like the observation wheel, though. The higher the better.

Soup
How do you react in uncomfortable social situations?

That depends.

When I'm in a meeting I feel myself becoming more businesslike and observant. Often even before the situation becomes uncomfortable at a conscious level.
I'm thinking more strategic then.

When people are trying to start a row with me, I back out. Unless I need to get things done for the children. Then I clearly state that I don't want a row, but that I need to get things arranged for the children, and then I state my wishes.

Competition is often for me uncomfortable too, regardless whether I'm the best or not.
Most of the time I don't play the game.
When someone wants to compete, OK, but not with me.

When people are unkind to me I withdraw from the situation, but go back at a later time and ask why.


Salad
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how much do you enjoy discussing deep, philosophical topics?

At 100.
We Dutch like to discuss..a lot!!
Foreigners often think that we're arguing, but were just duscussing matters and can drink a beer later without any problem.


Main Course
Did you get a flu shot this year? If not, do you plan to?

Yes, I did.
I'm a diabetic and I have asthma, so I got the advice to get the shot.

I've had a bad flu just a month before the shut and was very ill. So I was motivated this year.


Dessert
Approximately how many hours per week do you spend watching television?

Let's see:

• 250 min As The World Turns 50 min a day 5 days
• 50 Casualty
• 50 Holby
• 50 House

So that's 400 min, add the news, occassionally some cabaret.

Say 8 hours.

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featured gift: Photo Blanket from Vision Bedding

I don't know why, but I'm enjoying the sinterklaas- and christmasseason more than other years.

Maybe because there's far more to discover in online shops, and even more that can't be bought in the shoppingcentres here.

Take for instance Vision Bedding.
They offer remarkable personalized gifts and home decor items.
The bedding they offer is of a very high quality and the decors are awesome.
Every members of the family can find something which is absolutely to the taste.
Whether it's flowers, sports, torpical or cowboybedding, VisionBedding.com has it in its collection.

Even more impressing are the custom blankets and pillows.

Almost any clear photo can be made into a useable bedding item.
And who won't be happy with a Photo Blanket?

With the latest phototechnology the images are dyed on the fabric.
So you can surprise grandparents with the photos from the grandchildren, mom with the babyphotos of the children, and dad with the photo of his favorite dreamcar.
The top layer (photo side) is made from a soft and breathable celtic fiber while the bottom layer is 320 thread count cotton in either black or white.
All photo bedding items are washable.

There's even photo dog bedding possible.

So why wait?
Vision Bedding is the best, so go and have a look!

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thursday bug

Sometimes it helps to share with others what bugs your mind.
They may have a solution, a kind word, or a smile of encouragement.

My bug today is that I worry about the way schoolkids protest against the new plans from the government.
They protest with the belief they're doing something good, but most of them don't realise they don't even know what they're protesting against, and they also don't know that they attract the almost professional riotters.

I sure hope I have drilled my kids enough to have them stay at school, and go from school straight home.


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TV Wall Bracket

I can't believe some people still have their TV's hidden in a corner.

A friend just bought a plasma screen and when I said it shouldn't be in a corner, she had the excuse that it's the safest place, because the children won't come as near to it as at any other place.

Without thinking if I was tactful I said: "Have you never heard of a TV Wall Bracket ?"

Ahem...

No, she never considered that a wall bracket might be the best solution.

DekoMount has nice models on their site. Some with huge discounts.
They have brackets for all plasma TV's and all LCD screens.
There's an 18 month guarantee included and a price match guarantee.

Just select the brand of your TV and the size of the screen and DekoMount offers you the total amount of brackets available.
Choose is you wants a fixed one, a tilted one or one that moves in some directions, and you'll have the brackets at home within days.

I like the fact that you can call for assistance. So when you're lost about what you need, you'll get professional advice.

DekoMount is developing an amount of same day collection places, to help you even faster.

Trade prices are available, for an amount of 10 or more.
Just call the service line.

With the offers on their site, buying brackets for schools, for instance is an option within reach.

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Truly Wedding Favors

One of my friends is organising her wedding.

The joy of love combined with great expectancies.

We've been looking around for gifts for the guest and little table presents.

Ofcourse we found our way to the site of Truly Wedding Favors.

It's my favoritre site to buy presents and now they have updated their ordering system it's even easier to shop there, especially now we needed more of the same.

You won't believe it, but she's always so lucky.

Now too.

There are always special offers on the site, but this time she could buy the little presents for the lowest prize possible: under 1 dollar!!!!
Like the "love birds place holder" for $ 0,69.

We have little boxes for on the plates of the guests, each for $ 0.19, in blue and pink. We ordered some more for the children in het classroom.

Truly Wedding Favors is a unique site and the team is always developing the site, always looking for new items and always offering surprises.
I found the most lovely Silver Coach Place Card Frame, and we've decided to use them for the parents.

The site is a joy to be. Easy to use, with a fast shopping cart and a safe payment environment.

When you need assistance a very friendly team is ready to help you. Tollfree.

Even when there's no wedding involved you can use this site, because they have the best presents available.

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works for me

This week something about hiding Sinterklaas and Christmas presents.


With a family of 8 hiding presents can be terribly stressful. When they find something the fun is taken away and buying something new is often out of the question.

So for the little presents I keep the washingpowderboxes. The empty ones are stored between the full ones and none ever has told me I don't need much detergent.
I wrap the presents in plastic, so they won't smell afterwards, and put them in a box with a little washingpowder. I cut a little hole in one or two corners, so when someone wants to take a box, it starts leaking powder. (Ha...that'll teach them!!)

For the large presents I have created room at the attick.
In the winter there's a large collection of boxes with summerclothes.
Behind the boxes there's space for real large items, if we have them, and otherwise the presents are stored in a box with "summerunderwear of the girls", right under the lovely T-shirts. So when they start looking in the boxes they'll start fitting the t-shirts. By the time they have seen them all I have found them there. LOL!

I've been doing this for ages and it works for me.

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Save Buckets

Isn't this a great time for price comparisons.

You simply have to when you want to survive the rest of the year.
Everything is so expensive, and why be a thief in your own wallet?

A friend is teacher and she asked all the children in her groups what they wished for christmas.
She was surprised to find extremely expensive items on the lists.
MP3's were the main items.

For all those parents and grandparents I have the right site: Save Buckets.

It's a site where the prizes are compared of 1,723 MP3 Players and 799 Accessories.
All items are described and when available there is a link to buy the product even cheaper. For instance by buying more at the same shop so you get a discount when buying above a certain limit.

You can search in the shops you know, or in all shops.

This site enables you to find the best prize for the products on the wishlist.

Enjoy!

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Changing eating habits

Dear Laane,

After indulging myself at Thanksgiving and tasting in the shops at Black Friday I feel like a fully blown balloon that is chained to the ground.

Need I change my eatinghabits slowly or do you think it's better to be more drastic?

Hi!

What a great question.

In the past I used to be kind and said that changing habits slowly would enable you to change them for a longer time.

Now I think you need a drastic change to unchain yourself.
Go to your neighbour and commit yourself to walking each evening. Maybe even with two or three other people, so when one can't go, there's always someone else.

Walk each evening a bit more and a bit faster, untill you feel you want to do more sports.
Clean your room from all unhealthy food and ingredients.
Take a salad with every meal.

Ofcourse you can inform yourself about healthy food on internet.

Don't forget to inform me about your progress.

Good luck!

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lcd digital photo frames

My son lives in a house with a couple of other people.
They'll celebrate the birthday of one of the groupleaders soon.
A bit too soon to find out themselves what he wanted to have, so they phoned his wife.
She told them he loved to have an lcd digital photo frame.

Now they have a new baby they can't afford to buy one, but when the group at the home will be able to raise the money, she will provide the photos.

What a marvellous idea!

So the young people living there, and the other group leaders have put their money together and they were so happy to have reached the necessary amount.

When they arrived at Digital Framez, they saw there was a discount of 5% for ordering before december 1, so they have bought him not only a digital photo frame but a mug and a package of cocoa too.

I had a look at the site of Digital Framez.
Wow!
They have lowered their prizes tremendously. Not only for the digital frames but also for the portable DVD players.

Worth a look when you haven't done all your christmasshopping.

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Eurovision Song Contest

Laane, I heard there are mayor changes in the ranking at the Eurovision Songcontest.
Why? Can you tell something about it?

In the past neighbouring countries tended to vote on each other.
That wasn't a real problem, because the winner was from another country about each year and all participants could find themselves more or a bit less in the choice of the winner.

When the eastern european countries and former Balkan countries joined, there were more clusters formed, and the winner wasn't always the best participant.

Now the contest will de completely different.
There will be 6 pots to start with, thus preventing returning voting.
That way the best participant will have the chance to win, instead of the country with the most friends.

You can read all at the site of the Eurovision Song Contest.

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manic monday

November 26 2007

Which personality trait has gotten you into the most trouble?

Pfff... Can I answer this one next year?
No?
Well....

I think the most troubles are caused by ... hmmm...

I'm a bit shy. Not when it's about the children or others, but when it's about me.
Not really on internet, but in real life I am.
I can make the perfect impression that I'm open and outgoing, but people won't see how I really feel.

I haven't had real troubles with it. Unless you count not finding a loving husband real troubles.

If you had to gain 10 pounds what would you eat to gain the weight?

Applepie, schwarzwalderkirschtorte, icecream, fudge.

How is your private self different from your public self?

People see me as the woman who stands up for her children, who has an outspoken opinion, who's never lost of a kind word and who can turn into a stand up comedian in a waitingroom.

I'm rather quiet at home...

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The Real Estate Book for fast choices

The Real Estate Book is a nationally and internationally recognized brand

One of my best friends is invited to move to America.
He's a scientist and so is his wife.
Both have longed for an opportunity like this after more of our university group went to Canada and America.

They were wellprepared, even before the offer was made.

They've saved enough to buy a house and already knew they would use the internationally recognised Real Estate Book to find their Real Estate.

The site the Real Estate Book has is easy to use and offers clear information.
One can search for homes or agents, country, city, amount of bed-and bathrooms and one can give the lower and upper limits of the online search.
Within moments one can see what's on offer.

So we sat down this morning, right after the papers were signed and started to make arrangements.

I know from experience things will move very fast.

And fast it was.
We had a look at the Atlanta Homes for Sale.
Within 5 minutes they had decided on a house.
A wonderful house in Winder. It's small, though luxurious.
Perfect for them both and they're really looking forward

The Real Estate Book displays good photos pf properties on internet, so you can see what you buy.
Available also a detailed map, so you can't drive wrong and information about the neighbourhood.
The prizes of the homes which are sold nearby gives a good indication of what to expect.
They're contacting the agent right now.

A second house they found on the page of the Charleston Real Estate.
So when the first doesn't work out, they have another option available.
It's driving a lot more, but they're used to it.

I'm so happy for them they've found a home so soon.
But I didn't doubt they would, seeing the used the Real Estate Book

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Black friday

Hi Laane!

I see black friday everywhere on internet.
Can you tell me what it is?

Hi!

Black friday is the day after Thanksgivingday.

Shops open before sunrise and people have the opportunity to grab great offers on products.
It's the start of the christmasseason in america.

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friday's feast

As our chef is celebrating Thanksgiving and in his menu today is only turkey, for those who want to play anyway Gattina's put up a feast.
Here is the menu.

Appetizer
Imagine that you are deaf, dumb and insensitive to touch. What other image of happiness could you have?

Being deaf would be very difficult.
Music keeps me alive, so first I would try to find ways to restore a sense of hearing, even when that means feeling fibrations inside.

I've got a grotta. That's an instrument that is used for healing people.
I think I would use it far more than I do now.

Keeping my sight would be a real happiness.
I could travel all over the world, read and write.

Soup
Do you collect anything?

Oh yes: giraffes, little houses, fountain pens, teapots.
I love earrings and pendants, and musical instruments.
I stopped collecting children.

Salad
When do you start your Christmas?

Certainly not before Sinterklaas has gone. That's december 6.
Changing the home into a christmasfeel makes my autistic kid go nuts. He experiences it as a true change of the world and he has to find a new sense of home again.
So some years I decorate only minimal. Just depending how I feel about facing all the meltdowns.

Main Course
What would you do if you were in a corner and a snake was staring you down?

Stare back ...
Sheeshj...I don't know.
Maybe step towards it to make an end to the situation.

Dessert
If you were in the library and had gas.

Who? Me? I never have gas???!!!

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need money?

Some people have enjoyed the preparations for thanksgiving, knowing their whole family would come to visit.

Now the day had almost come to a close they're left with worries.

All the lovely food, the drinks and a gift here and there has cost far too much, and nothing is left over for Black friday.
Even worse...there''s still a week to go intill next payday.

Ofcourse one can ask family for a loan. But moneyproblems within families are among the worst problems.

There's an easy solution to bridge the gap between today and next payday: apply for one of the payday loans.

You can get up to $1500 when you fullfill the requirements.

You need to have a job longer than 3 months.
You need to have at least a monthly income of $1000.
You need to have a valid checking account open for at least 3 months.

Ot works very easy.
You have to fill in an application form with personal information, employment information, current banking and financial information, and references.

A lender will decide if you're approved and how much you can lend.
Some have additional requirements. They'll let you know.

When everything is allright you'll money will be send to your account overnight.

There's no need to go somewhere. You can arrange everything from your home.

Always keep a close look on the rules how to pay back this cash advance.

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Tinysurfer.com offers free vacation rental advertisements

I love surfing. I mean surfing the internet.

I've found an interesting site with Free vacation rental listings, a place where people can advertise their vacation rentals and condos for free. They can even put complete vacations at the site.
What a great way to advertise!

Full use of the site means a large collection of opportunities for the traveller.

Not all destinations are described yet, but I'm sure people will find this site and use it to advertise their own condo.

You can find interesting offers under: Telluride vacation rental.
I found myself dreaming about the Telluride vacation rental.
What an amazing Hawaiian vacation home!
It has all the luxury you only dream about at other places: large private backyard with a barbeque, a television and dvd player, high speed wireless internet onsite, and the house is only 5 minutes driving from the marvellous beach!

The abundance of photos enables to make a good choice.

What an innovative way to attract visitors.

This site certainly has a lot more to offer than other vacationsites.

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House Plans and More

Had a good talk with the neighbour again about the new house.

She was very happy I told her to make a list with everything she absolutely couldn't do without in a house, everything she needed in a house and everything she wanted in a house.

It made it far more easy to make choices between houses she liked.

House Plans and More offers help with making floor plans (home plans, home designs), so you'll get the most functional architecture for your new house, wether it still needs to be built or whether you're looking for an already excisting house.

House Plans and More uses a home plan cost estimator, HDA residential estimating software, other recourses and ofcourse their expertise.

The site offers interesting information.
When browing through the Log Home Plans, keep in mind that you have a choice between a natural look (made of peeled wood) and milled wood (wood that has been through a selectionprocess and has been worked on.)

Going through the list of for instance luxury home Plans, will generate many ideas.
As does browsing for instance the Ranch House Plans.

Ofcourse there are many more architectural styles. They're all catagorised and it makes the site very easy to use.

You have different options to sort the plans: by best sellers, total square feet, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, or estimated cost.

In case you're new at the site you'd best use the main search feature, which includes dimensions, 3 important features and some other information.

I'm sure you'll find at this site what you need.
You can enter your postal code to get the estimaled build costs.

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10 on tuesday

10 Reasons Why It’s Great to be a Woman (or Man)

1. We can experience pregnancy.
2. We can wear more jewelry... when we have it.
3. We can wear whatever we want.

Well, that's how far I've come at the moment.

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saturday special

1. While visiting in Europe and driving along the countryside you spot a famous castle that has long been empty. Excited you decide to check it out. Your curiosity getting the best of you, you drive through the large iron gates to the castle and get out of your car and walk past the large fountain in the court yard to the main enormous door and __________?:

get a ticket from the police. I have no driver's lisence. LOL!

2. Entering the castle you are in a large completely furnished hall and a room with two large sliding doors closed on your right, a beautiful spiral staircase ahead and another room on your left also with closed doors. You decide to take the __________?:

elevator.

3. Much to your surprise you find __________?:

A new set of bagpipes and one of my favorite bandmembers waiting for me.

We put the bagppipes together and test the reed.
After making it a bit more souple, we have a try and the sound is magnificent.

He gets his bagpies and both walk through the empty building, enjoying the enormous full sounds of the songs we play.

When we're tired he puts on a fire in the open hearth, and we both sit down.
In his bagpipecarrier he had a bottle of whiskey, and we enjoy the warmth from the fire and the taste of the whisky.

Slowly the sun sets and casts long shadows through the windows.

The evening is long, the carpet soft, and the rest I'll leave to your dirty minds.

4. Upon leaving and driving off, you know you will never forget this adventure and think to yourself __________?:

That I have to drive back because that new set of bagpipes is still there.
So I turn the car and then the alarm goes off.

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CTS Wholesalers for all your replica sunglasses

I recently bought new glasses for the girls and I was stunned when looking at the sunglasses.
OK, all were from wellknown designers and brands, but the prizes!!!
Unbelievable.

I know everyone wants glasses like these, but replicas look just the same and safe people a lot of money.

Against the prizes of the real designers and brands you can offer them for a large discount and still make profit.

CTS Wholesalers sell Wholesale Replica Sunglasses, sunglass accessories, sunglass displays, sunglass clip-ons and repair kits

Among these Wholesale Sunglasses you'll not only find the almost traditional looks, but also the latest fashion items, like buckle sunglasses and rhinestone sunglasses.

No wonder the market of replica sunglasses is booming!

And more interesting, there's a place for each and everyone of us to take part in it.

You can make a lot of money selling replica sunglasses, and it's fun to do, because people will be really interested in your product.

CTS Wholesalers provides excellent customer support.

Ofcourse these sunglasses can be used as wonderful presents at get togethers, parties and funmeetings.

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DonCapone Voice Over for almost every budget

The voice with which products are presented influences the customers to buying more than the actual wording of the message does.
Movies and documentaries are better absorbed with the proper voices.

The way we perceive the world is not only by seeing, but also by hearing.

That's why VoiceOver is so important.

Done Capone is a voice over talent that lends his voice to a multitude of mediaproducts: Documentaries, Radio spots, Television programs, business presentations and characters in movies.

The right voice complements every message and Don Capone has that right voice.
For over 27 years he worked at CBS Broadcasting and Clear Channel Communications, providing identity and easy listening.

having the right voice is not the only important characteristic required for good voice overs.
The language needs to be spoken without accent. People need to be able to focus in a relaxed way to hear the most of a message.
The person needs to have an insight in how texts are constructed. That way natural speaking is facilitated. People can hear when someone only reads the grammer, follows the interpunction. Insight and understanding are important for changes of the height of the voice and other natural changes.
A person also needs to be able to follow the instructions of a director, or to follow the movements of a movie character.
He needs to be able to put emotion in his voice when that's required.
And he needs to be able to edit texts so they can be adjusted to the abilities of the voice or to the circumstances.

There's Voice Over at Don Capone available for every budget.

You can hear samples on the site and get an idea for what kind of jobs voice over can be used.

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thursday bug

Sometimes it helps to share with others what bugs your mind.
They may have a solution, a kind word, or a smile of encouragement.

My bug today is that in november schools plan so many parents evenings, information evenings, and funevenings that most of the days we need to make a choice, so we always miss things.


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works for me

For the first time I didn't experience discomfort when the dentist wanted to make an impression of my teeth.

Ofcourse that was a relief.

What happened?

The assistant was not of the talkative kind and she didn't announce she was coming with that large thing with fluid rubber.
She just asked me to open my mouth and pushed the thing in it.

It happened that I had my tongue upwards in the back of my mouth, instead of well out of the way.
The coloured stuff pressed against my tongue, but didn´t cause me to gag.

So, that´s my little bit of advice for you this week.

It works for me and hopefully it will work for you too.


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manic monday

What family traditions or customs would you most like to see preserved?

I want Sinterklaas to be preserved.
We don't do presents at christmas here in The Netherlands. Santa doesn't come here.
Sinterklaas arrived at november about the 18th, and when he is in the country the children are allowed to put their shoes ready with something in it for Sinterklaas his horse.
In exchange they'll get a little present.

Sinterklaas leaves in the night of 5 to 6 december and leaves presents.

I love the tradition and I hope it'll be Sinterklaas here again.

(Last year we had no money for presents and that felt soooooo bad.)

What do you feel is the least sexy part of the body?

Hmm.. don't know. I really don't know.
And who cares?

What keeps you awake at night? Why? (This could be worries, recurring thoughts, pain or any other distraction. Read into this any way you wish.)

So many things that keep me awake.
Worries about the children, about money, missing a caring partner, pain...
So I go to bed only when I'm tired.

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saturday special

Words Ending in FUL ~ I Say You Answer~

1. Uneventful...you answer?:

My life is very bussy, but when you define event as something interesting outside the home, I can say my life is rather uneventful.

2. Very Useful...you answer?:

The clocks in the house are very useful.
Especially the one that's 5 minutes before real time.
In the morning the kids tend to forget that and that way they'll leave home in time.

3. It's Beautiful...you answer?:

The last rose in the garden is beautiful.

4. Something Awful...you answer?:

War.

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friday's feast

november 9 2007

Appetizer
Which snack do you like to get when you go to the movies?

Oh my dear... I never go to the movies.
It has been ages ago I was able to.
Now Í[ve got diabetes and diabetes has got me I have to choose healthy stuff.

Soup
What year did you start using the internet?

Don't remember anymore.
I started blogging in 2001.

Salad
What is your first name in Pig Latin? (Here’s how to speak it if you don’t already know!)

Haha.... mine is not fit to use...LOL!

Main Course
Name something you are picky about.

Rice, fat stuff

Dessert
Fill in the blanks: I ____ ____ yesterday and I ____ ____ today.

I was glued to the TV to get the latest information about the storm and flood yesterday and I stayed away from the TV when I heard everything was OK today.

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Smorty, for you too

Smorty has launched a new referral program.

This banner at the bottom of this post will lead you to Smorty so you can sign up and earn me a referral fee.

Ofcourse you now want to know what Smorty is.

Smorty is a service that connects advertisers with bloggers.
blog advertising is a far better means to reach potential customers than banners and other ways if advertising online.
It's a more honest way too, because bloggers can give their own opinion and criticism, so people will be better informed than through a banner.

To advertise on blogs also means that bloggers get paid for blogging, which motivates them to research the subject/item/site they write about.

Many bloggers like this because they often run out of subjects and with Smorty they'll get a subject to write about and get paid to blog.

They prefer Smorty because they'll get a warning in the mail when there's a task available for them, and because the assignments are clearly worded and a link is given.
Submitting written blogs for approval is also easy.

Smorty is wellknown for paying out fast and accurate.
Paypal is used, which enables people from all countries around the world to take part.

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10 on tuesday

Ten Words to Describe Me

1. listening
2. interested in many things
3. creative
4. honest
5. musical
6. humoristic
7. hard-working
8. straightforward
9. nature-loving
10. a mom

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Just copy and put on your computer.

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manic monday

Describe yourself in one word:

aquarius

What is your favorite kitchen utensil and why?

ttt...don't know the translation.
It's a wooden flat spoon.
It can be used to stir, lift pancakes, keep the bottom of the pan clean.
I love it!

What is the one thing that frightens you the most about growing old?

Hmmm...
There are a couple of things I don't like:
That I can do less. I've been a balletdancer and I miss the freedom of dancing.
That I get ugly. Gravity is pulling at my eyelids and that makes me feel tired and look old.
That I don't have the chance to find the right partner anymore. It's the loneliness of never been seen as the person I am. Never to experience to be number 1 in the life of someone else, and forgetting myself because the other is the real number 1.

Loosing my dreams.... giving them up, one by one.


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saturday special

1. While driving through an old abandoned town you take a turn down a side road and spot a railroad yard with an old train station, thinking it might be fun to explore it, you _______:

step out and look around.
There's no one to be seen. Only a few birds which fly around like they're questioning my pressence.
I take my cellphone and an umbrella and walk toward the trainstation.
The sounds of my footsteps fade away.

2. Walking through the old train station you get a funny feeling you are not alone, you turn to see __?:

A huge group of bullies slowly walking towards me.
They're grinning frome ar to ear.
"Ah, a chick", one of them says.

3. Rushing back to your car and just about to cross the old tracks you hear the sound of a train whistle pass you by but __:

I couldn't care less.
In the mirror I see the group getting nearer and it looks like more bullies have joined the group.

4. Once in your car driving away you think to yourself __:

Am I lucky I can drive in my dreams.
In real life I would have been in serious trouble.

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Spock is new

I was asked to tell more about a searchengine that delivers information in a well organised way.
Ofcourse all searchengines have a way of organising their content, but when you want to find information about persons I know the right thing for you.

I'm talking about Spock.

This is a searchengine that provide basic information about persons, information that can be added and adjusted by members.
That way you can, for instance, put your CV, a photo and other information about you on internet at a place where it can be found within a click.

Spock isn't intended to be a communication group, but it has many features that enable communication, like messaging.

I tried by typing in Nobel prize winner and found a long list of all the winners.

because I'd just read something about Toni Morrison I looked her up and found this:





Isn't it marvellous?

Now you can add your information, like haircolour and musicpreferences too, and even add your knowledge about others.
You can vote, and participate in the system in other ways.

Right now I'm sure I will use the system often.
Looking up detailed information can come in very handing when preparing for a meeting.
I'm very bad with names and looking at the photo of a person and seeing information ads identity to an otherwise unknown fase.

I don't know how much control there is on how relevant the information is that can be added by the members.
Right now the searchengine works very efficient and comes up with what I request.

When I search for British logician I get a perfect list.
But what happens when people add fake information? I know there are people that sick.
And how about the copyright of the photos?

I'm sure these matters will be solved in time.

Right now Spock is really an additon to the world of internet.
It deserves to carry the name of this wonderful icon of my past.

Spock!
You won't forget to use this searengine!

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friday's feast

Appetizer
How much money do you plan to spend this upcoming holiday season?

Well, it depends on the bills we get up until then, and upon how much the health insurance is going to cost next year.
Right now I don't have much insight in expneses, because the prices of groceries have gone up very much. With a family of 8 that's a huge difference.
I'm a bit afraid we won't have much this year...like last year. And I felt so very bad...

Soup
What was the last television show you watched, and was it good?

As The World Turns.. well, it's a soap.
Yes, it was great.

The last show?? Can't remember...

Salad
If you had to paint the walls of your living room tomorrow, what color would you choose?

Haha!! I'm in the middle of it.
It's a light blue/purple. Very light.

Main Course
Name something clever or practical you have thought of that should be invented, but hasn’t yet.
Nooooo, I won't tell you.
I need to get rich, you don't.

Dessert
List 3 things you would like to receive as gifts this upcoming holiday season.

• smallpipes, something for my uniform or something else that's scottish
• a place to stay for free during so I can go on vacation
• just something really for me

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thursday bug

Sometimes it helps to share with others what bugs your mind.
They may have a solution, a kind word, or a smile of encouragement.

My bug today is that people have no problem finding my site and won't hesitate to comment when there's a give-away, but when they won't get anything but a visit back and a nice comment...



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Link it to this site, so others can find the meme too.




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works for me

With the bussy family I have I often forget to look at the calendar, so I miss birthdays and anniversaries.

My father was in the RAF in WW2 and his army chaplain shared with me he had the same problem.

He had an old agenda in which he wrote all special dates.

During quiet days he used to put up some music and a sigar, and he would pull out the cards.

One by one he would write the cards, beginning with january 1.
At the place of the stamp he would write the date to post the card.
Then he would put them on the date in a large box.
All he had to do is check each sunday which cards were needed for the next week and the following monday, and post them all at once when he was having a nice sunday afternoon walk.

It worked for him and it works for me.


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a review

Some people just have to search for excitement and want to play in online casinos.

When you're one of them you can prepare yourself at http://www.topusaonlinecasinos.com/.
That way you know which bonus you get when joining, how others have experiences the casino, what the rating is and the payout rate.

Reading the reviews can be enlightning.

I've been asked to write something about the design.

I know the site is meant to give a quick impression on matters, but I don't like the colours very much.

I think it's better to colourcode the names of the columns, and don't repeat information on each cell of the column.

As there's so much difference in bonus between number 1 and 2 I wouldn't mind of the number 1 had a pagewide banner. It's the top of the best, so it's OK to stand out.

I see downloadbuttons, but I'm not sure what I'm going to download, so I won't.
Do I miss something?

They're not merging in the grey background, only in the white. So it looks a bit messy.

For the rest the display is just a metter of taste and I doubt whether people who come for information really mind.

I think the reviews are clear enough for people who know what they're dealing with.
I don't, so I don't know what those certificates mean and what they stand for.
Maybe a faq can give that information.

The site doesn't mention an age limit for gambling.
Maybe a warning should be given that it's addictive.

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manic monday

If you could change anything about the way you were raised, what would it be and why?

I would have choosen another mother.
One who really cared about me. (I've been abused physically and mentally)

Do you think that the world will be a better or a worse place 100 years from now?

I hope it's a better place.
More attention for what children really need, more care for nature.
Less ego... less looking doen on people.
And certainly less war.

But can people really change?

At the beginning of a relationship, do you trust your new partner unless there is something specific to make you do otherwise, or do you withhold your trust until he/she has earned it?

I trust people.
I can't withhold trust.

But I've paid for it. A lot.

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saturday special

1. Do you believe in ghosts, spirits, or the supernatural?:

Not in ghostlike figures like the blanket covered nothings, but I do believe there's more than we can see.
I think we're more spiritual beings than physical beings.
To me it feels like there's a parrallel universum where we meet each other's spirit when we're death, and before we're born.

There is a power that has set everything in motion.

2. Have you ever had a supernatural experience?:

I haven't seen my gram or dad, but I feel them at times. And others too.

Once I heard a clear voice. None was there, no radio on, and I don't have a psychological nature that makes me hear things.

3. What is your favorite horror film?:

I have none. Don't watch them.

4. Finish this line: Dark is the night ____________.:
and dark are the souls
of those who have no truth,
no honor and no dreams.

They dwell after sunset and
roam the unseen path of uncertainty.
With the first ray of light
they flee the day

and so they'll never come
to those who love.


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friday's feast

Appetizer
Name a great website you would recommend to others.

I've a complete website black-out at the moment.
But I know a great group with wonderful sites: she who blogs

Soup
On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 as highest), how often do you dream at night?

Well, everybody dreams at night, but not everyone is able to remember dreams.
so it's 100%/4%

Salad
Did you have a pet as a child? If so, what kind and what was its name?

No I didn't have a pet.

Main Course
If you had the chance to star in a commercial, what would you choose to advertise?

Pfff... gardenhouses!
in the hope I can keep it.

Dessert
What is your favorite kind of hard candy?

I'm a diabetic, so I'm not supposed to eat candy at all.
We had sweets in the past that were called buttersweets.
I'd risk hyperglycemia for those!

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