Speechless Sunday.......Chillin' Out At The Pond - 05/24/09 05:11 PM
 

 

 

 
 
 
 
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Summer Classics MEMORIAL DAY SALE in Pelham AL - 05/24/09 10:58 AM
 
Summer Classics is having a Memorial Day Sale in Pelham AL.
 
Come visit their showroom this weekend and see what a huge selection they offer.  Summer Classics has been manufacturing fine garden furniture and accessories for over 20 years.  To see some of their timeless designs, click on one these categories:
 

 
 
N-Dura Resin Wicker
 
Cast Aluminum
 
Wrought Aluminum
 
Tables
 
Umbrellas and Bases
 
Fabrics
 
 
 
 
Several years ago my husband surprised me at Christmas with a beautiful set for our patio that included a table and four chairs, … (2 comments)

BETTER BASICS is Helping Birmingham Area Children Improve Their Reading Skills - 05/22/09 04:41 PM
 
Wouldn't it be wonderful if all children could read?

 
Better Basics, Inc. is a non-profit United Way agency that provides a variety of programs to schools to help students who may be be struggling with their reading skills.

It all began in 1994, with one elementary school in Birmingham.  Better Basics has grown a bit since that time, having been invited to more than 60 schools in and around Birmingham.

Their mission is "to advance literacy by providing intervention and enrichment in high-need schools".  Thousands of students have benefited by the many books, enrichment programs, and … (7 comments)

City Vineyard Gift Baskets & Wine is having A BIG MOVING SALE! - 05/21/09 10:34 AM
 
City Vineyard Gift Baskets & Wine is moving to a new location and is having a BIG MOVING SALE through the weekend!
 
EVERYTHING is on sale!
 
Michelle says they will be in the new location Monday.....Memorial Day.
Their new address is:
5479 Highway 280
Suite 102
Birmingham, AL 35242
 
 
 
City Vineyard Gift Baskets & Wine conducts free wine tastings every Thursday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., and Michelle is planning a BIG one for May 28th, the first Thursday in their new location.  It will be a lot of fun.  Come say hello to Michelle … (9 comments)

Speechless Sunday......Lil' Richard - 05/17/09 11:57 AM
 

 
 
 
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Help for Homeless Animals in Birmingham AL.....WE NEED YOU! - 05/16/09 03:48 PM
There is a new opportunity for you to help homeless animals in the Birmingham area, even if you can't bring one to live in your own home.

In an effort to help dogs find homes and save them from being euthanizied, Sandy Kibler and Rhonda Parker have started a dog rescue group called.....  
LAST CHANCE DOG RESCUE
Last month Sandy and Rhonda saved a dozen dogs from death row and placed them in great homes where they are loved and well cared for.
They have no overhead expenses; all money goes toward veterinary bills.  Before the dogs can be … (9 comments)

FRAUD ALERT - Advice on the $8,000 first time homebuyers Tax Credit - Do you chance it??? - 05/16/09 01:34 PM
 
Please be sure to read this information about the $8,000 tax credit from Jeff Belonger.  There is a lot of misinformation being spread around.
 
Via Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages - USDA loans (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc):
 
Clarification before you read : Yes, you can use the tax credit as part of your downpayment. I have stated this before. If it comes from non-profit organizations or Federal, local, or state agencies. I mentioned this in my other blog, in the bullet points . But just from the few comments and … (1 comments)

A Puppy Portrait Of My Granddogs......Zoe and Baxter - 05/16/09 12:39 PM
 
My daughter and son-in-law had this cute painting made of my granddogs, Zoe and Baxter.
 

 
The portrait was painted by Goerg Williams of Gallery Rinard in New Orleans.
 
I was amazed at how perfectly he captured their personalities.  Michelle and Richard sent photographs and a personality description of each of the the pups.  My photograph doesn't quite do it justice....Baxter's eyes caught some glare from the flash of the camera.
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
You can visit the Gallery Rinard website to see some … (16 comments)

IT'S WINE TASTING NIGHT at City Vineyard Gift Baskets & Wine in Hoover AL - 05/07/09 02:22 PM

 
 
City Vineyard Gift Baskets & Wine invites you to come to a free wine tasting this evening from 5 PM - 7 PM.
 
Owned and operated by Michelle Coggins, City Vineyard Gift Baskets & Wine conducts wine tastings each Thursday evening.
 
Michelle would love to get your opinion on the wines and is looking forward to having a nice crowd.
 
 
 
 

This is more than just a great little wine shop.  Michelle creates and delivers gift baskets for just about any occasion you can imagine.  When you come be sure to … (4 comments)

Please Donate Blood on RED DAY at Keller Williams in Hoover ~ May 14 ~ - 05/07/09 10:39 AM
 
Give the Gift of Life by Donating Blood!
 

 
 

 
RED DAY

 BLOOD DRIVE
 
When?
Thursday, May 14, 2009
 
Where?
One Chase Corporate Drive
Hoover, AL 35244
(in the parking lot)
 
 
What is RED DAY anyway?  It a day when Keller Williams offices across the United States and Canada are serving their communities in a project of their choice.  It will be an annual event and for this first RED DAY we have chosen to have a blood drive.  We hope you will come give blood next Thursday.


 
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Speechless Sunday.....Purple Fuzzy Ball - 05/03/09 01:40 PM
 

 
 
 
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Pink is My Favorite Color...or NOT - 05/03/09 10:54 AM
 
Reblogging to help a friend get the word out........CAN YOU HELP?
 
Via Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor- Realtor(R)- Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams-Ann Arbor):
Tuesday my husband was given a pink slip from Belleville High School. He is history teacher and social studies teacher. He is tenured.
I was shocked The schools in Michigan are handing out a lot of pink slips including: Flint 257, Detroit 600, Pontiac everyone, Lansing 170.
Last year at Belleville High School, (where he teaches) they didn't let enough teachers go so in October after the enrollment count they had to redo classes.   Mike was … (0 comments)

FDA WARNING........STOP USING HYDROXYCUT! PLEASE READ! - 05/01/09 06:50 PM
 
The Food and Drug Association warns everyone to stop using Hydroxycut! 
 
Hydroxycut, a popular supplement with dieters and body builders, has been linked to liver problems and the death of a 19 year old in 2007.
 
Although the cases of liver damage were rare considering how popular and widely used the supplement is, the company that makes the pills is voluntarily recalling the product as a precautionary measure.  Refunds can be obtained by returning the pills to the store they were purchased from.
 
 
 

 
Courtesy of Ann Allen, e-Pro, SRES, ASP
BIRMINGHAM AREA … (7 comments)

 
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