mt bank: The True Meaning of the 12 Days of Christmas - 12/09/08 12:51 PM
 

There is one Christmas Carol that has always baffles us. What in the world do leaping lords, French hens, swimming swans, and especially the partridge who won't come out of the pear tree have to do with Christmas?
 
From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly. Someone during that era wrote this carol as a catechism song for young Catholics.  It has two levels of meaning: the surface meaning plus a hidden meaning known only to members of their church. Each element in the carol has a code word for a religious reality … (0 comments)

mt bank: Holiday Light Show - Yardley Pennsylvania - 12/01/08 01:24 PM
Every year, I make plans to go to the Holiday Light Show. This year, I did some research and it sounds like a lot of fun. It's acres of Holiday Lights....how I love seeing the creativity of some.
ShadyBrook Farm
931 Stone Hill Road
Yardley, PA  19067
215-968-1670

 
Drive-thru - $20/carload Hayride - $7/person Season Pass $60 $50/Bus, $25/Commercial Van


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mt bank: Black Friday Nightmare - Worker Killed - 11/28/08 10:47 AM

At approximately 5am this morning, at the Walmart store in Valley Stream, Long Island, New York shoppers lined up to get the Black Friday bargains.
But some of the would be shoppers got carried away with the thought of a good bargain, broke down the door and trappled to death one of the workers.
The 34 year old employee was knocked down and trappled to death by some 200 people, who took the doors off the hingles and stormed the store.

Other injuries inclued a pregnant woman, and a 43 yr old co worker. The woman and her unborn baby are okay. Three other … (20 comments)

mt bank: 100,000 Points - 11/27/08 09:20 AM
With this Blog, I will be totaling 100,000 points, a milestone for me.       
      Let the whistles blow, the lights flash and the party begin.

I joined Active Rain on June 11, 2008. One of my co workers walked over to me and told me this was the place to start my marketing. I joined and told him I would look at it later, never thinking I would become a highly addicted member of Active Rain.
That night I went home and got onto the site. I looked around, read the rules and read and read and read until … (29 comments)

mt bank: Nutcracker Performances Near You - 11/23/08 05:31 AM

As the Holiday Season approaches, I suggest you purchase your tickets for the Nutcracker as soon as possible. Such a popular ballet for young and old are always sold out.
I have included a very good link to http://www.nutcrackerballet.net It give you the states and even countries where you can find the Nutcracker playing this season.
For those of you, always looking for a bargain, check out Ticket Luck for the best prices on tickets.

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mt bank: Christmas Cards and the American Soldier - 11/19/08 09:55 AM
I know quite a few people who write their Christmas cards right around Thanksgiving. I just wanted you to have the opportunity to think of others during this Holiday season.
So shen doing your Christmas cards this year, please take one card and send it to this address.  If enough of us read this post and sends one card, think of how many cards these wonderful special people who have sacrificed so much would get.
 
When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include the following:
A Recovering American Soldierc/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center6900 Georgia … (7 comments)

mt bank: New Friends Wanted for Long Term Realtionship - 11/19/08 09:20 AM
New Friends Wanted for Long Term Relationship. What would it be like to have "a friend in the business?" Well, of course they would use nothing but the best for your services. At IN STYLE SALON, we are a Redken exclusive salon, in order to provide you with the finest color available at any price. And of course you would get that "special" friend price. We are committed to providing the best services available at a surprisingly reasonable price. In these hard economic times, your friends at In Style Salon are looking out for you, so what would now be considered … (1 comments)

mt bank: Heart to Heart With a Single Man - 11/18/08 11:50 AM
A single MALE friend and I had a long talk about marriage. I, being married for 36 years, explained to him about all the advantages of being married....companionship, love, having a family, someone to talk to, and growing old together
He listened and I thought he was jotting my reasons out. At the end of my little speech, he hands this to me....
 Pro's and Cons of a Dog vs a Wife.
1. The later you are, the more excited your dogs are to see you.2. Dogs don't notice if you call them by another dog's name.3. Dogs like it if you … (11 comments)

mt bank: The John Wesley Inn & Carriage House - 11/18/08 03:23 AM
 

30 Gurney Street, Cape May, NJ800-616-5122 or 609-884-1012
Meet the InnKeepers

Meet the Innkeepers    Bonnie and Lance's family roots began in New Jersey. Bonnie grew up in Kenilworth, and raised her children in Cranford. Both are small towns in Union County. She taught school there for many years, most of which were on the kindergarten level. Her love of music, the piano in particular, added a special element for those who attended her class.
   While growing up, her parents owned a summer home in Normandy Beach. Summers and all breaks were taken visiting "The Shore." Cooking for and entertaining … (3 comments)

mt bank: orkut, another Social Network - 11/17/08 06:16 AM

orkut is an on line community designed to make your social life more active and stimulating. orkut's social network can help you maintain existing relationships with pictures and messages, and establish new ones by reaching out to people you've never met before. it also makes it easy to find people who share your hobbies and interests, look for romantic connections or establish new business contacts. You can also create and join a wide variety of on-line communities to discuss current events, reconnect with old school mates or even exchange your favorite recipes.
I have been on this network for approximately two … (6 comments)

mt bank: What Color Green? - 11/17/08 05:22 AM
I was trying to describe a certain shade of green to husband and he kept saying, "its green right"
I said, "but its a softer green, its a sea foam green or possibly maybe a bayberry green"
He said, "green is green". And I said "NO, green is not green, it's composed of blue and yellow, so it can be all different colors and hues"...
He threw his hands up and left the room mumbling..."green is still green, what gives"....lol
So how many greens can we come up with. Now, I am sure the men will not be as descriptive as … (15 comments)

mt bank: I thought I was Petera Pan - 11/15/08 11:31 AM
I never thought I would ever get old....last night proved to me that one day we all will get old.
I went out with a brunch of friends and realized that my body has aged but my mind is still thinking it's 21.
I made my own personal list of ....
You Know When You Are Getting Old

When you go out and the youngsters at the Bar are older than your youngest child.
When the amps interfer with your hearing aid.
When you prefer the elevators Muzak to what is playing on the jukebox.
When you can't even find a … (2 comments)

mt bank: Active Rain Referrals - 11/15/08 09:36 AM
This past week, I had to refer two clients out. One was from Albany, New York and another was from New Jersey.  By the end of December, I will be no longer with M & T Bank. I know the importance of doing what is right for the client. Customer service is what it is all about, plus location is a very important part for me as well.
The first one was easy. That was an out of state client. I know numerous bankers will take any client they can get their hands on, but I personally like that up close … (2 comments)

mt bank: Cold Wax and A Woman's Worse Nitemare!!! - 11/13/08 03:17 AM
I am sure there are a few woman reading this nodding their head in agreement. Some of at one time or another havve tried the cold wax removal to some results that you only share with your BEST friend. Enjoy this...and for any of the men reading this....appreciate your woman....we go through a lot to look good.
All hair removal methods have tricked women with their promises of easy, painless removal - The Epilady, scissors, razors, Nair and now...the wax. Read on...... My night began as any other normal weeknight. Come home, fix dinner, play with the kids. I then had … (17 comments)

mt bank: Just the Beginning - 11/12/08 02:02 AM
I finally completed Real Estate Class and passed the final exam.
That does NOT mean, I am finished studying for the New Jersey State Exam. So many questions, so many answers.  I found out, the best thing is not to second guess. Just what comes in your head take that first response.
So many New Jersey laws and regulations. I'm looking for a condensed book or booklet on this. I'm reaching out to you wonderful Realtors in case someone can once again guide me.
And I would like your views on one more thing. We know we will have to renew … (12 comments)

mt bank: A Salute To All Veterans - 11/10/08 02:21 AM

Veteran's Day was a day our family was always so proud of. It's was my father's day. When he proudly displayed himself as the man who went to war against the Germans in World War Two.  
My Dad had a three time Purple Heart. He was injured three times in the war and the last time, was sent home to die.  
Seems one night my Mom had a nightmare and woke up screaming about my Dad. So my Grandmother was told my Mom to circle the date and to write down what she remembered, which she did.  
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mt bank: What To Buy That 6 Year Old This Year! - 11/09/08 06:48 AM

I know it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, earlier and earlier every year. But as I get older, I feel as if they are gearing it towards me. I can't walk as far or as long as I had when i was younger. Takes be a long time to go around the shopping center's parking lot, looking for just the right spot. And especially when I leave the store, if there are too many cars in the lot, could take me days to find where I parked it in the first place.  So I guess the earlier I … (12 comments)

mt bank: Virtual Road Trip ~ South Carolina to Kanas to New Jersey - 11/07/08 02:57 PM

Wow the trip from South Carolina to Kanas, exhausted us all and we had enough time to relax and now it's time to head up to New Jersey.
We were  going to fly, but I decided I would take my time driving. It will take us two and a half days to get there, if we don't stop and see anyone.

Our route will be leaving Wichita at approximately 9am. We had a great time with Sheree and her family, now we head to New Jersey. So you want to see Princeton, or where all the shots were taken … (1 comments)

mt bank: Steps in Getting a Reverse Mortgage at M & T Bank - 10/31/08 10:08 AM
Getting  a reverse mortgage requires a number of steps, like any of type mortgage or loan. Below is an overview process of what you  can expect when applying for a reverse mortgage with M&T Bank: Interview Whether it's in person or over the telephone, one of our M&T reverse mortgage specialists will talk with you about how a reverse mortgage can help you with your current financial position.. The representative will explain to you how a reverse mortgage works, how much money you are eligible to receive, and answer any questions you have. I would suggest to bring either a family member or friend … (1 comments)

mt bank: Girlie Wisdom - 10/28/08 06:02 AM
It's not what you have, but it's what you do, that determines what type of person you are" Girlie Wisdom!Women over 50 don't have babies because they would put them down and forget where they left them. A friend of mine confused her Valium with her birth control pills... she has 14 kids but doesn't really care. One of life's mysteries is how a 2-pound box of chocolates can make a woman gain 5 lbs.My mind not only wanders, it sometimes leaves completely.The best way to forget your troubles is to wear tight shoes.The nice part about living in a small … (10 comments)