Happy Halloween ~ ActiveRain Style... - 10/31/10 06:17 AM
Happy Halloween ~ ActiveRain Style...Halloween. A time when ghosts, goblins, witches and ghouls once again roam the nooks and crannies of the country; constantly on the prowl for sweet booty to take back to their lairs for their fiendish feasts. Looks as if these kiddo's are all dressed up and ready to go trick-r-treating. H-m-m-m, either kids are maturing earlier these days, or this bunch is a throwback to the 60's...

Mom's and dad's, know how important it is to pack the tikes a flashlight. While it's fun and scary to hear things go bump in the night, it would … (35 comments)

Did I Do My Best... - 10/29/10 05:46 AM
Did I Do My Best...As I am on the verge of crossing the threshold and sojourn to the next plateau, I stop to reflect before going forward. Standing on the peak, I look back down the terrain I grappled through, sometimes with a multitude of mixed emotions.The question I most ask myself is: "Did I do my best to help spread the love?" Every day, many fabulous articles are posted by several thousand active members. They, like myself, like to receive comments. Alas, it is physically impossible to comment on every one, even within my own sphere of subscribers.  Did I … (51 comments)

I Need a Friend... - 10/28/10 04:43 PM
I Need a Friend...I can go a lot of directions with this, I need some friends. Having had an ancient FaceBook account that I rarely used, I forgot my password. <sigh> It was much easier to just start a new profile than go through the rigmarole of... well you know what. So here I sit writing and singing... Well, more like a moose bellowing in distress, ♬ ♬ I can get by with a little help from my friends, Yes, I love to get high with a little help from my friends...Woodja, couldja, be my FaceBook friend... Complete Home Inspections, Inc.The … (25 comments)

Don't Get Caught Up in the Federal Pacific Debacle... - 10/27/10 04:13 PM
Don't Get Caught Up in the Federal Pacific Debacle...If you're involved in real estate, you probably had some dealings with the "dreaded" Federal Pacific Electric panels. Lord only knows I have. Having gone to several classes to get my CEU's, invariably the topic is brought up. Home inspectors and instructors parrot one another: fire hazard, arc welder in a box, and so on.While there may be concerns about FPE "Stablok" breakers and panels, I have yet to see a failure. Having inspected over 5,000 electrical panels in my career, I have seen several failures in other manufacturers boxes so why aren't the tech … (23 comments)

Great Chili Cook-off... - 10/26/10 07:24 AM
Great Chili Cook-off...Tomorrow, the Franklin, TN Keller Williams office located at 9175 Carothers Parkway, will host their annual Chili Cook off between 11 AM - 2 PM. Proceeds go to help local charities and KW Cares.I will be entering two different "recipes". My first entry is my "False Alarm" for all those who like to piddle around. This entry is designed for the office "Wooses" and features 5 different types of peppers as well as 8 other spices to excite the taste buds. So if you like it tame...
For those who like to have some "spice in their lives" grab … (26 comments)

If It Doesn't Look Right, It Probably Isn't... - 10/25/10 06:53 PM
If It Doesn't Look Right, It Probably Isn't...Oye, Veh! Handymen! They do some stuff that makes you want to scratch your head with an orbital sander.Okay, so there are some folks that have a bad case of mental constipation. Like they can't have brains AND good looks, can they? Some must contemplate for hours on ways to "figger out" ways to do stuff that defies all logic and take us to the extreme realms of fantasy. Is is real or am I just delusional? This ingenious way of installing two dryer vent hoses is so-o-o-o wrong on s-o-o-o many levels, I … (18 comments)

Monday Morning Motivator & Some Points to Ponder... - 10/25/10 06:07 AM
Monday Morning Motivator & Some Points to Ponder...Time is the coin of your life.  It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent.  Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.       ~Carl Sandburg Time... who can really understand its mystery and design? Time is the most undefinable yet paradoxical of things; the past is history, the future is yet to come, and the present is all we have... And even that becomes the past in our feeble attempt to define it. To me, time is an equal opportunity employer. … (26 comments)

(not so) Speechless Sundae... - 10/24/10 06:31 AM
(not so) Speechless Sundae...How about let's skipping winter this year and zip right into spring. Face it folks, winter is cold, damp, gray and just flat out yucky. In fact, the season has been known to give some folks a bad case of the blahs.However, spring has been known to give some a case of the bleh-h-h's. Just can't win, now can we? <sigh>...

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Fighting the Battle of the Bulge... - 10/23/10 06:56 AM
Fighting the Battle of the Bulge...Someone once told me when I was a young pup, "Son, There ain't no future in getting old." Huh? Unbeknownst to me at that time, this dude was not speaking with a forked tounge.Things I used to do even a few years ago are getting to be difficult if not darn near impossible. Not to mention things I used to fit in well, are j-u-ust a little tight. Let's face it, aging is a part of the natural process. How we age is in our genetic code. Men age differently than women. The female metabolism, peaks … (32 comments)

Friday's Fotos ~ ♬ Mr. Moonlight ♪♪... - 10/22/10 05:51 AM
Friday's Fotos ~ ♬ Mr. Moonlight ♪♪...Ah, here it is. Time for yet another full moon. And why not? What's there not to like about the cool glow that I provide? Folks have been singing and swooning under my watchful eye for centuries. Besides, I'm just not one of "THOSE" heavenly bodies, although I do have a bod that is heavenly. Let's face it, of all the heavenly bods out there, I'm your closest. And besides, what's there not to love about my friendly face smiling down on all you earthlings...Sing it again, John... ♫♫ And we love you... ♪♪ Mr. … (27 comments)

Just Because its New Construction Doesn't Mean You Forgo the Home Inspection... - 10/21/10 06:30 AM
Just Because its New Construction Doesn't Mean You Forgo the Home Inspection...How man times have we all heard it? The on site agent "Pooh Pooh's" the notion of getting a home inspection. Touting, "This property was inspected by 'the Codes' department and...". Balderdash!!! We all know or should know, that builders are 'for profit' entities and are only as good as their subs and on-site supers. I have yet to see a codes official crawl through a crawl space. Not to mention that they are not always the sharpest tack in the box, but then, that is a blog of a … (47 comments)

It's Your Blog, Write What You Want To... - 10/20/10 05:32 AM
It's Your Blog, Write What You Want To... Blogs are unique and personal. Just as there are over 194,000 ActiveRain members at the time of this post, there are 194,000 ideas and opinions about something every given day. It's your blog, write what you want to... In an open society such as ours, sadly, there are far too many thin-skinned individuals that seem to take offense if someone's opinion differs from theirs, or if something was not worded in a "politically correct" manner. IMHO, Frank Zappa said it best, when he coined the phrase, "Plastic People". It's your blog, write what … (42 comments)

Pumpkin Carving - TN Style... - 10/19/10 06:27 AM
Pumpkin Carving - TN Style...  
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Monday Morning Motivator & Some Points to Ponder... - 10/18/10 06:33 AM
Monday Morning Motivator & Some Points to Ponder...I have always liked the competitive side of business. It is an essential ingredient which separates those who will and those who merely try. Having a strong competitive drive in today's economic climate is crucial. In order to stay ahead and survive; we, as business owners, must remain aggressive and occasionally glance over our shoulders. In our struggles to succeed, those that stay focused, work harder, and stay a step ahead of their competition often win out over their rivals. They win, because they acquired the necessary skills of adapting to their ever changing … (21 comments)

(not so) Speechless Sundae... - 10/17/10 06:28 AM
(not so) Speechless Sundae...<sigh> Time is not too much fun when you are constantly on the fly. A brief trip to the Smokies was just what the Doctor ordered. What's there not to like about a quickie every now and then. No phone, no distractions, no clients. Just time. Time to wander and get lost somewhere in the pixels of your mind. Precious moments to let it all go and grasp a hand full of sanity in an otherwise insane world. Intervals like this rejuvenate the soul, refresh the mind, and rekindle creativity. The world and what you see is the … (24 comments)

You've Got Mold... - 10/16/10 06:20 AM
You've Got Mold...Anybody who has ever dealt with bank owned properties knows that they will be in varying states of disrepair. Oftentimes, this starts while the home is still occupied. Having given up hope, what was once their American Dream has now turned into their American Nightmare.Deterioration continues as there is no longer a loving or caring person to give the property the TLC and pride of ownership it needs. Instead, a faceless, non caring entity, thousands of miles away, faced with another toxic assent on the books, lets the property degrade even further. It is not uncommon to find properties … (77 comments)

Step Up to Kuntry Living... - 10/15/10 04:34 PM
Step Up to Kuntry Living...It never ceases to amaze me how some folks find in-gene-yus ways to make do when it comes to  interior desecrating. This clever individual found a one-in-a-million way to keep those nasty dirty logs off the carpeting. Needless to say, this one certainly had me scratching where it itched or should I have said rubbing where it hurt? So, instead of saying, "Well I never..."; you may want to say, "I wish I hadn't..." <sigh>

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Friday's Photos... - 10/15/10 06:24 AM
Friday's Photos...Tennessee has really been blessed with an abundance of natural beauty. Babbling brooks, the soothing sounds of rustling streams and verdant countrysides are plentiful in Tennessee's back yard. Is there better way to "chill" and get in your "right mind", than going to your favorite "quite spot" and letting your mind go blank?  The coolness of the morning air + the rich colors of the season = A-H-H-H-H...

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iPhone Coming to Verizon... - 10/14/10 04:54 AM
iPhone Coming to Verizon...For years, many of us Verizon customers have been lusting over the iPhone, but alas, the infamous 3 letters have kept many of us from owning one. Well, it seems as if the cellular gods have heard our plight and have answered our prayers. ATT's contractual lock on the iPhone is finally over. Apple and Verizon have finally come to terms and the iPhone will be available January 1. You can read the story "Apple Readies Verizon iPhone". The Droid seemed to be Motorola's answer to the iPhone and has certainly bitten a huge chunk out of Apple's … (35 comments)

(not so) Speechless Wednesday ~ Autumn - 10/13/10 05:41 AM
(not so) Speechless Wednesday ~ Autumn...Autumn. A time when trees magically transform into an array of colors. There is something about these fascinating changes that alter our sense of reality and leaves us spellbound. Like Alice, we get lost in a world of surreal sights and images that only this season can conjour. That is, if we but allow the season to work its wizardry.Mundane scenes that would not get a second glance, have gone through a metamorphosis to become eye candy for the soul and images to share. Is there any other season that inflames such enchanting displays of sights, … (24 comments)

Kill a Watt ~ Power Monitor... - 10/12/10 06:44 PM
Kill a Watt ~ Power Monitor...Being a techno-junkie, I hang with folks that come across some interesting gadgets. Shortly after posting Kill a Watt ~ LED vs CFL, I got a call from a friend who wanted to show me his power monitor.The sensor fits on any standard utility power meter and takes but a minute to install. Once installed, you sync the sensor to a receiver that monitors your usage.Turn on a light, dryer, or other power source and you can see the change in usage within one cycle of center disk.It's a great tool to help you trace down … (14 comments)

Kill a Watt ~ LED vs CFL... - 10/12/10 06:37 AM
Kill a Watt ~ LED vs CFL...Being a conservative independent, I have long been mindful of our ecology and finite resources. As the global population expands, so does our need for power to fuel the wheels of commerce. Because the power bills from NES here in the Nashville, TN area continue to spiral higher, one consumer is making every attempt to lower their consumption and spread the word.One of the threads on my post last week "Kill a Watt ~ A Tale of Two Power Bills", Lenn Harley, a member of the ActiveRain real estate network, asked about LED bulbs. Quite … (64 comments)

What's in Your Ghar-Bhage, Dahling? - 10/11/10 08:39 PM
What's in Your Ghar-Bhage, Dahling?As every Mom knows, strolling down the cereal isle at the local supermarkets like Publix, Harris Teeter or Kroger not only makes the rug rats happy, but it provides the tykes with all the nutritional sustenance that they need to get that jump-start before getting their mind expanded at the halls higher education. And, as every cereal producer knows, providing the right eye catching packaging, not only helps the kiddos bond with a face they can trust and relate with, but it helps sell the stuff too.
 
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Monday Morning Motivator & Some Points to Ponder... - 10/11/10 06:54 AM
Monday Morning Motivator & Some Points to Ponder... IF, a two letter word for futility.      ~ Unknown I disagree... IF you do nothing, nothing happens. IF you do something, something will happen. IF you can dream, you can see your heart's wishes. IF you put forth the effort, you can make those wishes come true. IF you open your eyes and look, you will find the answers you seek. IF you really listen, you will get the guidance you seek. IF you are not happy with what you are doing, it's time to change careers. IF you are not getting … (27 comments)

Good Night Active Rain... - 10/10/10 08:12 PM
Good Night Active Rain... What is it about the moon that so fascinates us mere mortals? We gaze at it. We write songs about it. It waxes, it wanes. There's a man in it. It affects our tides and some folk's way of thinking. We harvest, hunt and love under it. Old farmers planted by it. Men have left their foot prints on it. Eerie and strange things happen under it. We shoot for it. Sometimes there is a bad one on the rise. There are moon faces, moon pies and moon shine. Sometimes, we get mooned. Needless to say, we … (12 comments)

(not so) Speechless Sundae... - 10/10/10 06:32 AM
(not so) Speechless Sundae... Early Autumn. A time when the greens and pastel colors of summer give way to the golds, browns and blazing reds of fall. As one season transitions into the next, Indian Summer is a unique opportunity to experience the best of both seasons. Summer is still hanging on, while Autumn is not yet in full swing, at least, here in the middle Tennessee area. But don't wait too long, this "gawgis" weather we've been having won't last much longer...Y'all have a great weekend...

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Kill a Watt ~ A Tale of Two Power Bills... - 10/09/10 07:01 AM
Kill a Watt ~ A Tale of Two Power Bills... Last months power bill was a real shocker. The excessive summer heat + my nonchalant attitude toward energy consumption = a real doozy of a light bill. Yes, my urinary tract as a "tad" upset, but then, being upset can be a good thing.     This past month I was on a seek-and-destroy mission. Ferret out unnecessary or power wasting habits and implement changes.     CF's are a great place to start, but they are only the tip of the iceberg. If it's warm, if it glows, if it rotates, it's … (66 comments)

Home Safety Tips... - 10/06/10 07:22 AM
Home Safety Tips... Every year, thousands of Americans are badly injured in their homes. They take for granted that their homes are safe but do not take time to be fully engaged in home safety. Many home injuries are directly related to poorly installed or maintained attic ladders.    Manufactures specializations take precedent over municipal codes and handyman's way of doing things. Manufactures specify that pull-down ladders are to be secured with 1/4 x 3" lag screws or 16d nails and follow a specific pattern. Drywall or deck screws installed in a "willy-nilly" pattern are not approved although I see them … (14 comments)

(not so) Wordless Wednesday... - 10/06/10 06:07 AM
(not so) Wordless Wednesday... As long as there are males and females, the never ending saga of the battle of the sexes will continue. Seat up or seat down? End of discussion! Point made! Any thing else we need to talk about...

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You Just Can't be too Careful... - 10/05/10 07:21 AM
You Just Can't be too Careful... Folks seem to want to make much ado about nothing. It seems as if the least little thing that looks out of place, gets the whitey-tighties in a big wad. It is not unusual to see dips and sags in a roof. The thin decking material will follow the contour of framing members and often show up as dips resembling damaged framing members. Experienced, knowledgeable home inspectors defuse customer concerns through education. All wood has a crown. The natural drying process causes the lumber to bow slightly, a term called "Crowning" in the trades. It … (21 comments)

Monday Morning Motivator & Some Points to Ponder... - 10/04/10 06:16 AM
Monday Morning Motivator & Some Points to Ponder... I love deadlines.  I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.       ~Douglas Adams Ever have those days when you feel that you've run out of gas?  Your engine sputters, clunks and comes to a screeching halt. You feel as if your get up and go, got up, and went someplace else. Sound like a bad case of No Mo. Mo IS the fuel for your go. Dreams and desires fuel your Mo. Have your dreams put on their work clothes. Its time to get motivated... Complete Home Inspections"The Guys … (24 comments)

(not so) Speechless Sundae... - 10/03/10 07:22 AM
(not so) Speechless Sundae... As the cooler breaths of fall displace the warm days of summer, we start packing away summer's wardrobe. The sights, sounds and smell of fall and fall's festivities will excite the senses and create many photo ops. While grandiose vistas are certainly eye candy for the senses, sometimes, it is the simpler things that often get overlooked...

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There Is Life After Your First Day on P90X... - 10/02/10 06:54 AM
There Is Life After Your First Day on P90X... With so many of us across America fighting the "Battle of the Bulge", many of us have started taking drastic measure to overcome the years of neglect, poor dietary choices and sedentary life styles. In our microwave society, we want instantaneous results. We work out, at the gym or at home, step on the scales expecting to see a dramatic weight loss and are sadly disappointed. Hey! Get REAL!!! It took years to put it on there, it won't go away with one work out. Yesterday, was my first day on the … (23 comments)

 
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