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Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:49:48 -0500

How to Prevent Swine Flu

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:58:19 -0500

Prevent Swine Flu - Good Advice

Dr. Vinay Goyal is an MBBS,DRM,DNB (Intensivist and Thyroid specialist) having clinical experience of over 20 years. He has worked in institutions like Hinduja Hospital , Bombay Hospital , Saifee Hospital , Tata Memorial etc.. Presently, he is heading our Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid clinic at Riddhivinayak Cardiac and Critical Centre, Malad (W).

The following message is given by him:
The only portals of e ntry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible to avoid coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is.

While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most official communications, can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu):

1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).

2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).

3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don't trust salt). *H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected o ne. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.

4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water. *Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but *blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.*


5. *Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). *If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.

6. *Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc) as you can. *Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.

I suggest you pass this on to your entire e-list. You never know who might pay attention to it - and STAY ALIVE because of it.

An Email I Received, thought I would share

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:19:54 -0500

Beautiful story..... makes you understand that things happen for a reason

The brand new pastor and his wife, newly assigned
to their first ministry, to reopen a church
in suburban Brooklyn , arrived in early October
excited about their opportunities When they saw
their church, it was very run down and needed
much work. They set a goal to have everything
done in time to have their first service
on Christmas Eve.

They worked hard, repairing pews, plastering walls,
painting, etc, and on December 18
were ahead of schedule and just about finished.
O n December 19 a terrible tempest - a driving
rainstorm hit the area and lasted for two days.
O n the 21st, the pastor went over to the church.
His heart sank when he saw that the roof had
leaked, causing a large area of plaster about
20 feet by 8 feet to fall off the front wall of the
sanctuary just behind the pulpit, beginning about
head high..
T he pastor cleaned up the mess on the floor,
and not knowing what else to do but postpone
the Christmas Eve service, headed home.

On the way he noticed that a local business was
having a flea market type sale for charity so he
stopped in.. One of the items was a beautiful,
handmade, ivory colored, crochete d tablecloth
with exquisite work, fine colors and a Cross
embroidered right in the center. It was just
the right size to cover up the hole in the front
wall. He bought it and headed back to the church.

By this time it had started to snow. An older
woman running from the opposite direction was
trying to catch the bus.. She missed it. The pastor
invited her to wait in the warm church for
the next bus 45 minutes later.

She sat in a pew and paid no attention to the pastor
while he got a ladder, hangers, etc., to put
up the tablecloth as a wall tapestry. The pastor
could hardly believe how beautiful it looked and
it covered up the entire problem area.

Then he noticed the woman walking down the center
aisle. Her face was like a sheet.. "Pastor,"
she asked, "where did you get that tablecloth?"
The pastor explained. The woman asked him to check
the lower right corner to see if the initials, EBG were crocheted into
it there. They were. These were the initials of the woman, and she had
made this tablecloth 35 years before, in Austria

T he woman could hardly believe it as the pastor
told how he had just gotten the Tablecloth. The
woman explained that before the war she and
her husband were well-to-do people in Austria ..

When the Nazis came, she was forced to leave.
Her husband was going to follow her the next week.
He was captured, sent to prison and never saw her
husband or her home again.

T he pastor wanted to give her the tablecloth;
but she made the pastor keep it for the church..
The pastor insisted on driving her home, that
was the least he could do... She lived on the other
side of Staten Island and was only in Brooklyn
for the day for a housecleaning job.

What a wonderful service they had on Christmas
Eve. The church was almost full.. The music and the
spirit were great. At the end of the service, the
pastor and his wife greeted everyone at the door
and many said that they would return.

One older man, whom the pastor recognized
from the neighborhood continued to sit in one of the
pews and stare, and the pastor wondered why he
wasn't leaving.

The man asked him where he got the tablecloth on
the front wall because it was identical to one
that his wife had made years ago when
they lived in Austria before the war and how
could there be two tablecloths so much alike.

H e told the 20 pastor how the Nazis came, how he
forced his wife to flee for her safety and he was
supposed to follow her, but he was arrested and
put in a prison.. He never saw his wife or his home
again all the 35 years in between.

T he pastor asked him if he would allow him to
take him for a little ride. They drove to Staten
Island and to the same house where the pastor
had taken the woman three days earlier.

He helped the man climb the three flights of
stairs to the woman's apartment, knocked on
the door and he saw the greatest Christmas
reunion he could ever imagine.

T rue Story - submitted by Pastor Rob Reid
Who says God does not work in mysterious ways..
I asked the Lord to bless you as I prayed for
you today, to guide you and protect you as you go
along your way. His love is always with you, His
promises are true, and when we give Him all our
cares you know He will see us through.

S o when the road you're traveling on seems
difficult at best. Just remember I'm here
praying and God will do the rest. Pass this on
to those you want God to bless and don't forget
to send it back to the one who asked God to bless
you first.

W hen there is nothing left but God, that is when
you find out that God is all you need. Take 60
seconds and give this a shot! All you do is simply
say the following small prayer for the person
who sent you this.

Father, G od, bless all my friends and family in what
ever it is that You know they may be needing this
day! May their life be full of your peace,
prosperity and power as he/she seeks to have a
closer relationship with you. Amen.

October is the Month of.....

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:52:20 -0500

I was reading the other day and wondered what was October the Month of other than the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I compliled all that I could find. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

National German Heritage Month (Celebrated from September 15 to October 15)
Italian-American Heritage Month
Filipino American History Month
LGBT History Month
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Pet Wellness Month
Disability Employment Awareness Month
Diversity Awareness Month
National Pizza Month
National Pasta Month
National Dessert Month
Country Music Month
Family History Month
National AIDS Awareness Month
National Book Month
Gourmet Adventures Month
National Car Care Month
National Pretzel Month
National Pickled Peppers Month
Vegetarian Awareness Month
National Seafood Month
National Cosmetology Month
National Apple Month
National Depression Education and Awareness Month
Polish American Heritage Month
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Month
National Popcorn Poppin' Month
Computer Learning Month
National Stamp Collecting Month
National Applejack Month
Cook Book Month
Gourmet Adventures Month
Hunger Awareness Month
National Caramel Month
National Cookie Month
National Country Ham Month
National Health Care Food Service Month
National Kitchen and Bath Month
National Pork Month
National Restaurant Hospitality Month
National Roller Skating Month
National Spinach-Lovers' Month
National Toilet Tank Repair Month
National Sun Dried Tomato Month
National Down Syndrome Awareness Month

A Tribute to those who lost their lives on 9/11

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:23:45 -0500

Tenth Annual Mercer County Italian American Festival

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:29:26 -0500

Dates: September 25, 26, 27, 2009

Time:
Friday 12 noon – 10:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 noon – 11:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 noon – 9:00 pm

Join us as we celebrate our Italian and Italian American Heritage and Culture at the 10th Annual Mercer County Italian American Festival.

Food Piazza
Italian restaurants, wine and beer, Enjoy Italian specialties from many of the area's best Italian restaurants and vendors.

PNC Bank Italian Market Tent
Numerous vendors with Italian and Italian-American hand crafted articles for sale

Italian Heritage Pavilion
View memorabilia, Over 200 Displays of Important and Famous Italian-Americans who have made a contribution to our Country. Play BOCCE on the indoor Bocce Court.

NEW!, A touch of Rome in Mercer County, Toss a coin and make a wish in the famous "Trevi Fountain" Benifits Ryan's Quest.

TD Bank Cultural Theater
Listen to guest speakers and watch cooking demonstrations

Dining Tents
Dine in covered seating areas
Provided by K McCoy Insurance Agency and Rose Hill Assisted Living Community

Dance Tents
Dance to your favorite performers on covered dance floors.

Senior Citizens Special
Senior Citizens will be admitted free Friday until 4:30 pm.

Amusement Rides
Enjoy amusement rides for the whole family with special Family Day prices on Friday with coupon.

Entertainment
Enjoy performances on two stages including the Roma Bank Stage and the Cabaret Tent. Entertainment includes Italian folk dancers, big band music, traditional Italian music, Italian American favorites, opera, children’s entertainment and national favorites. Past headliners have included The Duprees, Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge, Sam Butera and the Wildest, and Joey Dee & the Starliters.

Fireworks Spectacular
Join us on Saturday and stay for the festival's spectacular fireworks display at 9:30 PM, immediately following the headliner performance.

Sunday Mass
11:00 am
Sunday Mass with Bishop John Smith and Monsignor Innocenzi honoring Italian-American war veterans and all veterans on the festival grounds.

Super 50/50
Get your tickets early and often as the 2008 winner went home with $8,000+

Admission Rates for 2009 Festival

$3.00 Adults, Children under 12 , free

Friday 12noon till 4:30pm, Seniors are free

No Pets Permitted on the Festival Grounds!

Knock Knock No One Is Home

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:53:00 -0500

As I read down my list of Blogs I subscribed to, I went to them and I knocked on the door and seems no one is home.

Have we lost all these people? Has anyone reached out to them to see if they are in good health or just taking a vacation or has retired?

I know, I have been gone since February myself, off to North Carolina to do babysitting and now back.

Getting started now, might be a slow process but you know, I have all these wonderful people on Active Rain that are only an email or phone call away.

I am going to contact all those who have no had a post in over a month, the ones on my list that is and I ask each and every one of you to do the same.

And let's see if we can't help our AR friends, for I am sure this economy has driven some into early retirement, but there is always light at the end of the tunnel....

Iphone Upgrade

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:22:54 -0500

I currently have an Iphone 2G, which means second generation. First generation, was I believe the planning stages and hostly as this phone is becoming two eyars old, I see that it was not made to last.

I have some issues with it, such as resetting itself to the home screen when I didn't command it to, or getting overheated from a charge and just not behaving, like a spoiled child that must have their way.

So I am thinking about purchasing a newer model. The 3G price sounds great, $99.00 and I would get double the memory but that newer model, the 3Gs sounds great. A video camera, 3.0 mp camera and all the other features of the 3G.

Does anyone have the 3Gs iphone? I am wondering if it is worth the extra 100 dollars for the video, as currently I will ahve to purchase a video camera for business.

Please leave your pros and cons on the iphone.

Thanks

Decisions....always better with a glass of wine.

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:40:18 -0500

I have interviewed with two agencies, one a franchise and the other an independent and considering I am not making any major strides in moving to Ocean County...another hurdle to jump over before I can go to the next step....so I have decided to go with the Agency that opened their arms to me when I was a Mortgage Rep, looking for someone to work with me.

So I feel comfortable with the people and the Broker.

I will be going to Greater Coastal Agency in Manahawkin this week to have him sign me up. Currently, I will be on a referral basis only. Which is doable, considering I am still living an hour away.

Look for the Localism blog I will have next week and you will know where my energies have been.

And now, to get myself in gear....and I have to go back to North Carolina for a week too....never a dull moment in the Larson household....

God's Busy

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:28:21 -0500

Got this email today and I had to share it with you all. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Subject: GOD'S BUSY~~~YOU'LL LOVE THIS

If you don't know GOD, don't make stupid remarks!!!!!!!

A United States Marine was attending some college courses between assignments. He had completed missions in Iraq and Afghanistan . One of the courses had a professor who was an avowed atheist and a member of the ACLU .

One day the professor shocked the class when he came in he looked to the ceiling and flatly stated, 'God, if you are real, then I want you to knock me off this platform. I'll give you exactly 15 minutes.' The lecture room fell silent. You could hear a pin drop.

Ten minutes went by and the professor proclaimed, 'Here I am God. I'm still waiting.' It got down to the last couple of minutes when the Marine got out of his chair, went up to the professor, and cold-cocked him, knocking him off the platform. The professor was out cold.

The Marine went back to his seat and sat there, silently. The other students were shocked, stunned, and sat there looking on in silence. The professor eventually came to, noticeably shaken, looked at the Marine and asked, 'What the hell is the matter with you? Why did you do that?' The Marine calmly replied, 'God was too busy today protecting American soldiers who are protecting your ass to say stupid stuff and act like an idiot. So, He sent me.'

THIS IS GOOD. KEEP IT GOING.

And all God's people said, -- AMEN!
Have a great day

Would you have been so brave?

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:24:10 -0500

Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men
who signed the Declaration of Independence ?

Five signers were captured by the British as traitors,
and tortured before they died.

Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned.
Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army;
another had two sons captured.

Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or
hardships of the Revolutionary War.

They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes,
and their sacred honor.

What kind of men were they?

Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists.
Eleven were merchants,
nine were farmers and large plantation owners;
men of means, well educated,
but they signed the Declaration of Independence
knowing full well that the penalty would be death if
they were captured.
Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and
trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the
British Navy. He sold his home and properties to
pay his debts, and died in rags.

Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British
that he was forced to move his family almost constantly.
He served in the Congress without pay, and his family
was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him,
and poverty was his reward.

Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall, Clymer,
Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton.

At the battle of Yorktown , Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that
the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson
home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General
George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed,
and Nelson died bankrupt.

Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed.
The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months.

John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying.
Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill
were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests
and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his
children vanished.
So, take a few minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and
silently thank these patriots. It's not much to ask for the price they paid.

Remember: freedom is never free!

I hope you will show your support by sending this to as many
people as you can, please. It's time we get the word out that patriotism
is NOT a sin, and the Fourth of July has more to it than beer,
picnics, and baseball games.

In Three Weeks.....

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:19:02 -0500

In three weeks, I'll be back in and getting serious about starting my new career in Real Estate.

I thought these four months I would be able to concentrate on getting everything in order....not possible with a baby...I completely forgot about 2AM feedings, burping and changing diapers!!

So I decided to just look around and see what is out there...well, I finally got dial up last month and it takes forever to go from one place to another, nothing like cable, where I can have mulitple windows opened at once, so I read less than I had planned to.

But I think I have someone to build my website and assist me with all the web based things. I got my license plates....C NANCE and my web site is www.callnance.com . Other than that, there is nothing much I can do without a broker.

So when I get back, I start looking. With all the Internet technology, does one charge for desk rentals anymore? or do they just call it office supplies? I can't imagine why anyone needs to go into an office with computers, wifi and air cards.

I hear AT&T is coming out with a mini laptop next month for 99 dollars and you can get the air card for 60 dollars a month and make that your virtual office for real estate....I'm going to look into that.

Plus my iphone has so many applications...does anyone know if I can get MLS on iphones too?

So I am entertaining a broker...so all you Ocean County NJ Realtors who think your agency would be good for a beginning, leave me a comment and I will contact you....

Thanks....and everyone have a great weekend....

Nance

Announcing a new Group....

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:36:10 -0500

Tickle me Tuesdays.

Please join us here on Tuesdays with the best jokes, funny stories and pictures that make us laugh, are all welcomed.. If we survived a Monday, we should lighten up our week with a little laughter.

Please pass the word around that this is brand new and I will need everyone to subscribe to a little fun.

Before we have to have Wordless Wednesday, i figured we all could use a good belly laugh.

So, come one and come all....

Here is the link Tickle Me Tuesdays

What a Coincindence!!!

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:29:01 -0500

A chicken farmer went to a local bar, sat next to a woman and order a glass of champagne.

The woman perked up and said, "How about that? I just ordered a glass of champagne, too!"

"What a coincidence, " the farmer said, "This is a special day for me. I am celebrating".

"This is a special day for me too, I am also celebrating", said the woman.

"What a coincidence!" said the farmer. As they clinked glasses he added.

"What are you celebrating?"

"My husband I have been trying to have a child and today my gynecologist told me that I am pregnant!"

"What a coincidence!" said the man. "I'm a chicken farmer and for years all my hens were infertile, but today they are all laying fertilized eggs".

"That's great!" said the woman, "How did your chickens become fertile?"

"I used a different cock, " he replied.

"The woman smiled, clinked his glass and said, "What a coincidence!"

Is Construction Loans Alive in New Jersey?

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:37:18 -0500

I had a potential customer of mine from the mortgage business call me today and ask me about a construction loan. Does anyone do them still? I would like to refer this out, but not sure if that is even something anyone does anymore.

This is the info I received....land is in New Jersey...North Jersey. Lot has been appraised at $250,000 and he would like a construction loan for $300,000. I would say this is a spec loan, for it is the builder who is asking for the loan.

Can anyone do such a loan and if so, contact me via email: Nance0924@gmail.com.

For all those who respond, I will forward your his name and phone number.

Thanks.

Nancy

My Southern Experience

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:19:34 -0500

The South is so much more friendlier than the North. When you walk down the street, folks wave at you, or as they ride by in their car as you are just sitting out front on the porch.

Now being from New jersey, my first thought was....why are these old men all hitting on me...the nerve of them and told my daughter, I am not sitting out front on the porch anymore...I have every old man in town, hitting on me....My daughter said, Mom what do you mean? I said, well they ride by and they smile and wave and say Hi...now why would they do that? She responded...that's the southern way...and started laughing

You can't get a good bagel or pizza, unless you consider Pizza Hut a good pizza. Sure you can get cat fish and hush puppies and grits...but I miss my hoagies and fresh bagels from the Bagel Shoppe and Ice Creame shoppes, they dont seem to be around either.

But you can see for miles...green grass and no strip mall on every corner. It's not congested and it's like the 50's in New Jersey but with today's clothing and technology.

Folks go to church and church is a very important part of their life. It's their socialization as well. After service, they have a dinner at the church....now that I haven't heard of. Or I went to another church as they had a Free Pancake Dinner and of course donations were welcomed, but there were some that came that you knew this might be their only food for the week.

It's so different here. Do I like it? I could if I had some friends that I could relate to. I have been here a month and I have met a few folks but they are all married and no one wants a fifth wheel.

I did go to the Dennis Winery with the teachers from my daughters school, that was nice and out to dinner.

Tomorrow if the weather is nice, will go to Badin Lake and take some pictures.

Alcoa was the factory in town and they closed down and the cute little community that flourished has come on to some hard times but the people are still the same.

Wow, How Time Flies

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:34:36 -0500

I've been in North Carolina for a little over a month and I really thought I could keep track of Active Rain with my iphone....it's not as good as I wished it to be.

Took forever to do anything and I became frustrated. Two days ago, I opted for dial up while I was here. first month free and then I pay 10.00 a month for two months and go back home to NJ to lovely cable...oh yes...

Well, nothing has really changed but I can relate to that 56 year old woman who gave birth....this is a tough job...that's why we should only be a grandmother, so we can hand them back over and go crawl into bed with a book or a fine bottle of wine....lol.

I live in a ranch and the stairs are killing my knees....wow...you know you are old when you climb those steps 10 times and on the eleventh time, you are almost crawling up the stairs....

So what have I missed .....I know I missed my ranking in Nj...so I guess I need to come back and start writing and commenting so I can get back to the top.

Considering I am still not with a broker, not sure what I can do or say...but possible do some localism pieces for Badin North Carolina, where I am currently living.

Well that's a start...see you soon.....

I Really Am Alive

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:22:10 -0500

And living in North Carolina.....with my daughter, son in law, and two granddaughters.

I have not been bac k to New Jersey to select my broker yet, but getting a lot of good feedback from those who I speak to.

Will be moving to the Ocean County area as soon as I get back and list my house in East Windsor.

Just wanted you all know, I think of you often, but rarely do I get an internet connection and tonight I am very lucky so I thought I would drop you a line.

Hope all is well with you all.....

Nancy

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:04:28 -0600

Sexy Comments & Profile Graphics

Real Estate Exam

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:41:41 -0600

Well, I woke up at 6:30am and re-read the whole course book again. Last night I was up till 12 midnight reviewing the math questions. Any earlier pre-test I had taken showed my test scores in various areas in the high 70's to mid 80's but math at 59%...I must have forgotten how to do a simple math problem.

So for 3 hours last night, I worked on pro rating the taxes and how much money you needed for closing and etc etc.

Arrived at the test center and I filled out everything I needed and sat down to have my picture taken and the computer decided it didn't like my mug shot and froze up.

Then they couldn't get the computer to come back and had to reboot the system....oh I knew this was not good. And to take the test on Friday, the 13th, I was completely out of my mind.

We waited and waited and finally, it was up and running and the picture was taken. I looked at it and said, now that kind of picture looks like me.

Off to the testing room, got comfy and started taking the test. There was 85 general questions and 35 NJ Real Estate questions...and it took me about two hours to complete. I did mark down the questions I was unsure of and went back and reviewed them, and didn't change a one.

Added all the ones that were iffy and did some math and prayed my calucations were correct, I should ahve gotten no less than an 85% on the test....but all they give you is a pass or fail.

Went out....waited for the results and...........drum roll please.......I PASSED!!!!!!

This is What True Love is About

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:07:05 -0600

This is what True Love is all about:

It was a busy morning, approximately 8:30 a.m., when an elderly gentleman in his 80's, arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He stated that he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am.

I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would to able to see him. I saw him look at his watch and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound.

On exam, it was well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound.

While taking care of his wound, we began to engage in conversation. I asked him if he had another doctor's appointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry. The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife.

I then inquired as to her health. He told me that she had been there for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer' s Disease.

As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit late. He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him in five years now.

I was surprised, and asked him, "And you still go every morning, even though she doesn't know who you are?"

He smiled as he patted my hand and said, "She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is." I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arm, and thought, "That is the kind of love I want in my life."

True love is neither physical, nor romantic. True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.

With all the jokes and fun that are in e-mails, sometimes there are some that come along that have an important message, and this is one of those kind.

The Man Rules

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:04:15 -0600

The Man Rules

At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down
Finally , the guys' side of the story.
(I must admit, it's pretty good.)
We always hear " the rules"
From the female side.
Now here are the rules from the male side.

These are our rules!
Please note.. these are all numbered "1 "
ON PURPOSE!
1. Men are NOT mind readers.

1. Learn to work the toilet seat.
You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down.
We need it up, you need it down.
You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.

1. Sunday sports It's like the full moon
or the changing of the tides.
Let it be.

1. Crying is blackmail.

1. Ask for what you want.
Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!

1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.

1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do.
Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.

1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.
In fact, all comments become Null and void after 7 Days.

1. If you think you're fat, you probably are.
Don't ask us.

1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one

1. You can either ask us to do something
Or tell us how you want it done.
Not both.
If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.

1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials..

1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.

1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings.
Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.

1. If it itches, it will be scratched.
We do that.

1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing's wrong.
We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.

1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer you don't want to hear.

1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine... Really.

1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball
or golf.

1. You have enough clothes.

1. You have too many shoes.

1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!

1. Thank you for reading this.
Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight;

But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.

Doo Wop Oldies Quiz:

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:59:05 -0600

Doo Wop Oldies Quiz:

Thirty great memories about music that caused our Parents and teachers grief!!! Welcome to "The Expanded Doo-Wop Oldies Quiz"

Take the quiz and see how you score as a true "oldies fan". In the comment section, please write your answers...and no Active Rain prizes...this is way too easy.

1. When did 'Little Suzie' finally wake up?

(a) The movie's over, it's 2 o'clock

(b) The movie's over, it's 3 o'clock

(c) The movie's over, it's 4 o'clock

2. "Rock Around The Clock" was used in what movie?

(a) Rebel Without A Cause

(b) Blackboard Jungle

3. What's missing from a Rock & Roll standpoint?

Earth _____

(a) Angel

(b) Mother

4. I found my thrill . ." where?

(a) Kansas City

(b) Heartbreak Hotel

(c) Blueberry Hill

5. "Please turn on your magic beam, _____ _____

Bring me a dream,:

(a) Mr. Sandman

(b) Earth Angel

6. For which label did Elvis Presley first record?

(a) Atlantic

(b) RCA

(c) Sun

7. He asked, "Why's everybody always pickin' on me?"

Who was he?

(a) Bad, Bad Leroy Brown

(b) Charlie Brown

8. Bobby Darin's "Mack The Knife," the one with the

Knife, was named:

(a) MacHeath

(b) MacCloud

9. Name the song with '"A-wop bop a-loo bop a-lop bam boom."

(a) Good Golly, Miss Molly

(b) Be-Bop-A-Lula

(c) Tutti Fruitti

10. Who is generally given credit for originating the term

"Rock And Roll"?

(a) Dick Clark

(b) Wolfman Jack

(c) Alan Freed

11. In 1957, he left the music business to become a preacher:

(a) Little Richard

(b) Frankie Lymon

12. Paul Anka's "Puppy Love" is written to what star?

(a) Brenda Lee

(b) Connie Francis

(c) Annette Funicello

13. The Everly Brothers are . . ..

(a) Pete and Dick

(b) Don and Phil

14. The Big Bopper's real name was:

(a) Jiles P. Richardson

(b) Roy Harold Scherer Jr.

15. In 1959, Berry Gordy, Jr., started a small record

Company called...

(a) Decca

(b) Cameo

(c) Motown

16. Edd Brynes had a hit with "Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb.

'What TV show was he on?

(a) 77 Sunset Strip

(b) Hawaiian Eye

17. In 1960 Bobby Darin married:

(a) Carol Lynley

(b) Sandra Dee

18. They were a one hit wonder with "Book Of Love":

(a) The Penguins

(b) The Monotones

19. The Everly Brothers sang a song called 'Till I ________ You."

(a) Loved

(b) Kissed

20. Chuck Berry sang "Oh, ___________, why can't you be true?"

(a) Suzie Q

(b) Peggy Sue

(c) Maybelline

21. "Wooly _______"

(a) Mammouth

(b) Bully

22. "I'm like a one-eyed cat . .

(a) can't go into town no more.

(b) sleepin' on a cold hard floor.

(c) peepin' in a seafood store.

23. "Sometimes I wonder what I'm gonna do . . "

(a) cause there ain't no answer for a life without booze.

(b) cause there ain't no cure for the summertime blues.

24. "They often call me Speedo, but my real name is . . ."

(a) Mr Earl.

(b) Jackie Pearl.

25. "You're my Fanny and nobody else's . . .."

(a) girl.

(b) butt.

26. "I want you to play with my . . "

(a) heart.

(b) dreams.

(c) ding a ling.

27. "Be Bop A Lula . . "

(a) she's got the rabies.

(b) she's my baby.

28. "Fine Love, Fine Kissing . . .".

(a) right here.

(b) fifty cents.

29. "He wore black denim trousers and . . ."

(a) a pink carnation.

(b) pink leotards.

(c) motorcycle boots.

30. "I got a gal named . . "

(a) Jenny Zamboni.

(b) Gerri Mahoney

(c) Boney Maroney.

Because I Am A Man.....written by

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:24:02 -0600

a man who thinks we need to understand them better.

Here goes:

Because I'm a man
Because I'm a man, when I lock my keys in the car, I will
fiddle with a coat hanger long after hypothermia has set in.
Calling AAA is not an option. I will win.
______________________________________________

Because I'm a man , when the car isn't running very well, < /SPAN>
I will pop the hood and stare at the engine as if I know what
I'm looking at. If another man shows up, one of us will say
to the other, 'I used to be able to fix these things, but now
with all these computers and everything, I wouldn't know
where to start.' We will then drink a couple of beers and
break wind.
_______________________________________________

Because I'm a man, when I catch a cold, I need someone
to bring me soup and take care of me while I lie in bed and
moan. You're a woman. You never get as sick as I do, s o
for you, this is no problem.
_______________________________________________

Because I'm a man, I can be relied upon to purchase basic
groceries at the store, like beer, milk or bread. I cannot be
expected to find exotic items like 'cumin' or 'tofu.' For all I
know, these are the same thing.
_______________________________________________

Because I'm a man, when one of our appliances stops
working, I will insist on taking it apart, despite evidence that
this will just cost me twice as much once the repair person
gets here and has to put it back together.
___________ ____________________________________
Because I'm a man, I must hold the television remote
control in my hand while I watch TV. If the thing has been
misplaced, I may miss a whole show looking for it.....though
one time I was able to survive by holding a calculator.....
______________________________________________
Because I'm a man, there is no need to ask me what I'm
thinking about. The true answer is always either sex, cars,
sex, sports or sex. I have to make up something else when
you ask, so don't ask.
_______________________________________________
Because I'm a man, I do not want to visit your mother, or
have your mother come visit us, or talk to her when she
calls, or think about her any more than I have to. Whatever
you got her for Mother's Day is okay; I don't need to see it.
And don't forget to pick up something for my mother, too.
_______________________________________________

Because I'm a man, you don't have to ask me if I liked the
movie. Chances are, if you're crying at the end of it, I didn't
...and if you are feeling amorous afterwards....then I will
certainly at least remember the name and recommend it to
others.
_______________________________________________

Because I'm a man, I think what you're wearing is fine. I
thought what you were wearing five minutes ago was fine,
too. Either pair of shoes is fine. With the belt or without it,
looks fine. Your hair is fine. You look fine. Can we just go
now?
_______________________________________________
Because I'm a man, and this is, after all, the year 2009, I
will share equally in the housework. You just do the laundry,
the cooking, the cleaning, the vacuuming, and the dishes,
and I'll do the rest...... Like wandering around in the garden
with a beer wondering what to do.

This has been a public service message for women to
better understand men.

Butt Dust

Nancy Larson (Coastal Assoiciates) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:43:07 -0600

What Is Butt Dust???

What, you ask, is 'Butt dust'? Read on and you'll discover the joy in
it! These have to be original and genuine. No adult is this creative!!

JACK (age 3) was watching his Mom breast-feeding his new baby sister. After a while he asked: 'Mom why have you got two? Is one for hot and one for cold milk?

MELANIE (age 5) asked her Granny how old she was. Granny replied she was so old she didn't remember any more. Melanie said, 'If you don't remember you must look in the back of your panties. Mine say five to six.'

STEVEN (age 3) hugged and kissed his Mom good night. 'I love you so much that when you die I'm going to bury you outside my bedroom window.'

BRITTANY (age 4) had an ear ache and wanted a pain killer. She tried in vain to take the lid off the bottle. Seeing her frustration, her Mom explained it was a child-proof cap and she'd have to open it for her. Eyes wide with wonder, the little girl asked: 'How does it know it's me?'

SUSAN (age 4) was drinking juice when she got the hiccups. 'Please don't give me this juice again,' she said, 'It makes my teeth cough.'

DJ (age 2) stepped onto the bathroom scale and asked: 'How much do I cost?'

CLINTON (age 5) was in his bedroom looking worried When his Mom asked what was troubling him, he replied, 'I don't know what'll happen with this bed when I get married. How will my wife fit in it?'

MARC (age 4) was engrossed in a young couple that were hugging and kissing in a restaurant. Without taking his eyes off them, he asked his dad: 'Why is he whispering in her mouth?'

TAMMY (age 4) was with her mother when they met an elderly, rather wrinkled woman her Mom knew. Tammy looked at her for a while and then asked, 'Why doesn't your skin fit your face?'

JAMES (age 4) was listening to a Bible story. His dad read: 'The man named Lot was warned to take his wife and flee out of the city but his wife looked back and was turned to salt.' Concerned, James asked: 'What happened to the flea?'
The Sermon I think this Mom will never forget.
This particular Sunday sermon...'Dear Lord,' the minister began, with arms extended toward heaven and a rapturous look on his upturned face.
'Without you, we are but dust...'
He would have continued but at that moment my very obedient daughter who was listening leaned over to me and asked quite audibly in her shrill little four year old girl voice, 'Mom, what is butt dust?'

Make sure you pass this one on and spread the smiles.... (And you thought this would be dirtyJ
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