What A Slacker!

Boy Did I Call That One

Add comment July 6th, 2008

As I said on the fourth on spent not only the day in bed but just about the entire weekend. If it weren’t for my friend pulling me out of thehouse on Saturday I would have spent the entire weekend in bed.

Saturday we went to the Tiki Bar with my friend and her husband. We had a good time. Good company, nice view (sat by the river), saw wild life (mating — sun fish, bullfrog, turtle and dragonflies). While we did not really want to cook our own meal and pay high prices of a served meal it was still fun. And still cheaper than therapy.

Area Rugs Outlet Find

Add comment June 4th, 2008

We are in need of some new rugs in our house and we haven’t found a thing in our area. Lucky for me I have family in Troutdale, Virginia. Where is that you might ask? Well it is in the hills of southern Virginia. It is very close to Bristol, Tennessee. And what does this have to do with rugs? Everything! To get to my Grandmother’s house we have to go through Abington, which is home to the Abington Rug Outlet. This outlet has some of the most beautiful area rugs I have ever seen. The best part is you don’t have to travel to Virginia to get your rugs they have a website, but believe me it is worth the trip. That part of the state is just beautiful.

I’ll give you four guesses why I need new area rugs. Their names are Bela, Abby, Picasso and Boris.

Hate Driving in the Big City

Add comment June 4th, 2008

NYC really is the town I love to hate and hate to love. I live so close, but never get the chance to go to New York. Part of the reason for that is my fear of driving in such a huge city. I am not just afraid I am terrified. And this was even before I ever had my accident.

So how does someone get around the Big Apple if they are afraid to drive there? Get a drive that’s how. There is this limo service Brooklyn and Manhattan called Dial 7. They’ll get me where I need to go and I don’t have to worry about the traffic or the parking.

Steampunk Art Tunnels Into New York

Add comment May 30th, 2008

The Telectroscope is an art project on a transatlantic scale. This huge interactive piece will be up in New York and London now through June 15th. Shame that it will only be available for such a short time, something this amazing should be in place all year long.

The artist’s site tells us that “more than a century after it was begun, the tunnel has finally been completed. An extraordinary optical device called a Telectroscope has been installed at both ends which miraculously allows people to see right through the Earth from London to New York and vice versa.”

For more information check out artist Paul St. George’s Telectroscope website.

I Want It Wednesday: Cool Police Shorts

Add comment May 28th, 2008

I thought Dickies had cool shorts, but compared to the 511 Tactical Shorts I am not so sure any more. These puppies are pretty sweet. They are stylish, built to last, and designed to carry bulky stuff. (You know, like your PDA, cell phone, iPod, etc. Gotta love those pockets.) Besides that you get to look like a cop instead of UPS man. Which is better? I’ll let you decide on your own as for me I like the stuff at LA Police Gear’s website just as good if not better.

A Sci-fi Whirlwind of a Weekend in LA

Add comment May 15th, 2008

A few years ago one of my best friends and I had a whirlwind vacation out to Los Angeles. I had just returned from a family vacation to southern Germany and the very next weekend I am back on a plane to LA for the weekend. Yes, you heard me right, I said for the weekend. Normally, when I go places I like to go and stay for a while. That way I get to see things and experience the area more.

We flew into LAX and went straight to our hotel. We were in town for the very first Farscape convention which was being held in our hotel. We really did not have the need to drive anywhere so neither of us had rented a car. So no going anywhere other than the convention or so you would think.

Between convention events we went out to Griffiths Park to visit Forrest J Ackerman’s sci-fi museum, which was amazing. Then that evening my best friend from high school who was now living in LA picked us up and gave us a late night tour of the city. Renee drove us all over the place. She took Mary and me to this neat little sci-fi cafe and out to the coast so Mary could touch the pacific ocean. This was my Mary’s first trip to Los Angeles and it would have been more interesting for her had we had the time to actually take some sightseeing tours a bit, but we did not.

We’ll just have to plan more carefully and take the time to schedule something through TrustedTours.com. Hey, they may even be offering up a contest to win a tour. That would be cool. I know right now you can win $150 iTunes gift card just for signing up to their newsletter.

For vacations across the country look to TrusterTours.com for Things to do in New York City to LA.

Viva Las Vegas and the Traveling Golfer

1 comment May 13th, 2008

This is a really weird coincidence that golf has come up in my conversations about four times in the past week. So it only seems fitting that I bring it up now. I am not a golfer. If I were I would have had a free day of golf at a local course. That was my first conversation this week. The next was about my uncle who used to play, but my mom and I weren’t sure if he still does or not.

Golf might not be the most exciting spectator sport but it must be fun to play. I think playing golf could be a very fun, relaxing way to spend a day. Out in the sun and fresh air doing something you enjoy doing.

My best friend’s dad travels the country playing different golf course. He usually golfs on the east coast, but I am going to tell him about Las Vegas golfing. I always wanted to go to Vegas, but never thought I wanted to spend too much time on the strip. These trips would be a great way to travel. Visit your destination then stay and play golf in essence killing two birds with one stone. If you are a golfer this is not a bad way to travel, not at all. You might want to check out the Las Vegas Golf Authority to book a fabulous golfing trip now.

Gas Prices, Car Loans and the Economy

Add comment May 13th, 2008

Holy crap have you folks driving your SUVs noticed the price of gas per gallon lately? Don’t you realize you are going through it twice as fast, or faster, than the rest of us? It just might be time to dump the gas guzzler and get into a smaller vehicle or a hybrid.

Okay, so along with gas prices the economy is crap too and you can’t seem to get the car loan you need, or even worse you have maxed out all your credit cards and now have bad credit due to the current economic state (it has happened to a lot of people). Well you might want to look into the Complete Loan Source for your bad credit car loans they’ve got options you might be interested in.

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Rental Car Company is Going Green

Add comment May 12th, 2008

Next time you need a car rental why not check out one of the smaller companies. Now mind you they are all that small as you will find pick up and drop off points and numerous US and international airports. They just aren’t every where like some companies, at least not yet.

First thing that struck me about this company was the announcement on their website that says they are the first major car rental company that is committed to going 100% green by the year 2010. So while we might not have our flying cars by 2010 you will be able to rent a car from an environmentally friendly company. Pretty cool.

Don’t forget to check out their special deals while you’re at their website. Who could pass up a deal like only $19.99 per day? With gas being as expensive as it is you need the break on the cost of the rental. That way you’ll be better equipped to enjoy your trip without further worries. Another way to save on your car rental is to fill out their survey once you have rented. If you do you’ll get a free day.

Calling All Over the World

Add comment May 9th, 2008

It’s a small world after all and with technology it is getting even smaller. It is amazing to think we can pick up a phone and speak to someone half way around the world. I never gave international calling much thought, but I live in an area with a high immigrant population, which makes me wonder sometimes how big their phone bills must be. You move away from your family and friends to make a better life for yourself, but you still want to keep in touch and hear their voices. Luckily there are international calling cards, which can be a fraction of what you phone service would charge you.

With GetMeCallingCards.com you can get low rates on all your international calls like Mexico calling cards that let you call from the USA for only a penny a minute.