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queen size futon in GREAT condition
with sliding drawers underneath
(one needs glue to keep it together)

Would anyone want this for $15?
I was hanging my necklaces on it
in my bathroom or used it for
holiday decor (Halloween, Easter
and Christmas).

Pine can-be-painted entertainment
center in EXCELLENT condition
with 3 rolling drawers (need some work
because they sometimes get stuck)
and 2 shelves $350 (27″ TV $100).

weathered black wooden & metal patio 4-piece set $25

white “shabby” solid wood table/desk $150

This was my grandfathers and needs
a little work (pegs don’t stay stuck
in their holes… need glue) with a
cool, old leather seat $75

plant stand? We used it for Piper’s books (lower shelf)
and toys/stuffed “aminals” in her room. Creamy white
with sage green detail $25

The German armoire I’ve spoken about.
HUGE and HEAVY. The left 2 doors
open to a large compartment with a
shelf above then the right door has
several adjustable shelves. 3 drawers
underneath. Breaks down into pieces
for easy moving. Some rickety pieces
since it’s over 80yrs old and shipped
from Germany $500

Matching dresser to the German armoire.
4 drawers with one missing handle (but
I actually have it somewhere and will
mail it when I find it after the move).
Marble top is cracked into 2 pieces but
it’s not that noticeable and actually
looks kinda cool. Mirror included and
sets on top of marble $250
(buy both German pieces for $50 off)

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Editorial Review for The Easy Way to Stop Smoking from Amazon.com:
A new edition of the revolutionary bestseller, with four million copies in print. Allen Carr’s innovative Easyway method—which he discovered after his own 100-cigarette-a-day habit nearly drove him to despair—has helped millions kick smoking without feeling anxious and deprived. That’s because he helps smokers discover the psychological reasons behind their dependency, explains in detail how to handle the withdrawal symptoms, shows them how to avoid situations when temptation might become too strong, and enables them to stay smoke-free. Carr discusses such issues as nicotine addiction; the social “brainwashing” that encourages smoking; the false belief that a cigarette relieves stress; the role boredom plays in sabotaging efforts to stop; and the main reasons for failure. With this proven program, smokers will be throwing away their packs for good.

Read the Customer Reviews about the middle of the page.

My mom and dad (who’s smoked most of their lives) and brother (who’s smoked about 10 years; he asked for a quit smoking gimmick for Christmas one year – didn’t work) quit by reading this book. They’ve tried other methods before, with no lasting success so I highly recommend this book to anyone who’s interested in kicking the habit. My brother has given this book as a gift to 6 of his friends and 10 of them have quit (are you trying to figure out the math? …4 friends borrowed the book).

BTW: it’s cheaper at Walmart.com (especially with the 97 cent shipping and $9.76 price tag). I pre-ordered Eclipse through them, guaranteed delivery on Aug. 7, and got the hardback delivered for under 12 dollars!

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WARNING: SPOILER (do not read if you don’t know who was cut this week)…

Do any of my readers watch So You Think You Can Dance?

If so, how’d you feel about tonights elimination of Jessi Peralta?

I am disappointed about her being eliminated so soon. Her performances have been strong and I absolutely love watching her and Pasha together. There are other girls that are better dancers on the show, and she is not my favorite, but she is at least 2 weeks away from being cut in my opinion.

Wish the judges would’ve given more insight in their decision making process because I just don’t get it. Is it because she has fallen for Pasha, the emergency incident yesterday or her desire to be an overall performer and not JUST a dancer?

Dangit. That bums me out. Somebody want to make me feel better here?

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This is for all the photographers out there. I am going to this workshop and so can you! When Jose Villa told me about this months ago (at the very memorable trip to California), I committed myself to going. Luckily I have a very supportive husband that trusts my judgement to send me solo to Mexico (where I’ve never been before) for a week with a bunch of strangers hahaha. Each attendee is responsible to pay for tuition, airfare & room accomodations but everything else (including ground transportation and food/beverage) is included! The registration just opened so if you’re interested in having an unbeatable life experience, vacation in Mexico and hang out with me (all the information is listed in this post) then click on this next line (hurry!)…

Jose Villa Fine Art Photography Workshop in Mexico
with special guest speakers Jesh de Rox and Dennis Orchard
Sponsored by Fuji, Cypress Albums and Richard Photo Lab

November 11-14 (the June 2007 Singapore workshop SOLD OUT)
Limited space available (only 12 people)

Fly in to Guadalajara, Mexico airport (need your valid passport)
Reserve the free 30 minute shuttle ride to hotel by emailing Jose Villa your arrival date, time & flight #.

Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa in Ahualulco, Jalisco Mexico
$140.40/night pp double occupancy or $190.71/night pp single occupancy
(the regular rate is $187.20 and $257.40 respecitively; prices include fees & tax)

• Sunday
  5pm dinner Meet and Greet at Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa
• Monday
  9am introduction, Jose Villa portfolio, overview of schedule
  11am leave for 1.5hr drive to 400yr old private Hacienda La Sauceda for ½ day model shoot
• Tuesday
  9a special guest Jesh de Rox “Passion Behind the Camera”
  Jose Villa on marketing, advertising and client meetings
• Wednesday
  9am special guest Dennis Orchard from the UK & WPPI judge “Print Competitions”
  Photo shoot in the market place of Tonoia, Mexico (30 minute drive from hotel)
  Critique from Monday’s photo shoot at Hacienda La Sauceda
  Magazine submissions; what the editors love to see and what they’re not telling you
  Question and answer session

Other topics that will be covered during the workshop:

1. how to book Destination Weddings
2. keeping it simple with composition
3. finding a style that works for you
4. creating a niche market for fine art weddings
5. developing relationships with vendors so they do the talking for you
6. one on one portfolio review
7. using natural light to create fine art images
8. it’s all about art… let’s talk about it
9. how to get the word out; marketing and advertising
10. now that you have the art, sell it
11. the easy way to anti-pose a couple

    INCLUDED IN TUITION:
    ground transportation to/from Guadalajara airport and photo shoots
    food (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and beverages
    models, their dresses, make-up and floral arrangements
    unlimited Fuji 220 and 35mm film (400 and 800 iso) for film shooters
    one 4gb SanDisk compact flash card per digital shooter
    50% off first Cypress album
    50% off all processing and printing of workshop images at Richard Photo Lab

EACH ATTENDEE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR & ARRANGING:
Tuition: $1000 deposit to reserve your spot; $950 balance due by October 10
Airfare to Guadalajara, Mexico and room accommodations

Jesh de Rox:
Jesh is one of the most talented Fine Art Wedding photographers I know andI am super excited to have him present at the Mexico workshop. We have becomegreat friends over the past year. You don’t want to miss this amazing opportunity.
– Jose Villa

Dennis Orchard:
Dennis is an award winning UK photographer and one of the top judges at WPPI.He will also be joining us and presenting on competition submissions, what thejudges look for and what is up and coming in our wedding photography industry.Dennis shot a wedding with me in Scotland and we’ve become great friends.
– Jose Villa

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Could someone please explain to me these annoying junk mails that are mini stories or something or other. What’s the point? There’s nothing but a story, nothing to sell or links to get you to go anywhere.

“Walking toward her he seemed straight out of a movie. Not any movie but the kind that it’s obvious he’s way too good looking for her and she’s less than average. Though she wanted to turn away for fear he’d embarrass her, it was as if she was frozen in her tracks, unable to resist the desire coming her way.”

Q: How do I get them to stop or is it a part of the online life I lead?

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My back’s out again.

Must be a combination of getting the house ready, reducing the amount of stuff we have to fit into our new place that’s 1/2 the size and those CUTE red heels I wore to my birthday lunch on Wednesday (not the whole day; put them on right before I drove over, kept them on while sitting for lunch then drove home and took them off immediately).

Anyway… when my back goes out it’s couch time for me and an opportunity to watch some Home & Garden television. I LOVE watching make-overs of any kind… yard, exteriors, interiors, people, etc.

The first day of this is not too bad but the 2nd – 5th get progressively worse (plus I have a “female” visitor this time, if you know what I mean) and I get awfully cranky feeling like a ZERO that can’t do much for myself or anyone else (thank you, hubby, for taking such good care of us all – especially when my back is out). It is no fun, that’s for sure.

Usually the dopey episodes don’t bother me but I had been laid up for a couple days by the time I saw this. It has irritated me to no end and has made me so mad that they think it’s passable. Hideous is the only word I could use to describe it without making this post R-rated! Sure would like to know how long it took the owners to undo it.

Q: Am I the only one that finds this make-over a make-UNDER?

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I’m posting this notice for a friend (from Seattle where I’m house shopping for the day so I can’t get the links to work)…

Seth Godin will be at the Salt Palace on May 24 from 1 – 4 pm.

The cost is $50 at the door and you get 5 copies of his new book, The Dip. One for yourself and 4 to give away.

For more information, go here…
http://wordmob.com/2007/05/16/you-can-now-pay-at-the-door-seth-godin-may-24th-at-the-salt-palace/.

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