It's that time again...

That's right folks - I have to clean the pool today and that my dear friends is not a happy job. I have to buy a few products tonight that will help me get that sparkling look back inside my pool. I have a problem with keeping this thing tip top on a daily basis. I am planning on doing some house work tomorrow including the mounting of an outside light for the back yard. I'm sure I will have a few other 'concerns' pop up throughout the day but like I always do, I'll get to it when I get to it.

I agree with the comments...

After watching the video below I came to realize that I almost became one of those people that are affraid to say the wrong thing because I might offend someone. Most cultures do walk around with a chip on their shoulder and would claim offense the first chance it gets, I on the other hand will treat you or anyone else in the same manner in which I received yours. Watch the video and let me know what you think.

Trash It...

Here in Toledo there was an increase in our garbage fee to five dollars, three and change if you committed to recycling every other week. Well now we hear that some parts of Toledo won't be getting the service that they are paying for. It is being said that trash pickups that fall on holidays won't be picked up until the following week. That will cause some trouble for families that have more then the average amount of trash. I have a quick question - Will those residents receive a lower trash rate when the holidays come and they have to wait an extra week to get rid of it?

Can fire be stopped?

I just got done watching a video on what happened in lake Tahoe. Every time I hear of a wild fire spreading throughout the town destroying hundreds of homes I start to wonder if there is something that can be done to slow or stop these fires. I thought of a solution that can save many homes, "water it down". Many homes have this lavish spread of gardens with the most up to date sprinkler system. Why hasn't anyone come up with a system that would keep the home wet on the outside. Sounds silly but hear me out. If you have a home and you know that your home means a lot to you and your family then why not secure it forever. With the same concept of an in ground sprinkler system you can line the home with the same equipment from the top of the house right down to the sides. This system does not have to be running all the time all you have to do is flip the switch when ever trouble comes, kind of like when a fire is present you either call 911 or you pull the fire alarm depending where your located. The possibilities are endless as far as designing the system. This can probably save many home owners a lot of money on their insurance coverage.
Just thinking out loud.

Judge Larry Seidlin steps down...

The Florida judge of the Anna Nicole Smith case says he is retiring at the end of July. I wonder what his next accomplishment will be? He mentions in the article that he plans on embarking a few choices he had before becoming a judge. I hope he isn't planning on writing a book that reflects him and his years as a judge and how the many faces that came before him will always have a piece of his heart. Ah crap, I hope he doesn't read this blog (which I'm pretty sure he doesn't) because I just gave him an excellent idea.
:)

Earth Day - Work Day

This post is dedicated to the announcement of the Earth Day Work Day Celebration on Saturday April 21st 2007. The following Metro Parks in Toledo will be holding a get together for families, groups or even just an individual, Pearson Metropark, Swan Creek Preserve and Wildwood Preserve. The times are as follows:

Pearson Metropark 9:15a.m. to noon
Swan Creek Preserve 9:15a.m. to noon
Wildwood Preserve 9:15a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30p.m.

Locate which park is nearest you and come out and join in on the fun. The folks from the parks would like some help with plantings, prairie restoration and general park clean-up. All you need to do is bring gloves and if at all possible some friends or even a group. If you need an more information feel free to visit MetroparksToledo.com, if unable to do so then write down this number and call them when you get a chance at 419-407-9703. The number is also the same number to register. Come out and let's help out our parks!