A blast from my past -- drive-in movie theaters! What a great night!Tonight we did something a little different to start off our holiday weekend. We went to see Ice Age 3 at a drive-in movie theater in Warwick, New York. Here in New Jersey, drive-in movies are extinct although I've been told that the one in Vineland, New Jersey (farther south from where I am located) is still operating. However, Warwick, New York is a lot closer to me than Vineland, New Jersey so we packed up the kids in the car, grabbed some snacks and juice boxes, made a pit-stop at dunkin donuts for coffee for my husband and me and we took a ride to the movies.....A DRIVE-IN! The price was pretty reasonable too! Adults were $8 and children aged 4-11 were only $5 and that included a double feature!! We didn't stay for the second movie...my little guy was too tired but it was still a great deal. Just like old times...reminded me of when I was little! Back then we used to go to the Amboy Drive-In Theater in Sayerville, NJ. You could see it right from the Garden State Parkway. I remember driving home from my grandma or aunt's house in Toms River and my sister and I used to watch it out the window (especially if were were sitting in summertime traffic and if you are familiar with summertime and the GSP...there was always traffic...LOL).
Anyway, it was well worth the two hour (roundtrip) drive. It was something different for a change to do with the kids and the price was right too! We will definitely go back.
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How can there be success without failure?It is an easy question, but I think it is VERY appropriate as we meander into the 4th of July holiday. How can there be success without failure? Our forefathers built a country that changed the world. On these shores, anyone could succeed. The Horatio Alger story could be real. A poor man could rise to be an industrial or political magnate. A black man from humble roots, raised largely by his grandmother could become President of the United States. The son of a patent medicine huckster in New York could grow up to be one of the richest men in the history of the world... whose name is on hundreds of libraries because of his philanthopy. But, how could success like this exist without failure? How could sweetness exist without sourness? If all things were sweet, we couldn't recognize sweetness as a rare commodity. If success were guaranteed in all pursuits, who would cook the fries? The thing is... Freedom carries risk and requires responsibility. Freedom to succeed carries the risk to fail and the responsibility to take care of one's self. Little things like making sure the family is fed... keeping up with your own health care... yearning to better one's self through growth and learning. Those all go into being free responsibly. And for most of our 233 years as a nation, most citizens did these things. But in the last few decades, many have ceded those responsibilities to society... they feel that they are owed "the basic necessities" of food, shelter and medical care. Instead of caring for themselves and their families, they are content to let the government do it... They aren't free, and they don't yearn to be free... they are slaves to the government and will give away any liberty in order to secure a few more "rights" at the expense of others. When I was a manager of a business, I had an employee that "couldn't afford" the company subsidized health plan. It was too much of a hardship for her to be expected on her "meager" salary to be expected to pay the princely sum of $19.50 each two weeks to have health coverage. She justified it by mentioning that she couldn't afford a car and had to ride the bus to work each day. And yet... she had TWO cell phones with a combined bill of over $400/mo. At the time, my wife and I had two cell phones with a combined bill of under $100/mo. There was a flat rate company that had just started operations and offered unlimited air time for $49/mo... So, she got a car. I fired her because she still couldn't get to work on time and constantly needed to leave early... At the same time, I knew of an employee in a different location. Her husband had been a medical doctor in a foreign country. When they came here, his license wasn't honored... he knew that before he came. He took a job in a car wash and she worked in a photo lab. But they had the opportunity to be free... and the possibility to succeed far beyond what they could have elsewhere. We see it over and over... People leave countries with "free" health care, "free" housing and everything else that would be "basic necessities". Cubans strap together inner-tubes to try to reach South Florida. Canadians and Britons and Swedes and overstay their visas. Central and South Americans stream across the border. All of them are in search of a better life and this is where they see that life. They want to opportunity that we hold up... and they are willing to risk it all to have any chance. Meanwhile, those that have to risk nothing to be here only want someone else to take care of them. So... As you lay waste to some hot dogs, apple pie and watermelon at the 4th of July picnic... ask yourself, What have I done to deserve this? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Just Reduced In Suffolk VA!4542 ELLINGTON AVE, SUFFOLK, VA 23435  Just Reduced! Pughsville Beautiful 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 2-story colonial, with first floor bonus room. This floor plan features a gracious foyer entry, great room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen with butlers pantry, formal dining room, family room, movie room, and laundry room.This home is move-in ready! Huge fenced yard and patio deck. Large master suite includes a full bath with separate garden tub and shower. Short Sale subject to bank approval. Value Priced at $340,000.00. Contact Quiana Riddick at (757)581-3501 to set up an appointment for showing. Bring all offers! Directions: I-664N TO EXIT 10 PUGHSVILLE RD. TURN LEFT ONTO A-659 S PUGHSVILLE RD. RIGHT ON WISE ST. LEFT ON ELLINGTON. Information Contact Information  Quiana Riddick (757) 581-3501 Pricing Price: $340,000.00 Flexibility: Negotiable Property Location Features Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Parking Spaces: DRIVEWAY Year Built: 2005 Subdivision: PUGHSVILLE Lot Size: .37 School District: Nansemond River Square Footage: 3209 Agent Name: Quiana Riddick Broker: Wainwright Real Estate MLS #: 0924691 Attributes Appliances Range/Oven Dishwasher Sink Disposal Microwave Interior Amenities Fireplace Vaulted Ceilings Attic Exterior Amenities Patio Fenced Yard Grass Lawn Secluded setting Tool Shed Photo Gallery    | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Musical-Pyro Fireworks Show Philadelphia Park Bensalem PaHere is a wonderful and a very tradition way to spend the Fourth of July! In the city where Independence all started The City of Brotherly Love here is a list of two sites of spectacular firework displays for your enjoyment. Special thanks to our local peacock TV channel Pyro-Musical Fireworks Show Saturday, July 4 9:30p at Philadelphia Park, Bensalem, PA Come join Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment Inc. and Bensalem officials as they host the largest family friendly Independence Day fireworks display on the east coast. The new casino name will be announced in the Grand Finale in lights! Age Suitability: All Ages Tags: 4th of july, fireworks, day, independence
Philadelphia Museum of Art 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, 19130 (215) 235-3200 - Venue Website Overlooking one of the nation's most culturally vibrant cities, the Philadelphia Museum of Art welcomes about a million visitors each year and entices them to embark upon a walk through time that extends across two millennium and six continents. Sheryl Crow
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Just Listed637 SE Majestic Ter priced at $79,900 - build in 1990, frame stucco construction, oversized lot, hurricane shutters, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage, sprinkler system, screened porch - laminate flooring, decorative glass walls, plant shelving, french doors, dual sinks in master bathroom, custom paint and window treatments - alarm, air purification system, reverse osmosis system..................and more...........
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PDD-NOS strikes again: Stephen the Minion Blur drowned my Sprint Rant in the toilet...
Stephen the Minion Blur in one of his infamous PDD-NOS moments drowned my Sprint Rant in the family toilet. Look at him. Napping all innocent with Mike and Noah as if the death of my electronics never crossed his tiny little PDD-NOS mind. I have said it before and I will say it again. They may look innocent but don't let 'em fool you. Living with Autism and PDD-NOS is a trip (LOL). I can't believe I don't have a friggin' cell phone again... That really whomps because I live on my cell phone. My mind just short circuited with the thought (LOL). I'm trying to blog but the distraction of hunting down telephone numbers is too great. Late night with the CA crew just got ruined. Oh well... guess I'll have to go jack a blog later if I want to be entertained... If I ever calm down long enough to pick a victim post (LOL). That freakin' kid killing the electronics makes me wanna dive into the ice cream. Seriously... Ooooo NO BonBons. This is bad. Very bad... I am also out of Hagen Daz. WTF? When did that happen!?! Breyers is good but shorty left his DNA in it. That's HIS container now. (LOL) ;-) I can't believe all my info just went poof begone. Mikey discovered my phone decorating the bowl while I was minding my business working on my fan page search engine optimization project. I have to confess this is freaking me out because I have a lot of appointments to keep on Sunday. Bummer... I was wondering why it was so friggin' quiet. That thing routinely rings past midnight (LOL). That's what happens when your friends are in different time zones. I am going to be in voice message hell for the next couple of days... Oh well... This should be very interesting. At least Step didn't try to toast it like he did last time. Remember that bit of mischief? (LMAO) I don't think I will ever forget that. Even when I have a senior moment. That bit of mischief will stick (LOL). I have soooo got to bring you guys up to speed on my wee people. Your virtual nephews have been quite busy. :-D Look at him... How can someone so innocent looking be sooooooo devious? At least my three year old is consistent (LMAO). I could have sworn pumpkin was sleeping in his room in the crib when I started serial commenting. My guy pie and I are going to have a loooooong talk tomorrow. Seriously! Then again... well... um... maybe not too seriously. After all, he is speech delayed and the conversation may be just a wee bit one sided (LOL). Maybe I should just be grateful he didn't decide to spill his drink in my shoes again and should stop whining because he could have thrown it out the window like last time. Is that a toddler sport? I am beginning to think so... At least I can do CPR with a hair drier and try to get this puppy to live. ;-) So - any suggestions for my next upgrade? Feel free to post some links for me to check out your phone models. A user review would be very nice, most appreciated and MAD USEFUL. Time to go borrow a hair dryer and see what I can do with this puppy. Maybe it isn't dead and will wake from an electronic coma. After all, hope springs eternal. I am going to be an optimist. We shall see. Will update you all in the morning (LOL). Last thought of the gentle mini-rant as blog post therapy once again comes to an end: Life with wee people can be very interesting... BTW, that may be an understatement. Business Blog Fan me. It will make my Outside Blog Minion Report Facebook morning (LOL). Wanna write on my personal FB wall? http://www.facebook.com/CTannStarr Got Real Estate or Autism / PDD-NOS questions? DM me in Twitter. Feel free to make me your tweet-peep: @ctannstarr. ;-)
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Yahoo...Home Staging Is On A Roll In Northwest Arkansas!A little over a year ago I was here on AR asking questions and advice on how to get my name out and grow my business. I was so busy in the month of June that I didn't even have time to think about how many homes I was working on. I stopped last night to make a count. Ready, Set, Stage! worked on 9 homes in Northwest Arkansas last month, and we have two more scheduled for next week! It looks like Home Staging is on a roll in Northwest Arkansas! It's funny but when I first started I was only getting calls for vacant homes, that has now shifted. Out of the 9 homes only one was a vacant, the remaining have been owner occupied. Three of those homes have been from homeowners being transferred to other states. Being Walmart country and having several Walmart vendors, transfers are very common for our area. Maybe I've found a niche!
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Shelby Township Farmers Market OpenDid you know Shelby Township had a Farmers Market? Well last Saturday Ed and I decided to visit the Farmers Market and took some photos so we could share it with others. The market is located on Van Dyke just south of 23 Mile in Shelby Township. Admission is Free but part of the proceeds go to the Packard Proving Grounds Foundation, to help with restoration of this historic site. So how many times have you driven by the Packard Proving Grounds? Did you know that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places? Something you should really visit and while there stop at the farmers market and buy from some of our local farmers and business owners. We purchased some vegetables that were really quite tasty. Biggby Coffee is there if you get an early start and need a pick me up, along with a tent with honey, maple syrup, bakery goods, some crafters, our local farmers and more. Here is a Tour we did of our visit |
