MALE SEAHORSE GIVING BIRTH - AMAZING FOOTAGE!

Calling all GARAGE SALERS

A website with the listings for all the garage sales coming up called YARD SALE TREASURE MAP. Here's the link:

http://yardsaletreasuremap.com/

Thrift Store Art Additions

Chris McMahon buys Thrift Store art and adds monsters. What a great idea. I would add myself, family, friends, pets, the skys the limit eh - Again, super creative idea!

Russian Artists Bring Sheet Music to Life

Love it - Heres the link to see more - http://twistedsifter.com/2012/04/sheet-music-art-by-people-too/

I REALLY LIKE THIS TOASTER!

George Watsons Glide Toaster.

SINK HOLE IN CHINA SWALLOWS GIRL

FOR CLR - APRIL 22, 2012

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CHEER UP! - a happy little song ; ^ )

I will now be getting myself a 'TRIANGLE'



Cheer up!
'Cause nothing really matters when you look up into outer space
It's a great big world, and there's no need to cry

Cheer up!
We're all interconnected to the reaches of the galaxy
And my best friend says he came from the sky

He traveled to the Earth aboard a pink space ship
It's hard for him to hide behind those eyes...

Cheer up!
The atoms in your body are as old as every dinosaur
You're a special part of one big grand design

Cheer up!
We're all in this together to discover what we're living for
13 billion years, and there's still time

Every night, I wish upon a star so bright
Waiting for the others to arrive

Cheer up!
'Cause nothing really matters when you look up into outer space
It's a great big world, and there's no need to cry
13 billion years, and there's still time...

BLOG - SLEEVEFACE - MAKES ME HAPPY

This is on my to do list with our record collection. Heres the link: http://www.sleeveface.com

101 Plus Uses For WD-40!

WD-40 literally stands for Water Displacement, 40th attempt. That’s the name straight out of the lab book used by the chemist who developed WD-40 back in 1953. The chemist, Norm Larsen, was attempting to concoct a formula to prevent corrosion—a task which is done by displacing water. Norm’s persistence paid off when he perfected the formula on his 40th try. Tks for this ---http://wickedmonkeys.com

• Eases removal of bicycle training wheels
• Removes grass stains from sneakers
• Lubricates hinges on compartment lids in boats
• Spray on golf club heads before play to reduce drag caused from a
lie in the rough
• Lubricates zippers on boat cushion covers
• Removes squeaks from shin guards
• Lubricate sections of telescoping golf ball retrievers
• Lubricates swivel on swing set
• Lubricates baseball pitching machine and prevents rust
• Aids attachment of spars to sail of kites
• Lubricates training wheels
• Cleans mechanical hoist gears
• Stops squeaks on training wheels
• Lubricates amplifier knobs
• Lubricates boat winches
• Drives moisture from a boat’s moving screws
• Lubricates sailboat shackles
• Lubricates noisy dock posts on a windy night
• Lubricates bicycle brake pad hinges
• Lubricates mountain bike derailleur
• Lubricates rotating weightlifting seats
• Lubricates inside of handgrips to ease installation
• Stops squeaks on bicycle seat coils
• Lubricates moving parts of rotating CD antennas
• Lubricates folding tent pole joints
• Lubricates cams of compound bows
• Stops squeaks on ski boots
• Lubricates moving parts of cross
• Removes makeup from carpet
• Lubricates pulley on sump pump
• Penetrates and loosens stuck screws on bathtub knobs
• Lubricates recoil starter on snow blower
• Loosens stuck bolts on mail boxes
• Spray handles of garbage can to prevent rust and corrosion
• Lubricates propane tank hinges
• Loosens stubborn curtain rod
• Keeps the throttle cable on model airplanes working smoothly
• Lubricates folding mechanism of golf pull-carts
• Lubricates bicycle shocks
• Stops squeaks on power air pump
• Lubricates runners on diving board to make fulcrum move
• Removes sap from boat frame
• Loosens rusted joints on tree loppers
• Lubricates knobs on propane barbecues
• Removes rust from and protects antique irons
• Loosens rusted parts of antique farm dinner bell
• Stop squeaks on patio doors
• Helps dismantle chandeliers
• Lubricates noise dampening bearing on outdoor paddle fan
• Frees stuck Lego blocks
• Helps loosen rusted parts on garden pinwheels
• Helps loosen rusted toilet seat bolts
• Lubricates metal joints on bed frames
• Lubricates mouse trap machinery
• Makes dead bolt locks work better
• Lubricates fans
• Lubricates casters on antique desks
• Removes squeaks from humidifier unit attached to furnace
• Keeps garbage disposal from seizing after periods of idleness
• Lubricates baby swings
• Lubricates handle
• Lubricates luggage locks
• Stops squeaks on baby cribs
• Frees old drawer-type broiler when stuck
• Lubricates ball bearings in chairs
• Spray top of bird feeder to make squirrels slide off
• Shines mailboxes
• Lubricates gears on old phonographs
• Loosens hard to open twist tops
• Lubricates shoe buckles
• Lubricates doggie doors
• Lubricates roof ventilation turbines
• Lubricates hamster play wheel
Removes streaks from Formica
• Cleans blackened skillets — after cleaning
• Helps keep wooden handles on garden tools from splintering
• Helps remove soap scum from bathroom cleaning materials
• Helps remove calcium deposits from bathtub drains
• Protects grout from mildew in outdoor shower
• Removes hardened wax from fiberglass showers
• Helps remove shoe polish stains from socks
• Cleans and protects fertilizer spreader after use
• Keeps ax blade from rusting
• Spray on bathroom mirror to keep it from fogging
• Lubricates shower door rollers
• Penetrates frozen mail box doors
• Prevents rust on patio furniture screws
• Lubricates locks on dog kennels
• Drives moisture from door sill plate
• Prevents rust on shut-off valve of main water source
• Lubricates springs on garbage can foot
Penetrates and loosens locking lever on windows
• Spray on shower doors to keep them from rusting
• Lubricates vacuum cleaner wheel joints and beater bar joints
• Lubricates steering mechanism on riding lawn mower
• Lubricates pullout handle on luggage
• Lubricates joints on stand mixers
• Lubricates latch mechanisms on snowplows
• Lubricates slide locks
• Penetrates and frees stuck mechanism inside power toothbrush
handle
• Removes glue from carpet
• Spray on lamp arm for easy swivel
• Keeps VCR tapes from sticking in VCR’s
• Lubricates blade spindle in bathroom fans
• Lubricates hinges on TV cabinet doors
• Prevents corrosion on valves under toilet
• Lubricates toaster slides
• Lubricates vertical blind swivel drivers
• Loosens plastic pump handle on weed killer sprayer
• Keeps line from binding on string trimmer spools
• Lubricates old-style double-sash windows
• Lubricates and protects air conditioner blades
• Lubricates cork screws
• Cleans furnace nozzle
• Stops squeaks in trash compactor
• Helps unravel cleaning wands on vacuum cleaners
• Lubricates hide-a-bed retracting mechanisms
• Spray on lawn mower pull cord when stuck
• Frees stuck intercom buttons on apartment security systems
• Frees rusted hinges on fire alarm box
• Cleans remote controls
• Breaks down silicone when coating a toilet or tub
Lubricates crib wheels
• Lubricates bird house hinges
• Coat door knobs prior to painting to keep paint from sticking
• Lubricates runners of screens
• Stop squeaks in metal rocking chair
• Keeps refrigerator door gasket from sticking
• Lubricate wheels on kitchen bake center
• Unclogs shower heads
• Lubricates rototiller blades
• Stop squeaks on bathtub knobs
• Removes plastic cement from tools
• Stops squeaks on web gear (listol belt) during army maneuvers
• Lubricates wheels of rolling book bags
• Lubricates washer doors
• Spray on plant holders to stop squeaks during wind
• Lubricates hinge bearings on swing doors
• Lubricates swiveling vanity mirror
• Lubricate snap swivels on dog runs
• Lubricates piano lid hinges
• Cleans and protects grandfather clock cables
• Lubricates hinges on refrigerator door
• Lubricates crib rails to prevent sticking
• Stops squeaks on noisy bathroom curtain hooks
• Helps keep swinging plant hooks from squeaking
• Stops squeaks on noisy temperature control knobs
• Spray sewing thread to prevent breakage
• Spray on trees to prevent beavers from chewing on them
• Eases removal of brass fittings in toilet tank
• Spray in cracks between sidewalk and cinderblock wall to prevent
weeds from growing in them
• Coat wire tomato plant cages to keep insects away
• Spray around flower beds gently to keep cats out
• Spray bottoms of storage containers to prevent sticking to shelves
• Gets hair color dye stains out of towels
• Removes rubber cement
• Use a full can for a nifty paperweight
• Spray old leather shoes and the leather will become soft and pliable
• Protects fertilizer distributors
• Removes crayon from sofas
• Removes melted plastic from toaster oven
• Pre-lubricates threads on wood screws
• Lubricates stuck zipper on wetsuit
• Cleans and protects metal buckles on snow gear
• Removes stickers

THE LONELIEST WHALE ON PLANET EARTH

The loneliest whale in the world, the 52-Hertz whale, sings a song no other whale will answer and travels the oceans alone. This makes me sad [:^(

TWO GIRLS IN A BOX - PRETTY AMAZING

(World) RECORD STORE DAY IS APRIL 21ST 2012

I think it means there will be deals that day as I noticed when I went onto some of the websites. We still have all our records on the wall unit in the sewing room. Bay Bloor Radio sells awesome turntables and amps. TDOT now has 23 Record Stores, the newest being OF A KIND which also sells Vintage Clothing. Here is the link which will open up to all the Record Stores in Canada but if you scroll down there are maps to link to from all over the world:

http://www.recordstoreday.com/Venues?country=Canada

PRIME MINISTER HARPERS GENEALOGY and a sad mystery!

I love genealogy and I was just wondering if there was any info on PM Harper. There was. Here's the link but you have to scroll down a bit to get to the story entitled: 'Prime Minister Harper's Tantramar Roots.' (Thanks to Al Smith and Donna Beal)

http://heritage.tantramar.com/WFNewsletter_45.html

Here is the sad mystery story link:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/a-family-tragedy-that-stephen-harper-has-not-forgotten/article1211219/

AND, apparently, RICKY (Rob Wells)on TRAILER PARK BOYS is a distant cousin.

A FEW THINGS FOR DOTTIE and anyone else who likes to GARDEN, or HAS CHICKENS

Found a 'greenie" gardener Group on Facebook and joined and found these pics that I want to share with you. The chicken coop is awesome. Lacking space? How about using gutters, plastic pop bottles or bags for lettuce. The next time you have green onions, don't throw away the white ends. Simply submerge them in a glass of water and place them in a sunny window. Your onions will begin to grow almost immediately and can be harvested almost indefinitely. We just use kitchen scissors to cut what we need for meals and periodically empty out the water, rinse the roots off and give them fresh water.

GLOW IN THE DARK QUARTERS COMING SOON

The mint's latest collectible coin features a dinosaur whose skeleton shines at night from beneath its scaly hide. It's actually two images on one face, which could be a world's first. The other side depicts Queen Elizabeth. Her Majesty does not glow in the dark. Made of cupronickel, the coin has a face value of 25 cents but is much larger than a regular Canuck quarter. It shows an artist's rendering of Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai, a 4-ton, 26-foot dinosaur discovered in Alberta in 1972. It's the first in a four-coin series of photo-luminescent prehistoric creatures.
The mint says the skeleton can best be seen after the coin is exposed to sunlight, or to fluorescent or incandescent light for 30-60 seconds, adding that the luminescence won't fade with time.

FICTIONAL CHARACTER BIRTHDAY CALENDAR

Find your fictional character birthday twin. Mine is Aria Montgomery from PRETTY LITTLE LIARS (played by Lucy Hale). I googled it and it does say that Arias birthday is May 14th. Interesting that Lucy Hales birthday is June 14th which is my friend Dottie's B-DAY. Heres the link:

http://flavorwire.com/272951/exclusive-infographics-fictional-character-birthday-calendars

THIS IS FUN - GIVE IT A TRY - DRAW A STICK-MAN

Heres the link:

http://www.drawastickman.com/

DOIN IT OLD SCHOOL TOILET SEAT

Records are back. We kept all ours. Queen Street West has a few record stores selling second hand ones. Anyway, this RECORD toilet seat would work in our retro black and white bathroom (Original 1950). It costs 92 Euros so that would be $120.00 CDN. Heres the link - http://ooomydesign.bigcartel.com/product/retro-toilet-cover-tapa-wc-retro

FLYING PEOPLE IN NEW YORK

A bizarre stunt that fooled hundreds of New Yorkers into thinking people were flying over their city became an online hit. Three figures were seen apparently flying over the city's landmarks in late January. In a viral stunt to promote the found-footage superhero movie "Chronicle," Twentieth Century Fox sent three remote-controlled flying objects shaped like humans into the New York City skies.

WHERE DID ALL THE BUTTERCUPS GO?

Sounds like a song by Peter Paul and Mary but really, I have not seen buttercups in eons. I remember finding a buttercup and putting one under a friends chin and if it shows yellow than you know they like butter - WOW! (hee hee) So, I found a place to visit - WILDFLOWER FARM in Coldwater to get some buttercup bulbs. Found this great pic of a Dog in buttercups - Here is a link to see more animals in flowers:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/63605706@N05/galleries/72157628068310587

MAKE IT COUNT - CASEY NEISTAT (and that he did!)

Nike gave Casey Neistat who is an internet video maker a great paid project to create his version of MAKE IT COUNT - Love this. Well done!

BAD KAT OF THE DAY - I LOVE KATZ

3D CHOCOLATE PRINTER COMING SOON TO A STORE NEAR YOU

This cracks me up. While its actually a real machine coming out after Easter (sometime?) this YOUTUBE is so lame that its great and makes me laugh (alot). The comments also had me laughing out loud especially this one:

"My favorite part is when it makes a chocolate square..."

FOR CLR - FOUND IT!!!

CELEBRITIES ON FRASIER (CRANE) CALL-IN

Most people would not have known that alot of the radio callers from the show “Frasier” were actually celebrities having small cameos. I watched this show all the time and still watch re-runs and will now listen to those call-ins.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC RANKED TDOT ST. LAWRENCE MARKET AS WORLD'S BEST

Wow, I love it too! Just 15 minutes on a good day from our place and the parking is great underground. We especially go to get Tzatziki.










1) St. Lawrence Market, Toronto
2) Union Square Greenmarket, New York City
3) Castries Market, St. Lucia
4) Ver-o-Peso, Belem, Brazil
5) Mercado Central, Santiago, Chile
6) Kreta Ayer Wet Market, Singapore
7) Kauppatori, Helsinki, Finland
8) La Vucciria, Palermo, Italy
9) Cours Saleya, Nice, France
10) Borough Market, London, England

BITCH'IN

I used to really like to cook in my kitchen with the OLD SCHOOL aerial TV but now that you can't get diddley squat on it due to the age of technology and lets just say it - GREED $$$! Since MR. ROGERS gets a wack load of $$$ from us they can come over and install cable in my kitchen for FREE! and then when I get my first Pension Cheque in May, I'll go out and buy the awesome flat screen WHITE tv that I saw at a smaller retail store. Off to make our family bread PULLA - and turn on 93.6 F.M. to soothe my bitchin blues!

CREATIVE NEW DESIGN FOR SMOKE DETECTORS

Not sure where to buy in Canada or price and also wonder if it meets Canadian smoke alarm standards but I like it and now have to search for it. Another quest!
Heres the link made in Germany - http://www.chick-a-dee.eu/

'Larry,' Quaker of Oatmeal Fame, Gets a Makeover

Fact - From 1939 to 1942 HAROLD McCAULEY(1913-1977) worked in Haddon Sundblom's busy Chicago art studio, where he happened to pose for Sundblom's original painting of the cheerful Quaker Oats Man whom they nicknamed LARRY.

Larry now shows his shoulders, making him seem stronger and more vibrant and trimming his hair makes him look lighter and his neck longer. "It's the same neck," says Mr. Connors, but the haircut "makes him look thinner." They also removed his double chin and smoothed the rolls and plumpness in his face and neck taking off about five pounds. Quaker didn't want to make him look too young, so he still has crow's feet and a little sparkle in his eye. The color red is prominent in the new logo. Two blocks in slightly different tones form the backdrop. The shift in shades "adds a sense of movement," says Mr. Connors.














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NEW QUAKER OATS

GETTING EVEN BANNER OF THE THE DAY

ON THE PRICE OF GAS

TDOT FUNNIES

SALVADOR DALI

I didn't know this! Salvador Dali would put a tin plate on the floor and then sit by a chair beside it, holding a spoon over the plate. The moment he began to doze the spoon would slip from his fingers and clang on the plate, immediately waking him to capture the surreal dream images.

BRAINIACS FROM MARS

I guess its just for the U.S. but BRAINIACS FROM MARS will pay your mortgage by painting your house but you have to leave it painted in order to keep getting it paid. OR, go on their T-shirt campaign. Buy their shirt, take alot of photos of you wearing it and post it on their facebook page. If they like what they see, they’ll pay your mortgage for three months.

UPDATE ON BUFORD, WYOMING

See below April 1/12 for first post. Anywho, Buford, town of one sold at auction today for $900,000. Congratulations Don! I wonder who bought it?

THIS DAY IN HISTORY, APRIL 4, 1964 BEATLEMANIA

On the Billboard Hot 100 dated 48 years ago today - April 4, 1964 - the Beatles made history as the only act ever to monopolize the chart's top five positions.

The Billboard Hot 100, April 4, 1964
Position, Title
No. 1, "Can't Buy Me Love"
No. 2, "Twist and Shout"
No. 3, "She Loves You"
No. 4, "I Want to Hold Your Hand"
No. 5, "Please Please Me"

CANADA DOSN'T HAVE SENSE oops I MEAN CENTS

After 104 years and 35 billion pennies, The Royal Canadian Mint will stop producing the 1-cent coin this month. “It costs taxpayers a penny-and-a-half every time we make one,” Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said. The Harper government says it’s leaving it to businesses to work out for themselves how to round off cash transactions to the nearest five-cent increment.

"AND KNOWLEDGE SHALL INCREASE" Daniel 12:4

Here are the Top 7 DIY YouTube Channels to Perfect Your Skills - Like your Nunchuk skills... bowhunting skills... computer hacking skills... Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills! FROM NAPOLEAN DYNAMITE - LOL - (tks metropolis)

1) EHOW - http://www.youtube.com/user/ehow

2) HOWCAST - http://www.youtube.com/user/Howcast

3) VIDEOJUG - http://www.youtube.com/user/VideoJug

4) MAKE MAGAZINE - http://www.youtube.com/user/makemagazine

5) HOWDINI - http://www.youtube.com/user/HowdiniGuru

6) FOOD WISHES - http://www.youtube.com/user/foodwishes

7) LIFE HACKER - http://www.youtube.com/user/lifehacker

THRIFTED FINDS THIS WEEKEND

This was a shocker. I figured it was a $ store find. Turns out the Small Sewing Machine Teapot by Cardinal is starting at $28.85 on ebay. I paid $.25 (On another note I did not know that computer key boards do not have a key for CENTS? - and I googled and all the stuff they say does not work so best just to copy and paste?)
















Diamond Block and Fan Pressed Glass Creamer - pretty sure my mom had one. Found an interesting book online - A COMPLETE GUIDE TO PRESSED GLASS by Bob H. Batty listed with a pic with info. but it won't let me in again to view as I have reached my limit for viewing ----% :^( -- albeit the E-book indicated it was RARE! I paid $.25.













JOKE - ""Make sure you leave your car doors locked! I had two Maple Leaf tickets on the dash and someone left two more."" Ok, enuf Leafs bashing. This car door spinner is now collectible. NEXT YEAR IN TORONTO! (snicker)

MORE THRIFTED FINDS THIS WEEKEND.

50% off at Goodwill this weekend and I grabbed a church for our XMAS village (paid $2.50). This is now the 2nd church that I have with a FORT LIKE GUNNER Sq. Turret which I am now wondering why they built older churches this way? And what denomination did this? Anyway, its a collectible retired Dickens Village 1989 Knottinghill Church (Department 56) piece which I found out is worth $98.00.

Dye Easter Eggs with a Man's Tie

I have never done this before but wanted to give it a try so I headed out to the thrift store and picked 3 ties to make Easter Eggs. Here is one link to show you how to do it:
http://www.consumerqueen.com/frugal-tips/diy-dye-easter-eggs-with-a-mens-tie#axzz1quXaxYgJ

Apparently they must be silk and I am not sure if these are!!! Also, dyed easter eggs should not be eaten if the have been left out of the fridge for more than 2 hours.

BUFORD, WYOMING

I have been waiting to post this for the auction that is coming up on Thursday, April 5th, 2012 but I find it fascinating and just want to get it out there.

Buford, POPULATION 1 is the U.S.A.'s smallest town and DON, the Major and just about everything else is auctioning it off this Thursday so you could OWN your own town! The opening bid is $100,000.

Here's a link to Don's ONE man town: http://www.bufordtradingpost.com/

AND

Here's a link to the Williams and Williams Auction: http://www.williamsauction.com/campaigns/buford-wyoming-town-auction/

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

STILLSPOTTING

Stillspotting - A stillspot is any place you find serenity and peace and stillness. There is an interactive world map that you can PIN your favourite place that you enjoy being still. I went to TDOT and found a few people PINNING their favourite spot. Here's the link:

http://stillspotting.guggenheim.org/create-your-own/?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=sm&utm_campaign=twitter

OR

How about this one NERDY DAY SPOTS and PIN your fav place

http://www.nerdydaytrips.com/

WATER - GOOD NEWS

Drinking water at the correct time maximizes its effectiveness on the Human body :

1 glass of water after waking up - helps activate internal organs
1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion
1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure
1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack

Happy April Fools

I havn't played one joke. Was going to tell A.T. that I turned his computer on and it started to smoke but he was already on it when I got home.

Google has something BUT JUST FOR TODAY!!!. Go to GOOGLE MAPS and then on the far right hand side is a QUEST button in 8-bit. Don't forget to grab the VIKING? and place him where you want to see something close and explore your pixelated surroundings. Cartoon world - GENIUS, GOOGLE! Here's a pic of Dundas and Yonge.

VINTAGE COOKIE JAR UPDATE

Ok, so I got the COW JUMPED OVER THE MOON and have been researching my next favourite FLASHER vintage cookie jar and just found out that it is a CORNER COOKIE JAR - This one is now my quest!

Looking forward to "60"

A friend just sent me an email with a bunch of funny thoughts. Here is one: Did you ever notice: The Roman Numerals for forty (40) are XL.

That got me thinking. Being that at 40 my size was an "XL" and by 50 it should have been "L" - the good news is at 60 - "LX" my weight will start to go backwards. (snicker)