4 Person Tent, Don’t Leave Your Home Without It

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Amy

WE ARE LOOKING FOR OUR GREATEST ESCAPADE EVER. Classes are set to resume.  Time is running out. Aside from playing a few hoops, where we lost more games than won, we’ve got nothing. Not a good story to boast on your college classmates. ”Why don’t we go and shoot the rapids?”, suggested my friend. Now, that will be the perfect centerpiece of our story telling tales when we go back to school. The plan is sealed. So together with Neil and Gerry, two of my closest friend, we begun our journey to greatness. We’ve been through a lot of trips, so most of our things are just lying around, waiting to be picked. And we are not going anywhere, without my 4 person tent.

According to our map, the rapids is on some far-flung area. The road was bumpy. We were jarred to the teeth since the car’s suspension system seems non-existent. Just as the car was moving in a sharp incline, when all of a sudden, it rained. The road became muddy and slippery in an instant. Without warning our car skidded downward. One of the tires hit a protruding rock and we went plummeting. All we know is that our car finally stopped – upside down.

The worst is far from over, but the important thing is we are alive. The storm has broken. That is the only consolation we’ve got at the moment. All of us suffered broken bones. Gerry and I suffered from a broken leg and a broken arm respectively. Neil, was the worst hit. Aside from a fractured leg, he was unconscious. Although we could move about, we know, we’re in bad condition.

Dire as it is, we cannot afford to panic. Somehow our first-aid training came into fold cause we were able to patch ourselves. It’s lucky that the 4 person tent did not suffer any damage. Although it was hard and painful, we were able to set it up properly. Laboriously we brought some of our stuff, specially foods inside. Next we hauled Neil, taking great care not to aggravate his injuries, inside also. The rain is starting again and growing stronger by the minute. It was a relief to be inside the warmth and comfort of the 4 person tent. The tent’s exterior is more than a match to the brewing storm outside.

We’ve done everything possible in our condition and we are just hoping that help soon arrives. After two days, help finally arrived. The attractive colors of our 4 person tent caught the attention of the roving forest ranger. His instincts tells him we are in trouble and quickly radioed for help. We cannot help but cry when the rescuers arrived. We really thought this was the end for all of us.

We were airlifted and brought to the local hospital. The injuries we took, although very severe, has no permanent consequences, and we are very thankful for it. Time is a great healer. God gave us another chance in life. It made us value life for what it is. It’s kind of paradoxical, but we got our wish. We had the greatest escapade in our life. But that experience is something we’d rather not have a repeat performance.

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Cool Garden Statuary

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Amy

“He had a choice – he could vanish from Earth into Nirvana and become absorbed by the universe, or he could stay to teach others how to achieve enlightenment. He was doubtful that his insight and state of consciousness could be taught, but in the end he decided to stay and teach.” 
– The story of the Buddha

Let the meditating animals statue series bring a little Nirvana to your home or garden. Don’t worry about lack of choice, with eight different animals avaliable you’re bound to find a favorite.

A Chinese character relating to the animal’s personality is etched into its back. Take for example the meditating cat with its Independence etching. Felines love doing their own thing, regardless of what you may want them to do. The meditating squirrel is imbued with the etching for cleverness, appropriate seeing as they always manage to get into the birdfeeder no matter what you do to stop them!

Finally a squirrel that won’t wreak havoc on your yard, in fact it’s quite the opposite. Do you have a pond and still thinking something is missing? The meditating frog will be right at home at the edge of the water, surrounded by lily pads and cattails.

Every statue is available in four colors (antique, classic, old stone, and Sedona) so they can complement any existing garden décor or match your mantelpiece. Trends in statues come and go, but these wonderful stone pieces are no plastic flamingoes.

The meditating animals are high quality art pieces that will stand the test of time, socially and physically. Cool garden things are our specialty!

Choose your favorite and before you know it you’ll be starting a collection of these really cool garden things. Meditating animals are avaliable and shipping now from coolgardenthings.com

 

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Modern Feng Shui Helpful Tips

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Amy

Consider feng shui tips as a way of personal knowledge. Despite the fact that one needs to possess a rudimentary understanding of the way in which this specific longstanding Oriental practice works, this could all begin through reading an article in a journal or on the Internet. Most feng shui tips are very practical in orientation, since people are interested to find the intelligent solution to arrange their business office, their family home or living environment in general. What all of us have come to understand the hard way is usually that the random arrangement of the personal as well as professional space have an impact on our disposition, ability to concentrate and on the entire human body as a whole. That is why, to a Western mind, feng shui tips are alternatives to dispose thoughtfully of the environment area.

The ideal arrangement of a place generates harmony and balance in the way most of us understand the environment. Generally feng shui tips instruct you to begin with an analysis of the place to re-organize according the Ba-Gua, the nine-grid chart which illustrates the disposal of the things in a house according to the cardinal points, the five basic components and their matching colors. Every segment in the chart stands for a part of our existence, and the chi or the vital energy is the element which creates unity to every thing. There where the chi is reduced, you will definitely discover unsatisfied individuals, burdened with thoughts of stress and anxiety, jealousy, frustration, lack of compassion and in some cases hate.

What should one make of feng shui tips? First of all, it is important to mention the fact that the rewards resulting from the right use of feng shui tips must be analyzed and fully understood. One cannot integrate a single feng shui element in his/her ambiance and imagine everything to change in a good sense. There’s a combination of fundamentals, circumstances and individual inclinations that are responsible for the balance or imbalance in someone’s life. The influence or the modification needs to be made on the whole assembly and not on disparate aspects alone.

At the same time, people have to acknowledge the trendy aspect of the feng shui. False beliefs that do not take the substance of this principle under consideration but rather continue to be delimited to the surface luster of “apparent” gains are unhealthy by nature. Shallowness doesn’t make a match with real feng shui; thus, don’t make this practice a bombastic part of your lifestyle; the thing that matters is what results from it. Knowing, studying, putting into practice and continuously learning, these are generally the ways to cultivate the spirit of feng shui in its genuine manner.

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Buy Patch Perfect Grass Seed

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Amy

For these of us who stay in hot areas with very little rain preserving a lawn in good health and inexperienced generally is a challenge. I stay in tropical Antigua and, though at some times of the 12 months we get numerous rain, especially during the hurricane season, at other occasions we’ve drought conditions. What can you do if you live in areas just like this to verify your lawn remains green all year long?

If you’ve gotten ever tried to get grass to begin growing you realize it is not easy. All grass seed is expensive particularly in the event you have no idea how to make it start growing. You could throw away a whole lot of [dollars] in regular grass seed very easily. Making an attempt to grow grass even in small cussed area, involves checking the PH of the soil and adding Lime or Sulfur. A top quality aerator can be wanted for regular grass to develop properly and not get washed away.

The Good Patch Grass Seed is guaranteed to work in 5 days. It is going to work in shady areas, excessive traffic areas, and any bare spots. This grass seed has a fertilizer coating that soaks up and retains water.

Here is the type of grass seed in Excellent Patch Grass:

Evening Shade Perennial Ryegrass, FA-one hundred fifty five Tall Fescue, Baron Kentucky Bluegrass, Boreal Positive Fescue.

Includes approx. 42.87% Terra-Mulch and 28% Pinnacle Seed coating.

One bag comprises a double order and weighs 24 oz.

There have been some mixed opinions relating to Good Patch Grass Seed. One purpose is that some prospects say that they anticipated the seed to cowl a bigger area. This can be because it was spread to heavily. This grass grows very thick so you may spread it thin.

The Perfect Patch Grass Seed builders have listened to these complaints and have said that the industrial was part of the early testing thats completed with new products. They said they were not anticipating so many orders and were not prepared for such a big response. Now that the phrase is out about Perfect Patch Grass Seed and how properly it works, there will likely be completely different size bags available soon with completely different rates.

There are quite a lot of grass seeds accessible that are drought resistant and will stand as much as these kinds of conditions. I’ve gathered together some information about the various kinds available, principally relating to the US, but related to everyone whatever part of the world you reside in.

Bermuda grass seed is among the high drought resistance seeds that you would be able to purchase. It should prosper in areas which might be very dry and hot all by means of the 12 months though it additionally grows properly in hot areas with heavy rainfall. It is a first-class all round grass seed to use to seed a lawn. Bermuda grass thrives in full sunshine but must have an adequately drained soil. It could stay alive during times of extreme drought because it has very deep roots. It is best cut to about one to one and a half inches for laborious wear and resistance to drought.

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Before Ants Become A Crisis, Call The Ant Pest Control Authority

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Amy

I HAVE THIS VERY IMPORTANT APPOINTMENT tomorrow with a prospective art patron. We are going to hold a painting exhibit and we are trying to convince this rich patron to be one of our sponsors. She, in fact, has signified her intention to sponsor our exhibit. Our problem is simple. She is going away on an important business trip. As luck would have it, she wants to finalize the details before she leaves tomorrow. She is willing to meet me there. I was preparing my clothes when my wife reminded me about our, twice rescheduled, meeting with an ant pest control company, also scheduled later after my meeting. I have no intention of rushing my meeting in the morning, so I told my wife to call them and reschedule my appointment next week.

I have to be early at the airport. The boarding time of our patron is six in the morning and our business should have been concluded before that. I dressed quickly after a quick shower and breakfast. Having checked that all my things are okay, I am already raring to leave. Suddenly, as I was kissing my wife, something hurt inside my thights — something is bitting me. That’s nothing, I said to myself, scratching the spot, and getting to leave again. Then suddenly, more bites followed, much more intense and in different places. I went back fast, back to our room where I took off my pants. I was agitated to see red ants inside my pants. Having no time to know what happened, I quickly changed into another pants. To my dismay, it also have ants inside and so were with the rest of my clothing.

I move all my things pushing for the source. Then I found it. The source of all the ants is the foods and snacks I keep hidden in my closet. This are reserved for midnight snacks when I’m working overtime. Time lost its essence. I forgot everything. Before I knew it, the time for my appointment has been long past. Oh no! The puny ants have caused me to lose a potential patron. Then I remembered my appointment with the ant pest control agent, which I have repeatedly rescheduled. This event should have been avoided. All my fault.

I cannot let this wasted opportunity happen again. Promptly, I called the ant pest control company to visit our house. To make the long story short, the ant pest control company cured my house of ants and other household pest. My lesson came to me albeit through rough awakening. From this point, I will make sure that the ant pest control company will always be up there in our list of priority.

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A Quick Front Yard Landscaping Makeover

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Amy

A basic overhaul for a front yard landscape can be a simple and cost effective project that is well worth the effort. If you plan to give your existing front yard landscaping a facelift,  the same rules of designing a new front yard apply. Access and parking areas should be decided and then the rest of the landscape could easily be a matter of creating some planting beds around them. But still, even a basic plan like this will require a little thought to help make the landscape appealing. Try some of these useful ideas and tips to create the style that will make your yard come to life.

First thing is to assess what the problems areas are. By taking some pictures of the landscaping and entryway from different angles, you’ll get a whole different perspective. Looking at the pictures will sometimes give you a better idea of what your property really looks like. Make note of any changes you want to make. Even the smallest details can make a difference so write them down. Is the walkway chipped and cracked? Are planting beds and lawn areas being overtaken by weeds? Has the entry lost its sense of invitation?

Any dead and unwanted shrubs should be cut and removed from view. You can always replace them with new, healthy specimens. Or for an entirely different look in your front yard landscaping, try using ornamental grasses instead. Pruning trees and healthy shrubs will help keep them looking good. Let go for too long a time and they start to look sick and unkempt.

To add a little color and interest, place some large planting containers on either side of your front steps or your walkway. Fill these with a combination of vining plants, spiky grasses and colorful flowers. This will brighten your entryway and make it look very welcoming. And planters are also great for adding seasonal interest with different plants that bloom at different times of the year.

Keep in mind when planting your front landscape and entry, that a lot of the time less is more. Rather than using a large variety of plants in your front yard landscaping ideas, create a simple planting plan. Repeat two or three colors and maybe a few evergreens throughout the landscaping and front entry. This helps create unity and retain balance.

Edging any walkways, driveways, and sidewalks will do wonders for making the entire yard look neat and manicured. Inspect driveways, steps, and driveways to make sure that they are in good condition. Fix any breaks, stains or cracks. Concrete, stone,  or block walkways that have cracks or serious damage should be repaired or replaced.

If landscaping styles are too restricted and uninteresting, a few curved planting beds will help add a softer tone. An island bed is also a great addition to add interest to a front yard.

You may want to consider putting in some accent walkway and foundation landscape lighting. You can install these yourself or let a professional landscaper do the job. As well as the safety factor they provide, they also add elegance to the house and landscaping at night.

One final thought. What shape is the outside of the home in? A new coat of paint and basic needed repairs can make a hugely possitive change for the home and the landscaping. It doesn’t matter how great the landscaping is, folks won’t be able to see it past the home if it is in bad repair.

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Relax With A Monk

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Amy

A Garden is spiritual place to be. It can be therapeutic to sit outside and absorb the positive energy that any garden has. A gardener is a nature monk. Using your bare hands to reach a higer level of spirituality. We at Cool Garden Things sell an amazingly cool Monk Head Planter. Owning a solid cast stone statue such as this will only help your garden reach that next level. You will have the guidance of a monk in your garden with this product.

We as cool gardeners share the idea of a monk with everyone on the planet. The attraction of a garden is not restricted to one religion. No matter what your belief is, we can all agree on how important gardens are. Place this Monk Head Planter anywhere in your house or garden and you will see how it will transform your outlook. This Monk is a reminder. The benefits of this head planter are beautiful because everyone will react uniquely. The benefits of this head planter are beautiful because everyone will react uniquely.

The history and influence of the monks of the world is great. With the head planter, we deliver part of the history to your door. Exposing your garden to the history of a monk will only stengthen its spirituality. Appreciating the beauty of this Head Planter will make you more aware. Sedona, Old Stone, Classic, and Antique are the varieties that this unique Monk comes in. Each Monk will infinitely enrich your garden. Even if you aren’t [spiritual, this Monk is effective. Being a garderner makes you a spiritually cool person in my book. Worship the nature you construct with an amazingly unique and cool Monk Head Planter. We hope that a product such as this will improve your home or garden in ways you never thought were possible.

From Monks to Saints to African Queens, we sell historically and asethetically interesting Head Planters. Each has their own story, their own effect, and their own benefit. Acquiring one of thse Head Planters allows you to experience their full potential.

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Healthy moms raise healthy kids – Part 1

Posted on August 23, 2010 by admin

Healthy moms definitely raise healthy kids. Children look to you for guidance in many aspects in your life. Being healthy is something that you can teach a child by example. The nice part is that if you’re not a healthy person before you have a child, you can have yet another reason to start being healthy once you have a child.

Refrain from things that you know are bad for you. I remember seeing a commercial for an anti-drug campaign. A father caught a son doing drugs. He kept asking, “Where did you learn that from”. The son replied, “I learned it from you dad, I learned it from you!” Now, really, do you want your children to see you do illegal drugs or smoke? That is not what healthy parents want for their children. The same thing goes with alcohol. You can either not drink around your child or not drink at all. If you can have a household without alcohol stocked in the refrigerator and cupboards, you can show your children that it is not something important to you. You could keep wine and champagne for special occasions stored and locked where they cannot be seen or drank by your children.

The same thing goes for food. If you eat healthy, you’re showing your children by example that eating healthy is the way to go. Instead of going for that quick fix at the local pizza joint or burger joint, why not just stop at a healthier option like a sandwich shop. If you are on the road and have only the option of going to a fast food restaurant, pick something healthy on the menu like a salad, yogurt, etc. You can also substitute the soda for a low fat milk, water, or juice. You will be showing your child that you truly believe in eating healthy.

Exercise as a family. I am not saying to go on the track and expecting your child to run around for miles. I am saying that you should go out and play tennis together. Go play frisbee in the park. Go swimming together. Do something that is fun for the family and will help you bond as a family.

Sleep well. To me, this is the hardest one with the insomnia that I get. But, try to go to bed and stay on a routine so that your children will.

Keep your mind healthy. Stay away from people that are negative. Stay away from abusive people. Deal with stress in healthy ways. Do things that you can pass onto your children. Do not ever vent or put the problems in your life on your children. Seek out a professional counselor if you need to vent to someone.

The more you take care of yourself, the more your children will want to do the same. The term “What’s good for the goose is good for the gander” is not something that applies to living healthy. You really should take care of yourself so your children will. You want to live a long healthy life with your children and grandchildren.

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How Are Trampolines Made?

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Amy

Materials to build trampoline

The use of trampolines can be either for health purpose or fun activities. Lots of households these days have outdoor trampolines in their garden for their children to play on. It is also used by parents to improve their endurance and fitness. Sinec 1900 trampoline has been built. Normally circus performers used trampoline in those days. In 1936 it became a modern sport after being developed by George Nissen, the American gymnast.

 

People had their concerns in 1990′s about the number of accidents caused by trampolines. The casualty from trampolines were increasing. Since 2008 trampoline manufacturers have started attaching trampoline accessories with all trampolines, this has helped in decreasing the number of casualties through trampolines. Hence in recent year’s trampolines sales have increased as many households have trampolines in their back garden. These days people do not have fear over the accidents because it is now safe to use.

 

How to build a trampoline?

Materials needed to build a trampoline are jumping mat, tubing, safety pads and springs. For the legs and the frames of the trampoline, material called tubing is used. Springs help in generating the bounce. The springs are made to the specification of the trampoline but by a spring supplier not by trampoline manufacturers. Jumping mats are made of artificial fibres like nylon or polyethylene which is WV-protected to prevent fading. Safety pads are used to cover the frame and the springs of the trampolines. The safety pads are made of foam. Trampoline manufacturers outsource the work to build safety pads.

 

For safety reasons these days most trampolines have safety nets. These safety equipments normally come with the trampolines when you purchase one, not sure about the nets but you can always purchase it separately. In the UK itself 12ft trampolines are quite famous as most households have 12ft trampolines than 12ft or 14ft or any other sizes.

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Sevylor Pointer K1 Kayak – The Touring Kayak.

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Amy

The Sevylor Pointer K1 Kayak, designed for flat sluggishly moving rivers or inland lakes. You can, quite willingly taken on more energetic waters. just be mindful of your capability to cope with these more challenging conditions.

The kayak has inflatable side chambers and floor for buoyancy and stability. Th construction of the floor, being of an I-beam configuration, creates a rigid, flat bottomed hull. This produces a very stable kayak and combined with two skegs it is astonishingly maneuverable. So when you are on nice flat waters you will not have any problems keeping straight. long journeys, therefore are spent enjoying the trip not fighting the kayak. This kayak also has outstanding maneuverability and will ensure that on the days when you want a bit more of an adrenalin rush, you can go and play in some rapids with equal ease. No matter what the conditions, as long as you have the ability, your kayak has the potential.

The Sevylor Pointer K1 Kayak has an extremely resilient nylon/PVC laminate skin. This will provide you with years of service, even under the most extreme situations you can hurl at it. The extreme robustness of the material will allow for the inevitable collision with rocks and be shaken off with singular ease.

At ten foot in length, there will be plenty of room for extra gear to be carried for a weekend away. With a load capacity of 300lbs, you should be able to carry all you need. You will have easy access to your kit through a stern cargo hatch with removable spray cover. There is a water bottle holder, to keep a drink close at hand at all times and a spray deck for the cockpit to keep out light spray.

Note: This spray cover is not entirely waterproof and spraying with a good quality waterproofing agent is advised.

You will be able to paddle all day, without getting a backache or feeling stiff due to the large padded seat and backrest.

With great stability the Sevylor Pointer K1 Inflatable Kayak handles and maneuvers wonderfully. Combined with the flexibility to fold up and effortlessly carry anyplace and store where space is at a premium. There can be little doubt that this is a excellent kayak

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