some cards i made, i took the photos

sean and susan coffey - married August 15, 2009 - Lake Murray, SC

my babies

beth roberts at hair du jour folly rd charleston, sc

visit her today, you'll be glad you did tomorrow!

berts automotive

if you're ever in the area of upstate sc and in need of any type of car repair, oil change, etc... see bert and his team at berts automotive.

31 years ago at midnight tonight i was in a car accident (not our fault) hit by a drunk driver, i have been in pain every minute of everyday since then. guess what happened to the drunks that hit us - - nothing - - blue bloods. that almighty dollar. i wonder if they even remember the incident?
i have to add to this - they went to the same high school i did.

all people need one of these, especially those that work with wood, you can find them at enders tools usa

pretty powerful stuff

Always by bon jovi

This romeo is bleeding
But you can't see his blood
It's nothing but some feelings
That this old dog kicked up

It's been raining since you left me
Now I'm drowning in the flood
You see I've always been a fighter
But without you I give up

Now I can't sing a love song
Like the way it's meant to be
Well, I guess I'm not that good anymore
But baby, that's just me

And I will love you, baby - Always
And I'll be there forever and a day - Always
I'll be there till the stars don't shine
Till the heavens burst and
The words don't rhyme
And I know when I die, you'll be on my mind
And I'll love you - Always

Now your pictures that you left behind
Are just memories of a different life
Some that made us laugh, some that made us cry
One that made you have to say goodbye
What I'd give to run my fingers through your hair
To touch your lips, to hold you near
When you say your prayers try to understand
I've made mistakes, I'm just a man

When he holds you close, when he pulls you near
When he says the words you've been needing to hear
I'll wish I was him 'cause those words are mine
To say to you till the end of time

Yeah, I will love you baby - Always
And I'll be there forever and a day - Always

If you told me to cry for you
I could
If you told me to die for you
I would
Take a look at my face
There's no price I won't pay
To say these words to you

Well, there ain't no luck
In these loaded dice
But baby if you give me just one more try
We can pack up our old dreams
And our old lives
We'll find a place where the sun still shines

And I will love you, baby - Always
And I'll be there forever and a day - Always
I'll be there till the stars don't shine
Till the heavens burst and
The words don't rhyme
And I know when I die, you'll be on my mind
And I'll love you - Always

this too is heavy on my mind today

The River
You know a dream is like a river
Ever changin' as it flows
And a dreamer's just a vessel
That must follow where it goes
Trying to learn from what's behind you
And never knowing what's in store
Makes each day a constant battle
Just to stay between the shores
And I will sail my vessel
'Till the river runs dry
Like a bird upon the wind
These waters are my sky
I'll never reach my destination
If I never try
So I will sail my vessel
'Till the river runs dry
Too many times we stand aside
And let the waters slip away
'Till what we put off 'til tomorrow
It has now become today
So don't you sit upon the shoreline
And say you're satisfied
Choose to chance the rapids
And dare to dance that tide
And I will sail my vessel
'Till the river runs dry
Like a bird upon the wind
These waters are my sky
I'll never reach my destination
If I never try
So I will sail my vessel
'Till the river runs dry
There's bound to be rough waters
And I know I'll take some falls
With the good Lord as my captain
I can make it through them all
And I will sail my vessel
'Till the river runs dry
Like a bird upon the wind
These waters are my sky
I'll never reach my destination
If I never try
So I will sail my vessel
'Till the river runs dry
Lord, I will sail my vessel
'Till the river runs dry
Yea

the dance - this is heavy on my mind today

The Dance
Looking back on the memory of
The dance we shared beneath the stars above
For a moment all the world was right
How could I have known you'd ever say goodbye
And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain
But I'd of had to miss the dance
Holding you I held everything
For a moment wasn't I the king
But if I'd only known how the king would fall
Hey who's to say you know I might have changed it all
And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain
But I'd of had to miss the dance
Yes my life is better left to chance
I could have missed the pain but I'd of had to miss the dance

bing photo contest

this sounds interesting!

ALS Awareness July 4th

Big Thanks to everyone who has joined REAL ALS AWARENESS ON JULY 4TH!.

There is still time before July 4th to get more people aware that the struggle for the rights of patients to try Iplex is THE pivotal issue in saving the lives of TODAY's ALS sufferers. It's not a research-grant issue, it's not a bioscience issue...it's a civil rights issue.

Please share the issue with everyone you know. 4th of July is already designated as ALS Awareness Day throughout Major League ballbarks around the country. But so few are really aware that a drug that could save so many lives is being vigorously suppressed by the FDA. When sharing with friends, you can say something as simple as this:

"If someone dying of thirst with only moments to live drags themselves up to the only water hole in the desert, can that person ethically be blocked from the water, to perish with no hope? Would you let the FDA obstruct that person on their grounds that, although children are drinking the water and it's proven to be safe; no multi-year clinical trial has been performed on the water from this creek to measure its effectiveness on humans suffering from extreme thirst? " You or I would do everything possible to help these people, but in the real world of ALS, the FDA is turning them away to die. The analogy is right because outside of Iplex, there are zero available treatments that do anything to stop the progression of paralysis and death in ALS sufferers.

If you need ANY background information on the premise of Iplex or on the history of FDA's obstruction to patients seeking the drug; OR if you you'd like to know how you can help in the legal and legislative campaign for justice, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

-Jess Rabourn

thought i'd share - hope you enjoy

http://www.dreamcoach.com/gift

out and about in charlotte, nc

my backyard may 2009

just got this from a vet we used when we first moved here

this article is for you cat lovers - from nutro cat products

We wanted you to be aware of the following food recall from Nutro Products:
Franklin, Tennessee (May 21, 2009) -- Today, Nutro Products announced a voluntary recall of select varieties of NUTRO(R) NATURAL CHOICE(R) COMPLETE CARE(R) Dry Cat Foods and NUTRO(R) MAX(R) Cat Dry Foods with "Best If Used By Dates" between May 12, 2010 and August 22, 2010. The cat food is being voluntarily recalled in the United States and ten additional countries. This recall is due to incorrect levels of zinc and potassium in our finished product resulting from a production error by a US-based premix supplier.

Two mineral premixes were affected. One premix contained excessive levels of zinc and under-supplemented potassium. The second premix under-supplemented potassium. Both zinc and potassium are essential nutrients for cats and are added as nutritional supplements to NUTRO(R) dry cat food.

This issue was identified during an audit of our documentation from the supplier. An extensive review confirmed that only these two premixes were affected. This recall does not affect any NUTRO(R) dog food products, wet dog or cat food, or dog and cat treats.

Affected product was distributed to retail customers in all 50 states, as well as to customers in Canada, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Israel. We are working with all of our distributors and retail customers, in both the US and internationally, to ensure that the recalled products are not on store shelves. These products should not be sold or distributed further.

Consumers who have purchased affected product should immediately discontinue feeding the product to their cats, and switch to another product with a balanced nutritional profile. While we have received no consumer complaints related to this issue, cat owners should monitor their cat for symptoms, including a reduction in appetite or refusal of food, weight loss, vomiting or diarrhea. If your cat is experiencing health issues or is pregnant, please contact your veterinarian.

Consumers who have purchased product affected by this voluntary recall should return it to their retailer for a full refund or exchange for another NUTRO(R) dry cat food product. Cat owners who have more questions about the recall should call 1-800-833-5330 between the hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST.


Remember, this affects only NUTRO CAT food marked with the dates identified above. For more detailed product information, visit www.nutroproducts.com and click on "recall". Please direct any questions about the food to the 800# listed above.

canon

check their site out, tons of great info and even a photo contest - they're the official camera company for the NFL!

i happened upon this on yahoo, it's actually an exert from business week regarding home base gigs for the "down" economy. while i don't agree with the article on a variety of topics, i still found it interesting enough to share. i chose a canon eos because i've always wanted one!
here goes their thoughts -
the barriers to starting a photography business virtually disappeared with the dawn of affordable digital slr cameras and software like photoshop.
if you're skilled in taking great pictures, pick a niche and build a business around it. you might want to shoot weddings, bar mitzvahs, or corporate events, or consider family or individual portraits.
you could even set up a small studio space in your home. consider what services you'll offer clients beyond just taking pictures—can you build a Web page to showcase the photos of their event as well?
first steps: put together a portfolio of your existing work to show potential clients.
time needed: for event photography, expect most gigs to be on weekends or evenings (galas, for example). you may be able to arrange portrait appointments on a more flexible schedule.
Average sales: $26,259, based on economic census data.
they even offer online classes

views of the southern garden ~ a creative contest

daniel stowe botanical garden Enter Come Sit A Spell: Views of the Southern Garden and show your creative version of seating that might be found on porches, decks, patios and verandas. Cash prizes will be awarded to winners in each category. The collection entries will be on display at the Garden from March 19 - Aug. 22, 2010.

seacoast, charleston, sc

he said, she said
please listen to the entire series, but ESPECIALLY week 3. married (especially) and single men, women and male and female teens. it's only 20 minutes. this is the church my mom goes to in charleston, sc and we're lucky enough to be able to "go" as well! you will enjoy, understand and learn, i promise.

NASCAR Race Weekend Charlotte, NC

Thank you for attending and your continued support of this great racing empire. Click here for upcoming schedules.

FORD Grandstand Row 19 Seats for Sale

As all you fans know that's between turns 1 and 4!
Only $350.00 for 4 tickets
let me know and i'll put you in touch with the person that has them

hummingbirds! cardinals!

we had our first hummingbirds yesterday 3! finally!
the cardinal is the north carolina state bird! as a child (and still for that matter) i was told when you saw a cardinal (i call them red birds) that it brings you good luck! and they do ~ the power of positive thinking is magical!

OK - - this irritates me and it will you as well

a rig site project worker at a fort mcmurray construction site wrote this: I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes, and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order to earn that pay check, I work on a rig site for a Fort McMurray construction project. At any time I am required to pass a random urine test, with which I have no problem. HOWEVER, what I do have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes to people who don't have to pass a urine test. Shouldn't one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check, because I have to pass one to earn it for them? Understand - I have no problem with helping people get back on their feet. I do on the other hand have a problem with helping someone sit on their ass, drink beer and smoke dope. Can you imagine how much money this country would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check? Please pass this along because something has to change in this country.

more info on the tv digital converter boxes

my cards - worth $40 each came in less than a week. the converters run from $50+ and if you watch the sales the stores will put them down to $40. CVS in particular did recently but had a brand I didn't recognize,Greig or Craig. They usually get reg brands in though.
Be careful b/c the gov cards (they're just like a gift card but have an expiration)only last 90 days after issued.
If all works like I plan I'll be getting rid of cable, get a wireless card for my laptop, have my cell phone and maybe save some bucks.
I saw on TV today that you have to have some rabbit ears too??? They look way different from what we had years ago,sure hope they work better than those did - good gosh weren't they horrible!

this always seems to come around at the best time

ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.
THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.
FOUR. When you say, 'I love you,' mean it.
FIVE. When you say, 'I'm sorry,' look the person in the eye.
SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.
SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.
EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have much.
NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.
TEN. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.
ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives.
TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.
THIRTEEN. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, 'Why do you want to know?'
FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
FIFTEEN. Say 'God Bless You' when you hear someone sneeze.
SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.
EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.
TWENTY ONE. Spend some time alone.

carolina panthers 2009

our carolina panthers 2009 schedule has been posted ~ click here and scroll to the bottom