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5/14/08 12:55 pm
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The cruise is within sight....I'm excited....but that's not the only thing in the next few days!


I don't know how Kim, Kristen and Doreen feel...but I'm getting excited about the cruise. It is Wednesday.....I and that means only a few more days to go before I feel my toes in the soft white sands of a Bahama's beach!


DOREEN'S GRADUATION:
But there are several things before the cruise that are exciting too. Last weekend I was excited to attend Kimberly's graduation. Well, this weekend Doreen is graduating, and that starts off with a Baccalaureate Service on Friday night......then the actual graduation on Saturday. It is all going to be great....and it all begins to unfold only a couple of days from now!

This whole graduation process is a nice cap to a fairly long and worth-while journey for Doreen......and at the same time, it is the beginning of a new leg of that same journey too. So it is so really is such a nice  thing to be be a part of, to witness, to participate in. I am sure it is a very proud and happy moment for Doreen, her parents and kids.....her whole family.....for me too!


HEART WALK IN RYE, NH:
Then on Sunday, I am walking in the Heart Walk at Wallis State Park in Rye, NH. This is an event that Kristen and I did last year, and even though the weather wasn't very good, it felt so good to do it.

Heart disease is a very big problem as we all know....but it turns out to be big issue for women.....the reason we lost Cheryl just over a year ago. The heart is one of those key organs in our body that we just don't have a back-up for.....unlike our lungs, kidneys and the like.....the heart has not back-up. We need to take care of it.


THE CRUISE TO THE BAHAMAS:
The week then starts with a nice plane flight to Florida, and the start of a 4-day cruise. I look forward to sand between my toes, sun on my shoulders, and the sound of waves lapping up against the bow of the ship as we cruise from island to island.

Below is a paste from the cruise line webpage......lots of tips for the trip too.

Bahamas Cruise Package Bahamas
Add "Adventurer" to Your Resume Bahamas Cruise Package, Bahamas Cruise Special;lt;gt;Bahamas Cruise Special: Swim with dolphins and tropical fish in the turquoise waters of the Bahamas. Read on for more highlights on our Bahamas Cruise Package.

Close to the East Coast of the United States, the Bahamas are known as a refuge from the harsh winters of the north. But there's more to this paradise than sugar-white beaches and warm sunshine. You can swim with dolphins and tropical fish in the turquoise waters.

Or soar above the sea in a parasail. Then explore the islands' thrilling history as a haven for pirates - a "Privateer's Republic" was formed at one point with Blackbeard himself as the magistrate.    View Region Map
Highlights
Parasail over our private island, CocoCaySM.
Swim with dolphins in clear-blue water.
Follow the legendary footsteps of Blackbeard.
Soak up the sun on a white-sand beach.
See sharks, barracuda and other creatures of the sea at "Predator Lagoon."
Experience the rush of the Thriller powerboat adventure.
Areas of Interest
Nassau
The Bahamas' capital has beautiful beaches and charming old-world architecture. But Nassau is also a vital contemporary area offering shopping, restaurants and more. Cross the bridge to Paradise Island to see the extravagant resorts, or discover more than 300 species of beautiful plants and flowers at the Royal Victoria Garden.
CocoCaySM
This private island paradise is available exclusively to Royal Caribbean guests. Its sugar-white beaches are a wonderland of adventure and activity. With nature trails and aquatic facilities, CocoCay offers activities for everyone, from parasailing to sipping delicious "Coco Locos" on a hammock. And every visit to this exciting port is topped off with a mouth-watering beachside barbeque.
What to Pack
Days onboard are casual and you'll be most comfortable in sport clothes and resort wear. Shoes should be low-heeled for deck activities. Bring a few swimsuits so you'll always have a dry one. You don't have to bring towels, as they are provided. And don't forget your camera and binoculars, so you don't miss a thing.

For evening wear, count on three basic types of attire:
Casual: Dresses or slacks and blouses for women, sport shirts and trousers for men
Smart Casual: Dresses or pantsuits for women, jackets for men
Formal: Cocktail dresses for women, suits and ties or tuxedos for men (you can arrange to rent a tuxedo onboard)

Ashore, you'll need comfortable walking shoes as well as a hat and sunscreen for protection from the sun.

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5/14/08 05:33 pm
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Robots for all life's work....


This is kind of a cool world....little mechanical things to do your every wish.

Ok...so that's a little far fetched.....but who would think you could make money selling a robot to clean gutters for $69.00.....well, IROBOT does I guess, because I just found the robot shown at the left on WOOT.COM.

Here is how they wrote it up: (yes, I admit that WOOT.COM is an odd site.....that often has good deals)

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Longbot Is Looooooooooong

It’s spring. Things are warming up. People are wearing less and less everywhere you go. And your mind is firmly in the gutter.

All those leaves to clean, all that wet mulch and strange molds and maybe a venomous millipede with a rifle. You don’t want to go up there. You certainly don’t want to pay a stranger. And your kid’s been at a slumber party for a week. They always know, those kids.

But never you fear, because if your gutter fits well against this template, the iRobot Looj will be there to fulfill Issac Asimov’s dream. No, it doesn’t have breasts, that was Heinlein’s dream. Pick up a book, jerkface.

This recertified iRobot Looj is a little bot with only one prime directive: to clear your gutter. The Looj moves both forward and backward and has a three stage auger that spins in both directions. You keep the remote. Rebellion is impossible!

With the fury of a hundred toothbrushes the iRobot Looj gnaws through your forgotten gutter trash like Jack the Ripper, the auger spinning at a terrifying 500 RPM. Soon your Looj will be such a part of your life that you won’t even imagine how you managed to live without it. And it’s not just for gutters!

Take it to the pool and let it fight your Scooba, Prince Namor. Tie razor wire to the end and let it slowly lay your perimeter. Put it on a xylophone and drive out a scorching solo. Dress as Mon Mothma and send your Roombas in for lay cover support so Looj Skywalker can navigate the trench. What can’t you do with this exciting little friend?

Don’t let a crippling fear of aluminum and tin keep you from having a clean house this year. They won’t be calling you coward once you’ve got a robot to protect you! Your recertified iRobot Looj will be a mighty addition to the pride of technology that already prowls your abode. Entropy hasn’t got a chance.

Warranty: 1 Year iRobot

Features:

  • Makes regular gutter cleaning faster, easier, and safer
  • Cleans dry and wet leaves, pine needles, pine cones and other debris typically found in a gutter
  • Works with standard K-style, aluminum, copper, metal or vinyl gutters
  • Can clean a 60-foot section of gutter in 10 minutes
  • Wireless handle/remote, you control the direction of the robot and the 3-stage auger
  • 3-stage auger spins at 500 RPM to break up sludge and clogs, lift out debris and brush your gutters clean
  • Clean-up is fast and easy. Simply remove the handle/remote and hose off dirt and debris
  • Looj fits in gutters that are at least 3-1/4” wide. Gutter straps must be at least 2-1/4” from the bottom of the gutter, as Looj is just under 2 ¼” high and must pass under the straps during operation. Measure your gutters and straps to ensure Looj will work properly
  • Operates on a 7.2V Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery, and lasts for 30 to 45 minutes depending upon the amount of debris and sludge clogging your gutters. (Battery life can be improved by only charging the battery when it is fully depleted)

In the box:

  • iRobot Looj 120 Gutter Cleaning Robot
  • Auger
  • Handle/Remote (2 AA batteries required)
  • Belt Clip
  • NiCad Rechargeable Battery
  • Battery Charger


PS: I hate gutters.....designed them off my current house, and would much rather never see one on a house I own ever again....robot or not. (sorry iRobot and/or WOOT.COM...you probably don't have a customer in me)

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