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Posted on August 13, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

For the past several years, I’ve been pretty diligent in tracking my personal finances. I would enter (or download) every transaction I made and categorize it so that I could compare it at the end of the month. I’ve been using Microsoft Money, and I’ve been impressed with the level of automation it has in downloading and remembering the categories for each transaction.


That pile is all the stuff that has been accumulating since the first of 2008. I completely slacked off on my effort to keep on top of things.
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A Blonde in the Everglades

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

A young blonde woman was driving through the Florida Everglades while on vacation. She wanted to take home a pair of genuine alligator shoes in the worst way, but was very reluctant to pay the high prices the local vendors were asking. After becoming very frustrated with the attitude of one of the shopkeepers, the young Blonde declared, ‘Well then, maybe I’ll just go out and catch my own alligator and get a pair of shoes for free!’

The shopkeeper said with a sly smile, ‘Well little lady, why don’t you go on and give it a try?’

The blonde headed off to the swamp, determined to catch an alligator.

Later in the day, as the shopkeeper is driving home, he spots the same young woman standing waist deep in the murky water, shotgun in hand. As he brings his car to a stop, he sees a huge 9-foot gator swimming rapidly toward her. With lightning reflexes, the Blonde takes aim, shoots the creature and hauls it up onto the slippery bank. Nearby were 7 more dead gators, all lying belly up.
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Pregnancy, Estrogen, and Women

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

PREGNANCY Q & A & more!

Q: Should I have a baby after 35?
A: No, 35 children is enough.

Q : I’m two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?
A: With any luck, right after he finishes college.

Q : What is the most reliable method to determine a baby’s sex?
A: Childbirth.

Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she’s borderline irrational.
A: So what’s your question?

Q : My childbirth instructor says it’s not pain I’ll feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right?
A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.

Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?
A: Right after you find out you’re pregnant.
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Plug for BetterInvesting

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

I went to another “Model Investment Club” meeting on Saturday and wanted to share with everyone that I think this group is a great resource. One of the core members made a presentation on “surviving in a bear market”. I can tell that he has been involved in the financial market for a long time (likely longer than I’ve been alive). His advice and outlook were valuable to say the least.

In an effort to force myself to get more involved and learn more, I am going to try to join the group. Each month, a few members present their research on their stocks, and the group then votes to decide whether or not to buy or sell the stock presented. The analysis they do is a bit involved, but it appears to be a great way to understand and compare potential investments.

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BEST “ OUT OF OFFICE “ AUTOMATIC E-MAIL REPLIES

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

1. I am currently out of the office at a job interview and will reply to you if I fail to get the position. Please be prepared for my mood.

2. You are receiving this automatic notification because I am out of the office. If I was in, chances are you wouldn’t have received anything at all.

3. Sorry to have missed you, but I’m at the doctor’s having my brain and heart removed so I can be promoted to our management team.

4. I will be unable to delete all the e-mails you send me until I return from vacation. Please be patient, and your mail will be deleted in the order it was received.

5. Thank you for your e-mail. Your credit card has been charged $5.99 for the first 10 words and $1.99 for each additional word in your message.

6. The e-mail server is unable to verify your server connection. Your message has not been delivered. Please restart your computer and try sending again. (The beauty of this is that when you return, you can see who did this over and over and over….)
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Heated WVO Filter

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

I received a key part for my waste vegetable oil (WVO) project tonight. I ordered it from Ebay. It uses an “oil cooler” from a Volkswagen and an oil filter relocation kit.

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More Wisdom and Inspiration

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

Birth Certificate shows that we were born, A Death Certificate shows that we died, Pictures show that we lived!

I Believe…
That just because two people argue, it doesn’t mean they don’t love each other. And just because they don’t argue, it doesn’t mean they do love each other.

I Believe…
That we don’t have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

I Believe…
That no matter how good a friend is, they’re going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I Believe…
That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love..
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25 Lessons “The Simpsons” Taught Me About Eating

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

This post has some of the greatest advice in it about eating. (and it is funny too)

7) Portion sizes have increased tremendously in America over the last few decades, and are a giant factor in U.S. weight gain. This is especially true for restaurant food and takeout.

Homer: Is this the biggest steak you got? 72 oz.? I thought this was supposed to be a steakhouse, not a little girly, underpantsy, pink doily, tea party place!
Waiter: Well, we do have one steak available upon special request. We call it Sir Loin-A-Lot. It’s the size of a boogieboard.
Homer: Ooh, I’ll have that one! And to drink … meatballs.

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Victory Gardens

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

During WW2, 40% of America’s vegetables came from victory gardens – that is, people’s back yards.

Food travels an average 1500 miles before you eat it.


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I guess I have some hippie in me… not sure where that came from.

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Flexitarians

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

I was reading the introduction of the new cookbook I received, and found a few things interesting enough to share. (from Mark Bittman‘s How to Cook Everything Vegetarian)

Flexitarians: Recently invented word that describes both vegetarians who aren’t that strict and meat-eaters who are striving for a more health-conscious, planet-friendly diet.

What flexitarians and vegetarians have in common is the willingness to base meals exclusively on vegetables.

A diet that is high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes is a healtheir diet than one that isn’t. The evidence to support this hasn’t changed much over the years, except to become more compelling, as it will continue to do.

Sounds exactly like the main point of The China Study!

…raw, more-or-less unadulterated vegetables, fruits, grains, and beans are among the least profitable items restaurants and supermarkets can sell. The real money is made on so-called “value-added” products… A head of romaine lettuce might weigh a pound and cost two dollars. Chop it up and toss in some shredded cabbage and carrots, and you can sell a quarter pound for three or four dollars. Stick a piece of cooked chicken on top… eight dollars.

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