Today CMP came by the house intending to install a Smart Meter. Just so ya know, I sent him packing. I have no interest in allowing the government to determine how much electricity I can use and when I can use it.
Especially when the government is so hypocritical - they want to reduce electrical useage (by force if necessary) because there is a shortage of electricity (California already has scheduled brown-outs). Yet, they push electric cars, and are subsidizing the building of electricity ports (docking stations) for refueling them - at taxpayer expense.
If there is such a shortage of electricity, why are they pushing electric cars? Do you suppose it is BECAUSE they want electric cars, and need to restrict other electrical use in order to make them viable?
As a side note, when I suggested to the meter guy that these meters would enable the government to regulate useage - how much we can use and when - not only did he not deny it, but he also pointed out the need for the government to do so. So now we know the true agenda.
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Monday, February 21, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
2011 Season
It's comin'! The 2011 season. Are you getting cabin fever yet?
I have been redesigning the HotKarz site - I hope y'all like the new design. Also started the 2011 calendar - not too many listed yet, but there is a brand new show this year in Kezar Falls, and the first show of the season (Messiah Church, Wells) will be April 30th - the earliest ever.
There will also be a new "All Mopar" show in NH this year - info forthcoming, so be on the lookout - got that Jimbo?
Stay tuned - a lot of organizers still putting their info together. As soon as I get more, I'll post them in batches.
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I have been redesigning the HotKarz site - I hope y'all like the new design. Also started the 2011 calendar - not too many listed yet, but there is a brand new show this year in Kezar Falls, and the first show of the season (Messiah Church, Wells) will be April 30th - the earliest ever.
There will also be a new "All Mopar" show in NH this year - info forthcoming, so be on the lookout - got that Jimbo?
Stay tuned - a lot of organizers still putting their info together. As soon as I get more, I'll post them in batches.
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Saturday, February 19, 2011
Interior Detailing
Hey, Guys & Gals. I know how all you car buffs truly enjoy breaking out all the chemicals and spending hours spiffing up your set of wheels. I understand. But sometimes there's a better way.
Robbie Beaton is attending college so Advance Auto had to cut his hours. And he just got engaged to Amber. Yep, she said, "YES". This is causing a shortage of benjamins, so he is doing some pre-season total interior auto detailing. For only $50.00 he will clean the carpets and upholstery with the extraction method, clean all vinyl and plastic and apply UV protection, and clean inside windows. He needs to make more money to pay his bills.
The season is not far off, folks!
Call Robbie @ 807-5858. He will come to you.
Robbie Beaton is attending college so Advance Auto had to cut his hours. And he just got engaged to Amber. Yep, she said, "YES". This is causing a shortage of benjamins, so he is doing some pre-season total interior auto detailing. For only $50.00 he will clean the carpets and upholstery with the extraction method, clean all vinyl and plastic and apply UV protection, and clean inside windows. He needs to make more money to pay his bills.
The season is not far off, folks!
Call Robbie @ 807-5858. He will come to you.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
A New Direction
After a lengthy hiatus due to personal issues, I am contemplating a revitalization of HotKarz. However, the personal issues are still present and will keep me from attending too many shows or cruises, so I am thinking of taking HotKarz in a new direction - one that benefits the Car Buffs of Maine while taking into consideration my current limitations.
I do plan on maintaining a complete and accurate calendar of shows, cruises and events in Maine (I have begun the 2011 calendar, so feel free to submit info). And I also plan on carrying news items of interest, write the blog and incorporate pictures that are submitted by readers. But there will be something new, and useful for all.
HotKarz.com will build, host and promote websites for any Maine business (or individual, for that matter) as a part of HotKarz. Sites must have some connection to the automotive field. Here is a (fake & incomplete) example of the kind of work you can expect...
As a reader, you will be able to quickly find the parts, products and services you need. As a business, you will have the ad potential of HotKarz and its placement in the search engines, as well as its popularity among Maine car buffs.
And it will be extremely cost-effective compared to hiring it out, or even doing it yourself. HotKarz will design your site, host it, submit it to the search engines for a very reasonable fee. We will also maintain your site, making any changes you require as needed. The only thing you would need to do is provide the info you want in your website, and choose a web address. Your address can be just about anything, and will take advantage of the HotKarz search engine ranking, such as www.hotkarz.com/YourBusinessName. Each site will be a unique design, and you get to approve the design.
To get an idea of the possibilities, feel free to check out the site I am building for my daughter (still under construction, but much of it is ready to check out) at www.intellibiz.com/criss-vaughn.
This idea is still in the planning stage. It would be a very cost-effective ad medium that reaches thousands of local people who are into cars. Again, a very modest cost to design, host and promote, and a very small fee to renew hosting each year. You can even update your site as often as you wish, and even add pages when necessary.
If you think you might be interested in having your own website on HotKarz, you may email me at ptwoodycrew@aol.com to discuss the possibilities. If I get enough interest to make it worthwhile for our readers, I'll do it. So, don't be shy! And don't waste this opportunity.
Oh, and don't forget to spread the word among businesses that may not yet be HotKarz readers so they, too, can take advantage of the power of the internet.
Bill
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I do plan on maintaining a complete and accurate calendar of shows, cruises and events in Maine (I have begun the 2011 calendar, so feel free to submit info). And I also plan on carrying news items of interest, write the blog and incorporate pictures that are submitted by readers. But there will be something new, and useful for all.
HotKarz.com will build, host and promote websites for any Maine business (or individual, for that matter) as a part of HotKarz. Sites must have some connection to the automotive field. Here is a (fake & incomplete) example of the kind of work you can expect...
As a reader, you will be able to quickly find the parts, products and services you need. As a business, you will have the ad potential of HotKarz and its placement in the search engines, as well as its popularity among Maine car buffs.
And it will be extremely cost-effective compared to hiring it out, or even doing it yourself. HotKarz will design your site, host it, submit it to the search engines for a very reasonable fee. We will also maintain your site, making any changes you require as needed. The only thing you would need to do is provide the info you want in your website, and choose a web address. Your address can be just about anything, and will take advantage of the HotKarz search engine ranking, such as www.hotkarz.com/YourBusinessName. Each site will be a unique design, and you get to approve the design.
To get an idea of the possibilities, feel free to check out the site I am building for my daughter (still under construction, but much of it is ready to check out) at www.intellibiz.com/criss-vaughn.
This idea is still in the planning stage. It would be a very cost-effective ad medium that reaches thousands of local people who are into cars. Again, a very modest cost to design, host and promote, and a very small fee to renew hosting each year. You can even update your site as often as you wish, and even add pages when necessary.
If you think you might be interested in having your own website on HotKarz, you may email me at ptwoodycrew@aol.com to discuss the possibilities. If I get enough interest to make it worthwhile for our readers, I'll do it. So, don't be shy! And don't waste this opportunity.
Oh, and don't forget to spread the word among businesses that may not yet be HotKarz readers so they, too, can take advantage of the power of the internet.
Bill
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Sunday, January 23, 2011
Wheels of the Ages
I have family photo albums that date back to the tin types of the 1800's. Last night I was bored, so I started going through them (it took all night!), pulling out any picture that showed any vehicle the family owned. I left out the schooner...
I thought it might be nice to share them with y'all, so here they are.
Bill
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I thought it might be nice to share them with y'all, so here they are.
Bill
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Thursday, January 20, 2011
Our Heartfelt Condolences
From Jim and Connie Peacock...
Many of you have met Jim's sister Beth at some of the car shows and some of you already know this cause you were there when the call came in,. Anyway Beth passed away on Friday Jan. 14th 2011 after a battle with Cancer.
ROCHESTER — Elizabeth Dalziel Cook, 49, of Rochester, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at the Hyder Family Hospice House. She was born Jan. 19, 1961, in Pawtucket, R.I., the daughter of James and Nina (Lepuschenko) Peacock.
Beth had been an obstetrical registered nurse at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital for 10 years. Previously she worked in the labor and delivery units at Portsmouth Regional Hospital in New Hampshire and Hunt Hospital in Danvers, Mass.
Beth loved spending time with her husband and son and always brought extended family and friends together for cookouts at the pool. Some of her favorite activities were attending Nathan's cross-country meets and plays, going to the beach, spending time with her friends and picking lilacs in the spring.
Members of her family include her husband of 25 years, Jeffrey Cook of Rochester; her son, Nathan Cook of Rochester; brothers, James Peacock and his wife, Connie, of Maine and William Peacock of Maine; sisters, Jessie Thompson and her husband, Col. Charles Thompson of Alaska and Robin Beasley of Rochester; nephews, Brian Thompson and Ryan Pierce.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Beth's name may be made to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and Health Foundation, 789 Central Ave., Dover, NH 03820 for the New Women and Children's Center. Please go to http://www.taskerfh.com/ to sign the online guest book.
@Online guest book:Visit www.fosters.com/obits for an online guest book
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Many of you have met Jim's sister Beth at some of the car shows and some of you already know this cause you were there when the call came in,. Anyway Beth passed away on Friday Jan. 14th 2011 after a battle with Cancer.
ROCHESTER — Elizabeth Dalziel Cook, 49, of Rochester, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at the Hyder Family Hospice House. She was born Jan. 19, 1961, in Pawtucket, R.I., the daughter of James and Nina (Lepuschenko) Peacock.
Beth had been an obstetrical registered nurse at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital for 10 years. Previously she worked in the labor and delivery units at Portsmouth Regional Hospital in New Hampshire and Hunt Hospital in Danvers, Mass.
Beth loved spending time with her husband and son and always brought extended family and friends together for cookouts at the pool. Some of her favorite activities were attending Nathan's cross-country meets and plays, going to the beach, spending time with her friends and picking lilacs in the spring.
Members of her family include her husband of 25 years, Jeffrey Cook of Rochester; her son, Nathan Cook of Rochester; brothers, James Peacock and his wife, Connie, of Maine and William Peacock of Maine; sisters, Jessie Thompson and her husband, Col. Charles Thompson of Alaska and Robin Beasley of Rochester; nephews, Brian Thompson and Ryan Pierce.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Beth's name may be made to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and Health Foundation, 789 Central Ave., Dover, NH 03820 for the New Women and Children's Center. Please go to http://www.taskerfh.com/ to sign the online guest book.
@Online guest book:Visit www.fosters.com/obits for an online guest book
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Friday, December 31, 2010
Happy New Year, Folks!
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You may have read this quote by Bill Vaughn in magazines or on the internet, but it bears repeating ---
“An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.”
May the New Year bring you good health, prosperity and new friends. And may all your problems leave with the old year.
Bill
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You may have read this quote by Bill Vaughn in magazines or on the internet, but it bears repeating ---
“An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.”
May the New Year bring you good health, prosperity and new friends. And may all your problems leave with the old year.
Bill
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