Archive for June, 2007

Insurance Doctor

Saturday, June 30th, 2007

When you get car insurance from Insurance Doctor you can be sure that you’re being taken care of. I know that finding auto insurance here in North Carolina can be tricky, but woth Insurance Doctor you don’t have to worry about all of those pesky forms. They take care of everything for you, including your SR-22, so that you don’t have to worry about anything except driving your car.

That’s What She Said

Saturday, June 30th, 2007

I found another NC blogger, ya’ll. Or perhaps she found me. Whatever, it’s nice to connect with other area bloggers. I don’t know if we are shy, or I am unpopular, but I sure thought the title of this site would bring more North Carolinians out of the internet woodwork.

Anyhow, Kelly blogs at That’s what she said, and it was through her blog that I found the North Carolina webring. Thanks, Kelly!

Lenovo in North Carolina?

Monday, June 25th, 2007

According to the article below, Lenovo may be opening a distribution center in North Carolina. The facilty would add 40 to 50 jobs in teh Greensboro area.

This is a good start, but I’d love to see some of the manufacturing jobs brought back to the states. There’s only one computer manufacturer that I now that builds all it’s units in the US, and that’s Systemax. And, yes, the machines are sweet, and built to order in Fletcher, Ohio.

Two inches

Thursday, June 21st, 2007

That’s how much rain we got here yesterday. I’m hoping we get more today. I’m also hoping that this rain will help the poor trees I transplanted in my yard. My peach tree lost all it’s old leaves, but it does have a few new green ones. My dogwood, is even worse. It has all it’s leaves, but they are mostly brown, except where they are actually black from scorching. I’d show you a picture, but it’s sad enough to make grown men cry.

Finally Raining

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

It’s finally raining. One of the most pleasant things about living here is the regular afternoon thunderstorms. I love the sounds, the stillness of the air, and the rhythmic patter of the raindrops on the roof. Just one more reason I love calling North Carolina home!

We’re almost 10 inches under the average in this part of the state, and I hope it rains and rains and rains. Rain Gauges like the one on the left are too cute to be full of dust instead of water, aren’t they? I just love Noah’s Ark stuff, so that one really caught my eye, but there are lots to choose from at Online Discount Mart.

I know my friend Ang. would love this one! (Go ahead, Ang., it’s linked.)

Home of the Wooly Mammoth?

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

I heard on the news last night that I man has found what is believed to be the tooth of a wooly mammoth on the beach on Topsail Island. Ha! He’s actually used the thing as a doorstop!! It’s undergoing inspection and testing now. I wish I could find an article on line to link you to for the full story, but I’m not having much luck. But, it’s true, I promise. If I track down a link, I’ll post it.

Mike Nifong disbarred

Saturday, June 16th, 2007

I just got the breaking news email that Duke Lacrosse prosecutor Mike Nifong has been disbarred for several infractions, including withholding DNA evidence from the defense. The players plan to file criminal charges this coming week.

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Even the words the man said in his own defense read like a bad joke. Good riddance!

Immigration Reform Notes

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007