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Happy Birthday

by Sandy on November 3, 2011

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday

Had a lovely, indulgent birthday today. Thanks to all my cyber friends who sent birthday greetings!

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Chili-Red Mini

by Sandy on October 30, 2011

Chili Red Mini Cooper S

Chili Red Mini Cooper S

I finally got around to taking a picture of my new 2012 Mini Cooper S. I love Chili Red, but every time I see a new color, I love that, too!! Click on it to see a larger image.

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All Dressed Up

by Sandy on September 18, 2011

Sandy - 09/17/11

Sandy - 09/17/11

This is a picture of me taken yesterday just prior to leaving for a wedding. Not sure if I like it, but since I don’t dress like this every day, I thought I’d post it.
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Remember 9/11/01

by Sandy on September 11, 2011

Remember 9/11/01

Remember 9/11/01

Most of us remember where we were and what we were doing on the morning of 9/11/01. Today is a day to reflect. I can’t believe it’s been ten years since it happened. Do you remember where you were?

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Minerva

by Sandy on August 25, 2011

2012  Mini Cooper S, Minerva

2012 Mini Cooper S, Minerva

I’ve just ordered a new Mini Cooper S. I currently have a mellow yellow Mini, but I’ve always wanted a red one, so I thought I might as well get one. This is a 2012 model, although the configuration page on the Mini USA site doesn’t show the 2012 versions of the S model. If you’ve ever configured a car, it is such fun if not a little confusing. I love the integration of the navigational system with the iPod, iPhone, sirius radio, rear-parking control, etc. Now, I just have to wait two months for it to arrive from England!

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FoodSaver

by Sandy July 29, 2011 Personal

I just ordered a FoodSaver vacuum sealer to keep foods fresher longer.  As a single person, I am forever tossing foods that I haven’t had a chance to eat.  I saw an article at Salad in a Jar about how you could save lettuce for 10 days, so I was immediately interested.  The article goes [...]

Withings WiFi Scale

by Sandy July 17, 2011 Personal

I needed something to inspire me to keep better track of my weight, so i got a Withings WiFi Scale This incredible scale not only tracks your weight, but also tracks your BMI (Body Mass Index), body fat mass and lean mass weight. When you step onto the scale it immediately recognizes who “you” are, [...]