Tuesday, July 29, 2008

You only have 3 choices!

It seems that every few years, something comes along that changes everything we thought we knew about Internet Marketing.

Something that really touches people... and changes their lives.

Something so profound that even I stopped in my tracks when I learned about what will be happening tonight at 6 PM Central
Standard Time.

--> http://www.nitroblueprint.com/g.o/SierraRanch

The quiet giant...

No "typical" pre-launch build-up.

No inbox filled with 100's of emails from everyone you know hyping up the launch.

Why?

Because the economy, as you know, is going through some "changes".  High gas prices. Lower home prices. Things are really changing out there...

And with change, opportunities arise.

And with opportunity, choices emerge.

In fact, at 6 PM CST tonight, you will need to make a choice that could very well be your defining moment.

You'll Have Three Choices...

What if your success marketing on the Internet all came down to just choosing one of three choices?

What if one simple choice determines whether you suffer or prosper during these economic times?

A choice that many others before you have made which either broke them, or helped them create the Internet business of their
dreams.

It's time to make a stand.

It's time to take advantage of all of the opportunities that have emerged.

It's time... to make a choice.

Go.

http://www.nitroblueprint.com/g.o/SierraRanch

Deb Stowers
 

Sunday, July 20, 2008

How to save money on mowing

Rick posted this to the RetrainTB's Yahoo Group and got a lot of comments.  I guess we were not the first to think of this.  :)
 
 I have about a half acre to mow and now that gas is 4.00, that gets expensive too, so here is the plan that cuts mowing from once a week to once a month, (saving about 6 gals or 24.00, not to mention Tires, oil ,blades, and misc. wear and tear on riding lawnmower.  That will buy rice, or beans or ramen for two weeks.
1.  Close gate to yard.
2.  Open gate from pasture.
3.  Ask a group of horses to come into yard and chase out the ones who are fighting with each other (next time pick a smaller group).
4.  Explain that they need to help "earn their keep" by mowing and fertilizing  the yard (most will do this willingly once they understand the need).
5.  Appologise profusely to wife for fruit tree damage.
6.  Hurriedly erase horse tracks from flowerbeds and front porch.
7.  Remind wife "you are saving money".
8.  Straighten chain link fence.
9.  Get horse out of garage because child left garage door open.
10. Remove the "present" left by horse on welcome mat.
There you are done with mowing for another week.
Rick left out the good part.  The fruit tree was apple.  :P  So they just ate thier treats.  :)  More like used it for a scratching stick.  (Note to self:  Buy a bigger apple tree next year!)  The peach tree survived.  :)
 
And the best if our one ex racer who thinks the tops and nice yellow blooms on the tomato plants were planted just for him.  I put up a electric fence this year after the strawberries got eaten.  :P  Flag also thinks the above ground pool is his special water bucket.  He likes that it is just the right height and he doesn't have to bend to drink.  Course the really bad part is he washes out all that wonderful mowing substance and the kids get a pool with green floaties.  :P
 
Anne got the one that likes the front porch so much.  That silly appy has no fear.  Walked right up to a running wood chipper, sniffed it, waltzed through the flowerbed wondering why we were putting mulch on it and then walked right up on the porch like a danged dog.  Luckily it is concrete.  :)
 
Son of Mariah was weeding my flowerbeds last weekend.  He took special effort to leave the zinnas.  I guess they didn't taste good.  :)  I gave up trying to grow sunflowers.  I guess that what I get for putting them in their feed.
 
Still trying to catch up on email and so many other things.  Hope you have a wonderful week!
 

Funny Cide Get the Last Laugh and other cool stuff!

Funny Cide Gets the Last Laugh

This July 4th marks the one-year anniversary of Kentucky Derby winner Funny Cide's last race. The champion didn't rest on his laurels, though: just 48 hours after crossing the finish line for the last time, Funny Cide found himself employed in the same industry, but with a different job title. He became a pony horse. Funny Cide won $3,529,412 in his amazing career. He carries wins in the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness on his résumé. On July 4, ...

Read more...

 

Hopefully the links to the article work, but if not here is the path:

 

http://www.thehorse.com//ViewArticle.aspx?ID=12186&eID=75618

 

We are still working a bit on the barn.  The contractors are waiting on some flashing.  Rick has most of the wiring in, and most of the stalls rebuilt.  He shoudl be done by this afternoon and I will try to take photos.  We even have about 40 round bales put up.  :)  Here is the link to see picutres of the barn.

 

http://sierraranch.multiply.com/photos/album/7

 

Needless to say we are behind on getting any newsletters out.  Hopefully I will get caught up with email soon.  What else is there to do in this heat.  Hope you and your are doing wonderful!

 

Deb and Rick Stowers

www.sierraranchok.com

www.horsematch.net

www.hoovesforacure.com

and Blogging at www.sierraranchok.net

www.sierraranch.multiply.com