Nobody's Hero

"Black Friday"

Published by IJK the November 28, 2008 at 07:19 AM in Family. 2 comments. Permalink.

    This morning my Wife, Glinda and Daughter, Mitzi decided to experience the "Blitz" at Wal-Mart that is always part of what retailers call "Black Friday". Wal-mart was scheduled to open with incredible savings at precisely 5:00 a. m.
    I arose at 3:30 a. m., my usual time and I found Glinda was already up and just about ready. I am glad she was as she had the coffeee already done and I didn't have to wait to get a cup. We headed out right at 4:00 a. m. as she was supposed to go into Mitzi's and wake her up and I was going on to the barn to start the morning chores. Much to our surprise we met Mitzi coming up to see what was taking us so long. Glinda and Mitzi headed to Wal-Mart to experience the "rush", I on the other hand, started the morning chores.
    I called them at 10 minutes before 5:00 a. m. to inquire about the crowd and how long the line was but Mitzi told me that they were already in the store and waiting beside the items that they wished to purchase. She also told me that my Daughter-in-Law, Amanda was already there also.
    I was just about finished with the morning chores when they arrived back home. Needless to say they had their arms full of "Bargains" Glinda came on out to the barn and we visited while I finished washing up the barn. Glinda said they also saw my Brother Dean and his Wife Kim, my Sister-in-Law Malea (married to by Brother Jeremiah), our Niece, Taylor Mayfield, her Aunt Jamie Cramer and Susie Dodds, that she can remember. Mitzi told me that the parking lot was absolutely full when they left the store at 5:45 a. m.
    She also told me that while they were waiting they called my Wife's Sister, Mary to see if she was coming but she didn't get up and answer the telephone.
    I suppose they had a great time.
Cheerily
IJK

How to Forward E-Mails

Published by IJK the November 28, 2008 at 07:00 AM . 0 comments. Permalink.

    Do you really know how to forward e-mails? 50% do and 50% do not.

    Do you wonder why you get viruses and/or junk mail? Do you like it? Every time you forward an e-mail there is information left over from the people who got the message before you, namely their e-mail addresses & names. As the messages get forwarded along, the list of addresses builds, and builds, and builds, and all it takes is for some poor sap to get a virus, and his or her computer can send that virus to every e-mail address that has come across his computer. Or, someone can take all of those addresses and sell them or send junk mail to them in the hopes that you will go to the site and he will make five cents for each hit. That's right, all of that inconvenience over a nickel! How do you stop it? Well, there are two easy steps:
    (1) When you forward an e-mail, DELETE all of the other addresses that appear in the body of the message (at the top). That's right Delete them. High light them and delete them, backspace them, cut them, whatever it is you know how to do. It only takes a few seconds. You MUST click the "Forward" button first and then you will have full editing capabilities against the body and headers of the message. If you don't click on "Forward" first, you will not be able to edit the message at all. Some e-mail programs forward as an attachment - do not forward as an attachment but look for the option to forward as "in-line text".
    (2) Whenever you send an e-mail to more than one person, do NOT use the To: or CC: columns for adding e-mail addresses. Alwyas use the BCC: (Blind Carbon Copy) column for listing the e-mail addresses. This is the way that people send to only see their own e-mail address. If you don't see your BCC: option click on where it says To: and your address list will appear. Highlight the address and choose BCC: and that's it, it's that easy. When you send to BCC: your message will automatically say "Undisclosed Recepients" in the TO: field of the people who receive it.
    (3) Remove any "FW" in the subject line. You can rename the subject if you wish or fix spelling.
    (4) ALWAYS hit your "Forward" button from the actual e-mail that you are reading. Ever get those e-mails that you have to open 10 pages to read the one page with the information on it? By forwarding from the actual page you wish someone to view, you stop them from having to open many e-mails just to see what you sent.

    Have you ever received an e-mail that is a petition? It states a position and asks you to add your name and address and to forward it to 10 or 15 people or your entire address book. The e-mail can be forwarded on and on and can collect thousands of names and e-mail addresses. A FACT: The completed petition is actually worth a couple of buck to a professional spammer because of the wealth of valid names and e-mails address contained therein. If you want to support a petition, send it as your own personal letter to the intended recipient. Your position may carry more weight as a personal letter than a laundry list of names and e-mail addresses on a petition.

So please, in the future, let's stop the junk mail and viruses.

I didn't write this and do not know who did. I received this from a very dear friend on January 23, 2006, printed it off and found it again this morning, and thought I would share this information. Please share this advice with any you know that may need it.

Cheerily
IJK

Wal-Mart Worker Dies When Shoppers Break Down Doors

Published by IJK the November 28, 2008 at 06:57 AM . 1 comments. Permalink.

Black Friday took a grim turn when a Wal-Mart employee in New York died after bargain hunters broke down the doors to the store.

The 34-year-old male employee was pronounced dead one hour after shoppers broke down the doors to the shopping center in Valley Stream, N.Y., and knocked him down at around 5 a.m. Friday, police said.

"He was bum-rushed by 200 people," Jimmy Overby, the man's 43-year-old co-worker told the New York Daily News. "They took the doors off the hinges. He was trampled and killed in front of me. They took me down too ... I literally had to fight people off my back."

A 28-year-old pregnant woman was also taken in for observation and three other shoppers suffered minor injuries during the incident, police said.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., in Bentonville, Ark., would not confirm the reports of a stampede at the Valley Stream outlet but said a "medical emergency" had caused them to close the store.

"Local authorities are looking into the situation," said Wal-Mart representative Dan Fogleman. "Until such time that they've completed their assessment it would be inappropriate for me to share any additional information."

Read the complete story at the SOURCE

women's restroom

Published by Amanda Kelley the November 25, 2008 at 05:26 PM . 0 comments. Permalink.

I received this from a friend on Myspace. I posted it there but also wanted to post it here. I laughed through the entire thing!

Amanda

Much of this is familiar and oh so true. For men, it answers the question... "what took so long?"

You may need to stop at the women's restroom . . .
be prepared!

When you have to visit a public bathroom, you usually find a line of women, so you smile politely and take your place. Once it's your turn, you check for feet under the stall doors. Every stall is occupied.

Finally, a door opens and you dash in, nearly knocking down the woman leaving the stall.

You get in to find the door won't latch. It doesn't matter, the wait has been so long you are about to wet your pants! The dispenser for the modern "seat covers" (invented by someone's Mom, no doubt) is handy, but empty. You would hang your purse on the door hook, if there was one, but there isn't - so you carefully, but quickly drape it around your neck, (Mom would turn over in her grave if you put it on the FLOOR!), yank down your pants, and assume "The Stance.
"

In this position your aging, toneless thigh muscles begin to shake.

You'd love to sit down, but you certainly hadn't taken time to wipe the seat
or lay toilet paper on it, so you hold "The Stance.
"

To take your mind off your trembling thighs, you reach for what you discover to be the empty toilet paper dispenser. In your mind, you can hear your mother's voice saying, "Honey, if you had tried to clean the seat, you would have KNOWN there was no toilet paper!" Your thighs shake more.

You remember the tiny tissue that you blew your nose on yesterday -the one that's still in your purse. (Oh yeah, the purse around your neck, that now, you have to hold up trying not to strangle yourself at the same time). That would have to do. You crumple it in the puffiest way possible. It's still smaller than your thumbnail.

Someone pushes your door open because the latch doesn't work.
The
door hits your purse, which is hanging around your neck in front of your chest, and you and your purse topple backward against the tank of
the toilet.
"Occupied!" you scream, as you reach for the door, dropping
your precious, tiny, crumpled tissue in a puddle on the floor, lose your footing altogether, and slide down directly onto the TOILET SEAT.

It is wet of course. You bolt up, knowing all too well that it's too late. Your bare bottom has made contact with every imaginable germ and life form on the uncovered seat because YOU never laid down toilet paper - not that there was any, even if you had taken time to try. You know that your mother would be utterly appalled if she knew, because, you're certain her bare bottom never touched a public toilet seat because, frankly, dear, "You just don't KNOW what kind of diseases you could get.
"

By this time, the automatic sensor on the back of the toilet is so confused that it flushes, propelling a stream of water like a fire hose against the inside of the bowl that sprays a fine mist of water that covers your butt and runs down your legs and into your shoes. The flush somehow sucks everything down with such force that you grab onto the empty toilet paper dispenser for fear of being dragged in too.

At this point, you give up. You're soaked by the spewing water and the wet toilet seat. You're exhausted. You try to wipe with a gum wrapper you found in your pocket and then slink out inconspicuously to the sinks.

You can't figure out how to operate the faucets with the automatic sensors, so you wipe your hands with spit and a dry paper towel and walk past the line of women still waiting.

You are no longer able to smile politely to them. A kind soul at the very end of the line points out a piece of toilet paper trailing from your shoe.
(Where was that when you NEEDED it??) You yank the paper from your shoe, plunk it in the woman's hand and tell her
warmly, Here, you just might need this.
"

As you exit, you spot your hubby, who has long since entered, used, and
left the men's restroom.
Annoyed, he asks, "What took you so long, and why is your purse hanging around your neck?"

This is dedicated to women everywhere who deal with public restrooms (rest??? you've GOT to be kidding!!).
It finally explains to the men what
really does take us so long. It also answers their other commonly asked questions about why women go to the restroom in pairs.
It's so the other gal can hold the door, hang onto your purse and hand you Kleenex under the door!

This HAD to be written by a woman! No one else could describe it so accurately!

How Obama Got Elected... Interviews With Obama Voters

Published by IJK the November 25, 2008 at 07:34 AM . 2 comments. Permalink.

And these people got to vote?
It is plain from the interviews that they had not a clue about most things. But it is possible that whomever made this video just included the interviews that gave the answers he was seeking.
Cheerily
IJK

I Drink Alone

Published by IJK the November 24, 2008 at 06:14 PM . 1 comments. Permalink.

For your listening pleasure.
Cheerily
IJK

MoDOT News Release

Published by IJK the November 21, 2008 at 03:07 PM . 2 comments. Permalink.

November 21, 2008

You Better Not Drink, You Better Not Drive You Better Watch Out, We’re Telling You Why

JEFFERSON CITY - If you want to arrive alive this holiday season, don't drink and drive. A drunk driving arrest could cost you thousands of dollars in fines, court costs and lawyers fees that can really cut into your holiday budget. If you're convicted of a DWI you could also lose your license, lose your job and even spend time behind bars. You drink and drive, you lose.

This holiday season law enforcement officers across Missouri will be cracking down on drunk drivers to save lives on our roads. In 2007, 74 people died from the Thanksgiving holiday through Christmas; 14 were killed in a crash that involved an impaired driver.

"Holiday traffic is always heavier than normal, and there are many festivities. Drivers should be extra cautious and never drive after they've been drinking," said Leanna Depue, Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety executive committee chair. "Make a plan before you go and stick with it."

To further cut down on impaired driving fatalities, law enforcement units are adding emphasis to nabbing DWI offenders. One example is the Joplin Police Department, which recently added a full-time DWI unit with two officers devoted to catching impaired drivers and two new vehicles clearly marked with their mission. This is just one of the many examples of work the coalition supports to increase DWI enforcement this holiday season and decrease impaired driving fatalities and injuries.

The coalition will be running a radio and Internet ad campaign across the state Nov. 24 - Dec. 21 to urge drivers not to drink and drive this holiday season. Each message portrays the consequences of an impaired driving conviction.

If you suspect a drunk driver or have a roadside emergency, call 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cell phone for assistance from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

We are all part of the solution. Please consider the following tips:

· Don't risk it - if you plan to drive, don't drink.

· Encourage safe driving behaviors among family, friends and co-workers.

· Choose a designated driver before partying. A designated driver is someone who drinks NO alcohol at all.

· Take mass transit, a taxicab or ask a friend to drive you home if you have no designated driver and no other means of transportation.

· Party hosts should include alcohol-free beverages for designated drivers.

· Spend the night where the activity is being held if no other safe options exist. DO NOT DRIVE INTOXICATED.

· Report impaired drivers to law enforcement.

· Always wear your safety belt - it's your best defense against an impaired driver.

SOURCE

Connor the "Ninja"

Published by IJK the November 19, 2008 at 08:23 PM . 1 comments. Permalink.

My Grandson Connor is sure proud of his new "Ninja" hooded jacket.
Cheerily
IJK

"Lil" eating her first peaches

Published by IJK the November 18, 2008 at 02:57 PM in Family. 0 comments. Permalink.

"CowPa" is getting to feed "Lil" her first canned peaches. She had quite a look on her face when she got the first taste as she had not had anything of that flavor and/or texture before. She just kept coming back for more.
Cheerily
IJK

Shariah Finance

Published by IJK the November 16, 2008 at 01:07 PM . 0 comments. Permalink.

Prayers of a 7 year old

Published by Amanda Kelley the November 14, 2008 at 08:58 PM . 7 comments. Permalink.

The kids like to say the blessing before we eat dinner each night. This was Connor's prayer tonight.

Dear God,

Thank you for this wonderful day and this wonderful food. I pray we can have this food again one day.

Amen.

I guess he liked his dinner.

Amanda

Kelley's Dairy attends farm auction

Published by IJK the November 14, 2008 at 06:46 PM . 2 comments. Permalink.

Sunday, November 9th we attended a farm auction at my sister-in-law Mary's place. Her farm is approx 10 miles north of Mtn Grove, Mo near the community of Dawson. She was having the auction due to the fact that she has decided to sell her place and move into town and just simply did not need all the things to run a farm any longer. The day started out cool but the sun was bright and it soon warmed up nicely. I have added some pictures below of the auction. The first are taken before it begins and it progresses from there. Alas I forgot to keep taking pictures as the day progressed.

   To make these small photos larger just right click and then choose view image.
   The bidding was hot and heavy and what the auctioneers thought would take a couple of hours stretched to over three hours. I have to commend the auctioneers for the way they handled the sale. They did not just rush through but took their time and got all the bids they could on each individual item. I have to recommend the auction service of Rick Dixon Auctions. I have been to a lot of farm auctions and I thought that they did an outstanding job. They charged my sister-in-law Mary quite a bit less than the other major farm auction business in this area and worked just as hard and got just as much money for Mary. The Rick Dixon Auction service is located in Houston, Mo and wanting to get more auctions in this area. I would say with the excellent job that they did that they will soon have more auctions than they can handle.
    If you are planning on having an auction give Rick Dixon Auction service a call.

My bro-in-law Lonnie and his daughter Taylor arriving for the auction. His wife Joni is coming up behind him. Taylor has just gotten her drivers license and he let her drive the truck to the auction.
All in all Mary had a real good auction thanks to lots of bidders and the excellent services provided by the Rick Dixon Auction Service.
Cheerily
IJK

Cake for Adilee

Published by Amanda Kelley the November 12, 2008 at 08:03 PM . 4 comments. Permalink.

We had a baby shower for Stacey here on Sunday. I made her cake. I can't wait to see my GREAT niece!

Here is the cake...

Amanda

"Flo's" Flock

Published by IJK the November 11, 2008 at 07:42 AM in Family. 0 comments. Permalink.

Granddaughter "Flo" now has a flock of chickens.

Kelley's Dairy enjoys visitors from Lee's Summit, Mo

Published by IJK the November 8, 2008 at 06:58 PM in Family. 2 comments. Permalink.

My Brother, PK and his Son stopped by to visit for a little while yesterday. They live in Lee's Summit but came down for a quick two days.

They stopped by again today for a bit and my daughter Mitzi snapped this photo of PK and I. Can't tell we have been drinking beer and discussing the disgusting results of the election, can you?
Cheerily
IJK

Norwood School Veterans Day Program

Published by IJK the November 7, 2008 at 01:59 PM . 0 comments. Permalink.

I had the opportunity to attend and participate in the annual Norwood School Veterans Day Program. Please go to VFW Post 3770 to read the story and view the photos.
Cheerily
IJK

Obama as President Elect

Published by Amanda Kelley the November 4, 2008 at 10:53 PM . 3 comments. Permalink.

It's still unofficial but it looks as though Barack Obama will be the next President of the United States of America. As you all know I am a big McCain supporter. I wanted to say congratulations to all of the Obama supporters out there. I wish him the best of luck as our great country needs a good leader right now and I hope he surpasses my expectations.

John McCain is an honorable veteran who has dedicated his life to serving for his country. Few have walked in his shoes and fewer have lived to tell the tale. His service to our country is not over.

As I told Connor yesterday, no matter who wins the winner is our president and therefore deserves our respect.

Maybe in four years he will be the Vice President candidate for Sarah Palin.

Amanda