tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-162425542024-03-13T18:49:52.221-05:00bluepennylady's placeWelcome to bluepennylady's place. Come on in and look around. You will get to know who bluepennylady is and what she does. What does bluepennylady do, Liquidate! What great fun and so interesting!bluepennyladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403116087153498463noreply@blogger.comBlogger183125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16242554.post-31306382396440400292018-06-05T21:38:00.003-05:002018-06-05T21:38:47.679-05:00How fast is too fast.<br />
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Tommy's express car wash. How long does it take to wash the car? WELL! it totally depends on who is driving the car. <br />
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Life with Dale is never boring, I repeat 'never!<br />
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My car is dirty so we head to Tommy's Express car wash. Dale is fiddling with his money trying to put in his wallet while loading the car on the conveyor. He not only forgets to put the car in neutral but also fails to remove his foot from the accelerator. Do you have any idea how fast a car can zip through the car wash while riding the conveyor AND the accelerator engaged. Pretty stinking fast! <br />
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And to make it even more interesting, When this happens it messes up the car wash so you miss well over half of the little wash sessions. The car may receive only half of spray of water, little bit of soap here and there. Only those long strings that hang down whisking over the top of the car, barely any rinse water. AND then when you are done, well the attendant meets you by the vacuums to point out the car is not clean and there is still some soap on it cause it went too fast to be rinsed.<br />
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We did get a second car wash. Dale did remember to put car in neutral and remove foot from accelerator. I am pretty sure I laughed until I was choking. Life is not boring not for a second!bluepennyladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403116087153498463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16242554.post-60235213799299472822018-02-07T11:12:00.000-06:002018-02-07T11:12:00.384-06:00It's this big<br />
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Dale secured a rental car when setting up our trip to Costa Rica. He told them 5 people and luggage<br />
No problem senor. We have big car.<br />
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We get to Costa rica. FINALLY get on the shuttle to go to car rental.<br />
First off Expedia did not change the rental time to earlier in the day even though they faithfully promised they would take care of that so we were 6 hours early to pick up the car.<br />
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No problemo senor. we are cleaning your big car now for 5 people.<br />
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We wait maybe 30 minutes and they point to the car. All done your Big car is ready.<br />
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<br />I ask big car. They tell us it is big car.<br /><br />Okie dokie now to get luggage into the "big car"bluepennyladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403116087153498463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16242554.post-17040629575913538302016-02-28T09:04:00.001-06:002016-02-28T09:04:56.611-06:00Chicken PoopChicken Poop<br />
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It isn't what you think but this one is so funny.<br />
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We are at market, and there is a chicken poop booth. You know the lip balms that are chicken poop brand. Of course we get samples. Now I get what I want but Dale steals my sample and he gives me the one he has. He won't give it back. So I told him never mind I now love the sample I have Thank you very much. He smuggly tucks his chicken poop lip balm in his pocket<br />
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We go to eat dinner with Dale's parents and Ken and Carol. Sitting in the restaurant visiting after supper. Dale pulls out the lip balm he has stolen from me. Looks at me pops the lid off and puts it on his lips, He said his lips were feeling chapped. So try out the new chicken poop lip balm<br />
Ken and Carol and I all look at Dale and at the same time burst into hysterical laughter. Dale is going What !!! What is wrong?? Why are you laughing? The more he asks the harder we laugh until we are all 3 about to cry.<br />
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You see the chicken poop lip balm is absolutely snow white. And his lips now look like he has put white-out on them. And he hasn't just carefully put it on just his lips he has smeared it all over like a 3 year old would if they got into their mommy's lipstick.<br />
Ken, Carol and I are trying to tell him he now has white lips but we can't talk. Finally I sputter out, the lip balm is snow white and you now have white-out white lips. He says, What what do you mean.<br />
I mean your mouth and most around your mouth is white as in really white. And the rolls of laugher start hysterically again.<br />
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So he starts trying to wipe it off. WELL chicken poop lip balm doesn't just come off that easy. And it smears. Which gets all 3 of us in total hysterical laughter<br />
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Then Dale says, here is your lip balm. I want to trade back. Give me my lip balm and here is yours.<br />
UH< NO way dude. You stole it from me now it is yours white lips and all.<br />
He tries unsuccessfully to negotiate some sort of a trade with me, I am NOT budging.<br />
He now is the proud owner of white lip chicken poop lip balm and I have the very safe neutral shade chicken poop lip balm.<br />
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On the way back from dinner, Dale says, okay that was kind of funny.<br />
I look at him and said "Nope that was HYSTERICAL"bluepennyladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403116087153498463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16242554.post-27782919287490120632012-01-03T00:56:00.000-06:002012-01-03T00:56:47.152-06:00Barstow CA Calico KOA Mojave DesertWe finally made it to Barstow CA and decided to park at the<a href="http://koa.com/campgrounds/barstow/"> Calico KOA</a> located in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mojave_Desert">Mojave Desert</a>. It was super easy to find. True to form we got in after dark so were trying to find the spot in the dark. What is it with us and navigating in the dark<br />
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When I was trying to get the directions online I kept getting a warning about making reservations and to call. So being the cautious type that we are, I called. Sure enough, they had a spot or two open. It was more like a good portion of the park . Seems we are here during the off season :) Imagine that.<br />
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We ask if an RV can get up there. Oh yes of course. They go up there all the time. so off we go.<br />
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Now getting up there wasn't exactly as easy as the lady said. The driveway looked like Pacfic coast highway 1 but since we had already driven it once, this was not a big deal. Of course we did have to back up into the parking lot just so we could park.<br />
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Can you believe the extent Dale will go to find a place to eat!<br />
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The Country club and golf course is set on a hill. The brunch was really good. Whoever their chef is knows how to cook. well worth the stop.<br />
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So I get on the my handy dandy internet and google. Find a place called <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/coyote-valley-rv-resort-morgan-hill">Coyote Valley RV resort</a> in <a href="http://www.morgan-hill.ca.gov/">Morgan City, CA</a> and check the reviews. Holy Smokes. This is like a spa, golf course, hiking, country club, you name it kind of place<br />
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Restaurant, <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/uNjvzBPpdsNZBFS44fpNhw?select=a_E5R8tz40YKM7vfoaUTOg">swimming pool</a>, <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/uNjvzBPpdsNZBFS44fpNhw?select=4_mlwGR5r7IpaoN3e9PA5w">outdoor BBQ</a> And a <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/uNjvzBPpdsNZBFS44fpNhw?select=ZKfuQkxWKNNz1mnLT4GGIQ">escort limo service </a><br />
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We take a chance and call. They have one spot left in the whole park. So we'll take it. They give us all the particulars and ask when we expect to arrive, please be specific within a one hour timeframe. That is because they have someone meet you. <br />
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The office is closed but that doesn't matter, Here comes this all dressed up for New years eve party lady, all happy and welcoming us. And she promptly gets into her "limo" to escort us to our spot. <br />
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She has Christmas lights on it and heads off leading the way to our spot. Then the nightguard shows up with his flashlights to help guide us into the RV spot. They measure to be sure the slideouts won't touch the trees. And give us the list of rules. No wonder the place is pristine..<br />
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They have rules like I can't do my washing and hang my clothes all over the RV .. My swimsuit is okay but that is all. Or we have to be quiet. No loud outside parties, singing or carrying on. Who made these rules up. Do'nt they know we are from Kansas and we use whatever to hang our clothes on. But I guess we will comply and be good.<br />
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In all honesty, the RV resort was very well done. The people were very helpful and extremely nice. They dropped back by to be sure we had everything we needed and all was well .<br />
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We stayed in <a href="http://www.fortbragg.com/">Fort Bragg, CA </a>December 30, 2011 at the <a href="http://www.pomorv.com/">Pomo RV and campground</a>. Really nice place. But getting there. Now that's the story<br />
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It is getting dark and so we were trying to find where the Pomo Rv park was located. Of course it is on the other side of the highway. So we think ah, just keep on driving and see what is on down the road. About 30 minutes later, we think this isn't such a good idea. Let's turn around and go back<br />
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.Just finding a place to turn around is a challenge but we got 'er done. And head back to Pomo<br />
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We turn into the driveway and start down the road. About 50 feet in Dale says, Boy this doesn't look right. The road has a "Y" and both roads appear to drop off in the Forest of Nottingham where no man goes. Surely this can't be right.<br />
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It is pitch black out by now. Dale decides we better back up and look elsewhere. Can't see nothing. So I hop out of the RV to help direct him .. Have you ever tried to direct a 43 foot RV in the total dark. Oh yeah something everyone needs to do. And Dale forgets to turn on the volume on the back up monitor. So all the hollering and directing I am doing does absolutely nada zip. I have to run up to the side and holler at him.<br />
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Dale spots what appears to be a driveway that maybe we can turn around. I go look but nope it is gated. Then out of the corner of my eye I see movement across the dark gated lot.<br />
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It has to be a scary creature from the Forest of Nottingham so I am going to get ready for flight. In fact, I am heading backwards already when the moving creature hops over the gate about scaring me to death..<br />
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It is the nightguard of the landscaping nursery along the road. And he is coming to help us find our way. Going to stop traffic for us so we can get out on the highway. Then he asks, Folks where you all heading..To the Pomo RV park.<br />
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Why yes we are but we can't find it.. He smiles and says just follow the left fork at the Y.. You are not 35 feet from it. Right around that corner. <br />
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Well I'll be ,, when you take the curve, there the RV park is.. Down in the valley the valley so low. Drive the RV around the corner the parks down below<br />
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Great place , nice folks very clean RV park<br />
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Holy smokes.. Talk about tight curves, hairpin and switchback curves with no shoulder.. The only other RV we saw was in the ditch jammed up against a rock wall. Sheer cliffs that would take your breath away not only from the beautiful but sheer terror!<br />
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This highway took us right through the middle of the giant Redwood forest. <br />
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This morning I thought cool I get to take a hot shower.. Yes! Dale tells me lots of hot water.. His shower was wonderfully warm.. Yes can't wait. So I jump in.. AHHH,, nice hot water.<br />
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about the time I get good and soapy, I feel cool water. Then all sudden ice cold water .. plunk. plunk plunk. Hey Dale if you pitch cold water on me, I am so going to hurt you.. And then I realize the water is coming from above me..<br />
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You got it. the skylight is leaking, dripping ice cold rain water on top of me. AND to top it off, there really isn't any hot water left because Dale used it all .. So much for my nice hot morning shower<br />
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There is just one little issue.. It is that flashing Fault light on the onboard power inverter.. Hook up turn on shore power.. AND drum roll tada.. ummmm nothing. No power..<br />
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Are we daunted.. not on your life.. we hit the generator switch. Generator jumps to life humming away. I hurry to the kitchen to start that hot coffee.. Hey Dale,, there isn't any electrical outlet power. NO where in the RV.. And that annoying power inverter light is still blinking Fault 1<br />
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We even resort to calling a guy back home we go to church with who is an amazing RV electrical whiz especially since that is what he does for a living. wires up RV. the really huge rigs like this.. So he gives Dale all kinds of things to check.<br />
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About 10 trips in and back out Dale is soaking wet, generator is running but we do not have any power and the RV is now running so we have heat and don't run the batteries down.. <br />
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Tomorrow we go to the RV shop down the road and see about the power inverter.. Me being me I googled it :) And we have a good idea of what the deal is but will need some parts.<br />
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On the bright side, take a look at the inside of our home away from home. And me in my jammies working diligently in Bonanza support.<br />
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I still can't believe Dale took a picture of me in my jammies! <br />
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The scenery today is unreal.<br />
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We have just gone through <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coos_Bay,_Oregon">Coos Bay, Oregon</a><br />
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And there are these gorgeous fields of cranberries<br />
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Currently there are over 2500 participating merchants, including yours truly :)<br />
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Bluepennylady ships most product free in the Continental US<br />
check out my <a href="http://www.bonanza.com/booths/bluepennylady">Bonanza booth</a> or my <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/bluepennylady">eBay store</a> <br />
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Bonanza sellers have their very own Category at <a href="http://www.freeshippingday.com/bonanza-com/">freeshippingday.com </a>! So check out all the goodies today and get free shipping on that cool goody you been waiting on!<br />
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See you there!bluepennyladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403116087153498463noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16242554.post-79945433827037150432011-12-06T07:33:00.000-06:002011-12-06T07:33:10.465-06:00eBay Free 5000 listings 3 days Dec 6-8, 2011That's right. eBay is offering free auction style listings for three (3) days. December 6 to December 8th.<br />
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1, 3, and 5 day duration<br />
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<a href="http://announcements.ebay.com/2011/12/sellers-3-day-special-list-up-to-5000-items-auction-style-for-free-december-6-8-add-buy-it-now-for-free-too/">See the full announcement </a>bluepennyladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403116087153498463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16242554.post-78915390738554115622011-10-04T10:45:00.000-05:002011-10-04T10:45:47.858-05:00Entrepreneurs gather in Hays to discuss cyber businessWhat a great opportunity and so much fun! I got to meet Bonanza sellers.. Talk to new incoming sellers and just generally had a great time sharing tips, tricks, ideas and just talking.<br />
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Held September 30th and October 1, 2011 at the University in Hays, KS, several marketplaces and vendors came to share with attendees about eCommerce. <br />
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It was an awesome event. And I was so glad I had the opportunity to attend and speak to the attendees.<br />
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Read about it here at the<a href="http://www.hdnews.net/Story/KSecommerce100211"> Hays Daily News</a>bluepennyladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403116087153498463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16242554.post-46354366324667344952011-09-30T09:28:00.000-05:002011-09-30T09:28:59.233-05:00Kansas Jubilee Friday and Saturday<a href="http://kansasjubilee.net/"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;"><span style="color: #330066;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Kansas Jubilee</b></span></span></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;"><span style="color: #330066;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black;">Full schedule of events, speakers and networking</span></b></span></span></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">With the arrival of Fall we also mark the arrival of the 3rd Annual Renaissance Faire on Bonanza! Like Christmas in July, the Renaissance Faire is a product of the Bonanza community, where sellers come together to offer deep discounts on their items for the entire month of October. This is a great oppotunity to network and also to create another channel to market your items. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Can't miss "Notifications" anymore either because the notifications is now in bright blue next to the users log in name. Makes is way easier to see when a message arrives while a member navigates the site.<br />
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Take a look at the <a href="http://www.bonanza.com/">homepage </a><br />
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Read all about the changes on the <a href="http://www.bonanza.com/blog/main/We_ve_got_a_new_look_">Bonanza Blog</a>bluepennyladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403116087153498463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16242554.post-87247240105162792022011-08-04T18:08:00.002-05:002011-08-04T18:08:46.564-05:00Bonanza Boardroom Podcast August 4th 2011Tonight on the Bonanza Boardroom ~ What's new at Bonanza, Google+1, Tips from the White Board, Responsible Seller for Success and more!<br />
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TalkShoe - Call - Bonanza Boardroom <br />
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Join usbluepennyladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403116087153498463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16242554.post-4740618176164013592011-07-29T10:41:00.000-05:002011-07-29T10:41:28.955-05:00Alex Berg Venturing on His OwnToday <a href="http://www.bonanza.com/users/1/profile">Bill Harding</a> CEO of <a href="http://bonanza.com/">Bonanza.com</a> announced that Alex Berg will be venturing out on his own to start up his own company..Alex's life long dream.<br />
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We hate to see you go Alex! But good luck with your new business venture..<br />
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See the entire <a href="http://www.bonanza.com/blog/main/Bonanza_Transition">post here</a>.bluepennyladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403116087153498463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16242554.post-63466743769096010342011-07-29T10:38:00.000-05:002011-07-29T10:38:37.878-05:00Marketplace Focus: Bonanza- Auctiva Learning CenterAuctiva posted a great article about <a href="http://bonanza.com/">Bonanza.com</a><br />
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This is the second article in a series that explores off-eBay marketplaces. In this article, we introduce Bonanza, a marketplace that aims to make buying and selling everything that isn't "ordinary" easy.<br />
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Bonanza is a place for buyers and sellers looking for anything but the ordinary. And when shoppers see the funky vintage items on the marketplace's homepage, they'll know they're in the right spot to find a variety of rare and unique products.<br />
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See the entire article here<br />
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<a href="http://www.auctiva.com/edu/entry.aspx?id=Marketplace-Focus-Bonanza">Marketplace Focus: Bonanza- Auctiva Learning Center</a>bluepennyladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403116087153498463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16242554.post-60982977231974183952011-07-20T18:05:00.000-05:002011-07-20T18:05:23.023-05:00Volunteers make harvest possible — Convoy of Hope<a href="http://convoyofhope.com/go/headlines/entry/volunteers_make_harvest_possible#.TidedCPa_Hc.blogger">Volunteers make harvest possible — Convoy of Hope</a><br />
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This is my Dad! Daddy worked for days in the fields picking up debris . Dad and mom were picking up stuff and Dad found one single page of of a Bible. And the one page was the verse <br />
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Come unto me all ye that are heavy laden and I will give you rest<br />
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: Dad said he stood in the middle of the field and said "Alright Lord I am tired and I take this at your Word".. <br />
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And that van pulled up with all the convoyofhope workers and helped him clean the fields... What a testimony!<br />
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Dad kept the page from the Bible. It is right next to his chair where he studies his Bible..bluepennyladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403116087153498463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16242554.post-88505464670038750012011-06-01T08:10:00.000-05:002011-06-01T08:10:20.075-05:00Bonanza Releases Bonanza Rewards<a href="http://www.bonanza.com/users/451450/profile">Alex Berg</a> the Chief Production Officer of <a href="http://bonanza.com/">Bonanza.com</a> announced last night the release of Bonanza Rewards. Rewards are earned by tagging items and creating Hand Picked Lists. The Rewards are to offset final value fees. <br />
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Here's the<a href="http://www.bonanza.com/blog/main/Bonanza_Rewards_Unveiled"> full scoop </a>bluepennyladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403116087153498463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16242554.post-88657039742094260232011-05-27T12:21:00.001-05:002011-05-27T12:21:53.123-05:00PayPal sues Google for stealing employees and trade secrets - May. 27, 2011<a href="http://money.cnn.com/2011/05/27/technology/paypal-sues-google/index.htm">PayPal sues Google for stealing employees and trade secrets - May. 27, 2011</a><br />
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NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- PayPal is suing Google for allegedly stealing its employees and trade secrets that may have led to the launch of Google's mobile payment service.<br />
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The 28-page lawsuit, filed in a superior court in San Jose, Calif., late Thursday, accuses Google (GOOG, Fortune 500) and two former PayPal employees who now work at Google of implementing PayPal's confidential trade secrets related to mobile payment technology.bluepennyladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403116087153498463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16242554.post-68986479914440625622011-05-27T09:16:00.001-05:002011-05-27T09:17:43.642-05:00John Lawson Nominated for Small Business Influencer Award<div class="headline"><h2><a href="http://influencers.smallbiztrends.com/small-business-leaders/john-lawson/">John Lawson</a> </h2><h4>Nominated for a Small Business Influencer Award in: Leaders</h4><span class="subtext4"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=16242554" target="_blank">Read More…</a></span> </div><hr class="clear" /><div class="storycontent"><div id="ls_contents-0"><img class="bookcover" src="http://influencers.smallbiztrends.com/upload/724.jpg" /> John "ColderICE" Lawson is an E-commerce expert specializing in small business social marketing. John is the CEO/President of 3rd Power Outlet, Inc. and founder of the industry blog <a href="http://www.colderice.com/">www.ColderICE.com</a>. <br />
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Everybody wants to make a lot of money online, but most people don't know how. John Lawson is one of eBay's most productive sellers and the success of his efforts earned him the recognition as a small business representative on a nationally broadcast American Express commercial. He was dubbed "The Undisputed Guru of eBay" by the host of Fox 5's Good Day Atlanta. John has seen his enterprise grow from a home-based business, conceived at the kitchen table, to generating million of dollars in online sales. <br />
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John is an expert in E-commerce as well as social media marketing using tools like Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, eBay and Amazon to take sales to the next level. Twitter ID: @colderice<br />
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<span style="font-size: 110%;"><span style="font-size: 110%;"> </span>**The meet and greet will be a causual mingle as you wish affair. There will be no designated area, feel free to enjoy networking and meeting your fellow eCommerce and Bonanza colleagues. You can see their menu <a href="http://www.harrahs.com/images/non_image_assets/las_oysterbar_menufall06.pdf">Here</a>.<br />
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8-8:45-- Registration, Free continental breakfast, sign up sheets Celebrity Lunch w/ Speaker<br />
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9:10 - 10 -- <span class="full-image-inline ssNonEditable"></span> Judy Oglesby</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 110%;">10:15 - 11-- Keynote <span class="full-image-inline ssNonEditable"></span> Phaedra Stockstill </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 110%;">Topic: <b>The Real Strategy of Social Media - </b>Begin to understand the strategy behind succesful social media for your business. How to develop a plan, understand the space, and implement.</span><br />
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11:15 - 12 - <span class="full-image-inline ssNonEditable"></span>John Lawson - Win, Lose or Win BIG!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 110%;">John Lawson is sponsored by <a href="http://stamps.com/">Stamps.com</a> </span><br />
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12:15 - 1:30 Celebrity Lunch! Sign up for lunch with your favorite speaker and snag some one on one time.<br />
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1:30 - 2 giveaway games, announcements, thank yous etc. Tweet for a treat!<br />
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3:15 - 4 <span class="full-image-inline ssNonEditable"></span> Bill Harding CEO of Bonanza.com Topic: The State of Bonanza<br />
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8:30 to 9 continental breakfast. Sign up for Celebrity lunch (Cost of breakfast and lunch is included in registration fee for both days!)<br />
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9:10- 10:15 Google Analyticals computer lab (attendees need their laptop computers to participate)<br />
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10:30 - 11:30 Keynote <span class="full-image-inline ssNonEditable"></span> Phaedra Stockstill Customer Service: Marketing Opportunity. Explore true Customer Service and how it relates to being your biggest marketing opportunity.</span><br />
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12 to 1:30 lunch break with speaker and small groups Celebrity Lunch<br />
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2:15 - 3 <span class="full-image-inline ssNonEditable"></span> Sara Batterby of Good Citizen Brands</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 110%;">Topic: </span><b>The Evolution of Branding and What it Means for Your Business</b>: The evolution of branding is driven by transformative changes in technology, the economy and consumer values and preferences. Understand the exciting dynamics driving the big picture and learn how to make them relevant in the context of your own business.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 110%;"><b>Celebrity Lunch</b> - Sign up to have lunch with one of the speakers at the event. Get them face to face and valuable one on one time!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 110%;"><b>Giveaways</b> - Oh yeah! We are bringing it! Great suprises and giveaway all throughout the event.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 110%;">Entire event will be MC'ed by our very own <b>Mr. Mark Dorsey</b>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 110%;">7pm - Till?? The Chocolate Lounge</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 110%;"><b> Registration fee is $80.00 non refundable and includes a continental breakfast and a lunch buffet for both days of the event!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 110%;"><b>Book Your Hotel Room Now!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 110%;">Group is a telephone direct group and attendees will be responsible for making their own reservations by calling our reservation line at <b><span class="skype_pnh_print_container">1-800-835-5686 </span></b></span><span style="font-size: 110%;"><b> </b>by your cut off date of <b>May 12th</b>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 110%;">Your group will be listed as <b>Bonanza Up!</b>, and can be referenced by your guests using group code <b>SHBNZ1</b>. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 110%;"><a href="https://www.totalrewards.com/hotel-reservations/main/?groupCode=SHBNZ1&propcode=LAS&originalpage=/CheckGroupAvailability.do&r=http%3a%2f%2fbonanzaboardroom.com%2fbonanza-up-2011-las-vegas%2f"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BooK Your Room at Harrahs</span></a> and get our special rate!</span><br />
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A huge and sincere thank you to Mrs. Judy Oglesby who single handedly made this years event a reality. Stop by her <a href="http://bonanza.com/bluepennylady"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bonanza Booth</span></a> and say thank you!<br />
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