AFTR's Daily Commute

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun May 19, 2013 6:11 am

F-150 and more: Evolution of America's pickup truck - MSN Autos

Ofcourse, Hubby is a Pick-up Man. :-4

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon May 20, 2013 2:37 pm

I took these photos in our back yard Saturday afternoon. Three of them are of Hubby's latest woodwork project.....a country kitchen. There will be a family reunion next month and Hubby is donating this for the raffel to help pay for renting the building.

The flowers are pretty too.

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue May 21, 2013 1:05 pm

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed May 22, 2013 3:33 pm

Today...let's make a magical visit to Norway.....

A window into the past in Norway – CNN Photos - CNN.com Blogs

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu May 23, 2013 2:17 pm

:wah:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri May 24, 2013 3:39 pm

Today...Sweden.....

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat May 25, 2013 4:36 am

A little closer to home:

http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/23/travel/na ... pt=hp_bn10

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun May 26, 2013 5:34 am

Today....some great photographs from the past:

Photographer Wayne Miller remembered as a pioneer – CNN Photos - CNN.com Blogs

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon May 27, 2013 3:28 pm

Camp!

Camping: Horror or bliss? - CNN.com

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue May 28, 2013 2:03 pm

Today...just for fun...........

:yh_femfig:driving:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed May 29, 2013 2:27 pm

http://money.msn.com/auto-insurance/art ... bf1c07a6fb

Who drives the 55 mph speed limit anymore anyway?

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu May 30, 2013 3:14 pm

Today, let's think small and visit some dollhouses....

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jun 01, 2013 4:46 am

Today...just a nice "human interest" story......

Woman reunited with abandoned baby found in 1951 | Watch the video - Yahoo! Screen

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Jun 02, 2013 3:58 am

A Jingle all the Way....

12 of the best ad jingles ever- MSN Money

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 3:09 pm

Dear Abby: I would like to respond to “Solitary Woman in Ottawa, Canada (March 5), the expectant mom who asked how she could raise her child to enjoy “periods of quiet, reflective fun by himself.

I have two children, ages 7 and 1. Like “Solitary, I also enjoy time to myself. When my son was born, I felt it was important to give him confidence and the ability to be self-sufficient. Therefore, we have him help us with chores like grocery shopping and encourage him to make healthy, responsible choices.

When he was 2 and stopped taking naps, we told him he had to have “quiet time and that reading to himself was one of the options. As a result, our son is self-motivated, an avid reader and writer, and has an intellectual curiosity most adults don’t have. He is teaching himself cursive writing and is interested in learning a foreign language.

We live in the Colorado Rockies, and getting rid of our TV set was one of the best things our family has ever done. Instead of tuning each other out, we enjoy conversation, creating and sharing our days together. I have never been happier as a father or husband. I am concerned for people who are afraid of silence. I suspect it’s a sign of sensory bombardment. The human mind needs moments of clarity brought on by reflection.

– Dad Who Gets It

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Jun 04, 2013 2:14 pm

When you walk through a storm hold your head up high And don't be afraid of the dark At the end of a storm is a golden sky And the sweet silver song of a lark

Walk on through the wind Walk on through the rain Though your dreams be tossed and blown

Walk on, walk on with a hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never, ever walk alone

Walk on, walk on with a hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never, ever walk alone

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Jun 05, 2013 2:16 pm

Hubby and I spotted some deer the other evening, and I just happened to have my camera.

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Jun 06, 2013 3:14 pm

Dear Abby: It is easy to watch or read the news and think people are awful and this world is going nowhere fast. At New Year’s I made a resolution to try and DO something about how I view society. I decided I’d do 30 random acts of service for strangers. I know it may seem small and insignificant, but at least I can say I’m trying to make this a better place to live.

I’m hoping it will spread a message of love and caring in a world with too much hurt and violence. Ideally, one or two people will notice and pay it forward. It’s spring, and so far I have volunteered as a math tutor at a local school and shoveled the snow off a neighbor’s sidewalk.

But I’m already falling behind, and I’m struggling to come up with some good ideas. I know you and your readers often have creative suggestions. Can you suggest more acts of service I can do for strangers?

– Trying To Be Nice

Dear Trying To Be Nice: You could volunteer at a local food pantry, or find an organization that delivers food to shut-ins and take meals to the clients they serve a couple of days a month. You could bring a garbage bag with you when you take walks in the morning or evening and pick up paper cups, plastic bags, cigarette butts and candy wrappers that litter our streets and beaches. Or simply acknowledge the presence of others by smiling and saying, “good morning, “good afternoon and “good evening to people you encounter.

Any other suggestions?

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Jun 07, 2013 2:14 pm

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 4:29 am

Today...a little whimsy......

Pop icons in unfamiliar scenes « Flickr Blog

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 5:27 am

DEAR ABBY: Over the past few years, as social media has become more popular, I have noticed a trend among many people. They now favor that form of communication over personal human interaction. This is especially true of my girlfriend of five years.

We have the normal relationship problems I feel could be addressed, but from the moment she gets home from work she's in front of the computer playing Facebook games, posting status updates or messaging "friends." She sits there for hours, lost in her virtual world. We rarely talk anymore, and when we do it turns into an argument because I'm trying to discuss what I see as a serious problem.

The Internet and social media are great tools for bringing worlds together, if they are not abused. But for many people, I think, social media is doing more harm than good. It has depersonalized human contact and has the potential to destroy relationships and isolate individuals.

I'm interested in your opinion and any advice you can give me on helping my girlfriend understand my concerns. -- ALONE IN THE REAL WORLD

DEAR ALONE: People cannot be two places at once. When relationships aren't nurtured, they wither. If this has been going on for an extended period, then it's time you give your girlfriend a wake-up call: You feel abandoned. By spending more time in the virtual world than in the real one, she is neglecting her relationship with you.

Ask her if she would be willing to work on a compromise so that she spends time with you. If she can't do that, and the Internet is giving her everything she needs, then you should find a lady who is willing to give you more of what you need, which is undivided attention.

A problem of our modern times.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Jun 10, 2013 2:57 pm

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:59 pm

June 11, 2013

Leo (7/23-8/22)

You need to learn how to brag a little! You can't shy away from crowing a bit about your accomplishments -- otherwise, they might go by completely unnoticed. There is absolutely nothing wrong with tooting your own horn, as long as you don't blow too loudly. Trust yourself to know where that fine line between pride and conceit lies. Right now, too many other, less deserving people are getting the credit (and the opportunities) that you deserve. This needs to end.

:wah:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 2:40 pm

:-6 Life is a Beach!

Touring America's best little beach towns - CNN.com

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 1:55 pm

Hong Kong airport glory days: Breathtaking photos - CNN.com

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Jun 14, 2013 1:44 pm

'Merry Christmas' bill signed by Texas governor Rick Perry

So. we have to pass a law to allow the Christmas spirit back in the public schools?

Oh...and Flag Day is today........................:yh_flag:)

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 5:24 am

Tomorrow is Father's Day in the US..........

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Jun 16, 2013 6:56 am

Father’s Day on MSN Video

Happy Father's Day to all our Forum Garden Dads!

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 2:48 pm

'Dear Abby: In this season of graduations and weddings, I would like to urge the honorees to send proper thank-you notes to friends and family who give them gifts and money. Time, money and preparation are put into these events, and the effect is spoiled when guests have to contact stores or scrutinize their bank statements to learn if their gifts were, indeed, received but simply not acknowledged.

Thank-yous aren’t difficult. Some “rules: Rather than text or email, write a note on paper and mail it with a stamp via the U.S. mail. If you do, you will be forever known as “that polite young couple or “the young man/woman who sent the nice note.

Three lines are all that are needed: “Thank you for the —. I look forward to using/enjoying it when we entertain/grill/vacation/walk the dog, etc. Again, I appreciate your thoughtfulness. That’s it!

If showing good manners isn’t incentive enough, remember this: These are the people you will be inviting to weddings, baby showers, and your own children’s graduations and weddings in the not-so-distant future. A little courtesy goes a long way. — Appreciative In Hitchcock, Texas

While letter-writing may always seem like a chore to some people, there are occasions when a written message is the proper means of communication. Acknowledging the generosity of others is one of those times. Failure to do so indicates that the person’s gesture was of so little importance that it was not noticed by the recipient. And frankly, it also indicates a distinct lack of manners.'

Ahem.....also true for Birthdays and Christmas. My mother had taught me about the graciousness of writing a thank you note, especially to someone who has sent you a gift from far away. The sender did not have the pleasure of being there when the gift is received, so the note means alot to them. I enjoy sending gifts, but I would really like that little thank-you note in return. A pet peeve of mine.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Jun 18, 2013 2:47 pm

I think for awhile, we will visit some cool places in the US:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:17 pm

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jun 22, 2013 4:58 am

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Jun 23, 2013 6:18 am

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 2:26 pm

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 2:20 pm

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 2:01 pm

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 1:49 pm

June 27, 2013

Leo (7/23-8/22)

You're in a sentimental, nostalgic frame of mind -- and you're far more interested in thinking about good times from the past than in looking toward the future. The good news is that you can only make the future positive by building on the past, so even if you've resolved to forget it all, the best will stay with you. Don't hesitate to pull out those scrapbooks and photo albums. If anyone can make the best of it all, it's you.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 3:02 pm

"Cedar Point Memories" old CP part 1 - YouTube

"Cedar Point Memories" old CP part 2 - YouTube

Cedar Point 1963 - YouTube

We went there as a family when I was a child. Long drive from Chicago, but well worth it.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 4:41 am

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 8:38 am

Cherokee, North Carolina, Part 3, Oconalftee Indian Village, HD 5-12-2012 - YouTube

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 1:39 pm

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 2:00 pm

I've never been to California.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 4:05 pm

Nothing like enjoying a fresh peach right off the tree in your backyard

Busted :wah:

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Jul 04, 2013 1:46 pm

:):yh_flag

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Jul 05, 2013 4:00 pm

A quirky change of pace:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 4:47 am

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 8:24 am

What would Jesus drive? Pope tells priests to buy "humble" cars

Reuters

20 hours ago ReligionSociety

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis said on Saturday it pained him to see priests driving flashy cars, and told them to pick something more "humble".

As part of his drive to make the Catholic Church more austere and focus on the poor, Francis told young and trainee priests and nuns from around the world that having the latest smartphone or fashion accessory was not the route to happiness.

"It hurts me when I see a priest or a nun with the latest model car, you can't do this," he said.

"A car is necessary to do a lot of work, but please, choose a more humble one. If you like the fancy one, just think about how many children are dying of hunger in the world," he said.

Since succeeding Pope Benedict in March, the former cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina has eschewed some of the more ostentatious trappings of his office and has chosen to live in a Vatican guest house rather than the opulent papal apartments.

The ANSA news agency said the pope's car of choice for moving around the walled Vatican City was a compact Ford Focus.

:driving:Or.....He might have chosen a PT Cruiser

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:23 pm

MSN Weather Slideshow