A Visit from St. Customer... A Landscaper's Tale
A Visit from St. Customer... A Landscaper's TaleArticle by Copyright ? 2003 by ProGardenBizProGardenBiz, an online magazinehttp://www.progardenbiz.com'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the supply house,Not a creature was stirring, not even a pipe mouse;The orders were made in the office with care,In hopes that St. Customer soon would be there;The workers were ready all snug in their beds,While visions of giant sales danced in their heads;And the supplies were ready, the plants all so lush,The owners had settled in for the great new year rush;Then out on the lot there arose such a clatter,They sprang from their seats to see what was the matter.Away to the window they flew like a flash,Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.When what to their wondering eyes did appear with such luck,But a crew of eighteen landscapers and a giant semi-truck;With a little old driver, and hardly a cuss,They knew in a moment it must be St. Cus .
. . And so St. Customer bought out everything in the store. His crew loaded it up and .
. . He sprang to his truck, to his crew gave a whistle,And away they all flew like the down of a thistle;But they heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,"Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"__________________________________________About the Author: is a Contributing Editor for ProGardenBiz Magazine,an online magazine for professional gardeners and landscapecontractors. Visit ProGardenBiz to find out how you can get a free subscription, start-up guidance, business ideas andinspiration at http://www.progardenbiz.com.__________________________________________You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included.Must be published complete with no changes. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated..
Stolen Segway Recovered by New Jersey Police
A would-be thief was nabbed before he could get away with a Segway i Series model rented from Segway of Oakland on a stolen credit card.The alleged thief was caught thanks to the work of the Teaneck, N.J. Police Department, Steve Steinberg of Segway of Oakland and the powerful Internet search engine, Google."We had a Segway stolen just before Christmas," explained Steinberg, co-owner of Segway of Oakland. "We took a reservation for a weekly Segway rental to New Jersey. The person identified himself as living in Las Vegas, but he said he was going to be in New Jersey with his kids at Christmas."Steinberg said the individual supplied a local fax number - in addition to credit card number - where the rental agreement would be faxed."We called on Dec. 21 to verify shipment and the person said it got there fine, in great shape, and he was already riding it and his kids loved it," Steinberg added.
"Two days before the end of the rental period I phoned him to arrange the scheduled pickup...
Stolen Segway Recovered by New Jersey Police
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The Joy of No?l and Beyond
The Christmas season is fast approaching. How do you beat the stresses that come with No School, shopping, Christmas parties and family gatherings? ?My Daily Walk: Discover the life of Jesus', by Flora Trebi-Ollennu, an exceptional, well-researched 384-page illustrated children's devotional is the perfect answer. Celebrate Jesus, the real reason for the season by sharing these fun, heartwarming and inspiring stories that fill the pages of "My Daily Walk: Discover the Life of Jesus" daily with your children and grandchildren through the holidays and beyond.As you ponder the truths of Jesus' birth, his life and teachings in your hearts and minds, you put the worship and joy back into Christmas, which helps you focus on what is really important. Children are sure to enjoy the sequence of events relating to Jesus' birth through to his ascension and will come back again and again for more.Amerley Treb Books is an Alberta-based publisher dedicated to producing quality children's fiction and...
The Joy of No?l and Beyond
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Choosing Your Wedding Colors
Wedding dress, flowers, church, reception, cake topper, decorations, music AND wedding colors. Although it sounds daunting, choosing wedding colors is really quite simple.When choosing your wedding colors think about the different colors that you like most. You may want to choose a main color and one or two accent colors for visual beauty. If you really don't have a favorite color, think about the season that you're getting married in. If you're planning a spring or summer wedding go with pastels and brighter colors.
For winter ceremonies try darker purples and burgundies. You can also use red and silver for a more Christmas themed wedding. For a fall wedding, oranges, yellows and even reds can give a warm harvest feel.One thing to remember when choosing your wedding colors is not to overdue black. Although it is perfectly acceptable and popular to incorporate black into the wedding, over using it can give the feel of a funeral rather than a union of two hearts.Once you have chosen...
Choosing Your Wedding Colors
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Still Single for the Holidays? Lucky You!
Oh, no! Christmas, Hanukah, and New Year's Eve are coming, and you're still not dating anybody.The specter of enduring gatherings with relatives who harass you because you've failed to hook up trounces your hopes for peace and goodwill. You'll be explaining your sorry self from the first sip of eggnog to your last bite of mincemeat pie.Afterwards, you'll tuck into bed feeling like a colossal loser, remembering how Cousin Patty flashed her newly installed engagement ring (roughly the size of an aircraft carrier) all through dinner. And then, as you console yourself that this was just one night out of your life, that surely you can rise above the pitying looks and comments, it dawns on you that you'll be subjected to them again on New Year's Eve!You find yourself with two choices: (A) Attend a party teeming with self-satisfied couples, hoping to God that some gorgeous single specimen of the opposite sex will infiltrate and rescue you from your glass of warm champagne. (B) Accept Mom and...
Still Single for the Holidays? Lucky You!
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How to Get Started Writing Articles for the Internet
Writing articles for the Internet is one of the best ways to promote your practice or products and it doesn't cost a thing!HOW DO YOU GET STARTED?The most popular articles are "how to" articles, but you can also think "topical." People who produce websites and ezines are always looking for articles relating to Valentine's Day, for instance, or tax time, or spring! If my dentist can put out a brochure promoting teeth cleaning for a Christmas present, and also as a "back-to-school special," I bet you can think of something!Then you need to research web sites where you can submit your articles. You won't get paid for writing, but people who use your articles have to keep the byline intact, and this is where you can tell about what it is you have to offer.You can start with this site, www.digital-women.com. Another site is www.ideamarketers.com, where articles on all sorts of topics are welcome -- self help, empowerment, web design, Internet marketing, management, family, holidays, Christian...
How to Get Started Writing Articles for the Internet
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