Clothing & People: Shopping, Selling, Shipping Highlights

Will the rain & snow ever stop?

2010-02-11T06:21:00.002-06:00

This has been the coldest, wettest winter of my life & I live in ALABAMA! That crazy groundhog predicted 6 more weeks of winter, and guess he was right :( More snow is expected this weekend.

I'll be listing a few winter items and lotsa spring stuff over the next few days, so please check it out : http://NoniesNook.com

Busy Summer Already!

2009-05-24T17:28:00.006-05:00

Hello fans!
Apologies for my extended absence.

We have been busy with yardwork, renovations, and gardening!

We have (6) 2.5 ft tall tomato plants and each one has several small tomatoes on it & more several blooms!

Besides the maters, we have an 11'x18' plot which contains 6 red & yellow bell peppers, 2 hills of yellow squash, 2 hills zucchini, a hill of cantaloupe, a teepee of pole beans, 4 rows of peas, and 3 long rows of okra, green & red!

I may add 2 more pepper plants- there's just enough room left, lol!

We'll be eating good in a few weeks :-)

We also expanded our front flower bed and added more plants! I'll post pics when everything starts blooming good.

Happy farming!

Spring has Sprung!

2009-03-23T10:51:00.001-05:00

Break out the shorts, tank tops & flip flops & go have a little fun in the sun!

Still too chilly to play outside where you live?
Stay in, be toasty, and shop with me :o)

http://NoniesNook.com

Rainy Weather, Tornadoes Looming- Stay In and Shop!

2009-02-18T07:47:00.002-06:00

It's dreary out, so don't go there!

Stay home in your jammies & find great deals online.

http://noniesnook.com/
http://mugsandglassware.ecrater.com/ (get dale's sauce here!)
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Vintage Clothing Available

2009-02-11T09:58:00.002-06:00

Vintage day dresses and a few vintage tops are now listed & available for purchase! These items are 60's deadstock from a defunct shop, never worn, most still have hang tags. To view thes items. please visit: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Nonies-Nook-Jerseys-and-More_Vintage-Clothing_W0QQ_fsubZ777927016QQ_sidZ33671636QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322

We'll have more listed over the next few weeks. These will primarily be young boys, teens, & men's pearl snap tops from DeeCee & other clothiers of decades past.

Happy Day!

Nonie

http://NoniesNook.com

New Winter Wear Listings

2009-01-25T09:50:00.002-06:00

Fuzzy mohair sweaters, bibbed cowgirl shirts, dark hued Flax by JE, Longaberger rep shirts...

all these & more will be available for purchase later today: http://NoniesNook.com

Small selection of souvenir & corporate cooffee mugs as well as yummy dale's sauce may be purchesed by visiting http://mugsandglassware.ecrater.com/ More product will be added later this week.

Thanks for stopping by & Happy Sunday!

Nonie
:o)

Thank You Kind Lady in the Little Shiny Blue Car - Random Act of Kindness

2009-01-07T18:32:00.004-06:00

So there I am at north Wal-Mart, pulling into crowded gasoline area & kicking myself for not stopping at the Mom & Pop's up the road.

I enter the lot behind a white SUV. He takes a place in line 2 pumps away, I pull in behind the little shiny blue car. It appeared the driver was about to leave. 2 minutes go by, finally the driver exits her vehicle and goes to the window to pay. Noooo, she's not even started.

Meanwhile, the white SUV gets to pull up and begin pumping. Nice black silk slacks. Driver ahead of me returns, and begins to pump her gas. I'm screaming in my head & giving ugly looks to her back. The wind gets up, she struggles with her coat & hoodie, and I felt a big wave of sympathy/empathy/whatever... I felt for the girl, the wind was cold!

So, I take a deep breath, and start just looking around the lot, being patient, trying to find my happy self. A few minutes pass, and it seems she's trying to catch my eye (maybe?) then she goes back to the window. Noooooo!!!! I've been here for 10 minutes now, the guy in the white SUV filled up & left 2 cars ago, for pete's sake!!

I didn't even see her return, but looked around & her car was pulling away... woohoo!! I pull up, jump out, insert card in pump, screen reads 'cannot process card now' WTH? Cancel, try again, same message. *sigh* I go to the window to pay, thinking 'maybe this is what held ole girl up, I should never have felt irritated with her, for shame'

What happened next made me feel even smaller. The lady at the window says 'She left you 3.77 credit.' 'Huh?' says I. 'That lady in front of you- do you know her?' 'No' 'Well, she came back over here and said to give her change in gas to the lady behind her, that's why it won't take your card. Go pump it and come back'

O .... K

So, I pumped the 3.77, and think 'well, it'll probably take my card now, I don't have to go back to the window', but I hoped to learn a little more about my benefactor. The station attendant says 'so you didn't know her?' I said 'No ma'am, sure don't' & she says 'well, that's a blessing right there, thank Jesus for her' I agreed, thanked her warmly, and spent the rest of my day in a warm 'n' fuzzy little place and was especially nice to everyone I saw. :-)

A big THANK YOU to the lady in the little shiny blue car. You touched someone today & the story of your random act of kindness will be remembered and shared. xoxo

Happy New Year! Shirts on sale 25% off

2009-01-04T21:21:00.000-06:00

Hi & Happy 2009!

To help you save money this New Year, we have a
number of mens and ladies shirts on sale for 25% off!

Several others are regular price == $5 to $8 each.

As always, Free shipping within USA for multiple garment selections
totaling over $25.00 when you pay with a single PayPal payment!

Nonies Nook Jerseys and More

Happy Day!
Nonie
:o)

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR to you!

2008-12-30T08:21:00.005-06:00

I hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful Holiday season.

This was our first Christmas without Mother and it has been very trying for us, to say the least. We held Christmas at our home for the first time ever, as Dad was content to do nothing :-(

One of our guests broke her ankle the week before Christmas, so she and her niece were unable to join us. Other than that, everything went very well and the food was yummy! (That's not just the cook bragging, lol, my guest said so, too!)

My sister and her family will arrive from KY today- yeah! Haven't seen them since June, so really looking forward to it :-)

Off to work for a bit--- Happy Day!
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Shop anytime, day or night!
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http://mugsandglassware.ecrater.com/ (get dale's sauce here!)
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Sobbing in Death Valley tonight- Bama beats LSU !

2008-11-08T18:27:00.004-06:00

Final score: Alabam 27, LSU 21 in overtime.

Bama is now 10-0 !

Woo hoooo, way to go, guys!!

Funniest thing on local TV just now:
They were showing a clip of a Saban effigy being burned. The news guy commented on how LSU hates Saban 'cause he once left them for the NFL (duh, who wouldn't!) and how tasteless the effigy burning was. Then says "But, ya know, if you've ever been to Baton Rogue, alcohol fuels the fires and the people, so this isn't so unexpected for down there." LOL!!

Congrats to Obama; Wake-up Call to USA

2008-11-05T06:55:00.003-06:00

Congrats to Senator Obama for his win last night.

All you starry-eyed worshippers waiting for your handout, sure you're in for a surprise before long. It's your job to take care of yourself & your family, it is not the government's place to play Mommy & Daddy.

Black America-- Pay attention. The pity party ends now. Gone are the decades of bemoaning ancient slavery issues & 'whitey' keeping you down. Behold a man willing to WORK for his vision, a man raised by a single parent who started life very poor. In this country, everybody can be somebody IF THEY TRY.

Happy Wednesday

Vote McCain on Tuesday, November 4

2008-11-03T10:02:00.002-06:00

Go with the guy who has the most experience, not the one who makes the most (unfulfillable) tax cut promises and whose running mate has been trying to get into our number 1 office since 1984.

He's old, you say? Experience is our best teacher. And what of Reagan who was 73 when he won the 1984 election? In the words of a great man, when the age topic was broached during the second Presidential debate, Reagan responded "I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent's youth and inexperience," which gained a burst of applause and laughter from the audience members and even Mondale himself couldn't suppress a giggle.

McCain. It's the only reasonable choice :-)

Space Station Trash Plunging to Earth

2008-11-01T14:06:00.002-05:00

Did you see this?!

http://news.aol.com/article/space-station-trash-plunging-to-earth/234755?icid=100214839x1211845551x1200752764

I'd sure hate to get hit with a piece of that :-(

Hopefully they can determine its course & do something to divert falling pieces that may be harmful to humans.

But even if they head into the oceans as NASA is hoping, it's toxic waste, right? Won't that kill or harm any living species that come into contact with the debris?

Favorite Songs &/or Videos

2008-10-26T18:46:00.004-05:00

Carrie Underwood - Just A Dream
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8khHqMntkbQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF2erytxdjo

Carrie Underwood - Before He Cheats *
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAzCIHqbxmw

Carrie Underwood - Last Name
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zok3tTtqkoI

Strawberry Wine: Deanna Carter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5xjBsIImws

Deana Carter - We Danced Anyway
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-q8yqvZLfM

* (BTDT!)

Jerseys Ending Today!

2008-09-21T09:42:00.001-05:00

Hi all,
We have 24 auctions ending today, the majority of which are for NBA< NFL, & NCAA team jerseys.

Don't miss out on your chance for a fabulous deal! http://NoniesNook.com

Church Sale Delight & Consignment Store Disappointment

2008-08-10T17:54:00.004-05:00

SO yesterday was the big annual sale at the HG Methodist Church. We went to scope it out ard 11, bought a few items, & double-checked that bag sale would be held from 2-3- yes!!

Roll north to TN, check a few pitiful YS, decide to stop at CS near Parks City that I hadn't visited in a yr or so.

Wow. Big let down. It was so bad that Hubby even noticed, lol! He came over after 5 minutes & asked 'do you feel the love?' I half-giggled, said 'uh. NO!' and relayed that on my previous visit, this store had oodles of interesting mid to higher end garments. Now? Nothing but White Stag, Cherokee, Gap, Jacklyn Smith, you get the idea. :-( The only 'designer' label I found was Liz Claiborne, lol!

The presence of all those mart brands was bad enough, however, 50% or more of these items were worn, pilled, and/or faded. Prices start at $4.99

Wonder how long she'll stay afloat with such cruddy merchandise ??

Stopped at couple more wanna-be YS-- YKWIM, when someone slops a bunch of carp onto a couple tables, doesn't bother to price ANYthing, parks their fat arse in a chair, and ignores everyone who stops to ogle their wares? Yeah. Bought nothing & even commented 'pfft, nothing is priced' in a loud enough voice as we left the last one, heehee.

Went to grocery store, took Hubby & food home, grabbed a bite and headed back to the bag sale :) Like to never got bags from the lady distributing them. First, there was a goofy-rolling-in-floor-oh-ain't-he-cute brat blocking the doorway. Tired of waiting for that mess to cease, so I went ard to the other door, approached lady, she scoots off to someone else, follow her, scoot, follow, then I asked LOUDLY 'Hey, can I get some bags?' which landed me 2, so I asked for a 3rd. She extened 4 bags to someone approaching and wasn't going to give me a 3rd. Whatever you old biddy. She gave it up after another request.

Toted my box, filled it, stopped to fold & bag, all 3 are full. Bag lady came around offering more bags - to everyone in the area BUT me. Fruit. Looked at the rest of the clothing, put in box, found a bag on the floor -HA!- Made a trip by the tables of stuff & found a couple trinkets.

The checkout lady was very nice & commented how smart I was to bring a box, lol! I'm taking my wheelie cart next year as the box quickly became too heavy to tote, so I resorted to scooting, and tho I kept the box against me while shopping, people still kept trying to take stuff out & drop stuff in as they passed ??

Can't wait til next year :o)

Stuff White People Like

2008-08-04T08:35:00.003-05:00

They just mentioned this hilarious book & website on The Early Show' & the author will be interviewed onscreen shortly.

http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/

I skimmed the first post & lmbo. Regrettably, I must go work for a little while & must save my exploration for this evening. Hopefully, you have the day off & may enjoy at your leisure :-x

Still selling sassy stuff:
http://noniesnook.com/
http://mugsandglassware.ecrater.com/
http://noniesnook.ecrater.com/

$3.599 gallon gas in Huntland, TN

2008-08-01T10:28:00.003-05:00

When I went to Decherd in June, I gassed up in Alabama first. Passed thru Huntland & was like 'Dang! Tenn gas is cheap!' But then saw that it costs same in Decherd/Winchester as here.

So on this month's trip to Decherd on Wednesday, I stopped in Huntland & got me some $3.599 per gallon gasoline at Parsons Shell. It almost felt like stealing :-)

Fudge Brownies from Star Market

2008-07-26T14:57:00.002-05:00

OMGoodness, these are awesome!!

Only 59¢ for a 3x4x1 slab of fudgy walnut brownie with icing.

Little Debbie & Sara Lee together couldn't top this store baked yumminess :-p

Yard Sale Saturday & Sunday, July 26 & 27

2008-07-26T14:35:00.001-05:00

8am til whenever the rain starts or folks stop coming, July 26th & 27th

4004 North Parkway, (just south of A&M stadium & fire station on same side of road)

Clothes 25¢ each !
also ... Socks, Shoes Sheets, Curtains Towels, Pillows Mugs, Rabbit figurines Books, Movies Dolls, Stuffed Animals
.............. all for only 25¢ each !

DVD cases 10¢ each -or- 12 for $1!
Magazines 10¢ each -or- 12 for $1!
Toys 25¢ & up (as marked)
Housewares 25¢ & up (as marked)
New beauty aids $1 & up (as marked)
Collectibles & Christmas 50¢ & up (as marked)
Wooden shelves $1 ea & up (as marked)
Lamps $1 ea & up (as marked)
Printers $1 ea & up (as marked)
Old sewing machine $5
Live plants 50¢ ea cup

All this & LOADS MORE of quality used & NEW items from 12 families, much to see, too much to list, all priced Super Low !!

**The rain made us stop at noon on Saturday. We sold over 200 items, but have 4x that still left!**

We'll entertain any 'take all' offers for left over goods at end of sale on SUNDAY. Come see us!!

Yard Sale Saturday, July 26

2008-07-24T11:41:00.004-05:00

As you may have read, we attempted the YS thing here the past 2 wkends, and last wkend, the Huntsville Times did not run my paid classified ad. :-( The times never returned my phone call or email regarding the issue, so I called again on Monday & went by there on Tuesday.

Apparently you cannot just get your cash money back, nope. If you pay for an ad & they don't run it, your only options are a credit on your account or they will run again for free (basically, same)

So, I placed an ad for a YS at our rental in Huntsville. We'll be on north Parkway from 8-2ish, just south of A&M and the fire staion. Awesome location, if Times fails again, we still should do well. We've been moving stuff over all week and still have 2 loads to go--- lotsa stuff for shoppers, most is priced a quarter to a dollar......... woohoo!

http://noniesnook.com/

McDonald's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

2008-07-22T19:54:00.003-05:00

Oh my, they're soooo soft, fresh, moist, yummy - and cheap at 3 for a buck!

Quite possibly the healthiest & best-tasting item on the menu :o)

I'm really enjoying their huge sweet tea for a dollar, too!

Tea, burger, & 3 cookies all for only 3 bucks ... ahhh, summer goodness!

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07/24/2008 update:
I think I'm addicted to these cookies, lol! I bought 3 on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, oh my!

E! TV or Ho! TV ?

2008-07-20T08:52:00.005-05:00

First it was Girls Next Door. 3+ hos in one show! It's bearable, tho, and an easy way to burn half an hour when you're bored and it doesn't take much to entertain you and if you can keep the mental images of Hef orgies at bay.

The next ho was Denise Richards, It's Complicated. No, really it isn't, let me lay it out for you: You're needy, pouty, & spolied, your eyes reflect no soul, and your life is as boring as that of any other washed-up-never-really-was man hunter.

A few moments ago, I saw an ad for Pamela Anderson's new show, Pam on the Loose debuts soon. Seriously-- why?! WTH would someone want to sit & watch Pam & Tommy do nothing spectacular for an hour each week? OOOO, and then there'll be the marathons, soon as E! has 6 epis to loop together, lol!!

Not to sound prude-y, but the Pam commercial was extra fleshy, too much so for 8 am on a Sunday. We've all seen Pam's t&a- can I please just enjoy my coffee?

Yard Sale Dismay Part Deux

2008-07-19T14:41:00.004-05:00

Seriously, I'm started to think my YS dream is jinxed!!

We were rained out last weekend, so decided to try this weekend as there's no rain in the area. Great. I go to The Huntsville Times on Tuesday & place the ad to run Thursday thru Saturday with the YS being Friday & Saturday.

Spent all day Thursday dragging down truckload of stuff I just got this week. Had a guy stop & inquire about sale. We had no signs up, so I figured he saw ad in the newspaper & just didn't note that it was for Fri-Sat.

Friday morn, up early, spent 4 hours out in the heat. No one. Hubby gets home, we go put up signs around 2:30 advertising the sale on Sat from 8-2. So then, 2 people showed up between 4 & 5 Friday afternoon, lol! They bought over 50 items, I was going woohoo!!

This morning rolls around. Up early, Hubby put some big stuff out, we're ready for the crowds!! An hour passes, then two and we'd only had 2 customers :( I check the newspaper to see if any other sales are nearby and guess what?! My ad is not in there!!! Arrrrghhh!!!!!

My Dad gets the paper daily (not just w/e like us), so I call to see if he's home & can check Thursday & Friday. He's not home. I come up to house, check online--- sure nuff it did not run at allll!!!!

I call the newspaper only to get a recording, wow, big help The Huntsville Times, you're really on top of your game. I have my receipt, the one time I paid cash, no less, and will stop by their office on Monday while I'm in Huntsville.

So for today, we waited until noon, then went & took down the signs on the main roads. An older couple was here looking at stuff when we got back, and we ended up selling them a good bit :)

There's still 4 frigging pickup loads of stuff down there. I left a collection box & a note with it, either they pay or they don't, lol!

Our tenant in Huntsville has been insisting we bring all to his place & set up, so I guess that's on the agenda for next weekend. We will NOT be placing an ad with the Times for this sale (house is right on the Parkway, no need!)

Yard Sale Dismay

2008-07-12T17:33:00.005-05:00

We've been trying to hold a YS allll summer. Each time, we put it off due to rainy forecast. It ended up raining exactly zero of those 4 days.

So, this week was it!! I put an ad in the paper & on local net boards. Forecast looked good, just 30% chance of PM showers, great!

Got 2 truckloads down & set up by 8, had a flurry of customers. Hubby went to put up signs. He got back, brought more stuff down from the house, then I went up for more stuff & more coffee! Got truck half loaded, poured coffee, heard dreaded patter of rain.... noooooooooo!!!! It's only 9 o'clock!

Offload everything that's boxed (vs being in a lidded plastic tote), go back down to YS, Hubby had boxed & covered a good bit & 2 people were still shopping! lol!!

Rain stopped, we uncovered everything, unboxed some of it, debated whether to offload totes of stuff, and then attempted to assemble the 2 10x10 canopys I purchased at Fred's a couple weeks ago. The frames are sooo flimsy, but we figure a good tie down & all will be ok. Right? No. Because the tarp that came with each canopy is about 2" too small for its frame.

We had a few more customers, then another shower came up. We covered stuff again & stood under the trees til it passed. Hubby helped uncover & went to the cafe to get me something to eat :-p

While he was gone, I put more stuff out & chatted up one customer. Hubby got back & got me all squared away with food, drink & condiments (he's so good!), then said he was going to take a break out of the humidity.

I ate, then waited on people to come shop, lol! I had almost given up hope when a couple ladies pulled up a little after 10. They spotted lotsa goodies & were happily shopping when 3 more ladies arrived a bit later. They were all rummaging away, pleased as could be, when more rain hit :( And this time it was big, fat, heavy rain, arrrrgh!

I got 30 dollars total from the ladies, they left with big loads, and I was only half soaked :(

Tried to cover stuff, was about to call Hubby for help when there he was! We tried to get stuff off ground & all covered. It was only 10:30 am & we were now soaked to the bone. Came up to the house, changed clothes, dried hair, watched it rain, and sulked.

About quarter after 11, sky was sunny & bright again, so I walked down to start damage inspection/trash detail & wait on buyers. Within half an hour, another storm was in full swing.

On the up side, I met a lot of nice people today & they all got awesome deals. Everything we sold cost us nothing we took in more than enough money to cover the cost of the newspaper ad and the 2 defective canopies. And in only 2.5 hours!

On the down side, it was only 2.5 hours! ARRRGH!! A bunch of stuff is likely ruined now, and I didn't get to put hardly any of 'my' stuff out. Well, maybe that last one belongs in the up side list cause as least none of 'my' stuff got wet!!

Happy Tuesday!

2008-07-08T10:12:00.001-05:00

Hope yours is as sunny & bright as this Alabama day!

I'm off to run the roads for a while.

May you all have a glorious day!

http://NoniesNook.com

Well, Maybe We'll Live ...

2008-07-07T20:16:00.003-05:00

The crop duster just worked the cotton field next to us about half an hour ago, and there is a foul odor around our property.

Google search did not help much; guess we'll wait and see...

Yard Sale Saturday !!

2008-07-07T17:58:00.002-05:00

WooHoo! Hope to get rid of loads of stuff, lol!

Sure is a lotta work to get ready. We're running an ad in the paper this time- $22 bucks, ouch!- better be worth it!

Off to gather and tag more...

http://NoniesNook.com

Yard Sale Bonanza !!

2008-06-28T19:32:00.006-05:00

We hit a good one today!

Got 3 huge funky green glass table lamps from the 70s, 4 wooden shelves, a drop in Kenmore sewing machine with wooden cabinet, 2 wooden footstools, and a bearcat scanner- woohoo. Stopped at another and got a plus size skirt & a Titans license plate. Total spent: less than $30 :o)

The lamps will likely go on CL, maybe eBay for local PU only. The shelves will be used in our home, or put out to YS (they're nice, handmade with lock & groove, slat & groove, whatever it's called when something fits together like a puzzle- oh, tongue & groove, yeah!)

The scanner goes to Uncle Jimmy. Skirt & plate will be sold. Stools & Kenmore stay.

Which was my reason for posting tonight. In searching for a free user's manual, I encountered various boards where other folks were also seeking one. They were directed where to purchase ($10+) After wrestling with Kenmore.com for a bit, I finally got a free copy :)

Rather than join 10 boards that I'll never visit again, I'm posting the info here & maybe they'll find this blog.

If you need manual for a Kenmore 385.1782, you'll find the .pdf version for FREE at: http://www.managemyhome.com/mmh/products/ManualSearch.action?product.productName=Sewing+machine&product.brandName=KENMORE+ELITE&product.modelNumber=3851782

Happy Sewing!

Huntsville, AL :: I Love this Town!

2008-06-26T16:03:00.009-05:00

Huntsville is #9 in the MSN Real Estate Most Livable BargainMarkets.

http://NoniesNook.com

Check out: http://www.huntsvillealabamausa.com/news/nat_recog.html for more Huntsville info including these articles:

Huntsville named one of the country’s Top 10 Places to Live
May 2008 Relocate-America.com Read story online »

Huntsville named one of America’s Leading Greenest Cities
March 2008 Popular Science Read story online »

Forbes projects Huntsville to be one of the fastest growing metros in the country January 2008 Forbes Magazine Read story online »

New York Times cites Huntsville’s role as the birthplace of America’s space program December 2007New York Times, Read story online »

Huntsville named one of America's Top 5 Technology Cities October 2007 Computerworld Read story online »

Huntsville named one of the country's Best Performing Cities September 2007 Milken Institute Full Report (PDF) »

The University of Alabama in Huntsville ranks among the top ten percent of business schools in the country September 2007 U.S. News & World Report More information »

Huntsville named one of the country's Top Adventure Towns.
September 2007 National Geographic Adventure More information »

Huntsville named one of America's leading 5-Star Business Metros
July/August 2007 Expansion Management Magazine

Huntsville named one of the country's Top 10 Metros for Business Vitality
June 2007 Wall Street Journal Read story online »

Huntsville named one of America's Top 5 Cities for Professional Workers
June 2007 Kiplinger's Personal Finance Read story online »

Tim McGraw Almost Fights a Drunkun Fan at White River Concert

2008-06-26T15:58:00.002-05:00

Go Tim!!
As the opening chords for Indian Outlaw were being played, a female fan was assaulted repeatedly by a drunk guy. Security wasn't quick enough, so Tim & crew took the situation in hand :o)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiAAIqFOrZE&feature=related

George Carlin Dead of Heart Failure at 71

2008-06-23T10:48:00.003-05:00

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080623/ap_on_en_tv/obit_george_carlin

He will surely be missed.

Odd thing, he was the (incorrect) answer on a Family Feud rerun on GSN yesterday. Famous Georges was the question. Still amazed he wasn't there but a couple of lame dudes were.

Party on, Georgie :-x

http://NoniesNook.com

Flooding, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

2008-06-12T21:09:00.002-05:00

4000 homes being evacuated. Footage on WGN news just now showed a terrible sight indeed. :-( Southern Wisconsin has it pretty bad as well. Hope everyone makes it out safely & suffers little loss.

It's Raining!!!

2008-06-11T18:10:00.002-05:00

FINALLY!! It's been 10 long, humid, miserable, 90° plus days since we had a drop.

I may go dance in it...

New This Week...

2008-06-11T13:04:00.005-05:00

Express top, size M/medium/8/10

Spring Street halter top, size M/medium/8/10, new

Pierre Cardin Hawaiian Shirt, mens size L/large/42-44

Vintage Members Only Shirt, men's size XL/46-48

and many, many more including floral, Hawaiian, silk skirts!

A Walk Through an Old Graveyard

2008-06-10T21:38:00.004-05:00

So, yesterday was my birthday (yay, 42!). Being Monday, everyone was at work so I had to amuse myself :)

Had a nice fat cheeseburger, fries & sweet tea at Penny's Restaurant, then decided to go look at my paternal grandma's two headstones (that's a story for another post).

Our small north Alabama town was founded in 1806 & burial at this graveyard began in 1835. After straightening the flowers & various angel figurines on Grandma's grave & checking on the other half dozen relatives, I decided to seek out the oldest grave marker. There's only a couple hundred graves & I went toward the center of the lot.

Didn't take too long & there it was! Hezekiah Bayles, Esq, Born 1756, Died 1835. Beside him, his wife Jane, Born 1762, Died 1839. Even more exciting, there's a little flag marking her grave as belonging to the wife of a Revolutionary War Soldier!! I suppose there was once a flag on his grave, but it is no longer.

I found many other old stones including several that belonged to men who had served in the War of 1812, the Mexican War, The Civil War (including many who served in the Tennessee Cavalry), as well as a number of Vietnam vets. Oddly, I do not recall seeing any from WWI or WWII.

There was a large number of infant & toddler's graves, many being decades old & sporting markers that had been etched by hand by a grieving family member. So touching.

I didn't have my camera with me as the trip was unplanned, but I hope to return on Friday & take some snapshots to share. :)

Surprising Instant Oatmeal Nutrition Labels

2008-05-28T15:43:00.005-05:00

Who would have guessed that the flavored varieties contain so much less iron than the plain old oatmeal??

According to nutrition facts for the product, flavored varieties give 19-22% Iron needed daily, whilst plain renders 41%. Fat, fiber, other values are about equal for all.

Source:
http://www.calorie-count.com/calories/manufacturer/page/1/2.html

Doesn't that seem extreme?

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Good Night! 05/25/2008

2008-05-26T01:29:00.003-05:00

A few of my eBay items

I dunno why all this space showed up here, but we'll just put it to use, lol!!
Some of our newest listings are displayed below; hope you'll take a peek and tell us how ya like 'em :o)
Good Night & Happy Memorial Day!

TORNADO PRO FOOS POLO SHIRT gray blue tie dye golf XL	SGI POLO SHIRT gray MUNSINGWEAR golf nwt NEW mens xl	INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION POLO SHIRT gray golf men 2x
CHARLOTTE RUSSE SKINNY TANK TOP black siv metallic sz S	SEERSUCKER SHIRT green beige white COTTON new nwt men L	VENEZIA SILK TANK sleeveless shirt GREEN BROWN sz 18 20
GREEN stretch TOP sleeveless SLINKY bling club SHIRT S	PURPLE CRINKLE SHIRT stringy ruffle sheer plus size 2x	Graffiti Patchwork MADRAS SHIRT pink green paisley sz L

Free Quick*Sell Gallery from ISDN*tek

New Listings Coming Sunday!

2008-05-17T19:22:00.004-05:00

Hi all!
I've been shopping, washing, photo'ing & working on new listings that will start May 18th.
Please stop n shop :o)

http://noniesnook.com/

My Newest Fave Cookie- yum!!

2008-05-07T09:37:00.004-05:00

So Hubby stopped by Kroger on the way home yesterday & picked up this yummy box of cookies:
Private Selection's Peanut Butter Cookies- Exquisite Chocolatey Iced Cookies. All I can say is Yum, Yum, Yummy, YUM!!

MAyDAy :: MaYDaY :: mAYdAY

2008-05-01T20:08:00.003-05:00

Yep, that's what today is ... or was, lol!

Hope yours was fab! :o)

Please check out http://noniesnook.ecrater.com/ , http://mugsandglassware.ecrater.com/ & http://NoniesNook.com/ to see our goodies!

Working Today

2008-04-14T15:24:00.003-05:00

Will be out running Madison, Huntsville & Fayetteville the next 2 days, so I'm working on eBay stuff today & tonight- photos, listing, packaging & labeling - woohoo!

Check my progress at http://NoniesNook.com !

My sweet, dreamy husband bought the 5 in 1 cam I've been eyeing for months as an anniversary gift :-x We're expecting it to arrive the end of this week, so I'll be going LIVE on JustinTv once again!

Well, off to finish my Smart Choice Cheesy Chicken meal & get back to work...

New this week...

2008-04-10T21:59:00.001-05:00

Many More Posting Soon!!
http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vTm9uaWVzTm9vay5jb20=
250235145193 US $7.96 ITALIAN SILK Necktie tan rose blocks Florence Style Tie
230240637123 US $6.96 Tabasco Bottle Necktie McIlhenny Pepper Sauce SILK Tie
250234795401 US $6.96 SILK Necktie blue striped swirl Claiborne Tie NEW w tag
250234795303 US $4.96 Poly Necktie paisley leaf leaves Tie blue copper bronze
250234749335 US $9.96 ATLANTA BRAVES JERSEY baseball warm up SEWN boy L 14/16
230240299178 US $9.96 NASHVILLE SOUNDS BASEBALL JERSEY gray black SEWN size L
230240275438 $4.96 Nashville Predators polo shirt NHL hockey blue golf XL
250234445747 $7.96 OUTLAW SHIRT green cotton prairie top NEW w tag size 3x
230240275406US $4.96 Black & White Top Brioche fitted back zip med size 9/10

Happy Rainy Friday!

2008-04-04T16:30:00.003-05:00

We'll have new listings up this weekend.

Please check out http://noniesnook.ecrater.com/ , http://mugsandglassware.ecrater.com/ & http://NoniesNook.com/ to see our goodies!

HAPPY EASTER !!

2008-03-23T10:49:00.001-05:00

Going on now!

Over 150 items marked 40% off regular price.

Buy multiple items, get shipping discount of 75%

Happy Easter!

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Newly Listed-- Neckties, eBooks & more!

2008-03-07T20:33:00.005-06:00

I'm slowly getting back to work and have a few new listings up:
http://noniesnook.com/

I've already had a Buy It Now on one of the silk ties, so if you're in the market, don't delay!

My Mom

2008-02-27T23:48:00.002-06:00

A great lady left us today. On a beautiful morning with blue skies & the rarely seen snow that she loved, my Mom had a massive heart attack and left this earth.

We all miss you, Mamma, but we trust God needed you more.
I'm going to bed now- I love you!

Dusting of Snow on this Wednesday Morning!

2008-02-27T10:54:00.003-06:00

North Alabama around 9am:

High temp today is expected to be only 35° brr, brrr, brrrr!!! I'll be staying in and working on laundry & listings. ;-)

Check my progress later today at http://noniesnook.ecrater.com , http://mugsandglassware.ecrater.com & http://NoniesNook.com

:o)

Sleeting in North Alabama

2008-02-26T19:02:00.002-06:00

Sleet is coming down at a pretty good clip!

Today started off warm & sunny, mid-50's. Then a persistent cold wind & spotty drizzlings of rain moved in. Temp was near 40 by 4ish :-(

Had really nice visits at my big-box & club stores today. A welcome change from the dour attitudes that tend to dominate this chain of sister stores.

Outlet & grocery stops went smoothly, as always. I luvs me some nice people :o)

Only hit one thrift (I try to get done & back home quickly as possible when weather is bad). Good mens wear is more abundant at this store than is ladies wear, and I'm only by there once a month, looking forward to some guy stuff. Couldn't shop half of it cuz worker women are pulling out stuff to hang from donation bags, and are piling it all on top of men's polo rack :( I dawdled for ten minutes, but they weren't moving it anytime soon, so left with 2 vests, a sweater, a men's vintage Dior, and a cute straw handbag. Total spent: under six bucks :o)

Now to enter my reports, start some laundry, find food, check groups, work on listings :o)
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Go Get 'em, Bob!

2008-02-23T09:26:00.003-06:00

bobunplugged bobunplugged (3087 (3087 ) View Listings
Feb-23-08 04:54 PST 102 of 121
This is NOT a coincidence.

What is going on?????
E very glitch is a conspiracy. All statistics are lies. A 6-day eCheck clearance is a PayPal kiting scheme. All messages are smoke screens. A supporter of eBay is a brain-washed robot.

If I was that dubious of eBay's every move or statement, I would immediately close my account and refuse to do business with such an unscrupulous organization. Further, I would not let my name be associated with such scoundrels. To continue to make money with the aid of such terrible people would make me feel like a prostitute.

eBay Boycott - One of the Best Posts I've Seen

2008-02-22T13:18:00.002-06:00

This pretty much sums it up for me :o)

gnomedplume gnomedplume (7756) Feb-22-08 11:06 PST 257 of 257

It would appear to me that The Boycott has already fizzled, if you gauge it by the raw numbers, because they've already turned around.I'm not sure "boycott" was an appropriate term anyway, if one simply stopped listing (maybe if they moved to another venue, but not if they just played dead).

If you just stopped listing, I would liken that to taking poison and hoping the other guy would die.

One Man Gathers What Another Man Spills

TGIF!! & eBay Boycott Update

2008-02-22T11:57:00.004-06:00

WooHooo, it's finally here!

The day before we hit 2 big sales, that is :^O Bag sale starting at 9am at one, unannounced big sale starts at another at 10:30.

Will have a few more items posted to http://mugsandglassware.ecrater.com/ and http://noniesnook.com/ later today & tonight.

Fixin to make my PO & errands run. Meanwhile, here's the latest counts from MedVed. Doesn't look good for the boycotters.

Save the Earth Blog - found on MySpace

2008-02-21T23:52:00.001-06:00

Very interesting sites- can you say OOAK gifts, anyone? :o)

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=149811106&blogID=231248434

Cold & Damp Thursday; eBay Boycott

2008-02-21T18:12:00.007-06:00

It's a bit dreary round here, but Peggy sure brightened my day by being my first customer on ecrater!

*smooches* and a big Thank You to you, Peggy :-x The funny blue cow mug will be on its way tomorrow :o)
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Not much happening with the boycott. Core listing count count is near the same as it was first of the month, before all the boycotting talk. Now experiencing an upward trend, typical for Thursday.

My conclusion: business as usual for most of eBayland- go for the green! :-)
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Late, late Wednesday Update

2008-02-21T00:07:00.006-06:00

eBay view charts
12,940,303
-1654633 -12.79%
February 21, 2008 1:05 am

Still higher than before sale days :-)

Good night all!

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Wednesday Evening Update

2008-02-20T22:59:00.001-06:00

Finally, the friggin' totals have updated on PSU!

Most all the sale day listings are done.
eBay view charts
13,826,443
-785093 -5.68%
February 20, 2008 10:05 pm

Let's compare:
15,102,507 --- on the 18th at 6:05 pm
13,826,443 --- now
=== decline of 1,276,064 or 8.44%
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I am UNSTOPPABLE Now--- Woooooooo!!!!!!!!

2008-02-20T20:35:00.004-06:00

I decide to finally try out the steamer- wrinkle release spray doesn't work on everything, for instance, an all weather coat, just sheets right off :^O

Anyhow, break er out, cleaned her up, cranked her up, boom! Ready in about 2 minutes!

Tried the coat first- beautiful! Next, a ladies cotton top- splendid! And not as time consuming as I feared.

Look out better ASP, here I come!!
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Wednesday Afternoon Update

2008-02-20T16:39:00.002-06:00

Larger drop as sale day listings are closing today.

eBay
view charts
14,092,226
-647313
-4.59%
February 20, 2008 5:05 pm
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Wednesday Morning, eBay Boycott Rages On!

2008-02-20T09:59:00.003-06:00

The wailing & knashing of teeth can heard heard across the nation as the 'big boycott' rages on & the first day of eBay's new fee structure has arrived.

Latest stats:

eBay view charts
14,594,788 (#of Listings)
-221769 / -1.52% Change /% as of February 20, 2008 12:05 am

Let's compare:
15,102,507 --- on the 18th at 6:05 pm
14,594,788 --- now
=== decline of 507,719 or 3.36%

Carry on ....

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eBay Boycott - Tuesday evening update

2008-02-19T19:18:00.005-06:00

Early evening update-
Still very little change.
Current stats:

eBay view charts
14,662,271 (#of Listings)
-407819 / -2.78% Change /% as of February 19, 2008 9:05 pm

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Pretty Clouds!

2008-02-19T16:57:00.002-06:00

Just wanted to share blue skies & fluffy white clouds with you :o)
It sure was a gorgeous day here!

Happy Tuesday & eBay Boycott update

2008-02-19T11:39:00.003-06:00

A lovely day here in NoAL/SoTenn area, fine for running the roads a bit :o)

I'm off to Burke's, Beall's, HH, KM, and VV-- merchandising & shopping!!

While I'm away, why not check out http://noniesnook.ecrater.com/ , http://mugsandglassware.ecrater.com/ & http://NoniesNook.com/ to see our goodies.

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The 'eBay Boycott' is puttering along. As of this writing, stats show:
eBay view charts 14,728,756 (# of core listings) -418578 (down from previous count) -2.84% (down from prev count) February 19, 2008 11:05 am (time data collected)

Oh yeah, they're feeling the pain now!!! :^O

Check progress at http://www.powersellersunite.com/auctionsitewatch.php

Good Night! 02/18/2008

2008-02-19T00:49:00.002-06:00

Pretty productive day here-- several new items are listed & ready for their new homes! Please visit http://noniesnook.ecrater.com/ , http://mugsandglassware.ecrater.com/ & http://NoniesNook.com/ to see our goodies.

In related news, today was day one of the eBayers boycott. Huh?! you say? Yeah, that's right-- In protest of eBay's upcoming fees & feedback policy changes, a miniscule group of members are not buying or selling this week ... well, of course, except for all the ads they posted last week that are ending this week and as for bidding, well, ya know, if it's something they really want to buy...

Annny-way, MedVed's site is experiencing overload as folks keep checking & refreshing & checking, just waiting for eBay's count to bottom out. It's holding strong at over 14 million.... good luck with that!

If you'd like to eyeball the stats, or just learn which sites have the highest listing count right now, slide on by http://www.powersellersunite.com/auctionsitewatch.php

More items added

2008-02-18T15:18:00.000-06:00

I'm adding new listings to http://noniesnook.ecrater.com/ & http://NoniesNook.com/ today.

Please stop in & see what's new!

Ecrater Stores are LIVE !!!

2008-02-18T09:27:00.000-06:00

Happy President's Day!!

2 of our 3 ecrater shops are lightly stocked and ready for shoppers!

We hope you'll stop on by:

http://mugsandglassware.ecrater.com

http://noniesnook.ecrater.com

New Online Stores & eBay Alternatives Article

2008-02-10T10:15:00.000-06:00

Stocking our new ecrater store #1 is coming along nicely :-)

Grand Opening has been moved to the 12th; 20 items are available now at http://mugsandglassware.ecrater.com/

Please stop by & visit!

Our next project may be found at http://noniesnook.ecrater.com/
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Looking for other venues to try? Wonder what pros & cons of each may be? Here's an interesting article:
http://money.cnn.com/2008/02/06/smbusiness/ebay_alternatives.fsb/index.htm
Thanks for posting that link on the CABoard, the-swell-closet !

Back to Work

2008-02-07T20:57:00.000-06:00

Took off most of yesterday & today.

Did a little shopping & found more cool clothing!

Coming soon:
Free People sheer skirt (7)
DVF silk skirt (8)
Lauren Ralph Lauren linen Hawaiian mini wrap skirt (10)

Norton McNaughton timepiece theme l/s blouse (10)
David Brett pink cotton stringy fringe sweater (M)
Outer Banks Toyota plant blue polo shirt (small)

Rush Limbaugh colorful SILK necktie

Pine Island Colonial Golf Club red striped embroidered polo shirt (L)
Resort Line cotton Hawaiina shirt (L)
Ivy Crew rayon Hawaiian LIGHTHOUSE shirt (L)
Hawaii cotton Hawaiian shirt ukelele (xl)
Preswick & Moore cotton INTERNATIONAL FLAGS s/s shirt (xl)
Colorado Timberline poly-dri FUZE golf sport shirt (xl)
ZERO Golf Outerwear LPGA McDonald's embroidered shell vest (xxl)

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Sleepy Rainy Day

2008-02-04T12:30:00.000-06:00

Hard to get motivated on a day like today!

Have cleaned the floors & kitty areas.

Time now to throw in a load of laundry, have lunch, and get to listing :o)

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Giants Whoop Patriots!!

2008-02-03T21:07:00.000-06:00

Wooohoooo!!!! Giants win by 3!!

Fabulous last minute & some, I was back here hollering, LOL!!

No perfect year for Patriots, 1972 Dolphins retain their reign.

Congrats guys!!

Super Bowl Update & Upcoming Listings

2008-02-03T19:59:00.001-06:00

Third quarter wrapping up, NE 7 / NYG 3. Not quite as expected thus far. Hubby had predicted NE would take it 27-14 ... we shall see :)

Dinner is done, now to work! Coming soon, expect to see:
Titans sleepy bear
Penn State Helmet koozie
::Neckties::

Bugs Bunny

Winnie the Pooh

Mardi Gras Tabasco®

Looney Tunes Baseball

Peanuts Snoopy racing

Norman Rockwell baseball

vintage toy wooden soldiers by Hamburgers
vintage NWT USA Bicentenniel by Hamburgers
vintage tropical fruit by Pierre Cardin & Hamburgers
::Clothes::
NWT Tarheels Sweater vest by Birch Bros (s)
Stitched Flannel Elephants on black vest by Soho Compagnie (m)
Eileen Fisher purple tank/sleeveless top (xs)
NWOT sheer green floral L/S top by Jo Joan (2x)
Silk L/S blouse, black with pink, red, white rings/circles by Style & Co (10)

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Rainy Super Bowl Sunday

2008-02-03T18:53:00.000-06:00

Hubby & I scored a few goodies from a garage cleanout this morning :o)

The rain set in just as we got the truck unloaded :(

I finally headed into Huntsville around lunch to do my pricing audits. Realized just up the road that cellphone was dead, no charge :(( Arrive at first stop, it's packed. Of course, it's only a 6 topper. Could only get corner seat, all of menu not visible. Killed almost an hour, finally stood in corner & jotted figures while counter girl eyeballed me.

Next stop, got soaked going in. It's a real fru fru joint (as was the Fresh Market I visited before first stop, and the entire complex it seems, but it's a very relaxing atmosphere with no screaming children... maybe fru fru is good).

No way to see the board from the outside or once seated in dinig area. And, like the first stop, the carry out menu has no prices. WTH?!

I said the heck with it. Really bums me out as I've completed every project I've taken on, but this was just too much. If Ican't get the prices, I can't do the job. And sure can't spend an hour at each one, I had 15 for Pete's sake!

So, left south end, stopped at VV for a bit of shopping therapy, then Big Lots & Fred's to finish birthday shopping for my sweet Hubby xoxo followed by a quick pop into Rite-Aid & Dollar General.

Got back around 4:30, emailed scheduler & apologized profusely :( Fed critters, had coffee, watched a little !E Now it's time for a bite to eat & some listing :o)

Emailed scheduler when I

Saturday Night

2008-02-02T23:35:00.000-06:00

Well, didn't make it to Huntsville, will hafta do tomorrow.

Hubby and I did go to the new Publix -- well, semi-new, opened in November and this was our first visit. :)

Much smaller than expected. It's the only renovated one around tho - in an old Winn Dixie - not built ground up.

It's a nice store, tho. We found loads of frozen goodies marked down - yes, always bargain hunting even at the grocery store, lol!

Online sales were ok today, especially Super Bowl cookbook ebooks. Didn't get much else done save a bit of house cleaning & laundry. Good thing I'll have plenty of online work time next week!

Good Night,
Nonie
:o)

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Saturday - Super Bowl Eve!!

2008-02-02T10:23:00.000-06:00

Happy Morning!

Well, sunny, at least. Not too happy yet as I have to go in to Huntsville today :((

Trying to get in gear & get it over with already.

Somebody push me outta this chair .........

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Working Tonite

2008-02-01T19:04:00.000-06:00

Have packaged items to drop at PO tomorrow.
Hafta get out and find pressie for Hubby; his b'day is Sunday!
I started shopping for it weeks ago, then just stopped, I guess.

Going to get some neckties up tonite. Maybe some winter stuff, too.

I am soo unmotivated! :((

I have managed to complete setup 95% on two new ecrater stores:
http://noniesnook.ecrater.com/ (clothing)
http://mugsandglassware.ecrater.com/ (duh)

Grand opening for both is set for Feb 10th!!
I only have 1 day of field work next week, it's plenty do-able :)

Still undecided on a third store.... maybe later.

You can always find me at http://noniesnook.com/

TTFN!

Nonie

TGIF x 2!

2008-02-01T10:28:00.000-06:00

Happy (late) Morning y'all!

Had another jam packed day yesterday! Between packaging items, resetting prepaid fixtures, going to big PO & waiting in line forever, stickering ladies underwear, & trying to get something done on eBay & ecrater - whew!

Thankfully, we had thunderstorms and the power was out for a few hours (sub-station blew). So, I was forced to relax while I sat and read by flashlight :o)

Must have been really tired still, cuz I slept 10 hours last night :O

Not going anywhere today, woohoo!! Gonna get some ads up on eBay & maybe ecrater, package items for tomorrow, and take it easy :o)

http://NoniesNook.com

Wednesday Shopping

2008-01-30T23:15:00.000-06:00

So, finally made it to the thrift at 1.

Searched up & down but couldn't find the QF pink flamingo top :((

Did manage to find a few other snazzy pieces including 3 more fab neckties.

Look for new listings soon!

http://NoniesNook.com

Good night,
Nonie
:o)

Hump Day or Dump Day

2008-01-30T12:12:00.000-06:00

Sure is cold outside today, esp considering it was 62° just yesterday! :((

Must push self out of chair, get packages ready, labels printed, hit PO on way to fave thrift.

Why does thrift hafta be 23 miles away?? wahhhh, wahhhh, boohoohoo

It'll be worth it, I'm sure :o) Can't stop thinking of the QF pink flamingo sweater, the Gene Ewing top that'll go with my skirt, and a blur of other clothing now on sale. It's Red Tag day, woohoo!!

Today's Road Trip

2008-01-29T20:50:00.000-06:00

Awoke to cloudy, drizzzly weather, so took forever to get myself motivated :-(
Well, that, and the ebay fees announcement this morning did not help- argh!!

We'll save the ebay dissing for another time, too tired right now ;-)

So, today wasn't too awfully 'hard', but it was long. A few idiot drivers and screaming kids in stores did not help.

Oh yeah--- a shout out to the fool driving the white Dodge dualie with Kansas plates on I565 in Madison around 10:15 this morning... yeah, YOU, the one who can't drive. I'm in the right lane, couple car lengths ahead of big rig in center lane & your arse in left. You speed up a hair, get in front of rig, and then just poke along like he's nowhere around! So, he slows down to keep from killing you, I'm 3 or 4 car lengths ahead now, wondering 'does the fool want over here for next exit in a mile? plenty of room behind me for him to get over.'

Silly me, why ever would you slide in BEHIND me? Oh no. Same foolishness. Speed up a tick, get in FRONT of me (I was doing legal 70) so you can just pokey poke along. Then get off exit & STOP!! Helllooooo!! Dunno how it is in KS, but Y-I-E-L-D does not spell S-T-O-P, ya jerk!

You're lucky your pic isn't here today. Yep. Soon as I transfer all my phone pics, I'm using it to grab a snapshot of each fool/bully/idiot I encounter & I'm-a posting here for all the world to see, hee hee hee!

Parents with little kids - ok, not ALL of you, but if you're HONEST with yourself, you'll know if this applies to you ;-) ... Retail store are not daycare & the clerks & staff are not your own personal FREE babysitters. If you cannot keep YOUR children with YOU & keep them acting somewhat civilized (i.e. not screaming for 10 minutes straight or running themselves or buggies up & down the aisles) them keep all your butts at the house & order all your cwap online. Sure, you have a right to be there, but so do *I* Shopping should be peaceful & relaxing for everyone, not an exercise in 'how many times in a row can the little $&%^# holler 'MAMA MAMA MAMA' before the %&*$(# bitch just answers him already?!!''

Ahh, all better now. Off to enter my reports :o)

Looong Tuesday ahead

2008-01-28T19:35:00.000-06:00

Tomorrow is going to be akin to hellish, or so it looks on paper, lol.

I have six assignments to complete in Madison & Huntsville.
Three will be half hour or less. The other three will be 1-2 hours each :((

Those three started off being one hour or less each, then they changed it.
Poo heads.

If I leave at 8, might make it home by 5 - ugh!

But, it's all ok. :) I'll work in at least one quick shop tomorrow (Yes, it is all about the shopping!) Looks like I'll be off the rest of the week as I've not heard back from the 'chicken folks' yet & the stickers for undies won't be here til Friday or later.

Going back to fave shop on Wednesday & get that pink flamingo Quacker Factory top and the Bis Bis top I couldn't decide on. Hopefully find some dollar deals, too!

Mmmm, shopping...

Off to work on laundry & listings!
Pls stop 'n' see what's new at NoniesNook.com !!

Glorious Day of Thrifting!

2008-01-28T17:55:00.000-06:00

Or three hours worth anyhow, lol!

Over 80 fabulous finds including another
St John piece for my little collection. :o)

Royal blue, melon, mint, and butter suits .

*drool*

Think I'll list 'em all about a month before Easter.
Ohh yeah...

The Clothes, The Clothes, Aye Yi Yi!

2008-01-27T20:59:00.000-06:00

So, I decide I want to wear a polo top & khakis on my merchandising stint tomorrow, providing the weather's sunny & warm :o)

Of course, no polos are to be found in the closet, so I go to throw a load of clothes in the frontloader.

OMGosh! I'm finding tops that I've worn only once in the months they've lived here, and even more that have never been worn & that I don't even remember purchasing- argh!

Maybe I have been buying too much after all...

And what's with all the 'line dry' stuff? Is 'line dry' the new 'dry clean only'?

Get over it, clothes makers! We want it simple- wash, tumble dry, wear.
NO line dry, lie flat to dry, ironing, or steaming - KISS already!

Hello All Apparel Addicts!

2008-01-27T11:29:00.001-06:00

I'm Nonie & I love to shop!

I scour the countryside & buy bagfuls of yummy clothing that I list for sale online.

NoniesNook.com is where you may view my current offerings.

Every item is hand picked by me!
You may find some common garments, the majority are unique and special.

Who wants to dress like everyone else? Make your own style!

I can help!

TTYS,
Nonie