2011 Yearly Pumpkin Carving
Last year after the pirate birthday party for Jessikah and Derrick, all of the kids carved pumpkins which is a yearly tradition in Carmen’s family. We repeated that tradition this year after Derrick and Jessikah’s Movie themed party. I’m glad to be a part of this yearly tradition and that our house can be used.
2011 red carpet movie premiere birthday for Derrick and Jessikah
It has been a year since the pirate birthday party we organized for Derrick and Jessikah. This year we decided to do a smaller red carpet premiere birthday party with family and just a few friends. An invitation was sent out to all prospective guests informing them they were formally invited to a red carpet movie premiere to celebrate the birthdays of Derrick Bradshaw, Jr. and Jessikah Bradshaw. Instead of a birthday cake Carmen had this really good idea to make huge rainbow cupcakes with gold glitter, which turned out great both in appearance and taste. Pictures were taken as the guest arrived and walked down the red carpet. Once all the guests arrived, lunch was served followed by Zookeeper the movie. As the kids were eating, I went down to Wal-mart and developed the pictures that I had taken when everyone first arrived. After the movie those pictures were put inside a star frame that each guest got to decorate and attach with magnets. Last, but not least, after the craft was finished and the cupcakes were eaten, we opened birthday presents. I’ve uploaded some photos from the party and you can see those by visiting the link below. Here is a gallery with more pictures of the red carpet premiere birthday party.
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I announced today via my website at Quality Home Locator that a property will be coming available soon at 2610 South Franklin in Decatur, IL. About Quality Home Locator: Quality Home Locator is one of the most respected home sellers as well as rental providers in Decatur, Illinois. Quality Home Locator is a family-owned company specializing in all areas of the residential attainment process to meet the needs of renters, first time buyers, and move-up single family purchasers alike. Quality Home Locator continues to provide the Decatur Illinois area with quality homes.
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Property Management in Decatur, IL
Earlier this week I had Quality Home Locator add a new page to it’s website that details all of the property management services the company has to offer. The company has been offering such services and advice in the Decatur, IL area since the company was founded. QHM also services several local areas surrounding Decatur, IL such as Mt Zion, Maroa, Cerro Gordo, and Forsyth. By renting houses quickly, keeping the tenants happy, and looking after your investment, Quality Home Locator can add to your bottom line and help you navigate through tenant management. If you have a large apartment complex or just one house, I’d be happy to sit down with you and figure out if my company is right for you. A piece of property such as a home, house, or an apartment complex is a great asset and the decision to allow someone to live there should not be taken lightly. Real estate managed by my company is treated with the same meticulous care that I would expect of my own property. My principles of property management have been tested and proven time and again and is evident in my real estate portfolio. These same principles, as well as attention to detail, will be provided to your property should you choose us. The Quality Home Locator website ranks top with most major search engines and when each property comes available a press release is submitted via the website. An email is also sent to every person subscribed to our newsletter making them aware of the new property. These potential renters are waiting for a property availability in the area they wish to live in. Because of this, the majority of our properties rent within a couple of weeks and almost always within the first 30 days.
How to guide to repairing cast iron products
How easy is it to repair cast iron products with Castaloy? I addressed a question on the aluminum repair forum about repairing with alumaloy with my How to guide to repairing aluminum products and I thought I would cover repairing cast iron with castaloy. It is a very similar process and is really quite easy to do. When performing this repair keep in mind that cleaning cast iron is a little more difficult. However, you can do it with just a few tools and it can be done with little formal training in the subject. Once you have done it a few times there will be little reason to throw things out that seem hopeless. Tools you may need: Cast iron Repair Rod(s) “Castaloy rod(s)“ Wire brush for cleaning cast iron Wheel for cleaning cast iron Sand paper for cleaning cast iron Pliers to hold Castaloy rod Propane torch to heat cast iron Gloves to protect your hands Safety glasses or face shield to protect your eyes and face Stable work surface or vice to support the cast iron product needing repair Rags for cleaning Draft free work area How to repair cast iron products with Castaloy: Be sure to use appropriate safety gear to protect eyes and hands. First identify the break. Then situate the cast iron product in a stable position on a flat surface or with a vice. This will keep it from moving while you work and keep you safe. This area should be open but draft free. Once the cast iron in need of repair is secure, clean the break of debris. Unlike Aluminum this almost always requires a vigorous brushing with a metal brush or sand paper. DO NOT FORGET, flux is an acid and should be treated with respect. I have written an article on the proper way to clean and prep the cast iron for repair. DO NOT USE DEGREASERS OR CLEANERS THAT MAY BE FLAMABLE! Now that the cast iron break is clean and ready, you will use your torch to heat it. Do not heat the Castaloy rod. You want the heat of the broken cast iron to melt the Castaloy. Keep the heat in motion over the area you are working with. Test the surface for temperature by pulling the torch away and touching with the Castaloy rod to it. When the Castaloy melts and starts to flow freely you are at the optimal working temperature. You will need to reheat that location from time to time to keep the Castaloy flowing. Work the Castaloy into the broken area, letting it fill in the hole or crack, switching from heat to Castaloy. Once the break is covered thoroughly, allow to air cool. After the cast iron product is cool you may need to sand or grind it to smooth the surface or reshape it. This step all depends on the use or needs of the repaired cast iron product. It is just that simple. Castaloy was designed so anyone can use it to make repairs on everyday products. You don’t have to have special skills or be a welder to use it. Common sense, patience, Castaloy, and a few tools will see you repairing all sorts of cast iron products. Never again will you have to throw something out because you do have the skills to restore them.