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[WATCH]: The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep part 11 http://billericahandyman.com/articles/blog/2012/05/19/watch-the-water-horse-legend-of-the-deep-part-11/ http://billericahandyman.com/articles/blog/2012/05/19/watch-the-water-horse-legend-of-the-deep-part-11/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 12:25:21 +0000 Ron Barber http://billericahandyman.com/articles/blog/2012/05/19/watch-the-water-horse-legend-of-the-deep-part-11/
Rating: 4
In present-day Scotland, an American tourist couple go into a bar where they meet an old man who tells them a story about the Loch Ness Monster. In 1942 Scotland a boy called Angus MacMorrow lives in a large manor house on the shores of Loch Ness with his mother Anne (housekeeper), his sister, a cook, a maid and an old game keeper. Later they are joined by Lewis Mowbray, who comes to work as a handyman in the manor. Angus' father — a sailor in the Royal Navy — is missing since his ship has been sunk in the war. However, Angus is unable to accept that he may be dead. One day, while looking for seashells in the tidepools (in the movie the loch is saltwater), he discovers what appears to be a large mysterious egg. He leaves it in his father's shed and returns later to check on it. An unknown creature hatches from it whom he calls Crusoe after Robinson Crusoe, that becomes the fabled Loch Ness Monster. Angus keeps the creature a secret, but eventually tells his sister and (reluctantly) Lewis about it. Lewis explains to Angus that it is a 'Water Horse' and that there is always only one such creature: creatures of this species asexually reproduce, and always die before the egg hatches. The next day troops of the 12th Medium Regiment Royal Artillery, commanded by Captain Thomas Hamilton, a friend of Lord Killin, the owner of the house who is serving with the RAF, arrive at the house. An artillery battery is set up near the lake as defence against possible attacking or hiding ...]]>

Rating: 4

In present-day Scotland, an American tourist couple go into a bar where they meet an old man who tells them a story about the Loch Ness Monster. In 1942 Scotland a boy called Angus MacMorrow lives in a large manor house on the shores of Loch Ness with his mother Anne (housekeeper), his sister, a cook, a maid and an old game keeper. Later they are joined by Lewis Mowbray, who comes to work as a handyman in the manor. Angus’ father — a sailor in the Royal Navy — is missing since his ship has been sunk in the war. However, Angus is unable to accept that he may be dead. One day, while looking for seashells in the tidepools (in the movie the loch is saltwater), he discovers what appears to be a large mysterious egg. He leaves it in his father’s shed and returns later to check on it. An unknown creature hatches from it whom he calls Crusoe after Robinson Crusoe, that becomes the fabled Loch Ness Monster. Angus keeps the creature a secret, but eventually tells his sister and (reluctantly) Lewis about it. Lewis explains to Angus that it is a ‘Water Horse’ and that there is always only one such creature: creatures of this species asexually reproduce, and always die before the egg hatches. The next day troops of the 12th Medium Regiment Royal Artillery, commanded by Captain Thomas Hamilton, a friend of Lord Killin, the owner of the house who is serving with the RAF, arrive at the house. An artillery battery is set up near the lake as defence against possible attacking or hiding …

]]> http://billericahandyman.com/articles/blog/2012/05/19/watch-the-water-horse-legend-of-the-deep-part-11/feed/ 0 How Secure Are You? http://billericahandyman.com/articles/blog/2012/05/17/how-secure-are-you/ http://billericahandyman.com/articles/blog/2012/05/17/how-secure-are-you/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 12:25:43 +0000 Ron Barber http://billericahandyman.com/articles/blog/2012/05/17/how-secure-are-you/ One of the best things you can have inside as well as outside your home are security cameras.  Some people may think that you have to live in a bad city or town to justify the fact that you have security cameras.  However, this is not the case.  You don't have to live in a bad area to have a security camera.  You might just want to be able to take surveillance of your property at all times, which is not a bad idea.  Maybe you want to see if the town's kids are trespassing on your lawn or neighboring animals are using your backyard as a toilet.  Whatever your reasoning is for wanting a security camera, it's better that you have one than not having one.

Security cameras are not just for outside purposes though.  Maybe you want to put a camera inside your newborns room to make sure they are okay at all times.  Indoor security cameras also come in handy in an office setting.  Most offices have surveillance cameras in order to make sure that no ‘funny business' is going on.  Whether that means people taking belongings off of other employee's desks or to monitor to see if there is any harassment going on throughout the office, security cameras come in handy on more occasions than one might think.

Another very popular reason for surveillance cameras is for babysitting purposes.  A lot of families who have small children will have hidden ‘nanny cams' to make sure that the babysitters they hire are not verbally and physically abusing their children or putting them in any situation that might endanger them.  A lot of people don't realize that these types of hidden cameras could very well be around, and it results in serious consequences for the babysitter.  It is also important to have security cameras inside stores to catch people who may be shop lifting or if a robbery takes place. 

There are many reasons why many different people and places would need a security or surveillance camera.  Even if you can't think of a good enough reason to have one, it can't hurt to purchase it.  Sometimes it will come in handy and you will catch suspicious activity and other times you may not see anything questionable going on.  The point is, it's always better to be safe than sorry. 

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About the Author: Dave Murphy is the founder and president of Good Wood, Inc. which manufactures wood products in Ohio.  Good Wood, Inc. makes dowel rods, all types of wood components, custom wood parts, and more. They offer safe wood finishing, wood turning, and a plethora of wood parts needs. Visit http://www.goodwoodinc.com for your wood product needs. (E)]]> One of the best things you can have inside as well as outside your home are security cameras.  Some people may think that you have to live in a bad city or town to justify the fact that you have security cameras.  However, this is not the case.  You don’t have to live in a bad area to have a security camera.  You might just want to be able to take surveillance of your property at all times, which is not a bad idea.  Maybe you want to see if the town’s kids are trespassing on your lawn or neighboring animals are using your backyard as a toilet.  Whatever your reasoning is for wanting a security camera, it’s better that you have one than not having one.

Security cameras are not just for outside purposes though.  Maybe you want to put a camera inside your newborns room to make sure they are okay at all times.  Indoor security cameras also come in handy in an office setting.  Most offices have surveillance cameras in order to make sure that no ‘funny business’ is going on.  Whether that means people taking belongings off of other employee’s desks or to monitor to see if there is any harassment going on throughout the office, security cameras come in handy on more occasions than one might think.

Another very popular reason for surveillance cameras is for babysitting purposes.  A lot of families who have small children will have hidden ‘nanny cams’ to make sure that the babysitters they hire are not verbally and physically abusing their children or putting them in any situation that might endanger them.  A lot of people don’t realize that these types of hidden cameras could very well be around, and it results in serious consequences for the babysitter.  It is also important to have security cameras inside stores to catch people who may be shop lifting or if a robbery takes place. 

There are many reasons why many different people and places would need a security or surveillance camera.  Even if you can’t think of a good enough reason to have one, it can’t hurt to purchase it.  Sometimes it will come in handy and you will catch suspicious activity and other times you may not see anything questionable going on.  The point is, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. 

Dave Murphy has 1 articles online

About the Author: Dave Murphy is the founder and president of Good Wood, Inc. which manufactures wood products in Ohio.  Good Wood, Inc. makes dowel rods, all types of wood components, custom wood parts, and more. They offer safe wood finishing, wood turning, and a plethora of wood parts needs. Visit http://www.goodwoodinc.com for your wood product needs.
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Nowadays, many homeowners in areas like Elk Grove have carpets for both function and practical use. For instance, carpets can act as covers to lengthen the life of floorboards for many years. Furthermore, it can also add beauty to the home if it matches well with the house's color scheme.

 

Because of these features, residents who have carpets want to maintain their carpet's look for many years. As carpet may not exactly be your cup of tea, here are some tips to help guide you in your carpet cleaning needs:

 

Determine the need of your house for carpet cleaning. Elk Grove (IL) households should remember that carpets need comprehensive cleaning twice a year. This means if you just bought a new carpet, vacuuming may be ok for the first few months but the 6th month requires thorough cleaning. To be safe, keep some kind of record as a reminder for your general cleaning needs.

 

Look at your financial capacity to pay carpet cleaning. Elk Grove cleaning services vary in price range so you have to make a wise decision which service you can truly afford. If you already have a cleaning service in mind, don't forget to contact them to give you an updated price list of services. This way you don't make presumptions about the amount you have to pay later.

 

Consider the drying time for carpet cleaning. Elk Grove residents may demand to know the drying time for a particular carpet cleaning product or service because this is important. If the drying time takes hours and you can't face the long wait, you can decide either to change preference or start making plans to spend some time outside your home.

 

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See what we can do for you at www.cicarpetcare.com. (E)]]> Carpets have been around for many centuries now. Originally, nomadic tribes in the Middle East and Asia used carpets because it provided their temporary homes floor coverings where people can sleep on. Later, as civilization evolved into permanent settlements, carpets continued to retain its popularity when emphasis on design came along. Its usefulness in the past along with its intricate design made many people retain carpet use for venues like temples, palaces and even government houses.

 

Nowadays, many homeowners in areas like Elk Grove have carpets for both function and practical use. For instance, carpets can act as covers to lengthen the life of floorboards for many years. Furthermore, it can also add beauty to the home if it matches well with the house’s color scheme.

 

Because of these features, residents who have carpets want to maintain their carpet’s look for many years. As carpet may not exactly be your cup of tea, here are some tips to help guide you in your carpet cleaning needs:

 

Determine the need of your house for carpet cleaning. Elk Grove (IL) households should remember that carpets need comprehensive cleaning twice a year. This means if you just bought a new carpet, vacuuming may be ok for the first few months but the 6th month requires thorough cleaning. To be safe, keep some kind of record as a reminder for your general cleaning needs.

 

Look at your financial capacity to pay carpet cleaning. Elk Grove cleaning services vary in price range so you have to make a wise decision which service you can truly afford. If you already have a cleaning service in mind, don’t forget to contact them to give you an updated price list of services. This way you don’t make presumptions about the amount you have to pay later.

 

Consider the drying time for carpet cleaning. Elk Grove residents may demand to know the drying time for a particular carpet cleaning product or service because this is important. If the drying time takes hours and you can’t face the long wait, you can decide either to change preference or start making plans to spend some time outside your home.

 

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See what we can do for you at www.cicarpetcare.com.
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