Route To MTL

Seems like 90% of the staff here in Texas is migrating to MTL.

It’s a winding road to MTL.

(Sure isn’t like I-95 from Maryland to Florida)

Here’s how we are planning the trip…

TRAVEL DAY 1 & 2 …. 290 > 6 > (Novasota) > 90 > (Madisonville) > 45 > (Buffalo) > 79 > (Palestine) > 19 > (Athens) > 19 > (Paris) > 271 > Indian Nation Turnpike > 69 > 40 > Gore

 

TRAVEL DAY 3 & 4 ….Gore > 165 > 69 > 44 > (Lebanon) > 5 > (Camdenton) > 54 > 19 > EE > J > Harbortown Rd > MTL

 

We are doing 4 days of travel at about 250 miles per day. Three stops along the way.

If yall have any suggestions … let us know. But that’s our plan. 

World Order…

THOUGHT OF THE DAY…. The world today. I just can't understand why people just can't get along. Live and let live! Why do some people or groups always want to force their beliefs or philosophy of life on others? Why do we as a society put up with greed and corruption by voting for a candidate of "their" choice. Pretty much all religious beliefs of all societies and cultures all over the world... since all time... believe that a supreme being or "God" will someday return... and straighten it all out. Now isn't that a nice thought? If, or when this happens... I suspect there's gonna be a lot of unhappy people.

Milestone…

Hit a milestone today. Even thought it was a slow month and we have been busy too... >>> My blog hit 10,000! <<< It's my very own little bit of fame. 10,000 hits... lets see... 10,000 seconds... comes to about 2 hours and 45 minutes of some kinda fame... in some small degree. Thanks to my readers near and far... family, friends, and the many people that I don't know from all over the world... hope you enjoy what I write... and I hope that it at least brings a smile to your face. Or gives you some insight to the Rving Lifestyle or someplace you've never been... or maybe knowing that others are having similar situations just like you... and you're not alone... perhaps even a bit of insight or a different way to see something from a different perspective. So "Thanks Again" for reading. Always enjoy your day... and make the most of every moment.

Stuck by the thorns

Facebook and all it’s social networking and privacy loop holes really means… “No Privacy”… just in case you don’t realize it… take another look and fully realize it. So what’s the good and bad of it? … and what does it mean?
Facebook has become a place where you can no longer express your feelings without having someone, someplace, take offense in what you say… particularly when it involves your feelings or if it involves a particular matter that’s of negative nature. We all have feelings, if you are lucky most of them are good and only a few are bad. Everyone loves to have good feelings and everyone else usually loves to hear about them. Everyone has bad feelings from time to time, usually on influences that are out of your control, and generally for most, expressing those feelings is a good way to get an emotional release… and get you back on track… and possibly get some emotional support from friends. Friends on facebook could be a plus, but unfortunately has a downside. I’m not talking about meanful, malicious, hurtful, statements… just simply expressing your true honest feelings. Now, hear comes the crux… every time you express an emotional feeling of a negative nature there’s usually going to be someone that takes offense at what you say about your feelings. First and foremost, what they usually do not understand is that your feelings are real to you… and probably view it as an attack on them… which usually isn't true. There is a good reason why you feel the way you do… and those feelings are real! Your negative feelings are generally caused directly by someone else or a situation that you are in, that involves several others… so who takes offense at your feelings? Usually the one’s where you strike a nerve, because they in some part, have had some part in making you feel the way you do. They may feel guilty, or more likely don’t want to feel guilty, because they have done something that you feel is wrong, and obliviously they must knowingly feel guilty because they know that their actions, or in actions, have created a situation your negative feelings. So they go on the defensive… usually because they do not want to take the blame, or the responsibility for the situation that made you feeling bad. It could also be that they aren’t even aware of what is really happening and don’t see the complete picture, and take offense at you expressing your feelings that might have a negative impact on them or the  situation. Now a caring rational person would realize that most people will have bad feelings from time to time, and the things that cause you to feel this way are very real… and if they realize that you are upset with a situation that they are related to… the best course of actions is to talk and resolve the issues or misunderstandings. More times then not, perhaps human nature or today’s society, very few are interested in resolving the issue… but go on the offense to “combat and squash your feelings” or “force their thinking or will upon you” and make you and others involved think that “your feelings are unreal and unjustified”. Wow… now that’s worth reading again and thinking about.  More times then not, perhaps human nature or today’s society, very few are interested in resolving the issue… but go on the offense to “combat and squash your feelings” or “force their thinking or will upon you” and make you and others involved think that “your feelings are unreal and unjustified”.   If your feelings go unvented, you will always feel the same negative feelings every time something triggers them. If you express your feelings and vent, then you will no doubt invite a confrontation. If you are lucky, a conversation might ensue, and the matter or cause of your bad feelings will be resolved without on going repercussions…. both parties being happy… issue resolved. Sometimes there is no middle ground, and if a conversation ensues, those involved may never see eye to eye. Two things are left… resolve that you each having different feelings on the issue and you will never see eye to eye ( each is entitled to their feelings ) depart and “let it go”… or open warfare. Perhaps not outright warfare, but more of a covert repeated sneak verbal or written attack that will play out sometime in the future… better known as payback or getting even. Them getting even just because your feelings don’t match theirs… or better put, a vengeful assault against you for not sharing the same belief or feelings. Nations and religions have gone to war because they do not have the ability to resolve an issue or at least resolve to be different and “live and let live”… not forcing one’s views or beliefs upon another. Perhaps that’s why so many have the same problems on a personal level.
So where does facebook play a part in all of this. Well, it’s safe to say that if you ever express your negative feelings on facebook, somehow, someone, somewhere, will take offense at your feelings… and a problem will either knowingly or unknowingly exist. Friends will support you, others will condemn you and put you down and discount what they think are your unjustified feelings… rather than trying to see the issue that created the bad feelings, and resolving the issue. When you have a post… "an exert" of your feelings on facebook, it may not convey the entire picture of how you feel… so be certain that someone is going to not see the whole picture, not fully understand why you feel the way you do, and they will view it as something that puts them in a bad light, an attack on them. They usually only want to control the issue, and not really get to the “cause”… and resolve the issue. If they are in a position of authority or influence, they will play the authoritarian card, I’m in charge, and demand to “control” and squash your voice, which again which may influence others and put them in even a more negative light. A rational caring “people” person will strive to resolve the issue, correct the reason for the bad feelings, foster an atmosphere of understanding, and rather than “controlling” the situation, which doesn’t really solve an problems, (but no doubt forces them to be more covert and underground), but usually causes more underlying problems. When they should have positively resolved the issues, and bask in the renewed positive feelings that will continue to put them into a “good light”... not only with those involved, but all that know about the situation. Hope that makes sense the way I said it. It's much better to change and fix the problem and reap all the positive, then to control and squash the other persons feelings… and have the bad feelings intensify… which will still be expressed, usually in a more discrete manner… not just by the first person, but by all that see that injustice has been imposed. So now, many voices will put them in a bad light… and usually not by simply expressing a feeling, but one that puts the controller in a more damaging and condemning light to everyone else… which is no doubt many more people then were originally involved.  It’s a no win situation for both, that doesn’t resolve anything, but only fosters more problems. Only the nearsighted person of influence or authority will think they have won… when they have actually made things worse. It’s like covering a little flame with a blanket… can’t see the fire anymore… but it will develop into a much bigger fire that will cause many more problems and issues, far beyond the original issue… if only they had handled it properly as a caring person.   
It's far more beneficial to resolve the issue, respectful of the feelings of others and why they feel that way. You still may not see eye to eye on every detail of the issue, but reach a common ground and understanding, resolving the majority of the issue.
But… this is a best case scenario… and while I’m optimistic that this may be achieved most of the time… it’s sad to say that it may not be true, and a surprise vengeful attack retaliation, when you least expect it, is somewhere in your future… where honesty and integrity have no part… not to mention a lack of conscience. Please don’t take this the wrong way… but it’s usually the one’s that shout righteousness at the top of their voice… that usually have the most deceitful demeanor. Sometimes it’s hard to see the wolf in sheep’s clothing. Believing that most can’t be trusted… I try not to go down that path… I still look for the good in folks… but sometimes with great disappointment and sometimes consequences. So it is with guarded optimism that I believe people when they say they are being truthful and honest… hoping to be proven right in giving my trust in them… but always mindful that they could be deceitful, and myself and others will suffer at the hand of their selfish ways.    
So the moral of this entry? Well… my advice… I’d personally continue to express my feelings (but maybe not on facebook). (1) They are real, and caused by real situations usually created by others. Expressing them and “venting” gives you a chance to re-examine the issue and emotionally heal from the bad feelings. (2) It may lead to a resolution of the issue if a conversation and a meeting of the minds and emotions is possible. (3) It may save a personal or working relationship from going deeper down the path from which there is no return. (4) And most important, your real friends will always be there to support you.
Facebook reveals a small bit of info to many people about how you feel. When it’s something of a negative nature, others will not see the whole picture. Nor can they see your demeanor or intent. It’s left open to their possible misinterpretation, which unfortunately will usually be the case. It sometimes opens the wound to allow for a conversation and resolution of the issue, and a understanding and healing… but mostly… it has the potential to just lead to nothing but problems. I like to look for the good in people, but am sometimes a realist, and know that too many others look for the bad, expect the bad, see the bad, become defensive, then take the offense, and become malicious and vindictive… and that doesn’t solve anything… only creates more bitterness that feeds upon itself.
Facebook is more or less like telling the first person a story, and by the time it gets to the tenth person the meaning and intent of the story is lost or misconstrued. Sometime’s it’s not only a small venting of a bad feeling, but also more or less a “call” for someones moral support and help. That’s what a “bit” of information on facebook is like to… it doesn’t convey the whole story… so it’s easy for someone else to not fully understand what you said, why you said it, or what was your demeanor and intent. I’d imagine a “Tweet” is even worse… which in some facebook entries, they amount to little more than a “tweet”... something easily misunderstood.    
So if I don’t post anything but “roses” … just know there’s also some thorns that I’m just not writing about. Sometimes it’s just best to leave the thorns alone… still knowing that they are there… but just enjoy smelling the roses. Thorns seem to cluster together… somewhere down below… and the roses rise to the top. Play with the thorns and eventually you will get stuck. Think I’ll stick to the roses at the top. At least for a while.
While this is just my thoughts on the topic… it just might help someone else… before they get really stuck by the thorns!

Yall have a great day!                  

Inspiration…

Inspiration! It comes from many things. Good and bad… positive and negative… for me, mostly positive influences… places, people, things, happenings, memories, events, conversations, and sometimes when you least expect it…  and in the most unusual places. And it’s like the old saying… if you are looking for good, you will find it! New places… old places… relaxing places. Adventures new and old. It starts with an upbeat outgoing outlook on life… and little things just “pop” in to inspire you to think, draw, create, write and share with others. Sometimes just a photograph. Lots of things inspire me… foremost my life with Shelly and all the things we share together [ makes me smile and have a warm feeling all over ]… and naturally my Grand daughters [ priceless ]… which we are currently too far away from to visit [ sad face ]. Places… ah, yes… all the places we have been. Mountains, beaches, lakes, oceans, all the different vistas that nature has to offer… sunrises, sunsets, and warm gentle breezes with your toes in the sand [ love cool sand between my toes on a warm day ]. Walking along the beach just looking for shells.  Yep, inspiration is everywhere… even the smallest things… watching hummingbirds at the feeders… or having dragonflies land on your hand… the perfect beauty of natures flowers… and the smell of honeysuckle. The warmth of a nice campfire and toasting marshmallows. Yep… inspiration is everywhere… sometimes ya just need to slow down and stop to smell the roses… and look for the little things. Go through old photos… refresh memories of good times with family and friends. Inspiration and imagination… they’ll keep you young at heart and always feeling good in spirit. I find the things that have inspired me and elevated my sense of well being and happiness. Hope you have the same likes and influences in your life that bring a smile to your face and warm your heart. So there’s your happy thought for the day… sometimes the simplest things bring the best feelings of happiness. Have a great day… and keep looking for those small things… oh… look… a squirrel !  

White Chocolate Mocha

Secrets… life’s all about little secrets… and life’s little pleasures. Some we hold for others and never tell… some we keep for ourselves… and some we share. This one falls into the “share” category. Now I not a big fan of Starbucks Coffee as a whole… except for one thing… Espresso – White Chocolate Mocha. I tried for years to develop my own so I could enjoy my favorite gourmet coffee right at home. Now I don’t have an espresso machine… so this was no doubt a major set back. But just using the trusty old microwave I tried and tried, again and again without success. UNTIL NOW!  Our daughter bought a packet of White Chocolate Cocoa Mix… I found it… and the wheels started turning. SUCCESS!

Now here’s what you need…

she gets them at her local Wal-Mart
( where else ! )
look for it in the hot cocoa section

and here’s how you do it…
simple and easy!

Heat milk in the microwave to the desired temp…
(I use 2% milk for a richer flavor and full body texture)
I also use my favorite mug… it adds to the pleasure.

Add a spoon (to taste) of Folgers Instant coffee
(works in place of the espresso/machine)

Add a spoon of sugar (to taste)

Add ½ a packet (or the whole if you desire) of Arctic White Hot Cocoa Mix

Stir well…. sprinkle a bit of ground Nutmeg on top ( if desired )
BTW: Once available at Starbucks… but no longer… must be the cost issue.

Smell…. ahhh…. sip…. ahhh…. ( repeat, over and over ) and enjoy!

That same great taste at home, whenever you want,  for about 75¢ verses $4.50.

It’s like drinking dessert… plus gives you a warm feeling all over on these cold days.

I sometimes don’t like sharing my own little secrets, especially since this product is sometimes hard to find… but since I have a sufficient supply of my own… which I will refrain from sharing ( I like to say I’m sorry, but I’m really not )… I thought the least I could do was to share the recipe so to speak. Give it a try… hope you enjoy it.   

  

Houston Rv Show

We have been to lots of Rv Shows over the years as guests, but never actually did an Rv Show representing a campground or company. This week it all changed. So here’s to another new adventure. Because of the long hours each day… the drive times and the show hours… we shared hosting the booth with two other workampers ( Jim & Dave ) from here at Lone Star Yogi. We left the campground at 7am on Wednesday to drive to the south side of Houston, the Reliant Center, setup the booth, and do the opening day of the show. All four of  us stayed for the entire day… returning back to the campground shortly after 9pm… long, long day! Glad the show only runs 5 days… Wednesday to Sunday. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday we’ll split the shifts… two opening and two closing… and Sunday, all four of us all day. Here’s a quick breakdown so far…

From Day One: ( written the next morning after)

Doing the Houston Rv Show for the campground... day 1 behind us... lots of previous Yogi guests visited the booth... lots of positive comments… they can’t wait to come back!  Lots of potential new guests... they say they have heard good things about us… and we give them a friendly invite to come visit with us. Was a long day yesterday... left campground at 7am... got back after 9pm... tired and sore. Surprising how Rv shows have changed... or maybe it's just this one. Lots of less expensive vacation units. Not really any Full time Rv units... certainly none I trade our for... and the big expensive units, well, they looked good on the outside but too much seemingly cheap glitz on the inside... like the song said..."That didn't impress me much". Overall... some new ideas and looks... but generally... not impressed at all with anything… from the stand point of a full time rver. The  Rv Show food really bites the big one... yuck! $9.40 for a burger ( cold under cooked meat, stale bun, soggy tomatoes) and $5.50 for a coke... you'd think for those prices the food would be the outstanding... brown bagging the rest of the week!

From Day Two: ( written the next morning after)

Houston Rv Show... day two (Thursday) ... very slow day. It was like they closed down the access roads at 6pm. Wednesday was busier due to opening and senior day and what seemed like "free ticket day" ... but today (Thursday) was very, very slow. Friday daytime I was told will be slow too... but Friday evening, and Saturday & Sunday will be a mad house and make up for it all. I'm not sure what makes you more tired... long hours, standing on concrete floors, not moving around much (small confined area), or just being bored when it's slow. Oh... I know... I know... all of the above. Plus to make it worst (little inside joke)... there's no water to play with! But then again, it is raining today... and if it continues, all day today may be another slow day... but I could always go outside for a short walk... to play in the rain! (water...water!) I'm not one for "slow boring time"... so I'm looking forward to the weekend rush... lots of people, lots of kids and 10 hour days won't seem like 20 hour days. ... I hope. Have done a little walkabout to check out the Rv's... and as a Fulltime Rver, and already having the Rv of our dreams... I gotta say... I'm not impressed very much with the Rv's at the show. 90% vacation units, and the few bigger boys... well... not impressed there either. Just like everything else... they found a cheaper way to make Rv's... much cheaper way... and for those that know the difference... just not impressive. But I guess you play to the current buying public's wants and needs. I like a good hamburger too... but given the choice of living with steak or hamburger everyday... I'd opt for the steak! ... it’s the "filet mignon" of Rv's for me. So unless this changes someday... I know, I'll keep what I have... for a long, long, long... long time.

So that’s the Show so far… looking forward to a busy weekend where time goes by quickly!

On a short note: Walking around the show and observing others booths and the dealers… I’m surprised that almost no one greets the guests / customers as they walk by. It’s almost like… “Yeah… I’m here… you’re here… what do you want… why are you looking at me?.” Somewhat shocking way to convey to guests that you are friendly (or NOT)  and have them want to learn more about your product or campground. Guess we’ll get the upper edge on that one. The one that does the best job giving the guest a friendly welcome and sells the fun experience and wonderful memories that they will share with their family at Lone Star Yogi… well… that’s who gets the business! So maybe it’s a good thing that the competition has a “devil may care” attitude. We’ excited about the good times at our resort… and it shows!  

Profound Message…

Well… that’s for you to decide for yourself…  it’s all a point of perception, attitude, frame of mind, and outlook on life.

• So just stop… and slow down… slow down.
• Find some quiet moments
• Close your eyes
• Take a deep breathe… breath in and out slowly and deeply
• Relax your body
• Think of a peaceful and calm place, or better yet go there. 
• Flex your muscles and then relax
• Relive a fond memory
• Breathe and relax
• Think of all the good things that bring you happiness and joy
• Just breathe and relax

You can lie back or lie down… or be a kid again… go outside and during a quiet time and lie down on the ground looking that the clouds in the sky… or better yet at night gazing at the moon and the stars. Think about the calming effect that the moon has had on people since the beginning of time… calming, relaxing, and almost mesmerizing. Take a walk in the woods looking for all the smallest things… interesting little creatures of all sorts… colorful plants, trees, little wild flowers… the simple beauty of and acorn. Watch the squirrels, chipmunks, or the birds gathering food or twigs for nests. Take a walk along the beach looking for the smallest of treasures. 

Just find you own little space to just get emotionally lost for a while and let reality fade away for a while.  Pretend you are as a child seeing it all for the first time… everything is new and interesting… see it, hear it, and smell it through a child eyes. Smell the scents of nature, the wild flowers, the honeysuckle… listen to the sounds of the winds as it moves the trees and leaves… listen to the song birds… and find out what every little sound is… you’ll be surprised what you really can hear if you only stop to listen. Nature is always a good place to start… completely away from anything connected with modern reality. Try not to see anything but nature… no buildings, no cars, no people… go someplace away from it all or just get a view point where you can’t see it… only nature. The wondrous things in nature.

Sometimes I just find a vantage point where I just lay back,  relax, and wonder off in spirit while looking at the moon and stars… the silhouette of the trees framing the scene… the clouds gently sliding by… wondering how someone was on this very spot gazing at this same moon and sky… hundreds or thousands of years ago… thinking the same thoughts as me… how beautiful and peaceful. What they might have been thinking or feeling… how they lived… and what brought me and them to this same place… ions apart… to gaze at this same scene that has played host to all of us for thousands of years. Just find your own little place to escape to… if only for a little while… every couple of days or so. Refresh your mind and soul… and in finding and being one with nature… you just may find a bit more of yourself that has been somewhat lost to the reality of today’s busy world.   

  

 

So, what do you think?

 

A friend posted…. on their Facebook wall…

My Response: How dare you single me out on a public forum !!! betcha didn't think that I knew that you knew, that I knew what you were talking about all this time that you thought I didn't know... but I did, and sometimes before you even knew that I thought that I knew. ha! Oops... who are you anyway... are you who I think you are, or do you think I don't know that you are who I think you're not?

But I knew it was me… I think…yes…but sometimes it’s so confusing… can you explain that to me… please! Wait… don’t bother… I think I have it all figured out now… yep… I know what to do…. stay off facebook! Problem solved with this… and I can get other things done too… if it just wasn’t for procrastination. Well… can’t do anything about procrastination… why? … because I’m a guy!!! It will get done when it positively absolutely can not be put off any longer… or my wife says so. That’s my final answer. Now where’s that honey do list? If I could only remember where I put it… but that’s another problem… memory… never works right… why? … because I’m a guy! duh! That’s why I’m married… so I’ll have someone to remind me to remember stuff and remind me to remember to stop procrastinating.

Oops… gotta run…. gotta get something done before the “wifey” gets home. As I remember… it doesn’t work out too well if something is not done. Now that’s one thing I do remember. Bye.  

Rv of the Future.

Rv of the Future?

Today!

So… are you ready for this…

Love to see the inside.

Living Room

Bathroom

Bedroom 

Lounge

Made in Germany.

http://www.marchi-mobile.com/

Tastefully Depressed

Tastefully Depressed is the a new term that has been coined by yours truly… me. That is the state I’m in… “Tastefully Depressed”. You arrive at this point little by little over time when you do not and can not enjoy eating the things you love the food you miss the most! After all, food is one of the great joys in life… and when you can’t find happiness in enjoying those things that make you happy… namely great food that you have had all your life… you get depressed… “Tastefully Depressed”. This entry started with one simple thought about a craving for something… a smoked turkey leg! First with a little entry on Facebook to friends…

Then it got expanded to include more things I miss. I guess there’s not too many things that make you feel at “home” then great foods that you are use to. When you travel around to different parts of the country in a Rv, you experience lots of new and different things… but you also miss all your favorites most of the time… and sooner or later, fall into a state of depression in one form or another… and when it involves food… you become “Tastefully Depressed”. The cure? … well, a quick fix is order some of the stuff via the internet and UPS… or have family send it to you… but, most of it, most of the time… ya just do without… and then depression sets in. Nothing is really going to replace Krispy Creme Doughnuts… nothing. And as with everything else, when you can not satisfy a craving… you eat this, that, and everything else to no avail. What you do find, is the attempt to satisfy your cravings which has left you 20 pounds to the heavy… and you still have those cravings! Yep… the list is almost endless and the road to satisfaction is long, endless, and unsatisfying. One of the places I miss from back home in Maryland is a little mexican place called “Baja Fresh”. Now you think being a mexican style food that they would be everywhere in the south, especially Florida and Texas… nope… no where to be found or even heard of. So aside for being usually 25 miles from anything close to being a shopping or food mecca… we are also lacking and missing all the good things that bring happiness! On a positive note… there are some things we really enjoy here that I’m sure will not be found any where else. There’s this little place call Waller County Line BBQ… famous for their “loaded potato”… OMG… so good… over the top best ever… raises the bar so high that everything else falls to a “5” out of 10 at best. But… I’m already sad… because when we leave here, and travel to someplace else, we will not only have our old favorites that we will miss, but also the new favorites as well. I can see this is not going to end well. Over time the favorites list is going to grow larger and larger… the availability will be the same ( can’t get it )… and “tasteful depression” will once again raise it’s ugly head to spawn cravings that will be the torture of the day! So if food is important to you, you may experience this same fate… and become “Tastefully Depressed”… and not even realize what you are experiencing. So… I wish you well. Enjoy what you have available to you… you never know when things could change… and the food that you have always enjoyed, could be gone. Bon Appetite. Pass the crab legs please!           

AVG Safe – AVG Fast!

Just a little computer tip of the day. I’m sure most of you have an Anti-virus program on your computer or know about AVG. But just in case you don’t know… here’s a little something that can help you. First AVG Anti-virus 2012 Free Version. We have been using AVG “Free Version”  for several years and love it. It’s free with no strings attached… auto updates, auto scans, auto removals… and it does a great job. Be sure to download the AVG Free Version 2012 ( not the trial version of the full blown AVG Anti-virus ). We like the free version, but if you like you can also download the full version trial… then after the trial, purchase and download the full blown version which offers some other features. But the Free Version has worked great for us.

http://free.avg.com/us-en/free-antivirus-download

Then there’s the AVG Tune-up. It offers some special features to Tune-up, clean up, and customize performance to fit your user needs. I got the trial version and it fixed several problems and I was impressed with it’s features. So I purchased the program download and now enjoy both the AVG Free Anti-virus and the AVG Tune-up features that have made a big difference in performance. I was starting to get “gunked up” with registry errors and other loose ends that were slowing down my pc… now it’s running perfectly once again. During the trial it will tell you that the regular price is $49, but now $29… then offer you a special price of $24.99… if you like it during the trial, buy it… it really works very well.

http://www.avg.com.au/download/home-security/avg-pc-tuneup-2012/

So there’s a couple of pc tips to make your life easier and safer on the computer. Hope they help you. Check’em out!

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Another quick tip. Ever have a “photo” or “screen” that you’d like to capture, but “right click” - “save image as” won’t work for pictures, or you just want a portion of the screen to save some info… well here’s a tip to capture it.

Sounds cumbersome… but it really easy after you’ve used it several times.

First I keep an icon for “Paint” on my desktop for easy access.

When on the web page you want to save for reference… press the “prt scrn” key
minimize the page
open “paint”
move cursor to “edit” … drop down list appears
click on “paste” … the screen you were on is now pasted onto the paint workspace.
move cursor to “file” … drop down menu appears
click on “save as”… box opens
name file whatever you want
save as type… select “Jpeg” (standard photo format)
and hit “save”
the file will be saved as a Jpeg picture of your screen… usually in your documents/ pictures or download/ file.

I also keep the “picture” file icon on my desktop for easy access.

and there you have it… a copy of the screen that you originally saw.

you can do anything with it that you could as with any other picture… save it to a file, crop it. post it, whatever.