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WD-40 Well, Who Knew...?

May. 10, 2007
Categorized in: Miscellaneous
Tagged with: miscellaneous, trivia

I heard a story of a person who had bought a new pickup.  He got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason).  He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do; probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open.  A neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off.  It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint
job that was on the truck.   Who would of known....WD-40!!!

  

Water Displacement #40.  The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company.  Its name comes from the project that was to find a "water
displacement" compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Convair Company bought it in bulk to protect  their atlas missile parts.


Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.

I received this by e-mail from from someone and have not personally used all of these so please use at your own risk, and as in anything use precaution.  I have used WD-40 for the pigeons (on one of my listings) and I personally know it works. 
 
  
Here are some of the uses:
 
  
1) Protects silver from tarnishing.
  
2) Removes road tar and grime from cars.
  
3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings

   4) Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
  
5) Keeps flies off cows.
  
6) Restores and cleans chalkboards.
  
7) Removes lipstick stains.
  
8) Loosens stubborn zippers.
  
9) Untangles jewelry chains.
10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13) Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14) Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door.  If yours is plastic, it works just as well as on glass.  It's a miracle!  Then try it on your stovetop...Voila!   It's now shinier than it's ever been.  You'll be amazed.
15) Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
15) Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
18) It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
19) Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!
20) Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21) Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.
22) Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
23) Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows andmakes them easier to open.
24) Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25) Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
26) Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28) Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30) Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31) Removes splattered grease on stove.
32) Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34) Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35)  cleans and removes love bugs from grills

36) The favorite use in the state of New York WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
37) WD-40 attracts fish.  Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time.  Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose.  Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.
38) Use it for fire ant bites.  It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
39) WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls.  Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
40) Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and re-wash.  Presto!  Lipstick is gone!
41) If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
 
P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.

Motivation

Sep. 12, 2006
Categorized in: Miscellaneous
Strength



If you can start the day without caffeine,


If you can always be cheerful,
ignoring aches and pains,

If you can resist complaining and
boring people with your troubles,

If you can eat the same food every
day and be grateful for it,

If you can understand when your loved
ones are too busy to give you any time,

If you can take criticism and
blame without resentment

If you can ignore a friend's limited
education and never correct him,

If you can resist treating a rich friend
better than a poor friend,

If you can conquer tension
without medical help,

If you can relax without liquor,


If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,





...Then You Are Probably
The Family Dog!

Green Grass Vegas-Style

May. 20, 2006
Categorized in: Miscellaneous
Tagged with: miscellaneous
Keep watering your grass and it still has big brown spots? Want your grass green but don't want to water every day?  Try this and water just 2-3 times a week!  People in Las Vegas swear by this, give it a try!

The Miracle Lawn Tonic Recipe

1 can of soda (NOT diet)
1 can of beer (NOT light)
Half cup of liquid dishwashing soap (NOT anit-bacterial soap)
Half cup of mouthwash
Half cup of household ammonia

Mix in a ten gallon hose-end sprayer. Mow lawn in evening and then apply.  Apply every 3 weeks.

Trust me it works! 


Stroke Identification

Apr. 27, 2006
Categorized in: Miscellaneous
Tagged with: miscellaneous

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:


During a BBQ, Jane stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Jane went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Jane's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (she passed away later that day).  She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Jane would be alive today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.


A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

 

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.


Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:


S
*       Ask the individual to SMILE.
T
*
      Ask the person to TALK to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. . . It is sunny out today)
R
*
      Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.


{NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue... if the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke}

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 9-1-1 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

42 Years and Counting

Apr. 25, 2006
Categorized in: Miscellaneous
Tagged with: miscellaneous

42 years ago today, at just about this time (12 noon), my husband and I arrived in Las Vegas for the first time...a trip to the court house and the "Little Chapel Around the Courner"....and we began our life as Mr. and Mrs.  "They" said it wouldn't last  but we made it last....love made it last....God made it last!  We had only known each other 6 weeks when we made the "plunge"....and I can honestly say this has been the best 42 years and 6 weeks of my life.  And now 3 grown children later, as the old cliche goes 'time flew by'.  Here's wishing my beloved another 42 years (if he can put up with me!)

 

In 1997 we came back to Las Vegas to live.  Las Vegas has become a part of our lives...not being gamblers or drinkers we enjoy the finer things that Las Vegas gives.  The eating, the shows, driving to Red Rock (where there are now tons of houses!), taking a day trip to Mount Charleston on a hot day, driving the neighborhoods and seeing the children playing...Summerlin, Aliante, Green Valley, Mountains Edge, and the new master planned community of Inspirada (in the southern foothills).  Taking a ride on the monorail and seeing all the new high rises going up (literally hundreds of them), shopping at the outlet mails (there are 2 of them) and the regular malls (seven, I think). 

 

We thought that things had changed between 1964 and 1997....but it has changed more since.  (approximately 65,000 residents in 1964, to a estimated population today of almost 600,000).  There is no better place to live with your honey!

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