Are You Potentially Correct?

I'm Not! I'm not even partially correct. But we are wanting to wish everyone of our friends and family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This marks our first full year in North Myrtle Beach (NMB), and our second Holiday Season. We've got more lights out, both front and back this year, and new neighbors who also believe in doing cools lights and really getting into the season. That makes our 3 houses really light up at night. See the previous post for a short video I made to see what it is I'm talking about.

This has been an amazing year, and Sally and I are going to top it all off by joining 2 of my sibs (Rockin' Robin and the Amazing Mel) and their SO's (Kooky Kathie and Jersey Joltin' Joe) for an "over New Years" sailing trip around St. Maarten, Anquilla, and St. Barts. So get ready for a raft of more videos and pictures when we get back. While you're suffering crappy weather and jalapeno hangovers, we'll be diving the deep, doing our Jimmy Buffet thang on a catamaran built for 8.

Added Extra - Christmas Book Give-Away - from the Shagmiser. Go over to my Shagmiser Site, click on the Christmas Book, and you'll get a couple of free Christmas E-Book Download, just in time for kids and Christmas and I don't know what all.

OK - OK. One more thing. NMB has just opened a brand new Thai restaraunt, and it is very good. Sally, Susan & I just had lunch there. It's called Thai Seasonings, and I highly recommend it, especially if you like Thai food. It's around 9th or 10th Ave South on Highway 17 in NMB.

That's it for now, so TTFN, and We'll Talk Again ....................

See the Lights Along 24th Ave South in NMB

I just did a walk about with the little handheld vidcam on our little street here in North Myrtle Beach. I wanted to capture the holiday festive lights several of us have put out this season. There's also a surprise cameo appearance by our very own Grandma Hale (Mom to me).


Wasn't that simply inspiring. I want to thank our neighboors for trying SOOOOOOO hard to catch up with our lighted holiday spirit, but class will out don't you know. When you get the chance (and I know you will), drop GH a note to wish her Happy Holidays.

If you'd like to see a floating light show, head on over to my Digital Shores.Net site and click on Beach Videos. I shot video of the NMB, Little River Annual Christmas Boat Regatta Parade on the Intercoastal Waterway about a week ago. Now those are some lights.

Found a great new casual place to hang for lunch, happy hour, or dinner. It's called Goober's 52 on Restaraunt Row, right next to Chestnut Hill. It's brand new and well worth checking out. Sally tried the Lobster Rueben and it was really good. They used real lobster. The Crispy O's are TDF. It's got a beach party laid back theme in keeping with the casual laid back beach style. Their sound system plays Zydeco, but what do they know. When you go, tell them the Beachmiser sent you. It won't do you any good, but it will be interesting to see their reaction.

TTFN - and Happy Holidays. We'll Talk Again.

Carrie's Gone - What's Next?

That's right, Carrie actually made the move just this past Saturday, and our little beach house is now one less. It's also one less set of couches, dining room table and chairs, bedroom stuff, and some other really important stuff, but the most important of all, we're one less Carrie. And of course Maxwell. Actually, Max is actually still here in small little dust bunnies, his DNA essence blowing in the breeze.

It will be a lot lonelier here with Carrie gone (but not forgotten). She was an integral part of our little nuclear family, and her smiling presence and her "way with a pan" skills will be sorely missed. (Oops, there goes a Max bunny drifting by).

So what did we do to fill the void? Bought new furniture of course. It's being delivered today. So we should be able to fill some of the empty void left by Carrie's departure to mortgaged pastures.

Email Carrie for her new address. If you ain't got it, then you don't need to know because I am not publishing it here.

Don't forget my new other personal/internet/netrepreneur type blog called Dick Hale's Blog. It's less frequent that this one, but it's more slanted towards personal ramblings and thoughts about internet opportunities.

http://dickhale.blogspot.com/

TIFN - and We Wish You Enough

Now Here's Some News

We went to watch the 23rd annual Intercoastal Christmas Regatta last night over at Ann and Greg's last night, and it was a really good show. Over 30 boats cruising down the waterway, at least by my count (which ain't too good at times). And almost every one was really decked out with lights, music, and funny looking people. If you'd like to see the video, go on over to my Digitalshores.Net site and click on the Beach Videos link.

Bumper sticker as seen at Key West Crazy, "I Don't Dance When I'm Sober." Remind you of anyone?

New place in Restaurant Row just opened we need to check out - I'll let you know later. Also the NMB version of Damon's is about to open soon. We'll check that out as well.

New feature of this blog - as we come across places we really like, I'll post little mini reviews in this space. So if you want to keep up with What's Happening around town, check back here often, or build an RSS feed to your home page so you'll know when a new post has been added.

BTW - did you all know that William's Sea Oats Cafe closed. It's being replaced by a new type beach bar. AhHa - something else to go check out.

TTFN - and we'll talk again.

So What are YOU Doing over New Years?

Sally & I are headed for the Caribbean, on a sailing ship. Actually, it's a catamaran large enough to sleep 8 people, and we're sailing out of St. Maarten, doing some island hopping, some snorkeling, some rum guzzling, and other aquatic sports. We'll be gone over New Years, probably celebrating the start of 2008 in either Anguilla, St. Bart's, or some pirate's hold on the high seas. Suz, Moms, and the Sis are staying here @thebeach, whilst Sally & I go traipsing across the Caribbean seas. Robin and Kathie and Mel & Joe are also going with, so it should be an interesting and fun trip. Avast ye maties, if you hears the awkward sounds of a Jimmy Buffet refrain off the shores of St. Bart's, that's only Robin and Joe trying to harmonize. More on this later, as we get more finalized as to itinerary, etc. But ........... if you want to check out our sailing vessel and possible itinerary, go to: Promo video for the boat . Also: http://www.festivasailingvacations.com/destinations/stmartinyachtcharter.shtml.

Those 2 sites should give you an idea. What Fun, Eh?

It's time for the workout, so we'll see you next post. And don't forget the Shagmiser Blog. I post to it quite more frequently.

Problem with the Alaskan Videos

I thought I had everything done. all the Alaskan videos created and edited, and posted. Well, I was wrong. Seems I forgot that YouTube has a max limit size on videos uploaded, and I exceeded that on 2 different videos, unfortunately, the best of the lot because of 1) whales sounding, and 2) the fab Mendenhall glacier. I didn't realize they weren't working for you all until just recently, so now I've got to go back and re-cut/edit those videos into shorted sequences, break them up if you will (or won't).

How could I not realize they weren't working? Easy, I watch them from the original source rather than the posted source at Digital Shores.Net. Which was dumb. 'Nough said. I will now go back and re-cut and re-dit the videos so everyone can see them. I just know you're chomping at the bit now. I can hears the cries, "vid-e-oes, vid-e-oes!" So alright already, I should have them this week at the latest.

Did you all set your clocks back? Don't forget your computers (mine did it automatically a week early). Other places not so evident include thermostat controls if you have a programmed thermostat, portable phones around the house, oven/stove clocks, and of course, your alarm clocks. Car clocks (those are the time pieces in your vehicle, not that kiddie clock on your headboard) but don't reset while you're driving, you're Grandfather's railroad timepiece, and last but not least, The sundial in your back yard.

And don't forget my other blog over at my Shagmiser Blog. It's more Internet Business related, but I do and try to keep up with what's going on, what's being launched, what's new on the horizon, so even if you're the least bit curious, check it out. The Shagmiser Blog.

TTFN - and we'll see you around, but an hour earlier!

One more project to go

We'd like to complete one more major project before the year's out - and that's to build outdoor stairs off the back deck. It will not only provide an emergency exit at the back of the house (in case we ever need it for some reason), but more importantly, allow us to party both upstairs and downstairs (either deck/patio) without having to go through the house. We'll be able to transport goodies from the kitchen upstairs to the downstairs patio with relative ease, AND let the dogs out to roam free and terrorize the neighborhood with unbridled abandon. We've only got one major requirement. The steps (which will consist of at least one landing) will have to be designed so that anyone can carry a margarita in each hand from the upstairs deck to the downstairs patio without spilling a drop, and without using a tray. Which is why a spiral staircase was ruled out.

Once that's done, it might just be party time. 'Nuff said.

The infamous C.B. is coming to town this weekend. We gonna look at more real estate (probably) and maybe watch some "shaggin' n the boulevard" this Saturday. The Endless Summer final celebration is taking place this weekend on OD Main, with live music, food, people, and all manner of goings on. S/B fun.

Our heart and prayers go out to our friend Candy who's in the hospital right now. She's going to be fine, but it was still scary and we wish for her speedy recovery.

Our business has been picking up somewhat, as people are looking to make that extra buck for the holidays. If you're interested, just check out the opportunities I've posted at both my other blog, my Shagmiser Blog, and at the Internet Retirement System website.

As a side note, Dr. Jon has just released his V5.0 of his "Get Google Ads Free" publication, and for those of you who know anything about Google AdWords, it really is an eye opening read. He uses a concept magazines have been using since the 1800's.

We'll let you know how things go ....... so keep it into the surf, and TTFN.

Alaska's Over, So What's Next?

Right now, not much. Pretty much all the videos have been posted, at least all that I could find. There have been a bunch of local festivals going on around here lately, and we've been trying to hit a lot of them. For example, Sally and I went to OIB's Oyster Festival this past weekend, did NOT shuck any oysters, and basically sat and listened to the Embers, that band out of Raleigh from so long ago. Said "Hey" to Dee & Lad, greased up the golf cart, and rolled around heaven all day (does that sound familiar or what?). Beach weather here has been great lately, and just about everything is in full swing.

Since a bunch of us family are heading to the Caribbean over the new years, I found these interesting tidbits I thought I'd pass along.

Overseas Travel
Here's a neat piece of information for you. There's some free health advise for international travelers. The Yellow Book, published every 2 years by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, called the CDC Health Information for International Travel 2008, is just out and can be downloaded for free at www.cdc.gov, (click on Traveler's Health). It describes travel related infections and diseases in each region of the world. It includes updates on immunization recommendations, advise for preventing deep pain thrombosis when flying, and more. Pretty cool, eh?

Passport News
Processing is back to normal, expedited service ($60) is now 3 weeks, and for even faster service, Nation Passport Information Service (877.487.2778). Remember, now flying to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, or the Caribbean requires a US passport, OR valid drivers license and proof of citizenship (birth certificate, etc.) to reenter the US of A.


The OTHER Blog
OK, OK - don't forget to check my other blog (link's over there on the right somewhere). AND, not to be over drawn on the hype meter, that's what my latest subject was all about.

More later ................. more stuff coming up.

The Sitka Kayak Adventure

While in Sitka, Alaska, C.B. & I journeyed to a faraway cove to face the rigors of cold water kayaking off the shores of the Alaskan back country. We were in search of fame, fortune, and fowl, but actually all we saw were eagles and salmon. But the scenery? Absolutely fabulous! Shooting this video was extremely hazardous because of the fragile nature of the kayak, and the fact that C.B. kept rocking the kayak trying to light his cigar. Scared the fish away. But it was quiet and serene and really not all that cold (at least according to the natives). Watch closely and first you'll see a humpback sounding, then a couple of eagles high up in a tree. Wildness and wilderness, a oft repeated refrain when in search of Alaskan wildlife. Check it out at the Digitalshores Site.

Don't forget to check my other blog post at http://shagmiser.blogspot.com/ 'cause it's got some cool IM thoughts from Jim Daniels.

This is probably the last video post from our Alaskan Cruise (you wanna hold down that applause) so let us know what you think, or not! It was major fun filming and producing these various videos for "all you all."

TTFN - and CIO

OK OK - So it didn't work!

I tried to upload C.B.'s pictorial essay of the Alaskan Cruise, but it was way too bulky and long, and I had problems. So where we pointed you to (http://www.digitalshores.net/) is not doing real well right now. But have patience. I'll be breaking it down and reposting, probably tomorrow. Once I get through Neil Shearing's new "Positive Cashflow Secrets" video course. I cannot recommend this course highly enough. It's got everything I needed to help with my site.

My main site, The Internet Retirement System, touts passive, recurring income as THE WAY to go for retirees and work-at-home moms wanting to earn supplemental income. So naturally, Neil's course was an obvious selection for me, so I could learn even more. Once that's done, I'll rework and repost CB's pictures.

Neil's course was originally recommended to me by Martin Avis of the Kickstart newsletter. I really respect his (Martin's) views and opinions. He's a straight shooter and doesn't give out positive testimonials to just anybody.

TTFN - and CIO!
BTW - I expand a little more on Neil's course in my other blog, http://shagmiser.blogspot.com

Two New Alaskan Cruise Videos Posted

Well, I've done it again, added 2 new Alaskan Cruise videos. One is a deck crawl mixed in with a pub crawl, and the other is of the Hubbard Glacier, as part of the inside passage. Charlie Brown stars in the first, the Hubbard Glacier in the next. One is about jogging and pubbing, the other is about finding ice for your next drink. Go figure.

I am in the midst of trying out 2 new services right now that seem really promising. One is another list builder that I am testng, and the other has to do with sending out actual physical cards for birthdays, special occasions, etc. without leaving the comfort of your home computer. I'll keep playing with both, and let you know how I fare with each, and what I think of them.

I'm hoping the card idea will help me keep in contact with my customer base a lot more effectively. Thanks to Ann Seig and her team for turning me on to this. You all remember Ann, she's the lady responsible for the "Renegade Network Marketer." I'm in the midst of reading it now, and I'll review it next post.Anyway, enjoy the videos, they have been posted at my Alaskan Cruise mini site.

Ciao for Now - Dick
PS - Don't forget to also check in with my Shagmiser Blog - Neil Shearing jusr released a new video course on Passive Cashflow, and it's really good. I've already got a copy.

More Alaska Cruise Videos

I have just posted 2 new Alaska videos, but instead of using this blog site to post, I created a new website, specifically for the Alaskan Cruise videos and still pictures. It's a our Alaskan Cruise site (click on the underlined hyperlink), and I'll be adding to it as I get more videos edited and posted.

Here's a new thing I've decided to try, and I wanted to let you know about it. As most of you know, our metabolism slows down as we age, AND, we tend to do a lot less in terms of physical activity (does the term "couch potato" ring a bell?). Well, wanting to do something to supplement my minimal physical (12 oz. curls?) and increase my metabolic rate, I've decided to try HealthSlim from MicroNutra. Click HERE for more serious info. They've got an iron clad money back guarantee.

There's an option to receive an RSS feed to notify you as I add posts to this blog, which I'll do everytime I add a new video, or have something else to say. Here's the URL to get the feed:
http://beachmiser.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss . I use my Yahoo home account to receive the feeds. Pretty neat how it all works, actually.

I've got another video - whale watching

Well, I think I got this one right. Here's another short video of a humpback sounding off Juneau, Alaska, part of our Alaskan Cruise Adventure. I'll be posting a lot more once I figure how to combine these short clips into a longer video sequence. If you have any suggestions on how I can do that, feel free to comment. Anyway, here's Ahab's Albino:

Thar She Blows! I also will post more videos on www.digitalshores.net. Go take a look.

Check out my income ideas on the right side - especially John Reese's new Blog Post.

Back from the Cruise

WE'RE BACK! Yep! We're all back from our Alaskan Cruise. And what a trip it was. Great. Way too much food, but I guess we didn't have to eat it all either. Saw whales, Humpbacks and Orcas, Bald Eagles, the Hubbard Glacier, Sea Lions, Seals, Bears (yes, Bears, and up close, too).

We partied, ate, partied some more, ate some more, and visited a lot of places. Oh yeah, and shopped! We were on the Oosterdam, part of the Holland America line, and got up close and personal with a lot of salmon both live, grilled, and baked.

I'll be posting some videos both here and http://www.digitalshores.net/ in the very new future.

And don't forget to check out BlogRush.Com to the right of this post.

We have joined john Reese's new BlogRush.Com

Yep! We've gone and done it - subscribed to John Reese's brand new (only 1 day old since launch) BlogRush.Com. It is really a great new service, and free. If you have a blog, I highly recommend you join John's new blog service, get your blog out there virally. Just click on the "ADD" link to learn all about it. It is sooooooo cool I can't stand it.

A New Set of Kids are IN - BUT We're in VA!

Can you believe this? Carrie's daughter Kendra and her 2 beautiful girls are visiting with us @thebeach, but we're in Virginia visiting Bostic Family Mountain. Well, if nothing else, if gives Carrie & Kendra time to visit, and we'll be able to visit once we get back this coming Sunday.

The new golf cart is coming in handy, especially for trips to the beach and back. Video coming up soon, once we get back. In the meantime, everyone up here in the mountains is doing well.

Jason James, one of my favorite "gurus" just launched another project. Click the banner to find out.

If this can happen, we could save a lot, and reduce our dependency!

If we could utilize these 2 natural resources to provide safe and affordable energy, we're on our way! This is truly a win-win.

Emma and Luke and the Golf Cart

It's been awhile, I realize, but we'vebeen kinda busy. Anyway, here's Emma and Luke Hale, Paul & Teresa's kids, playing around the Golf Cart before heading out to (where?) the beach (of course).


Hooray for Kids.

The room is open for business

Well, fellow beachites, the new guest slash office room is now open and ready for business. So get your reservations in early. Email Sally, she's keeps the calendar.

I can now spend more time on my other internet activities, especially the upcoming launch of my new website, The Internet Retirement System. It launches 07-07-07, same time as Mike Filsaime's major new 7 Figure Code launch. I'm not trying to compete, I just like the date.

So go on over to the site and sign-up. Who knows what I'll come up with.

Do you want to know which free "list building" sites I consider the best? I'll be doing my own review and list on launch date, so jump over to my Internet Retirement System so you'll know when I publish it. But right now, List Joe is my fav, especially since he's just revamped it.

Final Walkthrough

Here's the final walkthrough video of our new guest slash office room on the first floor of our beach house. It's now (almost - sans furniture) ready for use. We're moving the furniture in maybe tomorrow or the next day, and the new patio's going in later this week. Anyway, here's the video.

Video #3 of the Guest Slash Office being Built

Here the 3rd installment of the video series:



Enjoy! And leave a comment or 2 or 3.

The Dream is STILL Building

Well, it is farther along, but stillnot there yet. Here's the next video:

If you want to check it out at my other site, jump over to www.digitalshores.net and click on the logo. That should work.

The Dream is Building

This is the video of the new room under construction.It was shot May 15th, but I wasn't able to post it till just now. We've progressed quite a bit since it was shot, and I'll get another video ASAP. Hopefully, we'll be up and running by mid June, God willing and the creek don't rise.

We're thinking of calling it The Beachmiser's retreat, But that was too obviousand probably in poor taste, so we'll hold off calling it anything right now. But you'll see what we've named it when you visit.

Next video is due out soon. But while you're waiting for this one to load, visit my Digitalshores Video Site for a taste of the same, and the new video.

We're Getting Closer

Everything, hopefully, should be complete in about 2 - 3 weeks. The heavy lifting part is almost complete (re-plumbing the lines for the new bath, completing the framing), and interior work is about to start. No pictures yet, but soon. So stay tuned.

Yesterday, being Mother's Day and all, we took the Moms to Brookgreen Gardens down in the Murrell's Inlet / Pawley's Island area. She'd never been there, neither had Carrie. We took her scooter on the trailer, so she was able to scooter-poot around all over the Gardens. Pretty cool day overall.

We're Under Construction

It's started, the work on the room, I mean. As soon as I have pictures, I'll post a few. We had some initial problems with the City of NMB, but after some heavy arm twisting (by that I mean I had mine twisted) we "got 'er done." A lot of the basic framing is done, and you can see where the windows and doors are going to be. But hey, it's a start.

If you haven't had a chance to get John Reese's latest e-report about the future of internet marketing, then do it now, through his site Income.Com.

I am also still hard at work on my new site, Internet Retirement System.Com, or IRS. Cool huh? Unfortunately, the project list around the house is rather comanding, so the work is slow. But I'll get there. Plus, I am getting some ideas from Reese's new report. It's quite the eye opener.

Enough for now - we'll talk again.

Pray for Surf - We're Going to the Beach: New Site for the Newly Retired

Pray for Surf - We're Going to the Beach: New Site for the Newly Retired

New Site for the Newly Retired

In case you've been under a rock, and haven't heard, we're building a new "visitor's room" and office downstairs, between the stilts. It will be an office by day, and a guest room by night (or whenever anyone visits). The contract has been been signed, permits have been filed, and work is expected to start next week. There will be a separate bath, office settings, and a Queen Murphy Bed. This will also free up the current office so we can make it into an extra bedroom.

Check back here often to check on our progress. And let us know if you want to make a reservation. We fervently hope it will be ready by mid June.

Up and coming - http://internet-retirement-system.com/ - my newly devised and ongoing site for all you newly retirees out there. I am going to try and build a system that offers a retiree the opportunity to make some supplemental income for those fun things in life, without taking away from the necessities of life. It will be like a part time Internet job that will be easy to set up, simple to maintain, and make some money; probably not enough to make you rich, but something to shore up those dwindling retirement reserves.

And to help you learn even more, there's various articles on the site pertaining to this very subject, helpful insights on helping you build that Internet business. The Internet Retirement System proposes to be the place to start in learning to build your Internet retirement business, albeit part time. We want to emphasize simplicity and ease, low maintenance, and realistic returns.

Picture from Moving Day

Yep - That's Us. Two moving trucks packed to the rafters, hauling 2 SUV's, mine and Susan's. It was quite a trip. There are more details about the actual trip itself in an earlier posting below.

This was taken by our next door neighbor, Pat, at the very moment right before we actually hopped in the truck cabs and headed out. TTFN - we'll talk again.

We're finally ALL here @thebeach

Sorry it's taken me awhile to get back to posting, but here we go.

Sally has finally totally retired from A/A as of 1/31. She spent the final 2 days seeing friends and co-workers, getting very little real work done. Well, what do you expect?

Our special thanks to Cynthia for letting us stay with her. And speaking of, we celebrated her birthday by visiting that special Bodyworks show at Fairpark, then drinking and dining at the W, new hotel just outside Dallas's new version of Times Square and the AAC.

Another special thanks to the BLT guy for helping us celebrate our last days in Dallas by taking us out to dinner an Andrea's in Richardson. That is one cool little restaraunt, and if you're ever on the Beltline west of Central, give them a try.

We left out on Feb 1st headed for the final time back 2thbeach. It was an uneventful trip, just long. It took us 2 days, and now we're finally here @thebeach.

Now that we're totally here, we've started doing domestic stuff, and talking to contractors about building our extra bedroom/office downstairs. Once that's completed, we should have plenty of room for visitors.

TTFN - and we'll talk again.

Back in Dallas for a Spell

Yep! Me & Sally are back in Dallas for a short spell. Sally has to finish up her last 2 days with A/A and retirement, and I came with so's we can drive her car back 2thebeach.

Check out the video of Mom's new Trailer for the Scooter.

Staying with Cynthia can be a real blast. Plus, Dina's moving to her own place, so we're kinda bowed up with busi-ness.

We'll be leaving Dallas for the final time this coming Thursday, Feb 1, so away we go. As soon as we get back, I'll post another entry on how the trip went. Hopefully better than driving those trucks out (see the earlier post).

New website I just put up Sudokufactor.com. Check it out if you're into learning all about it.

TTFN

New Spot on the Beach

It has been awhile since my last post. Did not realize it. No excuses, really, just busy. But don't we all say that.

Mom's back, last night. Long 4 weeks for her and she was exhausted. But we did get her that new trailer and hitch so she can "go with" and carry her scooter with her a whole lot easier than before. Besides, I can use it to haul stuff.

I've been helping Jeannie next door get her new bar in place. It's called For What Its Worth, brand new, so be sure you get on the mailing list. Just Click Here and go to For What It's Worth to learn more, especially if you live her @thebeach.

Frank Sousa's new idea I talked about last time for making Clickbank Bucks and viral list building is really starting to catch on. I am just now starting to try this, check it out now .............. http://www.coolwebtips.com/moneymachines.pdf. It's a no-strings-attached pdf you can read without them collecting info on you first - what a concept. I really like this guys idea.

The Dallas Dinner table happens this coming Monday (tomorrow actualy) and the registration is closed. I can't be there but over 1,000 people have signed up to attend at venues all around Dallas, the Park Cities, the Mid Cities, and all points in between. That's a 95% attendence registration, which in itself is pretty impressive. It's been a blast helping these folks out. You really have to check it out for yourself, and get on the reminder list for next year's event.

Our new puppy, Bastian, has really blossomed of late. He's really ALL Male, and he and Maxwell (Carrie's Golden), have really hit it off. No pics yet, will post next time, along with a pic of Mom's trailer.

TTFN - leave a coment or question.