This is a message that was left for me in my message section. I’ll copy it here with the link to the original post.

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(from message comment 9)
Dear moosegal,
You seem to be well rounded and very intelligent in a lot of things. I also noticed you do some blogging about relationships. I sure hope you might be able to help me cuz I don’t know what to do or where to turn to.

I am a divorcee and I have a boyfriend. We are both getting up there in age. We are starting out like young people … no real possessions and no real cash. I love this man dearly .. and I worry a lot about him as he is working two jobs trying to create stability for me. He’s healthy and that is how I want him to stay. Can you tell me how to slow down?

Comment by Worried — February 7, 2009 @ 10:56 pm

http://moosegal.com/moosedroppings/?p=12#comments

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Moosegal’s reply:

Dear worried,

I don’t think it’s so much a matter of slowing him down but a matter of letting him know just how much he means to you and how much you need him to be with you for years to come.

By the sounds of it, I’d say he is your very first real love and that alone can increase the stress. To finally find your true mate is very rare and I can see the concern you would have about keeping healthy. Maybe if you can explain why you have such a concern, he might put some safeguards up to ensure he will be around for many years to come.

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(I would like to invite more comments to this post as I know there are many people out there that could give worried some sound advice)

Most of you must have noticed, I really haven’t been around much. Well, I am going to be around a lot more often. I took a short detour from the net for a while, went exploring so to say. Well, it was an experience (some pleasurable some not). I am glad to be back, glad to be working on the sites and glad to be working on articles. Sitting here behind the computer, hand coding my sites and doing the things that make me feel good … it’s just truly enjoyable. Unfortunately that little exploration did affect my health but … with a bit more rest … I will be good as new.

I am hoping to do some interviews with other site owners and maybe even some real life people. Seems to me I need to work on my photo gallery and add some new pictures. Whatever I decided to work on, I will do my best to make it enjoyable for those that happen to come and visit.

Have you noticed the absents of snailrider? He’s on a few adventures but does stop in from time to time. He’s even logged into my account here, allowing him to post freely without my approval. I’m going to take advantage of his limited time on the net and poke the heck out of him … just because I can. This was my latest poke …

We all know how snailrider feels about showing any love. Valentines Day is just around the corner and I think it’s only fitting that I poke the guy. Maybe I can help him develop a healthy understanding about love. Either way … I expect he will have a response. Come watch me have some fun with the snailrider … I’ll be using the marsh as my poking platform.

Keep coming back to visit … watch for new post, new pokes and new content. Moosegal missed ya all and I am truly glad to be back.

The harsh reality is that sometimes when you are misquoted, you are the one paying the consequences. The other day a friend of mine had gone to attend a meeting after working a  graveyard shift. It was her misfortune that she ended up in a co-workers office and after he asked her to sit down she did so. She had explained why she was back a the place of employment. She said to him that so and so “is upset with me”. He on the other hand thought that she said that so and so “sent me”. There was repercussions that followed and of course there was a lot of concern surrounding the statement. My friend didn’t hold the person that misquoted her responsible. Actually after she figured it out, she was quite relieved that it was an honest mistake rather than an outright lie as outright lies are unforgivable in her mind.

Having heard of this situation, I just had to blog about it. I believe that all things happen for a reason. Her act of understanding might be a lesson to be learned for some. Maybe there is some good around the corner that will come out of it or maybe there was something that changes the course of her life and puts her at a better place. Whatever it may be, I’m sure that a higher power is in charge and she has peace of mind.

A moosegal comment: It is good to extend understanding and forgiveness to those who accidentally misquote due to an honest misunderstanding. As for those who outright lie, may they be held accountable before their own God.

Just the other day, snailrider was in this area of the site doing some troubleshooting and thought he would add a post.  The actual topic of his post was that I have been verbally affectionate to him and for some reason, he doesn’t enjoy it.  Tell me, what’s a gal to do?

I really have to wonder about guys, do they have the same emotions as us woman?  Why don’t they want to know how we feel?  Don’t they like to be reassured about the relationship?

Snailrider, I am a woman and I get all mushy, mushy, mushy at times.  You just need to find a way to cope with it and hopefully someday you might like hearing it.  Just know, I feel your pain and I’ll try to keep it to a minimum.  Be an example to the rest of the guys .. show them that a man can endure anything if they really love their woman.  Don’t be afraid, say those words I am anxious to hear you say.

Snailrider—-Byte me (winky winky)

Here Moosie, moosie, moosie. A certain Moosie has been getting Mushy. Mushy Mushy Mushy.

Guys, you know what I’m talking about. The Ole lady continually telling you crap you really don’t care to hear, in hopes you will say it back. I for one have no idea why women torture guys in such a fashion.

Moosie—-Byte me (winky winky)

Have you noticed lately that there are certain companies that want you to become an independent sales rep for them? Are they trying to make you believe that you will earn a lot of money? You ever notice they only come around when the economy is weak?

Due to the recession, there is a feeding frenzy going on and you are on the menu. When people seem desperate, companies will use your needs against you and try to encourage you to sell their products. In some cases the risk are low, but when they tell you that you have to purchase a starter kit or you have to make a deposit, that is a good indication that in the end, you will be a lot lighter in the wallet than when you first set out.

Are you seriously thinking about becoming an independent sales rep? Here are some ideas on how to do it without absorbing a company’s expense, giving 85 to 90 percent of the profit to the nice company you’re doing all the work for and having more control of the products you want to market..

My first advice is to keep it simply. Don’t try to sell a whole bunch of different products, just six or seven will do. If you decide to sell health products, do the research, learn all you can about the products you intend to sell. When you have enough knowledge about your products, search online for a reputable supplier and make sure you are getting the best price around. Stay away from contracts that lock you into an exclusive agreement, dictates your quota or limits your purchasing power.

Another piece of advice is for you to remember, you are not the only person finding it tight. The very people you intend to target as your potential customers are also struggling. People are limiting their purchases to things they really need around the home. They also look at the price tag before they commit to buying, so make sure you are purchasing products that are affordable to your customers and will still allow you to mark your profit up 30% per item.

Presentation is very important. I’m not saying you need to go purchase an expensive suit case or have a carry/display box handcrafted for you, but I am saying you need to make sure it looks good when you bring it to the door. Cardboard cartons can be made to separate your merchandise, keeping it organized and in good shape for you to display it. Don’t be afraid to re-inforce it with more cardboard or thin plywood, making it more durable for hauling from door to door.

Check out the laws of your country/state/province/city or municipality. You may need to purchase a hawker and peddlers license or other legal requirement so be very careful to stay within the confines of the law.

Links Of Interest:
http://www.hjcloseouts.com/catalog/22
http://www.southwestwholesalebargains.com/
http://www.topperliquidators.com/Clearance_Items/
http://henrybrandt.com/store.cfm
http://www.rockbottomdeals.biz/cat_clearance_all.cfm
http://www.wholesaleimport.com/cgi-bin/category/00006/Valentines.html
http://www.orangezoneinc.com/SearchResults.asp
http://www.4sgm.com/
http://www.koleimports.com/default.htm

Now for you to take a break before you start any new adventures. Pop into the marsh and check out Moose Tales. We all need to forget about stress so go read the silly pages.

Christmas day is finally done.  After spending the whole day cooking, do you really want to clean up the mess?  Oh, I’ll be honest, I don’t.  There is food that needs to be put away, a fridge that will need to be reorganized to fit it in and a lot of dishes that need to be washed.  I with sore tootsies and bags under my eyes, have vowed to do things differently next year, maybe create a new machine that helps to eliminate the mess of cooking, or maybe a bot that will rub my tired feet.

I guess I have put off all this work for way too long now.  I will go and start cleaning up but before I do, might I suggest you return tomorrow to read my next post.  Until you return … keep smiling.

Well it’s Christmas eve and this gal is taking a few minutes to write my visitors a few words. Christmas is more than just giving and getting, it’s the sharing we do with the people we love. My Christmas wish for each and everyone of you is that you have a real Christmas, share yourselves, enjoy each others company and just be happy. Those apart from your soul mates … send them an e-mail, jump on skype or log into an instant messenger … just find a way to reach out to them and let them know how much they mean to you.

Moosegal has made a card for you. Click here to view it. May you all have a Merry Christmas and be sure to return to this page for my Christmas day posting.

To my snailrider … Merry Christmas hun.

Hey, Christmas is only days away!  Do you have all your shopping done?  Short on funds but still need to get gifts?  Want a few idea’s to help you through the holiday madness?

Wicker baskets are one of the handiest things to buy.  You can find them at yard sales, discount stores and department stores.  They make wonderful Christmas baskets and you can make them look like they were professionally made.  Add some apples, oranges, nectarines and other fruit, a small tin of home made cookies and fudge, wrap basket with a decorative cellophane and you just made a wonderful gift at an affordable price.

How about making some red and green pop corn balls to put in gift baskets?  It’s not really hard to go and it’s very affordable.

You will need:
9 cups of popped popcorn
1/4 cup of butter
1 (10 oz.) package of mini marshmallow (melt better)
3 tablespoons of red fruit flavored gelatin mix (any flavor)
3 tablespoons of green gelatin mix (I only found lime)

Instructions:
1.  Pop all that pop corn I told you to use.
2.  Divide it in half and place in two separate bowls and set it close but out of the way.
3.  In a small pot melt 1/8 cup of butter and 1/2 of the package of mini marshmallows.
4.  Add into melted ingredients 3 tablespoons of red gelatin mix and stir.
5.  Pour over one of those bowls of pop corn.  Allow to cool enough to handle.  Once you can put your hands on it .. shape it into a ball and wrap in cellophane.
6.  Repeat steps one to five but use the green gelatin mix.
7.  Add balls to a nice wicker basket do up with a cellophane wrap, add a nice bow, some ribbons and a card … you now have a nice gift to give someone.

Christmas is not just the time for giving and getting, it’s the time to share yourself with others.  There are a lot of people out there that could just use a friend, some attention and someone to really show interest in them.  Visit people you know, seniors, older relatives, loved ones and friends.  Giving of yourself is more precious than an actual gift.  We can always place a value on material things but every minute you share with someone is priceless.

For those of you spending the holidays away from the ones you love … if they have access to a computer you might want to sign up for skype.  I know it will never replace the real thing but it helps. Next Christmas, this moosegal hopes to spend it with someone very special and if it’s here in the north, he better bring gloves and a warm coat.

Only weeks before christmas she arrived at the store,
she came bouncing in, through the front door,
all excited she was, looking for goods,
she didn’t come alone, she brought a few hoods.

Straight to my department, she didn’t waste no time,
She wanted to save money and the best for her dime,
she haggled and dealt like a real Mrs. Scrooge,
She really done me in, I felt like a stooge.

I made my best deal, hoping she’d leave,
she haggled some more, there was no reprieve
I finally broke down, she beat me, she won,
I was so happy when it was over and done.

I put the parcels on the dolly, she finally left,
she stripped to nothing, I was truly bereft.
She got discounts on goods that wasn’t on sale,
But I got this little story, a store clerks true tale.

( I went shopping at The Future Shop … I left very satisfied. There was a moment I felt sorry for the young man that served me. He was even willing to take his own money out of his pocket just to make me happy.)