As I was doing some research for a work project.

Came across some very interesting and obscure information and fun information.  Enjoy Donna

Ben & Jerry learned how to make ice cream by taking a $5.00 corresondence course.

Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.

Barry Manilow wrote many jingles including “I am stuck on Band Aid”

Fredric Baur invented the Pringles can and his ashes were buried in one in 2008.

Boxes of Animal Crackers have a string on them because they were designed to be a Christmas Ornament on the Christmas Tree.

The guy on the Quaker Oats label name is Larry.

This is one is gross, but to appease the dairy’s lobby and keep butter sales strong, several states used to require margarine to be dyed pink.

Kayaks

After watching the Blackburn Challenge and being inspired by Paul Morrison, and the other contestants, Rick and I decided to buy two Kayaks.  We took them out today on Magnolia Beach and now we are hooked.  Great workout and lots of fun.

July 16, wxyz Kayaking Rick and Donna

Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce’s Auction

Please click on link below

http://youtu.be/ot2Lu3UzWNs

Here is an example of some of the items.  Also, please check out the www.capeannchamber.com for more information

This quilt was made by one of the Chamber’s volunteers, Linda Hogan, made from tee shirts that the Chamber has used in the past

July 13, 2012 quilt

More fun items to bid on

July 13, 2012 more fun items

July 13, 2012 Fun gifts

You have to love the summer time

Looks like fun

Having fun on a summer day at the Magnolia Pier..  Love the sail boat also going by

Sailing lessons.. Gloucester Harbor