Inky-Dinky-Do Blog

Plan B has some fun with Brooke & Fernando

Jen & Kim got to play this afternoon with Brooke & Fernando.  They have a wedding planned for May 17th at the Guild House.  They had a great time with this fun loving couple.  I only regret I didn't get to come play!  They left me behind to pack the gear for the inky-dinky-do wedding on Saturday of Erin & Scott.  It is a good thing that I had something to do too!

Here is a little peek from today before I'm off to bed to rest up for tomorrow!

Miss Jen in action this evening

Relay for Life is tomorrow!

We want to invite anyone out to come by campsite #230 the inky-dinky-do campsite to stop by and say hi!  We can't wait to see everyone this year and have a great time.  We will be wearing our Girls Giving Back shirts of course!  Stop by and say hi and visit for awhile.

I have to give a special thanks to Damien Wolff who has really taken care of our team this year.  We are co- captains, but Damien has really done everything for our team!  He let me focus on the Girls Giving Back and that was great!  Thanks again Damien!

The New Boutique Location

Excuse our dust this week as we are getting moved int othe new place.
1430 Calloway Suite B.  We hope to have the new sign up by the 15th on the marque.
I have updated the directions on the side of the blog so it will take you to the new place!
I'll post photos soon, gotta give Angela the chance to get unpacked first!

Raid the Rolodex

This weeks spin.....

Snyder's Pool Service
P.O. Box 42122 Bakersfield, CA  93384
661-706-7655 (cell) how I reach him
(661) 587-4518  / office hours M-F 7am-5pm
Stan Snyder- owner

Stan the Pool Man keeps our inky-dinky-do pool clean and looking sparkly. 

Why Stan?  Well aside from the fact that he and his wife Sharon are just really wonderful people (and good dancers!) One of the things that sets Stan apart is that after those storms that blow everything around your yard he does clean up without extra charges.  That is nice when you have 3 weeks of really bad weather and you don't end up with a huge bill or a green pool.  Of course for us it is critical that the pool is photo ready at any time so this is a big deal for us.  He also cleans the main filter twice a year, something I didn't know had to be done- good thing he did!

Cool tips for Your Pool Care too!  In case your husband is going to try and maintain that pool yourself (yes, mine did and I had to fire him- great hubby not so great pool boy!) here are some great tips to help out!

WATER CHEMISTRY

CHLORINE LEVEL        1.5 – 3.0 PPM (FREE CHLORINE)
PH. READING        7.4 – 7.8    7.6 IDEAL
ALKALINITY        80 – 120 PPM
CYANURIC ACID        30 – 100 PPM       50 IDEAL (CONDITIONER)
WATER HARDNESS    150 – 450 PPM (DRAIN EVERY 3 YRS)

MECHANICS OF A CLEAR AND CLEAN POOL
1. CIRCULATION: RUN POOL PUMP MINIMUM OF 5 HOURS, DAILY
2. FILTATION: KEEP FILTER CLEAN, 3 TIMES A YEAR
3. CHLORINATION: MINIMUM CHLORINE LEVEL 1.5

LITTLE KNOWN POOL FACTS
1. CHLORINE DOESN’T TURN HAIR GREEN, ITS COPPER IN THE WATER.
2. CHLORINE NORMALLY DOESN’T BURN YOUR EYES, THE PH. IS OFF.
3. RUN POOL PUMP WITH THREE OR MORE SWIMMERS TO KEEP THE WATER CLEAR.
4. T.S.P. IS GREAT FOR CLEANING CARTRIDGE FILTERS (SOAK OVER NIGHT)
5. NEVER COIL UP A POOL-VAC HOSE
6. NEVER PUT CHLORINE TABLETS IN A SKIMMER BASKET

St. Francis attends the Track Meet

Today was a crazy day following the Girls Giving Back.  I actually spent the day with some crazy young ladies from St. Francis.  Yes, Madison decided to give track a try this year.  So of course we had lots of fun watching the different events.  We decided we had to share some of the images I caught today while I was being just another Mom at a track meet!

 

The only way to them all was to do a little video.  So let's check it out! (yes, you can add the video to your own website- of course a link back is always appreciated guys.)

St. Francis at the Track Meet- photos of course by inky-dinky-do.

Can't wait to see everyone tonight!

The Hunt is extended....

OK just to show I have a heart I am going to extend the Scavenger Hunt just a little.  I've had a couple calls and emails asking.... well begging!  So while DeeAnn has a good reason (you will soon see the latest addition to their family) the rest of you are most likely sipping margaritas without me a little too much.  I should be all stern and say with my best Seinfeld Soup Nazi voice... "No extension for you!"  Alas, I do have a heart and so I am giving you guys until May 4th at midnight.  No more stalling!

Now let's go be creative!

New Deadline May 4th at Midnight!!!

We are off the Womens Business Conference today

In that spirit we thought we would share something interesting that we just received.

(click the photo to make it larger.)

This was passed onto me by Dana Fabbri, President of the American Business Women's Association.  Thanks Dana it looks very interesting.  I know we have some amazing business ladies out there that might get a lot out of this!

Tell them Stephanie and Dana sent you! 

Congratulations to a fromer groom...Seamus Dever

We just had to share great news....
Seamus Dever one of our former grooms, and all around handsome & nice guy, landed the roll of Dr. Ian Devlin on General Hospital.  We know ladies he is dreamy, but don't waste your time... his wife Julie is stunning, sweet and a nice person even!  I know it hardly seems fair, but she is.  We had such a great time with them at their wedding last year.  They had a touching ceremony complete with flower girls....errr flower dogs..... bearing floral wreaths.  Too sweet.   Some of you may recognize Seamus from some rolls on CSI, Without a Trace, NCIS, Hollywoodland,  and some theater & Indie films.  We like to joke that he is usually the last guy to have sex with the lady that is now dead <insert sinister and suspicious music here>.   

inky-dinky-do was very pleased to have recorded their wedding day...

You can catch his latest interview on TVbuddy. Click here.

Congratulations again Seamus from all of us at inky-dinky-do! 

However, thanks for giving my girls an excuse to watch soap operas at work!  You know they will say it is for the good of my clients now! 

It's Scavanger Hunting time...

So we thought we would have some fun again!  Now for those that don't know how this works- you submit photos, but you are not judged on the "professionalism" of those photos- let's be real people they can be camera phone if you really want.  The point is to find the most unique or fun or whatever interpretation of the following list.

On the Hunt #2.......

#1. Show me someone dancing.
#2. Show me your favorite place to shop
#3. Show me your vice that you really should give up, but just cant
#4.  Show me someone over 65 years of age
#5. Show me something forbidden
#6.  Show me someone - anyone that knows you are taking their photo.... the catch?  You have to have somewhere in the background or foreground a sign that says "inky-dinky-do loves you"- but the person posing can't know it is there!
#7. Show me something Tangerine
#8. Show me joy
#9. Show me circles
#10. Show me something refreshing
#11.  Show me something reminds you of inky-dinky-do
#12.  Show me something that is fishy
#13.  Show me something hot
#14. Show me someone in uniform and they have to pose for the photo- no fair snapping on the run!
#15.  Show me something from a unique perspective- can be anything- set it up and then change it up before you snap the shutter.
#16.  Show me someone at rest.
#17.  Show me someone that never rests!
#18.  Show me something flexible
#19. Show me a funny face
#20.  Show me a fabulous pair of shoes!
#21.  Show me the green
#22.  Show me someone on the cell phone- but it can't be black or silver!
#23.  Show me something messy
#24.  Show me a grateful heart
#25.  Show me what it feels like to be you on a good day.

Each item will be worth 3 points.  So 75 points possible.  That being said we know we need the bonus round with you guys!

Bonus Points.....
+5 points- any shot of you with a local "celeb" or complete stranger holding a sign stating they don't know you.  If you think we wont check you are mistaken.  :)

+5 points- show me a scene from a movie- costumes are allowed, but you can't tell me the movie in the scene, props are OK and using as many people as you like is fine.  Think something everyone might know.

+10 points- the most creative use of inky-dinky-do on a sign in anyway (heck why limit you guys when Jen tacked inky-dinky-do rocks to Iger's sign I was laughing for a good 1/2 hour!) Think creative and have fun with it.

Prizes:
$100 gift certificate to inky-dinky-do
$50 gift certificate to Denise Haddock Unique Interior Designs
$20 Gift card to Best Buy

and for a fun little spin........
I have agreed that this time YOU guys can challenge me too!  So you guys can come up with a list of 25 things.  Now they have to be reasonable, no "photo of you with Bono" sort of thing!   So anyone can post the questions- let's just add them to the comments below.  When we have 25 we are good.  You can offer up multiple at a time. 
IF I don't complete your list (which you have to have 25 for me by Friday at 6pm) then EVERYONE that participates will win a $100 gift certificate to inky-dinky-do!  I think that is fair!

So let's have some fun again guys!
Once you have your entries email them or a link to your on-line gallery, or drop them off to the boutique 4x6's are fine.  please # them so we know what goes with what.  :)

Deadline:  April 24th at midnight!  Winners will be announced at the Girls Giving Back on the 25th and then on-line. 
Who can participate? Everyone.  Kids- be sure to ask your parents before as always with the web.  See you can win mom her mother's day gift!  My art students that are out there- this is a great excercise for you too!