FOR 2 WEEKS ONLY!

If you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that your kids are going to be bringing home more candy than they can handle, or that you want them to handle. There is an alternative for you!!

I talked with my good friend, Donna Lyon, this afternoon, and the orthodontics office that she works in is holding their 2nd Annual Candy Buy Back!

For 2 weeks, Bradshaw, Hathaway, and Bradshaw (300 W. Watauga, JC and a another branch at 904 W. "G" Street--Elizabethton) are buying back the candy you want out of your house for $1 a pound. Then, as a wonderful display of service, they are shipping the candy to Iraq. As a matter of fact, one soldier, who is an orthodontic patient when in the states, is going to be distributing that candy while in service there. His name is Brad Allen--No pressure, man :) Just kidding...Thanks, Brad!

Last year, the office collected 170 pounds of candy. What a neat idea!

For more information call 929-1126

The office in Johnson City is open M-TH 8-5 and F 8-12.

CH

Sanctus Real - Face of Love Video

This is the link I referred to today--

The drummer of the band Sanctus Real (Mark) put this video up on YouTube. He wanted to introduce you to his son's (Benjamin's) cute side...He said he just randomly shot it, and randomly put it up on the site. Good video, because babies are always cute.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o5diw4GRh0


CH

Dessert?

A new fast food is making its debut -- fried Coke.

Abel Gonzales, a computer analyst from Dallas, tried about 15 different varieties before coming up with his perfect recipe -- a batter mix made with Coca-Cola syrup, a drizzle of strawberry syrup, and some strawberries.

The batter is then deep-fried, ending up like ping-pong ball sized doughnuts which are then served in a cup, topped with Coca-Cola syrup, whipped cream, cinnamon sugar and a cherry on the top.

Gonzales gave no indication of the calories in his creation (smart man,) but said the success of his fried Coke has inspired him. So, in the near future, you can look forward to fried Sprite or -- for those watching their weight -- fried diet Coke.

LOL!!!

(Oh wait, he's serious...that's even funnier!)

CH

PS-I think I wouldn't mind trying it once...My wife, though, she might eat a quick taste, but wouldn't order it...1st of all, because it's not chocolate, but also because it's fried Coke...she's a Pepsi gal :)

Tomorrow Night

I had a chance to talk to Elizabeth Berry from the Jonesborough Visitor's Center about the fun that will happening in the Historic District of Downtown Jonesborough!

This annual event provides your family with a safe alternative. The festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. as they will have games, contests (including a costume contest for your pets...so bring Max along with you!,) music, stories (of course,) and the main event of allowing your kids to receive lots and lots of the sugary goodness that they long for...yes, candy.

Just a few more quick details about the event. When you come into downtown, you'll notice Main Street is blocked off for all the fun, and that the Main Street Merchants will decorate their stores and dress up while they give out candy. It really is a safe choice...and it fits the budget! Everything is absolutely FREE!!! YAY!!

Elizabeth also told me that last year over 3000 people made their way to event. Hope you can come and enjoy!

CH

YAY!

Congrats to Kristen and Cliff Jeffrey on being the Grand Prize Winners in Extreme Makeover: Kitchen Edition!

You can see their picture, their current kitchen, hear the Grand Pirze Winning Announcement, and read more HERE!

CH