Things I Learned This Week About Huntsville July 1, 2004

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Huntsville 101--July 1, 2004

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There are a lot of things to learn about a city in order to live there successfully. Sometimes it takes years to find out some of the "secrets" and tricks to living a good life. I share tips in every issue of my weekly newsletter.

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Tips for Week of July 1, 2004

THINGS I LEARNED THIS WEEK:

The Baby Depot department of Burlington Coat Factory has the biggest selection of baby and toddler clothes with the best prices that I've found, especially if you're looking for christening gowns or little tuxedoes.
CHEAP(ER)GAS: With the price of gas these days, we can't afford to drive around looking for the best price. Now you can go to GasBuddy.com or here for current Alabama gas prices provided by local drivers like you and me. BTW, I usually find gas 10-15 cents cheaper in Meridianville or on my way to my sister's house across the Tennessee River.
Good News/Bad News: Best Buy has a wonderful site where you can track your computer or other electronics sent off for repairs: Best Buy Services. The Bad News? Dropping off or picking up your items may take forever because their service line in Huntsville is so slow--only two people. It took me two trips and long waits to retrieve my digital camera that was being held hostage there!
Show support for our troops by wearing red each & every Friday until our young men and women come home.
ALL Kids is a low-cost children's health insurance program that provides coverage for quality medical care including preventive, dental and vision care. Eligible children must be under the age of 19 and live in families whose incomes are above Medicaid eligibility levels and below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. For more information, call the ALL Kids administrative offices toll free at 1-877-774-9521.
Congratulations if you have tickets for this weekend's "Rally Round the Flag" concert at Whitesburg Baptist Church. After four unanswered phone calls to get information about a possible story, I decided to "stop in." Not any better--the receptionist never really followed up on my inquiry and started helping others; so after waiting 20 minutes, I dusted the dirt off my sandals and left... Some churches are just TOO big!