Barb

@abbey19 (3106)

Gold Coast, Australia • Age 78

Joined myLot 17 years ago

If we don't make changes today, tomorrow will be just the same

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Discussions (48)

Barb's Discussions

What is Helium's Policy on Submitting Articles Already Published By Me?

Barb @abbey19 (3106) • Gold Coast, Australia 8 Dec 10

I have recently joined Helium and cannot find the answer to my question - hoping one of you guys might be able to help. What I want to know is - if I have had one of my articles published on another writing site, can I still...

articles published on another site

helium

heliums policy

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1 person

Any iPad Users - Help!

Barb @abbey19 (3106) • Gold Coast, Australia 5 Jun 10

Can someone please explain to me the use of an iPad. Is it just a smaller version of an Apple laptop, or is there more to it? What benefits does it have compared to a laptop? I ask, because I want to get myself...

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3 people

I am heartbroken

Barb @abbey19 (3106) • Gold Coast, Australia 30 May 09

A month ago I posted a discussion about my dog Penny who was sick; sadly, I lost her 2 weeks ago. Her liver was failing, and she progressively got sicker and sicker; our vet could do nothing for her, so we made the heartwrenching...

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3 people

Can Dogs Suffer from Alzheimer's?

Barb @abbey19 (3106) • Gold Coast, Australia 18 Apr 09

One of my dogs (Penny who is 12) is showing classic symptoms of Alzheimers. I wasn't sure if dogs can suffer from this disease, so I looked it up on the net, and want to share my findings with all of you who have pets - incase you...

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2 people

What's happened to World-bux and bux3?

Barb @abbey19 (3106) • Gold Coast, Australia 11 Aug 08

Does anyone know what is happening with World-bux.com and bux3.com? I haven't been able to get into their sites for the last 3 days; the page that does come up says that they are for sale! I am concerned about my earnings in...

bux3

concerned

for sale

not been able to get into their sites

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Track That Ad

Barb @abbey19 (3106) • Gold Coast, Australia 1 Aug 08

This is a great site for tracking your ads - and it's free! If any of you guys are member of Track That Ad, please send me your link so I can join under you. Thanks guys.

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Got my first Referral!

Barb @abbey19 (3106) • Gold Coast, Australia 29 Jul 08

I just wanted to let everyone know that I got my first referral today - after being here for a year! Took me long enough, huh? Yup, they signed up under me and I'm tickled pink! His name is arkie69...

arkie69

first referral

year

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5 people

Where do people sign up for MyLot?

Barb @abbey19 (3106) • Gold Coast, Australia 27 Jul 08

I have someone who wants to sign up for MyLot, so I sent them my referral url, but there is nowhere on that page that invites them to sign up! HELP! Am I using the wrong page? If they do manage to sign up,...

where is it

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1 person

Gas Tips when Filling your Car

Barb @abbey19 (3106) • Gold Coast, Australia 6 Apr 08

I received this advice from a friend who works in the Petroleum industry in Durban. Just a few tricks to get more of your money's worth for every litre of gas you put in your car. Only buy or fill up your car in the early...

gas tips

nozzle

save money at the bowser

storage tanks

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6 people

I got Paid!

Barb @abbey19 (3106) • Gold Coast, Australia 7 Mar 08

I am in a few PTC sites, so when I reached minimum payout in this particular one, I requested payout - just to see if they do indeed pay - and yes, my earnings are in my Paypal account only a day after requesting it! Quick,...

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3 people

Your Nails Tell a Story

Barb @abbey19 (3106) • Gold Coast, Australia 5 Mar 08

Stories Your Nails Tell If your nails are pink - good circulation If your nails have white spots - lack of zinc If your nails have long, vertical ridges - lack of iron, protein/calcium absorption If your nails have horizontal...

nails tell a story

vertical

white spots

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3 people

Different uses for Vodka

Barb @abbey19 (3106) • Gold Coast, Australia 20 Feb 08

And to think you have only been drinking it - Just look at all the things you can do with Vodka. 1. To remove a bandage painlessly, saturate the bandage with vodka. The Solvent dissolves adhesive. 2. To clean the caulking...

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2 people

I met a MyLot Friend

Barb @abbey19 (3106) • Gold Coast, Australia 13 Aug 07

Last week one of my friends from here visited my country and we arranged to meet up. I was a little apprehensive about meeting her in person, but I needn't have been because once we introduced ourselves, we got on like a house on...

friend from mylot

visited my country

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13 people

How do you cope with stress?

Barb @abbey19 (3106) • Gold Coast, Australia 2 Jun 07

Today, my best friend and I had an argument and it really upset me. It was about something very trivial, but she felt she had to bring it up; I felt it was something that we should have both ignored, and definitely not worth...

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8 people

Breast or Bottle?

Barb @abbey19 (3106) • Gold Coast, Australia 16 May 07

Breast feeding or bottle feeding a new born baby - which is best for baby? In today's society a lot of new mothers are choosing to bottle feed their new born baby because it's more convenient if they are returning to the...

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6 people

It's a Girl!

Barb @abbey19 (3106) • Gold Coast, Australia 12 May 07

My daughter-in-law finally gave birth to a bouncing baby girl this morning (Saturday May 12)! She had a few complications and finally had to have a c-section, but mother and baby are both fine. The baby weighed 8lb.5ozs, so she is...

beautiful

sons daughter

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7 people

Going to be a Grandma tomorrow!

Barb @abbey19 (3106) • Gold Coast, Australia 8 May 07

I just wanted to let you guys know that I should be a grandma by tomorrow. They are admitting my daughter-in-law to hospital tonight Wednesday in Australia) to induce the baby, which is now 2 weeks overdue; the doctor assures us...

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4 people

What is the connection between Australia's Anzac Day and the Rosemary Plant?

Barb @abbey19 (3106) • Gold Coast, Australia 6 May 07

Australia has just celebrated Anzac Day on April 25. This date commemorates the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli on that date in 1915. Anzac stands for Australia and New Zealand Army Corps. Rosemary grew...

25 april

anzac day

australia nz

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Sweet Rosemary - beautiful plant and edible too!

Barb @abbey19 (3106) • Gold Coast, Australia 6 May 07

We are on water restrictions here on the Gold Coast in Australia because of the drought, so it's hard to keep outdoor plants looking good. I've just found one that doesn't need a lot of water - Rosemary! It is so versatile,...

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3 people

Yahoo Mail - Beta Version

Barb @abbey19 (3106) • Gold Coast, Australia 5 May 07

Does anyone use the Yahoo Mail Beta version? I used it a while ago, but went back to the classic version until they sort out the problems. I'd love to know if anyone is using it now, and if it's problem free.

beta version

problems

yahoo mail

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