A True Adventure Run for Those Bound by Honor, Passion, Fortitude and Determination... Sunday, December 11, 2011 at First Landing State Park's Chesapeake Bay Beach held the first Spartyka Warrior Challenge, an adventure race that presents the ultimate in obstacle competitions. SWC is an extreme, spirit-crushing obstacle course set in the sand and surf. Expect [...]
The Salvation Army Christmas Depot is looking for a few Do-Gooders - 200 Volunteers needed daily!! The Salvation Army Christmas Depot4725 Virginia Beach BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23452 Thousands of donations provided by the Salvation Army, The United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign and the Virginian Pilot Joy Fun programs are delivered to a centralized [...]
Salvation Army Hampton Roads - Christmas Depot ribbon cutting with WVEC General Manager Tod Smith as the keynote speaker for the event.
Catch The Wave - Meet RC I got invited to be a part of a City of Virginia Beach commercial shoot for Recycling 101 to help the residents know more of the do's and don'ts for recycling. WAVY 10 did the commercial with a few students and a couple of adults in a classroom setting. [...]
I got to see Mermaid Malena at the Reason For The Season with the Noblemen event that was at the Virginia Aquarium the other night. Mermaid Malena does an amazing job swimming among all the fishes and swims so gracefully in the aquarium. I never knew until recently that there were actually mermaids and even a mermaid [...]
Giovanni Lemm with Epic MMA just announced today that they are doing their next fight at the Norfolk Scope along with the Norfolk Admirals December 30, 2011. So right after the hockey game EPIC MMA will then have 6 MMA fights. This will be very exciting evening to be a part of and looking forward [...]
The Virginia Zoo’s unique new ornament Zootique is now open! Located inside the Zoo, the Zootique offers a selection of ornaments suitable for any occasion. Prices range from $1 to $15, including unique and animal-themed ornaments. Themed sets are also available. The Zootique is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Valentine’s Day. [...]
Part of being a working single mom is trying to juggle it all. And even after all these years it still isn't easy dropping them off at school because I treasure every moment I can with them. But part of the reward is picking them up and just loving on them! Thanks Hunter for taking [...]
Cafe Moka - Preston making us Kona Coffee! So delicious!! [/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
Customer Satisfaction Found Through Social Media I was interviewed today by David Ham of Channel 13 WVEC on using social media ( mainly twitter) on getting customer service issues resolved through social media. I have overall gotton a good response from the companies that are actively using social media to connect with their clients. One [...]
ACME Animal Control is a company specializing in the Removal of Nuisance Animals, Wildlife, and Bee Control. They also do Reptile Shows and here are some of the animals I got to get a little close to! Bearded Dragon Hamster Feeding Emperor Scorpion Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula Frogs Eating Crickets Sunset Monocled Cobra Snake Catalina Macaw Spur [...]
I got to hold a baby alligator with ACME Animal Control! I will be honest it totally freaked me out and you will see in the video below. But it was a great experience and luckily I had the best animal guy standing right next to me. The alligator is notorious for its bone-crushing bites. [...]
Yes I got to get too close to a rattlesnake thanks to my friends at ACME Animal Control - Brian definitely has a way with animals. I know for a fact that if I ever find an animal that I am not a fan of I know who I am going to call. Rattlesnakes are a [...]
Burmese Python with ACME Animal Control - this snake was HUGE! Brian says they use this snake for their Reptile Shows The Burmese Python (Python molurus bivittatus) is the largest subspecies of the Indian Python and one of the 6 largest snakes in the world, native to a large variation of tropic and subtropic areas of Southern- and Southeast Asia. They are often [...]
Spur Thighed Tortoise & Leopard Tortoise Feeding - I actually didn't mind these little guys at all. I could get up close with them and got some great photos and video. They are very calm and of course they don't move very fast so I felt very very comfortable. I would even consider having a [...]