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  1. You're a mean one Mr. Grinch

    You really are a heel!

    You're as cuddly as a cactus,

    And as charming as an eel,

    Mr. Grinch!

     

    You're a bad banana,

    With a greasy black peel!

    You're a monster, Mr. Grinch!

    Your heart's an empty hole.

    Your brain is full of spiders.

    You've got garlic in your soul,

    Mr. Grinch!

     

    I wouldn't touch you

    With a thirty-nine-and-a-half foot pole!

     

    You're a vile one, Mr. Grinch!

    You have termites in your smile.

    You have all the tender sweetness

    Of a seasick crocodile,

    Mr. Grinch!

     

    Given the choice between the two of you,

    I'd take the seasick crocodile!

     

    You're a foul one, Mr. Grinch!

    You're a nasty, wasty skunk!

    Your heart is full of unwashed socks.

    Your soul is full of gunk,

    Mr. Grinch!

     

    The three words that best describe you

    Are as follows, and I quote,

    "Stink, stank, stunk!"

    You're a rotter, Mr. Grinch!

    You're the king of sinful sots!

    Your heart's a dead tomato,

    Splotched with moldy, purple spots,

    Mr. Grinch!

     

    Your soul is an apalling dump-heap,

    Overflowing with the most disgraceful

    assortment of deplorable rubbish imaginable,

    Mangled-up in tangled-up knots!

    You nauseate me, Mr. Grinch!

    With a nauseous super naus!

    You're a crooked jerky jockey,

    And you drive a crooked hoss,

    Mr. Grinch!

     

    You're a three-decker sauerkraut

    and toadstool sandwich,

    With arsenic sauce!

  2. The Family Tree Maker 2009 Essentials, Family Tree Maker 2009 Platinum and Family Tree Maker 2009 Deluxe are all the same programs that are sold exclusively at retail stores.

    I suppose this holds true with the editions of Family Tree Maker Version 16. The v16 Standard has 6 months of ancestry.com access.

     

    I'm still waiting for my copy to show up in the mail. One of the down side of getting the rock bottom price for the version 16 software from a vendor on eBay is that the shipping time is up to 14 days. :eyepoppin

  3. I ended up buying Family Tree Maker v16 STANDARD edition on ebay for:

     

    $10.89 CD in Sleeve (no box)

    $5.95 shipping/handling

     

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    $16.84 = Total

     

    If anyone is looking at getting this software especially the 2008 or 2009 editions, read the reviews on Amazon.com first. I decided to stay with v16 for now.

     

    Apparently, Encore started with a whole new code base when they switched programming language starting with 2008 version of Family Tree Maker. The 2008 and 2009 version lacks several key features from the last version of the old language code (version 16). I think I'll let the hard core FTM users let me know when the new code base is up to par. I've fallen too many times for the "new and improved" software releases to know new isn't always better then the old. I guess that is why Encore is still offering to sell v16.

  4. Family Tree Maker 2009 - Free Shipping for Limited Time

    USD 39.95 On Sale: USD 29.95

     

    The Official Guide to Family Tree Maker 2009

    USD 24.95 On Sale: USD 17.45

     

    OR

     

    Family Tree Maker 2009 Basic Bundle - Free Shipping for Limited Time

    USD 64.90 On Sale: USD 48.67

     

     

    I don't get it, bought separately the total is $47.40, why would you buy the bundle for $48.67? You would think they would knock off the price to encourage you to buy both with the bundle. I guess buying the guide by itself doesn't have free shipping. Strange.

  5. I guess Family Tree Maker Version 16 is their 2006 edition of the software and the latest is 2009 version.

     

    I wonder why they are still selling the older version 16... Anyone have experience using this software? Any advice on what is the top choices for genealogy software?

     

    I have a older version of Family Tree Maker that is well out of date. I have been thinking of getting something newer. I have GEDCOM data file to import to the new program.

  6. Does the Cyber-Monday sales event rate high enough to get its own Gotta Deal forum? I remember several bargains I got from Staples on Cyber-Monday 2006. I bought my recertified (brand new as far as I could tell) Brother MFC-8640D printer/copier/scanner/FAX online that included a sizable rebate, a free case of printing paper, and several other items. In the end, I remember feeling I got a steal of a deal on that Cyber-Monday.
  7. I appreciated the Ryobi One+ 18 volt Drill & 5 1/2Circular Saw Combo for $49.99 for the Home Depot 2006 Black Friday sale.

     

    2007:

    HomeDepot - AT&T 5.8GHz Cordless Phone System w/ 2 Handsets - 49.95

    HomeDepot - Bagless Canister Vacuum - 39.99

    HomeDepot - Brinkmann 4-Burner Porcelain Gas Grill - 179

    HomeDepot - Brinkmann 4-Burner Stainless Steel Gas Grill - 179

    HomeDepot - Chamberlain 1/2 HP Chain Drive Garage Access System - 98

    HomeDepot - Christmas Tree Stands on Sale - 0, 'SALE

    HomeDepot - Collapsible 60" Snowman with Lights - 19.99

    HomeDepot - DeWalt 110-Piece Contractor Set - 59.97

    HomeDepot - DeWalt 18-Volt 3-Piece Compact Combo Kit - 199

    HomeDepot - DeWalt 18-Volt Compact Drill / Driver Kit - 97

    HomeDepot - DeWalt 42-Piece Drilling and Driving Set - 10

    HomeDepot - Dirt Devil Breeze Bagless Vacuum - 39.99

    HomeDepot - Electric 1300 psi Pressure Washer - 59

    HomeDepot - Everstar Stainless Steel Toaster, Blender or Rival Crock Pot - 14.99

    HomeDepot - GE 70-Light Multi-Color or Clear String-to-String Light Set - 1.49

    HomeDepot - Gorilla 17'' Aluminum Multi-Position Ladder - 89

    HomeDepot - Gunmetal Bronze 3-Piece Lamp Set - 49.77

    HomeDepot - Husky 170-Piece Mechanic''s Tool Set - 49.97

    HomeDepot - Husky 2-Gallon Mini Air Compressor Kit - 59

    HomeDepot - Husky 9-LED Aluminum Flashlight 3-Pack Combo - 5

    HomeDepot - Husky Fiberglass 5'' 200-lb Capacity Step Ladder - 18.99

    HomeDepot - Husky Lithium Ion Palm Driver Tool Kit - 49.99

    HomeDepot - Husky Multi-Wrench & Multi-Pliers Set - 9.96

    HomeDepot - Husky Quiet Series 30-Gallon Portable Compressor with Took Kit - 299

    HomeDepot - Magic Chef 1.6 cu.ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - 99

    HomeDepot - Makita 5/8" Hammer Drill with Free Grinder - 99

    HomeDepot - Motorola Talkabout 2-Way Radios - 29

    HomeDepot - North Pole Express Holiday 6-Car Train Set with Remote - 24.95

    HomeDepot - Outdoor 3-Tree Light & Sound Show - 299

    HomeDepot - Outdoor Lighted Holiday Decorations on Sale - 0, 'SALE

    HomeDepot - Patio Heater (41,000 BTU Max) with Variable Heat Control - 99

    HomeDepot - Porter Cable 2-1/2" Finish & 1-1/4" Brad Nailer & Compressor - 199

    HomeDepot - Poulan 40cc 18" Chainsaw with Carrying Case - 99

    HomeDepot - Ridgid 12-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac - 29

    HomeDepot - Ridgid 2-1/2" Straight Finish Nailer - 129

    HomeDepot - Ridgid 9 Amp Reciprocating Saw - 59

    HomeDepot - Ridgid Heavy-Duty 10" Portable Table Saw with Stand - 299

    HomeDepot - Ryobi 110-Piece Drilling & Driving Accessory Kit - 15

    HomeDepot - Ryobi 12-Volt Cordless Drill - 19.97

    HomeDepot - Ryobi 12-Volt Lithium Ion Drill Kit - 79

    HomeDepot - Ryobi 6" Grinder with Work Light - 19.99

    HomeDepot - Ryobi One+ 18-Volt 4-Piece Combo Kit - 59

    HomeDepot - Ryobi One+ Lithium Ion 4-Piece Combo Kit - 259

    HomeDepot - Santa Fe Express 6-Car Train Set with Remote - 24.95

    HomeDepot - Senco 3-Tool Pneumatic Finish Kit - 199

    HomeDepot - Skil 7-1/4" Circular Saw with Utility Blade - 29

    HomeDepot - Skil 7.2 Volt Lithium Ion Power Wrench - 49.99

    HomeDepot - Softside 20" Tool Bag - 10

    HomeDepot - Steam Iron, Coffee Grinder or Food Chopper - 7

    HomeDepot - Tavern 3-Piece Espresso Wood Table & 2 Stools Set - 89

    HomeDepot - Workforce 10" Miter Saw with 12 amp Motor - 59

    HomeDepot - Workforce 19" Heavy-Duty Toolbox - 5

    HomeDepot - Workforce 3-Pack Tape Measures - 5

    HomeDepot - Workforce 5-Drawer Chest/Cabinet - 59

    HomeDepot - Workforce 50-Piece Screwdriver Set - 9.96

    HomeDepot - Workforce Tool Tote with Fixed Handle - 10

     

    2006:

    homedepot - $30 gift card with 6.5 artificial tree purchase - 0, 'FREE

    homedepot - 1.6 cu ft Over-the-range microwave - 99

    homedepot - 100 count clear icicle lights - 1.49

    homedepot - 100 GE Constant On Light Set (clear or multi) - 5.99

    homedepot - 100-Light String to String (assorted colors) - 1.99

    homedepot - 11 High-Density Shimmering 350-Light Tree - 59.99

    homedepot - 12-inch 100-Light 3-Stack Animated Holographic Presents - 29.99

    homedepot - 12-inch Stainless Steel Frying Pan - 39.99

    homedepot - 1200 watt Steam Iron - 7

    homedepot - 1300 PSI Electric Power Washer - 59.99

    homedepot - 15-inch Garland - 14.88

    homedepot - 18V 2-pack batteries - 39.97

    homedepot - 2-slice stainless steel toaster - 14.99

    homedepot - 2.5-inchx 100 Wire Ribbon - 9.99

    homedepot - 20-inch 2-drwr Portable Tool Chest - 19.99

    homedepot - 20-inch Assorted Holographic Holiday Window Decorations - 9.99

    homedepot - 20-inch Swivel Straight Tree Stand - 34.99

    homedepot - 22-inch Fresh Cut Christmas Wreath - 16.88

    homedepot - 25 x 8-inch Noble Fir 100 Light Garland - 24.99

    homedepot - 25.0 CU ft Side-By-Side Refrigerator - 799

    homedepot - 26-inch Lighted 3D Animated Holographic Train - 99.99

    homedepot - 28-inch 3PK Candy Cane Path Lights w/ 60 Clear Lights - 6.99

    homedepot - 3, 4, 6 Lighted Spiral Trees w/ Clear Bulbs - 29.99

    homedepot - 300 Mini String-to-String Light Set (clear or multi) - 5.99

    homedepot - 31-inch Silk Poinsettia in Wood Pot - 29.99

    homedepot - 32-inch LCD HDTV - 478

    homedepot - 36-Bottle Wine Cellar w/ Dual Temperature Zones - 499

    homedepot - 36-inch Folding Lighted Snowflake - 14.99

    homedepot - 36-inch Indoor/Outdoor Hawkins Pine Wreath w/ 150 Lights - 39.99

    homedepot - 44 Inflatable Snowglobe w/ blowing snow - 39.99

    homedepot - 48-inch Hinged Wreath w/ 400 Lights - 49.99

    homedepot - 50-inch Folding Lighted Star - 14.99

    homedepot - 6 Lighted Spiral Path Trees - 19.99

    homedepot - 6 Tall Inflatable Snowman or Santa - 12.99

    homedepot - 6-7 Fraser Fir Christmas Tree - 36.88

    homedepot - 6-7 Noble Fir Christmas Tree - 38.88

    homedepot - 6-8 Scotch Pine Christmas Tree - 16.88

    homedepot - 6-inch Poinsettia - 1.49

    homedepot - 6.5 Chase Artificial Tree w/ 680 tips w/lights - 29.99

    homedepot - 6.5 Oregon Pine w/ 450 clear lights, 1044 tips - 69.99

    homedepot - 6.5 Oregon Pine w/ 450 multi lights, 1044 tips - 69.99

    homedepot - 60-inch Hinged Wreath w/ 400 Lights - 89.99

    homedepot - 7 Fancy Pine w/ 650 clear lights, 1382 tips - 89.99

    homedepot - 7 Fancy Pine w/ 650 multi lights, 1382 tips - 89.99

    homedepot - 7.5 Balsam Spruce w/ 300 LED Lights, 1487 tips - 149

    homedepot - 7.5 Kodiak Fir w/ 500 lights, 2828 tips - 149

    homedepot - 7.5 Michigan Fir Artificial Tree - 249

    homedepot - 70 count LED crystal pinecone lights - 4.99

    homedepot - 8-9 Fraser Fir Christmas Tree - 59.88

    homedepot - 8-9 Noble Fir Christmas Tree - 89.88

    homedepot - 9 x 12-inch Indoor/Outdoor Hawkins Pine Garland w/ 100 Clear Lights - 24.99

    homedepot - 9.5 Carolina Slim Pine w/ 850 Clear Lights, 1436 tips - 149

    homedepot - AA Duracell Batteries (20-pack) - 8.94

    homedepot - Acrylic Lighted Snowman Family - 99.99

    homedepot - Alarm clock/radio gift set - 19.97

    homedepot - Americana 30-inch Free-Standing Gas Range - 299

    homedepot - Assorted Ornament Sets (31 or 40 count sets) - 9.99

    homedepot - Badger 5 Garbage Disposer - 79.99

    homedepot - Bissell Spot Bot - 129

    homedepot - Black & Decker 180-pc Tool Box Accessory Set - 29.97

    homedepot - Black & Decker 25 Tape Measure w/ laser line - 19.97

    homedepot - Black & Decker Auto Wrench - 29.98

    homedepot - Black & Decker Cyclone 4-n-1 Multi Sander - 49.97

    homedepot - Black & Decker Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker - 29.99

    homedepot - Canister Bagless Vacuum Cleaner - 39.99

    homedepot - Chamberlain 1/2 HP Chain Drive Garage Door Opener - 87

    homedepot - Charmglow 4-burner Gas Grill - 199

    homedepot - Collectable Glass Ornaments - 9.99

    homedepot - Crescent 8-inch Ratcheting Socket wrench - 24.97

    homedepot - Decorators Best 9 Natural Fraser Fir By GE - 249

    homedepot - Dewalt 100-pc titanium bit set - 59.97

    homedepot - Dewalt 14-pc titanium bit set - 19.97

    homedepot - Dewalt 18-V 3/8-inch Compact Drill/Driver Kit - 99

    homedepot - Dewalt 18V 6-tool combo kit - 649

    homedepot - Dewalt 18V compact drill/driver kit - 209

    homedepot - Dewalt 18V XRP Battery Combo pack - 109

    homedepot - Dewalt 18V XRP4 4-pack powertool combo kit - 519

    homedepot - Dewalt 3/8 VSR drill - 39

    homedepot - Diablo 10-inch 60-tooth fine finish saw blade - 39.97

    homedepot - Diablo 10-inch 80-tooth fine finish saw blade - 49.97

    homedepot - Diablo 12-inch 80-tooth fine finish saw blade - 54.97

    homedepot - Diablo 12-inch 96-tooth fine finish saw blade - 64.97

    homedepot - Digital Toaster Oven/Broiler - 29.99

    homedepot - Dirt Devil Breeze Bagless Upright Vacuum - 39.99

    homedepot - Dirt Devil Scorpion - 19.99

    homedepot - Dyson All Floors Vacuum - 429

    homedepot - Electric Rice Cooker - 19.99

    homedepot - Energizer Max 28 AA and 6 D Batteries Value Pack - 15.49

    homedepot - Full Spectrum Sunlight Desk Lamp - 16.97

    homedepot - GE 100-Light String To String Light Set (clear or multi) - 2.99

    homedepot - GE 12-inch 200-Light Jumbo Super Sphere - 29.99

    homedepot - GE 13.7 CU ft Frost-Free Upright Freezer - 399

    homedepot - GE 18.2 CU ft Top-Freezer Refrigerator - 449

    homedepot - GE 25.0 CU ft Side-BySide Refrigerator - 999

    homedepot - GE 30-inch Free-Standing Electric Range - 399

    homedepot - GE 6-inch 100-Lights Holiday Classics Super Sphere - 9.99

    homedepot - GE Dryer - 279

    homedepot - GE Washer - 299

    homedepot - Gorilla 13-inch Aluminum Multi-Position Ladder - 59

    homedepot - Haier 0.6 CU ft 600 watt Rotary Microwave - 29.99

    homedepot - Honeywell Tower Air Purifier - 99

    homedepot - Husky 1.5 gal Air Scout Compressor - 79

    homedepot - Husky 11-in-1 Multi-tool - 5

    homedepot - Husky 199 pc. Mechanics Tool set - 59

    homedepot - Husky 2-pc pocket tool set - 19.97

    homedepot - Husky 26 gal vertical air compressor w/ 6 Tools - 299

    homedepot - Husky 30-pc mechanics tool set - 19.97

    homedepot - Husky 4-Pack Aluminum Led Flashlight Set - 19.97

    homedepot - Husky 5-pc LED Flashlight Set - 9.99

    homedepot - Husky 69-pc mechanics tool set - 69.97

    homedepot - Husky Bucket Jockey - 12.68

    homedepot - Husky Composite Air Tools 50-piece - 79.98

    homedepot - Husky Electricans Bag - 19.97

    homedepot - Husky Heavy-Duty Pro Tool Bag - 24.97

    homedepot - Husky Heavy-Duty Universal Drill Holster - 5.99

    homedepot - Husky Holdalls Mini Mouth Bag - 3.48

    homedepot - Husky Multi-head pliers - 9.96

    homedepot - Husky screwdrivers 6-pc set - 19.97

    homedepot - Husky twin knife - 11.98

    homedepot - Irwin 13-pc Speedbor Set - 19.97

    homedepot - Large Never-Fail Tree Stand - 19.99

    homedepot - LG 1.6 CU ft 1000 watts Over the Range Microwave - 249

    homedepot - LG 19.7 CU ft Refrigerator - 749

    homedepot - LG 26.0 CU ft Titanium Side-By-Side Refrigerator - 1199

    homedepot - LG Stainless Steel Dishwasher - 849

    homedepot - LG Wild Cherry Red Dryer - 999

    homedepot - LG Wild Cherry Red Steamwash Washer - 1399

    homedepot - Louisville 6 Fiberglass type III step ladder - 19.99

    homedepot - Mag-lite 3 D/AA Combo Pack with Holster and Batteries - 19.97

    homedepot - Magic Chef 1.0 cu ft. convection/microwave oven - 99

    homedepot - Magic Chef 10.0 CU ft Stainless Style Compact Frig - 349

    homedepot - Magic Chef 4.0 CU ft Compact Refrigerator - 199

    homedepot - Magic Chef 4.6 cu ft. stainless refrigerator - 99

    homedepot - Magic Chef 5.5 CU ft Freezer - 169

    homedepot - Magic Chef 7.2 CU ft Freezer - 169

    homedepot - Magic Chef Beverage Cooler - 249

    homedepot - Magic Chef Stainless Stell 8-bottle wine cooler - 79.99

    homedepot - Magic Chef Wine Cooler - 249

    homedepot - Maglite 4 D with Batteries - 19.97

    homedepot - Makita Compact 18V Lithium-ion Drill Driver - 199

    homedepot - Maytag Electric Range - 849

    homedepot - Maytag Legacy Dryer - 369

    homedepot - Maytag Legacy Upright Vacuum - 149

    homedepot - Maytag Legacy Washer - 399

    homedepot - Maytag Tall Tub Dishwasher - 499

    homedepot - Milwaukee 12-pc Ultimate Sawzall Blade kit - 29.97

    homedepot - Milwaukee Sawzall Kit - 99

    homedepot - MP3 Player w/ speakers - 79.99

    homedepot - Porter-Cable 5-nailer Compressor Combo kit - 379

    homedepot - Proctor Silex Chopmaster Food Chopper - 7

    homedepot - Proctor Silex Fresh Grind Coffee Grinder - 7

    homedepot - Programmable Slow Cooker - 29.99

    homedepot - RIGID 1/4 sheet pad sander - 39.97

    homedepot - RIGID 12-gal 5 peak HP Wet/Dry Vacuum - 69.99

    homedepot - RIGID 16-gal 6.5 peak HP, 2-n-1 Wet/Dry VAC - 99

    homedepot - RIGID 4-gal 5 peak HP pro pack - 99

    homedepot - RIGID 4-pc Powertool Combo - 397

    homedepot - RIGID 5-gal 5 peak HP Stor-n-Go shop vacuum - 99

    homedepot - RIGID 5-gal Contractor Compressor w/ Alum Tank - 299

    homedepot - RIGID 9.6V Pivoting Screwdriver w/ 2 batteries - 89

    homedepot - Rotozip Drywall and Framing Kit - 39

    homedepot - Ryobi 1 1/2 HP Router Kit - 59.97

    homedepot - Ryobi 10-inch Compound Miter Saw - 69.97

    homedepot - Ryobi 10-inch saw blade 2-pack - 24.96

    homedepot - Ryobi 10-inch Table Saw w/ stand - 167

    homedepot - Ryobi 100-piece Drill & Driving Kit - 14.97

    homedepot - Ryobi 12-inch Compound Miter Saw w/ Laser - 199

    homedepot - Ryobi 12-inch Drill Press laser guided - 169

    homedepot - Ryobi 12-V Cordless Drill Kit - 39

    homedepot - Ryobi 120-pc Accessory kit w/ tool bag - 29.97

    homedepot - Ryobi 150 PSI Multi-Inflator - 59.97

    homedepot - Ryobi 16-inch Scroll saw - 99

    homedepot - Ryobi 16-pc Tool Belt Bit holder - 4.98

    homedepot - Ryobi 18-inch planer - 199

    homedepot - Ryobi 2-speed Hammer Drill - 59.97

    homedepot - Ryobi 215-pc Super Drilling & Driving kit - 49.97

    homedepot - Ryobi 40-pc 1/4-inch Shank Carbide Router Bit Set - 99

    homedepot - Ryobi 7 1/4 Circular Saw w/ Laser - 69

    homedepot - Ryobi Job-site Radio - 24.97

    homedepot - Ryobi Nailer/Stapler - 69.98

    homedepot - Ryobi One+ 18 volt Drill & 5 1/2Circular Saw Combo - 49.99

    homedepot - Ryobi One+ 3-pc drill/circ saw/sander kit - 99

    homedepot - Ryobi One+ 5-pc super combo II - 159

    homedepot - Ryobi One+ 7-pc Renovator Combo with TorqueIV drill - 214

    homedepot - SKIL 12-V Cordless Drill/Driver - 19.99

    homedepot - SKIL 18-V X-Drive 4-pk Cordless Combo kit - 149

    homedepot - Skil Jigsaw w/ orbital and scrolling action - 49.97

    homedepot - Solid-Brass Lighted Sensor Candle - 2.49

    homedepot - Stainless Steel Blender - 14.99

    homedepot - Stainless Steel Coffee Maker - 14.99

    homedepot - Stainless Steel travel mug set - 4.99

    homedepot - Stand Mixer - 39.99

    homedepot - Stanley 1 1/4 18-gauge Brad Nailer - 39.98

    homedepot - Stanley 20-inch Pro Tool Box - 14.97

    homedepot - Stanley 25 Leverlock Tape Measure - 4.98

    homedepot - Uniden 2-pack 10 mile GMRS radio - 9.98

    homedepot - Uniden 5.8 GHz Phone w/ caller id & answering machine - 36.99

    homedepot - Wireless temperature station - 19.99

    homedepot - Workforce 10-Piece Pliers and Wrench Set - 15

    homedepot - Workforce 110 pc. Home project tool set - 9.97

    homedepot - Workforce 14 pc.Spade Bit set - 9.97

    homedepot - Workforce 14-inch Multi-purpose Tool Bag - 9.99

    homedepot - Workforce 19-inch Toolbox - 9.99

    homedepot - Workforce 2-Pack Auto-Unfolding Book Lite - 5.99

    homedepot - Workforce 22-pc Screwdriver Set - 4.94

    homedepot - Workforce 53-pc screwdriver set - 9.94

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