Patswords

@Patswords (189)

United States • Age 83

Joined myLot 17 years ago

Never say Never

www.mysteryshoppingknowhow.com

Patswords's Responses

No Complaining Challenge

patgalca @patgalca (18394) • Orangeville, Ontario 27 Mar 07

Have you heard about this? A Pastor put up the challenge to his congregation to go 21 days without complaining. He was just on Oprah. He even had a bracelet made. You wear it on your wrist. If you find yourself complaining about...

bracelet

no complaints challenge

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Patswords Sounds like a wonderful idea to me. All of us could probably benefit from wearing such a bracelet. As long as we recognize our own complaining. Most of use complain about others complaining but, fail to recognize how much we complaine ourselves. Maybe having...

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If you do mystery shopping, what company would you say I should go with?

dancia2007 @dancia2007 (551) • United States 25 Mar 07

Does anyone here do mystery shopping? What companies do you recommend? and do they pay well enough to justify the effort? Like all the other things I have researched, I have found a list of companies I think are legit when it...

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Patswords Check out my profile and it gives you a link to my web page. My web page has free information on mystery shopping that I have gained over the past five years. I have my Gold Certification from MSPA and get all the work I want to do even though my town only has...

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Lessons that we need to read and heed

RobinJ @RobinJ (2501) • Canada 26 Mar 07

My daughter just emailed this to me It is not my personal experience, but I agree with it all. enjoy and read. we all can use a few lessons. . 1 - First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady. During my second month of college, our...

african american woman

antibodies

nat king cole

roe grandmaof2

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Patswords Robin, thank you for taking time to share these heart warming stories with us. What a beautiful world this would be if we could all learn the true meaning of each of these lessons and practice the these lessons daily. I know that I myself tend to become...

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There once was a time....

winterose @winterose (39887) • Canada 26 Mar 07

Most of us have read books and really got into the scene, the times, the era, If you could visit or live in any time period in history past or present what would it be and please give your reason why, the best answer will be...

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Patswords When I was younger I always wished I could have lived in the early to mid 1800's. I thought it would be so romantic to be a pioneer and help settle the new lands. I thought it would be so challenging to have to be self reliant and raise all your own food, spin...

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Why do some people recommend salt water baths?

oarnamav @oarnamav (2708) • India 27 Mar 07

My friend told me salt is one of a number of ingredients which can be added to your bath for a special effect. Do you bath with salt water? What is your experience?

salt water baths

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Patswords Salt (sodium chloride) is a water softener. Most commercial water softeners contain sodium chloride. We use to haul it out of Utah to the different companies when my husband and I drove the 18 wheeler.

27 Mar 07

What is the best way to get rid of dead skin?

oarnamav @oarnamav (2708) • India 27 Mar 07

Is that bathing with soap & shampoo enough? Or are there any ways to it can be done & with some kind of bathroom equipments? What's friction mitts or the strap? Who can share the experience in this regard?

how to get rid of dead skin

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Patswords The best way I have found to get rid of the desd skins scales is to mix either a bath gel or shampoo with about a cup of salt. Then stand in the bathtub or shower, rinse your body then rub the mixture all over you body gently massage it with a bath cloth and...

27 Mar 07

What food do you absolutely refuse to eat

winterose @winterose (39887) • Canada 19 Mar 07

It may be delicious I know but I just cannot stand the either of raw food, and sushi is something I just will not try. How about you.

people

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Patswords When I lived in Belize they had an animale called a Gibnut that most Central Americans eat. It is a rodent but they say it lives mostly on nuts but I could never bring my self to try it. Just like Armadillo I would never eat it

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my poopsy whoopsy

winterose @winterose (39887) • Canada 19 Mar 07

when I was young my father used to call me his little princess, When I was married my husband called me his pussycat My fiance calls me his gorgeous and when my son was young he was my poo poo Does anyone have any...

little princess

nicknames

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Patswords When I was young I was so skinny I looked like a skeleton. My best friend started calling me BONES so naturally I started calling her Fatty (she really wasn't). Thank goodness none of our other friends picked up these nick names that we had for each other....

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Can you find the good in every situation?

smurfettewv @smurfettewv (359) • United States 19 Mar 07

Most can find negitive in all things but can you find good in all situations? if so why? and how?

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Patswords Yes, I always try to find the good in a situation. Sometimes it is very difficult. But if you try hard enough you can find something good either in the situation or something that is a result of the situation. I think it is necessary to focus on the positive...

19 Mar 07

I can't believe I'm crying...

patgalca @patgalca (18394) • Orangeville, Ontario 19 Mar 07

I have been trying to schedule ahead for some things so that I know what I am doing. On Saturday June 2nd my daughter is receiving the Rite of Confirmation into the church. This is her last sacrament. On June 26th she will be...

daughter

graduation

proud

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Patswords Sounds like you are handling it like most loving mothers would. It's hard to watch our children grow up knowing that with each year that passes it brings them closer to the day they leave home. They are our gifts to love and nuture for such a short time...

19 Mar 07

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My Hobby

RobinJ @RobinJ (2501) • Canada 19 Mar 07

Good Morning every one this is the paper quilling I keep going on and on about, I made several necklaces for a Yard sale, and not one seemed interested, as well I made a chess board, it contained 100 of the medallions. 64 for the...

chess pieces

hobbys i lovei love

medallions

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Patswords Hi Robin, What a talented lady you are. They are so beautiful. I can only imagine how nice the Chess Set must be. I would think that it would be very tedious and time consuming to make such lovely and delicate pieces. Have you ever set up at a craft show...

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Remove one thing from a burning house

RobinJ @RobinJ (2501) • Canada 18 Mar 07

I have a question for you, What would you remove from a burning house, the family is safe as well as the pets and you only can carry your wallet and, What would the AND be? Love to hear all your answers. I think mine would be my...

fill in the blanks

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Patswords I think would have to take my lap top. I have most of my special pictures stored in my lap top. I also have all my job contacts, addresses and a lot of other important info stored it it. So I ould have to say my lap top. Our house burnt to the ground when my...

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Anyone heard of ShadowShopper?

rachelzwo @rachelzwo (310) • United States 1 Mar 07

I just found this site that's simular to Mystery Shopping, but it's called ShadowShopper. It's free to join and it sounds good, but just wanted to know if anyone has joined or heard of it?

mystery shopping

shadowshopper

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Patswords Yes I used shadow Shoppers when I first started Mystery Shopping over 5 years ago. At that time you could join for a 1 month trial period for $15. I was a complete Novice and it did help me make some contacts. I cancled after the trial period. Now I know that...

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Has anyone ever been a mystery shopper?

patgalca @patgalca (18394) • Orangeville, Ontario 3 Mar 07

I have heard of mystery shoppers. They are people that go into establishments and act as customers and then report back to the company their experience. When I worked for a convenience store chain (in the office) I participated in...

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Patswords Hi, I just found your discussion. I have been a Mystery shopper for over 5 years and really love it. You would be an Independent Contractor for market research companies that specialize in providing Mystery Shoppers. It is like having your own business. You...

18 Mar 07

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Calling All Smokers

RobinJ @RobinJ (2501) • Canada 16 Mar 07

While getting my coffee, once again I reached for my cigarettes, and of course they weren't there, I quite smoking on Feb 19, 1998, and I still on occasion miss it, I always say i am one cigarette away from starting because I know...

smoke

that cigarette

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Patswords Congrats Robin on breaking the nasty habit that I still enjoy so much. Yes I am sick and tired of all the rules and regulations that makes me feel like a crimminal. I know all the health hazards and bad things that go with smoking but, to stop should be my...

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do you remember when

RobinJ @RobinJ (2501) • Canada 16 Mar 07

Do you remember when You had to go home because the street light came on The play ground was the entire town. every kid in town from 6-16 played kick the can after supper Catching tad poles in the spring You learned to ride a...

being a kid

times tables

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Patswords What fond memories this discussion brings back. I remember all thoes things (except the Ice skating, a little hot in Texas for that) and they are also some of my fondest memories. I completely agree with you that it is such a same that children today can not...

17 Mar 07

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