http://smittyfuel1.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by David Smith en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:04:18 GMT 2010-01-01T15:04:18Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977637271 I don't know how many people here in the Gather world would use it, but I for one would love it if Gather would develop a mobile version of their site that could rival say Facebook and MySpace.  . . . Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:32:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977637271 David Smith 2009-03-25T22:32:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977505992 Who would have ever thought this was going to happen again?  Gas prices today in Goldsboro, North Carolina have dipped well below the $2.00 mark.  The local Sam's Club is reported today to . . . Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:01:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977505992 David Smith 2008-11-13T21:01:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977500482 Attention all ChaCha Guides..... Something seems to be terribly wrong to me.  I used to be able to sit down and get search after search after search.  I had come to rely on being able to generate . . . Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:26:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977500482 David Smith 2008-11-07T16:26:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977499642 How many career choices do you know of where you can choose a new CEO every 4 years?  I can't think of too many.  In fact, I don't think there are any jobs out there that allow you to . . . Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:42:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977499642 David Smith 2008-11-06T17:42:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977441382 I've been trying to get more active posting pics of my kids again.  I only barely realized there was a promotion going on.  I definitely didn't have time to take full advantage of that.  . . . Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:43:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977441382 David Smith 2008-09-05T23:43:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977417876 I quote from Wikipedia. " In sociology (and psychology ) the degree to which one party trusts another is a measure of belief in the honesty , benevolence and competence of the other party. . . . Mon, 11 Aug 2008 02:36:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977417876 David Smith 2008-08-11T02:36:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381717 What a creamy, delicious treat!  I haven't made a homemade Orange Julius in probably ten years at least.  It is getting hot again here in North Carolina, and I thought it was high time . . . Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:34:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381717 David Smith 2008-06-25T00:34:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977375673 The Chicago Cubs begin continue their road trip this evening hosted by the Tampa Bay Rays.  The Cubs go into this 3-game series with a 45-25 record, winning 7 of their last 10 games and 12 of their . . . Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:49:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977375673 David Smith 2008-06-17T17:49:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977368355 That might be a scary sounding title, but it's not what some of you might think.  I had a bit of an epiphany this afternoon while doing dishes, and Kaylin was crying for a bottle.  An "epiphany" . . . Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:44:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977368355 David Smith 2008-06-10T21:44:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977348905 It's been quite a long time since I wrote a "fatherhood" article.  Life has just been absolutely nuts around here.  I thought I should take some time and fill y'all in on how . . . Mon, 19 May 2008 20:19:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977348905 David Smith 2008-05-19T20:19:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977328222 Maybe it's a little early in the season for some, but it's been warm here the last few days and I've been thinking about summer.  We've been doing yardwork, playing outside, and even . . . Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:01:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977328222 David Smith 2008-04-21T00:01:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977314864 Thanks to Faith , I ran into an interesting and fun survey tonight, copied it and added in my answers... so enjoy! Four jobs I have had in my life: 1. Fuels Resource Controller, United . . . Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:33:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977314864 David Smith 2008-04-14T00:33:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977314776 This is a very healthy soup recipe that Jennifer retrieved off the weight-loss website, Sparkspeople.com .  I had to add a bit of no-sodium chicken boullion to it for taste and a bit more garlic . . . Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:12:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977314776 David Smith 2008-04-14T00:12:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977308525 CRAB GUMBO 2 Tablespoons salad oil 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 medium sized onion, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 28oz. can tomatoes 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon Worchestershire . . . Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:40:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977308525 David Smith 2008-04-11T23:40:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977308314 According to autopsy results, Lance Corporal Maria Lauterbach was murdered, presumably at the hands of fellow Lance Corporal Cesar Laurean.  Laurean did not become a suspect in this case until the . . . Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:10:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977308314 David Smith 2008-04-11T21:10:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977306249 As some of you may know, my wife is also a member here at Gather.com.  You can find her at jannesmith5.gather.com .  I'm always getting in trouble here at home for stealing all the good . . . Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:42:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977306249 David Smith 2008-04-10T01:42:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977297494 I'm sure this won't be the last time I ask my illustrious Gather family for parenting advice.  I know that some of you must have dealt with a similar situation at some point in your lives.  . . . Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:57:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977297494 David Smith 2008-03-30T22:57:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977296142 I don't know if anyone has noticed or not.  I guess it really doesn't matter either way.  I thought I'd just throw out a little blurp about what has been going on.  Life has . . . Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:07:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977296142 David Smith 2008-03-29T03:07:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977276059 Merriam-Webster defines environmentalism this way:   1: a theory that views environment rather than heredity as the important factor in the development and especially the cultural and intellectual . . . Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:39:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977276059 David Smith 2008-03-05T15:39:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977271838 This is so frustrating.  I remember while driving back from Walmart last night, I had an idea for an article.  Not too often do things strike me as "definite Gather material".  . . . Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:03:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977271838 David Smith 2008-02-29T16:03:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977270534 I can't begin to tell you how long this month has been.  Okay, maybe I can, or at least I'll try.  The 17th of January, we left to travel to Atlanta, Georgia.  I was scheduled . . . Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:53:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977270534 David Smith 2008-02-28T07:53:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977246924 Maybe I'm the only one who will catch that pun.  Maybe, I'm the only kid left from that generation who still cares.  Knight Rider is returning to NBC!!!  That's right, . . . Sat, 02 Feb 2008 01:28:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977246924 David Smith 2008-02-02T01:28:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977238474 We recently discovered that Kaylin, our 6-week-old infant, has a significant allergy to milk products.  We thought she had baby acne, but then the bumps spread to her upper chest area, and we knew . . . Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:26:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977238474 David Smith 2008-01-24T02:26:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977238410 Special thanks to Kay M , for her link to Photoshop Quick Tips.  I just wanted to post a picture that was produced from my learning today, and say thanks to Kay.  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:17:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977238410 David Smith 2008-01-24T01:17:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977235566 Well, the Green Bay Packers have had what most would consider a surprising season.  They came into this season as a young team resting on the strong arm of Brett Favre and emerged as Super Bowl . . . Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:02:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977235566 David Smith 2008-01-21T04:02:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977234607 I watched a movie today that has left me with some inspiration.   I want to say from the beginning that I am in no way supporting the movie or the movie maker.   I only want to say that . . . Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:53:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977234607 David Smith 2008-01-20T01:53:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977227086 I seem to run across things in the strangest places.  I was just at the base clinic receiving my 10-year booster for tetanus and my annual flu shot.  While waiting, I picked up a copy of . . . Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:45:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977227086 David Smith 2008-01-11T20:45:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977226888 I don't know if I've said it before, but we are truly blessed!  God saw fit to shine down on us with four beautiful children.  Our most recent addition to the family, Kaylin Noel, has . . . Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:26:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977226888 David Smith 2008-01-11T16:26:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977226830 Normally, I don't pay much mind to Gather's features on the homepage.  Normally, I have enough to worry about keeping up with my contacts.  I happened to notice this morning before logging . . . Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:46:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977226830 David Smith 2008-01-11T15:46:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977220249 It was quite humorous actually.  Neither Jennifer nor I gave the other any very specific ideas for Christmas.  We both ended up buying each other music related gifts for our big gifts.  . . . Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:08:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977220249 David Smith 2008-01-04T16:08:29Z