http://stine1.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2013 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:06:02 GMT 2013-06-19T08:06:02Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2013 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981873544 Not too serious photo essay with 7 typical German (or European) things. "Belegte Brötchen" is our version of sandwiches. It's our typical breakfast but can also be eaten for lunch or supper. . . . Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:01:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981873544 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2013-04-25T05:01:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981870226 Ah, this is just neat. Hubby keeps asking me about problems and questions his colleagues have with their wives and girlfriends because (and I quote) " You are so much cooler than they are, you can't . . . Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:37:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981870226 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2013-04-16T10:37:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981869804 Yeah! Every nerd needs a geeky outfit for a convention ^^ I just ordered this one from Amazon: Can't wait to get there! I'll be Visiting Fedcon 22 Next Month to Meet My Teenage Crush! . . . Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:51:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981869804 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2013-04-15T07:51:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981869758 Yes, I am crazy. Being normal is boring. And who needs boy bands when there is Star Trek? ^^ 13 years after my last convention (in the year 1997 when I was 14), I will be going to the popular FedCon . . . Mon, 15 Apr 2013 01:01:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981869758 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2013-04-15T01:01:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981867796 I don't know... men really seem to be from Mars. Since Easter I have been suffering from a really nasty cold. I had to go to work on Tuesday and Wednesday (last week) and I persuaded my boss to make . . . Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:35:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981867796 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2013-04-09T08:35:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981865207 Hubby and I do have a different answer to this question and I had to promise to ask YOU as some kind of poll. Please tell us which one of these two photos does look better? Thanks :-) Photo 1: . . . Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:47:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981865207 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2013-04-01T11:47:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863601 Wall stickers (or wall tattoos) are perfect for making your home more colourful and special. They add a unique touch to it to make you feel comfy at home. In this article, I will present you nature's . . . Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:08:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863601 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2013-03-27T05:08:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863600 Keychains as a gift are not only cool, they are also quite inexpensive. So why not check out these key chains from Zazzle for your loved ones or yourself? :-) Vintage Pink Golden Gate Bridge . . . Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:05:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863600 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2013-03-27T05:05:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863599 You know you have read too much 50 Shades of Grey when... just a little list I have summed up :-) So, let's see whether YOU have read (and probably imagined) too much and tell me what you think. Especially . . . Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:02:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863599 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2013-03-27T05:02:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863597 Great Zazzle Coupon Deal: 25% Off iPad Mini Cases: 25% Off iPad Mini Cases Use Code at Checkout: IPADMINICASE Offer expires 3/31/13 at 11:59 PM (PT) Why not check out the following iPad Mini . . . Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:43:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863597 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2013-03-27T04:43:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863596 My payment is pending for over four months, does this sound legit? Actually, this would be my second payment. I got my first payment back in August 2012 after waiting for two months. Back then, I had . . . Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:40:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863596 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2013-03-27T04:40:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981860194 Yeah, I know. I should not complain. I should be happy that I have a full-time job while others are struggling to survive. But I guess that's human. We whine and complain and are never content... . . . Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:00:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981860194 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2013-03-16T12:00:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981848664 Haha, I bet my American and Canadian friends will love this little story from our recent vacation. At least hubby and me laughed our behinds off *lol*   So it all started on January 25th (a Friday) . . . Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:15:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981848664 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2013-02-11T08:15:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981848068 Or rather :-( *lol* The last two weeks have passed way toooooo fast. Why do vacations have to end?   Anyway, I am going through hundreds of emails today and you will see me commenting back . . . Sat, 09 Feb 2013 09:37:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981848068 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2013-02-09T09:37:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840334 Long time no posting, I know. These are the articles on Triond I had posted and reposted on my blog @ stine1.info - in case you are interested, no obligation to click on anything. My Recent . . . Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:47:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840334 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2013-01-20T10:47:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981828016 I don't know how much time I can dedicate to being online during the next few days, so I would like to wish all my Gather friends a merry Christmas now! Today, on the 24th, it is a tradition in Germany . . . Mon, 24 Dec 2012 03:06:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981828016 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-12-24T03:06:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981806877 Contextual advertising really is a clever trick. It basically means that you get to see ads that are based on what you are searching for and browsing online. So after reading a lot about the . . . Mon, 10 Dec 2012 02:32:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981806877 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-12-10T02:32:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981791815 I know Bill from Gather, Mylot and Zazzle. His art deserves some promotion :-) Bill is a talented artist with amazing fractal art. He has some positively crazy ideas, you should definitely check . . . Sun, 02 Dec 2012 10:04:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981791815 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-12-02T10:04:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981791813 Searching for cool shops on Zazzle? Why not check out this one and support a fellow Zazzler :-) Ixodoi is a working mum from Israel who has discovered Zazzle this year. I told her about Zazzle and . . . Sun, 02 Dec 2012 10:02:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981791813 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-12-02T10:02:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981789538 And here we go. I did sell a lot but earned a bit less than October. But I am not complaining and not giving up. Persistence is the key for earning a residual income with Zazzle month for month. I am . . . Sat, 01 Dec 2012 08:32:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981789538 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-12-01T08:32:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981786980 Thank you very much for all your kind comments and wishes. The cold is mainly gone, the only thing that's going to stay a few more days is the coughing. I am having my laptop in bed with me today and . . . Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:11:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981786980 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-11-30T06:11:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981776409 First of all, thank you for your comments on my last post about me having problems at work. I have not yet had time to comment back to you all. It was a busy weekend and I needed to get the LGTKEO list . . . Mon, 26 Nov 2012 05:00:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981776409 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-11-26T05:00:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981769450 Do you own an Amazon Kindle? Check out this great offer - only available for a limited time! Another Christmas present from me to my fellow Zazzle sellers. If you want to know what I am doing to promote . . . Thu, 22 Nov 2012 03:54:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981769450 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-11-22T03:54:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981767719 Since Christmas is approaching extremely fast, I thought it might be nice to share one chapter from my Zazzle eBook with you. Totally free of charge, I hope you enjoy it! Effective but FREE marketing . . . Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:25:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981767719 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-11-21T08:25:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981765302 In less than 1 hour from now, I'll have a serious talk with my boss. You see, I have some issues with my colleague. She is the secretary of my boss and the department and I am the accountant. We . . . Tue, 20 Nov 2012 03:30:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981765302 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-11-20T03:30:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981763862 Yesterday, we logged into our cruise company's website to see the available day trips. Can't believe it's less than 70 days until our Caribbean cruise in January/February! We had decided to pre-book . . . Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:15:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981763862 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-11-19T08:15:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981752030 Mhh, the weekly post does not work. I tend to forget about it :-( Here are the sales I wrote about over on Triond since October 31st: Zazzle Sale 2012-11-02 (Sacramento: Tower Bridge From Capitol . . . Sun, 11 Nov 2012 08:05:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981752030 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-11-11T08:05:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981735723 And another one for two weeks. I need to get this done more often. To save time and to make it easier to overlook, I'll link to my Triond articles. You can check them out if you are interested. That's . . . Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:48:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981735723 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-11-02T03:48:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981724015 Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me *lol* Have a great day, I know I will.   We'll be driving to my parents today. 5 hours and the first "Autobahn" road trip with our new car. Tomorrow, . . . Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:52:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981724015 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-10-26T00:52:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981719808 I was bored for a few seconds and had an idea *lol* Is there anything that you consider to be typical German you want to see on a photo or in a video? Or is there anything else in or about Germany . . . Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:05:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981719808 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-10-24T03:05:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981716067 Ok, two weeks *lol* I totally forgot about this last week.   Zazzle Sale 2012-10-11 (Cologne Cathedral - Nave Organ and Arches Rectangular Magnet) I knew that shooting our own photos of . . . Mon, 22 Oct 2012 06:49:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981716067 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-10-22T06:49:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981700855 Are you - like me - too lazy to make Sushi rolls yourself? Why not try this delicious Sushi Salad? About a week ago, I had this massive craving for Sushi. Unfortunately, it is pretty expensive . . . Sun, 14 Oct 2012 05:43:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981700855 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-10-14T05:43:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981700827 I had ordered a few of my own Zazzle products to see, touch and test them. Read my review here with the first part of the order that has arrived. I had placed my order on September 29th and the first . . . Sun, 14 Oct 2012 04:22:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981700827 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-10-14T04:22:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981700824 one little star in the darkest sky lost in space you and me one little star in the darkest sky i'm falling to pieces to all eternity one little star in the darkest sky . . . Sun, 14 Oct 2012 04:18:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981700824 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-10-14T04:18:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981691054 Hi, could all members of HEOEO please support my latest addition to RedGage:   http://www.redgage.com/blogs/stine1/zizzling-zazzle.html   I would apprechiate everthing you can . . . Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:07:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981691054 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-10-10T10:07:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981690844 Zazzle Sale 2012-10-01 (Stained-glass Church Rose Window iPad Folio Cover) First sale for October 2012, I love it! October starts as September has ended: with a Zazzle sale *lol* Caseable . . . Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:00:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981690844 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-10-10T08:00:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981685140 Ok, I never thought I'd see this day but: I needed to find out how to pay taxes for my online income *lol* I think in the USA you have a limit of fivehundred-something Dollars that you may earn online . . . Mon, 08 Oct 2012 08:59:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981685140 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-10-08T08:59:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981674118 I just read an interesting post and even more interesting answers. Did you know that when you use ad blockers on Gather (which is your choice and I use something similar myself) then Gather earns less? . . . Wed, 03 Oct 2012 06:51:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981674118 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-10-03T06:51:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981671900 Looking for cool cases for your new iPhone 5? Check out this article for some inspiring designs! The iPhone 5 is new on the market and people everywhere are trying to add some style to their new smartphone . . . Tue, 02 Oct 2012 03:28:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981671900 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-10-02T03:28:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981671897 Looking for gift ideas on a budget? Then check out these inexpensive presents. Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries. So many special days to celebrate! Buying personal gift ideas for everyone can be . . . Tue, 02 Oct 2012 03:26:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981671897 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-10-02T03:26:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981671893 I love Star Trek, I love Doctor Who. And I love space themed gift ideas for my friends :-) You don't need to be a Trekkie or Whovian to like space themed gift ideas for your friends and loved ones. . . . Tue, 02 Oct 2012 03:25:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981671893 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-10-02T03:25:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981671886 Last week, I did not have as many sales as usual but I think it will pick up again very soon. ******** Zazzle Sales 2012-09-28 (Oktoberfest Items & Santa Monica Pier Postcard) I had three . . . Tue, 02 Oct 2012 03:23:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981671886 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-10-02T03:23:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981669423 Find out how to increase your sales: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/222823 Use code HR87P for a 25% discount! (valid until October 1st) Sun, 30 Sep 2012 07:50:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981669423 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-09-30T07:50:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981657281 Be careful, beware of the dragon! Do not enter! Today's Zazzle design that is available on maaaany gift ideas is titled "Beware of the Dragon!" It features a traffic sign from the famous rock "Drachenfels" . . . Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:49:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981657281 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-09-23T10:49:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981657280 Looking for cool cases for your new iPhone 5? Then you might want to check out my suggestions :-) Image via CrunchBase The iPhone 5 is the latest gadget from Apple and no doubt will be . . . Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:48:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981657280 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-09-23T10:48:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981657275 Many Zazzle sellers and affiliates fail to get many sales to earn them decent money. Read this article to receive some help. Zazzle is an international print-on-demand service. You can shop millions . . . Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:46:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981657275 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-09-23T10:46:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981657272 I had received a lot of support on Triond, Facebook and Gather for some other photo contests already, so I would like to ask you to vote once more for us. All you need is a Facebook account and a few . . . Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:41:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981657272 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-09-23T10:41:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981657271 This week was a hell of a week at work. I had intended to post this last Monday but well... had to change plans. That's why this post covers two weeks. Enjoy! *** Zazzle Sales 2012-09-10 . . . Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:36:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981657271 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-09-23T10:36:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981637435 Ok, so I had written on Friday that our car is making us a bit sad. My poor Fiat Panda is almost 9 years old and wouldn't make it through the next inspection. Well, we could fix it but the repairs (even . . . Sun, 16 Sep 2012 08:45:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981637435 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-09-16T08:45:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981632245 Phew.... I hate news like that. My car just was in an inspection. It will be 9 years old in January and needs to get a new "vehicle inspection sticker" from the Technical Control Board. Here in Germany, . . . Fri, 14 Sep 2012 05:50:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981632245 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-09-14T05:50:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981623444 I had intended to post this yesterday, but I was not feeling very well. I definitely need to get another pillow, I have a pinched nerve in my neck and that hurts like hell *sigh* Anyway, here is a summary . . . Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:31:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981623444 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-09-11T01:31:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981604634 Yay, I was just minding my own business and fishing in World of Warcraft (I know, fishing in a VIRTUAL world is sooo nuts!) when I checked my emails. And guess what?   I have sold my eBook . . . Sun, 02 Sep 2012 11:11:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981604634 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-09-02T11:11:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981603991 I know that I have been posting a LOT about Zazzle lately. I had started posting about every sale months ago, when I was happy with one sale per week. But things have improved so much, I now have several . . . Sun, 02 Sep 2012 04:50:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981603991 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-09-02T04:50:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981598240 Yes, I know that I had said I want my first real eBook to be perfect and I am only half way through... but I just made a decision! I will publish all that I have already written as part 1 and will . . . Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:17:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981598240 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-30T11:17:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981597570 I broke a new record: I have sold FOUR items on Zazzle within one day :-) After reaching level 1 of the Volume Bonus on Zazzle for August 2012 and selling three products within one day, I just broke . . . Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:56:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981597570 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-30T04:56:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981597568 Ok, the Doctor has to have something to do with this. Or who else would you explain why this shirt was bought by a Christine? My name is Christine! Can't be a coincidence... So, has anyone seen a funny . . . Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:54:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981597568 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-30T04:54:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981597565 "littlekittykeeper" is the next Zazzle shop in my series "Zazzle Shop Showcase". Read all about it here: " littlekittykeeper " is the perfect shop for cat lovers! The shop is maintained by . . . Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:53:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981597565 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-30T04:53:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981592954 Update:The dog photo is done. The landscape photo (first one you will see) is still up and needs your votes! We are taking part in two photo contests at the moment. It's not the first time we are . . . Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:21:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981592954 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-28T09:21:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981592547 Google Shopping is a great feature of Google which presents you products to shop. Every Zazzle seller should use it to increase sales. Zazzle is an online print-on-demand service. It is free and everyone . . . Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:13:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981592547 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-28T06:13:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981583943 Friedensreich Hundertwasser was an Austrian artist whose art always had a twist... Read on for the best souvenirs with his art. Friedensreich Hundertwasser on his ground in New Zealand in . . . Sun, 26 Aug 2012 10:31:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981583943 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-26T10:31:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981583940 And another sale this week.... Wow! I love mornings were I have a nice email from Zazzle in my inbox telling me that I have sold something. I sold quite a few items this week, this is amazing! My . . . Sun, 26 Aug 2012 10:28:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981583940 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-26T10:28:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981583937 Yay, another day, another sale... read all about it here: I had another sale "over night". I have sold 3 stacks of business cards to Jordan in Danville , Kentucky. The graphic is one of my most popular . . . Sun, 26 Aug 2012 10:25:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981583937 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-26T10:25:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981583933 How cool is that? My first "double sale" where one buyer purchases two different items! I got a really cool email yesterday evening telling me about two sales. And guess what? This is the very first . . . Sun, 26 Aug 2012 10:23:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981583933 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-26T10:23:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981573204 And this time, it seems they are not going to remove my lense ^^ My most popular Zazzle Items Could anyone on Squidoo please squid like my lense? And could you please share it? Thank you!   . . . Thu, 23 Aug 2012 08:59:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981573204 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-23T08:59:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981573034 This is part three in my series about great Zazzle online shops. Be sure to check it out! I had met Ann on Gather, where we both are active members. I have always loved her art (see her online photo . . . Thu, 23 Aug 2012 07:27:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981573034 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-23T07:27:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981565285 Ok, another idea here :-) (Not only for Zazzle products, every content!)   For every retweet you do with my tweets, I will retweet one of your tweets. (Wow, that was a lot of "tweet" *lol*). . . . Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:12:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981565285 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-20T09:12:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981565232 Muhahahaaaaaa *evil laughter everywhere*   stine1 rulez!!!!   Ok, so in my last post I had mentioned a buyer who had bought a telephone from us. I had sold solely the telephone without . . . Mon, 20 Aug 2012 08:45:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981565232 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-20T08:45:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981564607 I used to create video collages easily with OneTrueMedia.com but they have limited free accounts so much, it was not funny anymore. So I have given Microsoft another chance and downloaded their free . . . Mon, 20 Aug 2012 05:23:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981564607 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-20T05:23:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981564322 This is the third sale I had on Zazzle yesterday. New record! Having three sales in one day on Zazzle is a new record for me! Yesterday really was a great day! Elizabeth from Russell Lea in Australia . . . Mon, 20 Aug 2012 03:08:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981564322 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-20T03:08:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981564319 This is the second of three sales I had on Zazzle yesterday. When checking my emails this morning, I had another two emails from Zazzle in my inbox. I have sold two more items over night! This magnet . . . Mon, 20 Aug 2012 03:06:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981564319 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-20T03:06:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981561748 I just checked my emails and thought I'd could have another sale and guess what? I have sold another post card! Read all about it here: Today was (or still is) a very hot day. This weekend is predicted . . . Sun, 19 Aug 2012 10:18:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981561748 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-19T10:18:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981561203 I thought I'd better write a new post than to comment back on all of you with the same text. This is a sequel to: Another Ebay Terror Tale   The buyer has contacted us on Friday. She called . . . Sun, 19 Aug 2012 03:25:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981561203 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-19T03:25:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981558258 The first 15,000 to register receive one month free premium membership. I have signed up and they have about 12,400 members at the moment. So there is a chance you could get one. Payout minimum is . . . Sat, 18 Aug 2012 06:10:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981558258 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-18T06:10:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981551215 Zazzle is an online print on demand service where everyone create, buy and sell customized photo products. Read all about my first payment in this article!   I was actively creating, marketing . . . Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:30:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981551215 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-16T13:30:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981551203 On Zazzle, you can design, sell and buy water bowls for cats and dogs. But did you know you could also use and market them as something totally different? Did you know that the following bowls were . . . Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:27:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981551203 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-16T13:27:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981545302 This seems to be one of the days where I really wish that German Ebay had a serious competitor! A few weeks ago, we troed to auction off an item that is too huge to ship it. You would need a truck to . . . Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:48:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981545302 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-14T11:48:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981545129 I just had another sale less than one hour ago with the same photo as the address labels I had sold yesterday. Read all about it here: So, I was just finished with writing about yesterday's sale ( Zazzle . . . Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:37:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981545129 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-14T10:37:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981544166 And another sale. Wow, this month is - so far - really awesome! Wow, I must be doing something right. The recent marketing seems to really increase my sales. I have just sold 5 sheets of address labels . . . Tue, 14 Aug 2012 05:05:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981544166 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-14T05:05:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981544091 I had two more sales on Zazzle last week which were repeated sales and Triond did not want me to write about it again *sigh* Read this article to see what I have sold.   Last week was a good . . . Tue, 14 Aug 2012 04:26:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981544091 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-14T04:26:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981541406 This is the second of my Zazzle shop showcases, I plan to do this more often. Read all about my latest recommendation in this article!   Carra is a very talented young artist and . . . Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:02:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981541406 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-13T11:02:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981531448 Yes, I have just published my 16,016th item for sale in my Zazzle shop. Read all about it in this article and discover what makes me successful! I had to take a screenshot, this is really a neat number! . . . Thu, 09 Aug 2012 08:26:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981531448 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-09T08:26:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981531329 Incredible! I have sold some of these stickers again to someone in Germany. A few weeks ago, I had already sold two of these bumper stickers to someone in Germany. This morning, I had received an email . . . Thu, 09 Aug 2012 07:47:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981531329 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-09T07:47:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981527487 The public domain pinup girls I found online seem to be the hit on Zazzle! This is another sale with a FREE pinup girl graphic this year. Well, I could recommend doing the same but hey, this was my idea . . . Wed, 08 Aug 2012 08:27:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981527487 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-08T08:27:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981527339 Ok, I am just sending out some postcards for postcrossing and thought I could do this on Gather, too. I have three old black and white "vintage" postcards from random towns in Germany. I will be a . . . Wed, 08 Aug 2012 07:28:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981527339 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-08T07:28:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981517945 I just sold my first item with our photo of the famous Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany. Read all about it here. Another sale after 7 days. It seems that Sundays seem to be days where I sell . . . Sun, 05 Aug 2012 12:19:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981517945 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-05T12:19:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981517474 I have opened a new group on Gather for all Zazzle sellers and buyers: Zizzling Zazzle I know that there already is one group on Gather for all things Zazzle (and I have actively posted content . . . Sun, 05 Aug 2012 03:56:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981517474 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-05T03:56:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981509679 Yes, that's how we feel today. Ok, first day of 2.5 weeks off, heavenly weather (the sun is shining, it is warm but not too hot) and guess what hubby and me are experiencing today? The street . . . Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:03:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981509679 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-01T11:03:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981509674 Ok, hubby and I must be in some kind of time loop or time bubble or maybe the Doctor screwed with our universe (again), I have no idea... Anyway, for a few weeks now we are doing a "How I Met Your . . . Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:00:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981509674 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-08-01T11:00:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981505430 Hurray, I have sold my first travel/commuter mug on Zazzle.com. Brian from Knoxville in Texas will be the (hopefully) happy owner of a great mug. The photo shows my hometown Amberg in Bavaria, Germany. . . . Mon, 30 Jul 2012 02:11:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981505430 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-07-30T02:11:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981503230 A few weeks ago, I thought I should also create some kind of template products for potential customers. You know, I had seen many successful sales with a "your own photo here" placeholder graphic and . . . Sat, 28 Jul 2012 04:34:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981503230 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-07-28T04:34:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981497523 Zazzle is an awesome marketplace for unique gift ideas, as you can customize a vast variety of products apart from the usual stuff. Read all about here what I would like to design in the future. As . . . Wed, 25 Jul 2012 05:27:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981497523 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-07-25T05:27:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981497521 I would like to start a new series where I present you the best Zazzle shops around. The honor of the first recommendation belongs to minx267 as she is the one who had brought me to Zazzle. Cheers to . . . Wed, 25 Jul 2012 05:27:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981497521 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-07-25T05:27:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981493356 Zazzle is a great online shop and print on demand service, where you can sell and buy beautiful customized products for all occasions. Check this article out for my 15 prettiest flower themed courier . . . Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:26:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981493356 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-07-23T10:26:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981486006 Ok, I have something in mind that might help us all... If you like: please contact me with your Zazzle store address and I will: 1. write an article (review) on Triond, 2. repost it to Gather and . . . Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:36:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981486006 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-07-20T08:36:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981485872 Hurray, sold these Grazing Cows Custom Address Labels on Zazzle to Jaclyn in Colorado. Thanks for your purchase! Yes, I just had another sale. I sold these beautiful address labels to Jaclyn in Englewood, . . . Fri, 20 Jul 2012 07:10:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981485872 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-07-20T07:10:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981480849 Ok, I have an awesome idea in my mind for either a set of articles (10 to 20) or one eBook. I mainly write articles for Triond and then republish them on Gather and ExpertsColumn. It is pretty convenient . . . Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:28:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981480849 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-07-17T09:28:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981474534 I have just found Terrie Schultz on Gather, she is a talented photographer and fellow Zazzler. Although she is active on Gather for almost 2 years, she does not have many views to her wonderful . . . Sun, 15 Jul 2012 04:33:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981474534 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-07-15T04:33:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981472480 The public domain photo "blue flowers" I had created Zazzle items with really was a great idea! This is the second personalized product I have sold on Zazzle with this photo and I must say, I really like . . . Sat, 14 Jul 2012 05:10:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981472480 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-07-14T05:10:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981472351 Well, Michele R. was a bit quicker than I was and has already started a post about this, but hey... new Gatherers need all the support they can get, right? :-) So please (if you haven't already) . . . Sat, 14 Jul 2012 03:43:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981472351 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-07-14T03:43:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981470689 Yay, a new month has just began and that also means that I am again publishing a short recap about what I published on Triond. See this article for a summary and feel free to check the articles and photos . . . Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:00:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981470689 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-07-13T10:00:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981462929 Hurray, another sale. I have sold 10 key chains with the Capitol in Sacramento on them. We had shot this photo on our USA vacation two years ago and I had already sold this photo on a post card earlier . . . Mon, 09 Jul 2012 04:22:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981462929 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-07-09T04:22:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981450302 Hurray, my first bumper stickers sold and I have sold them to Germany. "Amelie op jöck" means "Amelie on tour" in Kölsch, the dialect from Cologne. I had designed this sticker a few months . . . Wed, 04 Jul 2012 08:51:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981450302 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-07-04T08:51:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981450278 I woke up to a great news, I have sold an iPhone 3 case. Hurray :-) Hubby shot this photo a few months ago while on a small bike tour. We thought it would be nice for someone who likes trains: . . . Wed, 04 Jul 2012 08:31:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981450278 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-07-04T08:31:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981447406 Thanks to Francesco in Germany, I have sold a sheet of stickers with the television tower in Berlin, Germany. Yay! Right now, I am at almost €40.00 royalty which will get me my first cash out on . . . Tue, 03 Jul 2012 01:43:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981447406 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-07-03T01:43:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981443304 Now that was quick (so soon after the last sale). I just checked my emails and had a notification in my inbox that someone bought one of my products. I so love to open these little surprise emails. You . . . Sun, 01 Jul 2012 11:16:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981443304 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-07-01T11:16:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981440520 So, since this is the first day since Wednesday that I can sit in front of the PC for a few minutes in a row (actually it is more like 15 minutes PC, 5 minutes walking, 30 minutes lieing on the bed to . . . Sat, 30 Jun 2012 09:58:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981440520 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-06-30T09:58:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981440242 Well, what a week. During the night from Wednesday to Thursday, hubby had to drive me into the ER. I had an incredible pain in my lower back. The doctor's said it's "lumbago". I think the German word . . . Sat, 30 Jun 2012 08:05:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981440242 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-06-30T08:05:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981427067 Ok, somehow this must mean something. I have found two people today who do not comment back with "Thank you" anymore - due to not enough time or they felt it was pretty obsolete. I myself try - no matter . . . Sun, 24 Jun 2012 10:30:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981427067 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-06-24T10:30:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981425046 Sorry, no long and winding text today. I just would like to hear your opinion about the following story that happened to me about a week after our hamster had died. Someone (who has pets him-/herself) . . . Sat, 23 Jun 2012 09:02:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981425046 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-06-23T09:02:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981424754 Ok, simple question (or maybe not?). Do these two words mean the same? Could I both say "I was sick last week" or "I was ill last week" without any difference in the meaning of the sentence? It never . . . Sat, 23 Jun 2012 04:55:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981424754 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-06-23T04:55:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981422420 Almost two weeks since the last sale. I guess it took so long as I did not do much promotion during the last two weeks. I was sick twice during those two weeks and did avoid going online. What a pleasant . . . Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:56:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981422420 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-06-22T01:56:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981408698 Calling all Zazzlers who are also using Reddit. Please join my subreddit for all useful information and your greatest designs on Zazzle: http://www.reddit.com/r/Zazzle/ Sun, 17 Jun 2012 08:11:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981408698 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-06-17T08:11:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981408685 4th of July or Independence Day is a very important day in the USA. Looking for gifts and presents or decent apparel for that day? If you are in need for some clothes or personal gifts to celebrate . . . Sun, 17 Jun 2012 08:05:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981408685 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-06-17T08:05:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981408681 I don't know about you, buy I LOVE and adore Panda bears! Panda bears are the most beautiful and cutest animals - at least for me. I would love to have one as pet, but I know this will never be possible . . . Sun, 17 Jun 2012 08:02:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981408681 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-06-17T08:02:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981408644 If you like cats, you will love PyewacketCreations' new Zazzle shop. She has just started and I know she is already hooked and fell in love with designing products on Zazzle :-) I know there will . . . Sun, 17 Jun 2012 07:44:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981408644 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-06-17T07:44:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981405759 Gosh, I hate it when Google does not help me to find things... I have tried to find it out for almost an hour. If you listen to Pitbull's song for MIB3, he covered a song from the 60's and I would really . . . Sat, 16 Jun 2012 06:03:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981405759 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-06-16T06:03:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981387295 You know, I was just sitting here with my first morning coffee before 7am, a bit grumpy as I hate being awake at 6:30 on a weekend... So, I was reading my emails and *bang* the best news so far. I sold . . . Sun, 10 Jun 2012 01:23:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981387295 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-06-10T01:23:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981379624 I should take a break, really. I am sorry that I am not commenting on your stuff as much as I normally do, but I need to get some things straight before I can concentrate on Mylot on Gather again. . . . Wed, 06 Jun 2012 06:59:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981379624 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-06-06T06:59:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981377026 [need some humor today] After a few discussions and comments here plus his behaviour today, I have come to the conclusion that my husband must be pregnant. He asked me to please buy him a certain . . . Tue, 05 Jun 2012 08:53:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981377026 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-06-05T08:53:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981376706 Our hamster Tao Tao died yesterday. I know, for some it is "just" a pet, but other pet owners will understand how sad we are. You can read more about it on Mylot here , I just don't feel like explaining . . . Tue, 05 Jun 2012 04:36:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981376706 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-06-05T04:36:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981376588 Hurray, I have sold my first stamps. And what is even bettern than this "first timer" is the fact that the customer bought THIRTEEN sheets of these stamps for over $100 which gave me a royalty of $10.01! . . . Tue, 05 Jun 2012 03:12:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981376588 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-06-05T03:12:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981373276 Wow, another sale so soon. I really did not expect this. Although Zazzle has a lot of coupons this weekend for Father's Day gifts with 50% discount. That's probably the reason why I sold something again . . . Sun, 03 Jun 2012 09:50:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981373276 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-06-03T09:50:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981366753 Wow, another sale so soon. Father's Day definitely is a good "holiday" to sell stuff on Zazzle *lol* I sold the following iPhone case with the same public domain photo that I sold business cards with . . . Thu, 31 May 2012 03:42:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981366753 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-05-31T03:42:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981354890 Woohoo, I made another sale just two days after the last one. The reason is probably a really cool deal on Zazzle right now: Get 50% OFF on business cards with coupon code BIZCARDS2012! The design . . . Fri, 25 May 2012 04:11:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981354890 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-05-25T04:11:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981350582 I thought I'd use this group to regularly post about what I sell on Zazzle. Maybe it will be some kind of inspiration to you about what to create and what sells best. And of course I'd love to meet . . . Wed, 23 May 2012 07:20:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981350582 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-05-23T07:20:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981344150 Ok, so I had uploaded three photos to a rather older album of mine. I did choose that album as it was not yet full (I think the limit is 200 photos) and I try to keep things organized. Anyway, I got . . . Sun, 20 May 2012 04:05:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981344150 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-05-20T04:05:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981319395 Ok, as always: I have absolutely no idea what this flower is called. Do you know the name of it?   I think we found it in California and I have no idea what it might be. Thank you :-) . . . Wed, 09 May 2012 05:03:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981319395 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-05-09T05:03:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981312026 Mae Awareness Month Guest Post by Angela Yuriko Smith   Friends: What No Writer Should Live Without Back in the tremulous days when I was first publishing . . . Sun, 06 May 2012 01:45:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981312026 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-05-06T01:45:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981304815 In case you don't remember, I had tried to get as many Facebook likes for my hubby's photo as possible. Read about it here . The aim was to have a photo that deals with soda cans as these have become . . . Wed, 02 May 2012 08:30:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981304815 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-05-02T08:30:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981280750 Is anyone from Gather also on Reddit? I just had to start with a new account and am looking for friends. We could all vote for our contributions :-) I am stine1online on Reddit. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 08:40:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981280750 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-04-22T08:40:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981280442 Is Margaret Thatcher – the former Prime Minister of Great Britain – dead or still alive? I was just taking a look at what is trending on Triond and which topics attract views like . . . Sun, 22 Apr 2012 06:10:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981280442 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-04-22T06:10:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981255282 Yay, our small France vacation is over. We have visited a friend of mine (together with my best friend) who has moved to France last October. Her husband is in the Bundeswehr (German army) and had a . . . Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:00:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981255282 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-04-11T09:00:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981193743 First of all, sorry for not being online for the last 2 days. I was sick. But now I am back and had two great emails in my inbox from Zazzle: I have sold 2 shirts and 3 buttons. And like almost . . . Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:04:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981193743 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-03-16T05:04:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981175302 If you have never before heard of the famous floating train ("Schwebebahn") in Wuppertal (Germany), you might want to see a great Wikipedia article about it here . At the moment, I have two different . . . Fri, 09 Mar 2012 02:20:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981175302 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-03-09T02:20:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981162791 Yes, we have decided to take part in our first ever photo competition and we cannot decide which of the following 4 photos to choose as our entry :-) We are only allowed to send ONE in, so we do need . . . Sun, 04 Mar 2012 08:58:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981162791 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-03-04T08:58:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981156476 December 2011 and February 2012 have been very lazy months regarding writing articles for Triond. During December I only wrote one article that basically said it all: My Triond December 2011 Challenge . . . Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:42:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981156476 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-03-03T05:42:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981137404 This post is a contribution to Renita's new group " Help Each Other Earn Online ". Please view the following Triond article written by me. A comment or click on ads is NOT needed - every view counts. . . . Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:23:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981137404 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-02-23T09:23:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981134015 I thought it might be interesting for some (and to have it as a permanent spotlight) to create and update an overview of my photo albums. I never tried to organize them and change the order as I can't . . . Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:14:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981134015 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-02-22T05:14:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981131937 I just started to use Pinterest.com (a different kind of social bookmarking) a few days ago and so far I really love it!   I pin all kinds of interesting stuff to my boards, including my favourite . . . Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:41:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981131937 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-02-21T07:41:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981119589 Hubby's department is going to order something from Taiwan and he had asked me to translate all the emails from German to English and vice versa :-) We got a quote for the item, but the . . . Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:37:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981119589 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-02-17T05:37:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981119444 First of all, a very warm THANK YOU to all helpful Gatherers who taught me how this pretty flower is called :-) You can see my call for help here . After I found out what the name of this flower . . . Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:58:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981119444 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-02-17T04:58:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981111677 Yeah, you might remember that we had planned to stay 4 nights in Paris (France) during the Easter holidays. Well, I don't want to go into too many details but let's just say that it's better that . . . Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:49:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981111677 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-02-14T07:49:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981111635 Ok, I had planned to do this more often but somehow forgot about it :-( So, here is a brand new edition of my "Zazzle Design of the Day" and this time I would like to not present my work - but a few designs . . . Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:15:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981111635 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-02-14T07:15:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981108258 I just had some fun reading the FAQs and Terms of Service of Browse4Cash. In case you have not yet been spammed by referral links about this one, they promise to pay you for autosurfing websites. . . . Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:06:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981108258 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-02-13T04:06:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981098274 Ok, I just joined Renita's new group " Help Each Other Earn Online " and saw that there were no posts yet. So I thought I'd give it a try :-) Please view the following Triond article written by me. . . . Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:42:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981098274 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-02-09T03:42:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981072472 Yes, I could not believe it. Read this article on how I made this much for writing on Triond. Are you still holding your breath? Well, I must admit I was a bit shocked to see that my earnings . . . Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:35:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981072472 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-01-30T03:35:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981030155 Ok, do I have to flag this post due to my headline? *lol* Anyway, it is almost official, we will be spending Easter with a good friend of mine in France. And on the way back we will spend four days . . . Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:05:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981030155 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-01-17T05:05:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981025087 Then following post is my own re-post from Triond :-) *** The winter 2010/2011 was incredibly beautiful in Germany. We had more snow than usual and although this caused a lot of chaos, we had the . . . Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:36:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981025087 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-01-15T07:36:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980994939 Ok, after asking whether this would be advertising and therefore not allowed, I think I am not doing anything wrong with this new series. After all, you are NOT forced to click on any links and you are . . . Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:24:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980994939 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-01-06T05:24:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980989901 Aww, I love a good alliteration... Anyway, you might remember this post: My very own (frugal) challenge where I am trying to get a decent digital camera for me for a REALLY low . . . Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:22:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980989901 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-01-05T03:22:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980989483 I searched for some new twitter profiles to follow and just got the message that one user (who I intended to follow, not the other way around) blocked me. Due to this block, I can't follow her tweets. . . . Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:31:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980989483 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2012-01-05T01:31:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980949332 I thought I'd quickly stop by to tell you all where I am and to make you jealous ;-) It's the 24th now and around quarter past 1pm here. Yesterday we started our "Christmas Escape" in a cozy 4 star . . . Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:44:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980949332 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-12-24T07:44:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980934508 I guess I am pretty crazy from time to time. Although I am working from 6am to 5pm for two weeks straight (year's end is not funny for accountants) and my Gather notifications just reached the 400 mark, . . . Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:57:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980934508 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-12-20T02:57:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980899984 I need some advice by native English speakers, please :-) I know the phrase "save the date" for an announcement, e.g. for the date of a wedding in advance. But I just got an email with "hold the date" . . . Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:04:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980899984 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-12-13T09:04:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980893804 We are selling a lot of stuff on Ebay at the moment as you will never find more potential customers on Ebay than during November and December *lol* During my over 15 years of buying and selling on Ebay, . . . Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:23:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980893804 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-12-12T09:23:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980893455 Just in case you have wondered how to wrap your cat correctly as a Christmas present (not meant to be serious!), you might want to check out the following video (starts after an ad):   So . . . Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:18:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980893455 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-12-12T07:18:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980880157 I thought this might be interesting, as I had already posted August , September and October :-) November did earn me $5.54, which is less than the very active October, but I did not post very much. . . . Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:31:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980880157 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-12-09T07:31:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980858107 Ok, another story I am writing while I don't have any network connection. For the last weekends, I was busy watching all available episodes of Bones. Just finished watching season 6 yesterday. About . . . Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:53:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980858107 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-12-05T03:53:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980858088 Here are a few things that saved me from feeling bored (well, almost!): 1. If you know beforehand when your network connection will fail, save important files onto your local hard drive. I did some . . . Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:47:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980858088 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-12-05T03:47:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980857661 It is about 6:45am when I start writing this. It is a typical monday morning with one difference: I am already sitting at work whereas I normally sleep until 7am. Honestly, who invented mondays? Can we . . . Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:15:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980857661 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-12-05T01:15:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980850429 My husband and me both have our own Ebay accounts. But we are currently selling stuff only with his account. His ratings are better and therefore, listing auctions costs less fees. I just intended to . . . Sat, 03 Dec 2011 07:44:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980850429 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-12-03T07:44:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980850049 Since Triond does not have another monthly challenge for us to fulfill, I will (again) create my own Triond December Challenge. I had thought about a possible Triond December Challenge . . . Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:03:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980850049 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-12-03T05:03:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980822779 As I am German, I should know... right? The Christmas Pickle and the "legend" and "tradition" behind it is nothing more than a fancy urban legend. It was not invented in German, we do not have any . . . Sun, 27 Nov 2011 07:33:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980822779 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-11-27T07:33:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980819133 Does anyone know the owner of bestptcsites-review.com? If so, please tell me. The Whois information is protected. The thing is, that this website put up one of MY articles without asking me for permission. . . . Sat, 26 Nov 2011 05:50:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980819133 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-11-26T05:50:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980810185 So, it's that special day again (in the USA)... how time flies by. I wish you all a happy Thanskgiving. We fairies in fairyland do not celebrate Thanksgiving, we have other public holidays to celebrate... . . . Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:28:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980810185 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-11-24T06:28:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980788901 Ok, as hubby had the chance to work every saturday until Christmas (extra cash, hurray!) I am enjoying the second saturday in a row with only me, myself and I. Last saturday I played housewife (harr . . . Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:17:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980788901 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-11-19T04:17:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980781346 Yay, sometimes a Google search about myself is so funny... After writing an article on Triond (long version) and Gather (short version) about my website (ends in .info) and a direct competitor . . . Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:20:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980781346 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-11-17T08:20:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980780434 My dear Gather friends, I know you are doing a GREAT job welcoming new members, so I thought I'd present you one today :-) Metaltildea is a young guy from Lakeville, MA. He signed up . . . Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:25:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980780434 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-11-17T02:25:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980748007 Ok... project "Baking my first ever muffins" is about to be accomplished. I bought the paper cups or whatever you call them where you put the dough into to bake them. But now I need your help. I see . . . Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:34:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980748007 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-11-10T07:34:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980743228 October was a less busy month for me over on Triond, I did not post as much as for September or August. Please feel free to check the following articles and photos out: Bad Teddybear! (And You Can . . . Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:23:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980743228 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-11-09T08:23:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980736789 Ok, I am currently somewhere in cloud 9 (why is it cloud 9 in English and cloud 7 in German? *lol*). We have just booked the Caribbean cruise we had intended to do. Ok, we planned to rather do it in . . . Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:15:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980736789 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-11-08T05:15:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980726677 This is a repost from my blog I just wrote - in German. A shorter English version of this rant can be found here: NBC's Grimm: TV teaches wrong German, or what did I miss? *** Gerade lief in . . . Sun, 06 Nov 2011 09:11:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980726677 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-11-06T09:11:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980679611 I am just watching the first episode of NBC's new show "Grimm" and it is obvious that they try to smack in everyone's faces that "the new Grimm" has German ancestors. Yeah, ok. The brothers Grimm were . . . Sat, 29 Oct 2011 09:11:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980679611 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-10-29T09:11:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980673273 Ok, this is either wird or the other people are doing wrong... *lol*   I had deleted several people from my Facebook friends. Now a couple of them tell me they cannot find me anymore. When they . . . Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:29:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980673273 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-10-28T08:29:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980671587 This is the official part 2 for my first rant about my MIL . The short summary goes like this: She had started her own business and according to her, the tax adviser did not tell her that she does . . . Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:24:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980671587 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-10-28T03:24:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980664474 I had decativated that feature. It was my birthday and I was not online much, so I thought it would be unfair if you could gather all day, ha!   No, of course that is not true ;-P   . . . Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:51:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980664474 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-10-27T03:51:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980657501 Uhm... I'll ask this straight away as I have never seen anything like this in "good old Europe": What is a "candle warmer"? I have found http://www.candlewarmers.com/ and I got the idea that it seems . . . Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:32:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980657501 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-10-26T02:32:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980651767 Ok, this post is mainly directed at Leah, but as I am immensely generous today, all others may also read and even comment! *lol* Oh my, I am so generous!   I do not really know how I found this, . . . Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:26:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980651767 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-10-25T05:26:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980650974 Sorry, another Mylot rant. If you are not into Mylot, you are lucky. I had invested 3 year's of my time. I had fun, I did earn and the most important thing: I found friends. But you are so lucky that . . . Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:26:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980650974 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-10-25T02:26:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980645002 Ok, I guess for Americans the following question is dumb. I could also try to ask Google about it, but I'd love to hear your thoughts on this: What is the difference between muffins and cupcakes regarding . . . Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:20:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980645002 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-10-24T03:20:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980641596 So if anyone here knows me over there, you will know about it.   The reasons are plenty, but mainly the low quality and I cannot cope anymore with all the guideline violations, repetitions and . . . Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:33:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980641596 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-10-23T10:33:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980621589 Ok, here is the deal:   1. I am absolutely NOt creative at all regarding the following and I REALLY could use some ideas and advice. After several hours of flipping books and research on Google, . . . Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:47:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980621589 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-10-20T05:47:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980524510 Good morning :-) Hubby is doing some Photoshop tricks and would love to know which one of the following photos you do like most as it looks best for YOU. I myself do have a favourite one, but will . . . Sun, 09 Oct 2011 03:36:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980524510 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-10-09T03:36:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980506256 I thought, that instead of reposting everything and spamming a lot, I could simply make a list with what I have published on Triond last month. I already did this for August and I think it was an . . . Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:34:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980506256 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-10-07T05:34:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980473793 I know I could ask Google, but there are gazillions of recipes I do not know whether they really work and taste good. I'd love to hear your ideas for vegetarian things to put on the grill. We had . . . Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:22:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980473793 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-10-04T08:22:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980423180 If you need a laugh today, read this… eBusiness and PTC (paid to click) sites can really be fun. You just need to find the fun in it *lol* For a little over one year I own the PTC . . . Thu, 29 Sep 2011 05:11:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980423180 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-09-29T05:11:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980119995 I thought, that instead of reposting everything and spamming a lot, I could simply make a list with what I have published on Triond this month :-) Feel free to read what is interesting for you, absolutely . . . Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:05:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980119995 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-08-31T08:05:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980061499 I saw a really great short documentary on German tv this week. If you ever wanted to know what it would be like to drive a Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie (limited edition "Feldmeister") on German roads, you . . . Fri, 26 Aug 2011 05:42:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980061499 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-08-26T05:42:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980059884 Sending money and other humanitarian aid including relief supplies will not end the hunger in Africa. We should immediately stop paying so much money that is wasted! I know this thesis is provoking . . . Fri, 26 Aug 2011 02:32:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980059884 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-08-26T02:32:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980059748 It is friday. TGIF! And I am annoyed by anyone who thinks I have to do something at work today and immediately and urgently. Forget it... I is not even 8 am here and I just had my first cup of coffee. . . . Fri, 26 Aug 2011 02:11:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980059748 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-08-26T02:11:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980023745 I have written this Triond article expecially for my online friend Leah. Well and the fact that Triond pays was the other half of inspiration *lol* ************************** I know some people . . . Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:50:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980023745 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-08-23T02:50:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979987009 Well, while most of you are sleeping, it is already 7 am here in German. I just got up although going to bed late (around midnight) as I have a terrible headache. I hope the ibuprofen will kick in soon. . . . Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:58:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979987009 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-08-20T00:58:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979967791 Yes, beware of Christmas this year as there is a very high chance that I will explode! Two reasons in short: 1. Last Christmas, hubby said "Woah, this is so annoying, we need to escape . . . Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:44:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979967791 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-08-18T13:44:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979950637 Hi there, is anyone of you actively writing on Triond? I would love to befriend people over there, here is the link to my profile. Of course you are also welcomed to check out my articles over . . . Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:32:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979950637 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-08-17T09:32:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979949962 Wow, I have not been active for for quite some time, I only had intended to have a rest for one or two weeks. And that became months. Oh my, I am so sorry for all my friends here. Especially Leah, DarkBeauty . . . Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:18:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979949962 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-08-17T08:18:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979786571 ---> I published the following article last weekend. If any of you would like to have something similar for his/her articles, books, blogs, websites... please contact me :-) And yes, it is free, social . . . Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:59:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979786571 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-08-01T07:59:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979537040 Mylot is an online community that pays you to discuss all kinds of topics with other users. For new users, it is hard and irritating how to earn money. This article will try to help you figuring out how . . . Fri, 01 Jul 2011 02:46:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979537040 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-07-01T02:46:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979461989 So, da ich über dieses Thema NULL brauchbare Informationen über Google gefunden habe, erstelle ich hiermit diesen Blogpost, um anderen Leuten den Ärger zu ersparen, den ich gerade habe. . . . Fri, 17 Jun 2011 05:35:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979461989 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-06-17T05:35:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979446657 ~ Sorry that this is in English, but it is directed at Germans who are looking for help and therefore in German. I help my Aunt-in-Law by spreading the word about her homepage ~     Pflegesachverständigenbüro . . . Tue, 14 Jun 2011 05:20:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979446657 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-06-14T05:20:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979418905 Yeah, that is a comment I just received 5 minutes ago on one of my GERMAN blog posts on my GERMAN blog written for GERMANS. Excuse me....? I do have some English blogs, but my personal blog is . . . Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:10:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979418905 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-06-08T04:10:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979414285 Ok, normally I am totally one of those people who tell you to do a Google search when looking for information, but the following discussion on Mylot just made me laugh ^^ The question was "Would you . . . Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:05:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979414285 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-06-07T08:05:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979414223 Mermaid instead of maid: the more demanding guests become, the weirder the jobs in hotels! This article will feature some of the weirdest and most bizarre hotel jobs. 1. Are you freezing in bed? . . . Tue, 07 Jun 2011 07:40:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979414223 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-06-07T07:40:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979393067 Good morning :-) I would like to discuss a topic I am totally unsure about. Hubby and I are planning to start having children in about a year. He keeps saying that he would love to raise them bilingual. . . . Wed, 01 Jun 2011 03:21:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979393067 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-06-01T03:21:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979380111 I was shopping groceries last tuesday and I could not resist a certain kind of food. I literally raided the freezer at Aldi and this is what I got: bell pepers with cheese cream filling, jalapenos . . . Sat, 28 May 2011 12:27:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979380111 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-28T12:27:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979375707 Well, one of the busiest highways in Germany, the Autobahn A3, is situated only a couple of hundred meters behind our house. When hubby had investigated our area on Google Maps and Google Earth, he . . . Fri, 27 May 2011 13:00:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979375707 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-27T13:00:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979360905 Yeah, that was the sentence this strange guy must have thought... Well, let me start this story at the beginning. Little stine1 was browing a German forum for cooking recipies. I found a topic . . . Tue, 24 May 2011 05:52:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979360905 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-24T05:52:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979360886 I have often been asked why someone's discussion was deleted. Well, more correct would be to say that I have often read the whining "Why was my discussion deleted ?". I myself have had some of . . . Tue, 24 May 2011 05:47:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979360886 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-24T05:47:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979357608 Aww, I love fairy pictures. I don't know why... maybe because fairies are almost everything that I am not? *lol* Today I changed my avatar and I am always not only changing it on Gather and Mylot, . . . Mon, 23 May 2011 12:38:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979357608 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-23T12:38:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979349746 It is 8:45am at the moment and I just had the first phone call for this saturday. Honestly, calling someone at 8:45 AM on the WEEKEND is not nice at all. This person is lucky that I was already awake! . . . Sat, 21 May 2011 02:53:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979349746 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-21T02:53:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979346210 I have a really weird feeling today. After onver one week of feeling really down, today is the first day I can really smile again and feel more happy. Was probably the Chinese duck for dinner on wednesday, . . . Fri, 20 May 2011 04:15:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979346210 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-20T04:15:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979346008 Yes, I love asparagus. And I did not even think about the fact, that it seems to be quite unknown or extremely expensive in many parts of the world Here in Germany, everyone enjoys it from April . . . Fri, 20 May 2011 03:02:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979346008 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-20T03:02:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979345889 Woohoo, friday morning 8 am. I am at work since 7am and will be off at 4pm. I will so be out of here! I NEED this weekend. No annoying colleagues, no annoying birthday parties of any granny, aunt-in-law . . . Fri, 20 May 2011 02:12:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979345889 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-20T02:12:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979345768 Yesterday, we got a new box for our tv so that we can watch digital cable tv. Honestly, we would not have such a thingy if it was not free. Ok, granny is paying for it as she insisted on having cable . . . Fri, 20 May 2011 01:31:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979345768 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-20T01:31:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979338460 I don't know.... in case you remember my post from last week that I am totally lacking motivation for everything and especially at work, I still "suffer" from this condition. Hubby was pretty worried . . . Wed, 18 May 2011 06:02:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979338460 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-18T06:02:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979330947 This is not a joke and I did not invent this topic – it actually happened to me! It began about 5 years ago. I had finished my IT training (takes 2-3 years in Germany) and my company wanted . . . Mon, 16 May 2011 05:35:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979330947 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-16T05:35:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979330939 Ok, here we go: I am German and really would love to hear all of your prejudices against Germans :-) Are we impolite? Are we clean and tidy? Are we correct? What are we? What do YOU think? And what . . . Mon, 16 May 2011 05:32:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979330939 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-16T05:32:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979330935 Hi and good morning :-) I have just started today's work and I am drinking a fine cup of coffee. I thought about good coffee and one thing came into my mind. Why so so many people buy coffee at . . . Mon, 16 May 2011 05:30:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979330935 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-16T05:30:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979330930 This is a question that bothers me for weeks. You know, we have a tv show here in Germany that shows the best and worst scenes from talk shows. They use many German talk shows, but also Jerry Springer . . . Mon, 16 May 2011 05:26:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979330930 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-16T05:26:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979330920 I was just reading this on a page about "useless knowledge" and I found it very interesting. Did you know that all polar bears are left-handed? Honestly, I have never thought about stuff like this . . . Mon, 16 May 2011 05:24:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979330920 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-16T05:24:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979330912 Hi, I just came across these little fellas... Aren't they cute? Don't get me wrong, I don't want to advertise them but aren't they cute? Ok, I repeat myself *g* You can design your own figure . . . Mon, 16 May 2011 05:21:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979330912 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-16T05:21:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979330906 I was watching a great documentary on French tv last week (I'm German) that less and less children are born in Europe. I guess North America (USA and Canada) face the same problems. On the other side, . . . Mon, 16 May 2011 05:18:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979330906 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-16T05:18:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979330900 After the fight against rude telephone marketers mentioned in the last post, little stine1 had to face a far more annoying adventure. And worst of all: She was the reason for her own misery. But, . . . Mon, 16 May 2011 05:16:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979330900 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-16T05:16:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979330893 Ok, one funny story about little stine1 - that is me, not my daughter ;-) - trying to order something from a German online shop that happened about 3 months ago: Little stine1 got a really great . . . Mon, 16 May 2011 05:12:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979330893 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-16T05:12:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979325593 Ok, I am trying something new here after browsing Youtube. I have found some German comedy videos with English subtitles, so that everyone here should be able to follow it. Today, I will present . . . Sat, 14 May 2011 08:32:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979325593 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-14T08:32:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979325582 Another story I would like to share. One of my colleagues tried to get a better job. He just made a diploma with "Bachelor of Arts". We also have this English term here in Germany for a few years . . . Sat, 14 May 2011 08:29:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979325582 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-14T08:29:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979325579 "The WHAT?" you might think now... Don't you know donkey bridges? Ok, Germans refer to "Eselsbrücke" (Esel = donkey ; Brücke = bridge) when speaking of a mnemonic or memory hook. . . . Sat, 14 May 2011 08:28:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979325579 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-14T08:28:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979325576 Finally, I came up with a new interesting German word to tell you about. Well, actually it is not really German, but here is the complete story: Little stine1 - at the age of maybe 5 years - has . . . Sat, 14 May 2011 08:26:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979325576 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-14T08:26:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979325571 Ok guys, what is the first thought that comes into your mind when I mention "handy"? From the "English" point of view, your thoughts could evolve around "something useful". In Germany, a "Handy" . . . Sat, 14 May 2011 08:25:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979325571 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-14T08:25:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979325567 Ok guys, this will be extremely tough. I will teach you a complete sentence. And I must admit, it is not "formal German", it is a dialect. But it sounds funny and we all want to have fun, right? . . . Sat, 14 May 2011 08:24:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979325567 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-14T08:24:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979325563 Ok, this one is not really a lesson, but I found it so funny. I was thinking about my third German word I could teach you and found a Wiki page that explains words and you can listen to the pronunciation. . . . Sat, 14 May 2011 08:22:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979325563 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-14T08:22:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979325557 So, here we go: What the heck is a "Stoffel"? When I was a kid, my parents always told me not to be a "Stoffel". It means that you are rude and impolite - you don't say "thank you" and "please". . . . Sat, 14 May 2011 08:20:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979325557 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-14T08:20:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979325215 Yeah, I was just talking a whole hour with my best friend on the phone *lol* We do this very rarely and I really do miss her. We are living half of Germany apart, so we do see each other not very often. . . . Sat, 14 May 2011 05:59:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979325215 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-14T05:59:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979310129 Yeah, I almost convinced my hubby that we simply have to go on a cruise as the next huge vacation in 2012/2013. I have even found a great cruise line with a perfect route in the Caribbean (German AIDA . . . Tue, 10 May 2011 05:12:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979310129 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-10T05:12:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979306411 Ok, I do not really know how to explain this. I mean, yes I am already 28 years old. Yes, I am a woman. But NO, I am not a mother (yet). Why did so many people yesterday wish me a happy mother's . . . Mon, 09 May 2011 05:48:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979306411 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-09T05:48:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979304017 I just started watching season three of "True Blood" and what cheap story do the authors use? Not only werewolves, no... Nazi werewolves. Honestly, I hate Hollywood still using Nazis as the ultimate . . . Sun, 08 May 2011 11:20:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979304017 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-08T11:20:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979303863 For the traditional Wiener Schnitzel, the Viennese (ok Vienna is in Austria, but we Germans LOVE Schnitzel!) normally use veal, and lard to fry it. But you can also use pork, chicken or turkey and oil . . . Sun, 08 May 2011 10:04:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979303863 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-08T10:04:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979298042 Ok, I am German. I have just browsed through some pictures and found many "German chocolate cakes". And I just thought "WTF?"   Here in Germany, there is no thing such "German chocolate cake", . . . Fri, 06 May 2011 09:05:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979298042 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-06T09:05:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979297458 Yes, this is true. Do you know the saying that ever pot has a lid? I am unsure whether this is only known here in Germany or internationally. It is so true! Just this morning shortly after getting . . . Fri, 06 May 2011 04:42:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979297458 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-06T04:42:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979286988 I promised you to tell you interesting and maybe funny words and here is the forst one. After days and days of thinking I did finally come up with one. Honestly, this is affecting me right now. So, . . . Tue, 03 May 2011 08:28:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979286988 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-03T08:28:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979286819 Everyone has his or her price, right? Well, one of my rather annoying colleagues invited me to lunch today. Mhh... at first I was hesitant as this is Mr. "I tell you my stupid jokes five times until . . . Tue, 03 May 2011 07:05:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979286819 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-03T07:05:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979283344 I’d like to present you some not always serious facts about Germany, mostly about daily life in Germany and Europe. This is what I got for you today: 1. We have to pay for plastic bags at . . . Mon, 02 May 2011 07:30:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979283344 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-02T07:30:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979280792 He has found tutorial videos on Youtube and is trying all kind of stuff. He has already replaced some heads with other heads or lightened up some dark pictures. I just gave him a hard task: Make me . . . Sun, 01 May 2011 12:17:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979280792 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-05-01T12:17:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979276870 Yeah, another weird thought... I was just watching the latest movie with Nicholas Cage. I do not really like him and his movies are pretty crappy lately, but it at least involved a huge fight against . . . Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:02:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979276870 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-04-30T05:02:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979274873 Yes, I am German. And I was surprised what kind of so-called German recipes are listed on the internet. Most of it was not original and genuine. But that's what I would like to present to you: Genuine . . . Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:20:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979274873 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-04-29T11:20:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979254253 Yes, I will do this from now on. Just to get an overview what really comes around in one year. And hubby is so great. He is the most wittiest person (right after me, of course *lol*) when it comes . . . Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:37:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979254253 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-04-23T01:37:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979254203 This thought just crossed my mind because I remember seeing lots and really lots of sleepwear in the Walmarts during our vacation to the USA. There was more sleepwear than other kinds of clothing... . . . Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:05:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979254203 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-04-23T01:05:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979248307 Everyone was surprised that a small and "unknown" country like Qatar will present the FIFA Soccer World Cup in 2022. If you are interested in Qatar, you will find some useful information here. The . . . Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:36:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979248307 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-04-21T06:36:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979248300 Who does not know the famous Barbie dolls? Almost every girl has one and does care for it. And do not forget the Barbie collectors who might find some inspiration here. There are many Barbie dolls designed . . . Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:33:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979248300 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-04-21T06:33:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979247702 Readbud promises to pay you for rating articles. But the truth is that almost no user gets paid. The reasons stated are ridiculous. Read more about this scam site in this article. Readbud .com started . . . Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:28:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979247702 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-04-21T01:28:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979241703 I am totally busy at work today and like almost always: Totally STRESSED and annoyed by stupid colleagues! "I only called to tell you I am finished with the stuff you asked me to do" - Fine, I . . . Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:39:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979241703 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-04-19T10:39:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979241273 I had written the following article last year and thought that some of you might be interested in it. It really is only basic, but see for yourself:   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   Germany . . . Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:15:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979241273 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-04-19T08:15:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979237813 Yes, we Germans sometimes are CRAZY. I would like to explain a phenomenon to you, that was even scientifically proven! The phenomenon is called Kevinism or Chantalism. Some even call it Justinism. . . . Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:26:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979237813 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-04-18T09:26:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979237798 Yes, he is DEAD! I don't know when he died or why, but he is dead! Some sites on the internet say so, so it MUST be TRUE, right? Information on the internet is always true! *irony dripping . . . Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:20:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979237798 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-04-18T09:20:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979237524 I was just answering an interesting Mylot discussion about "What should a woman change when getting married?" and I simply answered:   Uhm, I guess you have already been a good girlfriend or . . . Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:17:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979237524 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-04-18T07:17:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979237060 So, all terrorists are Muslims? No... little do you know. Terrorism is not the "concept" of one single religion or belief system. There are terrorists and violent people in all religions. No one . . . Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:59:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979237060 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-04-18T05:59:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979236693 Well, no not really. No little stine1s hurt today - until now... I don't know about your countries, but Germany is getting a real problem with people calling the emergency hotline for really small . . . Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:47:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979236693 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-04-18T02:47:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979233913 Ha, caught ya! But honestly, I am not better than you. During our 3 weeks vacation in the USA in April an May 2010, we had collected so many little bottles with shampoo, shower gel and body lotion, . . . Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:43:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979233913 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-04-17T06:43:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979231432 Yeah, so technically this is my hubby's first discussion. I just write the whole text and will present him your answers in German *lol* So, for the first time in 2011, we have been eating at McDonald's . . . Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:31:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979231432 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-04-16T11:31:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979227822 I just came across this great website. It is mainly targeted to American and Canadian people who come to visit Germany, Austria or Switzerland: http://www.german-way.com/germany.html Honestly, . . . Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:29:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979227822 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-04-15T08:29:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979223775 Yeah, in case you want to know a bit more about me (stine1), you should definitely check out this questionnaire! 1. What year is it? Are you sure? 2011, yes I am 99% sure. 2. The name you normally . . . Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:40:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979223775 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-04-14T07:40:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979220236 Glühwein (mulled wine) is a traditional hot German beverage in the winter, especially around Christmas. The literal translation is "glow wine". In this article you will find an easy recipe to make . . . Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:52:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979220236 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-04-13T09:52:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979220205 I must admit, that this discussion was inspired by the last episode of Supernatural I had been watching. I am shortly before the season 5 finale, so please no spoilers. In this episode, the "old . . . Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:41:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979220205 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-04-13T09:41:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979218942 I play World of Warcraft since its beginning and I always wonder why some players have problems getting enough gold for items, mounts and other things.   This simple guide is based on my experience. . . . Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:38:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979218942 ♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ 2011-04-13T02:38:39Z