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Baja Citrus Marinated Shrimp & Vegetable Kabobs
1 package McCormick� Grill Mates� Baja Citrus Marinade
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
5 cups assorted fresh vegetable pieces, such as yellow squash, zucchini and red bell pepper
Mix Marinade Mix, oil, vinegar and water in small bowl. Place shrimp and vegetables in 2 separate large resealable plastic bags. Pour half of the marinade into each bag; turn to coat well.
Refrigerate 15 minutes.
Remove shrimp and vegetables from marinade. Discard shrimp marinade; reserve vegetable marinade. Alternately thread shrimp and vegetables onto skewers. Grill over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning frequently and basting with reserved vegetable marinade.
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| Happy Birthday |
Whoever said April is the cruelest month didn't work in the electrical business. July, by far, is one of the toughest. Working in an attic in the height of summer is not fun. During these times, I try to remind myself of the great things in my life. And one of the best is my brother, Nick, whose birthday is this month. I have so many great memories, from bringing the snake home from the creek to lots of fun at Redbirds games. No one could ask for a better brother.
For your birthday, Nick, I wanted you to know how proud I am of all your accomplishments. Just to name a few of the great things your are doing - V3 Fights, Memphis Grizzlies House and also, Hard Rock Cafe.
It's been a hard year for our family, with the loss of our dad, but you continue on. I know from the bottom of my heart that dad is looking down on you and guiding you. And like me, he's full of pride. So have a happy one, Nick, and keep up the great work. -- Nathan
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| ABC Giveaway | |
At Above and Beyond, we continue to care about our community. The ABC Giveaway is our way of trying to make a difference where it counts most, close to home. We accept nominations through the mail or you can submit a charity of your choice online. A non-profit is selected each month via a random drawing of all the nominations. The winner of the drawing receives a $500 donation! Don't forget to tell your friends and family to enter, as well! The last donation for the year will be awarded to the charity with the HIGHEST accumulated votes.
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 Fire up the barbie, get out the sunscreen and celebrate. Summer is officially here! In this month's newsletter, we honor the funnest time of the year, with a great new recipe for your grill, plus a dive in price on installation of pool lights and a sneak peek on festivals being held throughout the state. Happy July everyone! |
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| Dive In |
Summertime and the livin' is easy, especially if you have a pool. And what makes it even better is swimming at night, when the water has cooled down and there's a slight breeze in the air. That can be tough, though, if your pool lighting isn't working.
If this is the case, check the circuit breaker and reset if necessary. Also check the ground fault circuit interrupter and reset. If either of these two solutions doesn't work, it is time to call a professional (like us). We may need to install new bulbs or replace fixtures.
Speaking of pools, several new lighting products have been developed for your backyard haven. Special eco-friendly LEDs are now available for most common pool light fixtures. Also available, solar floating lights that change colors, turning your pool into a nighttime oasis.
If interested in either product or you need help with your pool lighting, give us a call at 901-266-4630. We're always here for you.
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| Festival Fun |
 Don't have time for a full-out vacation? How about a weekender at one of the state's best festival?July 11
Half Moon Festival, Ten Mile
A showcase of the area's best musical talent
July 23-25
Grainger County Tomato Festival, Rutledge
Grainger County Tomato Wars, Mater Madness 5K, Art and History Exposition, antique agricultural equipment August 5
Rhythm and Race Fest, Nashville Featuring NASCAR Drivers, Trick My Truck, National Recording Artist and more. Benefitting Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital
Aug 26-28
Music City BBQ Festival, Nashville,River Front Park
Music City's second annual BBQ Festival and competition with a local music line up.
Aug 27-29
Old Fashioned Sunday Weekend, Knoxville
Celebrating the good things from days gone by. Arts & Crafts, Food, Blue Grass and Gospel Music |
| Catch the Wave! |  Have you noticed how gloomy drivers are when they are driving to work in the morning? Above and Beyond Electric is going to try to change that - at least for commuters. On Friday, July 16th, beginning at 8 a.m., we be will waving and displaying a smile-generating Good Morning banner to greet motorists as they drive by. It's all in fun and an attempt to put a smile on the faces of the back-to-work crowd.
We won't be alone in our quest to put smiles on the faces of passing motorists. For the second year in a row, we will be joining as many as 350 other independent plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical companies across North America that will be participating in International Wave Day, a giant wave across the continent. The international event is being promoted by Nexstar, a professional business training and development association that helps Above and Beyond Electric and other member companies improve their business management and customer service.
Watch for an e-mail in the near future to let you know where we will be and don't forget to wave back! |
| Simple Pleasures | |
Feeling uninspired with all this heat? Don't fret. It happens to all of us. But there are ways to easily get back into the zone and the simplest ones cost absolutely nothing.Writer Leo Babauta, creator of the website zenhabits.net, has the perfect plan. When he is in the "slumps," he finds little, simple pleasures and spreads them throughout the day. Soon, he's back on track, Here are a few of his suggestions.
1. Listen to good music in the car.
2. Write on good paper with a good pen.
3. Check something off your to-do list.
4. Watch the sunrise or sunset.
5. Hug you child or grandchild tightly.
6. Plan a long conversation with a good friend.
7. Make someone smile.
8. Clear your desk.
9. Have a root beer float for lunch.
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