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You Just Never Know What You're Going To Find
August
August is here.
Really, what more can be said?
No one ever seems to have a good thing to say about August. It's been bad-mouthed forever. The Anglo-Saxons called it, "Weod Monath "- weed month!
It's given no credit. It's either the "end of the summer," or the "dog days of summer," or "the wilting wait for autumn."
Well, we're here to speak up for August.
We think you should cherish every day of this month. Think of it as a harbinger of change. That whole "back to school - back to the ordinary" life is right around the corner.
Use every day this month as a special treat. A last opportunity to dip a toe in the Sound or picnic under an elm. Ride a roller coaster, discover an open meadow, count the stars in the Milky Way. Rise at five in the morning and greet the sun.
August is the last gift of summer. Enjoy every minute of it.
Now, on with the show.
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"Summer afternoon - to me those have always been the two most beautiful words."
-H.James
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Speeches Never Made - The Moon Disaster
Found this speech that was prepared in case the first moon landing ended in failure. Thankfully, it never had to be delivered.
"Fate has ordained that the men who went to the moon to explore in peace will stay on the moon to rest in peace. These brave men, Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin, know that there is no hope for their recovery. But they also know that there is hope for mankind in their sacrifice.
These two men are laying down their lives in mankind's most noble goal: the search for truth and understanding. They will be mourned by their families and friends; they will be mourned by their nation; they will be mourned by the people of the world; they will be mourned by a Mother Earth that dared send two of her sons into the unknown.
In their exploration, they stirred the people of the world to feel as one; in their sacrifice, they bind more tightly the brotherhood of man. In ancient days, men looked at stars and saw their heroes in the constellations. In modern times, we do much the same, but our heroes are epic men of flesh and blood.
Others will follow, and surely find their way home. Man's search will not be denied. But these men were the first, and they will remain the foremost in our hearts. For every human being who looks up at the moon in the nights to come will know that there is some corner of another world that is forever mankind."
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"Why is summer mist romantic and autumn mist just sad?"
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 It Rained.
Did you have water in your basement?
Did you like it as much as we did. (hint: we realllly, didn't like it.)
Say, "Never again."Say, "Hello, Aiello."
Aiello will install a Zoeller submersible sump pump - or a Liberty Water-Powered (yes, there is such a thing!) sump pump - at a special price.
Save $100 off - during August with this special Internet offer. You must call and mention the offer this month.
Keep your basement - dry.
Call Aiello today:
Liberty - water powered sump pump 
Liberty Water Powered Back Up Pump with indoor 115v alarm with 9v battery back-up. Compact probe mounted sensor, auxiliary contacts with visual and audio alarm.
It's powered by your municipal water supply** and requires no electricity to operate!
With a compact high efficiency design, The SumpJet® removes 2 gallons of sump water per 1 gallon used. The SumpJet® is fully automatic and comes backed with Liberty's standard 2 year warranty.
*The SJ10 pumping performance varies with inlet water source pressure and pumping head.
**The SJ10 requires an uninterrupted water source to operate. If you have a well pump, the SJ10 will not operate during power outages.
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Where Are We?
This month we're out and about. Enjoying the scenery. Tell us where this was taken and you'll be eligible to win a $25 Target Gift Card.
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"The summer night is like a perfection of thought."
- W. Stevens
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We've Resisted.
Through nearly three years we At Home have not posted a single cat video.
Not even once. Til now. Maybe it's the heat. But, we surrender to the fur. We think you should too.
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"Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability."
- S. Keen
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2000 Calories
We're not sure, but we thought you might like to know what 2000 calories looks like. To be honest, we weren't all that happy when we watched this 90 second clip. Salad, anyone?
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"Ah summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it."
- R. Baker
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Anatomy of a New Yorker Cartoon.
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Hurricane Season Began June 1
We mention this in connection with the simple notion that Aiello Home Services is now one of the largest installers of standby (some call them whole-house) generators.
As we have most recently been reminded - painfully - Connecticut homes are susceptible to extended power outages.
If you want to assure your family's comfort and security, let us tell you about the Koheler and GE standby generators. Aiello handles the entire process from arranging for permits, assisting homeowners with finding propane suppliers and installation of the pad and complete system.
Want to start the process? (It can often take as much as six weeks from permit to turn-on).
Just pick up the phone and say, "Hello, Aiello."
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"A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing and the lawn mower is broker."
- J. Dent
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Go ahead. Do this one.
One winner gets a $25 Home Depot card.
By moving one of the following digits, make the equation correct.
62 - 63 = 1
Tell us here
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Just A Reminder.
Remember we mentioned earlier that you should appreciate every sweet, warm day of August. Here's just a quick reminder of what lays ahead. 
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"It's a cruel season that makes you get ready for bed while it's light out."
- B. Watterson
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Enough with the heat waves.
Don't let another sizzling day beat you down.
Let us know which photo cools you down the best. Lucky winner gets a chilling photo poster by photographer Jack McConnell of the Gilkey Point Lighthouse in Islesboro, Maine. 
Choose the Snowy Tree standing in front of the lighthouse, or Lobster Pots piled at the edge of Penobscot Bay. Tell us here. To order your own heat-beating photo, check out all the winter photos at www.jackmcconellphotography.com and click on the Seasons collection and browse through the winter pages. Then turn to the purchase page and send Jack an email to order your own cool-down solution.
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"Summer's lease hath all too short a date."
- W. Shakespeare
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Watermelon Limeade
Ingredients
- 6 cups 1 -inch pieces watermelon( from about 1/2 5 pound watermelon)
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 2-3 tablespoons light agave syrup (nectar) or honey.
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Preparation
- Purée watermelon, lime juice, and 2 Tbsp. agave syrup in a blender until smooth.Add 1 Tbsp. more agave, if desired. Strain into a large pitcher filled with ice and stir in 1/2 cup water. Serve over ice and garnish with lime wedges.
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"I drifted into a summer-nap under the hot shade of July, serenaded by a cicada lullaby, to drowsy-warm dreams of distant thunder."
- T. Giullemets
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 Gettysburg. The Last Invasion. - by Allen Guelzo
July was the 150th anniversary of the battle that turned the Civil War.
This is the latest, impressive, volume on that event from the perspective of ordinary soldiers.
With insights into the impact on politics of the day and the introduction of unique characters, Gettysburg is an unforgettable piece of non-fiction.
Great summer reading.
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"If it could only be like this always - always summer, always alone, the fruit always ripe..." - E. Waugh
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Don't Do It Yourself
Need help with electrical work?
Just watch this - and then say, "Hello, Aiello."
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"Oh the summer night has a smile of light and she sits on a sapphire throne."
- B Cornwall
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Winners
OK - those guys in last month's quiz were The New Kids on the Block! Gretchen N knew and won. Tom S. was quickest with our word quiz and 20 of you knew the location of the Trolltunga Rock was Norway. Jennie P was the winner.
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Enjoy Your August
Sincerely, Aiello Home Services |
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