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Problems have to solved, not managed. ~ Colin Powell

Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see. ~ Arnold Schopenauer

Activity without purpose is a drain to a life of fulfillment. ~Anthony Robbins

If you don't focus on what you want, you'll be led by someone who focuses on what he wants. ~Jay Elkes

Goals are helpful, but results matter

This week my Runkeeper Walking app recorded my finishing 2000 miles-- http://ping.fm/wmKuT

Winners make a habit of doing things others are unwilling to do.

PBS Newshour artIcle on light pollution http://ping.fm/x73cZ

A possible tech future http://ping.fm/nYST6

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What are you pretending not to know? ~ Jack Canfield

You can't learn less. ~ R Buckminustee Fuller

When you create a word you create a way of thinking. ~  Anthony Robbins

Quality always costs less in the end. ~ Edwards Deming

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Destiny is determined by daily behavior.

DayOne entry, May 5, 2012

Eleanor Roosevelt

Great minds discuss ideas,
Average minds discuss events,
Small minds discuss people.


Jay Elkes

DayOne entry, May 5, 2012 Ideas for Business Card Tag Lines

Ideas for Business Card Tag Lines

Applying Leverage to Life
Sharing Great Ideas
Change Your Thinking
Think Better, Live Better
Ideas for Success
World Class Ideas for World Class Living
World Class Solutions to Everyday Problems
Mindsets for Success
Choose To Be ..


Jay Elkes

DayOne entry, Jul 7, 2011

Life is everything that shows up while you're trying to achieve your dreams. ~ Jay Elkes


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life is about two things: being and doing.~ Anthony Robbins

Avoiding deathbed regrets http://ping.fm/TouKU

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Do list not working? http://ping.fm/WEOpV

Reasons come first answers come second. ~Anthony Robbins

You don't have problems, you have projects. ~David Allen

TeN common landfill items that are recyclable. http://ping.fm/y9Qk2

If you know what you're doing efficiency is your only improvement opportunity.
~ David Allen

In New Albany to compete in Central Division Evaluation contest.

Fwd: Gina's Quote of The Day

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Begin forwarded message:

From: "Gina Mollicone-Long" <info@ginaml.com>
Date: March 18, 2012 3:00:00 AM EDT
To: "Jay Elkes" <jay@extremecommonsense.net>
Subject: Gina's Quote of The Day
Reply-To: info@ginaml.com

Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.  ~Abraham Lincoln

Quote Anthony Robbins

Nothing tastes as good as fit, healthy, and vital feels. ~ Anthony Robbins

Nothing tastes as good as fit, healthy, and vital feels. ~ Anthony Robbins

Quotes - Anthony Robbins

Most people's lives are a direct reflection of the expectations of their peer group. ~ Anthony Robbins

Everything you want in life is outside your comfort zone. ~ Jack Canfield

Fwd: Video - Dancin' Queen

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Begin forwarded message:

From: elk912@aol.com
Date: February 22, 2012 8:53:17 PM EST
To: goblynn31@aol.com, esorelkes@aol.com, jayelkes@earthlink.net, HSchloss@aol.com, CBG10@yahoo.com, wwsiegel@sbcglobal.net
Subject: Video - Dancin' Queen

I think you will enjoy this. You can download and save to your computer.

http://gallery.me.com/scott.elkes#100793

Fwd: Elkes & Elkes NorthWest Ohio Railroad

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From: elk912@aol.com
Date: February 22, 2012 11:50:51 AM EST
To: jayelkes@earthlink.net, goblynn31@aol.com, esorelkes@aol.com
Subject: Elkes & Elkes NorthWest Ohio Railroad

Ah! Another memory...

http://gallery.me.com/scott.elkes#100780

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Fwd: Tansky Sawmill Toyota Internet Response

From: "Ryan McGlone" <ryan.mcglone_Tansky_Sawmill_Toyota@webcrmmail.adpcrm.net>
Date: February 18, 2012 10:05:42 PM EST
To: jayelkes@gmail.com
Subject: Tansky Sawmill Toyota Internet Response
Reply-To: "Ryan McGlone" <ryan.mcglone@tansky.com>

Think Toyota

Think Tansky

 

 

Thank you for your interest in Tansky Sawmill Toyota!

 

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At any time during the sales process, you can call us directly at the number listed below.

 

Sincerely,

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Fwd: Confirmation - your new car purchase request Inquiry: 67460780

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Subject: Confirmation - your new car purchase request Inquiry: 67460780
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Dear Edmunds Dealer Locator Customer,

Thank you for using Edmunds Dealer Locator.  We have received your inquiry for a 2012 Toyota Camry and look forward to assisting you.  Your Inquiry number is 67460780.

Within the next 24 hours (may exclude weekends and holidays) you can expect a contact from the following dealership:

Germain Toyota
5777 Scarborough Boulevard
Columbus OH, 43232
Internet Sales Manager: Internet Deartment
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From: request_confirmation@smtp.autousa.com
Date: February 18, 2012 9:57:22 PM EST
To: jayelkes@gmail.com
Subject: Confirmation - your new car purchase request Inquiry: 67460778
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Dear Edmunds Dealer Locator Customer,

Thank you for using Edmunds Dealer Locator.  We have received your inquiry for a 2012 Toyota Camry and look forward to assisting you.  Your Inquiry number is 67460778.

Within the next 24 hours (may exclude weekends and holidays) you can expect a contact from the following dealership:

Toyota West
1500 Auto Mall Drive
Columbus OH, 43228
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From: request_confirmation@smtp.autousa.com
Date: February 18, 2012 9:57:22 PM EST
To: jayelkes@gmail.com
Subject: Confirmation - your new car purchase request Inquiry: 67460776
Reply-To: jayelkes@gmail.com

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Dear Edmunds Dealer Locator Customer,

Thank you for using Edmunds Dealer Locator.  We have received your inquiry for a 2012 Toyota Camry and look forward to assisting you.  Your Inquiry number is 67460776.

Within the next 24 hours (may exclude weekends and holidays) you can expect a contact from the following dealership:

Tansky Toyota
6300 Sawmill Road
Dublin OH, 43017
Internet Sales Manager: Ryan McGlone / Tyler McGlone
Phone: 614-766-4800
Email: internet.sales@tansky.com


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To: jayelkes@gmail.com
Subject: Thank you for your 2012 Toyota Camry inquiry.
Reply-To: confirmations@confirmation-edmunds.com

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Re: Trying to understand Consumer Reports / Toyota Camry

Some not quite random thoughts ...

In a typical week, I drive about 300 miles. Of this, 40 is a round trip to the observatory, which is mostly 315 and US 23. The rest is largely on and around town. 

Toyota offers an 8 year 100,000 mile warranty on all the hybrid parts.could mean needing a bunch of battery replacement a couple years after that, but there's no telling what battery technology or cars will be like in 2020 and beyond. Fuel cost estimates suggest savings of $500 per year at current gas prices. If I take Jerry's advice to replace a car every 10 years, a ten year battery life is not an issue if I get the value I expect out of it. 

Even if none of this were true, I find value in being environmentally conscious. Janna likes the acceleration and comfort of the V6, but I don't see a difference I care about.

I looked at a new Accord. The dashboard was so filled with stuff it looked like an airplane cockpit. I dropped it from my short list as a result.

Janna hates the look of the Prius. For me, it is slightly reminiscent of a Gremlin, which always got strong opinions in both directions. For the moment, it is still on the list but seems unlikely.

We are also looking at the Subaru Legacy. I'm not sure it makes sense if 4 wheel drive isn't important. 

The best thing a car could do is offer enough control to avoid a serious problem. Failing that, it should do what it can to protect the driver and passengers. I'm not sure any car would have allowed me to avoid last week's accident, but the Saturn certainly met the second criterion. 

Jay Elkes

On Feb 14, 2012, at 12:23 PM, elk912@aol.com wrote:

I have, since you entered the market. 

On the Toyotas, I believe your assessment on CR is correct on the V6. Higher purchase price and lower fuel efficiency, but with zippier performance. Compared to a 4 cylinder, lower purchase price and more efficient fuel mileage. 

With the TV newscasts trying to inform the public of $5 a gallon gas this year, the 4 cylinder appears more favorable. If you are doing a LOT of driving, especially highway, the 4 cylinder may be the way to go. If you only do occasional long highway trips, I would not rule out the V6. 

My thoughts on hybrids. The hybrid usually has a higher purchase price (I have not checked this in awhile). 

Hybrids are most effective in DAILY stop and go traffic. For non-hybrids this is where mpg suffers, gasoline engines burning fuel and the vehicle is NOT moving. My truck's computer fuel tracking painfully shows this--my mpg suffers when I stop. It is amazing to see this drop. 

I have heard Toyota has a secret warranty that batteries will last 10 years. Batteries are EXPENSIVE to replace for there are a lot of them. With you being a retiree, I just do not see the daily commute as part of your regular driving routine to justify a hybrid purchase, unless you want the "Zippy" performance. A hybrid over 4 cylinder car should accelerate better. Electric motors are 100% torque throughout it's RPM range would give the hybrid an edge there. Sort of follows this automotive rule: increased performance = increased $. 

I think you may like the V6, but if you are going to do frequent highway trips, like to Nebraska and back (my niece Ashley now lives there), the 4 cylinder should be considered. I would do a spreadsheet with a range of fuel prices to mpg ranges to the miles you think you may do for the year; and over the life of expected ownership.

I hope the insight is helpful.

Scott

-----Original Message-----
From: Jay Elkes <jayelkes@gmail.com>
To: Scott Elkes <elk912@aol.com>
Sent: Tue, Feb 14, 2012 8:20 am
Subject: Trying to understand Consumer Reports / Toyota Camry

Thanks again for providing access to CR. I used it to dig out details for the 3  versions of Toyota Camry.   4 cyl     88.  Recommended Hybrid  93.  Recommended V6.       92.    Of the 3 models, the V6 is the only one that is not marked as recommended, even  though it has a higher overall score than the 4 cyl. The only guess I have is it  doesn't meet some value test (price, cost to run, etc.). Do you have any  thoughts?   Jay  

Re: 92a282850

State Farm called Saturday afternoon. They asked what happened and I described it as I dud to you. They said they needed to talk with their client before they could issue a payment.

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On Feb 3, 2012, at 12:18 PM, Gunderson Hans <Hans.Gunderson@sentry.com> wrote:

I would give them until Monday and then call if you do not hear from them. I received the appraisal information from Carstar, I have sent out a check at this time to pay for your repairs, if State Farm does come forward and accept liability just write void and send in back in.  

 

Hans S. Gunderson
Sentry Insurance
Claims Representative
Phone (800) 325-9559 ext. 4595293
Fax (888) 729 2225

From: Jay Elkes [mailto:jayelkes@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 11:16 AM
To: Gunderson Hans
Subject: RE: 92a282850

 

Thank you. Should I contact them directly or wait for a call from them?

 

From: Gunderson Hans [mailto:Hans.Gunderson@sentry.com]
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 11:55
To: 'Jay Elkes'
Subject: RE: 92a282850

 

Thank you for the pictures

 

I have filed a claim with Statefarm the claim number is 350Q95093, your claim representative is Team 1 and the contact phone is 888-816-6937.

 

Hans S. Gunderson
Sentry Insurance
Claims Representative
Phone (800) 325-9559 ext. 4595293
Fax (888) 729 2225

From: Jay Elkes [mailto:jayelkes@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 6:40 PM
To: Gunderson Hans
Subject: Re: 92a282850

 

Thank you. I have sent 5 photos in separate emails.

1. Her insurance card.

2. Her car license 

3. Her car damaged bumper

4. My car damage 1 of 2

5. My car damage 2 of 2.

 

Please confirm receipt of all 5.

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On Feb 2, 2012, at 5:08 PM, Gunderson Hans <Hans.Gunderson@sentry.com> wrote:

 

 

Hans S. Gunderson

Sentry Insurance

Claims Representative

Phone (800) 325-9559 ext. 4595293

Fax (888) 729 2225

 

 

 

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One Thing To Do

Advice from experts. If you were going to do only one thing they suggest, what would it be? David Allen: get it all out of your head. David Bach: make everything automatic. Anthony Robbins: take massive action. Jack Canfield: Take 100% responsibility for your life.

Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.--Eleanor Roosevelt

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~ Henry Ford   

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