As I sit here watching the snow fall, I am reminded that I meant to get a cover for a variety of things in the backyard: the grill, the wheelbarrow and the deck chest among them. It’s a little late now, I’m putting it on my list of things to do at the first sign of a thaw.

Abadak is an online superstore for covers of all sorts—not only for grills, boats, cars and the like, but also for things I never thought about. They’ve got tree and bush covers, for example. It sounds silly, but Mrs. GolfBlogger puts covers over her roses to protect them from the Michigan cold.

It just goes to show that you can find anything on the web.

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Today is the birthday of one of my favorite authors: Edgar Allan Poe.

Born January 19, 1809
Died October 7, 1849

Once Upon A Midnight Dreary

As we age, pain and inflammation become serious issues.

Inflammation results from the work of white blood cells, which protect the body’s against foreign substances. White blood release chemicals into the blood stream and surrounding tissues, increasing blood flow and resulting in redness and warmth. Other chemicals result in leakage of fluid into the tissues, resulting in swelling. This in turn, can stimulate the nerves and cause pain.

For those who turn first to natural remedies, Nopalea may be worth investigating. The manufacturer says Nopalea is an all-natural anti-inflammatory drink that can help the body reduce pain.
If you’re interested, the company is offering a free 32oz bottle of Nopalea to all who call the 1-800 number listed on the web site (callers only pay $9.95 S&H)

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As golfers age, muscle and joint inflammation can get in the way of playing a good round. For my own part, I remain absolutely convinced that I play better golf when I take an anti-inflammatory before starting out. I inherited the family bad back, and without any aid, I stiffen up during the round and suffer the rest of the day. That’s not a recipe for good scoring.

When I take an anti inflammatory, I feel looser from start to finish, and don’t experience any stiffness as I walk up the final fairway. After the round, I’m still able to keep up with the yardwork and kids.

Inflammation is a result of the actions of white blood cells, which generally work as part of the body’s defense system against foreign substances. The cells release chemicals into the blood stream and surrounding tissues, increasing blood flow and resulting in redness and warmth. Other chemicals result in leakage of fluid into the tissues, resulting in swelling. This in turn, can stimulate the nerves and cause pain.

For those with bent toward natural remedies, a product called Trivita Nopalea may be worth investigating. The manufacturers say that the wellness drink contains “rare and potent antioxidants that are SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN to help the body REDUCE INFLAMMATION .”

Each 32 ounce drink is produced from the fruit of the Nopal cactus, which the producers say has been used for centuries by native peoples. Nopalea, they say, helps the body “neutralize its inner toxins and reduce its inflammation.”

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When The GolfBlogger isn’t playing a round or working, he often can be found camping with the local Boy Scout Troop. And as an Eagle Scout, the GolfBlogger knows that one of the most useful things you can have in the out-of-doors is a good tarp

Tarps can be used as a footprint for your tent, a dining fly, or as a cover to keep your firewood dry. Scouts also train to use tarps as emergency stretchers (thankfully, I’ve never had to do this) and as emergency shelters. A good tarp thus is as vital a piece of equipment as a good knife.

You can find all your tarp needs at Tarps Plus.

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