Here’s an offer for Alexandria residents…

2nd Annual Electronics Recycling Day

Got old electronics?

Wondering how to dispose of them safely?
Old computers, hard drives, monitors, modems, fax machines,?
Used printers and copiers?
TVs, stereos, VCRs, radios?

Cameras, camcorders?
Microwaves, toasters?  Other electronics?

Keep them out of the landfills.  Bring them for free*, safe, environmentally responsible recycling.

Saturday, October 24, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Immanuel Church on the Hill

Corner of Quaker Lane and Seminary Road

*Recycling is FREE.  On-site data destruction will also be available for $10 for hard drives, blackberries, memory sticks, etc. – wherever you want to ensure that your personal data is immediately wiped out.

Brought to you by the ICOH Creation Stewardship Committee, in conjunction with Turtlewings, an environmentally friendly electronics/data recycling service.

Also safely dispose of your batteries and light bulbs containing mercury.

A funeral without flowers

I went to a funeral today. Other than the flowers from the family, only one friend sent flowers.

Have you ever been to a funeral without flowers? how depressing.

The obit listed places to send Memorial contributions but I’m sure that they thought someone would send flowers!

You Win! (if you vote)

Today is another opportunity for all voters in Virginia to have a say in who the next Governor of Virginia will be.

Vote Today!

Bring your “I Voted” sticker to any Conklyn’s Florist location and you will receive a free Gift Card with a value from $10 to $200.

New Delivery Vehicle

The folks at Ford Motor Company invited Conklyn’s Florist to participate in a test program for their new Transit Connect Commercial Vehicle last week.

An initial test drive of the prototype had us convinced that the Ford Transit Connect may just be what we’re looking for in a small utility delivery vehicle.

It’s a small van with a higher than average roof, a great turning radius, wonderful gas mileage and loads of options. It has gps mapping, hands free telephone and web/email clients built right into the dash.

Given our interest, Ford asked Conklyn’s to participate in a media day event where we could explain the value of this type of vehicle, in our business, to members of the automotive media. We took this as an opportunity to explain our needs to media experts and also to get their take on the vehicle and Ford commercial products in general.

I think we just might buy one when they go on the market later this year.   http://www.fordvehicles.com/transitconnect/

Earth Day

Wednesday is Earth Day as you probably already know by now.

We have two programs designed to help you participate and recycle:

1)  Recycle old flower vases. Bring in 2 of the dusty vases you have stashed away – we’ll trade you a Surprise Gift Card worth somewhere between $5 and $200.

2) Bring in that tired house plant you’ve been unable to nurture back to life and get a new one. We’ll give you a Surprise Gift Card to get you started.

Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen as part of the photosynthetic process. New studies have found many common houseplants absorb benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene, as well.

Happy Earth Day

Secretary or Administrative Professional?

Next week is Secretaries Week. Or…is it Administrative Professionals’ Week? The original idea was to give bosses (whom have their own day) a “designated” time to express appreciation for their staff, many of whom were “secretaries.”

Today, that term is almost offensive to some. We certainly don’t want to offend anyone so we’re asking you, “What is the best term for a time when the boss can publicly show appreciation?”

Answer our one question poll at www.conklyns.com/pages/apw.htm. One poll responder will receive a gorgeous spring bouquet delivered anywhere in our Baltimore/Washington delivery area.

Watch those Lilies!

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, lilies are considered highly toxic to cats. While the poisonous component has not yet been identified, it is clear that small amounts of the plant, when ingested, can result in severe kidney damage. We recommend keeping lilies out of the reach of cats. It is important to note that lilies do not pose a problem for other pets or humans.

Help us pick a logo for our Baltimore store!

The merger of Beverly Hochstedt Florist and Conklyn’s Florist has created a new and unique option for floral designs and gifts in North Baltimore.

Beverly Hochstedt customers have been tickled with the (new to them) programs now available at a familiar, friendly location.

Now we need a logo for the store on Harford Rd.

Help us pick one by giving us your input -  www.conklyns.com/pages/poll.htm.

One lucky poll respondant will be awarded a gorgeous bouquet delivered anywhere in our newly enlarged Baltimore-Washington delivery area.

We have a new store!

Conklyn’s Florist has merged with Beverly Hochstedt Florist in Parkville, MD.

The new store will be “Conklyn’s Hochstedt Florist of Parkville.” The newly renovated store on Harford Rd. is now part of the Conklyn’s family and all of the various programs offered by Conklyn’s and conklyns.com will be available to Beverly Hochstedt’s former customers. Beverly retired after 25 years in the Baltimore suburb and Conklyn’s will now be serving her customers under the Conklyn’s Inc. umbrella.

We look forward to serving the Hochstedt customers and now offer what we believe to be the most gorgeous flowers delivered to the entire Baltimore/Washington area.

Cost of money

I just read that it costs 1.67 cents to make a penny. It costs almost 10 cents to make a nickel!

Think how much money (our money) the government could save if we all emptied our piggy banks once a year.

And, all of that coin could be put into interest baring accounts or donated to charity.

Everyone wins!