Closing 2015

 

Hail and Good Day to You,

            Thank you so much for taking time to sit with me…it is hard to believe the year slipped by so fast…so much has been accomplished, it really is amazing…if you have a minute, we can see how far we have come…great…let me get my book….

 

            In AmericanBoudica we have released several academic papers both for sale and for free…2children’s books…held several gallery showings in the Sheffield…speaking engagements in Florida…we came out with Hub Articles…we have also published several videos…it was a very busy year and I was blessed such really wonderful people to work with…

            As the Girly Pirate, my crew has been fast at work…we have designed our own shirts and have added to both graphic shops…many of my friends brought me pictures to help us create our art…we added Jewelry by Rose…built up new marketing…we have been selling out of inventory as soon as it comes in…in 2016 we will be opening a store front…watch us grow

 

            At Nature’s Power and Energy, we built the HydroPrincess…we climbed a mountain of RED tape to finally get to the controlled environment test…we have had to defend our patent and rework plans to specifications…finally we got to do the controlled environment test at Inglis, this went better than we could have hoped for…we prepare to start work on our next project and 2016 we will be moving into the new offices…

            D’s Detail has opened…it is now on twitter…A clean car is a happy car and a car is happy when it gets detailed regularly…this has been a lot of fun and I am really happy with the quality of the work…by taking our time the finished product sparkles

   Uber has been a constant source of amusement…from the 4-week background check to meeting the community…I have seen more the Tampa Bay than I ever conceived of…it has also provided a stable source of income while I push forward…Lyft has also been fun and I am glad I joined…it is a good way to make extra money

            In school, another successful year has passed…I have begun work on putting together me notes to bring the dissertation together…residency was hard work but, it was also a lot of fun…2016 will be my final year in school…I am so surprised I made it this far…it is a great deal of work but, I am glad I came this far…

 

            The Sunshine Paddle raised and distributed over $12,000 in cash, goods and services this year…we made our final donation drop to the Helping Hands Food Bank of food and toys…we sold the Blue Horizon to a young lady who raised over $50,000 to clean a river…with a kayak and a paddle we can change a community and make it a better place…I am blessed with amazing help in accomplishing these goals…Thank you all…

            This has been a good and productive year for all of those in the Circle…though none are rich all are happy and fed…as Yule comes upon us, what more can be asked for really…I am grateful for a good year- not easy but, good…on the 21^st we will be setting off several paper lanterns and a bon fire…

            I promise it will not be long before we have time to chat again…Yes, I promise to have more news of the planned Pirate adventure…we are also working on controls for the global classroom…yes, I am now delivering for Grub Hub and Dominos too…it is crazy but, I can make it work for a while and then I will be able to cut back…I will be cooking Christmas Day if you want to come by…

Blessed Be,

Dorraine Cooper-Rooney

The Girly Pirate

 

Crazy, Smiling and Exhausted

 

Merry Meet,

It is happy I am, to see you…it is still crazy but, starting to get back…I have been laughing a lot as it really seems to help me not notice how exhausted I really am…a few more months and I will have time to relax- I promise…let me catch you up

 

At American Boudica we are excited to announce our new children’s coloring book due out on 12/4/15…it has been a labor of love…Chris’s artwork begs one to break out the crayons…we have also published new academic work through both amazon and academia.edu…it is a priority of ours to share the knowledge and the joy of reading...we also just came out with our new mosaic video 'Endless Summer' was just released last week- how cool life is really :)

 

 

The GirlyPirate brand is gaining…we have been looking for a brick and mortar shop…we have some bigger works of art and wish to have direct sale of inventory…so we are choosing to expand beyond the internet…it is exciting to watch this grow…

Nature’s Power and Energy is also in forward motion…we are still working with the patent office…if one does not have a good deal of patients or cannot be flexible, plan on paying a lawyer to do this…Alex has been a big help…it is my hope that it is released soon…in the mean time we have heard from a consortium from the UAE who would like to invest in us…we are discussing this possibility and seeing where it leads…Chris and Alex are aiding me in putting the proposal together…We have produced the video of the HydroPrincess spinning during the controlled environment test:

D’s Detail has been busy…a clean car is a happy car…even my Uber/Lyft Car looks great…it amazes people how I can handle so many people and my car looks so awesome…I use product like Meguiar’s and Morthers…Prices depend on condition and size of vehicle…

 

Driving for Uber has been fun and I get to meet a lot of interesting people…I do offer water and candy…I like people to feel relaxed while in my car…I work day shift…it takes me all over the state and to some interesting places…Lyft is a newer company to the area…I do drive for them when I have time…it too has taken me to some really cool places…

 

In school I am half way through the Global Financial Management Class…the professor is Dr. Simon…she really brings the subject to life…deep thinking about foreign currency and exchange, really interesting…my dissertation subject has been approved and now I have to submit my prospectus…so off I go agathering and seeking information….global sales of aquatic animals

In the Circle we are soon to celebrate a feast of giving thanks at Yule…are you thankful…do those you are thankful for know how happy you are in their life…it is important to show gratitude to those around us…

At the Sunshine Paddle we are up to our 15^th donation drop…we have the next 2 scheduled for early December…how very cool to put together 20 ways to help my community in 12 months… which meets and exceeds our goals for the year…I feel very privileged to be part of this… we recently had to bring Yum Yum to her home and we were sad to see her go…we are very thankful to all of those who have made this so awesome…I will be going to see 2 Notch soon and Fred has also been calling…I promise to bring back Pictures

 

My days are running from 16-20 hours 7 days a week…this will be this way for another 6 months- then I will be able to cut back some…a couple of upcoming events…through my dissertation research, I have marked where Pirates have been…I am putting together an Adventure Package…3 days in the sun, walking and kayaking in the areas that Pirates saw…many of the areas are still untouched and worth seeing…I will keep you posted…the other thing is I am thinking of is Ubering my way up the coast…I do not know if this is possible but, it is a thought…I will be working the Uber on Thanksgiving…Walter will be cooking for mom and dad…so, stop by as I am sure they would love the company

Blessed Be,

Dorraine Cooper-Rooney

Girly Pirate Captain

 

 

Happy Mad Scientist

 

Merry Meet,

            Glad you had time for me…thank you for understanding my special brand of insanity and rolling with it, I am aware it is not easy…yes, I am aware of just how exhausted I look…it is how to get to my goals so, I will handle it…let’s talk about what is going on…

            At American Boudica, we are getting ready to release our next book in the children’s series…I am impressed at how well it is going…Chris has been helping over at Grimm and Co in Rotherham…so, things are moving and we are working on a better community

            GirlyPirate has been adding to the marketing…now along with the banners we have added car magnets…we are steady building inventory…we are now starting to build up in Britain and getting ready to open over there in the next 6 months…so exciting

 

            Nature’sPower and Energy is getting ready to do a controlled environment test at the Inglis Dam…it has taken 4 years to get to this point and I am so ready for this to happen…the patent paperwork has been flowing back and forth from the USPTO…never let anyone tell you that inventing or innovating is easy…however it is amazing to see what is in your mind come to life in front of your eyes…

            School is going well…Professor Eggertsson keeps it interesting and on topic…cross cultural negations is a subject you can follow down the rabbit hole…stopping to think how different cultures and groups within those cultures- how they operate, what they think and how you can use it to your businesses best advantage- can be really mind bending…

 

            Dorraine’s Detail is a fun business…I spend 3-5 hours on each car…it is interesting to see peoples face light up when they get their car returned…one guy wanted to sell his car and when I was done he said he no longer felt the need to…

 

            Uber Driver…yes, I now drive for Uber…I like it and it has helped me get bills paid and new marketing purchased…the background check took almost 4 weeks and was quite extensive…ratings are everything, if I drop below a 4.5- I will be fired…most of my passengers are people going to or coming from work or school…I like to drive during the day…you can apply in any area around the world…if you use my referral link, we both make cash once you make your first trip (my referral link is: n2c48r16ue)

 

            In the Circle we are busy getting ready for Samhain…a celebration of the harvest is in order considering all we are wrapping up this month…we will have a feast with a bonfire…it is a magical time to be around…

            At the Sunshine Paddle we are excited about the upcoming holidays…donation drop 13 went to the Sunrise of Pasco Shelter…donation drop 14 went to the baby shower for indigent moms…we went SUP and kayaking at Sun West Park…really fun and worth the trip

 

            We are now in autumn and turning to different flowers…the crisp reds and purples are popping out all over the place…a change in the butterfly population...the pool is refreshing at this time of the year…Walter and Dad have been cleaning the yard and trimming the bushes…the flower beds are being refreshed with fresh compost…great time of year

            Well sweetie, I need to get back on the grind…I am glad to see you are well…I hope to see you at the end of the month…I am doing all of the cooking, just bring you

Blessed Be,

Captain D

 

Entrepreneurial Vibe Going Strong

 

Merry Meet,

How are you doing…I am well…since we are headed for the end of summer, there is so much going on it is hard to know where to start…it is a brave new world and I am willing to take it by storm…I find that I am becoming parent to a few companies…I am never alone- those who work with me are the best and because of them, I have the ability to move mountains…

 

American Boudica has been a hive of activity…the new children’s coloring book has begun and it is exciting…we have been working on a new mosaic hub page in the USA and a painting hub in the UK- this is really exciting…we are soon to release 3 new videos…I love the production end of business…

Girly Pirate…this has been unique place to be…we are creating alliances…our product lines will soon be sold on 4 continents…this is not easy to set up and involves a great deal of paperwork…our inventory has been rotating…the art has been selling out quickly…T-shirts have been selling out too…if you want something let me know and I will put it up for you when the order comes in…

 

Nature’s Power and Energy  is celebrating...YEA!!!! Our permit was issued…Controlled Environment Test is a go at the Inglis Bypass October 5-7 (Unless weather prevents)…we are so excited- there have been 2 dry runs with the equipment already…Our application for patent has been published…it will not be long and we will have the patent and the research to back it up…this has been four years of hard work and around $100,000. to this point…it takes the tenacity of a pit bull to get things done but, leaves one with the feeling of inspired amazement...

 

My new class is called cross cultural negotiation and so far has proved really interesting…I love it when a class puts me into a deep state of thought…when I got into the doctoral program, I had an idea of what I wanted to do for my dissertation…even when I have tried to move away from the subject, it draws me back in…I find myself most inspired by Porter, Kim and Mintzberg and how companies can operate on a global level…I have added several papers to academia.edu on business and they are free...

 

Dorraine’s Detail has taken on new clients...we will soon be on twitter to make it easier for our clients to reach us…one lady said to me ‘now I understand what you mean when you say– it is all in the details’…she brought me an SUV that had not been detailed in a while…it left here bright and shiny clean…I love to make people happy…I also have a great love for cars:)

In the Global Classroom we are starting to collect students and build the businesses those students will work at to learn by practice along with theory…this is an interesting situation…along with building the 2 companies, I will be building a business program for the students and dealing with the State Dept. and local commerce dept. to get everything operational…

Currently, I have another new business getting ready to start…it is not time to go into depth about it yet…I know you feel like a kid at Christmas…hang in there, I will make it worth it…smile and know it goes ‘beep beep’….

 

In the Circle we are in a race to get as much wrapped up before Mabon on the 21^st as I would like that to be a celebration week leading up to my 50^th birthday on the 26^th…we will celebrate the work and be thankful that we are blessed…

The Sunshine Paddle has been busy…Donation Drop 10 went to the Shelter…it was all about the babies…bottles and toys for the crib…Donation Drop 11 went to the Helping Hands food bank and Donation Drop 12 went to the shower Atonement holds for single soon to be moms…though the area has been flooded, we have been able to get a few workouts in…the currents have been really strong...the birds follow me out into the gulf and back, really kind of funny...

My gardens are still flooded but, have produced some amazing blooms…The tiger lilies have been beautiful…the ginger is still in bloom and the cactus seems as though it is ready to put forth more big flowers…Chole and Quinty have been house bound and are ready to go running…Mom and Dad are visiting my brother…Walter is doing better and helping when he can…life keeps moving…Well, I am glad you stopped by

Blessed Be,

D. Cooper-Rooney

 

 

 

 

Rooney Unlimited- Try to hold on…

Hello,

I hear ya…I understand you are upset because I have not made time to hang out…sorry your upset but, so much has been going on it has been hard for me to keep up…I have a few minutes now, let us sit and chat…

Let me first ease your mind…the surgery went well…I did not tell anyone until the last minute because, I was afraid and could not deal with the chatter of others…the cysts were all benign and I am healing…a few more weeks and I will be as good as new…thank you for the prayers and love…

 

American Boudica has been a busy like a beehive…the new HubPages, Academic Papers and an art exhibit at Old Market Gallery, Keppel's Warf,  Rotherham has been fun…we are working on the new children’s coloring book…we are soon to publish a men’s blog and Chris is giving a go at a blog too…we are about to apply to be part of the Rattle Snake Festival…I will keep you posted

 

Girly Pirate has been a highly productive space too...we love our new banner…we are building inventory for our next few appearances…we are looking to get into importing some unique products… still attempting to create more global graphics- any pictures from your area or that you took on vacation, that you do not mind giving away are always helpful…we are creating a story teller video- how a mermaid sees the world, if you have a picture you would like to add to this please send it in with your thoughts…due to safety concerns, our speaking engagement for EPNG has been canceled- since the speech has already been created we will be looking for another place to give it…

 

Nature’s Power and Energy has been paperwork heavy…getting ready for controlled environment testing has required several permits and presentations…it is all paying off as we plan to be in the water soon…being so close we are starting to prepare for sales and production…again we are doing new paperwork for the Patten office to add to what is already there…this is not a fast process but, it is a cool one…

 

School is going well…I currently in strategic management and have Dr. Parsons- really groovy…residency went really well…Ft. Lauderdale was beautiful…I got to see many classmates and burned my brain out in class…I am closer to the bulls eye of my dissertation…I have worked so hard- this dream will come true

 

All in the Detail opened up last week…it is my vehicle detail shop...it was so cool to hang the banner…we clean cars, trucks, SUVs, boats, jet skis, RVs and equipment…price starts at $45 and 2 hours is the least amount of time it will take…this is by appointment only…if you have questions please contact me (813)907-6279

 

Global Classroom is a new venture…since I have degrees in Massage, Natural Medicine and Business, several months ago Chris and I started putting together class curriculum that can be taught in classrooms around the world…we have been approaching different colleges around the world with our idea of how it can work…in this the professor will teach students in different countries with live feed and the internet- this can even work in brick and mortar classrooms…it also allows for professors around the world to work together…so far I have 3 other degreed professionals willing to professor these classes

 

In the Circle of Boudica, it has been a hard month…flooding has been hard on many…we have been blessed to be able to help…thank you to those who pitched in and made it possible for everyone to be dry and fed…giving thanks for prayers answered

 

The Sunshine Paddle has made it’s 9^th donation drop…Pastor Scott was happy to get the package for children of all ages…book bags for school kids…toys for the tots who have to wait in the food bank line…we also put crib sheets in for upcoming baby showers for indigent mothers…we are trying to get Yum Yum fixed so, we can get her back to Cathy…we are so thankful to her for allowing us to use the Kayak this long- it has been a big help…we plan on making an appearance at the Rattle Snake Festival…

 

Not much garden news to speak on as all of my beds are flooded…it is kind of neat to see how many flowers like to bloom when the water is high…my seashell ginger is loving life…dad is upset because with so much rain we cannot mow as often as he would like…welcome to the jungle…lots of laughs

Blessed Be,

D. Cooper-Rooney