Rejoice and Good Day

 

Merry Meet,

We are getting ready for the holiday…glad you had time to visit…as the year ends, we stop to think about how much got done this year…it was such a very busy and productive year here at Dorraine Cooper-Rooney Limited…I feel exhausted just thinking about it…there is also so much to look forward to coming up…sit down, grab some mulled cider and we can chat

AmericanBoudica has been growing…this year we have accomplished several art and jewelry shows in the UK…a new children’s book…the opening of the Massachusetts office…not to mention the publishing of academic work on researchgate, Amazon and academia.edu…we have grown and had the new company of Rooney Media Productions break off on its own…We have also broken some alliances that were no longer working for us…we are now over 10 years old and will be celebrating with a tour of the Eastern Seaboard of the USA

D’s Detail has been great…now in its second year and the new construction went well…the outdoor stalls make it easy to keep the cars out of the sun…also we have been using top of the line products that are environmentally friendly…along with Motor Cycles, Cars, Trucks and Boats…we have now added RV exteriors…twitter has helped us connect with our customers…

Girly Pirate has been evolving and growing…at the website we get ready to carry our own inventory…all of the crew has started building up for the east coast tour….we continue to create the businesses that will branch off…the adventures, lunch box and vacations are being put together and should be ready next year…we are currently forming our global supply chain link too…being the heart of Dorraine Cooper-Rooney limited, Girly Pirate acts as an incubator for these other businesses – this prevents needing to borrow money, adds to tax breaks for the company and adds to the structure of both companies…

Nature’sPower and Energy has been frustrating…we are still waiting on the release of the patent for the HydroQueen…Project Phoenix has come very far but, I expected to be further along by now…innovation is not easy and we have had many hurdles…I am blessed to have so many very creative people to work with…I look forward to 2017 and hope for saleable product

Rooney Media Productions is a graphics and video company that was started this year…establishing a new voice in the media landscape…our focus will be on media that enriches the communities around us…the first taping has started and editing has begun…this is a fun business with a great deal of potential it will be exciting to watch it evolve…

The Hypathian Studio had a wonderful meeting, even if it was small…this will not be a company but, a private club…the reason for this is, not all members work for me and this way we can help each other without infringing on other obligations…a list of rules and regulations has been formatted…we will be passing them out along with a new member video at the start of the new year

The Circle of Boudica was a fun place this year…the fellowship globally was inspiring and really pushed me to be a better person and do more for my community…tomorrow being Yule, I will have a Bon Fire at 9:30 pm…all are welcome…it is a time to pray for the New Year

The SunshinePaddle has been an amazing place to be part of…there is a good deal of work done by a great many people to pull off what we do…it thrills me to see how many around the world have taken up the cause of ending violence and making better laws to protect those that have been hurt…I often feel humbled and blessed…charity work is not easy and you do not get paid, although it is very rewarding

So here we are at the end of 2016…I am thankful to have you with me and that I get to spend this time with you…my animals are well…the gardens are in winter bloom…Walter, the folks and the kids are doing well…I am looking forward to the blessings of the year to come…May you be blessed with joy and may the good times outweigh the bad…

Blessed Be,

Dorraine Cooper-Rooney

 

 

Breathe - Deep, Slow and Easy

 

Aloha,

        Restructuring my life is underway…I am glad you had time to come back and help me start getting things put in order…yes, there is much going on…sit here at the desk and I will fill you in on how the next few months are planned

 

       The Hypathian Studio is one of the newest editions…it is a group of great minds that all work for one of the companies of Dorraine Cooper-Rooney, Limited…we will be meeting on December the 3^rd in Orlando…to go over upcoming events and gain insights to issues going on in the company…we will also be voting on a draft of company rules and regulations

 

       D’s Detail is thankful for all the recent new business…if you have time please come in or check us on twitter…let us clean your car so you can show up to the holiday mean stylin…if you are turning your lease car back in, come talk to us as we are usually under the dealer’s ‘car cleaning’ fee…we have also been working at cars that are getting ready to show…we only us the best product to get the best results…

 

       At Girly Pirate we are buzzing like bees…we are now going to carry our own inventory…the website is being switched over during the next few weeks, please bear with us while we grow…we are also getting ready to set up an East Coast Lecture Tour…starting in Maine during February – we will also be stopping in Massachusetts, Virginia, and Georgia…we also have petitioned to speak at the United Nations during March…I will keep you posted as more news becomes available

 

       American Boudica has been working steady…we have been having exhibitions of the art, all around England…the children’s series new book has begun…we were sad to lose a muse, our Rose’s mother has pass over the rainbow bridge- we will miss her and wish her safe journey…we renewed the hub pages and started planning the new book of Boudica…

 

       Nature’s Power and Energy has been diligent…the website is under reconstruction and I am really super excited to see it completed…we are still holding on the patent for the HydroQueen…in the Project Phoenix we are getting ready to enter our application for Service Mark…we are looking to make collaboration with suppliers…I am also looking for a cad like program that is dependable and not so expensive…I am also looking for a 3d printer with the same attributes…

 

       Rooney Media Productions is finally ready to move forward…Alex has stepped up to do camera work for me…we will start with a bi-weekly video blog…our first taping session will also include a budget video…getting the props and stage ready, packing it all – this will make a great dry run for the lecture tour…as you can see, collaboration among the companies happens a lot and created the need for the Hypathian

 

       The new supply chain company is being formatted…we are looking to collaborate with companies from around the world…currently I am writing the program that will allow specialists to help company get the materials, get the through production and get the distributed to different parts of the world…we will be looking to get the best goods possible for the best price possible for our clients…we will expect a standard quality level precheck from any vendor local or abroad…I will soon employee a signup sheet with rules and regulations

 

       At the Sunshine Paddle, we hit the ground running…we have doubled our donation output from last year and tripled our holiday challenge…practice sessions at Honeymoon Island and Hudson Beach…the year slipped by so quickly, I am so thankful for the help, love and donations to help me make this charity so very successful…though we help others, I am the one who feels blessed….

 

       In school, I am working hard on my dissertation…this is not easy and my brain often hurts…I have a focus on the procurement section of the Supply Chain…I spend 2-10 hours a day reading and writing on top of everything else…I hope to be complete by the end of December

 

       In the Circle of Boudica, we are getting ready for the Feast of Yule…it teaches us it is good to be happy and thankful for what you have…I will be having a bon fire at the house on the December the 22, all are welcome….

       Poor Walt and Dad have been trying to keep up…I have even gone back to Dominos to raise the money we need to keep everything moving forward…the dogs are mad at me as I have been on the run…Walt has been keeping up the gardens for me…he cleaned off all of the Front fence line and it looks great…

       Well thank you for stopping to help…it was nice to hang out even if we had to keep moving along…if you get time, please come join us by the fire…it has been great and bring yourself on by again soon…

 

Blessed Be,

 

Captain Dee

 

 

 

Patient Heart Working Hard

 

Merry Meet,

          I am so sorry that I have not been around to chat with…as we spoke of many things have been going on…I got sweet tea on the counter, grab you a cup with some ice…it is hard to believe we are already in October – where did the year go??? Sit, relax and I fill you in…

    American Boudica has been hard at work while on hiatus…Chris has been helping special moments happen at Grimm and Co…Rose has been bringing her beautiful jewelry to different shows across England…as we are returning and working on the new children’s book, it reminds me of how lucky I am to work with such a group…filing my business paperwork this year, I noted we were now 11 years in this company…though a few have come and gone, Chris and I have been a partnership for over 11 years…I feel really blessed

      Nature’s Power and Energy has been keeping pace…Chris and Alex got a lot done in my absence…we now have a new examiner on the HydroQueen…Project Phoenix is coming along…still working on the 3D Printer…met with Rob to go over strategy, it was hard to believe it has been five years since we opened…Life is good

  D’s Detail has been busy…the new tents are working out really well…it is the beginning of car show season and Walter has been staying busy…two years and going strong in this enterprise…he has a special running a $50 detail that takes around 4 hours…it is nice to hear from so many happy customers

 The Hypathian Consortium and Link Master International have been forming almost in an organic fashion…I will keep you posted…Rooney Productions is looking for a camera person…Girly Pirate Lunch Box is still looking for space…Saoirse Vacations is busy planning the 2017 Trip to Maine…

          In the Circle of Boudica we had a beautiful Mabon and are excited for the upcoming Samhain…I am planning a feast and bonfire…even after all this time it is one of my favorite holidays…will you be joining us?????

   The Sunshine Paddle has been working on Land…like any good Girly Pirate, I felt the need for treasure…off to Georgia Mountains we went…the Crisson Gold Mine was so much fun and informative…we found a few nuggets and several gems…this was an amazing area, rich in history and full of really nice people…putting together paperwork on the donation drop reminded me that we had been helping people for over 7 years…

          In school the comprehensive exam ate me up and spit me out but, I passed…I am now working hard on my dissertation and focused on my graduation…this by itself is not easy and adding life on to it – well at times it seems almost insurmountable…take a deep breath…take it one step at a time…I can do this…I will soon be a Doctor

          The yard is drying from hurricane Matthew…my banana trees were blown to the ground, they look so sad…though we were not in direct path we got many outer squalls…the pool has been down for almost a month and the yard looks naked…Dad and Walter are working on the front fence for Dad’s Yard…this should be interesting…I am waking early and doing the best I can each day, it is all anyone can do… As you can see it has been a time of moving forward and change…possibility and opportunities lay ahead…with Deanna Packer running the Northern office we have opened those opportunities to the coastline…really feeling blessed…

          I hope to see you at the bonfire…I have been blessed with friends and family this year and have much to be thankful for…we need to make more time to get together…I miss your face and want to see you more…

Blessed Be,

Captain D

 

 

         

Winds of Change

Hail to you,

          It has been such a long summer…I put over five thousand miles on Quick Silver in six weeks…sorry I have not been around much…life has been good, just really busy…grab you a cold soda from the cooler, prop your feet up and I will fill you in…

 

     American Boudica has grown…we have produced more academic work and art…we have also set up videos on the website…book 1 in the Boudica series has been rereleased with a new publisher…we will be closed until 9/5 as I will be in final comprehensive exams, Rose will be at jewelry shows and Chris is investing time to help Grimm and Co…we will be excited to return…this will be great, as we will soon release our next children’s book and our new book in the American Boudica anthology…

 

          Nature’s Power and Energy is being handled by Alex until I return in September…we are awaiting new from the examiner on the patent for the HydroQueen…Project Phoenix has begun…yes, Alex has a dartboard with my face on it (lots of laughs)…I am still looking for a 3D printer that has good reviews…

       D’s Detail is being handled by Walter until my return in September…the new cover looks good…we have been working on many lease returns as well as daily drivers…if you live in or around Pasco you have probably seen my work…join us on twitter

 

          We have been busy building the other businesses (Walking with Pirates, American Boudica Productions, Girly Pirate Lunch Box, the Vacation Project)…it takes a lot to get things going but, we expect to have news on the launch(s) starting in November…

 

     School has had me on the run…in July, I went to my third and final residency…I have completed all my required coarse work...YEA!!!…from Aug. 28 – Sept. 3, I will be undergoing final comprehensive exams…I will not answer and phones, e-mails and taking no meetings until this is complete as it will require my full attention…thank you all for respecting and understanding how hard this will be for me…after this, I will complete my dissertation…ten years of work will finish with a Doctorate…yes, I too am amazed

 

          At the Sunshine Paddle, we are now up to 15 Donation drops for the year…along with the shelters and food bank, we have been gifting the local schools…in July we made a trip to Massachusetts…the Northern office is now opened and we have added a new boat the ‘Reservoir Rover’…all of this was done in a Paddle for Bobby…we welcomed Bobby, Dana, Tory, Brittany, and Deanna to the Crew…we did a Girly Pirate appearance on the Rainbow River in Dunnellon and went tubin…too much fun…

 

          Dominos has been fun…never knew part of my job description involved catching loose cows or helping older ladies learn to play ‘pokemon go’…when school is over and I go to move into a position where I will use my degree, this is a place I will look back on fondly…I work with a great group of people – I am really blessed…

          The pool has been kept busy…dad has even been taking meals in it…the gardens have been overgrown as I have been on the run…Walter has been doing his best just to keep up with the lawn…we have plans for a proper chicken coop and Walter is busy constructing it…still no luck finding a vanilla bean orchid yet…for my birthday (51) this year, I will be going to pan for gold…yes, I will take pics and video

          Changes are happening…an old part of life will make way for new adventures…this is something I will embrace…I am happy you are here to share it with me…my friend the world is a great place, don’t let your past or negative people change that for you…see you in September

 

Blessed Be,

Captain D

 

         

Head Down, just keep paddling…

 

Hello and Good Day to you,

            Here, sit and let me pour you a coffee…sorry about the early meeting but, I am so swamped right now…there are a few goals in sight so, I am running at the finish line…it has been a challenge…I am happy you could make time for me…

 

    American Boudica is in heavy production at the moment…we are looking for interns and this position is open Globally…if you are interested please message resumes through facebook…we are looking for writers, web design…Florida position for video production…these can turn into staff positions…more news to follow

     Nature’sPower and Energy is working…still no word on the patent…I am looking for tubing that I do not think exists yet…well, should I say that is my next patent…it feels like it…how do I look at Alex and say ‘you know’…and have him not kill me…lots of laughs…we are looking for an affordable 3d printer for project bluebird…

 

D's Detail is under reconstruction at the moment...new cover for the cars is under construction...thank you for understanding...you can always join us in twitter...

      Girly Pirate Lunch Box, Walking with Pirate Tours, American Boudica Productions and the Vacation Project are on hold at the moment…the end of my schooling is in sight…though these projects are still moving forward, it will be the focus of those helping me…my focus must turn to my dissertation…

 

            School has taken most of my focus as of late…the class has been Global Supply Chain Management…very much worth taking…this has been split with work on my dissertation…my meeting in Lauderdale went well…I am getting to the point I speak strategy in my sleep…I have residency 3 coming up in West Palm Beach…next to pushing a baby out, this is the toughest thing I have ever done….let’s hope I am as happy at the end (lots of laughs)

 

     The Sunshine Paddle is really awesome…another very successful paddle…it is an amazing thing to know because we are here- children and old people have food along with ‘at risk’ families getting aid…it is really a blessing…we were able to Paddle in the 2016 Florida Cup…constant practice to keep up the muscles…soon I will be in Massachusetts to paddle a friend around the Norton Reservoir…any info or maps would be appreciated….

 

     I love working for Dominos…more than that I love our general manager…she is really a sweet woman…Zephyrhills in the summer is a fun place…as my focus has been in working on my dissertation, this is the only job I have been doing…really at the moment it is all I can handle…

     The gardens and family have both kept me running…the flowers all over the yard have been blooming…Cooper and Helmat have been about living in the pool…we are now a gopher tortoise habitat, currently there are between 3-5 here on any given day…still looking for a vanilla bean orchid and trying to choose for the chickens I will get in August…well, I must go…I will make time again soon…

Blessed be,

D