Posted by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/7/06 10:06am
Msg #118188
OT-personalized license plates
I'm not a big fan of the above plates but do get a big kick out of trying to figure some out. I have been debating for a good year as to whether I wanted to attempt to order them, of course NOTARY was taken, 1NOTARY, INOTARY, ANOTARY....many of my first choices were taken. These were some other choices the hand symbol plus NOTARY, the heart symbol.
I debated over CNOTARY (see notary), ZNOTARY reminded of a Z28 my hubby once owned.
Does anyone have personalized plates, someone in CA must because the above were taken.
I thought with Paw's signs on my trunk the personalized plates would add something.....
I saw a notary last week in Murrieta, a white vehicle-SUV with large white letters on tinted (I think) glass, back window announcing her/his business, not sure I'd want the big letters but it was easy to read and caught your eye I guess if your another notary or not.... The plain plates are the cheapest, add the heart, hand or any other symbol cost goes up, scenery also increases the cost.
Any plates suggestions? Seven letters or numbers?????I hope on one comes up with one better then me.....then I'll be sorry I didn't think of that one and there is no refunds but of course you don't have to pick up the plates-8-12 weeks they say to get them, can't those prisoners work faster then that.....
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Reply by Raimond on 5/7/06 11:49am
Msg #118200
I have them and they attract attention when I pull up to a BO's home. Looks professional and it is easy to figure out what it is for.
Can't say it gets me any extra work, maybe Paws sign is the next item to add!
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Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/7/06 12:20pm
Msg #118205
Re: OT-personalized license plates I have Paw's signs
Ray may I ask what your personalized plate reads?
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Reply by Raimond on 5/7/06 12:25pm
Msg #118206
Re: OT-personalized license plates I have Paw's signs
Note Now For Notary Now.....
Looks really nice on my silver convertable 2 seater....
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Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/7/06 12:33pm
Msg #118212
Re: OT-personalized license plates I have Paw's signs
I'm confused, how does your plate read, the actual letters on the plate or is this the sign you had Paw make?
License Plate 7 letters/numbers.....
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Reply by Raimond on 5/7/06 12:37pm
Msg #118213
Re: OT-personalized license plates I have Paw's signs
You can add a space without using a letter/number. Check the smaller box below the bow that you pick letters from.
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Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/7/06 12:40pm
Msg #118215
Re: OT-personalized license plates I have Paw's signs
Yes, I played and played for while, over an hour with all the boxes and letters and I love getting to see the actual plate..
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Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/7/06 12:41pm
Msg #118216
Re: OT-personalized license plates I have Paw's signs
So my thinking is NN4NN??? would my thinking be correct?
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Reply by Raimond on 5/7/06 1:00pm
Msg #118220
Re: OT-personalized license plates I have Paw's signs
How misleading this can be!
My plate is "Note Now" it stands for Notary Now.....
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Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/7/06 1:02pm
Msg #118222
Re: OT-personalized license plates I have Paw's signs
Excellent, I didn't think of that one...
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Reply by dickb/wi on 5/7/06 2:30pm
Msg #118238
i e-mailed you........ n/m
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Reply by Debbietax_CA on 5/7/06 12:05pm
Msg #118203
I do not have one yet, but I have ordered one. I am a full time tax preparer and part time notary. All services are mobile and I drive a van with everything I need in it. I put nice, clear lettering on the tinted windows this year and I do get some response from it, both tax and notary work (not loan signing, just small notary work). I have ordered the plate TAX VAN, since I am mainly a tax preparer. Really looking forward to receiving it. If you want a way to support veterans in CA and still get an inexpensive personalized plate, check out the CA VA website. They have a link to give you info on ordering plates that show one of about 300 different veteran organization's symbols, and the money from those plates goes to support veterans organizations in CA. That is where I ordered mine, along with a US Navy symbol since I am retired Navy.
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Reply by Debbietax_CA on 5/7/06 12:14pm
Msg #118204
Here is the website address: http://www.cdva.ca.gov/
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Reply by Roger_OH on 5/7/06 2:16pm
Msg #118235
I have NOTARY 1, which is also the name of my company. Looks good with PAWs sign.
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Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/7/06 2:25pm
Msg #118237
yes that one was taken in CA also
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Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/7/06 12:27pm
Msg #118208
Re: OT-personalized license plates HUMMMMMMM
Debbie wish I had read your post earlier, I did order my plate early this a.m. I'm happy with my choice but I do like the veterans, also the military, my son is a Navy man, my brother was and my dad as well. Darn I wished I'd gotten this earlier, I knew this board would have some good ideas. Just out of curiosity when did you order? Is it actually 8-12 weeks for delivery or no? Ray how long did it take for you to get yours?
Ray even if no major business comes from it, it will bring some, just another marketing tool.
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Reply by Debbietax_CA on 5/7/06 12:32pm
Msg #118211
Re: OT-personalized license plates HUMMMMMMM
I just ordered my plate about 2weeks ago, so I don't expect it for awhile, not sure of the actual time, but I estimate it will take 8-12 weeks, maybe longer since those have to be mailed in, not ordered on line. I agree that even if I get no business directly from it, it will look cool and maybe make someone remember me, plus it is going to support organizations that I support. The cost of the plates is only $30/yr, plus a one time extra $10 for the personalization, so it is really a bargain!
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Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/7/06 12:39pm
Msg #118214
Re: OT-personalized license plates HUMMMMMMM
Yes, I agree the price is right and it will perhaps jog someone's memory when thinking in terms of notary, I also have Paw's signs right above my now license plate so I think it will work in conjunction. I have found the CA DMV really moves at a fast pace so my thinking is it will get here sooner.....but that's just me. Also Debbie may I ask what you did for the Navy? My son is Nuke, Dad was a pilot and brother was an airplane mechanic.
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Reply by Debbietax_CA on 5/7/06 12:45pm
Msg #118218
Re: OT-personalized license plates HUMMMMMMM
I spent most of my career as a Mechanical Calibration Technician, mostly working on Submarines and ships. The last five years I was moved to something else because the Navy did away with the rate and outsourced it to civilian only. I became an Aircraft Mechanic (AM1), but did not actually do the work (I don't even like planes very much), I was a Safety Petty Officer, running the Safety programs in Aircraft squadrons. I miss the calibration work...but I am very happy with my business now that I am retired. Where was all of your family stationed?
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Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/7/06 1:01pm
Msg #118221
Re: OT-personalized license plates HUMMMMMMM
The work on Subs and ships was this when the vessels were at sea? If so how was your time at sea? My son gets his nuke engineer degree in June, Commissioned Officer attending OSU (Oregon State University) then returns to Charleston, SC for 12 months, out to sea for 6. He hopes to land in Washington State. Brother was stationed in Jacksonville, FL.
Dad was a pilot in War World II.......
How many years did you put in?
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Reply by Debbietax_CA on 5/7/06 1:04pm
Msg #118224
Re: OT-personalized license plates HUMMMMMMM
Most of the work was done in port, I was actually mostly stationed on Submarine Tenders, a ship that works on Subs when they are tied up alongside. Did plenty of underway time though, especially on carriers. Love the sea, do not prefer the carriers. I was in for 20 years.
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Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/7/06 1:04pm
Msg #118223
Re: OT-personalized license plates HUMMMMMMM
Where were you stationed????
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Reply by Debbietax_CA on 5/7/06 1:06pm
Msg #118225
Re: OT-personalized license plates HUMMMMMMM
I was stationed in San Diego, Pearl Harbor, and Point Mugu CA. Did lots of underway time throughout the Pacific and Middle East. Ready to stay home with the family now though. : )
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Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/7/06 1:25pm
Msg #118230
Re: OT-personalized license plates HUMMMMMMM
Yes, I bet your are. Was your spouse also in the military? You were in some choice locations. My son is getting married for the second time this July, his future wife is a teacher and is going for a few job interviews in SC, she is leaving on Mother's Day, just a short 3 day trip, she wants to continue teaching while in SC. Neither has kidlets as yet. I think if they have kidlets soon it would be nice to be close to family for that support when the military person is out to sea or has orders in another location. He is in his 8th year in the Navy and the Navy has been "Very Very Good" to him, he has reaped terrific bonuses, as I'm sure you did also.
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Reply by Debbietax_CA on 5/7/06 1:30pm
Msg #118232
Re: OT-personalized license plates HUMMMMMMM
Military life is rough on families, but it can be managed. My husband did 4 years and got out, I stayed in, the Navy treated me fine. I don't regret it, but I am glad I'm retired now. Both my kids are Navy brats, I regret the time spent away from them, and the moving away from their friends, but that is part of military life.
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Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/7/06 1:32pm
Msg #118233
Re: OT-personalized license plates HUMMMMMMM
Kids are remarkable, they adjust and adapt fairly well.
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Reply by TitleGalCA on 5/7/06 5:33pm
Msg #118247
Debbie you're very close to me
and I wish I knew you were there when I did my son's taxes. He was out of the AF in April 2005. The Federal were easy, but I despise the way California State Forms are set out and the instructions. Truthfully, I'm not that confident I did it right and I took an H&R tax course 5 years ago.
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Reply by Debbietax_CA on 5/7/06 9:45pm
Msg #118294
Re: Debbie you're very close to me
TitleGal, I will e-mail you. I actually am very experienced with the problems with military and state tax issues. I volunteer to work for the Franchise Tax Board and train the military tax preparers, so if I don't know the answer, I have contacts with the state who do.
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Reply by Debbietax_CA on 5/7/06 1:24pm
Msg #118229
Re: OT-personalized license plates HUMMMMMMM
So what plate did you end up ordering?
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Reply by TitleGalCA on 5/7/06 6:11pm
Msg #118260
Re: OT-personalized license plates.... Susan
Susan...I took a different route in the personalized plate thing for my new Accord. Instead of using the notary deal...the next best thing was "what do I work with every day of my life"?
The answer is Paper. I am a paper junkie. When I get my nails done, the nice asian lady says "oh, you work in an office". I say, "how do you know"? She says, "your hands are dry and paper sucks the moisture out of your hands and cuticles. Great.
I have paper cuts on my fingers at least once a month. I get really disturbed if someone takes my staple remover...not one of those claw things, it's sort of a "lift" and it's in bright green. Don't anyone take my stapler remover. It's cause for violence.
I adore my electric stapler, and I am now the proud owner of an ELECTRIC hole punch. Aren't you all green with envy?? Ha!
It's all about paper, whether there's a notary seal on it or not.
My license plate reads PPR PSHR.  Hopefully it's an easy one to figure out on the freeway...it makes for mild entertainment for us California freeway drivers to "get it" when a plate is before us with letters only.....when I finally figure it out, I just want to drive up next to the guy and say hey! I got it! 
Hope folks get mine.
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Reply by Jenny_CA on 5/7/06 12:27pm
Msg #118207
LkArrowhd: OT-sorry, didn't want to start another thread
Flight 93 was not for entertainment it's more of a witness movie. I'ts witnessing a tragedy, seeing a replay of an event that took place. If the families affected were okay with the movie being made ( it was not a glamorized) then I wanted to see it.
When the movie was over, no one in the auditorium(sp) was talking.
I also purchased the book based on the people who met their demise on Flight 93, although my sister has it right now.
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Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/7/06 12:31pm
Msg #118209
Re: LkArrowhd: OT-sorry, didn't want to start another thread
Yes, I have read the most current reviews on the movie and that the families were ok with the making of it, I had no intention of seeing it, thinking how sad it would be. But I'm rethinking it now.....
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Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/7/06 6:01pm
Msg #118257
Re: LkArrowhd: OT-sorry, didn't want to start another thread
Oh no, I'm sorry, I wasn't suggesting it was entertainment. It was an awful tragedy, I believe my question merely asked your thoughts and in doing so I certainly didn't mean to suggest it was entertainment by any means.
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Reply by Anonymous on 5/7/06 5:58pm
Msg #118254
My Plate
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Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/7/06 6:07pm
Msg #118259
Re: OT-personalized license plates....Thanks didn't think to
do that either, looks good, click on my link, I'd love to know where your located if you don't mind. But I like it, good designing. Guess I'm stuck with the one I ordered.
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Reply by Joe Ewing on 5/7/06 9:25pm
Msg #118290
Re: OT-personalized license plates....Thanks didn't think to
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