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January 31, 2005

Settling in has been a bit wacky. You can see what is keeping us busy by joining our message board, it's FREE (and up to over 20,000 posts already): CLICK HERE

Our belongings arrived. They came with only two movers to unload all 200 boxes so I had to lend a hand. If I hadn't, there was no way the truck would have been unpacked by 5 p.m. I did not mind, I was just surprised is all. I was even more shocked to see half our boxes weren't labeled. We had no idea what was in half of the delivery! By the end of the day I had 2/3 of it inside and by evening the following day, at least half of everything was put away. This includes Asia's office which I whipped together so she wouldn't be stuck doing it herself. The happiness she brings me when I see in her eyes I did a good job was well worth the extra effort. Somehow, I even found a way to arrange everything in the garage alongside the other 100 boxes from Los Angeles that arrived 3 days earlier. That was impressive! Woe to the working man, the very next day we drove to Vegas (100 miles South) to grab our Corvette.

How I found time to assemble my home gym is beyond me (It isn't all together yet...): CLICK HERE

If you look closer, here is what's hanging across the back (I do a mixture of weights, Bodylastics, isometrics and calisthenics these days...): CLICK HERE

January 23, 2005

Finally, I have started a Don Lemmon Affiliate Program. If you have a website, all you have to do is sign up, post a banner and a link, then you earn 20% of whatever sales your link generates for Don Lemmon's KNOW HOW products... Simple enough right? Go ahead and join now: CLICK HERE

Would you like a website? For only a few bucks we can make one, put it online, host it for a year and then you can go out and get business cards made with the address on them. Imagine passing out cards that say, "To see how I lost 20 pounds eating like a horse, visit: www.MySite.com!" In time, people check it out and even if they decide to visit my site after going to yours, if they order within 90 days, you still get credit for the sales! We have something called a "cookie" that is attached to your visitor's browser when they enter your affiliate site. It tracks their surfing for three full months before deactivating itself, pretty wild, right? If just one sale on the average per month comes in, your investment is more than covered. If you already have a website, then what are you waiting for? There is no investment! CLICK HERE

January 15, 2005

The weather outside is frightful... All around the globe is out of control. California has mudslides, Utah has avalanches, Ohio has flooding, Antarctica has melting... When will it end? Luckily, here in St. George while some people are suffering, and that is terrible, we are grateful for what we have. Despite the fact we are sleeping on air mattresses until our belongings arrive from Hawaii, despite having a leaky roof the seller is fixing this week, and despite driving a rental car that Asia finds uncomfortable, we live on a hill, are safe and could not be happier. Its stressful, sure, we see the damage in our surrounding the area, and we feel the stress, but it isn't in a way that we aren't getting along... Oh, no, not us, we are convinced the honeymoon is ongoing... And never ending... We camp out around the laptop by the fireplace each night, watch DVD's, snuggle in sleeping bags... We did buy a desk, a computer, a television and sweaters this week. We also ventured out and got to know our lovely new new city, and we have already made strides in what Don Lemmon's KNOW HOW will deliver over 2005. I look forward to filling you in on everything as soon as possible. Oh yeah... Baby Catalina 2005 Countdown has begun! She will arrive anytime between now and March 12th (my bet)! It is time to find a midwife because Asia wants to deliver our baby naturally. And I support her!!

January 7, 2005

We are officially Utah natives now! We just unpacked! What? Why the move from paradise? Why didn't we tell you? Well, long story, super short, we found our dream home for a tenth of what it would cost in Hawaii and we can always go back to visit the islands but we would never find a deal like this again (even if we could, I am a miser, I feel guilty spending more money than most people will ever see in a lifetime on a home)... Anyhow, a client of mine and friend of Asia's, not to mention a former pro baseball player that I saw pitch his first game, set it all up for us. We barely lifted a finger from Oahu. While we aren't settled completely in yet; there is a truckload of goods coming from L.A. and a boat from the Islands; we are 'home' and we love it here (despite the unusual cold and rain season passing by)! No kidding, the freak snow storm that hit Southern Utah and Nevada has blown our minds, flooded homes nearby and actually caused a few to collapse into the Virgin River bed! We expected a change in climate, just not such a dramatic one the first day and not in Vegas!

You wouldn't believe the damage seen from the road driving past Sin City. Having lived there for 8 years, I have never witnessed anything like it. Boy, it was a long trip... We got to the airport and they insisted we take a cab to buy a second cat carrier for our pets after giving the green light for just one over the phone... After missing the flight, we ended up in LA at an inconvenient time so we drove to Utah ourselves. Actually, Asia did. She was supposed to wake me but didn't. She was a pregnant woman on a mission... Once here, the heat wasn't turned on and we need cat supplies. Finally, around 8:00 a.m. we got to rest on an air mattress and in sleeping bags... This is being written on dial-up via my laptop while sitting on the floor by our fireplace. But we are home! Our first "house" together! And a baby within a couple months (Asia announced her pregnancy at the end of June...)! Today, we scope out the local grocery stores for our favorite feeds... Lastly, I want to apologize for not getting to meet everyone on Oahu that we would have liked to. I tried, but being swamped doesn't quite cover the pace of our lives sufficiently! New products, new websites, new babies, new cats, new house, new vehicles, new everything... New lives! I hope you do not hold it against us! We will return!

January 1st, 2005

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We just returned from seeing the "Official" production of GREASE touring through Honolulu! With Frankie Avalon no less (no, he wasn't "with" US, he was part of the show)! And it was great fun! Before the gig got underway they had a dance contest for people dressed up like greasers. There was a handicapped guy who had the time of his life. You could tell he spent hours honing his act before getting on that stage! He did the whole "combing" the hair thing, Elvis leg tremors, twisting and shaking of the finger... We loved him! The only thing we can say about the show right now is that Sandy (or the actress portraying her) must have skipped professional voice training. We have never heard anyone so off key. TIP: Louder is not better, in tune is better. Rizzo... Loved her... Danny, great job! Frankie... More Frankie! Rock and roll! Afterwards we went to Sam Choy's (where we previously hoped his place would flood with toilet water for bad service) and got redeemed. What a great meal!

Alright, and because I do this every year, there is a new book out... Book Three, our log book and diary called REFUSE TO FAIL, is available for the first time ever in paperback (click here). For a limited time only you can get a copy of this "parody" diary I wrote pretending to be on my own diet for fat loss for just $20.00 by sending a check in U.S. funds to the address on my order form (FREE SHIPPING IF YOU ACT NOW): CLICK HERE

If that isn't cool enough to chill your bones, if you order more than $40.00 of KNOW HOW products off this site, you get BOOK THREE FOR FREE! Just email me: "HEY DON, I WANT BOOK THREE FOR FREE!" As usual, I aim to please! HAPPY HOLIDAYS! (THIS SPECIAL IS OVER)

And you know what else? Our message board has nearly 10,000 posts in just 3 1/2 weeks of being online (click here)...

AND NOW LET US STEP BACK
IN TIME TO ONE YEAR AGO....

JANUARY 31st, 2004

Along with my master plan to convince you I really am worth giving a shot, I have finally put up a catalog page so everyone can see what we offer without surfing every single page on the site to do so. It has been a long time coming, I know... What can I say? I am not a marketing wizard, I am a nutritionist! CLICK HERE

With the release of Don Lemmon's KNOW HOW updated Book One and ALL NEW Book Two this month and trying to clean house we found there are about 100 of the original "Truth About Exercise And Nutrition" books left in storage. These books are just about the same thing as what we have out now in Book One but then again, they actually feature about 100 pages that have been removed from this current release and will never be released again in any other edition. Why? I do not feel this information is meant for the public. Maybe professional fitness trainers, but these subjects are considered "Top Secret" amongst my physique clients. Anyhow, these books are 300 pages long and if you want a copy, please just send a check to the address on my order form and as long as you live in the US that will include shipping. If you live overseas then make that $26.00 in US funds.

Ok, I got this today from a site visitor too:

"Aloha, since you and your wife are moving to Hawaii, I think you should go to Bogart's Cafe at 3045 Monsarrat Avenue for the best cheese omelet in town. The cafe is known for their fluffy eggs and great food (also try their low carbs chicken omelet with fresh asparagus). I have reading your diary and I read the part about San Francisco's Mel's Diner cheese omelet, believe Bogart's is better. Try it you won't be disappointed."

OK then! Off we go to give it a shot once we arrive!

I am back home folks and Hawaii, as I remembered, Hawaii was amazing. I sat up watching a storm from the 11th floor facing the ocean one night with Asia and we couldn't believe the spectacle before us. I am hoping some of you will come to visit once I begin scheduling seminars there at the university (unless the highly anticipated pregnancy delays plans for that)... Oh, did I mention we have secured a place within walking distance of the ocean and will be officially 'Islanders' by Spring? Talk about exciting news! More info shortly...

It's been a long week. I spent most of it putting together a whole boatload of new ideas for this website, the new products and my online magazine in order to come up with at least a minor game plan for 2004. Asia and I are still working on the move to Hawaii; it's 99% a sure thing, and I want to be certain I am not leaving any unfinished business behind just in case we do it sooner than later. I have been talking with a long time business associate and another friend who wants to start something for television. Asia wants me back on the TV talk show circuit. My seminar agent is looking to get things going and I am about to sign with a radio promotion group. It's not easy making these decisions all in a short period, especially when you may not be around to take any action at all. I know it would be nice to shoot something in Hawaii but my celebrity friends live in Los Angeles. I also do not know any film crews in Hawaii...

Once I do then I can then probably arrange for footage of Asia and I on the islands... And maybe footage of a few seminars... I would much rather have a few seminars a year taking place in sunny Hawaii than the "hit or miss" excruciating heat and sun in Vegas or having clients deal with California traffic... Then there is my warehouse... We do shipping from Utah... Moving to the middle of the ocean, I can't help but to want things all set in stone before I go; even if it is only for a year. I think you deserve that; my friends, family and associates deserve that... OK, besides my neurotic rambling before my wife and I head out of town until Friday, keep in mind that I am in hyper warp drive to make sure the balls continue to roll in your favor whether I am on the mainland or in a hut by the beach. I will be answering your mails from the road. See ya!

An associate of mine from ABC Television is looking for actors to play trainers and appear on a new television project. Please read what he sent me to post and consider if you fill this void:

Don, I am in the beginning stages of putting together a TV show that involves promoting better health, getting in shape, and losing weight. I was wondering if you'd be interested in helping me find a weight-loss expert and/or motivator/fitness guru for the program. Here is all I'm looking for as soon as you can (it's in development): A press kit (pictures, bio, resume, etc.) and or video footage of them in their element (training, speaking, motivating, helping, inspiring, etc.) The video footage is the most important thing. Quite honestly, the press kit will help but not hinder if they don't have one. Feel free to email me if you have any questions. When you can, please have them send the goods to:

Thanks, Warren
Assistant to John Saade, Executive Producer
ABC Entertainment / Touchstone Television

(You will never believe who they chose but most of America now believes some nobody from nowhere is a trainer to the stars! There is a product line attached to it and millions of people are falling for it. How did I ever decide to help them find their dancing chicken? Woe is me!)

JANUARY 9, 2004

You have asked for it (the fans have spoken - heh, heh), Don Lemmon's KNOW HOW: Book Two is now available in paperback! Most of it is 'ALL NEW' material, and the rest is, well, at least 'UPDATED' and expanded. Dry humor aside, there is so much in this new book that hasn't been released before, I haven't any idea where to begin, it's nearly 100 unreleased pages.... Actually, 2/3 of this book was never available in print before, or only offered separately as part of the ALL OF THE ABOVE package.... The other 1/3 of the info has never been released in ANY form, ever... And NONE of this info is in Don Lemmon's KNOW HOW: Exercise & Nutrition - The TRUTH (Book One)... I am rambling... To get a copy today... CLICK HERE

Along with putting Don Lemmon's KNOW HOW Book Two into the warehouse alongside our our new supplement, Ultimate Herbal Formula, the entire Official Don Lemmon website has been overhauled. We now have sections and individual web pages for every single one of my different products. That includes, books, supplements, accessories; it's all covered! I have been slaving here to impress you with that and I am NO WIZ at web design, let me tell you but you better appreciate my attention to detail for a change! This is the largest my site has ever been with a whopping 24 pages and a full book's worth of content.

Do me a favor and check out my old high school buddy, current software developer, close friend and brother at heart Dave Campbell's new cook book. He is the designer of the software which replaced the version my friends in the U.K. never finished for us... CLICK HERE

HAPPY NEW YEARS! Did you get a little tipsy or all out drunk last night? We did, we had champagne...

And here are some tid bits from years gone by...

January 2003: My pearly whites trashed!To see my teeth kicked in after I fought my way out of an attempted mugging near the Rio hotel & casino in Las Vegas: CLICK HERE