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To start and then end the review with a positive, firstly the Shift Assistant Pro is just amazingly good and leaves all previous iterations in the museum. You can relegate the use of the clutch to moving off and stopping, so seamless is the ability to shift up or down at almost any throttle setting or bike speed. Previously there was always a need to have throttle opening parameters 'just right' to get a smooth shift in other models I have ridden but they now look very dated compared to this latest development.
The K1600 has been around for nearly seven years now and remains the best sports tourer (GT version) or tourer (GTL) on the market. A huge torque band from the 1649cc engine means that only 500rpm off idle you are getting the benefit of 70% of the available torque; with the electric/fly-by-wire throttle this is just a minor wrist movement. For a ~320kg bike to achieve a 3 second 0 – 100kph acceleration and then go on to equally rapid mid range numbers is a testimony to this magical Bavarian product.
The list of Australian-standard gizmos would fill a page of this magazine, but much of what was unique in 2010 is now found across the BMW Motorrad range: standard switch clusters started on the K16 and almost all Motorrad bikes have the ubiquitous 'wonder wheel' to control various functions. The ability to reset modes at the touch of a button started with the K16, as did the layout now common across the fleet.
One that is still unique to the K16 is the gyro-stabilised low beam headlamp, which maintains the beam horizontally when cornering and vertically when accelerating/decelerating. The first allows the beam to light up the road around a curve regardless of the bike lean angle, the latter prevents the low beam flickering up or down and dazzling other road users which meets ADRs for HID Xenon headlamps. Allied to the optional BMW driving lights, night time riding is far better than most other models plus the LED 'Owl Eyes' can be set to super bright as a Daytime Running Light to give a better chance of being seen and avoided if the driving lights are not optioned.
Heated seats and grips are standard as is the adjustable screen (which auto parks when the ignition is off), keyless ignition, GPS ready (but not the GPS, Navigator VI is the latest model), panniers capable of taking your helmet when needed or enough gear for a week away, tyre pressure monitors, central locking at the touch of a button, two power sockets, etc etc. The alarm system is standard and armed via the keyless remote, activating both the electronic immobiliser and the audio alarm system. Tyre pressure monitor is also standard and has compensation for ambient temperature plus a warning should you lose pressure in the case of a puncture. As if all that isn't comprehensive enough; how about 'pullaway assistant'? The hill start assist enable via a pull on the front brake puts pressure into the rear brake to hold the bike until either another pull on the brake lever, or an increase in the throttle to pull away from the stopped position; just the job when holding at the lights on a hill or moving off from a tricky spot.
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The ABS is the bees knees; the very latest Bosch integral ABS includes sensors for pitch, roll and yaw giving one (if not the) best braking systems on the market today. It will even manage an emergency brake when leaned over in a corner, but don't expect it to overcome the laws of physics! A couple of random emergency stops, one on a damp road, gave quite impressive stops of about 21 metres from 80kph and 30 metres from 100kph, GPS speeds used and not the speedo. The ABS feedback was imperceptible from the handbrake and just a tad of pumping through the footbrake, but for normal use the linked brakes work extremely well with handbrake application only. Linked (partially integral) braking works impeccably with the application of just the front brake lever controlling front and rear brakes proportionally according to the Bosch IMU; you certainly get what you pay for on this bike. The brake lights have now matched the BMW car line with the light flashing under heavy braking plus setting on the hazard flashers when the bike is below 10kph in a panic stop.
Handling on the K16GT belies the actual size: listed as a massive 332kg on road with 90% fuel and more than 2.3 metres long you would expect to be mounted on a fairly staid steed. Far from it; this bike can not only lift its skirts and fly but will corner as if on rails, with impeccable manners. Having done some 225,000km to date on my various K16GTs I have had some fun times, none more so than on closed roads with big sports bikes disappearing in the rear view mirrors along demanding twisties. Conversely, the bike will give mile after mile (OK, kilometer after kilometer) of comfortable, relaxing touring just eating up the distances leaving the rider refreshed and ache free at the end of thousand K plus days. I have an annual 1,000km day on Victoria's alpine roads mid winter through demanding turns that would challenge a litre sports bike, all without stress or strain. Much of this is due to the high specification Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA), ABS and refined suspension design, all of which combine to make an average rider into a good rider, and a good rider into an excellent rider!
Reverse gear is a new option introduced for 2017, as the size and weight of the GT and GTL when fully loaded can be a challenge. Tacked on to the left side of the gearbox, this can readily be identified by the extra bulge of the gearbox cover, which unfortunately intrudes onto the rider's left foot in some circumstances. Operation of the reverse is reasonably simple having selected R (for reverse, strangely enough) on the left cluster the rider then presses the starter switch and waits for the RPM to increase to about 1900 at which stage the gear engages to get the bike going backwards. It will be an option that will certainly appeal to the larger GTL riders with passenger and lots of luggage, maybe not so much to a rider of this model as the GT Sports is less likely to be so heavy in normal use.
The new 2017 model has an increase in fuel capacity, up from 24lt to 26.5lt, which is a handy 50km extra range under normal riding. Usually a rider should expect about 5lt/100km, which has been my experience, one up without panniers; that is my preference and a rider with panniers plus more weight could expect about a 10% increase in fuel burn to 5.5lt/100km. Recommended fuel is 95RON, and the bike is approved for E10 (10% Ethanol) if you can find 95RON with that spec. But why would you treat this magnificent specimen of 21st Century technology to anything but the very best fuel available? As a keyless model, even the fuel cap has no key and various interlocks prevent it from being opened unless the bike is stationary with the ignition switched off; with a timeout so that it cannot be opened after the bike is left parked.
The test bike has the lowest available screen in the K1600 range, all of which are adjustable while riding. The GT Sport (this test) has a quite low screen and at the highest setting it remains low enough to give almost a naked bike airflow. Going up the range the GT has a much higher screen capable of good weather protection, and the largest screen comes with the GTL and is one to be 'looked through' at the highest setting. All have a neat parking when the ignition is switched off which locks the access door to the GPS, then on startup and pull away the screen will rise to the last used height.
Another change introduced on this year's model is to the ESA damping choices. Whereas previous models have allowed Comfort, Normal or Sport the new 2017 choice is reduced to Road or Dynamic: spring preload remains the same with a rider, rider plus luggage or two-up with luggage. Riders with experience of earlier models would only notice the small disadvantage of the reduction in damping choices, but on rough roads it used to be handy to be able to dial down to a Comfort (Soft) setting and smooth out the ride. This doesn't seem to be achievable with the new settings, but the sophistication of the overall setup never ceases to amaze me.
As mentioned at the start there is yet one more positive: BMW Motorrad has fitted dual horns to the 2017 K1600 range and you can forget about aftermarket replacements for the 'old' scooter horns. Well done for listening to the riders, hopefully this improvement will find its way across the Motorrad range.
A great bike which continues to lead the Motorrad range and sets a benchmark in sports tourers which remains unmatched after seven years of production.
John Eacott #46350
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This page provides useful pre-departure, travel and base information. From airport procedures to visa requirements, it will tell you what to expect to make your vacation smooth and care free. We suggest you read the following information carefully several weeks prior to departure and also print a copy to take with you. You might also find our online cruising guide helpful in planning your vacation itinerary in more detail.
- Address & Map
- Arrival & Departure
- General Information
- Banks & Money Exchange
- Activities & Sports
- Cruising Information
- Provisioning (Food & Drink for your boat)
- Health & Safety
Cruising Requirements
Click here to review the sailing and power requirements for Greece while planning your charter vacation.
Address & Map
The Moorings
Freatida 185 36 - Piraeus
Tel.: +30 210 4530911 Fax: +30 210 4559031
Email: [email protected]
Hours of Operation
Monday to Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday and Saturday: 9am-8:30pm
Sunday: 9am-2:30pm
Season: This charter destination is closed from mid November to end of March.
Base Facilities
- Marina Berth Capacity: 670 yachts up to 120m
- 24 Hour Dock Assistance, CCTV, 24 Hour Security Guard
- Electricity and Water
- Fuel Station
- Shower and W.C facilities
- Shops
- Swimming Pool – Restaurants - Bars and Coffee Shops
- Walking Distance from Piraeus City Centre
- Greek Naval Museum within the Marina
- 45Km for Athens International Airport
- 15Km for Athens City Center
Base Map
Arrival and Departure
How to get there
The distance from the "Eleftherios Venizelos" International Airport to the Marina Zeas base is 31 miles. The transfer takes approximately 60 minutes.
Servicing Airlines
Olympic Airways
Air France
American Airlines
British Airways
Delta Airlines
Lufthansa Airlines
SAS Scandinavian Airlines
Due to the number of flights which we organize, The Moorings can offer some great rates to many destinations. Please make sure you contact your Vacation Planning Specialist before you book your flights.
Customs & Immigration -
A valid passport (for each passenger) and crew list is compulsory for clearance. Expiration date must be no earlier than 6 months after your planned return. A customs declaration form must be completed at the port of entry.
"Eleftherios Venizelos" Airport
Airport Transfers
By Taxi:
The easiest way to reach to Marina Zeas is to take a taxi from the airport (plenty of taxis waiting just outside) and reach in about 60 minutes (depending on the traffic) Our base staff are more than happy organize this for you. Please contact them at [email protected]
By Bus:
the line X-96 from Airport to the port of Piraeus and then by taxi that costs no more than 5 euros to the marina or the bus 904 from the port of Piraeus to Freatida station where our base is. The X-96 bus takes about 70 minutes from the airport to the port and then by taxi from the port to the marina is about 5 minutes or by bus about 20 minutes.
By Metro:
the blue line from the airport change to the green line towards Piraeus to station Monastiraki after arrival to the port of Piraeus the easiest choice is to take a taxi to the marina that it costs about 5 euros or take from the port the bus 904 to station Freatida. The metro route takes about 70 minutes and costs 10 euros per person and the bus from the port to the marina take about 20 minutes and costs 1.20 euros per person.
Arrival/Departure Procedure
Embarkation: Charters start at 3:00 pm.
Briefing Times: A chart briefing will be provided on arrival day and then again the following day after arrival. This will cover the sailing area and provide some handy tips of local knowledge.
Disembarkation: All charterers must return to base by 5:00 pm the night before disembarkation for debriefing and checks. Disembarkation is at 9:00 am the following morning.
Yacht Orientation:
The yacht briefings will be carried out on a one to one basis on each individual yacht. This will entail all the technical aspects of the vessel and the team will answer any operational questions the customer may have.
Late Arrival Procedure
The base personnel will wait for you until 9.00 pm. After 9.00 pm, you will find an information sign at our reception office with a message for you indicating your yacht's berth. Your boat will be open and indicated by a sign with your name. The boat's equipment will be ready for the night. The base personnel will be available the next day at 9.00 am
Security Excess If you haven't purchased Yacht Damage Waiver, a security deposit (amount as per your invoice) is payable at the base by traveler's checks, Visa or Master Card, and is refundable at the end of the charter subject to there being no loss or damage. The liability includes loss or theft of the dinghy and/or outboard.
Taxes / Departure Tax
There is no departure tax for Athens.
General Information
Area: 81,994 sq. mi
Capital city: Athens
People: population:Greek, other (foreign citizens)
Language:Greek (official), other (includes English and French)
Religion:Greek Orthodox, Muslim, other
Government:Parliamentary Republic
Major industries:tourism, food and tobacco processing, textiles, chemicals, metal products, mining, petroleum
Tipping: Tipping waiters, taxi drivers, etc. is generally not expected in Greece, but if you round up the bill it will be appreciated.
Electricity:230V AC, 50 HZ, two-pin plugs are standard
Time:Local time is UTC/GMT +2 hours; Daylight Savings Time is +1 hour
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In the area around the marina there are many restaurants from fast food to very expensive restaurants and from Greek cuisine to Chinese and Mexican food.
Internet Connectivity
A 3G Key is available to purchase for your cruise. Short-term contracts can be made with Wind Vodaphone or Cosmote in Piraeus town. Please note shops close around 1400 (2:00pm) so you will need to arrive prior to that in order to purchase short term 3G service. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is offering Wi-Fi access. Wi-Fi in Greece is available in many coffee shops.
Cellular Phones
The mobile network is well developed throughout Greece. You can generally use your own mobile after checking with your supplier to see if Greece is included in your contract.
Tourist Information Center
Tourist Information Center, Athens - 210-8707 000
Tourist Information Center, International Airport - 210-353 04 45
The use of flying drones may be restricted in some areas. For current drone regulations in this destination, please visit https://uavcoach.com/drone-laws-in-greece/
Banks & Money Exchange
Banks are open Monday to Thursday, 08:00am to 2:30pm except Friday which closed at 2:00pm. There are 3 different ATM machines in a distance of 5 minutes from the office.
Currencies/Money Exchange
Currency exchange can be done at the local banks.
Credit Cards
Visa and Master Card are accepted. American Express may only be accepted at limited locations.
Note:The base cannot accept cash or personal cheques.
Activities & Sports
Snorkeling or Diving
The base has snorkeling equipment (fins, masks and snorkels) for your use. You will find the equipment is on board. If you wish to exchange fins, the Customer Service Team will be happy to assist, subject to availability.
Scuba diving is strictly regulated in Greece. You can find Scuba Diving clubs in Hydra and on other islands.
Rental Cars
Car rental is available at "Eleftherios Venizelos" International Airport. There are Car and Motorbike rental operators close to the marina.
Cruising Information
Marina Information
It is not possible to make reservation at Greek ports. A passing through berth is generally available for the night. Your passage is not always recorded when passing through small ports. Port authorities will sometimes request the boat's papers and your charter contract. Do not forget to retrieve your documents before leaving. The average price for a night for a 40 footer: 7€, in small harbors and in private marina's 40-50€.
Greece does levy mooring fees in some harbors, and these are not included in the price of the charter.
Most overnight stops in this area will be 'stern to' Mediterranean mooring on town quays. This will cost approximately 10 Euro per night to be paid at each town locally. Marina prices are considerably higher, depending on the size of your yacht.
If you stop free of charge at a private jetty it is expected that you will eat at that tavern. Shower facilities are available at most restaurants for a small charge.
Electricity Information
Electricity in Greece is 220 or 380 V electricity is provided at each berth. If you travel to Greece with a device that does not accept 220 Volts, you will need a voltage converter. There is a 12V cigarette lighter outlet by the chart table on all of our yachts.
Sailing Area Restrictions
Albania: Navigation is only permitted in Greek territorial waters. Under no circumstances should you approach the Albanian coast.
Cruising Permit & Taxes
In Greece it is essential that we have all of the following details in advance: Full name, date of birth, place of birth, nationality and passport number for every member of your crew so that your boat papers can be prepared. You will not be able to sail without these papers, and failure to supply information in advance could delay your departure from the base.
Interesting Sites
As the marina is located in Athens, a city 3,000 years old and with a population of more than 4,500,000 people, the list of things to see and do is quite large.
Walking distance from the marina:
- Hellenic maritime museum (inside the marina 3 minutes from the office).
- Archaeological museum of Piraeus (10 minutes)
- Municipal Gallery of Piraeus (20 minutes)
- Make a walk in Pasalimani area and visit one of the many restaurants, coffee shops and bars right next to the base.
Driving distance between 15-25 minutes depending on the traffic.
- Acropolis and Acropolis museum
- Temple of Hephaestus
- Theatre of Herodes Atticus
- The Partheno
- The Panathenean Stadium (The ancient stadium of Athens where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896)
- The Ancient Agora of Athens
- Kerameikos
- Athens National Archaeological Museum
- For information contact the Tourist Police: Tel: 171
Provisioning (Food & Drink for your boat)
Provisioning Services
This destination offers the convenience of The Moorings Provisioning Service! Let The Moorings take all the hassle out of provisioning your yacht with the highest quality beverages, fresh foods, and non-food items. Order complete packages when booking online or over the phone. Or choose to order online from our Online Provisioning Store which also offers all packages and an extensive a la carte inventory. We'll coordinate the details and guarantee that everything is aboard your yacht when you arrive. Visit our Provisioning Page to learn more.
There are numerous supermarket in the nearby vicinity should you want to provision on arrival.
Supermarkets are open Monday to Saturday, 8.00am to 9:00pm.
Health & Safety
Travel Advice
Your health and safety are important to us. For advice on how to stay safe while on charter, please review our Travel Advice Information. Current travel and safety information can be obtained by visiting https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en.html/.
Swim Safe
For your safety and for environmental reasons, the feeding of fish is not recommended and may be prohibited in some destinations.
Travel Insurance
The Moorings offers comprehensive travel insurance for your complete peace of mind. If you have your own travel insurance, please make sure that it covers all of the destinations and activities of your vacation with The Moorings. Click for more details
Vaccination and Immunization Information - Disclaimer
Greece is generally risk-free of contagious disease.
You are advised to be up-to-date with your Tetanus and Hepatitis B vaccines. An International Vaccination Certificate is not mandatory.
Emergency Information
Tzaneio General Hospital in Piraeus: 0030 213 2081000
Athens Metropolitan Hospital: 0030 210 4809000
*Please note country entry/exit and vaccination/immunization requirements can and do change. The Moorings is not accountable for these requirement changes and we advise visiting the destination's authority website to receive the latest updates.


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Blog: Small investment brings big improvement to work safety
Safety is a key factor within our business today and a top priority at Metso. It is important to find new ways that enable employees to work in a safer zone all the time. Our maintenance platform for jaw crushers is a good example. This equipment improves working conditions and safety.
Metso has developed and launched a series of maintenance platforms for jaw crushers. The driver behind this development was the feedback received from the field. Many customers in the mining and aggregate industries have identified working in the jaw crusher cavity as a potential safety concern. Every now and then, the people doing service and maintenance on the jaw crusher must enter the jaw crusher cavity. How often that happens depends on many things, such as the abrasiveness of the rock or ore to be processed by the crusher. The reality is that the need to enter the crusher cavity cannot be avoided.
Before the launch of the maintenance platforms for the Metso NordbergTM C Series jaw crushers, there was no industrial and commercial solution available. And the practices in the field varied a lot: some of them were difficult for the maintenance crew and some were not safe. So there was a clear demand for a professional solution.
Our approach in the development of the maintenance platforms was to combine safety and ease of use. And I can truly say that we succeeded well. The maintenance platforms, when adjusted correctly, fit into the crusher cavity perfectly and they support the jaw dies in place – even if the upper mounting hardware of the jaw dies is loose or even removed. This ensures that the jaw dies cannot drop.
Metso's maintenance platforms are easy to use, thanks to the light but sturdy design. They are light enough for one person to lift, and they are equipped with handrails, which not only add safety while standing on the platform and working in the cavity, but also act as lifting points. Thanks to the hand rails, the platform can be easily lifted into and out of the cavity.
The maintenance platform is a small investment that significantly improves safety and ergonomics. Additionally, by improving the safety and ergonomics of working in the crusher cavity, also efficiency – in this case, jaw die replacement time – can be improved, which reduces down time and improves total cost efficiency of the plant.
Discover how Metso's maintenance platform can improve your safety when changing wear parts in jaw crushers. For mor information, visit our page or write to me directly: email@example.com.
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Boisea trivittata is an American species of true bug, commonly known as the Box Elder Bug, the Zug, or Maple Bug. It is found primarily on boxelder trees, as well as maple and ash trees. The adults are about 12½ mm (½ in) long with a dark brown or black coloration, relieved by red wing veins and markings on the abdomen; nymphs are bright red.
Box Elder Bug Biology and Taxonomy
These highly specialized insects feed almost exclusively on the seeds of Acer species. The boxelder bug is sometimes known as a garage beetle or may be confused with other Jadera spp., especially Boisea rubrolineata. The name "stink bug," which is more regularly applied to the family Pentatomidae, is sometimes used to refer to Boisea trivittata. Instead, these insects belong to the family Rhopalidae, the so-called "scentless plant bugs". However, boxelder bugs are redolent and will release a pungent and bad-tasting compound upon being disturbed to discourage predation; this allows them to form conspicuous aggregations without being preyed on.
Box Elder Bug Pests
Although they specialize on Acer seeds, they may pierce plant tissues while feeding. They are not known to cause significant damage and are not considered to be agricultural pests.
They may form large aggregations while sunning themselves in areas near their host plant (e.g. on rocks, shrubs, trees, and man-made structures). However, their presence can frighten and annoy people, thus they are considered nuisance pests. This is especially a problem during the cooler months, when they sometimes invade houses and other man-made structures seeking warmth or a place to overwinter. They remain inactive inside the walls (and behind siding) while the weather is cool. When the heating systems revive them, some may falsely perceive it to be springtime and enter inhabited parts of the building in search of food, water, and conspecifics. In the spring, the bugs leave their winter hibernation locations to feed and lay eggs on maple or ash trees; aggregations may be seen during this time and well into summer and early fall, depending on the temperature.
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i increase max_input_vars : 5000 but not increase menu after 80 if i add menu so what i do???
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I am having a bit of trouble with your question as it is a bit vague. It seems, however, that you are using WordPress and running into a maximum number of 80 elements in a menu. I did some research on this particular issue and it seems the max_input_vars suggested fix is inadequate.
I personally created a menu with 100 items and it displays fine with both default themes and 4 others I chose at random. I also changed he max_input_vars to 10, causing the Wordpress to throw an error as it exceeded that amount, but the 100 items still displayed in the menu every time.
You may want to try switching to another theme and disabling all of your plugins to test this. If that works, then you will know it is one of those two things. Then try your preferred theme without the plugins. If it still works, it is one of the plugins that is causing an issue.
Even though I am unable to locate the exact cause of the issue, it seems you can rule out the max_input_vars setting as the cause.
EDIT: I did find that many people are having success by changing the following settings:
suhosin.post.max_vars = 5000
suhosin.request.max_vars = 5000
It seems the default for many hosts is at around 200. I did not run across this in our testing environment because we do not use suhosin on our servers. Give that a try and see if it helps!
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Romantic Getaway in St. Helena w/out Darling Kids!
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Thinking of taking the husband to St. Helena or nearby for a relaxing getaway from the kiddies. Any recommendations on a place you love, that won't break my bank? --Itchin' for a Vacation
We have always stayed at The Harvest Inn in St Helena. It is a beautiful B with a great continential breakfast. You can get rooms with or without a fireplace and many of the pricer rooms back up to the vineyards. It is a bigger B for those who prefer that set up. They have bikes to rent, a wine tasting in the evenings, a pool and hot tub. Definitely one of my all time favorites! And right before you hit St Helena! thehowards
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April 2003
Hi, I am looking for a comfortable, affordable place in Napa/general wine country region for a weekend getaway. Any recommendations? Prefer non ''institutional'' setting. Have already consulted this site's archives. Esther
We've recently converted our beloved weekend home in Healdburg into a vacation rental. It's on Chalk Hill Road, very close to the spas, wineries, and restaurants of Healdsburg and Calistoga. You didn't say how many people you're looking to accommodate- our place is good for a couple or for a small family (one double bed, plus a pull-out matress). The property is on a creek, and you can walk 20 minutes to the Russian River for a swim. And because we've just begun this venture, it's very affordable! ($50/night, cheaper for a full week) Check out our website - www.chalkhillhideaway.com - please email or call with questions (contact info on website). Tamarah
March 2003
Re: Romantic Getaway for Couples
For a romantic hotel/B you can't beat the Wine Country Inn in St. Helena, Napa. Fabulous. Pricey, however, esp. on weekends. JC
I know of a place in Alexander Valley (20 minutes out of downtown Healdsburg, in Sonoma County) that is a nice getaway. It's about 85 miles from the East Bay..........that translates to 1.5 hours usually.........but with traffic, it can take as long as 2.5 hours max. I believe you can get on the net and read up on Healdsburg........the downtown has been revitalized as of late and has a couple highly rated restaurants. Also, Hanna Winery is only a 5 minute drive away. ---lucia
From: Natasha
We've stayed at the Gravenstein Inn in Sonoma County (it's in Graton, I think). It's lovely and the food is good. Mostly we've stayed there because it's one of the few places that doesn't have a 2-night weekend minimum. There's a swimming pool, too. It's a beautiful renovated house that's easy driving distance to many wineries and Occidental.
From: Lori
I think that you would really enjoy the Country Garden Inn. As I recall it is right on the Silverado Trail. The room we got had both a fireplace and a hot tub in the room. They also have wine and cheese in the afternoon and sherry and dessert in the late evening as well as breakfast the next morning. A bit pricey, but well worth it, I think. Let me know if you go there, what you think.
Auberge Du Soleil, Rutherford
May 2005
Re: 10th Anniversary romantic getaway
If you're willing to spend a good amount of money for a get- away you will never forget, I suggest Auberge Du Soleil in Rutherford in the Napa Valley. (www.aubergedusoleil.com) It is the most romantic spot my husband and I have visited. The rooms are spacious with every amenity you can think of, the spa sits in an olive tree grove and the restaurant is first class. We enjoyed a couples bath in a private outdoor courtyard along with a couples massage that was so luxurious.
The property is so completely private, yet all that the Napa Valley has to offer is just a short drive (if you even WANT to leave the property--we didnt' move for 3 days!!) I think if it was raining that would make it even more romantic, so going in the winter shouldn't deter you. By the way, the new Coppola Food and Wine Center is very near by if you decide to venture out; Julia's Kitchen is deliciious.
Good luck and congratulations on your anniversary! Karen
Auberge du Soleil in Rutherford has wonderful rooms and suites, all of which have views of the Napa Valley. The restaurant is good, and other wonderful restaurants are nearby.
The Hyphen
March 2004
Re: One-Night Get Away for Gals (March 2004)
We stayed in a place many years ago that was okay with a one night minimum. It's been so long that they may have changed their policy, but it's worth a try. It was owned by a sweet couple, so you might even be able to beg them to make an exception. The other reason I mention it, is because it is definitely not a ''cuddly bear'' B It's in the hills in Napa somewhere (maybe Yountville)and has a nice pool and very nice bungalows. It's called The Hyphen. Have Fun! Nancy
Meadowwood Resort, St. Helena
March 2004
Re: One-Night Get Away for Gals (March 2004)
I just did this very thing with my best gal-pal--she was visiting from England and could only spare a night away from her family obligations in SF. Sonoma Mission Inn (now owned by The Fairmont) and another hotel in St. Helena were unable/unwilling to rent a room for one night. The day of our departure I called THE MEADOWWOOD RESORT in St. Helena, and they were very gracious and said that they had a one-night availability, that very night. In fact, two items of note: The girl who manned the phone offered us the nicest ''suite'' on the property, and when I asked if she could do better than the $540 room price, she quickly offered a $350 rate, citing that the room was unlikely to remain unrented between my call and that evening. (so it might behoove you to balk at the price)
Meadowwood is rustic elegance. Our room was kind of removed (not within view of the pool or croquette green), had a timbered high ceiling, and a comfy sofa in front of wood-burning fireplace. The room was set up into the trees and had the feel of a treehouse. The bed was a big king bed with Frette sheets. The bathroom was very nice with a curved-wall shower and comfy tub with a built-in lumbar support. The resort is as quiet as a cemetary--likely because the units are set apart from each other. The spa on the grounds is really the only place of ''congestion'' on the whole property (I would advise you to make any massage, facial, pedicure, etc. reservations well in advance of your reservation since the spa traditionally is booked a week in advance). The lap pool went virtually unused, and so Girlfriend and I had the whole pool and jacuzzi to ourselves. There are ample workout machines on the second floor of the spa, and a largely unused, empty workout room with weights, mats, and a tv with VCR (should you want to play/use your own Pilates tape from home, like we did).
You can either eat in town (we did) or eat in the Meadowwood restaurant (we did that, too) with its very green view of the golf course. The food is quite delicious, as well.
My husband and I have stayed at World Class resorts all over the world and were pleased to see that Meadowwood had none of the attitude that upscale resorts sometimes have. The personnel could not have been sweeter.
The experience was really quite blissful and peaceful. I plan to return with my husband, and, possibly, my very obnoxious children who would likely disturb the quietud ENJOY!
Napa with a toddler
Auguts 2002
On October 17 - 20 my husband has a business meeting in Yountville and spouses/kids are invited to attend. The company is not planning anything for kids to do, so I am wondering what my 2.5 year old daughter and I could do around there while my husband is in meetings. We will have our own car and are willing to drive up to 30 minutes for a fun activity. She wakes around 7 or 8, naps between 1 and 3 and goes to bed between 8:30 and 9, so we would need to be at our hotel in Yountville during sleeping times. -Lisa
Check out Train Town in Sonoma one valley west. http://www.traintown.com/ is their website. Might be a bit longer drive than you mentioned but only a little bit. Fun miniature trains, and our daughter enjoyed the plaza in Sonoma as well. Trees, grass; I seem to recall there was even a little playground. Norm
Check out COPIA, the American Center for Food, Wine and the Arts in Napa. It's a kind of hands-on museum place with displays, gardens, classes, etc. It's big and not that cheap to get in, so it's best to plan to spend a chunk of time there and plan ahead for what you want to do (running around outside while kids are active, watching a film while they sleep, eating in between, etc.) I haven't been there recently, but have heard it's just fine with kids if you plan it right. http://www.americancenter.com/pages/home.asp Nicole
I'm not sure if your toddler is into animals yet, if so you can check out Safari West at http://www.safariwest.com/ - it's not very far away from Napa. It's kind of expensive for what it is, though. anonymous
There's a nice park in Calistoga. The morning we were there there was a moms' group meeting there with their kids and they were all very friendly. kj
While I don't know of any activities specifically for kids in the Napa area, I have a few suggestions for fun things that could be interesting to a toddler. All of these places are within a 15-30 minute drive from Yountville.
Gliders in Calistoga--down the main street on the right in Calistoga is a little airport where people go up in gliders. You can watch the towing plane and the gliders take off and land, and fly around up in the sky.
Hurd Beeswax Candle Factory--on Hwy 29 North of St. Helena--you can watch people making and decorating candles, and they have a covered window you can open up and see hundreds of bees all busily working making honey right on the other side of the glass in front of you.
Oakville Grocery--Oakville--they have many, many food samples out that you can test.
Sattui Winery--outside Rutherford (I think)--you can go in and buy deli snacks and have a picnic on the lawn out in front.
Bale Mill Park--I've never been there, but it's either a state or regional park and might have some woods or trails worth exploring.Perhaps someone can give you more info. Suzanne
At the North end of Yountville (it's all of about 5-6 blocks long) there is a wonderful park which has a GREeat toddler playgrouind. Enjoy! Andrea
Wine Train
Jan 2004
Re: Day of pampering for friend's 30th birthday
Try the Napa Wine Train as part of your girls day out. Is is so much fun. 3 hours on a wine train for just talking and relaxing with no interruptions. You get a gourmet lunch (or dinner)as part of the package. Can't seem to find the telephone number at the moment but the website is www.winetrain.com Have Fun! martha


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Thursday, February 9, 2012
Salmon, Slow Roasted with Fennel & Pomegranate Salsa
Salmon, Slow Roasted with Fennel & Pomegranate Salsa
As shared by Once Upon a Plate by Mari
Serves 4
4- 4 ounce boneless wild salmon fillets (skinless or not)
2 to 3 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 Tablespoons coarsely chopped fennel fronds (optional)
1 fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch dice
3/4 cup pomegranate arils
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, de-ribbed and minced (adjust this amount up or down depending upon your tastes and the 'heat' of the pepper)
2 green onions, finely sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
Preheat oven to 275˚F
Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place salmon fillets on the prepared pan, evenly spaced. Rub top of each fillet with the oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cayenne, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Place in oven and bake until thickest part of salmon registers 125˚F, or is opaque when lifted with a paring knife. Best if not overcooked!
While salmon is baking: Prepare salsa ~ In a bowl combine fennel fronds (if using), the diced fennel pomegranate arils (seeds), jalapeno, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Stir and set aside. Serve salmon on warmed plates, spoon salsa over and enjoy!
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Recipe adapted from "Clean Eating" magazine
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by anne chambers
Apart from two nights of strong winds we haven't had any real winter weather yet. I can already see green shoots of the snowdrops peeking through the leaf debris on the edge of the drive and some penstemon and roses are still flowering!
We have had the tree surgeon here again for two weeks with quite a few major projects. Two enormous chestnut trees had died in the top field. Sadly they had succumbed to chestnut canker, a disease which seems to be spreading in our area. Counting the rings, they were something over 150 years old, which I suppose, is about what we might expect for a full life.
So far we have seen no sign of the dreaded ash dieback but I saw in our local paper that the Millennium Seed Bank has been collecting seed locally as a genetic insurance policy. With all the diseases of trees that I keep reading about, the real value of this project is becoming apparent.
Christmas is fast approaching and our son who is working in Mexico flies home today. He has never met Boris our cocker spaniel so no doubt there will be lots of bonding and spoiling over the next few days! The carol singers from Ebrington visited us this week. They come every other year and get us into the Christmas spirit as well as raising some much needed funds for the church.
It is a time for reflection and planning for the New Year. I am not working in the garden every day as in the summer, and it is good to have time to sit back and browse the seed lists as they arrive. Philip and Tina are well able to cope with everything that needs doing at this time of year and I love having the time to lead a different winter life doing all the extra things that get forgotten in the summer rush of full time gardening.
If the weather holds we will do a count of what is in flower on Christmas day and report back in January. In the meantime let me wish you all a wonderful and Happy Christmas and lets dream of another exciting year at Kiftsgate.
by anne chambers
Winter has arrived and the first frosts have cut down the last remnants of summer. Although some leaves are still on the trees we are just starting to collect them up for our leaf mould pile. By this time next year this will be mulched on whichever border is due for a feed.
Philip and Tina are working their way round the garden cutting, pruning and lightly digging over the borders ready for next year. It is at this time that we decide what has to come out or be moved. This year we have taken out quite a few large old shrubs that have been going back over the years so lots of new planting opportunities for next Spring. One major decision has been to cut down the wonderful old acer, planted by my grandmother in the wide border. Branches have been dying gradually and we have taken the sad decision that it must go.
Although the autumn colour was late this year the berries and fruit have been fantastic with such a variety of colour. From the scarlet of the well known cotoneaster to the vivid blue of viburnum davidii and the striking purple of callicarpa bodinieri. The sorbus have also been weighed down with different coloured berries and only now are the birds and squirrels feasting.
The work on burying our electricity poles is drawing to an end and we had the big switch over last week when all went underground. There are still a few BT poles to come down but hopefully by the end of the month all will be finished. The back drive is a sea of mud after all the work but hopefully will dry out and be back to normal by opening.
by anne chambers
Surprising amounts of colour in the garden still and no forecast of frosts. Even so, we are about to lift the dahlias and tender salvias to keep inside for the winter. The bulb order, daffodils, tulips and camassias, has arrived so lots of planting work over the next week or two. The border of pennisetum Red Buttons which we planted to replace a lavender hedge just inside the entrance gate has worked well and still looks good. I will be adding Tulip 'Havaran' alongside this grass so that there is something to look at before the pennisetum gets going again next year.
Our life has been slightly disrupted by the arrival of a cocker spaniel called Boris. Full of energy and now four months old he has fitted into the family very well and has become firm friends with Willa, our Labrador. He is not a great asset in the garden as everything goes into his mouth and hasn't learnt that the borders are not for playing in!
Work has begun on burying the electricity and telephone poles in the garden, up the back drive and in the field adjacent to the back car park. This has been a project that has been in the pipeline for quite some time but is now full steam ahead. We are digging the trenches and laying the pipe work; consequently lots of mud and mess but hopefully all will be finished before Christmas. A paradox because most people simply won't notice any difference. We will! For us, an enormous improvement and we are thrilled that it is happening at last.
by anne chambers
Now it really does feel like autumn with damp misty mornings and the heat of the summer a distant memory. However with the rain the garden is still full of colour with many of the asters still to flower. Philip's hedge cutter is going flat out with the endless job of all the yew and box hedges having their annual haircut!
We are having a bumper year of fruit with the orchard weighed down with produce and the blackberries in the hedgerows covered in fruit. The Burbanks Orange plum tree which the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers presented to us on winning the Historic House Association and Christies Garden of the Year award in 2003 is a mass of plums which are delicious either eaten fresh or made into jam. What a contrast to last year when we were devoid of any bounty. We planted autumn raspberries in the kitchen garden which again are covered in fruit and will go on until the first frosts. It really has been a brilliant year for gardeners and visitors.
I always love being surprised when I walk round the garden and suddenly the autumn crocus have appeared overnight. The leaves are not very attractive especially when they are dying back before the flowers but I always forget the pleasure of these delicate bulbs.
The autumn cyclamen give me the same joy as the ground where they are planted looks completely barren all summer until early September when suddenly out of the stonework and dry earth these pink and white jewels appear. Several years ago we saw these cyclamen neapolitanum growing wild in the hills above and behind Amalfi, a stunning spectacle and in similar unpromising conditions.
Our opening season is drawing to an end and we are already making lists of all the winter jobs to be done. I find now that I must write down everything as decisions made during the year are soon forgotten as plants die down or disappear. We will begin in earnest in October when we can make a proper mess without the worry of visitors!
by anne chambers
The incredibly sweet smell of the flowers of the weeping lime trees (Tilia petiolaris) is invading every corner of the garden. This happens every August for a few days and the bees come from far and wide to collect the nectar. Talking of bees we now have two hives in the orchard and I was presented with our first two pots of delicious Kiftsgate honey a couple of weeks ago. I am hoping that they have settled in well and we might be able to offer pots of honey to sell in our shop next year.
Now that we open at 2pm we have the whole morning to garden . Philip has started on the long job of cutting all the hedges, which we take as the first real sign of autumn approaching, but we are still having lovely sunshine with the occasional downpour. The garden is passing into high summer phase with the hydrangeas flowering and the yellow border coming into its peak. I planted quite a few turks cap lilies which are looking great and standing up well amongst the ligularia, crocosmia and rodgersia.
Manoeuvring large pots is always a headache and our two datura grand marnier have grown enormous this year. It seemed a shame not to place them in the garden so Philip, Tina and Dominic, who has been the extra pair of hands this summer, had the task of loading them onto the tractor and bringing them down to the garden. Because every part of them is poisonous we have placed them where visitors normally don't go outside our sitting room window. They are covered in flowers and will go on flowering well into the autumn.
The wild flower meadow has at last come into its own with a good variety of colours and flowers. This has been a bit of an experiment and as mentioned in previous diaries we had to remove a lot of topsoil and clear the area of grass. We are not sure that we have got it right yet as it is very bare and dull early on, but it is an ongoing project.
Plant sales have been good mainly due to Tina's skill in propagation but for exactly the same reason we are overstocked in some items and are going to have our 'Bargain Basement' plant sale area in September. This enables us to balance our stock going into the winter and is always popular with visitors in search of a bargain.
by anne chambers
Very seldom do I say that it is too hot to garden but that has been the case for the past ten days. By midday it is unbearable to be outside in the sun and I leave it for the shade or a swim. We do not have an automatic watering system or even a leaky hose pipe in the garden so hand watering recent plantings or stressed areas is the order of the day. On the whole established plants have fended for themselves splendidly and seeing that this is England rain won't be long in coming.
The garden, having been three weeks behind, has caught up in leaps and bounds and everything seemed to burst out at once. The roses have never been better with the Kiftsgate rose looking spectacular with more flowers than I can ever remember. The compressing of the flowering season has meant R. mundi, R. Pauls Himalayan Musk and R. Kiftsgate are all flowering at the same time. The downside of the heat is that flowers fade much quicker than normal but for all that it has been a brilliant flowering year with everything benefiting from last years wet summer and the cool Spring.
The other star in the garden this summer has been the deutzia family. The different varieties have flowered in succession from early May through to August. First d. x rosea, then Rosalind followed by d. Strawberry Fields. The white d. monbeigii is just going over but the d. setchuanensis corymbiflora will be out for at least another two weeks. So we have had nearly three months pleasure from this marvellous family.
Last week the BBC was here filming in the garden for the second series of Chesterton's Father Brown due to be shown next year. Over fifty crew and actors turned up early in the morning. The amount of props and equipment was amazing and we had to organise for a tractor and trailer to act as pack horse to move the paraphernalia to and from the lower garden. All went well with a gorgeous day so we will look forward to seeing a few seconds of the garden and house in one of the new episodes.
The lilies are all bursting out at the moment and seem to be free from beetle, which is a great relief. The lily 'Red Velvet' in the small red border near the house is looking wonderful and has taken over from where the tulip Red Shine had been. The smell of the regale lilies is hard to beat and wandering around in the early morning and evening in this stunning weather the scent in the garden is better than any French perfume!
by anne chambers
It's the middle of June and we have only just dug up the last of the tulips. Red Shine was the star this year and was flowering for at least a month. In fact all the tulips did really well and were a godsend as the herbaceous plants were so late to bulk up, so the tulips added colour, interest and height.
We reckon the garden is still two weeks late this year and the roses are still in bud with only early types starting to flower. To make up for their tardiness they look as though they are going to flower really well. The plus point to this cool year is that flowers have lasted far longer than normal, not having been scorched by hot sun.
It is always exciting to talk about new plants but in an established garden like this one is always managing old plants, some from my grandmother's day. One that is worrying us at the moment is the enormous red acer in the wide border. It has been going back for the past two years and this summer a lot of the branches are without leaves. The tree surgeon came yesterday to have an inspection and is going to cut back the canopy to see if we can breathe new life into it. The other worry is the yellow banksia rose up the west side of the house. Although this has flowered quite well this year the leaves look unhealthy and the whole plant is not what it once was. We have made the decision that it will have to come out in the autumn, quite a big job as it is at least 24 ft up the house. Gardening is about moving on and being decisive, however it is sad to loose old friends but equally fun to plant new ones!
We are very busy with visitors at the moment and we are thankful that we are closed two days a week to recharge the batteries and catch up with gardening. It also gives us time to walk slowly round the garden simply looking, enjoying and seeing what needs attention in the future. I remember my mum saying how important it is to notice and really look hard at every plant; being observant is the key to being a good gardener.
by anne chambers
Still nearly as cold as it was in April but at least those plants that have made it into flower are lasting much longer than normal. The bluebells have looked wonderful for three weeks and the spring magnolias were spectacular.
To remind us what summer might be like we had a flying two day trip to gardens near Rome last week, the highlight being a visit to Ninfa. For so long an ambition to visit, I was thrilled to get the timing spot on. The sun shone and this magical and romantic garden was looking at its best with climbing roses spilling over the ruins of this medieval village and scrambling through trees. What a setting! Crystal clear water flowing through the garden adds to the charm and mystery of this enchanted place. It truly lived up to all our expectations.
We also visited the extraordinary Villa d' Este where we could only admire the extraordinary display dreamt up by a 16th century cardinal. Water everywhere in huge fountains, gurgling gullies or babbling brooks , all designed to impress the cardinals visitors. They certainly did that for us.
We arrived home to find that a large branch of one of the radiata pines on the bank had broken and was hanging by a thread over the steep banks, a real threat to visitors and the plants below. Our tree surgeon reacted with commendable speed and was able to come the following day and remove it without further damage so danger averted!
Chelsea Week, and I keep wondering how the exhibitors have managed to get their plants to perfection, it has been such a cold late Spring. We are not going this year but have been very busy with overseas visitors this week combining Chelsea with a visit to us. Our first visit from two Chinese groups. All very enthusiastic and we had to pose for lots of photographs so hopefully Kiftsgate is getting better known in China. It is, of course, where the parents of the kiftsgate rose came from, as well as many other favourites of ours.
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What a cold Easter with biting east winds that did not encourage people to visit gardens or buy plants. So not a good start to our season but now at last by mid April days are longer and warmer so hidden treasures are beginning to appear at last. However lots of new growth of roses and the tree peonies have been scorched by the winds, even R. Pauls Himalayan Musk suffered but I am sure they will all put on new growth and recover. I think we must be at least three weeks behind with the magnolias and daffodils only just flowering.
It was also difficult to do anything in the garden. As much as we wanted to plant, it would not have been wise as the soil was still so cold and things would have got frosted. Only now are we busy filling the gaps left by the winter and popping new acquisitions into the borders. Philip our gardener saw the first swallows yesterday so spring really must be here!
My perennial battle with the lily beetle has begun with the appearance of the first shoots of the martagon lilies. I spray the plants with Provado Bug Killer, which hopefully will reduce the brutes! Because of the lack of warmth we haven't seen any bees and we have had to hand pollinate the fruit trees in the greenhouses with a paintbrush. Many of our other early stars have been hit or held up. Some of our trilliums were so badly scorched that I doubt whether they will flower at all this year.
But enough of this doom and gloom ! Reasons to be cheerful – 1. Fingers crossed, we may be clear of rabbits having accounted for three inside the garden in the last month. 2. As a result our lathyrus vernus, normally a delectable hors d'oeuvre for them, are growing away well and should be a great sight in a fortnight. 3. A wonderful show from two of the early flowering delights in the garden are hacquetia epipactis which is like a yellow pincushion and corydalis solida George Baker which has a mass of pink flowers and is perfect for an Alpine bed.
Now we are beginning our busiest season and also most exciting and rewarding. Everyday I notice change and the garden is bursting into life, we just have to keep up with it all, which means lots of hard work ahead!
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Here we are in the middle of March and the snowdrops are still flowering and not a sign of a daffodil in flower. It really has been a cold wet winter with snow predicted at the end of the week.
Costa Rica seems a distant memory. A wonderful country with so much to see. The vegetation was incredibly varied, from the tropical to the temperate, fantastic flowering trees swathed in vast vines and inhabited by troops of howler monkeys. All very lush and green with plentiful rain (although none while we were there) and scorching sun. We did several jungle and cloud forest walks looking at the extraordinary range of birds. The variety of plants was also dramatic and although there were some familiar faces,(solanum, brugmansia, gladiolus, euphorbia, hibiscus, malva to name just a few) there were so many more that were completely new to us. We visited an orchid garden in the highlands at Monteverde with minute specimens that usually live epiphytically at the top of the canopy. I had no idea there were so many different varieties.
Now trying to get the garden ready for opening on Easter Sunday. It is always a good discipline to have this deadline but unlike last year I fear there will not be a vast amount flowering. The hellebores have been fantastic and still looking lovely. They have been out now for over two months and the selections we bought from Ashwood nursery a couple of years ago are now looking wonderful. The magnolias have still got their winter overcoats on and are not in any hurry to open so hope they don't get frosted. Bulbs are appearing, albeit rather cautiously. We have been feeding the grass, mending potholes in the drive, painting the loos, and re-potting plants for sale. Paths have to be swept and paving cleaned so lots to do. I have not yet pruned the summer ceanothus or the penstemons just in case we have another frost, but hopefully by next week I will finally be able to tidy up the borders ready for Easter. This reminds me of my mother's dictum 'never cut back before CheltenhamRace week', how right she was this year!
In pouring rain I went to Mel Tanner's specialist Plant Sale in Ampney Crucis last week. She has got various events throughout this year and this one was specialising in hellebores and early bulbs. I was delighted to find Anenome Wild Swan which was bred by Mrs MacGregor in the borders and was plant of the Year at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2011. It looks as if it might be a cross between A. rivulris and A. japonica and I have yet to choose where to plant it in the garden but it will be one of many once the soil warms up.
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The Christmas festivities are well and truly over so back to work, weather permitting. Today a hard frost but last week was wonderfully mild, more like March. So we took the opportunity of emptying the new pond, which is an annual event and one that I do not look forward to!
Having got as much water out as possible we then have to sweep up all the wet heavy leaves and blanket weed into the corners. With numerous buckets we then heave up the aforementioned into a wheelbarrow for disposal outside the garden fence. It is hard work but we feel essential as otherwise I fear we might get a covering of the weed on the surface during the summer months.
We also decided this year to try to clean off some of the black die which was beginning to discolour the gold leaves. Again it was trial and error but we found that a scourer and cif managed to dislodge some of the pigment without taking off the gold covering. They are certainly not perfect but much better and a little black patina adds to their interest and age. Now the pond is filling again for another season, it takes around a week to fill luckily from our spring water, otherwise it would be very expensive!
Repairs and maintenance take place at this time of year and we have had several walls that have collapsed with the weight of the soil due to the endless rain. One was on the steep banks which was a challenge to re-build but Bernard and his son Stuart have managed to complete the task successfully. Lets hope no more fall down before we open!
The first snowdrops have appeared and the daffodil bulbs are about an inch high which is very encouraging. I have ordered my lily bulbs and sweet pea seed. I buy these from Easton Walled Garden who have a wonderful collection of sweet peas and specialise in old fashioned varieties.
At this time of year I give illustrated talks on the garden to various garden society groups. You never know when you turn up to village halls how many people will be there, but on the whole everyone is very appreciative and usually it means a visit by the club to the garden in the summer.
Now mid Jan and the snow and ice has been with us all week. It means that the gardeners have to resort to wood cutting as impossible to work in the garden. Just hoping all will disappear soon as we still have a lot to do before opening. Thank goodness for our four-wheel drive car, as we would not have got up and down our steep hills.
Am looking forward to our break in Costa Rica in February with some sunshine and interesting flora and fauna plus wonderful birds. What a treat and hopefully we will be full of energy when we return ready for another gardening year.


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With the economy showing signs of recovery, industry research firm IBISWorld analyzed more than 700 industries to identify the winning sectors in the coming year.
Many of the biggest industry losers during the recession are expecting a massive rebound in revenue growth and are on their way up in 2010:
The financial system, which was brought to its knees over the past two years, is showing signs of life. The biggest winners in the upcoming year will be:
- Venture Capital & Principal Trading – 63.4% rise in revenue, up from -28.9% in 2009
- Portfolio Management – 33.4% rise in revenue, up from -18.7% in 2009
- Real Estate Loans & Credit Lines – 27.4% rise in revenue, up from -3.1% in 2009
- Private Equity, Hedge Funds & Investment Vehicles – 21.4% rise in revenue, up from 10% in 2009
However, these industries have a long way to go before they return to pre-recession conditions.
Oil & Gas
Much like the finance sector, oil-related industries are expected to rebound strongly in 2010:
- Natural Gas – 24.3% rise in revenue, up from -35.5% in 2009
- Oil Drilling & Gas Extraction – 49.3% rise in revenue, up from -44% in 2009
- Petroleum Refining – 47.2% rise in revenue, up from -40% in 2009
- Gasoline & Petroleum Stations – 37.0% rise in revenue, up from -35% in 2009
Demand for crude oil and gas will rise substantially in 2010. With the recovery in the world economy and increasing revenue prospects for fuel distributors and retailers, operating conditions will be more favorable.
Virtually the entire automotive supply chain in 2010 will be in far better shape than the disasters of the past two years:
- Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing – 12.5% rise in revenue, up from -26.8% in 2009
- Car & Automobile Manufacturing – 19.1% rise in revenue, up from -30.5% in 2009
In fact, these industries and New Car Dealers are the top three growth industries in terms of employment for 2010 – all of which will grow their employee size by more than 16 percent.
The telecommunications sector has remained resilient in the face of the recession, and is set to thrive during the recovery:
- Voice Over Internet Protocol Provider (VoIP) – 17.9% rise in revenue, compared to 30.8% in 2009
This sector is poised to prosper from a recovery with the government's allocation of $7.2 billion in stimulus funds. Throughout the recovery, M&A activity is expected to continue as telecoms attempt to position themselves to make the most of the converged communications world that will emerge over the next decade.
Following a dismal year of retail demand over 2008 and much of 2009, the coming year is set to be far more positive for retailers:
- eCommerce & Online Auctions – 13.4% rise in revenue, up from -10.8% in 2009
Although spending in 2010 will not mirror the highs experienced throughout the economic boom, it will be significantly better than that of the past two years. eCommerce-related businesses will outperform the broader retail market, while women's and children's clothing sales will also experience favorable gains. However, men's clothing will take longer to recover.
Operators that provide elective treatments had some trouble during the first half of 2009, as the labor market has deteriorated and consumer sentiments remained weak. But, demand should intensify for these industries from mid-2010 onwards:
- Dentists – 1.6% rise in revenue, up from 0.7% in 2009
- Chiropractors – 0.5% rise in revenue, up from -2.0% in 2009
- Physical Therapists – 2.0% rise in revenue, up from -1.0% in 2009
Other Winners
Other industries expected to experience solid growth during the recovery period include Donations, Grants and Endowments, Water Well Drilling, Mining Support, and Biotechnology.
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The New Year offers endless possibilities to set new goals and break bad habits. How about starting new couple habits that will strengthen your relationship?, says Dr. Noelle Nelson, relationship expert and author of Your Man is Wonderful (Free Press, 2009).
"Now is the time to take a look at some of 'him-and-her' patterns developed over the years. Keep those that work and change those that don't," says Nelson. "You know the ones, like the roll-your-eyes-snide-comment thing you do every time your husband laughs at what you consider to be some inane sitcom gag. Or your severe sigh and heavily judgmental, 'I don't want to talk about it' way of ending arguments."
These all worked to get your point across at some point in the relationship. "We don't establish patterns because they will fail. Him-and-her patterns emerge because they work," explains Nelson. "When you were first together, letting him know your opinion of a sitcom with a roll-eyes-snide-comment was cute. It certainly was more acceptable than saying something downright demeaning. But over time, it's not cute, and in fact, can be downright irritating."
In this example, Nelson points out that for the husband, watching sitcoms may relax him; take him away from a world of worry and responsibility. "Instead of rolling your eyes when he turns on his favorite show, accept the good that watching does for him," says Nelson. "Don't react negatively. Better yet, smile, knowing the show is of value to him."
An "I don't want to talk about it" pattern may have kept you from flying into a temper during an argument in the past, but now all it does is prevent you from discussing issues that need to be discussed if your relationship is to deepen and thrive. "Change that pattern to 'I need some time to cool down. Let's come back to it later. Is that okay?," says Nelson. "That way, you can handle your heated emotions without dropping an issue that will only continue to fester if left unaddressed.
"We have patterns of behavior for all types of situations, continues Noelle. "We couldn't function in our highly complex world if we didn't have reliable patterns to go by. But left unexamined, our patterns can become a prison, keeping us locked in behaviors that no longer contribute to a happy, joyful life."
Nelson suggestions that this New Year, take a fresh look at your him-and-her patterns. "Keep the ones that work," she says, "and let go of the ones that don't. With new patterns, you'll see a surge of love and a stronger bond between the two of you."
For more marriage tips, go to Nelson's blog, http://anotefromdrnoelle.blogspot.com/ or follow her on Twitter, http://twitter.com/drnoellenelson.
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Pictures of Kardashian baby!
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This week Life & Style magazine is featuring the first pictures of Kourtney Kardashian's son, Mason Dash Disick, with boyfriend Scott Disick.
Here's a sneak peek from Kourtney and Scott on their new life with baby Mason:
L&S: Congrats! How does it feel to be parents?
Kourtney: It feels amazing. It's just so indescribable. You don't get how good being a parent feels until it happens to you.
Scott: My first time holding him was definitely special. But holding him the second time was even more special, and the third time was even more special than that. I fall so much more in love with this kid every day. I can't imagine how much more in love with him I'm going to be by the time he's 5 or 10 or 20!
L&S: How was the labor itself?
Kourtney: It was surprisingly easy and just an incredible experience. I always thought your first is supposed to be really hard, but it was easy. I have an amazing doctor. He actually delivered me! The room environment was just so relaxing, and everyone I wanted to be there was there–Scott, my mom, Kim and Khloé. No one under 18 is allowed in, so my little sisters Kendall and Kylie couldn't come in. Actually, you're only allowed to have two people in the room because of the swine flu — so we snuck Kim and Khloé in!
L&S: What is your daily routine like now?
Kourtney: We're on Mason's schedule, waking up every couple of hours to breast-feed. But it's fun to get up and see him. I miss him by the time I see him again.
L&S: Can you see having another baby in the future?
Kourtney: Right now I'm obsessed with Mason and want to give him all my time. But being with him has definitely made me think about having another one! Kim and I are 18 months apart. Growing up, we did everything together. It would be nice for Mason to have a little brother or sister that many months apart too.
For all the adorable baby photos and our full interview with couple, pick up the new issue of Life & Style Weekly, on newsstands now or click here to visit the website.
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If you haven't used Redbox, you should really check it out. It only costs $1 and they are everywhere. The best part is you can rent a movie in another city and return it by your house; they let you return the movie at any location. It is fast and convenient. All you need is a debit/credit card and an email address.
Inside Redbox is reporting that the codes below are working for a free rental.
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Remember you can use these several times by using different debit/credit cards. Also, if you register with Redbox you will receive a free movie rental. Click here to find the kiosk nearest you.


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Most historically and predominantly white institutions (HPWIs) now desire some number of black students on their campuses. However, recent theoretical scholarship suggests that HPWIs' desire for and willingness to embrace black students is predicated on their racial palatability. The theory of intraracial discrimination stipulates that white gatekeepers are increasingly inclined to screen blacks to "weed out" those they perceive as too concerned with race and racism.
This article explores the relationship between hardships and protest in the world-system. Despite the history of discussion of anti-systemic protest, there has been little work that differentiates world-systems contributions to social movement research from others who examine social movements. We contribute to a theory of anti-systemic protest by re-introducing hardships as a crucial element that defines inequalities in the world-system; one consistent source of those hardships are austerity policies imposed in response to debt negotiations.
Research on sexuality and space emphasizes geographic and institutional forms that are stable, established, and fixed. By narrowing their analytic gaze on such places, which include gayborhoods and bars, scholars use observations about changing public opinions, residential integration, and the closure of nighttime venues to conclude that queer urban and institutional life is in decline. We use queer pop‐up events to challenge these dominant arguments about urban sexualities and to advocate instead a "temporary turn" that analyzes the relationship between ephemerality and placemaking.


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Get the answer of : Why Mitochondria is Considered as the Power House of Cell!
They are microscopic bodies occurring in cytoplasm of every cell in varying numbers (upto 2500 per cell in rat liver) except in bacteria, blue-green algae and human r.b.c. Most are granular, rod or thread shaped. They are generally known as 'powerhouses of cell'.
They are the site of the chemical events that supply the energy to the cell. They are also held responsible for fat synthesis. They range in their size from 0.2µ to 3.0µ. They also vary in their shape from spheres to rods. They are always found in dynamic state.
Each mitochondrion has a double-layered envelope with an outer and inner membranes. Each membrane is a typical unit membrane, being about 50-70 A thick. The two membranes are generally 60-100 A apart from each other. In between them remain filled the fluid rich in coenzymes. Extending from the inner membrane into the interior of the cavity, there are present a series of folds, called the cristae.
The cristae are shorter in mitochondria of plant origin that in those of animal cells. In all the cases the purpose of the presence of cristae is to increase the surface area of the interior of the mitochondrion. The number of folds per unit of volume of a mitochondrion is variable. The cristae may be branched, tubular rather than lamellate, and may be
arranged parallel with long axis of mitochondrion, not, as is usual, at right angles. Thus each mitochondrion contains two cavities. The outer cavity found in between the two membranes is called 'outer compartment' while the cavity limited by the folds of inner membrane is known as 'inner compartment or mitochondrial matrix'.
The matrix is normally homogeneous but it contains granules of 300-500 A diameter. The outer covering membrane of the mitochondrion is quite elastic and may be stretched by swelling sometimes 200 times its normal dimensions. These facts advocate that the protein in molecules constituting the membrane can be greatly folded or stretched.
Electron microscopy has also revealed the presence of very small particles adhered to the outside of the outer membrane and the inside of the inner membrane. These particles were first described by Humberto Feraandez-Moran (1962). The particles of the two membranes differ considerably.
Depending upon the size and type of the mitochondrion there are from 10,000 to 100,000 particles per mitochondrion. Each particle consists of a base, a stalk and a head. The base which remains attached to the inner membrane has about 80 A diameter. The stalk is 50 A long and 33 A wide while the head has the same diameter as does the base. The length of the complete particle is about 160 A.
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There was a very simple premise behind the concept of Harmony: two opposing components working together to form a seamless union. The marriage of lavender and peppermint is a match made in heaven! I use this spray copiously on my sheets and pillowcase. I find the scent perfect for drifting off to sleep.
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