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Leigh-Smith Desperado Declared 2012 Melges 32 Australian Champion
18 March 2012
Tough day at the office for the final day of racing off Palm Beach in the Melges 32 Australian Championships hosted by the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club and supported by SLAM, North Sails, Harken and Melges Asia Pacific.
Winds of 25 plus knots, averaging 18-22 from the South, South West and a confused seaway provided conditions for plenty of thrills and spills and exciting rides for the final three races.
Noel Leigh –Smith Desperado AUS 582 won the regatta after a downwind incident with Angus Reid Maxstar AUS 158 was settled in the protest room. Maxstar from Canberra Yacht Club was blown out of race eight and had to carry a fourth moving them back into third place overall on equal points with Tasmanian Greg Prescott 2 Unlimited Sevenstar AUS 216 taking second place in the regatta on a count back. Geoff Masters Funnel Web and his crew had an awesome day racing in the swell "It shows how truly exciting these boats are, the courses were a little longer but you just eat it up downwind" said Geoff. The trimmer on Funnel web Stuart Mc Cuaig blew up two blocks and a winch handle and still managed to carry the big kite doing nineteen knots of boat speed.
Jamie McPhail tactician aboard winning yacht Desperado said "we had a nice speed edge over the other boats to windward, the right was favoured and we made the best use of it. We blew out a shoot on the first run of the last race though." Noel Leigh-Smith from Southport Yacht Club commented that "it was a great day of offshore racing, I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would." Noel sailed with his crew Jaime McPhail, Chris Links, Jabin Crisp, Grant Meredith, Josh Torpy and his son Ben.
The team on Breezin thought they did a handstand today when they put the brakes on downwind and spectators could see daylight between the rudder and keel. The Newcastle boys said it was like going down a mine shaft, and they should know, half of them work in them. The crew on Breezin will take full advantage of a day's coaching they won as a prize offered by International Professional yachtsmen Darren "Twirler" Jones. Twirler has experience in the Melges classes overseas and is keen to see its growth and development in Australia. With professionals like Twirler, Steve McConaghy (The Business) and Chris Links more involved in the class and Australian sailing coach Mike Fletcher who has been working with the Funnel Web crew the standard of the entire fleet will grow. Overall all competitors had three days of quality one design racing in varied conditions. Thanks to race officer Steve Merrington and all his team for a great regatta.


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It takes years of dedication to fill your arteries with cholesterol. When you finally near the summit and are seeking that one dish to put you over the edge, we have the place for you: Eskimo Joe's in Stillwater.
Yes, we're talking cheese fries.
This bizarre creation has become the stuff of legend in the Midwest. Even the first President Bush endorsed cheese fries during the 1990 Oklahoma State commencement ceremony.
There's quite a story behind Eskimo Joe's and you can read about it on their website, which includes a webcam. But we wanted the inside scoop on the cheese fries and those rumors of hot chicks in — of all places — Stillwater. No better source than the gang at 1430 The Buzz in Tulsa.
First let's hear from Chris Plank, who also does the weekend third shift on Fox Sports Radio:
"Eskimo Joe's is a necessary stop before and after every Oklahoma State sporting event. There is no better way to get ready for kick- or tip-off than having a full plate of cheese fries and a couple of ice cold beers. Eskimo Joe's truly captures the college lifestyle and somehow maintains a certain family friendly feel before the game (probably not so much afterward).
"The thing that is incredible about Eskimo Joe's is the massive popularity of its logo and gear across Oklahoma. I mean don't get me wrong, gameday is not complete until you make the trip to Joe's. But it's almost as necessary to sport your Eskimo Joe's gear!
"The Joe Dome is usually rocking with live music, but the most amazing part — hot chicks. I mean they are everywhere! Might be something in the water."
Also giving a ringing endorsement is Don King, co-host of the Big Show:
"Eskimo Joe's recently celebrated its 33rd anniversary. I happened to be in school there when it first opened as only a beer bar because the drinking age at the time was 18. Once the age went to 21 — in 1985 — it became a restaurant that really grew its popularity. In fact, the logo and merchandising sales are reported to be second in the nation only to the Hard Rock Cafe logo and merchandising sales.
"Having been to sporting events throughout the Midwest, I feel there is no better place in the Big 12 that captures a true sports bar atmosphere to follow your team. They have the TV sound down and the OSU radio broadcast piped in. That's the way the patrons want it!"
What do the readers have to say? Thumbs up or thumbs down on Eskimo Joe's?
Previous reviews: Esso Club (Clemson); Dirtbag's (Arizona); Bash Riprock's (Texas Tech); The Original Varsity Club (Ohio State); Walk-On's (Louisiana State); O'Connell's Irish Pub & Grille (Oklahoma); Top Of The Stairs (Virginia Tech); Linebacker Lounge (Notre Dame); The Bear's Lair (California). The Thirst and 10 contest.
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Eskimo Joe's
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3 comments:
- furrer4heisman said...
-Not close enough to the stadium.
-Atmosphere really not that great.
-Service and selection are terrible.
-However, I would kill for their cheesefries.
When I read the 1st comment I thought the poster had to be on drugs.....then I looked at their profile and was validated...OU fan.
The place is awesome, hands down and haven't heard anybody that isn't bias say then didn't have a great time there. Good ambience, in the Shadow of the stadium, Hot Staff and cold beers....everything you could want on a gameday.
- furrer4heisman said...
sorry dude, im just loyal to JR Murphys when in stilly.
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Pets, Pets, Pets
Dog is my co-pilot. Heaven, help me. Rescue folk, like me, transport shelter dogs that they barely know to vets, kennels, and foster homes. You can't gauge canine car manners 'til you start your engine. Sometimes you're in for the ride of your life. Pooch passengers can be unpredictable. If you're deflecting a bouncing Bowser, defensive driving starts inside the auto. The only way to be safe in the motorized mutt mosh pit is to secure the pup in a crate- that is, if your vehicle is big enough.
Actually I was semi-trained for dog distractions because, eons ago at Massapequa High, I had unusual Driver Ed teacher. He'd throw paper at us or put our gloves over the rear view mirror while we merged onto the parkway. He said that his students had to be prepared for every eventuality. I guess that included psycho driving instructors.
Over the years there have been many crazy dogs in my car. When I volunteered for League for Animal Protection (LAP), we were always moving the fosters around. About 20 years ago, there were a few that decided to make early exits. We had a Beagle that bailed out on Southern State, but luckily she jumped on to the grass, and we were able to grab her. During the "Miami Vice" days we fostered a "Crockett" (a yellow Lab) and "Stubbs" (a unique Scotty/Basset) from Babylon Shelter. I brought Stubbs to visit a prospective family, and as I pulled up, he jumped out my window and ran up their stoop. Not a good first impression. He wound up going to another couple who lived in Mitchell Field military housing.
I had a dynamo rescue friend who used to deliver dogs- large and smallin her Porsche. Somehow she roped me into going with her to take a pair of Rottweilers out east. I left my pocketbook in the back with them, and the female decided to help herself to my brush. I turned around to confront her, and then reconsidered. In such speedy, cramped quarters, it seemed wiser to let her chomp on the brush, rather than me.
Long before the Internet and Petfinder, this same friend got me involved with an informal network of people who advertised desperate dogs, mostly purebreds, in various town shelters. Stays were not as generous as they are in many shelters now, so we were always working against euthanasia deadlines. We'd split the cost of classified ads and boarding on certain dogs that some of us had never seen. One volunteer's Mom, a Holocaust survivor, was the contact person in many of the ads. With all due respect, she hadn't met these dogs, in fact I'd coach her about breeds, but she could convey an urgency that convinced many responders to adopt them from the pounds.
When we ran out of time, we'd board some of the dogs. This is the most expensive way to do rescue. There was a no frills kennel in Island Park owned by a nice guy that many groups used. We were forever shuffling dogs in and out of there. Many pups were understandably anxious enroute. They had no idea what was about to happen to them next. "Garbo" was a petrified Afghan that I took out of Brookhaven Shelter twice. I don't know how she did it, but she managed to disappear completely under my seat while I drove. I swore she had escaped, though the windows were closed. Yep, I finally caught on after that wayward Beagle and Stubbs.
I went on some weird "first dates" with dogs. The dynamo, who always arranged to be in 5 places at the same time, twisted my arm to pick up a young Lab at Oyster Bay Shelter. He kept throwing himself at me as I ventured onto the LIE. Nothing I did soothed his hysteria until I started singing. Don't know why- but I thought he'd like show tunes. We got through much of the score of "Porgy & Bess" with "Summertime" as his favorite. By the time we reached the kennel, he relaxed. He may have been faking, just to get me to stop.
A Standard Poodle once disguised himself as my mink stole, as I chauffeured him from a vet to the boarding kennel. A fashionable look, but wearing a live dog does kill your peripheral vision.
Nowadays, when flying solo, I come equipped with a few gimmicks- a bottle of Bach's Rescue Remedy to soothe the savage beast and the leash knot trick to keep out-of-control dogs from lunging at their driver. You tie a huge knot in the end of the leash; then close the window on it. This limits the trampoline to the back seat. So far, no maniacal mutt has shattered or pulled out the window. Enough said. Better not jinx it.
Some wonderful cats and dogs are waiting to be discovered by the right person (you) at Oyster Bay Town Shelter (677-5784) Miller Pl. Syosset. "Creamcicle" #859 is a handsome and sweet, bright orange polydactyl cat. His extra toes make his front feet look like baseball gloves. He was quite patient when I put a wig on him as a fancy cape. "Gypsy" #709 is a slim Rottie/Shepherd who has been at the shelter since July. See more photos on Petfinder.
Female: "Kelly" #860- a gold Collie/ Shepherd; "Dee Dee"- #1010- a Pointer mix.
Male: "Sebastian" #771- a mature German Shepherd (ears down); "Joltin'Joe" #893- a cream Shepherd; "Bob" #919- an ultra-friendly tabby and white cat


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Ever since I can remember remembering about things I've been fascinated with all things Moon. From the first time I looked up in the sky at the Moon through the telescope my Dad bought me when I was a kid to taking images like the one above, a daytime waxing gibbous Moon, waxing just means the Moon going from New Moon to Full Moon phase, gibbous means the Moon is more then half illuminated but not full.
I'm always looking for ways to rediscover it, enter "Moon" movie.
Due for limited release June 12 this awesome indie movie, directed by David Bowie's son Duncan Jones and staring Sam Rockwell takes us to the Moon where Sam Bell (played by Sam Rockwell) is in the last days of his 3 year mission mining for Helium-3 when Sam gets into some kind of freak accident that finds Sam beside himself... literally, hint Solaris.
What is Helium-3 you might ask, well it is a very rare non-radioactive isotope sought after as a second generation fusion power source, very rare on Earth but thought to be in abundance on the Moon.
Now I have talked about Helium-3 before in one of my posts where I have purchased Lunar real estate, I stated that people were mocking me for buying property on the Moon but I would have the last laugh, well not me, I'll be dead but my great great grand kids will when NASA is negotiating with my great great grand kids for the mining rights to helium -3 on their property..... sure like NASA or the Chinese are going to be negotiating for mining rights from my descendants, that is unless my great great grand kids get there first, probably not going to happen.
A character driven movie it looks to be real good. Sam is not totally alone, he has "Gerty" a talking computer (Kevin Spacey) kind of like HAL in 2001: A Space Odyssey. The sets look very cool, they used a combination of digital special effects and real live miniature models.
Duncan Jones sums up the movie and his thoughts behind it in an interview I found, and I quote; "My generation of geeks was a big fan of films like "Outland" and "Silent Running" and the original "Alien". Those kind of science fiction movies were more about the character and sort of human qualities than about the technology. I love those films and I miss those films in some ways, and we wanted to create something which felt comfortable within the canon of those science fiction films from the sort of late seventies to early eighties." I can hardly wait. I'll leave you now with the trailer.
A little... no a lot off topic, I went to see the latest incarnation of Star Trek and thought it was too cool, I also posted a YouTube video of it, too funny, I laughed till I stopped.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Ever since I can remember remembering about things I've been fascinated with all things Moon. From the first time I looked up in the sky at the Moon through the telescope my Dad bought me when I was a kid to taking images like the one above, a daytime waxing gibbous Moon, waxing just means the Moon going from New Moon to Full Moon phase, gibbous means the Moon is more then half illuminated but not full.
58 comments:
- scharewl said...
What a nice blog u have here. Thanx for the info. Love science so much. And movies also. :)
- May 23, 2009 at 9:42 AM
- Stephanie B said...
I also deeply and abidingly love the moon. I'm not sure how I feel about the trailer for Moon. It's dark and I'm not so much into the dark science fiction (though I can think of a dozen exceptions).
The clip is hilarious. You know, I know dozens of Trekkies and I haven't run into one yet that didn't like/love the movie. I might go see it again.
- May 23, 2009 at 10:08 AM
- along2481 said...
its a really nice blog!thanks for sharin movie......i like the movie!
- May 23, 2009 at 11:32 AM
- Daisy said...
I like to sit in the window and stare at the moon. I wish that one day, they would let a cat walk on the moon.
- May 23, 2009 at 12:19 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Thanks scharewl and thanks for dropping by.\m/\m/
- May 23, 2009 at 5:00 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Hi Stephanie, I saw your Moon painting on your blog, I would love an image of it, looks great. I watched the clip lots and laughed, like that kind of humor. I only know a couple of die hard fans they were okay with it but were concerned with the lack of boring board room scenes,lol\m/\m/
- May 23, 2009 at 5:03 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Thanks along2481 glad you could drop by.\m/\m/
- May 23, 2009 at 5:04 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Hi Daisy I love to stare at the Moon as does my cat, never say never, one day there may be a cat walking on the Moon as well.\m/\m/
- May 23, 2009 at 5:06 PM
- Stephanie B said...
Daisy and Bob,
I think if we can ever put a colony on the moon, having cats there will be a given.
(I have some more detail on my moon, Bob. I'm so bad. And I don't have the glow in the dark paint on it. But I WILL get you a picture)
- May 23, 2009 at 6:45 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Hi Stephanie, I'm sure there will be cats. Great about the Moon ,looking forward to some of your shots, looks real good so far.
- May 23, 2009 at 7:01 PM
- Livingsword said...
Hi Bob...
Wow sounds very cool!
Hal...open the pod bay doors...
I have seen and/or own all of the sci-fi movies you mention...How about Space 1999? Favourite character?
As for the new Star Trek I read a fantastic review over at SOL 3 News:
- May 23, 2009 at 10:12 PM
- Anne Vis said...
I read about that battle for "ground" on the moon - hasn't the Bush family bought almost everything?
There are also theories that say the moon is a satellite and controlling us. Somehow most of the mythologies and stories also relate the moon to the evil.
Fascinated with our shadow - the dark side of the moon ... :-)
- May 23, 2009 at 11:58 PM
- Ruth said...
The moon photo is brilliant! I HAVE to get out with my camera at night. Call me very lazy - and forgetful.
I must say that Moon movie does look great. Think we might have to go see it when it's released.
Still haven't seen Star Trek - and we really want to before it's out of the theater. Maybe today!
- May 24, 2009 at 7:17 AM
- The Uneasy Supplicant said...
Hey Bob
Loved the clips. I'll definitely check out the movie...I'm totally into dark sci-fi and Silent Running was an awesome movie.
The youtube news clip on the Trekkie fam reactions was absolutely hilarious and soooo true lol.
Hey these reviews are a great idea! Keep it up my friend.
Take care.
- May 24, 2009 at 12:32 PM
- kml said...
Can't wait to see the new Star Trek movie - your clip is a riot!
The moon is my "ruling planet" according to the horoscope charts - have always felt a kinship to it up there in the night sky.
- May 24, 2009 at 1:01 PM
- betchai said...
I love staring at the moon and the stars too, however, I still have to learn a lot in how to take really good quality pictures of them like you do. I love the details in your moon picture.
- May 24, 2009 at 1:16 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Thanks Livingsword, I love Space 1999, cool you should have thought of that, the models are very similar, I loved Maya. Thanks for the link I will check the review out.\m/\m/
- May 24, 2009 at 2:59 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Lol Anne about Bush owning everything.
There will be quite the battle for property rights I would assume coming up, we shall see how everything works out.
That is the cool thing about the Moon, so much conjecture about how it does have an effect on us and if there has been or still are bases and such there, very mysterious.\m/\m/
- May 24, 2009 at 3:02 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Thanks Ruth for noticing my Moon shot. I was so lucky there were faint clouds in between me and the Moon gave it a cool what I like to call ice cream effect on my focus.
You will really like Star Trek, best one yet hands down.\m/\m/
- May 24, 2009 at 3:05 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Thanks JD, I love the dark sci fi as well, this one's a bonus with the Moon and excellent actor, should be good.\m/\m/
- May 24, 2009 at 3:07 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Hi Kathy, very cool about the Moon being your ruling planet, Star Trek rules as well,lol, you'll love it.\m/\m/
- May 24, 2009 at 3:09 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Thanks betchai, we are so lucky to be able to have the Moon as our celestial partner in the heavens, I don't know what I do without it, probably die,lol, since it does help tilt us for the seasons.\m/\m/
- May 24, 2009 at 3:10 PM
- Livingsword said...
Hmmm are you sure it was love for Maya!!!??? LOL LOL
Maya was also my favorite…who knows why!!!!
- May 24, 2009 at 7:28 PM
- AngelBaby said...
I am not much of a trekky fan but my son and his boys are. I am sure they have gone to see the movie. My son even had a star trek t-shirt when he was little and I have the picture!
I do love the moon, there is just some thing about it that draws me in especially when it is a full moon.
Love and Blessings,
- May 24, 2009 at 9:45 PM
- kRiZ cPEc said...
Heard about the "moon" before, the plot that Sam is to come across another himself on the moon is scary.
- May 24, 2009 at 10:20 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Lol Livingsword, hey she was a Good actress, that's my story an I'm sticking to it,lol.\m/\m/
- May 24, 2009 at 11:05 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Hey AngelBaby, cool you still have the picture of your son in the Star Trek t-shirt. I know what you mean about the Moon, there is just something about it that draws your attention, especially when it is full, we are so lucky to have it.\m/\m/
- May 24, 2009 at 11:07 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Lol, kRiZ cPEc, seeing another me would freak me out big time, cool you heard of it before.\m/\m/
- May 24, 2009 at 11:09 PM
- Mary said...
- May 25, 2009 at 5:01 AM
- Peter said...
Good morning Dave, oops, I mean Good morning Bob! I'm having a HAL of a time Downunder, how about you?
Love my science fiction movies alright but still my mind takes me back to the 1970 TV series called "UFO", probably because of those sexy space woman and their colorful hair, not forgetting, being in my late teens, my racing hormones. Not so much now, of course! Too much information, I can hear you say!
Who can forget William Shatner! Having relations with aliens was never his problem and now that he's a bit older, having relations at his age in Boston Legal, just makes him a legend in his own time.
Re your China trip, don't forget about your medical insurance. Being caught out without it, can cost you an arm and a leg!
PS I here using Google Chrome, as IE wouldn't show the clips, but not to worry!
Live Long and Prosper
- May 25, 2009 at 7:47 AM
- Max said...
Hey Bob,
I think you do well to keep the moon material for your great great grand-kids: they'll make a fortune.
"that is unless my great great grand kids get there first, probably not going to happen." - we never know, man...we never know.
Ha...I remember 2001: A Space Odyssey! I used to watch it every week - we are in 2009 and still nothing is happening (as in the series, I mean).
Whoa...I watched all "Alien" movies...all of them: loved it!!
Duncan Jones is right, in the past this type of movies was much much better because it relied on human stories (and qualities, making them feel real) rather than FX. But now...the amount of FX is so high that the movies do not seem real.
I am also curious about the latest Star Trek...but many are disappointed...hey, Captain Kurt is having sex now...talking about real stuff lol.
- May 25, 2009 at 9:51 AM
- Swubird said...
Hey Bob:
Great pictures. I'm with JD. I remember Silent Running with Bruce Dern. It's one of my all time favorite science fiction films. This movie you're talking sounds and looks like a cross between Silent Running and 2001. A win win.
Happy trails.
- May 25, 2009 at 12:21 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Thanks for dropping by Mary.\m/\m/
- May 25, 2009 at 5:08 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Lol Peter, hey I loved UFO and actually did a post on it, I picked up all the shows on DVD last year, loved the ladies and their purple hair,lol. I have med insurance through work and got all my shots, just waiting for my China entrance VISA then good to go.\m/\m/
- May 25, 2009 at 5:11 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Lol Max, Kirk was is still is the ladies man,lol.
I'm surprised you've seen all the Alien movies, Max, I'm very impressed, I think I've seen them about a gazillion times, love them, especially the soundtrack for the first couple, very haunting and distinctive music.
You gotta see the new Star Trek Max it's awesome. have a great week!!\m/\m/
- May 25, 2009 at 5:15 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Hi swubird, you hit the nail on the head there with the comparison to Silent Running and 2001, I think it's going to be a cult classic.\m/\m/
- May 25, 2009 at 5:16 PM
- AngelBaby said...
You have been nominated for ......... Best Education Blog so go check it out here - http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/75833
enjoy .........
Love and Blessings,
- May 25, 2009 at 10:48 PM
- AngelBaby said...
Don't forget to get your bragging badge for your side bar. You can even put it on Blog Catalog too.
Enjoy .........
Love and Blessings,
- May 25, 2009 at 10:50 PM
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- May 26, 2009 at 6:39 AM
- Ivanhoe said...
Bob, now you got me interested in Lunar real estate. Who owns the moon that you can buy a piece of it from? I've never heard of such a thing so I'm beginning to think that you are pulling my leg... :o)
I guess I have to read up on your previous post about it.
- May 26, 2009 at 8:44 AM
- Bob Johnson said...
AngelBaby, you're the greatest, thanks for the vote of confidence and I will put up the badge, thanks again.\m/\m/
- May 26, 2009 at 8:48 AM
- Bob Johnson said...
Thanks a lot Collegegirl, I will go take a look at your blog right now.\m/\m/
- May 26, 2009 at 8:49 AM
- Bob Johnson said...
Hi Ivanhoe, it is very cool and easy to own a piece of the Moon, just read the post I referred you too, over 400,000 people can say they own a piece of the Moon, even celebrities and NASA employees, it's the new real estate,lol.\m/\m/
- May 26, 2009 at 8:51 AM
- TatianaV said...
Hey Bob, the photo of your Moon is awesome and i loved it :)
And my love for the Moon started while I was still a baby. My parents were wondering why I wasn't crying at night as most babies do, and they found out that I was staring at the Moon while having my tongue between my lips :))
And i think your move in buying a piece of the Moon was really smart, and no matter if you'll get rich from it or not, or your grand-grand kids. If I could - would buy it too ;)
As for the StarTrek clip - very funny and I will watch it this weekend for the 1st time, and yes, I know - kind of late really, but better late than never...
- May 27, 2009 at 9:24 PM
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- May 28, 2009 at 12:25 AM
- Mike said...
Thanks for sharing about this movie. Nice shot of the moon!
- May 28, 2009 at 7:41 AM
- Final_Transit said...
Hi Bob,
Very interesting movie, I might watch it. I know at the end its probably some makes-no-sense story but should be entertaining anyway!
You are a visionary! LOL, planning so much in advance for that piece of Lunar estate!
- May 28, 2009 at 10:29 AM
- Bob Johnson said...
Thanks Tatiana, too cool about you watching the Moon instead of crying, very smart kid, seems the Moon has touched you as well.
You'll love Star Trek, I'll probably go out again and watch maybe 2 or 3 times more,lol.\m/\m/
- May 28, 2009 at 7:13 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Hi and thanks Rose for the offer, I will definitely think about it and if I have any questions I will get back to you, thanks again.\m/\m/
- May 28, 2009 at 7:16 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Hey Mike thanks a lot.\m/\m/
- May 28, 2009 at 7:16 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Lol, thanks Priyank, like your phrase "it's some probably makes no sense story" I hear you, but they are usually entertaining also like you said, 2001 was kind of like that, I'm still not 100% sure what the hell went on,lol.\m/\m/
- May 28, 2009 at 7:21 PM
- Genie said...
I saw the new Star Trek movie twice and it was awesome each time. They did a fantastic job.
Can't wait for the new Moon movie! I love Sam Rockwell, it should be awesome. Love Kevin Spacey in sci-fi, always. K-Pax rocked! Thanks for bringing the movie to our attention! It would have totally snuck up on me otherwise.
Can't explain my moon connection, but have been watching it with deep fascination my whole life. I even dream about that big ol' hunk of desolate rock. I usually dream there's two of them!
- May 29, 2009 at 9:34 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Hi Genie, I'm going to go again, I really liked it too.
Me too, I like Rockwell, I remember you telling me about your 2 Moons before,very interesting,I dream a lot about it getting close and looking real big,lol.\m/\m/
- May 29, 2009 at 10:39 PM
- Marvin the Martian said...
Excellent, I need to see that! I want to see how they envision helium 3.
- June 4, 2009 at 12:57 PM
- Bob Johnson said...
Thanks Marvin, as soon as it comes out here I'll be going, probably the dvd will be released first.:(
- June 16, 2009 at 9:12 PM
- james said...
What a nice blog u have here. Day thanx for information. Love science so much. And movies are. :)
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The three selectmen, Ton Gray, Bob Srnec and Bob Bridges, were in attendance at the recent meeting. Also present, Tony Mincu, Luella Snyder, Nancy Johnson, Les Elder, Clarence Nason, Tyler Smith, Anthony Morrill, Dave Saward, Mike Beaulieu, Robbie Parsons, Erika Robichaud, Claudine Burnham, Larry Brown, Betsy Baker and Justin Mayrand.
Board Chairman Gray acknowledged the passing of Milton resident, Robert Grondin Sr. with a moment of silence.
Town employee Butch Nason addressed the board with questions regarding the proposed step plan. He was told that at the last town election, the voters turned down the step plan warrant article and explained that the step plan is being changed to a pay scale, worked into the budget and presented to the budget committee.
Claudette Burnham and Erica Robichaud met with the board to discuss the possibility of continued use of the Emma Ramsey Center for the home school group. It was reported that for the past 6 years the home school group have been able to use the Emma Ramsey Center for social and educational purposes. The policy of the town is to require liability insurance from all persons utilizing the building. The home school group does not charge membership dues or have a fund for items such as insurance.
It was requested that the group be placed under the umbrella of the town's insurance policy. There was some discussion regarding waiving the town's rental fee of $25. The board agreed that the home school group would be covered under the town's recreation insurance umbrella.
Library Trustee Nancy Johnson addressed the board regarding the condition of the library building in Milton Mills. She presented the board with a packet of information, (results of engineer's inspection), showing that the back of the building is rotting away, the fire exit is dangerous, as well as the handicap ramp. Johnson stated that the several safety items will cost approximately $20,000 to repair and asked for the backing of the board for a 5-year plan. The selectmen suggested the trustees use the existing trust fund to start work and noted that the town has a maintenance crew that could help with the repairs.
Also, the fire chief, code enforcement officer and other departments should inspect the building. It was noted that the library building is on the Historical Registry.
The monthly Senior Citizen luncheon will be held Tuesday, September 18 at noon. Ann Walsh and Friends will prepare and serve chicken parmesan, salad, rolls, sodas and dessert. The senior luncheon is open for area seniors who might not participate in other programs, but would still like to meet and socialize with the senior set. For more information or to sign up for the luncheon call 652-4501. Donations are requested.
Senior Citizen Bingo is held every Tuesday morning at the Emma Ramsey Cent beginning at 10 am. Doors open at 9 am and snacks, coffee, donuts, fruit, cheese and crackers are served for a small donation To be in compliance with NH State Law, this senior offering are open to those who are 65 years old and older.
Home school group covered by town rec policy
The three selectmen, Ton Gray, Bob Srnec and Bob Bridges, were in attendance at the recent meeting. Also present, Tony Mincu, Luella Snyder, Nancy Johnson, Les Elder, Clarence Nason, Tyler Smith, Anthony Morrill, Dave Saward, Mike Beaulieu, Robbie Parsons, Erika Robichaud, Claudine Burnham, Larry Brown, Betsy Baker and Justin Mayrand.


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Nantucket lost an important member of our community last week, when Whitey Willauer passed away in a Boston hospital. I got to know Whitey a few years ago when he was first elected as a selectman. He was the most involved member of the BOS, in my memory, since Bernie Grossman. It's unlikely we will see another member of the board that has the time and will to serve this island as diligently as Whitey.
Now that we're well into July, it feels as if things have calmed down from the craziness that took place the week before and following celebrations on Independence Day. That won't mean much as August is coming soon. Then, Nantucket reaches our saturation point, and it's full steam ahead until the week before Labor Day arrives.
There was a time when our season ran from Memorial Day until Labor Day. The idea of "shoulder seasons" wasn't even an idea. Then, visitors began coming here for Columbus Day, Christmas Stroll, and Daffodil Weekend. Our season(s) expanded to include those holidays, as well as Thanksgiving, Christmas and weekends in spring and fall when weather forecasts predicted nice weather.
Today, many homeowners (some with their own aircraft) spend time here when they have a few days of free time. I appreciate seeing people visiting here in colder months. They see what Nantucket is when things are what I would call "normal." Too many folks think that this is merely a vacation spot. Year-round citizens know better.
Sometimes we miss the beauty of a place we inhabit every day. Every now and again, we need to sit back and remember that living here is our permanent vacation. Any time I leave this heap of sand, even for a day, coming back home is an adrenaline rush. There are few experiences that are comparable to that feeling. I doubt many people have that zing, when they come back to wherever they live.
Balloons filled with helium fascinate kids and adults alike. The problem with these floating objects is that they often are released into the air, whether deliberately or by mistake. Either way, they are a hazard to many creatures, from birds to sea turtles. I've seen these far offshore, and tangled on electric lines and in trees.
People who wouldn't throw litter on the ground often litter the ground and sea by letting go of balloons. There is a petition being passed around the island asking the BOS to prevent the sale and use of helium balloons on Nantucket. Let's hope they take a close look at this situation. What do you think?
My goal this summer is to sample every lobster roll (under $25) on-island. So far, I've tried four: the Downyflake, Oyster Crackas, Sea Dog Brew Pub and most recently, Dune. All three were very good, with the Downyflake being an eatery I frequent most often, lobster roll or not.
The other three were outstanding, but then, their rolls were twice the price of the Flake. So far, I have yet to eat any lobster that wasn't tasty, anywhere, anytime. At Dune, the French fries accompanying my lunch were the best I've ever tasted. A friend with me tried the frites and agreed that these were special spuds. They came close to eclipsing the lobster roll.
Next Monday will be the third anniversary of my liver transplant. I bring this up not to celebrate, but because there are several hundred people living here with Hepatitis C that are unaware that they have the virus. The Nantucket AIDS Network conducts free testing for both Hep C and AIDS. Baby-boomers are most at risk. I had Hep C for 40 years before discovering it. Don't wait to find out until it's too late. Please, get tested.
Monday morning after the downpour, complete with its thunder and lightning storm, was sunny and beautiful. Looking out at my side yard, I noticed dozens of dragonflies. They were so thick, at first I thought it was an apparition. By the afternoon they were mostly gone. I have never seen so many in one place at the same time.
There are few things better than hearing what you have to say, whether this column piqued your interest, or you have something to add that I missed. My telephone number is (508) 228-4325 and my e-dress is email@example.com. For those folks who would like to write me, the address is P.O. Box 1263, Nantucket, MA 02554. Be well.
– David Goodman's "Goodman's Gam" appears occasionally in this space and regularly in The Inquirer and Mirror, Nantucket's newspaper since 1821.


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George Jarvis, Sworn, Says, he drew Lot number Six (6) in Block Number Two (2), official map, plat A, From the City, ten years ago.
Was the first man who moved with his family on the City plot after the lots were given out. Has resided on said lot No. Six, Block Two, with his family ever Since.
And here is a picture of old St. George. The Tabernacle is in the bottom center.
"St. George, Utah," as found in Margaret Godfrey Jarvis Overson. George Jarvis and Joseph George De Friez Genealogy. Mesa, Arizona: M. J. Overson, 1957.


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Meditation 101
Posted 03 May 2006 - 10:52 PM
First you need to find a time every day that you can set aside. You won't need more than about a half hour. Select a location. It should be a quiet room, with good ventilation. You should NOT lay down. You need to be in a comfortable chair, and one that is stationary - no rocking chairs. It should have arms, but if not, that will be okay too. The room does not need to be dark, but low light levels are good. I don't advise candles, because you may fall asleep and that would be a fire hazard. If you must burn something, try sandalwood insense in a safe burner. The scent might distract you, however, and it isn't really necessary to meditate. Now you need to remove anything that will distract you. Unplug your wall phone, turn off your cell phone. Turn off that television and radio and computer. Quiet is what you need. Don't worry about day to day little noises, the ones that come from outside. Those are natural, and not intrusive. Wear loose fitting, comfortable clothes. Remember, you are not going to a social event; Spirit does not care what you look like. Now you are ready to begin.
Sit in the chair with both feet planted firmly on the floor. Rest your arms on the chair arms, or in your lap, and close your eyes. Sit tall, with your spine straight. Take a few deep, cleansing breaths, exhaling slowly. Then center yourself. Say your first name, softly yet clearly. Say this two or three times, breathing deeply inbetween. Relax into your chair, and addressing your Deity, say a prayer of protection. This can be whatever you are comfortable. I typically say the Hail Mary and Glory Be, then ask God to watch over me and keep me in His loving care. Breathing in a more relaxed manner, begin to picture a bright, vivid light pouring down on you from above. It comes down into your head, and as it fills your mind, it eases your thoughts and relaxing your mind. This is the light of protection. Picture it washing over your body and flowing into and through it. As is does this, relax each body part - head, neck, shoulders, torso, limbs. The light flows down and through your body until it reaches the feet. As you relax your feet, the light flows through them and into the floor, then the ground beneath you, anchoring you to the earth firmly. Your breathing should be slow and steady. You will be able to shut out all noise. Now you begin.
Picture yourself standing in a green field, wild flowers are in the lawn. The sky is blue and there are fluffy white clouds lazily floating past. You look down and see a path in the lawn. You step onto the path, and follow it to a staircase. There is a handrail on the staircase, and you put your hand on that as you step onto the stairs. Slowly count the stairs as you ascend. ONE. TWO. THREE. You are climbing up the stairs towards the clouds. FOUR. FIVE. SIX. You begin to feel a lightness of mind and being. SEVEN. EIGHT. NINE. TEN. You are on a landing at the edge of the clouds. Look around you. What do you see? When you are finished looking around, move forward towards the next set of steps. Begin to ascend, counting again. When you reach the second landing, again - look around you and make mental note of what you see as you are further in the clouds. Move towards the third landing, and count the next ten steps. When you reach the forth and final landing, you see that you are on the upper most part of the clouds. It looks as if you are standing on pillows of fluffy cotton batting. The sun is bright and shining and you feel well and whole. You stand there a while and watch as clouds float gently by, one at a time. Some are ascending, others decending. Now you see one large cloud in particular. It appears to be moving towards you gently. You see a figure on that cloud, and as the cloud moves closer to you, you are better able to see the features of the person sitting on the cloud. What does that person look like? Can you see actual disctinct features or is the face shining with a brilliant light? Pay close attention to this being. The being offers you their hand, and you take it to steady yourself as you step onto the cloud with them. The cloud begins to float off. You may ask the being who they are or what their name is. They may tell you a name, or another answer. What is important is to remember what they tell you. Look around you and pay attention to what you are seeing. The being may show you something or may have instructions for you. You may just float with the being for a time. After a short bit, the cloud returns to the fourth landing and the being will help you depart. Thank the being for all they have shared with you - even if you don't think you saw or heard anything. Turn and decend the stairs, hand on railing. Count as you go. ONE. TWO. THREE. You step down, down towards the ground. FOUR. FIVE. SIX. You feel full of the message you received. SEVEN. EIGHT. You are calm, and feel well. NINE. TEN. You are on the third landing. Turn and go decend the next steps, counting as you go. You are relaxed, and feel light and comfortable. You reach the second landing, and turn and decend still counting. You are happy and full of well being. ONE. TWO. THREE. You can see the field of green with flowers. FOUR. FIVE. SIX. You can smell the flowers, and feel the breeze. SEVEN. EIGHT. NINE. TEN. You are on the pathway. Take a deep, deep breath. One. Start back the pathway. You are coming towards your chair in your room. TWO. You are coming back to the real world. THREE. You are in front of your chair, and more aware of reality. FOUR. You sit in your chair. FIVE. The bright light that has been in and around you this whole time is coming out of the ground and is receding up, up out of your body. SIX. It reaches your torso and you breath is relaxed. SEVEN. It reaches your shoulders and neck. EIGHT. It is in your mind, and as it recedes, you feel calm, and more relaxed than you can ever remember. NINE. It pulls up and out of your mind and goes back upwards into the heavens. TEN. You open your eyes and say a brief prayer of thanks.
Now you should take pen in hand to record what you saw, felt, and heard during your session. The being you met is your Spirit Guide. Your main Guide. The name they have given you is one that is something that you can understand and relate to - one that you can call them when you need them. Writing down everything is a good excersise because it trains you to observe, and will help you to remember important messages for yourself. It's also helpful as you progress, to look back and see what you have learned. Sometimes the messages are about the future, and you can see how correct they were, or how your interpretations might not be what the message really was about.
By repeating this same excersise, over time you will be able to enter the state of relaxation and receptiveness with more and more ease and less time. Eventually, you may see other guides on your cloud. You may ask your guide/guides anything. Just remember that you may not always like the answer, and sometimes you will not receive an answer. This is because the time is not appropriate for you to know the answer. Do not take shortcuts. You cannot rush this sort of thing. Remember - if it is worth doing, it is worth doing the right way.
I hope that this will help those of our community who wish to develop any intuitiveness, abilities, or simply their self-awareness. I'd love to hear of your progress, and experiences.
Posted 04 May 2006 - 09:47 AM
Posted 04 May 2006 - 05:23 PM
All men's miseries derive from not being able to sit in a quiet room alone.
~~Blaise Pascal
French Mathematician, Philosopher and Physicist, 1623-1662
Be still, and know that I am God.
~~Psalms 46:10
These might seem like trite cliches, but they gain so much power when you allow your mind to slowly rest and let your Guide take over . . .
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Posted 05 May 2006 - 08:35 AM
Thanks for the tips Redhead. One thing I would like to add is once you begin your meditation. Visualize yourself dropping any problems that may be weighing on your mind into a pond or well before you make your ascentions. It helps me to travel with a clearer more carefree mind.
Great tip, Boo. It's always a good idea to visualize the stressors in our lives disappearing in some fashion. You can picture yourself putting them in boxes, file cabinet drawers, or suitcases - close them and walk away. Actually, creative visualization works so well in so many ways. If anyone is interested, I can post how I used this method to lose a bunch of weight, find a better job, and turn a mean person into a nicer one!
Earth Spirit, I don't think those quotes are trite at all. I truly believe that the way our society is makes meditation more necessary. We move faster and faster and get no place. People have to be someplace else all the time and are always in a hurry. I live half a block from a main street in our city. The speed limit on that street - that is residential - is 25. If you drive 25 you will get run over - everyone goes at least 45! I think that meditating allows us to slow down, at least for that 20-30 minutes!
Posted 05 May 2006 - 04:24 PM
Thanks for the tips Redhead. One thing I would like to add is once you begin your meditation. Visualize yourself dropping any problems that may be weighing on your mind into a pond or well before you make your ascentions. It helps me to travel with a clearer more carefree mind.
Interesting----I tend to visualize *myself* dropping into the pond or well, not drowning, but leaving the outer world's noise and distractions behind and becoming cleansed as the water covers my ears and silences the outside noise. I'd feel weird dropping unwanted stuff into a water source, but I've heard of visualizing them floating away in soap bubbles, which is another good one. (Taking a bath first helps me a lot with meditation/spiritual things, too. ) Maybe that's because I have a lot of water signs in my birth chart?
Posted 05 May 2006 - 04:53 PM
Posted 06 May 2006 - 11:10 AM
Redhead, I wouldn't mind hearing the tips on visualizing some weight loss. I've not had much time to keep a regular exercise schedule but I think that visualizing could help make them more effective.
Yosei, do what feels most comfortable to you I say. And to be honest I sometimes have a difficulty dropping off my problems when I meditate so I'm going to try your way the next time it happens and see how well it works out for me. Sounds incredibly relaxing
Posted 06 May 2006 - 08:45 PM
I'll work on a new topic for creative visualization - I have used it for weight loss and fitness, and can attest to how well it works.
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Edited by Redhead, 09 August 2006 - 07:31 AM.
Posted 09 August 2006 - 12:47 PM
i will try this.
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Meditation is just so good, so good... I am really glad you shared all of that with us... Thanks
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Experience Expo Connects Students With Opportunities
Hundreds of Augustana students who spent time on Wednesday meeting with area employers, volunteer organizations, campus groups, and study abroad agencies at the 2017 Augustana Experience Expo. Held in the Elmen Center, the event was sponsored by Augustana's Student Success Center, the Augustana Student Association, the International Programs Office and the Center for Campus Life.
Ruf, McKillip Named 2017 Peace Scholars
Jessica Ruf and Tia McKillip, both of Sioux Falls, have been named the 2017 Augustana Peace Scholars.
2017 Peace Scholar Finalists Announced
Augustana University's Peace Scholars Selection Committee today announced the finalists for the 2017 Peace Scholarship, a prestigious honor that features a seven-week study at the University of Oslo's International Summer School (ISS) in Norway, June 18 through Aug. 4. The 2017 Peace Scholars will be announced during this week's Rendezvous, beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, in the Back Alley, located inside Morrison Commons.
Augustana Theatre Productions Earn Kennedy Center Honors; Actors, Playwrights, Designers Recognized
Three Augustana theatre productions recently earned regional honors from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, a national theater program involving 20,000 students from colleges and universities nationwide. In addition, a number of Augustana students and faculty members also received awards for playwriting, scenic design, acting and presenting.
#AugieMadness Video Series Earns National Award
The video series developed to share the story of Augustana's 2016 DII national basketball championship has earned top honors from the W3 Award, an organization that honors and celebrates creative excellence on the web with judging by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts.
171 Augustana Students Study Abroad for J-Term 2017
From Norway to India, Guatemala, Ecuador, Germany, Italy and beyond, 171 Augustana students are spending the month of January studying the histories, economies, languages and cultures of countries around the globe.
Augustana Physics Society Earns National Recognition
Augustana's Society of Physics Students has earned a Distinguished Chapter designation from the SPS National Council.
Augustana Research Institute Conducts Sioux Falls Housing Study
The Augustana Research Institute today released a new research study titled "Affordable Housing Needs Assessment 2016." The study was conducted for Sioux Falls Thrive, a nonprofit coalition aimed at creating "cradle to career" pathways by improving the local ecosystem around K-12 education.
In the News: AU Students Wash Feet, Distribute Shoes For MLK Challenge
At its core, Augustana's Martin Luther King Challenge is a day of service. But according to AU organizers, it's also much more. The event, held on Saturday, Jan. 14, challenged students to view their service project as a challenge to be solved. This year the challenge was to provide foot care and shoes to people in need, in collaboration with Samaritan's Feet International and the Banquet. KELO-TV covered the story.
Fall 2016 Dean's List Announced
The Dean's List recognizes full-time students who have a minimum of 12 credit hours with grade-point averages at 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale).


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GOOOOL! The World Cup's Greatest Moments
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Brian Selznick didn't have to do it.
He didn't have to return to the groundbreaking pictures-and-text format that stunned the children's-book world in 2007 and won him an unlikely—though entirely deserved—Caldecott medal for The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Weighing in at about two pounds, the 500-plus page tome combined textual and visual storytelling in a way no one had quite seen before.
In a world where the new becomes old in the blink of an eye, Selznick could have honorably rested on his laurels and returned to the standard 32-to-48–page picture-book format he has already mastered. He didn't have to try to top himself.
But he has.
If Hugo Cabret was a risky experiment that succeeded beyond Selznick and publisher Scholastic's wildest dreams (well, maybe not Scholastic's—they dream big), his follow-up, Wonderstruck, is a far riskier enterprise. In replicating the storytelling format of Hugo, Selznick begs comparisons that could easily find Wonderstruck wanting or just seem stale.
Like its predecessor, this self-described "novel in words and pictures" opens with a cinematic, multi-page, wordless black-and-white sequence: Two wolves lope through a wooded landscape, the illustrator's "camera" zooming in to the eye of one till readers are lost in its pupil. The scene changes abruptly, to Gunflint Lake, Minn., in 1977. Prose describes how Ben Wilson, age 12, wakes from a nightmare about wolves. He's three months an orphan, living with his aunt and cousins after his mother's death in an automobile accident; he never knew his father. Then the scene cuts again, to Hoboken in 1927. A sequence of Selznick's now-trademark densely crosshatched black-and-white drawings introduces readers to a girl, clearly lonely, who lives in an attic room that looks out at New York City and that is filled with movie-star memorabilia and models—scads of them—of the skyscrapers of New York.
Readers know that the two stories will converge, but Selznick keeps them guessing, cutting back and forth with expert precision. Both children leave their unhappy homes and head to New York City, Ben hoping to find his father and the girl also in search of family. The girl, readers learn, is deaf; her silent world is brilliantly evoked in wordless sequences, while Ben's story unfolds in prose. Both stories are equally immersive and impeccably paced.
The two threads come together at the American Museum of Natural History, Selznick's words and pictures communicating total exhilaration (and conscious homage to The Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler). Hugo brought the bygone excitement of silent movies to children; Wonderstruck shows them the thrilling possibilities of museums in a way Night at the Museum doesn't even bother to.
Visually stunning, completely compelling, Wonderstruck demonstrates a mastery and maturity that proves that, yes, lightning can strike twice. (Historical fiction. 9 & up)


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Yellow Springs is a village in Southwestern Ohio. It is home to Antioch College.
The Village of Yellow Springs was founded in 1825. It was named for a natural spring rich in iron ore located in The Glen Helen [3]. Legend has it that if you drink from the spring you will always return.
The Village offers some of the best dining in the Dayton area, along with several artisan groups and a downtown bustling with side-walk shops. All of this lies a short distance from Ohio's best natural area, including John Bryan State Park [4] and Glen Helen.
The Village can get quite congested on warm-weathered weekends, but nearly all of its attractions are open during weekdays, which offer less in the way of crowds. As of the 2000 census the population was 3,761.
Get in
By car
Yellow Springs is located on route 68, just 7 1/2 miles south of route I-70. It is approximately a half hour drive from Dayton, and a one hour drive from Columbus. Dayton is serviced by the James M. Cox Dayton International Airport [5]. Columbus is serviced by Port Columbus International Airport [6]. Rental cars are available at both locations.
By bus
The Greyhound bus stops in nearby Springfield, about 15 minutes from Yellow Springs.
By bicycle
Yellow Springs is accessible by the excellent system of bicycle trails thanks to Ohio's Rails to Trails program. A 10 mile ride south on the trail will lead to Xenia. Parking and access to the trail, are available at the Chamber of Commerce [7] which also houses public restrooms.
Get around
Yellow Springs is 1.9 square miles. The downtown area is easily walkable. It is relatively flat and a great town to get around by foot or on a bike. Bike rentals are available at the Village Cyclery 110 Dayton St. 937-767-9330. If you want to visit any of the attractions outside of the town you will need a car. Yellow Springs has no public transportation system.
You will find something enjoyable for the whole family.
There are lots of outdoor activities in and around Yellow Springs.
The Yellow Springs Street fair happens twice a year. On the second Saturdays of June and October the main streets in town are closed for vendors, live music and international cuisine.
Yellow Springs has a plethora of independent shops and artisans.
Yellow Springs offers many dining options with something to please every palate.
There are many comfortable and unique places to stay in Yellow Springs
Get out
The cities of Columbus and Cincinnati are each about an hour's drive from Yellow Springs if you are looking for a more urban setting.


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Ernst Lubitsch directs the 1934 musical comedy The Merry Widow, based on the 1905 operetta by Franz Lehar. In 1885, King Achmed (George Barbier) strives to protect the financial interests of his small, poor kingdom of Marshovia in Central Europe. When the kingdom's wealthiest widow, Sonia (Jeanette MacDonald), goes off to Paris, the king sends the village's greatest lover, Prince Danilo (Maurice Chevalier), off to marry her. The king demands that Danilo must romance and marry Sonia so she will return to the small kingdom with her riches. If he doesn't succeed, he'll be arrested. While in Paris, Danilo is distracted from his royal task when he finds himself in the company of many lovely Parisian women. Unbeknownst to him, one of the ladies is really Sonia pretending to be an escort girl. After a dance number and some songs, the Ambassador (Edward Everett Horton) announces that they are to be married. When Sonia refuses to marry Danilo, he is arrested and sent back to the small kingdom. Eventually Sonia returns to Marshovia, where she visits him in jail. She testifies on his behalf and they are finally married. The Merry Widow was filmed several other times, including the 1925 silent version directed by Erich Von Stroheim and the1952 version starring Fernando Lamas as Danilo.~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Cast: Maurice Chevalier, Jeanette MacDonald, Edward Everett Horton, Sterling Holloway and Donald Meek
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Monday, October 11, 2010
Turkey Update
It's been almost four months since I accepted a three-week-old, one-eyed refugee turkey poult from farming friend. I thought an update might be in order. To make a long story short, when the turkey first arrived, it was a pale, shy little thing...
And now it's grown into a shy, bigger thing that shows the full colors of its heritage breed - Bourbon Red. (Sorry there's not much there for scale. It's exceedingly hard to take even a decent picture of this turkey.) If you want more detail, read on.
We had hoped the suggestive power of the male pronoun would influence it to grow into a large tom turkey. Turkeys are evidently not biddable that way: it looks as though we've got a hen. When we called her anything besides "he," we've called her Thanksgiving. But between her sex, the slow growing habits of her breed, and the fact that she was a runty sort of bird to begin with, she's almost certainly going to get a Thanksgiving reprieve. We're hosting the high holy day for extended family this year, and there's no way she'll begin to feed the 17-23 people who will likely be attending.
This doesn't mean of course that she's now a pet. No, the plan is to have her on the table for New Years. We considered Christmas, but I hold my holiday meal traditions dear. Very dear. At Christmas it has to be roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. That leaves only New Years, which, in our house, to this date, has no traditional meal associated with it. The problem which presented itself when we realized Thanksgiving wouldn't be ready for Thanksgiving, is where to house her when the weather turns really cold.
The chickens will go into their winter quarters sometime between mid-November and early December, depending on weather, and when we get our act together to rebuild their pen in the shed. Then we have to decide whether to put the turkey in with the chickens, or keep her out in the cold weather on her own. I tried a few times over the summer to introduce the turkey to the hens. She certainly wanted to be near them, and when her pen wasn't in viewing distance of them, she would start up her distress peep, and keep it up for an hour or more. But the few times I introduced her physically to the hens, they pecked at her viciously and immediately. So those attempted introductions didn't last more than a few seconds.
But the turkey's slow growth has nonetheless been steady, and just recently I tried introducing one hen at a time into her pen. The visiting hen immediately tried to assert herself with Thanksgiving, but Thanksgiving is now having none of it. Up went the tail feathers and out stretched the wings. Thanksgiving still doesn't weigh very much, but she looks mighty big when she puffs herself out like that, and it doesn't take much to outweigh a laying hen. She went right after the hen's comb and kept after it as well as a one-eyed turkey can. (Which is to say, only moderately well. It was actually a tiny bit comical how Thanksgiving would momentarily "lose" the hen anytime the hen was to her left.) Each visiting hen quickly discovered the utility of hiding under the hanging watering can, and no serious harm was done. Now that the fear of turkey has been put into each hen individually, methinks that if I do need to house them all together, the hens will have a healthy respect for Thanksgiving. And Thanksgiving will promptly be a little overwhelmed by trying to track four darting chickens with only one good eye. That's the hope anyway - that detente will be reached due to instilled respect and a natural handicap.
If it doesn't work out that way, well, something I heard not long ago from a turkey hunter makes me think she might fare outside in the cold weather just fine. Did you know that hunters aim for the turkey's head when hunting them? I was astonished and asked why in the world they'd aim for such a tiny target on such a large bird. Apparently the .22 is the rifle of choice for turkeys, and the bullet cannot penetrate the turkey's feathers. They act as armor! Now if I hadn't seen the feathers developing on Thanksgiving as she grows, I wouldn't find this remotely plausible. They are awfully impressive feathers, thickly layered and tough. So maybe it's true. I know there's no logical parallel here, but I figure if those feathers can stop a bullet, they can probably keep a turkey pretty warm through early winter as well.
Anyway, that's the plan: to have a minor turkey feast about five weeks after the major turkey feast. I haven't decided yet exactly how to handle the slaughtering. Novella Carpenter swears by branch loppers for the killing, which we have. On the other hand, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall hangs his birds, both domestic and wild, for up to a week. As I understand it, a bird for hanging shouldn't have any exposed flesh, which would rule out the loppers, though I could be wrong. I must admit the idea of hanging intrigues me, particularly since it's going to be a very cold part of the year when we slaughter Thanksgiving. There won't be any flies to worry about, and the outdoor temperature will be roughly that of a refrigerator. We could hang inside the shed, so no animals to worry about. I like gamey meats, and hanging is said to enhance the flavor of game, so it all sounds good in theory. Still, I have no experience at all with hanging birds, which makes me cautious. I wouldn't want to ruin our very first bit of home-raised meat. If you have any input about techniques for slaughtering a turkey, or experience in hanging game birds, please chime in with a comment.
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- karen said...
A long, long time ago, I stayed in West Sumatera (Indonesia) for 6 months. I was visiting a family in the capital of that city, and a turkey wandered by in their back yard. I said, Mmmmmmmmm, is that dinner, and they looked at me, mouths and eyes agape in horror.
Apparently Indonesians keep turkeys as pets and could not believe that we would EAT THEM.
Conversely, in our renos in Vancouver, we had pigeons roosting in our rafters. My kids (then preschoolers), being of Chinese decent as well as western, would point out the window at the cooing birds and shout "Dinner!"
- October 11, 2010 at 4:52 PM
- el said...
Well, I use a modified cone. Last year's Thanksgiving dinner was pretty big so he actually broke the cone so I ended up simply hanging him from a clothesline. I slit his throat and then held his body tightly so he didn't flap around. Fairly effective; I held his head down to let the blood drain.
I am used to simply slitting, not decapitating...seems a lot more calm to me (which is why I held him; the cone would've done that).
Our turkeys are outdoors unless it's really cold, then I herd them into the coop. It rarely gets below 10* here though.
- October 11, 2010 at 5:00 PM
- el said...
Oh and I dry-pluck too. Lots less crazy when it's 20* out.
- October 11, 2010 at 5:00 PM
- City Sister said...
Thanksgiving dinner last year...nothing tastes like homegrown...we used a feedsack with a corner cut off (careful they are very strong)and pulled the head through the corner and tied it up by the feet. Then we did the brain scramble and neck slit, let it bleed, then get to plucking while still warm. WARNING: DO NOT FEED FOR 1-2 DAYS BEFORE THE DEED
- October 11, 2010 at 5:36 PM
- Maddrey said...
We used a traffic cone slightly modified with the end opened up a bit, this was mounted to a 2 by 4 stand that we use as an eviscerating table with a chopping block slapped on it after the bleeding is through. Our last turkey was a 20 pound standard bronze and had a full crop that was easy to work around. We do open both sides of the jugular and I scalded in my buggest canning grainitewear, the plucking was easy. Portable propane burners are a must in this case. Good luck and make sure to dry pick any feathers you would like to save, ifyou dry pick the body, expect to have very torn skin.
- October 11, 2010 at 9:28 PM
- Diana said...
Hullo, your question about hanging meat reminded me of a post I read once over at HunterAnglerGardenerCook. I dug it up for you here:
Hope there's some information in there you can use. I look forward to reading about your adventures, since I'm probably going to get us some turkeys and meat chickens of our own next year.
- October 11, 2010 at 10:47 PM
- Hazel said...
Thanks for the update!
No real practical turkey experience to offer, but from the few birds I have dealt with (pheasant and pigeon) I'd say hanging definitely increases the gamey taste. It also makes any bird harder to pluck (though pheasant are notoriously difficult anyway). Much easier when they're warm.
Barbara Kingsolver decapitates on a block with an axe and plucks immediately, resorting to pliers for some of the wing feathers...
My friend with geese uses a broomstick and two people to break the neck. That would work with turkeys too, I'd have thought, if you can do it with a goose.
Re: living outdoors. Wouldn't turkeys have been native to your part of the US? They'd be equipped to deal with your weather, I'd have thought, unlike chickens who are originally jungle birds.
- October 12, 2010 at 1:44 AM
- Tamar@StarvingofftheLand said...
Thanks for the turkey update! Our hen is also quite small, but she's one of four and the other three are toms. The biggest tom wieghs a good 50% more than the hen.
As for slaughter, we're facing the same decision you are. Since we had a good experience with our first chicken slaughter -- hang upside down and slit the artery in the neck -- we'll probably go that route for the turkeys as well. I see from your comments that we're not the only ones doing it that way, which gives me confidence.
Good luck with your cross-poultry introductions. Why can't we all just get along?
- October 12, 2010 at 9:53 AM
- Rough Rider said...
We just finished slaughtering 10 turkeys. They were Broad-breasted Bronze so a very different breed in regards to size. I'll be posting our process to my blog very soon. I'll try to remember to stop back by here to post when I update it.
As for the mixing of turkeys and chickens, I did the same only when they were poults and chicks. It worked well, but I separated them as they got older. I've read much that says you should not try to do that as the chickens are carries of a disease that affects turkeys. However, many small scale family farmers swear that they've not had a problem. I just wanted to let you know. As I said, I did it without issue. Good luck!!
- October 12, 2010 at 12:41 PM
- Kate said...
Karen, there's no disputing taste, is there?
Hi, El! We used jury-rigged cones for the laying hens, and slit rather than decapitated. So that's a process I'm somewhat familiar with. But yes, a turkey is a much larger bird than a chicken. Good to hear your turkeys are okay outside in 10 degrees. I figured they're pretty hardy, for the reasons Hazel points out above, but it's reassuring to hear it.
City Sister, I'm liking the feedsack idea. When you say brain scramble, do you mean a knife tip through the roof of the mouth? Never done that one, but have heard/read about it. And yeah, I'll definitely take her off her feed before slaughter. Thanks for the reminder though.
Maddrey, thanks for sharing your technique. Interesting to hear the different comments about dry-plucking. I'm definitely wondering about how plucking, scalding and hanging would interact if I decide to hang. Hanging a naked plucked bird sounds rather unaesthetic. But I've no idea whether scalding would be wise after hanging, nor if the feathers would become much easier to pluck after hanging, even without scalding. Much to research, evidently.
Diana, thanks for the reference. Hank is a great writer and anything he has to say on hanging is worth the time.
Hazel, it's interesting to hear that hanging makes plucking harder. If anything I would have guessed the opposite, but it would have been just that - a guess. I've heard of the broomstick technique, but I think I'm drawn to slaughtering techniques that bleed an animal to death. You're quite right that turkeys are native to these parts and so should be able to withstand our winters. It's just that a turkey in our pen won't be able to find a bush to shelter under, though there is some wind and weather protection. Had it been my idea to add turkeys this year, I would have done all kinds of research and I probably wouldn't have this concern. But I was caught a bit unprepared with the poult, so...
Tamar, I'm pretty much there on the inverted bleed-out slaughter technique. The question is how to make that work with a much larger bird. Might have to brace something up on some largish cross beams.
Rough Rider, thank you. I'll look forward to reading your post. I too have heard the warnings about mixing a flock, and also the reassurances from those with small mixed flocks who report no problems. I guess either I'm lucky, or the clean living keeps them healthy.
- October 12, 2010 at 4:16 PM
- el said...
Wow, well, neither of my birds had torn skin with dry-plucking...but my previous attempt with hot water meant a torn skin...maybe it was because I plucked him when he was still warm? I am not saying I have *the* answer, just that it worked much more easily than wet-plucking a bird in 20* weather :)
- October 12, 2010 at 4:56 PM
- The Naked Gardener said...
I'm not sure how big it is going to be, but wringing it would certainly allow for it to hang with no exposed flesh. I've did a kind of large chicken by grabbing its head and swinging in a horizontal circle. I've also seen a farmer who had aluminum cones mounted wide end up on his pole barn that he stuffed his bird in. Its head comes out of the smaller end and you give it a good tug.
- October 13, 2010 at 9:39 AM
I don't know if the coop would have enough shelter for Turkey in the winter, but I do remember plenty of turkeys up in my neck of the woods foraging in the front yard all through the coldest parts of winter.
As for the "armor", a .22 may go through it, but the shotguns used for turkey hunting use such tiny pellets with almost no mass, they can bounce right off.
- October 13, 2010 at 5:49 PM
I think the turkey would be ok with a minimal amount of a shelter aside from predators.
You must post your Yorkshire pudding recipe, I loove them.
- October 13, 2010 at 6:23 PM
- Kate said...
Naked Gardener, I've heard about and seen video of the neck-wringing technique you describe. But I don't think even an experienced chicken-wringer, which I'm not, would manage that with a turkey. It's just a much bigger bird. But you're right to point out that it would preclude an open flesh wound if I want to hang. I'm just not sure how to work out the apparently conflicting issues with bleeding out (which is how I prefer to kill animals) with hanging. Much to think on in the meantime.
Andy, you're right. Turkeys have to be pretty hardy for a New England winter. Thanks for the clarification on the hunting.
Anonymous, I'll try to remember to post my Yorkshire pudding recipe. There's not much to it, but it does turn out really well. I'm usually in a bit of a rush when making it though, so snapping a picture might not happen. No promises, but we'll see!
- October 14, 2010 at 10:44 AM
- Rough Rider said...
I remembered to circle back. Here's what we did with our ten turkeys.
- October 15, 2010 at 12:48 PM
- Kate said...
Rough Rider, good write up and I really appreciate you coming back to let me know it was up. Thank you. When the time comes, I'll think about posting my own write up of the slaughter if I get any pictures taken.
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Argentina on Friday accused a U.S. judge of being biased in favor of hedge funds that have sued the South American country for full repayment of defaulted bonds, cementing the tough stance it has taken ahead of debt talks set for New York next week.
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Among the entire population, the rate of deaths stemming from unintentional injuries was slightly higher, at 67 percent. Motor-vehicle crashes in 2010 topped the list (33,687 deaths), followed by poisoning (33,041), falls (26,009), suffocation (6,165), drowning (3,782) and fires (2,845). Meanwhile, about 38,000 people died from drug overdoses.
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Parks acquired this property in 1948 and the playground opened that same year. For years, although the playground was not officially named, residents referred to it as Dean Street Playground. In 1970, the playground was renovated. New additions included a comfort station, several slides and swings, four seesaws, a sandbox, a flagpole, a hopscotch area, and an asphalt ballfield. Seventeen years later, Commissioner Stern officially designated the playground, Dean Playground. In 2000, Dean Playground was again renovated, through funds provided by Mayor Giuliani and City Council Member Mary Pinkett. The nearly $70,000 renovation project improved the park by replacing its safety surfacing.


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Here's a glimpse at how the low temperatures affected life in the Poconos Wednesday:
Here's a glimpse at how the low temperatures affected life in the Poconos Wednesday:
The number of motorists to call AAA in the last two days because their car batteries were dead increased by 75 percent, said Craig Smith, a spokesman for AAA of Northeast Pennsylvania. The AAA in Northeast Pennsylvania usually gets about 200 calls per day for dead batteries but that jumped to 350 calls per day over the last two days, Smith said. More people are calling heating companies because the systems in their homes are breaking down. According to Lisa Sodano, an office manager at Aire Serve, a heating and air-conditioning company that serves the Poconos, some people do not properly maintain their heating systems during the year. So when really low temperatures hit, systems in subpar condition are likely to break down.
"It's like not taking care of a car — never changing the oil or something — and then trying to go up a really steep hill with that car," she said.
Some homeless people in Monroe County are still living on the street in this weather even though beds are still available at the Salvation Army shelter, said James Gingrich, head of the Salvation Army in East Stroudsburg.
He said he knows for certain people are still living underneath bridges in Stroudsburg despite the fact that the Salvation Army shelter offers a warm place to sleep. He said the Salvation Army staff Wednesday night would travel to "hot spots" — places where the homeless congregate and sleep — with the organization's canteen truck.
The Salvation Army usually brings the truck — filled with sandwiches, hot coffee and free clothes — to disaster zones but he thought it would be important to use it Wednesday night considering the weather.
Though it was cold Wednesday temperatures will moderate next week. National Weather Service meteorologist Greg Heavener said temperatures next week should rise to around 31 degrees, normal for late January.
Chad Smith


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