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Thursday, August 5, 2010
Artist Melinda: Adventure Part Deux and the Drive By Shamans
After the experience, I cogitated about the new painting and how natural if felt. A week later, I couldn't sleep. At 2 AM I gave up and decided to work on a painting whose ground I had set down when making a short video for the Life in a Day project.
Painting completely automatically until 4:30 AM, without reference, without anything but a total immersion into right brain, free form expression, these creatures showed up. It was like an overnight, drive by visitation.
Totally a-Musing.
Close up of right side shaman:
Close up of hands:
This painting is 36" x 36", oil on canvas. Maybe we artists should host more open studios and be our own representatives.
34 comments:
- daviddrawsandpaints said...
That's my conclusion as well - power to the wee people! Much harder work but surely much more rewarding. The only alternative I can see is to promote your work online.
But what is this? More shamans rising up out of the mists and filling you with such confidence and power to paint with only the right side of your brain into the wee sma' hours?
Well done you!
It looks fabulous to me from across the water.
- August 5, 2010 at 1:37 PM
- Janelle Goodwin said...
Powerful, awe-inspiring painting, Melinda! I read your last post and shook my head. Not only are there gallery owners who think artists are part of their "stables", but they have no common sense. I'm planning on doing my own show soon, maybe with another artist. Gather my own mailing list, find a place (maybe a bar or restaurant) and go from there. Your work is amazing!
- August 5, 2010 at 2:25 PM
- Jeane Myers said...
- August 5, 2010 at 2:29 PM
- Edgar said...
As a post about painting, this is great reading: process and inspiration. A painter's painting. The painting is truly gorgeous. Love the figures, colors, drawing... Stay inspired. LOL Jeane!
- August 5, 2010 at 3:30 PM
- Melinda said...
Yes, David, I think we have to be our own best representatives. Perhaps, being online is part of that new paradigm we're all looking for.
I'm so glad you like this painting. It was the weirdest thing--like I was painting in a dream.
I like that it travels well across the water!
Thank you!
- August 5, 2010 at 4:04 PM
- Melinda said...
Thank you so much, Janelle!
Isn't it just crazy how gallery owners can be sometimes? I mean, they need to adjust to the times. Yes, and use some common sense.
I love what you are doing. I think you're on to something important. In time, you will succeed. Plus, you will be in control of the process.
Wishing you every success as you go forward!
- August 5, 2010 at 4:06 PM
- Melinda said...
Okay, Jeane!
Oh my, you had me laughing so...
- August 5, 2010 at 4:11 PM
- Melinda said...
Thanks, Edgar. Now, where the heck are we gonna store this thing when it's dry?!
- August 5, 2010 at 4:12 PM
- SamArtDog said...
You are a total hoot! Drive-by shamans rule!
I've thought about hanging art on the front fence for a drive-by art sale. Why not?
- August 5, 2010 at 4:53 PM
- Melinda said...
Yes, SamArtDog--a drive by art sale.
Love. It.
That's clever.
- August 5, 2010 at 5:13 PM
- Linny D. Vine said...
This one needs to hang over the bed...yours (or it's new owners!) It is a dream, Magical Melinda!!! (Thank-you for sharing your inspired/inspiring process, too.)
- August 5, 2010 at 7:02 PM
- Jeffrey J. Boron said...
Wonderful painting Melinda...thank you for sharing your amazing painting ADVENTURE with us!
Hmmm now where did I put my alarm clock...
- August 6, 2010 at 8:30 PM
- Melinda said...
I like that, Linny. Well, I like to think of it acquiring a happy new home some day. It's pretty energetic right now--might keep me up some more. Guess that wouldn't be so bad...
Thank you so much. Your encouragement keeps me going.
- August 7, 2010 at 3:51 PM
- Melinda said...
Aha, Jeffrey! Yes, having a sleepless night doesn't have to be unproductive and irritating as it usually is for me.
Thank you for commenting! Adventures are just a part of our work as artists, right? I'll bet you have stories to tell too (?).
- August 7, 2010 at 3:54 PM
- Donald Diddams said...
Oh, Melinda, this painting is fabulous! The "Drive By Shamans" -- I love it! They must have awakened you to do their portrait. It's so free and expressive. It deserves to be seen.
And there's part of the issue with commercial galleries. They only want to show what they think will sell for high prices (they do have to pay the rent after all). While income for artists is needed, so is the opportunity to have one's work seen. There is a cultural disconnect when there is so much art hidden away that could help make the world a softer more compassionate place, if only it could find its way out of the closets and storage rooms into the light of day. I hope your "Drive By Shamans" at least find their way into the light!
- August 8, 2010 at 5:08 AM
- Melinda said...
Hi Donald!
Thank you so much for your kind and generous comment. That's just what I thought...awakened to paint their portraits. As a family who has experienced drive by shooting, we much prefer this kind of drive by! I'm hoping for more visitations of the good kind in the future.
Regarding commercial galleries: Absolutely understand they are a business and need to pay the rent. Wouldn't it be nice, though, if they treated every visitor as a potential collector or someone who will tell someone else about the wonderful art they saw?! In addition, I was thinking about what you wrote and wondered if a gallery couldn't provide just a small wall space for emerging artists, unknown artists and under-represented artists? I wonder what kind of a response they'd get?
I agree with you! I hope these guys get their day in the limelight!
- August 8, 2010 at 3:51 PM
- Barbara Muir said...
I agree. You better stay up and paint for the rest of your life, because you've got it, it's got you, and I am astounded, blown away, going downstairs at 1 in the morning to get a coffee just to honour this wondrous work of art.
Astounded, reworked emotionally and mentally and feeling deeply in the presence of greatness. I toast you. I think we should all stay up for a week at least to celebrate!!!!
You Melinda. You rock!!
- August 8, 2010 at 10:00 PM
- Bonnie Luria said...
I'm sending you a years supply of coffee so you can fulfill Jeane's request: Never Sleep Again.
There's a power but also a gentility of these spirits that represent your own spirit.
I'm wow-ed by this piece Melinda.
There is sadly a great deal of ineptitude in so many arenas. I could never understand how anyone in a hospitality/retail/arts business could be anything less than gracious and savvy and still expect to succeed.
Bad times have visited us many generations before. The survivors are those with empathy and the imagination to create a place that beckons people.
Like what you've done here on this blog of yours.
- August 9, 2010 at 6:25 AM
- Melinda said...
Oh, Bonnie! You're so very kind. Thank you for words that are great medicine to me. I always hope that you and others who visit here will feel my empathy and love for artists and art.
Yes, had I been the gallery owner, I would have invited the visitors to stay, take their time and feel confident enough to invest in good art at their own pace.
You are unequivocally correct. The survivors of bad times are those who have empathy, build alliances before trouble comes and are generous to others. I see that you do that at your blog. You, your work, and blog inspire me.
Now about that coffee...A year's supply would be about two cups! See how inexpensive I am?!!
- August 9, 2010 at 10:09 AM
- Melinda said...
Hey, Barbara! Yay, you're back!
Thank you so much for your generous comment. It's pretty interesting isn't it when the muse visits and we merely paint what we feel?! Total freedom. Curiosity. Intriguing new elements and shapes we'd never thought of before.
Oh, how I wish I could "rock" painting this way all of the time.
I'll try.
I hear that coffee doesn't over stimulate you as it does me. Hope you had a great night.
Looking forward to more of your wonderful portraits.
- August 9, 2010 at 10:26 AM
- cohen labelle said...
Melinda, you are now a night time visionary, a night rider. I love it!
You are a true artist – you work by your own inner light! You now belong to a noble, time honored nocturnal tradition. I used to have a friend who habitually painted the night away in his studio at 435 Spadina in Toronto. In the small hours of the morning if I couldn't sleep I'd visit him there. He was within walking distance.
- August 9, 2010 at 9:17 PM
- Jala Pfaff said...
Wow, wow, wow!!!! This is the most powerful work I've seen here of all that I have known. Brava!
- August 9, 2010 at 10:59 PM
- Melinda said...
I'm honored by the label, Marcia!
Thank you so much. I really like the idea of joining such an august group of insomniacs/painters. Sometimes we need to let the world fall asleep so we can get some work done!
Wish you could stop by and have a chat while I'm up painting...
By the way, I love your new photo.
- August 10, 2010 at 11:29 AM
- Melinda said...
Hi Jala!
I'm blown away by your comment. It is so encouraging and I can only hope that I will continue on this path.
Yes, this is how I want painting to be: powerful, authentic, energetic, passionate, deep--from the core of one's being.
Thank you so much for your words.
- August 10, 2010 at 11:32 AM
Whoa! Fantastic in so many ways, but as usual, the color combos are what really grab me. Pale pink against deep, deep jewel tones - sensational effect!
Listen, everybody is telling you not to sleep anymore, but you can lose your mind that way. Paint in the cool, quiet night. Sleep those hot days away.
If this painting was hanging in a gallery with a small spotlight on it, it would draw everyone close. Very intriguing.
- August 11, 2010 at 10:10 PM
- Melinda said...
I love your comment, on so many levels, Silvina,. It's an honor to have you visit, first of all.
Yes, I think painting in the cool of the night and sleeping, maybe taking afternoon naps, is a good thing as long as the optimal 7 to 8 hours of sleep are achieved. I'm really not good for anything without proper sleep.
I dream of the day that I see my painting(s) in a spotlight. Right now, I'm seeing your beautiful work in some very nice spotlights of their own lately!
Thank you so much.
- August 12, 2010 at 11:51 AM
And another WOW from me. One of the most interesting works I have seen of yours. It has playfullness, darkness, humor and mystery about it. Each time you look at it you see something new. I agree with Jeane, never sleep again. A great composition.
- August 15, 2010 at 10:09 AM
- Melinda said...
Hi Jean,
It does my artist's heart good to read such an encouraging comment.
I'm hoping to continue in this way, even if I do sleep! Although, I must say that painting late into the night has a peaceful quality as well as fewer distractions.
Thank you very much.
- August 15, 2010 at 11:29 AM
- Joan Breckwoldt said...
This is an amazing painting. I love your story, how you just couldn't NOT paint when you were inspired. Funny how different things inspire us. That gallery in Tuscon would be lucky to have your work!! But you need someone who will actually sell your work, right?
- August 15, 2010 at 12:24 PM
- Melinda said...
You made me laugh, Joan! That was clever and you're so right!
I now know that I would not want this gallery to represent my work. In fact, I'm beginning to believe that we artists need to re-think the whole gallery construct altogether.
I really appreciate your generous comment. I'm glad that you like this painting too.
Better get to work, yes?!
- August 15, 2010 at 1:52 PM
- Candy Barr said...
What a great affirmation to trusting your intuition! Inspiration to unrushed working application! More late nights here here!~
- August 15, 2010 at 5:14 PM
- Melinda said...
Welcome Candy!
Thank you for your comment. I really appreciate the encouragement and hope to do more of this kind of work.
Hope you'll visit again.
- August 15, 2010 at 10:00 PM
- Joan Breckwoldt said...
Hi Melinda, Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you at 4:00 a.m. last night when I couldn't sleep. I thought, oh, I should get up and paint like Melinda!!
p.s. I didn't. :)
- August 16, 2010 at 2:52 PM
- Melinda said...
Ha, Joan! I do hope you were able to get back to sleep within a short period of time.
The question of whether to paint in the middle of the night is often similar to waking up feeling a bit chilly, yet wondering whether you should get another blanket or not.
Wishing you restful nights! I don't want to haunt you! But, if you think of me again, know that I am smiling with kindness.
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Many people new to ghost hunting make the same mistake. They see some cool gadget on television, so they buy it and spend their entire investigation focused on that piece of equipment instead of observing what's happening around them with their five senses. While there's nothing wrong with devices to take measurements and make recordings, it's important to understand that, regardless of how cool a gadget seems, you are your own best equipment. Sit quietly and observe with all five senses. If you do experience something, note the time and write it down on a pad of paper. Don't discuss what you've experienced with the person with you because the second you focus away from your observation, you are likely to miss any ongoing activity.
Tip 6: Nighttime Isn't a Must
People often have a mistaken belief that nighttime is the best (or only) time of day you can experience evidence of ghosts. This idea comes from the fact that television shows typically show ghost hunting being done after dark. Darkness can add a spooky ambience to any ghost hunt, but it isn't the only option. If you truly want to experience paranormal activity, you should go at the time of day the activity is most commonly reported as occurring. For instance, if others report seeing an apparition first thing in the morning, that's when you should investigate.
Tip 7: Think Critically
While you should always have an open mind during ghost hunting or paranormal investigation, it's also important to apply critical thinking. If you do have experiences, test to see what physical factors could have caused those experiences. For example, if an object moves, is there a draft or could footsteps in another part of the building cause vibration that makes something nearby move? Be open to paranormal explanations, but first rule out logical, natural world explanations.
Tip 8: Keep a Record
If you're merely ghost hunting, you don't have to keep a record, though it can be fun to go back and review audio recordings, video, or photographs to look for anomalies. If you're investigating, diligent record keeping is a must. The most basic form of record-keeping is to have everyone involved carry a pad and a pen and record any anomalous activity, noting the time it occurred. More sophisticated record-keeping might include also carrying an audio recorder to listen later for any electronic voice phenomena or a point of view video camera (such as a GoPro) to record what you're seeing as you see it.
Tip 9: Understand Your Equipment
If you do choose to try out some of the latest paranormal investigation gadgets, make sure you know how to use them before you go. Read the user manual and research to understand what the equipment measures and what those measurements mean. You should also be aware of the limitations of your equipment and master the basics of how to use it.
Tip 10: Review Evidence Thoroughly
If you do use recording devices or paranormal equipment, review it thoroughly after your investigation. Choose a spot where you won't be disturbed and turn off your phone.
- Review any video twice; once just listening to audio and once just watching the video.
- Time stamp everything and compare the time stamps for any evidence you find with personal logs.
- Always review audio with headphones. Do it in short periods of five to 10 minutes at a time to give your ears frequent breaks.
Ghost Hunting for Beginners
Increase your chances of having a paranormal experience or capturing evidence of anomalous activity by being the best observer you can when you go ghost hunting. Start simply with minimal equipment, develop protocols that work for you, and allow yourself to become familiar with how your body, mind, and senses respond during possible paranormal activity. Be quiet, still, observant, and open minded, and you just may encounter evidence of a haunting.


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Ericsson's Head of Regional Operations, Matt Jones believes the number of towers will reach one million – nearly triple today's number – as U.S. carriers implement 5G nationwide.
Climbers perform roughly 35,000 site visits a year for general inspections. With 5G that number is skyrocketing. The average visit is collected and recorded by hand. The data collection process for a single tower inspection can take up to 8 hours once the climber has manually input data and created the report.
After field teams perform inspections and deliver reports, operations are left digging through a mess of zip files, USB drives, and various company databases–not only increasing costs for site visits but dulling the effectiveness of what is collected.
The result is piles of spreadsheets collecting dust instead of creating valuable insights. A drone flight for a single tower can gather up to 600 photos – or 5 gigabytes of data.


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About ten years ago a friend/associate who did press for Island Records invited me to meet him at the Louisiana in Bristol, where a new artist he thought I would be interested in was doing a support slot (I think to Tammy Payne). I met the singer, who was very shy and endearingly serious, then stuck around for the soundcheck. It was the early evening dead time, with just the sound engineer and me and my mate in the room, but over two songs the singer, who also played electric guitar, gave it her all. Spines tingled, hairs on the back of the neck, etc etc. It was Amy Winehouse and as far as I can reconstruct the moment, the songs were probably 'You Sent Me Flying' and 'Know You Now'.
While it wouldn't do to over-egg the pudding, there is a comparable sense that Olivia Chaney, who appears at St George's on Thursday 16 January in a double bill with Joe Volk, is an extraordinary artist at the beginning of what should go on – unlike Amy, sadly – to be a really distinguished career. Since I booked her for the gig on the strength of great word of mouth and a few youtube clips that showed beyond doubt that she was a fantastic new talent, Olivia has been signed to a prestigious contract by classy Nonesuch Records and been nominated for two BBC Folk Awards.
Olivia Chaney is a folk singer, I guess, but it would be unhelpful to limit her to one genre, as she's clearly capable of just about anything, as Nonesuch (home to the Kronos Quartet, Steve Reich and Joshua Redman, among others) are no doubt aware. She plays guitar and piano more than serviceably, has a beautiful pure voice that conveys the essence of traditional material as perfectly l as any new artist I know, heard here on her wonderful reading of 'The Dark Eyed Sailor' recorded for Mark Radcliffe's radio show. She also writes her own songs, which are impressively deep and multi-layered, as this clip of her Folk Award-nominated 'Swimming in the Longest River', shows. In addition, Olivia has unimpeachable taste in covers, as you can see from her versions of Bert Jansch's 'Running From Home', and Joni's 'A Case of You'.
She's recording her Nonesuch debut album now, so the St George's show should offer a vital glimpse of creativity in progress. There's a nice buzz building about the show and a gathering sense that this could be a quiet storm of a gig. The venue is perfect for her; we've got a proper piano for her to alternate guitar and harmonium with; she's bringing a second musician to add more instrumental detail, and the expectation could hardly be higher, given her recent signing and the Folk Award nominations. Hell, I'm even quite excited. So, if you want to be able to say you were there right at the beginning of a famous career, you know what you have to do. That's right: buy a ticket.
Phil Johnson, Senior Programme Producer


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I recently ran or 'fastpacked' the Loch Lomond and Cowal Way and even when running it, felt that it deserved more of a telling than a simple post on Facebook. So this is the story of my wee adventure which gives a 'warts and all' insight into how I approached it and hopefully it may assist or even inspire others to have a go at the Way in whichever way suits them.
There is no right or wrong way and it's not about speed. It's all about getting out there, doing something and creating experiences and memories.
The Loch Lomond and Cowal Way is a long distance footpath which starts at Portavadie on Loch Fyne and ends at Inveruglas on Loch Lomond.
It was established in 2000 as the Cowal Way and the name was changed in 2018 to reflect that, as well as traversing the Cowal Peninsula, it also passes through and ends in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.
Now one of Scotland's Great Trails it is waymarked throughout and is a mixture of existing footpaths, tracks, minor roads and traditional rights of way, as it winds it's way eastward for 57 miles from Portavadie, through Tighnabruaich, Glendaruel, Strachur, Lochgoilhead, Arrochar and finally via Glen Loin to Inveruglas.
The route is undulating at times and one short section at Loch Riddon after Tighnabruaich is surprisingly rough and scrambly but it is never difficult.
Between Lochgoilhead and Arrochar there is a steep climb to the high point at 500 m and although white poles mark the route onwards, careful navigation would be required in misty conditions.
Apart from that short section, navigation via the waymarking signs is straightforward. Throughout, the views are stunning with coastal scenery, forests, hills, lochs and farmland.
The official guide book suggests that the route could be walked in about five days and is subdivided accordingly. However, as an ultra runner I have had my eye on the route as a two day run or fastpack and possibly even as a supported one day run.
As a two day self-sufficient run, I first looked at running and staying at a B&B but never really explored it too much and in the end I opted to carry ultra lightweight camping gear and fastpack the route over two days and one night.
What is 'Fastpacking' ?
Fastpacking is the point where ultra light backpacking meets long distance trail running and gives the ability to run long distances across any kind of terrain carrying everything needed for the run and an overnight stay. This means that beautiful, more remote countryside can be accessed without retraints.
Waking up, way off the beaten track is a wonderful experience. Obviously, weight of gear is an issue and a balance has to be struck between carrying enough to be safe, against being able to move fast with the load.
Experience and the knowledge of how to use the kit is paramount. I've seen a few people saying that around 7 kilos is an optimum weight but if conditions allow even lighter is possible.
A lightweight tent or shelter is essential and in Scotland in summer more often than not serves to escape from midges rather than the weather.
Next a lightweight sleeping bag and appropriate clothing including waterproofs and warm layer.
Then the decisions start …. a stove? i.e hot food or no hot food or horror of horrors no coffee first thing in the morning ! Do you carry a small quality camera or rely on your mobile phone's camera? …. Hmmm !
No brainers for me are my midge jacket and mitts providing a total barrier and relief and my PLB or Personal Locator Beacon.
Once the preserve of yachtsmen, modern PLBs are tiny but can summon help in a life or limb emergency. At the press of a button, official emergency services know that the beacon registered to me has been activated and help is sent anywhere in the world.
Priceless and for me, having paid £200 for a unit that will last seven years, it is reassurance. Now I would find it very galling to be lying somewhere, helpless with a broken leg, with no means of summoning help, for the sake of £200.
There are other variations such as satellite phones and other communications devices such as SPOT, which can help when no mobile phone signal is available. I don't even notice the weight in my bag.
Carrying 7 kilos and trying to run does impact upon your speed but think more of loping all day like a wolf, than running fast for short periods like a cheetah.
Using your inner wolf, you can cover a surprising amount of ground, trotting the flats and downhills and power marching up the hills.
My rucksack weighed around 5 kilos before food and water and contained everything I needed as a bare minimum to survive one nights camping and two days running.
This increased to 7 kilos by the time food and water was added but I still hoped to supplement the food en route.
Obviously I was using water from streams but I had a Sawyer Mini water filter too which I used most times. This protects me from bacteria and other nasties.
The Adventure Starts
A window of opportunity arose in June 2019 with promised settled weather and at 0707 hours on a Tuesday morning I boarded the Citylink Glasgow to Campbeltown bus at Balloch and arrived at Tarbert, Loch Fyne just over two hours later after a relaxing stress free journey with someone else driving.
An added bonus was that with my National Entitlement Card my fare was free. I love the fact that they give you a ticket marked "zero".
The plan was to get the ferry to Portavadie and then run the route to Inveruglas over two days, camping in the middle and catch a bus home.
To be honest this was all a bit ad hoc and last minute and I had not over-planned and was quite relaxed about the whole thing. I did not have a copy of the guidebook but read internet versions and had the maps of the full route saved and available offline on my phone.
I don't normally travel, particularly on high ground, without paper maps but I have a good knowledge of the route from Lochgoilhead, having been in all parts of the route there on many occasions.
Thus I was confident of finding my way in the bits that I knew. With the exception of the bit around Tighnabruaich, the rest was 'terra incognita' to me but being relatively low lying and with a very favourable weather forecast, I figured I could get by with the waymarking and e'maps.
A quick word on nomenclature, particularly for distances. As a confused child born in the late 50s but growing up in the 60s, I transitioned through imperial measures and metric.
Currently my whole day is measured in miles and my pace in miles per minute. However, when I navigate and talk about mountain heights and climbs, I do so in kilometres and meters because that that is how the map is. So even through I'm thinking of running 30 miles in a day, when I describe a section measured from the map, I'm in kilometres.
Confused …. try being me and don't start me about cooking when even in the same recipe I can be weighing out ounces and then grams ! I could have standardised it for the blog but it's more the real me this way.
Tarbert, Loch Fyne.
Tarbert is a pretty village, popular with tourists, set around a fishing harbour which is now an important yachting harbour and marina too.
Tarbert hosts a number of regattas throughout the year and facilities have grown to service this and there are a number of good restaurants, bars and shops. A castle used by Robert the Bruce sits picturesquely above the town.
Hypericum aka Rose of Sharon or St John's Wort growing wild at Tarbert
Portavadie on the east side of Loch Fyne opposite Tarbert was established to build concrete oil platforms for the North Sea but was overtaken by technology as steel platforms emerged and never saw production.
The enclosed port is now used by Portavadie Marina and as well as a yacht marina it has a luxury holiday complex with a variety of accommodation types, restaurants and a luxury spa.
A ferry terminal operated by Caledonian MacBrayne connects to Tarbert and at 1015 hours I embarked on the MV Isle of Cumbrae for the short crossing. As well as cars and cyclists there were a number of pedestrians, clearly local and excitedly heading for a spa day.
MV Isle of Cumbrae with Papa Smurf waiting patiently
About half way across I noticed a disturbance in the water ahead on the port side of the ship and was excited to see a pod of about four or five harbour porpoises swimming parallel towards us.
They have a very distinctive and unmistakable rolling motion as their heads break the surface briefly and roll forward and down. Unlike dolphins they do not leap out of the water but nevertheless are a common sight nowadays in the Clyde.
It always feels like even more of an adventure when a boat trip is involved.
Porpoises honestly !
Day 1 – Portavadie to Tighnabruaich
On arrival at Portavadie I should have stopped to look around but was keen to get started and headed eastward, initially on the concrete road but very quickly turned left onto a track marked with the Loch Lomond and Cowal Way logo.
I quickly gained height and the scenery was stunning looking over a small lochan to Loch Fyne with Arran in the distance to my left.
Looking over Loch Fyne on first climb
Small lochan
Arran in the distance
Wild orchid
I then passed Ascog Loch and the ruins of Ascog Castle which was originally built in the 15th century by the Lamont clan but destroyed by the Campbells in 1646 after a siege and the defenders were slaughtered after surrendering, which seems a tad unsporting.
Ascog Loch
Ascog Castle
A short spell on a minor road followed passing Milhouse and then I crossed a field then a golf course as the way continued over and down to Kames and Tighnabruaich with stunning views over the Kyles of Bute and the Island of Bute.
Tighnabruaich and the Kyles of Bute
Kames and Tighnabruaich have a few hotels, shops and restaurants and I had a lovely coffee and scone and then bought some food in the local shop which I ate as I trotted past the moored yachts and the RNLI shop, which unusually for me I did not stop at.
Tighnabruaich looking to West Kyle, Bute on the left
Wild rose
Day 1 – Tighnabruaich to Glenbranter
The way continued eastwards arriving at Caladh after a steep hill on a track. Caladh is a beautiful enclosed harbour with a small island and lighthouse which is very popular with local boats as an anchorage.
I have been there many times myself and it was a firm favourite of my children when we sailed there. There is a curious anomaly about Caladh in that it is frequently referred to, even by people who should know better, as Caladh Harbour.
Since Caladh means 'harbour' …. Harbour harbour makes little sense. Catching a bit of 4G I sent a picture to my grown up children.
As the way enters Loch Riddon, the way hugs the shore but enters woods and becomes quite rough with steps up and down and tricky narrow, rocky paths.
There are a number of overhanging rocks and caves and as an ultra runner it is very reminiscent of the tricky sections on the east side of Loch Lomond which are infamous for killing a runners pace and average speed on the Highland Fling and West Highland Way Races.
Indeed, at times it was almost scrambling and very enjoyable except when thinking of the drop in average pace which I quickly dismissed.
There has been a fair bit of 'engineering' here with handrails, steps and path work but still sympathetic to the surroundings too.
Not overly difficult, just tricky and slow but still enjoyable and with great views over Loch Riddon and the East Kyle of Bute.
Loch Riddon and East Kyle
As it was low tide, the head of the loch was dry for a considerable distance and not long before the head of the loch, the path emerged onto a minor road.
On leaving the minor road a couple of kilometres later, I joined the main A8003 for another couple of k before going onto a minor road for a while going through Glendaruel.
The main road was fine and not too busy and with room at the side to keep moving even in the face of oncoming traffic.
The minor road went on a bit longer than I normally prefer on hard stuff but to be fair was very quiet in terms of traffic and there was always something to see.
The Glendaruel Hotel was a magnificent looking building but currently not being used and I continued on the minor road at the next junction, turning left onto the West Glen Road recrossing the river by a Telford bridge.
Eventually I came to a fork in the road in front of the historic Lucknow Gates which are said to commemorate the 1857 Siege of Lucknow, India. I carried on to the left with the right path leading to the Glendaruel Camping and Caravan Park and shop.
Lucknow Gates
The minor road continued for another few kilometres before the way turns right and follows the main road the A886 south for a short distance before turning left at Garvie Farm.
I then continued onto a land rover track rising gradually up, on the way to Glen Branter, passing through a large area of forestry plantation.
A pleasant path led constantly up, reaching a height of around 350 metres and by this time I was beginning to get weary and longing for a suitable camping spot.
Track towards Glenbranter
I never had a fixed agenda of how far I would go on day one but around 1900 ish hours at the point where I passed 26.2 miles; marathon distance and moving into ultra-marathon territory, my shoulders were stiff and sore and by now I was only trotting the downhills and was marching the flats as well as the ups.
To be fair I was walking at around 15 minute mile pace, which is 4 miles per hour which is quite respectable.
However, as I crested a hill and prepared to trot down, there was always that moment anticipating the slight pain in my shoulders which kicked in as I began to trot and my rucksack settled on my shoulders.
I had probably always thought that 30 miles on the first day gave a psychological edge on day 2
As usual in forested areas, wild camping spots were not forthcoming and I was getting no choice in the matter of my mileage, there was simply nowhere to stop.
I forlornly hoped for a camping spot whilst still high up to avoid the midges but to no avail and before long I was trotting steadily downhill on weary legs towards Glenbranter.
I could see on the map that there was a Forestry Commission centre and car park and thought I might get something there.
Just before reaching that, I found an area of older more natural forest with woodland walks with pine needle covered paths and after casting about found a suitable spot near a river and got ready to pitch my tent.
By this time the wind had dropped and I knew it was going to be midge central and it was. Donning my midge jacket, I hurriedly pitched the tent whilst the water was boiling for my pot noodle and coffee.
Tent pitched I dunked my feet in the river whilst the food cooled and then dived into my tent, secured it against blood sucking intruders and settled in for the night.
Overnight camp, Lazer Competition tent
Day 2 – Glenbranter to Lochgoilhead
I had a comfortable night and a reasonable sleep soothed by the gentle sounds of the river; is there anything better ? I got up around 0700 and could see clouds of 'Culicoides impunctatus' waiting for breakfast !
Ha ha not this time foul fiends and on went the midge jacket again. To the midges consternation I ate my porridge and drank my coffee from inside my midge jacket and they were impotent !
Midge jacket
I quickly packed and was away by eight and shortly after arrived at the forestry centre which was in full sunlight with no midges.
I relaxed at a picnic table, caught up with messages relaxing in the sun and had a quick wash in the toilets before setting off much refreshed.
About 4 k of minor road with no traffic took me past a school and to the edge of Strachur but I turned off to the right before the village on another minor road past the shinty field before hitting forest tracks.
Hills above Strachur
No football here, this is shinty country
Strachur is famous as being the home of Sir Fitzroy MacLean who latterly ran a hotel here. Believed to be partly the inspiration for James Bond, MacLean was aristocratic, a diplomat in Russia who resigned to become a politician as the only means of joining the army at the outbreak of World War 2.
He enlisted as a private and rose through the ranks to Brigadier, one of only two people to do so (the other being Enoch Powell). He was promoted to Major-General after the war. He was a founder member of the SAS and had some amazing exploits.
MacLean is possibly best known for being parachuted behind enemy lines in Yugoslavia under the direct orders of Churchill to liaise with Marshall Tito which he did successfully, living rough with Tito and his partisans.
His life was a mixture of Richard Hannay, Bulldog Drummond and James Bond and reads like something out of a boys adventure book.
A Scot to be proud of and a fascinating character and indeed someone to learn more about and I am trying to order a copy of his book "Eastern Approaches".
The forest track rose quickly then turned left before petering out and becoming a narrow path leading to the beautiful Curra Lochain nestled between Beinn Lochain 703m and Beinn Bheula 779m.
Forest track looking ahead uphill
The road ahead to the right of the hill in the centre
Looking back towards track from Strachur
Curra Lochain
Curra Lochain
Just after the Lochain there was a sign giving a choice of carrying on the main route or diverging to Struth Ban waterfall I followed the main route on a narrow grassy path for a short while then emerged onto wide forestry tracks.
There were now stunning views down to Lochgoilhead and beyond including to the Cobbler at Arrochar which still looked impossibly far away and I had to go past it.
Looking down to Lochgoilhead. The Cobbler just to right of the tree just off centre
I could also see up to the waterfall which was pretty spectacular too.
Struth Ban waterfall
I followed a diversion due to felling and came to a curious bridge with a metal frame over it. As I crossed, I noticed some inviting pools to my right and as it was now quite hot, I succumbed to the temptation of a skinny dip which was very cold but bliss.
Rest assured I had checked as far as I could see for walkers and kept my shorts close.
Skinny dip pool
Invigorated, I carried on trotting down the forestry roads to Lochgoilhead at sea level again.
The holiday complex of Drymsynie was looking really nice in the sunshine and I stopped in the village shop for a can of full fat, ice cold coke and some food which I consumed overlooking the head of the loch.
Lochgoilhead looking east
Lochgoilhead looking west
Day 2 – Lochgoilhead to Ardgartan
Further refreshed, I started the big climb to the highest point of the whole way.
It was a mixed blessing; being totally familiar with the route from now on, balanced against the fact that I knew what was coming for my weary legs, having to climb from sea level to 500 m before descending to sea level again at Ardgartan en route to Arrochar.
The good track climbs steadily but pleasantly upwards into a forest and over a river before getting steeper. The path turns right and a clear gap emerges through the trees leading straight up.
The start of the steep climb. It is steeper than this looks
Bench looking back west
The path has been slightly improved over the years and is now clear and obvious but still a narrow proper hill path which would sap the energy of fresh legs.
Oh well, onwards and upwards with some tactical photograph stops and eventually I reached and crossed a fence onto open hillside.
Looking back west
The faint grassy path leads uphill following a line of white posts which have been there well before the Cowal Way and leads to a beallach between The Brack at 787m and Cnoc Coinnich at 761m.
In mist, careful navigation, even with the poles, would be required but for me it was crystal clear with blue skies and I took lots of photographs and a panorama video.
Stunning and such a joy and privilege to be there, able to do things like this.
Emerging on open hillside looking back west
Looking north the Brack with the Cobbler behind
Looking east, Ben Lomond
Looking west from the pass
A quick romp down led to the forest and a steep descent into Coilessan Glen and I was able to trot steadily downhill to Coilessan where I joined the road that leads to Ardgartan on Loch Long.
Loch Long from Coilessan
Day 2 – Ardgartan to Inveruglas
The road surface felt hard but made for easy trotting and I passed the car park and crossed the A83 for the first time and ran up to the track that runs parallel to Loch Long and and then down the stony track to the climbers car park at Arrochar.
Before starting the final leg along Glen Loin to Coiregrogan and Inverulglas my brain was screaming for another ice cold coke but the garage and café next door were shut.
I didn't fancy going further into the village and finding more closed shops, so I shouldered my pack and crossed the A83 for the second time and started to make my way along Glen Loin.
Glen Loin is another lovely glen and I run on it a lot and have been coming here for over 40 years so it is very familiar. It also doubles as the final part of the The Three Lochs Way another lovely route.
Glen Loin the last climb
By this time I had been mentally writing off the 1759 bus from Inveruglas but realised if I pushed on a wee bit, I might make it, which would mean getting home an hour earlier and more importantly getting into the hot bath that bore my name, so I pushed on a wee bit !
The final steep hill up and over and down towards Coiregrogain wasn't too bad and as I hit the metalled road that services Loch Sloy dam and power station, I realised that I really could catch that bus.
Fortunately it was downhill on a road but I was hitting a good pace after two full days running with a pack and I was quite pleased with myself as I arrived at Inveruglas with ten minutes to spare.
Ben Lomond and the end is in sight
Job done and soon I was sitting on the bus reflecting on a great wee adventure. Strava says I did 58.5 miles and 8330 feet of ascent and around 9 hours the first day and nearly 10 the second.
Moving time was around 7 hours each day but I was in no hurry and stopped as and when I wanted. It wasn't always easy maintaining a pace with the heavier than normal pack but again, I was pleased that I had ran just about all the bits I should have and power marched very well when that was what was required.
Bearing in mind I had free bus travel, my adventure was very cheap but even if paying for fares it would still be a relatively cheap adventure and one that I totally recommend.
In short, the Loch Lomond and Cowal Way is a thoroughly enjoyable, challenging and scenic route and whether fastpacked as I did or walked in sections or continuously in as many days as desired, it would make a great trip.
More luxury could of course be utilised and paid for, including a stay at Portavadie or at some of the many hotels and bed and breakfast establishments. You pays your money and makes your choice but I like the freedom of wild camping and especially waking up in the wilds.
The route is well maintained and waymarked and easy to follow and although there are are some lengthy periods on minor roads, that doesn't spoil it.
To put things further into perspective; for every mile ran or walked, I ascended 142 feet which compares with a figure of around 145 for the much longer West Highland Way, so a similar height profile relatively.
This emphasises to me that the Loch Lomond and Cowal Way is a worthy long distance trail that deserves respect but would be achieveable with a moderate level of fitness.
Fastpacking the route in three days might have been a bit more relaxed but then I would need to have carried more food so the weight would have gone up and the benefits may be eroded, so two was probably right.
Those who know me may not be surprised that I am beginning to canvass friends to join me in running it all as a one day ultra.
All we need is a driver or two who can carry supplies and meet us every now and again and the pack would be much lighter.
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10.3. Setting Up Docker in Virtuozzo Containers¶
The current version of Virtuozzo Hybrid Server supports Docker containers inside Virtuozzo Hybrid Server system containers. You can install Docker in a Virtuozzo container from a Virtuozzo Hybrid Server's Docker application template, from the official Docker repository as described in the Docker installation guide, or from your favorite OS repository. If you install Docker from the Docker or OS repository, make sure that your Docker version uses the overlayfs storage driver (for more information on Docker storage drivers, see https://docs.docker.com/engine/userguide/storagedriver/selectadriver/).
In the current version of Virtuozzo Hybrid Server, you can run Docker in containers based on CentOS 7, Debian 8, Ubuntu 14.04 and 16.04, and Virtuozzo Linux 7. The Virtuozzo container will just need a network connection and enough diskspace and RAM to run the Docker containers you need.
To set up Docker in a Virtuozzo container, do the following:
Create a Virtuozzo container based on one of the aforementioned guest operating systems. For example:
# prlctl create MyCT --vmtype ct --ostemplate centos-7-x86_64
Configure network in the Virtuozzo container:
# prlctl set MyCT --netif_add eth0 # prlctl set MyCT --ifname eth0 --dhcp yes --network Bridged
For more details, see Configuring Network Settings.
Start the Virtuozzo container. For example:
# prlctl start MyCT
Install Docker in the Virtuozzo container:
# prlctl exec MyCT yum install docker -y
Start the Docker daemon:
# prlctl exec MyCT systemctl start docker.service
The Virtuozzo container is now ready to run Docker containers.
To check that Docker is installed properly, you can create and run test Docker containers in the Virtuozzo Container. For example, MySQL and Wordpress:
If required, increase container RAM and disk space. For example:
# prlctl set MyCT --memsize 4G --device-set hdd0 --size 50G
Launch MySQL:
# prlctl exec MyCT docker run --name test-mysql -e MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=123qwe -d mysql
Launch WordPress:
# prlctl exec MyCT docker run --name test-wordpress --link test-mysql:mysql -p 8080:80 \ -d wordpress
Visit the IP address of the Virtuozzo container on port 8080. You should see a standard WordPress installation screen.
10.3.1. Setting Up Docker for Running in Swarm Mode¶
Virtuozzo Hybrid Server supports running Docker in swarm mode inside Virtuozzo containers. Swarm mode is enabled by either creating a swarm or joining an existing swarm. A swarm is a cluster of Docker nodes.
To be able to run Docker in swarm mode, you need to set up Docker in a Virtuozzo container as follows:
Perform steps 1-4 from the instruction given in Setting Up Docker in Virtuozzo Containers.
Create the
.dockerenvfile in the container:
# prlctl exec MyCT touch /.dockerenv
Load the
ip_vs_ftpmodule on the server:
# modprobe ip_vs_ftp
Start the Docker daemon:
# prlctl exec MyCT systemctl start docker.service
Once Docker is set up in the Virtuozzo container, you can proceed to creating a swarm. To do this, refer to Getting started with swarm mode.
10.3.2. Restrictions and Limitations for Docker in Virtuozzo Containers¶
- Virtuozzo Hybrid Server 7 does not support checkpointing and live migration of containers with Docker installed.
- Virtuozzo Hybrid Server 7 supports only overlayfs storage driver for Docker inside Virtuozzo containers.
- Modules and third party add-ons that depend on operations prohibited in containers (loading of kernel modules, mounting of block devices, direct access to physical hardware) may not work in containers.
Please contact Virtuozzo technical support in case of any issues with Docker-related solutions.


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Identify Your Triggers
The first step in handling these cravings is identifying what kind of craving it is, physical or psychological. It's important to realize which type of craving you are having because once you do; you can handle it much better.
If it is a physical craving, think about the actual process that is happening. Your body is simply trying to seek equilibrium. Knowing that this equilibrium could be slowly killing you, you can take a deep breath and realize that you are doing something that is good for your body, not bad. I can tell you first hand that merely knowing what is happening inside your body will ease your craving. Close your eyes, breathe deeply and think about it. The craving will soon pass.
If it is a psychological craving then you must quickly identify the trigger that is causing the craving. Is it boredom, anger, routine or something else? Once you realize the cause of the trigger then you will be able to act upon it by using an alternative to that specific trigger. Chances are, once you have thought about the craving, identified it as a psychological craving and then acted with an alternative action, the craving will almost be gone already! As the days go by, your cravings will become shorter, less strong and farther apart.
Find Alternatives to Triggers
Sit down with a pencil and paper and list as many smoking triggers as you can think of. Skip a line between each trigger. Here is a short list that will help you get started:
Driving your car
Now that you have written down all of your triggers, go back to the beginning of your list and think of at least two alternatives to each trigger. For instance, when driving in your car and you get a craving, you can turn up the CD player and sing loudly, play the drums on your steering wheel, chew 2-3 pieces of gum or call a support buddy on the cell phone.
Once you have completed your trigger/alternative list, carry it with you at all times. Any time you realize a trigger that you don't have in your list, write it down and come up with alternatives for it. If you are having difficulty finding an alternative, you can find hundreds of them online by doing a web search on your favorite search engine.
Tying it All Together
This is why most people stop smoking successfully only to start smoking again weeks or months later. The physical addiction was broken. It was the psychological addiction that did them in. For this reason, you must identify and act upon your smoking triggers for the rest of your life. It is important to know that you must never take even one puff on a cigarette for the rest of your life, not one. The very next puff you take will have you completely addicted again, both physically and psychologically.


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Police conducted a sobriety and driver license checkpoint Saturday on Nave Drive at Roblar Drive and cited four motorists for driving without a license and two for driving with a suspended license, Novato police said in a statement. No drivers were cited for driving under the influence.
Officers screened a total of 946 drivers. In addition to the motorists cited for driving without a license or with a suspended license, five drivers were cited for moving violations. There were no field sobriety tests performed and no drivers were cited for driving under the influence.


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8 February 2017, Written by Business News Australia
CHINESE companies seeking outbound projects and Australian companies looking to secure Chinese outbound investment need to be aware of changes in the rules applying to foreign exchange remittances as these could impact their deal structures and timing, according to foreign investment experts from MinterEllison.
Partners Chris Carr and Bi Chen have highlighted the measures to tighten up the country's foreign exchange regulations, taken by China's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), in response to market anticipation of the depreciation of the country's currency, the Renminbi."We expect these will impact the China outbound investment environment," says Chen, who is based in MinterEllison's Beijing office.
"In particular, funds sourced within mainland China for outbound transactions will be subject to additional scrutiny and discretionary approval of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange ("SAFE") or its local branches."Chen says that a key consequence of the changes will be that outbound transactions will take longer to complete, or that they could even be suspended, due to likely delays in fund flow processes, in particular transactions done by private investors as they are more likely to be considered "suspicious".
She notes that in bringing in these measures, Chinese regulators have reiterated that China will continue to uphold its "Going Global" strategy, thus encouraging Chinese companies to participate in international markets."It does appear that payments relating to genuine transactions that are in compliance with Chinese laws and regulations will continue be approved and our observation is that the State owned enterprises are less affected by the recent regulatory changes," says Chen.
"However, we do expect that outbound investments by Chinese companies will slow in the first half of 2017 as these measures, their application by the relevant regulators, and their practical implications are further understood by the market."Shanghai/Sydney-based partner, Chris Carr says he does not see this as a sign that China will necessarily turn off the tap for outbound investments.
"It's significant that China is tightening its FX regulations and we recommend that both Chinese investors and their Australian counterparts closely monitor developments," says Carr."As the sophistication of the Chinese regulatory regime increases, we expect what happens in practice to evolve and remains a critical limb in any China outbound transaction."
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This add-on includes the mob and blocks which are expected to be released in the Aquatic Update. The designs for this add-on are concepts and should not be seen as official. However, they should be somewhat similar seeing as they are based on teaser screenshots provided by Mojang. The new features include things like corals, dolphins, fish entities, turtles and more!
How does it work?
This add-on replaces both blocks (such as wool for coral) and entities (such as shulkers for kelp). These are just concepts and are likely to look different in the official update by Minecraft.
Kelp: Kelp is the name of the mob which can be used for spawning spawn a wide variety of underwater ocean plants. Make sure to aim straight down at the ground to spawn them as otherwise there is a risk it won't spawn as intended.
Dolphin: The Dolphin is a new mob which can be spawned underwater by the use of a spawn egg or by using the /summon command.
Trident: The trident is a throwable weapon which increases your attack damage by 5 and will also deal some damage to the mob it hits and then return to you. Make sure that you aren't moving when it's coming back as it's a bit glitchy.
The Trident works best in survival mode!
Turtle: A turtle prefer water over land. If it's on land for too long then it will eventually die. Turtles can be tamed with fish. You can't make them follow you in any other way than leashing them.
Turtles drop turtle eggs every 5 to 10 minutes. If it's on land they will drop it on land and if it's in water then it will drop in water and float to the surface. The egg takes 180 to 360 seconds to hatch. You'll know it's about to hatch as soon as the egg starts shaking.
Turtle Armor: The chainmail armor set has been replaced by a turtle armor. The turtle armor items are dropped by turtles if you kill them.
The only known item which will likely be in The Update Aquatic is the Turtle Shell Helmet. Any of the other items introduced by this add-on are just pure speculation.
Coral: The underwater environment will be revamped with corals. The blocks in this add-on are based on teaser screenshots provided by Minecraft. It's supposed to make the aquatic terrain more interesting to explore. This add-on makes it replace all the wool, so this means it will be in total 16 different colors.
Fish: Some ordinary land mobs have been replaced by fish which are new entities you can use spawn eggs to spawn underwater.
Here's a screenshot of a salmon (replaces Elder Guardian). There is currently no way to disable the Mining fatigue effect sometimes caused by this fish. This is simply due to a restriction with add-ons.
The Monster of the Ocean Depths: This mob is a replacement for the squids. (It didn't make it into the update.)
Mrs. Puff: This is actually a pufferfish with a few unique different behaviors. For example, if you get close to it then it will start inflating inflate but if you go further away from it then it will deflate. Make sure you're in survival mode, or else this won't happen. (Replaces Zombie Pigman)
The Great Hunger: A mob which is constantly hungry (and hostile)? (It didn't make it into the update.) You won't see it if you try to spawn it in creative mode as it will quickly turn invisible. Switch to survival mode and it will quickly start attacking you.
The Hovering Inferno: A pretty cool (most likely) Nether creature which didn't make it into the update.
The Phantom: This is Mob B and also the one which got the most votes during Minecon which means it will be the next mob added to Minecraft. Remember, this addon is just a concept so it will most likely look different from what you see on the image.The Update Aquatic Addon MCPENew => Fix Bugs


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Simon Turner, parent of an autistic teenager, discusses why, and how, they organised A Different World Festival, an autism-friendly music festival in Reading which takes place on August 6 2016.
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Author: Simon Turner
A different kind of music festival
Everyone should be able to have as many life experiences as possible, and these days going to a music festival has almost become a rite of passage. Sadly there is a large part of the population that misses out on these life experiences due to having an additional need. As a society we need to look to change this and make the inaccessible accessible. So we started with a music festival……
How it began
It was inspired by our 15 year old son with autism. We live in Reading and every year there is the Reading Festival. A couple of years ago my son's favourite artist was playing and he commented that he wished he could go, but with a capacity of over 90,000 people, booming music and the general hustle and bustle of such an event, he knew it wasn't possible. Fast forward a few weeks and on a train back from London (having been to see another type of live music event) we began to ruminate about relaxed theatre performances, and the seed of a more relaxed type of music festival was sown.
Our aim is simple: To organise a music festival that is fully accessible for anyone with an additional need, be it a physical disability, learning disability or otherwise.
What we did
We needed to look at the problems with mainstream festivals and what prevented people with disabilities from going. Obviously every person has something different that they will struggle with, but from our son's point of view it was:
- loud music
- too many lights
- too many people in a tight space
- no quiet areas.
We looked at all of this and took the steps below to make it more 'user friendly':
- music not uncomfortably loud
- no flashing lights or pyrotechnics – just soft on stage lighting
- plenty of room to move enabling people to bring chairs/blankets to sit on
- flat even ground for wheelchair users
- chillout/sensory area away from the music for quiet time
- Festival Friends – easily identifiable individuals (who will have a special needs background) dotted around the site to help or recognise anyone that may need help
- a dog stop for assistance dogs
Overcoming problems
Our main problem has been funding or lack of it!! Despite applying to several trusts and organisations, those that didn't just ignore us said no! We had cancelled the festival at some point as we felt we were not getting anywhere. We continued to look at funding options and then a spark of interest! I had put an application in with our local council to be part of their Year of Culture. Every month throughout 2016 different cultural events are being held.
We applied to be part of August – festival month. After a bit of tussling about the fact they wanted us to change the venue (we said no), then saying they would only offer us half of what we'd applied for (soon sorted that!) we not only got some money from them to pay for our stage but also the council have told us what a fantastic idea it is and want to run it in partnership with us an annual event. However at the time of writing our ticket sales still need a bit of a boost!
Positives and going forward
We have been on an amazing path in getting this festival off the ground. We have met and spoken to some fantastic people. The feedback from the disability community has been more than we could have hoped for, with many people saying they have been waiting for an event like this. We have several groups who want to make it a day-out and bring a large group of people.
The artists/musicians that are performing are all well aware of our audience and have been very gracious in not charging us for their performances. One of our musicians said 'it's important to get your music out to everyone'. We continue to get emails from bands asking to be on the bill.
The future
Our aim, and indeed our dream, is to turn this into an annual event, learning as we go and listening to our festival goers so we can continually improve the event for years to come.
Further information
A Different World Festival, Facebook
Date added: 16 June 2016


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Symphony: an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements, at least one of which is traditionally in sonata form.*
Today's program on Radio Riel's Main stream is nothing but complete symphonies! You will hear these works of great composers from every musical era, such as Mendelssohn, Mozart, Barber, Sibelius, Mahler, Shostakovitch, Stravinsky, Beethoven, Rimsky-Korsakov and more.
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I downloaded CANopen example from CodeSYS store.
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|Breakdown of beds in the villa
|King size beds
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|King size bed
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|Queen size bed
|Bedroom 3
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|Games room
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|Crib / cot
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|Linens included
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|House has an alarm
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Just a short hop to those world famous theme parks, yet situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, surrounded by conservation, we guarantee that you will simply fall in love with our home from the moment you set foot across the door.
Ideal for relaxing after a busy day of park hopping, or the perfect place to enjoy all of the great "home from home" facilities that we provide for your enjoyment, you will never be short of things to do when you stay as our guests at Palm House.
In fact, in order to discover the many other factors which make our wonderful Florida pool home so popular, we invite you to read on …
Fully air conditioned and with the added benefit of ceiling fans in all living areas and bedrooms, we can pretty much state that we are one of the coolest places to stay in the whole of Florida!
At just under 2000 sq feet, you will never be cramped in our exceptionally spacious two storey home ~ we actually have two lounges and two dining areas ~ and with the added benefit of large tiled areas and chic vertical blinds, you can be assured that the indoor temperature will always be a comfy contrast to the glorious Florida sunshine waiting for you outside.
Pool, Spa & Deck :
Without exception the feature of our home which always gets the biggest "wow" from our guests are the simply glorious panoramic lake views from our recently extended pool deck. With almost 1000 sq feet of luxury outdoor living space, all fully enclosed inside a weatherproof pool cage, especially designed to keep out any troublesome bugs, you will spend many a happy hour with your family and friends be it soaking up the sun in the sumptuous deep padded furniture, splashing about in the crystal clear waters of the pool, kicking back in the sensational 6 person hot tub or simply indulging in a little al fresco dining.
And if the urge to cook should strike, we provide you with the famous George Foreman outdoor BBQ grill, which seems to make whatever you cook, no matter how humble, into the tastiest meal ever.
In addition, for your added privacy we have tropical landscaping and planting to avoid you being overlooked by other properties, and you will be delighted to know that all pool doors are alarmed for the safety of your little ones.
We just love our pool deck and outdoor leisure facilities, and after the fantastic feedback we've received from previous guests, we know that you will too.
Games Room :
Vacations are all about fun. About doing the stuff that you don't do the rest of the year… So how cool to have your very own Games Room right in your own luxury villa ?
Fully equipped with table tennis,foosball (table soccer) ,air hockey and a Playstation 4 with gaming chairs,you will certainly be spoilt for choice when it comes to enjoying yourselves.
Lounge & Dining Area :
This beautifully relaxing room has been designed with both comfort and entertainment in mind, and features two stunningly luxurious brown leather sofas, a glass top coffee table, side tables with gorgeous matching lamps, a 65" Sony 4K Smart TV and DVD player, together with a Sony home theatre surround sound system with iPod dock.
Adjacent, you will discover a large glass top dining table with high backed padded chairs (seating six) which creates a fabulously convivial place in which to kick back and enjoy a great family meal. Leading from this area are large sliding glass doors which give easy access to the stunning pool and deck area outside.
Family Room :
The second lounge area is the "family room". Fully tiled to keep you cool, it features two beautifully comfortable cream coloured leather sofas, a wrought iron and earth tone tiled coffee table, ceiling fan, matching side table and lamp, together with tasteful decorative accents.
For your entertainment, we provide a 32" LCD flat screen TV , a DVD player and a selection of DVD's
Beds & Baths :
Bedroom 1 : This striking room is our Master bedroom which features the very best in romantic King size four poster beds, a 40" LED flat screen TV,alarm clock radio combo, and a private telephone.
En-Suite : Adjacent, is your very own stylish en suite bathroom, which features a large corner bath with "cool down" seat, a walk in stand alone shower cubicle, his 'n' hers vanity and a separate w.c. Tastefully designed and fitted, you will instantly feel reassured by the cleanliness and attention to detail which makes this bathroom so very welcoming.
Bedroom 2 : Again, stylishly dressed with quality linens, bedroom two boasts a fabulous Queen sized bed, two matching night stands with lamps, a remote controlled colour cable TV, a DVD player, a radio alarm combo and complimenting decorative accents.
Bedroom 3 : Featuring two magnificent wrought iron "sleigh" beds, bedroom three is yet another haven of tranquillity and features a shared night stand with table lamp, a remote controlled cable TV, a DVD player and a radio alarm combo.
Family Bathroom : To avoid those troublesome waits at "busy" times, our second family bathroom comes to the rescue with its stylish bath shower combo, single vanity unit and w.c.
So now the kids have no excuse for not washing behind their ears !
Kitchen & Nook : Always the "heart" of any house, the kitchen at Palm House is no exception and features everything you need to create a great family meal or a modest sandwich. Facilities include fridge / freezer, microwave oven, toaster, cooker / stove, waste disposal, coffee maker and a private telephone.
The nook dining area continues the earth tone themes of other furniture found throughout the house and features a beautiful tiled top wrought iron table, with matching padded chairs comfortably seating up to six guests.
Additional Features :
In addition to all of the fabulous facilities that you have already discovered at Palm House we also have the following items that really help to put the "icing on the cake" and create a real "home from home" feeling about your vacation home choice.
Fully monitored alarm system to help keep you and your family safe during your time with us.
Absolutely 100% free wireless internet access (bring your laptop !)
Complimentary long distance and international calls ~ give the folks back home a free call and tell them what a wonderful time you are having at Palm House !
Complimentary cot/playpen, highchair, 2 strollers (prams), baby monitor & safety gate.
Pool heating available throughout the year on request (a small charge will apply)
Children's playground just a stones throw from the villa with slides, swings, basketball court etc.
Excellent community jogging and walking routes & communal BBQ areas
Full laundry facilities : washer, dryer, iron and ironing board.
What's Close By :
All the major theme parks and popular attractions (of course !)
The famous Boggy Creek Airboat Rides (highly recommended)
Green meadows petting farm (great for the little ones)
Publix, WalMart & Win Dixie stores (great general stores)
Within 10 minutes drive a great selection of restaurants and diners
In Conclusion :
Thank you for taking the time to discover why Palm House is so popular. Hopefully we have inspired you to spend your vacation in our beautiful Florida home. However, if you have any additional questions, please complete the enquiry form below and we will be delighted to assist you further.
Please Note : Requests For Discounts, Reduced Prices Or Price Matching Will Not Be Considered As Our Rental Rates Are Extremely Competitive For Such A High Standard Of Accommodation
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