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Abu Garcia Black Max Casting Reel - $49.99
Delivering all the performance and toughness of the Max line for under $50, the Abu Garcia Black Max Casting Reel is equipped with a 6.4:1 gear ratio and a super smooth 5 bearing system. Built around a lightweight, one-piece graphite frame and sideplates, it also comes equipped with a machined, double anodized Aluminum Spool, which provides added strength without adding excess weight. Duragear Brass Gearing also ensures extended gear life, and the Power Disk drag system delivers smooth performance throughout its range, while a MaxTrax Brake System offers complete cast control. Precision engineered with a smoother feel, increased performance, and a more compact design, the Abu Garcia Black Max Casting Reel does it all for a great price.
Equipped with a super smooth five stainless steel bearing system and a 6.4:1 gear ratio, the Abu Garcia Black Max Casting Reel delivers all the performance and toughness of the Max line for under $50.
Comments: I casted a little crankbait in the wind all day yesterday with this reel. Bottom of the line, sure, but a great value. I go thru reels pretty quickly, a combo of not taking care of em, and the brackish water I fish, and soon all of my reels will be these. It does take a minute to get it dialed in, but that ain't no thang.
From: Jay6: USA 4/13/14
Comments: I figured for $50.00 you can't go wrong. All my reels are Shimano, i got this one for a jigging reel. I can not believe how much better it feels in my hand(palms nicer than the Shimanos), it is light. Spinning the handle right out of the box the spool spun for a minute easy. Although i know that is no real world test, no Shimano has ever done that out of the box,and no Shimano cost $50.00. I really do not care about breaking as i will be throwing 1oz + jigs on a 7'6" rod, so bird nests should not be a problem. If all goes well a Revo Rocket my be my next reel.
From: Ed: OH 3/27/14
Comments: For 50 bucks this is the best reel in the world. I use toro 50s for saltwater but I needed something for fresh water. I pick this up for 35 bucks and it is just as good as my toro50s buy this reel
From: Chase: CA 3/3/14
Comments: I purchased this reel about 2 years ago and it has performed well until last fall. The reel began to lock up mid cast and the handle began to spin in reverse on hook sets causing birds nest's. But for $50.00 this is a good reel for beginners or people on a budget.
From: Simon: Ohio
Comments: This reel is by far one of the cheapest reels you can buy. That being said its one of the best reels I have ever owned simply because it holds up so well. Never had a problem and don't think I will for awhile.
From: Keanan: Florence, SC
Comments: This is a good reel for $50 and its great for a beginner baitcaster but it won't stand up to heavy tournament abuse like more expensive reels. I've owned a few and after throwing spinnerbaits for a month the reel started to lock up mid cast and make a loud grinding noise after every 10 casts or so
From: Jordan: Rhode Island
Comments: Great reel, my first baitcaster and still holds up after 4 years of use. Smooth and just a great reel for 50$ If you ask me
From: Conner: Louisa, KY
Comments: I've had a lot of cheap reels in my lifetime and most were just that "cheap". While this reel is cheap in price it is by far the highest quality reel available for less than $75. Most of the complaints I've read in this review section were due to operator error and not due to the reel. I own 6 of these and only one has broken and that came after 4 years of hard use. There's not another reel in this price range that compares.
From: Josh: Warren County
Comments: Just got this today for Xmas... had to untangle it everytime I cast it, but once I got the brake and the drag and everything dialed in.. It was working like Ferrari... Really worth $50.00 ... Love it so far. Smooth as butter.
From: Fred: Castaic, Ca
Comments: Got this reel as my first bait caster and its flawless, theres nothing I can complain about is especially for the price. if your thinking about buying one get one no get two these reels are GREAT!!!
From: Andy: Niagara Falls Canada
Comments: Bought four of these reels because my Revo SX's were stolen the day before a tournament. Still using all four and have purchased two more. I guide for a living and if it can be broke a client will break it. When that happens I am out $50. No big deal. If I am throwing moving baits this is what I use. The big downside is this reel likes to flex when setting the hook hard. Please fix this ABU! I no longer flip,skip docks or throw anything else where I am laying in to one hard with this rod because I have had several pop out of the reel seat when setting the hook. A 7.1:1 or higher would be nice too. Can't go wrong for the money though.
From: J: Grand Lake. OK
Comments: Abu garcia reels never disappoints me! The Black max was my first baitcaster and it is a great reel for the price and for beginners. This reel can cast super flukes 60ft easily. I throw frogs with this reel and 50lb braid and can cast a koppers live target 55T frog 100ft! This reel has caught me a 5LB bass, and several 30 inch pickerel. Great reel.Recommend it to anybody!
From: Alexander: NJ, USA
Comments: Great reel for the price! I've got lots of Revo SXs, Lew's, Daiwa, Shimano, and I initially got this one for having fun with a light steelhead rod fishing for trout (so I could still enjoy the fun of reeling in a fish on a baitcaster). It's smooth, casts a mile with a 1/2 oz egg sinker/4ft leader. I had so much fun with it, I used it with the long rod crankin' for bass in the CA Delta and that was big fun! Great reel.
From: Nate: Folsom, CA (the town not the joint)
Comments: this reel sucked when I got it. Horrible casting distance and backlash EVERY time. Every adjustment I made it would backlash. I put some quantum hot sauce on all gears, knobs, and worm drive now it NEVER backlashes turned out to be a good buy. I recommend this product all it needs is a little lub!
From: XxxbasseradayxxX: Lopez lake California
Comments: Great reel especially for the price. i can throw anything from a weightless fluke all the way to a 1oz spinnerbait on it... even caught my personal best (8 lbs)on it with ease. highly recommend this reel for anyone.
From: Johnathan: MA
Comments: I don't know what you people are doing to abuse these reels and make them crap the bed. I have three of them, and have been fishing them hard all year. I have used them on well over 100 + trips, and in 15 tournaments. And they are still going strong, are as smooth as they were new, and cast as well as anything else I have. One has 50lb braid on it, drag locked down, and has hauled in many many 5lb fish frogging the slop. The other has 30lb braid on it and will cast a weightless fluke further than my Curado 51E, and the other is on my swim jig rod and I can skip jigs wayback under docks with this reel with the magnets turned 1/2 way on further than any centrifugal brake reel I own, and with zero backlash. Are they going to last forever...NO. But when they die, I am out $50 bucks, and have a parts reel for another one. When my higher priced reels start acting up, it's at least $50 to ship, fix, and have it shipped back. I have bills to pay, and kids in school, thanks Abu for giving us broke guys a decent cheap reel.
From: Basswipe: meatwads pond
Comments: I don't know if the newer model is any better according to the reviews, but I have the older model and it's a piece of junk. Made with cheap material and it feels like it's going to fall apart in my hand. I literally have to use both thumbs to force down the spool release. Extremely noisy when I cast...I'm often having to dip it into the water to make the noise go away and it's noisy when I reel in my line. Hook a big fish and it's hard to reel it in. I recently bought a Lew's reel to replace it, and boy am I glad I did. Best reels I've ever used.
From: USA
Comments: Decent reel for the money, However, a lower gear ratio (5.2,1) would be nice for cranking. I'm sure you would sell allot more of these if you made it in the lower gear ratio. "Hint, hint, Abu Garcia". If anybody feels the same way, post a comment saying so. If Abu Garcia has any customer loyalty they should listen to there customers and make the black max with a lower gear ratio, or any changes in its performance for that matter.
From: J: Post Falls, ID
Comments: Work horse for a great price. Not the farthest casting or smoothest because it is shy a few bearings but has the strongest gears I've ever used compared to other OEM's. I use it for 12# line or more.
From: Keith: Sacramento, CA
Comments: My buddy had one of these and I decided to try it out one day. First cast, caught a 5 pounder and the next cast caught a 4. Then on the next cast caught a 3 1/2! This reel handled them like nothing. It was spooled with 40# power pro braid. It casted a country mile with accuracy. I went and bought one myself as my first decent baitcaster and i loved it. If your wanting to switch to a bait caster, buy this combo.
From: JC
Comments: Got this as my first baitcaster, this reel zings, It's a great reel for the money. Only a couple bad backlashes but they were my fault. The only bad thing about this reel is sometimes it feels like its going to fall apart.
From: Zach: Swartz Creek, MI
Comments: I bought this and paired it with a Abu medium rod for topwater and jerkbaits. My first fish was a 25lb striper. The drag froze up but I didn't have it set for such a big fish but was quickly and easily adjusted and the reel handled this fish with no problem. I have a older black max that I've used for 3 yrs now and it still casts a country mile. All you need is a little oil occasionally and your good to go. I have two Shimano Caenan six months old and have already been sent back for repair and one messed up again. Both will be replaced with these, you just can't beat these reels for 50 bucks.
From: Chris: Pikeville, KY
Comments: This is an absolutely great reel. I bought this as my first bait caster and it works like a dream. the casts are very smooth and casts super far with few birds nests. it also works great in saltwater, just make sure you rinse it after (dont be afraid to get it soaking wet). if the reel makes a grinding sound while casting its just because you have spool tension to high and the magnets set to low. as soon as you fix that the sound disappears. overall this is a wonderful reel and all for the great price of only 50 dollars! i would recommend this reel to anyone.
From: Jack: Carlsbad, California, USA
Comments: This is the best reel for the money. Anyone who has ever used it or knows the ins and outs of reel construction would agree. I've had several higher dollar reels that broke after a couple years and the two black max's i've owned for 5 years are still going strong. Also, Derick in Pasadena MD if you are trying to use 15lb braid on a baitcaster it's going to birdsnest no matter what type of reel you have. that's equal to using 4lb mono and i highly doubt you would try to use 4lb mono on a baitcaster would you? no braid less than 30lb would work well on a baitcasting reel.
From: Rob: PA
Comments: Great reel for the price. Straight out of the box, it cast like a dream. I've tied on plastic, poppers, and buzzbaits so far and this reel has handled them all like a champ. Also has a fairly pleasing design and feel for a reel of this price point. Definitely worth looking into for a good low end baitcaster.
From: Marty: Willow Spring, NC, USA
Comments: this reel is really nice for the price. I recommend though that you use thick line because I tried 15lb braid and it birdsnested almost every cast and I made little to no errors when casting and retreiving. So I'm changing it over to mono or fluorocarbon. Other then that this is a very smooth and all around great reel
From: Derick: pasadena Maryland u.s.a
Comments: Bought one of these a year ago as well as a lews laser mg and i wont touch the laser mg anymore. this reel out porforms in smoother casts, further casts, smoother retrives, better hook sets, more consistant casts, fewer birdnests, feels better in my hand while casting and retriving and easyer to dial in the mag break and spool tension. if i was to enter a tourniment i would buy a revo sx to switch rods with my black max put the black max on my laser mg's rod and throw the laser mg reel in my junk drawer and leave it at home.
From: Ken: nova scotia canada
Comments: Great beginner to intermediate real. Casts a variety of lures very well and has a decent drag system. The only problems i've had is fishing in very cold weather, sometimes the anti reverse reel lock fails. Other than that i haven't had any problems.
From: Broc: MN
Comments: I purchased this reel and didn't listen to all the bad reviews and I extremely regret buying it. I've caught probably 10 bass that were between 2-4lbs and now the reel malfunctions and fails constantly. Every 15 casts I make the spool locks up on the cast and makes a loud grinding noise and the baits goes nowhere. Ive only used this reel for 3months and its ready for the dumpster. This reel was the biggest waste of $50. Save up $50 more dollars and buy a Lews Speed Spool
From: Angry Shopper: RI
Comments: good reel worth 120$ i would have no problem payin that AS smooth as the revo sx just oil every 2 months or so u will have no noise or problem.P.S.put a few drops of oil on the bearings before u use it 4 the first time will cast like 50% farther use these tips and the reel may become ur fav
From: CLEVELAND OHIO
Comments: Ive owned this reel for over a year now and its still going strong, outstanding reel for only 50 bucks highly recommended for thoses who dont want to break the bank and want a quality reel.
From: Shane: lansing mi usa
Comments: i have had this reel for bout 6 months now. ive only had one problem where the gears malfuntioned for a few minutes but i managed to fix it. Cast very well and looks ver slick. i have it on an ultra light and really like it. very balanced. i now own two on a 7 foot rod for cranking. a very well rounded reel for the money
From: Matt: USA
Comments: all I can say is great real but beware a few unlucky buyers will have there line guide brake I am trading it in for Roth a lews revo or shimano
From: Anthony: TX
Comments: This reel is amazing, after about 6 months it started to become alittle noisy but I didn"t care that much, but just a couple days ago, the guiding for the spool stopped moving. It's really good for only $50 dollars, but spend more money on a Lew's, much muchhh better than this.
From: Christian: TX
Comments: I have had this reel for 5 months and It was nice for the price but last week it broke for no reson it was like the drag was lose but it was tight and would not bring in line I am still mad
Comments: I bought this reel around Mar 2012. I have never used a bait caster. I learned on this reel and this is the best reel I have ever used. Out casts, out reels my openface reel and allows me to HOSS in the big ones using the braided line. My biggest bass last fall was 24in 5+ lbs. This reel has the horsepower and yet sensitivity you need on some of those tough matted areas. I also have the Silver Max. I am looking to go to a 7.1 ratio this year for other styles. Great Reel keep up the good work Abu Garcia.
From: Steve: Southgate, MI
Comments: This is a good reel for the tournament angler. The entire Abu max line up is good performance with a great price. I use these for most of my casting applications the external magnetic break adjustments make it quick and easy to adjust to different lures. For 50 dollars this reel does everything I need out of a reel.
From: Mitch: MN
Comments: Its a Popular reel due to its price, and I would never use any of the Abu Garcia "Max" reels, tried em all, they are OKAY, but dont reccomend them
From: Kendog: Kendog Town, USA
Comments: this is a great reel i used it today in it cast a mile i always wanted one for years in i am telling u get one i have revos in feel better about the black max over all
From: Tavaris: Columbia, SC
Comments: In my truly honest opinion, this reel seemed too good to be true for me. It was my 1st baitcasting reel and nearly my last, this being because of its shotty creation. The line guide was my problem, while reeling in line, it would get caught on 1 side and begin to stack up! Every cast I would manually guide the line guide and it was a complete burden! H20 Express all the way!
From: Carson: Huntsville, AL
Comments: this reel is great i throw jigs and texas rigs on it for columbia river smallies it is a great realfor the price keep it up abu garcia!!!!!
From: Garrett: USA
Comments: Picked mine up at Wal Mart and love everything about it...Those who bash it must must be still using the old Zebco 33's for cattin
From: Kevin: Ohio
Comments: best reel ever!!!
From: Panola County
Comments: i have hasd this reel for 2 years now. it is absolutely the best baitcaster for under $50 bucks. this reel has not given me one problem yet. this thing can cast anything from 1/8 oz. and higher, and when i say cast i mean BOMB! awesome reel! must have!!!
From: Jake: LA
Comments: you can't tell how a reel performs by picking it up and playing with it at Wal Mart
From: Scott: IL
Comments: I have had this reel for a few months now and can honestly say it is the best 50 bucks you will ever spend! casts smooth and reels smooth too. I have it on a 7 foot medium vendetta and it balances really well. My only complain is that you can't put Abu Garcia's custom revo shop foam handles on it.
From: Matt: TX
Comments: Amazing reel for the money.Have it for over a year and havent had a single problem with it.Defently will be getting more Abu Garcia's in the future.
From: Tyler: Portage, WI
Comments: This reel is not bad for the price. It hasnt given me too many problems and i think that it is pretty durable and reliable.
From: Zach: NC
Comments: This reel has done nothing but good for me. caught a 52 inch muskie on it. to all those who say its bad, you have no idea what you're saying. this was my first reel and i like it as a temporary/backup, I'm picking up either a revo s or a less speed spool if you have any opinions let me know.
From: Justin: MN, US
Comments: I have always been a big fan of abu garcia. I have had the black max for over a year now and I have not had one problem with it. I want to make it clear to those who hate this reel. This reel may have a cheap price, but it is not cheap quality. If you maintain this reel you will have zero problems. Make sure to check me out on youtube
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From: Hunter: IN
Comments: I dont own one but i have walked into Walmart one too many times and picked it up and started reeling, a nice way to put it would be it sucks brand new, so i dont even want to know how it handles on the lake, it should be next to zebco and might as well come pre spooled save your money and get the silver max
From: Gus: NJ
Comments: I love it for the price. Mostly I use it for spinnerbaits, soft plastics, and small crankbaits.
Comments: I have the older one and I hate it. It backlashes almost every cast and is not that smooth. I also have the silver max which is awesome! i would rather pay 10 more bucks and have the silver max.
From: Kyle: Lake County, FL
Comments: really good reel i love its smooth casting and it also makes really far cast even with light baits
From: Adrian: Austin, TX
Comments: Great reel for $50. I put orange seal boca bearings in it and now the reel is every bit as good as a revo sx for only $100. With new bearings, great. With original, good
From: Matt: Rantoul, IL
Comments: best reel for 50$ good with berkley trilen big game 12lb
From: Jacob: GA
Comments: caught 150 cat fish over 15 lbs this summer starting to break the paint on the spool relesase is waering but i also took it to canada to catch pike 150 aprox this summer great reel for beginers put the sreight to the test on it
From: Kee: Cary, IL
Comments: just recently bought the updated Black max and all i can say is, wow, what a difference from the old model..smoother casts, longer casts with lighter baits, very smooth retireve as well..the older model, you had to use at least a 1/2 ounce lure to get any distance, not with this one, very impressed for 50 bucks..
From: Scott: Bradley, IL
Comments: I got this reel because I like abu and I thought it was a cheap reel that I wouldn't be very surprised with, but this is a very good reel and awsome for the price
From: Koty: Cedar Rapids, IA
Comments: I've owned the Black Max for about three years and I have not had one bit of trouble with it. However, I paid about half of what is being asked for the reel today. I guess I got a really good bargain. Great reel. Five stars!
From: Bill: Jakin, GA
Comments: I picked up the black max combo earlier this spring when I decided to get back into fishing. I've fished it all summer on local ponds and lakes and I don't have any real complaints. The drag can be a bit rough, but it's a 50 dollar reel so that's to be expected. I've fished a variety of baits with it and it handled them fine. I fish frogs a lot and the reel handled pulling a 6 pound bass out of some of the densest pads I've ever seen without any real issues, and I landed a 15 pound northern with it and the reel didn't falter. I've had no real issues with backlashes, but that's more of a skill thing than anything. The reel has a lot of plastic on the frame, so durability will probably be an issue eventually, but I didn't buy this thing with the intentions of passing it on to future generations. For 50 bucks the quality between different reels is likely hit or miss, so keep that in mind, but mine has been a fantastic reel for the money. It casts far, handles big fish, and looks pretty damn cool.
From: Alex: NY
Comments: I own this reel and I've had no problems with it cast smooth accurate. Can drag a 6 pounder right out the weeds i love it. But i got my first one for 30 bucks and it was great
From: Dylan: Lansing, MI
Comments: WORST reel out there. it is not smooth at all, does not cast well, and after a day of fishing the gears stopped working so i threw it out. best thing i ever did.
From: Kendog: WI
Comments: very great reel for the money i love and it looks great i would recommend this
From: Foster: US
Comments: Earlier in this fishing year, I bought a Quantum Antix Low Profile Baitcaster for Smallies, Large mouth,Walleye, and Pike. Best reel I ever had. Then one day the Drag system broke. Then i went to the store and I decided to Buy The Black Max Combo with the vengance 6'9 rod. First Time I used got a 7lb Smallie. Then I casted it out and The Right side of the reel, It fell off and into 20 feet of water. Next Day I bought another one and THAT broke. It is a reel that is worse than my 4 year old brothers spinning reel. Do Not buy this reel
From: Kevin: MI
Comments: I have bought two of these reels. The first worked perfectly. The second was just a little scratchy but a few drops of Quantum Hot Sauce and it was smooth as the first. I own two Revo SX that I use solely for competitions and I love them and I would say if you can afford them make it your first choice, but for $50 you can't go wrong.
From: Skip: Guilford, CT
Comments: This is a VERY good reel for $50! It's easily worth $80! Very smooth, and casts very far! However, the drag is not as smooth as i'd like it to be, but most of the time i had it cranked down all the way. It doesn't feel as refined as higher end reels though which is to be expected and it probably wont last as long either. I didn't feel any flex while bringing in fish and it does come with quite a bit of features other reels in its class don't have. But hands down this is a great reel for anyone who is either a beginner with baitcasters or just the casual fisherman.
Comments: This reel is the best reel I ever had in my life so far.I had this reel for a couple of months now and i only had a couple of backlashes but the good thing is its very smooth and cheap and if you had to pick any other reel I would go with this one.
From: Trent: PA
Comments: WORKS GREAT, FOR 50 DOLLARS IT IS EVERYTHING AND THEN SOME, TAKE THE RISK AND YOU WILL BE HAPPY WITH WHAT YOU FIND. I USE MINE WITH A 6'9 MH FAST ABU VENGENCE, LOVE THE COMBO. I USE 50LB BRAID W/ FC LEADER AND FISH JIGS, SPINNERS, WORMS MOSTLY AND ALL WORK AWESOME. IF YOU ARE STARTING OUT NEW TO BC'ERS THIS IS PERFECT FOR YOU, IN NO TIME YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DROP LURES WITH PIN POINT ACCURACY AT DISTANCE.
Comments: I have a Revo SX and purchased a 6'6" Black Max Rod & Reel combo for my son and took it to a tournament I love it so I ordered me two in left hand retreive, My son hopes they get here soon so he can have his back. I deffinately reccomend this reel for the money.
From: Teddy: TN
Comments: This reel is cheaply made and the braking system is no good to say the best. If I had to do over I would save the money and buy a revo. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR WITH THIS ONE
From: Joey: Lake Havasu, AZ
Comments: I got this reel the other day and I would just like to say this is an awesome reel. I got this for a back up reel because I just wanted a cheap reel that would last me the spring season. I have this on my Abu Garcia Veritas 6'9'' MH action baitcasting rod and it is perfect. It is not the lightest reel but it isnt that heavy either. I have 12 pound flourocarbon on it and it works great for crankbaits, spinnerbaits and lipless cranks, just wish it would come in a slower gear ratio. I would for sure buy another. Great reel for $50.
From: Matt: MA
Comments: it gets terrible on the retrieve even if u oil it up and clean out the internals. DO NOT BUY!!
Comments: I tried out a buddies black max today, they cast super far with ease, and feel really smooth during the retrieve. Haven't used one extensively but i'm thinking about buying one for the reason it casted a light rattle-trap extremely well
From: Colton: KS
Comments: This reel is good for the first five times then it gets crunchy. Save your money! This reel isn't worth it.
Comments: Nice! Right out of package! For 50.$Smoth casting, crank is smooth, and can cast it to a head wind.if ur starting out black Max is the way to go.
From: 457billbass21: Gainesville, FL
Comments: This reel is great for the money.. If you are looking for a cheap reel for Flipping & Pitching with heavy braid this reel will hold up.. I been field testing it for a full week.. I am using a abu garcia vendetta 7.6ft Heavy & black max LH reel with 50lbs tuf-line and this reel shows no signs of flex or gear feel.. Its smooth and has enough free spool to get the pitching you need from it... So at $49.99 I recommend this reel!
From: Sonny: East Wareham, MA
Comments: I had the old version of this reel and it was my first reel and it has not failed me yet! i might get the new one or find an old 1 on ebay..i suggest this reel.
From: Max: MN
Comments: Its a great reel. I bought it at cabelas. I have it on a Whuppin Stick and I use it for pitching, it works great, and work great in tournaments. in my opinion, its the best reel you can get if you want something cheap. if you want something really nice, go with one of the REVO SX's they are extremely nice reels. Abu Garcia for life
From: Kendog: Southern WI
Comments: I have the older Black Max reel which was my first bait caster. I fished it almost everyday with occasional backlash but it was because of me just being in a rush. Otherwise I still use it today and everyone I showed how to use a bait caster used this reel too. I now have a four Revo SX's set up different and are flawless no matter how I flip, pitch or cast it. But I still cast out the Black Max and has never failed me in three years. I'm gonna get the new Black Max to add to my collection just to have another reel at a great price. Peace!
From: Cguila: Antioch, CA
Comments: My friend bought one as a beginner reel. I found it to be garbage and not worth the money to begin with. Be smart, save your money and invest in the Abu Garcia Revo S.
From: Jay: CA
Comments: I own an older black max. I've had it about 2 years. The only reason i'm writing this review is because Its in my opinion that whoever wrote the other two reviews are crazy. I abuse my reel. I've never taken it apart i've never applied oil and i've never greased anything on my reel. I fish dirty nasty rivers and creeks. Its not uncommon to see garbage float by or pull an oil can from the 50's out the river too. I've never even cleaned my reel. I use it from about march through mid december. I put at least a few hours a week on it. I'm sure it has no less than 200 hours on it right now. I've used it in 9 degree temperatures where ice cicles start on every eylet of my pole. I've used it in rivers that were more mud than water. As a matter fact I was using a bass pro shops bionic plus reel in that river I just mentioned and it gummed up the drive on the worm gear and it quit working. Sooo, time to break out my trusty abu black max. Which put in twice the work landing multiple 30 inch dogfish between the many 30 inch plus pike I hunt all year long. I've caught at least 10 38 inch esox on my abu black max. I can't say anything bad about it for the 50 dollars I spent on it 2 years ago. I love it so much that i'm planning on buying the new model to compare the two so I can figure out if I need to stock up on the old model before you can't find it. This reel is the best buy u can make on a low price low profile baitcasting reel.
From: Richard: Owosso, MI
Comments: I've been using Black Max's for a few years now and I haven't had one problem with them. I now have 5 I think and they're all flawless. I thought they were going to stop making them and I am so glad they didn't. I WILL be ordering a few soon!
From: Jamey: Clayton, NC
Comments: Thsi is deffinately the best reel for $50 or less, but if you are big tournament fisherman this is not the reel your looking for. This reel is for people learning how to use a baitcaster or for people that fish just for fun. But i still recommend this to people who are wanting to learn how to fish.
From: Micah: Maryville, TN
Comments: I bought one afew weeks ago and it works great!jerkbait,crank bait,spinner bait etc. SOMETIMES ITS NOT THE EQUIPMENT BUT OTHER TIMES IT MIGHT BE THE OPERATOR!abu has always made quality fishing equipment.
From: Bert: North Augusta, SC
Comments: AWESOME REEL!!!!!!!
From: Matthew: Port Barre, LA
Comments: Pass this one up. I got a black max with high hopes of saving money. Since at the time I could not afford the Revo STX. The magnetic brake system on this reel has to be tuned up to the max and it still causes a bird's nest. Even after tweeking the adjustment knob. A few more dollars and you can get Lew's Speed Spool, Curado 50/Citica to ease downtime.
From: Cvang: MN
Comments: this was the first baitcasting reel that i bought and discouraged me from using them for a while. i didnt want to get a expensive reel for being inexperienced. you get backlashes like crazy. line gets stuck in every little crevice. drag has to be fully on or when you turn the handle it gets loose. spend the extra money for something better. it will be worth it and save you the troubles of this reel.
From: Mike: Long Beach, CA
Comments: ive got 1 2 years ago great reel for 50$ i love the quality abu makes my next reels gonna be an stx!
From: Gary, CA
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Women inventing cool stuff
6 April 2009
I'm sure you already know that women have invented some really cool stuff
(and yes, a lot of them did it like Ginger, in high heels and backwards).
I'm not good for much today — still making my stand at the precipice of microbial infestation, repelling invaders with my mighty ibuprofen and vitamin C — but I betcha none of these women would have let a little illness stop them from inventing frozen pizzas or torpedo guidance systems. And as soon as I stop hacking my lungs up, I'm going to be just like them.
Women who make things impress the hell out of me. I made a box once that would hold a full water glass stable on the nightstand so the cat couldn't knock it over at night (our Bella, Zack's sister, had a passion for bopping things until they fell down). It was just a little thing, but I made it myself, and it pleased Nicola enormously. It's probably the only useful thing I even conceived and executed in that particular inventive way.
So I admire the women in this article tremendously. If you know about any other cool women inventors, please feel free to share here.
Enjoy your Monday.
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April 6th, 2009 3:07 pm
For the geeks out there, we can't forget Grace Hopper, the woman (and Naval officer) who invented COBOL
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My favourite is Shaker inventor, Sarah Babbit, of Massachusetts, who invented the first circular saw in 1810.
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Rosalind Franklin, a Brirish scientist who helped discover the form of DNA, although she got precious little credit for it. Her research with x-rays was swiped by Crick and Watson, who won the Nobel Prize.


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Bostons Celtics forward Brandon Bass has informed the team that he will be opting out of the final year on his contract.
This happened only a couple days later as the Celtics lost in Game 7 to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. Bass could have played out his original 4-year, $16 million contract that he signed with the Orlando Magic, in which he would have made $4.25 million for the 2012-13 season.
Bass's decision to opt out of his current contract and look for a new deal was an easy decision. Bass wants to ink a long-term deal with more security, but also he knew that it would be a thin market for this year's free agency as he finished off the season a strong note.
Bass averaged career highs with 12.5 points and 6.2 rebounds in the 2011-12 season with the Celtics. One of the key reasons the Celtics had an amazing run in the second half of their season had a lot to do with the exception play of Bass.
Even though Bass wants to test free agency, he has expressed, along with his agent Tony Dutt, that he really wants to be back in Boston he had nothing but high praise for his team and the organization itself.
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"I do (expect to be in Boston). I would love to be back here," Bass said earlier this week. "The fans (in Boston) are unbelievable. I think for any player, this organization is the organization that you want to play for."
What the Celtic's front office does only time will tell, but make no mistake. Bass, even though he isn't a "Big-name" player, this season alone he has expressed all the qualities and character that the Celtics organization look for. He never quits, and he always plays his heart out.
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hold the flowers
I entertain frequently and provide everything needed for the event. People arrive and rarely are they 'empty handed.' And I generally appreciate whatever they bring which, usually, is wine. But it might be a book or anything or nothing.
I can't stand when people bring cut flowers. At the moment guest arrive with coats and conversation and need to be 'settled' here comes the flowers needing trimming and arranging and a vase. It's a big interruption. Of course I'm gracious and enthusiastic but annoyed and inconvenienced. Am I alone in feeling this way? Am I just cranky?
re: Maximilien
What about obnoxiously stinky flowers (like Easter Lilies)? They give me a headache, overpower the food, and linger in the house for days.
Can I reasonably tell my guest to leave them outside the front door? (No, I suppose not.)
I currently put them in a vase, excuse myself from the conversation and quietly tuck them out the back door on the deck and then pitch them out the next day.
re: Atahualpa
A fine way to deal with what is for you an umpleasant gift (and yes, some flowers can smell obnoxious). And the giver is none the wiser!
I have to admit to being thrilled anytime someone brings me flowers and I agree that it can be a bit of a scramble, but if you think it may happen, you can prepare.
When I have certain guests, (likely to bring flowers) I have a couple of vases clean and ready under my kitchen sink. I've also been known to ask them to get the flowers into water for me if I have other guests to attend to at that moment.
Sorry, but I agree with Maximilien. (Full disclosure: I have been both a flower bringer and a flower receiver.) Your guest is simply trying to make a contribution to the party, and you're not obligated to interrupt anything in order to accept it. Cut flowers can sit in the kitchen in their wrappings until you can attend to them, or you can delegate that responsibility to another guest who wants to feel useful. Also, many people will respond to an invitation to someone's home by asking what they can bring. That's your chance to respond: "Not flowers!"
re: Miss Priss
I usually have the flowers I want when entertaining but if someone brings them (don't like it but smile graciously and say how pretty even if it the arrangement they grabbed in the supermarket) I pull out a vase and ask them to take care of them while I'm greeting my other guests.
I often take flowers (non-stinky) and immediately offer to deal with them myself, just show me where you keep your vases. We love it when people bring flowers too, they repeatedly remind us of what a lovely time we had with our friends for a few days or even a week after our dinner.
No, I don't think so. I have allergies and some flowers can make me miserable either because the smell gives me a migraine or the pollen aggravates my sinuses/give me an asthma attack. At any given party, you don't really know who may have plant allergies.
I appreciate the thought but it's hard in a small house w/ no extra space. I had a chocolate truffle making party and lunch one day w/ a lot of people and someone brought cut flowers. I was in the middle of assembling everything, no counterspace anywhere and had to stop to cut the flowers, arrange them and find a place for them that wasn't the floor, all while trying to answer the door, get coats put away, temper chocolate, etc. It's one thing if you're having one family over but another when you're the sole hostess, 15 people and have an activity planned. It's like trying to juggle w/ the maximum number of balls you can do and having someone throw another one on.
re: chowser
I agree. I love flowers, often have them in the house, and, when I'm having a dinner party, I'll buy the flowers to go in the various places where I want flowers. I live in a Manhattan apartment and have, literally about 3 square feet, if that, of counter space, in a very small kitchen that is open to the living room. My vases are stored on the top shelf in the kitchen, where they gather dust until I bring them down, wash them, and use them. The counter space is usually full of my prep etc., and for me to get to the vases would require me to go get a ladder. Pulling some vases down in anticipation requires me to use up some of my little counter space. I then have to unwrap the flowers in my kitchen sink,, find the right scissors to cut the stems, cut the stems, fill up my very little kitchen garbage (which, thankfully, I've just emptied prior to the arrival of guests) for the stems and the wrapping, etc. The bathroom sink is too shallow to be used to fill up a vase, and, since it's my only bathroom, I've made sure that it's clean and tidy in case my guests need to use it, with hand towels and new soap set out, maybe a little vase with a flower or two, and a candle. So, that area too is not the ideal area to deal with flowers.
Of course, when people do bring flowers, I smile and say thank you, and know inside that I will enjoy them the next day, but in that moment, it really is a bit of an interruption to deal with them. That's not meant to sound churlish, but it's true. I have had friends send flowers ahead of time, and that's a different story, as is getting flowers the next day.
re: MMRuth
Exactly. I hate to sound like I'm complaining because it's a thoughtful gesture and well meaning. I have to do the same w/ washing the vases. I only have a couple and they're in a display cabinet that I need a chair to reach, too. And, cutting the stems to fit the vase and to make the flowers last longer can be time consuming. Even harder, the guest who brings roses with thorns!
re: MMRuth
I suppose it's somewhat situational - after all, a guest bringing flowers presumably knows who (s)he's bringing them to and how much space they have, maybe even whether it's a household that is accustomed to keeping fresh flowers around. I have no problem with it, but I have plenty of space (and vases), and am also in a couple. When we're hosting a dinner party one of us is usually in the kitchen as the guests arrive while the other is greeting, taking coats, and dealing with whatever the guests may have brought: "Does this need to be refrigerated? "Let me put those in water." etc.
On the other hand, when I was single and lived in a smaller space I never minded either. If I was busy in the kitchen I might just hand the flower bringer a vase (or some sort of container) and ask them to put the flowers in water themselves for me. No problem.
You guys can send your unwanted flowers to me!! If I receive flowers once a year it's alot. I guess the grass is always greener on the other side.
I guess I'm in the minority here, but I do enjoy receiving flowers from guests! When someone does bring me flowers, it's typically a smallish bouquet, perhaps cut from their own garden, which makes the gesture especially sweet. I put them in a vase as soon as I can, leaving them out for the length of the dinner party, then I put them in my bedroom once the party is over.
You are probably not alone, but you are cranky.
Your flowers go into a vessel of water and are to be enjoyed after you've cleaned up after your dinner.
Hint: you can always have a vessel of water waiting for people to deposit the flowers in.
Of course, if the guest is able to arrange them without getting in the way of the dinner arrangements, you can invite him or her to do so...
But your job is to smile, say thank you, and proceed with your event. And not be resentful.
It could be worse: they could be brining BBQ ribs when you are serving your own special BBQ ribs....
Jfood hates when there are no fresh flowers in the house. There are always a vase of roses in the foyer and usually another dozen in the eating area/family room. Orchids as well are always present.
Anyone who brings flowers to casa jfood gets a big hug, a thank you and onto the event.
What he does is keep a few extra vases in the basement. When guests bring flowers, he runs down stairs, grabs a vase, a little water and a beautiful presentation for that nighjt and over the next few days.
re: jfood
Our home, too, always has fresh flowers. Can't live without them, even in the winter in Minnesota! I always love getting flowers from my guests, and my stash of large vases is quite extensive, so I can easily handle it. My favorite gift to receive when I host.
After reading this thread, though, I can see that others don't like it. It's an education to me, and I will reconsider bringing flowers again when invited. I would not want to cause consternation. Perhaps we really need to know what our hosts like? Another learning point.
Do you have guests that are sensitive to flowers and their scents? Yet another thing this thread has me considering. Do those of us who have fresh flowers in our homes risk offending or discomfiting our guests? Is this another thing to worry about when hosting? Ever have a problem with guests wishing your flowers away?
re: cayjohan
Something else to consider, and I hope this doesn't sound snotty, but when I have a party, I buy flowers that work with my decor. If someone brings dyed blue daisies, well, they don't quite work for me. Again, of course, I'll be completely gracious, but, if you bring someone flowers, do think about whether or not they'll work in their living room etc. White flowers are pretty safe, I think. And, I think that thinking about the kitchen space of the recipient is a good idea when thinking about bringing flowers.
MMR - who currently has many flowers in her apartment, awaiting dinner guests.
re: MMRuth
Oh MMR...the dyed blue daisies! I suppose when we talk about flowers, we should perhaps talk about flowers that actually exist in nature. My sympathies if you have been on the receiving end of the unnatural dyed bouquet!
Even for those of us who do like getting flowers, it is lovely when our guests give some thought to what would *work*. This, I think, can include considering allergies, smell aversions, decor, space and *whatnot*. I, blessedly, do know what suits most of my friends to whom I bring flowers, but as I said, this thread has been an education in making the choice of gift for those I don't know as well.
And *no* on the dyed blue daisies! :-O
re: cayjohan
Minnesota flowers. Jfood is considering buying some and leaving in his hotel room on his week long escapades, but housekeeping would probably throw out. They would leave the dirty coffee cups and throw away the roses.
Mrs jfood is allergic to several varieties and when they arrive they go in the library where she won;t get the sneezes during the meal. Then unfortunately they need to be discarded.
But you never know whether people will like or dislike. For the non-drinking jfoods, bottles of wine seem same for people to bring and they create a nice stash of braising potentials if not drunk by the guests during dinner.
Jfood looks forward to all flowers coming into the house.
re: cayjohan
my mom had serious pollen-related allergies and headaches that eventually required surgery to relieve, and was also a big gardener & botanist. because the family didn't always have a lot of money, she would always bring home-grown garden flowers when she was a dinner guest. she told me that bringing a food item might be inappropriate or insulting to the hosts, but that flowers were always welcome. we always brought seasonal floral bouquets to relative's homes when we visited, especially to apartment dwellers who didn't have their own gardens. i remember my grandmother especially appreciating unusual offerings like flowering fruit tree branches arranged in ikebana, handmade grapevine seasonal wreathes and baskets, or clove currant blooms, which are very fragrant but aren't stocked in florists'-- you can't buy them anywhere. during daylily season we'd pick enormous & spectacular bouquets of many different colors of lilies-- but there was a dark maroon daylily that was off-limits for gift bouquets-- the flower would drop from its stem overnight (like most daylilies), but had the annoying trait of staining white tablecloths. daylilies aren't stocked in florists' either, they are too transient for commercial use. some types of flowers can be impersonal, commercial and common like gas-station carnations, and then there are others that are highly seasonal, unusual/unique, heirlooms, and culturally significant, like many foodstuffs also presented as gifts. you can even use flowers to express specific emotions or messages, if you know how to "speak the language."
re: soupkitten
Right now we don't have a lot of pollen-heavy blooms in the house. We're getting bundles of ornamental kale with eucalyptus, some Chinese lantern plant and maybe some "Oscar balls" (I have no idea of the Latin!). You know the bouquets - we share the same Farmers' Market.
Perhaps the more unusual (i.e., foliage- or seed-pod-based) elements would not be as off-putting to those guests we have with allergies.
I'm also not a big fan of receiving flowers. Sure, I know it's the thought that counts, but besides all the prep work of finding a vase and cleaning it out (since I rarely use them) being a hassle, I tend to get bad headaches from the fragrance from some flowers. I usually just thank my guest for the lovely gesture, have my husband handle the floral arrangement, and then I give them to a neighbor that will enjoy them.
If you're cranky, so am I. I hate it when people bring flowers, for all the reasons you've enunciated. I live in Manhattan and more often than not the flowers are a nearly dead mixture of leftovers picked up at a deli on the way to my apartment just so the guest doesn't show up emptyhanded. Dealing with them is a pain in the a** and it's rare that they're sufficiently thoughtfully chosen to add anything to the carefully planned decor. It really annoys me to have to drop everything, find and clean and fill and find a place for the appropriate container, all the while dealing with everything else going on, just so a guest who spent a couple of bucks and very little thought feels as though they've contributed.
Well. That felt good. Got that off my chest. Admitted curmudgeon here. Bring me a candle or some sea salt and I'm thankful. Flowers? No thanks.
re: JoanN
Ditto ditto ditto! Since I don't have the space or staff to take care of these "gifts" I would put them out in the "carport" to deal with later, sometimes waaaay later. I'm so insecure that my dinner is planned down to the last minute, and if anything interferes, out!! Wine excepted, of course!
You're not alone - flowers can be a bit difficult to deal with it - but i also have to vote for "cranky." You can trim and arrange them later - just throw them in a vase with water, put them somewhere, even if it's in the guest bathroom (which I think is very nice) and that's it! As someone with terrible allergies, I know that you can't always put them right in the middle of folks but the lovely thing about flowers is that they can go ANYWHERE.
re: Bite Me
I'd have to rearrange the guest bathroom to find space for flowers in a vase, plus they don't fit readily in a vase. People who've brought flowers to my house bring the 2'+ tall Safeway variety (take up a lot of space lying down, too) and have to be cut to put in a vase or it would all fall over. I don't have a large enough vase for those size flowers. I guess the bathtub would work, though.
I don't think it's a thoughtless thing and I appreciate that guests are trying to be nice. I find the people who do it are ones who don't entertain and don't realize that it adds work.
re: chowser
Yep - I use my bathtub for storage, so it's already full and I already have a little vase with flowers in the bathroom. And, really, pretty much every surface in my apartment is arranged, so to speak. Not that I can't move some things around ....
You are not cranky. Cut flowers are a pain in the ass. And bringing them as a hostess gift is inappropriate IMO. I think bringing any hostess gift that causes more work and hassle for the host can easily be considered unwelcomed.
Wine is good. Wine is easy. Wine isn't a pain.
if you're bringing flowers, you've obviously purchased them in a vase or arrangement from the florist, or, since you've cut seasonal blooms from your own garden, you put them directly in a vase, ball jar or gallon bucket, & then a box, packed with newspaper, for transport. they only need to be set out to be the beautiful and thoughtful gift they are.
i can't imagine showing up at someone's house with a gas station arrangement, out-of-water. maybe i'd show up to a close friend's house with a farmer's market bouquet or something, if i knew **i'd** have space & time to make an arrangement, once there-- but i think that there is a really big difference between bringing flowers to someone's home (arranged, in water). . . and cluelessly bringing in plastic-bagged flowers out of water-- the former is a gift, the latter is a task-- possibly not too welcome, unless you drop the blooms off well in advance of the party. flowers are not the problem, the guests' etiquette is.
re: soupkitten
Yes, of course I was discussing the uncut flowers. And they are often quite lovely, not complaining here about quality but the delivery mode which, as you point out, becomes a 'job' at presentation. The plant, arranged flowers, earlier delivery - all good.
re: serious
I think the equivalent would be bringing appetizer ingredients for the host/hostess to assemble. My parents once had friends bring live crabs to dinner. They must have been expensive but much harder to deal w/ than any type of flowers. And, then they had the friend who brought a duck he had just shot. The whole duck, not dressed or anything. So, I should just happily accept flowers in any form, I guess.:-)
I'm still chuckling a little over how much "trouble" people here seem to think flowers are. Who on earth ever said that a gift of flowers has to turn the host into an expert flower arranger, find the perfect vase and set to cutting and arranging them beautifully? Why does anything have to be done with them there and then? Worry about cutting them later. Most flowers aren't that fragile that they can't sit somewhere for a couple of hours. If i didn't have time to deal with the water issue, i'd stick them in the sink, unless it was already full of mussels or something.
but i suppose i get that the OP doesn't like recieving them....and all of us chiming in on how much WE love flowers, doesn't necessarily help. But perhaps OP, lowering your expectation of what you HAVE to do with them upon recieving....might help.
re: im_nomad
'But perhaps OP, lowering your expectation of what you HAVE to do with them upon recieving....might help.'
Yes - that's probably my issue too, but I guess I feel as if it's rude to the giver to just dump them in a bucket of water and stick them in a corner somewhere.
re: im_nomad
Okay, I'll play along. Someone brings me cut flowers as I am trying to host a dinner or party. I don't have to do anything with them then in theory, but I do have to get them out of the path of whatever else I am doing and so then after the party, while washing wine glasses, loading the dishwasher, cleaning bakeware, etc. THEN I can take the time to hunt down a vase, trim stems, etc.
And of course the next thread will be "I brought gorgeous cut flowers as a host gift and they were tossed aside."
I will always advocate for a bottle of wine or other gift that isn't "work" for the host.
re: im_nomad
I feel rude just putting them away because have always thought people would like to see them out. If you're serving a meal, the kitchen sink wouldn't work. With a small kitchen, as those of us have who have problems with it, I'm constantly cleaning and prepping. I think the bathtub might be the best solution, or maybe just throw them in the garage but I still feel rude about that.
I don't think this is anything that people have to agree on but it might help to keep it in mind--if the host/hostess enjoys getting last minute flowers or not. Just as it would help to see if they want wine, etc. or not. Most people love getting a bottle of wine but there might be recovering alcoholics or people who just don't drink who don't care for it. Gifts should be tailored to the recipient. FWIW, a nice arranged vase of flowers delivered in advanced would be great for me, just not an oversized Safeway bouquet in plastic.
re: chowser
And, of course, there's the issue in some societies that sending or bringing pre-arranged flowers suggests that the host or hostess is incapable of arranging them!
re: MMRuth
LOL, does that mean if someone brings you a bottle of wine that you have terrible taste in wine? Sadly, I do know passive aggressive people who might do that. My friend's MIL has.
re: chowser
Actually, yes. From what I gather, in France it is rude to bring wine to a dinner party, because it suggests that the host or hostess has not provided properly for the dinner, etc. That said, I'm having a dinner tonight w/ some hounds, and they are bringing wine. Grin.
re: MMRuth
Good thing we're not French.;-) I like the wine, too.
re: MMRuth
Actually, it's likewise rude in the US to do so (ditto any food in general) if you expect it to be served at the meal and the host hasn't asked you to bring it to the meal (unless you are in a social circle where such an action is customary).
re: im_nomad
Re: lowering expectations. I'd happily lower my expectations. I have no choice, though, but to raise them. Literally. In order to grab a vase, I must first grab a stepladder. And then climb it. And then reach around on the top shelf to find one that's the right size.
Put them in the sink? You're kidding me, right? My sink is never not otherwise occupied during the run-up to a dinner party. Bathtub? You still have to find a container. And now we're back to hauling out the stepladder again. No thanks. I'd prefer someone show up empty handed. Really I would.
I used to find it inconvenient to receive flowers as a hostess gift, too. My husband came up with the first solution, by filling a bucket and dropping the flowers in there for me to deal with later. Now I just keep a couple of big vases handy in the laundry room for quick access. It's just like dealing with anything for a party. If you can anticipate what you might need, it'll be easier to manage.
re: jeanmarieok
LOL, maybe some of us can just get umbrella stands and guests can deposit the flowers on the way in.
re: chowser
Brilliant! And since my apartment is at the end of the hall, I can leave the umbrella stand right outside the door. Love it. Problem solved!
re: Passadumkeg
I know that whenever I go over Europe to visit the rellies, flowers are the standard hostess gift. Maybe Europeans are more likely to expect flowers and, thus, be prepared for them?
I thnk there's a few variations of this sentiment ) attributable to everywhere from the Koran to "chinese proverb" to Anonymous -
"If I had but two loaves of bread, I would sell one and buy hyacinths, for they would feed my soul."
"When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a lily with the other."
"Bread feeds the body, indeed, but flowers feed also the soul."
When someone brings flowers, it's the nicest thing. I suppose I could find a zillion reasons to make it difficult, but it doesn't have to be. If my hands are full or the kitchen cramped and the table is crowded, they can sit in the corner or on the floor or anywhere really until I can get around to them. They are always a lovely and welcome gift. I feel the same about wine or pretty much any gift. If I had a friend who thought flowers were too much work, I would respect their opinions and just bring them a nice 8 foot christmas tree or a basket of kittens.
re: rednyellow
omg that make me laugh out loud today. thx !
I react to certain flowers, especially lilies, which is too bad, I love them.
I am always running around like a headless chicken when having guests, and don't have time to arrange flowers, and get stressed because I think I am no good at it. (honest, no false modesty here, I really suck at it).
My vases are stuck away somewhere inconvenient and hard to reach.
There is no room on our pathetically small dining room table to put arranged flowers.
But I still love getting them! I am always pleased that someone went to the trouble of bringing them, even if I recognize them as the half-price dyed blue daisy bouquet from the local convenience store! I don't read any back-handed comments into receiving these gifts, as I have the luxury of being surrounded by wonderful people I love, and if I've invited you to my home it is because I genuinely want to spend time with you, and know that your gesture is sincere and well-meaning. Life is too short to fret about flowers... I would rather just try to enjoy their ephemeral beauty (in between sneezes!).
But I do appreciate what people are saying about them being an inconvenience, and will consider this the next time I think about a hostess gift for someone else.
re: moh
You know, I'd love a potted plant, a mslal one, over flowers. And, I'd be eternally grateful for anyone who brought a small pot of live herbs. But, I know people who would absolutely hate that. I think it comes down to knowing the hostess/host, as with any gift giving. In the long run, I also hate throwing out flowers when they've died.
re: chowser
I love the potted plant, especially live herb, idea! MUCH better than the cut flowers. See, I'm not such a grump afterall :-)
You are a crank. I know this because I am a the daughter of a big time crank and can spot one a mile away. And even though I am descended from cranks, I still say it's ok to bring flowers. The same goes for dogs. Except for big dumb dogs of the rott/pitt variety that don't know their own strength and tackle you at the knees. Those dogs are never welcome.
re: westvillagecrankpot
That dog is in your apt now waiting for you to come home. He's brought cut flowers.
re: westvillagecrankpot
ok, all my friends, do not pay attention to the nay-sayers! Continue to bring me flowers! Bring them in a vase, or wrapped in newspaper, or just in your hand, I will still love them! I may not cut the ends off the stems right away; and I may put them in a drinking glass, mason jar, or empty bottle temporarily, but I will love them nevertheless! If I don't put them on the dinner table, I'll put them on the sideboard, or in the kitchen, or the bedroom, and I will love them there! But as for the dogs, you know that usually they are welcome if they will play nicely with mine, but please do ask me first. And if (and this would be unusual, and for some very good reason) I say no this time, please don't bring them anyway and figure that I will change my mind when I see how cute they are or how much you want them with you.
We always have a couple dozen vases handy and just let the kitchen staff handle the flowers, should the arrive.
If they are aromatic, I have them placed away from the food and the wine. Luckily, we have plenty of room for this.
While we both love flowers, such as star-gazer lilies, we also feel that they do not belong in the kitchen, the dining room, or anywhere near food and wine. These will go into the living room, or in the downstairs family room, depending on the exact location of our event. I love them in the lobby of the resort, but hate then near the dining room. However, I feel the same about ladies and gentlemen with much cologne or perfume. There is no place for these in a food, or wine venue. Heck, if I can use an unscented after-shave balm, so can others.
In the dining rooms of the great Port houses of Oporto, even the food aromas are left behind, as the guests enter an identical dining room, take the same seats, and the doors are closed, before the Port is served.
Love fragrant flowers, but they do not belong near my food, or my wines.
To everyone who says their vases are stored in inconvenient spots: could you, just on party days, get a large one down, clean it, and stash it under the sink or somewhere equivalent? It would help with that part of the problem, at least. And I totally agree with the posters who say no trimming or arranging is required if there isn't time & space to do so. Just bung them in water and forget about them until the next day.
I can only think of 2 occasions that guests have brought flowers, and in both cases they were already arranged in vases. So I can't speak strongly on this from personal experience. Our friends are mostly in the wine bringing camp.
re: Karen_Schaffer
Small kitchen w/ no space under the sink. The only space I have is up high and the few vases I have are decoration so it leaves a space on my shelf, though that's not a big deal. But, I don't have any vases that hold those 2'+ tall flowers that people pick up from Safeway. I have to cut or they'd fall over. It's not that I CAN'T deal with it and I do, graciously because I do appreciate that they cared. It's the it's just another ball to juggle. I think it comes down to knowing the person you're gifting, as with any present. I wouldn't give a person who doesn't cook a potted herb, though I'd love it.


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P.O. Box 9603
Roanoke, VA 24020-1603
(540) 362-6575
Fax (540) 362-6288
Children's Literature Program Director
Amanda Cockrell
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Writer-in-Residence and Guest Lecturers
A distinguished writer or other artist is in residence for part of each term. In Summer 2013 our writer-in-residence will be David Almond. Almond has won the Carnegie Medal, Smarties Award, two Whitbread Awards, and the Hans Christian Anderson Award, given to an author whose complete works are judged to have made lasting contributions to children's literature. His first novel, Skellig, won the Whitbread Children's Award and the Carnegie Medal. The Fire-Eaters won the Whitbread, the Smarties Gold Award and was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. My Name is Mina has been shortlisted for the 2011 Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. His newest book is The True Tale of the Monster Billy Dean.
Lecture Series
Recent lecturers have included such scholars and writers
Francelia Butler Conference
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editor of the journal Children's Literature, now
edited at Hollins. The Butler Conference is entirely
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work of the summer, chosen by a student conference committee.
A highlight is the presentation of the Shirley Henn Awards
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Tuition for the 2013 summer term is $745 per credit hour. Hollins may offer partial tuition remission to certain qualified students, and student loans are also available. To apply, applicants should indicate their financial need on the application for admission. There is also a $40 nonrefundable processing fee.
New students must pay a nonrefundable deposit of $400 within two weeks of their acceptance. Returning students must pay
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Photo: There are plenty of opportunities for social
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Housing is available for 2013 in student apartments (private bedroom with shared living room, kitchen, and bath) or in dormitory rooms (communal kitchen and one bath per hall). The cost is $1,015 for the six-week term.
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Forty-eight credits are required for the M.F.A. degree. Each student will undertake ten 4-credit courses and a thesis (8 credits). Four of the courses undertaken must be literature courses, which include writing critical papers. The thesis offered for the degree will consist of a booklength original work in poetry, fiction, or drama for children.
Forty credits are required for the M.A. degree. Each student will undertake eight 4-credit courses and a thesis (8 credits). Students must demonstrate proficiency in reading a foreign language. At least half of the courses undertaken must be literature courses, which include writing critical papers. The thesis offered for the degree may consist of an original work in poetry, fiction, or drama for children, or an extended critical essay.
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A student may complete up to eight Hollins credits
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M.F.A. students present a full-length work of literature for children as their final project. M.A. students may present a creative work or a work of scholarly exploration. Here are the thesis projects of our most recent graduates.
Books and papers of poet William Jay Smith and childrens
editor Barbara Lucas are recent additions to the notable
collection of childrens books donated by Francelia
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Literature, the fields leading scholarly journal.
In 1992, Butler moved the editorship to Hollins in recognition
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study of childrens literature and the reputation
of the Hollins program in English and creative writing.
The library also possesses many original papers and manuscripts
of Margaret Wise Brown.
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Pitcher Tug McGraw heads to Jacksonville, Fla., to play for a minor league club. There, the future Mets player meets 18-year-old Betty Dagostino (now Trimble). They have a brief romance; Betty becomes pregnant; and Tug, unaware that she's expecting, leaves town. When Tim is seven months old, Betty marries Horace Smith, whom she tells Tim is his father.
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The newlyweds welcome their first daughter, Gracie Katherine, who weighs just 4 lbs. 14 oz. Then, with Gracie just over a year old, McGraw and Hill have another daughter, 6 lbs. 9 oz. Maggie Elizabeth, on August 12, 1998. "Ideally, we'd love five kids," McGraw tells PEOPLE. "I always wanted boys, but in a way I want it to stay this way. Just keep having girls – that way I'll always dress good."
At the 34th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, McGraw wins male vocalist of the year. But the big winner of the evening is his wife, who collects five awards. "It's all about my wife," McGraw tells PEOPLE.
McGraw and pal Kenny Chesney are arrested following a concert in Orchard Park, N.Y., after Chesney allegedly mounts a policeman's horse. Afraid that his friend would fall down, McGraw holds back the officers and is arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault, menacing and resisting arrest. When they go to trial the following year, they are cleared on all charges. In July, McGraw and Hill joins forces on the Soul2Soul tour, which grosses $50 million.
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