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Day 1 - The
Cross border through to Swaziland
Day 2: Foresters Arms Country Hotel
The Foresters Arms is a short, scenic tarred drive from the capital, Mbabane, and is ideally situated for exploring all the attractions of this majestic Kingdom. The Foresters Arms dates from colonial times and is a place of great character and charm. It is gloriously situated on its own estate in the mountains, a short scenic tarred drive from the capital, Mbabane, in the heart of this majestic Kingdom - ideal for exploring all attractions.
Spacious grounds and colourful gardens create a tranquil atmosphere and the invigorating climate is ideal for walking, horse riding and biking. The Foresters Arms combines charm and excellent service so you can step out of the fast lane - relax and rejuvenate.Read more...
Cross border through to South Africa
Day 3 and 4 - Mpila Camp - Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Park
Centrally situated in the Imfolozi section of the Park, Mpila Camp commands magnificent views of the Wilderness area.
Game viewing is the main attraction in the Imfolozi Game Reserve. Larger mammals to be seen include buffalo, blue wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, elephant, and large numbers of impala, waterbuck, common and mountain reedbuck, nyala, kudu, bushbuck, steenbuck, duiker, warthog, black rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyaena and jackal. In excess of 300 species of birds have been recorded.
There are a number of picnic sites situated throughout the reserve as well as view sites, which make it possible to spend a day game watching. The camp is not fenced.
Imfolozi is in a malaria area and special precautions are necessary.Read more...
Day 5 - Windemere Holiday Apartments
Windemere Holiday Apartments, situated in the heart of Durban's Golden Mile, opposite the famous Joe Kools restaurant and bar as well as the Milky Lane, consists of 36 self catering flats. The only self catering apartments on North Beach that have balconies which you can view the astonishing sea views while you stretch out and relax.Read more...
Day 6, 7 and 8 - Sani Pass - Sani Top Chalets
The tight zig-zagging curves of Sani Pass, one of the most magnificent mountain passes in South Africa, ascend through the sheer cliffs of the Drakensberg, linking KwaZulu Natal to the independent country of Lesotho. The route is also known as the 'roof of Africa' and for good reason - the views from the peaks, some 3200 metres above sea level, are spectacular and usually reserved only for those willing to hike for a couple of days. A pub, renowned as the highest in the world, lies at the top of Sani - 2874 metres above sea level.
Sani Top Chalet is perched on the border between South Africa and Lesotho at 2874m above sea level. It has been described as one of the best-situated hotels on earth.
It is the only accommodation you will find along the Drakensberg escarpment, and it is also home to the highest pub in Africa. The only way to the chalet from South Africa is via the Sani Pass. The pass has a reputation for being a treacherous yet exquisitely beautiful accent into Lesotho and can only be done in a 4x4.Read more...
Day 9 - Three Trees at Spioenkop
Against the magnificent backdrop of the Drakensberg mountains, overlooking the secluded Mfazimnyama Valley of the Spioenkop Game Reserve and in the lee of the famous hill, Spioenkop, lies the Eco-friendly (Green Leaf Environmental Award) Three Tree Hill lodge (aka Three Trees at Spionkop).
Spectacular scenery, locally grown farm-style country food, exquisite linen and superb hosts make our lodge the ideal environment in which to escape and unwind. This intimate luxury 16 bedded lodge is owner-managed by Simon & Cheryl Blackburn whose passion for Africa fills every corner. You are welcomed into our home, and invited to experience the warm hospitality in our family run lodge.
Anglo Boer War Battlefield Tours, horse trails, hiking, nature walks, (NEW!) Expertly guided bush walks (tracking white rhino), Drakensberg mountain hiking, birding & mountain biking are some of the activities on offer.Read more...
Day 10 and 11 - Thendele Lodges
Thendele hutted camp is situated in the Royal Natal National Park in one of the most picturesque settings in the country with a view of the world famous amphitheatre from every chalet. The camp nestles below the brooding sandstone cliffs of Dooley among yellowwood forests and protea savannah where visitors can often hear the rumble of boulders in the Thukela river below after a fierce summer thunderstorm. This beautiful camp has the distinction of being the closest of the KZN Wildlife Berg camps to the main Drakensberg escarpment.
Dominated by the amphitheatre which changes mood with weather and season, often covered in snow in winter or with up to eighteen waterfalls cascading down the vertical cliffs after a storm. Home to the Bearded Vulture (Lammergeyer) and Black Eagle who often disport themselves for visitors in the thermals that rise above the Mont aux Sources plateau, the surounding valleys and ridges offer superb walks through an ever changing landscape with many upland birds and flowers.Read more...
Day 12 - Dusk to Dawn Bed and Breakfast (Piet Retief)
Dusk to Dawn Bed and Breakfast is a spacious country house in the most southern tip of Mpumalanga, the place of the rising sun. Johann and Gudrun Engelbrecht have turned their family home into a friendly and welcoming half-way stop for tourists and visitors en route on the N2 from the Kruger National Park or Gauteng to the Kwa-Zulu Natal North Coast or vice versa. The Engelbrechts are fifth generation descendants of German Missionaries who settled in this area in 1870 and German is still spoken at home.
Dusk to Dawn has been a Finalist in the AA Accommodation Awards for several years and was the Winner in the Farm Accommodation Category for the year 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2009 and therewith entering the Hall of Fame in 2010. Dusk to Dawn also features the AA Superior Grading Endorsement. Furthermore Dusk to Dawn is a regular feature in the Portfolio Bed and Breakfast Collection. We have been awarded the Tourism Grading Council 4 star award.Read more...
Day 13 - Back to civilisation
More or less days can be added to this safari.
Safari starts and ends Hoedspruit.
Road charters and flights to and from Johannesburg can be included if requested.


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9 East Coffee
Coffee house and cafe specializing in espresso-based drinks, homemade desserts, pastries, soups and sandwiches, plus daily specials to accompany a superb cup of coffee. Free internet access, outdoor dining, and entertainment. Look for 9 East on Facebook. Credit Cards accepted. Open: Monday thru Friday: 7 am - 3 pm; Saturday;: 7 am - 2 pm.
CITY: Freeport
From huevos con chorizo and the best chimichangas around to a Friday night fish fry, Amigos is the place for a great Mexican or American meal. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Open: Sunday: 8 am - 2 pm; Monday thru Saturday: 8 am - 9 pm.
CITY: Freeport
Beltline Cafe
Homemade specials, pies and soup. All you can eat soup and salad Monday thru Friday. Carryout, catering service, and banquet facilities for 120.
CITY: Freeport
Bobber's River Tap
Bobber's is an open, outdoor, deck bar and picnic area, along the banks of the Pecatonica River. A relaxing stop for travelers by road or river. Bobber's is a converted 95 year old lumberyard. Bring your own pole and boat, or just sit and relax with a cold drink and watch the river flow by. Open: May thru October: Sunday: Noon - 10 pm; Thursday thru Saturday: 11 am - 1 am.
CITY: Winslow
Bottle Shed
Local sports bar specializing in home cooking, featuring homemade pizzas, Tuesday Taco Night, broasted chicken, Friday fish dinners and Saturday prime rib.
CITY: Stockton
Bugaboo's Ice Cream Shoppe
Nostalgic ice cream shop offering old-fashioned phosphate sodas, malts, shakes, sundaes and 16 flavors of Chocolate Shoppe ice cream, plus burgers, hot dogs & sandwiches.
CITY: Warren
Cimino's Little Italy
This lovely restaurant offers a beautiful setting combined with exquisite fine Italian dining as well as pizza and an outdoor beer garden. "It's love at first bite." Carryout, children's menu, catering, delivery service, full bar. Banquet facilities perfect for weddings, anniversaries, or other special occasions.
CITY: Freeport
Coach's Golf & Grill
This clubhouse on the Stagecoach Golf Course offers fresh from the grill sandwiches, soups, salads, homemade pizza, chicken, and fish. Also enjoy Coach's hugh patio. Full bar, carryouts, children's menu, game room.
CITY: Lena
Council Hill Station
Situated on the East Fork of the Galena River, Council Hill Station is all that is left of the business district founded by Europeans in 1854 when the railroad arrived. Enjoy their historic buildings, the store/railway station, a ruin of a woolen mill, barn, and silo, and also the creek. Enjoy home-cooked food, 90-plus beers and beverages and the live music year-round either in the barn or in the old general store.
CITY: Scales Mound
Country Junction
Casual family dining with a warm inviting atmosphere serving a wide variety of American cuisine from steaks to fish, plus breakfast all day and sandwiches made to order. Reservations recommended. Carryouts, children's menu.
CITY: Freeport
Eilerts Cocktails and Tee Box
Eilerts is a cocktail lounge with a small bistro sandwich menu in a quaint, comfortable atmosphere. Elierts Tee Box, a premier indoor golf facility, is adjacent. Carryout, entertainment, full bar. Open: Monday thru Friday: 3 pm - 12 am; Saturday: Noon to 12 am.
CITY: Freeport
Family Affair Cafe
For over 18 years, the Family Affair Cafe has been offering diners an escape from the same old humdrum! Countless homemade meals, including soups and delicious new menu additions, daily specials, and breakfast anytime. Carryout, children's menu.
CITY: Freeport
Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery
Taste soft reds, crisp whites and luscious fruit wines all make at the winery using the best of Illinois grapes. Watch wine being made and then relax and enjoy a glass of wine in the tasting room or on the deck overlooking the vineyard. The Sweet & Savory Plate of meats, cheeses, fruits and chocolate is available daily for a light lunch or snack. Special events are held throughout the year including vineyard tours, festivals and wine & food pairings and a small private room is available for showers, parties & meetings. To learn more about Famous Fossil wines or upcoming events, visit our website. Open: June thru December: daily: 11 am - 6 pm; January thru May: Wednesday thru Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm; Sunday: Noon - 5 pm.
CITY: Cedarville
Gallery Cafe
The Gallery Cafe is located inside the Freeport Public Library and serves healthy entrees for the lunch crowd, including turkey/bacon wrap, veggie wrap, black bean & spinach wrap. Fruit bowls, salads and a variety of desserts are available as well as lattes and cappuccinos. Carryout, catering for Library meeting room gatherings.
CITY: Freeport
Dinner menu available Thursday-Saturday: Thursday, wings; Friday, fish; 3rd Saturday, prime rib. Breakfast only on Sundays. Homemade pizzas daily!
CITY: Warren
Green Tea Bake House
Home of the gourmet soft pretzel in Pretzel City USA! Sweet and savory gourmet baked goods, all crafted in house, from scratch, utilizing natural and organic ingredients. Known for our unique Kalamata olive and feta bread, our French "sables" butter cookies and our Asiago cheese asparagus tarts. Open: Tuesday thru Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm.
CITY: Freeport
Higher Grounds Coffee
This is a warm, inviting and friendly place with a relaxed but upscale atmosphere. Only the highest quality freshly roasted specialty coffees from around the word are used. They also offer a full menu of espresso beverages, specialty tea, hot chocolate, steamers, fruit smoothies and more. Plus they have a wonderful selection of pastries and baked goods. Panini sandwiches and soup are served daily for lunch. The breakfast menu includes breakfast panini, quiche, pastries, muffins, scones and other selections. Free wireless internet access is available. Drive-up window, carryout.
CITY: Freeport
Imperial Palace Chinese Restaurant
Voted "Best Ethnic Food" in the region seventeen years in a row. Specializing in Mandarin, Szechwan, and Hunan cuisine with over 100 dinner entrees. Carryout, children's menu, full bar. Banquet facilities for 50.
CITY: Freeport
Jumpin Joe's
Located inside the 4 Seasons Bowling Center, Jumpin Joe's is Freeport's hot spot. Whether eating, relaxing or enjoying Joe's atmosphere, this is the place. Eat at Joe's. Carryout, full bar, and entertainment. Open: Sunday: 11 am - 11 pm; Monday thru Friday: 9 am - 1:30 am; Saturday: 11 am - 1:30 am.
CITY: Freeport
L.A. Drive In
Offering a large menu of fast food items and countless ice cream choices. Something for everyone, just how you like it.
CITY: Stockton
Landmark Family Restaurant
Located in the heart of downtown Freeport, the Landmark offers family dining with homemade soups, sandwiches and daily specials including a daily supper special. Banquet facilities for 50. Credit Cards not accepted.
CITY: Freeport
Lena Drive Inn
Old fashioned drive inn with carhop service. Serving soft serve ice cream cones, shakes and malts, with burgers, fries, chicken, and pork tenderloin sandwiches. A truly great drive inn experience.
CITY: Lena
Lena Golf Club - Wolf Hollow Golf Course
The Lena Golf Club offers the beautiful Wolf Hollow Course with 18 holes, 71 par, 6,422 yards over wide open, rolling prairies. The club house features a full bar and one of the best short-order menus in the region. Fees: Monday thur Thursday: 9 holes - $15; 18 holes - $24; Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 9 holes - $17; 18 holes - $29; Motorized Cart Rental: (Per Cart/Per Person): 9 holes - $11; 18 holes - $16
CITY: Lena
Lena Mercantile Company
Antiques, collectibles, gifts, Amish furniture and accessories, candy, clothing, toys and country store items. Also enjoy the Mercantile Eatery which serves delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, homemade desserts, and freshly ground and roasted gourmet coffee drinks. Open: Daily: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm. Lunch is served Monday thru Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm with coffee and desserts available daily, all hours.
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|Sat, 11-17-2012 - 1:50pm
I've always said that I like to get to know someone first before I even have a real date with them. I like meeting someone, slowly developing a sort of "friendship", and then moving into dating or whatever. But I'm getting impatient with this guy!
So I have his number. I texted him. He responded, but I'm not sure he knew it was me so he probably doesn't know he has my number, or didn't save it. A couple of weeks ago, he sent me a friend request on FB. My girlfriend (the one who got his number first) is also friends with him now. I'm not sure if she sent him one, then he sent me one, or he sent one to both of us. Anyway...not a big deal because I don't consider FB a dating place, but at least he maybe sees me as someone he'd like to keep in touch with.
In the meantime, there have been many glances, prolonged eye contact, smiles, etc. exchanged during trivia. He's been telling me goodbye when he leaves, with a little pat on the shoulder. This Thursday, he came over to our table and somehow got on the topic of how he wants kids. (Can we say uterus throbbing??? I might have just taken him right there if I'd had a stronger drink!)
Ugh. I feel like there's progress...we're getting to know each other, talking more, etc....but it's soooo sloooow. Which I guess is what I like. But in the meantime, I've still got those uterus throbs! I've thought about just texting him a random (unnecessary) question one night about something, but I haven't a clue what I'd say. I need to talk to him without my friends around, and that's not going to happen at trivia. My friends are always around!
In the meantime, I wait. And try to ignore the fact that his friends seem like crude jerks!
|Mon, 11-19-2012 - 6:37am
Ladybookworm i must say i could not agree more to everything you said in your initial post to the OP. Finally someone is saying the real *brutal truth* regarding OP´s dating misfortunes - that was urgently needed for a long time now. Because nothing changes if nothing changes. Thank you for that Ladybook.
|Mon, 11-19-2012 - 8:17am
Gee, how did I know you two would show up to tell me how wrong I am? Oh, that's right...because you always do, and it's always in a pair.
If all three of you would read carefully, you'd see that my post is about the fact that nothing is really happening...and I'm frustrated with how that's how it always goes. There's no need to gang up on me, or anyone else for that matter.
Yes, I'm speaking up and telling you how I really feel, because keeping quiet is just getting old.
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|Mon, 11-19-2012 - 10:24am
'....even if it's death metal punk'
hahhahahahhahahahhahha there's no such thing jt. There's death metal, and there's punk. The two together? Hm..new heavy trend??
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|Mon, 11-19-2012 - 11:34am
Great, some helpful advice and kind of along the lines of what I was thinking too (but I can't take credit for that). I'm from the era where back in high school or my early 20's women really never asked men out so it's hard to get out of that mindset but i think there's a difference between (as you said) asking a guy on a date and showing a lot of interest so the guy "gets it" that if he asks you out, you will say yes. And of course, don't men like encouragement & fear rejection just like we do. Back in my young days, if I liked someone, I would find an excuse to invite them out in a group or over to a party. There was one guy I liked in law school and I didn't want to invited just him over to my house so I invited his good friend (who knew I liked the guy) and that guy's GF who wasn't a student & was new to town. It didn't result in any dates, but we still had fun & it wasn't totally embarrassing either since we were actually friends anyway. And as I said in my first post to this topic, for the guy I know from dance class, we first went out because on my birthday, I wanted to go out after class, so first I asked a woman to come with me, then I basically announced "N & I are going out for a drink. does anyone else want to come?" and he said yes. I think the idea of asking about his band & going to see him play is excellent. It shows interest, yet it's a public place so it's not that odd to show up and if he's not interested, you wouldn't be embarrassed.
I also think that with practice, you can become used to talking to men--even if you're nervous, you can fake it to the point where you won't seem nervous. Just think about it this way--most people love to talk about themselves, so ask questions. Oh and another thing, if you can manage it, is saying something a little racy. I was dancing with a guy I had never met Sat. night. We were doing salsa and I knew how to do it better than he did so he was saying something about watching my hips and added "not in a prurient manner. That's for later." But he said it in a cute way, not a creepy way, so immediately I was intrigued. You know, you can't just sit there & just say goodnight & expect the guy to know you're interested.
|Mon, 11-19-2012 - 6:29pm
I know what you all are saying but I have a guy friend like that who will speak with me and all but never asks me out..and I dont know why we girls hold onto the hope that they will? I guess we can hope and dream until the cows come home but as I have read countless times unless the guy is actually asking you out or taking you out or knocking on your door with flowers and taking you places its hopeless.
Maybe we are all just hopeless romantics and when we click with someone or we think we have clicked with someone we hold onto that little bit of hope and ray of sunshine.. I have done it myself and still doing it now..
after awhile he will ghost or someone else will come along who will be more sincere and real.. That is just the way life is..
|Mon, 11-19-2012 - 7:19pm
Jt- that's pretty much how I am- I've gotta start slowly. I get really nervous if a guy is really into me before he gets to know me at all. I prefer to establish a friendship first, which is somewhat I feel like we're doing. It's just that stupid biological clock that's making me impatient. If I were 25, I wouldn't be worried. I'd prefer to know more about him first, too. I honestly don't know that I'd enjoy dating him at this point. I can tell there's attraction, and maybe some chemistry, but who knows if we'd actually like each other.
I really don't have a problem talking to him. It's talking to him in front of my friends that's the issue. One friend never shuts up and the other is just in the way. I've even tried to sit so that I'm on the end and he can come stand next to me to talk, but my guy friend always puts me in the middle. I've tried walking away and my girlfriend follows. I've thought about going outside between trivia rounds and his friends are always around then. I've even gotten up to go to the bathroom when he does to move away, but that's never worked.
Karaoke is right after trivia, so he's usually there for an hour or so, but he disappears (probably with his friends). I can't invite him, although my friend has asked him to stay before and he said "someday". That was several weeks ago. I need to remind him that he said that. We were going to see his band a few weeks ago (the night I took his number from my friend), but we ended up not leaving the first place we went. I honestly don't know if I'd like his band. That might completely turn me off to him! I think he has another date coming up, and I have thought about mentioning it to my girlfriend that we need to go. It was her idea the first time. Again, she'd be there, though. If I can not invite my guy friend, that'd be much better. And if I can get more of her friends to come...hmmm...maybe a plan.
I do like the same places. I've tried other places, and my experience is that a guy will try to hit on me for the purpose of getting laid, I get irritated, and that's that. I'm more comfortable in familiar places, which makes me less inhibited. Plus, seeing the same person over and over does lend itself to that friendship I need to have first. I did go through a stage of going to a different place every weekend. I was never comfortable enough to talk to anyone.
I'm really meaning this to music and free, too! It's just such a pain to reply to everyone, and I can't see everyone's posts right now, so hopefully I'm not missing anything!
|Tue, 11-20-2012 - 8:10am
It's simple. We're twins, born 42 years ago in 'Country A'. Country A (aka f*****g s******e) was completely wrong for both of us so... very long story short, against what we've always wanted and planned - which was living in the same country and city - we immigrated to Europe when we were around 20-22. Rocklady to Germany, and me to England. She's now German by nationality and I British. What do they say..smth like, life happens whilst you're busy making plans. Never in a million years would we have believed it if told when young that we'd end up living in different countries. At least it's only just over an hour on the plane from me to her....


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Acclaimed actor Jonathan Cecil brings comic flair to this rollicking tale by the man The Times (London) called "a brilliantly funny writer".
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"Jonathan Cecil reads the story with a fine ear for comic wordplay and absurdity, giving fitting caricatured voices to the likes of Fink-Nottle and Glossop. He gives Wooster's first-person narrative the right balance, letting the bumbling hero misread situations as needed. The chaos builds toward a crescendo of levity that will be a favorite among Wodehouse fans." (AudioFile)
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"The Classic Bertie and Jeeves"
Yes, the accented version of this small book gives the sense of listening to Bertie. I have read every Wodehouse book but listening to Johnathan Cecil, the reader, has the feel for the real Bertie and the real Jeeves.
If you are a Wodehouse fan, this is the classic of all time. Can we all move to this delightful world of major crisis when on reflection, there is no crisis. All gregarious much to do about nothing. Wodehouse admits that he has only one book and he changes it around a bit. It works for me.
Restless reading junkie.
"Absolute Wodehouse brilliance"
Hilarious reading of a comedy classic! Among the best of the Jeeves books, full of slapstick, wit and plot twists - if you are unfamiliar with Woodhouse, this is a great place to start. Jonathan Cecil's reading adds lively sparkle to the absurdist ramblings of the not-so-sharp aristocrat, Bertie Wooster.
I listen to audiobooks at work, and it's a rather subdued environment. This book keeps me choking back laughter until tears stream from my eyes - even with repeat listens.
Caveat: if you're not a fan of British humor and send-ups of the Downtown Abbey set, this is not for you. But I bet that if you've gone far enough down the rabbit hole to visit this book's page, "Right Ho, Jeeves" is just your thing.
Right Ho, Jeeves ??? Wodehouse
4 stars
Audio version performed by Jonathan Cecil
Bertie Wooster and his man Jeeves travel to Brinkley Court to sort out the romantic travails of Madeline and Gussie, Angela and Tuppy.
They attend an historic prize giving at Market Snodsbury Grammar School and assist Aunt Dahlia in retaining the services of the culinary genius, Anatole. It???s absurd, hilarious and full of wonderful word play. The audio performance by Jonathan Cecil is absolutely ???spot on.???
Wooster and Jeeves make me laugh out loud. This was the perfect light-hearted read to place between more serious subjects.
"Mediocre performance"
This is one of the great "Bertie and Jeeves" novels by Wodehouse, but the production does not do it justice. The narrator often uses the wrong voices for the character who is suposed to be talking. Sometimes he corrects it part-way through the line, sometime he charges on. I am disappointed they did not do another take and correct these errors. They are pretty obvious, and they detract much from the story. On a personal preference, I thought the characterizations missed the mark but others might think they are accurate. I much preferred the audio files once available that were narrated by Frederick Davidson. They were read accurately and, to me, the voices were right on the mark.
To summarize, the story is 5 stars, the production is 1 star for voice and direction, and 5 stars for technical quality. Overall, a 3.
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|I thought I'd share a few photos of my DD's Christmas decor. She didn't do a lot this year as her workload has been so heavy and she just hasn't had the time she needs to get all her stuff out and displayed. But here are some of my favorite areas of her's.
The dining-room mantel. She has had the pair of big gold deer for many years, and I lusted after that one with the antlers for every single one of those years!!
On her kitchen island
Christmas Bears. The big wood sleigh in the back corner she found at Costco one year, and they only had the one or I'd have it too!
hugs, Karen
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|BEAUTIFUL! JUST BEAUTIFUL! The talent runs in the family! LOVE those deer and the twig trees! WOW!
- Posted by jeannespines (My Page) on Wed, Dec 14, 11 at 22:10
|WOW! Ditto to what Kirk said above!
I am also just lovin' that fireplace vignette...wow, it's a beautiful fireplace but those deer are gorgeous...& I'm glad you showed a close-up of the twig tree...very unique! And those tall cone trees in the front...looks like the two are wrapped vines or something & a beautiful silver one...look great tog!
The BEARS! So CUTE! That big sleigh is a wonderful find for those critters! Love them all displayed around the tree area, too.
Pretty tray on the island...very festive! And the cute snowmen vignette...even if there's no snow outside! Love it! TFS, PM...sweet! Jeanne S.
- Posted by purplemoon (My Page) on Wed, Dec 14, 11 at 23:08
|Jeanne, the two brown trees on the hearth are vine trees, kind of similar to yours I think. She found them, and the tall sparkly one at Target one year. I've been wanting a vine tree SO badly, just a small one like her's that I could put on a table and decorate for holidays like you do with your big one.
The little twig tree on the mantel is really cute. She use to hit the after-Christmas sales at crack of dawn and got good stuff for years. You should see all she actually has, but couldn't display this time. She did do some other vignettes, but my favorite didn't photograph well at all. Darn it. All the stuff on it is crystal and the sunlight or lamplight makes it just sparkle so beautifully.
But in photo you can't even tell what each figurine is.
:o( She has reindeer, Santas, Snowmen, and trees.
hugs, Karen
- Posted by jeannespines (My Page) on Thu, Dec 15, 11 at 0:51
|Oh, that would be hard to photograph! I can see that it is beautiful! Your pics of your DD's decor are great! I bet this really sparkles! Lovely! TFS, PM! Jeanne S.
- Posted by luvstocraft (My Page) on Thu, Dec 15, 11 at 1:13
|Love the shape of those crystal trees, and I bet the whole thing is pretty in sunlight or candlelight.
I really like the candle arrangement, love the dotted ball candleholders.
Neat display of the bears in the sleigh by the tree. Your DD has a lovely home. Thanks for sharing with us.
- Posted by creekdweller (My Page) on Thu, Dec 15, 11 at 10:36
|Yep the talent just flows. Those trees are fabulous. The twigs, the vines, and the crystal.
|Oh my gosh, oh my goodnes, oh my my, this is so WONDERFUL!!! So glad you took the time to share all of this with us. What do I Love??? EVERYTHING!!!!! She even decorated inside the Fireplace with a neat scene.
I need to go do dishes and some laundry but so glad I didn't miss this. Thanks again for sharing.
|Well all of us here know where your DD's decorating talent comes from. Her talent in decorating has 'your stamp' all over it!
Lovely mantel display. Those twig trees caught my eye as did those grand Deer! They're beautiful and I can see why you would want them too. She's a girl after my own heart...I love her Teddy Bear collection! I also like her snowman and red candle vignetts.
I love - love that Crystal vignette. I can just imagine how it sparkles...those pieces are beautiful.
I'm smiling over her going at the crack of dawn to the 'after Christmas' sales - for many years I did the same and got great stuff..but as the years went by, my body just didn't have that 'spunk' to do it anymore.
It was nice seeing your DD's pictures Karen. Must make you proud that she's following in your footsteps..
|Your DD has a lovely home and has her DM's knack for decorating for Christmas.
All the bears are so sweet next to the tree.
I've never seen a twig tree before, it looks great on the mantel.
Those sparkly crystal pieces are beautiful.
- Posted by kathleen_li (My Page) on Sun, Dec 18, 11 at 10:57
|It is all lovely, and those crystal trees are stunning! I've never seen anything like them!
- Posted by lynnencfan (My Page) on Sun, Dec 18, 11 at 12:07
|WOW - the talent passes onto another generation - love the mantel and that crystal vignette is gorgeous even if the detail doesn't photograph that well. I am sure it is beautiful at night. I love lights sparkling off crystal - TFS your daughters decorating :) .....
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Future Patterns for Blackcell
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Sp-1 owner #2
Posted 15 April 2008 - 10:44 AM
On a side note, the only things RAP4 make that aren't made of fail are their vests.
Posted 15 April 2008 - 11:12 AM
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Whoops, sorry for necroposting.
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Posted 21 September 2008 - 01:43 PM
Marpat ftw.
Bill, You made a mistake coming here to the internet paintball community. These people will not be put off, will not accept partial answers and will hold you accountable for everything you say. They are not your typical customer. Even through all the bickering and flaming, the collective consciousness of this community sits at nothing less than the genius level. They are the highest and best of what paintball has to offer. I have trusted and turned to them for years and they have allowed me to walk among them for which I am grateful.
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Posted 21 September 2008 - 02:05 PM
Posted 23 September 2008 - 06:34 AM
but i would love to see the urban make it.
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Posted 11 November 2008 - 02:11 PM
Old School Stu, on Sep 21 2008, 02:05 PM, said:
There are pleanty of paterns that don'y come from SO, If you want it is posible just to customize your stuff with different patern strips.
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Posted 05 March 2009 - 11:43 AM
I would absolutely cry for joy to see specops make a run of something like that. I play in Midwest woods, and found that the camo worked the absolute best of anything I've used. I'm not even sure why honestly, but it works phenomenally. (Till I grew out of the suit I had.)
One example: Playing a small formation with teammates, I am on far left, marker fire erupts on my left. Our center man decides to take some pot shots, like a fool at a bush for the heck of it. Ends up shooting me, thinking I was said bush.
It's amazing, and looks cool to boot. Specops could make a killing selling such gear.
PBnation +8/-0
E-bay +77/-0
Posted 05 March 2009 - 01:49 PM
The reason Special Ops isn't going to carry 10 different camo patterns for all their different soft goods items is up front costs without any guarantee of sales. Imagine how much it would take to keep a warehouse full of soft goods in a bunch of different patterns. There really isn't enough demand for Marpat for them to do an entire production run of the stuff in all their soft goods... and 6 forum members do not qualify as "enough demand" - especially when you can get clothing, vests & pouches in that pattern from other places. I think that's why they have chosen to focus on their own proprietary patterns SO Digi & OmniPat. Special Ops is the only place to get them so there is high enough demand for the items. Notice they have discontinued all the ACU items & possibly basic woodland as well, they are just letting these old stock items sell out without any intent to replenish.
I was lucky... I picked up a good deal of my Multicam items from the online store prior to them discontinuing the pattern & the rest thru the forums since.
You bought the brand, not my allegiance.


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Lufthansa today unveils its new Premium Economy Class on D-ABYQ
Lufthansa (Frankfurt) has converted its first aircraft with the new Premium Economy Class. The company issued this statement:
At 11.00 a.m. today, LH 9880, a special flight took off from Frankfurt Airport. On board the Boeing 747-830 was the new Premium Economy Class. The aircraft, with the registration number D-ABYQ (msn 37839(, is the first in the Lufthansa fleet to offer the new class of travel on board. Experts from Lufthansa Technik have fitted the Boeing 747-8 with the 32 new Premium Economy Class seats and performed all the necessary quality checks.
The aircraft, which is called the "Schleswig-Holstein", flew over the German region of the same name in a two-hour special flight.
"Today, we are seeing a genuine première", said Karl Ulrich Garnadt, Member of the Executive Board of Lufthansa AG and CEO of Lufthansa German Airlines. "We are launching a new travel class for the first time in 35 years." Garnadt stressed that Premium Economy was an important part of the "biggest product upgrade in Lufthansa's history". By late summer of next year, Lufthansa will have modified First, Business and Premium Economy Class on its entire long-haul fleet according to schedule and as part of its quality campaign. "With Premium Economy Class alone, we will be able to offer some 1.5 million passengers per year the opportunity to choose extra comfort and quality at affordable prices," said the German Airlines CEO.
From as early as December 1 – nine days earlier than scheduled – Lufthansa customers will be able to enjoy Premium Economy Class on all flights on the Boeing 747-8 fleet. The "dash-8 fleet" will then offer by far the most cutting-edge and exclusive travelling experience available at Lufthansa.
Premium Economy Class seats will make up some ten percent of the entire seating capacity on each wide-bodied aircraft. Over the next few months, Lufthansa will thus fit between 21 (Airbus A330-300) and 52 (Airbus A380-800) new seats in each of its aircraft. On board the Boeing 747-8, 32 seats will be modified in line with Premium Economy Class specifications. The airline commissioned a total of 3,600 seats from the manufacturer ZIM.
"Booking levels to date have significantly exceeded our expectations", Garnadt added. "This shows that we are striking a chord with customers with our new offering. As well as cost-conscious business travellers, we're also attracting the rapidly growing target group of leisure travellers who don't want to skimp on on-board comforts during their holidays."
Alongside Premium Economy Class, Lufthansa is also working intently on upgrades to First and Business Class on board its long-haul aircraft. All these quality-related measures are set to be completed by late summer 2015. Lufthansa will then be in a position to offer its guests in all classes the exclusive travelling experience of a prizewinning five-star First Class as well as the new Business Class, where aircraft seats can be transformed at the touch of a button into a comfortable bed with a horizontal sleeping area of 1.98 metres long.
"I firmly believe that, with this package of products and measures, we will undoubtedly achieve our objective of becoming the first Western five-star airline", said Garnadt.
Lufthansa is currently offering special introductory prices for Premium Economy Class flights. For instance, return flights to Washington D.C. are available from as little as EUR 1,199, while passengers to Beijing can enjoy the new travelling experience for a mere EUR 1,249.
In addition, no rebooking fees are being charged to passengers looking to rebook from Economy to Premium Economy Class. As soon as Lufthansa Premium Economy Class becomes available on a flight route, an existing Economy Class booking can be upgraded to Premium Economy Class. Passengers will only have to pay the difference between the fares of the two tickets, provided that no changes are made to the original flights that were booked. This applies even if the original ticket was booked for a price that did not permit rebooking.
To increase global awareness of the new Premium Economy Class on the market, Lufthansa launched a broad marketing campaign already in mid-September. At the heart of this campaign is its "Recorder" TV advertisement (below). This shows the British musician Duncan Townsend experiencing the extras available in Premium Economy Class for the first time. Brandishing a sound recorder, he combines many different snippets of sound that he hears on his journey into a rhythm, which ultimately evolves into a re-interpreted version of Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell": "More, more, more…"
Lufthansa will introduce its new Premium Economy Class on December 1 on the following routes from Frankfurt: Beijing, Buenos Aires, Chicago O'Hare, Hong Kong, Los Angles, Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Seoul and Washington Dulles.
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All images above by Lufthansa.
Copyright Photo Below: Bjoern Schmitt/AirlinersGallery.com. A dramatic view of Lufthansa's Boeing 747-830 D-ABYI (msn 37833) on final approach to the runway at Los Angeles International Airport over the parking lot.
Lufthansa to fly the Boeing 747-800 Intercontinental on the Frankfurt-New York route
Lufthansa (Frankfurt) will assign the newer Boeing 747-800 Intercontinental on the Frankfurt-New York (JFK) route from July 15 through October 25. The 747-8I will replace an older 747-400 with daily service according to Airline Route.
Lufthansa received its first 747-830 (D-ABYA) on April 25, 2012 and introduced the new type on the Frankfurt-Washingon (Dulles) route on June 1, 2012 as we have previously reported.
Copyright Photo: Bernhard Ross/AirlinersGallery.com. Wearing the special Fanhansa titles in support for the current 2014 World Cup, Boeing 747-830 D-ABYO (msn 37841) awaits its next assignment at the Frankfurt hub.
Boeing delivers the 75th Boeing 747 to Lufthansa
Lufthansa (Frankfurt) and Boeing (Chicago and Seattle) celebrated the delivery of the German airline's 75th 747 on Wednesday (April 30).
Lufthansa is the launch customer for the 747-8 Intercontinental jetliner and took delivery of the first one in April 2012. The airplane delivered Wednesday is Lufthansa's 13th 747-8 Intercontinental, namely 747-830 D-ABYO (msn 37841). The airline currently flies the 747 to 22 destinations in 10 countries. Over the years, Lufthansa has ordered a total of 81 747s.
Lufthansa's first 747 – a 747-100 – was delivered in 1970. The airline was also the first to order the 747-200 Freighter.
The 747-8 has accumulated 120 orders for passenger and cargo versions, 68 of which have been delivered.
Top Copyright Photo: Boeing. This poor-quality publicity photo shows D-ABYO departing from Paine Field.
Bottom Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum/AirlinersGallery.com. It all started with the Boeing 747-130. The pictured Boeing 747-130 D-ABYA (msn 19746) at New York (JFK) was delivered new to LH as the first 747 on March 10, 1970.
Boeing introduces a special Seattle Seahawks Boeing 747-8 logo jet for the Super Bowl
Boeing (Chicago and Seattle) yesterday (January 29) revealed a 747-8 Freighter (N770BA) painted in the livery of the NFL's Seattle Seahawks. The livery commemorates the team's National Football Conference Championship and upcoming appearance in Super Bowl XLVIII.
Boeing is a sponsor of the Seattle Seahawks and has partnered with the team for more than a decade on programs in the Puget Sound area.
"The Seahawks have been an inspiration to our entire community throughout this incredible season," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner. "We're honored that we could join together two Northwest icons, the Seahawks and the 747, for this special salute from the entire Boeing team."
This 747-8 is owned by Boeing and currently being used for flight testing. The special livery features the distinctive Seahawks logo and a "12" on the tail to salute the team's fans. The airplane will make its first flight in its new livery on Thurs., January 30.
"The 747 team is proud that one of our airplanes could be used as a tribute to the Seahawks' success this season and a rallying cry for the team as they prepare for the Super Bowl," said Eric Lindblad, vice president and general manager, 747 program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The partnerships we have with the Seahawks and others are making a positive difference in the communities where Boeing employees live and work. We join with all Seahawks fans in wishing the team success on Sunday."
Boeing 747-8 Seahawks Livery Fun Facts
- Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson's longest pass this season, 80 yards (240 ft.), was almost the same length as a 747-8 fuselage (243.5 ft.)
- Russell Wilson threw for 3,357 yards (10,071 ft.) this season, similar to the runway takeoff distance for a 747-8 (10,650 ft.)
- Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin can dash the full length of the 747-8 main deck, 180 ft., in less than seven seconds
- Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch can squat with 16 economy seats (30 lbs. per seat)
- A 747-8 Freighter can carry 121 million Skittles candies, or 302,400 one lb. bags
- It would take 144 747-8 passenger airplanes (Intercontinentals) to carry all the Seahawks fans in CenturyLink Field (67,000 seats)
- The 747-8 can cover the length of a football field in one second at takeoff
- Seahawks fans' Guinness World Record for crowd noise is approximately 38 times louder than the 747-8 at departure
On January 30 the Boeing Seattle Seahawks 747 took to the skies over Washington in advance of the team's appearance Sunday in Super Bowl XLVIII.
The airplane's flight pattern took it past Seattle landmarks including the Space Needle and CenturyLink Field, home of the Seahawks. The 747-8 then flew over Eastern Washington in a pattern that formed the number "12," a salute to all Seahawks' fans.
"You may remember that we drew a '747' over the continental United States during 747-8 certification flight testing," said Boeing 747 chief pilot Mark Feuerstein "Although the '12' is smaller in scale, the pride and sense of community behind it make it feel just as big for the entire Boeing team."
Boeing is a sponsor of the Seattle Seahawks and has partnered with the team for more than a decade on programs in the Puget Sound area.
Copyright Photo: Boeing. Boeing 747-87UF N770BA (msn 37564) pushes out of the paint shop at rainy Paine Field.
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental receives FAA certification
Boeing (Chicago) has announced it has received certification for the new 747-8 Intercontinental from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Certification clears the way for delivery of the new airplane early next year.
The FAA presented Boeing an Amended Type Certificate (ATC) and the amended Production Certificate for Boeing's newest passenger airplane, the 747-8 Intercontinental Wednesday (December 14).
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is expected to issue its ATC for the airplane today (December 15). Boeing received its FAA and EASA certificates for the 747-8 Freighter in August.
The certificates validate that the design of the 747-8 Intercontinental is compliant with all aviation regulatory requirements and the production system can produce a safe and reliable airplane, conforming to the airplane's design.
The 747 program is now in the final stages of preparing to deliver the first 747-8 Intercontinental early next year.
Copyright Photo: Nick Dean.
Lufthansa and Boeing to conduct pre-delivery 747-800 testing at Frankfurt
Lufthansa (Frankfurt) and Boeing (Chicago) will start pre-delivery testing of the new Boeing 747-830 (D-ABYE) at Lufthansa's main operations base at Frankfurt Airport from December 6 to December 9 .
According to Boeing, "Lufthansa will conduct a number of tests to help ensure a smooth integration of the newest member of the 747 family into Lufthansa operations. Lufthansa maintenance and engineering personnel will rehearse ground-handling processes for the 747-8 Intercontinental within the airline's facilities and on its ramps at the airport. In addition, the crews will check how their ground-support equipment accommodates the airplane. These checks will help Lufthansa ensure a smooth entry into service for crews and passengers in early 2012."
The airplane is scheduled to arrive at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in the late afternoon (Central European Time-CET) on December 6 after an approximately 9-hour flight from Seattle (Boeing Field) . Three Lufthansa pilots will join two Boeing pilots on the flight crew for the flight. The airplane will depart in the early afternoon CET on December 9 . Lufthansa will release photographs of the airplane's visit to Frankfurt , at its website http://presse.lufthansa.com/de/mediathek/bildarchiv.html.
The airplane that will visit, known to Boeing as RC021, is one of three airplanes that have served in the 747-8 Intercontinental flight test fleet. 747-830 D-ABYE (msn 37826) was specifically used to test interior systems such as heating and air conditioning, cabin lighting and systems and galleys.
D-ABYE is painted white with a gray belly and a blue tail fin – a basecoat of the Lufthansa livery without decals – and will be the fifth 747-8 Intercontinental to join Lufthansa's fleet when it is delivered in the third quarter of 2012. The first 747-830 Intercontinental (D-ABYA, msn 37827) destined for Lufthansa is completing construction at Boeing's facility in Everett, Washington.
Copyright Photo: Boeing.
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Cargolux to take delivery of the first Boeing 747-800F Freighter on September 19
Cargolux Airlines International Boeing 747-8R7F N5573S (LX-VCC) (msn 35807) PAE (Nick Dean), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Boeing (Chicago) will deliver the first 747-800F Freighter to launch customer Cargolux Airlines International (Luxembourg) on September 19, 2011 at Paine Field in Everett. Cargolux will fly the airplane away that morning and put the airplane into revenue service. Boeing will celebrate the first delivery with Cargolux, employees and other stakeholders the following day at the Everett factory. Cargolux will take delivery of the second 747-8 Freighter on September 21. The carrier has a total of 13 of the airplanes on order.
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Boeing receives the type certificate for the new Boeing 747-800F freighter, Cargolux to take delivery next month
Cargolux Airlines International Boeing 747-8R7F N5573S (LX-VCC) (msn 35807) PAE (Nick Dean), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Boeing (Chicago) today received U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification Friday for the new 747-8 Freighter, passing two of the final landmarks on the airplane's journey to entry into service. The FAA granted Boeing an Amended Type Certificate (ATC) and an Amended Production Certificate for the 747-8 Freighter, while the EASA also granted the company an ATC for the airplane.
With these certificates, the program is in the final stages of preparing to deliver the first 747-8 Freighter to launch customer Cargolux in early September 2011.
The Amended Type Certificate acknowledges that the FAA and EASA have certified that the design of the 747-8 Freighter is compliant with all aviation regulatory requirements and will produce a safe and reliable airplane. The airplane logged more than 3,400 hours of flight testing and many thousands more of ground, part, component, materials and other testing on the road to certification.
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New Boeing 747-8 Freighter completes certification flight testing
Boeing 747-8R7F N747EX (msn 35808) SBD (Michael B. Ing), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Boeing (Chicago) yesterday announced the 747-8 Freighter successfully completed its certification flight test program Tuesday, with two airplanes landing at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. Flight test airplane RC522 completed testing of the flight management computer (FMC) and RC523 completed function & reliability (F&R) testing.
The first 747-8 Freighter is scheduled to be delivered to launch customer Cargolux in September after certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The 747-8 Freighter has flown more than 1,200 flights and 3,400 hours since its first flight February 8, 2010. During that time, the five-airplane test fleet was used to gather data for more than 1,700 FAA certification requirements. Boeing tested the capabilities of these airplanes far beyond what they are expected to encounter in normal service. Tests concluded with F&R testing, a final phase in which an airplane must accrue 300 FAA-approved flight hours in its final delivery configuration.
Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing. Please click on the photo for additional information.
Boeing signs orders and commitments for 17 747-8 Intercontinentals
Boeing 747-8JK Intercontinental N6067E (msn 38636) PAE (Nick Dean) (taxies out for first flight), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Boeing Company (Chicago) today announced orders and commitments for 17 747-8 Intercontinentals. Placed by two undisclosed customers, the combined deals are valued at $5.4 billion at list prices. One carrier has committed to 15 of the new passenger version of the 747-8 while another carrier placed an order for two.
The orders bring the 747-8 Intercontinental total backlog to 50 firm aircraft, plus five from a commitment from Air China contingent on Chinese Government approval. It also brings the total 747-8 backlog, including 76 747-8 Freighters, to 126.
The new 747-8 Intercontinental carries 467 passengers in a three-class configuration. The airplane features a new wing design and an upgraded flight deck. The airplane interior incorporates features from the 787 Dreamliner including a new curved, upswept architecture that will give passengers a greater sense of space and comfort, while adding more room for personal belongings. The architecture will be accentuated by lighting technology that provides smooth transitions for a more restful flight.
According to Boeing, "using 787-technology GEnx-2B engines, the airplane will be quieter, produce lower emissions and achieve better fuel economy than any competing jetliner. The 747-8 Intercontinental is more than 10 percent lighter per seat than the Airbus A380 and consumes 11 percent less fuel per passenger. That translates into a trip-cost reduction of 21 percent and a seat-mile cost reduction of more than 6 percent compared to the A380."
Copyright Photo: Nick Dean. Please click on the photo for additional information.
Boeing 747-8 Freighter to fly to Paris Air Show on sustainable biofuel
Cargolux Airlines International Boeing 747-8R7F N5573S (LX-VCC) (msn 35807) PAE (Nick Dean) (launch customer of 747-8F), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Boeing (Chicago) will fly the new 747-8 Freighter to its international air show debut in a doubly historic fashion, flying the airplane across the Atlantic Ocean to the Paris Air Show using a renewable aviation jet fuel – the world's first transatlantic crossing of a commercial jetliner using biologically derived fuel.
Camelina, the plant source used to create the biofuel, was grown in Montana and processed by Honeywell's UOP. Boeing does not need to make any changes to the airplane, its engines or operating procedures prior to departure to accommodate biofuel use. Normal flight parameters are being followed and were approved in advance by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.
The airplane will be on static display at the Paris Air Show June 21 and 22. It is scheduled to leave the air show the evening of June 22 and fly to Cargolux headquarters at Luxembourg for a two-day visit. Cargolux is scheduled to take delivery of the first 747-8 Freighter to enter service this summer.
Boeing pilots Capt. Keith Otsuka and Capt. Rick Braun and Cargolux Capt. Sten Rossby will fly the airplane with each of the 747-8 Freighter's four GE GEnx-2B engines powered by a blend of 15 percent camelina-based biofuel mixed with 85 percent traditional kerosene fuel (Jet-A). The airplane is scheduled to arrive at Le Bourget Airport Monday at about 5 p.m. Paris local time (15:00 GMT) after a 4,989-mile (8,029 km, 4,335 nautical mile) trip.
Copyright Photo: Nick Dean. Please click on the photo for additional information.
Boeing to have two 747-800s, one 787 and one 737-700 with the Sky Interior on display at the Paris Air Show
Boeing 747-8R7F N747EX (msn 35808) SBD (Michael B. Ing), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Boeing (Chicago) is planning to have two 747-800s, one 787 Dreamliner, one 737-700 with the Sky Interior and various military aircraft on display at the Paris Air Show later this month.
Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing. Please click on the photo for the full details.
Boeing puts a second 747-8 Intercontinental into flight testing
Boeing (Chicago) on April 26 put a second Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental, designed by Boeing as RC021. Destined to Lufthansa as D-ABYE (msn 37826), N6067U successfully made its first flight on April 26. The airplane completes the two-airplane test fleet for the 747-8 Intercontinental.
N6067U was piloted by Captains Keith Otsuka and Ron Johnston, with Ralph Chaffin serving as system operator and Greg Lichneckert as flight analyst, RC021 took off at 9:26 a.m. Pacific time from Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The airplane completed a three-hour, twenty-minute flight landing at 12:46 p.m. at Paine Field. During the flight, the airplane reached an altitude of 28,000 feet (8534 m) and airspeed of 275 knots, or about 316 miles (509 km) per hour.
RC021 will be used primarily for testing the various interior systems that will be on the Intercontinental, such as heating, venting and air conditioning, smoke detection and galleys. In addition, Boeing will conduct fuel consumption and function and reliability tests on the airplane. The 747-8 Intercontinental flight-test program will perform approximately 600 hours of flight testing.
Copyright Photo: Joe G. Walker. N6067U arrives back at PAE after completing the historic first flight.
The new Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental makes its first flight
Boeing's (Chicago) 747-8 Intercontinental successfully began its flight test program today (March 20), taking off from Paine Field in Everett, WA, before more than several thousand employees, customers, suppliers and community leaders. The airplane landed four hours and 25 minutes later at Boeing Field in Seattle. The 747-8 Intercontinental's first flight marks the beginning of a flight test program that will finish in the fourth quarter.
With 747 Chief Pilot Mark Feuerstein and Capt. Paul Stemer at the controls, the newest member of the 747 family took off at 9:59 a.m. (0959) and landed at 2:24 p.m. (1424) local time.
Today's flight was the first of more than 600 flight hours in the test program for the new 747-8 Intercontinental. The airplane followed a route over Eastern Washington, where it underwent tests for basic handling and performance. The airplane reached a cruising altitude of 19,000 feet (5,791 meters), and a speed of up to 250 knots, or about 288 miles per hour (463 kilometers).
The 747-8 Intercontinental will have the lowest seat-mile cost of any large commercial jetliner, with 12 percent lower costs than its predecessor, the 747-400. The airplane provides 16 percent better fuel economy, 16 percent less carbon emissions per passenger and generates a 30 percent smaller noise footprint than the 747-400. The 747-8 Intercontinental applies interior features from the 787 Dreamliner that includes a new curved, upswept architecture giving passengers a greater feeling of space and comfort, while adding more room for personal belongings.
Korean Air and VIP customers have joined launch customer Lufthansa in ordering a total of 33 747-8 Intercontinentals. First delivery of the 747-8 Intercontinental is scheduled for the fourth quarter. Air China also has agreed to order five Intercontinentals, pending government approval.
The airplane is painted in a new Sunrise livery of red-orange and is a significant departure from Boeing's standard blue. The new colors honor many key Boeing customers whose cultures recognize these colors as symbols of prosperity and good luck. The Sunrise livery only will appear on the first 747-8 Intercontinental, which is scheduled to be delivered to a VIP customer at the end of the year.
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Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental completes taxi tests
Boeing (Chicago) successfully completed high-speed taxi tests on the first 747-8 Intercontinental yesterday (March 18). This is the last in a series of functional tests planned in preparation for first flight.
During the testing, the airplane reached a top speed of approximately 90 knots (103 mph, 167 kph), and the pilots lifted the nose gear from the pavement.
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental completes final Gauntlet test
Boeing (Chicago) has completed final gauntlet testing on the first 747-8 Intercontinental jetliner. The two days of testing were completed late Sunday (March 13).
Gauntlet testing simulates flight conditions to test systems and ensure flight readiness. During the testing, Boeing test pilots put the airplane through its paces. See how extensive the testing is in this video: http://goo.gl/0cJCZ. Gauntlet testing is a crucial step in the path toward first flight.
First flight of the 747-8 Intercontinental will occur after final flight readiness reviews, receipt of documentation from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and taxi testing. Both taxi testing and first flight are subject to weather conditions.
Boeing completes first engine runs on the new 747-8 Intercontinental
Boeing (Chicago) successfully completed the first engine runs for the 747-8 Intercontinental yesterday (March 8). The milestone marks a key step in preparing Boeing's largest-ever passenger jet for flight test.
Engine runs began at 11:57 a.m. (1157) PST and lasted approximately two hours and 45 minutes. During initial engine runs, the engines are started and operated at various power settings to ensure all systems perform as expected. The engine run test began with the Auxiliary Power System providing power to start the first of four GE GEnx-2B engines. The remaining three engines were started using the cross-bleed function.
Basic systems checks continued throughout the test. The engines were powered down and inspected and will be restarted following a technical review. The team completed a vibration check and monitored the shutdown logic to ensure it functioned as expected.
The GEnx-2B engine is optimized for the 747-8. The new engine contributes to a reduction in fuel burn, emissions and noise, which gives customers the lowest operating costs and best economics of any large passenger airplane while providing enhanced environmental performance.
Copyright Photo: Boeing.
Boeing puts a fifth 747-800 freighter into testing
Boeing (Chicago, Seattle, Wichita and Charleston) successfully conducted the first flight of the fifth 747-8 Freighter on Thursday (February 3). The airplane, coded as RC523, took off from Paine Field (PAE) in Everett, WA, for a 3-hour, 30-minute flight before returning to Paine Field.
The flight included a standard 2-hour, 30-minute "B1″ flight profile that Boeing conducts on all production airplanes prior to delivery, plus an hour of engineering testing woven into the profile.
This is the fifth 747-8 Freighter being used in the flight-test program. Each airplane is used for a specific set of tests, with this airplane focusing on functionality and reliability testing.
The airplane will remain based at Paine Field throughout its test plan.
Boeing joins fuselage sections for first 747-8 Intercontinental
Boeing (Chicago, Seattle, Wichita and Charleston) moved closer this week toward completing assembly of the first 747-8 Intercontinental as mechanics in Everett, WA, loaded the forward and aft fuselage sections to join with the wing and center section.
The 747-8 fuselage is 250 feet 2 inches (76.3 meters) long, which is 18 feet 4 inches (5.6 meters) longer than the 747-400. The stretch provides space for 51 additional seats to accommodate 467 passengers in a typical three-class configuration and offers 26 percent more cargo volume.
The 747-8 is the new high-capacity 747 that will give airlines the lowest operating costs and best economics of any large airplane while providing enhanced environmental performance. The airplane also features a 787 Dreamliner-inspired interior that will offer passengers a greater feeling of space and comfort.
The 747 program has orders for 109 747-8 Freighter and Intercontinental airplanes. Thirty-three of those are for the 747-8 Intercontinental, with orders coming from Lufthansa, Korean Air and eight VIP customers. The first 747-8 Intercontinental delivery is scheduled for late 2011 to a VIP customer.
Boeing delays the delivery of the first Boeing 747-8F
Cargolux Airlines International Boeing 747-8R7F N5573S (LX-VCC) (msn 35807) PAE (Nick Dean) (launch customer of 747-8F), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Boeing (Chicago, Seattle, Wichita and Charleston) today announced a schedule change for the 747-8 Freighter with the first delivery now expected to be in mid-year 2011. The company also announced steps it is taking to support the new schedule, including adding a fifth airplane to the flight-test fleet.
Boeing previously indicated that, following recent flight-test discoveries, there was a high probability the first 747-8 Freighter delivery would move into 2011. According to Boeing the new delivery schedule follows a thorough assessment of the expected cumulative impact of these discoveries, which include a low-frequency vibration in certain flight conditions and an underperforming aileron actuator. While neither issue requires structural changes to the airplane, they have led to disruptions to certification testing, which the program was unable to offset within the prior schedule.
Copyright Photo: Nick Dean. Boeing 747-8R7F N5573S will become LX-VCC (msn 35807) for launch customer Cargolux Airlines International.
Atlas Air's Global Supply Systems to operate three Boeing 747-800F freighters for British Airways
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (New York-JFK) confirmed that its 49%-owned UK subsidiary, Global Supply Systems Limited (GSS) (London-Stansted), has signed a five-year wet leasing agreement with British Airways Plc to operate three Boeing 747-8 freighters on behalf of British Airways starting in 2011.
Under this long-term aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) outsourcing contract, GSS will provide a turnkey solution for British Airways' cargo division, British Airways World Cargo (BAWC). GSS will lease the 747-8F aircraft that it will operate for BAWC from AAWW's Atlas Air unit, which expects to take delivery of the aircraft from Boeing in early 2011.
Boeing appropriately reports a net profit of $787 in the 2Q
Boeing 747-8KZF N5017Q (msn 36136) PAE (Nick Dean) (3rd 747-8F test aircraft), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Boeing (Chicago, Seattle, Wichita and Charleston) reported a second quarter net profit of $787 million, down from $998 million in the same quarter a year ago.
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Copyright Photo: Nick Dean. While the 787 Dreamliner captures most of the headlines, the new 747-8 continues to move ahead too. Third test aircraft, 747-8KZF N5017Q (msn 36136) is pictured on the ramp at Everett (Paine Field).
Boeing 747-8 Freighter Receives Expanded Type Inspection Authorization
Boeing 747-8KZF N5017Q (msn 36136) PAE (Nick Dean) (3rd 747-8F test aircraft), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Boeing (Chicago, Seattle, Wichita and Charleston) received expanded type inspection authorization (TIA) from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the 747-8 Freighter on June 11. This authorization clears the way for FAA personnel to participate in test flights and collect required data.
With the issuance of TIA, the 747 program is beginning expanded certification testing. During this phase of testing, the extremes of the flight envelope are explored. Testing conditions include operations in hot and cold weather as well as takeoffs and landings at high-altitude airports. In addition, over-speed conditions, hard landings and engine-out conditions are tested.
The entire flight-test program calls for a total of about 3,700 hours of ground and air testing. The first 747-8 Freighter delivery is planned for the fourth quarter of this year. The first customer is Cargolux.
Copyright Photo: Nick Dean. The third 747-8F test aircraft, Boeing 747-8KZF N5017Q (msn 36136) is seen at Everett (Paine Field).
Cargolux to introduce a new livery with the first Boeing 747-8F
Cargolux Airlines International (Luxembourg) is introducing a new livery with the delivery of the first new Boeing 747-8F. The cargo airline is the launch customer for the new type. The first Boeing 747-8 Freighter painted in Cargolux's livery emerged from the Boeing paint hangar in Everett, WA on June 7. The cargo operator has a total of 13 Boeing 747-8 Freighters on order.
Boeing delivered the last Cargolux 747-400 Freighter with a unique transition paint scheme featuring fading stripes. The new livery on Cargolux's 747-8 Freighter is an evolution from the current design and marks the start into a new era for the company.
"The design stands for continuity and commitment while confirming the fundamental principles that made Cargolux successful. The red, white and blue stripes symbolize the company's roots in Luxembourg, its hub and home base," said Ulrich Ogiermann, CEO of Cargolux. The new livery features a distinctive new red tail and an additional logo on the belly further promotes the brand.
Boeing will deliver the first 747-8 Freighter to Cargolux in the fourth quarter of this year.
Boeing begins assembly of the first 747-8 Intercontinental
Boeing (Chicago, Seattle, Wichita and Charleston) has announced it has begun assembly of the first 747-8 Intercontinental at the factory in Everett, WA. Late this past week, mechanics took the first step in major assembly for the new airplane by loading its wing panels and spars in the assembly tools. The spar is the internal support structure that runs through the full length of the wing.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG was the first airline to order the new, fuel-efficient passenger airplane, contracting for 20 747-8 Intercontinentals, with purchase rights for an additional 20. "We are very pleased to see that the production on the 747-8 Intercontinental has begun," said Nico Buchholz, senior vice president, Corporate Fleet of Deutsche Lufthansa AG. "We are looking forward to welcoming the aircraft in our fleet as it is a component of Lufthansa's strategy to modernize its fleet and increase environmental stewardship. The 747-8 shows our clear commitment to customer orientation."
The new 747-8 Intercontinental is stretched 18.3 feet (5.6 m) from the 747-400 to provide 467 seats — 51 more than its predecessor — in a three-class configuration. GEnx-2B engines and a new wing design provide airlines a quieter, more fuel-efficient airplane. The 747-8 is 16 percent more fuel efficient and creates a 30 percent smaller noise footprint than its predecessor. The 747-8 also provides nearly equivalent trip costs and 13 percent lower seat-mile costs than the 747-400, plus 26 percent greater cargo volume.
The 747-8 interior incorporates features from the 787 Dreamliner, including a new curved, upswept architecture that gives passengers a greater sense of space and comfort while adding more room for personal belongings. The architecture is accentuated by lighting technology that provides smooth transitions for a more restful flight.
The 747-8, which includes the 747-8 Intercontinental and the 747-8 Freighter, was launched in November 2005.Boeing has 108 orders for the 747-8 — 32 for the 747-8 Intercontinental and 76 for the 747-8 Freighter. The first 747-8 Intercontinental is scheduled to deliver in late 2011.
Boeing puts the third 747-8F into testing
Boeing's (Chicago, Seattle, Wichita and Charleston) third 747-8 Freighter, RC 521 (N5017Q), successfully completed its first flight on March 17. It is the final test airplane scheduled to participate in the flight-test program for the 747-8 Freighter.
Piloted by Captains Paul Stemer and Keith Otsuka, with Ralph Chaffin serving as systems operator, RC 521 took off from Paine Field in Everett, WA, completed a two-and-a-half-hour flight and landed at Boeing Field in Seattle. The airplane reached an altitude of 30,000 feet (9,144 m) and an airspeed of 245 knots, or about 282 miles (454 km) per hour. It took off at 3:27 p.m. PDT and landed at 5:58 p.m.
RC 521 has several tests scheduled in the test program, including fuel-mileage testing. The 747-8 Freighter flight-test program calls for all three airplanes to perform approximately 3,700 hours of testing both on the ground and in the air. The first 747-8 Freighter delivery is planned for the fourth quarter of this year.
Boeing puts the second 747-8 freighter into testing
Boeing (Chicago, Seattle, Wichita and Charleston) has placed a second 747-8 Freighter, designated internally as RC 522, successfully completed its first flight on Sunday evening (March 14). The airplane took off from Paine Field in Everett, WA, for a two-and-a-half-hour flight and landed at King County-Boeing Field in Seattle.
Captain Kirk Vining was at the controls for the flight, with Rick Braun operating as co-pilot and Joel Conard serving as systems operator. The airplane reached an altitude of 27,000 feet (8,230 m) and an airspeed of 240 knots, or about 276 miles (444 km) per hour. It took off at 3:57 p.m. (1557) PDT and landed at 6:25 p.m (1825) PDT.
Boeing 747-8 Freighter Achieves Initial Airworthiness Milestone
Boeing (Chicago, Seattle, Wichita and Charleston) has completed initial airworthiness testing on the 747-8 Freighter. This milestone enables test engineers to be on board during future flights and allows the remaining two 747-8 Freighter test airplanes to begin flight test.
Since the first flight in early February, the program has conducted 13 flights, achieving several key accomplishments. Pilots have taken the airplane to an altitude of 30,000 feet (9,144 m) and a speed of Mach .65. The program has completed approximately 33 hours of flying. Initial stall tests and other dynamic maneuvers have been run, as well as an extensive checkout of the airplane's systems. Five different pilots have flown the newest Boeing freighter.
In the weeks ahead, the 747-8 Freighter will reach an altitude of more than 43,000 feet (13,106 m) and a speed of Mach .97. Subsequent testing will push the airplane beyond expected operational conditions.
Flight testing will continue in the months ahead. All told, the 747-8 Freighter test program calls for approximately 3,700 hours of testing using three test airplanes. First delivery is planned for the fourth quarter of this year.
Boeing has secured 108 orders for the 747-8, 76 of which are orders for the new freighter. Cargolux, NCA-Nippon Cargo Airlines, AirBridgeCargo Airlines, Atlas Air, Cathay Pacific Airways, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, Emirates SkyCargo, Guggenheim and Korean Air all have placed orders for 747-8 Freighters.


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Small is Beautiful…Grants, That Is (Part 2)
Thanks to probing, concrete questions from Maryline Penedo, moderator of a virtual discussion on aid effectiveness from a gender perspective sponsored by UN-WOMEN at the end of last year, I was able to better share my experience of alternative small grant mechanisms that directly support community groups. From the inside in, it's often difficult to describe your own experience, but Maryline helped me to elaborate on the approach used by a family foundation I worked with for many years that was crafting an alternative to business as usual in the aid and philanthropic sectors. I'm gratefully utilizing her questions to create a Q & A format in the second of two posts (see Part 1 here) that attempt to answer the important questions posed by fellow blogger, Dave Algoso, "So what's that look like? And who, if anyone, has done this well?"
Q: Could you be more explicit about what you mean by "minimum accountability requirements" necessary [to lower the barrier for local organizations to benefit from funding]?
A: The foundation's proposal and reporting formats were specifically formulated to break down language and conceptual barriers that often serve to exclude community-based organizations from more typical funding mechanisms. For example, rather than having to provide abstract objectives and a logframe, organizations were straightforwardly asked to respond to about ten questions such as "What are you trying to achieve?" and "What do you plan to do in this proposal to bring about these changes?" At the reporting stage, the same occurred with such questions as "What were you able to achieve?" and "How do you know if you are making progress on your goals?" Every attempt was made to de-technicalize development jargon and offer questions that were easy to translate in local languages, including financial reporting...
Read the full article, including a list of international small grantmkers, at: how-matters.org
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