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Sea Tow Expands SeaSmart
Sea Tow Services International Inc., announced the expansion of its Sea Smart VHF service offering. Sea Smart VHF will be available throughout Florida's Southeast coast, from Jupiter Inlet to Islamorada. The service is already available throughout the West Coast of Florida and in the Northeast from Cape Cod, Mass., to Cape May, N.J. Thecommunications service, launched at the 2006 Miami International Boat Show, utilizes boaters' existing equipment to provide an application for their DSC-enabled VHF: a reliable communications connection on the water. Sea Smart's marine voice and data network is comprised of coastal high site radio towers that connect, via RoIP, to a national operations center manned by professional marine dispatchers and licensed captains 24-hours a day. The subscription-based service includes Automatic Vessel Location (AVL), trip tracking, position plotting, unlimited direct-to-shore local and long distance calls and 24-hour marine operator assistance.
Fishing Vessel Disabled off Montauk
The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a disabled vessel approximately 86 miles south east of Montauk, N.Y., today. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound communication watchstanders, in New Haven, Conn., received notification from a good samaritan vessel relaying communications for the disabled vessel Endorphin, a 58-foot commercial fishing homeported in Montauk, N.Y., that the disabled vessel reported they were adrift and without power, nearly 86 miles offshore with three crewmembers aboard
AIS Satellite Launch Date Set
Surrey Statellite Technology (SST) announce launch date of exactView-1 Automatic Identification Satellite (AIS) The highest detection performance Automatic Identification System (AIS) satellite ever built, will be launched by a Soyuz launch vehicle from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on on 22nd July 2012. AIS is currently deployed on more than 80,000 vessels globally, however AIS base station receivers are mostly based on land and can only track ships moving up to 50 nautical miles
Ferry Return Adds to SF Bay Passenger Capacity
SF Bay Ferry says that its passenger loads increased significantly in 2013 and continue to increase in 2014. The refurbished 250 passenger Bay Breeze will bring needed additional carrying capacity to San Francisco Bay Ferry's Harbor Bay/San Francisco service thereby relieving occasional overcrowding. General benefits New control and navigation systems will reduce maintenance costs and increase vessel's service life.
Swiber First to Use Enginei in Asia
Swiber becomes first Asia operator to save costs with Enginei Fuel Management System. The Swiber Group company, Newcruz Offshore Marine Services, has become the first in the Asian market to take advantage of the cost benefits of the enginei fuel management system from Royston Limited. The system was sold by Royston's Singapore agent, Can Traders, and was installed aboard Swiber's new offshore support vessel, the Swiber Carina
How to Comply with MARPOL Annex V
Recent amendments to Annex V of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) have created a tougher regime for shippers and crews over discharges into the sea. The U.K. P&I Club received numerous enquiries from members concerned about their obligations under the amended regulations. Accordingly, the Club has produced a pamphlet entitled "How to Comply with MARPOL Annex V
VMMS Achieves Excellent Results in First Tests
New offshore wind safety product Vessel Motion Monitoring System (VMMS) achieves excellent results in first tests. Vessel Motion Monitoring System (VMMS) developed to provide accurate motion monitoring, improves safety during vessel transfer operations. Offers real time impact load measurement combined with additional data logging capability to support health and safety analysis and investigations. Successful testing has been carried out by Submarine Technology Ltd (STL).
Coast Guard Determines Cause of Collision
The Coast Guard completed its preliminary investigation of the collision between the tour boat, Spirit of Charleston, and a sailboat July 22 in Charleston Harbor. The Coast Guard charged Captain O.C. Polk, the operator of the Spirit of Charleston, with negligence and misconduct for his role in the collision and for failing to report the incident to the Coast Guard. As part of the settlement agreement approved by an Administrative Law Judge
Hydrex, Wärtsilä Partner for Subsea Repair
Last month a Hydrex diver/technician team carried out underwater stern tube seal repairs on a 110-meter offshore supply vessel in Bunbury, Australia. The rope guard covering the stern tube seal assembly was missing and the seal box had come loose after a mooring rope got tangled around the assembly. An emergency on-site repair was necessary. Hydrex therefore mobilized a diver/technician team to the vessel's location and was able to carry out the entire operation on-site and underwater
Calecore's DP2 Survey Ship's African Tour of Duty
Calecore's multi-role DP2 survey vessel 'Highland Spirit' completes operations offshore Tunisia and Tanzania. After completing a geotechnical investigation offshore Tunisia in December 2012 comprising a 50m composite borehole and 3 x 30m CPT's in less than 3 days; preparations began for the Highland Spirit's transit south to Tanzania. For the Gulf of Aden significant security assessments and preparations were made and the vessel arrived safely in Dar es Salaam on the 29th January
NASSCO Opens New Facility for Naval Repair
General Dynamics NASSCO opened a new location yesterday in Bremerton, Wash. to support the company's recently-awarded contract to repair and maintain U.S. Navy aircraft carriers home-ported in and visiting Bremerton and Everett, Wash.
Sonardyne's Ranger 2 Chosen for Pieter Schelte
Sonardyne's Ranger 2 Ultra-Short Baseline (USBL) acoustic positioning system has been selected by the Swiss-based Allseas Group for the world's largest pipelay and platform installation/decommissioning vessel, Pieter Schelte.
NATO Unconcerned by Russian Warships in English Channel
A squadron of Russian warships entered the English Channel on Friday but a NATO official dismissed a Russian media report that they were there to conduct military exercises. Russian news agency RIA quoted the Northern Fleet as saying its vessels, led by anti-submarine ship Severomorsk
From Security to Efficiency Modern Vessel Tracking
More so than many other fields of business, the maritime industry is focused on cost, which in turn gives the appearance of being conservative towards technology. Of course, we have magnificently technical ships operating with equipment that wouldn't look out of place in a NASA lab
SENER Presents at SNAME Convention
SENER presents the module for the ship General Arrangement definition in FORAN SENER took part once again in the Annual Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) Convention in the U.S., this time in Houston from October 20-24.
Interferry Welcomes IMO Decision on LNG Fuel Tank Placement
Interferry has welcomed a decision at last week's IMO Maritime Safety Committee meeting (MSC94) setting out rules for the location of fuel tanks on LNG-powered ships, a decision that the trade association said will safeguard further development of the LNG option.
India Updates Safety Requirements for FSRUs
The Indian Government has published Order No: 8 of 2014 to address how IMO Convention and Code provisions apply to the operation of floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) and other similar units for storage and regasification of liquefied gases (FRUs, FSUs, etc
Partners Deliver Modular Floating Tidal Energy Platform
A group of offshore companies, including Bluewater, Damen and Van Oord among others, has partnered for a floating tidal energy platform a project to generate clean electricity, marking the first time that a floating tidal platform is used for electricity production into the Dutch grid.
HB Rentals Opens Service Location in Mexico
HB Rentals announced the official opening of its new service location in Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico. The new location supports HB's range of service offerings that include accommodation modules and operating essentials such as water, sewage, power, lighting and communications systems
Sunken Barge Salvage Stops Traffic on Chicago River
The U.S. Coast Guard said it is restricting vessel traffic on the Chicago River to allow for salvage of a sunken barge. All cargo has been removed from the sunken barge in the Chicago River between the Lake and Randolph Street bridges and divers are currently in the water to conduct a survey of
Rolls-Royce Expands in the Canary Islands
Rolls-Royce announced it has signed a cooperation agreement with the Astican Shipyard in Las Palmas, Canary Islands that it said will enhance the service capabilities of both parties to meet growing demand from rig and drillship owners. A new 1
Size Restrictions Lifted in Mobile, Alabama
Salvage teams and the Army Corps of Engineers have positively identified the location of the sunken Dredge Tender NICHOLAS on the western (greenside) toe of the Mobile Ship Channel just south of Light 69. According to the U.S. Coast, Sector Mobile
Launch of "SwachhBharat Abhiyan" in JNPT
In response to the Nation's call by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, followed by the communication from the Ministry of Shipping, Jawaharlal Nehru Port (INPT) has launched the "Swachh BharatAbhiyan" (MyCleanIndia – Of Dirt and Cleanliness) at the Port.
Salamander to Start Drilling in G4/50, Gulf of Thailand
Salamander announces that its Environmental Impact Assessment ("EIA") for exploration drilling in the G4/50 licence, Greater Bualuang area, Gulf of Thailand, has been granted conditional approval. Of the 20 drilling locations in the original EIA
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Acquired less than two years ago, Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque is a relatively new addition to the group's worldwide network of ship repair and conversion yards. Originally called Arno Dunkerque, the shipyard was officially renamed Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque on September 1 this year and brings


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Alcibiades Stakes
|Alcibiades Stakes
|Grade I race
|Keeneland Race Course
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
|Race type
|Thoroughbred - Flat racing
|Race information
|1-1/16 miles (8.5 furlongs)
|Polytrack, left-handed
|Two-year-old fillies
|1952-1978 :119 lbs
1979-present : 118 lbs
The Alcibiades Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually in early October at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky. A Grade I race, it is open to two-year-old fillies willing to race one and one-sixteenth miles on the dirt. Sponsored by Darley Racing since 2003, the Alcibiades Stakes was named for Hal Price Headley's great foundation mare Alcibiades.
The race is currently part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge series. The winner will automatically qualify for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
The race obtained Graded stakes race status in 1973 and was a Grade III race through 1975, a Grade II from 1976 through 2006 and elevated in 2007 to Grade I status with a current purse of $400,000.
Inaugurated in 1952 as a seven furlong race, from 1956 through 1980 it was run at seven furlongs, 184 feet. In 1981 it was changed to its present distances of 11/16 miles.
The Alcibiades Stakes was raced on dirt until 2006 when Keeneland Race Course installed the synthetic Polytrack surface.
Time record: (at present distance of 11/16 miles)
- 1:43.20 - Eliza (1992)
Most wins by an owner:
- 4 - Leslie Combs II (1957, 1967, 1978. 1983)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 4 - Don Brumfield (1968, 1972, 1982)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 6 - D. Wayne Lukas (1983, 1988, 1989, 1993, 1995, 2003)


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Chopped Salad with Dijon Dressing
Dressings are probably the #1 Best Thing to Make Instead of Buy. All you need is an oil, an acid, and maybe some spices or condiments. Oils can range from extra-virgin olive oil (great with everything!) to unrefined peanut and sesame oils (fantastic with Asian dishes) to delicate nut oils like walnut and pistachio that add an unusual dimension to any dish. Acids can be vinegars — red wine, balsamic, apple cider, brown rice — or citrus juices. Most of those acids are on the sour side, but some are sweet, like orange juice or cocktail grapefruit juice. (Even apple cider vinegar is sweet when you compare it to other vinegars.) Spices can be dried or fresh; condiments can range from soy sauce to Dijon mustard, depending on what kind of flavor you're looking for.
For this easy chopped salad, I made a simple Dijon vinaigrette. Mustard is a great addition to acid-and-oil dressings because it's an emulsifier, which means it helps the vinegar/citrus juice blend with the oil (two substances that stubbornly refuse to merge). Think of mustard as the ultimate culinary ambassador. Raw egg yolk can fill that role, too, but unless you get your eggs from a trusted source, I wouldn't advise eating them raw. If you do have a great source for eggs, though, you can make some beautifully blended dressings!
Chopped Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
These are just general suggestions for your salad elements. Feel free to use whatever proportion you find appealing, or even add more goodies.
For the salad (for two people):
Red leaf or green leaf lettuce, chopped
Handful of cherry tomatoes, halved
Handful of roasted and salted cashews
2 radishes, cut into thin slices
Feta cheese, cut into chunks (sheep's- or goats'-milk Feta cheeses have the most flavor)
For the dressing (for two people):
1 T. red wine vinegar
1/2 to 1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
Toss all salad ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, thyme, and mustard. Slowly whisk in the oil until you have a smooth dressing.
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The first time I ever had this great bread was in my sister-in-law's kitchen. I thought I was eating some artisan bakery bread when she casually mentioned that she had made it herself. I've made a lot of bread over the years but I've NEVER made bread like what I was eating. The world of bread changed at that moment for me. Two years ago I wrote a lot about sourdough on my blog, My Sister's Kitchen. Since then, with a lot of practice almost daily, my recipe and technique has been perfected--at least for MY kitchen! (If you want to read more about my sourdough journey, please feel free to check out My Sister's Kitchen.)
I had resigned myself to simply buying good, crusty sourdough since I never even came close to replicating the famous San Francisco sourdough loaves I ate as a child. But no longer~! For over two years now my kitchen counter has been lined with many bowls of starter, batter, dough, etc. (Dr. Seuss aficionados should think, Bartholomew and the Ooblek.) My entire kitchen has been taken over by this wonderful project. So far, the results have been overwhelmingly excellent!
A very important detail to note is that this method makes extra large loaves that are approximately 4.5 pounds each. Each loaf costs only $0.68 to make. That is sixty-eight cents. I buy flour and yeast in bulk, so it's possible that if you buy your ingredients at a regular grocery store, your loaf might cost twice that....a whopping $1.36! As you'll see, that's for a loaf that's about 3 times the size of a loaf of grocery store bread.
(And don't be intimidated by all the steps. I've broken things down into as simple increments as possible because this is really EASY!)
In some ways, sourdough starter is the ultimate renewable resource because it's ALIVE! I was coaching a friend through her first bread-making experience and explaining how to care for her starter. She turned to me and said, "You're talking about this starter like it's a live creature!" And she's right. It IS a live critter. As long as I keep it comfortable and well-fed, it will go on growing, replicating, and replenishing itself.
The art of making sourdough bread is a delightful exercise in returning to the "olden days" of some of the original DIYers--the gold miners and the pioneers. Sourdough isn't a new, green technology; it's an old, even ancient, technology that has sustained people for milennia. Making our own sourdough returns us to an age of LESS technology and LESS speed. Don't forget: LESS money too!
Sourdough bread, made properly, ambles slowly in a world that frantically runs. It might even ask for a tall glass of sweet tea and a rocking chair on the porch.
after trying a dozen different recipes, this is the best! my starter is just over a year old and the bread turns out better and better each time I make it --being in Vegas at 2,630 ft elevation I find adding olive oil at both rises gives the inside a moist & chewy texture and the outside that great crust especially once toasted. getting a ceramic bread dome took it to the next level - I'm a San francisco native and couldn't be happier with the results - havent had to buy bread in over a year
Every time I try to make this recipe, the flavor is delicious, but the texture is weird-- The bread comes out feeling gummy and too wet, and I bake it to the point where the crust starts to burn. I've tried leaving the lid of my casserole dish on longer to let the middle cook more, but it hasn't helped. Why is this happening?
Thank you! I've been baking this bread for 2 weeks and not one ops. Even ventured out of the box to bake roasted garlic and rosemary versions. This recipe is great for both learners and experienced.
Has anyone had success incorporating some rye or other whole grain flour without making the bread far too dense? Also, Barb, you said this cost 68 cents per loaf. How's you figure that? Did you include the cost of cooking the break?
Great recipe. I used a 6 1/2 quart ceramic dutch over, and it was fine to use the smaller one. I had some questions. 1. Can you freeze the dough and save for later? 2. Can you freeze the bread? 3. When is it good to wrap and store the bread (at what point in the cooling process)? 4. HOw to store.
This is twice the amount of ingredients I have used - what size Dutch Oven are you using?
Great article and Ive got my starter out ready to try the recipe. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. I'll try to take a pic to post if these turn out.
i love this recipie
i like you work.
Good share:)
great light wieght and effective
Just a quick question. I'm European and not familiar with cups and so on. I do however understand that the 'c' in your recipe refers to cups. What does 't' stand for tho? Also, how much of that 1/4 t of yeast translates in to fresh yeast? I've never been a huge dry yeast fan.. :)
t stands for teaspoon.
T stands for tablespoon.
I have made this recipe three times, now, and it works like a charm. Here is my latest loaf for this recipe. I do not use yeast. I cooked this loaf in an ancient Club cast aluminum dutch oven that I bought at the resale store. As you can see, the loaf has nice "ears" and a nice "crumb". I have only one "complaint", each time, I make this, the crust is chewy, crisp, perfection, but I am not fond of the "sponge-y" texture of the inside of the loaf. Does anyone have a suggestion as to how to make the bread "firmer" on the inside? Add vital wheat gluten, perhaps? Any advice is appreciated because I love the ease of this method, and with a "fix" for the texture, I could call this "the perfect loaf".
Has anyone tried it using 'small loaf pans' to result in sourdough rolls? If so, how did you do it? I'm going to try, but I can't quite figure out how to cover it the first 1/2 of cooking time.
Pictured below is my first loaf of this bread. It was delicious and the one comment I get from everyone is that they like the 'texture'. It's not light and fluffy, but good dense texture.
I've since made 4 more loaves and no matter how hard I try to 'screw it up' (I don't do it on purpose) it still comes out delicious and perfect. I'm telling , anyone can use this recipe and come out with a winner.
One thing I will say, is because of the 'long rising' in the first rise, I usually get the dough started around 6pm. That way when I get up, I can get it ready for the second rising. Just an idea to pass on.
Now if I could just find a decent while bread recipe.
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I'm sorry I posted such harsh criticisms of this recipe. I haven't tried it, it may be great. You seem like a really nice person and you've given a lot of pleasure to readers who've had great success with this recipe. Please accept my sincere apology.
This a beautiful great tasting bread. Very easy to make too. First time I have ever had a sour dough bread turn out so great.
But the recipe is wildly inaccurate in its description of what yeast is, how it works, what gluten is, how it works . . . this writer has very little understanding of the mechanics of bread development.
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Turned out beautifully. This half the recipe, but it's still quite large. Very thin, crunchy crust - gorgeous. The very soft inside has a nice crumb, lots of holes, and great flavor. I'm going to play with the rise times next and add some seeds. Thanks for this great recipe!
My second rise is happening right now, and I cannot wait to try it. Quick question: How exactly do you know that the second rise has been long enough? Bubbles that are unbroken? The dough doubled in size? I want to get this right! Thank you!
I made an account on here just to say how amazing this bread is! I think it was honestly the best bread I have ever tasted, let alone made. Thank you!
just one word-impressive :)!!!!!!
impressive stuff :)!!!!!!!
love it sour
I followed the recipe for the most part. I used a medium sized turkey pan with lid for baking, which worked out pretty well. I did NOT preheat the pan. I did however spear the pan with nonstick cooking spray (should contain dimethyll-silicone - release agent) and coated the sprayed area with uncooked grits.
The starter I made from wild yeasts. Absolutely NO commercial yeast was used. I basically took a flour/water mix as described in most how-to-make-sourdough-starter articles you will find on the internet. I did however leave it outside on the back porch on a warm night for a few hours, which is my own improvisation. Three days later of feed and care and the starter had attained self awareness. Note that you do not feed the starter sugar except maybe a teaspoon on the first day to get it going. You want your wild yeast culture to be adapted to consuming the starch and gluten present in the flour you will be using - thus, skip the sugar except on the initial start. Given how fast yeast produces you basically have controlled evolution happening in your wild yeast culture. Keep the culture covered and warm. I put a paper towel over my culture container and tied it with a string, keeping it in the garage.
Another tip I have for first time bread makers is to use bread flour. This is a hard lesson learned. All purpose flour is ironically not all purpose and will yield a bread loaf suitable for use as a doorstop. It doesn't matter how much yeast you add or how much sugar - you will end up with a doorstop.
This is a fabulous recipe! My first time making sourdough bread was as huge success! I baked it in a cast iron skillet lined with oats as suggested. I didn't preheat the skillet or put a lid on it. I put a small pot of water into the oven while baking. The bake time is pretty much spot on! Everyone loved it and it was a special treat with Father's Day dinner! Thanks for the great instruction!
best recipe I've ever tried for Sourdough. made it many times and it consistently turns out delicious!
I followed the instructions and bread came out very good. I have made with different types of flour but bread flour worked best. Using mostly rye or wheat was too dense but still good none the less. Going to try a different ratio for my next batch.
My bread turned out better than I expected. It looked and smelled delicious out of the oven. It is really dense and very moist the second day. Nevermorefarm said they added 2.5 cups of flour before the second rise. I must have missed that part. Maybe I needed to add more flour. Should there be that much flour added? Thanks!
Not sure what I did wrong but mine turned out flat and dense and tough. Flavor is good, but the texture and density is all wrong. It never rose into a pretty round loaf while cooking. Question: It was soooo thin when making it that I thought I must have forgotten a cup or two of flour - it was almost pourable! It rose well on the first rise and seemed to rise okay on the 2nd rist (about 4 hours). What did I do wrong?
I just made BOTH starters (the one with yeast and the one w/o) as an experiment. I'm REALLY excited about this! I Also have an order of grain to ill coming in in the next couple weeks. I guess I'm super into this baking thing. =-D
First - let me say that I worship this recipe...have made it several times!
HELP: I started my dough yesterday morning and after digging out from lots of snow I made my husband take me to dinner and completely forgot about my dough until this morning! So...needless to say it was a little flat and thinned out but I don't think it is dead. I added more flour to feed it and thicken it up and had to put it in the refrigerator and head out to work. Anyone think there is a chance of survival and sourdough for dinner? Thoughts on the what to do when I get home....looking at the second rise I guess!


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My (current) Pokemon Team
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So, I just beat the League on Pokemon Y and wanted to share with you guys my triumphant team, which was chosen before I had the game, cause that's how I roll =P
Greninja (Water/Dark type):
- Water Shuriken
- Dark Pulse
- Acrobatics
- Ice Beam
Item: Mystic Water
Ability: Torrent
Well, I chose Froakie as my starter, already acknowledging its evolution path, I knew he would became a Speed centred Pokemon, with a good Attack and average Sp. Attack, so my team had to develop around a hit 'nd run member. Due to having incredibly high Speed, Greninja is able to avoid attacks frequently, what makes him a good Pokemon when in a battle against slow Pokemons, such as Snorlax. Its second type, Dark, just complements it, since he can be used to defeat Psychic types with Dark Pulse, which is, in my opinion, the best Dark type move. Water Shuriken is simply awe-inspiring, it varies between 2 and 5 hits, dealing incredibly extra damage due to his ability Torrent and its item. Ice Beam is more of a filler, really, being able to defeat powerhouses such as Tyrantrum and any Dragon type. Acrobatics is a tactical choice, this move, plus Greninja's good Attack, can deal a lot of damage to Grass types. Unfortunately, you have to count with your luck, otherwise, the Grass type will destroy you. Speaking of Grass and destruction..........
Charizard (Fire/Flying type):
- Dragon Claws
- Flamethrower
- Fly
- Brick Break
Item: Charizardite Y
Ability: Blaze/ Drought (when Mega Charizard Y)
I chose Froakie, so I thought: "Nothing better than covering this dude's weakness with Charmander". Charmander/Charmeleon/Charizard are my old pals, I ALWAYS choose him as a starter, simply because his Sp. Attack can ravage many Pokemon that aren't very affected by Fire type moves. Flamethrower is a classic, combined with Chari's reckless Ability and Mega Evolution, he's a monster of Fire, reaching incredible 240 on Lv. 73. Fly is a move very effective against Fighting and Grass types, it also is important for the story, so I do use it a lot. Dragon Claws, combined with the Mega Evolution, are basically to damage Dragon types and one hit KO them. Brick Break does the same, but with Rock types. It also has the bonus of breaking annoying moves such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Aegislash (Iron/Ghost type):
- Iron Head
- King's Shield
- Shadow Claw
- Sacred Sword
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Stance Change
Aegislash is one of the few new Pokemon that caught my interest. It's not simply tactical, its a monster of Attack and Defense. Normal and Fighting moves don't affect it, together with its Ability, which grants it the chance to swap Defense with Attack stats, make it a great addition to any team. Iron Head is a Steel type move, great to inflict damage against Fairy types and Rock types. Sacred Sword is a Fighting move, which simply negligects ANY stat change made on the match, so you can always count with it when facing those annoying buffers from the enemy team. Shadow Claw, combined with its Attack, deals a great amount of damage, destroying any Alakazam in matter of seconds. King's Shield serves as a forme changer, it also protects the Pokemon from being attacked. If the attack is physical, it also reduces the opponent's Attack. Leftovers is a great item, since it aids Aegislash to recover its HP, which is very important.
Tyrantrum (Rock/Dragon type):
- Stealth Rock
- Crunch
- Earthquake
- Dragon Claw
Item: Rocky Helmet
Ability: Strong Jaw (increases the power of biting attacks by 50%)
Most of people would say he entered on my team just for being a badass looking dino. Well...... Yeah, that also. Yet, if you analyze closer, this extrmey Defense/Attack Pokemon can hit as hard as a truck, I mean, Crunch is a strong move, now imagine a 150% powered Crunch. Totally destructive, huh? Together with great moves, such as Earthquake, which prevents not needed Dig assaults, and Dragon Claw, in order to destroy other Dragon types of faint trying, he's pretty much a great choice. The heavy-hitter of the team. Stealth Rock, which inflicts damage on any entering Pokemon, together with Rocky Helmet, is pretty dangerous. The stoned make the first part at inflicting damage, then comes Tyrantrum's attack, and if you attack him physically, due to Rocky Helmet, you are also damaged. Pretty creative, huh? Just be careful with tricky Fairy types. Speaking of it, let's move on......
Sylveon (Fairy type)
- Moonlight
- Draining Kiss
- Dig
- Psyshock
Item: Fairy Plate
Ability: Cute Charm
Why, you say? This dude is a barrier, not a heavy hitter or a wall of defense like Snorlax, but a great Pokemon with great moveset. Moonlight is simply the best Fairy type move, combined with SYlveon's Sp. Attack, it can wreck any Pokemon on less than three hits. Really. Draining Kiss aids it to recover massive amounts of HP, even more when boosted by Fairy Plate, which is great since it has a huge health bar. Ridiculously huge, to be accurate. DIg and Psyschock are great moves indeed and with SYlveon, they give the FLAWLESS coverage of its weaknesses: Steel and Poison. Guess who went solo against the Dragon type chick at the League? That's right, this cute dude. I learnt not to judge by looks with him.
Jolteon (Electric type):
- Thunderbolt
- Substitute
- Thunder Wave
- Hidden Power
Item: Zap Plate
Ability: Volt Absorb
I was with 5 of 6 done, when I realised my team had a weak spot: Water. So I searched for badass Electric types, Jolteon isn't my favorite, I prefer Electabuzz, but that's just by looks. Jolteon is another Speed centred Pokemon, but with a decent Sp. Attack. He basically solo'ed the Water type dude. Thunderbolt is my choice over Thunder because it's easier to hit (more Accuraicy) and delivers a great amount of damage, together with Zap Plate, it's a beast mode attack. Thunder Wave is great to avoid some future hits, together with Substitute, which can save your ass a lot. Hidden Power gives a coverage against Ice types and Rock types, due to being a Fighting type move. It's also a good call when facing a Water/Ground foe.


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John 2:1-5
And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.
Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee?
mine hour is not yet come. His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
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If you are trying to say somehow that his comment was in some way offensive to her, you have no idea what you are talking about. First off in the Middle East even today, they refer to Woman in this same manner... It his not at all offensive. And the fact that Mary told the servants to do whatever he tells you proves her faith.
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And if that isnt proof of Her power of intercession
a.It wasnt His time yet to commence His Path..as in doing miracles etc.. and so obtaining renown and a following
b.What Mary asked Him for was rather a very mundane request..for more wine for the wedding
c.Despite all the above HE STILL did the miracle..why ..BECAUSE THE BLESSED MOTHER ASKED HIM TO
So we have there the tangible proof of the Power of Her intercession
and if Christ listened to her regarding such a matter as turning water into wine one can assume even more so on matters of more importance
Great Point! Remember this was a powerful intercessing too, it meant that if he preformed this miracle, his time would have come.. Meaning his timeline and countdown would begin.. He did because of his immence love for her!
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SWEET MEMORIES~~~Making People Happy Is My Job....And, Most Of The Time, It's A Piece Of Cake!!
Saturday, November 22, 2014
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....
Actually, I guess that's a multi-part question. First...when do you decorate? Second...do you enjoy it...or is it just another "chore"....just something else that has to get done??
A few years ago, because of the crazy schedule that we have, we decided to get the inside of the house all ready for Christmas somewhere around the middle of November. I asked all of my family members if they had a problem with Santa Claus watching them eat their Thanksgiving dinner and no one did...so the "job" got rescheduled.
I just want to make something very, very clear...while it IS a job...(I am a serious collector...of all things that make me happy...and I have a SERIOUS (huge) collection!!!) it is a job I love!! And....there are several really good reasons why this works out brilliantly for us!
I love the Holidays. Love ALL of the Holidays...I have to say, Halloween is a particular favorite of mine...but, without a doubt, Christmas is number one. As far as I am concerned...it goes much too quickly!! One minute...the Thanksgiving dishes are just about done, and it's time to go outside and view the "light show" (the outside of the house gets decorated on Thanksgiving day...while I am cooking!!) for the first time...and the next minute the dishes from Christmas dinner are washed and put away!!
There is so much about Christmas to enjoy...the lights, the music, family, friends...all combine to make it such a wonderful time of year. I think making it "last longer" was one of the best decisions we ever made!! Don't get me wrong...I love pumpkins and bittersweet and acorns and pilgrims...and turkey...as much as the next guy....but there is nothing better than coming home, after a long day at work, to a glittering, glistening home all ready for Christmas.
Of course...the shop is ready even earlier...it has to be. We get everything out immediately after Halloween. That is the way retail works...all of the merchandise is ordered (and in storage...) months and months ahead of time. And we hear about it. Most of you can't wait...and that's awesome, because I feel the same way...but, occasionally, we hear the "Christmas already"...which makes me sad. I still get excited when the first of the "Christmas specials" come on television (even though they are all on DVD and you can watch them whenever you want to!!) I love when they play Christmas music on the radio, I love to look at ornaments and decorations ANYtime of the year...I love to look at other people's "light displays" and see their tree in the window!! Christmas already?? No....how about...is it time yet??
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.....and that is okay by me!!!
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Monday, October 13, 2014
A big celebration...their way!!
A wedding is a big thing. It's a big decision, a big commitment and a big celebration! I don't think there is a better way to start a life together than for that celebration to have "you" written all over it!!
This one...did!!
My daughter has always had a "thing" for another time...she loves the old music, the cars, the clothes, the colors...the decor (especially 50's kitchen stuff....she has a huge collection!!!) so it was only natural that she would think about a wedding with a 50's feel. Of course, thinking about it....and pulling it off...can be two different things!!
After many, many plans....and even more "plan B's"....my daughter and SON-IN-LAW, finally, found EXACTLY what they were looking for!! There is a diner outside of Lancaster called "DJ's...taste of the 50's". We have checked out many, many retro diners, in our day, but this place has it all!! Including some very accommodating owners!! They opened on their day off...just for us...made us all burgers (with or without cheese...as noted on the place cards!!) and french fries (in the red baskets with black and white checked paper!!), milkshakes (flavors also noted on the placecards!!!) and made everyone, not only feel at home, but feel like we were in the 50's!!!
They were surrounded by people who make them happy...family, friends...both old and new...and everyone got into the spirit!! Her dress was very appropriate...tea length, dotted, just "poofy" enough...but she wasn't the only one with the "50's flavor" in their outfit!! Lots and lots of "polka dots" and red lipstick!! Add that to the music playing in the backround...and the totally perfect decor....and it was a party to remember!! Just the way it should be!!
Was there an isle to walk down? No. The wedding march...a flower girl...rice...bouquets...a bridal party? No to all of the above!! There wasn't even a cake....it was all PIE (I mean....come on...a 50's diner!!!!) But there were two very happy people....doing it their way....and a celebration that we will still be talking about when they celebrate year number 10!!
Last year....when our youngest daughter got married....I told you all about that unique wedding celebration and strongly suggested, if there was a wedding in your future, to do it YOUR way! After last night....I am going to say it again...I hope that every "bride and groom-to-be" has as much fun as our daughter and son-in-law did....and all of the special memories, too!! What a great way to start their life together!!
"Won't you wear my ring around your neck? To tell the world I'm yours, by heck...let them know I love you so...and let them know by the ring around your neck" (....well...okay....finger!!)
Congratulations Heather and Dave!!!
Posted by A piece of cake at Monday, October 13, 2014 No comments:
Thursday, October 9, 2014
One more thing.....
I thought I was done....but it turns out...I have a little more to say!!
Earlier this week I posted, on Facebook, about an unfortunate encounter with a customer. I said what I needed to..and I was done. I really was....
I didn't post it to "vent" I posted it because I think it's important....REALLY important...for all of us to realize that we all have our mountains to climb!!
Somewhere along the way the world has become a very, very rude place to be. A place where everyone has the right to "tell you what they think" and treat those of us "in the public eye" like garbage. Sweet Memories is in it's 20th year at 180 Main St. My business, however, will be 27 years old next month. That's a long time. That's a lot of energy and time and hard work...and I think I have gained a lot of wisdom over those 27 years!!
I, also, think that after that long....I should have the right to decide how much is too much. That phone call (actually 3 of them) was way too much!!
No one...for any reason...has the right to totally disrespect another person. No one. To be talked to the way we were talked to...and not listened to the way we were not listened to...and then hung up on...repeatedly...is complete disrespect.
I heard from an awful lot of you...and I read all of your comments!! I just want to go on record here...I was not "uncalm". I did not...and will not...allow that encounter to spoil my day or my daughter's wedding. I totally appreciated all of the kind words....but I wasn't "fishing" for them!! And...if you think it was wrong to use social media to "vent"...I just want to assure you..that was NOT venting!! I chose my words very carefully....and omitted quite a few of the ones that were swirling around in my head!!
Basically....the reason I shared the encounter, at all, was to...hopefully...stir up some awareness!
I am going to pass along some of the wisdom I have gained in my 27 years in business....You catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar. Think before you speak. Do unto others....oh wait....this isn't MY wisdom...it's been around forever!! Too bad the world is forgetting all of it!!
NOW....I am done!!!!
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Monday, September 29, 2014
A well feathered nest.....
And nothing makes me happier than making mine as cozy as possible!!
I know that is not at the top of each and every list. That's okay. If we were all the same it would be a boring world...but, for me, it is as important as breathing!!
I think roots are very important. I think traditions are important, too...although I believe they can be tweaked, as necessary, and new ones can be created without upsetting the balance of things!!
We have made our "antique" house our home for the last 30 years....and that means a lot to me!! I never stayed anywhere for any length of time, growing up. I don't have any "place" that I can call my childhood home...but my kids do!!
We started making this house a home long before we even moved in. We painted every square inch (literally) of the inside...along with a whole bunch of other projects....and I was in my element!! Those sorts of "home improvement" projects still make me happy...along with decorating for each and every season and Holiday! I love to find "stuff"....unique, nostalgic, cool decorations...that makes me happy and starts conversations!! Some of it is vintage....some new...but when it's all mixed together it says us!! (Hmmm....perhaps this explains WHY there is a "Sweet Memories"?!?)
There is nothing better, at the end of a long, long day (and when you own your own business...that's EVERY day!!) than coming home to the place that makes you feel happy...and comfortable...and rooted!! The place where you can recharge...the place where you are safe!
This world is a little crazy...and getting crazier by the minute!! So many horrible things...so much to worry about! It just seems like a good idea for all of us to try a little harder...be a little nicer...and, maybe, feather our nests a little more than ever!! If you are rooted....that "nest" will get you through all kinds of things (including feeling REALLY under the weather!!!!) and will make you a much happier person!!
So...today...on my day "off"...I am running all of the errands that I couldn't run because I was "under the weather" (so far behind!!!) trying to clean up some of the yard, get a few little projects done around the house, planning to grab a few pumpkins to finish decorating outside and maybe poke around an antique shop or two...see if I can find anything!! All of which falls under the category of "nest feathering"!! Here's to Monday...and fellow "featherers" everywhere!!!
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Monday, August 18, 2014
Fall is right around the corner....and I had nothing to do with it!!!
This has been one odd Summer! Don't get me wrong.... I am not complaining...we work in front of ovens all day long! But, still, it was a little bit of a let down, especially after the winter we had. Even parts of my garden didn't seem to know what to do. Quite a few of my flowers seemed slow to take off, the vegetables (and my birdhouse gourd) took their time setting fruit. Odd....
But....like it or not...Fall IS right around the corner!! And, contrary to what some might think, it isn't the retail communities fault!!
It has become something of a "sport"...bashing the retail world for the "rushing" of the seasons. Is there Halloween candy in the stores "already"? Yup....but, in all fairness, you don't have to buy it!! However...if you are one of the millions of people who adore candy corn...this is the ONLY time of year you can "get your fix". So...clearly....the stores are catering to YOU. Are the stores selling their Summer clothes at a reduced price...yup. Would it be smarter to sit on the inventory and hope that you, the consumer, won't notice that the same clothes are out next year?? Are the Fall and early Winter clothes taking their place on the racks...yup. Are you shopping for back to school?? Will you be purchasing shorts and tank tops...nope!
So....here we are....at the end of August...and the Fall and Halloween decorations are showing up, in the stores!! Is it "rushing" the season? Does time go faster when there are decorations and candy in the stores?? Should we be sad that Summer is coming to an end...or does it give us something to look forward to??
When it comes to decorating, especially Holiday decorating, the rules have changed. If Christmas is "your season"...it is socially acceptable to "skip" the turkey decorations and go straight to Santa Claus. If Halloween is "your thing" there is no reason in the world to put any plain pumpkins around...go Jack-O-Lanterns all the way!! I think part of this is everyone's busy schedule....I know that's why I do it!! I only have so much time to get the decorating done...and not a whole lot of time to enjoy my collections....so I decorate early!! That way I have time to enjoy each and every season as it comes!!
Unfortunately...I am noticing another change in the world...and it's not a good one!! Somewhere along the line...it has become "okay" to voice your opinion...even when it's really not appropriate!! What happened to common courtesy? With "if you don't have anything nice to say...don't say anything"?? Or...how about..."treat people the way YOU want to be treated"?? Once upon a time....all of these fell under the category of "manners"....something I think the world is sorely lacking!!!
Hey....I have opinions, too....lots of them!! I have disassociated myself from people that I think are caustic, I have fought "the system" more than once...(when there is injustice...someone needs to speak up) I have stopped going into businesses because I don't like the way they treat people...but I have never questioned why people do things differently than I do because, frankly, it's not my place...and none of my business!! With everyone on at least one (if not ALL of them) social website...there seems to be a whole lot of unsolicited opinion giving...unsolicited, unnecessary, unwanted...opinion giving. If you do the best you can...and treat people the way you would want to be treated...there is only one opinion that matters!!
So....stepping down from the soapbox....in conclusion...if you are ready for Fall, know that you are not alone!! Go out (YES....to Sweet Memories...we have the BEST selection...anywhere!!!!) and buy that new Halloween decoration, or grab a bag of that candy corn and sit poolside to enjoy it!! Life is just too short to care what "people" think...you are the only one you have to answer to...
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Monday, July 28, 2014
Slow down??? Nah!!!!
Generally speaking, in the world of retail and small business, there are two times during the year that are a little "slower". January and February....and July (that's, I believe, where the "Christmas in July" came from...an attempt to get the consumers into stores to spend money!!)
Thankfully....we are not, in any way shape or form, "typical!!!!! We don't really have any "slow" times (thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!) we seem to be pretty steady (with amazing bursts of SOOO busy!!!!) all year long!!
However....during those times of the year that should be "slower"....I start to come up with BIG projects!!! It always seems that sometime in January, when we are supposed to be "recovering" (aka "resting") from the Holiday madness...I decide to redecorate or move every single piece of furniture in the whole shop!!! (My whole family will back me up, here!!!) And....July, especially THIS July, seems to be no exception!!
Not only did we repaint the entire front dining room...(and....I still have many, many, MORE projects that I want to get done!!) I have been rethinking the whole gift shop experience, too!! So....while for many....this month is all about relaxing and taking vacations...that is NOT what July is all about for me!!
Hopefully you had the chance to come in and see all of our redecorating in person....but, even if you did, make sure you come in again and again. There is a lot more magic up my sleeve!! And....Fall and Halloween are right around the corner!! This...our 20th year....is going to be one to remember!!! I hope you all come along for the ride!!
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Monday, July 7, 2014
Ho, Ho, Holy Cow....20th year!!!
But....the Holiday is over...and now we can get down to business!!
This month marks the beginning of our twentieth year in business!! I'll bet there are a whole bunch of you, reading this right now, who can count yourselves among our "originals"!! Just remember...if you do...you are "dating" yourselves!! hahahaha....
There is no question about it....we have the best, most amazing customers!! We, basically, invite you into our (second) home and consider you to be our extended family!!
So....I wanted to thank you...somehow!!
I decided to have a "sale"....a Christmas in July!! Now...I am aware that this is, really, not all that earth shattering. Everyone...everywhere...has sales (and Christmas in July)! But, around here....we don't!! I spend a lot of time picking out the merchandise we carry. Everything we have is something I would have in my own home (and probably do....) I try to stock only the best, the most unique, decor and gifts. And, of course, Holidays....ALL of them....are a soft spot for me...which is why we have a reputation for the best selection...anywhere!! Usually....the merchandise moves...WELL....and the little that is "left" just gets packed and makes a return visit (and is, usually the first thing that sells....) the next time around!! I love everything we carry....so I have no problem getting to see it again. It's a lot like unpacking my favorite decorations, here at home!! Deciding to have a sale is a big thing....and I wanted to do it just right!!
Now....you all know I can't do anything the way "others" do....so...this is a "progressive" sale. What does that mean??? Each week I am adding more to the list of sale items. By the end of the month there will be all KINDS of stuff discounted!! Just trying to keep it FUN!! But....don't wait until the end of the month!! You don't want to miss anything!!
Visit....actually GO to...our Facebook page. I will let you know what is on sale each week. You know what....better yet, come in and see for yourself!! Not only will we have new things discounted....we have new things coming in all the time!! Treasure hunting....awaits!!!
Come in and start your Christmas shopping......or treat yourself!! Just remember...we REALLY appreciate your loyalty!! I think our twentieth year will be the best one yet!!
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So it's been like *forever* since I've posted a blog!! Ok, only since January, but I'm just sayin'...
I've had so much going on recently--I got engaged to an amazing man, my best fried is getting married and asked me to be in her wedding--which is 5 hours away! I've been spending a lot of time with my mom in the nursing home since we had a "scare" not too long ago where she was admitted to the hospital's ICU and was very, very ill, I started my own business (on TOP of my full-time job!) selling fabulous Silpada jewelry, and then a mish mosh of summer baby showers, bridal showers, BBQ's, birthdays...Silpada Parties....YIKES!! Where's my wine???!!!
Details: My boyfriend of almost two years asked me to marry him on Memorial Day. We were having a BBQ and had some friends and family over. He came outside with the ring, got on one knee, said some really sweet things that made me and my BFF cry, and I said YES!! For the rest of the day, I was ecstatic...UNTIL....our Doberman puppy (9m old) ate a corn cob, got sick as could be, and had to be rushed to the Pet ER, which cost me over $800, but that's an entirely differnt story!!! LOL
As for the wedding that is faaar away---I used to live in Erie, PA back in the 90's. I moved there two months after graduating high school pretty much on a whim and with only $20 in my pocket, a bus ticket and a suitcase (I did have someone to stay with when I got there--I'm not THAT dumb...lol). That is where I met Diane. We had gotten a job at the same place and were at orientation together. The rest is history. We stuck together like glue for years but then circumstances out of my control (my mom got deathly sick) pulled me back to good 'ol Northeast PA. Of course we stayed in touch, but it just wasn't the same. We slowly drifted apart and only talked once every few months. Then about a week ago she sent me a FB message asking me to be in her wedding next July and she said, "it just wouldn't be the same without you." Yesssss....it brought me to tears. I love this girl like a sister and I've missed her so, so much. I mean, I've been to Erie to visit over the years, but we didn't always get to see each other. I'm so EXCITED! Of course, not so much over the "stiletto" type heels she wants the bridesmaids to wear but.....I'll take some comfy I-can't-stand-these-damn-high-heels-anymore shoes!!!
My mom is doing so much better. See, she smoked most of her life so she has emphysema/COPD (really bad) and on top of that she also has diabetes, colon polyps and a hernia (they won't operate on due to her breathing issues) and that's just to name a few. We had a huge scare a couple weeks ago when she was rushed to the hospital in horrible pain. Her red blood count was extremely low and they had to give her 4 pints of blood. That's when they found the polyps. I was so upset that the nursing home didn't see something when she was going to the bathroom...not to be gross....but REALLY???!! They assumed the black stools were caused by iron but, c'mon--at least TEST it once in awhile!! I'm not going to get started....!!
My Aunt, Uncle and Great Aunt came to visit from Arizona this week. It's my mom's brother and their Aunt and she was THRILLED to see them. We don't get to see them very much as they don't come "in" very often. It was so nice to spend some time with them. They own and operate a resort in Belize called Mama Noots Eco Resort and they have TONS of fun activities available such as ziplining, waterfall repelling, cavern tubing and more. I actually just learned about the place myself. It looks like I am planning a future trip as they said they would give family an awesome discount! Woo Hoo!
As for my second job as an Independent Silpada Rep, I discovered Silpada as I was browsing Facebook. I had never even heard of the "stuff" but an old classmate of mine kept posting how she was going on free vacations (to Hawaii, Niagra Falls, etc.) and how much free stuff she was getting and it really raised my curiosity. So I checked it out. I fell in love with the jewelry immediately! I did a little research into what I would have to do, how much money I could make, etc. and I liked what I saw. I'm having my first party this Sunday where I am the hostess AND the Rep--it's like my "launch" party to get my friends over for some 'girl time.' I'm really looking forward to it.
And like I said, the rest of my summer is a mish mosh of all kinds of events! My neice just bought a house and she is also about 6 months pregnant so they are having a "Reveal the Sex of the Baby" housewarming party. That should be interesting!!
Ok, so I've been talking about other things in my life, but I haven't even posted anything about weight....and as far as that is going, I'm definitely not doing as well as I should be, especially with two weddings coming up (my own and my friend's). But it's all good. I know what I need to do and I've already started (eating better, using my Gazelle while watching some crazy reality TV show, taking Mina on walks and increasing my water intake). The good thing about summer for me is that I don't feel as hungry--does that make sense? HOWEVER, I do get on a slushie kick (coke slushies are my fave)--and YES I know they are loaded with sugar...soooo I've quit slushies cold turkey and am looking into how to make my own low cal slushie!!!
Well, if you have stayed and read ALLLLLL the way to the bottom of this blog---I thank you and I hope you have an AWESOME WEEKEND!!
I have NEVER been skinny. I have a "big bone" build and I am 5'7. However, I am at the highest weight I've ever been at up to this point and I have never felt more disgusted.
My parents never kept much junk food in the house and chips were only served at parties or for a quick dinner with a burger. My mom didn't bake so we never really had sweets either. And as far as genetics, my dad was always skinny, as was my mother (until she got in her 40's--she started getting chunky then!) So WTH??!! How come I never got to be thin like them?!! I did have my thyroid tested and the results were normal. So now I realize my weight came from my poor eating/exercise choices over the years--ya know...the usual reason!!
I can remember dieting when I was in my teens--using Slim Fast. But that failed after a few days-- I just couldn't do the whole not eating, only drinking crappy tasting fake shakes! When I got pregnant with my daughter, 17 years ago, I actually LOST weight since I was pretty much nauseated the entire day for months and just didn't have many cravings and ate minimal to make sure she was healthy. The same with my son who was born 23 months later. After his birth, I slowly started gaining weight....again.
I experimented with diet pills but I would forget to take them. I tried the Atkins Diet but couldn't stick to it--too many restrictions, I went to WW in 2006 and lost 30 lbs. I needed the support and accountability. I felt great! I got down to 230 lbs which, was still a lot but was my best weight in a long time. I felt like I had control over my eating, then my mom got very sick (almost died on a ventilator) and I started emotional eating.
My weight shot up again over the past few years, I tried more "dieting"--trying the 17-day-diet, which worked for as long as I could stick to it. But diets don't work for me. I'm too hard headed and stubborn and when I want something, I want it. LOL I found I do better eating what I want in moderation. However, over the past few years, the whole "moderation" thing totally has gone out the window. Plus, it really doesn't help with people always telling me "oh, you don't LOOK like you weigh as much as you do!" and the doctors telling me, "you carry your weight well" I used it as an excuse to eat as I wanted since, according to others, I didn't LOOK that big! ....yeah right.
I guess it also didn't help that when I went for my physical 18 months ago to become a Parole Agent they did an EKG, all blood work (cholesterol, sugar, etc.), hearing tests, eye test, blood pressure, etc and I came out healthy as a horse. All normal....which is good! But it gave me yet another "excuse" to eat as I wanted since...hmmm....I am "fat" but since all my tests are normal I must be ok!
I LOVE food. I love the taste of food, I love trying different foods, I'm a "meat and potatoes" gal...don't get me wrong, I do like veggies, but I rarely eat them. I LOVE eating out and we do....at least 3 to 4 times a week. And when we go out, I don't order fish or salads, I go for the cheesy spinach artichoke dip app (there's veggies in that, right???!!!) and a burger or steak. And I HATE diet sodas...yuck. About the only one I can stomach is diet Dr. Pepper (cherry). So of course I would order Pepsi or whatever other cola they had. Only recently to wean myself off, I started asking the waitress to give me half and half (half diet, half regular).
Right now...I feel gross. When I see pictures of myself I get disgusted looking at my double chin and fat-hanging-out-everywhere body. My clothes don't fit as good as they used to, my knees are starting to ache...which just started recently, and my spanx are not going to hold this muffin top in much longer! Overall, I feel horrible about myself and I'm just not happy.
The positive thing is that I HAVE THE ABILITY TO CHANGE IT ALL!!! I'm ready. Let's do this fellow BLC-ers!
Me at my favorite NY winery!
TGIF!! The closing on my mom's house was today. I stopped at the house one last time before going to the bank to sign the papers and hand over the keys. I walked around from room to room reminiscing on all of the great times that were had there. I remembered the huge train set my dad used to set up every year for Christmas in the living room. He loved those trains. I remembered making anise cookies with my mom in the kitchen while listening to Bing Crosby sing "White Christmas." I went into my old bedroom that my parents had turned into a computer room and had a little laugh remembering how the walls used to be COVERED with pictures of 80s hair bands and fake spider webs!! My parents let me make that room my own no matter how much they disagreed with my decorating style!!
The good news is that the house was sold to my nephew. I'm sure he will take care of it and I'm just happy to keep it in the family. I know my mom is too.
My daughter and I went to the big Bloomsburg Fair yesterday where my Fitbit said I walked over 11,000 steps!! We had a really good time and it was nice spending mother/daughter time together.
I'm just glad it's Friday. I have a lot going on this weekend and next week. I am having a Tupperware party on Sunday, but boy did I pick a horrible weekend to have it! Most of the people I invited can't come. A big difference from a Pampered Chef party I had where a ton of people came and I sold over $1500 worth of stuff!! Oh well. We'll see how it goes!
Monday through Wednesday I will be in State College for my CIRT training (Critical Incident Response Team) so I will hafta apologize to my Azure sisters since I probably won't be on a whole lot. Not to mention it is me and my honey's 1st year anniversary Monday. Since I am going away we will be celebrating Sunday evening at an italian restaurant...shhh!! It's a surprise for him!
I've had an exhausting day and I'm a little moody so I'm going to call it a night! Hope everyone has a great weekend!
1- Lose 50 lbs
2- Try a new food--DONE (Indian food--LOVE IT!!)
3- Travel by plane
4- Walk 5K
5- See a Broadway musical
6- Volunteer at our local soup kitchen w/the kids
7- Get another tattoo
8- Get my basement cleaned out
9- Take the kids on a vacation
10- Go for a walk at sunrise
11- Start/grow a garden
12- Finish redecorating my bedroom
13- Do something for my best friend just because--DONE! 9/27/12 bought her a giant coffee mug she has always wanted!
14- Spend the day with an old friend
15- Visit somewhere historical (Philadelphia, Gettysburg)
16- Celebrate my birthday in a big way
17- Kiss in the rain
18- Bake and deliver something to someone, just because
19- Inpsire someone
20- Have a board game night with the fam
21- Work on my scrapbooks
22- Get my Christmas shopping done....EARLY!! (DONE! 11/16/12)
23- Surprise my honey with something fabulous
24- See 10 classic movies I've never seen
25- Be a member of an audience for a TV show
26- Decorate a cake
27- Stop swearing for at least a week
28- Go camping with a bunch of friends
29- Make every recipe in a single cookbook
30- Learn to say "I love you" and "I'm sorry" in five different languages
31- Go snow tubing
32- Grow my own tomatoes
33- Go on a hike
34- Eat at the Melting Pot Restaurant
35- Visit Las Vegas
36- Cook a meal with the kids
37- Try a new ice cream flavor (DONE! Milky Way Fro-yo 10/12)
38- Play a video game with my son
39- Take my daughter to see NYC's Christman Spectacular
40- Read a book
41- Take my honey to his first Bazaar
42- Go to the beach
43- Pleasantly surprise someone (DONE! 10/12 my mom's roommate w/her favorite snack)
44- Plan a family get together with extended family
45- Buy a CD
46- Try sea bass
47- Take a yoga class
48- Take a spinning class
49- Play paintball
50- Go to the drive-in
51- Try three new fruits 1. Jicama (10/12)
52- Park at the end of the parking lot and walk
53- Couples massage--(DONE! 10/12--Rejuve)
54- Write a postcard/letter to seven different people to tell them what they mean to me
55- Offer help to a stranger--DONE!
56- Have a snow ball fight
57- Visit five local restaurants I haven't been to before 1. Pasquale's (11/12)
58- Go on a picnic with my honey
59- Watch 101 movies I've never seen before
60- Get my eyebrows threaded
61- Get a hot stone massage
62- Go rollerskating
63- Send out Christmas cards--on time!!
64- Work a full month without taking time off
65- Bring lunch to work every day for a week
66- Transform my backyard
67- Stay at a bed and breakfast
68- Do something artistic
69- Organize the pantry
70- Clean out and donate old clothes
71- Write a letter to myself to open in 10 years
72- Host a party--DONE! Tupperware Party 9/30/12
73- Visit a zoo
74- Have a night picnic outside
75- Refinish kitchen cupboards and counters
76- Buy flowers for my mom's roommate in the nursing home
77- Take my mom out for dinner
78- Compliment someone every day for a week
79- Get a gun permit
80- Write a Will
81- Do something outside of my comfort zone
82- Get dressed up for Halloween
83- Have a yard sale
84- Start a Christmas Club account
85- Buy an Ipad
86- Teach my honey how to swim
87- Do archery
88- Re-do the bathroom
89- Take a home improvement course
90- Prune my trees--DONE!!
91- Take my daughter somewhere overnight..just me and her
92- Learn a new dance
93- Organize my dining room (DONE! 9/12)
94- Get a physical from my Dr.
95- Actually burn all of the candles I have
96- Finish a bottle of vitamins without missing a single day
97- Buy new drapes
98- Get a facial
99- Bathe in a large champagne glass (Poconos)
100- Go fishing
101- Inspire someone to write their own 101 in 1001!!
Goal #1: Exercise at least 5x a week. This will be the biggest challenge for me, especially on the weekdays, because between my super busy schedule and then the lack of energy after a long day, I just don��t always feel up to it.
THE PLAN: I refuse to let my team down so my plan is to bring gym clothes to work with me and get on the elliptical at work for at least 30 minutes (this will be a bigger challenge than you know because my ex also works out at our work gym at the same time I take my lunch�KLOL). It��ll be ok, I promise �� I can also take my dogs for a walk and since we live in a great neighborhood, it doesn��t matter how late we go!! I��d like to try yoga and the Zumba classes at the new gym me and honey are joining, but I don��t know what kind of time I will have on the weekdays for this so I can��t make any definite promises! But it is definitely an option!! I also have a Wii with a couple of the Just Dance games and Zumba. I love them and I have to start doing them. Oh yeah�KI also bought Turbo Fire a few months back but haven��t gotten a chance to try it yet. See Eileen!! You CAN make time to exercise!!!
Goal #2: To only eat out once or twice a week (and eat healthy when I do!). My honey LOVES going out to eat and does so at least 4x a week and every weekend. He makes decent money, so he is able to do that. HOWEVER, recently he has mentioned he��d like to lose some weight as well since he is diabetic. BINGO!! Here is my chance!! Last night for dinner I made chicken and veggie shish kabobs and he only ate one plate of food compared to his 2 or 3!! He usually would also stop on his way home from work for fast food burgers as an ��appetizer�� to dinner. We talked about it and he agreed that not buying food at restaurants would save us a lot of money and since we are planning a basement remodel, the extra money would be a plus!
Goal #3: Keep track of what I eat every day. I��ve been doing fairly well at this but I��ve found that if I ate super crappy on a certain day, I would skip it altogether. I will make myself accountable for what I eat. No matter what.
Goal #4: Lose 25 lbs. by the end of this challenge. I was looking over some SparkFriends pics and by reading the captions I could just feel the excitement of her weight loss as her weight spiraled downward (15 lb loss, 20 lb loss, 25 lb loss, 50 lb loss, 60 lb loss). It made me remember the kind of excitement I felt when I lost 30 lbs on WW. (Thanks former Azurita--Chrissy!!). I really have to thank her for renewing that inspiration and bringing that feeling back to me!!
Goal #5: Plan my meals. I have really been slacking at this and since I get up in the morning with just enough time to get ready and scoot out of the door (I am absolutely NOT a morning person!!), I have forgotten to set something out to defrost more than once, which usually led to the ��ol�K��oh well, guess I gotta order take out tonight.��
Goal #6: My plan is to eat more protein, fiber and fruits and veggies. I��m horrible at eating freggies on a consistent basis, so this too, will be a challenge in itself for me. I know I can do it though, because on SAC 3 we had the Eat-As-Many-Veggies-As-You-Can-In-One-Week challenge and my number was in the 30��s!!
**I wanted to get these posted�KI will probably update as I go though!!***
Rewards: No more swollen ankles.
Pants will fit better.
More energy!
Will look better in my clothes.