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Leon Threatt found his calling in the south Pacific.
At 19, he went to Hawaii and later Okinawa with the Marines. It was there that he made a discovery that would change his life.
Somebody shared faith with me, and that became a living reality, Threatt says.
Faith has continued to be part of Threatts life through careers in the military, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and eventually his own east Charlotte church. Now its central to his campaign for Congress in the 12th District.
Hes running in a May 6 Republican primary against Charlotte broadcaster Vince Coakley. To Threatt, 56, the race is an extension of his Christian beliefs.
My faith has kept me connected to the things that are most important in life. (That) compels a person to be actively involved, he says. If I was not deeply connected to my faith, I certainly would not be doing it. Thats part of the responsibility of being a good Christian.
The Marine
Threatt was born in Monroe and grew up in Greensboro. His parents divorced when he was 6, leaving what he calls a distressed household.
My upbringing was very dysfunctional, he says. We know what its like to have troubled family.
He joinedthe Marines after high school, and his 10 years in the service took him to posts from North Carolina to the Pacific.
In 1982, he began his public ministry evangelizing the lost and preaching the uncompromising Word of God in Okinawa and later at bases stateside.
He moved back to North Carolina after leaving the Marines in 1987.
The preacher
In Charlotte, Threatt joined the police department. He worked the beat in the Belmont neighborhood and later became a school resource officer at a pair of schools, including West Charlotte High.
Early in his time as a police officer, Threatt began another career.
He and his wife started Christian Faith Assembly, a church on Idlewild Road. They earned advanced degrees online from an Indiana-based divinity school.
Now they serve as co-pastors to the congregation of about 200.
This spring, he self-published a book called Storm Warnings. According to a blurb, its about the state of the country and how to hold onto your peace and well-being when much of the nation is in turmoil.
The candidate
Threatt says hes always been a Republican and counts Ronald Reagan among his role models.
In his first run for public office, hes calling for smaller government and a return to traditional values.
I would consider myself fiscally conservative as well as morally conservative, he says.
He believes the federal government has reached too far in education, regulation and taxes.
Threatt and Democrat Rajive Patel are skipping the special election to replace Democratic U.S. Rep. Mel Watt and running only in the regularly scheduled election. The two elections overlap.
The winner of the special election will take office in November. The regular election winner will be sworn in in January.
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It was the worst loss of life in Turkey's 10-year involvement in Afghanistan. One Afghan civilian was also injured.
"The helicopter crashed into a house in Bagrami district of Kabul due to technical problems," a senior Afghan police officer told the Reuters news agency on Friday.
There was no immediate comment on the crash from Turkey, which has more than 1,800 soldiers serving in Afghanistan, most of them around the capital.
Prior to Friday's crash, Turkey had lost only two soldiers who died in a car crash in 2009.
The crash came amid growing unease among NATO partner countries about the increasingly unpopular and costly war. Most foreign combat troops are set to leave Afghanistan by the end of 2014.
Unlike other European members of the NATO-led coalition, Turkey's mission is limited to patrols and its soldiers do not take part in combat operations.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 5.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What do the witches plan to show Macbeth the morning after Banquo's murder?
(a) His destiny.
(b) A prophecy of lies.
(c) His future disgrace.
(d) His sins.
2. How is the Porter speaking of death when he first appears on stage?
(a) He is whispering strange tales of ghosts and demons.
(b) He is delivering a serious sermon.
(c) He is weeping about dead relatives of his.
(d) He is telling knock-knock jokes about death.
3. Who has sole responsibility for the impending doom of Banquo?
(a) Macbeth.
(b) Donalbain.
(c) Lady Macbeth.
(d) Macduff.
4. Who is to be the new Thane of Cawdor?
(a) Duncan.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Lennox.
5. What is Lady Macbeth's reaction when she is told of the king's death the morning after?
(a) She acts shocked.
(b) She faints.
(c) She laughs.
(d) She pretends to cry.
Short Answer Questions
1. After the murders of Duncan and Banquo, what do the witches view Macbeth as?
2. How are Malcolm and Duncan related?
3. What title is Malcolm given after the battle is over?
4. In Act 1, Scene 4, in an aside to the audience, what does Macbeth say he is carrying?
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WOW. It's safe to say we have a lot to talk about this week on The Vampire Diaries Round Table. Before our panel gets into it, be sure to read our review of the latest, action-packed episode.
Ready? Good. Below, editor-in-chief Matt Richenthal is joined by TV Fanatic writer Steve Marsi and fellow critic Eric Hochberger to discuss developments from "The House Guest" ...
What was your favorite quote/scene from the episode?
Matt: Close your eyes, give me your hand, darling. Do you feel my heart beating? Do you understand? Really, I could just type out every lyric from "Eternal Flame" as my quote.
Steve: Damon shooting down Katherine. That tease. Takes one to know one!
Eric: Katherine's reaction after (nearly) killing Jonas. Licking her blood-stained lips? Sexy, frightening and delicious.
Bigger shock: Isobel's return, the death of Luka and Jonas or Damon turning down sex with Katherine?
Matt: I'll combine the death of Luka with the fact that Elijah remained dead. I was convinced he'd return to (after?) life and wreak havoc. Instead, the death toll just continued to add up.
Steve: All were surprising, but both warlocks going down hard and fast was definitely the development I expected least. At least they flamed out in style.
Eric: Damon's dismissal of Katherine. Seriously, that must have been some fascinating journal entry he was reading!Better version of Eternal Flame: The Bangles or Candice Accola?
Matt: The Bangles. Gotta go with the originals. Let's just hope they don't return and try to sacrifice Accola's doppleganger. That would be unfortunate.
Steve: Candice. Who knew she had such a great voice? As a sucker for cheesy ballads, I loved the song selection too. If you're taking requests, Candice, can you do "True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper next week? Matt might need another serenade after seeing yours ...
Eric: I agree with Steve. I'm far from a softie, but it got very dusty in here after Matt ended Caroline's rendition with a kiss.
How will Matt respond to the news about Caroline?
Matt: Gotta imagine he's gonna need a break. Perhaps a road trip of some kind. When he returns, he won't be alone (cough... cough... Tyler... cough... cough).
Steve: His initial reaction wasn't exactly encouraging, but the fact that she saved his life must count for something. Maybe he'll come around, but I'd brush up on my '80s covers if I were Caroline.
Eric: Not well at first. But after doing his laundry for like a month, all should be fine between these two.
Give us one bold prediction for the final set of season two episodes.
Matt: Isobel will sacrifice herself to save Elena. At the hands of Klaus, when all is said and done, we'll see that Elena's mother actually does care and is willing to take the most extreme step possible as proof.
Steve: Often relegated to the sidelines, Bonnie will play a pivotal role in the gang's quest to kill Klaus. Also, Katherine will continue to assert herself as a sexual being. No one will see that coming.
Eric: Dair will finally sleep together, causing a ripple effect around the upper Eastside and... wait, this might be for the wrong show.
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Favorite scene: definitly jonas burning down the grill
Shock: Isobel comming back !! I love her !
Best Version: Candice
How will Matt respond?: I think caroline might have to compel him to forget.. And then of course tyler comes back and my FORWOOD can finally be together.
Prediction: I think Elena will die.. She will come back of course, but i'm not sure on the 'how' part ;)
favorite scene mmm...i think when katherine killed the warlock i forget his name
shock isobel return really freak me out i never thought she get back to town and i dont like her or jonh i want them dead
best version candice i didnt know she sings but she is great
matt respond well he needs time to figure things out maybe they can bring tyler back of a little competition for caroline will be great
and prediction well i agree with vampirediariexo elena will become a vampire and katherine is going to fall for damon but its gona be too late for them
ugh I'm pissed off.. I really liked Elijah, Jonah and Luka..they were good "people"..it would have been great if Luka had managed to revive Elijah, then all three would be alive!
But..oh well, I'm excited to see how this is going..at least Elijah had a plan. Now Isobel AND Katherina are in town..that should be interesting
Isobel can't be use as the sacrifice, because a vampire and in one of the episode Katherine said that to break the curse you need a human doppelganger.
I think elena will probably turn by the end of this season, unless she's given a magic ring that prevents death by supernatural cause. srsly why does no one think of giving elena one of those rings.
The only thing that kind of ruined the books was Jenna never knew, And that was one of the only things i was reading to see how that will play out after Elena died multiple times, but it was apparant it would never be explanined. But the show seems to learn from the books mistakes and is going down that path of letting the extras in like Matt and Jenna, so if Elena does die Jenna will know and the rest of the town wont. But i think the show is scared to make Elena a vampire because that would be the begning of the end.
I just can't wait to see who plays Klaus!
What was your favorite quote/scene from the episode?:damon throwing kathern off the bed.
Bigger shock: Isobel's return, the death of Luka and Jonas or Damon turning down sex with Katherine?: Isobel's return and the death of luka and jonas.
Better version of Eternal Flame: The Bangles or Candice Accola?:candice accola.
How will Matt respond to the news about Caroline?:shocked and confused.
Give us one bold prediction for the final set of season two episodes.:that elena will get turned into a vampire.
Favorite quote/scene: Jonas nearly burning down the Mystic Falls grill looking for Elena and Damon throwing Katherine off the bed.
Shock: Death of Luka and Jonas.
Best version: The Bangles
Matt: He need a friend right now and that is where Tyler comes in.
Prediction: Someone major will die and no I am not talking about Matt and Jenna.
I predict Elena will become a vampire like Katherine did, to avoid being killed by Klaus! That logically makes sense, but it may be a little early in the series to change Elena to a vamp already... hmm..


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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Warren Buffett's revelation about his prostate cancer sent shares of Berkshire Hathaway down 1.3% on Wednesday, a deeper dip than the broad market but not exactly panic.
There's the deserved praise about Buffett's outsize role at Berkshire behind the share selling, and the market reaction gives some support to the most obvious case:
Being irreplaceable, though, and all of the fears about succession and post-Buffett Berkshire Hathaway that come with it, does not preclude the stock from being a good trade.
This is what investors should focus on. It's not cruel, or disrespectful. In fact, for a man who has built what is viewed as the single greatest wealth machine of his generation by applying dispassionate investing logic, Buffett would advise you to focus on the value of the company.Ask yourself this: If Buffett were to die tomorrow in a car or plane crash, would you be prepared to make the right investment decision? My point is that these little dribs and drabs that remind the market that succession is an issue at Berkshire Hathaway aren't preparing the investor very well to answer the fundamental question, and these headlines won't be going away. Between now and the last succession headline -- the day the name in the envelope known only to the Berkshire board is revealed -- there are plenty of questions an investor needs to consider. The name that will ultimately be selected from the Buffett successor short list -- a popular topic today -- isn't among the important questions. The investor won't know until they know who Buffett's successor is anyway, and when they do know, it won't matter: Bet that Berkshire shares will sell off no matter who is named Buffett's replacement and prepare a strategy for that day. So let's run through the issues that you need consider today, but also needed to consider yesterday, the day before that, a year ago, and will need to keep in the back of your mind tomorrow and the day after that. Critics say the Berkshire Hathaway succession plan is secretive and being secretive really responsible for the headline selling. The reality of whether or not sticking with Berkshire makes sense comes down to a few simple points: You either trust Buffett and the board on succession or you don't -- and you won't be getting a better answer -- so you shouldn't own the stock if this paralyzes you.
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The "States Secrets Privilege" only applies in civil cases. It cannot be used to stop a criminal case…. So far at any rate.
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No argument, there.
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It's not just this administration, bad as it is. And it is not just the federal government, or just government in general. Whistleblowers are rooted out and persecuted in every corporate organization everywhere. Speaking out against your bosses is guaranteed get you either fired and/or your career destroyed. Corruption, fraud and abuse are designed to be kept secret and those engaged in such activities must keep the lid on at all costs. Anyone they regard to be a snitch will be pursued and ruined – both as punishment and as a warning to others.
Protecting whistleblowers, let alone encouraging them, runs directly against the grain of society. Whistleblower protection laws, where they exist, have an uphill battle to render even a modicum of justice. Because they are so difficult to garner support for within any legislative body, the resulting laws are fragmented, covering only narrowly defined "protected activities" and often impose high hurdles of proof that a victim of retaliation must overcome.
Much more work must be done if we shall ever see an environment where persons who see wrong-doing in his/her workplace will feel free to reveal what they know in the confidence that simply telling the truth will protect them.
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The science of climate change speaks for itself, but ambiguously – as all science must. It is astonishing how many non-scientists feel the need speak on its behalf and to force conclusions which it will not support.
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4 Ways Leaders Can Release Control, and Ultimately Thrive :: Guest Post
He also creates interactive and reflective art and worship experiences through his company, Uncover The Color.
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Here are a few new leadership books from friends that I highly recommend:
1. Yes or No- by Jeff Shinabarger
2. Unstoppable- by Christine Caine
3. Row for Freedom- by Julia Immonen
4. The Best Yes- by Lysa TerKeurst
5. Overrated- by Eugene Cho
6. Be the Message- by Kerry Shook
7. Jesus Prom- by Jon Weece
8. Addicted to Busy- by Brady Boyd
9. Life with a Capital L- by Matt Heard
10. The Sticky Faith Guide For Your Family- by Kara Powell
11. Life on Mission- by Aaron Coe
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Here are 12 new books I recommend, in no particular order:
1. The Locus Effect- by Gary Haugen, president and CEO of International Justice Mission
2. The Truest Thing About You- by Dave Lomas, pastor of Reality San Franciso
3. Leaders Eat Last- by Simon Sinek, author, speaker, and thought leader (speaking at Catalyst West in April)
4. The God of Yes- by Jud Wilhite, pastor of Central Christian Church in Las Vegas
5. Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook- by Gary Vaynerchuk, speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of Wine Library TV
6. Crash the Chatterbox- by Steven Furtick, pastor of Elevation Church in Charlotte
7. Clout- by Jenni Catron, blogger, author and pastor at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Menlo Park, CA
8. Fight- by Craig Groeschel, senior pastor of LifeChurch.tv in Oklahoma City, OK
9. Beating Burnout- by Anne Marie Miller, author, speaker and blogger.
10. Flesh- by Hugh Halter, author, pastor, speaker, and missional church specialist
11. Passion- by Louie Giglio, pastor of Passion City Church and founder of Passion Conferences
12. Restless- by Jennie Allen, speaker, author and founder of IF Gathering
A Brand New Resource for Women Leaders!
I am frequently asked questions about the development of women leaders. While the opportunities for leadership are increasing for women, the resources for development still many times seems inadequate. That's why I am really excited for the release of Just Lead! A No Whining, No Complaining, No Nonsense Practical Guide for Women Leaders in the Church written by my friends Jenni Catron and Sherry Surratt.
Jenni is the Executive Director of Cross Point Church in Nashville, TN, where she leads the staff and oversees the ministry of five campuses, and Sherry is the president and CEO of MOPS International.
As two experienced leaders who have served in a number of capacities in churches and organizations, Sherry and Jenni not only explore barriers – internal and external – that keep women from assuming a leadership role but also provide practical reality checks on what women can do to become effective leaders. The book shows how to handle criticism, face indecision, and grapple with the loneliness that often comes with being in charge. It also offers sage advice on respecting gender differences, overcoming communication barriers, leading other women, and developing a balanced team.
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Here are 5 Questions with Jenni & Sherry:
1. What is one leadership lesson you wish you had learned earlier in life?
We wish we had learned the significance of seizing your present sphere of influence and pouring your best into it. We often say, "Wherever you lead, lead well." For those of us with the gift of leadership, we're naturally inclined to aspire to bigger spheres of influence. But in doing so, we often miss the leadership lessons we need to be learning in our present circumstances. Leadership is a journey that doesn't have a final destination. You have to make the most of every stop along the way.
2. What three issues do you most commonly see hinder leaders from leading well?
Most of us deal with varying degrees of fear and insecurity, but a few additional issues we see leaders commonly wrestle with are indecision, criticism and communication.
3. What do men and women need to understand about leading better together?
Trust and respect each other. Make it less about gender and more about how our gifts and abilities complement each other to do the work we're called to do. Seek to understand and give lots of grace!
4. What advice do you have for young leaders?
Wherever God puts you, ask Him for wisdom and a humble spirit to approach your leadership opportunities. Bring your best game to the table with faithfulness and a willing attitude. Be the best leader you can be, even if your leadership opportunity is small. Seize every opportunity to grow and lead with excellence and courage.
5. What inspired you to write a book for women leaders?
Since the day we met, we have shared a deep love for encouraging other women leaders. We both are frequently sought out for conversations about how to lead well as women. What we discovered was that there were very few resources available for us to recommend to help women navigate some of the unique challenges they face. This book was a way to put our stories on paper. It's what we would share if we could sit down one-on-one with each of them.
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1. Deep and Wide- by Andy Stanley
2. Unleash!- Perry Noble
3. Undaunted- Christine Caine
4. Glorious Ruin- Tullian Tchividjian
5. The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth- John Maxwell
6. Unglued- Lysa TerKeurst
7. Multiply- Francis Chan (not available until November 1)
8. Greater- Steven Furtick
9. Creature of the Word: The Jesus Centered Church- Matt Chandler
10. Soul Detox- Craig Groeschel
Bonus: The White Umbrella: Walking with Survivors of Sex Trafficking by Mary Frances Bowley
I love leadership. And I read a lot. So I wanted to provide you with a list of some of the books I recommend.
These are not the only leadership books you should read. There are hundreds of others that are great. But these are just simply 40 of my favorites.
So here you go. And please share this list with your friends, team, and other leaders who might benefit.
40 leadership books to read:
2. The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership- John Maxwell
3. Courageous Leadership- Bill Hybels
4. The Next Generation Leader- Andy Stanley
5. Now, Discover Your Strengths- Marcus Buckingham
6. Love is the Killer App- Tim Sanders
7. The Tipping Point- Malcolm Gladwell
8. Tribes- Seth Godin
9. It: How Churches and Leaders can Get it and Keep it- Craig Groeschel
10. Integrity- Henry Cloud
11. In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership- Henri Nouwen
12. Axiom- Bill Hybels
13. In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day- Mark Batterson
14. Five Dysfunctions of a Team- Patrick Lencioni
15. Visioneering- Andy Stanley
16. Drive: The Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us- Daniel Pink
17. Silos, Politics and Turf Wars- Patrick Lencioni
18. Linchpin- Seth Godin
19. How to Win Friends and Influence People- Dale Carnegie
20. Wooden on Leadership: How to Create a Winning Organization- John Wooden
21. Leadership is an Art- Max Depree
22. The Leadership Challenge- Barry Posner and Jim Kouzes
23. Leading with the Heart- Coach Mike Krzyzewski
24. unChristian- Gabe Lyons and David Kinnaman
25. True North- Bill George
26. Built to Last- Jim Collins
27. Execution- Ram Charan and Larry Bossidy
28. In Search of Excellence- Tom Peters
29. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People- Stephen Covey
30. The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork- John Maxwell
31. What the CEO Wants You to Know- Ram Charan
32. Rework- Jason Fried and David Hansson
33. The Experience Economy- Joseph Pine and James Gilmore
34. Made to Stick- Chip and Dan Heath
35. Blink- Malcolm Gladwell
36. Making Ideas Happen- Scott Belsky
37. The Effective Executive- Peter Drucker
38. Emotional Intelligence- Daniel Goleman
39. On Becoming a Leader- Warren Bennis
40. Leading Change- John Kotter
***and I'll add my book The Catalyst Leader as a bonus.
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One Way or Return Skyrail Experience
General Information
Travel over the Barron River
- Type:
- Nature / Eco
- Price from:
- 40 AUD /person
- Phone:
- +61 7 4038 1555
- Fax:
- +61 7 4038 1888
- Payment Types:
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Cheque
- Travellers cheque
- Paypal
- Wire Transfer
- Location Start:
- Skyrail Terminal - Caravonica or Kuranda
- Location Finish:
- Skyrail Terminal - Caravonica or Kuranda
- Start time:
- 08.30 am
- End time:
- 05.00 pm
- We Speak:
- Japanese, German, English
Last updated: 05/07/2008
The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway experience spans 7.5km over Australias pristine tropical rainforests. Glide just metres above the rainforest canopy. Enjoy spectacular views of tropical Cairns.
Day 1
The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway experience spans 7.5kms over Australia's pristine tropical rainforests.
You'll glide just metres above the rainforest canopy before descending through the canopy layers and deep into the heart of the forest at Skyrail's two rainforest mid-stations for the ultimate tropical rainforest experience.
A Skyrail Experience will take approximately 1½ hours one way, or 2-2½ hours return.
Extra Information
- Inclusions -
- 7.5km cableway journey though Australia's Tropical Rainforests
- Exclusions -
- Price excludes bus transfers
- Extras -
- Skyrail operates a coach transfer service to and from most accommodation properties in Cairns, Beaches [excluding Holloways and Machans Beaches] and Port Douglas. Bookings for this service are essential and are at an additional cost to the price listed for this tour.
Your Skyrail experience will commence or conclude at either the Caravonica Terminal or Kuranda Terminal, depending on your direction of travel.
Skyrail is open daily [except Christmas Day and during planned preventative maintenance]
Maintenance closure dates are listed on the Skyrail website.
Couldn't find what you're looking for? Check out more tours & excursions in Cairns
1-day tours
- Kuranda Train and Skyrail Combo Tour - from 102 AUD
- Cairns Outer Reef Experience - from 165 AUD
- Highlander Tour - from 77 AUD
- Tully River White Water Rafting Tour - from 155 AUD
- Sunlover Reef Cruise - from 0 AUD
- Scenic Balloon Ride - from 50 AUD
- Skyrail & Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park - from 87 AUD
- Skyrail & Rainforestation - from 101 AUD
- Skyrail & Kuranda Wildlife Experience - from 94 AUD
- Skyrail & Kuranda Scenic Railway - from 78 AUD
Long tours
- Great Barrier Reef Sail and Dive - 2 days from 420 AUD
- 7 Day Cape York Tour - 7 days from 1895 AUD
- Spearfishing - 4 days from 1500 AUD
- Cape York 4wd Adventure Cost per 2 persons - 18 days from 2700 AUD
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- Research the property thoroughly on the internet to see if there is any history or mention of scams associated with the property.


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Letters from Mom (A Retiring Guy Blog)
Until July 2010, when her eyesight deteriorated, my mother wrote 1000s of chatty letters during her lifetime - to her parents, in-laws, sisters, children, friends. Tho she started to write to me on a regular basis in Sept '68 when I began my freshman year at SUNY-Buffalo, it wasn't until 10 years later that I decided to hold onto them. (Very inconsistently at first, to which the big gaps between dates attest.) These are the letters transcribed, annotated, and otherwise highlighted here.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Sunday, June 18, 2006
I'm watching the Mets vs. Orioles & the Mets are finally ahead of the Orioles. David Wright had a home run emptying all the bases. I think I heard he's getting a lot of All-Star votes & they wondered if he's a great third baseman. Maybe not yet, but they say he has a great future. This was his 3rd grand slam & he has been with the Mets about 2 yrs. Naturally he is my choice no matter if Andy thinks Chipper is the best!!
Barb & Dale were very unhappy when they were awakened at 3:30 this A.M. by loud & vulgar talk coming from the young couple who bot Collins' house. Dale yelled "Keep it down" to no avail & Barb yelled "Please don't talk so loud". I'm sure others were awakened as well. It was the "f" word this & that. Marisa, Lynn's daughter says, "Don't look to our generation to save the world." With all the vulgar language, bad TV, & computer images, she might be right.
You know I get my hair "done" on Fri. & Sat A.M. I put curlers in the top of my hair. Barb made a comment but Mon. I get a perm & now my hair doesn't stay as well & I wanted it presentable for church.
I sat alone in church today. It's been very warm & both Alice & Betty have heart problems so they might not have been feeling up to par.
Patty & her new husband sat on the other end of the pew so after church I offered my best wishes on the wedding & met husband Ron. They are a cute couple & so happy.
Last nite we ate at 5:30 as Barb wanted to ride her bike at 6:30 p.m. Afterwards Dale said it was really too hot to enjoy the meal. He came in from sitting in the sun. So when it is still hot, I sugested a big salad, and he agreed. Tossed salad with hard-cooked eggs, shrimp plus the usual. I'm glad he doesn't mind salads & rolls.
The Mets take first place over golf today. I check to see what is happening during the commercials. Next weekend the Mets are at Toronto & that should be interesting. I like interleague play.
Yesterday I watched Washington beat the Yankees & the Yanks had been leading by 7 runs. It was their closer, used for 5 outs. A swift runner stealing 2 bases & coming in on a bad throw by Mariano. They really rattled him & Wash. won the game!
June 21.
When I got my perm I told Sheila about the loud noise early Sun A.M. A young couple, planning to be married in July, bot Collins' house & moved in. The guy had a motorcycle accident & after that Sheila heard the wedding was off. Sheila said he is another one of those bad boys girls seem to be attracted to. The gal is a Dr. daughter & goes to college. It seems like she should have better sense & maybe she began to realize she's been wrong. Her family lives across the st. from Lynn & they have been doing a lot of work around the house. Maybe they were going to have the reception there.
Barb rode her bike this A.M. Now she is picking strawberries & will also pick up a few groceries for me.
Kim's birthday is today. We celebrate it tomorrow.
Yesterday A.M. I watched "Pillow Talk" & it is such a cute movie. Good they aren't that long. In the aft. I watched "Casablanca", a completely different movie. Enjoyed it.
Will Atlanta Braves ever win a game? I'm beginning to feel sorry for them -- they must be feeling terrible. Gone from top to bottom. But I'm still happy the Mets are on top!
This coming Sat. the Warren Hospital Auxiliary has their yearly money making event. Lar & Kim go with another couple. For the last couple of years it has been at Bett's Park. They have a large tent, tables to sit at, food & band. $50.00 a couple & they always have a good time. No jeans allowed -- I thought people would realize that would be unacceptable, but they had to add that. Sports jacket for men. Kim wears a long skirt -- more semi-format outside. Think it said they plan for a large turnout.
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Labels: baseball, Collins' house, Marisa, New York Mets, Patty Welsh Phillips, Sheila (hairdresser), St. Paul's Lutheran Church, vulgar neighbors
Friday, August 15, 2014
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
The sportsheadline "Steelers hold their breath" in our A.M. paper was true of all Western Pa/. fans, when they heard the news of "Big Ben's" motorcycle accident. Just hope he will be O.K.
Yesterday A.M.'s temp was 43. I was freezing & Dale said put the heat on. I hated to do that because it is practically the middle of June. But I did to get the chill off the house. This A.M. was better -- no heat needed.
Last nite I was in bed by 9:30 & asleep as soon as I hit the pillow. It was a busy day for me. Barb said she planned to ride her bike so I thought she'd put off getting groceries til today. So late A.M., I set dinner rolls since it was a cool day. After lunch, she came dressed to go grocery shopping & said "Want to go to the Mall?" "Sure," I said. By the time we got home it was 2:30. Punched the dough down, put away groceries, rested 10 min. with a cup of coffee. Then formed & baked my rolls. Cleaned up the dishes. Sat & had another cup of coffee. Planned an easy meal -- spaghetti & meatballs. Frozen. I had already cooked & sauce from a jar equals an easy meal. Plus salad & Italian bread. Good meal.
Today I'm fixing chop suey & after hearing you cooked meat cubes in the crockpot I decided to try it using beef broth & cr. mushroom soup plus onions & celery. Easier because the other way I have to watch the liquid doesn't boil away. Maybe I won't have to thicken it.
Last Thurs. Kim had good news. Kim, Betsy & Michelle (she has a membership) go to the Moose Club & take chances on a money thing you have to sign up on Sun. nite in order to win. The pile was growing, they signed up, & Kim got a call saying she had won $3400.00. She couldn't believe it. They split their winnings 3 ways but that still is a nice bit of cash. They always tip the bartender & Kim gave her $35.00.
Lar & Kim are planning to add a screened porch off the 2nd bedroom & hope to do it this summer. Her brother Paul might come up from Atlanta for 2 weeks & help build it. Too many bugs spoil sitting on the deck.
Today I'm not doing much. Changed my sheets & did 2 loads of wash. Got some new sheets yesterday -- the reason for a 2nd load.
Finally the N.L. gets some attention from ESPN. Mets vs. Phillies Wed. 7 pm. My lucky day! Has Andy changed his mind concerning the Mets! Also the Wed aft game have N.L. teams playing.
Thank you for the picture of Andy & "his parents" in his graduation robe. Very nice picture of all of you. Did he find a summer job?
I also got of picture of our pastor's son, taken for his 1st birthday. In a think you note -- he is so cute.
Barb sold about $18.00 worth of stuff in the rummage sale. Lynn didn't sell as much as she hoped to, so will have another one this Thurs & Fri. Barb is looking for anything I might have that could sell. found a few things. I'm not suppose to say anything. Neither was Barb, but by the time you read this & who would you tell anyway, Lynn & Bob & her parents sold the Masterson property to an oil co. But they kept some of it where the lockers are. By the time you read this it could be public knowledge. Imagine it was a tidy piece for the property.
Hatch Patch has strawberries for sale. We didn't get any yesterday because we had some from the store, but maybe this week we will. Nothing like home grown berries.
Dale had to see the Dr in Erie yesterday. He was home in time for lunch -- a 9:30 appt. -- so he missed a half day of work. They aren't very bush lately.
Thurs June 15
ESPN advertised Mets vs. Phillies baseball for Wed. nite, right up to 7 pm. And did they show the game? No! And I watched old sports news til 7:30 & no explanation why they didn't show it. I was very disappointed. But the Mets won & that is the main thing. Channel 15 will have them on Sat & Sun. when they play the Orioles at home. NY TV.
This A.M. after breakfast, Dale went in the basement to put his work shoes, etc. came back to get his snack & ice water & said, "I think we have a mouse in the basement." How he got in is beyond us. Dale left the back door opened a bit so he could run out. Some time later I shut the door & hoped it had exited. When I went for a shower I didn't see anything or hear any noises.
We got local strawberries from Hatch Patchg & this A.M. I made a strawberry pie. It looks good. I plan to grill pork chops, baked taters, corn pudding (not too hot yet for the oven) & applesauce & pie for dessert. Sounds good to me.
I called Gen & again she said "I wish you'd drop in and visit". I tried to tell her I'm too far away to drop in & I don't travel anymore. She doesn't understand I live in western Pa, a good day's drive.
After supper.
I told you Barb wanted more stuff for the rummage sale. When I quit working, Mr. McFate gave me a cooky jar. It looks like the Pillsbury Dough Boy but it is a numbered McCoy pottery cooky jar. The Chef. When Lynn saw it she said she'd check the Internet & it is worth $80-$100 & Barb was going to put $4.00 price on it. Now we'll take it home & put it on the shelf. Maybe we won't get that much but I want more than 4.00 for it. It is 24 yrs. old. I have things that were wedding gifts so maybe there is something worthwhile in the bunch.
This is all the news for this tie.
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Labels: baseball, Bob and Lynn, Gen, Hatch Patch, Masterson's, menu planning, Moose Club, mouse, rummage sale, unseasonably cool weather, Warren Mall
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Tuesday, June 6, 2006
How was graduation? Is it hard to believe your "little" boy is grown up & out of high school?
This is Dale's long day & I'm always happy when deli beef is on sale. That's my menu tonight. Beef sandwiches & potato salad, homemade! I love easy meals. We went grocery shopping this A.M. Barb had to ride her bike yesterday.
Made pancakes for lunch with sausage & scrambled eggs for Dale. At Big Lots I found pancake mix by Betty Crocker & used it this noon. It was so easy -- just add 1 1/2 c. water to 2 c. mix & both Dale and I like how they came out.
Andy said he'd like to visit this summer. I know it is already a busy summer for you but if you can make it I've been thinking maybe you'd like to stay at Motel 6 (can't afford Holiday Inn!) It would be on me -- I didn't get to graduation & the money I would have spent on the trip I'll use to pay for the motel. Thought I'll tell you my thoughts before other plans are made -- where to stay, etc. Maybe you won't be up to a trip -- time will tell.
I'm watching a May West film. Cary Grant is in it -- he was really young then. Missed the first part.
You told me about JoAnna's 20th anniv. gift but you didn't tell me much about it. You went out to east, what you are. How did she like the gift?
They finally mowed the lawn at Jefferson School. It was getting so long. The first time this summer.
Today those teachers who used the computer were in an article in the paper. It wasn't porn but bad judgment. I'm sure the gossip was going around with 5 teachers out the last 2 weeks so the supt. had to do something about it. Scott said he had 2 of the teachers. One in health, one in Eng. a female. Kids are smart enough today to know who is missing. Kim said with the newer principal, discipline, etc. has really gone down. The sec'y left for another school because of the situation at Sheffield.
Last Sun. 3 were confirmed & we had a larger congregation for that. It was nice. Next Sun. we start the summer schedule -- 9:30 A.M. service.
I got some ground beef for hamburgers so I'd better take care of it. Mixing & freezing patties.
Wed. June 7
Last week Kim brought over the book "Marley & Me" by John Grogan, for me to read. I read it over the weekend & really enjoyed it. It was so funny in some part & sad in others. It was easy reading & so enjoyable. I'm sure you've heard of it. It is different from what you read, but I think you'd enjoy it. About an "oddball" dog & his doings, but a very faithful dog..
One of the things I hate to do in old age is dust. This A.M. I made myself dust downstairs. It's not as bad once I get started but it is getting started.
Last nite I watched college women softball. Arizona vs. Northwestern. I enjoyed it. Arizona won. Those gals do a good job playing softball. Attractive as well. A lot of blonds & some from a bottle.
Thurs aft. the 8th
We're having perfect weather -- no humidity. But rain & cooler weather is on the horizon.
We're going to the Mall tomorrow after I get my hair done. Then I'll mail this letter & a birthday card for Gen. Tomorrow is graduation in Warren & the last day of school. Teachers are just as happy.
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Monday, May 26, 2014
Saturday, May 27, 2006
I couldn't decide if I should bake this A.M. or Mon. But Mon. is suppose to be in the 80's & this A.M. is cloudy so I made blueberry load & a pumpkin pie. I'm down to my last 2 Danish rolls & if I'm ambitious I'll start a recipe on Sun, get up early Mon. & bake the rolls. (I was!)
Asked Dale if he'd have Sat. off (his week to work Sat) & he said probably not. But he did. Seeing it is cloudy he decided to wash his car. According to Dale you never wash your car in the sun!
Yesterday when Warren & Anna picked me up, he said Anna didn't care where we ate (her turn to choose) so he chose the Chinese restaurant. I like to go there because you can choose what & how much you want. Some Chinese food doesn't appeal to me, bu9t there is variety. While we were sitting there in comes Larry & Mike Brindis. They go to lunch often on Fri. Larry's treat I'm sure as Mike doesn't have much money. Lar shook hands with Warren & Anna & talked a bit. Warren had gotten 3 $1.00 lottery tickets, passed them out & we scraped them off & I won $5.00. Warren gets half so I only get 2.50 but at least there was one winner, however small it was. We have fun reading the paper in the fortune cookies. I like to eat the crisp cooky.
Last nite Barb was ambitious. Changed & washed her sheets. Made her version of goulash & made peanut butter cookies using organic as much as possible. She doesn't always eat what I prepare. Fri. nite I ordered pizza, tonite we'll have hamburgers, etc., Sun chicken legs, & Mon. steaks. Plan to make potato salad on Mon.
Remember what the Dr. said, "You had made surgery," so don't rush your recovery! As you wrote, you are 56 years old! Have to get a little motherly advice in.
Thurs. I made a fruit salad & the watermelon & strawberries tasted so good.
Barb hasn't been able to ride her bike as often as she hoped, due to the weather. Maybe this weekend she can make up for it.
One of Kim's friend's daughter is getting married in June so Kim is hosting a shower for 15 this aft. She plans on chicken salad, which she ordered from a store, bakery rolls, fruit salad including strawberries & watermelon, punch & an ordered cake. So most of the food is ready made but she'd have to get the house in order, etc. so she is a bush gal. And Sun. she'll play golf in a tournament for the dog pound. They are building a larger building for the dog pound. She'll be gone most of Sun -- there is a dinner when awards are given out, etc. She'll have Mon. to rest up & then school
Forgot to mention after lunch, we went to the new Dollar store in the same area as the restaurant. Still empty spaces to fill up. They have some good prices & everything is light, airy & clean looking. We both shopped a bit.
Finished my puzzle Thurs. nite. It is such a pretty picture. Barb started one she bought.
When we were at the Bon Ton we looked at hanging chimes for the porch. Kim & Lar gave me one & Barb said we needed another one to balance the picture. So we found one & the nice part they were 60% off so it was less than 10.00. One chimes, one twirls in the wind. We really had wind last weekend.
Time to think of lunch.
Sun. nite
I'm sitting on the porch enjoying the nice evening. This aft when Barb was out & Dale sunning himself, I turned on the kitchen TV & watched the Mets & set my rolls for tomorrow A.M. I can enjoy a fresh roll with my coffee. I fixed homefried chicken legs in the oven & ended up with a hot kitchen. Tho't we could eat in the dining room under the fan, but remembered the NASCAR race started at 5:30 pm & Dale would want to watch it. Barb bro't a fan down from the attic & that helped a bit.
The new neighbor across the st. cleared a lot of the old shrubbery & now it is nice to sit on the porch & look across the st.
The pastor's baby was 1 year old on your anniversary. I sent a card with a gift of money. People were so good to us, so I felt right in doing this. This A.M. she told me how much they appreciated it & I know she means it.
Our new organist starts next Sun. Just hope we can keep him. After church this A.M., we had a brief mtg. to accept a bid to paint the exterior of the church windows, trim, pillars, etc. No problem it was OK'ed. It will be some over $3,000.00 One bid was $8000.00. Donald Gustafson, Jr. will do the job. A Christmas & Easter member.
We had some extra flowers so Barb planted 2 pots & they are on the front porch. She also planted the barrel by the front steps. Begonias & a vine. I got 45 cosmos plants, old time favorites, & they are on the porch with 2 begonias & a petunia plant. They will fill out as they begin to grow. And I see rose buds on the plants between the garage & the back door. I love roses.
Does Andy think the Braves can catch the Mets. I hope not! The Mets have to give more support to Pedro M. so he can win a game after pitching so well.
Someone up the st. has to mow his lawn so I'll go inside -- out of noise reach.
Wed. last day of May!
This A.M. Barb & I went to Jamestown. I was looking for a pair of tan shoes & ended up buying a pr. of navy shoes. Again everything is the mule shoe but not for me. At Sears I saw a pr. of navy low heels & I grabbed them. Haven't seen much in navy. I do have a pr. of tan shoes I can wear. We didn't eat out. Went to Wegman's & then home.
We've had the high heat & it is wearing me out. Thunderstorms will bring cooler weather tomorrow.
This A.M. I cleaned the bathroom as I knew I wouldn't want to clean this aft. I've been watching Hou. at StL & the score is tied in the 10th. I don't' know why ESPN has to have 3 men in the booth & all they do is talk & tell their views. It's on mute except for Jon & Joe Sun nites.
I haven't turned on the A.C., just have a fan in the kitchen & the ceiling fan in the D.R.
This is Dale's early week & when he comes home he changes to shorts & sits in the sun. He likes the heat.
Fri. June 2
Last nite Kim stayed til about 8:15, talking. She finally realized she can't take Torey on long walks. Just a couple of blocks now. Think she realizes Torey is on his "last legs". What a sad day it will be when he is no longer with us.
Earlier in the year she had mentioned 6 teachers (1 at Sheffield) had been caught exchanging porn material on their computers. 5 men, 1 woman. Their consequences: the last 2 weeks they are out of school with no pay. She doesn't know if more will come -- punishment, that is, such as losing their jobs. The one from S.H.S had finished his qualifications to became a principal & now that won't happen. Talk about kids not thinking of what can happen -- adults surely should.
Barb is organizing a garage sale for Lynn. Something Lynn doesn't like to do. She started yesterday & just left to spend a couple more hours sorting things out. Barb could be a professional organizer -- she's telling me I should be more organized. At this late date, I think I'm pretty well organized. Sometimes her room looks like she should practice what she preaches. All is well here.
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Friday, May 23, 2014
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Yolanda, Mardi's mom, called today. She heard from Mardi & wondered how you are doing. I told her everything was fine -- she sends you her best wishes.
Dale was home at 5:30, early for him -- he loves his job so much. Ha, ha! After a little rest and is now cleaning his car. In the summer he doesn't want to eat til 8 pm. So his dinner is in the fridge. I was eating when he came home. Barb went to Wegman's, after she was through with Scott. She will take care of her meal, most likely a salad. Dale will eat at 6 pm on Thurs. when Lar & Kim come.
We will have beautiful weather for Memorial Day weekend. Finally it is warming up. I can put a lighter blanket on my bed. I've been using my elec. blanket thru the first part of May Y&^ the furnace has been coming on. Now no more for awhile, I hope.
Buffalo is one happy city because of their hockey team. For people who can't get or afford tickets, they can watch the game in a big screen set up in one of the parks. It will be a nice night to be outside. They are charging 2.00 & the money goes to a charity, mostly likely a soup kitchen.
For 2 nites Barb took the flowering plants inside because we might have a freeze. We didn't but she didn't ant to take a chance.
I'm enclosing 2 coupons you should be able to use.
I don't remember much about Mother's Day. A couple stand out. Once Dale gave me a miniature loving cup saying "World's Best Mother". I still have it. I think he got it for me because Jeff Y. was getting one for Sylvia. Next was when you all were gone & Dad gave me a pretty silver necklace. I mentioned I liked it but never tho't he'd get it for me, so I was surprised.
One of my favorite meals is meat balls or loaf, scalloped potatoes & green beans. Dale also likes it. He is pretty good to like most of my meals. Once in awhile there are "duds", esp. if I try a new recipe. Then I throw that recipe away -- it won't get used again.
The obit in today's paper listed Joanne Scordo, but didn't have a full obit. I'm sure she was the phy ed teacher's wife. You remember Mr. Scordo.
Had my teeth cleaned yesterday. My dentist wasn't in so the gal checked my teeth & didn't see anything or such. Dr. Walters is my dentist.
I almost forgot -- Last week's subway series in NYC. The Mets took 2 out of 3 & should have won all 3. It was exciting. Sun. nite I stayed up way past my bedtime. I had to see if the Mets could hold their lead & they did.
Mon. Nite I watched N.Y. Yankees at Boston on ESPN & tonite is the 3rd game in the series on ESPN. It seems like ESPN is the Yankees' personal TV station. They seem to be shown all the time. Maybe I'm just jealous. I don't see the Mets that often. I root for Boston. Big surprise!!
Yesterday I called Larry & wished them a Happy Anniv. & said they'd get their card on Thurs. when they are here. Torey is showing his age -- doesn't like to walk much anymore.
Dale said starting in Aug, their checks from work will be direct deposit into their banks. Some guys aren't happy with the move but I guess it is easier in the office. It doesn't bother Dale. He doesn't need his paycheck like married guys do. Some guys, when they get their pay, spend the nite in the bars getting drunk. I'd hate that if I were the wife.
We'll have some good meals over the holidays but not much going o. Barb will ride her bike, & most likely Dale will start his sun tanning.
Patty Welsh Phillips gets married this coming Sat. 2pm at church. I'm very happy for her -- he seems like a nice fellow. Comes to church with her & works in the same office she does. He must be divorced as he has a son.
John Wertz, a classmate of Barb's shot himself in front of his wife. They lived next door to Betty Casey on Dartmouth St. She said that caused a lot of excitement on her street. Tough on the wife.
Fri A.M. the 26th
Just home from getting my hair done. Hollertzs have to come to Wrrn, so they'll pick me up for lunch. Later Barb & I will to go the Mall.
This is your busy weekend. Kim is busy also, hosts a bridal show3er for a friend's daughter on Sat. Sun she is up early to play golf -- benefit the new bldg. for stray animals, etc.
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Thursday, May 22, 2014
Sunday, May 17, 2006
The Mets came on at 8 pm & they are at St. Louis. I washed my face, etc. so I can stay up until 10:30 & then go to bed.
I'm enclosing Chiodo's menu. We really enjoyed our dinners. Barb especially. It was a special for Mother's Day he doesn't have on the menu very often. Usually she has some complaint about the food. Not this time. Dale & I had sandwiches with my pork leftover -- huge servings -- & it was good. Dale really liked it. He said his ribs had a "woodsy" taste he didn't like that much. Kim tasted Lar's & really like it & she's not a big meat eater. We were all satisfied -- except. There was a Pentecostal group having dinner & they had a 20 min or so musical presentation, guitar, elec. which they didn't need in a small area. It was hard to talk above the music. Then they had testimonies abut how hey came to fat. They should have chosen a private dining area or had it catered. I'm surprised they chose a place that serves alcohol but things can't be perfect.
Am also enclosing a picture of the '56 flood. Barb tho't you'd be interested in seeing it. Someone must have given it to Dad. Before the dam was built.
Called Millie last nite -- she is not I ha flooded area just a lot of rain.
Linda is in Chicago this week. (I didn't realize he retired 3 years ago.) Last Sun A.M. when she got back from breakfast there was a note saying call your neighbor. She couldn't imagine why. She found out 6 cars in her neighborhood sitting in the driveways were damaged -- windows broken, scratches, etc. She has a garage but doesn't use it in the summer. Bet she wishes she did now. It will be repaired.
Noticed in the USA Today state news that your ex friend Chuck Chvala now has "home detention as part of his 9 month sentence". It is a sad situation.
My puzzle is slowly coming together. I like this one & will finish it. Might take 2-3 weeks but who is in a rush.
Dale gave me an impatiens hanging plant & yours & his are on the front of the porch facing n. yard & then decided on the porch facing E. Hope I have my directions straight. The flowers look so nice.
You asked if I could find the church & parsonage on the G. F. map you sent. I'm not sure I can.
Fri. Just got back from getting my hair done.
Barb said Scott showed her some porn pictures & a bad poem he got on his computer. She told Lynn & when Lynn confronted him he showed a stick figure instead of the real thing. So Barb had a talk with Scott & he got rid of the porn. He is smart enough to find that but not smart when it comes to studying. He doesn't want to be a nerd. Crazy kids. Scott can't keep things to himself (which is good) & tells Barb instead of his parents. He doesn't want to get yelled at.
Mets vs. Yankees at Shea this weekend. Hope the Mets hitters show up for these games. All are on TV. N.Y., Fox, & ESPN.
All is well.
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Thursday, May 1, 2014
Sunday, May 7, 2006
Oh no! No TV. It is all "snow". Something needs to be fixed & I hope it is fast. It happened as I was doing dishes -- rather pots and pans.
Last Fri. nite the Braves were at the Mets & on TBS, so I was in front of the TV hoping for a fast game. Just the opposite -- it went 12 inning before the Mets won & I stayed up. Dale didn't work on Sat. When I got to bed at midnight I couldn't fall asleep. Up at 1 A.M. to go to the bathroom & then I slept fitfully til 6 A.M. Made myself stay in bed til 7 A.M. Another interesting game on Sat. & the Mets lost today big. It was a crazy game.
Sat. A.M. there was a box & Barb tho't it was for Dale but it turned out to be my Penney's order. It was behind the glider & beet it come on Fri. when we were out so he put it out of sight. I got a longer lace tablecloth & I like it. It's on my table. The chair pad & back are thicker but maybe it will flatten out a bit. I like it -- it makes me sit up straighter.
Warren H. called today. He has a 1:30 dentist appt. so they'll come at 11 A.M. & we'll go out to lunch. After the dentist appt. are over, I'll probably not see them so often. It's an hour trip one way.
Last Ts. we had some overripe bananas so I decided to make a banana cake with a recipe from Ethel Johnson. The first time I made it, it came out so nice -- this time I was disappointed. Not light & nice. We still ate a piece. This week I make a carrot cake for Lar's birthday. I'd better do a good job on that.
Did you notice the Buffalo hockey team made the playoffs & are in the 2nd division after beating Phila. Now they play a Canadian team, & won the 1st game. It is Ottawa. Go Sabers!
I haven't taken the elec. blanket off the bed yet as it cools off after midnight. Turned the furnace off for a couple of days but yesterday I was cold so turned it back on. It went on this A.M., but not during the day. The gas bills should be lower during the summer. Gas bills at church have surely wrecked their budget. I'm sure many churches have that problem.
May 9th Tues.
We had a nice lunch yesterday. Warren & Anna picked me up at 11 A.M. & we went to Perkins. His appt was at 1:30 so this time we ate first. I always have a good time when I'm with Warren & Anna. I got my Mon. chores done in a hurry. Just before I left, I put the 3rd load, the towels, in the drier.
We put off grocery shopping til today. And then I forgot to get carrots even tho it was on my list. But Barb bought some bagged lettuce & when she went to use it tonite, it wasn't that good, even tho the date was 5/15. She plans to return it & then she can pick up carrots for me. Need them for the cake I have to make.
I'm watching the Diamondbacks at Pittsburgh & Pitts. is ahead 1-0 after 1 inning. Wonder how long that will last! Jim Leyland is doing OK with the Detroit team.
At lunch yesterday, I had an omelet with a blueberry muffin & they are huge & very good, the muffin.
Sat. May 13
Thank you for the beautiful Mother's Day plant & the cards. They are appreciated very much. The plant is already hanging on the front porch.
Yesterday I had a nice visit with my friends. They have a nice luncheon menu & of course the fellowship is great. We plan to meet at Holiday Inn on July 7th. This way I can go.
Larry had a nice birthday. The menu was steak & baked pot,. tossed salad & carrot cake for dessert. Your gift didn't arrive til Fri. so we'll give it to Larry tonite. We are going out to eat to celebrate Mother's Day. We're going to Chiodi's, my choice. We get a nice dinner there. Have a 7 pm reservation.
Dale worked this A.M., Barb is riding her bike & I'm watching TV. Barb gave me a new puzzle so I started working on that. This A.M. I made a blueberry bread.
We're getting much needed rain but no rain so far today. It is sometimes cloudy, sometimes sunny. Things are really growing now.
We didn't go to the Mall this Fri or Sat. so this won't be mailed til Mon. I could mail it by the Post Office but it isn't collected 'til Mon. so there is no difference.
The boys' car is so cute. Yours very meaningful.
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George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants - page 6
Hi all! New member here. :wavey: Since the only threads I see about GMU are from previous admissions cycles, I thought I'd start a new one for Fall 2013. The deadline just past... so who applied for this cycle? April can't... Read More
- 0Apr 25, '13 by SuzyQ2011Quote from k8acicada09Congrats! Does the nursing school require additional immunizations than the general school? I would think I would have to do some of the immunizations and physical at the same time. Does GMU have a physical form?Hey All!
I also have been accepted to the BSN program!! (phew!) I figure this is a great way to stay in touch with future classmates and help communicate before classes start. I actually called the nursing admissions office yesterday to confirm receipt of my signed contract, so if you're paranoid like me just give them a call and they'll let you know! I also asked about orientation because I wasn't sure if there was a separate nursing orientation aside for just transfer students; apparently there is not one specifically for nursing. You just need to attend George Mason's generic orientation (in my case transfer). They offer day and evening sessions for transfers; last I checked there is only one date available in May so far. There should be others throughout the Summer, but I think I might wait to get my immunization records in line first before I go to orientation. Congrats to all who have been accepted! I look forward to hopefully meeting y'all soon
- 0Apr 26, '13 by axp7004Hey everyone! I too received my nursing acceptance letter last week and will be one of your cohorts
Just wanted to say that I was also one of those people waiting for the general Mason transfer acceptance and it came in the mail today. It was dated April 24 so it looks like these just came out.
Lookin forward to this August!
- 0Apr 30, '13 by oneluv4bHello fellow future nurses,
I was accepted to GMU's accelerated nursing program for Fall 2013 and am very excited about it. A bit scared and nervous too of course. I have a question about clinical assignments. First, when after starting do we go to our clinical site for the first time? Does it start right away the first week of classes? Also, once assigned to a clinical site such as Prince William or Fairfax hospital etc., are we switched throughout the program to various areas of nursing within that site or are we sent to other sites? Thanks!
- 0Apr 30, '13 by k8acicada09Has anyone set up their Mason e-mail account yet?? Just curious since the offer letter mentioned that we need to send it to the BSN department for communication over the Summer. If anyone has/knows how to do that yet please let me know! Thanks!
- 0Apr 30, '13 by SuzyQ2011Quote from k8acicada09Has anyone set up their Mason e-mail account yet?? Just curious since the offer letter mentioned that we need to send it to the BSN department for communication over the Summer. If anyone has/knows how to do that yet please let me know! Thanks!
No, maybe it's something you do at the orientation? I did receive an email from the Dept on my regular email account yesterday just saying they received my intent letter to enroll in program and that to expect further communication mid-summer regarding immunizations, physical, registration for classes, and criminal background check. I was hoping we would get information on that sooner rather than later. Congratulations!
- 0May 1, '13 by oneluv4bI know you do need your G # to set the email up. Here is the links
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Brewed a Batch this weekend is it a Pale Ale or Amber Ale?
Weyermann Pale Ale Malt 6#
Weyermann Vienna Malt 4#
Crystal 60L 8oz (Was on Hand no local HBS in 60 Miles)
Citra 1oz 60 Min
Citra .50 30 Min
Citra .25 15 Min
Citra .25 5 Min
Notty Ale yeast.
??Is this a Pale or Amber ????
I'd call it an amber ale with the minimal late hops. IANABJCPJ but the style guide does say the hops are low to moderate in the aroma, and Vienna would give you a nice malty boost.
But it sounds like a yummy beer in any event, and I don't think the style police would pull you over for calling it a pale ale
How much Crystal60? I plugged this in to brew pal with 1 lb of Crystal 60 and it says style match is "English IPA." English ESB and American IPA were other matches. It shows over 50 IBU with all that Citra, and the SRM is 9.8, but that's a guess since I guessed 1lb of Crystal 60L.
It's the oz of bittering citra...I'd say that makes it at least a pale ale. Calling it an amber ale would suprise someone not fond of hippy beers.
Sorry 8 OZ 60L.
Lol... Autocorrect FTW.
Just looking at the grain bill, definitely a pale. Ambers would have more of a caramel / crystal malt flavor. Color wise, you're also in pale ale range.


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Timberland Bancorp Reports EPS Of $0.08 For Fiscal Second Quarter 2012
Timberland Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSBK) ("Timberland" or "the Company") today reported fiscal 2012 second quarter net income of $808,000. Net income available to common shareholders, after adjusting for the preferred stock dividend and the preferred stock discount accretion was $540,000, or $0.08 per diluted common share. This compares to net income to common shareholders of $1.02 million, or $0.15 per diluted common share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 and net income to common shareholders of $819,000, or $0.12 per diluted common share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.
Net income of $2.09 million was recorded for first half of fiscal 2012 compared to net income of $2.44 million for the first six months of fiscal 2011. Net income available to common shareholders for the first half of fiscal 2012 after the preferred stock dividend and the preferred stock discount accretion was $1.56 million, or $0.23 per diluted common share, compared to $1.92 million, or $0.28 per diluted common share, in the like period one year ago.
"Our fiscal second quarter profits demonstrate the ongoing improvement in our core operations with both loans and deposits increasing, asset quality improving, capital levels remaining strong and net interest margin remaining stable," said Michael R. Sand, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our local economic recovery is gaining traction with accelerating shipments at the Port of Grays Harbor, where export vehicle volumes are expected to triple this year. In addition, the $367 million construction project to build the massive concrete pontoons for the floating bridge that connects Seattle and Bellevue is on schedule to complete the first six of the thirty-three sections this spring."
Fiscal Second Quarter 2012 Highlights (at or for the period ended March 31, 2012, compared to March 31, 2011, or December 31, 2011):
- Recorded net income of $808,000;
- Earned $0.08 per diluted common share;
- Capital levels remain very strong: Total Risk Based Capital of 16.54%; Tier 1 Leverage Capital Ratio of 11.42%; Tangible Capital to Tangible Assets Ratio of 11.13%;
- Non-interest income increased 18% to $2.49 million from $2.11 million for the comparable quarter one year ago;
- Net interest margin remained strong at 3.72%;
- Total delinquent loans and non-accrual loans decreased 11% during the quarter and 17% year-over-year;
- Non-performing assets ratio improved to 5.40%;
- Total deposits increased $15 million during the quarter;
- Net loans increased $6 million during the quarter; and
- Book value per common share increased to $10.20, and tangible book value per common share was $9.35 at quarter end.
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