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Many many years ago when I was training everyday for the swim team ( between the ages of 9-17 ) I could do this.
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Use get head of cock in my mouth when was younger and taste cock and cum.
This is a big fetish of mine! I think it'd be so hot to work on a guy's cock while he's sucking it, too!
I can't quite reach my dick like that but I like to get in really close and cum on/in my mouth. I love the taste! XP
To me self sucking AND tip licking are NOT the same thing.
Those are 2 different things but catorgorized as self sucking...
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You cant change the way the wind blow's, but you can change the angle of your sail to take you somewhere else!!
I used to love doing this then swallowing my own cum after.
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 7:15 am
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I think option 2 is easier for new players so I'll go with that one. Going to have to retype the bio since it was stored on the old computer but I think I can remember most of it.
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Op 2; easy on the new players, and the vet's might enjoy invernting their escapades in the intervening time.
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Op 2. I will try to get my character bio done here at work today.
Dubbed FOOT by the awesome AsA!!!
I used to think everyday I didn't wake up and gargle a few rounds from a revolver was a victory, but little "golden" moments like this make me wonder, "A victory for who?"
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Thanks for the feed-back people. I'll tally the votes later on this week, but for the moment, here is a dummy character sheet for you to peruse in the form of a possible future NPC. (Can you believe I lost the NPC bios as well? D: )
Don't take it as a rigid format; it's just an example, and the NPC may get changed again before the RPG commences.
Name: Dean Connington
Age: 27
Gender: Male
Height: 6 3
Hair: Dark brown, but used to be mid-blond before he dyed it. Not very long.
Eyes: Hazel
Build: Broad shoulders, and some muscle
Distinguishing Marks: A small scar along his left forearm from a childhood fall
Power(s): Holy Aura
Skills: First Aid Training; a little basic knowledge of self-defense
- First Aid Kit
- 5 stakes
- 5 Holy Waters
- 5 Small Crosses
- 2 Chocolate/Energy bars
Time with the Anima? (if applicable): 5 years
Personality: Dean is something of a flirt and far from shy when hes off-duty, and fairly easy-going. Hes a personable chap for the most part, although he can be somewhat judgemental and snarky on occasion. He also has a lot of love for the Dune books and hokey 80s action films.
Background: Dean has been a member of the Animas medics who are situated in a base not far from the players own for 5 years now, and on occasions backs up missions as a First Aider.
In his early life, his father disappeared from the family when he was around 10, and he actually spent his formative years with his uncle and aunt, whose own children had already left home. He was very quiet at first, but his uncle encouraged him to help out at the family business doing little things as he got a bit older, which helped him break out of his shyness. Although he didnt want to continue it once hed finished secondary education, he discovered he really enjoyed working with people and decided to train to become a counsellor at university/college.
This didnt last long unfortunately, as while he was on a training rotation he came across a small handful of humans trying to deal with the emotional backlash of being former vampire pets. Rather rashly and naively, he dashed into trying to research more into what had happened to these humans, and ended up biting off far more than he could chew. He went into hiding to keep the heat off of his family, and went on the lam. During this time, he was nearly made a pet himself one evening, but a chance intervention by Anima members on patrol on the area saved his life. Insisting that he wanted to do whatever he could to help out, he joined the medical section as support staff and has been working with Anton bandaging up wounds ever since.
Relationships with other members? (if applicable): Dean works closely with Anton, the only qualified doctor, and is trying to learn from him.
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Just wanted to say im interested, but probably not going to partake :( I'll be sure to read up on your crazy adventures though :P Have fun!
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We shall miss you Dear Sparroo, but hope you enjoy the show!
D: I know your pain Nem - I just finished mine yesterday.
Back on track with business! I've already recieved a couple of bios already, and as soon as I have a couple more, I'll look to open up a Bios thread and Information thread. At this point I think it is safe to say we'll be going with Option 2, unless the rest of the players object strenuously. I will try and type up a more detailed synopsis of the beginning either this evening or over the weekend so the Anima's current situation is a bit clearer, how to kill vampires in this setting etc...
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Rav, I'm going to do my best to have my bio done by tomorrow.
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i'm not positive on this, and i really only just remembered this. But i may have a copy of all the bios of the main characters from the last version of VH.
I'll have to check on my laptop when i get home, i haven't been on it much lately. And there's no guarantee that i didn't delete the darned file when i was finished with it, or that it didn't go "down-with-the-ship" when my mac crashed at christmas. But i'll check and note you with your bio if i find them, or update this post if i can't find the file.
Edit! FUZZY BUCKETS!!! i know i made one but it seems to have disappeared into the recesses of my macbook. i'll keep looking but i wouldn't hold my breath.
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Apparently I missed finding the new keepership thread and thus missed out on what i was origionaly keeper of [Willow's Journal and K'Thonya's new made sword [old itteration of Earthsong's archive]]
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Thankees Vi! I look forward to it.
And thanks for having a look Fea; just let me know if you come across it. I'll get back to you soon on the archiving and backing-up.
So far, I've recieved bios from Space, Spindrifter (though I believe he may have to take a break from the RPGs?) and Fea. I'm currently waiting on Nem, Tinu, Mane, Lord Legion and Fable.
The next section is some information about our Anima teams set-up; some of it is clarification to let the previous players know how things will have changed and some of it is scene setting information for the newer players. If there is anything Ive forgotten, or any questions, just fire away. All of this will be going up again when I put up the Info thread.
Basic Information:
- A man called Rhys Garrick has taken over as leader of the Anima. Before the Robesonia Attack, he was an Archivist (ie a researcher) for the Order, and who had been trying to get more information on vampires and their history to see if it could be exploited against them. He doesnt join any of the teams out on patrols or missions, but over-sees a lot of organisation and planning, leaving missions to those with some field experience. The player-characters will bump into him quite a bit, and he will sometimes over-see very large missions via radio. Other NPCs will be introduced when the RPG opens.
- The Gloom is no longer an applicable Power choice as far as Holy Powers are concerned, but it will be making a come-back, albeit in a different format. Also, the players will encounter vampires of various power levels. Some being grunts with brute strength or brute speed, and others will be more powerful and much more resistant. Higher-level vampires will on occasion have abilities similar to Anima Powers, but the players are certainly not going to encounter enemies like this straight away, and not in any great number. It takes dedication and training for vampires to acquire their own powers and be able to use them to a great extent, so these enemies are few and far between (or boss characters in more common parlance.) More information on these powers will be available when the Information and Bio Threads go up.
What is known about the vampires:
Ø Garlic does nothing to the vampires in this setting, except mildly amuse them. (Or repel their dates)
Ø Crosses repel them, but if physical contact is made can harm them. Bullets with crosses cut into them can kill a vampire.
Ø They cannot enter sacred or holy ground/buildings. They can enter some churches and temples etc the main matter is whether or not a presence of faith can be felt there.
Ø Holy water will burn them if it makes contact with their skin. If injected, they have an allergic reaction and go into anaphylactic shock in a matter of minutes.
Ø Fire will kill younger vampires, while it only seriously wounds older ones.
Ø A stake through the heart is certain death for a vampire. Cain cannot be killed via stake in the heart however.
Ø Decapitation will kill a vampire. Lets refrain from doing that a lot though, because its a bit gory.
Ø Vampires will begin to turn to ash in the direct sunlight.
The following information is more plot exposure and world setting so the players can get more of a feel for the world the Hunters live in, however IT WILL NOT ALL BE REVEALED TO THE CHARACTERS UNTIL LATER. Anything that is non-character knowledge shall be high-lighted in
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Since the Coup in 1991, Cain, the supposed leader and progenitor of the vampires has disappeared from public eye, leaving administration and politics to his Continental Successors and their lieutenants. No-one has seen him in these long years, bar a tiny inner cabal of his most trusted servants and he does not appear to take an active part in the vampire politics of the day. Most younglings have never even seen him, leaving some feeling slightly lost without their leader and lord.
While a number of other elder vampires have followed his lead in moving into seclusion, others have reappeared in the various courts, fascinated by the new world which has been presented to them by the 21st Century, and they decide to take advantage of these new chances.
Some resent Cain and his ilk taking into seclusion, whereas others have seen it as just another opportunity and made the decision to act by themselves, in particular to deal with the small pockets of human dissension which keep popping up.
Joyce is one these Princes who has decided to try and upset the status quo by bringing an old hand back into play in vampire politics. He has managed to uncover the whereabouts of a slumbering Elder known only as Lilith, and is bringing/has brought the Elder back to his seat of power.
There have been many whispers and rumours, some say that she was once a companion of Cains when she was awake, others that she was his general. Regardless of what her previous position within vampiric society, there is no doubt that she is a creature of power and a force to be reckoned with As soon as she wakes up.
Once her being and nature is revealed to the Hunters in the subsequent chapters, it will be their goal to take down Joyce and his cabal, and vanquish Lilith
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:50 pm
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A couple of clarifications come to mind: does the old thing about not crossing running water affect our vampires? Does the ash left behind reconstitute if exposed to blood?
Keeper of Tristram's rings, and Felucca's very expressive ears.
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:44 pm
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I'm still in. If I manage to survive the next week, at least. If we don't start until next Monday or so, I'll keep up.
The Keeper of Gwen's temper/K'thonya's tastes,
He has been dubbed one "Alt" by AsA great.
Trickier though it is, dactylic hex of the epic-ish style:
"Alt" he is called and his reign is the fierce and the making of pretties.
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:52 am
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To answer your queries...
Space - Running water has no effect, and I've not heard of the blood ashes thing previously, so I'll say no. Though I will check it up in my encyclopedia when I get home, as I may have missed it. O_o
Spindrifter - I have the day off next Tuesday, so I imagine I will be putting up the first chapter then, providing I have all the bios in, though that maybe in the wee hours of the Monday for some of you. The next couple of weeks will be pretty hectic for me anyways, so don't worry - we won't be going at a break-neck pace.
If I have all the bios in by Thursday evening, then I'll open up a luverly little bio thread on Thursday and you can all plot inter-character things to your heart's content.
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It may only be a pratchett one - the vamps there regenerate from their ash, including the (slightly ill-advised) vampire photographer, who wears a vial of blood round his neck so that it;ll smash when the flash dusts him...
Keeper of Tristram's rings, and Felucca's very expressive ears.
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Location: Texas
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I hate to have to do this, but I must bow out of this game. Life is getting really chaotic with finals coming up and the busy season hitting at work.
Lord Legion
Dubbed FOOT by the awesome AsA!!!
I used to think everyday I didn't wake up and gargle a few rounds from a revolver was a victory, but little "golden" moments like this make me wonder, "A victory for who?"
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Thanks for the notice Legion; I will probably take on people during later chapters however, so don't worry if you would like to join later.
Just a quick round up of the bio list I'm waiting on:
- Ravenna (GM)
1. thespaceinvader - bio recieved
2. Spindrifter - bio recieved
3. Violabelle - waiting on bio
4. Feaelen - bio recieved
5. Nem - waiting on bio
6. Fable - waiting on bio
7. Tinu - waiting on bio?
8. Maeniel - bio recieved
9. ?
10. ?
Advance apologies if I am a little slow in replying to any posts in the next couple of days, but this week is supremely busy for me and I have a lot of work and other things that needs sorting.
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If you missed the event last weekend, then come visit the shop on our BIGGEST day in 10 years. 100's of pounds of our famous BBQ will be smoked with all the fixin's, sides and drinks. Gary Borger will lead the day with presentations book signings, casting tips and more. We will have regional fly tiers busy spinning their favorite patterns all day. Our company representatives from Orvis, Simms, Sage, Fishpond, Rio, Hatch, Cheeky, and more will be on hand to answer any gear questions you may have. We will post a detailed schedule of events and raffle items next week!
Join us Sunday, March 24, Mossy Creek Fly Fishing is bringing a rare event to Virginia!
On Sunday, March 24th from 9AM until 5PM, big fish hunters Kelly Galloup and Brad Bohen will be on hand tying flies and giving presentations about throwing big flies to big meat eating fish! We may need to throw up the chicken wire, barded wire, and throw sawdust on the floor for this event folks. You can be sure to have an enjoyable and entertaining time at the shop. This event is FREE to all. We will be serving beverages, hot dogs, and burgers(while they last). A detailed schedule of the days events will be posted online soon and in our next newsletter.
Kelly Galloup - Kelly started his fly fishing career at the age of 13, tying flies for the local tackle shop. He started guiding at the age of 16 and is still guiding to this day; well lots of years later. He owned the Troutsman fly shop in Northern Michigan for 20 years. He sold the Troutsman and moved to Montana where he and his wife Penny bought the Slide Inn lodge on the banks of the Madison River. Kelly is known for hit ability to target and catch giant trout in western waters. His tactics have revolutionized the fly fishing world. His presentations will open your mind allowing you to take your fishing to the next level.
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Brad Bohen grew up a fishy kid in a fishy town. Hudson, WI on the St. Croix was a Huck Finn-like paradise in the 1970's and 1980's providing all kinds of warm and cold water fishing options to a kid with a bike and a wandering, fish-filled mind. Fly fishing dovetailed well into the whatever-and-whenever fishing attitude that has driven Brad's angling passion to a full-time career; angling, outfitting and communicating the fishing lifestyle. When not guiding or fishing, Brad is on the road collecting new members to his "tribe" of followers. He has established his reputation as an authority on catching musky on flies as well as other large predatory freshwater fish. Make sure you come see Brad one last time before he heads north for the upcoming season!
Kelly will be giving his nymphing by numbers presentation in the morning and his streamer presentation in the afternoon. Brad Bohen will be holding a predator fishing Q & A session in the afternoon. Both will be tying flies and mingling with the crowd for the rest of the day! Come be a part of history as these 2 guys change the way folks look at their favorite waters!
There have been a lot of great stream restoration jobs going on around the Valley the past couple of years. Many of theses projects are due to the efforts of Trout Unlimited.
A few years ago the Virginia Council of Trout Unlimited hired a full time Home Waters initiative coordinator for the northwestern part of the state, Seth Coffman. His main job has been to organize TU chapters, prioritize projects, apply for funding, and see these projects through. In my opinion he has done an amazing job.
That is the reason I contacted Seth about Mossy Creek. I live on Mossy, and have seen first hand the problems with siltation, erosion, and loss of habitat on the creek. Seth agreed that Mossy was long over due for some repairs.
The location of my house today was under water for over 200 years. The Mossy Creek dam still stands just a few hundred yards downstream. One reason that the banks are in such bad shape here is because there was so much silt that backed up behind the dam. When the lake was drained more than 80 years ago, the creek cut down through the silt. Agricultural use and floods have also contributed to bank problems all along the creek.
Seth applied for money to remove the dam, and restore about a third of a mile of Mossy. We were delighted to hear about a year ago that we received the money that we needed. The project is set to start this spring.
The stretch being restored is at the lower parking area on Mossy near route 42. This stretch of water has been open to the public for over 30 years and will affect 3 properties.
I encourage anyone who has never seen a job like this done to check it out when it gets started over the next few weeks. The creek will be narrowed, deepened, banks sloped back, habitat added and vegetation planted. This job will benefit the trout, the creek, and you.
As soon as we know the date that they are too break ground I will post it on the blog and website.
If you happen to see Seth on the creek, make sure you tell him what a great job he is doing.
Happy Fishing, Brian
This year's summit is hosted by Tenkara USA and Mossy Creek Fly Fishing in Harrisonburg, VA, on May 11 and 12, 2013.
DAY 1 - May 11, 2013 - $25 for event and lunch Location: Holiday Inn Harrisonburg - 1400 East Market Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Schedule: 9AM - 5PM: Main event - presentations, casting and tying demos, and more. 6PM - 10PM: Tenkara Social, evening with band and party at hotel
DAY 2 - May 12, 2013 - $75 for lunch and guided afternoon clinics. Location: Riven Rock Park, 6 Last Left Lane, Hinton, VA 22831 (Park information)
Accommodation: We have a block of rooms available at the Holiday Inn in Harrisonburg. We encourage you to stay there so you can enjoy the tenkara party that evening.
Room rates have been negotiated for $89. To book a room please call 540-433-2521 and tell operator you'd like to book rooms under "Tenkara Summit 2013" room block. Or visit this site enter dates, and group code TSB.
Please note the last day for reservations under the room block is Friday, April 26th, 2013. For camping locations, please see the Mossy Creek Fly Fishing website more information.
We will be posting updates, so check back.
We look forward to seeing you at the summit!
It seems as though the last few winters have been shorter and milder, but that hasn't changed the fact that anglers are off the water for extended periods of time. It is easy to lose touch with your gear through the holidays and the cold season.
Maybe you weren't willing to give up on your fall season, and thought you had a few more trips left. Maybe you have to pack the vest and waders into the attic to make room for the skis and winter clothes. Regardless of the condition in which you left your gear in the fall, now is the time to get it into working order. It is mid February, and although it is hard to believe, we are only a few weeks away from the first major hatches of the year.
I have been guiding now for over ten years, and know the importance of organization and preparedness, for successful fishing. Here are a few things on my checklist that may help you be ready to hit the water even earlier this year.
Let's start with waders, because it is still cold out there, and we don't want to start the season with hypothermia. A great way to check for leaks in your waders, besides getting wet, is to go into a completely dark room and work a flashlight all through your waders. If light makes it through so will water. Then it will be time to break out the aqua seal.
Next let's check our rods. Rods are fairly maintenance free. Once a year I will apply ferrel wax to all of the male ferrules. This will allow you to put the rod together and take them apart easier, and reduce breakage.
Reels are fairly maintenance free as well. Remove your spool and clean out any sand or dirt, and then lubricate your reel if needed. Most reels benefit from lubricating at least once a year depending on usage.
Fly line is probably the most neglected piece of equipment. There are many great products from Rio as well as Loon that will help you clean, and slicken your line. A clean slick line can completely change your cast. It is also important to recognize when your line is dead. Some anglers just don't know when to say goodbye, but these lines do have a shelf life.
Now it's time to dive into the vest. Leaders and tippets sometimes have expiration dates, but if they don't do some inspecting. If they are frayed, turned yellow, are cracked, or can be broken by hand much easier than they should, then dump them. Guide pet peeve number one is losing the biggest fish of your life over shoddy tippet.
Guide pet peeve number two is losing the biggest fish of your life over dull hooks. Inspect your flies. Ditch rusty, unravelling, or chewed up flies. Grab your hook hone and go to work on those dull hooks. There are still a number of great tying days left so make a list of what your box is missing and get to work.
Some of the must haves in my vest are floatant, desiccant, split shot, and strike indicators. Checking these now, and not after you have driven two hours, and hiked in an hour is a pretty simple idea. However we all get excited enough to fly to the stream on that first 75 degree day without thinking.
One last thing, don't forget to pay the man. Fishing licenses in Virginia are good for one year from the date of purchase. That means everyone has a different date to remember. There are trout stamps, national forest stamps, and other add ons that you may need, like your Mossy Creek permit.
Head to the stream organized, safe, dry, and legal in 2013, and I hope to see you out there.
Happy fishing! Brian
Gary Borger is one of the world's foremost fly fishing educators. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin Campus in Wausau. He has been a fly fisher since 1955, and since 1972 has taught classes and lectured internationally on all aspects of fly fishing for trout and salmon. Gary is one of the great ambassadors of fly fishing and though his accomplishments are too long to list, you can read hisb BIOGRAPHY HERE.
Please join us this Sunday, Jan. 20th, from 12 noon until 2pm for great presentation by Jim Klug of Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures; "The Top Ten Fly Fishing Destinations in the World!"
Jim's presentation will NOT conflict with the NFL playoff games starting at 3pm and 6:30pm! His program will last about 45 minutes and there will be plenty of time for questions afterwards. This time frame should allow for folks to go to church and make the program and also not miss the playoff games….no excuses!
Jim's talk will be an overview of the most fantastic fly fishing destinations on the planet, including both fresh and saltwater locations. If you've ever needed a reason to refine or create your lifetime "angling bucket list," then this is a program that you will definitely want to check out! Great photography from all around the world of fly fishing, and in-depth fishing information and specifics on fisheries that include Alaska, the Bahamas, Belize, the Seychelles, Kamchatka, Argentina, Chile, the Yucatan, Venezuela and more.
Founder and Director of Operations for Bozeman, Montana-based Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures (www.yellowdogflyfishing.com), Jim began working in the fly fishing industry at the age of 14. Over the years, he has worked as a guide, sales rep, travel coordinator, and as past National Sales Manager for Scientific Anglers. He has guided extensively in Montana, Colorado, New Mexico and Oregon, and has fished throughout the world in over 25 different countries. In 2000, Jim founded Yellow Dog, a fly fishing booking company that has grown to become one of the largest entities in the fishing travel business. As Yellow Dog's Director of Operations, Jim spends a lot of time scouting and researching destinations in the Caribbean, Central and South America. Aside from his ongoing work with Yellow Dog, Jim is also the co-founder and executive producer for Confluence Films, a film production company that released the fly fishing movies DRIFT (2008), RISE (2009) and CONNECT (2011). Confluence is currently at work on their new film, WAYPOINTS
2012 had been an incredible year for our shop and we want to thank everyone for the incredible amount of support that has kept us growing for the past 10 years!
We are currently packing our 2013 schedule with great events, programs, expanded guide services, and new trade shows! Be sure to mark your calendars, watch our website, blog, and social media outlets for updates.
We will kick the year off with a great program on Sunday, January 20th with a visit and presentation from Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Travel owner JIM KLUG. Plan on a wonderful presentation on some of the worlds most remote and hardcore fishing destinations starting at 11AM at the shop. Drinks and snacks will be served.
Come check us out at the FLY FISHING SHOWS January 25th, 26th, and 27th at Somerset NJ, February 9th and 10th in Winston Salem NC, and March 1st and 2nd in Lancaster PA! CLICK HERE FOR THE FLY FISHING SHOW SITE!
We will also be attending the National Capital Show in Bethesda MD on Sunday March 10th and the VA Fly Fishing Festival in Waynesboro, VA on April 20-21st.
THE MOSSY CREEK 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE will be SATURDAY AND SUNDAY APRIL 6TH AND 7TH!
We are proud to announce that our shop will be hosting the 2013 TENKARA SUMMIT here in Harrisonburg, VA on MAY 11th and 12th! Details will provided once registration opens in January on the TENKARA USA WEBSITE!
Colby is now on the AFFTA advisory board and Tom Sadler is still a chairman on the AFFTA board. As a member of AFFTA, Mossy Creek will once again visit the IFTD show in 2013 in Las Vegas in July to check out the latest and greatest fly fishing products to remain at the forefront of the industry providing the best products and services available!
As our guide services and classes continue to become more popular, we are expanding upon our guides and instructors for the 2013 season. We have had a few guides in training for the last 2 years that will help increase our number of daily bookings. It is looking promising that we will even be bringing a few independent guides into our team for the upcoming season as well. We pride ourselves with having the friendliest, most knowledgeable, and best guides in the industry.
We are constantly enhancing our available private waters and are looking forward to continuing to working with local landowners to open up new exciting fisheries! Peak season weekends are now starting to book for the 2013 season so check your calendars soon to get your trip on the books!
See you on the water in 2013!
Matt Estreich from TV3 Winchester brought a camera crew for his beginner class with Brian.
You can watch it on YouTube here.
Matt did a great job, picked up casting very quickly and enjoyed success on Suzy Q.
If you are interested in learning to fly fish this video gives you a great overview of the classes here at Mossy Creek Fly Fishing.


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[OS] AFGHANISTAN/PAKISTAN/GERMANY - Karzai accuses Pakistan of stalling talks with Taliban
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Karzai accuses Pakistan of stalling talks with Taliban
Posted: 05 December 2011 0537 hrs
BONN: Afghan President Hamid Karzai has accused Pakistan, which is
boycotting Monday's international conference on Afghanistan, of
undermining all negotiations with the Taliban.
"Up until now, they have sadly refused to back efforts for negotiations
with the Taliban," Karzai told Der Spiegel weekly in comments reported
The Bonn meeting seeks to chart a course for Afghanistan after NATO's 2014
withdrawal, but Pakistan's boycott has dealt a blow to already fragile
hopes for a roadmap.
Pakistan is considered vital to any prospect of stability in the
war-ravaged country a decade after US-led forces ousted the Taliban, who
had offered safe haven to Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
But Islamabad pulled out after 24 Pakistani soldiers were killed in
cross-border NATO air strikes a week ago, though sources close to the
German foreign ministry say Pakistan officials would be kept informed of
progress at the conference.
The United States has voiced regret over the strikes but has stopped short
of issuing an apology while the American military conducts an
Islamabad has so far refused to take part in the probe, exacerbating fears
of a prolonged crisis between Pakistan and the United States.
Pakistan, reacting to fury over the attack, shut down NATO's vital supply
line into Afghanistan and boycotted the Bonn conference.
US President Barack Obama on Sunday called Pakistan's President Asif Ali
Zardari to express his regrets over the "tragic loss", saying the NATO air
strikes were not intentional.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had earlier called Pakistan's prime
minister to offer condolences over the strike.
In the call with Yousuf Raza Gilani, Clinton "reiterated America's respect
for Pakistan's sovereignty and commitment to working together in pursuit
of shared objectives on the basis of mutual interest and mutual respect",
the US State Department said.
A statement from Gilani's office said he told Clinton that Pakistan's
non-attendance at Bonn was not open to review since it had received the
backing of parliament's national security committee.
It added that parliament was also assessing the broader relationship with
Washington, although it remains unclear to what extent the government or
the military will force through substantial changes.
Pakistan is dependent on billions of dollars in US aid.
Senator John McCain, a leading Republican lawmaker said Sunday that the US
should link its military aid to Pakistan's cooperation on security, saying
that Pakistani intelligence continues to support an anti-US militant
"This is a fog of war situation. Investigation is going on," McCain said
on CNN's State of the Union programme, referring to the NATO air strikes.
"But also the fact is that the ISI, the intelligence arm of the Pakistani
army, is still supporting the Haqqani network which is killing Americans.
That is unacceptable," he said.
"So I would gauge our aid, particularly military aid ... directly related
to the degree of cooperation they show us," he said.
The Bonn conference comes a decade after Germany staged another
international meeting on political transition following the fall of the
Diplomats had hoped the conference would help broker peace with the
Taliban, but the September assassination of Kabul peace envoy Burhanuddin
Rabbani derailed those efforts and contacts are said to have achieved
Karzai also appealed for continued aid for his nation after 2014, when the
last NATO combat troops are due to pull out after handing over
responsibility for security to Afghan forces.
Stressing that Afghanistan will be "more than ever on the frontline," he
said: "If we fail in this war, which threatens all of us, it will mean a
return to the situation before 9/11."
The Afghan leader conceded that "sadly we have not been able to provide
security and stability to all Afghans -- this is our greatest failure."
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday lamented Pakistan's boycott of
the conference, while also promising Kabul the international community's
long-term support.
"It would have been better if Pakistan (had) been there," Ban said.
Afghan Foreign Minister Zalmai Rasoul appealed Saturday for international
support for his country after NATO troops withdraw.
"After 2014, we will continue to need long-term support from our friends
in the international community," Rasoul said at a discussion forum in
His German counterpart Guido Westerwelle vowed at the forum that the world
would not abandon Afghanistan.
In an interview in Sunday's Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung,
Westerwelle again voiced his regret over the Pakistani boycott of the
conference, which will gather delegates from 100 nations.
"Pakistan has more to gain from a stable and peaceful Afghanistan than any
of its neighbours," he said.
Clint Richards
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Strapless Solid Midi Dress
Style # 219812
AVAILABILITY: Unavailable for immediate shipment.
In a covetable color and a heavy stretch fabric that holds you in, this super sexy bebe midi dress is sure to turn heads. Try it with a pair of ornate sandals and statement earrings.
- 88% nylon, 12% spandex
- Center back to hem: 33" (84 cm)
- Bra shelf
- Hand wash
- Made in USA
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size S
Strapless Solid Midi Dress
SEXY dress!
This dress is a must have! The fabric on this dress is thick and has a nice stretch. The dress conforms to every curve of your body and the length gives it a classy look. The dress can be worn during the day and out at night (dress it up with some jewelry and heels). I bought this dress in the very berry, green, and blue (love all the colors)!
September 4, 2013
Love the fit and length of the dress
Absolutely love the fit and length of the dress. So many dresses are so short these days but this dress is so classy and sophisticated. Hope is will come in more bright colors!
August 27, 2013
I love wearing this dress, it fit my body perfectly!
This dress is the perfect color for me I bought the pink and I love wearing it to my cousins baby shower.
August 13, 2013
Perfect dress
I purchased this dress for a wedding in San Juan. I felt beautiful in it. I have two kids and have little to no time to workout. This dress made me look great. I used extra support by purchasing a spanx to help give me that hour glass. I used a strapless bra as well. I purchased the medium pink color. I would reccommend this to anyone. I am going to purchase it in the black and white as well.
August 12, 2013
Material is to thin
Dress runs slightly big. I normally wear a M and got a S. I could have ordered an XS. I'm not completely happy with the material, it's thinner that I expected. I will be returning the dress.
August 10, 2013
Please bring this dress back in black!
I tried this on in stripes in the store, and love the fit, but i REALLY want the black one!! Please bring that color back!
August 8, 2013
Amazing dress!
It is exactly what you see in the picture. The length is ideal and it hugs all curves. I am thinking to get it in black. The color is amazing. Good metarial
August 5, 2013


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You could spend your lunch break on Valentine's Day attempting to get last minute reservations for an overbooked restaurant or scrambling to purchase the last box of heart-shaped chocolates at CVS. Or, you can spend it rallying to end violence against women and be part of a 194-country-wide movement.
Does the latter sound appealing? Then join One Billion Rising.
On February 14, Eve Ensler's V-DAY invites 1 billion people to dance, rise up and demand an end to violence against women. (The event takes its name from the United Nations statistic that one of every three women on the planet, or 1 billion women, will be raped or beaten in her lifetime.)
In Chicago, One Billion Rising has teamed with Rape Victim Advocates to host a rally and flash mob at Daley Plaza at 12PM. Hundreds of Chicagoans are expected to participate in and attend the flash mob; in addition, several cast members of Chicago's Broadway productions will perform in a separate public performance.
There's still time to join the movement: dance lessons and rehearsals for the flash mob are being hosted Monday, February 11, and Tuesday, February 12, at Rape Victim Advocates' offices (180 North Michigan Avenue, #600). Check out the powerful routine, Break the Chain.
But even if you miss out on rehearsals, you still have an opportunity to groove against abuse, after the rally: a free, all-ages Daytime Dance Party will take place at River East Art Center from 1-6PM, featuring dance workshops and performances.
"We are excited to be organizing a collaborative event involving hundreds of Chicagoans to join people across the planet in demanding an end to the status quo of domestic and sexual violence," says Sharmili Majmudar, executive director, Rape Victim Advocates. "We refuse to accept this type of violence as a given, and see One Billion Rising as a way to get people involved in the work that organizations like Rape Victim Advocates do every day."
Rape Victim Advocates is a Chicago non-profit that provides compassionate and informed services to survivors of sexual violence, works with communities to prevent sexual violence and advocates for institutional change. "The first step to changing attitudes is ensuring that people are empowered with accurate information about sexual and domestic violence," Sharmili adds.
Dancing, a good cause, an excuse to leave work early – what could be better?
For the full list of One Billion Rising Chicago's events, visit www.onebillionrising.org/chicago. See you at Daley Plaza!


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[OS] First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Major Private Sector Commitments to Hire 100, 000 Veterans and Military Spouses in Support of Joining Forces
Released on 2012-10-12 10:00 GMT
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Office of the First Lady
November 10, 2011
First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Major Private Sector Commitments to Hire
100,000 Veterans and Military Spouses in Support of Joining Forces
Leading Organizations Answer President Obama's Challenge to Private Sector to
Hire & Train Veterans and Military Spouses
Washington, D.C. - Today, in her keynote address to the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce's Business Steps Up: Hiring our Heroes event, First Lady Michelle
Obama announced that the International Franchise Association (IFA) which
represents 1,100 franchises has committed to hiring 80,000 veterans and
military spouses by 2014. 5,000 jobs of this commitment are promised to
wounded warriors. Mrs. Obama also announced that the Military Spouse
Employment Partnership (MSEP) - which Dr. Jill Biden helped launch at the
Chamber of Commerce last summer and which includes nearly 100 companies
and organizations - has committed to employ 20,000 military spouses. These
organizations include companies like Microsoft, Home Depot and Citi and
franchises like UPS, Guidant Financial and Data Doctors. Together, the
commitment by the International Franchise Association and the Military
Spouse Employment Partnership represents a commitment to hire 100,000
veterans, wounded warriors and military spouses by 2014.
The IFA and MSEP are supporting Mrs. Obama and Dr. Biden's Joining Forces
initiative and answering President Obama's challenge to the private sector
to offer jobs and career opportunities to veterans, wounded warriors and
their families. Last month, the First Lady joined the President at Joint
Base Langley-Eustis in announcing that the American Logistics Association
(ALA) and their 270 affiliate companies committed to hiring 25,000
veterans and military spouses by 2014.
As part of the Joining Forces program's focus on employment, the First
Lady also announced a Veterans Job Bank tool, an open online resource
supported by nearly a dozen technology and job search companies, including
Simply Hired, Monster, and others to help veterans and military spouses
search job openings from committed employers based on their location and
skills. The Job Bank is designed with a simple, easy to use approach which
is why last week, companies like Guidant Financial and Data Doctors
learned about the tool and were able to quickly tag their postings, now
part of the 550,000+ jobs available to veterans and military spouses
"When we think about what we're announcing today, 100,000 new jobs
committed and 550,000 searchable jobs online, those aren't just
numbers. There are millions of Americans all across this country who are
working hard every day to find new ways to honor military families'
service," said First Lady Michelle Obama. "All of this is adding up and
thanks to the IFA and MSEP, they're part of the wave of support forming
that stretches across this country."
"Over the past year, the White House's Joining Forces and the Chamber's
Hiring Our Heroes initiatives have been united for a common goal: to
ensure our veterans and military spouses can find jobs," said Thomas J.
Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. "While we have
made great strides in the past year, there is still much to do. Our
partnership with Joining Forces will continue, as we spread this movement
across the country to create an environment in which thousands of military
veterans and military spouses can find meaningful employment in their
local communities."
"First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden's leadership of Joining
Forces has mobilized the franchise industry to step up its
longstanding effort to provide opportunities for franchise small business
ownership and employment opportunities to veterans and their families,"
said IFA President & CEO Steve Caldeira. "Franchising, due to its
structured, scalable model, is an engine of job creation and provides a
tremendous opportunity for returning veterans and their families to join
the franchise industry and help lead the country to economic recovery. We
are grateful and proud to be part of the White House Joining Forces
"Military spouses face unique challenges when pursuing careers, with time
constraints and portability issues topping the list of obstacles. The
Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) aims to solve these
challenges by connecting military spouses to career opportunities
available through MSEP's employment partners," said Dr. Jo Ann Rooney,
Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. "The
Joining Forces effort, led by the First Lady and Dr. Biden are helping to
address the issue of military spouse employment in a very personal and
direct way -- by connecting jobs opportunities with the military spouses
who need them."
Mrs. Obama and Dr. Jill Biden created Joining Forces to bring Americans
together to recognize, honor and take action to support military families
as they serve our country and throughout their lives. The U.S. Chamber of
Commerce has supported their initiative by conducting hiring fairs for
veterans and military spouses in 100 local communities across the country
and will expand that number to several hundred next year.
For more information, visit JoiningForces.gov.
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By Anna Haight
IJ correspondent
With a menu featuring organic produce, sustainable seafood and free-range organic poultry and a dedication to green design and supporting ongoing conscious farming methods, it would seem like a no-brainer that sooner or later the Plant Cafe would make its way to Marin.
And now it has.
Owners Matthew Gulke and Mark Lewis are bringing the Plant Cafe's first location outside of San Francisco to Mill Valley's Strawberry Village in the former Asqew location. The Plant Cafe, named the best vegetarian restaurant by SF Weekly last year, expected to opening in late December or early January.
"There has been a lot of inquiry from folks in Marin for many years," director of operations Shannon Blalack says. "We're excited to cross the bridge and bring our product to other parts of the Bay Area."
And that product is 100 percent organic food, made from scratch except for a few locally sourced things such as Acme breads. The Plant Cafe also offers organic cleanse packages featuring organic raw juices, smoothies, green and grain salads, and vegan soups. Paninis, salads, soups and burgers run from $7 to $12, with entrées topping out at $15.25 for a wild salmon entrée pan seared wild salmon in a ginger lime scallion sauce over soba noodles with seasonal vegetable.
The Plant Cafe offers breakfast and weekend brunch as well. The Plant Cafe is at 800 Redwood Highway, Suite 801, in Mill Valley. Call 509-2345 or go to www.theplantcafe.com.
Fresh from TyFlo
Mill Valley's renowned chef Tyler Florence will be signing copies of his just-released cookbook, "Tyler Florence Fresh," at 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at his shop in downtown Mill Valley.
The new book highlights fresh, easy-to-find foods prepared simply, yet innovatively with tools likely already in your kitchen.
The Tyler Florence Shop is at 59 Throckmorton Ave. in Mill Valley. Call 380-9200 or go to www.tylerflorence.com.
McEvoy Ranch Open House
Bring your olives for McEvoy Ranch's community milling and stay for its annual holiday open house from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 9.
McEvoy Ranch's olive mill uses Rapanelli equipment imported from Italy and is the only mill of its kind in the United States. Olives are crushed by stone and blade mills, and the oil extracted via centrifugation and gravity separation. For small batches, of up to 400 pounds, the cost is $1 a pound.
While your olives are processing, enjoy live music and light refreshments, including a selection of McEvoy Ranch's estate produced specialty foods such as Meyer lemon marmalade, or apple and lavender jelly, as well as its just-bottled 2012 Olio Nuovo.
The open house is complimentary, although an advance reservation is necessary; you may bring a nonperishable food donation to help the local food bank. McEvoy Ranch is at 5935 Red Hill Road in Petaluma. Call 866-617-6779 or go to www.mcevoyranch.com.
Cooking with Craft Brews
The Fork's last class of the year features Homebrew Chef Sean Paxton on "Cooking with Craft Brews" from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 8.
Paxton will showcase pairings of beer with food, and highlight beer as a staple in tasty bites from savory to sweet.
The class starts with a tour of Giacomini Dairy to learn firsthand how Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese is made, followed by a guided cheese tasting. Then warm up afterward with a cold brew while chef Paxton gives a hands-on cooking demonstration. The class costs $120.
The Fork is at 14700 Highway One just north of Point Reyes Station. Call 800-591-6878 or go to www.theforkatpointreyes.com.
A sweet life
See's Candies is offering one lucky winner a lifetime of See's chocolates. To play, go to www.seescountdowntochristmas.com and enter the sweepstakes. Additionally, there is a possible prize each day of holiday as well as recipes and games. The grand prize winner will be drawn Jan. 3.
See's Candies has three locations in Marin at 348 Corte Madera Town Center in Corte Madera; 5800 Northgate Dr. in San Rafael; and 120 Vintage Way in Novato. Go to www.sees.com for more information.
Anna Haight is a longtime Marin resident and an even longer foodie who blogs at Anna's Cool Finds, www.annascoolfinds.com. Her bread and butter column appears Wednesdays. Have news about chefs, restaurants and other foodie goodies? Contact her at email@example.com or on Twitter at http://twitter.com/annahaight.


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Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013
Mazmanian quartet spans flamenco through Sabre Dance
One of the showpieces on the Mazmanian Family's latest CD, Folk Spirit, is Brahms' signature
number, Hungarian Dance No. 5. The wild abandon bursting from passages of
aching restraint, the Gypsy fury of the dance, is characteristic of the
Mazmanian repertoire. The quartet spans the