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Site Remediation Companies in Cyprus
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Location: Cyprus ×
DIEMME Soil Washing S.r.l
based in Lugo - RA, ITALY
DIEMME Soil Washing S.r.l propose innovative Soil Washing solutions, in observance of quality, safety and environment protection principles which only a company of great technical tradition can assure.
Frac Rite Environmental Ltd.
based in Calgary, ALBERTA (CANADA)
Frac Rite Environmental Ltd. is a solutions-oriented, environmental service company that delivers results to our clients in an expedient, practical, and cost-effective manner. Our key technical and management personnel are experienced professionals that apply a synergistic blend of expertise from the environmental, oil and gas, and geotechnical industries for the ...
based in FRANCE
Aborbents for oil and other spills. Absorbents / Bio-remediation / Pollution clean-up equipment / Sealing / Protection and safety / Retention / Separate collection
based in UNITED KINGDOM
BNFL's activities cover nuclear site decommissioning and clean-up as well as technology services and solutions across the nuclear fuel cycle. The Group comprises the following businesses: Sellafield Ltd and Nexia Solutions. Sellafield Ltd is responsible for the delivery of multi-million pound contracts on behalf of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). Its ...
Sanctus Limited
based in Gloucestershire, UNITED KINGDOM
Sanctus is a specialist remediation contractor offering solutions for all issues associated with Brownfield land development. We are a non-contractual company where a large percentage of our work is negotiated. We work with our clients to find the most cost effective and practical solution to contamination and problematic ground conditions.We have been involved with over ...
based in Zelzate, BELGIUM
Since three and a half years European Remediation Technologies (ERT) distinguishes o.s. on the European remediation market. ERT is a soil and groundwater remediation company specialised to deliver full services for in situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) and is the exclusive supplier of CAP18 and CAP18-ME in Europe, refined vegetable oils suited for the anaerobic biodegradation ...
The Sirius Group.
based in Leeds, UNITED KINGDOM
Sirius was established as an integrated Land Remediation Contractor and Geotechnical & Environmental Consultancy. We have evolved and diversified, developing our services to respond to the requirements of our clients and the market and now provide.Sirius is an integrated design and build contractor, providing design, advisory and contracting services throughout the ...
Spill Center, Inc.
based in Hudson, MASSACHUSETTS (USA)
Spill Center is an Environmental Claims/Spill Management Company specializing in helping spill generators in the transportation industry control costs and limit liability arising from accidental releases of hazmat, diesel fuel and other regulated materials. Our expertise includes: Environmental/safety regulatory compliance, Emergency spill response management, Claims ...
Geo Hess (UK) Ltd
based in Stowe, UNITED KINGDOM
Geo Hess (UK) Ltd response to the UK Landfill Industries need to find an alternative daily landfill cover to that of traditional, and outdated, clay and soil cover mediums.
based in Geleen, NETHERLANDS
Terreco B.V. is a company that specializes in the complete remediation of polluted soil at a fixed price. Its activities are built on a unique soil remediation technology with a proven track record, developed by DSM.


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For many women, the ideal when dressing themselves is to make sure that all jewelry and accessories in one ensemble match each other. There may be an even keener way to confirm the complementary quality of every adorning piece, delivered elegantly through the Buckle Bangle.
Gold belts are in style as important outfit elements that create shape, introduce support and deliver visual intrigue. It's fitting then that the Rock Paper Scissors studio has created such an elegant and iconic bracelet that can perfectly coordinate with such a piece.
A burnished yellow metal was manipulated into an oval form to fit the wrist of the wearer. Its slender width and its warm and polished surface exudes a daintiness and a sophistication. But the Buckle Bangle can be worn casually as well, made possible by its quirky false clasp and set of strap holes.


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Chocolate Cake
- Courses: Desserts
- Ingredients and Method: Meat and Poultry
- Occassion and Cooking Style: Everyday Cooking
- Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup caster sugar
- 4 eggs
- 80g butter
melted - 450g dark chocolate
- 2 cups pouring cream
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup caster sugar
- Method:
- Preheat oven to 175C. Grease and line an 8 inch springform cake pan and set aside.
- Sift the flour and cocoa powder thrice and set aside. Place the sugar and eggs in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat for about 10 minutes till egg mixture triples in volume and is pale and thick.
- Gently fold flour mixture and butter through egg mixture. Gently pour into cake pan, without deflating the batter and bake for 25 minutes or till cake comes away from the side of the tin. Cool cake in pan.
- To make truffle filling Melt chocolate and cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat till melted and smooth. Place the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure the water doesn't touch the bottom of the bowl and beat mixture for 6 minutes till it's thick and creamy. Fold chocolate mixture through egg mixture and beat till cold. Place filling in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- To assembly cake Remove cake from tin and slice in half horizontally. Place the bottom layer back in the tin and pour half of the truffle filling over. Gently place the top layer on the cake and cover with the rest of truffle filling. Refrigerate for 5 hours or till set. To serve, place a warm tea towel around the tin, carefully removing the tin and using a heated knife to smooth the edges. Serves 10-12
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We have included a short guide to start mining either on our pool or a pool of your choice for each of the following pieces of software. If you would like to join thebitcoinmine you can register here. You must also set up a worker to start mining bitcoin. A worker allows different devices to have their own statistics, or you can set up to mine with all of your devices under just one worker. To set up a worker in triplemining, do the following: After logging into triplemining's site, click the Workers button. On the right side, it says create a Worker name and a worker password. Create a unique name and password for your worker. After doing this, you will set up a miner with Username_Workername (which are case sensitive by the way) and the password that you set for this miner. Some pools format the seperator between them differently, so check with your pool as to how your username and worker name are sepearated. Most use a period or an underscore, so the username field would look like this: Username_Workername (on our pool) or like this: Username.Workername Also on this page is shown the API Key. The API Key is a way for you to copy and paste that particular set of characters into the part of a miner that says API Key, and that miner will show you your current mining statistics. If you need help setting things up, please don't hesitate to contatct us here.
GUI Miner WindowsGUIMiner is a graphical interface for mining Bitcoin.Many of the other Bitcoin mining software are presented to the user in a command-line interface. It supports mining on GPU(video cards) from AMD and nvidia, as well as CPU mining, which is becoming obsolete due to the current difficulty. This software supports pooled and solo mining, and has a list of common mining pools integrated into it to make mining on those pools more simple.
Choose "Other" from the dropdown box titled Server. Under the host name, you will type: stratum.triplemining.com and under port you will type: 3334. Under the Username field, enter the username and worker name that you signed up for in the pool such as AccountName_WorkerName. After adding this information to the username box, you must then add the password that you created for that worker in the password field. After setting up this information, you will select your appropriate device to mine with (nvidia cards show up with the name of the video card, AMD cards show up with the codename of the video card). To limit processor usage for other tasks to run, you can lock the processor so that only certain cores are visible to the program. After doing this, you can add some things under "Extra flags:" that will allow you to mine a bit faster: For AMD cards, you can add -v -w128 -f0 and you will see a large jump in your hashing power. For nvidia cards, you can add -v to get a more stable hashing rate. After all this is done, you can then click the start mining button, and start watching the Bitcoins come flying to you through our pool.
50miner is set up so that you only need a user name and password to start mining under the pool of 50BTC. This miner will automatically detect OpenCL devices, and start mining with settings for your hardware. You can also configure this miner to automatically start on a user-defined schedule, such as once, daily, or weekly.
After extracting the zip file, double click on the application (it's the one with the bitcoin symbol for an icon). After opening the program, there is a small check box that says advanced. Check this box, and you will see options that will allow you to connect to our pool. The User field is going to be yourUsername_yourWorkerName, the password will be the password you created for your worker, the pool will be stratum.triplemining.com, and the port will be 3334. After setting up this part, you can choose the mining program that will run behind the scenes to start mining. After choosing a miner and a device (or several devices) on which to mine, click the start button down at the bottom and you will be mining away.
BFGMiner 32-bit version BFGMiner 64-bit versionBFGMiner is a command-line interface miner which supports AMD Radeon GPU's, nvidia GPU's, FPGA's from the following companies: BitForce, Icarus, ModMiner, X6500, and Ztex, and also has support for Butterfly Labs's ASIC line of devices, as well as Avalon's ASIC mining rig, with ASICMINER ASIC-based device support to come. This miner also supports the new GetBlockTemplate as well as the Stratum mining protocols. It has low overhead, since it is written directly in C, and also supports backup pools.
Depending on your Windows version, you can download the 32-bit, or you can also download the 64-bit version. After downloading this file, extract the zip file. After extracting the zip file, you can double-click on bfgminer.exe After double-clicking on bfgminer.exe, you will be prompted for the URL, which in the case of our pool is: stratum.triplemining.com:3334 the :3334 designates that it will be using port 3334. Username: yourusername_yourworkername Password: (this is the password you created for the worker). After entering this information, you will be able to mine on our pool and change a few of the options for the mining devices.
To start mining with Bitminter in Windows, you must have Java installed, which can be downloaded from here. You will need to choose the appropriate version for either 32-bit or 64-bit Windows. Next, go to Bitminter's web site and then click join and sign in with an OpenID. An OpenID is a login that uses a username and password that you have already. After creating a username and logging in, hover over my account, go down to workers, and click it. At the bottom, create a name and password for the worker and then click add. After doing this, hover over tools, then client, then latest and click on that. After downloading the file, click on it. It will open with Java. In order to start mining, click settings, then account. Enter your user name, then your worker name, then the password. This is all there is to it! Click the big start button and you are mining!


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Charleston House Bed and Breakfast Edinburgh
Charleston Guest House is a small, family run guest house situated within 2 kilometres of the city centre.
Charleston House offers affordable B & B accommodation in an elegant Georgian Townhouse in the centre of Edinburgh. The rooms are tastefully done up and the hospitable service will make your stay truly pleasant.
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"Culture spreads, it evolves," says Goldie. "Young people are coming out, and it's important to understand that they're having their time. It's their scene, but that scene's come from ours."
It's a point that's well made across the three discs of his new compilation. The Alchemist: The Best Of Goldie 1992-2012 is a 36-track resumé that stretches from the dark and brooding "Menace" (off 1992's Dark Rider EP for 4 Hero's Reinforced label) to the brand new – and beautifully jazz-tinged – "Single Petal Of A Rose" (a title borrowed from Duke Ellington).
Naturally that extraordinary debut album Timeless is well represented by a handful of blissful, near-perfect cuts such as "Angel," "State Of Mind" and the peerless "Inner City Life" (here in its "Bad Boy" remix version). But there's also plenty to explore from the early period when Goldie was hustling his way through hardcore and jungle towards the flawless vision he unveiled on that record – and plenty from the aftermath too.
The collection also includes a string of Goldie's best remixes – though, sadly, it doesn't feature his dazzling 1994 rerub of Cutty Ranks' classic "Armed & Dangerous," which was lovingly retooled with samples from Eighties Ladies' rare groove classic "Turned On To You." Mixes for Garbage and Ed Sheeran are present and correct though, joined by his reworking of "Isobel" for one-time fiancée Bjork as well as his much-lauded "Toasted Both Sides" mix of Bush's 1996 alternative hit "Swallowed."
It's a vibrant, varied collection that, overall, serves as a reminder to those dabbling with dubstep and the like, that—when it comes to electronic dance music – Goldie wrote the playbook.
"The whole thing about this music is that not one person can do it on their own," he explains. "It takes a lot of people to put a piece of wood on the fire. Obviously, that's no different from the way that any invention happens – you look at one idea and add another one and then someone else adds a piece and it all gets put together. It's an ongoing process. So much groundwork has been laid by the house people and techno artists and hip hop artists … but everybody has a contribution to make if they're interested in making music for the right reasons."
Goldie's success, his dogged determination to turn his ambitious artistic vision into sonic reality, his willingness to continually reinvent and confound in equal measure, has been achieved against the odds though.
Born to a Jamaican father and a Scottish mother in Walsall in the UK's West Midlands, the young Clifford Price was put into the UK's foster care system at the age of three, though his mother – a one-time pub singer – kept his younger brother. He still remembers, he says, the day the social workers came to take him away.
The boy who would become Goldie spent most of the next 15 years in a series of foster homes and local government institutions. He often suggests that his taste for eclectic music was the result of growing up in that environment, forced to rub shoulders with other youngsters separated from their families. "In one room a kid would be playing [local reggae outfit] Steel Pulse," he explains, "while through the wall someone else had a Japan record on and another guy would be spinning Human League."
The drive that has marked him out as one of electronic music's most enduring survivors initially manifested itself in other forms though. He found solace in roller-skating and pushed himself to excel, earning a place as goalkeeper in the B Team for England's national roller-hockey squad. After discovering electro and hip hop, he grew his hair – the "goldilocks" that won him his nickname – and joined a breakdance crew called the B-Boys in nearby Wolverhampton. He also discovered graffiti.
"They called me 'the spraycan king of the Midlands'," he says proudly. But his talent was undeniable, bringing him to the attention not only of Britain's Arts Council but to Dick Fontaine, producer of a Channel 4 TV documentary on graffiti. Bombin' captured a visit to the UK by New York artist Brim Fuentes at a time of intense social unrest on the other side of the Atlantic – the result of crippling unemployment and social inequality engendered by the policies of then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Brim met Goldie and his B-Boys crew in Wolverhampton's Heathtown area.
Next day, he travelled a dozen miles or so to the Handsworth area of Birmingham – home to, among other musicians, Steel Pulse – and witnessed the aftermath of rioting that had left four dead, 35 injured and dozens of local stores burned out. Several months later, Fontaine reversed the process and took Goldie to New York where his meeting with hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa was filmed. The experience fired Goldie's passion for the revolution brewing in the South Bronx.
"I went back to New York," he later explained, "started painting the trains and getting involved on the streets."
Then he moved to Miami, working in the flea markets, "painting trucks for drug dealers" and developing a sideline in gold jewellery that included the distinctive "grill" which became a trademark on his return to the UK.
Back in Britain, a new girlfriend Kemi Olusanya – later one half of acclaimed drum & bass DJ duo Kemistry & Storm – took him along to the Rage club night at Heaven in London's Charing Cross. He was immediately entranced by the mix of house and breakbeat that DJs Fabio and Grooverider were spinning. "I saw dreams," he remembers.
Goldie found himself seduced by the atmosphere, the euphoria and the urgent, chemistry-set connections of rave. "It really flipped me out," he confides. In the raw, hybrid style of Shut Up & Dance, A Homeboy, A Hippie and A Funky Dread and the bruising DIY output of Ibiza Records, too, he discovered a world of possibilities.
"Then I saw Manix and Nebula 2 at The Astoria," he adds, "and it just got to me instantly. Once breakbeat catches you like that, nothing else really registers. I couldn't deal with house after that. In my view, Detroit techno was always more like a mature version of house. But breakbeat is the bastard child of techno."


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The rain made today very interesting. I think I really would have enjoyed the hike at Mount Mitchell, but the rain was a big distraction. The trail was like nothing I'd ever seen before. There were caves, old logs, a lot of stones, and other things throughout the trail. I enjoyed walking through the woods like that though. It just would have been better to do it dry! I think the view would have been beautiful at the top, and it's a shame we couldn't actually see much. The museum at Mount Mitchell was pretty cool too. It had so many different ways of seeing the things we'd been learning about. We also went to the folk art center. I really enjoyed it because all of the hand-crafted items were so interesting and beautiful. I can't imagine being able to make anything like that. I wish we could have bought things, but they were kind of expensive! The jewelry and vases were both really pretty. The Craggy Gardens Trail was also pretty cool. It was a short trail, and at the top you got to go to the balds. The balds were different. I'd never seen anything like this before, so it was good to learn about why they are there. Once again though, the rain didn't help matters. We couldn't see the pretty views, and it was a very wet climb. I also enjoyed Bull Creek. This was cool because we got to go off and explore, and try to find new things to identify on our own. Taylor, Erika, and I all were trying to catch the same salamander and he got away from all 3 of us! Overall, the day would have been really good had it not been for the rain. We were all soaked head to toe by the end, but the stuff that we actually did was pretty interesting!
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Nemo's CookBook
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Just two ingredients create this light and delicious dessert! Submitted by DOCKERYLB Carbs: 34.6g | Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 147.9
This quick, easy, inexpensive and surprisingly cheesy baked tilapia recipe can be made with any white fish. I just happened to have tilapia handy. Submitted by LEXIBELLE715 Carbs: 1.4g | Fat: 8.5g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 48.5g | Calories: 275.2
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A super easy mix to put together and store so you can make muffins easily and for very low cost and calories! I make the mix about once a month and then store it in a big #10 can (the size of a large coffee can) with a lid. On top of the lid I put the directions for making the muffins so that even my children can put them together. Submitted by DOITNOWM Carbs: 26.6g | Fat: 0.7g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 2.9g | Calories: 124
A wonderful soup to warm up those chilly winter nights and it is packed with Vitamin A. Submitted by COURTNEYBECKETT Carbs: 23.6g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 2.1g | Calories: 115.5
This is a delicious, light, refreshing dessert. It's low cal and sugar and can be made with the lite pie filling in any flavor. Note that this needs to be made the night before to soften the graham crackers. Submitted by HOCKIMAMA Carbs: 16.2g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 2.8g | Calories: 80.1
I don't like fish much, but I love this baked tilapia recipe! I think the sauce can be used with other fish/seafood. Submitted by JENNAGUERRA Carbs: 1.8g | Fat: 7.3g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 26.1g | Calories: 175.2
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Take this easy fruit salad to your next pot-luck for a big hit! Or, make up a batch and keep it on hand for a healthy snack or "sweet fix". Submitted by MATCM81 Carbs: 34.6g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 135.2
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A good side dish for those looking for extra iron or for vegetarians. Submitted by CHRISSYCLEM Carbs: 21.5g | Fat: 3.8g | Fiber: 6.9g | Protein: 8.4g | Calories: 154
Inspired by the animated feature film, Ratatouille, this veggie-packed dish makes six healthy and hearty servings. Submitted by SPARKPEOPLE Carbs: 59g | Fat: 8.4g | Fiber: 7.2g | Protein: 10.3g | Calories: 345.6
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Only 1 tablespoon of margarine is used to make the crumb topping of this tart and tangy fruit dessert that is cholesterol free and low sodium. Carbs: 57.2g | Fat: 5.1g | Fiber: 4.9g | Protein: 4.1g | Calories: 280.4
Incredible! 5.0/5
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Submitted by DMPERRAULT Carbs: 39.3g | Fat: 8.8g | Fiber: 13.1g | Protein: 27.6g | Calories: 348.5
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On the grill your favorite fresh fruit picks up new and unique flavor! Carbs: 23.1g | Fat: 2.7g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 4.4g | Calories: 124.3
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I like to divide this into snack size bags for a quick, ready-to-go snack on the run. Keeps me from hitting the fast food! This has less fat & sodium than a bag of chips from the vending machine at work. :) Submitted by LANEYTEN Carbs: 23.5g | Fat: 9.5g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 4.7g | Calories: 180.1
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wonderful, no one ever guesses that this is sugar free and Never have any left overs Submitted by MURKOV Carbs: 5.2g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 0.7g | Calories: 24.3
Low fat and low sugar and tastes good!! Submitted by WILMAOZIAS Carbs: 38.6g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 2.7g | Calories: 210.2
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Drink your veggies! Carbs: 19.8g | Fat: 0.8g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 3.2g | Calories: 84
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wine, lemons and mushrooms flavor this chicken recipe the lower salt and lower fat way. Submitted by AILEENCHOATE Carbs: 9.8g | Fat: 5.7g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 22g | Calories: 205.6
This is a really easy and delicious soup. It's one of those recipes that you can modify to make your own. Submitted by METISMOMMA Carbs: 27.8g | Fat: 0.5g | Fiber: 6.8g | Protein: 6g | Calories: 131
Good 3.7/5
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Nonfat yogurt and low-fat mayonnaise make this creamy dip a good addition to any veggie plate. Carbs: 1.4g | Fat: 1.2g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 0.7g | Calories: 19.4


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Saturday, September 21, 2013
A woman walks towards the lobby at Semiahmoo Resort near Blaine, Wash., one recent day. The resort has recently reopened. A major renovation will be done over the winter and there will be a grand opening of the resort in the spring of 2014.
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Every few days, they would come home with hundreds of dollars worth of brand-name groceries and struggle to fit them into their bursting cabinets. They had two freezers and two refrigerators to hold food for three adults and one child. The food would spoil in the fridge or go stale on the shelf and just stay there for weeks. They ate out almost every night, spending $60 at a time at KFC, wrapping up the leftovers, and then never eating them.
On Christmas, the child would get fifty presents, and not tiny presents but whole playsets, Lego sets, motorized cars, animals. Birthdays were the same, and Easter, the Fourth of July, Halloween, and Thanksgiving were all treated as further opportunities to give the child presents. If the kid wanted something, they'd hound the parents for weeks, throwing tantrums, guilting, pleading for hours at a time, until the parents' patience would wear thin and they'd buy it, even between the holiday milestones. Keep reading »


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Went together quick... as Rags do... made my own chenille with Osnaburg (6 cream diagonally chenilled blocks).. and Real Tree Pillow panels make it a wildlife quilt. This was part of DD birthday gift... and now have orders for 4 more like this once she posted it on Facebook! I have an entire bolt of the RealTree blocks, so I'm ready to whip up some more! Was a fun project!! |
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That is great. I am impressed with your use of your fabric, different sized blocks and the chenille blocks!! Very nice. TFS. |
Lookin' good. Feels great to be validated when you've done something you like. LindaB/CA |
I like your quilt. I made a rag quilt last December, but I like yours better. The use of the panels and the different sized blocks make it particularly interesting. Also, your rag seams look very fluffy. Did you use 1/2 inch seams or larger? Thanks for sharing, |
Very cool! It looks warm and comfy. Donna |
I use 1 inch seams... I always "roll" that outside edge instead of snipping it as it seems that's the first place they rip out or start to look nasty. Gives it a nice firm edging for pulling and tugging. Just for FYI.. I always use a batting. I know many use just the two layers of flannel.. but... it doesn't "feel" the same, or have the nice cozy weighted feeling without it. I use warm and natural, so it doesn't have alot of loft. I figure if I'm going to spend the money on all the fabrics and do all the work... putting in a batting adds character with very little work... just cut the blocks. Thanks for the nice comments! I know these type of quilts are pretty simple compared to the beautiful quilts so many of you do with all the complicated cutting and pressing that I so admire... I just don't have the patience, I need to be DONE in a couple of days, or it goes on a shelf and becomes a permanent UFO. These are easy, fun, cuddly and QUICK! Call me weird but I love the snipping part, it's almost therapeutic for me... sit in my rocker with the quilt covering my lap, sipping some wine, and watching a movie....with the little snip snip snip of my scissors... I could sit there all day long! |
- Posted by quiltingfox (My Page) on Sat, May 18, 13 at 11:33
I like your rag quilt! Where did you find the turkey fabric? Best to you, |
I like it. Looks cozy & comfy. Good idea on the rolled edge. |
Sandra (quiltingfox) That is actually a set of pillow panels with the realtree logo. Comes with the 4 pics seen here... including the turkey block. Manufacturer is Print Concepts. The bear shown here is actually brown... but we don't have brown bears in WI... it's black Bear country. So, I used a black fabric marker to make my bear black instead of the brown. I bought a bolt of this thru Checker Distributers, but you have to have a resale/tax licence and set up a wholesale account to be able to order from them. I'm sure you could find it on ebay or something though... or.... If you want a set of the four, message me... I have plenty. |
That's really cute. I like the different size blocks and the rolled edge. Good job. I can see why you have orders for more. |
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Your choice of fabrics for this rag quilt really works...nice job! V. |
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Foreclosed by HUD, four rental buildings will now be rehabilitated to house 125 families
Bronx, December 4, 2008 – The holidays came earlier for residents of Phoenix Estates LLC (formerly known as Hunt's Point 1), as they were joined by The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC), the not-for-profit Phoenix Estates Housing Development Fund Corp., and state and local officials, to celebrate the commencement of a major rehabilitation of four properties in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the South Bronx.
In response to tenant concerns, the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) had foreclosed on the buildings because of poor management by their former owners. The buildings, located at 717-719 Coster St., 739 Coster St., 741 Coster St., and 671 Manida St., were subsequently sold to Phoenix Estates LLC, a joint venture of New York ACORN Housing Company, Inc. (NYAHC) and We Stay/Nos Quedamos, Inc.
"One of the most dreadful scenarios we face is having rent-paying families forced from their homes because of ownership's mis-management. In this case, the property had been neglected to the point where foreclosure was the only option," said Ismene Speliotis, Executive Director, New York ACORN Housing Co. and Mutual Housing Association of New York. "By taking back and rehabilitating this property, we are not only providing hard working families with a better place to live, but reclaiming the neighborhood for future generations to come."
"Nos Quedamos would like to take the opportunity to thank all those involved through this long and difficult process, especially the United We Stand Tenant Association, Congressman José Serrano, New York City Council Member Maria del Carmen Arroyo, and HUD and HPD, Pat Coleman from Tenant & Neighbors, CPC, and all those who have been involved, said Yolanda Gonzalez, Executive Director of We Stay/Nos Quedamos.
"HUD has no higher mission than to ensure that residents residing in HUD-assisted rental units live in safe, decent, and affordable housing," said Teresa Bainton, the NY Multifamily Hub Director. "That is why HUD is so pleased to have played a part in the renovation of Phoenix Estates, and to have worked with New York ACORN Housing Company, Inc., We Stay/Nos Quedamos, Inc., The Community Preservation Corporation, Enterprise Community Investment Partners and the New York City Department of Housing Preservations and Development in making this happen. I cannot think of a better gift for these residents during this holiday season."
CPC, in partnership with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), will provide a $13.3 million construction loan for the moderate rehabilitation of the interior and exterior of the properties. Enterprise Community Investment Partners syndicated the tax credits providing the necessary equity. The New York City Acquisition Loan Fund stepped in to provide a Bridge Loan to purchase the building and provide the necessary funds for maintenance and operating expenses until the PLP Loan closed. In September, the Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard Kennedy School announced the New York City Acquisition Fund as a 2008 Innovations in American Government Awards winner. This $230 million partnership finances the purchase of land and buildings for affordable housing by using cutting edge private finance tools to allow small developers to compete in a tough real estate market.
"The renovations to Phoenix Estates will be a welcome addition to this thriving community," said Michael Lappin, President and CEO of The Community Preservation Corporation. "We are delighted to work once again with the New York ACORN Housing Company and Nos Quesdamos to help provide quality, affordable housing options for the South Bronx's working families."
"Phoenix Estates will live up to its name," said HPD Commissioner Shaun Donovan. "These renovations will transform this once troubled property into a remarkable asset in this already thriving community. Our announcement today is the fruit of an incredible collaboration among government agencies, non-profit partners and community residents. The planned rebirth of Phoenix Estates demonstrates the power of the New York City Acquisition Fund, an innovative tool that provides local and not-for-profit developers with financing to acquire private property for construction and preservation of affordable housing. With such tools in hand, we stand ready to work with our City, State and Federal partners to generate affordable housing opportunities for New York City residents."
"The rehabilitation of Phoenix Estates is the latest example of Enterprise's commitment to help ensure that all New Yorkers, regardless of income, have a decent and affordable place to call home that provides them with the stability they need to achieve their goals," said Abby Jo Sigal, Vice President of Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. and Director of Enterprise's New York office. "Enterprise is especially proud of this project not only because it will house 125 hardworking Bronx families but also because it brings us so very close to fulfilling our five-year Billion Dollar Promise to create and preserve 15,000 affordable homes for low-income New Yorkers as part of Mayor Bloomberg's New Housing Marketplace Plan."
Each apartment will be renovated with new kitchens, new apartment entry and interior apartment doors, painting, repair of existing floors, new plumbing fixtures in the bathrooms, new window sills and upgrades to the electrical systems. The exterior brick masonry walls will be cleaned, the courtyard rear and side yard wall will be repaired and finished with a coating, building entrance systems will be replaced, exterior lighting and a security system will be installed and the roof will be replaced. All work will be done without displacing residents.
Phoenix Estates contains an aggregate of 125 affordable housing units: 19 one-bedrooms, 64 two-bedrooms, 32 three-bedrooms and 10 four-bedrooms. Rents will range from $725 for a one-bedroom apartment to $1,330 for a four-bedroom.
"The United We Stand Tenants Association is very thankful to Commissioner Donovan, CPC, ACORN, Nos Quedamos, Enterprise, and all partners. We want to also thank Congressman José Serrano for his devoted attention in making this happen. At today's groundbreaking, we are looking forward to keeping open lines of communication for the betterment of our homes," said Millie Colon, President of United We Stand Tenants Association.
The Community Preservation Corporation is a not-for-profit mortgage lender that finances residential multifamily development throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Since its founding in 1974, CPC has invested over $7 billion in more than 130,000 units of housing.
New York ACORN Housing Company (NYAHC) is a not-for-profit community organization that works to increasing affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate income families by identifying and undertaking creative housing development initiatives. New York ACORN Housing Company works with buildings' residents during development and continues this relationship with its residents once buildings are completed and operational in order to improve their communities. New York ACORN Housing Company also helps low and moderate income people who have the means (savings, credit and interest) to purchase their own homes.
We Stay/Nos Quedamos is a non-profit community development corporation comprising residents and members of the local business community from the South Bronx. The organization is committed to preserving their voice and vision for their community and its future. Nos Quedamos will promote, support and advance ideas of healthy, sustainable growth, both for local communities and the larger society.
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development's (HPD) mission is to promote quality housing and viable neighborhoods for New Yorkers. The department is the nation's largest municipal housing development agency and is implementing Mayor Bloomberg's New Housing Marketplace Plan to build and preserve 165,000 units of affordable housing. The New Housing Marketplace Plan is the largest municipal affordable housing effort in the nation. HPD also encourages the preservation of affordable housing through education, outreach, loan programs and enforcement of housing quality standards.


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Marmot Trestles 15
4-star: 11
3-star: 5
2-star: 0
1-star: 0
men's | Regular | Long |
Weight | 3 lb 14 oz / 1764 g | 3 lb 14 oz / 1757 g |
Fill Weight | 2 lb 3 oz / 992 g | 2 lb 4 oz / 1020 g |
Temperature Rating | 15 F / -9.4 C | 15 F / -9.4 C |
EN Comfort | 23.7 F / -4.6 C | 23.7 F / -4.6 C |
EN Lower Limit | 11.8 F / -11.2 C | 11.8 F / -11.2 C |
EN Extreme | -22.5 F / 30.3 C | -22.5 F / 30.3 C |
Fill | SpiraFil High Loft Synthetic | SpiraFil High Loft Synthetic |
Max User Height | 6 ft 0 in / 180 cm | 6 ft 6 in / 200 cm |
Hip girth | 58 in / 147 cm | 58 in / 147 cm |
Foot Girth | 40 in / 101 cm | 40 in / 101 cm |
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Providing an excellent value in price, the Marmot…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $75
Providing an excellent value in price, the Marmot Trestles 15 is true to its temperature rating and has kept me warm for many years, even in damp/wet conditions. At 4 lbs 1oz (for long size), the bag is a bit on the heavy side for long trips.
- Price
- Quality
- Durability
- Weight
- Zipper snags easily
I purchased my Marmot Trestles 15 for a 5-night backpacking trip to Isle Royale National Park in 2007. It was my first time in a true backcountry situation, and I had no idea if I would every do it again. So I bought this bag primarily on price.
I ended up having a lousy tent during a week where rain and snow were daily occurrences. What saved that trip was this bag—keeping me warm and comfortable, even in a leaky tent. The outside of my bag was slightly damp every morning, but I was warm and dry inside. As the joke went with the other guys, "Your tent sucks, but you have a great sleeping bag."
Since then, it has seen use on many occasions in all kinds of weather. Even though I now own a down sleeping bag, my Trestles still gets a work out. I use it on short walk-ins to a camp site or when I haul gear in on my ATV. I save the down bag for true backpacking.
Trestles inside my hammock and UnderQuilt.
Warmth: I have used my Trestles into the low teens. My feet tend to get cold below 15°F, but the rest of my body manages well. Wool socks solve this.
13 degree morning in my hammock and Marmot Trestles.
Fit & Comfort: On my 6'2", 190lb frame, I find the Long version to fit me perfectly. I have enough room to move around a bit, without feeling claustrophobic.
Entry & Exit: The zipper is what knocks this down 1/2 star. There is definitely a sense that you are "fighting" the zipper as you get in or out. Experts suggest doing some sit-ups in your bag after you get into it to get warm—no need when you are trying to get the zipper closed. Late night trips to the bathroom can be a pain!
Moisture: As I stated before, I woke up three mornings in a row with a leaky tent. The outside of my bag was damp, but I was warm and dry inside.
Packability & Loft: The bag does not compress very well. It takes up a significant portion of a 65L pack. It lofts up well, even after 6+ years of use.
Durability: I treat my gear well, and after 6+ years, I feel I could sell this bag in "very good" condition. This speaks to the quality and durability of the bag.
While some would label this an "entry level" bag, I find this product to be a lot of "bang for the buck." No, I wouldn't haul this into alpine conditions, but for spring and fall camping this is an exceptional value. I've yet to find any synthetic bag so much better that it is worth paying more for.
I grew up camping with tarped bottom (and sometimes tarted roof) cabin tents and rectangular zip-together sleeping bags from a discount store. Although my equipment has improved over the years, this "leaky tent" scenario seems familiar. A bag that keeps you warm and dry in less than ideal situations would sure make a camping trip more enjoyable.
1 year ago
This synthetic bag will take you where you need to…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $87
This synthetic bag will take you where you need to go, on a budget and in style. Its rating runs true (depending on how warm of a sleeper you are, of course), and will stave off the cold even in shoulder seasons. It is a must-have sleeping bag for those new weekend warriors and those on a budget.
- Good price
- Packs down well
- Durable
- Zipper issues
- Not the lightest
I've had this bag for a year now and am very pleased with how it has taken care of me. It is a great bag for those needing warmth but not ready to make the plunge into pricey down bags. I've used it in the cool summer months of CO, chilly late spring NM, and arid and warm TX highlands. Short and sweet: it does what it's supposed to do!
I am just shy of 6', 165lb, and a pretty average warmth sleeper. I have the Trestles Long, which runs just a little long and wide on me, but leaves me room to grow and wear layers or store layers at my feet. The half zip on the left side is handy for sitting up or ventilating.
The hood is okay... Not the best, but I've been able to manage fine with it. Pretty good loft for a synthetic fill, in my opinion, and packs down well inside my ALPS compression sack. Don't use the compression bag that comes with it. Not nearly good enough for the job.
Finding the right layering for sleeping can be tricky, mostly I've struggled with sweating and sticking to the inside of the bag. The coldest I've taken this down to was 11 degrees while snowshoeing in NM. I stayed toasty all night. Granted, I had on pretty much all my layers, but still, I was pleased with the Trestles.
I'm not sure how much lower than 10 degrees I would want to go in it, though. With the right sleeping pad and layering I'm sure 5 degrees is not a stretch, however if you're expecting anything lower, you will want to look elsewhere.
My main issue with this sleeping bag are the zippers. I don't think I've gotten a clean zip once, and I'm sure you'll find this consistent with most reviewers. This is only a bother if you're in a hurry to snuggle up or get out to take a leak and there is a zipper-jam.
Overall, I think the Marmot Trestles 15 is a MUST HAVE for anyone who is excited about backpacking but isn't ready to drop $300+ on a down bag. It is decently lightweight and compressible for its quality and is in my opinion one of the best deals on the market. On Backcountry.com I got mine on sale for $87 - a steal!
While there are other very good options out there like the North Face Cat's Meow or even other Marmot bags, I would definitely recommend the Trestles 15.
My first bag. Heck of a workhorse, but man, I'll agree on those zippers. Eventually had to zip and unzip it with two hands, feeding it through. That aside, though, can't do much better for a 15F bag in this price range.
10 months ago
This is actually a great bag. I have had it now…
Price Paid: $60 on sale
This is actually a great bag. I have had it now for 2 years and have used it extensively and it barely shows any wear. I have used it in temp ranges from 15 degrees to 55 degrees and have never been uncomfortable.
I love the fact that you can control the climate in the bag! The one side you can zip the bag down a quarter way and the other side is a full zip. When the temps are warmer, you can unzip both sides and fold the top back. When the temps are colder you can zip it completely up and be comfortable.
As far as getting cold, you have to take into consideration how you sleep normally. If you sleep warm like I do, then a 15 degree bag will work down to 15 degrees and maybe lower depending on how you dress and if you buy a liner (a use a cotton Alps Mountaineering liner mostly to keep the inside of my bag from stinking and wearing out). If you sleep cold (meaning that you need to wear extra covers) then you would be better off buying a zero degree bag. Everybody sleeps at different temps and when buying a bag you must know how you sleep.
I have also read reviews on the zippers getting stuck. This reviews usually come from those who do not know how to use a zipper in a bag. I have never had any issues with the zipper!
In the end, this bag is warm and roomy and of very good quality. I would recommend buying this bag (my dad also bought one this year after using mine for a cold weekend) to any one.
Also, store your bag unrolled (in a storage bin or under your bed). If you keep a bag rolled up, the insulation slowly decompresses over time and your bag will not keep you warm. Even after 6 months, your bag will not be as efficient!
This is a very comfortable and warm synthetic bag…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $110
This is a very comfortable and warm synthetic bag for 3-season use. It has one of the best price-to-warmth ratios I have found. It is roomy with a number of good features which set it apart.
- Warm
- Very roomy both in shoulder size/length
- Quality materials
- Strong zips and stiching
- Not the lightest
- Does not pack small
This is my main cool/cold weather bag, I use it from Autumn thru to Spring. I have the XL version which is 6'6" as opposed to 6'3" long, shoulder width is the same as the standard version. I appreciate the room and length as i am tall (6'4") & large (230 Pounds). I am impressed by the materials and fine construction.
N.B: This is not an Alpine bag I have used mine down to 20 degrees and found it fine, supposed to be good down to mid teens. Personally, I would not use it much below 20 degrees.
It has shoulder and neck drawcords, a good waterproof outer material and a handy key/MP3 pocket. The provided cram sack is excellent: good quality, well thought out and waterproof. The Trestles is a good choice if you are expecting moist conditions as it is moderately waterproof and can be dried quickly.
I have used mine extensively for 2 years and it still looks as new.
A good choice in a synthetic bag.
Works great, stays warm, even when partially wet.
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $86.99
Works great, stays warm, even when partially wet. Heavy and bulky for backcountry, which is enough inconvenience for the star deduction.
- Warm
- Comfortable fabric, well made
- Got great night's sleep out of it
- Affordable
- Too heavy for backpacking
- Too bulky for a 55 liter bag
Synthetic, it's got the pros of warmth, even when it gets moisture. And let's be honest, warmth is more important when its below freezing, and worth carrying about 3 more lbs than most down bags that keep you as warm in the same temps.
But that's just it, if you can afford to carry less, then good for you—a down bag especially one of those new water resistant kind of down stuff is going to be your weightless dream come true for a long distance through hike. This bag is not quite that, but it's still pretty good.
This bag is not for the money bags, this is for those who don't want to spend $100s to spend the night in the woods. That being said, winter camping is the most expensive of all seasons because of what you need to stay comfortable. This is probably the best of the most affordable options out there for a backcountry hiker.
I recommend getting an alternative compression bag or figuring out a way to condense as best as possible for your trip in to basecamp. But hey, once you get there, you are so glad you have it. The fabric is high quality, it has a convenient stash pocket (especially for the solo campers for safety reasons), the filling is dense and pillowy. Zipper doesn't catch too much. It feels nice to take naps on top of, just as much as it is to sleep in.
Also I can unzip the lower half of it and let my legs slip out some if I get too toasty. Toasty is key here, I believe it holds up true to its temp when wearing proper PJs. It's spacious for a mummy bag, got no problems there. Its hooded part can pull around the face quite nicely and works not half bad for a pillow, or to just stuff some clothes behind your head.
The cons: bulky and heavy. Not a fan of how big it is to fit into a bag. I typically put my tent on the bottom of the outside of my bag, but I feel like this sleeping bag makes me have to reevaluate that choice.
The tradeoff is the luxurious comfort. Is it worth the bulk and weight to the hiker? I say read the weather. If it's rain, take the Marmot, if it's dry, stick with down. Wet conditions and affordable options in 15 degrees are what's going to truly determine the value of this bag to its buyer.
Great sleeping bag for comfort and warmth. Best mate-able…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $105
Great sleeping bag for comfort and warmth. Best mate-able mummy bag I've ever had! Lightweight but a little bulky. Great choice for backpackers with down allergies.
- Comfortable
- Mate-able
- Zippers on both sides
- Lightweight
- Bulky
A really comfortable sleeping bag. My boyfriend and I needed to purchase new bags for summer and fall backpacking. We wanted bags that were mate-able, lightweight, and we couldn't get a bag with down fill due to an allergy I have. We also didn't want to break the bank.
On its own or zipped with a mate the bag is warm, happily camp into late October in the Northeast in this bag, no drafts and can easily hunker down against the cold. The second zipper that goes about halfway down is wonderful when using as a mated bag, allows for ease getting in and out as well as more comtrol if it gets a bit warm and you need to unzip.
Plenty of room to move around in the bag in the shoulders and legs. We are a medium build couple at 5'4" and 5'6" and purchased a right and a left of the regular. I think some places sold as a women's bag.
Bags are well made, zippers occasionally jam up, but not badly. They easily zip together, stay together and zip apart when need to. Have a nice little pocket on the inside of the bag for my glasses, the zipper pulls are glow-in-the-dark as well, which is pretty nice. When they get wet they stay warm and can dry out quickly.
The compression sack that comes with the bag is pretty lousy, I purchased a four-point water resistant 20L compression sack for mine that gets it a little smaller. I don't know of any down-free bags that compress smaller.
Overall very happy!
Very roomy comfy bag for three-season use. Used for…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $110
Very roomy comfy bag for three-season use. Used for some autumn backpacking in the B.C alpine, whilst not packing very small the weight-to-warmth ratio is very surprising for the price.
- Warmth
- Warm-to-weight ratio
- Doesn't pack very small
Would recommend making the room in your pack for this excellent value synthetic bag.
VERY warm. Used this bag in the Grand Canyon when…
Source: bought it new
VERY warm. Used this bag in the Grand Canyon when temps were in the 10°F range for several nights. Bag was super cozy and I wasn't cold any of those nights.
- Warmth
- Compression
This bag, for the price, is excellent. It might not be as light as some others, but for $100 you can't beat its warmth and compression.
A warm, synthetic fill bag that keeps out the cold,…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $99.86
A warm, synthetic fill bag that keeps out the cold, but packs up poorly.
- Great hood
- So warm for the weight!
- Large compressed size
The bag was purchased to replace a worn-out summer sleeping bag with a real 3-season bag, and I have used it throughout Quebec in some chilly, rainy weather in Gaspesie and Monts Groulx, and some frosty mornings while car camping north of Lac St-Jean for about 6 months.
This bag is plenty warm, with a hood that keeps out all drafts. I purchased the long sized bag, but really, at 6'1, the long is too long — there is so much room in the footbox that my feet really can't warm up that space, so I have to tuck it around.
Getting in and out was never a problem, and so far the bag has not shown any signs of wear.
The big drawback of the bag is the packed size; I exect a synthetic bag to be bulky, but this bag, when compressed, most resembled a bowling ball in my backpack, taking up more space than I could afford.
Great bag. Good for 30 degrees. Very good bag. NO…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $68
Great bag. Good for 30 degrees.
- Comfortable
- Packs tight and compact
- Dual zippers
- The length difference between men's and women's
Very good bag. NO more rolling up to pack it, just stuff it in a sack! Awesome. Generally it's good for about 30 degrees, but I am always cold.
IF YOU ARE INTENDING ON CONNECTING THIS WITH ANOTHER MARMOT BAG LOOK AT THE LENGTHS!!!!! We bought a men's medium and a women's medium and when we went to zip them together the men's was 4-6 inches longer. We are still able to link them but there is overhang.
I live in New Zealand, and have used a Marmot Trestles…
Price Paid: $NZ 178
I live in New Zealand, and have used a Marmot Trestles 15 for the past 3 years. It's my first really good sleeping bag, so I don't have much to compare it to.
It's been a really good bag, good for using inside the huts, where it's quite warm. But I usually prefer to sleep outside, using a bivvy bag. In freezing conditions, in Trestles 15 and bivvy bag, I am only warm enough if I have piles of clothes on as well, and then I have to huddle in a kind of foetal position. I am female, and a very cold sleeper.
I like my Trestles bag, it is very good quality but I am soon going to try a down bag.
I had a Cat's Meow 20F that I froze in the first night…
Price Paid: $120
I had a Cat's Meow 20F that I froze in the first night (fully clothed, in a wooden shelter, at about 40F) and just about every night after that; I was cold even in mild (60F) conditions.
After more than 30 nights in it I finally gave up on it and got a Marmot Trestles 15F long extra wide. I was concerned about the weight but did not notice it at all on a week-long 50 mile hike. The extra weight is more than compensated for by the quality of sleep I now get. I am comfortable in just boxers and a tee even at 35 deg F. Not ultralight, but it definitely is ultraplush. I love my Marmot Trestles 15F.
I was worried that I would be too hot in it, but that has not been a problem; although I have never used it above 65F.
My son has one; his friend has one. We all love 'em.
This is a wonderful bag! My old Kelty was shredded…
Design: Mummy
Fill: synth.
Temperature Rating: 15 f
Weight: 3 ish?
Price Paid: $89.99
This is a wonderful bag! My old Kelty was shredded after 10 years of use, and my softshell was Marmot so I decided to give their bags a try. Once again marmot didn't disappoint!
The only complaint I have is that I roll, and it's not super roomy! or else I would've given it 5 stars.
This bag is great in temperatures around 30F. My fiancee…
Design: mummy
Temperature Rating: 15F
Price Paid: $85
This bag is great in temperatures around 30F. My fiancee and I (she has the women's Trestle 15) tried it in the high 20s this past weekend and had pretty chilly feet by morning. We are going to give one more try in the colder temps and see if making some changes to our sleeping configurations might make the difference. If it doesn't work, I'm going to see if I can't return them or sell them and get some warmer bags.
We do like the mateable feature for warmer temps (around 40F) but won't dare do it below 35F. They also stuff down pretty small for synthetic bags and just barely fit in our sleeping bag compartments on our backpacks but they're pretty roomy bags. The pocket inside is pretty big and will hold a lot but the velcro closure on it is small and stuff can slide past it and fall out (like a phone or ultra compact camera).
In the end it all depends on if you sleep warm or cold. If you need more warmth, try down. That's where we'll go next.
Good for 3-season conditions, but you need a good…
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Fill: insulation: 100% polyester; doublure: 100% polyamide
Temperature Rating: -9 celsius
Weight: 58 oz
Price Paid: 96$
Good for 3-season conditions, but you need a good pad. I've slept on the -2 Celsius and the temperature inside the bag was perfect, but I've very cold feeling from the ground. I used normal 1-stratum pad - 10mm but actually that wasn't enough.
This bag has all the quality workmanship I expect…
Price Paid: $80
This bag has all the quality workmanship I expect from Marmot. So I think it's a great buy for the price. On a late fall trip to Glacier Nat'l Park the temp dropped into the low 20s. I was very cold in this bag that night. Some of that has to to with my mostly mesh tent not being great for winter weather. Anyway, for me this is a great bag for the 30-50 temp range.
I've used this bag at below 0 a few times without…
I've used this bag at below 0 a few times without a tent, full length ground pad only. I slept in layers and was chilly (feet) in the morning, but everything worked out ok. I typically handle colder temps well, so keep that in mind. It's very comfortable between 15-30 with next to nothing on. I would recommend this to anyone who 'might' camp a few nights near zero, but mostly at 10 degrees or above.
Great sleeping bag. Kept me very warm in all situations…
Price Paid: $60
Great sleeping bag. Kept me very warm in all situations I've used it in so far. The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that my wife, who is a cold sleeper, was cold when the temperatures hit the low 30's. So from what I have seen the temperature rating works for me who sleeps warm but not for my wife the cold sleeper. Great compressability and great value. All in all money well spent.
My Marmot Trestles has served me well for a couple…
Design: Mummy
Fill: synthetic
Temperature Rating: 15 degrees F
Weight: 3 lbs. 4 oz.
Price Paid: $99
My Marmot Trestles has served me well for a couple of years, except for my early spring trips in Virginia. When temperatures dipped into the 20s on my first trip, I absolutely froze. I chalked it up to not having my wooly longjohns, but I still froze the next March when temps again fell into the 20's. Perhaps my experience is different from the other reviewers because I am a woman. I still rely on my Trestles for those damp trips in the late spring and early fall in Virginia, but I'm looking for something warmer for those colder nights.
Although i live in virginia and hike mainly in summers,…
Design: mummy
Fill: polarguard HV
Temperature Rating: 15f
Weight: 3.11 lbs ( long xtra wide)
Price Paid: $129
Although i live in virginia and hike mainly in summers, I wanted a cold weather bag that wouldnt break the bank. My prayers were answered with the new Trestle line by Marmot. The first weekend i bought it in March i went camping during an unexpected cold snap ( 20 degrees) and i actually had to unzip a bit to cool off.
While it may not have some of the bells and whistles of its more expensive brothers the Trestle is a steal. I paid 129 for the long extra-wide. The regular comes in at a paltry 99 bucks!!! while it does weigh 3.11 for the extra wide it stuffs nice and small and since it keeps true to its temp rating i dont have to worry about bringing too many extra clothes to keep warm while sleeping. Besides the weight the only drawbacks i can see are the fact that it doesnt unzip all the way which doesnt allow one to vent their feet, and i wish Marmot would have put a pillow pocket in it like it did with the other new bags. I mean glow in the dark zipper pulls are nice but id rather have a pillow pocket.. And while on the subject can all bag manufacturers take a cue from Sierra Design and put pad locks on all sleeping bags!!!!
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Benji Boko's Jump Up Re-Rub kicks off proceedings, opening with some serene synth action, but don't be fooled – your feet will not stay still for long as it rapidly winds up into hyperactive territory; Hint takes things even further with a bass-happy, trippy gem sprung from the same rich, rave-loving vein of form that the Annie Mac-approved producer taps on his much fêted new album 'Daily Intake' (out 19th March). Beta Hector brings the psychedelic sub bass; Kidda returns the favour of a great Benji Boko Remix last year with a joyful, summery slice of funky house; Noah of funk/hip hip band Boy Com chills it down with a downtempo head nodder, replete with acoustic guitar; and DJ Hadj's intense breaks workout will have club speakers pulsing all over the World. Look out for a free download of Benji Boko's Jump Up Re-Rub (Instrumental) on Tuesday 10th April.
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For those who saw the original cast of Fonteyn and Nureyev no-one else will really do but to deprive others from seeing the work would be wrong. This ballet relies on the personalities of the performers more than the choreography to give it significance. The French couple Sylvie Guillem and Nicholas Le Riche brought their own performance qualities to the roles but lacked the frisson of excitement of the original cast. Though convincing as Armand, Le Riche becomes more of a foil to the captivating ballerina than passionate lover and could dare to be more fervent. Guillem too gave a controlled rather than abandoned performance.
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This is gorgeous summer glow blush, that looks amazing on warm tones skin. It leave beautiful flushed look, one of my favorites!
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After looking for a blush that would actually give me a nice natural "been out in the sunshine" look for a long time, I finally found one in Lorac's Exposed. I was introduced to it through the videos of several make up gurus on you tube and the first time I went to look at it (Ulta) I shied away because it looked too shimmery. But ... I finally took the plunge and purchased it - Surprisingly it does not glitter up my face but rather does provide me with a nice flushed look. I really like this blush and do recommend it.
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*TOP REVIEWER* hobosmiles on 10/24/2012 8:50:00 PM more reviews by hobosmiles
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Exposed is a peachy blush with fine shimmer. Unlike other blushes with shimmer, Exposed somehow doesn't have shimmer particles... it just glows! It's very pigmented and beautiful!- in fact, it's everything I thought NARS Orgasm would be. It works on all skin tones, lasts all day and comes with heaps of product. Definitely recommend!
Only one problem though! Make sure not to contour when wearing this. The combination of the blush with other bronzers makes an orange streak where they meet? Just beware, maybe it's just my bronzers!
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This is such a pretty blush, i'm surprised there aren't more reviews! To me it is a peachy-pink blush w very fine shimmer (NOT glitter). I happen to own nars orgasm blush and when looking fro something comparable in my stash found that these two color appear somewhat similar. However, I find exposed to be much more beautiful on. In the pan, they look similar, but orgasm has the gold glitters that exposed doesn't have. On the skin, exposed wins by a long shot!! It's got way more pigmentation than orgasm and the particles of shimmer are much more fine providing a healthy looking glow. Really, it's as if exposed is what I expected orgasm would have been based on all the hype around it. The packaging is pretty sturdy, but I haven't had it for that long yet. I also like that the lid is clear so that I can see the color. I happen to have velvet rope, another shade in this line, and it is just as lovely in terms of pigmentation and quality. I've seen some swatches on light-skinned women and it looks to me as if it can be too pigmented on them, so a light hand is necessary for lighter skins. On my skin however, I think it looks amazing against my light tan (think NC35).
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June is my favourite month!
It's my birthday month and the weather is usually always so perfect! It's just always been my favourite, but yesterday I found out a reason to love June even more…
June is National Iced Tea Month!? What!? Oh June, you're so perfect.
I didn't learn this tidbit of information until yesterday evening, but, luckily, I've had iced tea every day in June so far and I plan to continue to the streak for the whole month. However… that won't be too hard for me. Especially now that DAVIDsTEA launched a new tea of the month for June and it is indescribably amazing!
I first tried this tea without knowing any of the ingredients.
The scent of the tea screams pina colada, but I didn't get my hopes up about the taste. Sometimes teas don't taste as amazing as they smell, but…
Hot Tropic is not like those disappointing teas. Hot Tropic tastes exactly like a pina colada. I'm sure that if I was blind folded I would have thought someone put pineapple juice in my cup!
Surprisingly, there is no pineapple in the ingredient list at all, though!
The ingredients of Hot Tropic include:
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Honestly, I was shocked there was no pineapple in the ingredient list just because this tea tastes so much like pineapple juice; however, I could detect the flavour from the coconut chips, which made this tea very much like a refreshing pina colada enjoyed frequently in the summer months.
I have only tried this tea iced, but I am sure it would be good hot, too. Although, why would you want a hot tea when June is National Iced Tea Month, right!?
This is an herbal tea, so feel free to steep this tea as long as you want. The flavours will only get stronger the longer it steeps. It is not likely this tea will become bitter with very long steeps!
This tea is also caffeine free, so you can drink it all day as I am sure you will since it is that delicious!
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Waiting until the last moment . . .
The Weather Service had predicted temperatures in the teens today. When they changed their forecast . . . I waited longer! I told DW that we would have to begin eating carrots every day or we won't get thru them. It's okay with me (might improve my eyesight ;o)! About half of the carrots:
another of my "string of fish at the dock" pictures
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Fri, Nov 12, 10 at 19:11
Wow, that's only half of them? Nice harvest!!! I didn't realize I was waiting until the last minute ... until I saw your post. So I just spent the last hour or so trying to dig up what's left of the carrots, before it got dark outside. There were several monstrous ones, but not as many left as I had at the end of the season last year. Guess I must have been using them more than I realized throughout the summer. So I cut the leaves down to ~ 1", and threw them in a plastic bag in the garage. I reeeaaaalllly don't have time to slice, blanch and freeze them tonight. I still have pumpkins in the oven that have to be pureed and frozen today. So I'm wondering how long I can leave them in the unheated garage before they are no longer usable? Thanks for the reminder, Steve! Bonnie |
I don't know about the garage, since the temp could be pretty variable, Bonnie, but I keep my carrots in the fridge in a plastic bag for months and months. I just found the last couple from LAST YEAR in there a month or so ago, and used them. (My fridge is just 2 degrees above freezing.) I dig them, cut the tops off most of the way--about like Digit did with his, brush off the dirt (I don't wash them till I'm gonna use them), make sure they're DRY, put them in a bag, and stick them in the veggie drawer. Of course, I don't usually have very many! If your garage stays cold enough (I don't remember which direction the roof faces!), you can get a BIG bucket or tub and a couple bags of play sand and keep them in that all winter--or till they're gone, whichever comes first! You just dump in some (dry) sand, put in a layer of carrots, more sand, more carrots---and then be sure it stays cold. Unless you get below zero for a buncha days in a row, they'll be fine, and they're SO much better fresh than they are frozen. If you don't want to do it with all of them, you can try it with a few this year---just to convince you it works. It's kind of the same thing Digit's doing, but on a smaller scale. And with a bucket, you don't need to dig a hole in the ground! ;-) How do you cover yours, Digit? With soil, or just with leaves? Or with something else! I can NEVER believe how much stuff you grow, Digit! And at this time of the year, you're not selling it at a farmer's market! How many of you are eating those? I like carrots---a lot---but, uhhhhh............ Skybird |
Wow! Wished this had been posted last week. We dug up our carrots and had many more than we could use. After eating some most of the week, I blanched and froze some, and have some sitting in water in the frig. The rest I gave away at work, and to one charity. I feel good about giving some to the charity kitchen, but think I will try the hole and bucket with sand methods next year, if we have as many as we did this year! Interesting!! I've never heard of that being a way to store them, but never have really had a garden like this before so maybe just wasn't paying attention ;^) So how long to they last in the hole in the ground? How much soil/leaves do you put on top of them? Thanks Skybird for the great instructions on using the bucket and sand, as well as storing dry in the frig! |
Carrots do real well in a hole in the soil. They will last right into April with no apparent change. I like to wait late hoping that the mice have found their home for the winter and aren't looking for a nice pile of leaves to burrow into. These carrots are now under about 8" of soil and about that much pine needles. I think I'll get another bag of pine needles to dump on them. Giving away garden produce is a wonderful thing to do. Yeah, we don't have an apple tree but bought 2 big boxes of apples. Apples and carrots, I wonder how great a percentage of the diet those 2 things can take . . . Steve |
- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sat, Nov 13, 10 at 13:15
I love the hole in the ground idea, but don't have a place to put one, and the mice would be an issue here too. Skybird, our garage faces north, and stays in the 40Âş - 50Âş range in the winter, but I'm not sure what the storage temp needs to be. The problem with the bucket and sand idea is that it would mean taking up additional space in DH's garage, so that's a no go. If you saw all of the pumpkins, boxes of tomatoes, and potted peppers plants in there right now, you would know that I'm already pushing my luck, LOL. I agree that carrots are not as good once they are frozen. The texture becomes somewhat rubbery to me, but I mostly used them in soups, so it's not too big a deal. Maybe I'll put the smaller ones in the fridge, and just blanch and freeze the ones that are too big to fit in the veggie drawer. The Lunar Whites are around 12" - 15" long, and 3" - 4" in diameter!!! Bonnie |
My neighbor grows some ridiculous amount of carrots and covers the row with pieces of old carpet - its just enough to keep the ground from freezing. He goes out and digs some up when ever he wants to - he makes juice quite a bit. I still have a dozen golden beets out there, and the foliage still looks great. They taste ok even if they freeze. |
Very nice. Juice has to be the largest user of carrots. (carrot beet is my favorite) If you juice you need lots. Great idea on the use of carpet. |
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Please allow me to rush you through this portion, as it is rather uninteresting and uneventful. I did not go to Warsaw. I fell in love with Dear Sweet One, an American from a long line of Germans. We made love. I know, I know, it sounds interesting, but you already know the story, trust me. I was stuck in California, in love. There's more, and I will tell it, but it will unfold in it's own way. For three years I loved; I almost forgot about the curse, almost thought it had been lifted, thought that my family's ability to be in love was restored. But then I got the itch. I had to fly.
Warsaw had disappeared a long time ago. The dream of Poland and Prussia faded, and my faith in the Tattooed Psychic waned. It was disappointing, really. I wanted her to tell me where I would be going. I wanted her to tell me that her spirit guides had told her about me. I wanted to be special. I wanted to believe in her.
But my life moved on. My love was in California, not Europe. My life was surrounded by fruit trees and oceans and mountains. I climbed avocado trees in the winter; I floated in the scent of orange blossoms in the summer. I had dinner parties. I had friends. I was anchored to a life, and it was a good life. But there was something growing in the pit of my stomach. It was like when I was a kid and I swallowed watermelon seeds without thinking or knowing anything about it, and my sister told me I'd have watermelon vines growing there and crawling out my mouth. I didn't want to believe her, but I went to bed with a stomachache anyway.
The vines were unsettling me. There was something I couldn't deny, but neither could I identify. I began to search for a reason to leave my good life. And in my research, the Estonian Wetlands began to call me.
The Estonian Wetlands represented everything I wanted to weave into my life: ecology, science, nature, poetry, writing, adventure, and saunas. Like the watermelon seeds before my sister misinformed me, I didn't think about the fact that they speak Estonian there. It was a calling. I began to work my way towards a year translating the Estonian Wetlands into poetry.
My Dear Sweet One and I had been low like the tide pools, exposing all the little animals that dwelled within us. We fought like crabs over territory, and hid truths from each other. My dreams of Estonian wetlands festered in the San Diego sun, and it didn't really matter what the result would end up being, the Estonian wetlands were tearing us apart.
Alegra Marcel Bartzat writes in order to find the magic in her dusty corner of a sunny town. She mostly writes letters to friends, but has occasionally been known to write essays and novellas. She also wrote a cookbook.