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SPAWNews is packed with writing, editing, illustrating, and publishing information. Each month you receive market opportunities, events, and articles you can use now! Not sure? Check out back issues of SPAWNews on our blog, or in the older SPAWNews archives)
Wendy Dager, Editor
Table of Contents
- Editor's Note
- Spam Warning
- Market Update
- Catalog of Member Books
- Chapter Reports
- Member Web Site of the Month
- Feature Article: Develop a Successful Writer's Web Site
- Tips From the F-Xpert
- Member News
- Contests and Awards
- Events and More
- Sign Up for Escrip
- Mission Statement
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You're a creative person, and, unless you're J.D. Salinger, you probably hang around with one or two other creative people. So, since it's holiday time, you're probably trying to figure out what you're going to get that friend who is a writer or artist or publisher.
Why torment your friend with a sweater that isn't her style? You know she's too polite to ask you for the receipt!
Instead, visit your local office supply store. You will find many gifts, including organizers for those who are-uh-less than organized. Everyone can use a datebook, notebook, or calendar. What about printer paper? Or blank business cards? Or envelopes with postage affixed? These suggestions may sound impersonal, but you can spice up those dreary office supplies with an insulated mug and a small package of herbal tea or flavored coffee. Who doesn't like the comfort of a hot beverage while frantically typing the Great American Novel?
If you're feeling especially generous, you can add a subscription to a writing or art magazine, or a 1-year membership to a professional organization such as SPAWN, http://www.spawn.org.
Arrange the items in a nice basket (hint: thrift stores are a great place to buy inexpensive baskets) and you've got a thoughtful and practical present for the person who has everything-except that million-dollar book contract. Who knows? Your gift might be just the thing to get your friend on the path to success!
-Wendy Dager is editor of SPAWNews.
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The Market Update is an additional benefit provided for SPAWN members. Each month we publish 8-15 pages of information and resources for writers and publishers.
Join SPAWN for access to this generous issue of SPAWN Market Update. All back issues of the Market Update are also available in the Member's Only area of the SPAWN Web site, http://www.spawn.org/private. This month, Patricia Fry serves up dozens of markets, tips and news for freelance writers, authors and publishers. Discover opportunities for writers, cartoonists and young artists. Learn how to access Literary Market Place for just $19.95. Find out how to track your book sales through Ingram. Access 8 new markets for authors/writers.
In December, Patricia interviews Francine Silverman, editor of the Book Promotion Newsletter. Fran shares some creative ideas for marketing your book and tells SPAWN, "There is nothing sadder than writing a book and keeping it a secret."
And here's an excerpt from Patricia's interview with Ms. Lee Emory, publisher at Treble Heart Books.
"More and more people are turning to small press to publish their books because NY has all but closed their doors to new authors. Readers are seeking something different to read and NY isn't listening. I encourage writers to NOT write in the NY box. They will have a better chance if they submit something different than the staid old NY stuff. That doesn't mean it mustn't be an excellent piece of writing, because it does," says Lee. "I don't accept junk and I'm not in the business of teaching those who are unwilling to do their homework how to write. Excellent self-editing is a must before you submit, so our editors don't have to reject your work for sloppiness."
Want to know what type of manuscripts Emory is seeking? In her own words:
"We especially need Westerns, SF, Metaphysical and hard-boiled mysteries. However, the workload dictates that submissions must close until March 31, but authors can email me personally and inquire. If it's something I need badly, you may be invited to submit anyway."
Go to http://www.spawn.org and click on the Join SPAWN Now button to join SPAWN and get the important information you need in this month's Market Update.
SPAWN members are writing, editing, illustrating, and publishing an astounding array of high quality books. To read the latest full printed SPAWN catalog of Member Books, just go to http://www.spawn.org and click on "Download the SPAWN Catalog of Member Books now" and you can download the catalog in Adobe Acrobat pdf format.
The Austin chapter manned two nonprofit tables for SPAWN at the
Texas Book Festival November 8-9 and it was a huge success! Last year
nearly 50,000 people attended and, despite the chilly, drizzly
weather, near that number was estimated this year. See pictures at http://www.spawn.org/austin/.
Our booth was constantly busy with people browsing members' books and
taking the promotional pieces. The exhibitors with children's books
did especially well since we were located across from the children's
tents. Krispy Kreme donated 15 dozen donuts and we all had a great
time giving those to unsuspecting visitors. People were excited to
hear about SPAWN and an overwhelming number stated they'd been
waiting for a local group like this. Those from out of town were
strongly encouraged to start their own chapter. Several new members
have registered as a result of our exhibit and we expect more after
our meeting on December 3.
I want to thank everyone who helped with our booth.
We couldn't have done it without everyone's help, and having
you there made it so much more fun. We all made new friends over the
weekend. I encourage other chapters to take advantage of events
like this in their towns. It was a lot of fun and quite rewarding. Until next month, best wishes!
-Tamara Dever is the Austin Chapter Leader. Contact her at email@example.com
Baltimore chapter meetings are the 4th Friday of the month at 8:00 p.m. at Barnes and Noble. Please e-mail Ramona Davis for more information. -Ramona Davis is the Baltimore Chapter Leader. Contact her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
If you're interested in starting a SPAWN Chapter in your area, find out more at
http://www.spawn.org/chapters.htm, then contact Patricia Fry at email@example.com.
Please remember that you must be a paid SPAWN member prior to becoming a SPAWN chapter leader.
Potential New Chapter:
We have a member in North Carolina who is interested in starting a Chapter there. If you live in North Carolina and are interested in attending SPAWN Chapter meetings, please contact Patricia at email@example.com.
Q: What is the best way to present a "how-to" book to an agent or publisher?
Should I always get an agent or go to publishers, too? Are e-books really profitable?
Hi Rae,
One of the values of SPAWN membership is that we learn about the publishing world from the continuous flow of information presented in our newsletters and the enormous store of information on our Web site, as well as from one another. As you will notice, there are numerous articles about writing and publishing at http://www.spawn.org, including how to write a query letter and how to prepare a book proposal.
You certainly can approach an agent with a how-to book. If an agent sees merit in your book, he/she may agree to represent you to publishers. Or you can go directly to publishers with your project. Note that there are some publishers that won't work with an author without an agent. However, there are many who prefer to work directly with the author.
Before you even start writing a nonfiction book, I recommend writing a book proposal. This will help you determine if you have a book that will sell, and it will give you something to show an interested agent or publisher. A book proposal consists of a synopsis (What is this book about?), promotional ideas (How will you promote this book? Who will buy it?), market analysis (What is the competition?), about the author (Who are you-what are your writing credentials and why are you the best person to write this book?), chapter outline and sample chapters. You'll find details about writing a book proposal on the SPAWN Web site and in my latest book, "The Successful Writer's Handbook" (Matilija Press, 2003).
Locate agents or publishers through reference books such as Writer's Market and Literary Market Place (in the reference section at your library). Or do an online search. You'll find an agent list at http://www.aar-online.org. Follow their submission guidelines. Generally, you will mail an agent or a publisher a brief query letter that succinctly describes your project. If they are interested, they will request your book proposal, sample chapters or the complete manuscript.
As for the potential of the e-book-this is a great question for SPAWN Discuss, where members gather to discuss publishing issues. I think most people are finding e-book sales disappointing. However, there are some who claim to be making a lot of money with their e-books. I produced an e-book last year to test a book idea. Sales were less than brisk. I went ahead with the print book and it is getting a lot of attention.
I hope this has helped.
Good luck,
Patricia Fry, President
SPAWN (Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network)
Q: Dear SPAWN,
The printers I've found so far are asking for 50% of my sales. Can you help me to find someone more reasonable?
A: Dear Steven,
This is an important topic. To answer your question, we must define terms, because no ordinary book printer asks for a percentage of sales. Book printers simply tell you how much it will cost to print your book, and you pay the price. After printing, all sales revenues go to you.
The publisher does not charge the author. The publisher edits and typesets the book at no charge. He supplies the ISBN and the publisher's name, then selects the book printer. The publisher arranges for distribution and pays the author a small percentage per book as royalty.
The subsidy publisher commonly charges the author for editing and typesetting. The subsidy publisher supplies the ISBN, supplies the publisher's name, then selects the book printer. The subsidy publisher often distributes through only one Web site. After receiving the up-front fees, the subsidy publisher may pay 50% to the author for every book sold. The subsidy publisher may also charge 50% of the cover price for all books sold to the author. Any business entity charging the author 50% of the cover price is a subsidy publisher, not a printer.
The printer simply prints the books. The small publisher who uses the printer sends the book after it has been edited and typeset. The small publisher sets up his own set of ISBN numbers and assigns an ISBN to his book. The printer gives a quote for printing the chosen quantity of books. If the small publisher has chosen the right printer for the job and the right price for his book, the cost per book is far less than 50% of the book price.
Then there are hybrid companies offering free editing and typesetting services for self-publishers who are willing to use specific printers. This can be a confusing market, and I'm sure that some of our readers have seen even more permutations.
At SPAWN, we are particularly interested in giving out information on how to self publish. We want everyone to know that self-publishers have many choices. We tell people about the possible routes to publishing, and our members decide on the best method to suit their needs.
Three of the best choices in printing can be found offering discounts in the Discount section of the SPAWN Members Only Area at http://www.spawn.org/private/discounts.htm and
Choosing how to self-publish your book is an important decision. It's always a good idea to make such decisions based on enough information to select the best solution for you.
Virginia Lawrence, Ph.D.
Executive Director, SPAWN
Q: Hello SPAWN,
I contacted a magazine to request a copy of its editorial guidelines and ended up with an offer to write a column for them. I'm really thrilled at the opportunity, and I have a long file of ideas that will provide topics for the column. They publish bimonthly, so I'm confident about having enough material. On the flip side, I've never written a column before. It wouldn't hurt to do a little homework on the matter.
So, SPAWN, here are my questions: Is there any book that provides tips on writing a feature column? Is there anything unique about format or style when writing a column?
Would the SPAWN members who have experience writing columns be willing to share some of their experiences or tips on the matter?
Thanks so much for your information and encouragement to the new kids on the block.
A Member
A: Dear Member,
Congratulations on your opportunity. I wrote a column once for the local newspaper and found it most enjoyable. I don't know of any books on the topic, although there probably are some. I would suggest doing a search on Amazon.com.
As for format, your best guide is to study the magazine that his hired you as well as columns in similar magazines. Primarily, you should be aware of word count (the editor will give you this information), subject matter (which I'm sure you have already discussed with the editor) and tone. Will this be a column designed to inform or entertain? Do they want a personal, friendly touch or a professional, businesslike approach?
One thing I liked about writing a column was the amount of room I had to be creative and spontaneous. But mine was a business column and focused on local business personalities, so I had some parameters.
For more input, I would address SPAWN members through SPAWNDiscuss.
A new feature of SPAWNews is the Member Web Site of the Month, in which we profile members who promote their work via the Internet.
This month's URL is http://www.gorgeousandbrilliant.com, the site of SPAWNews' editor, freelance writer Wendy Dager.
"My site is really just a biography, although it does advertise that I am a corporate newsletter specialist," said Wendy. "It also mentions that I am trying to put together a documentary, and that I am seeking a publisher for my novel."
Wendy found that creating a Web site for her writing business was a lot simpler than she thought it would be.
"Actually, I'm kind of a goofball when it comes to computer stuff, but it was really easy to publish the site, thanks to a template offered by my Internet provider," said Wendy. "The Web space is free, and I pay a small annual fee to a company to use the domain name `gorgeousandbrilliant,' which I have also trademarked through the U.S. Patent Office, intending to use it for a series of freelance writing books. My goal is for `Gorgeous and Brilliant®' to be on the lips of someone besides my husband!"
If you are a SPAWN member and you would like to be featured in this space, please send a brief description of your site to SPAWN president Patricia Fry, email@example.com. If you are a newsletter subscriber who would like to become a member, please go to http://www.spawn.org.
Do writers need Web sites? They do if they have something to sell or a message to share. And I guess that includes just about every writer.
Read the full article at http://www.spawn.org/internet/writerswebsite.htm
All of that and more in the December SPAWN Market Update.
SPAWN gives you the Business Side of Writing.
Go to http://www.spawn.org and click on the Join SPAWN Now button to join SPAWN and learn what you need to know about publishing.
When lecturing, one of the most frequently asked questions I hear is, "If I send a query or book proposal to an agent or book editor, won't they steal my idea?"
I've traced this question's origin to Hollywood and the movie industry, which has a less than stellar track record in idea swiping.
However, in the world of books, it just ain't so. Follow this logic: You have invented a new kind of widget (read: fiction plot line or nonfiction concept). Or at least you think it's new. Fact is, there is no new idea under the face of the sun that hasn't already been thought of, written about, published, remaindered and pulped by now-save emerging technologies.
So you submit this new idea/widget to an agent or editor. Why would they steal it? What would they do with it? Would they give it to John Grisham or John Gray to then
sit down and write a complete book? That's too much work, folks. Truth told, agents and editors don't have to time to attend to such nonsense with so much on their plates every day. The payoff to such theft is simply not in the cards in book publishing, though Hollywood begs to differ.
Finally, what is new under the sun? Your twist, your take, your unique presentation of the same old universal themes that comprise the human condition.
-Richard F X. O'Connor is the published author of seven books including the best selling "How To Make Your Man More Sensitive" (E.P. Dutton/ Fawcett) and "Ident-A-Kid" (S&S). His self-published work is "How to Market You and Your Book." His writers' Web site is http://www.richardfxoconnor.com.
Len Lamensdorf of SeaScape Press, http://www.seascapepress.com, announces that The Raging Dragon, Book 2 in his WILL TO CONQUER trilogy (SeaScape Press, ISBN: 0-9669741-7-4), was named a Children's Choice 2003 by the Children's Book Council and the International Reading Association. The CBC and IRA conduct a joint program in which hundreds of books are submitted to 10,000 schoolchildren in 5 geographical areas in the U.S., and the kids name their favorites. Len has also won a Benjamin Franklin Gold Award for Book 1, The Crouching Dragon (ISBN: 0-9669741-5-8), and his three most recent novels have won seven national awards. Book 3, The Flying Dragon (ISBN: 0-9669741-1-5), was released in late October, and his hopes are high for the success of this book.
Chuck Hillig presents an animated CD-ROM version of his first book, Enlightenment for Beginners. Currently, it's only available at his Web site at http://www.blackdotpubs.com for $14.95 and is playable on your PC (sorry, no MACS). Although this CD-ROM is a faithful re-creation of the book, the clever animation brings its non-dual "message" up to an entirely new level. A lot of fun for the entire family.
Barbara Florio Graham is offering her popular online course, Tapping Your Innate Creativity, beginning in January. A detailed description of the course is on her Web site: http://www.SimonTeakettle.com, or e-mail her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Note: SPAWNews advises "caveat emptor" when dealing with venues, contests or promotions unknown to you.
Stephanie Marston, Co-author of Chicken Soup for the Empowered Woman's Soul, is seeking stories for Living Stupid: Dumb Things Smart People Do. For more information and guidelines:
Volunteers are needed to assist in the documentation of artists working in Ventura County. If you possess general office skills and computer knowledge, and have a desire to be part of a growing organization dedicated to the arts, apply at the Focus on the Masters Web site: http://www.FocusOnTheMastersVolunteerApplication.com, or you may request an application from Focus on the Masters at 805/653-2501.
Please fax your completed application to: Mary Galbraith, Volunteer Coordinator 805/653-2347 or send it to Focus on the Masters, Attention: Mary Galbraith, 1147 E. Main St., Ventura, CA 93001. For more information, log onto http://www.FocusOnTheMasters.com.
To request your free copy of "McHugh's Rights and Publishing Glossary" call 414-351-3056 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. The publication defines 61 rights and publishing terms, which provides a working vocabulary for those seeking familiarization with rights and permissions. Visit http://www.johnbmchugh.com to read free McHugh Publications on these topics: Association Publishing, Book Publishing, Copyright, Executive Recruiting, Journal Publishing, Product Development, and Publishing Management.
Book Talk Radio on WXXA-AM 790 in Louisville, KY is seeking authors.
Interested authors should email Steve Hudson at firstname.lastname@example.com and submit
book synopsis, author bio and contact info.
The Reference Shelf is a way to showcase your titles before 65,000 librarians and library administrators. For more information: http://www.basch.com/ref_home.htm.
Boox Review is seeking submissions and also accepting paid advertising. For more information: http://www.thebooxreview.com/submissions.htm. For the advertising info page: http://www.thebooxreview.com/advertise.htm
Writer Online has developed an innovative support program for published authors, called WOLves. This support program serves as an exciting and viable alternative to classes and workshops that cost hundreds or thousands of dollars and stop helping the writer when they end. The support program, on the other hand, is ongoing. It begins after the information has been absorbed by the student. WOLves: http://www.writers-promote.com WOLves Media Room: http://writerspromote.homestead.com/room.html
There will be book exhibits held in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Missouri, Maine, New York and California through December. For more information on the Combined Book Exhibit: http://www.combinedbook.com.
Members of the Sacramento Publishers and Authors are planning to reserve a booth at the ALA Convention in Seattle on February 24-28, 2004. They are seeking other authors who wish to have their books displayed to keep the costs down. They ask that any interested SPAWN members contact Ernie Spencer at email@example.com.
Southwest BookViews reviews books written by authors living in the Southwest OR books published in the Southwest OR books with a subject matter specific or relevant to the Southwest. Books to be considered for review for the Spring or Summer 2004 issues must reach the offices of Southwest BookViews in December. They only accept books published in 2002 and 2003. They also consider galleys and proofs if publication is imminent. Send your galley or book is BookViews, 7 Avenida Vista Grande #228, Santa Fe NM 87508-9199. For more information contact Candelora Versace at email@example.com
Publishers Marketing Association announces The 16th Annual Benjamin Franklin Awards Competition for excellence in publishing during 2003; submission deadline is December 31, 2003 for titles published July 1-December 31, 2003. For more information: http://www.pma-online.org.
The MonkeyHawk Playwrights' Competition is now accepting submissions for 10-minute, One Act, and Full Length scripts. Top Entry wins over $1000 in cash and prizes, plus professional production during the Spring 2004 MonkeyHawk Playwrights' Festival in Hollywood. For more details: http://www.monkeyhawk.com.
Please note: Although SPAWNews does its best to filter announcements and press releases for various events, seminars, and classes, we cannot guarantee a successful experience for all who attend.
The South Carolina Poetry Initiative, a new statewide program based in the English Department of the University of SC, Columbia, promotes and celebrates the poetic arts and builds a more diverse audience for writers in the state. The kick-off event is a public master class led by Whiting Prize-winning poet Terrance Hayes and facilitated by SC Poet Laureate Marjory Wentworth, beginning at 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 6 at Longstreet Theatre, Sumter and Greene Streets, on the USC campus. For more information contact: Director/Coordinator: Kwame Dawes, email@example.com.
Writing the Screenplay 101 is an hour class that meets online, once a week for 4 weeks. Host Chris Wehner is editor-in-chief of Screenwriter's Monthly and author of "Screenwriting on the Internet: Researching, Writing and Selling Your Script on the Web" and other books. Classes will meet at 7 to 8 p.m. (mst) on December 1, 8, 15 and 22 and the location is to be announced (it will be an online chat room with a password.) Cost is $50 students. For more information: http://www.screenwritersutopia.com/store/intro_screenwriting.html
The next Basic Online Workshop, given by Larry Brody and featuring "Everything you need to know but were so clueless you couldn't ask about writing for TV and films" starts early in January of 2004. For more information: http://www.tvwriter.com.
The American Self-Publisher Association is the largest national organization devoted to self-published writers and is a not-for-profit association. Bobbie Christensen, Director of the ASPA, will present the day-long conference Writing, Publishing & Marketing Your 1st Book (or 7th) for all authors and potential authors, fiction or non-fiction on
January 31 10:00am-5pm $29 Portland, OR, Portland Cmty. College 503-977-4933
For more information: 916-422-8435 or email email@example.com http://www.BooksAmerica.com/AmericanSelfPublisher
The Maui Writers Conference sets sail on an adventure that is unparalleled in the book world. Cruise into history with New York Times best-selling authors Janet Evanovich, John Saul, Dorothy Allison, Elizabeth George, Terry Brooks, Susan Wiggs and Gail Tsukiyama who will set sail aboard the MS Rotterdam for the 1st Annual MWC PANAMA CANAL CRUISE for BOOK LOVERS and WRITERS, March 3-13, 2004.
E-mail Georja Skinner, firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
To address the challenges and opportunities that eBooks pose for libraries, publishers and technologists, the Open eBook Forum, the electronic publishing industry's trade association will conduct the "eBooks in the Public Library Conference", a day-long event scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 2004 in New York City. Further details about the conference including agenda, registration and sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities can be found at http://www.openebook.org/library2004.
Electronic Scrip Incorporated (ESI) is a California-based corporation dedicated to establishing relationships between commerce and community. Since 1999, over $40 million has been distributed to schools and groups. eScrip is a fantastic resource for fundraising where participating business partners contribute a percentage of your grocery loyalty cards, credit card, and debit/ ATM card purchases to up to three schools, groups or organizations of your choice. You register any one or all of your existing grocery loyalty, debit and credit card for use in the program. Participating merchants will make contributions to your chosen group, based on purchases made by you, just by using the cards you have registered. You can go to http://www.escrip.com/, click on the orange Sign Up button, type in SPAWN, then register your grocery cards and/or credit cards. SPAWN, a 501(c)3 organization, gets a little over 2% in donations from all purchases from participating merchants. If you already have an eScrip account, please remember that you can list up to three groups. Thank you for supporting SPAWN.
Join SPAWN now and receive one FREE book by Patricia Fry. See the selection from which you can choose your book at the Member Benefits page. As a member, you can enjoy the benefits of the Members Only Area. There you will find:
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SPAWN membership dues are $45 per year; spouses, half-price. Make your check payable to SPAWN and mail to P.O. Box 2653, Ventura, CA 93002-2653. Or click on Member Application to fill out the secure online form and pay your dues by credit card.
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Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence! Deputy Director Danielle Rudes and Graduate Research Assistant Jill Viglione hosted a qualitative analysis workshop Thursday, June 15th from 10 am – 3 pm. This workshop covered advanced techniques used to analyze data and how to write qualitative research studies. The training was held in the GMU TV studio in Innovation Hall, 4th floor and was recorded.
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I have been writing about my pond expansion where I seamed the two liners together, leaving the fish in the pond. I have finally completed, just needs some plantings and grass planted around the edging. Thanks to Cliff and Joann for answering my questions through the whole process. Below is photo of before. |
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Here is an after picture. The middle of the pond - narrow section is the channel where the liners were seamed. I followed the same process that Cliff and Joann did on their pond. That section is approximately an 8" height enough for fish to swim across. So far (knock wood) the water level hasn't dropped. I hold my breath every day when I look outside to see it. It went from approximately 900 to 1,000 gallons to about 1700 - 1800. |
Nice job and a great looking pond! I like it very much. I thought about doing the same thing two years ago but lost my nerve. Did you do anything to create water flow and aeration in the pond addition? Mike |
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wow!...It looks fantastic! sooo pretty...I knew you could do it! I bet the fish love the extra swimming room. Good luck with the pond. |
Thanks Joann and CaraRose. Yes the fish seem quite happy. It took them an hour or so before they ventured into the new area, but now they go back and forth all the time. Mike56, yes I have a pump and filter - it's a shelf top skimmer with pump that sits under a couple of rocks. It pumps into a waterfalls in the new pond (where there are 3 large rocks that are taller than the coping rocks). Hard to see in the photo. It's more like a fast trickle instead of a robust waterfalls. The pump is across from that under rocks around the edge. |
Great looking pond!!! |
- Posted by napalm_beach none (My Page) on Sat, Sep 14, 13 at 14:21
Wow, that is beautiful! Nice work. |
Beautiful pond and surroundings! |
Thanks to all for the kind words. Of course now the temps are dropping and the fish aren't leaving the original pond and swimming in the new part. I'm in central NY. Are everyone else's fish sitting idle at bottom of pond already? Maybe I never paid that much attention before. |
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Orland Park, IL (May 3, 2013) – Marquette Bank, a locally-owned neighborhood bank, is celebrating its 68th Anniversary the week of Monday, May 6 to Saturday, May 11, 2013. The bank will celebrate its birthday by offering refreshments for customers at all the branches. "We are so proud to be celebrating our 68th year in business as a neighborhood bank," Betty Kosky-Harn, Executive Vice President, said. "While banking technologies and financial solutions have evolved and changed over the years, Marquette Bank's commitment to our neighbors, families, businesses and our communities has remained constant. The bank put's customers' need first and our employees genuinely care about helping people make smarter money decisions and helping them achieve their financial goals." Marquette Bank first opened for business on May 12, 1945 by founding Chairman John McCarthy. Since the opening of the first location at 6316 S. Western Ave. in Chicago, the Bank operates with 25 locations. Currently, there are 23 branches, a Corporate Center and Retail Lending Center. Marquette Bank welcomes customers to stop by any branch Monday, May 6 to Saturday, May 11, 2013 and treat themselves to refreshments. For more details about Marquette Bank or for a list of locations and hours please call 1-888-254-9500 or visit www.lovewhereyoubank.com.
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5 January 2007
Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) causes losses of £23.6M a year to the UK poultry industry but scientists are now developing a new way to vaccinate chicks against the disease – one that can be delivered while they are still in their egg.
A pre-hatching prototype vaccine virus which provides immunity to IBV has been developed by scientists at the Institute for Animal Health (IAH) and vaccine company Intervet UK. It can be delivered to chicks still in the egg (in-ovo) using robotic 'vaccinators'.
IBV is the worst infectious disease in terms of economic loss to the UK poultry industry. Infection can lead to severe respiratory disease, dramatically reduce egg production and affect the quality and hatchability of eggs.
The researchers, funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and Intervet UK, used a 'reverse genetic' system to produce new vaccine strains. Existing strains, which are usually delivered by less efficient spray or drinking water dosage, can prevent chicks hatching if delivered in the egg.
The scientists have extracted a so-called spike protein from a pathogenic virus strain which triggers an immune response, and incorporated it into a harmless non-pathogenic strain. Dr Paul Britton, Head of the Coronavirus Group at IAH Compton, explained, "This hybrid virus was able to induce immunity when inoculated before hatching. When hatched chicks were exposed to the virulent M41 strain, we observed protection rates of up to 100 percent. With the UK poultry industry sustaining losses of £23.6M a year to infectious bronchitis virus we hope that our research could have a real impact on improving yields for UK farmers."
"We are currently trying to modify the vaccine further, in collaboration with Intervet, to make it suitable for commercial use," said Dr Britton.
Professor Julia Goodfellow, Chief Executive of BBSRC, said: "BBSRC research into endemic UK animal disease has the potential to save UK farmers and consumers millions of pounds each year. IBV is one of the severe animal diseases that BBSRC supports research into, and the work at the Institute for Animal Health shows real promise in delivering tangible improvements on the farm."
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The West Fargo Park District will be hosting Walk this Way will be held at Shadow Wood Park, 3545 4th St E, West Fargo. There will be an outdoor route to walk as well as the opportunity to walk in the arena on the walking track. Please meet in the Veterans Memorial Arena Lobby. Door prizes will be provided by the West Fargo Park District. For more information log onto fmwalkthisway.com or call Kim Lipetzky at 701-241-8195.
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Team GB Minifigs In Canada?
Posted by fuelbreak,Brickset user Xtreme Lego Builder 8968 was able to pick up some of these rare gems in Ontario Canada.
The UK exclusive seems to be coming abroad! If you have spotted Team GB Minifigs elseware in North America please let us know in the comments.
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What? Are you sure it isn't just an independent reseller that got a case from the UK? I doubt small toy stores will have this.
Where? "Ontario" is a pretty big place, and the store in question would held solve a few mysteries.
I know Lasting Toys in Mississauga brought some in - it was in their newsletter. I believe the price was $9.99. Did the user say where he picked them up?
The user did not say where...
There are probably hundreds of packs in the US and Canada being sold by specialty toy and hobby stores. A couple of years ago I found kinder eggs in Washington DC, which are "illegal" in the USA. You can almost be sure a "__ only" product will be sold where it's not meant to be.
Why are kinder surprises illegal in the U.S.?
Cause the people think kids will choke on the toy inside. I don't know how the hell you cannot distinguish between a toy and chocolate. Americans... jk.
But every now and then I see Canadians getting arrested and fined for crossing the border with unintentional Kinder Eggs.
Something to do with the small toys inside.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinder_Surprise
In other news Minifig Series 8 is available here in Finland already :-)
If they are truly available in other countries, it's not a good thing. I dislike buying something that's seemingly marketed as an exclusive, which then turns out not to be.
^It's not like they're widely available or something.
It was not a mainstream shop, its a place called london (lol), ontario.
I live in the London area. Mastermind is the only place I can think of.
These weren't strictly a UK exclusive as the Art and Hobby Stores here in Ireland had them also as did the Hamleys store in Dublin. They are also available from LS@H Europe for delivery to Irish customers.
Still not saying which store in London? If it's Mastermind, there's a bunch of Masterminds here in Toronto, and I can't imagine they'd be in one store in London and not in the stores here. So it's likely a small indy shoppe, although I don't know where that would be.
I wonder if it's the british specially store A taste of Britain.
If anyone is interested I have 4 complete sets that I left at my brother house in Canada. Send me a message if you are interested.
A friend who attended the Olympics brought me back a couple of packs. They ended up both being relay runners, but I can take pictures for the site if you'd like.
jonboy2000, I live in the US and am interested in one completed set of Olympic game mini figures. I am hoping we are able to work something out.
jonboy2000, I'm definitely interested in one of those sets. Message me by Brickset.
Not that this is the place to do it, Jonboy, but yeah, I'd want one of those sets as well, depending on where in Canada they currently are.
@dfenz and they're still available in Smyths in Ireland too.
And I'd probably take the fourth set jonboy2000... :) I'm in Ontario too.
If these come to the US I might have to buy a few...
I haven't seen any around here in MI and I'm 40 mins from the Ontario border. I was lucky to get s case brought back from someone who went to the Olympics. I just wanted acouple of sets and are selling the rest.
pifall69, if you gave extras, could i buy a completed set?
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Auburn University Vaccination-site fibrosarcomas in cats were first brought to the attention of the veterinary profession by Hendrick and Goldschmidt at the School of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania.1 After enactment of a Pennsylvania state law requiring rabies vaccination of cats, the number of fibrosarcomas among feline histopathologic samples submitted to the University of Pennsylvania increased. The most common sites of the fibrosarcomas corresponded to sites commonly used for vaccinationthe inter-scapular area, hind limb, and lumbar area. Numerous studies and case reports addressing the cause and incidence of vaccination-site sarcomas followed. EPIZOOTIOLOGY The 1993 Kass and coworkers report found no sex predisposition for vaccination-site fibrosarcomas in cats. Cats with fibrosarcomas at vaccination sites were younger than cats with fibrosarcomas at other sites.2[ii] The age distribution among cats with vaccination-site fibrosarcomas was bimodal, with peaks at 6 to 7 years and 10 to 11 years.2 The number of fibrosarcomas increased each year, with a 25% increase from 1987 to 1991. At the University of California, fewer than half of the feline fibrosarcomas before 1988 were at vaccination sites. Be�ginning in 1988, more than half of feline fibrosarcomas were at vaccination sites. Kass and coworkers considered four vaccines: feline viral rhinotracheitis-calicivirus-panleukopenia (FVRCP), FeLV, rabies, and pneumonitis-chlamydia vaccines. The FeLV vaccine was most commonly associated with an increased risk for the development of fibrosarcomas at the injection site (risk ratio was 2.82). The most common site for FeLV vaccination was the interscapular area. Rabies vaccination (with a risk ratio of 1.99) came in second. The odds that fibrosarcomas would develop at the interscapular region were increased by 50% after one vaccination, 127% after two vaccinations, and 175% after three vaccinations at that site. The data from the private laboratory in California found that Hawaiian cats had significantly fewer fibrosarcomas at vaccination sites (17.6% [3 of 17] versus 53.6% [185 of 345]). None of the Hawaiian cats with vaccination-site fibrosarcomas had received a rabies vaccine within the 5 years before diagnosis, but all of the Hawaiian cats had received FeLV vaccines within 2 years of diagnosis. The findings of this study suggest that vaccination, particularly repeated vaccination at the same site, has led to a few cases of fibrosarcomas in cats. No particular brand of vaccine was implicated. FeLV and rabies vaccines, both of which are inactivated vaccines with adjuvants, had the highest risk ratios. It was speculated that tumorigenesis may result from an inflammatory response to localized, highly concentrated antigen deposition or from residual adjuvant.2 A study of 239 histopathologic samples of fibrosarcoma submitted to the University of Pennsylvania and Tufts University further characterized vaccination-site fibrosarcoma in cats.3 A questionnaire was sent to each veterinarian who submitted a histopathologic sample. The questionnaire asked about the patient's signalment and vaccination history (the date and site of injections, the manufacturer of the vaccines, and postvaccination reactions). Some of the vaccines that had been administered contained aluminum adjuvant. In many cases, information about adjuvant composition was considered proprietary and was unavailable. The questionnaire also asked for a description of the tumor (site, size, shape and color). The cats were classified according to whether the fibrosarcoma arose at a vaccination site. The age distribution and the lack of a sex predisposition were consistent with the findings of Kass and coworkers. In both studies FeLV and rabies vaccine were implicated most commonly. Hendrick and coworkers also studied the size of the tumors, rate of recurrence, incidence of postvaccination inflammatory reactions, and incidence of metastasis.3 The fibrosarcomas at vaccination sites were significantly larger (48% had a diameter >4cm) than those at sites not used for vaccination (25% had a diameter >4 cm). The vaccination-site fibrosarcomas also had a higher rate (recurrence (86% within 6 months; 22% had between two and four recurrences). In contrast, the feline fibrosarcomas at sites not used for vaccination had 14% recurrence rate in the first 3 to 8 months after excision. A documented or suspected inflammatory reaction following vaccination was seen in only two cats. In one cat, an inflammatory reaction at the vaccination site was confirmed by biopsy 1 to 2 months after rabies vaccination; a fibrosarcoma developed at that site 1 year later. In a second cat, a presumably inflammatory reaction followed administration of an FVRCP vaccine; a fibrosarcoma developed at the site 5.9 years later. In general, vaccination-site fibrosarcomas were considered to be more aggressive. Metastasis was not confirmed in either group but was suspected on the basis of thoracic (three cats) and skeletal (one cat) radiographs of cats with vaccination-site fibrosarcomas. Nevertheless, survival time was longer if the fibrosarcoma arose at a vaccination site. Perhaps this longer survival resulted from a higher incidence of euthanasia of the older cats that had fibrosarcomas at other sites. Unlike Kass and coworkers,2 Hendricks and coworkers did not find that the risk of tumor formation increased if multiple vaccinations had been given at one site.3 CAUSES Adjuvant Composition In a study by Hendrick and Dunagan,[iv] 23 specimens were taken from dogs and cats that had injection-site reactions occurring over a 9-month period (between September 14, 1988 and June 26, 1989). Only five injection-site reactions had been identified in the 18 months preceding September 14, 1988 (four in the 9 preceding months and one in the 9 months preceding that). Ten of the 23 specimens (from eight cats and two dogs) were taken from animals that had received subcutaneous rabies vaccines. These animals were included in the study. The lesions were characterized as circumscribed, subcutaneous, inflammatory reactions, often extending deep into the dermis. Central necrosis was rimmed by a zone of macrophages; a variable number of lymphocytes, plasma cells, and eosinophils were present. In some animals, lymphocytes were numerous, often with follicle formation. In 4 of 10 animals that had received rabies vaccine, a shiny, amorphous to globular gray-brown material was seen in the central necrotic zones and in macrophage cytoplasm. This material was interpreted as remnants of vaccine, adjuvant or both. This report, which was one of the first published in the veterinary literature on postvaccination reactions, attributed the increased incidence of such reactions to an increase in the number of rabies vaccines given to cats after 1987 in Pennsylvania and the fact that subcutaneous administration of rabies vaccine was uncommon before 1987. In a study of three humans with postvaccination reactions, aluminum adjuvant was implicated as the cause of the inflammatory reaction.[v] Microscopic examination showed multiple lymphoid follicles with germinal centers and a dense surrounding cellular infiltrate consisting of lymphocytes, histiocytes, plasma cells, and eosinophils. Results of staining for aluminum were positive in two of three patients. Electron probe x-ray microanalysis has also revealed material composed of aluminum and oxygen in three feline sarcomas.5 Antigen Deposition RISK ASSESSMENT It is estimated that more than 22 million cats were vaccinated in 1991, and most of these cats received multiple vaccinations.4 Given the low incidence of fibrosarcoma in the feline population, even a doubling of that risk suggests that vaccination-sire fibrosarcomas are rare.2 The risk of death and disease from failing to vaccinate high-risk animals (i.e., outdoor cats or cats in multiple-cat households) is considerably higher than risk of sarcoma after vaccination.4 As for public health, the low incidence of rabies in humans is the result of effective animal vaccination programs.4 However, cats are still recognized as potential sources for human exposure. In California in 1991, the number of reported cases of rabies in cats equaled that in all other domestic species combined.9 Another public health issue is the cost of human exposure treatment for rabies. In two New Jersey counties in 1990, the estimated average cost of such treatment was $1138 per exposed person.10 The emotional trauma and physical discomfort of postexposure treatment must also be considered. The benefits of vaccination clearly outweigh the risk of vaccination-site sarcomas, but what can be done to minimize the risk? A 3-year rabies vaccine for cats (instead of yearly vaccination) is an option permitted by some States. Public health concerns supersede clients' wishes about rabies vaccination. In contrast, clients have options related to FeLV vaccination for their cats. Consequently, accurate history taking and client education are imperative. Identification of high-risk animals and client counseling on risks versus benefits will allow the owner to make an informed decision.
Administration of killed vaccines in the interscapular space should be avoided because it is difficult to excise a tumor from that location. Administration on limbs is preferable. Survival time is longer after amputation of a tumor-bearing limb than after regional excision of a tumor in the interscapular area. Vaccination sites should be standardized. It is suggested that the FeLV vaccine be given on the caudal half of the left side of the body and the rabies vaccine on the caudal half of the right side. Sites where the animal has previously received vaccinations should be avoided. The site of injection, route of injection (subcutaneous or intramuscular), vaccine manufacturer, vaccine type, and vaccine serial number should be recorded in the medical record. In addition, owners should be advised to watch for postvaccination reactions, which should also be recorded in the medical record. There is currently no clear evidence that excision of inflammatory reactions will prevent the development of sarcomas at the vaccination site. To differentiate inflammatory reactions from sarcomas, biopsy samples should be taken from all masses that develop at sites where vaccinations have been administered. Because inactivated vaccines and adjuvants have been implicated in vaccination-site sarcomas, modified-live FVRCP vaccines should be used whenever possible (except, of course, in pregnant queens). Caution should be exercised when making a diagnosis of vaccination-site sarcoma. Vaccination-site sarcomas are reportedly infiltrated with inflammatory lymphocytes and macrophages. Macrophages frequently contain bluish-gray material that has been hypothesized to represent aluminum or other adjuvant. Histopathologic confirmation of the diagnosis of sarcoma and accurate documentation of the vaccine or multiple vaccines given at the site of the sarcoma are necessary. Detailed records of injection sites and standardization of vaccination sires are also required to detail the prevalence and character of these sarcomas. TREATMENT
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Hi There,
I'm looking for advice to buy the appropriate riding mower for my lawn. Heres the things I consider when looking for one: - Lawn is half an acre.
So based on these criteria, I am looking at the following models:
-Ariens A20BH42
Both have hydro transmissions, the main difference that I can see between the two is the Craftsman has a larger deck while the Ariens has 2 cylinders. I like that Craftsman warrantees the frame and axle for 5 years(rest is 2). I'm not sure what the warranty on the ariens is. The questions I could use help answering are:
Follow-Up Postings:
- Posted by twelvegauge 8 (My Page) on Sat, Mar 13, 10 at 18:54
Can't answer all your questions. However, if you're trying to avoid Husqvarna, then you'll have to say NO to that Craftsman, as it's the same thing except for the paint. My experience with a Husqvarna has been good, but I'm not married to 'em. Normally I would say that a half acre shouldn't require a rider, but the bad back thing has to be considered. On a half acre, probably very little difference mowing time between 42" and 46" deck; make sure the 46" will go through any gates. I see no reason why the twin-cylinder would give a better ride. Go with the hydro. You're going to get suggestions that you spend more, but if $1500 is what you're going to spend, then, personally, I'd go with the Craftsman. If you take care of it and perform the maintenance according to your owner's manual, you can get many years out of it. |
that's a nice price on that ariens.. which mowers have the best build quality in this segment or are they all the same? $1399 with 10% off would be less expensive then I expected to pay. |
I bought that ariens... along with a tiller.. 1400 plus 400 equals 1800 plus 60 tax equals 1860... minus a $250 off $1500 coupon that worked when checking out.. down to 1610... plus bing 10% cashback which went through today... down to 1450.. so 1450 for this riding mower and a nice tiller as well... pretty sweet deal for this time of year, and free shipping on both. Search around to find that coupon and it will work on any item on their site... bing cashback is hit or miss but it worked for me!! |
I'd go with the Craftsman. Better parts availability, more stores that sell them, and they'll last as long as you take care of them, oil changes, etc. |
- Posted by osiris1975 5b (My Page) on Tue, Mar 23, 10 at 9:15
I ended up going with the Ariens, bought it yesterday. I just didn't see any advantage to having 46" deck. The Ariens mows in reverse, and is getting rave reviews since I posted this message here originally. I don't think I got the deal dissident got, but I got the mower and a brinly lawn sweeper with a 50% discount (about $150 off), also ordered a storage shed and all of it is free delivery. |
- Posted by snuggles2010 (My Page) on Wed, Mar 24, 10 at 13:06
Is the Ariens made by Husqvarna as well? |
They are most definitely HOP... the one I just got today was assembled on Orangeburg, SC... which is a Husqvarna facility. |
Just bought this bad boy about 2 weeks ago. First of all...got the mower (A20BH42) from HomeDepot.com and $100 worth of random stuff I needed from home depot for $1503. Used a $250 off $1500 coupon I found online (supposed to be for bath products, but it worked, no questions asked. ((coupon: bath250sl)). Got free shipping on everything. Best deal I've found in a few years. Paid a total of $1330 for everything including tax. As for the mower itself, I have used it twice. It cuts like a champ, plenty of power, smooth and quiet too. |
- Posted by R.Conrad(email@example.com) onTue, May 18, 10 at 17:47
Does the Ariens (A20BH42) mower require a mulching kit? Tried asking the home depot but they are of no use. Any owners of this model care to help? Thank you |
- Posted by osiris1975 5b (My Page) on Wed, May 19, 10 at 8:59
Hi, I have been trying to find out about the mulching kit as well. I emailed Ariens and they did not respond. You are likely to get an answer from an authorized dealer, which you can find in the dealer locater on the ariens website linked above. What I've done is to just buy mulching blades from the hardware store. I let it side discharge inwards towards the center of my lawn, which needs the most help from mulching anyway. Other than the blade, all you really need is a plug to stop the mulched grass from discharging sideways. Please post back if you contact a dealer and let us know what they say. |
- Posted by buzzard_flats (My Page) on Wed, May 19, 10 at 19:33
I am also thinking about the A20BH42-C($1499.99 for the California CARB model) from Home Depot, if I add the $202 dump cart and the $250 discount & free to home shipping I get the cart for free and total out $1577! I just returned a Sears 'profesional' 24hp today, what I really wanted was the front scoop attachment and the salesman didn't know it would not fit that model made by MTD without a additional kit which was pretty flakey. I have also e-mailed Ariens to see if the sears/husqvarna scoop is a direct bolt up to this model. Seems these are made by husqvarna but nobody seems to know if they use the same frame as the husqvarna models. I would like to get in on the free shipping before it's over and can use the tractor none the less to mow but that scoop on the front would be nice to move loose dirt and gravel. Oh yes I am another bad back case with a bum knee so really want to get things done without laying in bed three days after moving a load of gravel around the property. PS- cool forum, glad I found it |
- Posted by mookeylama (My Page) on Tue, May 25, 10 at 17:25
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&productId=100664235&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&ci_sku=100664235&ci_src=14110944&cm_mmc=shopping-_-googlebase-_-D28X-_-100664235&locStoreNum=3821&marketID=156 hey would that mulch kit fit the Ariens Model # A20BH42? i too am thinking of getting the Ariens but would like to know if there's a mulch kit that'll fit. called my local HDs and they don't know lol. |
Here is a link that might be useful: mulch kit
- Posted by buzzard_flats (My Page) on Tue, May 25, 10 at 18:02
Probably best to ask Ariens directly, I got a fast response from them last week. Wish their website was better, took me a while to even find the 2010 product sheet but it does say mulching kit is avalable for the 42, 46 and 54" models. How do you like your tractor, mine is somewhere between Atlanta GA and Santa Rosa CA rignt now, I should get it next week. |
- Posted by mookeylama (My Page) on Tue, May 25, 10 at 18:28
hi Buzzard! well i haven't bought the Ariens quite yet, but very close. was still wondering about mulch kit availability...and also still considering the Cub Cadet LTX 1040. http://www.homedepot.com/Outdoors-Lawn-Mowers-Riding-Mowers-Riding-Mowers/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xkcZbapx/R-202040880/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 biggest difference seems to be the single cylinder Kohler as opposed to the twin BS of the Ariens. and i love the sound of that high pressure deck wash feature on the Cub. what y'all think? should i go w/ the Ariens or the Cub?? thanky! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Cub Cadet
- Posted by buzzard_flats (My Page) on Tue, May 25, 10 at 19:02
Not sure who makes the Cub, the Ariens has been confirmed to be a Husqvarna built model, I went with that because I wanted to add the front loader scoop, I bought a Sears Pro a week ago and sent it back because it was a MTD model and the husqvarna scoop would not fit up without a very flaky adaptor kit. The Ariens and the Sears both have the deck washout port as far as I can tell. Not sure exactly how well that may work, I had a 21" Snapper I think had a cap on the deck to wash the deck and it did very little but got your shoes wet and left wet clumps of grass under the deck anyway. Seriously go fill out the 'ask a question' thing on the Ariens site and ask them, they were quick to answer me. Since I looked at the HD ad, it looks like it fits Ariens, Poulan and Husqvarna, although one review said their was a air leak that dust and clippings came out of on the Ariens model. |
MTD does make that particular cub model... |
- Posted by mookeylama (My Page) on Tue, May 25, 10 at 22:37
ooh! both the Ariens & Craftsman have the deck washout? great to know. leaning more towards the Ariens again lol. filled out the Ariens website contact thing few hours ago, but i'm betting that mulch kit would work decently. the Cub is $100 more and NO free shipping so it's a tad more. i wouldn't care tho if it's the better mower |
- Posted by leukram(firstname.lastname@example.com) onWed, May 26, 10 at 0:43
I have been researching the Ariens A20BH42, the Husqvarna YTH2042, and the LTX 1040. I have come across a lot of people reporting that some Cub dealers would not sell the LTX 1040 due to problems with the CVT transmission (which is not a true hydrostatic transmission). Most people could only recommend the LTX 1042, which does have a true hydrostat. Just thought I would bring that to the attention of anyone looking at the LTX 1040. I pulled the trigger on the Ariens due to the great price (with BATH250EU promo code). The savings from that allowed me to get the 17 cu ft Brinly poly cart. The features between the Husq and Ariens were very close. I think I prefer the vtwin BS over the single cylinder BS. Although not important, I think the Husq looks better. |
- Posted by osiris1975 5b (My Page) on Wed, May 26, 10 at 8:35
Nice find Mookeylama! I believe that IS the correct mulch kit for the A20BH42. The confusing thing is Ariens has two different model numbers for the machines, one being the A20BH42, but the other being a number that 960 and is followed by several other digits. If you read the link it says it fits several of those models. I'm placing my order now. |
- Posted by mookeylama (My Page) on Wed, May 26, 10 at 16:57
hey all, i got a reply from Ariens about the mulch kit. thank you Buzzard for suggesting i contact them! their reply... "The part number for the 42 inch mulch kit is 73602200. this kit can be i sure don't see it at HD, but when Googling that number i found this... about halfway down is our correct mulch kit! i bet that other universal type i linked to first would fit too, tho as Buzzard stated, 1 review states there's a gap. anyway, that kit from Jack's is the one, straight from horsey mouth. Osiris, as for the 2 different numbers, i've noticed that too. when i called local Ariens dealers they wanted to refer to the machine using " a six digit number starting with 9" (her words). so i thought maybe the Store SKU # 932799, but i know that should just be for that store. maybe she got the amount of numbers wrong and it IS the MFG Part # : 960460011. so YES, very confusing lol. hell because of the 2 different numbers thang, that mulch kit at Jack's just could be the same one as the generic one at HD. Yep Leukram, i've heard the same about the Cub LTX 1040's tranny. unfortunately HD doesn't have the 1042 that i can see. and i don't care much for the Ariens look either. big ole Halloween pumpkin lol. |
Here is a link that might be useful: mulch kit!
- Posted by osiris1975 5b (My Page) on Thu, May 27, 10 at 8:25
You know you can negotiate with Home Depot. I negotiated free shipping and 50% off on the Brinley Lawn Sweeper as part of a package to buy the Ariens mower and a shed. So its easier if you wait for a promotion but not impossible to get a deal outside of them. |
- Posted by mookeylama (My Page) on Sat, May 29, 10 at 4:41
yeah i know, but i think both Bing and the BATH coupon or only good if ordering online. |
- Posted by mookeylama (My Page) on Fri, Jun 4, 10 at 18:15
ok, finally pulled the trigger. got the Ariens, a cover, and a ladder to bring me up to $1550. $250 off w/ online coupon (it changed now to BATH2506G), and got a email from Bing cashback stating $65 back in a few weeks, and free shipping. did get hit w/ state sales tax tho. anyway, all that for about $1320. not bad. |
- Posted by buzzard_flats (My Page) on Fri, Jun 4, 10 at 18:50
Mookylama, When the truck arrives and you get off loaded, have a razor knife on hand (box cutter does not reach through the heavy cardboard), a claw hammer and catspaw to pull the top braces off and a couple of planks or plywood, the trucking company that delivered mine used a second pallet to move it on the pallet jack, between that and the overinflated tires I had to hoist it up and place planks under to roll it off the factory pallet. Probably will not get moving till next week sometime, mine made it from SC to CA in 48 hours! Well then it sat over memorial day in a freight depot till the local trucker delivered it tuesday. Checked the oil level, battery was already connected, added fuel and left it sit a few min with the key in run position (not sure if it has a fuel valve), put the throttle to choke and it fired right up after 3-4 short cranks. Make sure to follow the manual to purge the transmission, other than that it's good to go. I added the Sears front scoop to mine to move dirt and rocks around, it's a direct bolt on, both Husqvarna and Sears sell the same scoop made by Agri-Fab so I suspect whatever fits a Husqvarna YT2042 will fit the Ariens, I called a Husqvarna dealer the other day about wheel weights and he confirmed the bolt holes in the Husqvarna were 4-5/8" centers so I may order a pair. Ariens seems to not list any accesories and LOL the nearest Ariens dealer to me is in Lake Tahoe several hundred miles away and I am sure he sells more snowblowers than tractors. |
- Posted by mookeylama (My Page) on Sat, Jun 5, 10 at 21:01
thanks much for the info Buzz. i don't have a Catspaw, but have a crowbar. |
if it comes in the factory crate, take nothing for granted. Chk tire pressures, deck levelness, all fluids, Battery electrolyte if not sealed type, ad naseum. Also chk bolts/fasteners to be secure/tight. Read the owners manual for both tractor and engine - there may be other things noted there needing to be chkd. |
About ready to buy an Ariens 42 inch tractor at Home Depot. Are these $250 promo codes still working? Appreciate any help in pointing me in the right direction or if anyone has the correct code to use. Thanks! |
I could not get the 250 coupon to work, but I did get the 150 coupon to work. However, I would remiss not to mention a couple of problems i've had with my A20BH42. Upon sharp turns, the front tires and grab ahold of the plastic and pull it off of the cowling. Also, when disengaging the blades, sometimes it will start to make a horrible noise while still vibrating and rotating the blades. This is the 2nd mower, as I returned the first one back to Home Depot..and this one is even worse. I'm trying to get in touch with Ariens to find out what the problem is, or else i'll be returning this one. Read the reviews on Home Depot website and some of them have experienced the same thing. |
- Posted by southpoint 8b (My Page) on Fri, May 30, 14 at 14:52
Ok, know this post is old but thought I would add to as looking for a new or used riding mower as well. Here is my criteria - Have 5 acres of pasture with many tall trees. Will be mulching around the trees in time so won't have to get close to them. Some of the area has slight swales. Area in back of property goes down a slope to access which I would like to still cut that area as well. My previous riding mower was able to get back up the slope, but had to put in 5th gear to do and had to stop and start mid-way up. Have looked at Ariens 46" and larger cuts, plus others. Looking for durability, ease of maintenance, and access to local after market repair if needed. |
Southpoint, you joined this forum in 2007. Surely you should know by now how to create an original thread instead of piggy backing your desire for help onto an old thread. |
Wow. I guess you could also say that all questions like this have been covered at some time and searching in the archives is all that is needed. Really no need to ask any new general purchase questions, and for that matter most "mower won't start - mower shuts off after 45 min. - etc. etc." and new posts should just be closed since they've probably already been answered. Was up against this on another forum for a certain model car and many long time members became quite prickly with their responses. I know at one time a few longtime members on this forum moved over to another one for that very reason. Southpoint, in my opinion, humble or otherwise, seems to me 5 acres is a LOT of grass to mow, and if you like spending all weekend mowing, then a rider tractor with a 46-in. deck is a fine way to go. But if you're like me and like to get it done ASAP, then the fastest device you can afford is the way to go...i.e., a ZTR with 60-in. deck minimum or vintage/compact tractor with big belly mower or multiple pull-behind mowers to cover a big swath. |
- Posted by southpoint (My Page) on Sat, May 31, 14 at 1:11
Yes, a thousand pardons. I was being lazy. Lash me with a weed eater. :) As for your comment on the Ztr, sure that would be great but those puppies are expensive. As for the 5 acres, it's actually about 3. The rest mainly woods. Of that 3, I mow it maybe once a month. Our old riding mower was a 38" MTD Shift and Go that was 15 years old. Yeah, I know that's crazy but it did the job with no complaints. Course, had to give it a rest each time I ran out of gas. |
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