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Guys I just added us a page on Facebook. It looks like crap now but I'll get it pumped-up. Right now I've got roof jobs running out the yazoo so it may a few days.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/create.php?customize&gid=64785223352#/group.php?gid=64785223352 |
Follow-Up Postings:
Got it! On my way. |
- Posted by tngreenthumb z6 TN (My Page) on Thu, Feb 19, 09 at 14:18
I have successfully avoided Facebook, MySpace and their ilk up to this point. Can't see any need to break my streak, Dude. |
- Posted by cannahavana z7a Knoxville (My Page) on Thu, Feb 19, 09 at 17:26
I have a facebook page, but have yet to know what the heck to do with it. Rebecca |
- Posted by columbiajen 6 (email@example.com) on Thu, Feb 19, 09 at 17:55
So cool, I love facebook. Great way to keep in touch with people. |
- Posted by bigorangevol Nashville (email@example.com) on Fri, Feb 20, 09 at 12:12
Thanks Connie! We already have five new members on Facebook. Get with the program Bec; it ain't brain surgery or else I couldn't do it.! C'mon Zig don't be such a killjoy. |
- Posted by amazindirt z6b? 7? mid-TN (My Page) on Fri, Feb 20, 09 at 20:28
OMG. And you thought that newspaper article was bad news?? Just wait til you see who shows up from a facebook page!! |
Amazing dirt is right...you will be sssssooooooooooooooorrry, Jeff....I'm glad its your problem this time and not mine!Everyone tie down what you don't want to disappear....lock them in your cars. Hope you can all bring enough FOOD for the crowd. Jeff I can't believe you really did it after the other fiascial! (SP?) Hope you enjoy yourselves! Jan |
- Posted by cottagegirl_tn 7b (My Page) on Fri, Feb 20, 09 at 23:52
Jeff I support you! I don't think it's going to be any more public than it already is on the world wide web. That's how I found it in the first place. I have a facebook page just recently and I think it's fun...just like the swap is fun. Besides our numbers seemed way down in the fall and I think we need some new garden friends. We have to be open to new people and keep this thing alive...they just have to know up front how to behave. Jen |
- Posted by cannahavana z7a Knoxville (My Page) on Sat, Feb 21, 09 at 9:33
I don't think it will be too much more exposure than the website like Jen said. Now if it were on Craigslist.... BOV, are you getting my reply emails? I sent you one back about the pictures. Knology has been having difficulties (again) communicating with Comicast. Hi Jan! Say hello to Jim from us! Rebecca |
- Posted by bigorangevol Nashville (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sat, Feb 21, 09 at 10:06
There are only 7 people who have found it so far so I'm not worried. It's rather obscure anyway, not like the Saturday circulation of The Tennessean with a front page and two full pages in the Living section! Thanks Jen! Bec I got it but there seems to only be about a third of the pictures left on that page that we had. Jan is there anyway that you could make it? Mona said that she and David are going to try. How's your Mom? How's Jim? How are you? I've been slammed with roof jobs the last few weeks (18-20 hour days) so I'm kinda slow in getting out replies. Plus, we're supposed to be having big storms today. I ain't complaining though, it's better than no work at all! Ya'll be patient with me. I'm working on a speaker that will be completely different from any subject matter we've had so far. I think ya'll will dig it. |
- Posted by ladybug37091 z7 Tennessee (My Page) on Sat, Feb 21, 09 at 12:14
Jeff you are such a trooper! I don't do facebook but I support you for giving it a try. I got to give you credit for always being on the lookout for new ideas. Stay safe on those roofs. Rhonda |
i think its great, posting on facebook. personally, this is my opinion only- the mtps could use some new blood. the more familiar members could be a little more rreceptive to the newbies, otherwise the more familiar members will just continue to swap the same ole plants with one another. as the story goes, there are always a few rude members that come to mind. you know who you are- the barefoot woman with mud oozing between her toes, the older lady that could not dare part with her lenten roses, but ended up abandoning them at the hhsp riverbank, and the younger lady that wanted to pick & choose who got what of her common everyday bearded irises. jeff, i thank you for dedicating your time & energy so we can all enjoy the mtps, as we all know there are a few killjoys in every group. bless your heart, & may you continue to do the good works, here or elsewhere. |
- Posted by ladybug37091 z7 Tennessee (My Page) on Tue, Feb 24, 09 at 7:35
Lambnob, I am so sorry you did not enjoy the swap. As one of the familiar members who has introduced several newbies I can honestly say I have never heard a similiar response. Every person I have brought to the swap has been overwhelmed by the generosity of the group. Generally people like to trade before they give up for grabs anything on their table. There are some members who will give without trades right from the start but that should be appreciated not expected. Please read the swap faqs. I hope your next experience is more in line with the true nature of the wonderful people there I have come to know. |
please don't get me wrong. i had a blast at the mtps. for the most part, the majority of the group was extremely pleasant, gracious, & generous. i swapped, gave away, as well as received. overall, the day was wonderful. the weather was great, the group was welcoming, and the food was good. as i have mentioned before, everyone has their own personality & quirks. these things will not change, this is who they are. i am speaking of my experience, at previous mtp swaps. i will continue to participate, and you will continue to see my smiling face. i just thought i would share my opinion & past experiences. i have spoken with other newbies that felt the same way about certain members, and if you have never gotten feedback that wasn't 100% positive, you may be the offender. please remember to treat fellow gardeners, as you would like to be treated. also, if you don't participate at the new location, don't worry about the chaos, or how much of a fiasco it will be. |
- Posted by bigorangevol Nashville (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Wed, Feb 25, 09 at 1:56
Since it's illegal to carry an assault rifle but evidently ok to have a flame thrower, I'll just torch anyone that shows up who didn't register and anyone that steps out of line. This is my new MTPS tough love policy. Ya'll cool with that? :-) |
- Posted by amazindirt z6b? 7? mid-TN (My Page) on Wed, Feb 25, 09 at 12:22
Jeez, now I don't know whether I'll come or not. I wouldn't want to displease lambsnob! |
- Posted by ladybug37091 z7 Tennessee (My Page) on Wed, Feb 25, 09 at 16:12
I apologize Jeff. I should be nice. I certainly try to be nice. Sometimes when the wrong button is pushed it is just too hard to swallow. I am so glad that lambsnob finally acknowledged the kindness and generousity of the group as a whole. I just found her original post extremely rude. No I do not think I am one of the offenders. I think this lady wants a free for all. If she enjoys the event so much why was the worst she could think of posted? I realize that I am probably playing right into this persons plans to get an angry response but here it goes. I don't give a lambs nob if her face smiles or not! I am sorry fellow swappers I know you are all probably wincing and disappointed in me but man I feel better. |
- Posted by amazindirt z6b? 7? mid-TN (My Page) on Wed, Feb 25, 09 at 17:22
Oh btw, Jeff -- I did invite two people to the swap off of Craigslist. One of em posted asking to trade plants, and the other is a cancer survivor whose plants died while she was in treatment. I dunno whether either one will end up coming, but I'll let you know if/when they get serious about it. Of course, we'd better check first to make sure that Lamb Snob approves of em! ;-) |
no angry response here. it's o.k. the truth hurts, so go ahead- kill the messenger. just remember, "a hit dog always hollers". |
- Posted by ladybug37091 z7 Tennessee (My Page) on Wed, Feb 25, 09 at 23:20
Lambs nob your critter references make me shudder. I will not acknowledge you any further. Now be gone before someone drops a house on you. |
- Posted by amazindirt z6b? 7? mid-TN (My Page) on Thu, Feb 26, 09 at 1:04
Hey, maybe that's why Lamb Snob is hollering. Maybe somebody hit her! |
- Posted by cannahavana z7a Knoxville (My Page) on Thu, Feb 26, 09 at 14:12
Yeesh, Doc! Who knew your feet could be so offensive! :) I love going to the MTPS...let me count the ways: 1. The food See ya'll at the river! |
Hey Doc, are we gonna have to make a track pit (mud puddle) for you at the ETPS? If so, let me know early, and I'm sure we can arrange something. Just no mud wrestling! (-; |
- Posted by amazindirt z6b? 7? mid-TN (My Page) on Thu, Feb 26, 09 at 15:12
Oooo, I love mud puddles! :-) Now, now, Lamb Snob, no snarky comments about pigs and mud.....LOL! |
- Posted by cottagegirl_tn 7b (My Page) on Thu, Feb 26, 09 at 19:15
I have been to 3 plant swaps so far and it seems like the "rules" on the FAQ page are followed loosely at times. I know we need guidelines to avoid chaos so I have tried to "do as the Roman's do when in Rome." I understand that people do pre-trades and special trades and maybe have thought that my plants were too "common" or maybe already had them. I wish the special trade plants were put out of sight to keep folks like me from wanting to swap for them. Or maybe labeled special trades only. My biggest problem (and maybe yours too) is trying to identify the swapper with their table when we're all milling about. I totally agree that the swap is the best but I think we should all work on making it even better. Jen |
- Posted by amazindirt z6b? 7? mid-TN (My Page) on Thu, Feb 26, 09 at 19:40
Good suggestions, Jen! I always try to put my "pre trade" plants behind or under my trade table, and one year I had two tables -- one for plants to trade, the other for plants to give away. But the more clearly we can mark the plants, the better! And it's always a problem to match table to person. I think one year we talked about having large matching numbers to tag both table and person -- maybe we'll do it this year! |
- Posted by bigorangevol Nashville (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sat, Feb 28, 09 at 2:13
First of all, let's please chill on the drama and sarcasm; it's childish and accomplishes nothing except to create bitter feelings. Let's stop it now before it turns into...well a lot of you remember unhappier times. (Yeah I know, this is coming from the King of Childish Sarcasm himself.) 1.) Everyone who has a pre-trade worked out shouldn't have those plants on their table. 3.) If it ain't on the table then it's off limits to swapping. 4.) If it's on our table then it is available for swapping. 5.) If we can't follow and comprehend 1-4 then we shouldn't be there. 6.) If someone gets caught nabbing something from under or behind someone's table - they will be asked to leave and I'll help them load their stuff so they can go. 7.) No one is obligated to swap a plant simply because someone offers another plant to swap for it. Your items are your property and you decide what you want to swap it for regardless of whether it is common or unique. You swap your items at your own discretion. If you want to sit there all day and not swap a single thing from your table - well it was probably a wasted day for you but that's your prerogative. 8.) Everyone is supposed to be wearing their name tag with their GW screen name and their real name AT ALL TIMES. If you lose it then ask me for another - I have plenty. This is how we are supposed to get to know each other; DUH! The new folks don't know me; Joe; Bec; Doc or Marianne from Adam and we don't know them either. I don't give a rip who #38 is, I want to know your name and get to know you personally. If we lose that then I'm done and ya'll can have it. 9.) I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer but I can, with my extremely limited intelligence, match up the name on your chest to the name on your table. I even bring notepads and pens to every swap so we can all have something to keep track of this stuff with. 10.) I'll bring materials to use for signage, tape and markers so we can all have our names on our tables. 11.) If you would like a big honking corresponding number taped on your back or hanging around your neck that matches a table number... have at it. That's going to be your own responsibility. I'm not going to mandate something like that. 12.) Folks this ain't quantum physics; it's PLANT SWAP. We bring plants and swap them for other plants. We bring food and eat. We sit and listen to lectures and ask questions. How many rules do you need for that? Common courtesy and common sense should get us through this without a need for the 2009 Edition of 1,001 Things To Do And Not To Do At A Plant Swap. I have always INTENTIONALLY tried to run the MTPS loosely. I want everyone to have fun and for the MTPS to be a relaxed atmosphere that we all can enjoy. This is a plant swap not the military. If your in love with forms in triplicate and someone telling you every move to make then get a job with the IRS. I make the assumption that we are all adults and mature enough to do this without being regimented out the yazoo and controlled like adolescents or pets on a leash. When I have tried in the past to bring greater organization - nobody pays me any attention anyway. I beg and plead endlessly but still can't even get 20% of you to cooperate in taking two minutes to register on the website that Bec has been so gracious to build and supply for us (AT HER PERSONAL EXPENSE). Trying to organize this group and and get marginal help or response is like trying to herd 150 cats! I'm always dependent on the same three or four people for assistance. So if you would like the MTPS run differently then by all means be my guest and volunteer to become the MTPS Director; you will have all of my most heartfelt blessings. Like Jan and Mona before me, it sure would be nice if someone would volunteer to become the new Director of the MTPS. This is a position that should be turned over every 3-5 years so no one gets burned-out. I believe that I've more than put in my time and would like to just show up like all of you do and enjoy the day without a shred of responsibility. I have my own business to run which takes a minimum 60-80 hours a week of my time. Lavonne works 50-60 hours a week at her job. She is a Type I Diabetic and we BOTH struggle 24 hours a day to try and keep her healthy. The Spring MTPS is ALWAYS the same weekend as our Wedding Anniversary when means we usually have no chance and are too fatigued to celebrate our own Wedding Anniversary! If I changed the date then I guarantee that I'd get a ton of complaints because I'd broken tradition. That being said, I do this as a labor of love; really! I wouldn't still be doing this after all these years if it didn't mean so much to me and I didn't care about you guys so much. I can't begin to tell you what a special place in my heart our people and this event occupies and what it has meant to my life. I love you guys and I love the MTPS but it's time for me to pass the torch and for someone to step up to the plate and assume this responsibility! |
- Posted by amazindirt z6b? 7? mid-TN (My Page) on Sat, Feb 28, 09 at 12:40
Chill, dude. We all love ya. :-) "8.) Everyone is supposed to be wearing their name tag with their GW screen name and their real name AT ALL TIMES. If you lose it then ask me for another - I have plenty. This is how we are supposed to get to know each other; DUH! The new folks don't know me; Joe; Bec; Doc or Marianne from Adam and we don't know them either. I don't give a rip who #38 is, I want to know your name and get to know you personally. If we lose that then I'm done and ya'll can have it." Maybe we can expand on this idea. Those little sticky name tags are small and hard to read. How about if we make humongous big name tags to put either on our fronts or backs, and match those with humongous big name tags on the tables? I'll be happy to supply the materials. I can even make them up ahead of time, based on who registers at the web site. :-) And Jeff, who cares if a few people complain about a change in date? I think you're the one who set the date originally -- if you want to change it go ahead and change it! It won't be the end of the world. Some people may be unhappy, but other people will probably like it better. Everything balances out! |
- Posted by ladybug37091 z7 Tennessee (My Page) on Sat, Feb 28, 09 at 12:55
Jeff, I apologize for being sarcastic. Change the date and celebrate your anniversary! Rhonda |
- Posted by bigorangevol Nashville (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sun, Mar 1, 09 at 19:26
I'm not mad or upset with any one of you. Guys I try and put on an event for you that is fun; with informative lectures that everyone can benefit from; where you can exchange a multitude of plants; where you can eat a great meal; where you can hang-out with the nicest, most knowledgeable and most generous group of people that it has ever been my pleasure to meet in my entire life...AND IT'S FREAKIN' FREE FOR YOU ! ! ! Do you have the opportunity ANYWHERE in your life for something comparable to this that is free and you have absolutely no obligation or responsibility in order to receive it? All I ask is that you to do 5 very simple things and evidently 1 monumental enormous incredibly difficult thing (I'll take care of everything else all by myself): 1.) Show up on time. (Except for Marianne who we all know will be late to her own funeral and probably get a ticket on the way.) Then there's the awful and inexcusable thing: Personally, I couldn't care less if I ever bring home another plant; for me it's all about spending the day with you guys! It's about renewing acquaintances, hanging out with dear friends, making wonderful new friends and seeing all the smiles on your faces. I relate it to being Santa at Christmas; I get to watch all the kids open their presents and see the joy in their hearts and the sparkle in their eyes. That's not to say that when some kids don't get the present they wanted that they always act as they should. But after all these years, if somebody is complaining about having to do nothing other than show up for this event then I'm amazed. I'm not pointing fingers at anyone but in general...if you don't enjoy the MTPS and feel the need to complain about a free event put on for your benefit then PLEASE just stay home. Should I start charging an entrance fee, dinner fee, lecture fee and a both set-up fee so you can raise your expectations? Hey, if you're paying through the nose then you have every right to expect to get your money's worth and I'll be the first to champion your cause! How about we just do that and the MTPS will become The Middle Tennessee Plant Sale? Needless to say, I'm stressed and frustrated. Not all of that is attributable to this thread or the MTPS but... YOU GUYS ARE GOING TO HAVE TO GET A NEW MTPS DIRECTOR! Plain and simple, that's all there is to it. I can't make it any more clearer than that. If the MTPS is to continue then one or more of you are going to have to volunteer to take it over. I've paid my dues and done my time so now it's going to be up to one of you to carry on this event if you want it to go on. Again, I'm not mad or upset with any of you (other than the ones that just refuse to register - ya'll are killing me)! I realize that I'm having less and less patience and desire to do this; that's not fair to you or the MTPS. You guys mean more to me than words can ever express but it's time for me to be put out to the old MTPS pasture. |
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Targets in Ties: A Secret Sister Mystery (Paperback)
by Tristi Pinkston
Product Description
After two long years, Ren's mission is finally over, and it's time for Ida Mae, Arlette, and Tansy to travel to Mexico to pick him up. They have their itinerary all planned out—visiting the ruins in the Yucatan, shopping, playing in the sand and surf—and then they'll head to Ren's mission home and be reunited with that dear boy. But a wanted antiquities thief crosses their path, and soon the ladies find themselves tangled up in a web of lies, intrigue, and costly jewelry. Held hostage by men desperate for riches, they do what only they can do—keep their heads about them, plan their escape, and discuss the proper making of tortillas. Will they survive their most harrowing adventure yet?
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- Pages: 258
About the Author
TRISTI PINKSTON now has twenty-five books published in a wide variety of genres, but that doesn't mean she's slowing down—her love of writing is as strong as ever. She is the mother of four amazing children, the wife of one fantastic husband, and the taker of very, very long naps. When she's not writing or editing, she enjoys watching good movies, and she admits a certain fascination with shows like Project Runway and Dancing with the Stars. She also enjoys scrapbooking, but finds she doesn't have as much time to do that as she'd like.
Tristi sits on the board of directors of iWriteNetwork. She also works as a freelance editor and author mentor, and she is a regular presenter at writers conferences up and down the Wasatch Front. You can learn more about Tristi and her books by visiting her website at www.tristipinkston.com and her blog at www.tristipinkston.blogspot.com.
Chapter Two
"Ida Mae, we're going to be late!" Arlette called out from the hallway. "Would you please just come?"
Ida Mae threw her passport into her bag and slung the strap over her shoulder, then grabbed the handle of her large suitcase and wheeled it into the living room. "I'm sorry, Arlette. I got a last-minute phone call."
"And just who was that call from?" Arlette picked up the smaller suitcase, which already sat by the front door. "Your geriatric lover boy?"
Ida Mae flushed. "He may be geriatric, but he's not my lover boy."
"All right then, I'll bite. Who called?"
Ida Mae held in her news until they were out at the van, where Eden and Tansy waited for them. "Keith called just as I was getting in the shower. He has some wonderful news—he and Nellie are dating, and it looks like things are getting serious."
Tansy clasped her hands together. "Oh, that's wonderful! I always thought they'd be perfect for each other."
"So, anyway, that's why I'm running late. I'm sorry." Ida Mae threw her belongings into the van, and after she ran back twice to make sure her oven was off and her front door was locked, they were on their way.
"You've got your passports?" Eden asked as she maneuvered through Salt Lake City highway traffic.
"What about your phone cards?"
"I brought extra, just in case," Ida Mae said.
"And toothbrushes?"
"Check," all three women responded.
"Really, Eden," Arlette said, "you're acting like a mother hen. Next, you'll be asking if we remembered to write our names in our underwear."
"And did you, Grandma?"
Ida Mae smiled. It was nice to have someone to see them off on this adventure, and to know they would be missed. She supposed Arlette's cat would miss them, but she'd long since stopped caring what that animal thought about anything.
"Seriously, Grandma, I am worried." Eden took her eyes off the road just long enough to cast a glance at Arlette. "You're going to one of the scariest places in the world right now. I'm going to be on pins and needles until you're back home safe."
"If anything happens to me, you can blame Ida Mae," Arlette said.
Ida Mae raised an eyebrow. "Blame me? I should think not. I've arranged the safest Mexican vacation ever. We're hooked in with a tour for part of our stay, I've only chosen good hotels—"
"We're here!" Tansy exclaimed, and Ida Mae's retort was cut short as she looked out the window and saw they had arrived at Salt Lake International Airport.
As they pulled up to the curb and the skycap came forward to meet them, Ida Mae felt tears begin to course down her cheeks. "Take care of yourself, Eden." She patted the girl's shoulder. "And please don't do anything stupid like marrying Kevin while we're gone."
"I'll try not to." Eden flashed an impish grin.
"And don't solve any mysteries without us, either," Tansy added. "Wait until we get back."
"I promise."
They each hugged Eden goodbye, then watched as she drove away.
"Your gate is through those doors," the skycap directed, and Ida Mae realized they'd lingered on the curb too long. Somehow, standing there on the concrete made her feel connected to reality, to the world she knew. Once she entered that airport and made her way to the plane, she was swimming in new water, and the thought scared her a little bit.
"Come on!" Arlette tugged on Ida Mae's sleeve. "We don't want to miss the plane, do we?"
Ida Mae squared her shoulders and followed as Tansy and Arlette made their way through the crowds. She was glad they'd paid attention to the directions they'd been given. She'd been seized upon by the knowledge that soon, she would be seeing her dear boy, and every other thought completely left her head. She didn't even take notice of boarding the plane until it was time to start taxiing down the runway, and she became aware of Tansy's tight grip on her elbow.
"Are you nervous, Tansy?"
"I really hate flying. Well, I hate taking off and landing. The part in the middle isn't so bad."
Ida Mae disentangled Tansy's fingers and then took her hand. This trade-off wasn't without drawbacks—Ida Mae soon lost feeling below the wrist as Tansy held on for dear life—but it was better than having her blood flow constricted exactly in the middle, cutting off circulation to the entire arm. There were always compromises to be made in friendship.
After they reached cruising altitude, Tansy relaxed and accepted a book from Arlette, who sat by the aisle. Ida Mae looked out the window and marveled at the terrain below, doing her best to ignore the feet that were kicking the back of her chair. She was not succeeding.
"Johnny! Stop that!" she heard a woman's voice chide. "It's not nice."
Johnny stopped kicking for roughly one-eighth of a second, and then resumed. Apparently his slight acquiescence was enough for his mother, who didn't say another word.
"You could always lure him to the bathroom and lock him in," Arlette murmured, leaning over Tansy so Ida Mae could hear her.
Ida Mae entertained the thought for a moment. "His mother would probably come looking for him in about an hour or so."
"An hour would be better than nothing, wouldn't it?"
"I'll think about it."
Another sharp kick landed in the small of Ida Mae's back. She smothered a sigh. This was going to be a very long flight.
Two hours and forty-five minutes later, the plane landed at the Dallas/Fort Worth airport. Ida Mae unfolded herself from her seat and worked her way into the aisle. She was tempted to turn around and scowl at Johnny, but decided that the better part of valor would be to forgive and forget.
They had a three-hour layover and planned to pass the time with lunch and window-shopping. Dickey's Barbecue Pit was located near the gate where they got off the plane, so they ordered some delicious sandwiches, then wandered past several interesting shops as they made their way to another terminal for their flight to Cancun. Ida Mae crossed her fingers as they stood in line to board. Would Johnny be on this flight, too? She scanned the crowd anxiously but didn't see him. Now her vacation could really begin.
Almost three hours later, the plane touched down on the runway in Mexico. Bags in hand after twenty wild minutes at the luggage carousel, the ladies went in search of a taxi. As they stepped out of the airport, the Cancun sunshine greeted them like a hug. Ida Mae smiled as she realized she'd have to write that down in her journal. It did sound a little like a travel brochure, or maybe a romance novel, but what good was going on vacation if you couldn't rhapsodize about it afterward?
They waved down a taxi, and the driver dumped their luggage into the trunk without seeming to care if it landed right side up. Of course, Ida Mae had no idea how rough the baggage handlers at the airport had been. She was glad her camera was in her purse—she would hate to see it get crushed. She climbed into the backseat and settled in for a relaxing drive to the hotel.
She should have known from the very first second that a relaxing drive was not going to happen. The driver slammed his foot onto the accelerator with a force that seemed much more suited to smashing a cockroach than driving. The car shot out into traffic. Ida Mae could feel the G-force grab hold of her head and yank it backward almost painfully. A glance to the side showed her that Tansy's hands were clenched on the seat cover and Arlette's lips were pressed together just a bit tightly, even for her.
They careened around a corner, and Ida Mae nearly ended up on Arlette's lap. She apologized, but soon the tables were turned as they rounded another corner and Arlette was thrown into Ida Mae's side.
"I'm glad I'm not the type to get carsick." Ida Mae wondered if an extra tip would convince their driver to slow down a little.
"I am, but I'm too scared to throw up," Tansy replied, her face pale. "I can only do one overwhelming emotion at a time."
Finally they reached a stretch of road without corners, and the ride smoothed out. The scenery was incredible, and Ida Mae soon forgot to be terrified. There was so much to see on both sides of the car, she thought she might get whiplash from trying to take it all in. Tansy was in the same boat, with her face pressed up against the glass.
"Should we roll down the windows so the two of you can hang your heads out?" Arlette asked. "You could let your tongues flap in the breeze and everything."
"It certainly would make things easier," Ida Mae replied. "Why don't we?"
Her cheerful answer only seemed to make Arlette more annoyed. "I won't pick the bugs from your teeth for you."
Ida Mae patted her friend's arm. "What is it, Arlette? You haven't been yourself all day." Well, maybe she had been herself. Her crankiest, hardest-to-please self, certainly not a going-on-vacation-to-have-a-wonderful-time self.
"Kevin called me last night. He wanted me to size Ren up and call him as soon as I get home to let him know the lay of the land."
"He shouldn't have put you in that position," Ida Mae said. She didn't blame Kevin for wanting a heads-up on the situation, but making such a request of Arlette was a bit much.
"And then I got a call from Eden," Arlette continued. "She asked me to call her as soon as I see Ren and let her know how he is."
Ida Mae shook her head. "I think these youngsters are making far too big a deal out of this. Haven't they ever heard of letting nature take its course? It always does, no matter how much we try to interfere with it."
The car lurched again, and Ida Mae braced herself. She found that if she planted her feet on the floor, clutched the door handle with one hand and her neck with the other, she was ready for anything . . . except for being thrown forward, which is exactly what happened when they reached the Aquamarine Beach Hotel and the driver stamped on the brake as if he was in the final heat of a Dance, Dance Revolution showdown.
"Oh, my!"
Arlette and Ida Mae turned at Tansy's exclamation and glimpsed the deep blue of the ocean through the car windows.
"I've never seen anything like it," Tansy said. "Not even on a postcard!"
They went inside and registered, and the porter carried their bags to their room while they trailed behind, gawking at everything.
"You mean all our food is included in the price?" Tansy asked.
"Yes, and it's served almost constantly," Ida Mae said. She had checked out the hotel online and thought they deserved to stay somewhere nice. After all, they'd been saving this money for a long time, ever since they'd received it as their reward for bringing down a drug ring. Ah, the good old days . . .
As soon as they entered their room, Tansy rushed past the two double beds and threw back the curtains. The view couldn't have been any more spectacular. The ocean stretched out below them, as blue as the sky, unlike any body of water Ida Mae had ever seen.
"It's beautiful," she murmured, coming to Tansy's side. Arlette joined them, and they stood shoulder to shoulder watching the waves dance across the surface.
"We'll be here for a day and a half." Ida Mae consulted a sheet of paper from her pocket. "Then we head over to Chichén Itzà."
"Thank you for giving us some time here." Tansy inhaled deeply. "I've never seen anything as incredible as that ocean."
"I don't know about you, but I want a closer look." Arlette unzipped her suitcase. "I've got a whole bottle of suntan lotion with 'Cancun' written all over it."
"Really?" Tansy turned to look.
Arlette's mood must have changed drastically in the last several seconds, for the sarcastic reply Ida Mae expected didn't come. But then, gazing at the blue of the ocean would take the sting out of any hornet.
"Ida Mae?"
She didn't open her eyes. "Hmm?"
"What do you think Earl's doing right now?"
"Probably having a nice, long nap."
Tansy didn't reply. Ida Mae sat up a little under her striped umbrella and pulled off her sunglasses. "Are you worried about him?"
"Maybe a little. I know he's having a good time with his sister in Logan, but he's always so edgy about me leaving. Plus . . ."
She trailed off, and Ida Mae waited. Uncharacteristic worry lines appeared between Tansy's eyebrows as she plunged her hand into the white sand and let it sift through her fingers.
"He hasn't been feeling well lately. I took him in for a checkup last week, and the doctor says his cholesterol is too high, along with a whole bunch of other stuff. He might have a heart attack if we don't change his diet and get him exercising more."
"That is a worry." Ida Mae reached out and patted her friend's shoulder. "Did they put him on any medication?"
"Yes, they gave him something, and I told his sister to make sure he takes it every day. Sometimes he forgets things like that. I offered to stay home from my trip, but he wouldn't hear of it." She lifted a corner of her swimsuit coverup and wiped her eyes. "I feel so guilty, Ida Mae. Should I even be here? What if something terrible happens while I'm gone?"
"He has the numbers for all the hotels along our route, doesn't he?"
Tansy nodded, her natural brightness subdued. "I gave him a copy of the itinerary you made."
"So, he'll know where to find you at all times. You can call him as often as you like, and if something goes wrong, we'll get you on the first flight home," Ida Mae told her, feeling helpless to offer any real support. She wished she'd known this before they left. She didn't want Tansy to feel obligated to be in Mexico when her heart was in Utah with her husband. True, they'd been planning this trip for a long time, but you could never plan health problems.
"Thank you, Ida Mae. I think he'll be fine until we get back, but it's just . . . you know."
Ida Mae did know. She knew a bit too well the guilt and strain that came from caring for a husband whose health was tenuous.
Arlette joined them a moment later and flopped down in a beach chair beside Ida Mae's. "I just called Eden and let her know we've arrived."
"And did you tell her we headed straight for the beach?" Ida Mae asked.
"Of course." Arlette pulled out her sunglasses and slipped them on. "I think we need to find some cute cabana boys to flirt with."
"Arlette?" She was usually the first to remind Ida Mae of her improprieties, and now she was suggesting a few of her own? Had she contracted jungle fever?
"What happens in Cancun stays in Cancun, as the saying goes." Arlette tipped her head back, basking in the sun.
"I think that's Las Vegas," Ida Mae corrected.
"But who wants to go there?"
The three sat in the sun until they were too warm. Then they moved closer to the hotel and took advantage of the drink bar. They each got a fruity concoction served in a coconut with a little paper umbrella sticking out the top. Ida Mae had seen those umbrellas on TV and always thought they looked silly, but now that she had one of her very own, she had to admit to feeling a certain thrill. This wasn't just any paper umbrella—this was an umbrella in her tropical drink, served to her in the actual country of Mexico. It was a symbol of freedom, of decadence, of glamour. She carefully tucked the umbrella into her beach bag. She was going to keep it forever.
They watched the other tourists for half an hour, and one woman in particular caught Ida Mae's eye.
"I always wanted auburn hair," she said wistfully, gazing at the copper tresses that cascaded down the back of the woman across the pool. "Look how her hair just shimmers in the sunlight. Mine just looks like . . . a cotton ball."
"Cotton balls have their uses," Tansy consoled her. "What would doctors do without them?"
"I know you're trying to make me feel better, Tansy, but I think you might be overreaching." Ida Mae cast a few more envious glances in the auburn-haired woman's direction. She didn't suppose she could get that kind of look from a wig, although she wouldn't be above trying.
Arlette looked at her watch. "It's almost time for dinner. Let's go get changed."
They reentered the hotel, where the air conditioning almost felt too cold after the warmth outside.
"I could live like this every day," Tansy said as she pulled her nice sandals out of her suitcase. "Well, it would get really expensive and I know I couldn't afford it for more than about two weeks, but I could live like this, every day, for two weeks."
"This is going to be the vacation of a lifetime," Ida Mae proclaimed, hoping the change of atmosphere would help take Tansy's mind off her worries for just a little while. "Sun, sand, amazing tourist sites—and I want us all to enjoy every minute of it. We'll never have an experience like this again."
"And no mysteries to sidetrack us, either," Arlette said. "We're on vacation."
"Of course," Ida Mae replied. "We don't have to run into a mystery everywhere we go, do we?"
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Some additions:
- Always try binding abilities with a cast time to keys that can't be pressed simultaneously with your movement keys (since in 90% of the cases, you have to stop moving to use this abilities anyways)
- Unbind stuff like turn right/left, backpedal, etc., so you don't even have the temptation to use them
- If you just started using keybinds, get an addon that you can create boxes with, and make them unable to be clicked through, and just make clear boxes over your action bars, so even if you try, you can't click them anymore then.
- Bind similar spells to similar keybinds, example: If you're playing a lock and use arena123 macros for fear, don't bind Fear arenatarget1 on Q and Fear arenatarget2 on 5 for example, but use Shift+Q for Fear arenatarget2 instead, just as an example.
- Small examples for different default macros that are useful for every class and every spec, with explanations:
[quote]/target player [/quote]
Targets yourself, without accidentally targeting your pet if you double press the button (if you bind the key normally in the keybinding menu, without this macro)
[quote]/target party1[/quote]
[quote]/target nameofyourmate[/quote]
Targets your mates, replace 1 with 2, 3, 4 depending on who you want to target. Same benefits as the above macro. If you play with the same players everytime, using your mates names instead of party1 is more reliable, since the spot where your mates will be in your group change depending on the order in which they join the arena.
[quote]/target arena1[/quote]
Fastest targeting ever. Faster than clicking, faster than tabbing. Also more reliable. Have the same macros for arena2, 3 and 4, depending on your requirements/the brackets that you play.
[quote]/focus arena1[/quote]
Same concept as above, fastest and most reliable way of changing focus, saves you the time to switch targets and focusing them afterwards. Have the same for arena2 etc.
[quote]/cast [target=arena1] spellname[/quote]
Same concept as above, fastest and most reliable way of using important spells on the target you want. Would be overkill to use this on all of your spells, use it on important stuff like CC or ranged interrupts instead.
- Small examples of how to use modifier macros in your gameplay:
[quote]/cast [mod:shift, target=player] Spellname; [nomod] Spellname;[/quote]
Uses the spell on yourself if you hold shift+keybind, spell on your target if you hold the keybind only.
[quote]/cast [mod:alt, target=focus] Spellname; [nomod] Spellname;[/quote]
Uses the spell on your focus if you hold alt+keybind, spell on your target if you hold the keybind only.
Those can also be combined to something like this:
[quote]/cast [mod:shift, target=player] Spellname; [mod:alt, target=focus] Spellname; [nomod] Spellname;[/quote]
Shift spell on you, alt spell on focus, no modifier spell on target.
The modifiers themselves can be interchanged, shift, alt and ctrl work. Just make sure you use the same modifiers for the same targets in all of your macros. For example, always use alt for focus and shift for yourself, and not shift for yourself in one macro and then on focus in another macro, or you'll confuse them eventually.
Hope I was able to add some help
So alot people struggle with key binds, what should be bound where, and how to adjust from clicking to key binds. Some people even find clicking to be better, and don't see how key binding can be beneficial for arena play.
The reasons for key binding are simple, It's much faster than clicking, using the mouse to turn is much faster than keyboard turning, It's a stepping stone to becoming a much better player.
Movement keys, the default keys are WASD, with the addition of the Q & E strafe keys, when keybinding, you can choose to unbind Q & E, and rebind A & D to strafe. Or unbind A & D, personally i like all my movement keys to be on one line. Eg:
Green keys being movement keys.
You could also use ESF or WER to move, but this is only for players with larger hands as you are further away from the modifiers.
Cooldowns & Rotation:
You want you major cooldowns and Rotation to be bound near your movement keys. Personally i find 1 2 3 4 are perfect for my main rotation, with ASDF good for cooldowns. XCVB i use for defensive, disarms, Thunderclap and excess abilities you don't need to be hitting unless certain situations arise. I.e disarming a warrior with Reck up. Or stuns,
The Red keys i use for normal binds. Black keys have a normal bind, and a modifier bind. I.E Shift D, Shift T. Green keys are for movement.
Binding with your mouse:
If you have a buttonless mouse like the majority of players, i recommend using the mousewheel to target enemy arena players, I.e
Mousewheel scroll up - Arena 1
Mousewheel button down - Arena 2
Mousewheel scroll down - Arena 3
Focus Macros + Modifiers:
Modifiers are perfect for Focus macros, ie V might be storm bolt, and Shift V might be focus storm bolt. Or if you run low on binds, like disarm might be on Shift 1, as it's easy to hit, and frees up a bind on the ZXCVBN line.
Getting used to Keybinds, and Addons to help:
Don't worry if you struggle to get used to them, it takes time. Melee a target dummy or Queue some random battlegrounds, and after a while they become second nature.
And remember alot of keybinding is prefrence, my binds probably wont suit you!
Easy to use keys, harder to use keys, and keys i don't advise you use:
If you're struggling in the keybindings page and want a good bar addon to make binding easier, i recommend:
All criticism on the guide is appreciated, and any tips and tricks would be great in reply. Thanks for reading!
Edit: Adding this very useful guide from Skillcapped
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Posted 30 March 2014 - 01:19 PM
One thing that I've found incredibly useful is to consider instant spells versus cast time spells. I.E. Since I just boosted a warlock and had to go through all the spells I sorted them into two categories (Instant, and Cast time). By doing this, I was able to optimize my movement. For example, I use W, A, D, for movement. Whereas A and D are strafe left and right, W is forward. If you take a deeper look into your keybinds, it would make sense to be able to continue to have full access to both A and D 100% of the time (When you aren't casting). Therefore, I keybinded all of the instant spells to binds that don't restrict my access to A and D. And for the casting time spells, it would only make sense to bind them to keys that do restrict the access to hitting both A and D at the same time. Likewise, also remember that you can keybind multiple modifiers, I.E. Shift+Ctrl+Q.
EDIT- Also, I found it extremely useful to remap Caps-Lock to Control within my system preferences, as it is much easier to press.
EDIT- Also, I found it extremely useful to remap Caps-Lock to Control within my system preferences, as it is much easier to press.
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Thank you very much! This helped me alot.
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Sun, Aug 5, 12 at 15:28
I can't stop bidding on seeds.
It does not help that im also bidding on daylilies as well and im using the daylily auction and Ebay GAH!!! One good thing is I don't allways win and I limit the amount I spend for each bid. Do you think if I tell my husband "sorry Dear I didn't think I would win so many" will it work??? It does not help with everyone showing off their wonderfull Daylilies... |
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Gee that's exactly the line I gave my husband when all the boxes kept coming last spring. Unfortunately he's very indulgent, and that just makes the addiction worse. Debra |
I tell my DH when he's working on the computer. I know he's not paying any attention then but then he doesn't pay attention when I talk daylilies at any time! Later he just pays up. LOL. |
- Posted by Polymerous 9b (My Page) on Sun, Aug 5, 12 at 17:56
Agree that it's a form of madness... I don't do the seeds, but I've had to force myself to stay off of Lily Auction in a vain attempt to avoid acquiring more plants. In addition to plants bought this spring, I still have a few that I bought last year that are still sitting in tubs of water! Plant lust... that's what it is. |
I have three empty holes-and 6 (not counting bonus) coming in the mail any day. I succumed to a Maryott order to get the bonus Ruby Claire Mims. The neighbors have to wonder why I am continually planting and unplanting things. |
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I have zillions of more seeds than I intend to plant, and still bought a couple of interesting crosses at the LA. I fully expected a negative response from my DH, but he didn't say a word. I guess he is used to me by now. Nancy |
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It's just part of the addiction. We will rationalize if absolutely necessary, otherwise, acquire...again and again. kay |
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I updated an app and on the screen where one can write the content metadata, there's an issue with the localized "release notes".
It seems impossible (since the last time i used it) to enter localized release notes. Now it's only supported to write it in the default language. This is very sad.
But the even worser thing is: There's still an older, localized release note in German which i'm unable to edit or delete. It's showed on any new release i do. Beside the old release note there's following text in red: "This data is no longer used" But in fact it's still used and showed on the localized webpage in Nokia store.
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There have been reports of two structures that were damaged, one completely burned down.
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The smoke may reach Waldo and Starke.
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Orlando Man Convicted of Hobbs Act Robberies
Orlando, Florida - U.S. Attorney Robert E. O'Neill announces that a federal jury today found Kenneth Harris (41, Orlando) guilty of three Hobbs Act robberies, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, and possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted felon. Harris had previously been convicted of five armed robberies. He faces a mandatory minimum of life in federal prison.
Harris was indicted on July 6, 2011. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for May 21, 2012.
According to evidence presented at trial, Harris robbed a GameStop retail store in Orlando, on four separate occasions. Harris brandished a firearm each time while workers and customers were present in the store. During the first robbery, Harris stole money from the cash registers and the safe. During the second robbery, he stole money from the cash register. During the third robbery, he demanded cash from the cash registers and the safe. When a store worker told Harris that the safe had a ten minute delay, Harris shot the store worker.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Orange County Sheriff's Office. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Christopher LaForgia.
It is another case prosecuted as a part of the Department of Justice's "Project Safe Neighborhoods" program - a nationwide, gun-violence reduction strategy led by ATF. United States Attorney Robert E. O'Neill, along with Virginia O'Brien, Special Agent in Charge, ATF, is coordinating the Project Safe Neighborhoods effort here in the Middle District of Florida in cooperation with federal, state, and local law enforcement officials.


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15 Minutes of Fame: Hammer time {WoW}
Feb 20th 2008 11:38AM SO glad to hear that things are looking up for her (as much as possible, I guess), and that she'll be back to work on the comic soon. I check my bookmark every couple weeks just to see if there's been an update. :)
WoW Moviewatch: The Dead Rain {WoW}
Aug 7th 2007 9:41PM Thanks for profiling our movie. As this is only our second attempt at a WoW machinima movie, we've been very pleased by the reviews and reception it's gotten.
Just to clarify, we edited and produced the movie using Sonic Foundry Video Vegas. All the rain effects were done by hand in Photoshop and animated.
And, as fellow horror movie buffs, the entire feel of the movie was supposed to be a cheesy horror flick - I mean, "Dead Rain" is about as cheesy a name as you could get. We weren't going for high concept cinema here. :)
L70ETC live at BlizzCon {WoW}
Aug 6th 2007 10:08AM The one thing I haven't read yet is: are these guys just a metal band that are huge WoW fans, or are they Blizz employees, or what?
I attempted to watch the in-game concert, but I got ganked by Alliance. *sniffle*
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The wonderworld neo refrigerator is a wonderful wooden role play refrigerator has two doors with fridge and freezer compartments, enabling children to learn the difference between cooling and freezing. The fridge has a temperature control gauge and it even comes with pretend play ice-cream - YUM.
Material: Wood
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Origin: Imported
Wonderworld is known for making beautifully designed, eco-friendly toys and furniture that can be cherished for years. Their chairs, benches, stools, toy chests, and tables are made from environmentally-friendly rubber wood, formaldehyde-free glue, non-toxic paints, and solid wood. Known to encourage social skills, their colorful products have been beloved for more than 20 years and include ride-on puffy dragons, rocking caterpillars, and safari-themed furniture.


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You do have to come into one of our libraries in person -and bring your photo ID and proof of address (if it isn't on the ID)- to get a library card and access our online resources.
You can speed up the process by filling out an application at home (available here: http://library.cabq.gov/pdf/Card_Application.pdf) and then bringing it to any branch. It just takes us a few minutes to enter your information into our system and issue you a card.
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I have two large, double pane picture windows installed in exterior walls in my house. A good amount of condensation has accumulated between the panes and is tremendously deteriorating the view through the windows. What can I do about it? I've heard of people hiring people to clean/remove the condensation. I was hoping to do it myself to fit the budget. I've throroughly checked out the windows and can't find any way to remove one of the panes so I can wipe out the condensation. What am I missing. Any other suggestions are welcome. Alex Z
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The units are sealed and if there is moisture between them they need to be replaced. There is no relaible way to clean them out and seal them again. |
Sorry Alex, as Brickeyee said, there is no fix for a failed seal. You have to replace the IGU (dual glass) portion of your window. Do you happen to know who made the window and how old they are? They could be under warranty, but I wouldn't count on it. |
Thanks for your feedback, even though it had bad news. These windows are in a house I bought 9 months ago. It was the realtor who said I could have them cleaned. So no, I don't know who the manufacturer is. I looked all around the window for a brand stamp or something similar, but didn't find one. Is there anyway to find out who the manufacturer is/was? Other than the condensation, they look fairly new. These picture windows are approx. five feet wide and 3.5 feet high. What would replacing the IGU portionof each one cost? Thanks again for you responses. Alex |
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History of Lincoln's Inn Fields
Lincoln's Inn
Lincoln's Inn is one of four of the London Inns of Court (the others being Gray's Inn, Middle Temple and Inner Temple) that developed as educational establishments in which young apprentices could study law. Sir Henry Chauncey wrote that the Inns of Court were "excellent seminaries and nurseries for the education of youth, some for the Bar, others for the seat of judicature, others for the Government, and others affairs of state" (Blackham: 1932). They differ from the Inns of Chancery (Staple Inn, Barnard's Inn, Serjeants' Inn etc.) in that they have the exclusive right to call lawyers to the Bar to act as advocates in the Royal Courts (Herber: 1999, 68)
Lincoln's Inn have meticulously recorded their own history, mostly financial, in the "Black Books" since 1422, but there is evidence that the Inns of Court and the processes of training apprentices in law were already in place long before this, as the earliest Black Books refer to traditions that seem to be longstanding such as the revels or the practice of moots (see Black Books vol. 1 in the Lincoln's Inn library).
The exact origins of the Inn remain uncertain. In the past it was believed that the founder of the Inn was Henry De Lacy, the Earl of Lincoln (died 1311) who was known to have leased property and land in the Holborn area, and his coat of arms are seen on the Gatehouse (Roxburgh: 1963). However, it is almost certainly proven that his Inn was located on Shoe Lane and there are alternative possibilities for founders (See Williams 1927 for documents relating to Henry De Lacy pp. 676 – 720). Thomas De Lincoln, a sergeant-of-law who practised in the court of common pleas, was also known to own property in Holborn although this was not on the Lincoln's Inn site, but at Castle Yard. There is a theory that he founded a small Inn pre-1422, which then migrated to the present day site as it expanded and the Black Books were started, although again there is no solid historical evidence for the move (Roxburgh, Black Books, Vol. 5, 1968).
What is known about the land is that it was originally part of the holdings of the see of the Bishop of Chichester, and that a sumptuous palace was sited there before 1244, that included a Hall, a Chapel, a Bakery, Brewery and other appurtenances (Black Books, Vol. 4, frontispiece). The exact location of this is unknown, but may have been a timber structure, and is probably partially covered by the existing Old Hall at Lincoln's Inn. What is also known is that the Society of Lincoln's Inn was renting the land from the Bishop of Chichester by 1422 and that they had purchased the freehold by 1580 (Williams 1927, pp 38).
Sir John Simpson was responsible for refurbishing the Old Hall of Lincoln's Inn from 1924 and wrote "it is impossible to speak with certainty of these early annals…we have to admit that nothing is known of the origin of the Society, or of the ancient topography of their buildings. Here in the heart of London, lies an unworked mine for the skilled palaeographer" (Simpson 1928, 23).
Present day Lincoln's Inn stands on the west side of Chancery Lane. The Old Buildings are situated around an irregular quadrangle with the hall on the west side, the gatehouse to Chancery Lane on the east and the chapel on the north with groups of chambers extending to the south beyond the hall. The oldest surviving building is the Old Hall built between 1489-92. The chambers at No. 18-20 Old Buildings date from 1524. No. 16 Old Buildings and 12 & 13 New
Square were built circa 1534. No. 21-24 Old Buildings were rebuilt in 1609. The Chapel dates from 1623 and was considerably restored in 1685, and then extended by an extra bay later still. It is recorded in the Black Books that the Old Chapel was still standing derelict when the new chapel was consecrated, so is unlikely to be beneath the present day one. New Square was built in the late 17th century and the top stories are an 18th century addition. In 1845 the New Hall and Library were added in elaborate Tudor style to the designs of Philip Hardwick, with additions to the library at the east end by Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1871-3.
During WWII, various parts of the Inn were damaged during the bombing raids; Stone Buildings, Old Buildings, the Chapel and Old Hall all had to be extensively repaired throughout this period. (Taken from Appendix of Black Books, Vol. 4 pp 301 – 302, and various earlier volumes of the Black Books).
Famous past members of Lincoln's Inn include Thomas More, Oliver Cromwell, Pitt the Younger, Benjamin Disraeli, William Gladstone, Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair.
Today Lincoln' Inn continues to train Barristers and call people to the Bar; the Inn itself contains 70 separate flats to be used as chambers by the residents.


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I have a 1920's bedroom set that is in perfect condition except the owners, my parents, smoked. Can anyone suggest a way of cleaning the nicotine off without damaging the wood? |
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Just wipe with a soft clorth moistened with mineral spirits. Linda C |
- Posted by lazygardens (My Page) on Sat, Jun 3, 06 at 12:07
Nicotine is basically an oil ... I wash with warm soapy water, and dry it thoroughly with a fresh cloth. Then I wax and buff. Wear cloves: nicotine can soak through your skin and make you really sick. |
I avoid water on antique furniture at all costs...if the finish is laquer or shellac water will cloud the finish. Nicotine is not an oil....but the smoke from tobacco can seem oily. Nicotine is water soluable....smoke stains are often oil based. Nicotine soak through to your skin from washing smoke stains off of furniture??? I really don't think that is a problem. You are not dealing with nicotine, but rather with smoke stains. Treat them like any oily stain. Mineral spirits is the safest way. |
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The Canton Seniors Book Group will be discussing the 1994 ALA Black Caucus Award winning book A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines. Copies of the book will be distributed at the November 18, 2009 meeting or can be picked up at the Canton Public Library's Adult Reference Desk after November 18th. Participants must register with the Senior Adult Department at the Summit by calling 734-394-5485. If you have questions, contact Joyce Simowski or Elaine Skrzynski at the Canton Public Library (734-397-0999).
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Nightlife in Manchester
Music is Manchester's first love. The city boasts everything from indie bars and disco nights to jazz joints and world-class concerts. Bar-hop around the Gay Village on Canal Street, hear original live bands in Night & Day Café in the Northern Quarter also home to cocktail bars and funky clubs like Mint Lounge. City centre haunts include Knott Bar under the railway arches and the MEN Arena for big-name concerts and comedy.
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Show moreBuilt into a railway arch, the city centre Knott Bar has high ceilings, wooden interior, terraced balcony and jukebox. It boasts a varied selection of global beers and local ale and a tempting menu of homemade burgers, platters and tapas.Show this on mapE-mail this item
374, Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LY
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Show moreRevolution, underneath the Arches at Deansgate Locks, prides itself on its vodka cocktails. Dress to impress, book a private booth, or admire the clientele from the mezzanine level. DJs provide an eclectic soundtrack of funk, soul and club anthems.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Arch 7, Deansgate Locks, Manchester M1 5LH
+44 (0) 161 839 7558
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Show moreA trendy bar in a former fish market in the Northern Quarter, Bluu, so-called after the Blue Note Jazz Club, has a lively ground-floor bar, intimate basement lounge and private outdoor terrace. Fine dining is available in the upstairs restaurant.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Smithfield Market, Thomas Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1BD
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Radium St, Manchester M4 6AY
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5. Mint Lounge - Clubs
Show moreThis funky 500-capacity underground club in the Northern Quarter hosts DJ nights and live music gigs from reggae, jazz, and Latin jazz to soul and chilled grooves. The Mint Lounge has a chill-out room, great cocktails and serves Afro-Caribbean food.Show this on mapE-mail this item
46-50, Oldham Street, Manchester M4 1LE
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Show moreHigh-ceilinged Night & Day Café in the Northern Quarter is part café with wi-fi, and part bar with impressive absinthe selection. The low-lit live venue hosts original music from international and local acts - no tribute or cover bands allowed.Show this on mapE-mail this item
26, Northern Quarter, Oldham Street, Manchester M1 1JN
+44 (0) 161 236 4597
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Show moreThe region's first dedicated live jazz club, Matt and Phred's in the Northern Quarter is a laidback, bohemian jazz joint with a relaxed dress code. Its homemade pizzas are as renowned as its late-night jam sessions. Arrive early to secure a seat!Show this on mapE-mail this item
64, Tib Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1LW
+44 (0) 161 831 7003
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A Phoenix jury will return Monday to continue deliberating the penalty phase for a Mesa man convicted in the 2007 rape and murder of a Gilbert woman.
Jurors considering the fate of Johnathan Ian Burns informed the judge Thursday afternoon that they had reached an impasse on whether Burns should get the death sentence. The Arizona Republic says no mistrial was declared.
Burns was convicted in December of raping and killing 19-year-old Jacquelan "Jackie" Hartman on their first date in late January 2007 and leaving her body in the desert.
Burns was found guilty of first-degree murder, kidnapping, sexual assault and misconduct involving weapons. Jurors have since heard from prosecutors and defense attorneys on whether Burns should get the death penalty.