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I talked about Luci Everett awhile ago but I'm so in love with the work of dear Luci in Melbourne, Australia that I have to share what she does over and over again. Do you know this amazing lady? If not, I totally think you should because she never ceases to amaze and inspire with her gorgeous drawings, collages, graphics and watercolors. I totally dig her use of color, too. She uses all of my favorite tints and tones.
Her blog is filled with wonderful things and she sells some of her work in her big cartel shop called Paper Soup. Watercolor illustrations are all the rage at the moment, have you noticed? They're a big trend and I can't get enough. I love how Luci does lots of band and event posters, I think they are so attractive… I wish more bands put thought into their gig posters, sometimes it's so depressing how ugly some can be. But not Luci's posters – they must sell tickets because even if I've not heard of a band before, if they put this much effort into their promotional materials I'd reason that they'd have to be worth checking out. Same goes for events, especially handmade markets and art fairs. If the posters look good (or flyers, website, etc.), I'm so there.
I especially love this party book below which was part of a small project that Luci worked on which is, "A handmade, french-folded book playfully exploring the theme of party". Oh swoon…This is so whimsical, feminine, detailed and just charming!
This is such a special piece to me (the book above) that I'd love to see in person – it seems so precious (in a good way). Books never go out of style when they're so thoughtfully created, do they?
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I'm so in love with the illustrative style of the amazing Aussie James Gulliver Hancock who is currently based out of Brooklyn, New York where he is working in a super cool project called All The Buildings In New York. His goal is to draw all of the buildings in New York, and I'm thrilled he has taken on that challenge as the architecture there is just so diverse and beautiful and I know so many would love to see their buildings drawn by him – how nice to own one of his prints if you happen to live in the building that he so nicely sketched and painted.
There's no question, illustrations are a huge trend at the moment. You see them everywhere now, on books, on magazines, on fabric, product packaging, cd covers, on magazines, inside of them, more than ever before illustrations are on and in everything. It's a trend I love! What do you think of James' work? I can't get enough of what he's doing personally and I feel so inspired by it and his gorgeous colorways and how he embellishes his images beyond the house to create doodles and such. I wish he'd come to Germany and draw some of the Jugenstil buildings where I live, or can you imagine him drawing the buildings in Amsterdam or Greece or perhaps modern homes in LA? I wonder what he'll draw after he finishes his New York project?
I'm sooo lovin' James at the moment though… you too?
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Oh oh oh oh everybody! Red alert! Gemma Milly, an artist and illustrator in southeast England, has taken my heart captive today. Her work is such a delight and I'm certain it will tickle you too. I'm so happy that I found her today via lovely Mary Beth on Pinterest. I adore her painterly style and colorways and well her drawing of William and Katherine kissing on the balcony and Buckingham Palace is just so charming (you can buy it here). I hope they somehow see it — I'm sure they'd love it to pieces that cute Will and Katherine.
Gemma draws her images first by hand using pen or pencil, then adds ink and watercolor, and finally she digitally enhances them to give them that final "just so" touch. I love how she uses her color outside of the lines at times. This is gorgeous. Her inspiration comes from, "The ethereal, the sensual, the female form, the exquisite and the beautiful. Her aim is to create strikingly beautiful images that please the eye and delight the senses." I'd say she accomplishes her goal!
But she hasn't always been an illustrator… Gemma once worked in advertising and design for six years at a traditional desk job, but like so many creative types who dream of "what if", the atmosphere wasn't for her and she started to wonder about her future… So she jumped ship, returned to university where she earned her Master's in Illustration and Animation and now she is a happy freelancer.
Gemma produces prints, greetings cards, portraits and fashion illustration for her big cartel shop and for her clients and well… we're all happier for it – but most importantly, Gemma found her calling and we all love those kinds of stories, don't we?
Isn't Gemma divine?
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Melissa Jaine is a creative blogger who lives in Australia that I recently discovered thanks to my husband and I fell in love with her blog and the way she snaps stills from music videos highlighting either what she loved about them or inserting the lyrics, laying text on top of images… Such a smart lady she is. We also love all of the same musicians from Sophie Ellis-Bextor to Natasha Bedingfield.But there's more to love about Melissa…
She also has a thing for airports, as do I… Do you have a thing for airports? I love to arrive extra early for flights and just people watch while sipping on a soy latte. Plus airport energy is amazing. I think the best airport for "energy" is LAX. I really love the vibe there. But back to lovely Melissa. As I was exploring her blog I found out that she draws and I particularly took to liking these fashion illustrations of hers shown both above and below. They hardly look like the result of someone just playing around but they are, and that speaks volumes about her talent. If I played around there would be a blob of something unrecognizable in the center of a piece of paper. When Melissa experiments you get these lovely ladies…
My favorites from her portfolio are above because love the runway style with the simple backgrounds and typed text tape and those great patterned clothes. Totally something I'd love to see in a book or magazine.
This is a newly discovered passion of hers, drawing these ladies, and I feel that she could go really far with them and I hope that she keeps developing her concepts because they are fresh and wonderful. I love the merging of the full view runway-esque drawings with the street scapes in pencil, I've not seen that elsewhere and can totally imagine these designs being applied to surfaces and even as illustrations in magazines.
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I really was excited to try this wonkie cake. This was my first Topsy Turvy type cake. Let me start by saying that I hate them. It just goes against everything I like. Straight, even, neat...I don't know maybe its just me, but that may be part of the problem. I went in hating it. Anyway, it was humid and the fondant was giving me issues like it never had. It fought me the whole way through. I delivered it (down a 2 mile washboard dirt road incidentally) and set it up without a problem. Customer loved it. An hour later she called and said it fell. I freaked. She then sent me this pic...
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Any thoughts on this? I'm not sure if it was the construction that got me? The heat? The delivery? A combo?
And no it didn't fall! Looks like the fondant is slipping off?
I feel awful and don't want to go through this feeling again. I really feel like selling my stuff and giving up.
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The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, by Holly Black (2013)
Tana wakes up in a bathtub after a party to find that all her friends have been slaughtered by vampires. Except her ex, Aidan, who is infected with the vampire virus but not changed yet, and Gavriel, the mysterious vampire chained up with him. Tana springs them both and heads … Continue reading


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The Webster Bible (WBT) | New International Version (NIV) |
2 But I have built a house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever. | 2 I have built a magnificent temple for you, a place for you to dwell forever." |
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16 "Tomorrow about this time I will send to you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you shall anoint him to be prince over my people Israel. He shall save my people from the hand of the Philistines; for I have seen the affliction of my people, because their cry has come to me." | 16 "About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him leader over my people Israel; he will deliver my people from the hand of the Philistines. I have looked upon my people, for their cry has reached me." |
17 When Samuel saw Saul, the LORD told him, "Here is the man of whom I spoke to you! He it is who shall rule over my people." | 17 When Samuel caught sight of Saul, the LORD said to him, "This is the man I spoke to you about; he will govern my people." |
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Matthew Hancock MP welcomes innovation investment for Hertfordshire
The Rt Hon Matthew Hancock MP, Minister of State for Business, Energy and Enterprise, visited the University of Hertfordshire on 29 January to announce that the Government will invest £2.5m in an innovation hub at the University, as part of a multi-million pound funding package for the county.
30 January 2015Applications for the University of Hertfordshire reach an all-time high
The University of Hertfordshire has seen a significant increase in applications from potential students wanting a place at the University.
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The University of Hertfordshire has received a grant of £324,000 to form a collaborative outreach network working with potential students in Hertfordshire from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Saturday, February 12
Gentile Center
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Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Geoff McCammon knocked down five three-pointers and led all scorers with 22 points, as the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers notched a 79-62 win over the Green Bay Phoenix in a Horizon League clash at the Gentile Center.
Ben Averkamp recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Terrance Hill added 16 points and seven boards to help the Ramblers (14-12, 5-10 HL) snap a four-game slide.
Greg Lesage tallied 12 points and eight boards off the bench to pace the Phoenix (12-14, 6-8), who have now dropped three straight. Jarvis Williams, Rahmon Fletcher and Steve Baker all scored 10 in the loss.
Loyola jumped out to a 35-24 halftime lead after holding the Phoenix to 8- of-26 (30.8 percent) shooting from the floor in the opening half.
The Ramblers opened the second stanza with a 9-2 run to push the lead to 18 and they never looked back, as Green Bay was not able to trim the margin back to single digits.
Loyola held a huge 49-28 rebounding advantage for the game, and that included a 20-9 edge on the offensive glass. The Ramblers scored 26 second-chance points thanks to all of those offensive caroms.
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11 Who is like you, LORD, among the gods? Who is like you, glorious in holiness, Fearful in praises, doing wonders? | 11 "Who among the gods is like you, O LORD? Who is like you--majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders? |
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Good morning, all. It is a lovely day for weeding! It is also a lovely day for lazing about which is what I am doing. I got a good night's sleep, so I am ready for whatever. As a teacher, I am in the top ten most well-rested occupations. Hmmm, not sure about that, but let's go with it. ;). Today, can you name the top occupation for those in which people are considered well-rested and the occupation that is labeled least well-rested? Retiree does not count! Cynthia, who may need to take up a new line of work. |
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I am also well rested today as was in bed before midnight so got my eight hours plus a little. Will give this some thought while working outside. Haven't seen many weeds yet. Hyacinths and a few early daffodils are blooming. Yesterday I potted up some snapdragons to put on my deck. |
- Posted by midnightsmum 4b ON (My Page) on Sun, May 4, 14 at 11:52
A couple of my daffs are about to pop. The little mini daffs next door are in full sway - I might have to think about those this fall! I'm not sure what would be a well-rested profession - also not sure why they would consider teachers well-rested - the summer off maybe? My first guess will be mattress tester. Nancy. |
- Posted by aftermidnight Z8 V. Island B.C. (My Page) on Sun, May 4, 14 at 12:19
After giving this some though I'm going with shift workers as least well-rested and people who only work in the daylight hours as the most well-rested. Many professions fit into these two categories. Annette |
I think medical residents and interns are the least well rested due to the long hours they work. |
Haven't gotten outside yet. Decided to do some laundry and cleaning. A walk in the woods rather than weeding sounds good. When I weed, I notice so many things that need doing, not the least of which is trees that need work. Sigh. It is interesting because my information comes from the Huffington Post-To highlight those fields where workers are the most tired, mattress company Sleepy's analyzed a set of data from the CDC's National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), and ranked occupations based on whether or not workers were getting enough shut-eye. (The average adult needs seven to nine hours a night, according to the National Sleep Foundation.). Bobbie, you are sort of in the right field for most sleep-deprived. These workers are so needed and yet often overlooked and taken for granted. Cynthia |
Oh, that makes me think nurses. |
- Posted by midnightsmum 4b ON (My Page) on Sun, May 4, 14 at 14:56
Well, I'm, at loose ends right now - our systems crashed!! I hope no one needs their cable fixed - course, this means people will just be grumpier later because they had to wait longer. Sigh. I'm wondering about 9-5 office workers, but that is probably too broad a reference. I will agree with Bobbie about medical workers, maybe ER staff? Nancy. |
Staying close to home today. You might want to think closer to home, too. I tried removing a dead limb from the oak overhanging our deck. The tree makes us feel like we are in a tree house. Sadly, they don't seem to make a saw that I can work! ;). Paul Bunyan I am not! |
- Posted by aftermidnight Z8 V. Island B.C. (My Page) on Sun, May 4, 14 at 16:06
Mmmmm, workers in forestry industry comes to mind, hot or cold? Annette |
Careful, Annette, you could start a forest fire (and no, fire fighters-forest or otherwise-is not the answer). Cynthia |
I'm kind of late to the party today. Being as how our old computer ran Windows XP, we got a new computer, which seems to be great so far. But, it is taking a lot of fiddling around to get important files and programs transferred over. Yada, yada, yada, that's why I'm late. You know who I've always thought had a cushy soft job and an easy schedule? Golf pros. Roll out of bed at 8 or 9 and mosey over to the club. Teach a few lessons, have a leisurely lunch, a few more lessons, maybe a round with the local fat cats, then go home and sleep like a baby. They have nothing to do with trees, unlike my style of golf, so that's probably not the answer, but it's a pretty good guess, don't you think? :-) TM |
Oh, I definitely agree with you, TM! Apparently, Sleepy's mattresses don't agree with us. I wonder if the best sleepers are those who expend a lot of physical energy in their jobs. Of course, that doesn't fit for second and third most rested-hairdressers and sales reps. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to this list. There are few commonalities in the jobs. I am starting to think this may be the worst question ever. Cynthia |
I'm thinking that mothers are the worst at getting enough sleep. That's if mothering is considered a job. Best maybe lumberjacks, work hard and associated with forests. |
Bobbie, for worst, you may be sort of close if we stretch a little...or a lot. Not so much newborns... Best, I suspect others may (should follow your lead). You are very good at combining clues even when the questions stink! :) Cynthia |
- Posted by midnightsmum 4b ON (My Page) on Sun, May 4, 14 at 20:44
Would a calendar be involved in any of this? Nancy. |
Worst--nanny, sorta like a mother but an acknowledged occupation. |
- Posted by aftermidnight Z8 V. Island B.C. (My Page) on Mon, May 5, 14 at 8:28
Least well-rested....Home care worker? Annette |
Yikes! I have no idea how teachers make the well-rested list. ;) So sorry I didn't get back yesterday. What a terrible question this was-so many possibilities and I am not sure this source was the best. Anyway, the most-well-rested job is that of a lumberjack or forest worker. Guess being out in nature relaxes them. I do know that working outside or hiking or whatever in the forests is calming and soothing to me, so I suppose that may have something to do with it, especially when combined with the energy expended in that job. The least-well-rested is the home health care worker. That makes sense, too. It is such a demanding job and pays so little. Often, little respect is given to them as well. My mother needed live-in help after her stroke. She was never the easiest to get along with, but boy, was she awful to her caregivers! They had a thankless job. Thank goodness for my dad who was ever so nice to them-well and me too on weekends and vacations! :) So, considering all your thoughtful ideas, stars for all of you. **** Have a delightful week all. Cynthia |
Here is a link that might be useful: Huffpost
- Posted by midnightsmum 4b ON (My Page) on Tue, May 6, 14 at 22:00
Love it - too funny. don't know why I was thinking firemen - guess from someone's post. Thanks Cyn. |
Makes sense to me. Being a lumberjack is a pretty physical job and it sure would make me tired at night. If I lived, that is. I used to cut a lot of firewood back in the day, and enjoyed it, but my back would complain after a while. IMO, this was NOT a terrible question at all. Sure, there were lots of possibilities, but there was still a reasonable chance that someone would guess it. Your hints were good, too, we now see. :-) Thanks for the fun. I'm looking forward to what you come up with next week. TM |
TM, you are always so kind! By the way, your seeds are going in the ground this weekend! So fun. Cynthia |
I think Annette got both the best and worst. Her comment on workers in the forestry industry and your clues led me to lumberjack. Thanks for the stars and fun. Enjoyed puzzling over and trying to put the clues together for home health care worker. Sometimes my mind just doesn't see the connections that are there. Huffington Post freezes our Ipad so I wasn't able to read the rest of the story. Have a good idea what is on the list. Can't think how they can say teaching isn't stressful and we all know the many functions that teachers attend in addition to classroom work. I think gardeners should be on the list of well rested. After a working in my gardens this weel I have been ready for a good nights sleep and fell asleep before I had time to think about the next day's work. Went to our Farmers Market preview today. Came home with walnut wheat bread, cherry creamed honey, free range eggs, free range, no antibiotic beef and pork. Nice to see my vender friends again. Good thing it was indoors as had to use the umbrella and walk through puddles in the parking lot from the pouring rain. Severe weather is forecast but it has stopped raining and is the sky is lightening up. If tornadic winds don't blow us away I will be back on Saturday. |
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Subaru acknowledges it has a small following. According to Subaru's own research, less than 40% of midsize sedan shoppers know the Legacy exists. Those who are aware of the Legacy tend to be well educated, worldly, and environmentally conscious, as well as stylish and successful. Most of these people live in northern, coastal parts of the U.S. The marketing team thinks that Volkswagen Passat, Nissan Altima, and Mazda 6 owners are most likely to cross-shop the Legacy, which compares quite favorably with each of those cars.
What does it cost?
A basic 2.5i Legacy with the six-speed manual transmission will cost $20,690 with destination; the CVT transmission is $1000 extra, but there are no other options. Stepping up to the Premium trim level runs another $1000 and gets you an eight-way power driver's seat, 16-inch alloy wheels, a chrome exhaust tip, auto up/down driver's window, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The 2.5i Limited runs $25,690 and adds a power passenger seat, 17-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, mirrors, and wiper de-icers, dual-zone climate control, leather seats, and a premium audio system; the CVT is the only available transmission. PZEV models of any 2.5i CVT trim level are available in all 50 states for an extra $300.
The 3.6R begins at $25,690 and follows the same pricing strategy as the 2.5i family. Look to spend $1000 extra for a Premium and $3000 more for a Limited car. Aside from the engine and automatic transmission, the only difference between the 2.5i and 3.6R is standard 17-inch alloy wheels. All options and equipment are otherwise equal on comparable trim levels.
Enthusiasts will want the $28,690 2.5GT Premium and its turbo four powerplant, revealed by the functional hood scoop and standard 18-inch alloy wheels. A 2.5GT Limited runs $30,690 and matches the equipment found on other Limited models.
When can I buy it?
The 2010 Subaru Legacy should start showing up at dealers in early August. Wagon fans will want to wait for the 2010 Outback that arrives shortly after the Legacy sedan.
With configurations ranging from frugal and capable to fast and refined, the Legacy has broad appeal. There's also enough Subaru quirkiness to keep the early adopters happy with this generation--all engine choices are Boxers, AWD comes with every car, and there's a good array of safety features. If the 2009 Forester's success is representative of the demand for a more mainstream Subaru, the 2010 Legacy sedan will be quite well received by the market.
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Road to Caucasus
The famous "Military Road", has been built by the Tsar's troops in the 19th century after Russia annexed Georgia and colonised the Caucasus on a trail known since pre-Christian times. This is one of the only three roads crossing the Higher Caucasus and nowadays the border between Georgia and the Russian Federation is closed.
This is an impressive and beautiful road leading you to Stepansminda and Mt Kazbeg (the third high Caucasus summit), and even squeezed in a mini bus, from the small windows, you cannot do else than admire and enjoy the views of the majestic mountains.
As this road is featured in literary masterpieces like Lermontov's "A hero of our time" (which I red when I was student but honestly do not really remember), in works of Pushkin, or the "Voyage au Caucase" (Ce gigantesque rempart, cette majestueuse forteresse, cette muraille granitique aux créneaux éternellement neigeux. . . ) by A. Dumas, and many other you can be sure that you will see something really beautiful when you will travel on this road.
The mini buses usually stop in Annanuri where you have time for a look at the church, souvenir stalls and the lake (picture 1).
From there the road begins to climb seriously and at some point (which by chance is also a place where are souvenir shops!) the minibus has to stop for cooling and water refill (picture 2).
Then the road climbs up to the Gudauri winter sports resort before a last climb up to the Holy Cross Pass, and passes by a strange building (picture 3) . You then plunge in the Terek Valley; from the mini bus you just see the steep slopes (picture 4) and have to wait patiently it reaches Stepansminda (picture 5), the end of the journey.
I am sure that with an individual car, taking time, the trip must really be beautiful from Tbilissi to the Russian Border.
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To Kazbegi
Are you going from Tblisi to Kazbegi the best way to do this is probably with a shared taxi. It cost slightly more then the minibus but is faster and more comfortable.
For Kazbegi the shared taxi is leaving from Didube. They leave when the taxi is full (four passengers) or with less people if they are willing to share the price. I paid 10 lari (June 2003) for the drive Tblisi - Kazbegi. Can't remember how long it took. Maybe four hours.
The family sharing the taxi had a lot of luggage (they were shopping big bags of hazelnuts and other things at the market before we took off).- Budget Travel
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Georgian Military Highway
A grand name for a grand road, the Georgian Military Highway snakes its way through the mountains from Tbilisi over the Djvaris Pass and down to Kazbegi. The trip by bus takes around 3 hours and costs 8 Lari, leaving Tbilisi's chaotic Didube Station about three times a day, with the last one leaving around 4pm. Getting back to Tbilisi is fairly straighforward...go to the square and let people know you are going to Tbilisi ("me mivdivar Tbilis-shi" is a handy phrase), someone will put you in a taxi. Taxis, if shared, are only slightly more expensive than marshrutkas (minibuses), although be prepared for a white-knuckle ride, especially on the steep section.
Sights en route include (from Tbilisi) Ananuri church, Zhinvali Dam, Pasanauri, the steep climb to the ski resort of Gudauri, and the Djvari Pass.- Budget Travel
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Getting to the big city
If you want to get to Tbilisi and are worrying about the choices dont sweat it. Minibuses leave the square near the new hotel every few hours and cost 10 lari despite what the hawks in the square may tell you. The last minibus to Tbilisi leaves at 5pm while the early bus leaves at 9am but prepared for a bumpy but gorgeous drive!
How to get to Kazbegi
The only public service to Kazbegi is the mini bus.
There are daily connections from to Tbilisi.
The journey take about 3-4 hours it is a great ride
thorugh the georgian military highway.
The roads are in not vey good condition everywhere.
You will drive through dark tunnels and high passes.
Don't be afraid the drivers are very experienced.
The first bus from Tbilis starts at about 8:00 from Didube
The last from Kazbegi starts at about 16:00 (sept 2003) from the main square
But it is better to ask ahead perhabs the times have changed.
We had a lack in the tire near Tbilisi.
Good that this had not been at a mountain pass.
The driver changed the tire in two minutes!
So a daytrip is possible
The journey costs about 5 $ One way.- Budget Travel
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To Russia
The border between Georgia and Russia is most definitely open (look out for convoys of cars heading for sale in Tbilisi), although foreigners are not always allowed to cross. The Georgian Military highway extends a further 10 kilometres or so past Kazbegi, continuing over the border to Vladikavkaz in the republic of North Ossetia. If you can get a Russian visa which allows you to cross here, then there are shared taxis waiting to transport you from Tbilisi's Didube bus station to both Vladikavkaz and the famous spa of Mineralniy Voda.
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transportation by minibus
So, I just wanted to add to these posts that I've been in Kazbegi this summer for just a one day trip to Gergeti Sameba Church and the transportation from Tbilisi is still the same. The minibus leaves from Didube bus station, the first at 9 am and is very easy to find. The last minibus from Kazbegi is at 5 or 6 as I remember, so don't be late there will be no more transport if you don't take the last one, or you will have to hire a taxi, which is usually expensive. The best solution about being late is staying at one of the guesthouses there. :)
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Great taxi driver, who will not rip you off!
Yamze, who we stayed with in Kazbegi, arranged us a Taxi back to Tbilisi, late in the evening, for 60 Lari.
The driver name is Beja, he owns an old Lada car. Does trips to and from Kazbegi, speaks some English and Russian, in addition to Georgian. He starts off from Didube, doesn't know Tbilisi to good, so if you are traveling with him from Tbilisi to Kazbegi its worth meeting in from of the metro station or something, otherwise you might have trouble finding him in Didube.
He is relatively careful in his driving and can also stop in a great Hinkali place on the way to Hazbegi, stop for you to drink "Narzan", which is natural carbonated water spring on the way as well as tell you a bit about what you see on the way.
To conclude - we liked the trip with Beja very much. Her is his cell phone number: 899773266
You can also ask him to drive you to Yamze's place at Kazbegi, with whom we stayed in Kazbegi and where very pleased, details in here http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/e6f24/1a3910/3/- Backpacking
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Getting from Kazbegi to Tbilisi
The last Marshrutka leaves at 17:00, when we were there it was full, so we decided to grab something to eat and then head back to Tbilisi. Unfortunately, when we decided to go back around 18:30 there was no way to get back, the square was empty of taxis and the only driver there claimed 150 Lari for the trip instead of 60. Eventually the owner of the homestay which we were staying in arranged us a driver for 60 Lari. So if you are tight on time, make sure you have a way to get back.
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marshrutka for Kazbegi
There are several Marshrutkas (minivans) per day from Tbilisi (Didube station) to Kazbegi in the summer time, from morning to early afternoon. The journey takes about 3-4 hours, with one stop.
From Kazbegi, marshrutkas for Tbilisi leave from the main square, in front of Stepan Tsminda Hotel.
At the time of my travel, a one way trip was 10 lari.- Budget Travel
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marshrutka rather than private car
The last hour on the road to Kazbegi leads through the what's left of the "Georgian military highway", a bumpy and virtually unpaved path climbing up mountains in narrow U-turns. Considering the poor condition of the road and the traffic on this only route to Kazbegi, I would not recommend you drive. Rather take a marshrutka.
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A dead end
The collapse of the Soviet Union and the closure of the border with Russia to foreigners makes the "Georgian military highway" a dead end, at least for the time being. Although a few miles from the Russian border, no chance to reach Vladikavkaz, the capital of North Ossetia, unless you travel under a Georgian or Russian passport.
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Ecuador and Bolivia, two exciting South American nations have plenty to offer. Discover the Amazon and its bounty of exotic creatures, smoking volcanoes and other world landscapes. There's lively market squares, grand cathedrals and ornate mountain top churches, imposing monuments, impressive museums and a host of Spanish colonial cities waiting to be explored. Below we've list the best places to visit in Ecuador and Bolivia, some familiar, some new. We hope you'll love them too!
The beautiful Amazon rainforest covers most of the Amazon Basin of South America, the majority of which is contained within Brazil, then Peru and smaller amounts in Ecuador and Bolivia and other South American countries.
Tropical rainforests are the richest of all the world's ecosystems. Although the Amazon covers only about 5% of the earths surface, stretching across 7.8 million kilometres squared, it contains about half of all living species of plants and animals, including hundreds of species of trees and thousands of species of insects, and is vital for the health of the earth, acting as giant lungs. Sadly, the Amazon is experiencing one of the highest rates of deforestation on the planet. Between August 2003 and 2004, an area the size of Belgium was destroyed. So now is the time to visit this natural marvel, not only to see it while it is still here but to help gain and spread awareness.
Many of our tours of Ecuador and Peru visit the Amazon jungle, where we stay in jungle lodges or on board a riverboat. Spend your time enjoying hiking, swimming, canoeing and photography. Try and spot some of the many mammals from armadillos, honey bears, sloths, to the 60 varieties of bats, tapirs, peccaries, jaguar, monkeys, manatees and much more. Birds are the richest group of Amazon vertebrates, at approximately 1000 species. You may see hummingbirds, toucans, and tanagers on land, and darters, herons and gulls on water. There are naturalists on-hand to ensure you make the most out of your time in this fascinating eco-system.
Otavalo market has lots of interesting gifts from carpets and rugs with Indian patterns to jewellery, paintings and reed pipes, but is also a great place to go people watching. The handicrafts market is a maze of colourful stalls with Andean pipe music coming from 'Poncho Plaza' the square around which the market is centered.
Ecuador's capital spreads across a spectacular Andean valley, flanked by volcanic peaks. At an altitude of 2,800m, the dizzy heights of Quito can take a few days to get used to but asides the stunning setting, there's plenty to keep you entertained while you do. Designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, the city's historical centre is a maze of colonial splendour, rich in architecture and heritage, boasting no less than 40 churches, 17 squares, and 16 monasteries and convents. A massive restoration project completed in 2006 spruced up many buildings and brought historic theatres back to life. All in all, it's a great quarter to wander around with several excellent museums and inviting restaurants and cafes. Much of the city's charm lies in the vibrant working class and indigenous character of its people. Walking its narrow streets is to lose yourself in another world where women walk by carrying impossible loads and street performers play on guitars and accordions for your attention.
Set in the Andean highlands under the smoke of volcano Tungurahua, Banos is one of Ecuador's most enticing tourist destinations. The small city is hemmed in by luxuriant green peaks and adorned by a beautiful waterfall. The name Banos, which is Spanish for 'baths of sacred water', refers to the steaming thermal baths that the area is rich in and a number of professional massage studios have popped up making it a perfect place to relax. The natural surroundings have seen the city become something of an adventure capital and people flock here to hike, soak in the baths, ride mountain bikes, volcano watch and raft on the local rapids. Banos is also the gateway into the jungle and the downhill road leading east from town offers spectacular views of the Amazon Basin stretched out below.
Piercing blue skies contrast with blinding white salt as you drive across the flat lakebed. The area's unusual landscape of mountains, active volcanoes, and geysers is like nowhere on earth. Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt flat at over 12,000 km² and is located in southwest Bolivia. It is the remains of an ancient salt lake and is estimated to contain 10 billion tons of salt! At certain times of year the rain causes an icy lake to form above it, and the reflections are literally incredible to look at, especially at sunset, making it difficult to tell where sky stops and ground begins.
Another must see is nearby Laguna Colorada a large red lagoon whose colour is the result of algae & plankton growth in the mineral-rich waters, and Laguna Verde a lake that owes its striking blue-green colour to high concentrations of lead, sulphur, copper and other minerals. You can see numerous geysers, boiling mud pools, thermal baths and Licancabúr volcano in the area.
Your first sight of La Paz is guaranteed to take your breath away. At a well-publicised altitude of 3660 metres, it's one of the world's highest capital cities. The imposing Mount Illimani looms in the background whilst below lies a valley full of sensational surprises. Buildings cling to the sides of the canyon that the city was built in and spill spectacularly downwards. Sprawling shantytowns give way to affluent high-rise apartments as the city's central tree-lined thoroughfare runs through the downtown core. Here you'll find grand government buildings, impressive museums, and vibrant markets, including the Witches' Market where you can pick up anything from dried frogs to llama foetuses for Aymara rituals. The city has a burgeoning international cuisine and nightlife, and is best savoured over time.
The city of Potosi with its grand churches, ornate colonial architecture and friendly locals is a real delight, but this is not what really brings visitors here. Founded in 1545 by the Spanish conquistadors, Potosi's story is wholly tied to the silver ore discovered here. The city was once one of South America's largest and wealthiest and the mines of the Cerro Rico are the richest mines in all of world history. A visit to Potosi isn't complete without a trip to one of the cooperative mines that are still in operation today. Here you'll see that working conditions have changed very little since colonial times and get the chance to meet the miners that work in these extreme conditions. Visit the Miner's Market where you can buy gifts for the miners before heading into the warren of mines where these men spend their working hours.
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yup. according to ep. 101, a.k.a the filler ep, what is under kakashi's mask is *bum bum bum* another mask.
Ah yes, you're right, exept - the Sharingan is normally hidden under Kakashi's forehead protector, not his mask. What is under his mask, as revealed in the filler episode 101, is yet another mask (lol). We don't know what is under his mask, apart from the obvious - his face. The discussion taking place here revolves around what his face actually looks like. But so far, as it has not been revealed yet, we have no way of being certain. The only references we have are of his fanart.
yup. according to ep. 101, a.k.a the filler ep, what is under kakashi's mask is *bum bum bum* another mask.
well my theory is that he has a rainbow of different colour masks that go on forever and ever... but thats just me
maybe there is another scar under face of maybe he naver wanted anyone to figure out his true face
Temari: Naruto's own Wind Charmer.
I think it's just like Zabuza's face except for the pionty teeth.
Yep, but as that was a filler episode, it's not the original work of Masashi Kishimoto (the creator of Naruto). There has not been a single indication of what is under his mask, as far as the manga's concerned. ^_^
Rainbow of different masks? Lol, an interesting theory.
I believe that's the genereal reason as to why people wear masks.
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Coping with Critics
Overpowering yourself with internal criticism or external coercion makes you feel oppressed and rebellious. The intimidation and pressure eventually leads to paralysis and procrastination. In my experience with myself and my clients, the only kind of motivation that works permanently grows out of celebration and appreciation. It's easy to remember in equation form: celebration + appreciation = motivation When you find a way to appreciate yourself for what you've already accomplished, and to celebrate your previous successes, you will find you are naturally motivated to accomplish more. No struggle, no hassle -- you accomplish out of the pure joy of success!
Guidelines for Learning Self-Appreciation
To become proficient in self-appreciation, try the following suggestions:
- Make a note: Write positive comments on your daily calendar to yourself for jobs well done or any achievements you want to celebrate. Or you can paste stickers on your daily calendar as you accomplish goals daily frequent positive commentary is a very effective way to reward yourself and remind yourself of your success.
- Look to your childhood: Use activities that felt like a celebration in your childhood: did your family toast a celebration with champagne or sparkling cider, a gathering of friends, or a thankful prayer? Create a celebration environment: use balloons, music, flowers, candles, or set your table with the best china. Use the exercise on your family style in chapter two to find ideas.
- Visible reminders: Surround yourself with visible evidence of your successes. Plant a commemorative rosebush or get a new houseplant to mark a job well done, or display photos of fun events, and sports or hobby trophies. It's a constant reminder that you appreciate yourself and when you see them daily, you'll feel the appreciation.
- Reward yourself: A new trashy romance novel or detective thriller can be a great reward/celebration for reading your required technical books.
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Raymond was predeceased by his wife, Norma, and is survived by a son, Brian P. Feugill of York, Maine; two daughters, Barbara G. Torrisi of Methuen, and Caroline P. Flynn of Newburyport; five grandchildren, Susan, Patrick, Christopher, Charley, and Lily; and three great-grandchildren, Phoenix, Talon, and Jackson. Raymond was predeceased by a son, Raymond T. Feugill Jr.; a brother, Walter Feugill; and two sisters, Simone Roberts and Marie Gosselin.
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A 17-year-old girl may face criminal charges after a fatal head-on crash in Montrose, Minn. Thursday morning. The crash happened at about 9:39 a.m. on Highway 12 near Zephyr Avenue, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
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Pop! The Beat Bubble Burst explores the music of the sixties with an emphasis on British Invasion and Mersey Beat. It then traces those branches to the present day by playing music that echoes the music of the sixties including power pop, jangle pop, pub rock, glitter and glam rock, neo-psychedelia and indie pop.
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5:07am | Eels "Little Bird" from End Times CD ALBUM (Vagrant 2010)Buy it! |
5:09am | The New Pornographers "Moves" from Together CD ALBUM (Matador 2010)Buy it! |
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5:38am | The Mynabirds "Right Place" from What We Lose in the Fire We Gain in the Flood (Saddle Creek 2010) —The singer describes this album as Neil Young meets Motown. I don't hear it so much on this track, but it's really good anyway.Buy it! |
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6:06am | Fistful of Mercy "Fistful Of Mercy" from As I Call You Down (Hot 2010) N —Dhani Harrison, Ben Harper and Joseph ArthurBuy it! |
6:12am | Jerry Lee Lewis "Roll Over Beethoven" from Mean Old Man (Verve 2010) N —Featuring Ringo Starr on drums, John Mayer and Jon BrionBuy it! |
6:18am | The 88 "After Hours" from The 88 (Rocket Science 2010) N —...and with this song we begin my Top 10 of 2010 portion of the show. I'll play 5 today and the other five at the end of next week's show.Buy it! |
6:20am | The 88 "As Far As I Can See" from The 88 (Rocket Science 2010) N Buy it! |
6:26am | Crowded House "Archer's Arrows" from Intriguer CD ALBUM (Fantasy 2010) N Buy it! |
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6:33am | Susan Cowsill "River Of Love" from Lighthouse CD ALBUM (Threadhead Records 2010) —Also, one of the best concerts I saw in 2010. What an amazing performer with an amazing voice.Buy it! |
6:39am | Susan Cowsill "Dragon Flys" from Lighthouse CD ALBUM (Threadhead Records 2010)Buy it! |
6:44am | Elvis Costello "Five Small Words" from National Ransom (Hear Music 2010) N Buy it! |
6:48am | Elvis Costello "The Spell That You Cast" from National Ransom (Hear Music 2010) N Buy it! |
6:52am | Richard Barone "Silence Is Our Song" from Glow (Bar/None Records 2010) N Buy it! |
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Did Faith Play A Role In Katy Perry And Russell Brand's Split?
By Stu Gray
Suddenly, you realize that your partner really does have stinky breath, a bad penchant for leaving the leaving the lid up on the toilet—or a tendency to misuse money, something that might be a red flag on the path to the altar. If you rush into marriage, you don't have time to really find out who the person is—you're acting and making decisions solely on the emotions stimulated by the chemicals in your brain. You need to love a person after the chemicals die down. So, slow down. Don't rush the relationship. Find out who your potential spouse is, if she's someone you really could spend the rest of your life with.
3. Learn to fight well, and don't run from your problems. If you believe what you read about the Brand/Perry marriage, you know that they both had healthy tempers. And of course, matters of faith, and every aspect of life your beliefs affect, can be a source of conflict. 5 Steps To Getting Over The First-Fight Hurdle
My personal belief is that if you never fight, you're far more likely to go postal than the couple who knows how to fight well. There are going to be disagreements in a marriage. There are going to be challenges. While these challenges will come, it's best to deal with them. Don't shut down until they blow over, or just throw in the towel and jump out of the marriage. What happens the next time you get into a fight with a partner? Are you going to run away from that one, as well?
I'm not talking abuse here, folks. I'm talking about your average, married-couple squabble. We all have them, and many of us have thought about leaving because of them. We can't do that, though. Marriage is the best place for two people to actually learn, grow up, and stop being selfish.
Let's say you run out and get a divorce after a big fight. Your tendency will be to do the exact same thing the next time, next person. And the next time after that. And guess what? You will never learn how to communicate, or grow up. You'll never learn how to love someone like he or she wants and needs to be loved—because you've chosen to do the selfish, easy thing every time.
Don't run from your problems, or from those squabbles. Learn to disagree in a way that gets things accomplished. Listen to your partner if she says she doesn't want kids. Listen to your husband when he tells you about the financial mistake he made. And then, do everything in your power to work through it—together. It's how you grow up, and it's how you keep a marriage strong. 9 Common Reasons Why Couples Fight
We all want the fairy-tale ending, but fairy tales are just that: Make believe. Pretend. If you want a marriage to work, you need to have conversations about sensitive topics like faith, and grow through your issues together. If you do that, your marriage might not be a fairy tale, but it can still be great.


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GMC Envoy Cylinder Misfire
I have a 2005 Envoy 4.2 I6. About 2 years ago we had the ECM replaced with our extended warranty because it was throwing codes. Just recently it started to throw codes. I hooked the computer up to it, and it is reading P0305-cylinder 5 misfire. I replaced all the spark plugs with Bosch Platinum 4's and cleared the codes. The same day, it threw the same code. So I got a new coil and replaced the one in cylinder 5. Again, cleared the code and came back. Took the new coil and moved it to a different cylinder to see if it was the coil and still getting the same code. I have tested the battery, which is sitting within normal range. Hooked a ground wire from the ECU to a different ground to make sure that there was an adequate ground and got nothing. I have looked at the graph on the computer while the car is running and all injectors are pushing the same amount of fuel through them. I am at a loss of what to do. Can anyone help steer me in the right direction?
tmrut0211 Posts: 2Had a similar problem on an '02 Envoy. I racked my brain trying to figure out why I had a misfire on cylinder 4. Nothing would make it go away for long. One day, I had the intake plenum off and had the car running. I wiggled the wire at the connector to the coil. It would make it fire or misfire. As it turned out, it was a broken wire going into the connector. Bought a connector with 6" pigtails at the wrecking yard, replaced it and the problem went away.
jmes_rod Posts: 3the coil is new the spark plugs is new... check all the wiring harness, check for the loose connector or cut wire... some of the problem is from the pin connector of the computer its loose.... or check the injector. try to remove the no. 5 injector and exchange to the other injector and check the data again.... if the misfire is same cylinder.. make a compression check....
dalebranch Posts: 3I was very interested by the postings on this forum. I have a 2003 envoy with the 4.2 straight six engine. its a 4 wheel drive and the #5 cylinder developed a serious misfire. I replaced all the plugs and it did not change. I took it to the dealer $100 later they told me that cylinder #5 had a compression rating of 25psi while the others were at 175 psi. then they told me it would cost an additional $800 dollars for them to take it apart to find out what the exact problem is. I turned them down and (perhaps mistakenly) decided to work on it myself. after discussing with several mechanics that are good friends or relatives, we decided that it was most likely a head gasket or a valve. ( i'm just shy of 100,000 miles). we began taking everything apart and found that the intake manifold port on cylinder #5 was strangely very clean? We finally went to remove the front engine cover only to discover that you can't do that without dropping the oil pan. But because it's a 4wd, the front drive assembly runs through the middle of the oil pan, so I can't drop it without taking apart the drive assemblies on the front of the car. AAAAAAAAGH!
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dalebranch Posts: 3after great suffering and a good deal of cussing, I finally found the problem to the bad misfire and low to no compression in my 5th cylinder. both exhaust valves were badly burnt and one looked like a cookie that someone had taken a bite out of. Literally a small chunk out of the side big enough to stick a carpenters pencil through.
MInd you, I still have to replace the valves ( I just picked them up today.) and completely reassemble the front end of my car. The only consolation in this is that I will have spent roughly $600 or so instead of over $2500 by doing it myself. -
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Hand of Thief malware could be dangerous (if you install it)
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How to insert spreadsheets in a WordPress blog, part 1
Learn how to embed simple spreadsheets in your WordPress blogs with Gelsheet.
How to install a fully portable desktop on a USB for on-the-go access
Jack Wallen shows you the steps to install Porteus, a fully-encapsulated desktop that you can take with you on a USB.
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Get a Chromebook-like platform on your Ubuntu desktop with Jolicloud
You can bring the simplicity of Chromebooks to your Ubuntu desktop by installing Jolicloud. Jack Wallen tells you why it's good for multi-user environments and how to get it.
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The hallmark of Linux is choice, but if there were only one distro would you still want to use it over the proprietary alternatives?
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Installing and testing Ubuntu's Mir server
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Lightworks has ported its video editing product to the Linux platform, and although it's still in beta, it shows some serious polish and potential.
How to use Calibre to access your ebook collection online
Calibre is one of the most powerful ebook managers available. But did you know that Calibre has a built in server that allows you to access your library from a web browser? In this how-to, Jack Wallen shows you how to set up Calibre to serve up your book library.
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Google Android initially looked like the realization of an open source dream; a highly network-connected Unix-like OS in your pocket. In practice, it has fallen well short of that dream.
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Because one enjoys a fantasy doesn't mean one wants it happening in real life... Like how not all men who enjoy anime porn with women being raped in highschools condone actual rape.
I see women's (and men's, :laughs:) rights and freedoms as something to be protected... Heck, I see all human beings' rights, feelings, and freedoms as something to be protected. But, I support hentai with women (and men, :laughs:) being raped, as I don't hold any support for upholding the rights, liberties, and humanities of animated, hand-drawn, fictional beings. Can this same logic, so often applied to S&M and/or tentacle rape hentai not be applied to lolicon and shotacon?
So much repetitiveness in this thread... I almost regret starting it. :smirks a little bitterly:


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Situated in the suburbs, this aparthotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Trinity International University, Raupp Memorial Museum, and Cuneo Mansion and Gardens. Heritage Park and Sportsman's Country Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Along with an indoor pool, this aparthotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a coffee shop/café. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle. Additionally, a business center, a meeting room, and dry cleaning are onsite.
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Torch of Black Fire
Items (Home/ Personal) (Magical)
's comment on 2007-12-08 04:48 PM
The torch aint bad, but KILL ALL ELVES!
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The Ruins of Aliet Manor
Plots (Discovery) (Single-Storyline)
's comment on 2006-02-28 04:07 PM
I like the names...and also, I have a feeling you subs will be getting better and better if you keep at it. Just a hunch.
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Boots of The Fowl
Items (Clothes) (Cursed)
's comment on 2006-03-04 10:29 PM
I've read several hundred submissions now, and this is BY FAR the funniest one I've come across. For someone who takes some pride in using subtle humor in entries, I now realize that no matter how subtle I try to be, this just shows me that the funniest things in life are unintentional. I also greatly enjoyed the comments!
*Cap- nuff said
*Pariah- very poetic review
*Agar- curious to know what the poor farmer did to deserve this curse, and how the duck managed to enroll in Hogwarts.
*Cirrus- diabolical!
*Cheka- hitting the nail on the head!
*and of course MoonHunter- trying to make some sense of the item
I will now proceed to extrapolate my favorite bits, they are:
"'P'owers and 'B'eyond"
"the hole in the bottom sudjets many things"
"Its the feather of a water fowl (Be it whatever bird goes with you RPG)"
"The Boot with the feather sticking out of it throws the wearer off a cliff at the first chance it gets"
I love it, and I cant stop laughing. Where have you gone Umbra03!!!???
on a serious note, its interesting to note Strolens evolution.
In closing, for those that might be annoyed I wrote this review, I say this: I'm not making fun of anything/anyone, I just can't stop laughing! (good-naturedly)
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Boots of The Fowl
Items (Clothes) (Cursed)
's comment on 2006-08-11 07:16 PM
Bumping my favorite sub of ALL TIME!!!
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Sadist Dagger
Items (Melee Weapons) (Villanous)
's comment on 2013-03-05 01:26 PM
I agree with Dozus. I'm not seeing what everyone "loves" about this. A dagger of painful wounding with a back-story that *almost* fits, then we fast-forward to "gibbering madmen".
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The Devil's footsteps
Items (Other) (Combat)
's comment on 2009-09-22 01:42 PM
Bump. Oldy but goodie. Agar, you have some clever ideas.
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Puzzle of Flesh
Plots (Event) (Campaign)
's comment on 2006-06-14 11:05 PM
this is somewhat poorly executed, yet intriguing. The name of the sub is awesome! that gets a 2 for a grand total of 2.5 and what everyone else said.
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New Herbia
Locations (City) (Water)
's comment on 2015-01-21 12:10 PM
Interesting town premise, could use some more love on the details
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Items (Armor) (Magical)
's comment on 2007-01-23 09:48 PM
BUMP, quirky shield.
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The Wild Men of Bisk Bay
Plots (Discovery) (Single-Storyline)
's comment on 2006-08-01 09:06 AM
wow...never saw this one before.
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The Wild Men of Bisk Bay
Plots (Discovery) (Single-Storyline)
's comment on 2007-01-23 06:56 PM
I'm with you val! I find it hard to focus when a paragraph goes on and on. I usually do the opposite and try to do long posts in short passages numbering 4-8 sentences each. But what do I know, maybe everyone else hates that format and likes the ongoing written word :)
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Stink Stick
Items (Wand/Staff/ Arcane) (Magical)
's comment on 2013-03-15 12:08 PM
Old classic
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The Box That Cannot Be Opened
Items (Other) (Magical)
's comment on 2008-01-24 08:19 PM
Kinslayer sums it up nicely. Behold! The King of Herrings!
(Also, hehe, BH, an orange!) :)
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Canteen Stones
Items (Other) (Magical)
's comment on 2007-09-16 01:59 AM
wow, i found a unique sub!
This may very well be *drumroll*
" (is that a category?) of all time, in the Citadel!
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skull shuriken
Items (Ranged Weapons) (Combat)
's comment on 2007-12-19 07:42 PM
Intereting comments. gash seems to be fervent in his beliefs :)
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Lost Saga
Plots (Discovery) (Mini-Campaign)
's comment on 2009-01-06 11:38 PM
Oldie but goodie
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The Mirror of Doom
Items (Home/ Personal) (Cursed)
's comment on 2006-03-02 08:49 PM
I prefer NOT knowing its 'powers'. Its better that way. For me, this evokes early gothic novels from the 18th century. The journal entries are a nice read.
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The Mirror of Doom
Items (Home/ Personal) (Cursed)
's comment on 2007-09-11 01:38 PM
BUMP. Must second Ephe! Gorgeous and Gothic!
And here's hoping BH's Mirror of Doom, is half as good as this one.
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Prankster Plant
Lifeforms (Intelligent Species) (Forest/ Jungle)
's comment on 2014-03-13 05:03 PM
I Loled as well as soon as I read the tagline.This could use more info and juicy detail, but the idea is great!
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Cowl of False Reputation
Items (Clothes) (Combat)
's comment on 2007-03-28 03:15 PM
7 sentences...yet the idea is presented wholly and perfectly! kudos.
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