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"I have been encouraged by God's continued renewal in my life. He has taken us through many valleys. It is there, in the valleys that we have seen Him lift us up 'on eagle's wings.'"Isaiah 40:31
Reg and Mary Epp are missionaries with Mission Aviation Fellowship. From 1986 to 1999 the Epps served in Botswana, on-loan to Flying Mission. Now, after serving at MAF's Headquarters from 1999 to 2011, they have returned overseas, this time to Kalimantan, Indonesia, where Reg works with the maintenance team, helping to ensure the airplanes are as safe as possible. Mary has a very important role as a teacher for the MAF missionary kids.
In January 2011, Reg visited Kalimantan in order to deliver much needed parts for an MAF Kodiak. Mary had the opportunity to visit Kalimantan to help with a Vacation Bible School program for the MAF Family Conference in March the same year. By June, they departed for a 2-month language study in Salatiga, Java, before heading to Tarakan. Please pray for God's blessing as they seek God's Kingdom and righteousness in all they do. (Matthew 6:33)
During their time at MAF Headquarters, Reg worked in the hangar with the rebuilding and outfitting of good, used aircraft for return to service overseas. The airplanes usually receive new or additional radios, and a major airframe overhaul, as well as a new engine. Reg shares, "My twelve years in the headquarters hangar have given me valuable experience which has been very useful overseas again."
Mary shares that together with her responsibilities as a wife and mother, she also enjoyed working with missionary children orientation at MAF, preschool childcare and Sunday school teaching at church as well as substitute teaching in the Nampa school district. She feels this was all good preparation for her role as the first and second grade teacher in the Peningki Hill missionary children's school in Tarakan.
Reg was born in Kansas, but moved around a lot, as his father was a pastor. He trusted the Lord as his personal Savior at age five, through his sister's concern, and his father's guidance. After a year at Grace University, he joined a Christian music-drama group, The Agape Players. It was here he met Mary, and they were married in 1978.
Mary grew up in the Chicago area. She accepted Jesus as her Savior at the age of four. Her parents were a godly influence in her life, and she dedicated herself to Christian service at the age of 13.
Reg and Mary share, "We continue to praise God for our children. Erin and her husband Boyd and their son Jelani live in the Boise area. Boyd is a volunteer and religious services coordinator in the Idaho prison system. Emily lives and works as an accountant in Seattle. Jason has been cancer-free since October 2000, which was when he received the last of his brain tumor treatments. He is working as a massage therapist in the Boise area."
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I wonder how many innocent U.S.soldiers
are going to die because of the hatred caused by these practices.
At least we won't have to worry about the politicians responsible because they
are going to be nice and safe at home as
usual while ordinary soldiers die horribly.
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Make the commitment to improve your health one small step at a time. Big changes can be hard to maintain but small incremental improvements can make a big impact on your overall health.
Celebrate a healthy New Year throughout the year
with the help of these four simple New Year's resolutions from NorthShore University HealthSystem.
Every parent has been there at one point or another—at the mercy
of his or her child's tantrum in the checkout line at the grocery store, in a crowded restaurant or at home. In a matter of minutes, your child goes from quiet and well-behaved to completely inconsolable.
The good news is
that temper tantrums are entirely normal, especially in toddlers. For toddlers, tantrums are often brought on by a young child's inability to understand and cope with his/her emotions, emotions related to hunger, tiredness or feeling overwhelmed and
While it's not possible to prevent every single emotional meltdown, there are ways to manage them. Leslie
Deitch Noble, MD, Pediatrician at NorthShore, discusses some of the best techniques for approaching tantrums:
Don't overschedule. Try not to overexert your child by packing too much into the daily schedule. This
is not to say that every day needs to be the same, but when possible try not to push your child to the limits with errand running. A hungry or tired child is much more likely to act out. If you know you have a long day ahead, let your child know in advance
so he or she will be better prepared for the change of pace.
Be consistent with your approach. Try your best to manage your child's behavior during every tantrum. Encourage communication during a tantrum. Say, "Use
your words" or ask clear questions to better understand what might be causing your child's frustration. Lastly, do not give in. Letting your child have his or her way during a tantrum won't help break the cycle, even if it ends the immediate
tantrum. Ideally, you don't want to give your child any attention—positive or negative—while he or she is having a tantrum. So, as long as you are not in public and your child is not going to hurt him or herself, the best approach is to completely
ignore your child until the tantrum stops.
Distract. Distract. Distract. If you can, try to divert your child's attention away from what may have prompted the tantrum in the first place. Be sure that you recognize that
he or she maybe be upset by a situation, but then offer different options or new activities. For example, if your child has a tantrum over wanting a new toy or treat at the store, you can suggest that you find the "new" toy she got most recently
when you go home. A similar approach can be tried with treats. If necessary, try to avoid going down aisles at stores that might prompt meltdowns.
Celebrate (and embrace) the good times. Let your children know when they are
behaving well and encourage this type of behavior. Tell them how happy it makes you when they listen and follow the rules. Along with acknowledging good behavior (and even rewarding it), be sure your children know how much you love and care for them. Much
of what triggers tantrums is children wanting to express their emotions and wanting attention.
Have questions about tantrums? Get answers from other parents and our team of experts in our new online community The Parent 'Hood.
Find out more here: The Parent 'Hood.
It's that time of year again, the time of year when moderation at mealtimes goes right out the window. Holiday parties,
after-work drinks, celebrations with the entire family, any occasion where food brings friends and family together all make it difficult to spare a thought or two for what and how much food we're putting into our mouths. And, unfortunately, all that
immoderation can cause more than just a little weight gain by the end of the year.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, irritating the lining of the esophagus and
causing the symptoms of GERD, which include acid reflux and heartburn. Acid reflux and heartburn are common but a person is diagnosed with GERD only when these symptoms begin to occur frequently, or when they start to interfere with one's daily activities.
Help take the possibility of GERD and its symptoms out of your holiday celebrations with these tips on GERD management and prevention from
Mick Scott Meiselman, MD, Gastroenterology at NorthShore:
Don't eat too much. It won't be easy with the many food-centered events around the holidays, but try to watch the amount of food you consume at each meal.
Sometimes heartburn isn't caused by what you eat but how much you eat. And it doesn't necessarily matter if you're eating something that is actually good for you; eating too much in one sitting increases your likelihood of suffering heartburn
Don't eat too quickly. Savor your special holiday favorites not only because they taste good but because eating slowly is good for you too. Eating too quickly might be the cause of frequent heartburn. If the holidays have
you running around and eating on the go, start to make a point of sitting and slowing down at each meal. This also comes with the added benefit of possibly preventing you from eating too much without realizing it.
Don't eat or drink
too late. Reflux is overtly impacted by gravity. The majority of people with reflux have an ineffective Lower Esophageal Sphincter (or LES) which helps keep your stomach contents from moving up into your esophagus. Thus any food or liquid contents
in your stomach when you lie flat will find their way into your esophagus. It is extremely important that you have an empty stomach at bedtime, so don't eat any solid food for three hours before you go to bed, and no liquids beyond the hour before bed,
and none in the middle of the night.
Avoid high-fat foods. Another difficult directive during the holidays but many of those traditional holiday foods are high in fat and calories. High-fat foods tend to take longer to digest
and sit longer in the stomach; thus, they cause more discomfort and increase the likelihood of triggering GERD symptoms. Fats also relax the LES. Moderation is key but there are also many delicious alternatives to some of your high-fat holiday favorites.
Avoid acidic foods. Acid causes heartburn. Foods high in acid, like tomatoes and citrus fruits and juices, can trigger heartburn on an empty stomach. Try to avoid them if possible or limit them if not.
Limit coffee,
caffeinated sodas, alcohol. All these drinks stimulate acid production and are likely to cause heartburn. Cut them out or keep their consumption to a minimum. Mixed drinks, like Bloody Marys and Screwdrivers, which contain juice and alcohol, would
certainly be a trigger for heartburn. Consider decaf and herbal teas instead.
Limit or avoid chocolate and mint. Chocolate and mint also relax the LES, and allow reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. You should especially avoid
these late at night.
Do you know what triggers your GERD symptoms?
It's the most wonderful time of the year, so don't let an illness, injury or accident keep you from celebrating a happy, healthy holiday season with your family and friends. Whether you're outside shoveling snow or inside preparing
your favorite seasonal dishes, our 12 holiday health and safety tips are sure to help keep the season bright.
Share our holiday safety infographic with your friends and family to spread holiday health tips as well as cheer. Click on the image below
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As the days get shorter and the temperatures continue to drop during winter, some
people experience depression-like symptoms brought on by seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. SAD is a type of depression that can affect anyone but is most common in people who live in areas where winter days are short and there is a limited supply of sunlight.
Robert Farra, Ph.D., Director of the Adult Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program, Department of Psychiatry, answers questions on SAD,
from symptoms to treatment options:
Q: What are the symptoms of SAD?
Q: How many people are affected?
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depression before the holidays?
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Are you affected by the change of the season? What do you do to stay active even with less sunshine?
Worried about catching the flu this season? There are many things you can do to prevent the spread of
the flu—washing your hands regularly, getting adequate sleep, maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine—but one of the best is to make sure you get vaccinated.
Fox, MD, Pediatrician at NorthShore, addresses some of the pervasive myths surrounding the flu and the flu shot to give you your best shot for dodging the bug this season:
Myth: I got the flu shot and got the flu right away. Fact: The flu shot is not 100 percent effective but it is effective. The vaccine reduces a person's risk of developing significant symptoms by 60%.
Myth: The flu shot is effective immediately. Fact:
It takes a period of two weeks for the flu shot to take effect.
Myth: Only the elderly and young children are affected by the flu. Fact: The elderly and children younger than two (as well as people with
other underlying medical conditions such as asthma, heart disease, cerebral palsy, COPD, diabetes, kidney or liver disease) are at highest risk for flu complications. Those with compromised immune systems are also at especially high risk. But, the flu can
strike anyone. Some of the most serious cases can occur in people who were previously healthy.
Myth: People suffering from the flu should always go to the hospital. Fact: Healthy people should take care
of themselves at home: get plenty of rest, drink lots of fluids and take Tylenol or Advil. Be watchful of other health issues though. If you are suffering from labored breathing or dehydration, you should go to the emergency room.
You should feed a cold and starve a fever. Fact: Maintaining nutrition and staying hydrated is important when you are sick with the flu, so the answer is feed and feed.
Myth: Getting the flu shot once per season
is always adequate. Fact: One flu shot per season is adequate for almost everyone, with the exception of children under nine years old who should get two doses of flu vaccine (separated by four weeks) during the first flu season
they are immunized.
Myth: Flu and cold symptoms are the same. Fact: Flu symptoms include a fever, cough, congestion, chills, fatigue, body aches, and often sore throat and headache. Cold symptoms are fewer in
number, much milder and last just a few days.
Myth: The flu lasts 24 hours. Fact: Children are typically ill 7-10 days but can shed the virus a few days before their symptoms begin and up to 2 weeks after the
start of symptoms. Adults are typically ill 5-7 days but shed the virus 1 day before symptoms begin and usually up to 5 days after the start of symptoms. Some symptoms like fatigue may last for several weeks in kids and adults.
There is no way to protect yourself from the flu. Fact: The flu vaccine is a safe and effective way to prevent the flu and to reduce the risk of its complications. Also, thorough and frequent hand washing, avoiding contact with contaminated
surfaces, getting adequate sleep, nutrition and hydration all reduce a person's flu risks. Being watchful of complications and seeing your doctor if serious symptoms arise (like difficulty breathing and dehydration) reduce your risks of harm. Staying
home when ill with the flu and covering your mouth when coughing also reduces the risks of spread in the community.
It's not too late to get vaccinated this flu season. Have you had your flu shot?
There is no magic age for when it's best to transition your toddler from a crib to the "big-kid"
bed. Much of the timing depends on your child's readiness as well the need to free up the crib for a new little brother or sister. In most cases, toddlers transition to a bed between the ages of 18 months to 3 years.
Whether you are mid-transition
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Have questions about transitioning your toddler from a crib to a bed? Join NorthShore's new online community, The Parent 'Hood, to ask and answer questions as well as connect with
our team of medical experts. Check it out here.
This time of year, schedules fill up quickly with special events and gatherings of friends and
family that often involve the consumption of alcohol. Many people drink more often and consume more in these weeks than at any other time during the year and most are not used to assessing their own ability to drive, particularly on winter's
more dangerous roadways. This all adds up to conditions in which drunk or impaired driving is not only possible and more likely, which is why December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.
A recent study by the U.S. Department of
Transportation showed that DUI arrests peak between Thanksgiving and the end of December, and that the average daily death rate caused by drunk/drugged drivers increases from 36 to between 45 and 54 on Christmas and New Years Eve respectively. In addition,
the Center for Disease Control estimates that 25,000 people will experience injuries during the same period as a result of accidents in which the driver is impaired. These numbers reflect a decline over previous decades, but each incident represents a family
devastated, a son, daughter, husband, wife or friend not returning home.
Ina Sherman, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor at NorthShore's
Doreen E. Chapman Center, shares her suggestions for helping to ensure that you and your friends and family celebrate responsibly and that everyone out on the roads reaches their holiday destinations safe and sound:
Do you make sure to designate a driver at each holiday celebration?
Ready or not, the holidays are on their way. Soon millions will flock to airports or hit the highways on the way to celebrations across the country and beyond. Don't let the stress of this season's travel take a toll on your health and holiday
NorthShore University HealthSystem shares some simple holiday travel tips to help you arrive at your destination happy, healthy and ready to celebrate with your friends and family all season long.
For exhausted new parents, it can be a relief when your infant finally settles down to sleep for the night
(or even just a couple of hours) but there can be fear as well. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) can happen even when all the right safety measures are practiced. The exact cause of SIDS is unknown. SIDS is most common in infants less than
six months of age but can occur between one month and one year.
While nothing can prevent every case, there are ways to significantly reduce the risk of SIDS. William MacKendrick, MD, Neonatologist at NorthShore, shares safe sleeping recommendations every parent should practice:
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Early in Second City's opening night performance of its "Dysfunctional Holiday Revue" at the Marcus Center, the cast launched its first improvised skit by inviting the audience to give it four words.
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Women are (by far) the most irrational, illogical, and unreasonable creatures on the entire planet. They even take PRIDE in that. Which (in itself) is irrational.
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What you have said just now is very true. Women are dumb and easy to manipulate.
To answer OPs question now, here is whats going on.
To destroy this once White Protestant nation, TPTB used many things at once. They forced the race mixing in schools and neighborhoods and made it against the law to separate (be "racist").
They used the media to make the black ghetto culture popular and cool. Today they even mix a pop song with hip-hop rap to force it down and make the new generations of white kids used to it. Then on TV they show a black man as a winner, manly and sexually superior. At the same time the mainstream media shows the white man as a wimpy, less athletic and less manly man or at majority times gay.
Once i accidentally heard someone say when describing races of man ... she said she sees everybody here: "black, hispanic, asian and gay"
This is what TPTB want here, destroy the white culture by womanizing the man, making them look like a bunch of pussies... and at the same time get the black man to look cool and manly. Plus getting the white women more independent or even equal to man, destroying a solid family.
Last thing was to get the teens more and more perverted each year, by the sexual talk and scenes in movies and on TV. Then the lie about black males have longer penises, making the white female fall for the bs.
In general, white man want to get an education and are busy with trying to have a better future. This makes makes them look a lot less of a "bad boy", which the females are attracted to. Most of the black man on the other hand dont give a fuck about no future and think short term. For them its all about fun, fast money and fucking.
What ive learned about blacks is that there are no feelings involved (love) when it comes to females, its all getting some pussy. Ive heard some of them describe a white girl, they call them "amazing fuck dolls".. and thats all they are for them. White girls fall for the bad boy bullshit, and since the media shows a white man as a pussy... sadly this is the outcome, and an end to the white culture in N. America and Western/Northern Europe. The design is working perfectly.
well thought out
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Sad but true, I dont normally buy into conspiracy but its so obvious the media do this-I mean they are overcompensating for years of putting black people second now they trash white men.
The comments are well thought out. The race-mixing propaganda is called cultural marxism. The architects of cultural marxism are primarily j e w s. That is why I do not support israel.
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Just wondering about how many blooms Firefighter can get on the bush at once and how long blooms last???
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mainly for seeing the shape of the bush... Thanks
Please let me know if your FF is own-root or grafted...Thanks
Also the area where FF would be planted gets roughly
10 hours of direct sun... Can FF handle that???
Our Mister Lincoln is not handling it well this last bloom falling off less than 24 hours after it opened...
This post was edited by jim1961 on Sat, Jun 22, 13 at 20:50
I have a brand new Firefighter and rose bed. The bed and roses were put in on 6/10/13. FF has buds just ready to open, and as soon as they do, I'll post a photo of the new bush. It's not really a new bush, it is rather developed for having just been planted. But I will post photos anyway.
My firefighter is from Fremont Nursery and is grafted.
FF had one large, close to opening bud when I planted it. When it opened, I was very disappointed. It was a very washed out color.
As of this morning, (11 days after transplant) 3 more buds have opened. And the color is glorious. It is the same as the pics on HMF show. The blossoms are rather small but I feel certain that they will become larger when the bush is acclimated to it's new home. The first blossom was much larger.
My camera batteries are charging as I post this. I will send a photo when they are ready.
It is just as I thought, the color is not well represented. They blooms are deep, rich, velvety red. But you can get an idea anyway. The color of the top rear bud is
As you can see, there are many more buds. And I hope you can see what you wanted to see.
Thanks a million! It looks great andrea! :)
How long do those blooms stay on the bush? What's your average temps this time of year?
Our climate is probably cooler than yours on average but today was 90 degrees here with more to follow...
Anybody have Firefighter in a cooler climate?
I'd like to know how much winterkill FF gets, etc. Thanks!
As I said, the first bud was nurtured in the nursery, so I can't really say how long one of these will last on the bush. They just opened. But I don't think I will really know for some weeks or even months. They change as they settle in. Our temps here get mostly to the high 90s several times a summer. But our winters(?) rarely get below the 30s. HMF says FF is heat resistant, but it says it is good from 6b and warmer.
I hope you can find someone that has raised it in a colder climate.
Let me know later if you want more photos or info when it's settled in.
Here's mine, unfortunately my 'Laguna's support broke and 'Laguna' fell over onto 'Firefighter', so they are mixed. The wall right behind it is 6 feet tall, you can see how tall FF will get here (very tall).
However kind of gives you an idea. My FFs grafted or own-root have been slow to establish.
Hi Jim,
I'm in KY zone 6 which is somewhat closer to you. My Firefighter is 2nd year, came through last winter with almost no dieback. It's grafted and I did throw a bit of straw round it for extra protection. It gets 8 hours or more of sun and currently has about 15 blooms on it. They seem to last several days if not a week and don't fall apart, rather they go dry on the bush first. It's been around 90F here too all week! Gorgeous red color, deep and velvety, that was the right word that was used above :)
Here's a pic of my grafted FF from this spring...much bigger now...gets at least 6 ft by end of season here, but stays fairly narrow. In the pic, I had just lost 6 canes on it from strong storms due to it's tall, narrow structure...but it has put out so many new canes already to replace those...new ones are constantly shooting up. It's in full sun from sunrise to sunset and handles that just fine. Flowers stay on the bush around a week and don't crisp too much on the edges. Holds it's fragrance until the end. Also a great long lasting cut rose. Mine has big flushes (it has at least 50 buds on it right now even with our current temps in the upper 90's), is quick to repeat and keeps quite a few blooms on it in between the big flushes. Not sure if it applies to you, but an added bonus for me is that out of my eighty roses, it's one of only 3 that has had no Japanese Beetles on it so far this year.


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As described repeatedly in this forum by others, I too, have been addictively adding trees to my small orchard. While a percentage of the trees were "allowed" to bear their first few pieces of fruit last season, I am anticipating the first real "harvest" out of about half of my 50 + trees. I have watched YouTube videos, searched this forum, re-read the Extention literature and Harvestman's writings until "worn-eared".
After picking scaffolds in each of their first year, stone fruits in open center, apples and pears in the central leader method, I have trained, late winter pruned, spring pruned, summer pruned, limbs pulled down with twine, ropes, plastic braces, wood braces, weights, etc..
My question at this stage is this-
While the stone fruits have alot of "tertiary" branching, my pomes, specifically apples, don't really have that many established. The scaffolds are mostly less than 1/2 the size of the trunk. I have decided to limit the height of the tree to 3 tiers. So, is there a rule of thumb at this age of tree to head back the scaffolds? 1/4? 1/3? 1/2? Thanks. Chad
There's no rule of thumb but if branches are gangly heading can be helpful, but you should wait until about bloom to get best reaction as far as secondary branching further back on the branch. You will still probably get most growth at point of pinch or cut and all but straightest shoot (in terms of continuing direction of branch) need to be pinched back during the growing season to assure apical dominance of shoot going in the right direction to lead.
Cut about a third back of last years growth.
With many varieties you can hold onto a lot of extra scaffolds until tree starts really bearing to compensate for early lack of secondaries. Branches will often fill out later and you remove excess branches as they crowd. This doesn't seem to work so well for Fuji from my observation. Seems to postpone fruiting if you don't get lots of sun into the tree for this variety.


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Danielle and Ryan's sunset wedding at The Addison in Boca Raton was just gorgeous. From the pretty string lighting, to the rose-covered fountain and beautiful banyan trees, it was the perfect setting for their perfect ceremony. Because of timing, we decided to do a First Look at take the majority of their portraits at the Boca Raton Resort beforehand, which made for some nice photos and an entirely stress-free and very fun evening. We are so happy for Danielle and Ryan and wish them lots of love and happiness!
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This are amazing! Everything was so gorgeous and looks like the perfect day!
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In The Loop 0510-02 - Week 17 May allegedly by Hover Ho' SPECIAL THINK BIKE ANNOUNCEMENTS General 2010 Annual General Meeting Due to some logistical problems, the nominations have reopened and the AGM has been postponed. Additional nominations can be made at http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=43123 Gauteng and Surrounds Charity Run from Gauteng to Cape Town Proposals for the various charities have been made and these will be announced soon. Keep your eyes on the thread for more information and announcement of the details of the trip. This is going to be an exciting event and much bigger than just THINK BIKE! http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=42121 Think Bike Winter Warmer Run – 20 June The second Noob and Social run for the year is around the corner! The run will be to Sun City and is a charity run as well – bring a blanket for the needy! http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=42848 Western and Eastern Cape 2010 Beeeg Charity Drive – 10 October Every year the THINK BIKE members in the Western Cape support Die Herberg home for abused and abandoned children. Entry fee is some toiletries for a child. http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=42043 AND http://www.charityride.co.za/ IN GENERAL Coffee Shop Challenge WILD CHILD is challenging other coffee shops to collect money for Edu Boards for a school for handicapped children in Kempton Park. http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=43110 Auto Alpina Track Day at Zwartkops – 23 May Joy from Auto Alpina managed to secure Zwartkops for a track day on Sunday 23 May. Cost is R300 for the entire day and the S1000RR and R1200GSA will be available to test ride. http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=43137 BMW Motorcycle Recall BMW issues global bike recall 19/05/2010 07:45 German luxury auto and motorcycle manufacturer BMW on Tuesday launched a global recall of 122 000 motorcycles owing to front brake problems. R-Series boxer-twins and K1200GT motorcycles, manufactured between August 2006 and May 2009, are to be recalled over A brake fluid leak issue. A BMW spokesman told AFP the company had uncovered a risk of leaks in the braking systems of its K 1200 GT motorcycles and other models built on the same base. The recall concerns motorcycles built between August 2006 and May 2009, some of which have already been checked, the spokesman told AFP. "Over time, it emerged that even corrected braking systems did not resolve the problem 100 percent," he said. Vibration generated by the motorcycle's operation were found to cause leaks that affected the front brake, the company said, while rear brakes continued to function normally. BMW has not heard of accidents linked to the problem but "would gladly have foregone having to make another recall," the spokesman said. The group is the leading manufacturer of luxury cars in the world and also sold 87 306 of its upmarket motorcycles last year. http://www.wheels24.co.za/BikesQuads...ecall-20100519 AND http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=43172 IN THE FUTURE Gauteng and Surrounds Parkview Bike Expo – 20-23 May Bike clubs all over Gauteng have been invited to start / end their breakfast run at Parkview Centre on this Bike Expo weekend. Five hundred free coffee vouchers from five restaurants (F.T.V, Rhapsody's, Maxi's, Karoo, Ciao Baby) for the exhibitors to hand out from their exhibition stand to the exhibition visitors. CMA Pretoria East will be doing an awareness campaign at Parkview Centre during this weekend. BMW Rider Academy will do motorcycle driving courses and demonstrations in the parking lot on 22 May. http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?p=649805 Pavilion Fair – 29 May Pavilion Fair Saturday, 29 May from 10:00 to 16:00 Refinery Road, corner Power Street, Germiston. This fun family day is open to all. There will be a beer garden, great food, wonderful art and amazing craft. The Out of the Box graduates are making the most beautiful ironing board covers, computer bags, hand bags, peg bags, doggy and kitty jackets to ban the winter cold. The Bedfordview Lions Club will be launching the newly renovated hall which will host training, special celebrations, functions, etc. Mr Porra will be serving mouth-watering Portuguese food at very reasonable prices. The Sandbox Express will be teaching special soft skills to all the little ones while the parents browse and enjoy. The Classic Motorcycle Club will gather astounding vintage motor cycles… if only these machines could talk!!! Share their stories and their journeys. Have a tour of the Out of the Box Skills Centre and share the experience of learning screen-printing, sewing, beading, candle-making, computer literacy, wood-carving, quilting, bag-making, weaving, carpentry, etc. Organised by http://www.outofthebox.org.za/ Out of the Box teaches skills to disadvantaged, unskilled and uneducated South Africans. We enable them to find sustainable income generating opportunities by becoming teachers of skills or starting their own small businesses. Help us to make a difference!!! Read more here: http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=43170 Gauteng Motor Show at Zwartkops – 5-6 June Bikes, Trucks, Cars, 4x4 Track, Boats and Accessories, Caravans and Trailers, Entertainment and food stalls and much, much more! THINK BIKE will have a stand there again and volunteers are required. http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=42847 Bikers' Youth Day at Kyalami – 16 June To note in your diary. More information will be posted as soon as it becomes available. 1000 Bike Show at Germiston High School – 3-4 July To note in your diary. More information will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Diary Dates Parkview Bike Expo – 20-23 May Craig H at Liedjieboer – 27 May Paradise Rally – 28 May KZN Track Day – 29 May Pavilion Fair – 29 May MotoGP Mugello Italy – 30 May SBK Millar Motorsports United States – 31 May Defensive Road Riding Skills Course – 4 June Gauteng Motor Show – 5-6 June Moon Dogs Day Jol – 5 June MotoGP Silverstone Great Brittain – 6 June Bikers' Youth Day – 16 June MotoGP Assen Netherlands – 26 June SBK Misano Adriatico San Marino Rep. – 27 June 1000 Bike Show – 3-4 July Frozen Butt Run – 3 July Aprilia Caponord Owner's Meeting – 27 August Flowers in Namakwaland – End of August/ Beginning September 2010 Beeeg Charity Drive – 10 October IN THE PAST Golf Rally on a Lion Farm – 8-9 May ARAJENG hosted a run to this golf course with a difference. Great fun was had by all! Read more here: http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=42365 Midrand SPCA Run – 8 May This run was organised at very short notice but quite a lot of goodies were collected. A big run is being planned for September / October, so keep your eyes peeled! Apart from the normal blankets, bowls and food, the Midrand SPCA also needs handymen, paint, building material etc. If you can help, please contact Bev Jane at the SPCA on 082 332 8912. The Midrand SPCA's website is http://www.midrandspca.co.za/ or read more here: http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=40519 SBK at Kyalami – 14-16 May Kyalami hosted a plethora of international riders for a few days. Hopefully it won't be the last time the guys will race here, so keep your fingers crossed! As usual, THINK BIKE had a stand at Kyalami, manned by a number of volunteers. Race 1 Results Race 2 Results 1st – L Haslam – Suzuki 1st – M Fabrizio – Ducati 2nd – J Rea – Honda 2nd – C Checa – Ducati 3rd – M Biaggi – Aprilia 3rd – L Haslam – Suzuki 4th – C Crutchlow – Yamaha 4th – M Biaggi – Aprilia 5th - C Checa – Ducati 5th – J Rea – Honda 6th - J Toseland – Yamaha 6th – L Camier – Aprilia 7th - T Corser – BMW 7th – J Toseland – Yamaha 8th - M Fabrizio – Ducati 8th – C Crutchlow – Yamaha 9th - J Smrz – Ducati 9th – J Smrz – Ducati 10th - N Haga - Ducati 10th – S Guintoli – Suzuki Rider Standings Manufacturer Standings L Haslam – 197 Aprilia – 197 M Biaggi – 191 Suzuki – 197 C Checa – 130 Ducati – 174 J Rea – 121 Honda – 130 J Toseland – 115 Yamaha – 122 N Haga – 100 BMW – 99 T Corser – 96 Kawasaki – 37 M Fabrizio – 87 L Camier – 82 S Guintoli – 76 From: http://www.worldsbk.com/en/season.html HELPING HANDS Keanu In a previous edition of In The Loop we reported about Keanu's condition and how we as the THINK BIKE family can help out. All help will be appreciated, whether it's money or goods that can be donated to assist in caring for him. Read his whole story here: http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?p=652126 Craig H – 27 May In the previous edition (also a bit later in this one) we reported on Craig's accident and his progress. There will be a music night at Liedjieboer in Midrand to collect money for Craig. Directions to Liedjieboer and more information can be found at: http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=42678 e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com phone: 011 391 0300 STOLEN REYELS' Suzuki RGV250 Project Bike Stolen in Bloemfontein, chassis nr: vj21a-120673. Its still in project form and was taken without the fairings. http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=42897 YOUR SAFETY Concentration How many times have you travelled somewhere and when you arrived, couldn't remember the journey? This happens often when you travel a route that is well known to you – where every stop sign, school crossing and concealed driveway is mapped in your brain. When you get to your destination, you cannot remember any detail or unusual objects along your route. Riding a bike requires total and full-time concentration, especially when riding in traffic and on strange roads. We read about preventable accidents on a daily basis and it becomes clear that we are far too wrapped up in our daily chores and routines to properly keep ourselves safe. We think about that project we have to finish, the kids' homework, this weekend's social engagements, try to remember if it's somebody's birthday – all this while trying to arrive home alive. Next time you ride, try the following exercises: Getting dressed – note the order in which you put your clothes on – right leg or left leg first into the pants? Which boot is pulled on first? Which shirt do you choose and why? Left or right arm first into your jacket? Do you do the Velcro or clip on the sleeve up before you get to the bike or while you're there? Which glove do you put on first? Then, getting on your bike – do you check the controls? Do you know if your tyres are in good order? Are all the straps or bolts on your luggage fastened properly? In the traffic, can you immediately tell which gear you're in? Do you take note of unusual objects, such as a broken down car, or household furniture on the pavement? Will you be able to recall the number of cars with THINK BIKE stickers? Once you start exercising your observation skills you will also notice that you are an increasingly safer rider, which can only be a benefit! RIDES, RALLIES AND DAY JOLS Wellesley's Wanderings Tales of Daring-Do of a Canadian Russ Bear Wells' current foster family has finally revealed what they have been up to the past few weeks. Judging by their activities, it is no wonder that they didn't want to share with the rest of the travellin family! But the good news is that he will probably be travelling to Gauteng really soon so that his morals can be sorted out. Follow his travels and shocking education on http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=41707 Gauteng and Surrounds Paradise Rally in Graskop – 28 May MARIUS1 is organising a group ride from Pretoria, with backup vehicle for luggage and a trailer. Contact Capie of the Tomahawks to join the fun! Read more here: http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=43162 Frozen Butt Run – 3 July The Frozen Butt Run is being planned for 3 July, so get your winter woollies out and get ready for some of the most fun you can have in winter! Read more here: http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=43103 Flowers in Namakwaland – End of August A great opportunity for the Think Bikers to meet up and view one of South Africa's wonders of nature. Best time to go is around the end of August or beginning of September, all depending on the rains in that area. Start saving up and keep your eyes on this thread – http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=43103 FROM FAR AWAY Della Crewe Her snowy motorcycle adventure in 1915 From the archives of Harley-Davidson Motor Company In the first few decades of the Twentieth Century, the roads made motorcycle touring a rugged sport. Before concrete interstates and blacktop secondary roads, most roads were dirt or gravel trails. Venturing far outside the city required a flair for adventure, a lot of stamina and a rugged machine. The fact that men ventured forth under those conditions was unquestioned, but for the women to do the same caused a great deal of attention, because of their presumably passive role. Photograph courtesy of Harley-Davidson Motor Company Archives. Copyright Harley-Davidson. Even among these exceptional female motorcycle pioneers, some stood out... like a Waco, Texas, woman named Della Crewe. On June 24, 1915, she set out to see America by motorcycle, after rejecting both the train and steamship as being not only too expensive but also uninteresting. With only 10 days of riding experience on her 1914 Harley-Davidson V- twin, she filled her sidecar with 125 pounds of baggage, including her dog, appropriately named Trouble, and began her tour. Despite warnings from friends that she would get held up by hobos or kill herself in an accident, she wanted the freedom and mobility offered only by a motorcycle. Her first destination was the July 3 motorcycle races in Dodge City, Kansas. With today's modern roads it would be a one or two-day trip but things were different in 1915. An extremely wet winter and spring made roads across Texas and Oklahoma badly rutted mires of mud and sand. And if that weren't enough, there was the added danger of hidden stumps, logs and rocks in the so-called roads. All those miles of sand beds and rugged hills took their toll on both the rider and the motorcycle. Despite a collision with a stump which knocked her sidecar out of line, Della made it to the paved streets of Oklahoma City without a major mishap. The 75 miles of macadam in the city were a welcome relief to Della, but upon entering Kansas, heavy rains made the roads such a quagmire she had to install tire chains. Finally, even chains couldn't provide enough traction and with Trouble in the sidecar, Della struck out through four miles of Kansas wheatfields before finding a usable road. She made it to Dodge City in time for the race, one of the premier motorcycle events of the time. Deciding to head to New York and see the country along the way, the pair headed north through the beautiful scenery of Missouri. With good weather and fine roads, they made good time as they raced up one hill and down another. After a 15-cent ferry ride across the Mississippi River, they were into Illinois and more hills. The trip to Chicago and then to the Harley-Davidson factory in Milwaukee was comparatively quick and uneventful. To be continued… GET BETTER SOON! CraigH CRAIGH has moved from High Care back home, all within a week! Well done on the fast progress Craig, keep it up! Read more here: http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=42639 BIKE, GEAR AND GOODIES REVIEW CORNER Aprilia Mana I managed to very quickly get my hands on a Mana and I took it for a spin around the block. It has an 850cc (839cc actually) engine and has several gear settings – manual with seven gear ratios, three automatic gear settings (touring, sport and rain) and the rider can switch gear modes without stopping. Manual is actually semi-automatic which means that you gear up but it changes down automatically. Gears can be changed with a thumb paddle on the left handlebar or with the normal foot gear lever. I wanted to have fun and used the paddle, which takes a few minutes to get used to but once you have the hang of it, it's a huge amount of fun. Gear changes in both automatic and semi-automatic were smooth without any jerking on the changes. I was happy with the distance the paddle was set from the normal hand position – not too deep so that I had to move my hand across to reach the paddle. It also has a lot to do with not having a clutch lever and I have an ongoing problem with the indicator switch on bikes – not easy to reach if you're a woman with shorter fingers! The standard pipe is very quiet and I surprised quite a few motorists by suddenly appearing next to them! I rode around the suburbs for about half an hour and had to shuffle around on the seat until I could get comfortable – the handlebars are set quite high and I could move a little further back on the seat without losing control or feeling uncomfortable. It's a short bike (2 080mm) and very nippy, perfect for commuting with the automatic setting, no need to ride the clutch in heavy traffic. The first time the gears changed down as I was slowing down, it went into neutral, or what felt like neutral, and I got a little panic attack as I felt that I was losing control, but it reacts very quickly and had no lag when I twisted the throttle again and it smoothly went into gear again. The next time I slowed down I expected the "neutral" change- down so it wasn't a problem anymore. It isn't a big looking bike, despite it being an 850cc V-twin and the model I rode was the naked version. Even with this size engine I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it as a beginner bike, simply because it is non-aggressive, quiet, light and very easy to handle. Seat height is only 800mm, which makes it perfect for female riders or those vertically challenged among us. HAPPY EVENTS Blackie and Helen BLACKIE and HELEN got married on the 8th May. We wish you many happy years together! http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=42877 Additions to the Family ACKS was adopted by two furries. He's now looking for some ATGATT for them and will appreciate any information on where he can have them kitted out. … and Skittles Meet Rascal….. More here: http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=43158 New Forum Members Every now and again we see an upsurge in the number of new Forum registrations. Welcome to THINK BIKE and we hope you enjoy your stay with us. Why not think of becoming a fully fledged THINK BIKE Member? To find out how, go to http://www.thinkbike.co.za/join RANDOM THOUGHTS What a strange thing testosterone is! Why is it that when a woman rides a big bike it is an automatic invitation for a male to challenge her to a race? They would never dream of doing it when she's on a smaller or less mean looking bike but, somehow, a big machine gives them the right to change character. This became clear when I was riding a black Triumph Sprint (1 050cc) and had to contend with a number of wannabe Hamiltons. This seldom happens while riding my CS and although also black, is not as big and mean looking as the Triumph, therefore no real challengers. Most drivers don't realise that even a small bike is much quicker off the mark than a car but somehow a big bike with a woman on top changes all reasoning. I find it quite amusing! 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Please contact firstname.lastname@example.com for more information. http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=43181 SCRATCH PATCH Things to sell, buy, swap or give away as advertised on the THINK BIKE Forum. For Sale DVADER – BMW R1100 S Blue, 32 000km, R60 000, Mint condition. PROTON – Honda CG125 Titan R6500 http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=42691 2nd owner, excellent condition; 9 500km on clock; full set spare keys; original booklet and pouch; log JOLIEM – Wedding Dress book (with all fuel consumption, avg of 28km/l); valve Size 34 – 36; I bought my dress for R8 000, selling it clearances just set and serviced (including oils and for R5 000 (negotiable). Please contact me for more plug); Including large top box; starts first time every photos or to come have a look yourself. time and runs like day one! firstname.lastname@example.com http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=43079 http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=43187 Wanted TJOM – SV 1000 Pillion foot pegs Looking for the left-foot peg and willing to pay postage to Cape Town. http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=43157 SUPERFLYSA – Home wanted for his dog Three-year-old Alaskan Malamute, not good with children but needs a big yard. http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=43190 MARSHALLING Calendars May Friday Saturday Sunday 30 1 2 Amid 2010 Amid 2010 Amid 2010 Bikers Against Crime Club 100-Cradle; Cycle Lab 7 8 9 Club 100-Midrand; Cycle Lab 14 15 16 Club 100-Midrand; Cycle Lab WP Championship 21 22 23 Club 100-Midrand; Cycle Lab 28 29 30 Club 100-Cradle; Cycle Lab Interclub – New Horizons Red = Gauteng and Surrounds Blue = Western Cape June Saturday Sunday 5 6 Club 100-Cradle; Cycle Lab 12 13 Club 100-Midrand; Cycle Lab 19 20 Club 100-Midrand; Cycle Lab 26 27 Club 100-Cradle; Cycle Lab Red = Gauteng and Surrounds Blue = Western Cape Interclub Races – Gauteng 16 May – New Horizons (Cradle Route) – Please note, this has changed to the 30th May 1 August – Germiston Wheelers (John Boscoe Circuit) 28 August – Club 100 (John Boscoe Circuit) 3 October – Cycle Boys (Kempton park) 31 October – New Image (Kempton Park) COFFEE SHOPS Friday mornings are for coffee and talking nonsense with your fellow bikers! We have a number of coffee shops right across Gauteng and at least one in the Western Cape. Do you want to start your own coffee stop? Follow these steps: 1. Find a biker friendly venue that opens early, preferably 6:00 to 6:30 (people need to get to work) 2. Ask your fellow coffee addicts if it will be a viable venue (close to home or work or en-route) 3. Advertise the new venue with directions, opening times and prices! Western Cape Northern Suburbs Breakfast – Western Cape Every last and second Friday of the month at Starlite Diner in Bellville (021 949 6864) from 6am onwards. http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=32053&page=25 Gauteng Kopdood Coffee – Rivonia The original Friday morning coffee stop. Still the best coffee around! Nescafé Café in Sunninghill, just off the highway. See: http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=8472&page=67 Bikers' Brew – Pretoria Bikers' Brew in Pretoria has bottomless coffee for R13. Mugg & Bean, Cherry Lane (cnr Fehrsen and Middel) – opposite Brooklyn Mall – can serve coffee from 6:45 and Brekkie from 7:00. Right next to the Brooklyn traffic circle, opposite Brooklyn Mall. See: http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=28877 Kickstart – Edenvale Windmill on Van Riebeck Ave, Edenvale. Midway between The Doors Nightclub and Full Throttle. Every Friday from 6:30 till whenever you have to be at graft or go home. Best coffee stop; worth the ride from outlying areas. Halfway Cup'a – Midrand http://www.thinkbike.co.za/component/events/view_detail/2009/11/20/1766/icaldb?catids=36 and http://ourplace.co.za/halfcup/ GPS Co-ordinates: S 25deg 56' 54.5"; E 28deg 08' 26.9" WesKOPPIES Koffie – West Rand Upstairs from Tank Girls – Skinny's shop. http://forum.thinkbike.co.za/showthread.php?t=18186&page=10 Renegades Coffee – Randburg Renegades Coffee, Da Francesca's, Valley Centre, Jan Smuts Avenue, Randburg. From 6:30 until last person leaves. All Randburgers and friends welcome, coffee R9 a cup. Best Italian coffee this side of anywhere (for those that can drink coffee). Breakfast Panino (bacon, egg roll sarmie thing) R20. FEEDBACK/ CONTRIBUTIONS We plan on distributing I N T HE L OOP on a Tuesday or Wednesday so that you can plan your activities well in advance. Any contributions or feedback, constructive or not, please send to firstname.lastname@example.com. Contributions need to reach us by no later than the Friday before the publication.
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