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Our birdfeeder has bit the dust and we are shopping for a new one. Does anyone have a birdfeeder that they are happy with and would recommend?
What kind of birds do you want to attract? and are there some you want to exclude? Lots of choices depending on what birds you like and are willing to buy food for.
Maybe you should get three or four feeders of different types .....
Hi Claire, We have two right now. We have a small squirrel proof tube that actually does work, which we keep black sunflower seed in. Then we have a second one that is a tube in a cage and that works fine too and we also fill that with black sunflower. The third birdfeeder that we have to replace was a large three tube feeder. It held a LOT of seed and we like it because we didn't have to refill it too often. We were putting safflower seed and sometimes thistle in one of the tubes because it was not squirrel proof and the squirrels don't seem to enjoy safflower and leave it alone.
We like to have the small feeders that only the small birds can use, but we do like cardinals and doves and the larger birds that need a larger feeder I guess. I would like to attract song birds, but I'm not sure what they eat. About the only thing we would really like to keep out, are the squirrels. (g)
Be careful with squirrel-proof feeders! I had one, briefly, that had the unfortunate effect of killing small birds. It was a tube feeder; the mechanism that closed the ports could be set off if a squirrel or big bird landed on one side, and ALL the ports would close, so a small bird on the other side would not see it coming.
I found about 8 young birds on the ground before I realized that it was the feeder that was at fault. As soon as I replaced that feeder, there were no more bodies to be found.
I could not convince the local bird store that this unit was the problem, but I have noticed that the squirrel-proof feeders they now stock are designed a little differently.
It's really nice to have a variety of feeders to attract different types of birds. Cardinals seem to like the rectangular steel feeders (which close if a squirrel lands at the feeding station), but most smaller birds seem to really prefer the tube feeders. I no longer feed birds in my own yard, but my mom has 6 different kinds of feeders, and a great variety of birds visiting constantly. It's lots of fun to watch them! She uses domes over the tubes to keep the squirrels out, and that works, most of the time.
Thanks dtd, Sorry to hear about the 8 dead birds, wow, that must have been very upsetting. I think there is a local Audubon store I can go to. They must have a good selection of feeders to look at. There seems to be a lot of new designs. They are fun to watch.


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Pitting Nanking cherries
After searching this forum, I only found one or two people who have posted about using Nanking cherries, and I don't see their names often so... I'm hoping someone is around who has worked with these little guys.
And that's the point. These are little tart cherries, and I do mean little. They are about the size of a red currant. But, they have a pit. Several of the recipes I would like to try call for pitting the cherries. My question is simply this - how would you go about pitting such a little fruit?
Don't expect too much pulp from such small things. A good way to deseed and extract all the juices is to use the Villware, Roma, Weston, Prago Trade type food strainer. This strainer only comes with a single screen for tomatoes, so you would have to also buy the OPTIONAL grape spiral for larger seeds, as well as the berry screen and others. The machine on its own with the included spiral might jam with large seeds, so they offer a shorter spiral that allows big seeds (like grape) to pass out the end. Beyond that, there is not much else you can use other than a regular sieve.
I have some of these bushes and I was thinking about just doing a jelly with it that way you don't have to pit them. I normally only do jam cause I don't like to waste fruit but the food strainer is a good idea! But between the birds and my kids, I never get any! :(
Carly, I guess I will just do the jelly. I found a couple of interesting recipes that would be more jam-ish and so would want the pulp, but it just doesn't seem worth it to try to do.
Ken, yes, I have a strainer with the various accessories including the berry one. But that still won't give me pulp which is what I was hoping for.
I love the taste of these Nanking cherries. I have wanted to plant some, hadn't got around to it, and had never tasted them till today (I bought them at the farmer's market). Now I WILL plant them!
If you use the regular holed screen that comes with the food strainer and use the grape spiral auger, it should give you all the pulp possible. When I run tomatoes through with the tomato screen, I use the regular spiral and always run the waste through a second time. This gives me a fairly dry waste. I use the berry screen for red raspberries due to the smaller seeds. In your case, use the screen that comes with the strainer, and use the shorter grape spiral. After a run through, put the waste through again to extract all the rest of the pulp and moisture. Nothing wasted there! Here, I planted a Montmorency cherry tree this past spring and it had a few flowers but is too young to bear any fruits. If birds get to yours, suggest that you drape a white plastic non woven fabric over the bushes, and close up any openings at the base where the winged creatues might want to sneak. in. The fabric will allow air, moisture and sunlight in, but keeps out birds and bugs. My bleberry bushes get stripped clean overnight!


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Now there's a taxpayer funded option I would vote for. I wonder how many we could send with her?
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...golden parachute to Mars
Now there's a taxpayer funded option I would vote for. I wonder how many we could send with her?
They'd never be able to run together - they both want to hold the handbasket.
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Everyone has a home
But if you don't have a home you can buy one there
I can now wait for the day that some idiot shows up at my office asking me to certify/upgrade their Ikea shelter the bought on CraigsList for use as a permanent dwelling.
Compared to downtown Hong Kong, Japan is mostly uninhabited country. Everything is relative.
What this means is that coastal areas where tsunamis are likely are off limits to certain types of development. Farm land would be a great application for this area, for example, but not so good for high rises, nuclear plants, and hospitals. The actual impact force of the tsunami is far, far smaller than the flood area (which can be relatively easily dealt with). You're talking about the major restrictions covering a fraction of 1% of the land area.
I see a future full of kids facing jail time and their parents facing 6 figure fines. These drones will have cameras and radio links.
And if they make an error, they can just amend the rules, just like I did in that topic line.
I'd rather the FAA take a proactive, and active, role in creating rules which allow operations and enforce existing damage and nuisance laws. Letting the FAA "take it's time" is like telling ID that there's no rush on getting Duke Nukem Forever out as long as they do it right.
They're not going to be flying UAVs continuously. If Amazon gets the autopilot right, everything except the final approach and landing at the delivery location will be automated. A bank of "pilots" could easily cover 25-30+ drones each, given a 30 minute flight time from the distro center to the delivery and a 2 minute land/deliver/relaunch sequence. Distro centers would have automated guidance and pads that wouldn't require piloting. It would be far more human-cost efficient than truck delivery which requires the "pilot" to actively travel with the vehicle (weight limitations notwithstanding). That's 200 deliveries a day per person - twice what a UPS/FedEx driver does.
They will never solve the problem, because they will always be one step behind. Every safeguard is a vector for abuse, and every limitation can be circumvented if there are humans involved at any point. And humans are designing and operating the system.
It's already the safest (per passenger or traveller mile) way to travel in the world.
You could not build any critical infrastructure within a set distance from the coast, and no habitable buildings within a second less restrictive distance. This is basic risk mitigation. You don't build critical facilities on a fault line, you shouldn't build one in the direct path of a (potential) tsunami. Go look at the USGS website, or any of a number of wind zone maps. All this stuff has data and is plotted out for the US - all you have to do is set your risk factor (50 years for hurricane/snow, 500 for earthquake in the US) and note your exceptions.
Yes, but a better question was: does he *require* 300GB of data a month, and is it really that ping sensitive? Most things which require huge b/w and low pings are entertainment related. LTE if you need lowish pings, Sat if you just need data.
Oh, those batteries - they'll happen to be in swappable modules that just happen to fit Tesla automobiles. You pay for the infrastructure, Musk magically creates the 1 minute electric car fill-up.
Distribution is generally a monopoly, generation is not.
And "less than they pay for utility power" is a very, very high bar. Installation of a parallel grid, storage, and solar collection? Ignoring the grid, most solar companies I work with will contract to use your rooftop and install a solar system to tie into your grid-based power. You agree to pay $0.30(!) per kWh for all the generated power, they maintain the system. The cost of energy is fixed for the life of the contract (usu 20-30 years), and that's how the financing of the project is secured.
It's all find and dandy, but to break even you have to assume a large annual increase in local electricity cost (>10% inflation every year iirc). That's a pretty big bet to make, and one that relatively few companies are taking for cost reasons.
I might actually consider a passcode if I had this feature. As it is, I don't have a passcode on my phone because it's too big of a hassle. Any passcode which is sufficiently secure will be simultaneously too complex to enter every time you unlock your phone. I struggle with this using my password manager. I had to simplify my master password just to make it usable on my phone since typing in a 24 character password with upper/lower/numerical/specials on a phone is annoying at best. I'm back down to a 10 character pw, and even that has some "patterns" in it to simply entry.
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Actually, Ron Paul Is Secretly Winning A Lot More Delegates Than You ThinkSubmitted by Houckie377 on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 14:55
[Business Insider] Mitt Romney may have all but locked up the Republican nomination with his victories in the East Coast primaries this week, but Ron Paul and his army of acolytes aren't ready to give up the fight just yet.
As the rest of the political world's attention shifts to the general election, Paul is still quietly amassing delegates at district and county conventions, and is now poised to take a real bite — or at least a big nibble — out of Romney's delegate total.
In just the last week, Paul locked up 49 delegates, including five in Pennsylvania and four in Rhode Island, two states thought to be firmly on Romney's turf. In Minnesota, Paul won 20 of the 24 delegates awarded at last weekend's district caucuses, an impressive sweep that guarantees that Paul will control a majority of the state's delegation at the Republican National Convention.
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News out of Alaska and Louisana is very positive
Assuming we are going to get a pluarity of the delegates out of both of these states - the headline of this article gets even more powerful. I think we can make this convention in Tampa just outright mayhem. We have the people on the ground and we have the regular people (general population - Paul is the people's candidate) behind us. If the reports out of Alaska are true and Santorum delegates and supporters are starting to come to us.....we are IN BUSINESS PEOPLE
I really think the Santorum people are starting to realize that they are way way way closer to Ron Paul on politics then they are Romney. And I think a lot of them know Romney is Obama. They know he is basically a democrat. The interesting thing is Ron is the only guy strong enough, not controlled and independent enough to tell the establishment "NO" - Santorum doesnt have this spine, clout, or inclination. HOWEVER - ALOT OF HIS SUPPORTERS DO
he might as well run as Obama's VP - aren't they trying to get rid of Biden anyway ?
Somebody now posted on Alaska
Somebody now posted on Alaska thread that we don't have majority or even plurality for national delegates from Alaska. Victory they're touting is something else - Ron Paul people becoming state GOP chair/co-chair. But that has no bearing on Tampa. Information is coming through thick & thin & some confusing/contradicting info. Not ready to declare Alaska as victory until see double-confirmation in some news article about delegate numbers.
Immoral funding of Military Industrial Complex by Federal Reserve and US taxation system must stop!!!! End illegal/unconstitutional wars! Preserve US currency!
Alaska Results??
Anyone find Alaska results yet? The state convention finished up today! I can't find anything yet..
"If you put a gun to my head and said vote Romney/Gingrich/Santorum...I would say pull the trigger!"
They are an hour behind the west coast
So it is just after 6:00 there.
Both Wead and Benton concede
Both Wead and Benton concede that it would be difficult — if not impossible — to deny Romney the delegate majority he needs to win the nomination. The goal now, Benton told BI, is "to win as many delegates as we possibly can."
Impossible? WTF? I've heard Wead, Benton and Rand say things like this on multiple occasions. It's a little disheartening to hear when I and others are actively obtaining delegate slots with the hopes of a brokered convention.
ever hear of the rope a dope?
ever hear of the rope a dope?
That's what im talking about!
They won't let us win this fair and square, we will beat them with their own rules! Go team Revolution!
"Give me liberty or give me death" Patrick Henry
I thought we were going with
I thought we were going with team ramrod.. oh well. Not too much longer til we all group up at the convention!
Does anyone know where we can
Does anyone know where we can find a RP website that is following the count of the delegates?
Thought this was a good comment on Business Insider...
Hello Message to Republican party
Here is your deal:
Pay attention Republican Party and Voters.
I am a Ron Paul supporter. This election season, no candidate will
get my vote for the Office of President of the United States of America
except for Ron Paul.There will be no exceptions. If he does not win the
nomination, I will write his name on the ballot.
No amount of slick talking, flip-flopping, wooing, cajoling,
threatening, or condescending will persuade me to vote for any other
contender for that office.
You don't want to admit it, but you know that the Republican Party
cannot beat Obama without me, a Ron Paul supporter. It's long past time
you admit it.
You and I have conflicting goals. I will only cast a vote for
liberty, for peace, for small government, for fiscal sanity and respect
for the Constitution of the United States and adherence to the oath of
office of the Presidency. You however are content merely to vote for
whatever Republican the GOP leadership and the media approve of.
I will not move. I cannot be persuaded. You cannot win without me.
I am not here to convince you that Ron Paul's positions are superior.
I am not here to convince you that his foreign policy is in line with
traditional conservatism. I am not here to convince you that his
understanding of economics put everyone else in Washington to shame. I
am not even here to convince you that the positions of the other
candidates are not materially different than Obama.
No, I don't need to do any of that. I only need to tell you that
without me, you have lost. If you do not vote for Ron Paul in your
Primary or Caucus, you are already defeated. If you fail to nominate Ron
Paul to be the Republican candidate for President, Barack Hussein Obama
will serve a second term.
This is not blackmail.This is not a threat. This is a simple statement of fact.
I stand firm and I will not accept anything less. Ron Paul 2012
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Should be a separate post
The Creed is on a seperate post
November 6th 2012 I voted for Dr.Ron Paul
"We must remember, elections are short-term efforts. Revolutions are long-term projects." ~ Ron Paul
A Lot More Delegates
This is written on a piece of paper and will be placed in a circle fire tonight.
Each of us does work our own ways...
Which Reminds Me...
The GOP front-loaded the election schedule with Romney-friendly states.
Let's see what happens when his contributors max out several months in advance of Mitt's "presumed nomination."
I doubt he can hire or recruit the boots on the ground he'd need to compete.
What do you think? http://consequeries.com/
yes and no
Utah, the Mor(m)on capital of the world, is the last state. All this means is we have to do well enough in the preceding states to make those 40 delegates inconsequential. But then again, Kentucky (home of Rand Paul) has yet to vote, Texas... The upcoming states are looking pretty good.
the Mor(m)on capital of the world
Morning greets 1m4Paul
Running back thru scrolls to see if I missed any new posts
just voted yours up as it has hit me with a bulb over my brain.
remember that icon?
heres an idea
we have to get a flyer and as many ads as possible out in UTAH showing when rommie was promoting many liberal activities in Mass
show him on vids and saying liberal beliefs
this should be done by the campaign but one wonders if it can even get out of bed these days without any DRIVE to do good advertising
make sure the people of UTAH and the non mormons who often support mormon views or they would have moved out by now
all know how liberal Mass is and how many liberal views rommnie supported when he was there gov there.
how can supporters get this done before the UTAH votes are up
for grabs ? ?
we ought not leave it to the campaign
perhaps its just overloaded and we have to figure how to lighten their load?
front-loaded the election
wow o wow
hadnt even thought of that trick
THANKS IMissLiberty
of course it makes much sense if the pro rommnie states went first so peoples minds would be PROGRAMMED to think its all over
your pointing that out shows again how much PERCEPTION is the setter of 3D
what we THINK becomes so.
THINK people !
make visions in your unlimited power MIND
see President Paul sitting in the OVAL OFFICE
giving his assistants signed releases from Executive Orders
of the last fifty years !
we can make this happen.
Just think..
How would it be if Ron Paul is already President of the United States? How would that feel? Feel like it already happened and then go out and act!
This should make it easier...
Use this to practice your visualization techniques... through the power of The Secret, we will make him President. LOL
Great NEWS°!
Santorum Person urges people to vote for Santorum/Paul slates!!!
its great news......
awesome to know we aren't the only ones who see Romney for what he is - the same as Obama.
I think Santorum supporters are going to find us more and more appealing as the hard feelings from the campaign start to wear off and they see just how far away from them Romney is on issues and how much closer Ron Paul is the them then they maybe orginially thought.
We have to get this thing to the convention. If we can keep Romney from getting the 1144 and drag this thing out as long as possible - I think anything is possible.
Warren G Harding - here we come
Harding is a breeze against our power!
Lets win it on the second vote lol.
Even if Romney has 1144 announced in the media it doesnt mean he is the nominee. The numbers are dead wrong.
He wont be the nominee for sure.
Santorum supporters wont vote for him and our people will abstain!
This 1144 - can somebody confirm?
Just a small fear - if somebody could enlighten me? I'm guessing that this magic 1144 is just over half the maximum delegates. But does Romney (or Paul for that matter!!) have get this figure - no matter how many abstain (or "forget" to vate)?? I would have thought it was just a question of getting half of those who vote - or perhaps half of those who vote and "officially" abstain. So perhaps running off to the loo at the appropriate time may not be such a good idea. Can anybody confirm if this fear is justified?
There should be an effort to
There should be an effort to get the Santorum folks to abstain. A second ballot would give them another shot too.
good idea
we need to be kind to them. they will see the benefit of RP over romney if we point it out often enough gently enough ;)
The main advantage is that it
The main advantage is that it will help shield us from any attempt to enforce the "rules" about bound delegates. As I asked before, I also wonder if there any Santorum or Gingrich delegates who are pledged to Romney. I gotta believe that there are at least a couple. If there are, abstaining would be equally good for them.


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6466123456Have you received a call from 646-612-3456? Submit a report and help provide information that may assist in stopping them from calling us all. Following are phone call reports that have been submitted regarding the phone number (646) 612-3456
646-612-3456 / (646) 612-3456 Phone Number Reports:Submitted by ka on March 30, 2015
"caller hang up when I answered the phone"
Submitted by eatacowsandnig on March 28, 2015
"fed up that a inept government can't find/prosecute a phonescam operation that's been using the same "fake" number for years, unless the campaign contributions are that good?"
Submitted by peanut on March 03, 2015
"I got a call from this number at 8pm last night.An indian guy said he is a tech with microsoft windows and my computer is sending out bad signals and we need to fix it.We got to the point online where these numbers came up.He wanted them really bad.My husband came into the room and said don't give this guy anything.Turn off your computer.There was a car in front of our home and someone had a light going in it.He said they were trying to hack my computer.This guy is suppose to call back at 10am today.I'm thinking of giving him wrong numbers if he even calls back."
CALLER ID: new yor 6466123456
CALLER COMPANY: scam
Submitted by CT on January 17, 2015
"called 3 Times in a row ans asked fort Claudia, if you call back a VM comes on"
Submitted by Sue on January 03, 2015
"Call all the time but doesn't leave message on answering machine. I just don't answer calls from numbers I don't know."
CALLER COMPANY: Unknown
Submitted by tom on November 22, 2014
"Persons said he was from windows, I asked if he meant Microsoft and he said no he was from windows. said they were aware I had a problem. I have had no problems related to internet, just telescamers"
CALLER ID: cell phone 646 612 3456
CALLER COMPANY: not identified on caller ID
Submitted by pssdoff on March 27, 2014
"another call of many from india sounding ***** saying i had asked for help because of a computer problem. no problem here. i hung up after telling him to try his scam somewhere else and stop bothering me."
CALLER COMPANY: windows
Submitted by Haws Residence on October 08, 2013
"Judging from the rest of the comments, it appears to be that this number is a scam artist in reference to, "Something being wrong with your computer." Funny thing is I don't even have a computer! Whenever I get call, and I get a lot of them, the first thing that comes out of my mouth is: "If this is a donation or telemarketing call, we sincerely appreciate that you have a job; however, would you please take us off your calling list." With that, I usually get a thank you, and they read their "Do Not Call" policy; but, no, not these people... They don't seem to get it!!! I repeated over and over to this Asian dude that I did not want to hear what he had to say, and please take us off their calling list. Finally, I hung up on him! Guess what!?? This idiot had the nerve to call back!!! His reason for calling back: Apparently, because he claimed to be a human being, I was being rude for no reason (I mean, what part of "No" did he not understand)! If I had the knowledge on how to report them, I would!!!"
CALLER COMPANY: Some Unknown Company from New York
Submitted by GMC on September 30, 2013
"Called twice telling me to go to my computer, turn it on and he will fix the problem with WWW that I have. When I told him I don't have a problem he wants me to do it anyway. Told him this is a scam and to quit calling me. He does not take no for an answer."
CALLER COMPANY: Cusi Anna
Submitted by female on September 21, 2013
"Called claiming there was a problem with my computer. I asked how many people fell for this scam. He acted insulted. I said I was going to report them to the FTC and hung up. He actually called back! So I asked where he was, he sai California. I asked for his address first he gave me Garland, TX 75042 and said I could call his company at 806-945-2636. The 806 area code is neither California OR Garland TX. I know this for a fact as I have family in the 806 area code!! I hung up again and he called back again, again and again. he's upset i called him a scammer! That's funny!"
CALLER COMPANY: World Wide Web Services


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Finland starting to build its first 5G test network
Operators may still be rolling out LTE-A, but in the city of Oulu, a test bed will soon let guinea pigs get their first taste of 5G.
All the latest technology news and events from Scandinavia, served with a side of herring and a shot of Akvavit.
After graduating from Norway's Bergen College of Engineering in 1989, Stig spent the next fifteen years in the IT industry. The majority of his time was spent in telecommunications and network infrastructure business, both as a post-sales and pre-sales engineer. He's also worked in data security, systems management and related disciplines within professional IT. Over the last decade, Stig has been working full-time as a freelance technology writer, mainly on print media, as well as several web publications in Norway. Mostly he writes for business IT magazines, but sometimes turns his hand to more consumer-oriented articles. "A brand new digital camera is fun, but it's a bulletproof server that makes the world go round" is Stig's point of view.
Olli Sulopuisto has been covering technology, consumer matters, film and television since 2007. He resides in Helsinki, Finland.
Eeva Haaramo has covered the Finnish startup and tech scene for the past seven years. As a freelance journalist, she enjoys writing about entrepreneurs, innovation and industry trends in the Nordic region. She has a passion for fitness and green tech.
Operators may still be rolling out LTE-A, but in the city of Oulu, a test bed will soon let guinea pigs get their first taste of 5G.
Swedish prosecutors will attempt to interview Julian Assange in Ecuador's London embassy in what could be a major breakthrough in the three year impasse.
Swedish telecoms vendor Ericsson will cut around five percent of its Swedish workforce in the largest job losses it's made in two years.
A picture's worth a thousand words, according to popular wisdom - and one project is hoping to help use visual elements to get IT departments and their colleagues communicating better.
Ericsson taps Swedish academia and industry to dig up use cases that might make 5G compelling for operators to invest in.
Sweden's Ikea has released furniture with Qi standard wireless charging to do away with those smartphone cables.
Finnish smartphone startup Jolla has rekindled efforts to find OEMs to build Sailfish OS devices and is eyeing a space as a European security-focused mobile comms company.
When it acquired Nokia's devices business, Microsoft said it would invest $250m in a new Finnish datacenter. A year and a half later, has anything happened?
Finnish operator Ukkoverkot breaks the European 4G download speed record and aims to launch the fastest mobile network in Europe.
Finnish startup Verkotan acquired mobile equipment testing facilities from Microsoft to offer wireless and 5G performance testing in Northern Europe.
After offering to take a number of steps designed to appease Norway's competition watchdog, the buyout has been given the go ahead.
Formerly just for the oil and gas industry, Tampnet is now hoping to tempt companies with a need for high performance onto its undersea fibre network.
Norwegian startup Celerway is aiming to make users' mobile and wi-fi usage an altogether smoother ride.
Denmark becomes the latest country to bestow its intelligence services with the power to launch offensive cyberattacks.
Finnish nanotechnology company Canatu has developed a stretchable, malleable, and touch-sensitive material that brings in flexible new designs for everything from wearables to car dashboards.


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An improved cutting tool for cutting asphalt composition shingles that are commonly utilized as a roofing material. In the preferred embodiment, the cutting tool has a handle section with a hand grippable handle, a head section with a head body attached at one end of the handle, a cutting blade pivotally attached to the head body and a vibrating mechanism disposed in the head body to vibrate the cutting blade so as to cut composition shingles faster and with less effort. The cutting blade can have one or more cutting edges for rearward or forward direction cutting. The vibrating mechanism can be disposed in the handle and can comprise an pneumatically or electrically powered motor that drives an eccentric weight. The head body and handle can be integral. One or more batteries disposed in the handle can provide electrical power to the electric motor.
1. A shingle cutting tool, comprising:
a tool housing having a handle section and a head section;
a cutting blade attached to said tool housing, said cutting blade having one or more cutting edges; and
means associated with said tool housing for vibrating said cutting blade.
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13. A shingle cutting tool, comprising:
a tool housing having a handle and a head body, said handle having a first end and a second end, said head body at said first end of said handle;
a cutting blade pivotally attached to said head body, said cutting blade having one or more cutting edges; and
means disposed in said tool housing for vibrating said cutting blade.
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20. A shingle cutting tool, comprising:
a tool housing having an elongated handle and a head body, said handle having a first end and a second end, said head body attached to said first end of said handle;
a cutting blade pivotally attached to said head body, said cutting blade having two more cutting edges, at least one of said cutting edges configured to cut in a rearward direction and at least one of said cutting edges configured to cut in a forward direction; and
means disposed in said tool housing for vibrating said cutting blade, said vibrating means comprising a motor, an eccentric weight and a shaft interconnecting said motor and said eccentric weight.
A. Field of the Invention
The field of the present invention relates generally to tools utilized in commercial and residential roofing. More particularly, the present invention relates to such cutting tools that are specifically configured to cut composition shingles. Even more particularly the present invention relates to such cutting tools that have a vibratory apparatus to vibrate the cutting blade.
B. Background
Various roofing materials are utilized as the outer, environmental barrier on roofs throughout the world. The most common type of roofing material utilized in the United States and Canada are asphalt-based shingles, which are commonly referred to as composition roofing shingles or composition shingles due to the combination of materials used for the shingles. The most common types of composition shingles comprise a tough reinforcing membrane or fabric, which is typically either a fiberglass-based mat or an organic felt, that is covered or impregnated with one or more layers of asphalt and/or asphalt mixtures. In some areas of the country, particularly those in hot and humid areas, zinc or copper granules are applied to the fiberglass mat or organic felt to protect against the growth of algae. Modified asphalt composition shingles utilize a rubber modifier, such as Styrene or Polypropylene based material, to enhance flexibility, durability, crack resistance, impact resistance and resistance to ultraviolet light. Historically, the most common type of a composition shingle has been the three-tab shingle. A more modern type of shingle, commonly referenced as architectural laminated shingles, is an asphalt composition shingle having a textured look designed to simulate wood, concrete or slate in order to provide a much less expensive alternative to the �real� material. Composition shingles were originally sold as having a 15 year life. Today, most composition shingles are marketed as having a minimum of a 20 year life, with some manufactures offering composition shingles having a 30 to 50 year estimated life, such as those sold under the Grand Sequoia� and Presidential� brands. One of the primary differences between the lower and longer life shingles is the thickness of the shingles, particularly with regard to the longest life shingles, which can have three layers of shingles combined together into one shingle.
During the installation of a roof having composition shingles it is necessary to cut the shingles to the size and shape necessary for the layout of the roof. The typical cutting tool for composition shingles is a hand-held utility knife, usually of the type having a retractable blade that extends from or retracts into the knife handle. Over the years, the knife utilized by roofers has evolved from the common straight edged blade utility knife to one having a hooked or notched shaped blade portion to better get under and cut through composition shingles. These speciality utility knives are commonly referred to as composition or roofers knives. One common configuration for composition knives utilizes a carbon hook utility blade having a pair of facing hook portions separated by a center mounting hole that allows the user to swap ends of the blade when one of the hook portions becomes dull due to use. Another common configuration is referred to as a bow-tie roofer blade, which has a pair of generally V-notched cutting sections at each end separated by the center mounting hole. Although they require manual application of sufficient force to cut through the composition shingles, both types of knives have worked generally well for many years. The main problem with composition knives is that the asphalt material in the composition shingles tends to bunch or clog up around the blade's hook or notch section, thereby making further cutting difficult. With the advent of the thicker, longer life composition shingles (i.e., those having an estimated useful life of 30 or more years), it has become even more difficult to cut the shingles with the standard, hand-held composition knife.
Over the years, various people have developed improved shingle cutting tools for cutting composition shingles. For instance, U.S. Pat. No. 2,914,851 to Rogers describes a shingle cutter that is configured as a pistol-grip type of device that has cutter blade which pivots between a pair of horizontal legs to cut a shingle when the user squeezes the grip member towards the handle. U.S. Pat. No. 4,821,609 to Rushbrook describes a shingle cutting tool having a cutting body, made from a flat plate made from hardened steel, that is attached to an elongated handle. The cutting body has a pair of opposite directed V-shaped notches having sharpened cutting edges. The notches face in opposite directions to allow the user to push or pull the tool across the shingles to cut them. U.S. Publication No. 2004/0128836 to Garrett describes a shingle cutting tool that is alternatively shown as a miniaturized reciprocating saw, a miniaturized circulating saw and a standard hook-configured composition knife adapted to receive compressed air to move the blade in a reciprocating motion. Although the reciprocating motion of the composition knife version of the Garrett reference appears to reduce the need for the user to pull the knife through the composition shingle, in reality the tool would likely have the same problem with regard to the asphalt material clogging the hook portion of the blade while the user attempts to pull or push the blade through the shingles. U.S. Publication No. 2005/0204652 to Schafer describes a shingle cutting device having one or more hooked cutting blades which are attached to a base section with a C-shaped channel that is configured to fit over and slidably engage an upwardly extending ridge on a roof to cut the section of the shingles in a roof valley.
None of the foregoing prior art devices is much of an improvement over the results achieved with the standard composition knife with regard to being able to more easily and quickly cut composition shingles, particularly the thicker composition shingles. What is needed, therefore, is an improved cutting tool for cutting composition shingles. The preferred cutting tool should be configured to more easily and quickly cut through composition roofing shingles, even the more modern thicker shingles, with minimum effort exerted by the user. Preferably, the improved cutting tool would be configured to be a hand-held tool that utilizes cutting blades of the type that are currently available. The preferred cutting tool should be adapted to be powered by air supplied through an air hose or by electrical power, whether attached to a cord or cordless.
The cutting tool for composition shingles of the present invention solves the problems and provides the benefits identified above. That is to say, the present invention discloses a new and improved cutting tool that more easily and quickly cuts through composition shingles, including the new thicker shingles, than the commonly utilized composition knife and the other prior art shingle cutting tools. In the preferred embodiment, the improved shingle cutting tool of the present invention comprises an air or electrical, whether of the cord or cordless type, powered vibrating mechanism to vibrate the cutting blade so as to cut through composition shingles of all types with a minimum amount of physical cutting effort by the user. The preferred cutting tool is sized and configured to comfortably fit in the user's hand and to utilize standard, replaceable hook or notched cutting blades. The cutting tool preferably utilizes a rotatable, double-sided cutting blade that allows the user to quickly change the use of the cutting tool from one that is pulled through the composition shingle during cutting to one that is pushed through during cutting.
In one general aspect of the present invention, the cutting tool for cutting asphalt composition shingles comprises a tool housing that includes a handle section and a head section, a cutting blade that is attached to the tool housing, the cutting blade having one or more cutting edges, and a vibrating mechanism that is associated with the tool housing for vibrating the cutting blade so as to more easily and quickly cut composition shingles to their desired size and configuration. In the preferred embodiment, the cutting blade has at least two cutting edges and it is pivotally attached to a head body in the head section so as to allow the user to selectively place the cutting blade in position for cutting in a rearward/pulling direction or a forward/pushing direction. Preferably, the head section is separate from but attached to one end of an elongated handle that comprises the handle section so as to reduce the amount of vibration where the tool is held by the user when cutting composition shingles. If desired, a dampening member can be disposed between the head and handle sections to further reduce vibration at the handle. In alternative embodiments, the head and handle sections are integral and the vibrating mechanism is disposed in the integral component or the vibrating mechanism is disposed in the separate handle section. The vibrating mechanism can comprise a pneumatically powered motor with a pneumatic connector provided to connect to a pneumatic line. An air regulating control valve can be utilized to allow the user to regulate the flow of air to the motor so as to control the amount of vibration. In an alternative embodiment, the vibrating mechanism comprises an electric motor that is either powered by batteries disposed in the handle section or by a cord that connects to an outlet or other source of electrical power. In the preferred configuration, the cutting tool is configured to be a relatively small, hand-held device that can be quickly deployed to cut composition shingles when needed or desired. Standard hook blades or bow-tie blades can be utilized with the cutting tool. In use, the cutting blade is locked into its desired position, the vibrating mechanism is activated, the user places the cutting edge against the composition shingles at the place where he or she desires to cut it and then the user directs the cutting blade along the cutting path. The vibration of the cutting blade will make it much easier and faster for the user to cut the shingles Accordingly, the primary objective of the present invention is to provide a cutting tool for composition shingles that provides the advantages discussed above and overcomes the disadvantages and limitations associated with presently available shingle cutting tools.
It is also an important object of the present invention to provide a cutting tool for composition shingles that utilizes a vibrating mechanism to vibrate the cutting blade so as to more easily and quickly cut the composition shingles with a minimum amount of cutting effort exerted by the user.
It is also an important object of the present invention to provide a cutting tool for composition shingles that has an air or electrically powered vibrating mechanism that vibrates all or a portion of the cutting tool so as to vibrate the cutting blade as it moves through the shingles so as to substantially reduce the amount of physical force required from the user.
It is also an important object of the present invention to provide a cutting tool for composition shingles that comprises a dual cutting edge, rotatable cutting blade that allows the user to use the cutting tool in a pull or push through manner for cutting composition shingles.
It is also an object of the present invention to provide a cutting tool for composition shingles that is hand-held and utilizes commonly available, replaceable hook-shaped or notched cutting blades.
The above and other objectives of the present invention will be explained in greater detail by reference to the attached figures and the description of the preferred embodiment which follows. As set forth herein, the present invention resides in the novel features of form, construction, mode of operation and combination of processes presently described and understood by the claims.
In the drawings which illustrate the preferred embodiments and the best modes presently contemplated for carrying out the present invention:
With reference to the figures where like elements have been given like numerical designations to facilitate the reader's understanding of the present invention, the preferred embodiments of the present invention are set forth below. The enclosed figures and drawings are merely illustrative of a preferred embodiment and represents one of several different ways of configuring the present invention. Although specific components, materials, configurations and uses are illustrated, it should be understood that a number of variations to the components and to the configuration of those components described herein and in the accompanying figures can be made without changing the scope and function of the invention set forth herein. For instance, although the figures and description provided herein are directed to a hand-held tool, those skilled in the art will readily understand that this is merely for purposes of simplifying the present disclosure and that the present invention is not so limited, as the present invention is equally applicable for use with a tool mounted on a long handle or another apparatus.
A cutting tool that is manufactured out of the components and configured pursuant to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown generally as 10 in the figures. Cutting tool 10 generally comprises a tool housing 12 having a handle section 14 and a head section 16, a cutting blade 18 and a vibrating mechanism 20 associated with the tool housing 12 for imparting a vibration motion to cutting blade 18. In the preferred configuration, shown in
In the preferred embodiment, handle section 14 comprises a hand grippable, tubular handle 22 having a first end 26 and a second end 28 and head section 16 comprises a head body 30 configured with an internal chamber in which is positioned vibrating mechanism 20. As set forth in the embodiments shown in the figures, head body 30 of head section 16 connects to or is integral with the first end 26 of handle 22. For ease of use, it is preferred that the overall length of cutting tool 10 be approximately eight to ten inches and that handle 22 have a generally circular cross-section with a diameter of approximately one to three inches. As will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, however, the invention is not so limited, as the cutting tool 10 can be of any size suitable for use to cut composite shingles and the cross-section of handle 22 can be square, rectangle, hexagon, octagon or various other shapes. Handle 22 and head body 30 can be manufactured from a variety of materials, including metal, plastics and suitable composites. The materials for cutting tool 10 should be selected with the knowledge that cutting tool 10 will be used by those in the roofing industry under somewhat difficult situations. As such, the materials for handle 22 and head body 30 should be as lightweight as possible yet durable, corrosion resistant and generally impact resistant. In addition, because the user of cutting tool 10 will usually be cutting roofing materials laying on a flat surface, it is preferred that the centerline of handle 22 be somewhat at an angle relative to a plane extending along the bottom of head body 30 (as shown in the figures), below which cutting blade 18 extends, for ease of cutting purposes. In a preferred configuration, this angle is approximately 20 to 30 degrees. With this configuration, the user will not have to tilt cutting tool 10 during use to cut composite shingles.
The cutting blade 18 of the embodiment shown in the figures is attached to the outer surface of head body 30 such that the cutting edge 32 of cutting blade 18 extends outwardly of head body 30 to cut the asphalt shingles. Although cutting blade 18 can have a single cutting edge 32, in the preferred embodiment, cutting blade 18 has two or more cutting edges, shown as 32 a and 32 b in
To facilitate the user selectively switching between the rearward R use of
In the various figures of the preferred embodiments of the cutting tool 10 of the present invention, cutting blade 18 is removably attached to the outside of head body 30 by one or more connecting mechanisms 34. Alternatively, though not shown in the figures, those skilled in the art will readily understand and appreciate that head body 30 can be configured such that cutting blade 18 is received in or through head body 30, such as in a channel, cavity or other location on head body 30, and be clamped or otherwise be securable in a non-moving manner. As with current box cutter types of composition knives, cutting tool 10 can be configured with cutting blade 18 being retractable such that it is received inside head body 30 when not in use. Although not shown, those skilled in the art will know that head section 16 can include an internal sliding mechanism having an external thumb or finger guide to direct the cutting blade 18 between the exposed, locked cutting position and the retracted, stored position. The key requirement with regard to the placement of cutting blade 18 on or in head body 30 is that the cutting edge 32 of cutting blade extend outward of head body 30 during use to cut the shingles and that cutting blade 18 be in or be suitable for secure, non-moving attachment to head body 30 during use so as to effectively cut the asphalt composition shingles and reduce the likelihood of injury to the user of cutting tool 10. Another key requirement for placement of cutting blade 18 is that it be relatively easily removed from cutting tool 18 for replacement when it becomes worn or damaged during use. In the preferred embodiment, as set forth above, cutting blade 18 should be able to pivot relative to head body 30 so as to allow the user to pivot or rotate the cutting edges 34.
The key improvement of cutting tool 10 of the present invention is the use of vibrating mechanism 20 to assist with the cutting of asphalt composition shingles by cutting blade 18. The present inventor has been in the roofing business for many years and has seen significant changes with regard to the composition shingles used for roofing. As set forth above, the materials utilized for composition shingles have changed and the shingles have gotten much thicker and, therefore, much harder to cut with the standard composition knife. Due to the difficulty of cutting the modern, thicker composition shingles, the inventor attempted to find an easier way to cut the composition shingles, but had little success until he developed the cutting tool 10 of the present invention with the vibrating mechanism 20. Identifying the benefit to cutting composite shingles by the addition of vibration to the cutting blade 18 significantly improved the ease and speed at which the shingles are cut, a result not expected by the inventor or by those skilled in the art of hand tools for roofing materials. The improvement in cutting shingles from the cutting tool 10 of the present invention applies to straight cuts and non-straight (i.e., curved or circular) cuts that are necessary to lay the shingles around roof projections and curved roof lines. The amount of vibration necessary to obtain the improvement of the present invention does not have to be significant. The inventor has found that the vibration imparted by other vibrating tools, such as a hand sander, is sufficient to vibrate the cutting blade 18 and improve the cutting of asphalt composition shingles.
As stated above, in the preferred embodiment of cutting tool 10 the vibrating mechanism 20 is disposed inside head body 30 of head section 16. Alternatively, as shown in
Although various types of motors 36 may be suitable for use with cutting tool 10, the preferred motors 36 are of the pneumatic or electrical type due to the present use of such power sources in the roofing industry. Because many roofers currently utilize a pneumatic nail driving tool, it may be preferred to utilize a pneumatic motor 36 for cutting tool 10, as shown in
In an alternative embodiment, motor 10 can be electric and powered by one or more rechargeable batteries 48, shown in
In either the pneumatic or electric motor 36 embodiments, cutting tool 10 is preferably provided with an on/off switch 56 operatively connected to motor 36 to allow the user more control over the operation of cutting tool 10. The on/off switch 56 can be of the type that stays on when switch 56 is moved to the on position or it can be of the type that requires the user to maintain sufficient force against the switch 56 to keep it in the on position, so as to immediately shut off motor 36 when the force is released as a safety consideration, or a switch 56 can be a combination of the two. In the preferred embodiment, on/off switch 56 is located on handle 22 so that the user's thumb may easily reach it during use of cutting tool 10. Also in the preferred embodiment, handle 22 is covered with a rubber or like material to provide improved gripping, both from a comfort and a safety standpoint, of cutting tool 10 during use. Although handle 22 may be provided in a generally smooth configuration as shown in the figures, it may be preferred to provide a coarser surface and/or finger grips for even more improved gripping of cutting tool 10.
In use, the user selects whether he or she desires to have cutting blade 18 pivoted to the rearward R cutting direction or to the forward F cutting direction, as shown in
While there are shown and described herein a specific form of the invention, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the invention is not so limited, but is susceptible to various modifications and rearrangements in design and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. In particular, it should be noted that the present invention is subject to modification with regard to any dimensional relationships set forth herein and modifications in assembly, materials, size, shape, and use. For instance, there are numerous components described herein that can be replaced with equivalent functioning components to accomplish the objectives of the present invention.
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Create a quilt block on the fly with this non-fabric quilt block designed by Lisa Fulmer. Lisa paints the quilt block on Timex polyester interfacing layered with a square of Lutradur, a non-woven material used like fabric or paper. Use this technique to paint your own favorite quilt blocks.
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- Spritz an 8" square of timtex and a 6" square of lutradur with 2 contrasting colors of spray ink; allow to dry.
- Use acrylic paint and/or paint markers to draw and fill in the shapes you like from the quilt block - keep it loose like i did or be precise, whatever you prefer - allow to dry.
- Heat up the textile tool and use the fine point to carve some of the shapes into the lutradur, and use the square tip to deboss some texture into the timtex.
- Attach the two squares together with small brads at each corner.
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my wife and i live in minneapolis, mn (US). we love to travel domestically and internationally. i travel extensively for work and we're keen to meet new people and visit new places using airbnb for pleasure travel.
in the past 7 years we've crisscrossed a reasonable chunk of planet and are looking to do more. from backpacking in new zealand and peru to railing around europe and japan. there's a lot to explore and check out. we have kathy's son (age 11) with us for travel some years for the holidays and we travel sans child other holiday years, this lets us mix it up.


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i am who iam 100% me! just me. u cant knock me down. all this hate and drama is killen me. i am me . unfinished perfection. i am only me. you can do anything. belive in yourself!!!! dont worry, be happy!!!!!! live life 2 the fullest. you cant have now back! this moment is important. u can make a impression. make it good.. pepole will look up 2 u
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Totes true. I say 13 though I guess.
"mstery1100" wrote:Depends on the maturity and how serious you are. But people really don't care about that they just want a boyfriend/girlfriend.
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- Use ruler to measure decorative paper the same size as the front of frame. Use scissors to cut paper to size. Use glue to adhere paper to frame. (Another option) Apply glue to frame front. Place a piece of paper that is larger than frame on glue. Press in place. Place frame, paper side down, on cutting mat. Use X-acto knife to cut along outer edges and frame opening. Let dry.
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Wolf/Sub/Bosch.... making sure!
Posted here a few weeks ago about choosing the package for my new house and after much useful feedback, I went with the following:
Wolf 48" 4-burner / double griddle range top
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Bosch 800-series convection MW
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SZ 48" built-in fridge w/external dispenser
Vent-A-Hood 900 CFM cabinet liner/blower
Was able to get all the above for under $20k with tax and certified installation; extending the warranty to 3-years. I'm happy but just wanted to make sure that I didn't leave anything out or overlook anything. I know I got a lot of suggestions for Miele but the price difference over Bosch is significant to say the least, especially on the ovens.
Does anyone have experience with the double griddle? I thought about the 6-burner and single griddle but I think I'll get much more use out of the double griddle than the extra two burners.
What was the decision factor on the Bosch ovens? I am stuck on my double oven decision (Wolf, Thermador, Dacor or Bosch) so interested in your thoughts on the Bosch. I am going with the SZ 42" BI w/ disp but even with the rebate, not sure I can also splurge on the ovens with a Wolf.
Decision factor on the Bosch specifically compared to the Wolf is price. The Bosch is less than half the cost of the Wolf and since we don't bake a lot, I could not justify it. Also, the Bosch oven has a huge capacity (4.7cf) for when we do use it. With regards to Thermador, the Bosch is the same as both the pro and the Masterpiece but the pro has a rotisserie and the analog clock... I have a DCS grill with a rotisserie so I don't need it. I also looked at Dacor and I didn't want to mix too many names especially since we're going with a double oven & MW stacked... and again price as a factor. Bottom line, Bosch has excellent reviews and I was able to up the warranty to three years so that was a big plus.
I bought my appliances at Factory Builder Stores in my area (Southlake, Texas). The reason for the relatively low price is that I got a new SZ fridge that was ordered and never delivered so that was discounted a couple of thousand bucks and Bosch is currently running a 15% rebate.


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The same goes for exercise and weight loss. The way you start the day will not only have a big impact on the way you feel going forward (and thus your activity levels) but it will also set the pace for your body itself – by putting your metabolism and hormones in the right gear and keeping you satiated.
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Central heating or a heater in the listing
Continuous access in the listing
Breakfast is provided.
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Central heating or a heater in the listing
In the building, free or for a fee
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Breakfast is provided.
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Hello there, Antonio and I live in a villa with a very big (website hidden) the end of it, there is a red wooden cabin (50 sq.m.) with bathroom,a fridge and a microwave.The cabin is equipped with two double beds, and the possibility of adding a spare single bed if needed . The cabin opens its door on the back yard and has its own gate ( can be entered by car as well). We live with dogs, but, when we have guests, they do not have access to the back yard. Wi-fi included. We offer breakfast, but are also available for fixing lunch and dinner upon request. We also have four horses and a foal, and you can book a ride with Antonio if you like. We are a few minutes drive from the airport and five minutes drive from the beach, surrounded by fields. There is a bus stop nearby, but, besides providing shuttle service from and to the airport, we are happy to help our guests driving them to the beach or anything near. We do our best to please your expections and desires. If you have your own car, Rome and Ostia are very easily connected.
You can completely customize your stay at our place: you can have your own space and privacy and only see us when you need us, or you are welcome to share our daily activities and meals with us. We love to make new friends. We obviously welcome kids. We recommend not to bring a cat unless you are sure that you keep it inside the wooden house and not let it out in the yard ( for the cat's safety!)
Hope to see you soon!
Semplice buon senso e rispetto verso gli altri, se poi c'è anche la voglia di stare insieme e farsi due risate ancora meglio!
Lovely country neighborhood. Friendly host, very helpful.Our only regret was that we could not stay longer. The lemoncello with dinner was a nice touch. We walked around the neighborhood to the necropolis. It was a beautiful and fascinating surprise. The rest of the neighborhood was also interesting to explore. The dogs and horses on the property are very friendly.
Camilla went out of her way to accommodate last minute changes in our travel plans. She met us with a warm smile at the airport and she and Antonio brought us directly back to our "home" for the night. They delivered a delicious, home-cooked meal to us, and made excellent arrangements for us to be picked up early the next morning by a friend with cab service to the train. Couldn't have asked for a better welcome to Italy. Wish we could have stayed longer...... I would highly recommend booking a stay with Camilla and Antonio.
I was really lucky to find Broken Wheel for the last night I spent in Italy! The location was perfect = closed to the airport, the room cosy, and Franca and the family just perfect hosts! I even got a ride to the airport for a small fee. Thank you:)
We were not able to meet Camilla because our flight was delayed by several hours into the night, and we left mid morning the next day. She left us keys and detailed instructions for accessing the cabin as soon as we let her know of the change which was a relief. It was a bit like a treasure hunt late at night in the dark, but we made it! :) The cabin is private and quaint just as pictured, and suited our needs perfectly. It is really close to the airport, and they provided transport back there in the morning (for a small fee) as there is no public transit in the area. Camilla's mom was charming, friendly, and very sweet to show us the horses and dogs before taking us to the airport. Minimal cooking facilities (micro wave, mini fridge & electric kettle are provided) but the large clean bathroom was a plus. It's a bit like up market camping in a residential country setting. Fun! Clean! Nice hosts! Would recommend...
La "Ruota Rotta" è un ambiente accogliente e confortevole in cui abbiamo passato una notte prima di prendere il nostro volo all'aeroporto di Fiumicino, non troppo distante. Il locale è separato dalla casa degli host e consente di vivere il soggiorno in totale privacy. Oltremodo apprezzabile la disponibilità di Camilla e Antonio sia nel fornirci strumenti dei quali eravamo carenti che nell'accompagnarci all'aeroporto (farci portare la domenica mattina alle 8:20AM giustifica ampiamente il prezzo del servizio navetta, che comunque non è elevato).
Un nitrito di saluto ai nostri host, grazie! Siamo stati molto bene!
Camilla and Antonio were wonderful hosts. They were easy to communicate with through email and whatsapp. The cabin was perfect and exactly what we needed to begin our adventures in Rome. I highly recommend staying with them!
My stay in the cabin was very brief. I arrived the evening before an early flight out of Rome. This is an excellent place to stay before flying out. It is very close to the airport, the space is large, clean, and very comfortable. The private bath is a nice size. I was in contact with Camilla as I found my way, and Antonio was home to show me the cabin. My navigation system got me to their home and I knew I was in the right place when I was rowdily greeted by a large pack of friendly dogs. But not to worry if you are not a dog-person. They were all are behind the fence and seemed very friendly.
I do not know how long it takes to get to the center of Rome by public transit, but by car it would be kind of far. However, if you are looking for a quite getaway outside of the city, I would definitely recommend this place. It seems to me like great accommodations for a longer stay if you want to be outside the city. I was not there long enough to comment on what the local area has to offer.
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Antonio and I met at a line dancing night, and got married in cowboy hats and boots less than a year after that in Columbia,MO. We love animals: I go crazy for dogs and Antonio has an insane passion for horses, thus our big, furry, family: two horses, a foal and a mini horse. We also have two couples of parrots living with our mini horse Mou.
We now have an adorable baby son called Liam, who was born two months premature and now enjoys open air and company.
We collect magnets and line dance, and we have the dream, one day, to move to Wyoming, or Texas, in a ranch.
My mom Franca lives next street but is always around to help us with everything. She will cook the meals on the menu using her fresh grown veggies of her garden and the olive oil made by our parents in law, and will drive you to the airport if you need early morning rides.
We will all be happy to meet you and will do our best to make you feel at home with friends!


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Over 100 entries have been received for the Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally that begins from Statesman House on Barakhamba Road this Sunday. The participants will travel to Greater Noida and return the same day.
Billed as an annual celebration of motoring history that began way back in 1964, twenty-one cars are entering the rally for the first time this year. The air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik, will flag off the rally at 9 a.m.
After the flag-off, the cars will head for Greater Noida via Kasturba Gandhi Marg, India Gate, Sarai Kale Khan, DND flyway and Noida Expressway.
Lunch will be taken at YMCA, Greater Noida. There will also be a performance by the band Black Slade.
The cars will begin their return journey at 2 p.m. and assemble at Modern School grounds by 3 p.m.
Later, Air Chief Naik's wife Madhubaala Naik will present the trophies to the winners. Forty-two trophies will be awarded for originality, maintenance and performance. Many of these heritage vehicles have been picked up from scrap heaps and restored for participation in the rally.
A pre-event inspection and evaluation of the cars will be conducted by judges this Friday and Saturday at Modern School grounds. Vintage car enthusiasts will get an opportunity to view the vehicles up close then.
Among the entries received so far, the oldest is the John Morris fire engine that leaves its permanent home in the National Rail Museum, Chanakyapuri, once a year to take part in this rally.


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The first UN peacekeeping mission hails back to 1948. UN military observers were deployed to monitor the Armistice Agreement b/w Israel and its Arab neighbors. Since then, the Blue Helmets have been a driving force behind protecting civilians and resolving conflicts around the world. Guatemala, Namibia, Cambodia-- UN Peacekeepers go to places others simply can't or won't go.
This is what peace really is. It's 60 years of creating chances for peace to blossom. 60 years of overseeing elections and disarming ex-combatants. 60 years of proving that peace, like war, must be waged.
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An "advertisement" in Croydon reading "Who's stealing your council tax money? Report Fraud - Help us to minimise your council tax bill."
We've borrowed this image for a post over at londonist.com about council tax - duly credited and linked up - thanks very much!
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