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Of all the personalities associated with Anne Frank, the most important figure, without whom Anne Frank would never have been able to write her diary, is perhaps the least known. He is Victor Kugler, the Mr. Kraler of the diary. The principal business partner of Otto Frank, Victor Kugler assumed managerial control of the Franks' Amsterdam spice-importing business when Nazi persecution forced the Frank family into hiding. It was Victor Kugler who kept the business going and obtained food rations under what was the harshest German wartime occupation in all of Western Europe. Without Victor Kugler, Anne Frank and her family would have starved to death a month after going into hiding.
For this heroism, Victor Kugler himself was arrested and sent to a series of German labor camps in Holland where he survived by his wits and finally escaped a few weeks before the end of the war. Several years after the end of the war, when the Dutch spice business collapsed following the Indonesian revolution that nationalized Dutch holdings, Victor Kugler emigrated to Toronto, Canada.
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Volunteers are learning how to shuck bivalves in preparation for the Third Annual OysterFest this weekend.
Alana Peterson, the economic development coordinator at Haa Aaní, says that she hopes attendees will be more hands-on with their food, shucking the oysters themselves.
"Shucking oysters is kind of an art. It takes a little practice, and so we didn't want to just tell people 'good luck, shuck your oysters,' so we thought we'd get some volunteers trained," she says. She says it usually takes five or six tries for people to learn the technique.
Some helpful shucking tips include: start shucking at the hinge of the oyster, make sure to sever the adductor muscles and to use a flathead screwdriver if a shucking knife isn't available. Tapping on the oysters will help determine if they are alive, with a dead oyster producing a hollow sound.
Oysters from different farms will also shuck, and taste, slightly different.
Haa Aaní has ordered 12,000 oysters from five different farms with an extra 2,400 as backup. Last year, 9,600 oysters were consumed. The oysters come from Yakutat, Angoon, Halibut Cove and Prince of Wales. They've been tested for paralytic shellfish poison and other toxins.
OysterFest begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, in the Sealaska Plaza. Tickets are $12 for six and $20 for a dozen oysters.

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Spain's Freire takes Tour de France's 5th stage
Updated: July 6, 2006, 4:47 PM ETAssociated Press
CAEN, France -- After so many years of riding in Lance Armstrong's wake, how will his heir -- whoever that may be -- cope with the pressure of wearing the race leader's yellow jersey as the finish in Paris nears?
It's a question some favorites already are asking themselves.
"I've imagined it enough. I think it'll be normal. I'll be all
right," American Floyd Landis said after safely completing
Thursday's stage five, which was won by three-time former world
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Ubuntu 8.10 Seeking Beta Testers
The upcoming Ubuntu 8.10, alias Intrepid Ibex, is now in beta.
Armed with new base elements such as Linux kernel 26.2.7, GNOME 2.24 and X.Org 7.4, Ubuntu 8.10 is due to be released by October. Beta versions of the add-ons Edubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu-Studio and Mythbuntu are also available for testing.
Ubuntu release manager Steve Langasek introduced a number of new features. Among them is inclusion of the GNOME Network Manager 0.7 for wireless extensions. Another is the ability to set up Guest sessions for temporary password-less user access with restricted privileges. The full list of enhancements is on their About Ubuntu page.
The Kubuntu beta, according to Langasek, will transition users to the KDE 4 desktop. Xubuntu brings with it Xfce Desktop 4.4.2, and Ubuntu-Studio includes the hardware recognition and management enhancements from Ubuntu 8.10 along with tools for audio, video and graphic production. Mythbuntu has its own beta page.
Running since Alpha..Have been running Alpha on box and lappie, and it was acceptable, allthough there were some isues (like limited number of X apps running at once in one lifetime of X server session )
And couple of ConsoleKit crashes..
Goot thing i'ts Beta :P
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Qemu Flaw Lets the Guest Escape
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Ayurveda gives ginger the status of a virtual medicine chest. That's because this wonder spice has time-tested digestion-friendly properties, in addition to its numerous other health benefits.
In India, we use ginger liberally in our daily life. Ginger-spiked chai is a household favorite, and it's grandma's antidote of choice for battling cold and flu.
On millions of dining tables in India, you'll see matchsticks of fresh ginger that have turned a soft pink from being soaked in lemon juice and salt: a zingy accompaniment to our favorite dinner, dal-chawal.
Let's give this knobbly root a closer look.
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WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Commissioners are considering adding some more green space to a New Hanover County park.
Commissioners are looking at purchasing 85 acres that border Smith Creek Park off of Gordon Road. The price for the land is nearly $4 million and would be funded by a 2006 green space bond referendum.
"It's going to be a great asset to our community once it's all said and done," said Jonathan Barfield, the New Hanover County Commission Chair. "I got one call today from one of our area residents thanking me and thanking the board of commissioners for even attempting to go down that road and recognizing it's going to be a great park in the area."
If approved, planned amenities include a trail system with learning center, exhibits and amphitheater.


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Davenport parents will get a chance to talk about proposed school transportation cuts. That's as the district looks to save millions of dollars in coming years.
That listening session will take place at Davenport Central High on Wednesday evening, from 6-7:30 p.m., in the school cafeteria.
Some 7,000 Davenport students use the school bus. But the district must continue budget cuts. That means it could slice nearly $400,000 from transportation programs.
"We don't want to come up with these kinds of cuts either," said Operations Director Scott Martin. "We wish we had the money to continue and do the programs that we do."
They'll consider expanding the school walk zone to two miles and ending busing for students who don't qualify for free service.
At the Scott County Family Y in Davenport, the district could eliminate bus service for before and after school programs.
"A lot of parents are using this so they can go out and work during the day or go to school during the day," said the Y's CEO Frank Klipsch. "Anything that disrupts that process for these families, it makes it a challenge."
While many Davenport schools also offer before and after school programs, the Y's programs often start earlier and end later, which is more convenient for parents. The Y also remains open when school isn't in session.
"We are hoping we can find creative ways to get the kids to and from school and also support these parents and their families," Klipsch said.
While transportation cuts may be inconvenient and irritating, it keeps more funding aimed at education and learning.
"We need to find places that are away from the classroom," Martin said. "This is one of those areas."
A tough discussion during challenging times that will get community input. The school board will make a final decision next spring.


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Two years ago we were jesters and vampires
Last year we attempted pumpkins and scary ghost-pirate-thingies
This year, the devil and his freaky fwend are in town
Happy Halloween!
Fantastically scary costumes :-)
goodness there is some amazing make-up going off there!
Great costumes :) the face painting is excellent!
Great pics! Loving your pumpkin munching the freaky foot!
I was going to say the jester was upsetting but I'm sorry scrolling down to the clown over rode that – hate them both. Well done, scare tactics achieved. :)


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Trial date set for man held on murder charge
A new trial date has been scheduled for one of the men charged with murder in the death of Joe Gutierrez III.
Ralph G. Harris III, 21, appeared in Hancock County Common Pleas Court on Thursday to schedule his July 7 trial.
Gutierrez, 34, of Findlay, was fatally shot Nov. 8 outside his vehicle at the intersection of East Foulke and Crystal avenues, according to Findlay police.
Harris and co-defendant Montre O. Robinson, 21, of Findlay, remain in jail after pleading not guilty.


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Volunteer Programs
Check back in September for 2015–2016 events.
Morse Mondays
Special Exhibition Training
Family Program Training
Additional Volunteer Opportunities
Morse Mondays
Morse Monday programs, which are open to all members, explore a variety of topics related to the Museum's collection, its time period, and art in general. The programs begin at 9:45 a.m. in the Jeannette G. and Hugh F. McKean Pavilion, 161 West Canton Avenue (just behind the Museum), and are held the last Monday of the month in October, November, January, February, March, and April.
Monday, October 27
At Home with Louis Comfort Tiffany: The Residential Work of a Master Craftsman
Jeanne Pelletier, Preservation Advisor to the Campaign for the Ayer Mansion, Boston, Massachusetts
Monday, November 24
History of Stained Glass, Part I.
Curator and Collection Manager Jennifer Perry Thalheimer
Monday, January 26
Louis Comfort Tiffany—A Humble Believer in Color
Director Laurence J. Ruggiero
Monday, February 23
History of Stained Glass, Part II
Curator and Collection Manager Jennifer Perry Thalheimer
Monday, March 30
Gustav Stickley and the Craftsman Ideal: Bringing Integrated Design to the American Public
Paul Harris, Professor of Psychology, Rollins College
Monday, April 27
"Hell Is Filled with Musical Amateurs" and So Was Every Home!
John Sinclair, Artistic Director and Conductor, Bach Festival Society, Rollins College, with Lynn Peghiny, musician and Bach Festival Society accompanist
Special Exhibition Training
Learn about this season's new installations. All docents and docents-in-training should meet in the McKean Pavilion at 9:45 a.m. on the following dates for training by the museum staff:
Monday, October 20
Revival and Reform—Eclecticism in the 19th-Century Environment
Director Laurence J. Ruggiero
Curator and Collection Manager Jennifer Perry Thalheimer
Monday, February 9
The Bride Elect—Gifts from the 1905 Wedding of Elizabeth Owens Morse and Selections from the Harry C. Sigman Collection of European and American Decorative Art
Director Laurence J. Ruggiero
Curator and Collection Manager Jennifer Perry Thalheimer
Family Program Training
In the summer, the Morse organizes free programs for elementary-school-age children and their parents and guardians. These popular programs fill up quickly and regularly have waiting lists for participants. Docents who are confirmed to help with the Museum's family programs should plan to attend training at 9:45 a.m., Monday, June 15, in the McKean Pavilion.
Additional Volunteer Opportunities
The following are particularly big events during our calendar year. To find out more, call the Education Department at (407) 645-5311, extension 111.
36th Annual Christmas in the Park
Docents are needed to help explain the windows displayed, and other volunteers are needed as hosts at the reception at the McKean Pavilion preceding the event. Christmas in the Park is scheduled for Thursday, December 4, from 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Winter Park's Central Park.
Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival
Museum volunteers work with staff to help children complete an art activity at our tent in the Children's Workshop Village at the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival. During the three-day festival, the Morse will have its workshop open on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21.
Family Programs
Docents provide family tours during our popular Friday night and summer family programs. Dates for the Friday night tours are December 12 and April 10. Summer family tours are Tuesdays, June 30, July 7, 14, 21, and 28. Summer family films are Fridays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31.


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Enter the Mo-Zone By Michael Hamad/Explore As a Northern Vermont farm boy, MOMIX artistic director Moses Pendleton grew up surrounded by nature. "That's been my aesthetic and scientific interest forever," says Pendleton, 64, from the MOMIX offices in Litchfield County, Conn. "I've always been energized and influenced by the country and the natural elements." [Read More]
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Why I Love San Antonio By Stacey Morris/Explore For 11 summers, Sam Grossman has been heralding the start of each thoroughbred race at Saratoga Race Course. If you're a fan of the track, you've probably seen the official bugler for the New York Racing Association clad in a red and white fox-hunting uniform, standing dead-center […] [Read More]
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Off the beaten path: This Connecticut gem is worth the trip
Richly Rewarding Ridgefield By Alan Bisbort/Explore Imagine how different things would be if, in 1946, the village of Ridgefield, Conn., was chosen as the site for the United Nations headquarters. For reasons that defy easy explanation, this quiet, historic village was indeed among the candidates for that honor. Suffice it to say, had the plans […] [Read More]
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Water Ways Story and Photos by Phil Brown Paddling small streams is a delightful way to experience the wild, but the views are often limited by the closeness of the forest or alder thickets. So it is with the Kunjamuk River until you reach Elm Lake, where a broad mountain vista unfolds beyond a vast […] [Read More]
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Holy Week services
- When: Sunday, March 31, 2013, 11 a.m.
- Where: Crown Point Methodist Church , Crown Point
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CROWN POINT — The Crown Point United Methodist Church will hold the following Holy Week Services:
Maundy Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m. Communion will be served during the service; Saturday, March 30, the church will be opened from 10 to noon for those who wish to bring flowers. If in memory of someone please indicate on a piece of paper so they can be included in a bulletin insert. Sunday, March 31, Easter Celebration at 11 a.m.
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Mar 15 2013
Good Morning! I Love You.
1. Good morning!
I love you. Here's a cake.
On Opposite Day.
2. I began shooting more Food Network shows here on the ranch yesterday.
We'll be finished in two weeks.
That I scheduled the shoot to begin the week of Daylight Savings Time is going to turn out to be one of the most puzzling decisions of my life.
Springing Forward is of the devil.
Springing Forward is dead to me.
Springing Forward does not bring me inner peace.
Have you been as much of a zombie as I have this week?
(The sleepy kind. Not the brain-eating kind.)
3. The crew that films the show is very nice.
They're from London, so it's an interesting mix of cultures.
And accents.
And marmalade!
They take their marmalade very seriously. I'll tell you about it later.
They sometimes organize little pools for football (soccer) games in the UK. We did it last time, too, and I think I came in dead last. I'm not familiar with the rules of football and I was guessing scores like "50" and "94" and "71" when usually, the scores don't go higher than 4 or 5.
I felt not cool.
9. Be sure to make these sandwiches this weekend. I made them after our homeschool co-op on Tuesday.
Then I posted them on The Pioneer Woman Cooks on Wednesday morning.
That's how my cooking posts work. In the history of my website, I've never had a stockpile of cooking posts ready to go. I've never had a stash. I've never had a bunch of drafts ready to publish. I cook it, then I post it, usually within twelve hours.
But I suppose that's the nature of blogging.
76. I hate Daylight Savings Time.
Sorry I said hate.
Next time I'll say "don't care for," which is what Ga-Ga always taught me to say instead of saying "hate."
I miss you, Ga-Ga.
5. On tomorrow's Food Network episode, I make a big (read: gigantic) spread for the crew.
I think you'll like the show. There's lots of footage of the cattle/calf working, and it's filmed in a little bit more of a documentary style, with Marlboro Man (and my two girls) narrating what they're doing from time to time.
When I watched it last week, I fast forwarded (fasted forward? ha) through those pesky parts of me cooking. I wanted to see the humans I gave birth to.
It's a mom thing.
A. When the British TV crew is here, I try so hard not to adopt British phrases, particularly while I'm cooking on camera. And a couple of times, in an effort to be hip and with it, I've used British words or phrases that I thought I had a grasp on, only to find out they aren't things you're supposed to say in public.
I won't go into detail, for obvious reasons.
On another note, did you know people from England refer to a stove as a "hob?"
And instead of "throw it into the pan," they say "bung it into the pan."
And the British crew isn't familiar at all with the word "mainstay." I had to explain to them what it meant.
They also don't have chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in London.
How do they live?
They do have cake in London, though. No cultural barrier there.
Cake is the language that unites us all.
19. Spring is arriving, and I'm experiencing all sorts of seasonal angst, such as do I plant a big garden this year and bet on good rains coming? Or do I apply what I've learned from the terrible drought and heat of the past two years and scale back considerably?
Marlboro Man and I have four children on four different soccer teams. How is that going to work? Can two humans be divided into four?
Whom can I write to request a refund on the hour of sleep I lost this week?
I smell punitive damages.
c. Springing Forward is stup…
Um, not my cup of tea.
14. Springing Forward is dum…
Um, not something I particularly enjoy.
8. Tell me what you guys are up to these days.
And if you could please tell me you're facing some of the same spring-related dilemmas as I am, I'd be most appreciative.
And most of all: have a wonderful weekend!
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A Single Bing-Ham On Friday, March 15 at 7:31 am
You had me at cake mate!
Rene @thedomesticlady On Friday, March 15 at 9:58 am
I love thist line- Next time I'll say "don't care for," which is what Ga-Ga always taught me to say instead of saying "hate."
My mom always said that. We were not allowed to say hate And I agree. Springing forward kills me….and I have had bloodshot eyes all week to prove it.
Kara Neeley On Saturday, March 16 at 3:02 pm
Hi Ree: We so enjoy your shows!!! Love your cookbooks as well…yes I to cannot stand the "Spring Forward" business. I am a mother of 3 and let me tell you I love my sleep!!!! Taking away that hour is just brutal, I to have been a sleep deprived momma this week. How do we recover? lol. Have a super weekend.
hazelbite On Sunday, March 17 at 5:40 pm
Blimey, Ree! That cake is brill. I'd fancy a nosh. Care to share the recipe?
Dorris ranch On Monday, March 18 at 10:58 am
Wow…now that's a choc layer cake!!!!, what I really loved tho was you beautiful photos that show the grans of sugar and salt as you measured suspended in mid air!!!! Awesome pics…have a great week……
Jess On Wednesday, March 20 at 5:42 pm
YUM!!!! I could eat everything in this post right now!
Amy On Friday, March 15 at 7:33 am
Love you back, P-Dubs, but are you kidding me with that cake? I wouldn't even know where to start!
Ellen On Friday, March 15 at 11:28 am
Aw Ree, I just love you! And I really, really don't like daylight savings time…. except that I do love longer days, if that makes any sense! Thanks for sharing your gifts with all of us! Have a great weekend!
Nurse Frugal On Friday, March 15 at 12:52 pm
That cake looks a little out of hand. I could easily eat half of it in one sitting. I agree with Ellen….the only reason why I like daylight savings is because I do enjoy longer days! So nice to be able to eat outside more and go for walks
Tess in TN On Friday, March 15 at 6:32 pm
Love you more!… About the DLST…. just do what I do… quit whatever you are doing (laundry, washing the dishes, baking delicious giant cakes) one hour earlier….wait, go ahead and finish baking the cake!
The Girls' Guide to Guns and Butter On Saturday, March 16 at 11:32 pm
I love that cake! I don't need a recipe, either – it's plain to see how it's made (assuming this is your go-to chocolate cake which I always use), otherwise it's ganache and whipped cream (I would never in a million years use cool whip).
Tabitha @ life of the chefs wife On Friday, March 15 at 7:34 am
I am so so so sleepy this week!!!
As for things I am up to.. well….
SPRING CLEANING! I am in Toronto, Canada so it is NOT QUITE spring yet, but man am I ready to throw open the windows and scrub like a bubble!
Other things.. working with gumpaste, and thinking about some patio stones I can put down.
ann On Friday, March 15 at 11:44 am
I ha…dislike the time change so much. It doesn't make sense to me.To top it off now I'm adjusting to a 3 hour time change between San Diego and Hawaii where I'm visiting my son and grandson. Oh the sacrifices we have to make for our families.So sorry for everyone suffering with bad weather.
Ali Wells On Friday, March 15 at 7:35 am
Good Morning Ree ! I'm not a fan of spring forward…..the week has been ardous to say the least. But spring is around the corner as all the signs are out in Georgia.
Ully P. On Friday, March 15 at 7:36 am
OMG, that's one good looking cake! Not to mention HUGE!
Lynda On Friday, March 15 at 7:36 am
For the first time in 15 years I am looking at a spring with no soccer season. Kiddo is in college. Girly is missing her junior soccer year because of an ACL repair in her knee. WHAT am I gonna do with myself?? It's a mystery…….
Mary Lou On Friday, March 15 at 7:37 am
Your angst over DST is shared by many! The posts and comments this week have been a source of great comfort in my time of transition…..and anger….and frustration over my husbands delight in the change!
Tracy B On Friday, March 15 at 7:37 am
Maybe I am the weird one but I am totally loving this extra hour of daylight! Bring on spring
Pam S On Friday, March 15 at 10:50 am
I love daylight savings time too. Long evenings to get things done, go for walks, work in the garden, mow the lawn….don't like when it switches back and it's dark so early all winter!
Nancy On Friday, March 15 at 12:52 pm
I was beginning to think I was alone. Time change doesn't really bother me after the first day of one hour less sleep. I love that it's still daylight at 7 PM EDT. My grown daughters always complain that it does affect them. I say bring on spring (but it's supposed to snow again tonight here in Michigan.)
rere On Friday, March 15 at 1:28 pm
I'm totally with you Tracy and Pam! love, love, love DST!!!!!!!!
BarbBintheOC On Friday, March 15 at 1:53 pm
Maybe it's a California thing, but I LOVE DST and I don't know ANYone that doesn't!
Yes, losing an hour sleep is a drag, but …. to have not only an extra hour of daylight
on the clock, but as summer comes, useable daylight until 8 PM or later! Wonderful!!!!
Kathy LL On Friday, March 15 at 2:58 pm
Whew! I am sooooo happy you gals like/love DST-me too!!! I literally count down the days till it comes every year. I think Fall Back is WAY worse…
I also live in California-but lived in the South, Midwest and FL-hated Fall Back then as well…
Lisa On Friday, March 15 at 7:38 am
I totally dislike daylight savings time too… I was trying to figure out how we could rebel as a family, but haven't figured out how to make that work while still connecting with society in a meaningful, money-making way. I thought the spring forward concept would mean my 2 year old would sleep an extra hour, giving Mommy that extra morning time to get Daddy off to work, get a few meditative moments in… ahhhh… but allas, she still wakes up at 6, but doesn't drift off to sleep until 9 instead of 8. sigh. But on a positive note, that fresh spring air!
Shelley W On Friday, March 15 at 7:39 am
While I do not like losing the hour, I feel we gain so much more. I love the extra hours we have of daylight at night. Time to be able to play in your flowerbeds or ride your horse after work. I guess in life there are always trade offs!
Linda Jean On Friday, March 15 at 7:40 am
Sorry, I LOVE to spring ahead. I NEED that day light in the evening to function in the evening. I can miss an hour of sleep to have light after dinner. However, if there's a vote, I'm for never, ever falling back again!
Diane On Friday, March 15 at 10:47 am
I totally agree with you! After a week if red eyes and a touch of a headache, I truly love spring and summer! Evenings are so sweet! I too, wish we'd never 'fall back'.
Jean Marie in NC On Friday, March 15 at 7:41 am
Uh Ree . . . my brain quit functioning momentarily . . . partly because of that darn springing forward thing, but mostly because of the sight of that chocolate cake with whipped cream and strawberries on it!! My mouth is watering, I have fork in hand . . . to where do I go??!!! I'm really struggling with the springing forward this year myself. The alarm goes off around here at 5 a.m., which doesn't bother me; I've been doing it for so long. But I guess turning "double nickels" last November is making this year's adjustment a little harder. Five a.m. IS just four a.m. . . . ask my body!!! Even my cat isn't ready to be up at that hour!!! So I guess I'll take comfort in knowing I'm not the only one walking around in a daze in the mornings!! Good luck Ree!! Oh . . . may I PLEASE have a piece of that cake??!!
Cherry MI On Friday, March 15 at 7:41 am
I wonder who came up with the idea of Daylight Savings Time? I had such a hard time this week! I'm totally with you, Ree! Have a wonderful weekend, too!
Britta On Friday, March 15 at 11:01 am
The Germans in WWI.
It's Daylight Saving Time, not Savings. Sorry, pet peeve.
ann On Friday, March 15 at 11:48 am
Nope, Australia.
Katharina On Friday, March 15 at 12:26 pm
Actually, it was a man named George Vernon Weller, born in England and lived in New Zealand. He proposed it in the 1890's, and it was implemented during WWI.
ann On Friday, March 15 at 2:07 pm
Katharina, you are right. New Zealand not Australia.
Marsha H. On Friday, March 15 at 7:41 am
Your Ga Ga was right…"don't care for" is a much better term to use! My daughter called me Monday to say that this year is the first time her 7 year old daughter has noticed DST, and was questioning the reasoning behind it. It IS the devil! But, your blog makes it all better, especially when you post photos of fabulous cake!
Marie at the Lazy W On Friday, March 15 at 7:41 am
Wonderful wonderful list!! I say GO FOR IT on the garden, man. The farmer's Almanac is boasting glorious growing conditions this year. And they are always right on the mark. I saw your rain-soaked raised bed photos and did a little dance. Ours are wet and happy, too. Beautiful cake, great recipes, thanks!! xo
Leslie Moore On Friday, March 15 at 7:41 am
What do you mean they don't have chipotles in adobo sauce?! It used to be my dream place to live, but now….I do not know if I could survive.
Cindy On Friday, March 15 at 9:43 am
I love jalepenos and I love heat, but I hate chipotles in adobo sauce… problem is I have no clue if its the chipotles or the adobo that I don't like? Maybe it's both?? All I know is something in there doesn't hit me right.
Lisa On Friday, March 15 at 7:43 am
I'm right there with ya girlfriend!
I'm tired, pondering plants & flowers and looking at a front & back yard FULL of sweet gum balls that have to go bye bye! Just thinking about raking them makes me want to take a nap.
Jo On Saturday, March 16 at 9:11 pm
Sweetgum balls have been the bane of my existence. How did I manage to locate in three different places – all with sweetgum trees. Makes me question where I was hiding when brains were passed out. The yard is full of them as I speak (type).
Stephanie On Friday, March 15 at 7:44 am
I have not been a fan of this week. Spring forward & I are not jiving this year. Tech issues all week. Over sleeping all week. Bad hair week.
On the bright side, the snow piles are only 3 feet hight instead of 6. I saw the first snow drops in bloom at a friend's home last night. Garden catalogs are coming in the mail and I swoon at the thought of being outside digging in the dirt.
Good luck witht the filming of the new shows. Tally ho.
Mrs. Lucky On Friday, March 15 at 7:44 am
I love springing forward – I can't walk as early now – but can walk later in the evening, I think it is warmer then anyway. I want cake now!
Char On Friday, March 15 at 7:44 am
You may reclaim that hour in the fall. You will really be needing it by then.
Love the cake.
Wish I had cable. Miss your show.
Windy On Friday, March 15 at 7:44 am
That cake looka delicious but I would be afraid it would topple as I cut it!
I just discovered a week or so ago it is Daylight Saving Time, not Savings.
Bonnie Brown On Friday, March 15 at 7:46 am
This week has been miserable! I I loathe DST with a passion!
Jenny On Friday, March 15 at 7:48 am
I understand your delimma with springing forward. I love more daylight since I enjoy natural light photography and have a full time job and can only take photos after work and on weekends….but I love sleep too and losing an hour is just plain wrong. I think I'll sleep in for an extra three hours to compensate… who am I kidding…
Raschelle On Friday, March 15 at 7:50 am
My phone(which is my alarm clock) has taking a beating this week when it goes off in the morning!!! My eye have only been slits as i head into work. I never have puffy eyes but between the slits and puffy eyes this week i am not liking this spring forward either!!!! Buttttt i do love it is light out later at nigtht. Its an evil give and take!!!
Ydubby On Friday, March 15 at 7:51 am
Planning on going to a Maple Festival where they demonstrate the process of making maple syrup and sell all kinds of crafts and maple items. The local fire department has an Pancake Breakfast all day with Yes real Maple syrup!
Bonnie M On Friday, March 15 at 8:20 am
Ydubby, are you going to the Maple Festival in Hebron, CT? I work in that town!
Boo in MN On Friday, March 15 at 7:51 am
"Springing into" that cake would help me get through springing forward into spring. It wouldn't hurt also, if it would STOP snowing here!
Cheltz On Friday, March 15 at 7:52 am
Spring forward is easier on us, than fall backward, but I'd be thrilled to get rid of them both!
Debbie On Friday, March 15 at 7:53 am
Oh I so agree with you Ree. I do not like springing forward at all. I would love if they would just change it back. I do not need it nor want it to get dark later, I am fine with they way nature intended. And like you, I want my hour of sleep back!
Kaye B On Friday, March 15 at 7:53 am
Maybe we could just stay on daylight savings time and not switch in the fall? Do not like the changing either.
Angela S On Friday, March 15 at 7:53 am
Thank you for the cake….I love you too
Jane M On Friday, March 15 at 7:54 am
Welp I turned over a new leaf in my headie just this morning! The last Spring Break for my college age son is happening in 6 hours! That's new for our family. Almost finished paying college tuition! Now the REAL WORLD will be happening for my little family of 4! WOO HOO!
Patsy On Friday, March 15 at 7:54 am
Why can't the "powers that be" leave the time alone?? I don't care if it stays standard or daylight savings. I just can't handle this big change twice a year! Am I getting too old for change? NO WAY!!! Just let my clocks be!!! BTW, everyone I've spoken with this week is feeling the same way about the changing time……….
Azita On Friday, March 15 at 7:56 am
Hi Ree! Did you hear about the obituary penned by the daughter of a gentleman who hated Daylight Savings Time ("Devils Time") and passed away on the very day, March 9th? The obituary has has been dubbed the "Best Obit Ever" and it's really simple and beautiful – worth a read if you had not heard of it before:
"Harry Weathersby Stamps, ladies' man, foodie, natty dresser, and accomplished traveler, died on Saturday, March 9, 2013."
Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sunherald/obituary.aspx?n=harry-stamps&pid=163538353&fhid=4025#fbLoggedOut#storylink=cpy
Laura Jo K On Friday, March 15 at 11:35 am
I saw that too! I also agree that it is terrible.
Cheryl Barker On Friday, March 15 at 7:57 am
When I saw your first picture, Ree — the one of the cake — I immediately said, "Oh my goodness" Would love to start our spring break off with a slice of that!
Robin W. On Friday, March 15 at 7:58 am
Hope springs eternal in the hearts of gardeners. The past 2 years were very hot and dry and the 3 years before that were wet and cool. But, I plan on planting way too much, as always, if I am not side lined by surgery to repair some damage to my knee after I tripped and fractured my knee cap in October. Bleh….
I hope my garden is in full production when the grandkids come for the week of Independence Day. I want to give them the experience of "farm to fork".
Luv ya Ree,
Robin aka Littlered Hippie.
robin from minnesota On Friday, March 15 at 7:58 am
I too have to jump on the soccer train! 4 days a week and all day saturdays…Largeugs of coffee and mini donuts get me through!!!
Dana C On Friday, March 15 at 7:59 am
I hate spring forward and fall back! I wish time would just be left alone!! I mean who are we measly humans to mess with time!? And this week has been wild, sad, and happy all in one…my daughter turned 1 on wed and that was so sad but also happy for her to get to play in cake!! But she is not adjusting to the time change well at all either so that has been wild with her nap and bed times! But i am ready for the adventures that spring and summer will bring!!
Judy On Friday, March 15 at 8:01 am
Sadly, my poor pup is having as much trouble as I am adjusting to this time thing. She hasn't got the new schedule for eating, sleeping, walking, erc figured out yet. She has always been my social secretary and used to be so good at keeping me on target!
Kari Lee On Friday, March 15 at 8:01 am
I, too, strongly dislike the whole "spring forward" thing! However, it was raining all day here on Monday, then it cleared off around 4pm so when I left work at 5pm, it was gorgeous and sunny! That was really nice. I try to remind myself of how nice the sun is in the evenings when I'm dragging myself outta bed in the morning.
Beautiful cake! How did it slice? I'd make a total mess of slicing a cake that tall!
Bonnie M On Friday, March 15 at 8:01 am
Yo, P-Diddy-Rub-A-Dub-Dub! Egads, Yikes and Oh.My.Heck in regards to the time change! Do the powers that be, that make up such rules, care about us and our fogged up brains that sometimes last as long as a month??!! Me Thinks Not.
a) They wouldn't subject us to this torture if they were caring folk
21) They are obviously not co-workers or 'co-drivers' (?) or they would give a second, third and fouth thought to making us change our clocks
I-18) (BINGO!!!!!!) They would realize the only time we need touch our clocks is to wind them or change the batteries
and, finally,
9) They'd know that the trembling lips of those on the verge of tears is from the exhaustion caused by this devil inspired idea. They would realize that we are getting into our jammies at 6:30 and crawling, whimpering and whining, into bed by 7:45.
So, yes, I too, am suffering from the dreaded "Spring Ahead" as are my co-workers, family, friends, and the heavy lidded strangers I meet along life's path!!! Stop the insanity!! Stop it now!!
God's Great Blessings to You, Yours and All Creatures Great & Small. xoxo,
Oh yeah, your cake looks ultrayummytasty! Is the crew looking for someone to hold a boom or light? I'll send a resume!
Lori Jeffries On Friday, March 15 at 8:02 am
Let's just say I am not the biggest fan of Daylight Savings Time. I think that people whose day begins before 6 a.m. should be exempt form DST. I mean, they are already sacrificing enough already – right?
Southern Gal On Friday, March 15 at 8:02 am
My mama taught us never to say "hate". I still look over my shoulder if I type it on my blog or say it in conversation.
Sacha N. On Friday, March 15 at 8:05 am
Dear P-Dub,
Thank you for sharing your extreme distaste for losing an hour of sleep as well. That's what it boils down to for me, and it displeases me to no end. Would Ga-Ga be okay with how I've expressed my dislike? Your Ga-Ga sounds like a wonderful person; I'm sorry you miss her but so happy you have such warm and great memories.
JudithMO On Friday, March 15 at 8:05 am
This is weird time for me.. My daughters company is transferring her to OKC,OK!!! We are getting ready to be packed up and moved.
Lu On Friday, March 15 at 8:05 am
First of all I love Daylight Savings time, just not the whole first week of acclimation.
Secondly, we have little boy in soccer and big boy in soccer and tball. Tball practice is twice a week and at 530 (dont they know people have to work). So on certain nights a week, we rush to t-ball then rush to soccer and then still try and make it home not asleep. Its a fun day.
Ugh Im exhausted.
On a side note the weather in OKC has been marvelous this week so thats one thing I am really loving about spring forward week.
Sandy Pudoff On Friday, March 15 at 8:05 am
Sorry pdub I love springging forward…more sunshine for gardening. I don't live by a schedule though so I am lucky. Enjoy the cooking.
Lisa L On Friday, March 15 at 8:06 am
Well, here in central Oklahoma the bees are buzzing!! Starting the normal spring roundup of pollen and nectar!! My pear tree is blooming slightly?? Haven't seen many more blooming yet!! We have seen our first Robin of the year and the Starlings seem to be moving into the neighborhood!! No I don't like the DST in either direction, it always throws me off for days/weeks!! My BIL in Denver doesn't change his clock !! He just goes with the flow and has the work schedule to play with!! Lucky dog!!
BTW how do you cut that cake??
Have a great show filming!! and great weekend!!
Renee O On Friday, March 15 at 8:06 am
DItto but without the British film crew (though I lived in England for a year; does that count?)
Jessica @ Gas Stove Girl On Friday, March 15 at 8:08 am
Ree, you make me laugh right out loud on a daily basis. Keep being you, you're such an inspiration!
I'm still trying to catch up on that hour of sleep that was so rudely taken from me without my consent. I'm also trying to find out who I can talk to about the fact that it is mid March and I am still running around Boston in my big down winter coat. If I must sacrifice the sleep of daylight savings time, I want more warmth with my daylight!
Also, I wanted to fist bump the screen when you said the thing about cooking then blogging. I do the same thing. My brain can't handle thinking that far ahead.
Rachel B. On Friday, March 15 at 8:09 am
That cake looks absolutely scrumptious! Definitely looking forward to seeing that one on the show. And pork chops for tomorrow huh? I'll have to make sure we tune that one in before heading out for groceries tomorrow morning, mom's always looking for new ways to do pork chops. Definitely been feeling some of the spring zombie-ness but the warmer weather is oh-so-welcome despite the hour theft especially with all the bountiful sunshine we've been blessed with here. Now if the bugs would just stay away a little bit longer I'd be a really happy camper. LOL Have a lovely St. Patty's weekend!
KA On Friday, March 15 at 8:09 am
I "don't care for" Spring Forward either, it is the devil. I am having a hard time transitioning to spring as well, but in the clothes department….I love shorts and flip flops but I am not at my ideal weight so I want to stay covered up!
ChristineM On Friday, March 15 at 8:10 am
Here in southern California, Spring came early. We have a hummingbird nest with momma nesting in there an awful lot. Gotta get out the ladder and take a pic but I don't want to disturb her nesting. You would know, its a mom thing- (Don't disturb me please, I am keeping my babies warm)
I don't like this Spring forward either, my days seem shorter, time seems to fly, allergies are kicking our rears, dogs are scratching too, but soon, it will calm down…. have a great day!
Dawn C. On Friday, March 15 at 8:11 am
Springing forward is the bane of my existence! I have been a total zombie this week. Plus, with it being so balmy in Florida, allergy season is in full swing. Why does it have to be so beautiful here?
Julie Luek On Friday, March 15 at 8:11 am
I'm fluent in "cake". All kinds. It's my gift. I want that cake, please.
BeepieRuns On Friday, March 15 at 8:12 am
Mmmm, cake…. yum. Yes, I too, "do not care for" daylight savings. I especially "do not care for" getting up at 3:45 in the morning – who cares that the clock says 4:45, we all REALLY know what time it is.
Mountaincat On Friday, March 15 at 8:13 am
I have a spring-related dilemma! Here in north western Illinois, we have had more snow in March than we have had all winter. Make it stop! This is bass-ackwards!
Patti On Friday, March 15 at 8:13 am
What's up with all the British production crews? 'Gold Rush' also had a British crew…. I smell a conspiracy here! where's the dislike button?
But that cake … oh that cake … thaaaaaank yooouuuuu!
Lisbeth On Friday, March 15 at 8:14 am
I also find spring forward to be cruel & unusual punishment. The cake is absolutely gorgeous, I had to stop looking at it 'cause I was gaining weight just looking at it. Thanks for all you are & do. We all love ya in my neighborhood my hungry husband thinks your recipes are the best.
Toby Wollin On Friday, March 15 at 8:14 am
Here, in Upstate NY, our issue is not water (or lack thereof) – it's cold. Do I start seeds now, thinking I can sneak them in early (especially if I put out old windows on one of the garden beds and warm up the soil)? Or will they be too leggy by the time the soil warms up enough (and the snow finally stops) to get them in? And do I care – it's just lettuce and chard and stuff like that. Does anyone care whether or not their chard and lettuce is leggy or not? Tomatoes and peppers we have to start here early no matter what – no one in their right (or left) minds puts in tomato or pepper plants before Memorial Day. We have been known to have snow in mid-May.
Kim On Friday, March 15 at 8:14 am
What are we doing? Getting my farm kids started in 4-H, getting ready for baseball, laundry, working, trying to figure out what to do about my parents' anniversary in June which is during wheat harvest, laundry, sharing your angst about my garden, I am in charge of our annual garden tour in June and I am ready for it to be over, laundry, volunteering at my kids school, and finally, more laundry.
Nicole A. On Friday, March 15 at 8:16 am
Morning Ree! I hate…err…I mean, strongly dislike spring forward too. I do love the extra daylight though
Thanks or posting the cake! Now I know what I'll make for desert on Easter Sunday.
marlab On Friday, March 15 at 8:16 am
I do NOT like daylight savings time either. I feel like I've been run over by a truck . . . . . I'm numb tired. Of course that could be from the shot of Nyquil I took last night. I'm a cheap drunk!!!! The cake is BEAUTIFUL! I think a little piece of that would wake me right up . . . I'll be over in a few!! Have a great weekend everyone.
JB On Friday, March 15 at 8:17 am
I love the "spring forward" in DST because I normally wake up about 3:30 to 4. Now it is almost 5 and I've "slept in"!!
Anne B. On Friday, March 15 at 8:18 am
You and me both Ree! I'm just now sort of feeling like a normal human being! Why do we have to do this every year? It always feels like I've flown to Thailand and back in one day. I'm not at all a pleasant person when I'm sleep deprived. On the plus-side, I'm thinking about my garden as well! The cake is GORGEOUS!
gaelowyn On Friday, March 15 at 8:18 am
I despise Daylight savings time. I'm about to go postal if I hear my kids whine one more time "but it's not even DARK OUT!! It can't be bedtime!" ARGH!!
I'm in Michigan, where spring weather hasn't even begun to peek around the corner yet. Colds, flu, strep throat, bronchitis are running rampant, and that's just in my house and my work office! ROFL..
But, the robins are back, the red-winged blackbirds have started to trickle back in, and our neighborhood sandhill cranes have returned again! Spring must be on the way, eventually. But it's Michigan, we've been known to go straight from winter to 90+ degree days inside the same week and never look back.
wendy On Friday, March 15 at 8:18 am
I'm not a fan of the spring forward either. It feels like we're losing so much more than just an hour of sleep. As someone from a similar climate (North TX), I share your garden dilema. I'm sadly scaling back this year.
Monica On Friday, March 15 at 8:19 am
We all have colds. The baby has her first ear infection. I blame Daylight Savings. Traveling probably didn't help.
Mrs.Brooks On Friday, March 15 at 8:19 am
We live in Arizona so we don't do Daylight Savings Time.
J. Ross On Friday, March 15 at 12:30 pm
Wish I lived in Arizona.. Smart state.
ann On Friday, March 15 at 2:08 pm
And Hawaii
Janis S. On Friday, March 15 at 8:19 am
Fried prok chops?! Yum! I love my mother's recipe and request them for my birthday meal each year. Yes, I'm 33 and mom still makes us birthday meals! I know you miss Ga-Ga terribly- I lost my grandmother on Easter last year and I'm dreading the 1 year mark. Saying a prayer for your healing heart P.S. The cake is beautiful!
Shirley On Friday, March 15 at 8:19 am
I love spring!!! I don't even mind the time change…it means we don't have to eat supper after dark anymore! AND, I heard robins and bluebirds this morning…yay spring! Bring it on!!!
Jen @ Ginger Guide On Friday, March 15 at 8:20 am
Why is that I can stay out later and only get 4 hours of sleep and be fine but missing one little bitty hour just can destroy me for the entire week? It does not make sense! Oh well.
My husband would be in on that football pool in a heartbeat. We are an English soccer household. Even our 2 year old now wants to watch Manchester United with daddy over watching Cars for the seventy millionth time (as I quietly weep with gratitude that I don't have to watch it again).
Today is Friday, 70 and sunny in St Louis, and I'm looking forward to a happy fun filled weekend with my two favorite guys. Can't beat that!
Shalini On Friday, March 15 at 8:20 am
It's Autumn here in Australia but still bloody hot!
But that cake makes me cry tears of joy!
Katie On Friday, March 15 at 8:21 am
My husband and I picked up our 9 week old puppy on Saturday.
Not only did we loose that hour of sleep… We lost many more with a crying puddle of fluff.
Still not recovered.
Cake would help.
Susan On Friday, March 15 at 8:21 am
I, too, am not a fan of springing forward! I've been sleep deprived all week—actually, haven't slept well for a couple of months and now my dog (who is VERY hypersensitive about springing forward an hour) is having sleep issues that will continue for a couple of months—that's about how long it takes for her to adjust! And on top of that I agreed to go with a friend to her grandson's soccer game that's 2 hours away tomorrow morning !! I'll have to get up earlier than I already do just to leave in time to get there. I don't know what I was thinking I know we'll have a great time, though, so that's my consolation.
Have a great weekend everybody!
Tina On Friday, March 15 at 8:21 am
Good Morning! Yes, DST is evil. I keep staying up too late (between the evening being brighter and just not feeling "ready" for bed). The ONE good thing about springing forward is the 2 and 3 year old are "sleeping in" until 7. When I moved to Indiana, they didn't observe DST and it was very, very nice. Except for confusing the rest of the country for what time we were in ("Now we're in the Eastern time. Ok, NOW we're Centeral…") Really I just wish our country would join AZ and drop the whole silly thing.
And our garden is in debate right now as well. We may be moving in May. Just waiting ot see if things go through…but the owners are willing to let us go over and start the garden now! We shall see. We went seed heavy so it'd be nice to get a bumper crop this year. I hope you go full tilt and then its a good summer for your garden!
Katherine Laurie On Friday, March 15 at 8:22 am
Thank you for making me feel better about how tired and cranky I have been this week! Ugh. I know once our weather warms up (Minnesota is darned cold right now!) and I can finally get outside all will be right with the world again. Happy Friday!
Lezlie On Friday, March 15 at 8:22 am
I'm with you P-dub…I don't care for spring forward…at all.
Losing a hour of sleep, seasonal allergies, when to start planting, should I cut my hair or let it grow, start wearing spring colors even though it is in the form of turtle necks and ear muffs, on top of all that (and much more) I live in the deep south and it is the middle of March and we are still getting 30 degree weather. I don't know, it seems all too much.
BUT, if it were for losing that 1 hour of sleep this would all make me feel ALIVE!
Nana Phyllis On Friday, March 15 at 8:22 am
I also strongly dislike – hate – time change. I wish they would leave it one way or the other. I don't care which time, just leave it alone!!
Carol Sherman On Friday, March 15 at 8:22 am
First let me start by saying I feel exactly the same way about spring forward as you, maybe worse. I really want to do flowers and vegetable garden in a big way this year, but if it is anything like the past two years in Oklahoma it will be a waste of time and money. By the way the cake looks delicious!
Theresa in Alberta On Friday, March 15 at 8:23 am
In 1982 I visited family who were living outside of London, England. I learned that a person qued up for the tram (bus) train (subway or underground). That the refrigerators in most "flats" (apartments) were the size of the one in my caravan (RV trailer). I purchased some lovely nickers (panties) The next day I purchased veggies from the green grocery who was right next door to the sweet shop (candy store) on our way home from the pub (bar). At the grocery store I purchased washing up soap (dish soap).
whew, pass me a piece of please, thankyou!
Jennifer K On Friday, March 15 at 8:24 am
I detest spring ahead! My pregnant body has completely rejected me. My son and I are stuck on last Tuesday while my daughter and husband continue to go on as if nothing happened. Oh how I wish I was them, and how I wish I had a piece of that cake!
whitluv On Friday, March 15 at 8:27 am
Ree- I love your site and everything you say and agree spring forward should take a hike, but where's the cake girl?! I can smell it from the pictures! I want that cake. Recipe?..Pretty please with strawberries on top.
Johanna Banana On Friday, March 15 at 8:27 am
I am typically not a fan of spring forward. This year it has not bothered me too much, but my poor baby. My kindergarten aged boy went to bed at 5:30 on Tuesday. Last night he had a 2 hour nap after school!!! Hopefully he snaps out of it soon!
Hillary On Friday, March 15 at 8:27 am
I'd love to know the decorating tips that keep a tall cake with strawberries and cream anchored to a cake platter while not falling apart under hot tv lights and crew close ups! What a beauty!
Spring means outdoor events are around the corner! That Hurricane Sandy didn't take away everything we hold dear (entirely!) and I can open all my windows!!!
The smell of Spring is almost as awesome as the smell of chocolate cake!
Stacy On Friday, March 15 at 8:28 am
Oh, I have been struggling at well! Not only am I 5 1/2 months pregnant and NEED more sleep, but my one year old thinks getting up at 5:30am is the way to go. I will appreciate more sunlight down the road, but for now…..i'm not a fan of the lost hour…oh, how I miss you!
Stephanie Davis On Friday, March 15 at 8:29 am
I actually love Spring Forward with little kids because now instead of getting up at 6, it actually is 7. It only lasts a short while but I've found with Spring Forward you gain an hour, and with Fall Back you lose an hour, with little kids that is!! Just my two sense!!
Kim A On Friday, March 15 at 8:30 am
While I don't mind the extra daylight after I get home from work, I don't like waking up and leaving in the dark again to go to work. But for some reason, this year has hit me worse than ever, and no I can't seem to want to wake up. I've been going to bed extra early this week, and I'm a night owl usually.
MontreatGal On Friday, March 15 at 8:31 am
I don't know if all that has happened to me this week is a result of Daylight Savings Time, but I am choosing to blame it on that. What has happened, you ask? Well, thank you for asking! I will tell you!
1) I threw my back out taking a long walk (Seriously?? WHO does that?)
2) I thought I was over the back thing and went to the gym. I was not over it.
3) I had a dentist appointment at 8:00 in the morning (WHO scheduled that? Oh yeah, me.)
4) I had to sit through a three hour meeting at work on "How to fill our forms."
5) I totaled my car.
6) A friend from college died of cancer last night.
7) I did not win the ice cream maker on this fine website.
ONLY bright spot of this week: No cavities.
Stupid, dumb Daylight Savings Time. I hate you.
West Tx Judy On Friday, March 15 at 8:44 am
OMG, my heart breaks for you this morning…..will keep you in my prayers….you need it! Hope you have a much better week next week! OH, and I too did not win the ice cream maker, so we can go "boo" together. I am just amazed you had time to even LOOK at a computer with all that happened to you this week ! But no cavities, good for you, and FORMS, oh yeah, the thing of our future for sure. Take care now!
JoniB On Friday, March 15 at 9:13 am
You just made me feel so blessed, and I had been feeling a bit of a grump due to daylight savings. My week has been a bit hard to deal with, but not like yours, MontreatGal. I'm gonna find my smile and send good thoughts your way.
Linda Perkins On Friday, March 15 at 9:16 am
Oh I am so sorry about your friend. I hope that your memories keep you company as you adapt to your time with her. Congratulations on no cavities though. Hope that things get better.
Alisha Jaybird On Friday, March 15 at 1:50 pm
I am so sorry about your friend and that everything else seems to be upside down. I'm sending you hugs right now. It will get better, I PROMISE!!!!!! Big hugs!!!!
MontreatGal On Sunday, March 17 at 11:44 am
Thank you all! I feel the love and know it will get better. Just trusting and believing in God's goodness is hard sometimes. But He's got this. I just have to trust!
Thanks again!
Laurie O - WI On Friday, March 15 at 8:31 am
The time change doesn't really bother me – I roll with the flow……… Alway up early and to be late anyway. We are having a sad week in my house. Learned that one of our Jack Russells has cancer. Foster is almost 12 (on the 31st) and just the sweetest little boy you could ever hope to know. So we are sad – we are teary – we are going to have to make some very hard decisions soon. Sorry to be the sad sack on this post – but the reality is – that's what we are up to……… you asked – I shared.
Laurie O - WI On Friday, March 15 at 8:34 am
sorry – that should be "always up early and to bed late anyway'
Erin L On Friday, March 15 at 11:27 am
Oh, Laurie, I am so sorry for you & your family. That is so difficult. I will say a prayer for Foster, & for you that you will be given the wisdom to make those decisions. Remember all the love & joy that you have given each other, & know that in the end that is all that matters.
Andrea On Friday, March 15 at 8:32 am
Here in the UK, we have not yet sprung forward…. not until the end of the month! I quite enjoy the different (and funny) phrases here! My favourite? "I'll ring you on your mobile"!!! Spring doesn't seem to be bothered about showing up… we had snow at the beginning of the week and we have rain today, along with frigid temps! Hoping for some warmer weather soon. That cake looks amazing! Where did you get your cake stand? I love it!
SallyLS On Friday, March 15 at 8:32 am
I am not doing well with this time change! For one thing I am already crazy with hormonal upheaval and am struggling to figure out what is happening to my 48 year old body when my mind is racing like a teenagers! Ah! Soccer, basketball, gymnastics, and swim and that is only 3 of my children's activities! I dream of cleaning out my attic completely and renovating it into a nice relaxing cozy, comfy, space to just chill. Have a great day!
Tara V On Friday, March 15 at 8:34 am
Good Morning Pioneer Woman! I would have to agree that daylight savings is of the devil. I appreciate all of the wonderful inventions and wisdom in "Poor Richards Almanac" that Benjamin Franklin gave to us but I do not appreciate the lose of an hour of sleep. Brilliant man. Bad daylight savings. In happier news the snow in Utah has finally melted and yesterday it was so nice and sunny and warm I got to wear flip flops!
West TX Judy On Friday, March 15 at 8:36 am
NOT a fan of spring forward…luv spring however…even started a garden…can you imagine …in Lubbock TX too…..ok, it is in my sunroom for now, but some of it is already BURSTING out of its soil….guess I need to move some things to a bigger pot until our last freeze is over. I love my Acorn Squash from my own soil ! LUV the cake…OMG…I am having a sugar high just looking at it! That Bristish crew has got to be fun for you…wow, you all can certainly learn a lot from each other! I had to work this week, so typing from school/office, whatever! At least my surgery hand is better. I can type better now. Chow!
NancyCinAL On Friday, March 15 at 8:38 am
It's not just you. Everyone in my house has been complaining all week that they are tired, and discussing how much they hate turning the clocks forward in the Spring and losing an hour of sleep. We much prefer the Fall when we can turn them back and gain an hour of sleep! On the other hand, I do enjoy it being light out at a later time in the evening We enjoy your show and are all looking forward to the new season. Have a great weekend!
tammy c. On Friday, March 15 at 8:40 am
I hate day light savings. What are you saving not your sanity. They should just keep the same time all year round. we are not in the olden days that we have to help pa.
Debbie Spinelli On Friday, March 15 at 8:41 am
Oh yes, I am feeling your pain! It is so dark in the morning when I have to get me children up for school. They are having a really tough time! Cannot wait to clean up the yard and see what needs to be replaced and start planting. Need a new roof this Spring also. Tonight we are expecting more snow but last weekend it was 70! Would love to sleep in but that never happens!
jone in AZ On Friday, March 15 at 8:41 am
Sorry about your daylight-saving angst! We're having no trouble with it here…Arizona doesn't spring forward or fall back. (Think of the time saved not changing all the clocks!)
Brad W On Friday, March 15 at 8:41 am
Sorry Ree – I really L-O-V-E daylight savings time. Don't get me wrong, I'm tired, and irritable and all that but the promise of it being light later in the day makes the day even better. It was a record 70 something here in north central Utah yesterday and we worked out in the yard as long as we could. I'm sure there is more snow and rain somewhere in the forcast but yesterday was a treat! Now, pass me a piece of that cake and no one gets hurt!
Susan On Friday, March 15 at 8:42 am
I got my lunch bag and my daughters lunch bag confused this morning and put my orange soda in my 7 month old's lunch. The ladies and I all got a good laugh out of it though.
Shelly On Friday, March 15 at 8:44 am
I feel your pain, I cooked breakfast last night for supper in lieu of the fact I haven't fixed breakfast all week. It's been a grab and go week. There should be a law against big chickens on top of daylight saving time. Since my husband works an hour away the only good thing I can say is at least its still daylight when he gets home so he's not having to feed cows in the dark. In the same dilemma about the garden, and lots of laundry since our oldest just came home from college to start on his internship.


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News | Why Vermont lost one company to Switzerland
By Shay Totten | Vermont Guardian
Posted April 27, 2007
ST. JOHNSBURY — When a Northeast Kingdom manufacturer sought to grow its global business, Vermont was on its short list to house the $45 million expansion and up to 45 jobs.
In the end, Vermont was once again the bridesmaid and not the bride as EHV Weidmann, which has offices in Switzerland, chose that European country for the expansion. Vermont came in second, ahead of the Ukraine and China, according to company officials.
The company cited the higher taxes it would pay in Vermont as compared to what it would pay overseas as one major factor, according to a letter from one company official to Gov. Jim Douglas.
The story, first reported in The Caledonian-Record, quickly appeared as an Associated Press wire story in other Vermont papers under the headline, "High taxes deter plant expansion."
Company officials reiterated that to the Vermont Guardian, however the Guardian has also learned that EHV Weidmann has been receiving preferential tax treatment at both the state and local levels for close to a decade.
"I was on committee to evaluate the sites, and as we evaluating those six sites we came down, operationally, in terms of expense. What we felt was a pretty good number in Vermont, but we still felt this number was actually quite high," said John Goodrich, the company's vice president and general manager.
While Vermont's taxes and operational costs were higher than the Ukraine, the state fared better in other areas, but "Vermont was a far cry from the best winner in that regard which was Switzerland."
Goodrich notes that while Switzerland is a high-price country, their tax structure benefits companies.
"The state and federal taxes on profits are about 60 percent of what we pay here in Vermont," Goodrich noted.
Those high taxes are despite being granted a number of local and state tax breaks in recent years.
The company's most recent local tax stabilization agreement had it paying less than fair market value on its properties through 2005. It wasn't until 2006 that it was paying on 100 percent of its assessed value. The only reason that town officials decided not to renew the agreement was because St. Johnsbury is undergoing a reappraisal and it expects that values for its industrial properties to grow far less than that of residential properties.
Town Manager Mike Welch said the agreement was worth it to the town since EHV Weidmann is a good corporate citizen and employs many local people. The company has a workforce of about 242 full-time and 40 part-employees.
"EHV is certainly a very important part of our local economy here and jobs and active member of our community," said Welch. "Also, we have, in the past, approached them about property taxes when we've had to make major sewer and water improvements and they are our highest water user."
The town has also given up ownership to a road near the plant to help make it easier for the company to consider expanding in Vermont.
"I think their problem is mostly to do with the state taxes, because we've really tried to work with them locally," said Welch.
What do they pay?
In 2006, EHV Weidmann paid about $90,000 in property taxes to the state. Most of that probably stayed in St. Johnsbury, Welch notes, because the community is a so-called receiving town.
That same year, EHV Weidmann paid about $60,000 in local taxes to the town's highway and general fund on its buildings and personal property.
In all, EHV Weidmann's six properties in town are valued at slightly more than $5 million and its personal property valued at roughly $926,000.
The Guardian has also learned that EHV Weidmann had some of its tax credits recouped by the state after the company saw its employment levels drop below what it had when it had taken the tax credit through the Economic Advancement Tax Incentives (EATI) program.
Despite calling Vermont's tax burden heavy, Goodrich would not divulge what Weidmann pays in taxes, or what annual sales are from the Vermont plant, saying he didn't want that number made public.
A recent report by the Joint Fiscal Office found that of the 23 out-of-state companies with Vermont taxable income of more than $1 billion, two paid only $250, which is the alternative minimum allowed by the state. In the $100 million to $1 billion taxable income group, 22 of the 140 companies only paid $250, and 25 of the 111 companies with taxable income of $50 to $100 million paid $250.
Meanwhile, Vermont companies of the same size pay based on their taxable income, and it's not until you get into taxable income below $10,000 that you see Vermont companies taking advantage of the alternative minimum.
In fact, of the 860 companies with taxable income of $10,000 to upwards of $50 million, only two filed for the alternative minimum payment of $250. Both of those companies were in the $10,000-$25,000 income group.
Goodrich said if a company such as Weidmann has carry-forward losses for a couple of years and pays little, if anything, in corporate taxes, it's the long view they take when making decisions on where to invest resources.
"If we have a situation with some operating loss carry forward, you might minimize your taxes for a year or two, but if you're looking at making a major investment that is, in the case of our company, something that is going to last 20 to 30 years that is what you base your decision on," said Goodrich. "And, Vermont's marginal rate is among the highest in the nation."
Goodrich said his business was also soured on its experience with the Vermont Economic Progress Council (VEPC) and the tax credits it earned, and then had taken away.
"We lost out on a tax credit because we had to have seven more people [on the payroll] than we did, but if you counted our temps we exceeded that," said Goodrich.
EHV Weidmann was authorized to earn $233,173 in Economic Advancement Tax Incentives (EATI) on Feb. 25, 1999. The earning period, based on the economic activity to occur, was Jan. 1, 1999, to Dec. 31, 2003. Those credits were applied to the company's tax liabilities, said Fred Kenney, VEPC's executive director, in an e-mail interview with the Guardian.
By law, a company can lose its EATI status if for 120 consecutive days its employment levels drop below 75 percent of the level it had at the time of its award. An EATI award can also be recaptured, or taken back, after it has been applied to a tax liability.
In this case, EHV Weidmann asked for and received a deferral to get its employment levels back up during a 12-month period. At the end of that year, employee levels were still not back to their original levels, so the state moved forward with recapture. However, in 2005 the Legislature amended the recapture provision and Weidmann appealed the VEPC decision directly to the tax commissioner, who upheld the ruling.
"In this case, the employment level did not reach the statutory level by the end of the deferral period and VEPC could not recommend mitigation due to the cost-benefit results. Therefore, VEPC requested that the Tax Department recapture the amount of earned and applied (utilized) credits in accordance with the formula in statute," Kenney said.
Kenney would not say how much money was recaptured, though he did say the law decreases the amount of incentives that can be recaptured the longer lapse there is between the time tax credits are earned, and when recapture is triggered.
In a letter to Gov. Jim Douglas, which also served as Goodrich's resignation as chairman of the governor's Commission on the Future of Economic Development, he wrote, "Our situation points out a couple of real issues Vermont faces in its economic development process. There is a strong impression by many investment decision makers that Vermont is unfriendly to business. While there are numerous complaints about tax credits, what is in place to encourage and make Vermont a competitive offering to industries such as ours?
"It is fundamentally critical that Vermont re-orient to bring our state into a modicum of competitiveness. We have an on-going business here and I hope to remain, while continuing to offer good jobs to a worthy and high-performing work force. Good economic development means creating opportunity for all the work force training initiatives we have," he continued.
In response, Douglas lay the blame for Vermont's poor business climate strictly at the feet of the Legislature, though ironically it is the EATI program being administered by the Douglas administration that is partly to blame for the company's decision.
"Your letter hit home for me. I have worked hard since becoming Governor to erase the perception that Vermont is unfriendly to business. It is an uphill battle: the political philosophy that has been in place in the General Assembly for many, many years results in well-intentioned but often heavy-handed actions that have made it extremely challenging for business owners, both large and small. I have tried to address many of those issues in an ongoing effort to make this state more attractive to investors and employers," Douglas wrote.
Goodrich believes the state should focus its efforts on making sure that any tax credit system is fair, and transparent, and that businesses are rewarded for creating jobs.
"I think there are niches and specialties that have a place in Vermont," said Goodrich, "especially if you you're going to compete on labor alone. There are companies out there that can create high-paying jobs and are much less capital intensive than we are, and we need to be making Vermont a place for them to come."


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Recently, a Haw River, North Carolina mother was cleaning out the basement of her home and came across an old NES system (Nintendo Entertainment System) with five game titles. The game titles were Family & Fitness Stadium Events, Major League Baseball, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2, Super Mario 3, Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt.
For the average person, this seems like a pretty typical auction, game console, throw in a couple of video games and you may net a few bucks in your pocket. What mom didn't expect was the first eBay bid which came in at $6000 and by the time the auction closed, the final winning bid was for $13,105.00.
So what gives? This wasn't a rare Stuart Hughes gaming console that was decked out in gold and precious gems like his $485,000 Nintendo Wii Supreme Console. However, the value of this eBay auction was in the list of games that were included, one of which was considered a rare gem amongst collectors and in the gaming world. The game was the 1987 Stadium Events.
According to an NBC report, only 2000 copies of this 80s video game were ever made and what made this particular auction even more valuable is it included the original cardboard box. It is believed that there are only 10 complete sets of this game with packaging and this was one of them. There is so much emphasis placed on the box, that its value alone is appraised at $10,000 and the game title itself ranks sixth on the "Holy Grails of Console Game."
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Like AC Milan before them last season, Barcelona are all that is
standing in the way of the first ever all-English final in the
history of the UEFA Champions League. The Catalans will have their
work cut out though against red-hot favourites Manchester United.
These two powerhouses of European football have played 371 matches between them in this competition and meet on Wednesday night at the Camp Nou for what promises to be a semi-final first leg full of attacking football.
The Blaugrana and the Red Devils are the only two teams unbeaten in the Champions League this season, each having eight wins and two draws to their names. In the two knockout rounds, Barcelona eliminated Celtic (3-2, 1-0) and Schalke (1-0, 1-0) while Manchester United knocked out Lyon (1-1, 1-0) and Roma (2-0, 1-0).
On the domestic front however, Barcelona have been much less impressive. They are well behind leaders Real Madrid and have gone five matches without a win. Their last eight matches have produced a mere seven points and they have only scored once in their last three home games. The repeated absences of Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry's troubles adapting to the team and his new position and Lionel Messi's frequent spells out through injury all help explain Barça's relatively poor season, and why Frank Rijkaard's men have little left to play for except Champions League glory.
For the Red Devils on the other hand, things have been plain
sailing on the domestic front. Despite being held to a 1-1 draw by
Blackburn last weekend, they are three points clear with a superior
goal difference of their nearest rivals Chelsea, whom they play at
Stamford Bridge on Saturday in yet another mouth-watering clash.
Cristiano Ronaldo is having a dream season, and with the
hard-running Wayne Rooney alongside him, Manchester United are
certainly the team to beat.
It promises to be a battle royal between two teams with identical records in this season's Champions League - 18 goals scored, five conceded - and it may well be that a moment of individual brilliance tips the balance one way or the other. And there will certainly be no shortage of brilliant individuals on display at the Camp Nou.
Key contests
The fact that Barcelona will be without two key players - the injured Ronaldinho and suspended Carles Puyol - may well be decisive, but the Catalans have plenty of strength in depth. One major plus point is the availability of Argentinian prodigy Lionel Messi, who made his comeback from injury in last week's 2-2 draw against Recreativo Huelva. His duel with Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo, the competition's seven-goal top scorer (on top of 28 Premier League strikes), could go a long way to deciding who gets through to the final.
The words
"I think that Manchester United are the best English team still in the competition but I am absolutely convinced that they think that Barça are the best of the other three semi-finalists." Johan Cruyff (former Barcelona player and coach)
"I think my team has got something special about them this year. We can't go out to Spain and be negative. On the contrary, we ought to be positive given how we have been playing recently." Sir Alex Ferguson (Manchester United manager)
Past European meetings
Cup Winners' Cup
Quarter-final 1983-1984
7 March: Barcelona 2-0 Manchester United
21 March: Manchester United 3-0 Barcelona
Final 1990-1991
15 May in Rotterdam: Manchester United 2-1 Barcelona
Champions League
Group stage 1994-1995
19 October: Manchester United 2-2 Barcelona
2 November: Barcelona 4-0 Manchester United
Group stage 1998-1999
16 September: Manchester United 3-3 Barcelona
25 November: Barcelona 3-3 Manchester United