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- Center for Practical Bioethics
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- College of Palliative Care at AAHPM
- Council on Social Work Education
- Duke Institute on Care at the End of Life
- European Association for Palliative Care
- Hartford Geriatric Social Work Initiative
- Hospice Foundation of America
- Initiative for Pediatric Palliative Care
- Institute for the Advancement of Social Work Research
- International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care
- International Congress on Palliative Care
- International Palliative Care Family Research Center
- Kidney End of Life Coalition
- National Association of Social Workers
- National Healthcare Decisions Day
- National Hospice Work Group
- National Palliative Care Research Collaboration
- Pain & Policy Studies Group
- Social Work Leadership Institute
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Naypyidaw is the capital of Myanmar. It is located in the central parts of the country, over 300 kilometers north of the former capital Yangon in the Mandalay Division. Naypyidaw consists of the city proper (downtown) and three surrounding townships, Pyinmana, Lewe and Tatkon. The administrative capital of Myanmar was officially moved 3 kilometres west of Pyinmana on the 6th of November 2005. Although the official reason for the movement of the government is the fact that Yangon had become too congested and crowded, it is widely believed that Naypyidaw has become the capital because of its central and strategical location compared to Yangon. Naypyidaw is close to the Shan, Chin and Karen states, and it is felt that a stronger military and governmental presence nearby might provide stability to those chronically turbulent regions.
Naypyidaw has a hot and humid tropical climate. Temperatures are well above 30 degrees Celcius during the day and mostly around 20 degrees at night. Temperatures from mid March to May can reach 40 degrees making this time rather unpleasant for visiting the city. This time is often called the hot dry season.
From June to October is rainy season. There is massive amounts of rainfall this time of year
The best time to visit is during the cool dry season which is December to February. During this period there is still warm and pleasant weather with pleasant nights around 18 degrees. It usually is dry and rather sunny during these months.
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Dec 20 2008
Day 300: This Might Actually Happen
I've just returned from the Lodge this morning, and I think our Christmas deadline might actually become a reality. We still have a few miles to go before we sleep, but an unbelievable amount of progress has been made in the last seven days…and Jerry, our contractor, is really in a zone. I don't think he'll allow himself not to make it.
I love Jerry. I love Jerry a lot.
Here's where we are this morning:
Here's the laundry room. The glass is in the drawer fronts and I had our cabinet guy put up this shelf and add some crazy, ornate corbels.
Aren't they delightfully bizarre?
And okay, Marlboro Man's not crazy about the corbels. But his mother and I are, and there are just some things we have to move forward with without his blessing.
But he would like to make it known that he's not crazy about the corbels.
But really, are there really any men who LIKE corbels? Especially corbels with a Greek leaf design?
I don't know what got into me. I just needed something that wasn't straightlined and plain. Call me a frilly, foolish female.
The cabinet fronts for the appliances are here, and I'll be eager to get them attached.
I think I should have ended the backsplash tile at the top of the fridges rather than taking it up a couple of rows. Many of you have said that and I agree. We'll worry about that later.
Here's the sink/vanity for the half bath in the main part of the house. We got this crazy brown sink that takes up the whole countertop, and I think it's rather funky.
Here's the view from the farthest corner of the living room, looking out toward the kitchen. We'll be taking down some of the track lights; we just wanted to start with all of them up so we could see how much light we needed.
The guys are there as we speak, sanding down all the floors. That's the bar over on the left—I'll show you more later today. But here's a little hint: THERE ARE CORBELS THERE, TOO.
*Evil Cackle*
Look at the difference between the sanded and non-sanded area! I'd love to do that to my face.
Microdermabrasion, anyone?
After one guy sands an area, a couple more come in behind him and cut little grooves out of the wood here and there to make it look a little less new.
Here's one of the bedrooms, all chipped and chiseled and distressed.
Aren't we Americans strange? We buy new things, then turn around and beat them up so they look old.
These will just add a little bit of character to the floor. I told them not to do too much—I'm sure the floors will distress on their own before too long.
Here were some color samples they showed us. I immediately ruled out the dark ones on the left.
I reach for light, always. I think my eyes must be going, because I love light, bright things. I overexpose my photos with great frequency.
So here are the two colors we're deciding between.
I realize I just ended a sentence with a preposition, but I'm too tired not to.
Marlboro Man and I are going to scarf some chicken spaghetti for lunch and head back up.
We'll check in later, after I sniff some polyurethane. Yummmmmmy.
Hope your Saturday is going well! My mom is visiting for the weekend, and she just left the house with my four children for the day.
I'm not sure what to do with myself.
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Rhonda in Oklahoma On Saturday, December 20 at 2:08 pm
I'm not sure what to say about the corbels, but they sure have a different "feel" than the rest of the decor.
FLWendy On Saturday, December 20 at 2:09 pm
Wow, Ree!!! That is one amazing transformation going on! I would like to see the wood stains under the cabinets to get the right feel for the color. Love the corbels by the way!
Betsy On Saturday, December 20 at 2:09 pm
I'm with #58…you and MM are alone for the day and you don't know what to do?? Come on Ree…tell that man to put on his chaps and…well…you know what to do from there…have fun…its a great stress reliever…..lolol…
The lodge looks great….lighter stain for the floors…just my humble opinion…and more distressing….wow, its what I do…and I am as twisted as the next person is…wish I could have been your "distresser"..
Love it all!!!
gail On Saturday, December 20 at 2:10 pm
In fact, I'd suggest not even staining the floor–just seal it the way it is. Lighter color will show less dirt and dust and flour, plus the lighter color will keep it from feeling like you are walking around inside a wood sandwich.
Regina On Saturday, December 20 at 2:10 pm
Oh Ree…..the corbels are GREAT! As soon as I looked at the pic of the laundry room it was like WOW! Some things men just don't get, but I think they learn to live with them…(snicker). The Lodge is looking AWESOME!
Pietra On Saturday, December 20 at 2:10 pm
LOVE the second to last color. It still allows light, yet the floor looks nicely 'distressed' in that color.
Vicki Miller On Saturday, December 20 at 2:12 pm
Adrienne On Saturday, December 20 at 2:13 pm
It's looking good! I love those corbels too~
gail On Saturday, December 20 at 2:17 pm
By the way, four of those heavy corbels are too much. Use only two at the most, and spaced 1/4 of the way from each end to give that thin shelf a better balance.
Personally, I think they are out of place, but if you like them, go for it!
Nancy On Saturday, December 20 at 2:17 pm
It's beautiful! And I vote for light stain too. These daily updates are fun!
Apron Straitjacket On Saturday, December 20 at 2:17 pm
I like the lighter one too. Everything looks so loverly! It's been fun sharing this adventure with you.
Beth On Saturday, December 20 at 2:18 pm
But I'm with Marlboro Man on the corbels. I'm not to frilly for a girl, feminine but not swirly. Make any sense?
As for what to do with yourself…I haven't received my Christmas card from you yet! *ahem* I'm just saying….
You must have a million Christmas things to handle. Delight in all the accomplishments!
StephanieP On Saturday, December 20 at 2:18 pm
it's looking great!!! yeah! I like the wood doors on the fridge's.
I don't really like those corbels either…how about horse heads? bull heads? lol! no big deal tho – if you like it, that's what counts!
I see what ya mean about those tiles by the stove… hmmm… don't worry about it now tho… later you can take down a few rows to line up with the fridge's – or take them up to the bottom of the windows.
it's just looking loverly!!!
are you sure your kids won't tie gma to a chair and force her to watch videos of calf denutting?
btw, if the kids aren't there and MM is free… uhmmm… what could you do with your time? lol!
Pamela On Saturday, December 20 at 2:18 pm
You're not sure what to do with yourself? I bet MM could come up with at least 49 things to do…and I bet some would even be quite pleasant in a house empty of children!
Helen On Saturday, December 20 at 2:20 pm
Love the distressed wood. But the corbels… ick!
The fireplace is just gorgeous. Why not mount the laundry room shelf on stone instead? Greyish stone would surely tone better with your platinum appliances than the dark colour of those overly-ornate carved wooden corbels, and be more in keeping with the look of the lodge.
(But if you have you heart set on them, then at least reduce the number to two instead of four).
Suzy On Saturday, December 20 at 2:21 pm
I really like the corbels. I think they add interest and dress the up the room a little. There's a lot to be said for a pretty laundry room! heh
Btw.. I'd really like to see the floorplan of that place. Now that things are coming together, I can get a little better feel for whats what in the kitchen/living areas, but there are doors that lead to unknown places. Dangit.. I need to know where they lead! =)
Jennie On Saturday, December 20 at 2:22 pm
OK that's it. I'm getting corbels in my laundry room!
Everything looks so pretty. Are you celebrating christmas at the lodge?
snobound On Saturday, December 20 at 2:23 pm
Is it just me, or has Ree talked about the "faces" in the fireplace before? Maybe I'm WAY behind, but I've never noticed them before now.
BTW, I'm with MM – I don't like the corbels either. They don't go with anything in the house. I'm all for a bit of whimsy, but they are just too non-whimsical for my taste. Maybe it's because they're so dark, or so 'heavy', or too close to the counter top. I can't put my finger on it quite yet, but I just don't like them.
Vickie On Saturday, December 20 at 2:23 pm
You're in the house alone with MM and don't know what to do???? I'm shocked! The Lodge looks great. Can't wait to see it finished and decorated.
c. On Saturday, December 20 at 2:24 pm
definitely the light stain
Bridget On Saturday, December 20 at 2:29 pm
I like the second-from-the-left floor stain. I think the corbels are just plain fun.
This is fun to watch!
Dee Thompson On Saturday, December 20 at 2:29 pm
Why don't you ask Marlboro Man what to do all day without the kids?! I bet he has some ideas…
Bridget On Saturday, December 20 at 2:30 pm
I see one face on the left side of the fireplace. With glasses, even!
PonyFla On Saturday, December 20 at 2:31 pm
Are you serious? You and MM have a day with no kids and you're hanging out at the lodge watching construction? Y'all aren't that old!
I like the darker of the two remaining stains. It just really sets off the grain of the wood. I'm not feeling the corbels, though. I like them in theory but they just don't add to the look, for me.
julie On Saturday, December 20 at 2:32 pm
This is what I think …
the corbels kick major booty! They are delightfully out of place and I love that. Also, once you have furniture and all of your stuff in the place they won't be so noticeable.
I vote the darker of the two stains … dark varnish is way more forgiving and it will age a whole lot richer patina. And speaking from experience, it is easier to fill in scratches on darker stain … Can anyone say "rub a raw walnut on it" ? … that's unshelled of course ;p
Robin On Saturday, December 20 at 2:32 pm
Good call on the corbels!!!!! they're my new favorite feature!
Judi On Saturday, December 20 at 2:34 pm
I love the place, but I have to agree with your hubby. I don't care for the corbels either. They just don't seem to fit in. But it's your place and you can do with as you see fit.
hana On Saturday, December 20 at 2:35 pm
I like the lighter stain.
As for the corbels, I take them as a creative test of sanity. In the laundry room, a place of practical functionality, you want something with a little difference to carry your mind out of the drudgery. (to a greek isle where there are many corbels and toga parties) In the bar area, if someone say, "Wow, those are some neat corbels!" perhaps you should check what they are drinking and give them something else….
Jill G On Saturday, December 20 at 2:38 pm
The Lodge looks so cool. I can't wait to see the finished product.
Karen On Saturday, December 20 at 2:39 pm
Definitely lighter on the floor color. So excited it's all coming together for you – and on time too! It'll be gorgeous when it's done.
Ice Cream On Saturday, December 20 at 2:39 pm
Oh, I do wish you could just seal the wood in its natural color. I love the way it looks with everything else. Of course the glaze might make it look better with the addition of furniture.
AnnArtiste On Saturday, December 20 at 2:42 pm
::::I::L:O:V:E:::I:T:::: magnificent!
Lydia On Saturday, December 20 at 2:42 pm
Things are coming along REALLY WELL!
I love the corbels — they have the heavy feel of the lodge w/ the darker color, but definitely add a feminine touch, which is not often achieved in ranch life.
As for the floors, I like the darker of the 2, however, its hard to say looking at photos — things always look so different in person.
It is beautiful!
Margie On Saturday, December 20 at 2:43 pm
Lookin Good! I still say you should use some of your brands the trim on the hood in the kitchen. Surely yall have more than one. Does Pesky Tim and the in laws have their own brand? Would add to your rusticness…it that a word? Oh and the corbels….keep them it is just the thing to surprise your guests. Looking forward to more pics!
kassidy On Saturday, December 20 at 2:44 pm
Go crazy woman! Enjoy your kidless time with reckless abandon.
Oh, and I like the sample on the left.
BettyG. On Saturday, December 20 at 2:44 pm
Don't know what to do with yourself?
With MM there eating chicken spaghetti?
How about MM put on his chaps and
"entertain" you…. That IS one of your
favorite things, you know… the chaps,
that is.
Your lodge is looking GREAT! I think
those guys will finish in time.
Have fun!
Betty in Oklahoma
Texas Rhea On Saturday, December 20 at 2:44 pm
It's looking awesome!
I love the lightest color wood.
Corbels. That's a word I've never used or known before today. Thank you, Ree. Can you be my new word a day dictionary?!
Great, thanks.
Good-bye, forever.
Denise On Saturday, December 20 at 2:46 pm
As soon as I saw the pic of the laundry room and the corbels, I went 'Ohhhh'…what are THOSE?!' I don't like them at all but everything else looks awesome! But that is just my meager two cents!
tishy On Saturday, December 20 at 2:47 pm
Take a bubble bath you crazy cowgirl!
Jinny On Saturday, December 20 at 2:47 pm
I like the corbels. They add architectural interest and glamma! Every house needs a little glamma (glamour). I like the lightest stain…it will darken with age. Also, I am still thinking about the wood on the bottom of the stove hood…watched "This Old House" the other day they they were carving (very nicely) a date into some of the wood in the house they're working on, and I was thinking it might be cool to add a bit of relief work on top of the piece of wood along the bottom of the hood. It could be something interesting, that represents your family or an architecturally punchy relief, like the corbels, or even stone relief with horses – http://store.horsegiftsandart.com/471051.html
You're doing a great job! It's fun to watch the progress and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you'll be opening gifts under the tree on Christmas morning in front of a roaring fire!
Hooteewho On Saturday, December 20 at 2:48 pm
Corbels are ecletic! Love them, go with the darker stain for contrast! Cannot wait to see the finished lodge!
Stephany On Saturday, December 20 at 2:48 pm
Love the corbels!!!! It's a nice contrast with everything else! Go with the lighter stain….highlights all the "imperfections" beautifully!
Enjoy your day with MM!
Tiffany On Saturday, December 20 at 2:48 pm
I know you didn't ask for opinions on the wood, but I'm going to give it anyway. I'd go with the one on the right (the lightest color) because it will darken with age. My husband has made many pieces of furniture for me & they always darken. The floors are beautiful, by the way! Oh, and my husband built our house & chose two huge corbels almost identical to yours — so there are a few men who like corbels!
Joan On Saturday, December 20 at 2:48 pm
I want to come and live there. LOL It's gorgeous, just gorgeous.
Shirley J. On Saturday, December 20 at 2:49 pm
I agree with MM on the corbels.
Stephany On Saturday, December 20 at 2:50 pm
P.S. Love 140's suggestion with the hood!
Ansa On Saturday, December 20 at 2:50 pm
How far is this new ranch from where you are now?
Corbels….I have to agree with MM….dont like them. They dont seem to fit in. But…that's just my taste. Id KILL to have the space youll have soon!
As for the wood,…light! The lighter the better.
Love it so far (except for the corbels).
When are we all invited for the ranch-warming?
MarilynD On Saturday, December 20 at 2:50 pm
I love the kitchen – with the wood panels on the refrigerators and the wood trim on the pillars, etc.
I would go with the light stain on the far right. It is my experience that wood tends to darken as it ages so I'd start with the lightest stain.
It's looking awesome
A Novel Woman On Saturday, December 20 at 2:53 pm
I'm sure you'll find SOMETHING to do.
As for that lodge, I love the wide open space yet it's so cosy and warm at the same time. Nice, nice job!
StephanieP On Saturday, December 20 at 2:53 pm
I'm back… the lightest of the stains for the floors – it'll darken with time anyway.
I think someone is right about the mantle. it is whimpy. how'd we all miss that?
IF the corbels stay, I agree that 2 should go and the other 2 should be spaced out…
did someone post there's a tile floor in the kitchen? looks like wood to me… am i that blind?
mosheep/Denise On Saturday, December 20 at 2:58 pm
Looking fantastic.
I can't wait for the finished unveiling?????
Brown Eyed Girl On Saturday, December 20 at 2:58 pm
Oh, my, am I ever looking forward to the "before and after" post for the lodge! My husband saw the pics I was looking at today and now he wants a "before and after" post too!
Don't forget!
Patti On Saturday, December 20 at 2:59 pm
the laundry room would make doing laundry a joy instead of a chore. love the corbels. they add a softness that comes from a womens touch! ( much better than perhaps oh.. … frilly curtains?) floors are fab which ever stain you chose
misha On Saturday, December 20 at 3:00 pm
wow – looks great
Sarah On Saturday, December 20 at 3:00 pm
Still not sure what to do on a cold Saturday afternoon when your mother has taken the children away for the day? I could give you a few ideas…
meghan On Saturday, December 20 at 3:00 pm
definitely do the lightest floor stain. you're ceiling is so dark i think it would be a great compliment. looking good so far!
trina On Saturday, December 20 at 3:01 pm
I love your lodge….very beautiful. I like the stain on the far right! It's coming along. Lucky You!
Lara Hensley On Saturday, December 20 at 3:05 pm
I think I would choose the lighter stain, since the ceiling is going to be so dark…but it's ALL beautiful…
pzrhodes On Saturday, December 20 at 3:05 pm
Like the lightest color on the floors. I'm with Marlboro Man on the corbels. Maybe some sort of wrought iron horseshoe or western kinda thing.
Marge On Saturday, December 20 at 3:05 pm
Absolutely beautiful! Go with the light stain for the floors….you have other touches of darker woods. Are you putting up a tree in the lodge/house? It is so beautiful.
Lindsay On Saturday, December 20 at 3:07 pm
Hooray for moms that take the grandkids for the day!
Does she make housecalls? I could really use her for a weekend…or two…maybe 15 years or so. Deal?
Love the decor! You're going to invite us all for a vacation 'cause, you know, for the rest of us seeing cattle and riding horses is still considered a vacation. *snicker
Anonymous On Saturday, December 20 at 3:07 pm
I'm not a fan of the corbels. Maybe if you used ones with a much lighter stain and use only two corbels for that laundry room shelf they won't stand out too much.
Danielle Baker On Saturday, December 20 at 3:09 pm
I love love love the faces in the fireplace stone! It's such a unique addition! Although, I find the mantle a bit too slim for such a large space. This may have been discussed previously, but I'm new to the site. Ps. I'd go with the lighter stain ; )
Cheryl On Saturday, December 20 at 3:09 pm
Lighter stain and I am with MM, I dont like those corbels either, they look out of place.
Stephanie De On Saturday, December 20 at 3:10 pm
Ree and MM, it looks beautiful! Absolutely beautiful. All the stress and $$ is well worth it. The long line of us booking reservations at "THE LODGE" will make Oklahoma's most popular getaway spot.
I promise!
Sandy Manning On Saturday, December 20 at 3:12 pm
I'm not sure about the floor stain. I'd go with what looks best next to the cabinets. As for the tile above the fridges, if you put greenery or some large platters, bowls or something up there on top, it will hide or at least take away from the tile. I don't personally dig the corbels so I side with MM. But I'm not one to really go for eclectic so that may explain it! Overall, the place is fantastic! You've done a great job. Kudos to Jerry and crew too.
Jessica On Saturday, December 20 at 3:13 pm
I would go for the light. Having the whole place as dark as the yummy darker shade I fear may be too dark. But o it is beautiful.
Dianna On Saturday, December 20 at 3:14 pm
Just my opinion: I like the lighter stain for the floors.
Don't care for the corbels – they don't look frilly to me – just "spanishy" and heavy. There's nothing wrong with that, but they seem out of place. But like everyone else said: it's your Lodge and you should have in it what you like!!
Merry Christmas!
moobeema On Saturday, December 20 at 3:15 pm
Tell MM he's THE MAN! The corbels don't fit in the lodge. Think dead deer heads and bear skin rugs! Right MM?
Kristin On Saturday, December 20 at 3:15 pm
The lodge is looking wonderful! I'm going to side with MM on the corbels. But I've never been one for heavy ornate pieces of anything, so what do I know! I'd go for the darker of the two stains. I love how it brings out the grain (and probably the distressing too!)
Amy Schram On Saturday, December 20 at 3:17 pm
when can I move in???????
Char On Saturday, December 20 at 3:19 pm
The corbels are nice — a touch of girly whimsy in all the straight angles (which I like too:) )
I like the stain on the left, the darker color makes the floor look older.
Anonymous On Saturday, December 20 at 3:19 pm
A couple questions??
Well, first of all, AWESOME! this is the most awesome place I have ever seen!
1. Was there any special reason you wanted it done by Christmas? Like family coming to stay or something?
2. Are you going to rent the lodge out like a hotel or something? Because if you are.. put me first on the list or third or fourth, just as long as you put me on it.
3. Do you already have all the furniture and decor ready to fill up the lodge?
I really would LOVE to know the answers to these questions. I know you're really busy but I'll bet others out there in Blogland would like to know this also.
PS love the corbels!
Miss Lila in Atlanta
Danita On Saturday, December 20 at 3:20 pm
I like the lightest floor stain… can't handle too much darkness. AND I like the eclectic-ness , eclectic-nicity, of the corbels (I've never known they were called that… I've always just called them "those things that hold the shelf up."). I'll be on your team with those–very unexpected, very nifty.
o-girl On Saturday, December 20 at 3:20 pm
LOVE the corbels. That's an awesome touch and gives it just the right amount of curves and softness to an otherwise room full of angles. I, myself, like the quirk factor. The lodge is looking soooo beautiful!! Can't wait to see it with all the furnishings and decorative touches! How fun! And….I know what I'd do with my children out of the house…especially with a man like MM. (ooh, sorry…did I actually type that out and leave it in my comment?!)
Deena On Saturday, December 20 at 3:22 pm
I vote for the lighter floor stain, that's a LOT of floor area and it will make the whole place too dark if you go with the dark stain. And the corbels will be fine. Once you get stuff in there – they won't stick out so much. Just makes for a interesting touch.
Are you sure you don't want to move into this place????
Claudia Boress On Saturday, December 20 at 3:24 pm
I like the dark stain on the left from the two stains you narrowed down but my husband likes the lighter stain on the right. Either way you'll make one of us happy:)
I really like the see-through refrigerator. Great idea!
Theresa in Alberta On Saturday, December 20 at 3:24 pm
I LOVE the corbels!!! they are strange and stick out, it is so eclectic. I also like the stain on the far right. nice and LIGHT. HELLO GEE looking forward to seeing pictures of the finished floor. santa claus is going to really like sliding down that chimney. he may never leave.
talea On Saturday, December 20 at 3:24 pm
lightest color on the right would be my vote
Julie in WA On Saturday, December 20 at 3:26 pm
Nope, I am with Marlboro Man…
I don't like the corbels.
As for the floor…
Go dark
Go dark
Go dark
Go dark
Go dark
Megan On Saturday, December 20 at 3:26 pm
I'm not crazy about the corbels either, but it's not my lodge (although it would be wonderful if it was!). I like the slightly darker stain on the left of your two finalists.
Joy On Saturday, December 20 at 3:29 pm
I love it… I dont know how you are standing it… I would be a wreck… it is looking soooo awesome… love love love the colors on the right… it is hard to say… I would normally go for the inside one of the light.. but maybe the light one is the way to go. gosh it is so awesome… I forgot to mention back that I loved the steel countertops also in the bathrooms.
Anne M. On Saturday, December 20 at 3:30 pm
I agree with MM on the corbels-YIKES-too much! I normally like darker stain, but I agree that dark might be too dark in that big of an area. What do the lighter ones look like compared to all your cabinetry? I think I would choose something that is more of a contrast to the cabinetry.
Frieda On Saturday, December 20 at 3:30 pm
Go with the lighter color floor. Wood tends to darken over time…gets its own 'patina.' Hope you get to celebrate Christmas in your new lodge!
Roxanne On Saturday, December 20 at 3:31 pm
When your children steal the lodge from you the first thing they'll replace are those ugly corbels.
But everything else looks incredible!
buzz On Saturday, December 20 at 3:33 pm
Yes, i like the lighest one also because it will darken itself in time.
erin On Saturday, December 20 at 3:34 pm
GORGEOUS! I'd go w/ the darker stain and have the backsplash tiles go all the way up the wall to the crown. It'll finish the space. Plus it's very old school, think old French Bakery.. LOVE IT!
Gayle On Saturday, December 20 at 3:37 pm
I love checking in on the Lodge project! It looks beautiful!
Northfordy Sue On Saturday, December 20 at 3:38 pm
I like corbels in general but not those. The ask for so much attention, "hey look at me", the are heavy looking and dark. I agree with MM on this one.
Thankful On Saturday, December 20 at 3:39 pm
LOVE the corbels. It really add some old-world character to the rustic look you have going on.
Sally On Saturday, December 20 at 3:42 pm
I'm with Marlboro Man — I don't like the corbels at all. I'd get rid of them in a heartbeat!
I'd go with the light stain — it will darken over time.
Leigh On Saturday, December 20 at 3:43 pm
I like the lighter too and your lodge is looking fantastic!
tdr On Saturday, December 20 at 3:44 pm
The stain will darken…start light.
I understand the logic behind the corbels…I think. But architecturally they don't match. The lodge is grand and deserves consistency throughout its elements.
Kudos thus far. It has been fun to watch this progress.
Jeanne from Ohio On Saturday, December 20 at 3:44 pm
I love everything about the lodge and I do think the corbels add a personal touch. It's nice to see something unexpected and interesting, so I am in agreement with you and your mother-in-law. I used antique corbels to hold up my window boxes and at first everyone had negative opinions (now they love them )
carson On Saturday, December 20 at 3:44 pm
Go light…go light…the dust won't show as much, doth speakest the voice of experience.
When I see that hardwood floor across the expanse of the lodge, all I can picture is all your cowboys and their dance partners, two-steppin' laps around the fireplace. Sigh…
Vicky On Saturday, December 20 at 3:46 pm
Everything is looking real nice. I'm with MM on the corbels,,, they don't look "right" to me. Also, why the heck are those guys digging those holes in the floor? Aren't they going to collect dirt, manure and God knows what else? Those are the only negatives I can come up with though. Great Job!!!
Libby On Saturday, December 20 at 3:46 pm
Oh Pioneer Woman – this place is going to be knock down dead GORGEOUS when it's done. Please, please, please, can I move in? Corbels – No Corbels, who cares? You have shelves in your laundry room! I'm kind a leaning towards the lighter stain…did I ask if I could move in?
scphomes On Saturday, December 20 at 3:47 pm
My husband and I were just looking at this and he had a great idea….. He has a great eye for details sometimes. You were saying you wished that you ended the tile at the top of the fridge. Since it is even with the bottom of your "windows" on the side walls why not just carry a piece of trim, or even a small shelf the entire way around the wall at the top of the tile to tie it all together. If you made it a small shelf you could use it to put some fun "rustic" kitchen gadgets on. He also suggested using some corbels like those in the laundry room to support the shelf just so the MM will see evidence of your personality throughout the whole place!! He was very much teasing about those, he's not so much a fan, but does say now that he likes them in the laundry room. I think they must be wearing on him
KS_Kris On Saturday, December 20 at 3:51 pm
Floors darken over time…go lighter! That's all I'm sayin'…
Sunshine On Saturday, December 20 at 3:51 pm
Hi Ree,
Love your and MIL's corbeils. Like he's ever gonna spend as much time as you in the Laundry Room. In that room we need all the beauty we can HANDLE just to get through our chores.
You girls GO, you both Rock!


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- Workplace Recommendations
- The Department's ADR Office ( now, the Office of Collaborative Action and Dispute Resolution [OCADR]) responsible for designing one comprehensive, unified workplace ADR program for the Department, consistent with Personnel and EEO policies and requirements.
- Create a Departmental Workplace ADR Coordinator position in the CADR Office, independent of Personnel and EEO offices, with responsibility for coordinating and providing guidance and support to all bureaus and offices on the administration of the new workplace ADR system.
- A Departmental Workplace Program will use common definitions, standards, procedures, forms, training curriculum, marketing materials, tracking system, evaluation tools and reporting format.
- Departmental Workplace Program should:
- provide employees easy, clear access to information and assistance
- clarify dispute resolution options available to address employee concerns
- address concerns at the earliest opportunity and the lowest possible level
- reduce administrative redundancy
- maximize the shared use of existing resources
- ensure confidentiality
- provide timely access to quality neutral services
- improve customer satisfaction
- reduce the time and cost associated with resolving workplace conflict
- be located in a neutral location - safe for all employees
- provide employees various options regarding neutrals and processes available
- generate good information for measuring (evaluation system)
- provide for voluntary participation/mandatory for managers
Workplace Design Team
What is the task?
- Model an interest-based collaborative approach to systems design. Team made up of representatives from each Bureau, Personnel and EEO Communities, and the Unions.
- Chartered (by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Workforce Diversity and Director, Office of Collaborative Action and Dispute Resolution) to build a comprehensive, integrated workplace dispute resolution system that provides all employees easy access through multiple entry points and clear options for addressing any workplace concern (Goal)
|Two competing programs separately guided by Personnel and OEO
|One Integrated Departmental Dispute Resolution System coordinated by Independent CADR office
Department will provide:
|Expenses associated with ADR not coordinated, i.e., Department's budget used for ADR, Human Resources budget used for ADR, EEO budget used for ADR, Bureau budgets used for ADR
|Coordinate and share resources
|Program versus
|Reactive - Responds to disputes as they arise
|Proactive - Emphasis on preventing conflict
|Responsibility shared by all
|Responsibility shared by all levels
|Top down approach -Accountability resides with top managers
|Bottom-up control and training
|Little emphasis on education
|Education and training are on-going activities
|Reward systems reflect accountability
Team is building a system whose design elements guarantee the following safeguards:
- Voluntary Participation
- Right to be represented/accompanied
- Right to request information
- Protection of privacy and confidentiality
- Impartiality of neutrals
- Neutrals who will disclose prior relationships (should it appear that a conflict exists)
- Right to select and reject acceptable neutrals (choice)
- Qualified neutrals to follow professional guidelines
- Employer to ensure neutrals qualifications
- Reflect diversity of organization
- Statutory rights respected
- Collective bargaining rights respected
Product/Result: Design a blueprint and transition plan for presentation to the Executive Committee. (Transition plan for implementation)
Who is on the design team?
- Representation from each Bureau, both field and headquarters reps
- Representation from functional areas, i.e., Human Resources, Equal Employment Opportunity, Office of the Solicitor
- Union (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers)
Why tasked?
- Department tasked CADR based on ADR Review and Findings and Recommendations
How task was accomplished
- Brought in systems design experts from the private sector to work with team in designing the conceptual model and assist with the process. (Carole Houk and Cornell University)
- Used collaborative process to design "best practice" model.
- Team building conducted by outside facilitator and agreements reached on ground rules for conducting meeting and decision making.
- Outside contractor with extensive experience in developing ADR programs to assist design team with process.
- Consulted with other Federal agencies, e.g., Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, to ensure consistency with applicable regulations and policies.
- Consensus of team members - primary method utilized for making decisions.
- Final design subject to review and approval by Director, Office of Collaborative Action and Dispute Resolution, Bureau Dispute Resolution Specialists and Executive Committee.
- Team had 4 meetings beginning in February, 2002.
- April, 2002
- May, 2002
- July, 2002
- Final meeting of design team scheduled for October, 2002. Will conclude design phase.
Next steps. . .(in October)
- Finalize conceptual model based on feedback from briefings
- Prepare for transition to implementation of Integrated Departmental Workplace Dispute Resolution system.


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51. al-Tahrir al-Wajiz fi ma Yabtaghih al-Mustajiz. The concise introduciton on the duties of one who receives a permission to narrate hadith [ijaza]. By Imam Mohammad Zahid al-Kawthari.
52. Kitab al-Kasb. The book of earnings and acquisitions. By Imam Mohammad al-Shaybani, with the commentary of the Sun of Imams al-Sarakhsi.
53. al-Hathu `ala al-Tijara wa al-Sina`a wa al-`Amal. The recommendation of engaging in trade, craftsmanship, and work. By Imam Abu Bakr Ahmad ibn Mohammad al-Khallal al-Hanbali.
54. Risalat al-Halal wa al-Haram wa ba`du Qawa`idiha fi al-Mu`amalat al-Maliyya. Treatise of the permitted and the forbidden and some of their respective basic principles with relation to financial transactions. By Shaykh Ibn Taymiyya.
55. Akhta' al-doctor Taqi al-Din al-Nadwi fi Tahqiq Kitab Zafar al-Amani li al-lucknowi. Dr. Taqi al-Din al-Nadwi's errors in his edition of al-Lucknowi's book " The triumph of aspirations." By Shaikh Abu Ghudda..
56. Risalat al-Ulfa bayn al-Muslimin, Risalat al-imama fi jawaz al-iqtida' bi al-mukhalif fi al-furu`. The treatise on harmony among Muslims an excerpt of Shaikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyya. Followed by the epistle on leadership in prayer and the permissibility of following one who differs in the branches of the law, by Ibn Hazm.
57. Risalat al-imam abi dawud al-Sijistani li Ahli Makkah fi Wasfi Kitabihi al-Sunan. Imam Abu Dawud of Sijistan's epistle to the people of Mecca describing his book "The traditions of the Prophet."
58. Risalat al-Hafiz al-Imam Abi Bakr al-Hazimi fi Shurut Kutub al-a'imma al-Khamsa. The epistle of the hadith master Imam Abu Bakr al-Hazimi concerning the criteria of authentication applied by the Five Imams [Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, and Nasa'i].
59. Risalat al-Hafiz Mohammad ibn Tahir al-Maqdisi fi Shurut Kutub al-a'imma al-Sitta. The epistle of the hadith master Mohammad ibn Tahir al-Maqdisi concerning the criteria of authentication applied by the Six Imams [Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Nasa'i, and Ibn Majah].
60. al-Rasul al-mu`allim wa asalibuhu fi al-ta`lim. The Prophet-Teacher and his method of teaching. By Shaykh Abu Ghudda..
61. Namadhij min Rasa'il A'imma al-Salaf wa Adabihim al-`Ilmi wa Akhbarihim fi Adab al-khilaf. Examplars from the treatises of the early scholars and their scholarly manners and etiquette of disagreement. By Shaykh Abu Ghudda..
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ANNOUNCES NEW BIZJETBrazilian airframer Embraer last week
said it would develop a new business jet based on its EMB-190
short-range airliner platform. The announcement came in conjunction with
the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE), held in
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1000, is slated for certification and first deliveries in mid-2008 and
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Legacy and the under-development Phenom 100 and 300 light jets. "When we
unveiled the Phenom jets only 12 months ago, we asserted to the business
aviation community our firm commitment to stay in this industry and grow
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launch the Lineage 1000, a premium product with superior comfort and
performance characteristics." Embraer says the Lineage 1000 -- who
thinks up these names? -- is an "ultra-large" business jet with a total
cabin volume of more than 4,000 cubic feet, featuring five distinct
areas capable of accommodating up to 19 passengers. More...
ENCORE+ PROGRAM PASSES 100 FLIGHT HOURSAlso at EBACE, Cessna
said its Citation Encore+ development program passed the 100-flight-hour
milestone in late April and is on track for entry into service in the
first quarter of 2007. The company's program includes two aircraft: One
is being used to develop the full authority digital engine control
(FADEC) software while the other is dedicated to fully testing and
integrating the Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite upgrade, which
includes a Collins autopilot. According to Cessna, other improvements
covered under the Encore+ upgrade program include new interior lighting,
new seat designs and a maximum takeoff weight increase of 200 pounds.
The company says it has delivered to FlightSafety International more
than 90 percent of the parts required to build the full-motion simulator
(FAA Level D/JAR STD 1A) for the Encore+ at the companys Tulsa,
Okla., facility. More...
ACHIEVES FL410 AND 340 KTAS MILESTONESAdam Aircraft
announced late last month that a prototype of its A700 AdamJet flew to
FL410 and achieved a true airspeed of 340 knots during flight testing on
April 20. The aircraft's test flight was crewed by Senior Turbine Test
Pilot Ken Sasine and co-pilot Dan Brand. According to the company, the
aircraft departed Centennial Airport and climbed directly to FL410. The
climb rate was still in excess of 1,000 fpm out of FL390, according to
Adam. After leveling off, the crew accelerated, reaching a maximum speed
of 340 KTAS. "This flight signifies the continuing progress of the A700
program," said Bill Watters, Adam Aircraft vice president of flight
operations. "Serial Number 001 has demonstrated the aircrafts
flight capabilities, Serial Number 002 remains on track for FAA
Certification, and collectively the two aircraft have flown more than
500 hours. A700 Serial Number 003 is currently in production."
ALSO ANNOUNCES MILESTONESMeanwhile, back at EBACE, Eclipse
Aviation last week announced that its Eclipse 500 test fleet has amassed
1,700 total flight hours on its way to FAA certification. Moreover, some
700 of those flight hours were accumulated in the last three months
alone. All of which the company says is keeping it on track to achieve
FAA certification by June 30, with EASA certification by the end of the
year. Certification testing is progressing exceptionally well, and
the Eclipse 500 is proving out the robust design, reliability and
performance that it was built to deliver, said Vern Raburn,
president and CEO of Eclipse Aviation. More...
CONFIRMS FALCON 7X RANGE AND PERFORMANCE INCREASES Also at
EBACE, Dassault last week confirmed an increase in range to 5950 nm as
well as an increase in payload with full fuel for the new Falcon 7X. In
February, Dassault said it hopes improvements in the aircraft's design
would boost its range from 5,700 nm to 6,000; apparently, they came up
only 50 nm short. Regardless, the new range figures will enable the
forthcoming 7X to fly nonstop between cities such as New York and
Riyadh, Paris and Singapore and Los Angeles and Rome. "Our goal from the
first day of the Falcon 7X program was to exceed the expectations of our
customers and to build an aircraft Dassault would be proud of," said
Charles Edelstenne, chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation. "We've
succeeded in both areas. Our customers are getting more airplane than
they were promised and the 7X is performing in the best tradition of our
visionary founder, Marcel Dassault." More...
PRODUCT SUPPORT RACKS UP THE MILESGulfstream last week said
it recently completed its 1,000th product support flight since
introducing its on-demand maintenance service in May 2002. According to
the company, dispatch reliability rates among its in-service large-cabin
fleet are in excess of 99.5 percent, but incidents such as a blown tire
or a cracked windshield can still ground a plane. Available 24 hours a
day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, Gulfstreams Airborne
Product Support uses a dedicated G100 aircraft to transport technicians
and/or essential parts to aircraft under warranty at airports within
North America, Central America and the Caribbean. Gulfstream says an
Airborne Product Support assistance flight can save two or more days of
waiting for a replacement windshield or tire. In cases where an
operators aircraft is located outside the G100s range of
service, Gulfstream will fly the needed parts and technicians to a major
hub where they can connect to commercial airline flights to reach the
customers aircraft. More...
JUMPS ON EFB BANDWAGONWant a Falcon but just gotta have an
electronic flight bag (EFB)? Worry no more: Falcon manufacturer Dassault
said this month it is now offering a hard-mounted EFB on all of its new
Falcon 2000DX, 2000EX, 900DX and 900EX aircraft. The new system is based
on the CMC Electronics PilotView product and will offer airport,
departure and approach charts, along with graphical real-time weather
information. The Class II unit is on either the pilot's or co-pilot's
side of the cockpit and is certified for all phases of flight. "We
believe the PilotView EFB gives our operators the most advanced
Electronic Flight Bag in corporate aviation," said Eric Monsel, vice
president of programs for Dassault Falcon. "With its solid-state design,
PilotView makes a terrific supplement to our EASy flight deck and
provides to our cockpit a paperless capability." More...
AVIATION ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN CHARTER ALLIANCES Jet Aviation
made a splash at EBACE, also, by announcing Skylliance, a new European
charter program consisting of selected high-quality air charter
operators and aircraft that operate under the same stringent safety and
service standards defined by Jet Aviation. We wanted to set
another industry benchmark, said Jet Aviations Martin
Bernegger, senior vice president and general manager of the
companys EMEA charter division. The worldwide charter
industry is highly fragmented, consisting of hundreds of providers with
vastly different standards and procedures. Skylliance is an alliance of
high quality air charter operators and aircraft working to stringent
safety and service standards as defined by us. More...
INCREASES FIELD SUPPORT HEADCOUNTCessna last week said it
had added six additional Citation field service engineers to its support
team. According to the company, the latest move is part of its plans to
have a total of 26 field service engineers around the world, along with
48 customer service engineers based at its Wichita, Kan., headquarters
by the end of 2006. Cessna made the additions to further strengthen
customer support for its in-service fleet. Our people must be
available to go to our customers when there is an urgent need,
said Art Warren, director of Citation customer support. Our
customers have emphasized this, and in our efforts to meet or exceed
their expectations, weve invested in six highly qualified and
talented people from corporate flight departments and service
centers. The new field service engineers and their locations are:
Craig Duncan, Portland, Ore.; Jeff Saubers, Nashville, Tenn.; Joel
Noronha, St. Louis, Mo.; Randy Davis, Pittsburgh, Penn.; Paul Faunce,
Houston, Texas; and Kevin Flood, Minneapolis, Minn. More...
RECEIVES FIRST FLEET ORDER FOR 50 PHENOM 100SEmbraer had a
good EBACE. In addition to announcing its Lineage 1000 large bizjet, the
Brazilian manufacturer last week said a start-up European executive jet
service has placed an order for 50 Phenom 100 jets, with options for an
additional 50 aircraft. The service, Swiss-based JetBird, is poised to
launch a new pan-European low-cost executive jet service, although its
timing was clear. Embraer said the Phenom 100 is expected to enter
service in mid-2008 and JetBird is scheduled to take delivery of its
first aircraft in April 2009. The $140 million contract allows JetBird
to convert its positions into either the Phenom 100 or the Phenom 300.
One year ago today we launched the Phenom 100 and the Phenom 300
at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. There is a significant potential for
very light and light jet products in Europe, and we are glad to offer
JetBird the Phenom as the right airplane at the right time, said
Maurício Botelho, Embraer president and CEO. More...
G150 ESTABLISHES SPEED RECORDGulfstream on May 3 said one of
its G150 flight-test aircraft established the first G150 city-pair speed
record, flying 1,575 nm between Tel Aviv, Israel, to Geneva,
Switzerland, in 3 hours and 40 minutes. The G150 took off from the Ben
Gurion International Airport at 11:00 a.m. local time on May 1. It flew
at an average cruise speed of .82 Mach into an average headwind of 25
knots, then landed at 2:40 p.m. local time at the Geneva International
Airport. The aircraft then went on static display at EBACE. The G150's
flight crew included Scott Evans, Gulfstream chief pilot, and Yoram
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Motion hearing Monday in Kilpatrick corruption case
(WXYX) - The federal corruption case against former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is a month away, but the courtroom will be busy this week.
Monday the judge will make key decisions that will impact what is expected to be an historic case.
Federal prosecutors and the attorneys defending Kilpatrick, his father Bernard Kilpatrick and two other defendants, Bobby Ferguson and Victor Mercado, will all be in federal court tomorrow morning.
They will all be trying to convince federal Judge Nancy Edmunds to see things their way.
Victor Mercado, who was the Director of the Water and Sewerage Department during most of Kilpatick's rein as mayor, wants nothing to do with his co-defendants and has asked for a separate trial.
His attorney will argue that Mercado is a victim who had nothing to do with the schemes that allegedly reaped Kilpatrick and others about $1.2 million. In a court filing, it says Mercado did not profit a penny from the alleged city contract bid rigging scheme and racketeering he and his co-defendants are charged with.
Defense attorneys will also try will to convince the judge to change her mind about having an anonymous jury.
An anonymous jury means no one will know a juror by name, but each will be assigned a number.
"I think in this case an anonymous jury is probably a good idea and the judge has made the right decision," says attorney Anthony chambers who represented Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, also known as the "underwear bomber," who tried to take down a commercial airliner heading to Detroit. He will also be a legal expert on jury selection for 7 Action News during this case.
He says it is important to have anonymous jury because it takes the pressure off them.
"Even if you look at the Ferguson case, the bid-rigging case that just concluded, immediately after the jurors were approached by the media," Chambers points out. "Making it anonymous takes away the pressure from the jurors so that they are not concerned with being identified publicly unless they choose to do so."
As for how important jury selection is to this case—a process that will begin on Wednesday with 300 potential jurors answering questionnaires—Chambers says it's "huge."
"This is probably one of the largest parts of this trial, if not the biggest part of it because the jurors are going to be the ones to decide guilt or innocence," says Chambers.
And in a town where race is a major source of contention, how important will race be to picking a jury?
"I think having all members of the community on this jury is important," says Chambers. "Certainly having African Americans on this jury, where you have defendants who are African American who are in positions politically, being judged, you certainly want a process that appears to be fair."
Another major battle is over the method the federal court uses to put together a jury pool and whether or not African Americans are underrepresented.
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Are there any diet programs that work better than others? Do any of them work? As most seasoned dieters will tell you, dieting is a hard and often frustrating undertaking. Commercial diets are notorious for promising astonishing results in no time and without much effort and (heaven forbid) deprivation. A team of journalists of U.S. News […] [Read More]
State Governments Try to Undo Local Efforts to Curb Obesity and Promote Public Health
Several states have recently passed new laws prohibiting local governments and municipalities from imposing their own rules and regulations on restaurants and fast food chains, such as labeling requirements or the mandatory elimination of trans fats and other ingredients in the food they serve. As of late, a growing number of local legislators has been […] [Read More]
The Mid-Summer Diet
Millions of Americans think of the beginning of the year as the best time to diet and get back in shape. It's called resolution season, and for many it is almost an annual ritual. The weight loss industry strongly supports this tradition and does the bulk of its business during this period. It's not really […] [Read More]
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Monsoon creates hazards for unprepared Grand Canyon vacationers
PHOENIX -- With the monsoon underway in Arizona, the Grand Canyon National Park Service is warning visitors to take extra precaution.
Seasoned Arizonans might be aware of what dangers the storms present, but with people visiting the Grand Canyon from all over the country and world, park spokeswoman Kirby-Lynn Shedlowski said it's important for people to know what to do if a storm comes along.
"If they hear thunder and they see a flash of lightning within 30 seconds or less, they should seek shelter," she said.
Even though lightning might make for a spectacular view over the canyon, Shedlowski said it's not worth the risk. "A lot of people don't know that lightning can strike at pretty far distances," she said.
"One of the things we always advise visitors is that lightning can strike 10 miles across the canyon."
Shedlowski said there is even a catchphrase to help travelers remember what to do in a storm: "If you see it, flee it and if you hear it, clear it," she said. "So basically get away from the rim (and) seek shelter."
Flash floods also present a risk to canyon visitors. Shedlowski advised people never camp in dry washes or cross water if it is above their knees.