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Dang Boys...a fight for the Grand Editor -In-Prez
in all seriousness, I appreciate what Ice and Big Don and others are doing. It all takes commitment and time. Then I can benefit from a well oiled RE A. machine
I'm willing to give it shot in my neck of the woods. That would be the North East region. If there are no objections than its settled. (I'll wait for the fall out now.) Really though, I am willing to give it the old college try. Would it help if I went to college in order to try like that? I patiently await the list of members that Ice is trying to put together. Unless of course someone better equiped for this kind of thing comes along.Sam
Sam, you portray excellent editorail skills and penmanship. Deal sealed.
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So lets see here. With Big Don covering down on the S.W. ragmas in the N.E. REpozer in outer territories and me in the N.W. That should be enough to at least get the news letter going again. Oh Wait ! We need an editor.( Can't be me, too many troubles with Vowel Movements )
That would be S "E" , I don't plan to move cause the salary won't quite cover it!!
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DISNEY TO ACQUIRE LUCASFILM LTD. | The Walt Disney Company
To be honest, it is in my opinion good for the franchises that George is stepping away. Not quite sure how to feel about their statement that they want to pump out a new movie "every 2 to 3 years". It seems like Disney/Pixar/Skywalker Sound/ILM have had a close relationship for years so not sure how much will change in regards to the studio using that technology.
Also, $4.05B....
Can't ruin Star Wars anymore than George did, so I say bring it on!
Eyes closed, head first, can't lose.
I wonder if they'll pick it up after the events of Return of the Jedi and go into Luke's rebuilding of the Jedi Order or if they'll start in the very early years of the Sith Empire????
Star Wars episode 7 in 2015? Wow. Never thought it'd happen.
Wonder if they'll draw on some of the book material that's out there, or go in a completely new direction.
If they make movies out of Zahn's Heir to the Empire trilogy I'd green light the **** out of that
I want another Indiana jones movie. -signed no one.
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If they make movies out of Zahn's Heir to the Empire trilogy I'd green light the **** out of that
THIS although all the actors are too old now
John Walters is my hero
I wonder if Harrison Ford can still play an old Han Solo?
Originally Posted by CycoCyclone
THIS although all the actors are too old now
We all saw how poorly people age in a galaxy far far away in a span of 20 years, so 5 years maybe equals 30 years over here?
Star Wars Clone Wars animated series is better than the recent films. I would think with more creativity and leadership, some quality and respectable live action films can be made.
Originally Posted by bos
Star Wars Clone Wars animated series is better than the recent films. I would think with more creativity and leadership, some quality and respectable live action films can be made.
If they put as much effort into it as the newer superhero movies (Avengers/Dark Knight) then there is SOOOO much potential for great movies
Original trilogy in Blu Ray please.
Carrying the banner for ISU.
Originally Posted by Palmer
Original trilogy in Blu Ray please.
I almost answered that it is on Blu Ray, but then I realized how stupid that would have looked.
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Some of the Legacy of the Force material or Fate of the Jedi could get interesting and they are all about the right age for that. Or go back and do some from the Yuuzhan Vong invasion could be really good.
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Fabricating a Magnaflow Exhaust System - Exhausting WorkWritten by on June 1, 2008 Fabricating An Exhaust System Takes This Charity Roadster Closer To The Road
Your latest project isn't going to get very far without an exhaust system, but while a lot of builders are happy to tackle many aspects of a build, exhaust fabrication seems to be one job that often gets farmed out to muffler shops. However, with the availability of mandrel-bent tubing, there's no reason why homebuilders can't fab their own systems.
We were invited along to MagnaFlow's R&D facility to see how the crew built a custom system for the Cruisin' for a Cure event giveaway roadster, and figured it'd be an ideal way to pass along some tips, while at the same time see how a custom-bent stainless steel exhaust was made.
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With the Sanderson headers installed on the motor, Dan's first task was to use this angle finder to determine the angle of the first bend in the system, taking into consideration clearance for the steering and oil filter.Here's another angle showing the clearance issues as the first section was going in. As well as the steering, the brake booster bracket and trans body were in the way. The exhaust system has to snake its way past all of these obstacles.The chassis crossmembers included these tubes through which the exhaust could be routed, ensuring maximum ground clearance. Dan mocked this section in place before tacking it to the previous sections. This completed the first part of the system, as there will be a joint here to enable the finished system to be assembled.Dan tacked the pipe to the flange using a MIG welder and then measured and trimmed the next section before tacking that in place.Once the various sections were welded, this trick piece of equipment was used to "read" the tubing. It transferred the dimensions and bends of the tubing to a computer which told this machine where and at what angle to fabricate a duplicate from a single section of tubing. Much of MagnaFlow's work is prototyping exhaust systems, and this machinery can reproduce the prototype as many times as required once the initial pattern is produced.The guys at MagnaFlow do this all day, every day, and have a selection of pre-bent tube and leftover bends that can often be utilized. For the first section of our exhaust, Dan used a 90-degree bend and formed a flare on the end, which will be welded to the flange bolted to the header.
Here's the tacked-together pattern next to the single-piece version. Neat, huh? Of course, you won't have access to such equipment if you're making your own system, but there's nothing wrong with cutting and welding sections of tube. Just make sure your cuts are square.The exhaust will be mounted to the crossmembers, so Dan drilled and tapped them to accept a 7/16-inch threaded bolt. These fabricated hangers were bolted to the crossmember using neoprene bushes that will eliminate any vibration and transference of exhaust noise into the chassis. Note the temporary use of the bushes to center the exhaust in the crossmember tubing.Even with all the automated machines, Dan used this tubing cutter to ensure each cut was square on the tubing, making mating two sections so much easier, with no gaps. It's much the same as a brake-pipe cutter, only much larger.With the midsection of the system mounted, the tailpipes were all that remained. As this car runs an IRS, Dan elected to run these so they exited below the differential.Dan used a piece of box section steel to ensure the tailpipes were the same height, while also ensuring they were of equal distance from the car's centerline.Here's the complete stainless steel system mounted in place. You can see how neatly the exhaust system is tucked up out of harm's way. In fact, the lowest part of this car is the oil pan!


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Re: Looking at a Alberg 35
I'm Jim, my Alberg 35 is Pendragon. I believe she is a 1965 boat but I don't have a hull number and I've never been able to find anything that tells me how to certainly identify it. It's not on the boat title papers.
Pendragon was previously owned by James Schnittker, who kept her in Baltimore, at Anchorage Marina. We bought the slip with the boat, so she's staying there. Apparently a previous owner had her in Chicago, because that's the city on her stern.
Original wooden boom which I find a pain...soooo heavy. Slab reefing, roller furling 130% jib. Yanmar 3g30 diesel. Learning about the diesel has been a big part of the last few months (we bought her in July, 2014).
We have the "traditional" lay out: settees on both sides in the main cabin, icebox starboard, galley port. A previous owner built a beautiful chart table between the galley and the port settee. There is no hot water, which was apparently originally standard. We haven't really tried the shower other than to turn it on, make a mess, and say "ok, that works."
I love sailing her and although I'm still mastering the mystery of backing her out of the slip and getting her back, she sails like a dream. Fast isn't always the goal. Fun is.
Re: Looking at a Alberg 35
Mine's the same way. There was what looked like the remnants of a shower sump pump down there but it's so inaccessible that it's just not a good place for one there under the shower base. Mine is piped w/ 1-1/2" right to the bilge next to the bilge pump. Works fine. If there were a bunch of people using it on a regular basis, it would probably need some sort of screen.
Re: Looking at a Alberg 35
Noticed that the shower drain on the boat in the OP simply terminates under the shower pan as the photo shows. In the boats drawings, I see that it is supposed to drain to a sump. I guess that as shown in the picture, the water simply runs around the water storage tank, to the bilge.
I assume the seller was not using the shower, especially given the fact he has not seen fit to even install a auto bilge pump in the boat!
In any case, were did the original sump drain, and is it necessary?
Re: Looking at a Alberg 35
There is room for a much larger engine but the old engine mounts need to be cut away and new, wider mounts glassed in. It's a pretty big job. That's probably why they went with a smaller engine. Kinda like the tail wagging the dog
Re: Looking at a Alberg 35
The 27 would definitely fit. That's the same engine I have in Auriga. Beta and Universal both use the Kubota D1005. I have plenty of space in the engine room to work. From the picture it looks like they kept the original engine beds and put some aluminum bar to accommodate the extra width of the mounts. It would have been much better to cut out the engine beds and glass in new beds the proper width. Looks like the aluminum is lag bolted to the engine beds which is not a good idea either. Would have been better to through-bolt steel angle or something of the sort. I doubt shaft length was an issue as someone suggested on the diesel forum. Looks like there is room to move the mounts fore or aft on those aluminum plates. That was probably the largest engine they could get on those original beds. I've seen an A35 with a 35 hp engine so engine room space is not the issue.
Story of my life...It's too big!
Asked the seller why he went with a 20hp motor. He replied that he bought a 27 but it "wouldn't fit in the hull" so they went with the 20. Hard to believe that with all this space (gotta love the access!) they couldn't make a 27 fit.
He claims 20hp is plenty, especially since it's a diesel (there is that diesel vs. gas hp thing again). Yet, he also said he didn't think he was using the extra hp with the A4 anyway. Not that it matters, she's got 20hp and that's that. But it does throw the credibility of the claim that 20's plenty into question.
Would have made more sense if he said, "We never used all the power from the A4, so we decided on 20hp for the refit.
Conditions could be benign during a sea trial and it might be hard to determine if she's under powered.
You guys buying the "wouldn't fit" excuse?
Edit: After I posted this, I decided to post the same question in the diesel forum.
Re: Looking at a Alberg 35
I don't know when they started with aluminum booms. If the wood booms actually weight over 100#, it was probably a good idea. The aluminum boom weighs maybe 60#. The reason people are shortening the booms is because of the weather helm issue but you are absolutely right that doing it would also lose the square footage for light air. These boats were competitive in their day and were used by a lot of club racing so they were maxxed out to specs as far as sails go. My mast still has the luff marks that indicated maximum luff length to meet race measurements. Something else to mention to folks thinking about an A35 is that they are slow as molasses compared to modern designs. That said, I remember one day heading over from the CC Canal across the bay when some of the more modern designs turned tail as the waves got larger. The old A35 took 'em in stride. I had waves breaking into the cockpit at times but she never missed a beat.
Sailnet is a great resource but there seem to be few people who ever access the Alberg thread. I see Alberg 35s wherever I go. There are still many in service. There are individual blogs and it's easy to web search for info but a central location to create a database of projects, what works and doesn't (such as boom shortening) and useful information as well as reviews on equipment, etc. would be helpful. The question above about when the boom changed would likely be available.
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I'm with you on the morning workout! Hauling my 45# anchor and 60' of 3/8" chain by hand is always a great way to start the day UGH.
Philyria has one of those useless roller booms. I slab reef but like the boom because it is a hefty chunk of aluminum. The roller mechanism is a waste. They were a bad idea from the git-go. Am seriously considering shortening the boom by about a foot and have actually recut a cruising main to fit a shortened boom. Once my big, battened, roached main is worn out, the next new one will be on a shorter boom.
I've been on the Yahoo group site but few people seem to use it. It would be nice to have a good official A35 site where details of projects and boat-specific info. could be shared. I see a lot of A35s on the water and can't believe the interest is not there if a website were maintained.
What is the advantage to going with a shorter boom over simply reefing early and having the extra sail for light air?
Regarding owners sites: Yankee made less than 140 Yankee 30's (my boat)before they went out of business, most of which are still sailing. I've found the owners site next to useless, do to lack of participation, and have derived much more value from Sailnet. On the other hand, I'm envious of the Erickson owners site. They were very helpful with a Ericson project I was looking at. So, I guess there is strength in numbers! As I understand it, The A35 is the same boat as the A/E 35 with the exception of 500 pounds less ballast and the coach top design on the Ericson, so it might be a valuable resource. I think they would welcome you. Very active site, great people!
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I'm with you on the morning workout! Hauling my 45# anchor and 60' of 3/8" chain by hand is always a great way to start the day UGH.
Philyria has one of those useless roller booms. I slab reef but like the boom because it is a hefty chunk of aluminum. The roller mechanism is a waste. They were a bad idea from the git-go. Am seriously considering shortening the boom by about a foot and have actually recut a cruising main to fit a shortened boom. Once my big, battened, roached main is worn out, the next new one will be on a shorter boom.
I've been on the Yahoo group site but few people seem to use it. It would be nice to have a good official A35 site where details of projects and boat-specific info. could be shared. I see a lot of A35s on the water and can't believe the interest is not there if a website were maintained.
Nice job on the Tomfoolery pages! The core job looks Soooo familiar!
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Auriga has an aluminum boom from Metalmast. I'm not sure if it was a retrofit or came from Pearson. I have an old Simpson Lawrence manual vertical windless and about 200' of chain. I usually pull it by hand as well but it comes in handy when the wind and tide are strong.
I would love to get an active forum going. There is an Alberg 35 Yahoo group that I assume was started by Tom. If you haven't seen it, here's the link: ALBERG35 : PEARSON ALBERG 35. It's unfortunately rarely active. Tom has actually posted a bunch of updates on his own refit but it was in a corner of the site that was hard to find. Here's the link: 1965 Alberg 35 Tomfoolery - Hull 212.
I own a web development/hosting company so I would be happy to set up and host a forum if there is enough interest.
That would be something I set up a while ago....it is underutilized.
EVERYONE here sign up please!! I'd love for it to be bigger and more useful!!
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(LE MARS) Volunteers Thursday night packed a show of support from Le Mars area residents into about 100 boxes.
The holiday care packages are to be shipped to Troop C of the Iowa Army National Guard in Le Mars activated in August and other soldiers serving their country.
The United Methodist Church of Le Mars was packing headquarters for about two dozen volunteers who lined the boxes with news from home--an edition of the Daily Sentinel newspaper.
Personal care and comfort items like shampoo and foot warmers were the first in the boxes followed by donated food, snacks, toothbrushes, drink mix and the dozens of items collected at 15 businesses, churches and schools. Fruit snacks, toothpaste and peanut butter filled crackers were among the fill items.
Mary Reynolds of the Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce worked with the volunteers to provide a holiday greeting card showing a snowy scene from the Pioneer Village at the Plymouth County Fairgrounds. The business community's contribution was a message of thanks signed from the citizens of Le Mars. The greeting will be the first item those serving their country see when they open the holiday care packages.
One of the volunteers organizing the show of support, Pat Warner, gives special thanks to the school children for their response to a request for donated items for the soldiers.
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Chillin' A GoatWritten by on September 19, 2012
In the muscle car era very few people ordered air conditioning on a new performance car. It was an expensive option, seen as adding weight to the car and sucking horsepower from the engine. Today we use our muscle cars much differently than we did in the '60s. While we still like the rumble of horsepower, we also enjoy creature comforts. Having power steering and power brakes no longer carries the negative stigma it once did, and now neither does air conditioning.
There are two ways to add air conditioning to a vintage muscle car: pirate the components from a parts car or add an aftermarket system. With our '65 GTO, we chose the aftermarket route. There was a time when adding aftermarket A/C meant making serious modifications to the car, and usually the result was just marginal cabin cooling. That's not the case with Vintage Air's Gen IV SureFit system. With the exception of a few small holes, the body and chassis remain intact. If desired, the system can be removed and the car returned to its original state. Vintage Air's SureFit system is also fully electronic, without the need for cables or vacuum lines.
The Gen IV SureFit kit includes almost everything you need in one box, and the instructions are well illustrated. This kit applies to all '64-'67 GTOs without factory air. Similar kits are available for GM's other A-Body cars of the same vintage, along with a wide range of other muscle cars.
Vintage Air recommends removing the right inner fender for access to the OE blower motor assembly on the firewall, but we decided to remove the right fender instead. This resulted in slightly more work for us, but better visuals of the install. With the radiator drained, we removed the heater hoses and blower assembly from the firewall.
We then moved to the interior where we removed the right bucket seat for easier access to the instrument panel and heater assembly.
Condenser Installation
The condenser installs in front of the radiator. Vintage Air provides brackets to attach the condenser to the top and bottom of the radiator support opening. A hole saw is required to drill a 1½-inch-diameter hole in the right side of the radiator support opening for the high- and low-pressure hard lines from the condenser. Vintage Air provides a rubber grommet to protect these lines as they pass through this opening. The high-pressure line from the condenser is routed to the receiver/dryer, which we mounted on the right-hand inner fender.
Compressor Installation
The Sanden compressor mounts to the right side of the GTO's 389 engine on a beautifully crafted bracket set provided by Vintage Air. We shot the brackets with a coat of semigloss black paint and attached the fixed portion using the tapped holes on the front of the cylinder head. The slider portion mounts to the compressor. It's important to mount the compressor with the large hex nut on the compressor body as vertical as possible. This is the compressor's oil fill and reservoir. It also places the line connections near the top.
Our GTO is equipped with a double-groove set of engine pulleys, for the power steering pump and the alternator, with both driving the water pump. Neither can be configured to properly drive the A/C compressor. Therefore, Vintage Air requires the addition of another pulley to the crankshaft to drive the compressor.
Evaporator Case Installation
With the original heater box removed from under the instrument panel, plenty of space is available for the new heater/evaporator case installation. We also removed the original heater control unit from the instrument panel and OE defroster ducts. Vintage Air provides a steel plate that covers the hole left by the removal of the factory heater assembly. This plate installs from the backside of the firewall, using existing holes for attachment, and is made watertight with the addition of a bead of silicone. This plate is also used to mount the evaporator/heater box.
The opening in the cowl left by the removal of the factory blower is used to route the heater and A/C hoses. Vintage Air provides a circular panel that organizes the hoses and provides a watertight seal. We painted the uncovered area on the firewall black to match the rest of the firewall.
These high- and low-pressure air condition lines and both heater hoses are routed through the cowl through the right kick-panel-vent opening. This requires removal of the original fresh-air-vent door assembly and a modification of the kick panel for clearance for the hoses. Vintage Air includes a template for modifying the kick panel.
Just prior to fitting the evaporator unit under the instrument panel, we connected the defroster duct hoses, A/C lines, and heater hoses. Then we lifted the evaporator case in place, making sure it was level and square to the instrument panel. At this point we were glad we removed the right seat. While the evaporator case is not that heavy, it's difficult to manage because the A/C hoses are not as compliant as heater hoses. With the evaporator in place, we were able to add the slim A/C distribution panel to the bottom of the instrument panel.
Electric Fan Installation
Our GTO was equipped with a four-blade fan and no shroud, standard for a non-A/C car of that era. Any automotive air conditioning system requires more airflow through the radiator and additionally the condenser. Vintage Air suggests a clutch fan as a minimum cooling upgrade. Because this car is based in Las Vegas, we asked for a suggestion for Sahara Desert–level cooling. Vintage Air suggested an 11-inch Spal electric fan pair that comes with an aluminum shroud to encompass the radiator's entire cooling surface. (The airflow on this pair of fans is so great that it sucked a shop rag into the grille from a foot away.) These fans are wired in through a trinary switch that controls when the fans start and stop both by water temperature and A/C system pressure.
Control Conversion
One of the slickest features of Vintage Air's Gen IV SureFit system is the conversion kit that retains the original heater/blower controls with new all-electronic functionality. The conversion kit includes Vintage Air's exclusive electronic cable converters. These compact units replace the original cable controls to regulate temperature mix (hot air or A/C) and outlet selection (floor, A/C outlets, or defroster). In addition, a new connector allows the use of the original blower switch. Once refitted, the modified control unit fits back into its original instrument panel opening.
Charging the System
To charge the system we went to Carlsbad Automotive Technology, a certified shop that specializes in A/C systems. After the technician checked the installation, he removed the caps from the system's high- and low-pressure Schrader valves. He installed a vacuum pump to the two Schrader valves on the compressor, which ran for 45 minutes to ensure that the system had a minimum amount of air. The vacuum pump was shut off with the gauge still connected, and the technician let the car sit for 15 minutes. Any change in the reading would indicate a system leak.
Once the technician felt confident that the system was fully evacuated and free of leaks, it was ready for charging. Vintage Air's instruction sheet calls for 1.8 pounds of 134a refrigerant to fully charge its system.
After the system was charged we got a temperature reading of 38 degrees F from the center A/C outlets; 40-42 degrees is considered good. We were pleased to see that the electric fans cycled on when the system pressure reached 254 psi. When the technician disconnected the charging lines he noticed a small amount of leakage from one of the Schrader valves on the compressor. He said a loose Schrader valve is one of the most overlooked sources of A/C system leakage.
With the system fully charged we went for a drive to check all the temperature control functionality. After parking the car we let it set for a few days and did a visual check for leaks; none were found.
A/C Component Glossary
Binary Switch: Compressor safety switch installed in the high-pressure (liquid) side of the system that won't allow the compressor clutch to engage if system pressure is below 30 psi and will automatically disengage the compressor clutch when system pressure exceeds 405 psi. Designed for use in cars with mechanical fans.
Compressor: Beltdriven engine accessory designed to raise the pressure of the liquid refrigerant and enable refrigerant flow throughout the system for maximum efficiency.
Condenser: Component that removes the heat from the refrigerant and turns it from a gas into a liquid. The condenser is mounted in front of the radiator.
Evaporator: Component that turns the refrigerant from a liquid to a gas. This vaporization creates the low temperature. Mounted along with the heater core in the evaporator case, which includes the distribution ducts. Airflow from the blower passes through the evaporator's fins, extracting the cold and thereby cooling the interior of the car.
Receiver/Drier: Small canister in the A/C system's high-pressure side, between the condenser and evaporator, that absorbs and retains moisture from the refrigerant. Generally mounted close to the condenser.
Refrigerant: Medium used in the A/C system to provide cooling that can condense into a liquid and evaporate into a gas. Modern systems use the refrigerant 134a; older cars use R-12.
Trinary Switch: Compressor safety switch that offers the same high- and low-pressure protection as a binary switch (see above), except it adds the additional functionality of an electric fan engagement signal that is triggered when system pressure reaches 254 psi, ensuring maximum system efficiency.
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3 The receiver/drier is mounted on the right inner fender and connects by hard line from the condenser. It's in the system to absorb moisture from the refrigerant. This is also where the binary or trinary switch is mounted.4 The addition of the A/C compressor requires an additional crankshaft pulley. This one came from a '63 Pontiac and easily bolted up behind the factory two-groove pulley.5 Vintage Air's compressor brackets bolt to existing holes on the front of our GTO's right-hand cylinder head. The Sanden compressor drops in with its brackets attached. The brackets allow for belt adjustment.6 Both pairs of heater and A/C hoses are routed through the opening on the firewall left by the removal of the factory blower. Vintage air includes this cover plate that organizes the hoses and provides a watertight seal.7 The A/C and heater hoses are routed down through the cowl and exit into the passenger compartment through what used to be the air vent. As with the cowl, Vintage Air provides a cover to organize the hoses and seal this hole.8 This is the cool air distribution end of the evaporator box. The four A/C outlets are attached to these vents. The white circular components on the top of the case are two of the three stepper motors that regulate air distribution within the evaporator.9 Grunt! It's not that the evaporator case is very heavy, it's just that the location and the fact that the A/C hoses and heater hoses are connected make it a little difficult to wrestle in place. Brackets securely attach it to the firewall and cowl.10 We opted for dual 11-inch Spal fans to create a steady airflow through the condenser and radiator. These fans come with this slick shroud and are controlled by engine temperature and A/C system pressure.
12 Converting the original climate control panel from manual cables to electronics is an easy job done on a bench. The red arrow points to one of the two potentiometers added to the original control unit to control temperature and blend functions. The original blower switch is retained.13 Vintage Air strongly recommends that a professional shop install 134a refrigerant. At the shop the technician has attached the high- and low-pressure hoses (circled) to the system from the charging station. This particular system requires 1.8 pounds of 134a refrigerant. No system oil is required because the compressor is pre-oiled.14 Checking the system output is done at the center vents. Our Vintage Air system was blowing a very cool 37.8 degrees F; 40-42 degrees F is considered standard. The outlet temperature varies depending on the ambient temperature. We were charging on an overcast day with ambient temps in the low 70s, which resulted in the lower reading.


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I bet you never thought I'd post a country song to this blog, right? I mean, many readers have never met me and have no idea what musical tastes I might have, but it's usually a safe bet that most rational people from towns of a population over 5,000 don't listen to southern twang. I don't usually, rest assured, but to those who enjoy it please feel free to play the following clip while you read on.
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Kinda fun, right? When I first got the idea for this post I had heard the title of the song but not the song itself. My intention was to tear up the concepts at play a little bit, and it still is, but upon hearing it I realized just how playful the tone is. Social commentary is always so much easier to take when it's done with humour.
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|8 Dragons earn All-Conf.
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Eight Holyoke Dragon football players have been recognized by the North Central Conference for their efforts on the football field during the 2012 season.
Additionally, HHS senior Brett Cumming has been named Co-Player of the Year—an honor shared with Wray's Cade Reinick.
Cumming is joined by senior Jesus Hermosillo; juniors Ryan Krogmeier and Logan Tharp; and freshman Bradley Cumming on the First Team All-Conference selection.
Earning Honorable Mention are junior Saul Ramos and sophomores Dylan Kotch and Wyatt Powell.
Others on the All-Conference first team are Jaden Valko, Cade Reinick, Cade Schulz, Alex Ellis, Austin Reed, Thomas Groves, Matt Sullivan and Ryeder Centa of Wray; Thayer Sauter, Garret Walker, Dalton Risner, Lane Venzke, Corey Ritchey and Steven Leon of Wiggins; Jake Lohr, Trent Buxman, Luke Mondt and Dan McCreery of Resurrection Christian; Jaden Koenig, Conner Blach and Justin Koenig of Yuma; and Evan Ice and Joe Snyder of Cornerstone Christian.
Others earning Honorable Mention include Baylor Buck, Carl Dennett, Aaron Escamilla and Colby Newton of Wray; Terran Freauff, Dalton Dye and Tucker Baker of Wiggins; Dan Rhyan, ST Shepherd and Cole Watson of Resurrection Christian; and Chase Murphy of Yuma.
North Central Coach of the Year is Wray's Levi Kramer.
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This was a new part of the US Open this year-- the tv table only had a 40 second shot clock, and then, even it didn't use it all the time.
I had watched the Monday match on Accu-Stat's ppv stream between Warren Kiamco and Mika and another one with Raj Handal and Kassandra Bien without noticing any shot clock in effect. Also, the earliest day matches didn't seem to use that clock either.
I think it's odd to have a shot clock on only one match a round, and then not even use it consistently there. What gives with that?
There were other oddities with the clock. No player really called for it*, and it was automatically reset. Someone I think in the Accu-Stat staff called 'extension' when that happened, maybe to warn the player they were down to their last 40 seconds. (*Once Shane did ask for it and was told he'd already used it on the first shot of the rack. He had to rush a jacked up shot with 4 seconds to go on the clock and missed.) Sometimes there were resetting it at the 10 second warning mark (but that was early in the week-- later it was only reset when it hit double zeroes).
Not sure what the point was, or if there's been discussion or explanation anywhere. The Open did buy WPA sanctioning for $2,500, and maybe that had something to do with it?
I think the earliest AM matches didn't use the shot clock because there were no booth commentators there.
Also, many people told me in the finals that Lee Van Corteza was being hosed by the 40 second clock and Shane was being favored by not starting the clock right away. From what I saw, Lee's shot clock was handled correctly, so any discrepancy would have been some laxity with getting Shane's clock going. I think theoretically they didn't start it until a player got to the table (not when the balls stopped rolling from the last shot), plus pausing the clock when a jump cue or bridge needed to be changed for off table. Same with the break when the playing cue had to be switched out.


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2008 Goodguys Colorado Nationals - Mile-High Motorin'Written by on December 1, 2008 Goodguys 11th Annual Colorado Nationals
There's a first time for everything, and my first trip to the Goodguys show in Loveland, Colorado, ranks right up there with the best of 'em! I love the Rocky Mountains, having grown up on the western side of them, and it was good to get out of the hustle and bustle of Southern California and breathe some fresh mountain air.
Loveland is a budding small town about 60 miles north of Denver and is surrounded by farms, but there is a decent amount of hotels, restaurants, and shopping, so one doesn't need to venture far from the Larimer County Fairgrounds where the show was held to satisfy their needs. The weather over the weekend was absolutely beautiful, with a slight breeze and plenty of comfortable dry, high-altitude air, which is refreshing for all those who came from the often hot and muggy Midwest.
Early attendees were welcomed Thursday night to Pinkee's Rod Shop in the nearby town of Windsor for its open-house party, where we were free to eat, bench race, and check out all the top-notch projects it has in the works. About half of the nearly 3,000 total entrants rolled into the show on Friday from all over the country. Colorado seemed like a good middle ground for those who can't make it to the big shows in the South and Midwest and was also a good spot for people from California, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Idaho to mingle with those living east of the Continental Divide.
Saturday was absolutely packed and soon spilled out into the various parking lots surrounding the interior of the grounds. With a good number of trucks on hand, it was tough picking our Finest Five winners, but somehow we managed.
Old town Loveland was a great place to go to in the evening and scout out some grub. I don't know about you, but when I'm out of town I like to avoid going to a chain restaurant that I can eat at back home. I found what may be the best steak I've ever put in my mouth at the 4th Street Chop House, but if you're in the mood for something a bit more low-key, across the street was Ragin' Ryan's restaurant and bar that had a great traditional country band playing the likes of Buck Owens and Hank Williams.
All in all, I'd say the show was a huge success, with plenty of entrants, including many high-end builds, past and future cover cars and trucks, spectators, vendors, a decent swap meet, and nice scenery. Go to www.good-guys.com and plan your trip for next year's show today!
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This clean, two-toned '54 Chevy is proudly owned by Fred and Martha Perez of Fort Lupton, CO. The truck is basically restored to stock specs with a 235 inline-six, but lowered and dressed with many period options and accessories like a set of rare stainless fender trim, artillery wheels, fender skirts, bumper guards, and even a factory AM tube radio, to name a few. Stay tuned for a full feature.The Schwab family from Arvada, CO, had their '58 Ford F-100 at the show for the first time since its rodstoration. The truck was bought new by Rona's dad from Bob Jones Ford and was painted with scallops, like you see here, and towed a '32 Ford five-window dirt-track car for many years. Rona and her husband, Jerry, recently had their future feature truck redone by Donald Gaccetta, and it's powered by a 351 and C6.John Alexander from Denver, CO, was on hand with his '39 Ford truck that is home to a mild '49 Merc Flathead backed by a user-friendly S-10 five-speed and 8-inch rearend. The gloss-black paint and red pinstriping has held up well over the years and miles that John has clocked on the painted steel wheels.It was interesting to find many nice early trucks in Colorado like Steve Doerschlag's rodded and rare '37 Studebaker Coupe Express-which was their truck model in the late 1930s. Steve added an Avanti drivetrain that included a 289 V-8 topped with a '58 Golden Hawk blower and a Powershift transmission. Inside of the cab are more Avanti goodies, like the bucket seats and gauges, and about the only two things under all that sterling silver paint that aren't Stude are the Heidts IFS and the Ford 9-inch. Look for more on this one coming soon!It's a small world, because the owner of this '62 C-10, Mario Faciano, remembers the Schwab's F-100 from the track when he was a kid with his dad, and hadn't seen it since! Mario's '62 wears a coat of DuPont Hot Rod Black suede, but don't let that fool you. It's a well-built machine with a 402 Chevy big-block and '61 passenger-car rearend with a posi that makes mashing the "go" pedal fun. All the very green accents work quite well with black and chrome, and yes, we have more coming on this one, too.Back in the day, it seemed that Stepside C-10s were a hotter ticket than in recent years, but seeing ones done up like Rick and Devin Quintana's '72 Chevy makes us wonder why there aren't more being built these days. The silver and black C-10 has a 350/400 combo under it and looks right lowered with a new set of kicks.Vegas or bust! Phillip Romero made the trek from Sin City to Northern Colorado for the weekend with his '48 Studebaker. These trucks were pretty far out from the factory, especially when you think about the time they were built. Phillip added a SBC and lowered the lid a bit more on his.Joe Stephenson hopped behind the wheel of his LT1-powered '72 C-10 for some fun in the sun. The yellow and white Chevy was built in a very sanitary fashion and turned into more of a project than Joe intended, but he's not complaining now!Mark Bosak from Litchfield Park, AZ, has been making the rounds this year with his wild '67 GMC. The truck was built by Dean Livermore and his crew at Hot Rods by Dean in Phoenix, AZ, and the 4 1/2-inch top chop, suicide doors, and custom chassis are just the beginning of the laundry list of mods carried out on the Jimmy.
Pinkee's Rod Shop has made quite a name for itself in recent years with all the stunning hot rods it's been building. They also know how to keep it real, as it were, with this suede '40 Ford shop truck. Pinkee's also had a great open house at its shop in nearby Windsor, CO. Don't miss it next year!Speaking of C-10s, Chris and Jenn Powell had their '72 and '69 Chevys representing a good dose of DIY. Each truck is their daily driver, and Jenn's used to be a longbed; it still retains a four-speed stick. It seems there are more and more people/couples like the Powells out there reading CLASSIC TRUCKS with stories to tell, and it was good to chat with both of them and shoot their trucks.We all know there aren't a whole lot of "off-brand" trucks out there, so here's a shot of Chris Oden's clean and fairly original '62 International. The pickup still has its stock motor and trans, and even looked like it was wearing its factory two-tone paint job.While it might be a bit played out these days, black, red, and chrome still go together real nice, as illustrated on Justyce Gurule's '68 C-10. We all know that '67-72 Chevys don't need a whole lot of coaxing to look good, and with a lowered posture, they almost need nothing!Looking back on it now, it seems the show in Loveland was a bit Chevy heavy for whatever reason, but thankfully, John Trezise showed up with his '49 Ford! The chopped F-1 is a pretty good exercise in less is more, as they could've gone full-blown custom after lowering the lid, but the truck looks nice with the color choice and whitewalls.There just aren't enough hours in the day, and we would've liked to have shot Mike and Shelley Remly's restored '66 C-20. The Custom Camper-optioned truck was looking showroom new.It's not often that we see '55 Chevy or GMC first-series trucks. Owner Mike Carpenter's friend, Jim Malone of Wild West Street Rods in his far-away hometown of Farmington, NM, was responsible for what the five-window looks like today, and Mike couldn't be happier. We can't wait to bring you the full feature.Glen Bowers was hard to pin down since he was having too much fun cruising the Larimer County Fairgrounds in his rare wartime '45 Ford truck.
Mike Schoech and Jarod Haselhorst are co-owners/builders of this wild Stepside '67 Chevy. Under all the blinding silver paint and body mods are an efficient 5.3L LS motor and matching 4L80E trans.Who doesn't love a good swap meet? The swap at the show was a pretty good one with lots of parts, and some decent complete and project trucks looking for new owners. This '57 Chevy was screaming to be the clone of Clint Eastwood's truck in Every Which Way But Loose if it weren't a 4x4...Great Fords 'a' fire! Doug LaRue from the Hot Rod Institute in Rapid City, SD, parked his '48 F-1 right where it belongs-in the weeds, er, grass.This '51 Chevy belongs to Joe Azhderian of Weld County Customs from Hudson, CO. The natural patina'd Chevy sits on full airbags and features lots of custom chassis work, and even a set of Kelsey Hayes-style wire wheels, which were unusual on these trucks.


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Friday, June 28
- Betsy Diamant-Cohen, Linda Ernst, Saroj Ghoting, and Dorothy Stoltz: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
early literacy experts and authors of such books as Mother Goose on the Loose, Baby Rhyming Time, Every Child Ready for School, and Storytimes For Everyone!
Saturday, June 29
- Catherine Hakala-Ausperk: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
author of the new book Build a Great Team: One Year to Success and the bestseller Be a Great Boss: One Year to Success
- Tina Coleman and Peggie Llanes: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
authors of the new book The Hipster Librarian's Guide to Teen Craft Projects 2
Sunday, June 30
- Julia Sweeney and Rob Christopher: 11:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
contributors to Queue Tips: Discovering Your Next Great Movie
- Kenning Arlitsch: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
co-author of the new book Improving the Visibility and Use of Digital Repositories through SEO: A LITA Guide
- Aaron D. Purcell: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
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The Board of Education should be communicating with the public
Kudos to Mr. Merola for performing his duties and informing the public through his letters to the editor.
Shame on your Mr. Traub for silencing a member of the Board. Mr. Traub's insinuation that the public is too dumb to understand the issues confronting the Board of Education deserves an open apology on the pages of this newspaper.
This heavy-handed approach to control the discussion and Mr. Traub's intent to silence a member of the Board should be an affront to every citizen. If the public fails to understand the issues, it's the Chairman's fault for not effectively communicating the business of the Board.
Mr. Merola was doing the right thing. He should continue doing so to maintain an open line of communication with the community -- it's what every Board member was elected to do.
--Daniel Pullium, Torrington
Kent Chamber says thanks
On behalf of the Kent Chamber of Commerce, we would like to thank the multitudes of people who came together to make the 36th running of the Kent Pumpkin Run a rousing success. In spite of the pending Hurricane Sandy, over 100 youngsters participated in the Kids Fun Run while more than 500 adults ran the 5-mile course. We are delighted that so many people place this event on their calendars each year. There were runners from nine states and even Great Britain ranging in age from 6 � to 84! These runners were also very generous having donated over $200 to the Kent Food Bank with their online registrations along with numerous boxes of nonperishable food!
No event of this size can succeed without the support and help from many. Volunteers helped with everything from the starting cannon to painting the finish line. Getting everyone registered and handing out race bibs fell to Darlene Brady, Sharon Cipolla, Bobbie Davis, Laura McLaughlin, Jeanne McRoberts, Marge Smith, Lyn Stirnweiss and Bernadette Ellegard while Maureen Smith greeted and directed the racers. Cindy Dunleavy provided direction at the four mile split.
With supervision from Bruce Adams and Ira Smith, students from Kent School guided visitors to parking areas. Wayne Blackman, Scott Eldredge, Mark Hanley, Norm Mosher, Perry Simone, Dana Slaughter and members of the Kent Volunteer Fire Department directed traffic in town and on the race course to insure safety. EMT members stood by in case of injury. Service Coordinator Steve Klots from South Kent School organized students who staffed the vital water stops along the way. Jack Rafferty and Larry Dumoff made certain the race began and ended properly. Students from Region I helped with whatever was needed as did various members of the Kent PublicWorks.
Thanks to the Kent Memorial Library and volunteer Steve Brooks, the Classic 2001 Bright Red Chevrolet Corvette the Library raffled off for fund raising served as the pace car, inspiring runners to get to the finish line and buy tickets!
Andy Ocif and the American Legion Post 153 provided color guard as the racers prepared to begin.
The great food at the end was thanks to Gary Davis, Sarah Swan, Geraldine Woodruff and Bill Leo's famous pumpkin soup! Laura Eldredge and Lee Sohl judged the costume contest while Chamber Treasurer Jeff Namm handled all the money. George Potts provided music and Terry Williams announced the winners. Charlie Greystone made sure all the trash was picked up and disposed of properly. Lesly Ferris, Park and Recreation Director, worked with Anna Dumoff to make the Kids Fun Run a great success and well - lots of fun! Photographer Lans Christensen captured all the great moments and costumes for posterity.
Of course, the race would not be possible without our sponsors. At the Gold Level are Davis IGA, Union Savings Bank, Litchfield Magazine, Bartlett Tree Experts and Sharon Hospital. Silver Level sponsors include Kent Green, Region One Athletic Fund, a Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and Webster Bank. Bronze Level supporters are Bulls Bridge Inn, Fife 'n Drum, Fitness Matters of Kent, Hastey Security Systems, Kent Physical Therapy, Kent Pizza & Pasta Garden, Kent Specialty Care Center, Kent Wine & Spirit, Law Office of Cecilia Buck-Taylor, Matson Financial Advisors, Morrison Gallery, New York Life Insurance, Riley's Furniture, Rolling River Antiques, Rose & Kiernan Insurance, Salisbury Bank & Trust, Washington Montessori School, Winters Bros. Waste Systems and Woodbridge Running Co.
As always, John Casey and the Kent Green were wonderful hosts with harvest d�cor provided by Bill McCann. Larry Cassidy and Karen Stevens used their artistic skills to paint the finish line and Kent resident and nationally recognized artist Peter Kirkiles designed and constructed a finish line gate.
Thanks also to the other volunteers whose names we did not catch who helped to make race day great. And finally, thanks to all the Kent residents who came out to cheer the runners.
--Dave Dunleavy, Race Director


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New Looks for 2007 Taking Shape
After just the first weekend of workouts in Surprise, Ariz., the Royals are already putting some new – and improved – concepts for the 2007 season into play…
TEAHEN HITS THE OUTFIELD: Although the official decision has yet to be made, Mark Teahen is making sure he has all his bases (and outfield!) covered before the season opens on April 2. Last year's regular third baseman has spent most of this year's Spring Training camp in the outfield in preparation for his potential move there. Here's a glimpse of Teahen taking fly balls during a workout this weekend.
FORCING THE HAND: Now, there is a reason why Teahen is spending more time in the grass as opposed to the infield dirt…and he goes by the name of Alex Gordon. So far, all "unofficial" reports from camp are coming back positive on Gordon, who is projected to become the Royals starting third baseman in 2007. Is there anything that could stop this move from happening?
CLOSING THE DEAL: One of the many, many, many new faces on the 2007 roster is pitcher Octavio Dotel. Participating in his first Royals camp, Dotel, who figures to be the Royals closer this year, is taking every possible opportunity to hit the mound. So far, so good…
A SLIMMER, MORE FIT BERROA: All off-season he's pledged to return to tip-top form…and from the looks of it, he has. Angel Berroa showed up to camp a few pounds lighter and a little more beefed up. The starting shortstop credits the new and improved look to a strenuous workout schedule this off-season.
ZACK IS BACK: Zack Greinke is vying for a spot on the Royals pitching staff. Although reports have Greinke capturing the fifth spot in the starting rotation, nothing has been set and the competition is proving to be fierce (Hello, Brian Bannister!).
What role would you prefer to see Greinke step into this season?
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What role for Grienke? #5 Starter. Its too early in his career to push him to a relief role.
It seems like it has been ages since the last Royals game. With spring training going on, I can't help but be fired up about the Royals and this season. It should be exciting!


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Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - Japan's Kei Nishikori upended top seed Marin
Cilic to reach the semifinals at the $1.212 million U.S. National Indoor
Tennis Championships.
The fifth-seeded world No. 22 Nishikori knocked out the 12th-ranked Cilic in
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Cilic titled in Zagreb in his native Croatia just two weeks ago.
The 2013 Memphis champ will claim $291,800.
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By Michael Apstein Feb 12, 2008 It is often difficult for American consumers, who are accustomed to varietal labeling, to understand and the see the virtue in the European tradition of naming wines by reference to place of origin rather than the name of the grape--a system that highlights the importance of terroir or place. Part of the difficulty stems from determining whether the character of the wine is due to the producer's style or whether it is truly due to the origin of the grapes. Maybe the difference between wines made from grapes in adjacent regions--or even vineyards--is due to the winemaker's techniques and has little to do with the locale. Certainly in Burgundy, tasting two Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières from different producers, such as Louis Latour and Olivier Leflaive, who have vastly different styles, can make you wonder how they could have both come from the same vineyard. This is not a problem limited to a single grape variety or an individual country. In California and other New World wine areas, producers are trumpeting the uniqueness of wines made from grapes grown in a single vineyard or specific regions. Pine Ridge, an outstanding Napa Valley-based winery, bottles a variety of Cabernet Sauvignon made from grapes grown in different subregions of Napa, such as Stags Leap, Howell Mountain, Rutherford and Oakville. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay--perhaps it's the Burgundy paradigm at work--seem to be the favorite grapes for winemakers to use in an attempt to capture a sense of place. While Patz & Hall produces a Napa Valley Chardonnay made from a blend of grapes grown in five vineyards, they also produce ones from grapes grown exclusively in vineyards scattered over Northern California: the Hyde Vineyard in Carneros, the Durell Vineyard in Sonoma, Dutton Ranch and Zio Tony Ranch, both in the Russian River Valley, and Alder Springs Vineyard in Mendocino. They also have six single vineyards bottlings for Pinot Noir from similarly diverse geographic locations. Patz & Hall emphasizes the importance of vineyard by putting the vineyard name on the front label and relegating the varietal name to the back label. Morgan, an excellent Monterey-based producer that focuses on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, bottles several wines from single vineyards that are only miles apart from one another. They produce Chardonnays from grapes grown in their Double L vineyard, located in southern end of Santa Lucia Highlands, and from Gary and Rosella Franscioni's Rosella's Vineyard, just three miles down the road. The soil in the two vineyards is similar--sandy loam with traces of limestone--but Rosella's Vineyard is slightly warmer and has more protection from the wind. Gary's Vineyard, from which Morgan makes an excellent Pinot Noir, is just four miles south of their Double L Vineyard, which is planted to Pinot Noir as well as Chardonnay. (Both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can flourish in different parts of same vineyard. The best European example is Corton, which has Grand Cru status for both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir-based wines). More and more, we are seeing single vineyard wines from places like New Zealand, countries that have a shorter tract record for discerning individuality of specific geographic areas. Villa Maria, one of the country's leading producers, bottles both a Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from the Taylors Pass vineyard in the Marlborough region on the northern tip of the South Island. The fundamental question remains. Are the wines unique and reflective of the site, or is this single vineyard labeling just a marketing tool? Do Try This at Home The obvious way to answer this question is to taste wines--from the same vintage--from different...
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Jeroboam the Japanese wine importer we founded 5 years ago together with our friends Hugel from Alsace and Laurent Perrier (who since then was replaced by Pol Roger) has just been elected Japan's best importer by Wine business international magazine. That's a fantastic achievement for the team leaded by Carl Robinson. Congratulations!
from BBR website: Berry Bros. & Rudd is delighted to announce that it is acquiring the business of Mistral Wines, the prestigious agency house founded in 1970 and run by Anthony and Novella Lacey since 1976, which specialises in the wines of the Loire, Rhône and Midi. Mistral Wines will be integrated into BB&R's agency arm, Fields, Morris & Verdin (FMV), which supplies hotels and restaurants in Greater London and leading merchants throughout the UK FMV already boasts an enviable clutch of top-flight agencies, including Vega Sicilia, Ridge Vineyards, Champagne Jacquesson, Domaines Lafon, Carillon and Ostertag, Luciano Sandrone, Isabel Estate and Dog Point Vineyard, and the inclusion of the Mistral exclusivities, Château de Beaucastel and Perrin et Fils along with other substantial producers, considerably strengthens this portfolio. John Hutton, FMV Managing Director, says "This exciting acquisition of Mistral Wines not only strengthens the FMV agency portfolio but also offers us the opportunity to grow our business in new markets." Anthony Lacey, adds "Novella and I are very pleased that Mistral has been bought by the distinguished family firm of Berry Bros. & Rudd and we very much look forward to joining forces with their agency division Fields, Morris & Verdin"
That's it, the harvest is over. We finished the counoise and mourvedre in Beaucastel this week-end and the grenache in Vinsobres today. We believe that 2007 will be a great vintage in the southern rhone and will keep you posted on the wines. Technorati Tags: 2007, beaucastel
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2007 vintage report from the Federation des syndicats de producteurs de Chateauneuf du Pape: "A very healthy grape harvest following an exceptionally dry summer... With just 35 mm of rain between the 16th of June and the 15th of September, we can confirm that the summer of 2007 at Châteauneuf-du-Pape was an exceptionally dry one. According to the agricultural weather forecast based at Carpentras, it is probably the driest in the last twenty years. The average rainfall registered at 161 mm (The weather station at Orange). The rainfall of these last few days (about 20 mm between the 16th and the 18th of September) were welcomed. The short spell of rain did not bear any negative consequences on the course of the grape harvest which starts to draw to an end. The summer of 2007 had more wind than normally predicted (20 days of strong Mistral between the 1st of July and the 15th of September) and slight surplus on the level of seasonal sunshine (1.157 h against 1.145 h on average). In spite of strong variability in temperatures, marked by 30 days when the minimal temperatures laid between 10 et 15°C, and only 7 days when the maximum temperatures were higher than 35°C, the seasonal averages remain in conformity with the normal (slightly higher in June and September and slightly lower in July and August). The climate results over the last few months confirm what was visible in the vines : the summer of 2007 was particularly favorable to obtaining a vintage of quality, endowed with good aromatic balances and beautiful colours. In the vines the sorting needed was minimum, the grape pickers advanced with ease, thus giving the possibility to winemakers to stop their harvesting a day or two in the week to leave the grapes reach their perfect maturity. Optimizing the potential of the 2007 vintage. The quantity of this year's harvest is slightly higher than the decennial average with yields which should range between 32 and 34 hl/ha, for an authorized maximum of 35 hl/ha. 2007 vintage is situated along the same lines as the four previous ones. 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 vintages were tasted on September 15th at a seminar organized during the 'Rhône Valley wines festival' in Copenhagen, and will also be presented on October 22nd in London during a demonstration with wines from Tavel and Châteauneuf-du-Pape." Technorati Tags: contact, history, philosophy, rhone, terroir, vinification
Well, i think we can start saying that this year we are very lucky. The weather is still outstanding, very sunny and very windy. We had about 20 mm of rain last tuesday, and then the mistral started again and the sun came back. The weather forecast for the next days is the same and we feel really lucky especially when we look at the forecast for tomorrow which shows once again that south-east of France has unique weather conditions this year. We will finish harvesting the Grenache in Chateauneuf du Pape by the end of this week. Next week we will start harvesting the Mourvedre and Counoise. In Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Cotes du Rhône, we just finished. In Vinsobres, we started harvesting the Syrah yesterday. People start saying that 2007 will be in line with 89 or 90. Great colour, great concentration... we will see but for sure it will be at least a very good vintage. Technorati Tags: 2007, beaucastel, chateauneuf, rhone
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The temperature since yesterday are quite cold: around 68°F which is good for grape-picking... Today Grenaches and Syrahs have been picked; the harvest, which is picked by hand, is carefully sorted out on arrival at the cellar and only the best grapes are vinified. After being destemmed completely the grapes are going into the fermentation vats where they undergo a traditional vinification. Technorati Tags: beaucastel, contact, millésimes, perrin, philosophie, rhone, terroir, vinification
We continued picking some Grenaches by the parcel just front of the Chateau de Beaucastel... Technorati Tags: beaucastel, contact, millésimes, perrin, philosophie, terroir, vinification, wine
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We started very early this morning to pick our first Syrah in Gigondas for our Perrin et Fils "La Gille". At the same time an other team of pickers finished harvesting the Syrah in Coudoulet and also harvested some Grenache there. The mistral stopped blowing yesterday and the weather is beautiful on most of France as you can see on this satellite picture from Meteo France... Technorati Tags: beaucastel, contact, millésimes, perrin, philosophie, terroir, vinification
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|Peekin' into the past
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
Five Years Ago
Holyoke school board voted unanimously at the May 20 meeting to implement random drug testing for Holyoke JR/SR High students who are involved in extracurricular activities.
East Phillips County Hospital District board members voted unanimously to sign a contract presented by PC Telcom to purchase the old Family Practice medical clinic building at 520 S. Interocean Ave.
The Holyoke area experienced extreme wind damage, primarily Wednesday evening, May 21, with heavy rains Wednesday, Thursday and Friday last week.
Ten Years Ago
Holyoke police officer Sean Mitchell was called to active duty with the National Guard on May 20, bringing Holyoke's already slim police force from three officers down to two.
Holyoke Assembly of God church will host the Wickstrom International Kids Krusade beginning Sunday, June 1 in a series of four special family programs.
In an attempt to avoid major traffic areas, new pickup and drop-off zones for Holyoke school buses have been proposed by transportation director Robert Jacobs.
Twenty-Five Years Ago
A car show, kids' rides, ice cream social and horseshoe pitching will all be included in Holyoke Chamber of Commerce's Old-Fashioned Saturday this Saturday, June 4 in downtown Holyoke.
Holyoke area residents will soon have the convenience of their own aluminum recycling center. Pioneer Distributing, the local Coors distributor, in conjunction with the Adolph Coors Company's Cash for Cans program, announced an opening date of May 24 for Holyoke's new aluminum collection center.
Garen and Janice Beck, owners of Beck's Bargain Barn in Holyoke, have announced their intent to close the business Aug. 1. The couple opened the local business at 201 E. Denver in October of 1983 and moved it to its current location at 444 E. Denver in March of 1986.
Forty Years Ago
The Holyoke FBLA and FFA chapters participated in the all-school trash cleanup day help on Monday, May 21. Several trucks with crews picked up trash, bottles, cans, etc. along highways and county roads around Holyoke, netting approximately 25 tons of rubbish.
Ted Fiedler, former mayor of Holyoke, and three other men from the Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C., are in Africa to establish trade relations in various parts of that country.
High winds that plagued Holyoke for three days caused severe damage to trees and field crops last weekend.
Fifty Years Ago
With between 200 and 300 local citizens participating, the Holyoke Diamond Jubilee pageant, "Holyoke-Arama," is an outstanding spectacle, by far the largest performance of any kind ever staged in this community.
Melvin Borgens recently bought Joel's 8-Ball Recreation Parlor from Joel S. Biddle and assumed operation of the business on May 25. Biddle has been tossing pennies into a six-gallon can since he opened the parlor in December 1959 and took them to First National Bank of Holyoke Friday to be counted—$267.53 worth of pennies.
Holyoke Diamond Jubilee officials are expecting the largest crowd of the week-long event on Wednesday as two of the major attractions near—the big buffalo barbecue and the grand Jubilee parade.
Holyoke Enterprise May 30, 2013


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