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Margaret from Maine (edition 2012)
by Joseph Monninger
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Margaret From Maine by Joseph Monninger
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A sadly "sweet" story with the emphasis on sweet. I liked The World As We Know It better. The last "chapter" in this audio version, read by Tavia Gilbert, easily brings tears to one's eyes. I really liked the author's effort to show war from the injured family's point of view---how can it ever be worth it once you're in their shoes but so often, as shown, people get into situations for all kinds of reasons, not realizing what could happen as that situation evolves....a tragedy in so many directions.
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Margaret is widowed in almost every sense of the word. Her husband lies in a nursing home in a vegetative state after having been injured in Afghanistan. She remains a very loyal wife and feels responsible for him and to him. She cares for their young son and works the family dairy farm along with her father-in-law.
In the meanwhile, she falls in love with another man but does not permit herself to pursue this relationship because her husband is still technically 'alive'. The story highlights the grief that many military families experience. Grief in all forms and not just that reserved for death.
Margaret from Maine by Joseph Monninger
This book is about Margaret and it starts out with the injury of her husband in the war. He was told the dairy farm would receive help from the government if he went to fight for his country. He's now in a coma.
6 years later we find Margaret at the farm milking the cows, doing daily chores.
her father in law Benjamin runs the farm with help from her and her and Thomas' son, Gordon.
Story also follows Charlie who is an amputee and he is to escort Margaret to DC to be with the president when he signs a law.
Love they read a book to Gordon nightly! Listening to the evening at the ball sounds so luscious.
Love the travel and locations they travel to as I've never been to DC.
The book also follows Donny and Blake and their problems with life. Gordon also has nightmares and tries to figure things out.
This book was recommended from another author and I love how the flowers are related to the chapters and the story that are being told.
Nods to this book as not many can bring tears and very hidden feelings out.
Loved the travel, story line and the things I learned, and I will seek out other books by this author, like they style of writing.
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Author: Joseph Monninger
Title: Margaret from Maine
Publisher: Plume (Penguin)
Release date: December 24, 2012
Age Group: Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Book Description:
The end of Maine Guardsman Sgt. Thomas Kennedy's conscious life is ushered in by a flash of light on a plain in Afghanistan. While he languishes in a veterans' hospital, Thomas's devoted wife, Margaret, is raising their son on a dairy farm in rural Maine. She receives an invitation to Washington, DC, to meet the President of the United States as he signs a bill in support of wounded veterans with war veteran and West Point graduate Charlie King as her appointed escort. Charlie and Margaret's shared circumstances inspire them to confide in one another. Suddenly, the pair creates a private world all their own, leaving the effects of war behind them. Margaret's vows to her husband linger, raising a series of harrowing choices.
Rating: 3.5/5
In this story we are given a woman living her day to day life on a dairy farm in Maine with her son Gordon and father-in-law Ben, keeping herself together and poised as ever. She's a simple woman, not wanting for much, and considering which direction her life has taken, that says a lot about her character and strength. Unfortunately we never really get to "meet" her husband, Thomas, because he's now just a shadow of the man he once was. He joined the Reserves, just like countless others do, to help support their life and possibly do something bigger. But, life had a different plan for him. He is now considered an injured veteran and with that label comes a very tricky and sometimes treacherous path to be on. Being married to an injured veteran with Tom's specific condition, Margaret is invited to attend a bill signing in Washington D.C. that is meant to improve the lives and care options for these tattered soldiers. With that invitation came Charlie King, her assigned escort. It's when Charlie and Margaret are together that we see just what she is missing in her life and I felt empathy for her. Yes she is a married woman, and those vows I do not take lightly, but I could also see her daily sacrifices slowly destroying her and I knew deep down that embracing her feelings and thoughts towards Charlie was the right choice for her. Charlie opens a door to a world Margaret knew little of and with that he also awakened something inside her she did not realize had been dormant. She is not just Margaret the dairy farmer/mother/caretaker…she is a woman with needs and yearns for the things taken from her before she had time to really enjoy them. There were times I found myself wishing there was a bit more internal conflict from each character considering certain situations that they were presented with but I was satisfied it wasn't all sweetness and roses. The subjects dealt with between them deserve an honest light and in order to feel connected with the characters, I need to be able to feel their feelings but also place myself in their shoes. I struggled at times to do that but I never found myself bothered or annoyed with the situations completely.
Charlie is a very honorable and giving man to me and I never once considered him aggressive or opportunistic, which could have been easily done given his particular role in Margaret's life. He showed true compassion and never failed to put everyone before himself which is a must in my yes column. He has ties to the Army as well as a unique connection to the situation Margaret finds herself in. I won't spoil the story here, but I will say that the way Mr. Monninger connected Margaret and Charlie was thoughtful, respectful, and never once did I find myself questioning the purpose.
Margaret and Charlie embark on a journey together and the style of descriptive writing used here both enhanced it and overshadowed it at times. It took me a moment or two to really get into the story at the beginning and I did find myself wondering why certain elements of the background were included the way they were. By the time I reached the end of the book I realized that although they weren't necessary to push the story forward, they were elements that added to my overall experience within the story.
"For the last three sunsets the prism had caught fire and it did not disappoint her this night. It sparkled bright white for just an instant, and she thought of Thomas, and she thought of good grace falling over the farm, and she hugged Gordon as the prism accepted light, bent it, and sent it on its way. She felt a lesson rested in its performance, that she, too, must accept what came toward her and pass it on its journey, but that seemed too grand an idea for the moment."
Although Margaret and Charlie are mean to be modern day people they did speak and have thoughts that seemed slightly outdated but it did not detract too much from the story for me. If anything I considered them polite and proper, with maybe even a touch of southern style.
I was drawn to this book for one reason…Margaret is a military spouse. As one myself, I am always interested to see how authors handle this very different life we live. Which aspects are covered and which are barely touched out of fear of the unknown are typically the first thoughts I have when I read a synopsis that includes any mention of military married life. Most people have ideas of what military spouses face but I can say, without a doubt, their ideas don't even scratch the surface. Regardless of the branch of service their spouses serve, they all have had to face the same trials and tribulations in some form or another. Long separations, the worry of unknown dangers, and carrying the responsibilities alone that most share with others are a constant presence in a military spouse's daily life. There are sacrifices made by both the active duty member as well as his/her spouse but the focus and point of discussion is typically only on the soldier's side of the spectrum. I'm not implying that a soldier's sacrifice is in any way lessened because it's their sacrifices that keep our country safe from harm, and that in itself is the biggest one a person can make. Even after these troops return safely to their families, there are even more obstacles and worries that must be overcome in order to find peace with what each has experienced during a deployment. It's a very tricky situation to be in and their inner strengths are tested again and again long after the battle has been fought. War changes people regardless of the uniform or responsibilities held during it. It forces us to accept a reality that most would like to ignore and pushes our strength and resolve beyond every limit we felt existed.
This story highlights just a fraction of what our troops and their families face upon their return but it was done with tastefulness that I respect. I will say that Mr. Monninger handled the role of a military spouse with class and dignity, never once casting Margaret, or other military spouses, in a poor or weak manner and I certainly appreciated it. I enjoyed this book and felt that it ended appropriately leaving the imagination to do what it was designed to do. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to step into the delicate but muck covered shoes of a military spouse.
"She did, in fact, believe her husband Tom had acted bravely, but she did not see it in quite the same light as others wanted to see it…..She knew her husband—saw him bracketed by his son on one side, his father on the other—and she did not believe he would have acted courageously for a concept as vague as patriotism. No, it made perfect sense that he would raise his arms and try to protect a fellow soldier, but that had nothing to do with God and Country and flag waving."
"Did you believe in the war, Charlie?" Margaret asked softly, her eyes studying the statue.
"Which one?"
"Is there a difference really? I suppose there is. I'm cynical. After Thomas, I don't have much faith in any of it. I imagine I did at one point. We were told so many lies and I believed them."
"I think a lot of my friends still believe in the cause," Charlie said, not sure of himself where he was heading with it, "because to go back on it now makes us…what? Murderers? Professional assassins? I've had trouble with it."
Margaret Kennedy is married to Thomas, a Sergeant and Medal of Honor recipient who returned from Afghanistan in a vegetative state. She lives with their son, Gordon, and her father-in-law Grandpa Ben on a dairy farm near Bangor, Maine. When she's invited to Washington for a veterans' bill signing, another wounded soldier and Foreign Service officer, Charlie King, volunteers to escort her. On their journey to Washington, Margaret and Charlie become close and fall in love with each other, but she is committed to Thomas and their marriage vows. Margaret must decide whether to follow her heart and choose a second chance at happiness and love, or remain true to her marriage vows and live with the remnants of a marriage to a man who is just a shell of who he used to be. What are two star-crossed lovers to do? What choice will Margaret make?
Margaret From Maine is a poignant and heart wrenching tale of honor, love, responsibility and second chances. Author Joseph Monninger weaves an emotional tale written in the third person narrative with alternating points of view. With rich and detailed descriptions of the various settings: the Afghan war zone, the countryside of Maine and the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia, the reader is transported into the lives of Margaret, her family and Charlie as their story unfolds. You can't help but feel for Margaret as she was faced with a traumatic heartbreak when her husband was injured in the war. But after six long years of selflessly loving and taking care of her husband, can you imagine being in her shoes and having to choose what to do when another man comes along and puts a smile back on her face? This is such a gut wrenching and emotional story that it simply tugs at your heartstrings and doesn't let go. The author has written a wonderful story that delves into the difficult issues that war veterans and their families have to face and deal with, especially when the veteran is critically injured or killed, and the families are left to pick up the pieces of their lives. Yet this is also a passionate and romantic story that delves into getting a second chance at love and happiness. This lovely story is reminiscent of the classic, Bridges of Madison County.
With a cast of characters who are realistic and complex; engaging dialogue and interactions that have a genuine emotional pull; and a storyline that has a mixture of family dilemma and a forbidden romance that is passionate yet bittersweet; Margaret From Maine is a beautiful and timeless love story that will resonate with you long after the last page has been read.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by AToMR Tours.
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Gave away nine but none are mine
7/18/09 Grizzlies vs Sky Sox Game 3
Krista and I don't get to Colorado Springs nearly enough so it doesn't take a whole lot to convince us to take the 2 1/2 hour drive. The reason for today's trek south was the the used car giveaway at Security Service Field where the Colorado Springs Sky Sox call home.
Names are randomly drawn at the end of each inning and there were nine cars in all.
I noticed a Jeep Cherokee, a Mercedes, an older Nissan 280 Z which was in nice shape and some other "Repos" not worth mentioning but worth keeping if you happen to win one of them.
We showed up early enough for batting practice but you're not allowed inside the stadum until one hour before the game starts. So snagging baseballs consists of standing outside the stadium in the outfield and trying to snag them as they fly over the fence.
It's harder than it sounds because although you can hear the crack of a ball being hit you don't know where the hell the ball is going to land. If you want to catch a ball you have to stand within twenty feet of the outfield wall.
While doing so you can only see directly above you and you wind up standing there playing the odds. If by chance a ball does clear the fence right where you're standing you only have a fraction of a second to react.
Possible, but probably not going to happen today. Besides, I was saving my luck for the cars.
I opted to stand back about a hundred feet so I could see in advance when a ball was going clear the fence and so I could have some space to react to the ball's bounce. It worked, I managed to snag one of maybe five baseballs I saw just sneak over the outfield wall.
I later took my Pacific Coast League baseball up to Sox the Fox and asked him to autograph it for me.
The line to get inside Security Service Field was at least two-hundred people deep when we walked up to the gate. I couldn't believe it. As we went through the gates we were given a piece of paper to fill out with our personal information.
The personal information was for the used car drawing or so they told us (I hate junk mail).
Krista and I filled out our entries, turned them in and headed off the grass berm to snag a spot and unload our stuff so I could head over to try and get my Big Stick bat signed.
I slid into a good spot within fifteen feet of the Sky Sox dugout and waited. The first person on the field to warm-up was my favorite Sky Sox player Sal Fasano.
I guess the Sky Sox loosened up on their "No facial hair" policy because Sal was sporting his tradmark "Stache".
Of all the autographs I was able to get today I did not get Sal's.
Next person out to warm-up was Eric Young Jr. He's always attentive to his fans and signs for everyone.
He was the first autograph on my bat today.
I congratulated EY Jr. on making the Futures team.
Next to sign was David Ortmeier.
If you remember I caught David's first home run ball as a Rockie during spring training this year.
David hasn't really said much the few times I've been around him. He's signed when I've asked, but he seems uncomfortable doing it.
I could be wrong, in any case David is a helluva first baseman and I appreciate that he took the time to sign for me.
Chris Frey was happy to sign for the group and added his mark to my bat.
Here are the rest of the Sky Sox who signed the "Big Stick".
Infielder Mike McCoy
You might remember catcher Paul Phillips, a really nice guy.
Infielder/Outfielder Christian Colonel. He signed for me and played third base today.
Sky Sox Manager Stu Cole took some time to sign for the group.
Here is pitcher Esmil Rogers.
Guess you never know who you'll see in Colorado Springs. Here's Matt Herges. He's so fresh he's not even on the Sky Sox roster yet.
Welcome back Matt !!
Jonathan Herrera
Ryan Speier pitched the 8th inning.
Pretty cool huh?
All this and the game hasn't even started.
Today's game was against the Fresno Grizzlies who have won the first two of this four game Sky Sox homestand. By the end of the game they had made it three.
Here are some game pictures:
Chris Frey after a base hit.
Matt Miller doing the same.
David Ortmeier gets a hit.
Makes it to first base.
and scores Miller.
Here's Christian Colonel at bat.
and a swing
Sox the Fox showing off.
A shot of the bullpen.
Big Sal at bat.
EY Jr.
Short stop today Jonathan Herrera.
Here is one of the cars they were giving away.
A shot of the sky.
The dugout.
Sal's so damn photogenic.
Here's a shot of the Hot tub area as we were leaving after the Sky Sox fell to the Fresno Grizzlies 6-4.
Posing with Erik Young Jr. Hummer
I love Colorado Springs. I've spent a lot of my years here and I always enjoyed this special city. A good chunk of my friends still habitate there. Security Service Field is a great place to watch a baseball game and you never know who you might see play.
Next year for my birthday I want to rent the Sky Sox hot tub. I'll be holding interviews for the seven other ladies that get to join me in the tub. What, you don't think I'm going to soak in there with a bunch of dudes do you?
Remember ladies…less is more…I'm kidding, seriously I am 🙂
One of my goals in life it to catch a ball while soaking my bones in that hot tub. There's probably as much chance of that happening as me taking batting practice with the Rockies.
But just like a sign above a urnial that I once saw while taking a leak on the Air Force Academy, you've got to "Aim High".
The Rockies are back in Denver playing the D-Backs tomorrow. I'll be at the game on Tuesday and look for me on TV during the Wednesday afternoon game. I'll be in the outfield with Hunter and my friend from work who hooked Hunter up with the prize package to meet Carmelo Anthony earlier this year.
Just as I was about to publish this entry the rain stopped and a rainbow appeared off the front deck.
Go Rockies, them Giants ain't so big and the pot of gold is in sight…D
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What beautiful pictures, especially that last one. What a gorgeous rainbow. Congrats on all the autographs, and RYAN SPEIER!!!!! I miss that kid.
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What a glorious rainbow! I still think watching a game from a hot tub is a strange thing!
Hey, awesome pics! And now I feel even crappier for missing the hour before the game, cause I wanted awesome close-up pics, too!!! LOL Ah well. . . the game was way fun. Cool to see Matt Herges there, although I do feel bad for the guy.
2/12 hours? Wow. I can see why you guys left early!
KYLIE-Thanks, we see the rainbows a lot around here. It's a bonus.
JULIA-Strange yes, cool..you betcha.
JOY/LUVMYROX-Thanks, I saw your pictures too. Nice job, I liked the one of Krista and I on the berm…D
Looks like a fun time. I can't believe how good you are at shagging balls. The whole "stand outside the stadium for home run balls" thing is very Wrigley. Apparently, it's very effective too! I'm a big Fasano fan. He spent some time in the Tampa Bay area and he was always a cool guy. Sorry you didn't win a car. I'm sure that would have been the icing on the cake!
Great pics!
When I got to be bat boy in spring training, Fasano entered as catcher, and when I had to run around a million times to get the balls, he was like "man you're working hard". very funny guy, and at the end of the game he said "good job today man."..very nice. I also got to give him his bats at the end of the game as he forgot them in the cubbie hole. Great guy, would love to head to colorado sometime….
Rockies love from the far east coast…
Hey D,
Sal Fasano…..what a great guy.
How about that game today! Hope you had a great time. Wasn't able to watch it but did catch parts on the radio. Must have been an exciting one to go to.
Watching a game from a hot tub…could be fun. Different, but seriously how many people can say they've done that!
Awesome pic of the rainbow!
RAYSFANBOY-Rays Renegade also had kind things to say about Fasano. I agree with you both. All around good baseball guy to have around.
DOUG-Welcome to the Rant brotha, we could use some east coast luv. Let me know when you get out to Colorado.
R-LUV-WOW, I hope you like the entry about it when I'm finished.
GINNY-Thanks and welcome to the Rant. I'm all about doing it to say I've done it :)…D


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I know enzo, and I hope you, or ras, or anybody who made something of quality, win this. Didn't mean to generalize or show disrespect to the newcomers either, those who brought something to the table know who they are. But I felt they were few.
Unique treasures, yes, but quality seems to be the exception rather than the rule these days. I'll probably post a big-ass rant in some other section, where I'll expand on my point of view without polluting this vote.
thats cool... this is my first battle here, i wasnt brought in by this jon wayne.. i was one of the few that actually used the vice vukov sample... flipped the shit out of it... maybes give it a little dig? (no shame)...
all good, no offence was taken cause i know exactly how you must feel... i use this rule, if you think something applies to you.. then usually it does... so too the STBB OG's got mad respect for you all! just dont be leaving us here with only noobs to hang with


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Name of Product: Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms
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They may not know it, but each day passengers in the 2,000 cars that travel Highway H about two miles west of Pineville benefit from a USDA program that reduces risks to life and property.
In the fall of 2009, the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provided about $230,000 in cost-share funds from its Emergency Watershed Program (EWP) to rebuild the bank of the Elk River, which had eroded to the point that it was no longer stable.
"It was at the point where we were about to lose the road into the river," says Steve Campbell, Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDot) resident engineer.
NRCS engineers designed a project to rebuild and stabilize the bank. The agency provided the technical assistance to design the project and 75 percent of the cost of materials and labor, with MoDot contributing 25 percent. MoDot also administered the contract.
"We built a new slope from the roadway to the river, with a rock bench that starts at the water line and extends 10 feet out into the river," says Harold Deckerd, NRCS assistant state conservationist for water resources. "Then there is another, underwater slope that extends from the bench another 30 feet out into the river channel."
Lynn Jenkins, NRCS district conservationist in McDonald County, says keeping Highway H open was important to area residents. It's a major route from Southwest City and Noel to Highway 71, and many motorists also use it to get to the county seat of Pineville and to jobs at a poultry processing plant at Noel. Before the repairs were made, heavy rains often made the road dangerous to travel.
"People coming into that area during a flood were in trouble before they knew it," Jenkins says. "Loss of life was a concern."
Jenkins says there are other benefits resulting from the project. The amount of soil that was eroding from the streambank was adversely affecting water quality in the river and its watershed, and maintaining access at the site was critical to a local canoe-rental business. He adds that the improvements to the river have made the area more aesthetically pleasing, and they also have created good fish habitat.
Deckerd says it didn't take long to realize that the project was a success.
"They had a flood four days after the project was completed, and the water never got onto the roadway. And there was no damage to the new rock-lined bank. Without the repairs in place, one lane of the highway likely would have been gone after that flood."
Jerry Davis, MoDot project manager, says without the EWP assistance, MoDot would not have been able to take preventative measures.
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NRCS State Conservationist J.R. Flores says EWP is a good program because it can be implemented quickly in response to problems caused by natural events.
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Eastern New Mexico residents waiting for a new, expanded motor vehicle department in Clovis, touted by state officials two years ago, are going to have to resort to a standard MVD tradition.
They'll have to wait.
S.U. Mahesh, a spokesperson for the state Taxation and Revenue Department, said the expansion to a 4,000-square-foot facility is on hold while the department looks to obtain the remaining $300,000 it needs through a capital outlay improvement request. The department has $400,000 set aside for the project.
While the wait for an expansion that former Department Secretary Rick Homas said was moving at "full speed" in December 2009 has now slowed to a crawl, local customers are becoming frustrated at the speed of simply renewing a license or registration at offices in Clovis and Portales.
From the 2011 fiscal year — Oct. 1, 2010 to Sept. 30, 2011 — the average wait time at the Clovis MVD office was 44:30. In Portales, that same wait was 27:30, according to Mahesh. The state's goal wait time is 15 minutes.
The wait was longer in the last week of September for Marilyn Rigsby of Portales, who tried to renew registration on a camper before the holiday weekend.
Rigsby, a retired teacher, said she got her ticket number at 3:43 p.m., but found every seat taken in the small office. She decided to go to her car parked a few feet away, because it was hot outside and she didn't want to get her outfit dirty from sitting on the sidewalk.
She was told the employees had locked the door at 4 p.m., and got into the office a few minutes after when another customer exited. Rigsby stayed until 4:58 p.m., when she said she was the only person left in the building, and was still not served.
She did not return, and is now waiting for the state to mail her registration sticker after she handled her business online.
"I got to thinking about how other businesses in town stay open late if you're still shopping," Rigsby said. "It's my taxpayer money that pays their salary, and they treat you like that?
"Had there been a place to sit down, I would have been sitting inside to begin with."
An employee who answered the phone at the Portales MVD office said there was currently no manager, and none of the employees would want to answer specific allegations on behalf of the office.
Mahesh was not aware of specific instances, but said complaints can be made to the MVD Director's Office in Santa Fe at (505) 827-2296.
Mahesh said the process of issuing driver's licenses to foreign nationals, a practice Gov. Susana Martinez would like to end, could be contributing to the delay.
He said the state does not do walk-up licenses for foreign nationals, and requires an appointment made by phone. The state also tracks calls to see if the same phone number is used to make numerous reservations.
"The Portales MVD has 14 FN appointments a week," Mahesh said. "The Clovis MVD has a total of 11 appointments a week. These appointments are for those foreign nationals who are receiving their licenses for the first time. Those processing foreign national driver's license appointments would, of course, be free to assist other customers if New Mexico did not grant licenses to illegal immigrants. Processing a single foreign national driver's license application could take in excess of 30 minutes to an hour."
In 2003, Gov. Bill Richardson signed a law allowing undocumented immigrants to get driver's licenses, in hopes the move would allow more drivers to buy car insurance and lower liability costs.
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I've been feeling so poorly the past couple days that I haven't had the energy to write.
Tonight, sitting up while eating was a bit challenging I was feeling so dizzy and a bit faint.
I had two really nice things happen. I sell used books on amazon to make a little extra money. It's badly needed. This is an expensive illness to have and I'm paying for all my medical expenses out of pocket because insurance won't cover it.
Anyway, last week the mailman (he is a man) left a large box on the doorstep. It was an amazon box. I was puzzled because I hadn't ordered anything from amazon. Then I became alarmed that someone had stolen my identity again and made a big purchase (this happened in December-someone used my credit card to purchase $500 worth of DJ equipment). I brought the box in and opened it. To my surprise, a friend of Beth's had sent me a box of books! I started crying because I was so moved by this gesture. I loved the books and put a couple aside to read myself. I just love opening a box of books and looking over each book and skimming through it. So it was a wonderful thing to get.
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I'm also lucky to have a couple good neighbors. When they found out that Daphne was going to be gone for 5 days they offered to check in on me. It was comforting to know they were around and all I had to do was knock.
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Whenever i play a heavy game on my pc like call of duty:mw3 , i sometimes receives an error stating hardware problem in blue screen.
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I don't use Windows either and Windows seems to be unique in that manor. Mac and Linux are by far more stable. I've noticed this by using it myself. Windows is losing ground anyway, I'd be prepared for the future. We are about to undergo a big change in the idustry from what I've seen with my two eyes lately. Windows 8 has moved a lot users over to Linux or Mac. I suggest you try one or the other. MW3 works fine using Wine on Ubuntu, not sure about Mac.
Just saying, for mac you will need to buy a new computer, but for Ubuntu you can install it on any PC/MAC just do some googling.
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Try playing the same games with a different set of RAMs
The most probable cause of a blue screen while gaming is hardware overheating, or voltage issues. The most common solution is making sure the fans are clean and clear of dust and debris as well as ensuring the power connectors are securely fastened.
Other causes of blue screens are driver issues, which if you're using plug n play drivers, bad. Always download the proper and most recent drivers from your hardware vendors website.
If all else fails, do a fresh winstall, and try, try, try again.
Well, A blue screen can be created by a hell lot of problems!! But when ever u get a blue screen, u even get an error code!!! So, the next time u get it, make sure to notice the error code..
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Just found out that Jake's going on the DL today. His ankle wasn't healing up, so they got an MRI and it's tendonitis. He hurt it running the bases about four starts ago, and apparently the three starts he made after that didn't make it worse, though he was in a lot of pain. He's going to be out for at least a month, probably plus some rehab starts.
This is a huge blow to the Padres and their fans. I mean HUGE. I haven't really wrapped my mind about it, but all I can think about was last year when he got hurt. This is going to be devastating to our season. AHHHHHHHHH!! I just hope it's not fatal to this team.
It's going to be very hard without him, for the team and the fans. But thankfully they were able to catch it and he'll be headed towards recovery.
Last night's game was pretty terrible. The boys were battling, they were playing hard, but the pitching really fell apart.
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We had 12 hits, which was great. Kouz, who is really really hot, had three hits, including a two-run homer. Cliff Floyd had a hit and a walk, which was great. Brian Giles had two hits to raise his average to .200. Tony Gwynn had a hit and two walks. Overall, great night for the offense, but like I said, the pitching just had a really bad night. It was not good.
Now we're in fourth place in the NL West. The Rockies and their nine-game winning streak have overcome us. We're 11 games behind with the Dodgers' loss (WHOOHOOO!!). But we need to get winning if we expect to go anywhere.
Tonight is Josh Geer against Joe Saunders. We need to get this, boys. We NEED it!!!
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Awwwwwwww. Poor Jake This is just terrible. Without him, we are going to start to lose more games. I just hope that he gets better very soon! Right now for the Padres, they are losing 4 to 10. Not good boys!
That's gonna hurt you guys not having Peavy in there. Hopefully you guys can pull through.
Wow tough break. Some one is gonna have to pick it up pitching wise. Maybe Chris Young?
Hi Kaybee…sorry I haven't been around much these days. Hear about Peavy…what is it with injuries to pitchers this year? I hope he gets better soon!
Hey Kaybee:
This is going to be a major blow for the Padres : (. Looks like other guys have to step it up. Hopefully C.Y. can get the Padres back on track today.
Go Padres!!!!!
I heard that he did it running the bases against the Cubs. I don't even remember him wincing in pain or hurting himself..
Kinda glad we didn't pick him up now.
But go padres! Hope you guys can pull through and win some games!!
I heard about Peavy heading to the DL. It's tough when you see such an amazing pitcher injured. One of our relievers just announced he was having Tommy John surgery and will be out for the rest of the season.


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If Lin plays tonight, forget it, that's it because he'll come with some axes to grind.
If you are like me you hate any player that used to be with us and is now with another team...now this is nothing personal, yet because I hate to see anyone thrive that we let go...I hate on them
For instance....when Gallo was a Knick he was the best shooter in the league, now as a Nugget I call him one dimensional!
If that makes me a "Homer" then sign me up!!!!
So I'll be hating on Lin (majorily) Douglas,Feilds Jorts, and Jerome Jordan the same way I did to past Knicks such as the before mentioned Gallo or past young players the Knicks let go like Jackie Butler until they are no longer relevant (mission completed years ago with Jackie Butler)
So in light of a solid night from Jerome Jordan (good post Toons) and tonight being Jeremy Lin's first night as a Rocket I have come up with this thread
So far here is what we have so far
Landry Feilds put up 7 pts on 3-5 shooting and 1-1 from 3 the other night
Jerome Jordan had 13 and 5
Forgot to check in on Jorts
and like I said Lin and Douglas take to the floor tonight.
"I'd Rather Melo shoot with 3 men on him than Jefferies shotting wide open"
-Jeff Van Gundy
If Lin plays tonight, forget it, that's it because he'll come with some axes to grind.
i hear his knee is still not 100% but that could be a lie to lower expectations for him in this game.
I think he can come in and drop some buckets, if it's on TV I'll try to watch but I don't see it, what channel is Jeremy Lin on?
Hey "What if" question based only on talent. No revisionist History cause we all know they paid more than they had too.
If the knicks had only traded W Chandler, Gallo, Anthony Randolph, Mozgov, E. Curry, and a pick and pick swap...But had kept Felton
And Got Melo and JR Smith in return....Do they win that trade?
So basically if we kept Felton and got Melo and JR in return.
houstons announcers are the dumbest announcers in the nba lmfao
" toney douglas is a pure point guard who looks to create for his teammates"
i dont remember that...
douglas with the airball three, looks like nothing has changed with him
Lin is straight ballin, 4 dimes and a steal in 10 minutes.
I have been rooting against Gallo. I can now add Lin, Douglas, Fields, and Jorts to that list.
However i still root for Wilson Chandler and I love ZBo
only thing im not going to miss is how quickly he can be in a turnover frenzy! kid just got 3 in a row
keep in mind douglas also has 6 assists and 4 points


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So I am currently fishing with a borrowed Sage FLI 8' 4wt. I have had some limited fishing experience but enough to know I love the sport and want a nicer rod. I understand that alot of choosing a rod is casting them and seeing which ones you like best. But to start I want to know what some people here think. I want a rod thats a good all-around rod, big streams/tailwaters, and smaller stuff. I want to stay under $700 for the rod, so fire away. Offer suggestions on make/model/wieght/action, anything you like or dont like about certain rods. I know its cold so take some time to help a brotha out.
Hey Neil, welcome to the board....I would HIGHLY suggest buying a Sage FLi. I've got one and they are simply high quality rods. As a result of Sage discontinuing the FLi series, they are marked down A LOT...The FLi is a fast action rod, so if you are comfortable with stiff, but powerful fly rods, this is it...A general weight and length is an 8'6"/6 weight. You said that you are already using/borrowing an FLi...so you know how they work, and what they're like...Also think about those TCR rods....
Tyler Legg, www,tarheelflyfishing.com
Last edited by Tarheelflyfishing; 01-21-2009 at 07:07 PM..
Best Combo for under $700...
Money is not the object? If my guess is correct, the Sage FLi is a fast action rod and more than anything that my be the reason you're not happy with it. Before dropping serious money on a new rod, you should try a few out first. That's really the only way to know. Plus you'd be surprised at how many rods BELOW the FLi price may be more enjoyable to cast. You'll probably want a slower action (less tip flex, more full flexing), based on your dislike for the FLi.
If it were me, I would get an 8'6" 3wt TFO Pro AND a 9'0" 5wt TFO Pro, and an Orvis BBSII reel with two extra spools. I would then purchase good 3wt, 4wt and 5wt lines for each of the spools. This setup would give you tremendously more flexibility than any one setup and you might even have a bit of change left over (but probably not much...).
Until you have been fishing for awhile you might not really notice the difference between a good rod and an expensive one. For the money, TFO Pros are a great value. Save your money and make sure you enjoy it first. Then you can upgrade and add rods as you go. Plus, I have a bad habit of breaking things, so to go off on a backcountry adventure with a Helios rod, would make me more nervous than anything else...
"Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if he kept his mouth shut."
"Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if he kept his mouth shut."
Tarheal I have to totally agree with Pete on this. I know you probably mean the very best but the fine people at LRO put this forum on and do a lot of work for our benefit. Byron and the staff put more money into giving us free information and this board than a clearance sale could ever benefit us. Please in the future reframe from posting another companies sale. Like I said I do not believe you meant any harm but it is just simply a respect thing for LRO.
Romans 10:9-10 KJV
Any other Help?
Well I got 2 good, replies. Anyone else have any insight or replies.
PS guys no worries Im not going to buy from someone other than LRO
Sorry 'bout that guys I'm so mad at myself right now.. I haven't been thinking straight lately...course it could be that I need to get out on the stream...what was I thinking...BUY FROM LRO...you guys are 100% correct...They have done more for us than any other fly shop could compare too!!!! I've never really looked through the whole LRO online catalog...now I did...all I can say is WOW...best prices I've seen for FLi rods...Once again...what was I thinking....I've found my new fly shop of choice...LRO!!!
Tyler Legg, www,tarheelflyfishing.com
Tarheal, do not be to rough on yourself. I have done much worse than that to people face to face. We were just trying to make you aware of it and to hellp other people not make the same mistake. You are very knowledgeable and would not hurt anyone purposely, we know that. All is fine just keep putting out all that good info on fishing that you have stored up in your adventures. Man I hope to still know you when you are 50 and had 34 more years of experience.
Romans 10:9-10 KJV
Hey Lumber Jack
Your post seemed to have incidentally got sidetracked. However, in my very humble opinion personal preference plays a huge part when it comes to choosing a rod. Im a creature of habit my, first rod ten years ago was a Clearwater 5wt 86 full flex 2pc for no good reason other than I just like them, Ive stuck with Orvis rods. I own more than one rod now, upgraded those rods through the years and in addition have found that mid flex rods are more suitable for me. My point is, I imagine people posting what brand or what particular rod one thought was best (I realize you are not necessarily asking that) could become quite a contentious subject. (Although entertaining : ) I think your going about it the right way. That is to say you know you need to part with a little coin to get some quality which in turn makes the casting experience a whole lot more enjoyable. I might add that finding ONE rod for big streams, tailwaters and smaller stuff might by akin to using a putter for 18 holes of golf. So whats the answer ..get yourself two TLS Power Matrix rods, that might keep you under your 7bones- after all theyre the BEST!!
Your price point opens the door for a LOT of very fine rod choices. I own a few rods that would be considered higher end (Winston Bii-t, Scott G2, Sage SLT) and there is something about them that is really nice.
I like medium action rods and there are a lot of choices in that range. The ones I mentioned above (except for the Sage) are all currently made. I think LRO can get Scott rods too.
The TFO rods are an excellent value in a quality rod. The new St Croix rods are supposed to be really nice too.
The option of getting a 3wt and a 5wt TFO rod with the Orvis Battenkill Barstock (BBS) reel is a very good suggestion. I think you could get both of those rods and a reel for about the price you mentioned and you'd have everything from small stream brookies to tailwaters to bass and bluegill in ponds covered with those rod setups.
If you're in a place where you an get to LRO, have Daniel string a couple up and take them out back on the grass and cast to see what actions you like.
One tip when test driving rods, don't worry too much about how far you can cast. I've found that the rods that cast the farthest are not the best fishing rods. I had a really fast rod that could cast like a rocket but I hated fishing with it.
Most fish you are going to be catching are inside of 50 feet and the vast majority are inside of 30 feet. In the Smokeys, most are within 10 feet of the end of your rod.
Casting distance is far less important than casting accuracy. When you're test driving rods, pick something about 30' away and see how easy it is for you to hit that mark with consistency. The rod that allows you to hit that mark with ease is the one for you.
Just my .02 worth on the subject.
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|USS Excelsior
|United Federation of Planets
|Active (2293)
"My God, that's a big ship."
"Not so big as her Captain, I think."
The USS Excelsior (NX-2000, later NCC-2000) was a Federation Excelsior-class starship that was in service with Starfleet from the late 23rd century. Excelsior was the prototype for her class of starship.
Trial runsEdit
Dubbed "The Great Experiment," the Excelsior was conceived during the early 2280s as the first Starfleet vessel equipped with transwarp drive. An awe-inspiring concept to some, traditional engineers were more skeptical, as in the case of Montgomery Scott, who expressed his doubt in transwarp technology with the analogy, "and if my grandmother had wheels, she'd be a wagon." (Star Trek III: The Search for Spock)
Designed under radically new principles of propulsion, the Excelsior had the potential for becoming the fastest starship in the entire Federation, as at that time, the Starfleet record for faster-than-light travel was warp factor 14.1, set by the USS Enterprise in 2269. (TOS: "That Which Survives")
By 2285, the Excelsior was under the command of Captain Styles, and had taken a berth in Earth Spacedock as she was prepared for trial runs.
The Excelsior was days away from her first full field test of the transwarp drive, when she was unexpectedly called for duty. The crew of the USS Enterprise, attempting to rejoin Captain Spock's katra with his regenerated body, hijacked the Enterprise for an illegal journey to the Genesis Planet.
Captain Styles, confident in his new "incredible machine," was ordered to pursue as the Enterprise entered warp, fleeing the system. However, Captain Montgomery Scott, assigned as captain of engineering aboard the Excelsior, had sabotaged the ship's transwarp computer, leaving the Excelsior dead in space. Proud of his accomplishment, Scott explained that "the more they over-think the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain." (Star Trek III: The Search for Spock)
Following this embarrassing failure, the Excelsior essentially spent the next two years in spacedock. In 2286 she was briefly ordered to be launched during an apparent attack by an alien probe, but the Excelsior, as well as the spacedock, lost all internal power and was left stranded in her bay. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)
After the Enterprise was destroyed at the Genesis Planet, Hikaru Sulu believed he and his Enterprise shipmates would be assigned to the Excelsior before learning their next assignment was the USS Enterprise-A. At the time, Montgomery Scott believed the Excelsior to be nothing more than a "bucket of bolts." (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)
The Excelsior remained in spacedock until at least 2287, before subsequently being recommissioned for active service by the end of the decade. (Star Trek V: The Final Frontier; Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
Prior to her recommissioning, the Excelsior was refitted with a new bridge module, which also included a significant modification to the aft portion of the saucer section, surrounding the impulse drive, and a modification to the cargo bay on the aft ventral portion of the ship. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
Three-year missionEdit
By 2290, the Excelsior was under the command of now-Captain Hikaru Sulu. His first assignment was a three-year mission, cataloging gaseous planetary anomalies in the Beta Quadrant. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
In 2293, as the Excelsior was returning to Federation space following the successful conclusion of her mission, she was struck by a powerful subspace shock wave caused by the destruction of the Klingon moon, Praxis. Upon discovering the cause of the disaster, Sulu immediately contacted the Klingon High Command to offer his ship's assistance. The Klingons, however, turned the offer down, requesting that Sulu obey treaty stipulations and remain outside the Neutral Zone. Thereafter, Sulu reported the incident to Starfleet Command. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
Following the arrest of James T. Kirk and Leonard McCoy on charges of assassinating Klingon chancellor Gorkon, Captain Sulu ordered an aborted raid into Klingon territory from Sector 21185 on an ill-advised rescue attempt. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country; VOY: "Flashback")
Sulu, who attempted to sneak the Excelsior into Klingon territory by traversing the Azure Nebula, was discovered by a Klingon battle cruiser commanded by Kang. While Sulu explained that the Excelsior was on a survey mission, studying the nebula, and had gotten lost due to a malfunction in the navigation system, Kang offered to escort the Excelsior back to Federation space. As the Excelsior emerged, she fired a modulated positron beam that triggered a thermochemical reaction, and successfully disabled Kang's ship.
The Excelsior then made a break for Qo'noS, but was almost immediately intercepted by three Klingon battle cruisers. The Excelsior and Klingon ships continued to exchange fire until the Excelsior was forced to retreat back to Federation space. (VOY: "Flashback")
The Excelsior was viewed as a potential participant in Operation Retrieve and would have worked alongside the USS Eagle and the USS Potemkin. According to the plans, the Excelsior would have provided protection along the Potemkin's starboard flank as the latter ship retrieved the two Starfleet officers. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
Shortly thereafter, the Excelsior played a pivotal role in assisting the USS Enterprise-A in the battle at Khitomer against Chang's Bird-of-Prey, and in preventing the assassination of the Federation President at the Khitomer Conference. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country; VOY: "Flashback")
|Excelsior-class starships
|USS Berlin • USS Cairo • USS Charleston • USS Crazy Horse • USS Enterprise-B • USS Excelsior • USS Farragut • USS Fearless • USS Fredrickson • USS Gorkon • USS Hood • USS Intrepid • USS Lakota • USS Malinche • USS Melbourne • USS Potemkin • USS Repulse • USS Valley Forge • Unnamed
Related topicsEdit
- Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
- Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
- Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
- Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
- VOY: "Flashback"
Background informationEdit
The USS Excelsior was first mentioned in the script of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Kirk states that Sulu was going to have the command of the Excelsior by the end of the month. [1] Apparently, his presence aboard the Enterprise at that time was solely as a courtesy to Kirk.
The USS Excelsior was designed for the production of Star Trek III, after the review of several prototype studio model ideas. Built by ILM, this highly detailed studio model was reused for many guest appearances until 1994 when it was refurbished to become the USS Enterprise-B and later the USS Lakota. After that, a half-scale recreation was built for "Flashback," with minor differences – even though it was supposedly the same ship as seen earlier. For example, "Flashback" features the only appearances of the ship's warp nacelles glowing, although the episode also incorporated footage from Star Trek VI in which the nacelle sides did not glow.
The model is now part of ScienceFictionArchives.com collections. [2]
The ship's computer voice was supplied by Trek star Leonard Nimoy, who was credited as Frank Force.
The Excelsior's motto, as seen on the ship's dedication plaque, was "No matter where you go, there you are," a quotation taken from Buckaroo Banzai.
In the German dubbing of Star Trek III Uhura's line "Would you look at that!" was changed to (re-translated) "Look at that: Thorndyke's idea!" This could provide insight into who was material to the creation of the ship. Done for lip-syncing purposes, common practice when dubbing episodes and movies, the name Thorndyke was introduced solely for this purpose and does not refer to any canonical figure in the Star Trek universe.
According to Star Trek - The Art of the Film, a USS Excelsior (NCC-1729) was to be among the ships sent to the destruction of Vulcan. It was to be a dark version of the USS Armstrong.
According to the Star Trek Star Fleet Technical Manual, there was also a Constitution-class USS Excelsior in service in the mid-23rd century, with the registry NCC-1718.
In the Pocket TOS novelizations of Star Trek II and Star Trek III by Vonda N. McIntyre, it is stated that Sulu helped design the ship.
It is further explained that the arrogant Captain Styles was placed in temporary command by Fleet Admiral Morrow as part of an effort to sequester those with direct knowledge of Genesis and Starfleet's unwillingness to delay trial runs until the controversy subsided, due to the considerable investment in the ship's development.
Also, the novel The Sundered was set aboard Excelsior in 2298 with Chekov as first officer, Christine Chapel as chief medical officer, Leonard James Akaar as security chief, Janice Rand as communications officer and Tuvok as science officer.
External linksEdit
- USS Excelsior at StarTrek.com, the official Star Trek website
- USS Excelsior (NCC-2000) at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
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