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Hello! Feel free to use this thread for all OOC chats. Important things you may want to consider before the game starts on monday...
Diplomacy is very very very important. Having more than one character with this skill could get you through some tough social encounters.
Not every encounter is designed to be winnable. If it looks like something will kill you.. It most likely will. The Stolen Lands are very dangerous at low levels!
Combat is not always the only option. My local party always has trouble with this - don't be afraid to try and talk to somebody that might your seem enemy. You could make an unlikely ally.
I will be able to post all day tomorrow with my phone if you have any questions!
|Caelus Vraie
And not to mention, being extremly happy for being chosen! :D
And just a note, I will be able to post more then once a day, with the exception of Friday nights. I am GMing a Skull and Shackles game that night every week. SO fridays I can make a few posts during the day.
|Amoonrann Stormheart
Here here...
I too can usually post multiple times a day. I am in New Zealand though so if my posts go up at really really weird times...well, that's why XP
Incidentally, I will not be one of the social people of this group with my -1 CHA modifier...
I'm currently jobless and being relegated to position of 'home maker' so I have more than enough time to post throughout the days - except for Saturday night, when my local group plays. We are currently playing Jade Regent, and it's been a blast! Our DM has been cancelling on us lots lately though which has been getting frustrating..
|Caelus Vraie
Well we always have online campaigns, like the Horizons campaign, right Mr. Wildmane? Good thing that campaign has no pvp, or the tavern would have exploded with it.
Also, in a few months I'm going to start running a Runelords campaign once the anniversary book is out, so your welcome to app to that
|Stellan Volkov
Stellan checking in.
A witch doesn't have diplomacy as a class skill and I've used the cosmopolitan feat elsewhere. I could make him more intimidating and that is a social skill but not what you're looking for I think. Stellan is a likable sort, more a good guy to spend an evening with rather than negotiate with. He is stealthy and woodsy so avoiding is an option for him. Problem is only one person needs to be spotted for bad guys to give chase. He'd be an advocate for more talk and run than fight unless innocents were at risk, then less so. Don't see a change that would help without a major rebuild. Any advice?
In other events how do we and the DM want us to meet? Did any of us know each other before? Stellan didn't get out much but someone might have traveling the wilderness between Pitax and western Brevoy and stopped at his little stead. Or mutual friend, whatever. Just seems strange that a bunch of people, unknown to each other, are just sent off kinda randomly. That will work OK, though.
Do that characters know that the Sword-lords are going to found a new country? Or do they know only that they are to explore for future development and do not know about a new country and their place it?
Note: I want it clear this is about what our characters know vs. what the players, me in particular, know.
Moony - Fiendish Facade, Book of Fiends
Caelus Vraie - Your training with the Swordlords taught you how to use their signature weapon. Take EWP(Aldori Dueling Sword) for free. Feat taxes are silly.
Stellan Volkov - Improved Familiar, that your companion may grow with you. We'll work out the specifics later. (Wolf to improve every odd level up to 7)
Elros II - A gifted summoner destined to overshadow his fathers accomplishments. Acadamae Graduate is yours for free (ignore the Korvosa thing).
Roga and Triaxus are proving to be tricky to nail down bonus feats.. Let me think on it a bit.
Like a doofus, I forgot my Book 1 at my other house (living between parents and my partners house right now, getting ready to move into our own place together). Game will start hopefully no later than tomorrow evening! Sorry for the delay.
Tierce, I'll have to keep an eye on your evil group for Eternal Horizons! Seems Chuffy came with the good guys :)
|Elros II
BONUS FEATS!Elros II - A gifted summoner destined to overshadow his fathers accomplishments. Acadamae Graduate is yours for free (ignore the Korvosa thing).
Neato, I could work with that, we are free to re-distribute our skills right? Have to put some into diplomacy now that you mention it. Couldn't wait to start.
|Caelus Vraie
Caelus Vraie - Your training with the Swordlords taught you how to use their signature weapon. Take EWP(Aldori Dueling Sword) for free. Feat taxes are silly.
Then I shall use the oppertunity to purchase another feat tax of Weapon Focus: Sword, Aldori Dueling
I also got rid of my buckler as I was unaware that it was interferring with my plan for my character. Even though it leaves your hand free, it still counts for something in your hand for using the abilities with an aldori dueling blade.
I also used the last of my gold to purchase a light horse, as a few other people seem to have one already
|Amoonrann Stormheart
|Elros II
Looking at my spells, Wondering would anyone here wants an Enlarge person or Reduce person buff on them?
+2 Strength
-2 Dexterity
-1 Attack rolls
Weapon damage increase by one level (see list on link above for more detail)
-2 Strength
+2 Dexterity
+1 Attack rolls
Weapon damage decrease by one level (see list on link above for more detail)
Because if none of you want it, I'll put another spell in my spell-book instead.
Bah, accidentally checked in on the recruitment thread.
Anyways, While it isn't a class skill for me, I have a decent diplomacy modifier, just need to juggle a skill point.
As far as having met before, Triaxus' wanderings before a brief period of settling down in Brevoy took him pretty much up and down the Sellen River, so if anyone was in that neighborhood, we could have at least met.
|Caelus Vraie
|Stellan Volkov
Thanks, Dunebugg, very appropriate. Sure we can work it out later, likely won't mean much before a level or two anyway.
The enlarge/reduce spells do not do much for my character so I don't have a use, myself.
As for locations, He's pretty much a country bumpkin, many days travel northeast of Pitax which is the closest the East Sellen river gets, I'm thinking no for now but Dunebugg may have ideas.
Stellan's first trip to Brevoy was to meet the people that got him the charter.
|Amoonrann Stormheart
Enlarge/reduce would not be of use to me either...
Incidentally, I suppose that little farm of mine that was burned down by 'bandits' could be off the river. It was a couple of days ride west of Restov on the border of the Stolen Lands...which were vaguely described as 'South of Brevoy' and 'on the border of the River Kingdoms'...which is really not a helpful description, all things considered XP
|Caelus Vraie
I use both dex and str, so taking a hit to either is not a good option for me, so I don't need either spell.
And Caelus lived specifically in Restov for almost half of his life with his mother who was an advisor for the Surtova family, so if anyone has ties to them, we would certainly know each other.
|Amoonrann Stormheart
Well, if you read my 'enemies' tab...I kinda used the Surtova family as a group that's out to get me. I wrote it that the Surtova family is loyal to the family that Moony was birthed to. The lord of this family (who I've deliberately kept nameless so I wouldn't know them if I met them) has, basically, hired a group of assassins to kill her because of her demonic heritage. The way it stands now, I figured that if Moony were to meet a Surtova, word would be sent back to the guy that wants Moony dead and assassination attempts would follow ^^
Moony does not know of this alliance. She knows nothing of that family at all.
Whether or not you wanna play off that angle...~Shrugs~
|Caelus Vraie
Could make for a simple off hand mention at some point as Caelus' mother could have seen to the hiring of the assassins. Caelus isn't the type to rat anyone out as he doesn't care enough to, and has no loyality to the Surtova family, or even to his own family (which is why I have some of them in the enemies list)
|Amoonrann Stormheart
Bonus feats!
Roga - Your time spent learning the ways of hunting at home, as well as your time on the road with Origen taught you much about animals. Animal Affinity fo' free.
Triaxus - Your celestial blood manifests in an odd way, granting you extra abilities. Eldritch Heritage (Celestial Bloodline) - modify the feat wording to allow it usable from level 1, with your Sorc level equal to character level -2 (minimum 1).
|Elros II
With regard to whereabout I live, it's somewhere in the woods north of Pitax. I only stayed in Pitax for a day or two and not long after, I got myself in trouble with the king there, who want's to kill me now.
P.S. To the witch, do you mind if we share our spell book to copy down more spell list?
|Stellan Volkov
Stellan's raised in the Mountains north of Pitax, below the tree line so he has some forestry.
For Elros II
Stellan wouldn't deal with bandits kindly, he's an honest sort, I'm not sure how you got your charter, maybe there is a connection there? Possibly Lady Jana brought us together? Who did give you your charter?
If it is possible and Stellan has any reason to trust you at all, he be very willing to help with spells or anything he's that sort of guy. Dunebugg can wizards and witches trade spells? I not sure they can do it without scribing scrolls. I'll look into it later, no time now.
Warning: boards are being a little wonky for me right now.
Sorry about being late, I had a busy Monday at work and forgot about you already having selected the group.
I am very happy with animal affinity, a good choice.
As a paladin diplomacy is a class skill, and I have a decent charisma, so I can aid the party here, but be warned I roll poorly. :D
In regards to knowing other characters, Roga lived and travled in the border region and northern River Kingdoms.
EDIT: I was wondering on your position of having my horse trained for riding as with the riding purpose in handle animal?
Sorry about being late, I had a busy Monday at work and forgot about you already having selected the group.
I am very happy with animal affinity, a good choice.
As a paladin diplomacy is a class skill, and I have a decent charisma, so I can aid the party here, but be warned I roll poorly. :D
In regards to knowing other characters, Roga lived and travled in the border region and northern River Kingdoms.
EDIT: I was wondering on your position of having my horse trained for riding as with the riding purpose in handle animal?
We'll say anybody with 1 rank in Handle Animal that started with a horse can have taught it one purpose of their choice. So yes, go ahead and make your horse trained for Riding.
|Elros II
|Elros II
Riding horses are not war trained at all, they simply have been 'broken' to not buck a rider off. Without the ride trick no one without riding skill could ride the horse at all, the perk would be useless. War training, even for a simple calvary mount, is far more extensive. My character has no ranks in ride or handle animal, an untrained mount would kill me as soon as I tried to get on. Look at a rodeo film to see what a 'bucking bronco' is like. Note: that's the normal behavior for a horse. What's the value in getting a horse you can't ride at all?
|Amoonrann Stormheart
Well, I have Handle Animal and I can begin training people's mounts with whatever.
Incidentally, I've never really run a campaign that got to the point of having mounts and never really rolled a Druid before so I'm still a little vague on what, exactly, happens...
For example..."Ride" nor any of its synonyms/similar concepts, does not seem to be a trick, at least its not anything that's listed on the SRD under something Handle Animal does.
You can train them with the purpose of "Riding", but that only teaches them a series of tricks related to riding (come, heel, and stay)...
Likewise, the skill "Ride" only covers a series of maneuvers you can do while riding a horse, not just casually sitting in the saddle and riding all proper like.
What I mean is...I can't find anything anywhere that suggests a horse needs to be 'trained' as a mount. In fact, the SRD entry for Light Horses says:
The statistics above are for a typical riding horse, called by some a "light horse." Some horses are larger and heartier, bred for labor such as pulling plows or carriages. These horses are called "heavy horses" and gain the advanced simple template, a bite attack, increased hoof damage, and can be specifically trained for combat with the Handle Animal skill.
If the horse had to be trained before one could use it as a mount, wouldn't the SRD point say 'you can train the horse to be a riding horse with a DC x Handle Animal check?
Also, given that I seem to be the only one with Handle Animal as a skill, I presume I'm going to be the one that ends up training everyone's mounts. Is it possible for me to train more than one of them at a time? Or do I need to do each horse individually?
I'm guessing that the default assumption in d20/pathfinder is that a horse that isn't 'rideable' is useless so they assume the horse is broken to ride/pack/plow/carriage trade uses.
If you mean that the horse isn't well trained to do extra tricks, I'm good with that, I just don't want to be dumped by my horse for just climbing on.
I'm pretty sure that a normal riding horse is what was intended by Paizo but if you want to limit it to just 'not buck off a person known to it' I can live with it just fine. Of course its up to GM ruling, I think most GMs just assume riding horse with the riding training predone already, to make it easier for themselves.
No 'wild' horse riding though, experts die doing that. Once again combat training is something else altogether.
|Elros II
Also, given that I seem to be the only one with Handle Animal as a skill, I presume I'm going to be the one that ends up training everyone's mounts. Is it possible for me to train more than one of them at a time? Or do I need to do each horse individually?
Why am I imagining you being the conductor, and the horses as the orchestra, when you mention more than one of them at a time.
|Amoonrann Stormheart
*Goes off to track down sheet music for an all equine performance of Mozart's Don Giovanni*
I think it is a legit question though...I mean, you see video clips of trainers doing whatever it is that trainers do with like four horses running in circles. Couldn't Moony do the same thing?
|Amoonrann Stormheart
|Caelus Vraie
|Caelus Vraie
|Elros II
If needed I have a decent handle animal and would be more than willing to help.
In regards to riding I think anyone can ride a trained animal, but to guild with knees etc. a ride checks is required. An animal can be ridden as soon as it is reared but does not know any tricks, the riding general purpose teaches it 3 tricks.
|Amoonrann Stormheart
Lol...congrats Roga, your actual CHA score trumps my -1 making you our official animal trainer! Hurrah! ^^
And yes, I am responsible for that video. I am also responsible for those Christmas Cat videos =P
Incidentally, my comment about lacking a trap monkey have gone...ignored. I am unfamiliar with this AP so I have to ask...is that wise? I mean, what if this AP is super mega death happy about traps. Shouldn't we...you know...have a rogue of some kind?
I am happy enough to use a Rogue eventual Magus/AT build I've been keen to try out...as its always a good idea to have someone of the roguey arts. Mind you, I do like playing Moony's asocialness. It just seems if we are gonna swap out characters we should do it now before we get super committed and realize 'oh f%%&, we can't do anything without a rogue.'
|Elros II
Rightio what we have here is:
Stellan Volkov, Human Male Winter Witch
Amoonrann Stormheart, Oni-Blooded Tiefling Female Storm Druid
Caelus Vraie, Human Male Aldori Swordlord Fighter
Triaxus, Aasimar Male Ranger
Roga, Male Human Paladin of Erastil
Elros II, Elf Male Infernal Binder Wizard
Hmm I think the Ranger could fill the trap-monkey role later on in level couldn't he?
Anyway I'm aiming to fill the role of support/battlefield controller at early few levels, and later I'll also be assisting battle with summon monster.
|Amoonrann Stormheart
I think only certain Archetypes of Ranger get DD as a class skill (Trapper and Urban and I'm not sure if Triaxus is either of those archetypes).
But for another option: I can swap out to Metal Oracle. They get DD as a class skill. I remember that there was somewhat of a concern we were lacking on the 'healer' side of things...Metal Oracle kills two birds with one stone.
Character can follow the same basic back story except instead of being Oni Spawn, she's Rakshasa spawn. Swap out the targetted race on that Infernal Heritage feat I have from Half-Elf to Catfolk, and presto changeo: instant healer and trap monkey.
|Caelus Vraie
|Stellan Volkov
From what I understand Kingmaker is wilderness oriented not so much full of dungeons, I think traps are limited compared to most AP's. Some recuitment threads had people bring up similar concerns and some DM's have responded to the effect of "not a big problem". Metal Oracle doesn't appear to grant Trapfinding as a rogue so even with DD they can't disable magic traps.
Of course how Dunebugg views the issue and runs his campaign is what's most important. We'll see what he says.
|Amoonrann Stormheart
This is true...anyways, was just thinking out loud. If its not a big deal, 'tis not a big deal and we can get along having stuff 'splode on us every two minutes ^^
And its not just traps either...picking locks is also usually a helpful thing.
As I said, happy enough to play any of the three. The AT build, however, would be an Elf so the backstory would have to be tweaked somewhat.
...and just because my academic side that has to go out and research pointless crap kicked in...
Click this link for a discussion of basically this very problem...or don't...
So the consensus seems to be the rogue is not critical, and everyone seems to suggest swapping out the trapfinding (the magic DD) ability for something else anyways.
|Elros II
Hmm interesting link, got me into looking up some wizard stuff and found this:
"Mount: utility. Situational--sometimes, you need a horse to get somewhere quickly. The real use of Mount, though, is to combine it with Disguise Self and Magic Aura, get rid of the mount's magic aura, disguise yourself as someone else... and sell the horse to someone."
I think we got ourself some money maker, btw Roga you didn't hear this.


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1932: Actor Gordon Jump, best known as the clueless radio station manager Arthur "Big Guy" Carlson in the sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati," is born in Dayton, Ohio. He also had recurring roles on the sitcoms "Soap" and "Growing Pains" and played the "Maytag Repairman" in commercials for Maytag brand appliances. He died at age 71 on Sept. 22, 2003, from pulmonary fibrosis, leading to respiratory failure.
1932: Actress and singer Debbie Reynolds, best known for movies such as "Singin' in the Rain,' "Tammy and the Bachelor" and "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," is born in El Paso, Texas. Reynolds, who earned an Oscar nomination for her performance in "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," is also the mother of "Star Wars" actress Carrie Fisher through her first marriage, to pop singer Eddie Fisher.
1929: College Football Hall of Fame coach Glenn Edward "Bo" Schembechler, best known for leading the University of Michigan to 13 Big Ten Conference titles in 21 seasons from 1969 to 1989, is born in Barberton, Ohio. Schembechler compiled a career coaching record of 234–65–8, also coaching Miami of Ohio from 1963 to 1968. He died of heart disease at age 77 on Nov. 17, 2006.
1924: Adolf Hitler is sentenced to five years in jail for his participation in a coup attempt known as the "Beer Hall Putsch." However, he would end up spending only nine months in jail, during which he wrote much of the first volume of "Mein Kampf," an autobiography and an exposition of his political ideology.
1920: Actor Toshiro Mifune, best known for his 16-film collaboration with filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, including such movies as "Rashomon" (pictured), "Seven Samurai" and "Yojimbo," is born in Tsingtao, China. He died of multiple organ failure at age 77 on Dec. 24, 1997.
1917: American musician and composer Scott Joplin, dubbed "The King of Ragtime" for his famous ragtime compositions, dies from advanced syphilis at the age of 49 in New York City. Some of his best known songs include "Maple Leaf Rag" and "The Entertainer," which found new popularity, along with Joplin himself, when featured in the 1973 movie "The Sting."
1891: The Wrigley Company is founded in Chicago. The company originally sold products such as soap and baking powder, but began packaging chewing gum with each can of baking powder in 1892. The gum eventually became more popular than the baking powder itself and Wrigley's reoriented the company to produce the popular chewing gum.
1883: Actor Lon Chaney Sr., known for his starring roles in such silent horror films as "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" and "The Phantom of the Opera," is born Leonidas Frank Chaney in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Chaney earned the nickname "The Man of a Thousand Faces" for his ability to transform himself using makeup techniques he developed.
1875: Writer Edgar Wallace, most famous as the co-creator of King Kong, writing the early screenplay and story for the 1933 movie, is born in London, England.
1873: Composer, pianist and conductor Sergei Rachmaninoff, widely considered one of the finest pianists of his day, is born near Great Novgorod in northwestern Russia.
1873: The British steamer RMS Atlantic runs onto rocks and sinks off Nova Scotia, killing at least 535 people. It would remain the deadliest civilian maritime disaster in history until the sinking of the SS Norge in 1904 and the greatest disaster for the White Star Line shipping company prior to the loss of the Titanic 39 years later.
1868: Edmond Rostand, the poet and dramatist best known for his play "Cyrano de Bergerac," is born in Marseille, France.
1865: The Battle of Five Forks is fought southwest of Petersburg, Virginia, during the Appomattox Campaign of the American Civil War. The battle, sometimes referred to as the "Waterloo of the Confederacy," pitted Union Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan against Confederate Maj. Gen. George E. Pickett of Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. Pickett's loss at Five Forks triggered Lee's decision to abandon his entrenchments around Petersburg and begin the retreat that led to his surrender at Appomattox Court House on April 9.
1826: Samuel Morey patents the internal combustion engine.
1789: In New York City, the United States House of Representatives holds its first quorum and elects Frederick Muhlenberg of Pennsylvania as its first House Speaker.
1748: The ruins of Pompeii, the Roman city buried in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, are found as the result of intentional excavations by the Spanish military engineer Rocque Joaquin de Alcubierre.
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Thousands of visitors and spectators attended the Goliad Livestock Show, Goliad PRCA Rodeo, Goliad County Chamber of Commerce Parade and the carnival at the Goliad County Fairgrounds.
Goliad County Extension Agent Brian Yanta said he expected livestock sales to exceed $500,000 when they are all counted. He said the commercial heifer auction brought in $166,000 and Saturday's auction brought in $264,898.
"Our sales grossed more money than other show in our history," Yanta said. "We sold 64 head in the commercial heifer sale Friday. A lot of folks don't recognize at our auction is all other barn projects receive blue ribbons and are various amounts. Every project in the barn actually sells. Just the top four go to the auction. When you add all of those things together, it's going to be a pretty sizeable amount, pretty close to half a million dollars."
The parade adjusted to a new route Saturday and, according to the Goliad County Chamber of Commerce's Bonnee Riggs, the event went on without a hitch.
"The parade was a huge success," Riggs said. "We had participants come from Raymondville, Brenham and Spring Branch."
The parade route was redirected this year due to construction at the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and U.S. Highway 183.
"We got plenty of compliments about that," Riggs said of the rerouting. "People appreciated just having a straight shot lineup."


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A Very Unenjoyable Day…
It was ugly…
When you have a game where the Yankees give up a total of 9 runs, it is surprising that the pitchers included CC Sabathia and Mariano Rivera. But that's what happened in a disappointing Saturday game against the Tampa Bay Rays that saw the Yanks fall, 9-7.
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The Yankees had rallied from two runs down to tie the score at 5 in the 8th inning. CC Sabathia pitched 8 innings, but a homer by Ben Zobrist in the 5th inning and a three-run shot in the 6th by Willy Aybar had allowed the Rays to take a 5-3 lead.
In the Yankees' 8th, Mark Teixeira greeted reliever Grant Balfour with a leadoff homer to pull the Yanks within one. The Yanks added another run when Melky Cabrera hit into a fielder's choice with the bases loaded, scoring Jorge Posada.
The stage was set for a dramatic Yankees comeback and walk-off win, but it was not meant to be.
The usually reliable Mariano Rivera came out to open the 9th inning. Ben Zobrist immediately hit a triple. The next batter, Joe Dillon, singled to left single to score Zobrist with the go-ahead run. The next two outs, a grounder and a fly out, advanced Dillon to third. In a move that backfired and one that Rivera openly disagreed with, manager Joe Girardi called for Evan Longoria to be intentionally walked. With Andy Sonnanstine running for Longoria, B.J. Upton followed with a single to score Dillon and advanced Sonnanstine to second. In a rare occurrence, Rivera was pulled and Phil Coke was brought in to face Carl Crawford. Crawford singled to left to score Sonnanstine, and Upton moved to third. An error by Alex Rodriguez allowed Willy Aybar to reach first base, scoring Upton. Crawford was thrown out attempting to steal third to finally end the horrific inning.
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I do think it was inappropriate for Girardi to call for an intentional walk with Mo on the mound. When you have your closer on the hill, I feel strongly that it should be an all or nothing proposition. Mo wanted to pitch to Longoria, and he should have been allowed to. Who knows, perhaps Longoria would have belted a homer, but we were never given the opportunity to find out. Mo deserves better, and hopefully, he'll be back to his usual stellar self before the current series concludes.
The Yankees attempted to rally in the 9th. Derek Jeter singled, and Johnny Damon doubled to put two runners in scoring position. Mark Teixeira followed with a two-run double to bring the Yankees within two. However, Tex was stranded at second as the next three Yankee batters were retired to end the game. Former Yankee Randy Choate even picked up the save, his third of the season.
Tampa's pitching phenom, David Price, pitched a good game. In 5 2/3 innings, he gave up three runs on two hits (only one run was earned), walking 5 and striking out 3.
Alex Rodriguez hit his 561st career home run, leaving him two shy of Reggie Jackson for 11th place on the all-time list.
The Yankees remain winless at Yankee Stadium against their two key AL East Rivals, the Rays and the Boston Red Sox. The Rays have won 3 games at the Stadium this year, and have a 4-2 mark overall for the season series.
I know that my friend, Kelly, is probably doing the Happy Dance in Tampa. Thankfully, I haven't heard from her yet but I know it's coming if the games continue like this…
The loss, combined with the Red Sox win, dropped the Yankees out of first place. They are now a ½ game behind Boston. Boston beat the Texas Rangers 8-1 behind a tremendous pitching performance by Jon Lester. I do have to tip my cap to Lester…he was masterful. He had a perfect game through 6 1/3 innings. He finished with a complete game, and allowed only 2 hits and 2 walks while striking out 11.
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The game also included a David Ortiz home run, so I guess it was a perfect night for Julia…
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It was a tough day, but in the words of the Governor, I'll be back!
Go Yankees!
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The dog? Can you warn us in advance before you put pictures like that up? And what a wild day it was yesterday! I have to agree with you (a first? lol!!) Mo should have been allowed to pitch to Longoria. Either you have faith in your closer or you don't. The Red Sox have Dice-K on the mound this afternoon – so the game will be interesting and stressful. But I have faith that my guys will be up by 1 1/2 before the day is over! Looking forward to playing your guys in Boston this week – you know they don't have a win against the Red Sox in Fenway either!😉
Have a great day!
I agree with you about Mo pitching to Longoria. You could tell by his facial expression that he wasn't happy when Girardi made the call. It made me cringe. Another cringe moment: when Melky's cheekbone slammed into the knee of the Rays' third baseman (I'm blanking on his name) and he ran home holding the side of his face. He seemed OK though. Whew.
Okay – your guys won, my guys lost….sigh….Dice-K is just not stellar this season. But David Ortiz is on a 6 game hitting streak – so maybe the slump is over. See you in Boston!
Don't feel bad about Mo; Brad Lidge has blown 6 saves already. I am so depressed. :O( It's GOT to get better!


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Summer Stipends for Mentors
Faculty who will be mentoring one or more undergraduate student researchers during the summer (a full 10 week period from May through August) are eligible to apply for a Faculty Mentor Stipend of $2,500. Faculty Mentor Stipends are competitive awards that will be evaluated by the OSRCA Advisory Committee based on the following criteria:
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- a significant potential benefit to the student,
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Faculty applying for Faculty Mentor Stipends are expected to articulate a broad awareness of how to effectively mentor undergraduate researchers. See the following resources on mentoring:
**A final report written by the student will need to be submitted to the Office of Student Research & Creative Activities (OSRCA). Faculty Mentors will receive the stipend upon receipt of the student's final report (end of summer). The format and length of the student's final report is up to the faculty mentor, but must include background information, the goal/objective of the project, and the findings/results.
Faculty mentors are encouraged to qualify this research experience as an Active Learning Experience for REAL credit (see http://www.tarleton.edu/real/).
Application Process:
- Step 1: Identify a student (or students) with whom you wish to work.
- Step 2: Determine how the student will be supported financially (Undergraduate Research Assistantships are available, and the application is included in the Faculty Mentor Stipend application below).
- Step 3: Complete and submit the application form (Word .docx). Applications without original signatures will not be accepted.
- For 2014, the application deadline is Friday, April 4th at 5 PM. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.


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Pics from Matty's Metsblog Opening day party
Despite weather woes in Cincinnati and a whole morning spent thinking opening day wouldn't happen, it's official. We have baseball, people! And we had revelry as well. Matty's opening day party at Public House was a blast. We cheered on Johan and D-Murph (how 'bout that bat, eh?). And then–oh man! We collectively held our breaths when Santana was pulled after 5 and 2/3 innings…and then we watched something extraordinary happen. The bullpen…our bullpen!….actually held a one-run lead for over 3 innings, giving Johan the win. Remember that word, Johan? Win!
Instead of counting how many men we left on base throughout, I will share with you some pics of our bloggerati gang. You'll see Metsie, Coop of My Summer Family, Will of Smear the Q.u.e.e.r (ugh, obscenity filter, really?), Dykstraw of our Divas and Dykstraw, and of course "TV's Matt Cerrone" as we affectionately call him–and a guest appearance by SNY.tv's own Ted Berg. Make sure to check out their links on the right sidebar!
Have you noticed my new Mets dress? It was made just for me by Kate Goldwater at AuH2O Designs. I first saw her work when she was profiled on Mets Weekly last year. Then, when I got the huge "Shea 08" giveaway tee last year, I thought–ooh, dress! Kate makes tops and dresses from existing t-shirts and jerseys too! So if you have old Mets tees or items that you no longer wear or don't fit, or whatever, Kate can make them into awesome women's clothing. If you're a dude, this would make a great gift for your Mets loving girlfriends, wives and sisters–or for a girlfriend-type whom perhaps you're trying to get more into baseball. Kate's prices are entirely reasonable. She works for $25 per hour, and a typical dress takes an hour to an hour and a half, tops take about an hour. If you like the neckline of my dress below, ask for the "Zoë!"
Here's Kate's YouTube Channel, including her spot on Mets Weekly! For further information, contact Kate at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Great, Zoe, I wish I could have been there.
On MetsBlog, Matt has embedded the vid cap of Johan's "handshake parade" down the Mets bench before yesterday's game. It was more than awesome, and it apparently worked!
I'm still thinking about what to do with my Shea '08 giveaway shirt. I was thinking tent.
That is too cool.
I will have to have one of those parties one of these days. I have not even thought about something as great as that.
I just go to the team's watch parties and squeal like the rest of the fans.
But then, We know that people who follow the Mets can be fashion and party ambassadors.
You are giving me great ideas now.
Rays Renegade
Where is this bar where the "party" went down??
Ah, as mentioned above we were at Public House, which is in midtown
Thanks for the plug, Zoe! I will be stealing all of these photos to use on my blog as well…
Hey Zoe, I'll be in the States from June or July. Can I get an invite to the next party?🙂 I'm English, so everyone will love me for sure🙂 Ashhttp://ashleymarshall.mlblogs.com


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300 poets take to PoemCityJeb Wallace-Brodeur / Staff Photo
PoemCity organizers Rachel Senechal, left, Sarah Adelman and Phayvanh Luekhaman, right, sort through some of the 300-plus poems on Friday that will be displayed at 98 venues in Montpelier for the month of April. See a partial schedule on page A3.
Montpelier offers itself up to the muses for the month of April when it transforms itself into PoemCity, the fourth annual celebration of all things verse that includes readings, slams, roundtables, workshops, songfests and an heroic window show that will fill the downtown with with the work of hundreds of Vermont poets.
There are 300 poets in 98 locations, said Rachel Senechal, program director at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library which co-sponsors the event with MontpelierAlive.
Readers can stop and and read, and then move on. We had one person who walked through the streets and was so transformed by the poems they actually wrote a poem about it. The whole month really is magical.
The deadline for submitting poems for the window show closed in February. The poems were then read by a group of diligent volunteer readers who plowed through more than 500 manuscripts according to Senechal. Each poet may submit up to three pieces, and is guaranteed that at least one will be posted. The installation is ephemeral and lasts only for the month although there has been some thought given over to perhaps publishing an anthology.
We really see this as an event to bring people downtown, said Phayvanh Luekhamhan, director of the citys homegrown booster and events organization.
A list of Vermont writers contributing to the month long celebration features luminaries like former poet laureate Ellen Voigt, who will kick off the celebration at a Monday evening reading at the Statehouse. Then there are local favorites like Diane Swan, Cora Brooks, Verandah Porche and Charles Barasch. The fourth-graders at Union Elementary School will take over the childrens room and Bear Pond Books, and other Montpelier students will fill the windows of the Rite Aid with poems about the city itself. Geoff Hewitt, who became the state slam champion in 2004, and has yet to relinquish his crown, will host a poetry slam at the library, and as with each year, there will be a celebration of Robert Frost.
This is a good occasion to celebrate Frost, said Peter Gilbert, director of the Vermont Humanities Council, and executor of the late poets estate. It is the 50th anniversary of his death. He certainly does have a special place in Vermont and is probably considered the consummate Yankee. One of his early books was entitled North of Boston, he had come upon a sign that said real estate for sale land north of Boston. He felt that saying really said something to him.
Bear Pond Books, which will host a series of four readings throughout the month including the 16th annual Open Poetry Reading that will close out the festivities on April 30th. Poets get five minutes and must sign up in advance, The sign up sheet goes up on Monday.
It wont fill up on the first day, but if fills up fast, said Claire Benedict one of the Bear Pond owners.
New this year is a collaboration with students at the Summit School of Traditional Music. Students and teachers from the school will turn the submitted poems of lucky poets into songs and perform them at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
This is a first this year, said Senechal. I cant wait to hear the songs. I really think there is something about Vermont that inspires so many and that is what this is really about, finding the poet in each of us.
Here is a partial list of events for the month. For more details, go to www.montpelieralive.org/poemcity.
4/1: PoemCity Kickoff with Ellen Bryan Voigt. House chambers, Statehouse, 7 p.m.
4/3: Recognizing Vermonts Built Treasures, Middlebury College Professor Glenn Andres considers what makes Vermonts historic buildings so significant. Kellogg Hubbard Library, 7 p.m.
4/5: Poetry Slam with Geof Hewitt, Vermonts slam master in all-ages poetry slam. Come prepared to perform three poems up to three minutes in length. Kellogg Hubbard Library, 7 p.m.
4/6: Poetry and Collage Playshop. Young poets and poets young at heart create a unique blend of words, colors, textures. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Childrens Library, 1 p.m.
4/10: Community Cinema Film Series: The Island President. Followed by panel discussion Kellogg Hubbard Library, 7 p.m.
4/11: Poetry Reading with UVM Professor Tony Magistrale. Kellogg Hubbard Library, 7 p.m.
4/12: Brown Bag Lunch. Share your favorite poems in a small group setting with other local poets. Come meet other poetry lovers during lunch hour. Kellogg Hubbard Library, noon.
4/16, 4/23, 4/30: Inner Disarmament: Acceptance, Forgiveness and Awakening in Challenging Times, Tuesday series with Amy Miller. Series helps us reflect on our own inner challenges while offering practical antidotes of mindfulness and meditation. Kellogg Hubbard Library, 6 to 8 p.m.
4/17: Poetry Reading with Steven Cramer. Questions 223-3338 or 223-9604 visit the PoemCity Facebook page. Kellogg Hubbard Library, 7 p.m.
4/20: Summit Songs: Join the Summit School at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library for a showcase of poems set to music. Submit your poems to firstname.lastname@example.com. Kellogg Hubbard Library, 11 a.m.
4/20: Poetry Therapy Workshop with Mary Rose Dougherty. Join poet and teacher Mary Rose for a poetry therapy workshop. Participants will explore how poetry can help us to realign ourselves when we are thrown by life. Kellogg Hubbard Library, 3 p.m.
4/22: Writing Nature Poetry with Andrew Hepburn: Workshop and Readings. Limited to 30 participants, sign up at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Open to all ages, families are encouraged to attend. Pre-registration required at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library circulation desk. Please bring writing supplies with you. Kellogg Hubbard Library, 3 p.m.
4/25: Musica Borealis: Music of the North. Anthony Barrand Dark Ships in the Northern Woods: Ballads and Stories of the Supernatural Kellogg Hubbard Library, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
4/27: Three Chaps Reading. A reading featuring Benjamin Aleshire, Ralph Culver and Nicholas Spengler. Questions? email@example.com or call 802-223-3338 or 802-223-9604. Kellogg Hubbard Library, Hayes Room 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
4/27: Chapbook Publishing Round Table. The panel will be moderated by Julia Shipley, poet and co- founder of the Montpelier based, Chickadee Chaps & Broads. Kellogg Hubbard Library, 2 p.m.
4/29: Reading with Kate Fetherston from her latest book of poems, Until Nothing More Can Break (Antrim House). Kellogg Hubbard Library, 7 p.m.
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Well, I am very excited as we just went live with Project Zero, an incubation initiative focused on helping to simplify the development of next generation web applications. This project is unique in that it is being developed openly on the public website -- utilizing feedback from the internet community -- under the technical leadership of Jerry Cuomo and Jason McGee. (Great techies if you haven't met them -- they have blogs too!!)
The website will offer a radically simplified scripting runtime with application programming interfaces. The site also features forums to encourage developers to give feedback and join a community interested in taking advantage of this new technology.
Since this is a view of how SOA and Web 2.0 work together, I'd love you guys to check it out! Let me know what you think!
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The survey validates a fundamental commitment to SOA as the future of process and application design - with both significant increases in budgets and the number of SOA projects aimed at new business challenges.
The survey also found that there is an increasing need for training staff so they possess the unique combination of both business and IT skills required for a business to realize the potential of SOA.
The survey also revealed that 67% of the respondents said the key decision makers responsible for moving to an SOA strategy are business leaders including C-level executives and business managers. And 65% of clients said that business leaders are also primarily responsible for selecting an IT partner to help achieve business goals in an SOA.
I am seeing this around the world -- not quite in 90 days -- but seeing this in spades in multiple countries!
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4-H participated in Randolph?Fair
The annual Randolph County Fair took place Sept. 6-7 at 4-H Camp Pioneer in Beverly. Members of Randolph County's 4-H clubs who took livestock projects participated in the fair throughout the weekend, beginning on Thursday with the weigh-in of their animals.
In addition to displaying their animals throughout the weekend, 4-H animal exhibitors also participated in Educational Day on Friday by educating county fourth graders about their animals. On Friday evening, exhibitors competed with their market animals for livestock awards, and Saturday morning they competed for showmanship awards.
Finally on Saturday evening, their market animals were available for purchase by area businesses and individuals during the annual livestock sale A total of 60 animals were on display at the barn, which included three market steers, five feeder heifers, one dairy cow, six market goats, 22 market lambs and 25 market hogs. Six exhibitors also sold 12 dozen eggs.
4-H livestock projects are a gateway for young people to be introduced and to get involved in agriculture. 4-H members are required to complete a project book, record guide and also be responsible for the care of the animals. The market hog, lamb and goat projects take six months to complete, and the market steer project takes 12 months to complete.
By completing the projects, 4-H members are introduced to basic record keeping, costs, health records, housing and all the work and responsibility involved in raising healthy animals for market. Upon selling the animals, young people realize profit or loss and what it takes to provide food for the world.
4-H exhibitors competed for showmanship with their chosen animal project. Exhibitors were judged on their ability to show their animal and their knowledge of the breed. Kevin Shaffer, livestock production specialist for West Virginia University Extension, served as judge for showmanship.
In the Junior Division, winners were as follows: Summer Turner, market lamb; Warner Gibson, market hog; Summer Turner, beef; and Johanna Riggleman, market goat. The Overall Junior Showmanship Award winner was Summer Turner.
In the Senior Division, winners were as follows: Johnathan Beale, market lamb; Hannah Daniels, market hog; John Riggleman, beef; and John Riggleman, market goat. The Overall Senior Showmanship Award winner was John
Exhibitors' animals were also judged for Grand Champion and Reserve Champion awards. Winners in each of the classes were as follows: market steer, Alice Linger and Jonathan Riggleman; feeder calf, Brett Ware and Brooke Floyd; market lamb, Brett Ware and Jonathan Swecker; market goat, Johanna Riggleman and Jonathan Riggleman; market hog, Hannah Daniels and Heidi Daniels; and dairy heifer, Alice Linger. Gina Alt, past member of the WVU Livestock Judging Team from Moorefield, served as judge for the livestock.
The Bob Baker Helping Hand Award is presented to the 4-H member who was the most helpful to leaders and other exhibitors in and around the barn area throughout the weekend. This year's recipient was Ethan Yardley. The Bob Baker Poultry exhibitor award was presented to Katie Harris.
Auctioneer for this year's sale was Charlie Helmick from Buckhannon Stockyards, while Amanda Haller served as announcer. A dinner for prospective buyers, hosted by the Randolph County Fair, was served prior to the sale. Event sponsors for the weekend were Randolph County Farm Bureau and Tractor Supply.
In addition to the sale of livestock, items donated by local organizations were also auctioned to help raise funds for Randolph County 4-H Clubs, 4-H Foundation, Randolph County Fair and for improvements to the livestock barn.
Community businesses and individuals who supported the 4-H livestock program by purchasing top-grade, locally grown livestock and donated items include Smith Backhoe & Dozer, Rockingham Co-op, JC Lumber Co., Delegate Bill Hartman, The Charm Farm, Mike Ross Inc., Davis Trust Co., Wil-Ken Inc., Citizens Bank of West Virginia, Grant County Bank, Joe Dakan, Parrak Insurance, Southern States, Delegate Denise Campbell, Linger Farms Inc., Masterpiece Rentals, Freedom Bank, Mountain Valley Bank, Newlons International, Laurel Mountain Construction, Allegheny Equine Vet Services, Randolph County Farm Bureau, Liggett's Supply, Farm Credit, Campbell's Market, Allegheny Insurance, Master Service Mid Atlantic, Performance Motors, Mike Elza, Pritt Farms, Elkins Distributing and Davis Memorial Hospital.
The revenue generated by the sale of animals, eggs and donated goods totaled $82,188.70.


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Redick is a bench player...this is an isiah thomas move.
PLUS Andy Rautins is has been compared to redick...we don't need two guys that play exactly the same and one overpriced player to start 2010.
Your other deals are good though.
I like Lee at 12 mil
Haywood for 8 mil is pushing it
Livingston for 4 mil is solid
And your lineup MIGHT make the playoffs
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Chicago, IL (December 18, 2012) – Members of the Office for Immigrant Affairs and Immigration Education of the Archdiocese of Chicago, the Priests for Justice for Immigrants (representing 200 priests) and Sisters and Brothers of Immigrants (representing 59 religious orders), will hold a Posada, a symbolic search for shelter that offers hope, justice and human dignity for all immigrants, on Friday, December 21, beginning at 7 a.m., outside the United States Center for Immigration Services, 101 West Congress in downtown Chicago.
The fifth annual pilgrimage will include a prayer vigil and singing to raise hope and awareness in order to stop the separation of families, and to enact compassionate, comprehensive immigration reform and the federal DREAM Act. The DREAM Act would give students who have grown up and graduated high school in the United States the opportunity to earn legal status through higher education or military service. The one-mile journey will include symbolic stops outside the Metropolitan Correctional Center, DePaul University, Dirksen Federal Building, and St. Peter's in the Loop, 100 West Madison, where the event will conclude with a celebration at 9 a.m. Participants will include a number of representatives from Archdiocesan parishes and high schools, as well as university students and seminarians. Most Rev. John R. Manz and Most Rev. Alberto Rojas, auxiliary bishops of Chicago, will lead the vigil.
Since May 2005, the Archdiocese of Chicago and its bishops, priests and religious congregations have been a voice for immigrants through the Catholic Campaign for Immigration Reform, which the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) established to educate Catholics and the general public about the need for comprehensive immigration reform and to influence legislation for a permanent and fair solution to immigration issues in this country.
Since December 2006, religious sisters and brothers, priests, lay leaders, students and representatives of interfaith groups have prayed for compassionate immigration reform outside the Broadview Detention Center every Friday morning at 7:15 a.m. as a witness of faith and solidarity.
A directory of Posadas taking place at around eighty parishes across Cook and Lake counties can be found on the Archdiocesan web site, www.archchicago.org. For more information about these events and other immigration efforts of the Archdiocese of Chicago, visit www.archchicago.org/immigration, or contact Elena Segura, Director of the Office for Immigrant Affairs and Immigration Education at 312-534-5333 or email@example.com.


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Former New England Patriot Matt Light
Dec 11, 2012|
Former New England Patriot Matt Light
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If they Hill Man Morning Show on demand. Denmark I'm always online and on your schedule had WA AF dot com. My night last night for the New England Patriots and quite a night. For our pal mr. Matt Light who joins us here this morning -- how -- it now. Good -- men. The entire crew great and great to be talking with this morning already. Well awesome or fine I mean used to be every day after game -- have you line but you know how things change and time moves and there you were last night being honored by the patriots might you must've felt rather sentimental last night. You know there was a little sore real being down the field for the game looked like you know I turned and one of those -- benefit. Of those guys of those people that you know we go out there for pregame will -- You know coming out sort of started gimmickry -- out there are used here is -- brought through the dog and pony show and I was one of those guys let's let. You know wanted to also let you da man it was. It was really a special home of -- fairway and I had. Then it was a just incredible game overwhelming the American -- in the whole thing. First game as a straight -- watchable but all the way through those there was absolutely just just a wonderful life. Are you saying that the high tower and some of the rookies are like who is Baptist -- to battle the -- -- Revenue they've never seen it but I or let this. -- early illustrate code Grey's Anatomy and you know. Big big guy to go upload or reduce its incredible. Yeah well I mean you miss it now that your removed do you miss -- or are you comfortable the way things are right now. -- -- -- -- just what aspects of religion in this sort of blow things that would mess and illegal locker room after words to. You know you see all the stuff which used to be doing and you know the high fives especially to women like that just how great those moments are and and an -- get a more talented very rarely did get to go out there and you know by perhaps tiger -- a spot on the typically gets. That you're at halftime speech circuit I'll start doing things differently here are your record -- win this game has said the other big -- that. That halftime locker -- second level we're doing pretty good would come out apps on the second happened in those things. It we have some he was surprised the by the effort that the Texans put forth last night. Well you know I think. Most of them about halfway through per quarter they decided not to go or collect up. Fourth time on fourth and short you didn't do is basically a white flag on. He noted there's just there's just -- any -- -- -- the way there -- essentials play Edmonton. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- You know to tell -- word if they're really into the database to question that. Yeah criticize and grew all over Monday show in a calling them spoiled the -- stance. Or AL the mean I think there were sometimes that was part of the they are justified saying that a last night on the other hand. That was definitely not the case. And -- play I Carol Warner. Those wanna bet that masters you know that they've ever been and Sandra day the spiritual they're unbelievable at -- -- In what you know made that gave special over those. You know when you have that we have on your side trust -- -- -- -- -- -- -- go to have on your side gonna go a long way of Bennett -- the Texans that it is that you're back in the game. Why I I know I wanna congratulate late to congratulate you on the job of mentoring job that you've done with -- sold there. -- -- -- -- plan out of his mind and he's planned just like -- like did deformity fees on some pretty big shoes. You're not saying when he came and there was all of those things really just you remember looking around thinking about how the world that I ever break it eventually -- -- here's -- guy -- has. It just sort of an enormous size but yet he's leading -- got all these attributes that you. You don't think universe so more warm person then it's got a great attitude. You know I'm going to democracy is hard to sort of retire -- -- -- you know what's. What's gonna come next and you know figure about -- -- -- while Kerviel are better you know -- -- you disputed. Well you know look gruden couldn't stop -- having about it last night and it's it's overblown in the use of the the assist Mandy by any player can fit into the system you really you really did have. I think Q&A and have an opinion watching that game last night. That Anthony pars he Alley or perhaps even the old double zero himself over here. Good fit into that system and performed well. Based on. The the excellence that Bill Belichick is able again guys I mean it didn't you feel that -- last night mammy you know it anyway. Yeah it looked -- you know as a player there were times where you you know when you hear things like that -- you shake your head you know what. -- Come on it's. Coach is bill brought her play that game players play the game you know this seems great but we're the one that would make a place. And then -- older and many in the needed him to step back here from a different perspective. And the coaching. You know is obviously. Incredible or very that I mean what what they do it -- I think you're toast to. The month -- December tournament or what else tornadoes or is this you know major push among the December look at look Thanksgiving Day is since that have come and go on. Now it's time to take it to a whole other level -- they've always been able to do that you can't do that. If you don't have people that -- victims steer the ship in the right direction and you don't have that single purpose you know reminded admitted that they do it than they do as good as anybody out there. Matt Light who was honored last night by the patriots is our guest this morning a -- would like to know if you could block events would you would you be able to block -- at this point. You know we tried you know oftentimes in practice I didn't like go whatever that chrome almost collided. With a lot going on America and he played. You know look. Did you hear about JJ block north of us gamers it's all about JJ -- many good to watch that gave -- -- -- it is -- -- that he knows there's. It has beaten guys goal line of scrimmage throughout the bad he's got you know a second -- burden he's jumping up -- bad about all of them in our target to say that. You know -- -- -- mister mister -- wolf or was. You know he was he was particularly game and then I'll sleep for a lot longer than bin. You know more dynamic player in any proof that out there the big statement about Obama he did epic records. He manhandled them like a rental car. -- you're from and who we let Europe we are we allowed that can you tell the rental cars story. Or list and I have got a little bit -- and with the roll call our quote -- -- You know one thing led to another apparently you know Toyota Yaris. Does not handled well all forward and we get a couple Potlatch you Obi you're -- have been right at -- Laramie that we world but it didn't really you know good things happen after midnight she. The fans the -- would relative of this much -- malware would be yum. 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I think that's not a fast -- nobody. Yeah I -- fifty MIC got Matt Light and is and is that and his buddies just trash and around the car because they can in bad. There's you know it's not right it's really very little return on the you know I tried to work in the channels that people -- able to turn a single positive thing. I've just been a -- much as I could and I literally felt like I was. Ten years older he would get scolded by my father approved but I got the ball would not just. Yeah -- now they're not happy when you return the rental car like that -- royal brand. I don't want that thing to be completely smashed to the to the item two feats. Well listen -- how's the foundation to a match. You know war's going great man Leo did they look at other successful shoot out. Yeah. We have hello -- where we appreciate. Everything that you guys do -- -- for -- -- you know it's it's been great you know there's been a lot of time. In -- -- these kids more than I ever have -- got a time of you know it has been awesome you know what we. A World War I of the things we've got a tour web site that this kind of been -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- And so people need a little something -- they're -- -- holiday gift being in the wanted to -- personalize some special but go on there and you know we can. Welcome what what some critical so you know that's one way we've been great and so far another member a record report to next year of all programs that they -- -- What was that was what -- that's why is that is that Matt Light foundation dot org is over that is. Yes pretty area about our foundation dot -- -- over information about what we do would. And how we do it man it's that you don't also has -- that thing continues to. You know really thrive -- and gain traction here on the plane anymore. So that people stuck with that. And continue to support assumed that I have been you know a really pursuit of that. -- great work by you congratulations on last night. Merry Christmas. If you're if you're a patriots I don't wanna jinx anything -- I get accused of constantly fixing things. You're a fan would you book a trip to New Orleans right now. America and -- -- -- the trip northern target of opportunity but you know like -- so the last my brand. Started my career spans it did it at that first year or the bottom format of mobile -- go back and you know have to think you have. Mind you that makes anywhere that makes you aware that lights out tied that you were around you the sport well he didn't like your tie its size it is did you didn't get -- -- -- -- there. 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Handsome & Artistic Attic Twin Room
Size20 m²
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- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Pets allowed
- Washer/dryer
- Parking available
- Breakfast
- Towels
Accommodation summary
The interior is very simple, with white paintwork throughout, stripped or painted floors. I am an artist, I work here, and the house kinda reflects around that fact. People tell me that my home is artistic and comfortable. Guests seem to like the artworks and blobs of dried paint as adds to the "artsy" atmosphere of the place. There is a strong feeling of space, light, and calm in the house: just imagine an artist's garret/studio (spread over 3 floors) with a sizable pinch of zen!
I enjoy having fun with the decor: like painting murals on walls, or removing doors to be replaced by drapery gauzy material, giving a more open-plan feel. Hanging from one of the guest rooms ceiling are delicate balls of white tissue paper 'magically' suspended mid-air on invisible gossamer threads creating a playful fairy grotto effect, just for the hell of it. It's theatrical and fun.
I have this sweet, calm and atmospheric TWIN ATTIC ROOM with shared shower/bathroom facilities. I supply towels and shower necessities as well as a radio, hair dryer, a kettle, tea, coffee and milk ( just let me know if you need soya milk). Wi-Fi throughout, and a television is available on request.
You have full use of the large kitchen at all times. You would, however be required to wash up after yourself. You also have the use of any communal space of course.
The house is situated right in the heart of 'old' Chorlton, less than a minute's walk from the famous 'Beech Road' area with its galleries, bars/restaurants, cafés and alternative shops. Chorlton, once jokingly called 'the Left Bank' of Manchester, is simply brimming over with Musicians, Artists, Actors, Media People, etc. which all makes for a very vibrant, bohemian atmosphere.
I'm blessed with having Chorlton Ees less than 3 minutes walk from the door. Alternatively called 'The Meadows' it is a vast and varied cycling and dog-walking wild-life habitat. It includes the River Mersey, and is part of the Trans-Pennine Way. It holds TWO Water Parks within easy walking distance! The Ees is just perfect for an early morning walk.
My house is approximately 4 miles from the centre of Manchester. The buses are frequent, and the newly arrived tram service only takes 12 minutes into the City. It's also well situated for the motorway (under 3 miles away) and Manchester Airport (15 to 20 minutes drive).
I provide a variety of cereals for breakfast, which you'll find in the kitchen, just help yourself. If you require soya, just let me know.
I lead a blissfully quiet existence. I need a lot of mental space and time for my work, but having a bit of life and bustle around the place from time to time is great too.I endeavor to keep a 'low profile' so that guests may feel at ease and comfortable. I love Manchester, and am keen to help you enjoy your visit here so that YOU WILL LOVE IT TOO!
Looking forward to hearing from you!
House rules
- Pet friendly;
- Not suitable for children;
- Smoking is NOT allowed;
- No noise please;
- No children.
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Reviews of this property
I really loved staying at this place. Chorlton is a beautiful area. Took me about 50 minutes to walk into the city centre, but there are excellent public transport options for people who do not enjoy walking as much as I do.
Gwyn is a fantastic host. A nice person, pleasant to sit and have a chat with but also respectful of the guests integrity. So if you want to be by yourself, you will be left alone.
If you want to live in luxury, this is not the place. But if you want a nice place to crash for a while, in a nice place with a fantastic host, I recommend this.
I really loved staying at this place. Chorlton is a beautiful area. Took me about 50 minutes to walk into the city centre, but there are excellent public transport options for people who do not enjoy walking as much as I do.
Gwyn is a fantastic host. A nice person, pleasant to sit and have a chat with but also respectful of the guests integrity. So if you want to be by yourself, you will be left alone.
If you want to live in luxury, this is not the place. But if you want a nice place to crash for a while, in a nice place with a fantastic host, I recommend this.
Gwyn's place is just the most AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL, WARM, LOVELY, WELCOMING place you can possibly find in Manchester. Very highly recommended !
THANK YOU, Gwyn, for having me as a guest again xxxx
Gwyn is just the most ADORABLE Landlady on the planet, seriously ! .. and the house a treasure chest with the most BEAUTIFUL paintings and decorations you can possibly imagine ... I love love love to stay at her place each time I am visiting and you are definitely the lucky one if you book with her.
ahhh, and for those who don't know Manchester yet, Chorlton is a the best place to be .. but pssssssss ;)
Wonderful stay in a beautiful house, filled up with peace, love and attention. Gwyn is a wonderful person, doing everything to make you feel welcome and comfortable. If you have any special needs, tell her, she will find creative solutions. Gwyn built a larger bed for me, gave me hot waterbottles and all blankets I needed, taught me carefully a better English, gave me every support. It was a dream. Thank you so much Gwyn, I will never forget these days and I will come back, for sure.
This has been my first experience with BnBs and I must say what a lovely experience it has been.
Gwyn's house is located in a lovely leafy setting at the same time is at a walking distance from the trams/buses/stores/restaurants.
Inside is an artistic masterpiece with every room and corner uniquely designed and quite reflective of Gwyn as an artist..superb...
My room was just as mentioned handsome and artistic..and was cosy, comfortable and had what all I needed
And what do I say about Gwyn as an host :) what a warm, wonderful person she is.Very welcoming and and will ensure you have the peace and quite along with a splendid stay.
Recommendation...Go for it !!!!
P.S. Gwyn: Thanks so much for such a lovely stay...and I shall see you soon sometime..Take Care, Best Wishes - Roopali
Reviews for this host's other properties
Gwyn welcomed us warmly, waving to us in the middle of the street, and even with a welcome board. She offers much more than we would have expected. A beautiful house, spacious ensuite room with the best products you can imagine and with lots of little extra attentions that make your stay an absolute wonderful experience. Gwyn is a very sweet, interesting and lovable person. I would warmly recommend everyone goong to Manchester to stay with here.
I stayed with my girlfriend for 3 nights in the room. It was a very pleasant stay.. The house is really really nice, tidy, clean and artistic. Gwyn was really helpful and a nice person to meet.. Really pleasant to meet her. We would definitely stay at the same place in case we are going to Manchester again...))))
I had a wonderful weekend at Gwyn's house which was located in a beautiful area of Manchester. Everything from metro to shops and busses is within reach and a short walk takes you everywhere.
The room I stayed in was clean and gorgeous, I had everything I needed. Gwyn itself is a really nice and chatty woman, I enjoyed talking to her.
I can definitely recommend her house/ room for any kind of trip, the location is great, the facilities are there and the price is perfect, so keep it up Gwyn and I hope to see you soon!
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