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text: How to Make a Tutu Cindy Hopper What You Need 1 of 13 Share To get started, take your princess along to the local fabric store to pick out her favorite color of tulle. You will need 5 yards, or get 2 1/2 yards of different colors, if she likes. You'll also need:- An elastic headband in a complementary shade (this can be found at the dollar store or any big-box store)- Scissors (make sure they're sharp, so the tulle cuts easily) Fold and Cut 2 of 13 Share When you buy tulle, it's folded on the bolt; keep it folded over, then go ahead and fold the tulle in half again lengthwise, then again once more. All that folding will make cutting go quicker. Now cut the entire 5 yards into strips that are about 4 inches wide. It doesn't have to be perfect; you can even vary the thickness of the strips if you like. Open Sesame 3 of 13 Share Open a strip up so it is folded in half just once, like it was when it came off the bolt. Tie One On 4 of 13 Share To make tying the strips onto the elastic band easier, slide an elastic band up to your upper thigh (which probably hasn't seen the likes of tulle since your wedding garter). Take the piece of tulle, bend it as shown, and slip it under the elastic band. Get Grabby 5 of 13 Share Now reach through the loop, grasping the tail of the strip. Slip It Through 6 of 13 Share Begin pulling the tail through the loop. Don't Stop Now! 7 of 13 Share Keep pulling that tail straight through the loop. Go All The Way 8 of 13 Share Then pull some more—you're just making a basic slip knot, it's that simple. Tighten Up 9 of 13 Share Pull the tulle snugly around the elastic band. Just be careful when adjusting the tulle strips around the elastic band to not pull too hard or the band could get stretched out. Keep Going 10 of 13 Share Continue attaching all of the strips evenly onto the elastic band. Tie the Knot 11 of 13 Share Put the tutu on your little girl, and then adjust the waist. You can easily make it smaller by tying a knot in the elastic band. Voila! 12 of 13 Share You've created a tutu so darling your child may very well want to sleep in it. If you're game, make one for a little friend—it's a winning handmade gift. About the Author 13 of 13 Share Cindy Hopper, founder of Skip to My Lou, loves to blog about her unending supply of ideas for gifts, parties, and rainy days. She has a passion for inspiring fun and meaningful creative projects for the whole family to enjoy. Article Posted 5 years Ago Share this article $icon_label $icon_label $icon_label $icon_label See Comments What do you think? Share this article $icon_label $icon_label $icon_label $icon_label See Comments What do you think? What do you think? Use a Facebook account to add a comment, subject to Facebook's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Your Facebook name, profile photo and other personal information you make public on Facebook (e.g., school, work, current city, age) will appear with your comment. Learn More Close comments


text: The Bible As Literature, Part Two: History, Poetry, and Drama in the Old Testament. The second part of an examination of the Bible as literature, this film examines the books of Joshua, Samuel, and Kings as historical documents, the Book of Proverbs as lyric poetry, and the prophetical books as protest literature. It was produced in 1974 by Encyclopædia Britannica Educational Corporation.


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We're Cooking with Blue Apron
Yes, this post will make you hungry. No, this post is not sponsored.
My boss and his wife subscribe to Blue Apron, a service that delivers recipes with its ingredients to your doorstep. They used the service long enough that they could offer me a free trial. Who says no to free food?!? We liked it so much that we've been getting a delivery every other week for the last two months.
When you first receive the Blue Apron box (it's insulated and has giant ice packs so no worries there), you'll notice that everything is individually packaged for a recipe so you can easily separate your ingredients. This is great for beginner cooks who are like, "what's a shallot?"
The front side of the recipe card gives you a photo of all of your ingredients and a photo of the finished product. It's kind of dummy-proof.
The back side of the recipe card lists out all the steps you need for the recipe and provides photos as well. I generally find that I don't need those but John does. And if Blue Apron's cooking photos help my man feel confident in the kitchen, I'm all for it. Money well spent!
Since I don't eat meat, Blue Apron offers other Janelle-friendly meals. We get three meals in a week and usually one is seafood and the other two are vegetarian.
I'm pretty good at meal planning for the week and have made it a habit to do every Sunday but it isn't what I'd call fun. Blue Apron makes meal planning easy because they deliver three meals that I've pre-selected based on what's available, then I just add in a breakfast nite and maybe one other meal.
I will say that sometimes I don't feel like thinking through a recipe. Cooking comes pretty easy to me but sometimes I just don't want to come home and have to think about food. As in, I'd rather make a meal that I've made a hundred times. You know, like scrambled eggs. But if I've already paid for Blue Apron and the ingredients are there and fresh, I muster up the energy to do it and it's always worth it.
(Except for that one time we were going away so we made all three of the week's meals in one nite, as evidenced below. That was crazy.)
One of the advantages of having a limited meal choice is that we are forced to try new things. The burger below is a fried green tomato "burger" which we were all afraid of… until we took a bite. John declared it one of the best things he'd eaten in a while. That's a win!
We get the meals for two people but usually there's enough for the three of us and sometimes there are even leftovers.
Money-wise, Blue Apron is sort of in the middle between going out for dinner and buying your own groceries. I'd like to say it's a happy medium, since our version of going out is usually sushi ($$$) and our method of cooking at home involves arguments over who's meal planning and grocery shopping because no one's super interested in doing that. In other words, Blue Apron is worth the few extra bucks so we can keep the peace, know what's for dinner without effort, and keep us out of expensive and unhealthy restaurants.
Have you tried Blue Apron? What's your favorite method for getting healthy meals on the dinner table and fast?
Currently – 8/18/2015
Putting the finishing touches on birthday party planning. Now it's on to the "making stuff!" portion.
Contacting all of my World Domination Summit friends to follow-up with them.
Testing recipes for cupcakes for my birthday party.
Waiting (impatiently!) for my niece or nephew to arrive any day now!
Crushing PRs at the gym left and right. I recently beat my barbell deadlift by THIRTY pounds.
Listening to Rob Thomas as the guest DJ on iheartradio which includes songs from his new album. In case you were wondering, it sounds FANTASTIC.
Planning a party for all of my soccer friends. I think waiting to hear if people will come is the worst part.
Trying not to get behind on all the million things I need/want to do. Why must sleep be necessary?
Feeling super annoyed when men spend their free time playing video games. (Ahem… John).
Learning to like tomatoes! Not on their own but definitely cooked in certain dishes.
Looking for someone to apply Jamberry nail wraps for me. Why is that so hard to find??
Savoring whoopie pies from a place inside Hersheypark called Makin Whoopie Pies. They're the BEST I've ever had!
What's currently going on in your life? Share with me in the comments!
Notes for Overnight Camp
Last week was J-slice's final camp of the summer but his first full-week overnight camp. Ever.
Earlier in the summer he went to an overnight camp for three nites and it was only 40 minutes away. This one was two hours away and a full week, plus they weren't allowed to have electronics (ahem… no texting!), so I was a little worried that he'd get homesick or keep to himself too much.
My fears might have something to do with this one traumatic memory I have of being eight-ish years old and my Mom and brother going to Vermont for a week without me. My Mom pre-planned a letter and small gift for every day she was away but I think I still bawled the whole time. My Grandpa was stuck taking care of me while I'm sure I was a hot mess. Poor guy.
I wanted J-slice's experience to be as great as possible and not even a sliver traumatic so I wrote him notes ahead of time.
I wrote six little cards so he could open one on the morning of each day he was away. I used fun emoji stickers on the front so he would smile and laugh a little, plus I sometimes tied them to the message inside.
For the sun, I said I hoped he had great weather and a fantastic week. For the guy farting (well, that's how we interpret that emoji combination anyway), I told him not to fart too much or he wouldn't make any friends. And for the two people holding hands, I wrote something about maybe meeting his first girlfriend and making sure to get his new friends' phone numbers. All of them were lightly humorous or at least attempted to be.
I just labeled each one with the date and how many days he had left as sort of a countdown to coming home.
J-slice is 13 now so I really wasn't sure if he would think this was embarrassing or cool. I was going for cool-with-a-dose-of-helpful-advice.
When he got home, the first thing he said was that he read all the notes! And that one day they went rock climbing and he wasn't really feeling it but my note that morning had said to get out of your comfort zone so he tried it and made it to the top! Atta boy!
My Mom taught me that small gestures can often make a huge impact. I hope that I am teaching J-slice the same thing while also showing him how much he is loved.
What do you do for loved ones when you or they go on a trip?
PS – Want some other ideas? Here are photo notes I gave to John when he was away for two weeks and positive notes I leave around the house to show my love (here and here). Also: our love note mailboxes and an update on them.
Web Wandering
Woohoo! It's Friday! Killing time at work till 5pm? Or want to read some fun things this weekend? Let's wander the web together!
World Domination Summit! You know you want more of it (well, I do!). The WDS team is bringing it in the form of sharing attendee posts. Here's round one and round two. I'm hoping one of my posts will get featured in round three!
Unrelated to WDS but still coming from an attendee: 3 Ways NOT to React When Your Husband Does Something Stupid. I laughed out loud at all of the comments filed under Sarcasm. Although… then I read them to John and he said they were spot on! They're just not well-received in the moment.
My friend Steph is well-known for her ice cream cone cupcakes. I never wanted to attempt them myself but I'm kiiiinda thinking now miiiight be the time! Plus, hello, sprinkles! Here's Brown Eyed Baker's version.
Save this one for reference: A Brief Guide to Quitting a Bad Habit. I would add as part of step 3 that recognizing what normally comes before your trigger (an emotion, a physical reaction, etc) can sometimes help you prevent your trigger and poor response before it happens.
Thanks to our family ski trips to Europe, my Mom and I share a love for French macarons. Sally's Baking Addiction just shared the ultimate Step-By-Step Guide to French Macarons aaaand now I want to make them, despite lacking the fundamental patience required. That's where my Mom comes in. Because truth: I don't want to make them; I want to eat them.
Whenever you're facing a big decision, remember that your body knows before your mind does.
Have you ever seen my to-do list? Don't. You'd cry. When it comes to choosing how to spend your time, the bottom of that post has a simple two-sentence concept to guide you.
On that note, how about creating a doable bucket list of sorts? This is kind of what I've been doing with my 30 Before 30 list and setting monthly goals for it. I didn't use any fancy apps or tools but the post shares several options available. (found via Elise)
Before the summer ends, I'd love to try making this homemade peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough blizzard. It's probably the perfect drink to wash down the peanut butter cup s'mores I'll roast and eat just beforehand.
Have you been wandering the web too? Got something to share? Link to it in the comments!
A Catch-Up Chat Between You and Me
What we share online is rarely an accurate representation of our lives. Wouldn't you agree? Sometimes that's intentional and other times it's simply coincidence.
Recently I had a few real-life good friends text me about soccer keeping me busy. I had to laugh because while it was true, I realized they knew that and only that because soccer is often all I share on Facebook. Facebook is the perfect social media outlet for the soccer groups I manage and I rarely share personal things on my own page, so soccer is all my friends get from me! It certainly doesn't paint an accurate picture of my daily life though.
If you and I met up for dinner or froyo or coffee (well, a frozen coffee drink for me), here's what I'd tell you is going on in my life right now:
I have a lot of soccer going on. I run a women's league that will start soon, I run a weekly pickup soccer group, and I'm putting together a co-ed soccer team that I'll play on in the Fall. After Labor Day, I'll have all three going on at the same time.
I work out three times per week. I lift heavy things with my personal trainer, Matt, and love it. I love getting stronger, Matt makes me laugh and challenges me, and I love having that exercise time set aside that I've already committed to.
I blog almost every weekday. Of course you might already know since you're reading this, but funny enough I very often forget to mention blogging in real life conversations.
I'm working to complete goals on my 30 Before 30 list. I have exactly one month left to go! I know I won't complete everything but it's been fun trying. (Here's my 30 Before 30 list).
I have an idea I'm working on. I know that's super vague right now. In real life, I'd probably tell you about it, but I'm holding off on sharing it here just for a bit.
I have another idea that's rolling around in my head – freelancing. Haven't even touched this one yet but I hope to do some social media marketing.
I'm planning my own birthday party. Because that's what Type-A control freaks do! And aside from the handful of setbacks, it's been a rather fun ride.
I help to raise a 13-year-old boy. If we're friends, you'd probably already know this, but sometimes even my close friends don't realize the extent to which I'm involved in J-slice's life.
I've been to a lot of concerts this year. Several of them are my favorite bands so it's been a great year for music. The highlights are Garth Brooks, NKOTB, Dashboard Confessional, and Rob Thomas. I still have three coming up!
I've been doing a lot of traveling, as usual. I've been trying to do a trip every month, even if it's just a day trip. Highlights include California, Germany, Paris, visiting my Ginger BFF in Knoxville, and Portland for the World Domination Summit. Also, I sent myself a postcard from each of these destinations!
My niece or nephew is due soon! My brother and his girlfriend are having a baby, due in less than two weeks. So technically, any day :) I can't wait to find out if it's a boy or girl and if he/she has red hair!
These are the things I'd tell you whether we just met or we're catching up. I would hope that you'd take a turn too! So if we haven't talked much for a bit, leave a comment with an update on what's going on in your life! Or send me an email and we'll get a catch-up conversation going!
Want to borrow this post idea for your own blog? Go for it! Just link back here so I can read through your update.
My Rob Thomas Dream Come True
Oh you know, no big deal… just seeing Rob Thomas from the FRONT ROW!!!!!! <– that legitimately deserves about four thousand more exclamation points.
Let's rewind a bit.
Rob Thomas is the lead singer of matchbox twenty, my hands-down absolute favorite band by FAR ever since 1996-ish when I heard Push on the radio. I was that kid who spent evenings in her room listening to alternative rock on the radio. I enjoyed the music but I was probably also trying to avoid interaction with my brother :) Regardless! matchbox twenty has been my favorite band for going on 20 years so I've seen both them and solo Rob Thomas perform live probably eight times.
Several months ago, Rob announced that he was going on tour in support of a new album, but the closest show was two hours away on a Tuesday. Womp womp. Luckily there isn't much that can keep me from Rob Thomas so I joined the (paid) fan club to get early access to tickets. When tickets went on sale, I was shocked – SHOCKED! – to find that I could get a front row seat! $214.50 later, I had it. That's the most I've ever spent on one concert ticket but ummm as mentioned, it's Rob freakin Thomas. Worth it.
This is Patti. Patti has known me since I was eight years old (so 22 years for those who aren't great at math) and is a bigger music lover and concert goer than I am. That's saying something.
I hardly ever post on Facebook but I couldn't contain my excitement over getting a front row seat, so I shouted my pee-your-pants-worthy news on Facebook and she commented right away saying she wanted to go. We talked and I ended up being able to get her a ticket in the third row. Not too shabby!
We went to a matchbox twenty show 12+ years ago together so now it feels like tradition!
Vinyl Station and the Plain White T's opened for Rob. They were okay but I wasn't into it. In their defense, the opener could've been Sir Elton John and I probably still would've felt like "okay get scootin… I want to see ROB!"
When he finally came on, I promised myself I'd enjoy the show. Thus, I didn't take many photos. I didn't want to ruin my front row experience by having my face glued to my phone instead of gazing longingly into Rob's eyes. Yes I just said that.
Friends, Rob is GOOD. I can't sing or play instruments (minus a brief stint with the piano and trombone in elementary school in which I did more torturing-of-the-parents than anything else) so I'm not exactly an expert judge of musical talent… BUT in my opinion, Rob Thomas is one of the best musicians out there.
For one, he can write a damn catchy song. I give him credit just for writing his own music but then that it's quality music and catchy is icing on the cake.
Two, he pours his heart into what he's singing. There's definitely emotion there. He's not just sitting on a stage singing a song. He's performing that song for you as if he's feeling those emotions for the first time every time.
Three, I'm not sure that boy has ever hit a wrong note. He's always on point. I really respect that about him and it's why I'm willing to pay over $200 for one evening of Rob.
Lastly, his voice is smooth and sexy and almost has its own personality. He has this Rob Thomas way of singing words. He's like no other. There are so many aspects that set him apart from other musicians and this is a huge one for me.
Rob Thomas is pure talent. It really doesn't hurt that he's got this vibe that's like married and 100% devoted to her but that makes him even sexier and he knows it but doesn't care which again, makes him sexier in that Normal Guy way, but isn't a sex symbol and yet can sway on the stage in ways that make all the girls swoon.
Did I nail that description? I think so. Ladies, back me up.
Rob mostly played his music and only about three matchbox twenty songs. He said it's because matchbox is still very much a band. Sounds good to me. As long as Rob and the band keep touring, I'll keep showing up! Preferably in the front row :)
PS – Want more Rob? Check out my experience seeing matchbox twenty two summers ago with two of my best friends, seeing Rob Thomas in Baltimore, and then seeing Rob Thomas in Atlantic City.
PPS – This year has been full of concerts! I have three left so far, and two are this weekend! If anything is note-worthy, I'll share them here. Lady Antebellum and Maroon 5 are on tap this weekend.
Southern Travels: Charlotte Area
Road trip!
Two weekends ago, we hit the road for a long weekend in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. I really wanted to go to the US National Whitewater Center again (our third visit!). We also convinced John's brother, sister-in-law, and their four kids to drive a few hours from their home in NC to hit up Carowinds amusement park for a day. Here's our weekend!
As soon as we got to the Charlotte area on Thursday nite, I begged for a visit to Maggie Moo's. It's my favorite ice cream place! My hometown used to have one but it went out years ago so I do whatever it takes to visit the Maggie Moo's near Charlotte every time we go.
I usually get chocolate ice cream (which is weird because I neverrrr want chocolate ice cream) with peanut butter cups and marshmallows. This time I got dark chocolate frozen yogurt which tasted like a fudgesicle and added Reese's Pieces. Sadly they were out of rainbow sprinkles and no, chocolate sprinkles are not a substitute.
The next morning we headed straight to the Whitewater Center. We freakin LOVE this place.
It's got ropes courses, zip lines, whitewater rafting, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, rock climbing, and more.
Guess who we met there for the second summer in a row? My step-sister, Brandi!
She lives in South Carolina and drove the hour and a half to spend the day with us. So sweet of her!
We had an AWESOME, beautiful day. We did the mega zipline, went on two rounds of whitewater rafting, and J-slice and I kayaked while Brandi did stand-up paddle boarding and John did a ropes course. This place is challenging and a work out but definitely a ton of fun. If we lived nearby, we'd be there at least once per month!
When Brandi left in the evening, I said, "See you here next summer!" I guess we've decided to make it a tradition!
Of course I had to send myself a postcard from the Whitewater Center. This is one of my 30 Before 30 goals, as is whitewater rafting.
John's family arrived late that nite so we went out for dinner and hit the hay early, knowing we had a big day ahead of us at Carowinds!
Also, it was this one's birthday! She's sweet, smart, introspective, articulate, and observant. And super fun to be around!
I think John invited Snoopy to be part of the family.
John's (my!) youngest niece is the first baby I ever held. She was so adorable and still is, although definitely keeps everyone on their toes these days. She surprised me with matching Best Friends necklaces that she picked out and shared with me. How sweet is that?!? My little heart melted.
It was an insanely hot day, a busy time at the park, and we only had one day, so I convinced John that we should buy Fast Lane Plus passes. They were expensive. Expensiiiiive. But totally worth it! All we had to do was show our wristband at each ride entrance and we could walk up a separate entry. We walked right onto almost every ride! Worth every single penny. Now I'm spoiled and I might never again go to a park without buying a special pass.
We rode Fury 325 twice, back-to-back. This ride is new and currently holds the record for tallest (325 feet) and fastest (95 mph) giga coaster.
We bought our ride photo because, well, it's hilarious. That's John's brother on the left, John, J-slice, and me. Front row!
Did you know that Carowinds is partly in North Carolina and partly in South Carolina? This is us straddling the border so we're standing in both states!
Too freakin adorable. I always try to stuff a kid or two in my bag and smuggle them home but their mom catches on. Darn. I love these kids so much and wish we could be with them alllll the time!
We ended up leaving the park pretty late, and then the parking lot SUCKED to get out of (we barely made it), so we skipped dinner and went to bed. The next morning we had to part ways, since the three of us had an eight hour drive ahead and both J-slice and I had soccer that evening.
When we were saying goodbye, I asked my youngest niece for a selfie.
She was so hilarious. I could not stop laughing! She was like, "let's do scared! now mad! now scary! now let's do surprised!" I think she might become an actress!
I have to thank my favorite girl, Tara (the kids' mom), for making the weekend happen and lugging her four kids and husband a few hours away for two nites away from home. We made some magnificent memories and really enjoyed our time together.
See ya next summer, Charlotte! But I better see these faces much sooner than that!


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Is there room for respect?
Should one respect – and show it – to ministers? I asked myself this question today on my way home in the train. The question came about because of what I had been reading on the Internet lately. In particular, articles, letters to ministers and certain postings made on the wall of the ministers' and MPs' Facebook pages. I think some of them would be considered disrespectful.
Of course, respect have to be earned. I agree with this fully. But isn't there also a certain respect to be shown to the office of a public servant? The Prime Minister, for example. Or the President. Or a minister. To be honest, I am quite concerned that some seem to take the position that since some of these ministers and MPs are new, and thus have not earned the public's respect through their performance, that this means there is no need to be respectful towards them.
The misconception perhaps has to do with confusing the person with the office. One may not agree with or even respect Lee Hsien Loong as a person but surely one must give or accord due respect to his position as Prime Minister. No? And if one does, then one should do so in the manner in which one engages him, in speech or behaviour.
This respect comes from the recognition that, as public servants, they are performing their official duties in the interest of the public – even if you disagree that they are doing so, which is another matter altogether, really. It also comes from the recognition that public servants are doing something which ordinary folks like us will not or cannot do but which nonetheless is important for our country and nation.
This is not to say that what George Yeo said some years ago is right – that we should know our place in society when talking to someone more senior in status, or words to that effect. I think there is a nuanced – and important – difference between what George Yeo said and what I am saying here.
This is about respecting the people's choice and the offices that they hold. PAP MPs and ministers were elected by the people, whether one agrees with their choices or not, in the same way that Low Thia Khiang, Sylvia Lim, Lina Chiam and the other opposition MPs were elected by the people or appointed based on their vote share. Accordingly, they too should be accorded respect from those who do not like them or support them.
The other argument or claim one may raise is that we are and should be free to express ourselves in the manner we see fit. That this is "freedom of expression". While of course one should have the freedom to express oneself, this does not mean this precludes one from being civil.
One can still express oneself strongly without having to resort to being uncivil.
Disagreeing with someone, even vehemently, does not mean one is free to resort to whatever kinds of speech or behaviour. On the contrary, and if you truly believe in democracy, one should instead accord respect to those who were elected – and in this way, one also respect those who elected these people.
Otherwise, it all becomes a mockery – that as long as one does not agree with, or does not like, or had not elected, anyone, one is free to do as he pleases with the ones elected.
This would be very sad indeed, if it came to this.
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The Binghamton Senators hit the ice Friday for their last full practice of the week before taking on the Utica Comets and Syracuse Crunch on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
Binghamton had most of its players participating, most notably captain Mark Borowiecki. Still, coach Luke Richardson ruled him out for Saturday's home tilt and said he does not realistically expect him ready for Sunday either. Borowiecki should be back in action on Wednesday versus the Rochester Americans.
Blue liners Alex Grant and Patrick Mullen, acquired this week from the Norfolk Admirals and Utica respectively, will play this weekend. The duo shared their thoughts on how to fit in with their new teammates down the stretch.
"I just want to be a puck-mover," Grant said. "Get it up to the forwards. They have a lot of good forwards here."
"Keep it simple," Mullen said. "This team is already so good as it is. If I can come in and help out anyway I can, it will make it easier for everyone."
Richardson said both Mullen and Grant will be seeing consistent time, with other defenseman already in-house having to make way. When healthy, it is projected that Fredrik Claesson, Chris Wideman, Borowiecki, Grant and Mullen will be everyday defenseman with a rotation of Ben Blood, Tyler Eckford, Danny New and Michael Sdao for the sixth spot.
"It is always a competition out there, it's professional hockey," Richardson said. "Everyday is a day you come to the rink and give it your best, and good thing happen. Going forward we have injuries right now and a one-game suspension, and things like that happen all year."


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Braised Red Cabbage
1/4 cup
peanut oil
medium red onion, sliced
1 cup
brown sugar
Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced
1/2 cup
red wine vinegar
2 cup s
red wine
2 cup s
orange juice
cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon
dry ginger
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 pound s
red cabbage, cut into julienne
1/4 cuppeanut oil
1medium red onion, sliced
1 cupbrown sugar
2Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced
1/2 cupred wine vinegar
2 cup sred wine
2 cup sorange juice
1cinnamon stick
1 teaspoondry ginger
4 pound sred cabbage, cut into julienne
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat a heavy casserole over medium high heat. Add peanut oil. Sauté the red onion until translucent. Sprinkle in brown sugar and cook for about 5 minutes until it starts to caramelize.
- Add sliced apples and deglaze with the red wine vinegar. Bring to a boil. Add red wine and orange juice, cinnamon stick, ginger powder and salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add red cabbage and continue to cook for about 10 minutes on top of the stove.
- Cover cabbage with foil and cook in 350 degrees F. oven for about 45 minutes. Remove. Taste, and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
A few gold leaves for decoration (optional - available at specialty stores)


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Monday, July 7, 2008
It's like one of those commercials
Western States entry fee: $295
Plane ticket to WS: $310
Plane ticket for pacer to WS: $280
Training/prep costs: a whole lot of $$$
Vermont 100 entry fee: $200
Plane ticket to Vermont: $410
Car rental for Vermont: $350
Actually, getting to run a 100 miler this year: priceless (at least it damn well better be, lol)
I finally found out yesterday thanks to my wonderful twin, Linda that I got into Vermont! I am very excited and feel like I once again have purpose in my training, well....tapering. I am feeling excited, nervous and ready for the race. After not being able to do Western States, I was feeling at a lose of what to do next and where to focus my energy, especially being in the nether realm of not knowing if I would have a 100 to run. Linda called the race director for me since I am a phone-phobic sissy. Probably better since she was able to finesse the situation where I just probably would have been like, "give me the damn information already", well maybe not but at least I don't have to find out!
This week has been a whirlwind, as I adjusted to life at home with a precious puppy dog (pictures to follow, I promise) as well as finishing up my time at the library. I had a mixture of really great and really crappy runs this week, but I am taking it all in stride and just keeping my eyes of the prize which is a good run at Vermont. I just have to focus on getting my legs as fresh as possible and managing all the details for the run itself. I am pretty darn excited!
The food postings will be back once I actually have time to try new recipes. I have had enough time to still cook at home on a regular basis, but not enough time to play around in the kitchen or create new and exciting recipes. Hopefully over the summer I can go back to torturing you all with pictures of my delicious food. :)
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You are going to ROCK Vermont. No doubt about it. I am very excited for you.ReplyDelete
I have been too scared to total the $$$ spent on WS and now Headlands (my new goal). I think my husband would likely throw up if he saw it reduced to numbers!
Enjoy the pup time!
- kendraralstinJuly 8, 2008 at 8:11 AM
YAY! YAY! YAY! Sorry about the mon, hon. At least we don't have to pay to ship our bikes or other expensive gear. :0)ReplyDelete
- RoosterJuly 8, 2008 at 8:33 AM
You are going to crush Vermont! I did it last year as part of my SLAM, just took it easy, soaked up the scenary and forced walk breaks and still came in at 21:36. You who are soooooo fast, very fit and competitive will fly! Enjoy running with the horses. I am not a horse person but looooooved it. I actually felt like I had my own horse, running the same pace with all their manditory breaks. Lots of fun. I wrote a detailed report if you want it.ReplyDelete
- AudreyJuly 8, 2008 at 4:40 PM
Gas to Easton, WA: $9ReplyDelete
Cascade Crest 100 entry fee: $195
Pacer: buy him a beer
Just something to consider for next year :)
- AlisonJuly 9, 2008 at 11:37 AM
I can't wait for:ReplyDelete
more pics of the pup
see you rock out at vermont
more kitchen fun
you to come visit
- JonathanJuly 9, 2008 at 5:34 PM
Vermont HERE WE COME!! I plan on using one of those horses as our crew vehicle... I can't wait to be a very small part of your first Century experience!ReplyDelete
- Monica OchsJuly 11, 2008 at 6:15 AM
You are going to do awesome at Vermont! Looking forward to hearing all about it. See you soon!ReplyDelete
I certainly hope my CCC runner doesn't buy me a beer, that wouldn't be very nice (or helpful to my tummy), unless of course its a very special gluten free variety....but I will be at CCC (to pace).ReplyDelete
Devon- hope you will have a great race at Vermont, glad that worked out. Now, please, please tell me what shoes to wear for CCC100??ReplyDelete
- Mark Tanaka (Ultrailnakaman)July 14, 2008 at 3:08 PM
Ouch! Another reason maybe I'll hold off on ever asking someone to pace me. Audrey has a good idea with running locally and buying a beer. Congrats on finding another 100 miler relatively soon after the one that didn't happen. Good luck!ReplyDelete
Dev, so bummed about WS100 for you. :(ReplyDelete
BUT I was SO GLAD you got into Vermont! I was keeping my fingers crossed for ya :)
I'm really looking forward to seeing how it goes for you. I'm so proud of how far you've come!!
(also looking forward to more recipes....!)
- GretchenJuly 16, 2008 at 6:11 AM
Glad to hear you got into Vermont! I was thinking maybe you would be joining us for TRT this weekend. We'll miss your speedy presence, but you are going to rock at Vermont. Can't wait to hear about it!ReplyDelete
The results are a little confusing, but it looks like you won?!?!?!? Amazing finish time. You are a rock star. I am going to name my first batch of kombucha after you.ReplyDelete
And boy, did you have it "priceless"!!!ReplyDelete
- paleopeterJuly 22, 2008 at 7:11 AM
Way to go at Vermont!. . .I am the VESPA rep for North America and saw you had a great experience with VESPA in your May 26th blog...from what I can tell you used it correctly. Would like to communicate with you via e-mail.ReplyDelete
I also saw a comment on someone who is scared to use it (danni) and how people get sick etc.....know all about this and almost all the time it is from overfueling ....if you use VESPA you need to cut down on fuel exactly like how you did it in your blog....thanks again for getting out the positive on the stuff.....hope to hear from you soon.


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Turkey hunting basics
By Shawn Wagner, wildlife manager, Arizona Game and Fish Department
It's been
said, "If turkeys could smell, nobody would kill one."
Well, this may be true. Turkeys are one of the most cautious and
wary animals in the woods. They have keen eyesight and can hear
a twig break in the woods for an unbelievable distance. The following
tips will give you advantages you'll need to be successful in pursuing
these wily gobblers this spring.
Don't be seen. Choose camouflage clothing that
blends with the habitat you'll be hunting. Make sure you are completely
covered. Gloves, facemask and a hat are a must. Be sure all your
gear, including your gun, is camouflaged, too. Turkeys can pick
up glints from metal objects a long way off. Once you set up, do
not move. If the turkey sees you, you may never get a chance to
see him.
Set up in a good spot. When you get a gobbler to
answer a call, you'll want to get in fairly close and set up. Remember,
the tom may come in quickly to find the hen it thinks is beckoning
him. Pick a large tree or rock you can sit against, and try to sit
in the shade if you can. This will help hide any of your movements.
Face the direction the turkey is coming from, but angle your shoulders
slightly away from the bird's direction so that your shotgun fits
more comfortably. Sit with one knee bent so you can rest your gun
on your knee with the butt of the gun in your shoulder, because
you may be in that position for a while. Getting pre-set will minimize
your movements when the bird arrives. Try to move only your eyes
to scan for the first glimpses of an incoming tom.
Make the call. Place your favorite call next to
you so you can use it without much movement. If the turkey is in
view, use the call when it's behind a tree or rock, so it won't
see you moving. Mouth calls are more difficult to use than hand-friction
calls, but they are the best for calling without giving away movement.
Lower your call volume as the turkey closes in. Preseason practice
is the key to sounding convincing during the season, no matter what
type of call you use.
Make the shot count. The turkey should be within
approximately 40 yards to ensure a good hit. Aim for the neck of
the bird. Make any adjustments to get your shot lined up while the
turkey's head is behind a tree or bush, or even behind his tail
if he is strutting. Take the shot when the turkey has his head stretched
out to maximize your target area. And, be sure to keep your head
down on your stock when you shoot. A lot of people miss because
they picked up their head to look.
Good luck, and as always, make sure of your target and beyond.
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turkey outlook
By Brian Wakeling, big game supervisor, Arizona Game and Fish Department
turkey hunts this year have the potential to be really good--or,
really bad.
Turkey populations do not typically respond to dry winters the way
most wildlife populations do. Overwinter survival, and hence spring
populations, are highly dependent on winter food availability. Last
fall, most areas of the state had good production of mast (acorns,
pinyon pine seed and other seeds). This provides the food that turkeys
heavily rely on throughout the winter. Couple ample food resources
with an already robust turkey population, a good poult crop last
spring, and little snow to limit their access to food, and there
are likely to be excellent turkey populations in most parts of the
A year ago the Arizona Game and Fish Commission authorized a record
number of spring permits for 2005, and hunters harvested a record
number of gobblers. The number of permits offered in spring 2006
is another record. Many people are reporting encounters with large
flocks of birds in areas where there have not been a lot of turkeys
in the past.
Now for the bad news. The incredibly dry winter may result in turkeys
breeding less predictably and moving to places that they normally
don't inhabit until the snows melt later in the spring. Although
abundant, turkeys might not be easy to locate because they may not
be calling actively, and they won't be where they were in recent
springs. And, despite the precipitation we received in March, it
is possible the Forest Service may need to restrict access to some
areas to deal with fire dangers. Check before you head out.
If you have a spring tag, be persistent. Turkeys will still be responsive
during the spring season, and they will still come to calls; they
may simply be quieter and more elusive than they usually are. If
you are having difficulty finding turkeys, try a little higher elevation
than what you are used to hunting. Consider varying your techniques
by using a variety of calls, and try calling in mid-day as well
as in mornings.
The only portion of the state where wildlife managers indicate that
turkey populations have been lower recently is north of the Colorado
River. For the past several springs, hunt success has been low on
the Kaibab. However, hunt success jumped up this fall and the population
is in good condition. The birds will be there, the odds just won't
be stacked in your favor.
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Alex Howard gets her third Coues buck in as many years
Howard, 12, of Safford, Ariz. took her third Coues buck in as many
years this past season. After a failed stalk on a really big buck
in the morning, she and her father Danny located a bedded buck later
in the afternoon. Alex viewed the buck through the spotting scope
and decided she wanted it. She had taken a three-point buck each
of the past two years and wanted something different this year.
A short stalk brought her to within 230 yards of the bedded buck.
Alex and her dad waited patiently for more than an hour for the
buck to get up and move out into the open. Alex was a nervous wreck,
but her dad helped her practice holding her aim on the buck. Her
brother Chase wasn't helping matters, as he kept bumping into her
as she was trying to aim. Alex's dad kept reassuring her that she
would do fine, and he kept her brother away. When the buck got up
and exposed itself to an open broadside shot, Alex finally took
her shot and took a nice buck.
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do you determine how many deer permits to authorize for a unit each
This is a common question our Game and Fish Department staff hears
each year--not just for deer, but for all big game species. Some
would say there is no rhyme or reason, but quite to the contrary,
we do have a hunt recommendation process we follow each year. It
is founded on two sets of factors--biological and social.
On the biological side, we have population index parameters for
each species that we measure and evaluate each year to determine
population status and available animals for harvest. In the case
of deer, these parameters are buck-to-doe ratio, fawn-to-doe ratio
and population abundance. These parameters are tracked similarly
each year to determine trends. Our wildlife managers survey the
deer population in their respective units during midwinter when
the rut is ongoing. The surveys are conducted from aircraft as well
from the ground--vehicle, foot or horseback. Survey efforts are
directed to derive a statistically valid sample and to replicate
previous years' efforts so that valid comparisons can be made.
We also monitor harvest and hunt success for each species through
the hunter questionnaire program (yes, it is very important that
you complete and return those little cards that we send to you in
the mail each year), check stations and biological specimen collection.
And finally, we work with the various land management entities to
assess habitat trend and condition as it relates to harvest objectives
and hunter access. All of this biological data is then evaluated
against species-specific management guidelines to determine permit
numbers and/or needed changes from preceding years.
For the social aspects of the process, the department works with
and through the Arizona Game and Fish Commission to establish hunt
guidelines. The commission, through the public commission order
process, directs the department on how to distribute permits relative
to hunt method (e.g., general, archery and muzzleloader), hunt type,
hunter group, season timing, designated animal for harvest, bag
limits and possession limits. During public meetings the commission
takes department recommendations (based on the commission-approved
guidelines) for hunts and shares them with the public. You are able
to provide comment at these meetings and through other means to
assist the commission in deriving the final commission orders for
the various species.
On April 22, the commission approved the final commission orders
for the upcoming fall hunting seasons (see article in this newsletter).
The process took many months and involved an extensive amount of
public input. We encourage your continued involvement in the process
in the coming years. Visit azgfd.gov
to stay informed as to upcoming commission meeting agendas and subsequent
hunt regulations. Enjoy Arizona's great wildlife resources!
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Christopher Cox gets his first deer
Cox, 10, of Las Vegas, Nev. got his first deer last fall during
the Arizona junior deer hunt in Game Management Unit 12AW. He hiked
into the Kanab Creek wilderness area with his father, Donald Cox,
and hunting buddy Sal Moccio. Chris spotted a group of does on a
ridge and put all his practice at the rifle range to good use. He
quickly found a steady rest and checked the yardage to the deer.
The rangefinder reported 187 yards.
With a solid rest on a dead tree, Chris steadied the cross hairs
on the point of the deer's shoulder and fired. The shot rang out
and the doe dropped. Chris didn't need any tracking skills for this
deer: It was waiting to be packed out right where it landed.
Chris developed a passion for hunting at an early age. "My
dad loves to hunt, and ever since I was four years old, I'd think
about his trips--whether it was just a local quail hunt or an African
safari," he says. "I'd ask my dad about hunting, and he'd
tell me everything I wished to know."
When he was six years old, Chris got a .22-caliber rifle from his
dad for Christmas. His first hunt, for rabbit, helped stoke his
passion for the sport and eventually led to a try at bird hunting
with a 20-gauge shotgun. "Then came my first big game tag that
allowed me to pursue a doe mule deer on the Kaibab," he says.
"That was followed by my tag this year, which allowed me to
get my first deer with a new rifle."
Chris's father Donald says, "Kudos to the Arizona Game and
Fish Department for their junior hunt opportunities and reduced-price
junior licenses. Hopefully, other state wildlife agencies will see
the wisdom of not making kids wait until they're older to start
hunting with an experienced mentor. In today's world, if they wait
too long, other interests can get in the way of an outdoor lifestyle.
And we need all the responsible outdoorsmen we can get to insure
the future of our hunting and fishing heritage."
of changes this year to big game hunt seasons
Don't forget: You can apply online again this year
Rory Aikens, public information officer, Arizona Game and Fish Department
Hunters will want to get copies of this year's hunt regulations
when they are available online and via hunting license sales dealers:
There are lots of changes this year to the big game hunt seasons,
in large part to assist efforts to retain and recruit hunters.
Arizona Game and Fish Commission on April 22 set the commission
orders for deer, elk, pronghorn, turkey, javelina, bighorn sheep,
buffalo, bear, and mountain lion, along with the small game hunting
seasons, predator/furbearer seasons, and trapping seasons.
newly adopted hunt regulations will be available online at the Arizona
Game and Fish Department's Web site at azgfd.gov
by the first week of May. The printed regulations should be available
at license dealers throughout the state by mid-May. The fall hunt
application deadline is 7 p.m. (MST) June 13. Hunters can again
apply online for the big game hunts this year at azgfd.gov
is a quick summary of changes this year:
Branch Chief Leonard Ordway said the department conducted an exhaustive
effort to come up with strategies and efforts to increase hunter
retention and recruitment, including maximizing hunting opportunities
where feasible. Those recommendations resulted in a lot of small
structure modifications this year, and even some significant changes,
such as establishing some limited fall hunting for javelina.
proposed changes, such as having an earlier draw for elk and pronghorn
antelope, will be implemented next year (some require rule changes
before being implemented).
commission meeting wasn't the only time public input has been gathered
during the hunt-regulation process. During January and February,
the Arizona Game and Fish Department conducted 11 public meetings
throughout the state that were attended by approximately 600 people.
The department also received approximately 350 written comments,
mostly via e-mail.
of all the proposed changes this year, we received what may be a
record amount of public comment, which shows we have a robust process
in place," Ordway said.
area of ongoing concern, Ordway said, is the lack of reporting this
past year by archery deer hunters. He explained that as of last
year, successful archery deer hunters were required to contact the
Game and Fish Department by person or via phone within 10 days of
harvesting a deer. Unfortunately, department analysis indicates
that only 25 to 30 percent of the successful archers complied with
the new requirement last year.
archery report-in process was put in place to gather data on archery
harvest rather than going to a full draw system for archery.
noted that both mountain lion and bear hunters have mandatory check-ins
within 48 hours of harvesting an animal. "The mountain lion check-in
requirement is new this year," he said.
piece of good news, Ordway said, comes from the small game arena:
the Gambel's and scaled quail harvest was almost 1.5 million birds
this past season, which is the best quail harvest since the early
key to any hunt, big game or small, is being in the right place
at the right time. And how do you figure what that right place at
the right time may be? You don't, at least not for certain. Other
hunters may disagree with me, but a lot of a hunter's success usually
turns out being pure luck. We can prepare, we can scout and we can
go by past experiences, but it still depends on what the animals
will decide to do and when they'll decide to do it--like playing
a guessing game.
When opening day of the 2006 HAM javelina season arrived, my son
Kevin and I were more than ready. We had practiced long and hard
with the pistols we planned to hunt with. We arrived at our campsite
in Game Management Unit 18B near Bagdad, Ariz. the previous day,
set up camp and were fully prepared to spend the full season going
after our "choice" javelinas.
It was up and at 'em early that Friday. After eating a hardy breakfast,
we headed for the hills where we "knew" the javelina were
bound to be. After climbing up one hill after another, we prepared
to head off to the right to the area we'd planned to hunt. But first,
we used binoculars to scan down a hillside to the left.
Let me tell you right now how helpful (and necessary) binos are.
They save foot power and energy like all get out! Binos helped us
spot a herd of at least seven javelina, completely unaware of our
presence, hanging toward the bottom of the hill. Kevin was the first
to spot them. Shooting a Smith & Wesson Model 500 Magnum revolver,
he chose his javelina and got his shot in first--an instant success.
The animal rolled down the hill without another move of any kind.
I followed, sighting in a javelina that was running up the hill.
Shooting my Smith & Wesson .357-caliber Magnum pistol, I got
my first javelina ever! After waiting a while, we crept our way
down the hill and over to where Kevin's javelina was, got it field
dressed, then went back uphill to recover mine and get it field
dressed. Kevin's javelina weighed in at 48 pounds, mine weighed
52 pounds (field dressed). What a super hunt! We'll have some mighty
fine meat for some time to come. But when I think about it, we still
just happened to be at the right place at the right time.
I'd planned for my 12-year-old grandaughter, Cari, a graduate of
the hunter education class in Yuma, to come down from Kingman for
the long weekend to enjoy the hunt with us. Because our success
came early, she didn't arrive in time, and she was definitely disappointed.
She did, however, get in on the scouting to help other hunters in
the camp area that weekend, and she is more than ready to try her
luck on our next big game hunt (hopefully archery elk this fall).
During our hunt, we discovered a really useful tool. The T-Post
Stepper by Lobo Products is tremendous in assisting a person climb
over barbed wire fences that are on most mountains and tall hills.
It's compact and inexpensive.
After getting back to camp and skinning our javelina for the trip
home, we wrapped them in cheese cloth game bags and hung them in
a tree for safe-keeping, then spent the rest of our hunt time assisting
the other hunters in attempting to locate their javelina. Sadly,
nobody saw any javelina in the area after ours were harvested. We
would like to give a huge "thank you" to those other hunters
who helped in hauling our javelina out of the field that first day
out. Hunters are like that--they never hesitate to help others.
Wild Turkey Federation, Arizona Chapter
By Bernardo P. Velasco, state chapter president
How did your group get
started? The National Wild Turkey Federation started in 1973
at a time when there were only about 1.3 million wild turkeys in
the entire United States (today there are about 7 million). This
was particularly alarming to many turkey hunters nationally, who
decided to take action. The current state chapter of the NWTF was
started in 1993 by Judge Richard Fields, at that time a practicing
lawyer in Tucson, Ariz. The state currently has 12 active chapters,
with at least two or three more coming on board this year.
is NWTF's purpose? The NWTF works toward the conservation
of wildlife and the preservation of hunting. As such, the organization
works in partnership with the Arizona Game and Fish Department to
transplant Merriam's wild turkeys within the state and relocate
Gould's wild turkeys within the state and from Mexico. There are
now Gould's in the following mountain ranges: Huachucas, Chiricahuas,
Catalinas, Pinalenos, Galiuros and Santa Ritas. These populations
appear to be thriving, and with a little luck and a lot of rain,
hunting may soon be upon us. The organization is also actively involved
in Guzzlers for Gobblers, which provides water development projects
to help turkeys and other wildlife have sustainable access to water.
many members do you have? There are now 500,000 members throughout
the country. The state of Arizona has about 1,000 members. This
number will increase as new chapters are formed in Prescott and
Cottonwood, Ariz.
else does NWTF do? The NWTF also sponsors events such as Women
in the Outdoors, Wheeling Sportsmen (disabled hunters), and JAKES
(youth) activities. Individual chapters throughout the state do
charitable work by distributing turkeys on Thanksgiving Day and
gifts at Christmas to the less fortunate.
the conservation spotlight is shining on NWTF, what would you like
to say? My message to the hunting public is, "Join the
NWTF." We rank third in the nation for using monies raised
for the express purpose they were donated.
can people reach you? The Web site for the NWTF is www.nwtf.org.
Arizona chapter information can be accessed from that Web site.
The current state chapter president is Bernardo P. Velasco. You
can contact him at (520) 205-4630 (work) or (520) 982-5457 (cell).
The regional director is Jim Warren, who can be reached at (520)
The Arizona Game and Fish Department's volunteer
program provides opportunities for volunteers to participate firsthand
in managing Arizona's wildlife resources. Our goal is to provide
you with a congenial and cooperative atmosphere where you can build
relationships with staff and other volunteers, and gain knowledge
about Arizona wildlife and wildlife management. We recognize that
your time is important and strive to provide rewarding and educational
volunteer experiences.
listed some opportunities below that we think you might find interesting.
To learn about other opportunities or to submit information about
a project that would benefit from our volunteers, check
our volunteer page.
20-21 (half-day on May 21)
Fence removal in the Big Lake area
Volunteers will help with fence removal. This project is being done
in conjunction with the Arizona Elk Society. Contact Arizona Game
and Fish Department Volunteer
Coordinator Sandy Reith at (623) 236-7680.
Ongoing project: habitat restoration for pronghorn and grassland
Volunteers will be using loppers and hand saws to thin juniper south
of Mormon Lake at Mud Lake, on Forest Road 82 (Kinnikinick Lake
Road). Dates are May 20, June 17, July 22, Aug. 19, Sept. 23, Oct.
14, all at 8:30 a.m. Contact Arizona Game and Fish Department Volunteer
Coordinator Sandy Reith at (623) 236-7680.
project: range safety officers needed at Ben Avery Shooting Facility
Responsibilities include checking the safe condition of customer
firearms, observing participants while they are shooting on the
range, maintaining safe operation of the shooting line, and providing
superior customer service by answering customer questions about
firearms. Volunteers shoot for free at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility.
Contact Arizona Game and Fish Department Volunteer
Coordinator Sandy Reith at (623) 236-7680.
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education classes are scheduled throughout the year in many
locations around the state. This list is updated weekly and new
classes are being offered all the time.
If you are planning on hunting in another state, please check with
that state well in advance of your hunt to see if proof of hunter
education is required.
Remember our safety phrase: T.A.B. T=Treat every gun as if it were
loaded. A=Always point your muzzle in a safe direction. B=Be sure
of your target and what is beyond. Happy hunting!
and notes
bills important to the hunting community have been making their
way through Arizona's legislative process this session. Two that
have been approved by the Legislature and recently signed into law
by the governor are:
- Hunter Harassment. This bill makes it a
class 2 misdemeanor for anyone to interfere with lawful hunting
activity. It specifically lists eight violations.
- Nonresident Big Game Permits; Limits. This
bill mandates that the Arizona Game and Fish Commission shall limit
the number of big game permits awarded to nonresidents during random
drawings to 10 percent or fewer of the total awarded. There is a
provision that, in extraordinary circumstances, the commission may,
at a public meeting, increase the number of permits issued to nonresidents
in a random drawing if, on separate roll call votes, the members
unanimously support the finding of an extraordinary circumstance
and adopt the increased number of nonresident permits for the hunt.
(Note: The Arizona Game and Fish Commission has separately approved
administrative rules that limit nonresident permits to no more than
10 percent of the total on a per-hunt basis).
bill that has been approved by the Legislature and will be submitted
to the governor for her signature is:
- Illegal Hunting; Penalties (with wildlife feeding amendment attached)
- This bill increases the fines for the illegal taking of wildlife.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department would be able to permanently
revoke, or suspend for a period of five years or more, a person's
hunting privileges for repeat violations, unlawful taking of trophy
or endangered species, or taking three times the established limit.
The bill creates a civil assessment and revocation system based
on the number of convictions an individual has for unlawful taking
or wounding of wildlife. Another provision in the bill makes it
a petty offense to feed wildlife (with certain exceptions); this
latter provision applies only in counties with a population larger
than 280,000 people (currently Maricopa and Pima counties). A petty
offense carries a fine of up to $300.
Volunteer Appreciation Week
The week
of April 23-29 is National Volunteer Appreciation Week. The Arizona
Game and Fish Department would like to thank all of the volunteers
who contributed their time and services in assisting the department
with wildlife and habitat conservation projects. Your efforts are
truly appreciated.
Chicken fried turkey
From bowhunting.net
up skinned and de-boned turkey into strips suitable for frying.
To make batter, combine flour, seasoned salt and pepper, then stir
in mixture of egg and milk until well mixed. To cook, put enough
cooking oil in a large skillet to cover the bottom to a level of
approx. 1/2 inch. Heat oil to 375 F. Dip turkey pieces into batter,
coating evenly. Put a few pieces at a time in the hot oil and fry
until brown. Place on a towel and allow to drain. Now the best part!
Serve lightly coated with honey.
to remember
April 28: Spring turkey opens in selected units, opens
May 5 in other selected units.
April 28: Archery-only spring bear opens in selected units, opens
May 3 in other selected units.
May 31: Correction period deadline for correcting errors on manually
submitted fall big game hunt paper applications.
June 13 (7 p.m. MST): Deadline for receiving fall 2006 big game
hunt applications for deer, elk, antelope, bighorn sheep, turkey
and buffalo.
Thank you hunters!
Arizona's rich outdoor heritage is enjoyed by all, thanks
to hunters like you, whose purchase of hunting equipment supports
wildlife management and habitat enhancement in the Grand Canyon
State. When you purchase a rifle, ammunition, archery equipment
and other sporting gear, you pay a federal excise tax and import
duties. Since 1937, this money has been collected by the federal
government and redistributed to the states using a formula based
on hunting license sales and the state's land area. In 2004,
that meant over $5 million for game management in Arizona. This
money paid for game surveys, hunter education classes, wildlife
water catchment construction and wildlife research, among other
projects. Hunters like you are part of the largest and most successful
wildlife conservation programs in the world… Thank you.


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I am absurdly excited for what Ubisoft has in store for the Assassin's Creed series this year. The franchise has always been ambitious, maturing over four core entries on consoles throughout this generation. The handheld titles have been companions, but never really told their own story. That all changes on October 30 when the first female Assassin, Aveline, leaps onto the scene in Assassin's Creed III: Liberation. (Yes, that's the exact same day as ACIII)
Taking place in Louisiana just before the start of the American Revolution, Liberation promises to provide the same experience we've come to love but in portable form. Based on what we've seen so far, the team has done a fantastic job of differentiating this protagonist from Altaïr, Ezio and Connor. Her weapons, movement and background are extremely interesting, and we have high hopes for the series' first appearance on the PlayStation Vita.
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SQL Server Upgrade Advisor, Upgrade Assistant can ease transition pains
You probably think you're ready to upgrade to the new release, but you might not be as prepared as you think. Before you upgrade, there are some tools to become familiar with, says Bob Sheldon.
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verified software and hardware requirements. You've put the resources necessary to test and implement a new system into place. But you might be forgetting something important -- the client applications that rely on SQL Server data.
That's where the Upgrade Assistant for SQL Server 2012 comes in. The Upgrade Assistant provides an automated mechanism for testing application compatibility when upgrading from SQL Server 2005, 2008 or 2008 R2 to SQL Server 2012. You can use the Upgrade Assistant to detect functional and performance issues that might arise as a result of your upgrade. The Upgrade Assistant verifies how your application's Transact-SQL queries will function in SQL Server 2012, allowing you to detect and correct compatibility issues that might be buried in the application's source code.
The Upgrade Assistant is the result of a joint effort between Microsoft and Scalability Experts Inc. (Download it for free at Scalability Experts' website.) The Upgrade Assistant uses workload testing to compare the application's performance between the earlier version of SQL Server and SQL Server 2012. When you follow the steps outlined in the product documentation -- and reflected in the structure of the user interface -- you can identify issues that might affect the application, such as deprecated features or changes to the Transact-SQL syntax.
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The Upgrade Assistant guides you through the steps necessary to verify your application's compatibility with SQL Server 2012. Before you get started, set up the test environment necessary to run your sample workload. In theory you can run your tests against production databases, but that strategy is risky at best. Not only could you negatively affect the performance of your live applications, the back-end databases and the network itself, but you also risk breaking applications and tainting the integrity of the data if naming conflicts arise or transactions become disrupted.
At the least, your test environment should include a database server on which you can install your current version of SQL Server (2005, 2008 or 2008 R2) as well as the Upgrade Assistant. The server must also support an upgrade to SQL Server 2012. In addition, you must be able to connect to the database server from the application being tested. The application should be a test system so you can execute automated procedures that run the full complement of the application's features. If you use the production application to run your tests, you'll likely be checking a smaller percentage of the functionality.
Once you've set up your test environment, use the SQL Server Upgrade Assistant to carry out the following steps:
- Back up the relevant system and user databases and capture a sample workload. The Upgrade Assistant captures the workload as trace files that record a representative sample of application queries running against the database.
- Set up a baseline environment based on the backup and trace files created in step one. As part of this process, run the SQL Server Upgrade Advisor to identify any upgrade issues present in the database trace files and backup files. At this point, you should address any issues that arise before proceeding with the Upgrade Assistant.
- Replay the sample workload trace created in step one to establish a baseline trace. In a later step, the baseline trace will be compared with a trace against SQL Server 2012.
- Upgrade the SQL Server instance to SQL Server 2012.
- Replay the sample workload trace created in step one to establish the upgrade trace against SQL Server 2012.
- Compare the baseline trace with the upgrade trace to identify any potential issues that resulted from running the sample workload.
Not surprisingly, these steps provide only an overview of the testing process, but they should give you an idea of how the Upgrade Assistant can help you review your data-driven applications before implementing SQL Server 2012.
SQL Server upgrade technologies
You might have noticed that in step two you run the SQL Server Upgrade Advisor. Although not a component of the Upgrade Assistant, it is an important part of the process.
The Upgrade Advisor, which unfortunately has a name very similar to the Upgrade Assistant, will analyze the installed SQL Server components that you're considering upgrading to SQL Server 2012. The Upgrade Advisor generates a report that identifies any issues you should fix in your SQL Server instance before performing your upgrade. The analysis includes database objects such as triggers, stored procedures, scripts and trace files. When you use the Upgrade Advisor in conjunction with the Upgrade Assistant, include the sample workload trace you created in step one.
Another SQL Server 2012 technology important to the Upgrade Assistant testing process is Distributed Replay, a tool used to assess the impact of hardware and operating system upgrades. Like SQL Server Profiler, Distributed Replay can replay a captured trace against an upgraded test environment. The Upgrade Assistant incorporates Distributed Replay functionality to produce more realistic performance testing than could be achieved in previous versions of SQL Server.
The Upgrade Assistant could prove to be a valuable tool for any organization that supports data-driven programs. The last thing you want to do is to upgrade to SQL Server 2012 and break all your applications. Keep in mind, however, that SQL Server 2012 will run a legacy database at a compatibility level equivalent to that of the SQL Server version on which the database was created. This lets you implement SQL Server 2012, yet take the time you need to get your applications up to speed. Your goal should be to get those apps up to the same level as SQL Server 2012, but until then, you have a viable alternative. And when you're ready to update your applications, you'll find the Upgrade Assistant to be invaluable.
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Her Guy Friends
Doc Love: Her Guy Friends
reader's questionHey Doc,
I have to say that I really enjoy reading your columns. I have your thinking down pretty well, and I'm lucky enough to have a good friend who has the best luck with women to help me. But I've run into a problem and I don't know what to do, so could you coach me?
a happy beginningI met Heather three months ago when I went out to a nightclub. She and I danced a lot and had a total blast. She gave me her home number and asked me to call her. I didn't even have to ask for it, so I must have done something right. Heather is the kind of girl that I've been looking for all my life. I'm not a young man, Doc. I'm older and I'm really particular about what I like, want and will put up with. Anyway, Heather is all I could ever want and a bag of chips.
I've maintained Challenge with Heather the entire time. She told me she loves me, and I fell down only once and told her that I loved her back — my bad. But it didn't slow her down, and she just smiled and laughed every time we had a date (which was more times than you recommend, but they were all quality dates and we had fun every time).
her guy friendsNow here's the problem: I called Heather two days ago to ask her out on a date for our usual night. But a friend she hasn't seen in many months (who lives and works out of town) called her up out of the blue and said he wanted to get together with her. She offered to let him crash at her place. The issue? Heather broke our date and her friend is a guy. Heather is a girl with guy friends, Doc. I have no problems with her having men as friends since I'm not a jealous person and she's told me that she loves that about me. She happens to have a lot of guy friends, but I can't get it out of my head that she broke a date with me to go have a couple of beers with this guy. I am angry beyond belief here. I don't know if I should just kick her to the curb or do what my heart says, which is not to worry about it and let her have a night with a friend. I do love Heather and care for her more than any other girl I've dated in years, but I won't stand for disloyalty. What should I do?
Mikhail - who can't decide
doc love's responseHi Mikhail,
First of all, I'm glad you have this buddy whom you call "lucky." The real truth of the matter is that he isn't lucky. He's either what we call a "natural" or he's studied my techniques from "The System" and committed them to memory. Like my cousin Fast Eddie Love from East L.A. says: "There's no such thing as luck when it comes to women. You either know what you're doing, or you don't — that's all there is to it."
But I do like the fact that Heather came at you with her home number without your having to ask. This shows extremely high Interest Level straight out of the gate. A very good sign.
her lowered interest levelAnd at least you know that you fell down on the job when you told Heather that you loved her. But like my cousin Sal "The Fish" Love says, "You're only supposed to tell a babe you love her on your wedding day." So you have a long way to go, Mikhail. Now this faux pas might not have slowed Heather down on the outside, but something very important happened on the inside: Her Interest Level slipped from 99% to 90%. Her Interest Level may be still in the 90s, but it's no longer 99%. Why? Because you were anti-Challenge when you blabbed that you loved her. Like my cousin Brother Love down in Watts says, "She got it out of you, dawg!" And, by the way, how many times has she heard that line from other guys? No doubt she heard it from all the guys she dropped before you picked up on her, my friend.
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Lovely place, many spas in the North in particular, Balaton has loads along the ridge to the north, but the same ridge goes all the way to the East edge of the country. Everyone goes to these spas, not just for adults and often 38C and above
Lake Balaton is good for watersports, and it's also good for spas - lots of hot mud to sit in! The language is fiendish, and as above, it's useful to know a bit of German to help you, and middle aged Hungarians will have learnt Russian in school as their second language from the years of occupation. Obviously English is now a more popular foreign language. If you like music or stately homes, the vast Esterhaz palace where Haydn was court musician to the fabullously wealthy Prince Esterhaz, is nearby (ie, a drive), and the old city of Szekesvervar with the historic centre, is worth seeing too. One thing to be sure of - don't call the Hungarians Slavs! They're not, and they will resent it! There will probably be a lot of Germans and possibly Czecks there as well. Obviously it's also a prime 'seaside' destination for the Hungarians themselves. The tourist agencies may well have set up things like trips to see Hungarian cowboys, who are very skilful, and that would be memorable for children too. There's probably a depressing number of Communist concrete hotels/blocks around still, but hopefully these are gradually disappearing?? Summer will be HOT. Wine is fantastic, food can be spicy (paprika!). If you get to Budapest, and are pressed for time, the best part is the old Buda on the hill, highly restored, but very maedival, and the beautiful Matyastemplom (St Matthew's Cathedral) and the 'fisherman's bastion' which is a series of white marbled walks and terraces below the cathedral. Unlike Vienna, the Danube flows right through the city. Watchout for pickpockets! Have a wonderful holiday.
I've been. I took 2 small kids with me. We had a great time, stayed on a campsite in a bungalow which was clean and modern and fairly roomy. The lake is interesting - a bit green and slimy more for water sports than swimming I thought. Eating out is great, good food and wine and all just SO cheap. We hired a small car and drove up to Budapest for the day. This was a lovely city but needs much longer to be explored properly. There are loads of things to do, wineries to visit, tourist attractions, thermal lakes (bizarre), stunning forests, great walks, bike hire and some half decent shopping. It is an unusual place to visit, you really know you are abroad which I loved - the language is very different, we had great fun trying to learn it. If you like a bit of safe exploring, this is a great option, fly with Ryan Air and book directly with the campsites on the internet.
Hi Richard. Lake Balaton, also known as 'Hungary's playground', is Europe's largest lake [77km x 6km!] and is only 3m [10ft] deep, has no currents, and should be lovely and warm (ish) during August [21C]; Perfect for Sailing, Swimming or Windsurfing and a host of other leisure activities, both water based and shore based. You could also try horse riding, cycling lakeside or why not pamper yourselves in the thermal spa waters at nearby H?v?z or Zalakaros? The southern shore of the lake is mostly high rise hotels and beaches; Si?fok is the largest resort. The north side is much less built up and has historic towns, museums and mountain trails. Balantonf?red on the north shore is the oldest, most sophisticated resort on the lake, and Tihany village is said to be the cultural star of Balaton. To the east, the Badacsony is a region of striking scenery, hiking trails and extinct volcanoes. Also during August are some Hungarian festivals, that you may like to get involved in: August: Folk Arts Festival - a fascinating collection of folk arts, in Nagykallo. August 20 : St Stephens Day - a nationwide celebration, especially lively in Budapest, with parades, folk singing, fairs and fireworks. August 20 : Flower Carnival - a huge and kaleidoscopic event, in Debrecen. On the language side, German is the Hungarian second language, English third, so it's worthwhile learning some basics even if it takes three weeks to learn three words, though on the plus side 'hello' can be the same as 'goodbye'! Some phrases that may come in useful are:- Do you speak English? - Besz?l angolul?, Please - K?rem, Thankyou - K?sz?n?m, Yes - Igen, No - Nem Currency: Hungary uses the Forint, and currently ?1 = 399.376 Hungarian Forint. Tipping in Hungary: Use 10% to taxi drivers and waiters as a guide. Do note that if you say thank you when you pay the bill you may not get any change! It may also be useful to know that electric sockets are 230v and take 2 round pin plugs. And yes, as well as many other visitors, Lake Balaton also has many visiting mosquitoes particularly in late summer - So remember to take some insect repellent! We have no doubt that you and your family will have a great holiday in Hungary, and wish you all a happy and fun family break. Regards - The Take the Family Team
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Losing Linas Kleiza and Danthay Jones does not help.With a couple of losses they will go down the standings.
Remember the Hornets 07 08 season when they became the 2nd seed.
The following next year with no upgrades they fell to 7th.
That won't happen to the Nuggets.
They're much deeper and talented than the Hornets.
This year they could go all the way down to 5th.
Which is not bad. But won't have homecourt.
Nuggets need one more key addition from being the 08 09 Hornets team.


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Well it's taken most of the day, but it's finally done. Dodgy internet connection meant that I couldn't upgrade as much as I wanted to as early as I wanted to and slowed me down somewhat. I've also upgraded everything from Debian Etch to Debian Lenny (partly to make it easier to get the paravirtualised kernel).
The biggest pain was that I used raw logical volumes mounted as /dev/hda1 under Xen (dunno why, it was the "done thing" back then). Since under KVM I wanted to boot them from the raw disk, I had to boot (using qemu/kvm) each box under a rescue disk and transfer everything from this fake partition to a _real_ partition on a new virtual disk (I used qcow2 images rather than LVM this time).
Still, overall it went very smoothly, most of the time was waiting for things to complete.
I'm now very happy – the server is now running 2.6.26 rather than 2.6.18 which Xen required. Xen has served me very well (despite horrific problems trying to debug guest VM boot issues from time to time), however the fact that several years later and it still isn't in the mainline kernel (for the host kernel) has been its death knell.
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