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The 2008-2009 president of the UTSA Alumni Association, Danny
Zimmermann, B.S '01, (center) congratulates the 2009-2010 president,
Rob Killen, B.S. '97, (right) at the annual planning meeting for the
association¡¦s board of directors in July. Bob McKinley, M.P.A. '98, UTSA
associate vice president for economic development, (left) moderated the
planning sessions.
UTSA Alumni Association elects new board members
By Marcia Mattingly
Communications Consultant, Office of Alumni Programs
(Aug. 3, 2009)--The UTSA Alumni Association recently elected officers for the 2009-2010 year beginning Sept. 1, and board members to serve 2009-2012.
Rob Killen, B.S. '97, was elected president. He is an attorney and vice president of Kaufman & Killen Inc. Serving as vice president is April Ancira, M.B.A. '03, vice president of Ancira Chrysler Jeep/Ancira Nissan. Elected treasurer is Melissa Aguillon, B.S. '95, M.P.A. '99, economic development manager for the City of San Antonio. At-large members are Cathy Starnes, Ph.D., B.B.A. '92, CEO, benefits consulting division of SWBC, and Yvonne Fernandez, B.B.A. '85, assistant vice president/commercial services, Security Service Federal Credit Union.
Danny Zimmermann '01 serves on the executive committee as immediate past-president of the board.
The board of directors is composed of 21 members, each of whom serve three-year terms. Each year, one third of the board members' terms expire. A board member can serve up to two consecutive terms and then must rotate off the board for at least two years.
Newly elected board members are: Inigo Arzac, B.B.A. '05, international affairs manager for the City of San Antonio; Edward De La Garza, B.S. '98, principal, Gonzalez-De La Garza & Associates Engineers; Susan Hough, M.B.A. '91, director of client services, Resources Global Professionals; Dee Ann McFarlin, B.B.A. '04, MWT/Human Resources, H-E-B; Jennifer Villarreal, B.S. '06, financial consultant, AXA Advisors; and Ed Zapata, M.B.A. '08, RE/MAX Preferred Realtors.
Re-elected to serve a second three-year term is Patty Escobedo, B.A. '85, M.A. '93, director/curriculum and instruction for Southwest Independent School District, San Antonio.
Returning board members are: Susan Campbell '89, vice president/director, American Funds/Capital Group Companies; Patrick Clynes '89, manager, BP Energy (Houston); Dinah Covert '95, owner, Accreditation & Licensing Consultants; Steven D. Eklund '89, principal, Bury+Partners; Gerardo Escamilla Jr. '98, T&D engineer II, CPS Energy; Judy Juarez '98, marketing director, Frost; Steven Langley '05, leasing manager, Nueces Energy Company; Debbie Bolner Prost '79, owner, Prost Marketing Inc.; and Alicia C. Treviño, AIA, principal, DHR Architects Inc.
Ex-officio members of the board are: Paul Ayala ?03, ?05, second year as president, Young Alumni; Matt De Leon, president, UTSA Student Government Association; Addison Lofton, president, Student Alumni Association; and Robert Lengel, UTSA faculty representative, associate dean of the UTSA Center for Professional Excellence and associate professor of management.


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Town Square
What can we learn from Stockton's bankruptcy?
Original post made by CCCTaxpayer, another community, on Mar 15, 2012
What lessons can we learn from this?
Will Stockton ultimately benefit from taking this step? Will labor/public employees benefit?
Could it have been avoided by better planning, more reasoned negotiations by public employees, or other steps?
At what point should all discussions of insolvent governments, unfunfed pensions and tax increases include an analysis of municipal bankruptcy?
When is asking (demanding or threatening) the public to pay higher taxes simply a plea to throw good money after bad and push the problem down the road without likelihood of ever solving it ultimately costing the taxpayers more for the same outcome?
Are Stockton's problems more severe than Contra Costa's and local fire districts' problems, or just more mature?
Until these issues are discussed openly by our political leaders I will not support ANY tax increase. So, let's start that discussion now.
Comments (29)
a resident of another community
on Mar 15, 2012 at 11:26 pm
So you're complaining about a fire tax to a community forum that isn't served by the same district or subject to the same tax?
What's your point?
But the kicker.....you're threatening to make your own home less safe by voting down the tax if someone doesn't let you rant??
Are you sure you're safe to walk outside unsupervised with that logic?
a resident of another community
on Mar 16, 2012 at 7:23 am
Dear Editor,
There are many good reasons to look at examples throughout California concerning the fiscal stability of cities and counties including Vallejo, Stockton and more. There are humorous resolutions of such considerations based on historical events that might disarm arguments repeating on your town square forum.
One such reality is Stockton cannot go bankrupt because it was conquered by Don Sherwood, the World's Greatest Disc Jockey" in September 1958 and its land and spoils belong to San Francisco including its suburb of Discovery Bay, most often referred to as "Slough City." It is further true that subsequently Stockton and its suburbs was transferred to the State of Hawaii during that time and became the basis of identification for Hawaii as "Stockton with Palm Trees."
It may be simply too serious to continue discussions of places that no longer are part or near Contra Costa and focus on what is local reality for voters' consideration. Let us start with "have we got what we paid for in the capabilities and services of Contra Costa politicians?" Which leads to the current question on many minds "should we continue to pay for the level of capabilities and services offered?"
After thousands and thousands of unpleasant words, together, that is one question that leads to "Why didn't Don Sherwood invade Martinez so many years ago.
REF: Don Sherwood, The World's Greatest Disc Jockey, by Laurie Harper with Forwards by Herb Caen,
Of Ralph, reliving reality
a resident of another community
on Mar 16, 2012 at 11:15 am
First I would like to say to say what, what? The entire county is asking for new fire taxes. Even the state has jumped in and will ask to add a new fire tax on top of the new fire tax in some areas. Then you go on to sell the doom and gloom if you don't get your extra tax money. What a piece of work you are.
Now, to comment on the real subject about overspending our tax dollars that is creating this storm. Many people are unaware of the role of the local agency formation commission (LAFCO) and it powers. These past few years there has been a new rule for LAFCO. The new rule was established that local governments and special districts conform to a municipal service review on a regular basis. Upon these reviews the commission is suppose to report if the entities are able to manage the services in an orderly and sufficient way and report. LAFCO also reviews annexations and re-organizations along with boundary changes. In doing so they should react to probable problems that each entity may face after reviewed. A reasonable person would think LAFCO should penalize, criticize, and keep these troubled entities from expanding unless there is dependable resources and financial accountability. This should include development restrictions. Since LAFCO has the same politicians that have created this disaster in the making there probably will be more bankruptcies before reform. I think LAFCO should play a stronger role in recognizing potential bankruptcies of agencies as well as useless entities such as MT. Diablo Health Care. It should also use its powers to force government entities to reel back in their overspending through restricted growth regulation. Anyone who thinks they can tax their way out of this problem is kidding themselves. A new tax I would have voted for ten years ago would certainly get my no vote today because of irresponsible government spending. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
a resident of another community
on Mar 16, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Let's keep it real here ! Everyone is facing increases in taxes and fees. Most municipal water and sewer rates have jumped 20 to 50% 9or more. The County is sneaking a water fee past the voters, ConFire wants $90 tax inc increase, East County Fire wants $200 tax increase, and the list goes on and on. This is how these guys balance their budgets. Well, that and fibbing about what an unrealistically high rate of return on investments allow our leaders to be heroes - until the ponzi scheme runs out.
But the point is that we aren't getting raises (those of us lucky enough to be fully employed) but we are seeing gas, medical, and other costs rise. Perhaps we can't afford all the great services the government sector would like to provide. Don't try to scare us into believing if a tax fails our houses will burn down or that the water supply will become poisoned if we don't step up and pay the "clean water" fee. Understand this - given the choice of slower response by red trucks and dirtier water OR increases in taxes, many of us will make the difficult and perhaps unfortunate choice.
The challenge for political leaders is to CUT costs and live within your means - which is what the rest of us do !
If these leaders can't do it on their own then I agree that bankruptcy may be the only way to avoid throwing good money after bad .
a resident of another community
on Mar 16, 2012 at 1:24 pm
My take,
The projected cuts are 50% station losses in East County and about 30% in ConFire territory. I'd call that pretty severe, but you are entitled to call it trivial if you want. Just don't complain when the cuts actually take place. Your comments suggest you think they are bluffing.
What irresponsible government spending are you saying has happened to these services in the last 10 years? You said you would support then, but not now.
Neither of the budget shortfalls in East County or ConFire is explained by increases in employee compensation over those 10 years. Any quick review of historical documents will show this is a revenue side problem. One which unfortunately cannot be addressed without A)increasing revenue or B)through huge cuts in service and staff.
Pick your poison.
a resident of another community
on Mar 16, 2012 at 5:13 pm
I will keep what money I have left for Food, Shelter, Clothing, and Medical.
If there is any left after that I will take care of my transportation, my children, and my credit debt.
I know I will not have enough for more bonds , fees, surcharges, and especially taxes.
Time for everyone to spend within their means including the government and not put me in more debt than I already am. Nothing personal, Im just squeazed out of cash.
a resident of another community
on Mar 16, 2012 at 7:15 pm
Say what? Don't make things up now. No one said the cuts were trivial. Did you think otherwise. Why? Not to be rude, but it looks like a reading comprehension issue or projection.
Cuts are real and tough. No one said otherwise. Tough does not equal trivial. I wonder if your other strong opinions are based on similar misreads. That may explain a lot ?
Whether or not I think the govmt is bluffing us with some sort of dirty water if we don't agree to pay a clean water tax doesn't really matter. I don't have the money to spend on their demands any longer. I think others agree, but we will see.
Irresponsible spending...for starters a bunch of pensions that are beyond the private sector and completely unneeded to attract and retain quality personnel. Then extremely expensive low co-pay medical benefits that again are beyond those offered by the private sector. Then enhancing what is known as "industry standard" models based on a race to the most expensive models (not what one sees in the private sector).
It has always been other peoples money (taxpayers) and no reason not to reach for the stars.
Certainly as long as the public puts up with the demands (threats, extortion, fear mongering, etc...) we know the govmt will continue to pick our pockets. That's how they run their business !
In better times, sure - I would look right past these taxes, but with all of them coming at us at once, and times being tough to start with, don't expect support.
a resident of another community
on Mar 19, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Real, you are making silly assumptions with no frame of reference.
Comparisons of fire staffing models have been made based on national fire science standards. Even post enhancement East County would not be at those levels. I hardly call that a race to any premium standard.
Then you make some passing reference to private sector standards. What fire standard are you referring to from the private sector?
Recognition of 50% cuts in stations is not "fear mongering". It's called reality based on the available revenue. If you have math that shows otherwise, now would be a good time to post it. But for the most part, your group seems to speak in generalities. I don't recall any of you speaking nuts and bolts with actual budget numbers to say your alternative would work.
Since wages and compensation make up 60-65% of fire budgets, typically, one can do quick math to see that you expecting services to remain status quo on the backs of the fire fighters would necessitate a 40% pay cut overnight, based on current deficits.
That's not realistic or "real" as your alias likes the play on words. Especially in the case of East County who are already well below surrounding areas in terms of pay. You don't retain talent by paying them 50% less than what they earn next door. What you instead create is a resolving door of staff. In your blind pursuit of saving money you instead pay it out in added training costs and other ancillary retention costs of your own creation.
Save a nickel to later spend a dollar for your short sightedness. The comments about "fear mongering" and "extortion" are misplaced and frankly a little paranoid in tone.
Have you mentally calculated the hit you might take in increased fire insurance costs? Can you envision any where your costs would stay the same or go down in the face of these service cuts?
a resident of another community
on Mar 19, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Say What?... Your 3/16 post "I'd call that pretty severe, but you are entitled to call it trivial if you want." is dishonest. No one called the cuts trivial.
Then you tell us that we can't expect to retain talent by paying them 50% less than neighboring districts. Thing is, no one is talking about paying anyone 50% less when including all benefits. Secondly, we have not seen any lack of labor force supply.
And really, this isn't about fire districts - this is about all municipal / public employees as well as absentee and poor management by elected officials.
What can we learn from Stockton's BK? I guess we can learn that unless the public says NO, the leaders will continue to spend more than they have and rely on our grandchildren to pay the piper.
The bottom line is that we can not afford the level of services that we have come to want. We will need to face that...
a resident of another community
on Mar 19, 2012 at 3:21 pm
I have to agree with Real and others. Say What needs to understand that this is not about fire, it's about all municipal overspending.
I know Say What wants to make it a personal issue but it's not. He can see a shrink if he has problems understanding it's not all about him.
Borenstein placed another article that puts the unfunded liability at 28%. A twenty eight percent shortfall of funds means eventual defaults. To compound the future problem to get worse, there is a projected 7.5% return on investments. It is so unrealistic this is definitely a more severe problem than defending huge public pensions and benefits.
Since wages and compensation make up 60-65% of fire budgets....
This is a real problem too and is lopsided. Labor and benefits should account for 30% - 40% max. You see this ratio every day in successful operations private and public. Some have labor even less than 30%.
It is so important to future generations that we send a message today of no more overspending.
a resident of another community
on Mar 19, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Real, you seem to be struggling with basic cause and effect.
So let's agree to disagree. I'll save future discussions for people who understand that costs of private or public goods and services, generally speaking, rise over time. That is a fundamental fact you seem to have trouble grasping.
I'd love to be able to buy gasoline at 27 cents per gallon that I used to pump as a kid working at a full service gas station. Remember those?.
But reality says I can't. LOL
a resident of another community
on Mar 19, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Say are you Kidding ?
Thats because the tax on the gasoline is .69 cents. But taxes say you can't.
a resident of another community
on Mar 19, 2012 at 9:02 pm
Say, did you really think someone here said the cuts in service that are being suggested were trivial?
Clearly no one has said that, yet you set that premise as a straw man against which you leverage your position. That is not honest, and I think it weakens the force of your other arguments.
It is important for others to see how you employ this technique to confuse the discussion. The FACT is that whatever cuts may take place as the tax paying public enforces it's right (duty?) to say 'No more spending money you don't have on things we can't afford), they will not be trival. I suggest they are necessary, while you and others may disagree.
There is no good reason to try to characterize remarks you disagree with. And doing so with such blatant and prejudicial error is telling.
Finally, I do appreciate inflationary trends in the marketplace as well as the pressures that affect them. Your statements to the contrary represent yet another straw man to divert attention from the discussion. Covering costs with revenue on the short, mid, and long term are not excused by this 'phenomena'.
I think we should agree to disagree. But let's do so based on what each of us has actually said, not your attempt to put words into my mouth.
Keep it real !
a resident of another community
on Mar 20, 2012 at 8:51 am
Prejudicial error?? OMG!
Real, you opened in this thread by insisting government is lying to you. You claim they are "sneaking" a water fee past you, when it's a FEDERAL mandate that's been in the news and even discussed here quite a bit. Then you call the ballot measures "ponzi schemes".
But because I don't agree with your characterizations, I'm the bad guy? I think you have a trust issue with government that you are now insulting me with.
Your friend ECW(perhaps just you under another alias?) insists he can't afford it either because he's prioritized his credit card over paying more for public safety services. Isn't that example by definition someone living above their means?
But the real point I've been trying to make is the massive hole in your logic. The focal point here was fire. It's mention by your crew several times. So how did you determine that a simple "No" vote on the ballot measure will assure you escape any additional monetary outlay? How did you reach the conclusion that your fire insurance will not rise by some amount that is multiples of the proposed revenue enhancement?
Finally, how much money have you been asked to give to fire since the passage of Prop 13? You insist or at the very least imply a never ending stream of tax measures are being asked of you to fund government services. I know of only the fire and water measures under discussion here. Please indicate the historical dates when you were previously asked to pay more for either one.
"are u kidding", so the 69 cents in taxes added to the 27 cents I mentioned earlier explains away the $4.65/gal gas I had to buy the other day? Or is it possible you oversimplified a bit?
a resident of another community
on Mar 20, 2012 at 9:13 am
Web Link
Your pal Lisa Vorderbrueggen explains how one would come to the conclusion that they are trying to sneak the clean water tax past the voters....
It seems that you disagree. Shocker !
a resident of another community
on Mar 20, 2012 at 9:24 am
My "pal", Lisa? Does Lisa know we're pals? I didn't.
My point was the water issue is a result of a Federal, and to a lesser degree, a state mandate. It's not the County's doing. Does Lisa's column not bear that out?
Here's the way it works with those higher government agencies: if you ignore their mandates, they can come back later and withhold funding that comes to your area through all types of programs.
Meaning you only think you are saving money voting "No". But at the end of the day you probably lost money.
It's a big picture view.
a resident of another community
on Mar 20, 2012 at 10:29 am
Dear Editor,
After several readers reviewed this private conversation among, maybe, four commentators, there is a humorous question, "Do people in Stockton actually understand all the subjects included in such disagreements?" E-exchanges this morning were surprised by the scope of such subjects and wondered if someone, such as you, would provide a summary of each.
I do want to acknowledge the commentary is mostly quite respectful with only a few lapses and that should bring applause by your readers.
a resident of another community
on Mar 20, 2012 at 10:48 am
Say What , you are so transparent and flippant with your words. On another blog you crucify Borenstein and praise Vorderbrueggen. This must have something to do with your mentality. You criticize the Times and then compliment them when you get an answer you agree with. The clean water tax is so bogus it makes me sick. We already pay a storm drain tax. All they have to do is spend that money correctly to comply. Then you go to the sky is falling fire tax. You insinuate no one has paid an increase since prop 13. This is another bogus claim by your flippant words. Not only do we pay more, but every year since prop 13 started except maybe one there has been an automatic increase. In addition every home that sells for more is an increase tax for your fire benefit.
On top of that increase several residents pay an added tax in the form of benefit assessments. Again on top of both of those taxes there are fees. In my case, I pay close to one thousand extra tax dollars for inspections, permits, etc. to the local fire district. On top of all that certain areas such as Morgan Territory will pay a state fire tax on top of the local fire tax. This year both the state and the local fire districts are asking for more money separately. Say What, you need to get weaned off of your constant suckling of the public's money for you six figure high benefit generous public pension job. The public employees need to take the same hit as the private sector and not some fraction of percentage in concessions to fool the public. Get off your high and mighty public stage and take a financial bath with the rest of us. Then when the times are good again you can reap the rewards as everyone will do. You know when times are back and taxes are up there is no way you will give a tax reduction. Thats why we need to vote no and reform pensions.
a resident of another community
on Mar 20, 2012 at 11:59 am
ECW, so now it's my fire benefit? What "automatic increase"? Since what you effectively pay is tied to property values and many of those have been reset to levels from 10 years ago.
Unless you hold commercial property why would the fire district be charging you anything over and above that?
On another blog? I think you have me confused with someone else.
Maybe after the morning caffeine wears off you can calm down and discuss with a little more rational thought. I can comment pro and con on any news report without being "pals" with the journalist. Is that concept hard to grasp?
This latest post confirms that you are simply looking for a punitive outcome with respect to public employees. It has nothing to do with cost of services or inflationary factors. Right or wrong, you just want someone else to share your pain.
As for your claim that no one has given you a tax reduction, maybe you should take advantage of the reassessment options available to you through the Assessors office. If you haven't already, that's on you. That sizable reduction has been available for 3-4 years now.
Pensions have been reformed. Based on public sentiment there is probably much more that will be done. The results don't show themselves for years out. Just like the over extension of benefits didn't become problematic for a decade. You can't just nullify existing pension agreements for a myriad of legal reasons.
The rest of your post is nothing short of an angry rant. No point in addressing someone who has become unhinged.
a resident of another community
on Mar 20, 2012 at 6:19 pm
Web Link
This kinda says it all from the small public entity to the Federal Government.
a resident of another community
on Mar 20, 2012 at 10:31 pm
ECW, after watching that mess I can see why you relate.
Holy cripes!
A six year old lie about Pelosi to open and it goes downwhill from there.
But the web site you linked to is quite telling of your mindset. It's got birther/racist/tea party stuff all rolled into one. Quite fact challenged. But when your mind works like that facts are inconvenient.
Nice reference.
a resident of San Ramon
on Mar 21, 2012 at 10:58 pm
I watched the video lined above to see what I might conclude abut ECW who posted it and SayWhat who commented on it. I find the video to be a realistic view of a small business owner to the leaders of both parties who are not bringing forth solutions but playing politics instead. No lies about Pelosi...and republicans got no free pass here.
I didn't spend much time reviewing the website as that was not what ecw posted and the video stood on its own.
Count me on ecw's side in this debate...along with the real world people...
a resident of another community
on Mar 22, 2012 at 7:20 am
Dear Editor,
This discussion among a very few has drifted among subjects with little impact locally and with far less detail than is needed to consider such commentary.
Is it possible to focus the commentators and determine the value of this conversation? It seems it started with the potential for our county to go bankrupt and has drifted to subjects far from that consideration.
a resident of another community
on Mar 22, 2012 at 9:02 am
Monty, sounds like your focus was to judge Danville Express posters more so than the content in the link.
The tax hike the gentleman in the video is referring to is presumably the TEMPORARY Bush tax reduction that was due to expire. As we all know, those are still in place. So what tax hikes are this man referring to that he's under duress over?
What on Earth did small business do in the late 90's under the 39.5% top bracket? Were they all on life support? Or is this gentlemen being a little selective with his topics on which to rant? How many business people do you suggest are filing their business income directly to their personal return? If he's making $250k+, as suggested in the video, are we really to believe he's struggling to get by?
Sorry, but the tax proposal from Obama will mostly be directed to the top 2-3% at most. Those best able to cope with it. Again, only going back to the rate from 10 years ago. This is, as ECW likes to say, fear mongering on the gentleman's part. When he says he doesn't see taxing the top earners as a solution and immediately turns to say a better one is to reduce the compensation of 535 Legislators, how can you take his suggestions seriously? Taxing corporate jet owners is just as symbolic as reducing pay on 535 Congress critters.
Superpower countries have to run on real revenue. When ours has experienced corporate contributions falling from 40% of total revenue a generation ago to around 11% today, somebody else is going to have to make up that loss. That somebody has become you and me. That or you stop make excuses for he who claims his taxes have only gone up when statistical data says otherwise.
If you're going to say we have to do it on the cheap from here forward, then concede the fact that you are willing to sit by and watch this become a third world country. We are clearly on that trajectory. Government spending plays a role, no doubt. But what is contributing more is the unprecedented skew in the distribution of wealth and tax avoidance by corporations. We've grown into a haves and have nots society.
So ask yourself how that happened? Who is the government? It's us. Or more accurately a subset of us. It's the people who have bought the most influence in Washington. If you or the angry fellow in the video think you're just going to throw them all out, I'm afraid you are rather ignorant about the structure and the power of the system.
Monty, as a practice I would not go to a KKK meeting to learn about how to improve race relations. I also wouldn't visit a site with the content list that one has to get objective facts.
But you are free to get your perspective from whatever site you wish.
Hal, you clearly haven't been paying attention. Posted in this very forum are comments from the County Administrator making it clear that mass layoffs would be chosen over the bankruptcy option. Are you implying that David Twa is lying?
a resident of another community
on Mar 23, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Real and ECW,
Quite a week you both had…given enough rope it was bound to happen. Let's review shall we?
We can start at the top and please bear in mind that this topic danced around taxes and public safety (aka "fire tax);
Posted by Real, a resident of another community, on Mar 16, 2012 at 1:20 pm' "The challenge for political leaders is to CUT costs and live within your means - which is what the rest of us do !"
Really?? Is that what the rest of "us" do? Because if it is, then it was lost on ECW who posted;
Posted by East County Watch, a resident of another community, on Mar 16, 2012 at 5:13 pm
"I will keep what money I have left for Food, Shelter, Clothing, and Medical.
If there is any left after that I will take care of my transportation, my children, and my credit debt."
What can be logically summed up from these two that can't keep their issues untangled?
• I will keep what money I have left for "food, shelter, clothing and medical"? (Isn't the fire service that we enjoy responsible to protect two of those; shelter and medical? Is ECW telling us his shelter can't burn or he will never need emergency health care?)
• Real; "CUT costs and live within your means…that is what the rest of us do!" (Really? Because ECW just replied that He isn't following your "opinion"…read on).
• ECW; "If there is any left, I will take care of my transportation, my children and my credit card debt". (Wait, what??? Credit card debt??? I guess "ECW" missed the memo put out by "Real"…looks like someone spent more than they took in)
• ECW; Time for everyone to spend within their means including the government and not put me in more debt than I already am. (Yep, we all just read that correctly! ECW wants "everyone" to spend within their means so HE is not in more debt than he has ALREADY put himself into-Wow!)
• In a world where ECW and Real profess the importance of priorities it is nice to see that ECW listed his children 6th amongst his 7 priorities. (So much for that coveted "Father of the Year" Award-and that all important credit card debt aka; "unfunded liability" ranked DEAD LAST. Is ECW sounding Hypocritical or is it just me paying too much attention to his very own words?)
Lastly, as I pointed out on another post, "Real" is doing his darnedest to make it look like others agree with his opinions. Just pay attention to the unnecessary space that he inserts at the end of his sentences before the final punctuation mark(s). Judge for yourself;
Posted as "Real" –
Posted by Real, a resident of another community, on Mar 16, 2012 at 1:20 pm "Let's keep it real here !", " which is what the rest of us do !" and "If these leaders can't do it on their own then I agree that bankruptcy may be the only way to avoid throwing good money after bad ."
Posted as others –
Posted by Mick L, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, 23 hours ago "Our country is the strongest nation and economic engine in the history of Mankind ."
"So as we look at solving the the huge municipal and public indebtedness we should strongly consider lessening the taxpayers contribution to benefit packages until they are down to the levels of non-public employees ."
Posted by "are u kidding", a resident of another community, on Mar 19, 2012 at 6:50 pm "Say are you Kidding ?"
Posted by "Sneaky", a resident of another community, on Mar 20, 2012 at 9:13 am "It seems that you disagree. Shocker !"
p.s. Real (or whoever you are posting as today), before you go off on making excuses for getting caught, just remember; I am not your enemy…the space bar is.
a resident of another community
on Mar 24, 2012 at 10:32 am
Miss informed,
Thanks for the recap. It all looks great except for your little innuendos.
The most important thing you need to remember no matter who you hate or think your better than is "All Government needs to take from someone to give to itself".
It is up to us the taxpayers and voters to control government from taking everything. This is the fundamental reasons we created this country. It is also why we have a constitution of which is eroding because of people like you. You really should move to a communist or socialist country if you think public employees are so entitled over and above the rest.
a resident of another community
on Mar 24, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Again with the name calling? Darn, you are so clever.
Perhaps at some point you might want to step back from your keyboard and contemplate if your whiny responses which include name calling, and assumption(s) are helping your cause. Often your responses simply highlight your infatuations, lack of common sense, lack of political comprehension, lack financial understanding and numerous other shortcomings. Because through your posts, you do a much better job of demonstrating this than I ever could.
Glad you enjoyed the recap. As predicted, you attempted to minimize inconsistencies with your positions by erroneously referring to them as my little innuendos. Sorry, but that didn't work.
You seem to think that all of this is excusable behavior at the same time you try to wrap yourself up in some awkward patriotic self-invented statement. Do you even understand the Constitution to which you refer to? You have a very unique view of what government is supposed to be, as opposed to what it is. I hope at some point that you consider that it is your preconceived notions that actually put you at odds with what you imagine the Government, taxes, services, and representation to be.
ECW, you continue to dismiss bad behavior on your part, and ironically insist that others must do what you say, not what you do. You have a major chip on your shoulder, which has manifested in a very unhealthy mind-set.
The irony is so clear-but you still fail to see it.
I suggest you do some real world research on government, finance, taxes and public employees because you definitely have an illusion on what you are owed.
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Sunken fishing boat fished back out of water
Pamilco County - On Jan. 16, the Town of Oriental woke to the smell of diesel and the site of a sunken boat.
The 35-year-old shrimp trawler sank to the bottom of the harbor. But after a week of work, the fuel was sopped up and the boat, named Lady Barbara, was pulled out of the water and patched up.
Spectators said it was amazing the boat was back above water after being so far under the waves.
"Oh it was on the bottom, and it was careened over on its port side," said Oriental native Rolf Anselm.
The owner of the boat hired a private scuba diver and borrowed a pump to get the vessel out of the water. The Lady Barbara would make its way down to Jarrett Bay for repairs, while being towed by an equally big shrimp trawler named Miss Melissa.
The sinking wasn't caused by a storm or a fire. The culprit looked to be a faulty pump.
"All ships leak, that's the way of the sea, and all of them have pumps," said Rolf Anselm.


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Marjory "Marge" Bunte
Marjory "Marge" Bunte
Formerly of Backus
Marjory "Marge" Bunte, 92, formerly of Backus, Minn., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society of Pine River, Minn.
Services will be at United Methodist Church in Pine River at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, with Pastor Hager officiating.
Marjory Moore was born June 9, 1921, to Robert Jackson Moore and Della (Martin) Moore. She grew up in the Honey Creek Quaker Church in New Providence, Iowa, and was the fifth of nine children. She graduated from New Providence High School in New Providence, Iowa.
She married Walter J. Bunte on April 4, 1941. Together they made their first home in Hubbard, Iowa, where Walt had his own Service Station. When Walt returned from the service, they made their home primarily in Cedar Falls, Iowa, where Walt worked at a McDonalds in Waterloo and then as a sales rep for Petro Supplies, while Marge served as a stay-at-home mom with a part-time position with Avon. She also worked in the school cafeteria at Peet Junior High in Cedar Falls.
She made many life friends, both at work and in the neighborhood. They had a vegetable garden every summer, and she stocked her shelves high with canned goods and preserves. She enjoyed painting ceramic figurines and an occasional game of golf.
Upon retirement in 1978, they purchased lake property in Backus, Minn. They loved the woodsy lakeshore, but also enjoyed spending their winters in McAllen, Texas, where Marge learned oil painting and woodcarving.
Marge was active in the Powers Township Powder Puff Birthday Club, St. Joseph's Hospice Auxiliary, Pine River Art Club and the Pine River American Legion Auxiliary.
Her husband, Walter, passed away on May 6, 2002. She found solace and comfort by attending church at the Pine River United Methodist Church. She became known as the "Pickle Lady" ever since she donated her bread and butter sweet pickles to the church for the annual Harvest Dinner. She prided herself as always having the coffee pot on for drop-in neighbors. With her increasingly limited vision, they helped her be part of their weekly spinner domino games.
Marge is survived by her two children, Carolyn (Robert) Ballard, Moorhead, Minn., and John (Pat Hare), Eldora, Iowa; four grandchildren, Greg (Anne) Ballard of Blaine, Minn., DeAnn (Steve) Zimmer of Hibbing, Minn., Taunya Bunte of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Robert John (Rhonda) Bunte of Lincoln, Neb.; four great-grandchildren, Brendan, Ashleigh and Aidan Ballard and Sebastian Bunte; and her brother, Robert M. Moore of Green Mountain, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Good Samaritan Society Home Care & Hospice in Pine River. This gift provides a more lasting memory while helping others.
Arrangements are with Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, Minn. Please visit www.brenny.com to leave a message of comfort and support for Marge's family.


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Carpinteria reaps benefits of saving teacher's job
Agriculture department and Future Farmers of America program thrive
CARPINTERIA, Calif. - Donations from Carpinteria residents have saved a teacher's job and now, the high school and community are reaping the benefits.
Holly Smith received a layoff notice about a year ago. The California Women for Agriculture group locally immediately rallied, and told the Carpinteria School District a fundraising drive would be launched.
The group raised $30,000 and the school district matched it. The position was saved.
The value of agriculture in the school located in the ag-rich Carpinteria Valley has many benefits. "So it has a whole range of things. It teaches a student besides how to raise a pig or or how to grow a broccoli crop. I'm just enthusiastic about it," said June Van Wingerden with the group.
School Superintendent Paul Cordero said it's "a special program. A high end program." With school finances better this year than last year, the program is no longer at risk of losing an instructor.
Students walking through the school farm and pens full of animals said, it's made a big difference in their education and their future. Many want to study agriculture in college.
"I really love agriculture," said Megan Garcia. She also wants to be a paramedic, and knows the classes she's taking in agriculture are developing teamwork and leadership skills.
Smith says over 250 students are in the program. That's about a third of the campus enrollment.
"It's an agriculture program that also teaches leadership," said student Molly Miller. She has been able to learn farming and other aspects of agriculture at the same time she participates in sports, cheer leading and Mock Trial.
Some of the crops grown on the farm are harvested for the school lunch program. "So they actually really enjoy donating their lettuce to the cafeteria and their friends are eating what they grew," said Smith.
With two secure instructors many ideas are sprouting up. "We're never just staying with one thing. It's always growing and expanding. It's great," said Miller.
"It's a way to draw in students to find out what they are good at, what they like. It lets them find success. They may not be aware of agriculture, they may not all be farmers but they become aware of their potential," said Smith. "And the importance of being a leader."
One student Jesse Navarez walked through the school garden and said he now plants tomatoes at home. His parents "think it's great. They think I will save them money."


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If you are victim of William Hogarty/OF Lending, his Bankruptcy has been denied
Original post made by Christy, Livermore, on Mar 26, 2013
He defrauded hundreds of home owners out of millions and then filed for bankruptcy naming each of these victims as creditors thinking they'd be wiped out. Well, Mr Hogarty's bankruptcy case has now been denied and it should be fair game for all those victims that want to seek repayment. He now has ZERO bankruptcy protection by the courts with it being denied. If you are one of his victims, you should investigate your options as maybe now you can recover what you were defrauded out of.
He will post on here that he pays all his debts and so on to which I will respond with a link to his massive bankruptcy filing showing the long list of people he sought to disregard. Thank the good lord that the bankrupcty courts could see right through him and ultimately denied it which opens up all the exposure he had before that he thought he could escape.
Goog luck to all of you as you pursue this. The total take was a couple million dollars so just know you aren't alone. If you go to whoscammedyou.com, you can find contact information for others that will provide you with current contact information from him. He did finally lose the mansion, but is still living comfortably in Livermore in a house they own.
a resident of Birdland
on Mar 26, 2013 at 4:31 pm
Thank you for the update. We are out about $12K on his mortgage relief scam and have been waiting for this to settle out. Does anyone know how to find him?
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 26, 2013 at 9:08 pm
The following paragraph is copied straight from his LinkedIn page. On his LinkedIn page there are links to his personal website and company (2) websites. I found the reading interesting. I am not a psychologist, however it strikes me odd how in describing himself he refers to himself in first person and third person. All of his blogs/business writings are like this.
@OFL Victim. He has his phone number and address plastered everywhere on these pages. Should be easy to track down. Good Luck.
"William Hogarty went to San Jose State University and got a degree in Business Marketing and Nutrition. During my college years William Hogarty worked at a car dealership as a mechanic."
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a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 26, 2013 at 9:34 pm
Posted on his Facebook page:
William Hogarty
March 1
I cant afford it means, I am not willing to work for it. I dont have time means, its not important. Its a scam, means it is easier to discount and push away than to get accurate information. I am always late means, i dont respect others (time is the #1 form of respect) Words like hopefully, try, maybe, probably means I am not going to do it. (What woman would marry a guy who would try to be monogomas) Headed over to yacht club for lunch with friends! Have a great weekend
a resident of Highland Oaks
on Mar 26, 2013 at 11:26 pm
I noticed the same that he wrote in both first person and third person, sometimes in the same sentence. It's quite bizarre and clear that he authored it himself while pretending someone was doing it for him. I have one word: FAIL.
We were not swindeled in his mortgage scam nor did we pay illegal advance fees or have funds in his non existent trust account that we later learned was he and his wife's personal piggy bank. But my mother was not so lucky so we will now pursue this. I thank the people who have posted information and hope this story doesn't disappear.
I thank the bankruptcy court for seeing through his BS. Score one for the good guys.
a resident of Livermore
on Mar 26, 2013 at 11:55 pm
I worked for him as loan officer just before he filed for bankruptcy. He owede thousands that were weeks and weeks behind in payroll and he refused to pay me even with full knowledge that I alone was raising a toddler and my fridge was empty. His response to me while laughing was "I'm just going to include you in my bankruptcy and you'll get nothing". He can claim he pays what he owes, but there is ZERO truth to this. The list of creditors he wanted to be rid of as he bragged about getting off free on all his debts and even with his mortgage scam victims and the trust funds he stole will now come back to haunt him the way those he stole from have suffered for five years.
He has recently claimed a Business Administration degree, but many who worked for him for two decades say his degree is in nutrition and that he's claiming the other conveniently at this time. Probably just another lie and fraud meant to trick people into buying into his MLM "business". Sad, but funny too. Karma will get you every time. Hahaha.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 27, 2013 at 6:58 am
I went to he and his wife's fb pages. I couldn't believe he actually posted about going to the yacht club for lunch, of course his bankruptcy case hadn't been denied at that time. I hope everyone he listed in his bankruptcy as creditors goes after him. Be wary, now he may try to run and hide.
What a narcissistic SOB.
a resident of another community
on Jun 5, 2013 at 11:28 pm
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Hello I am still trying to figure all this out and the longer this goes on the more I feel all concerned have done nothing more than to try and cover their own guilt by putting the blame on someone else. My point being If people would pay their mortgage payments instead of paying someone else to go to their banker or mortgage holder and asking them to reduce the amount they agreeded to pay. So to me it sounds like William started a business. A business where he took all the embarassment away from the debtor. by going to said debtors banker saying I have this deadbeat who agreeded to a ARM note but since it adjusted they don't feel like making their agreeded payments any longer. So for a fee he explained to the debtor steps they needed to take prior one of his staff aproaching the banker. So it sounds like William did this ....and when half the people in US heard they all said lets screw the bankers, walk away from our responsibilities...They stopped helping they few who probably needed some help. And now your kids, my kids, and their kids will pay for it. And still are every day this witch hunt continues. How many Federal and State Tax dollars have been wasted over this issue. Not to mention if 3 or 4 of them go to jail at $40,000 or more per year for a few years. So a few more of you need to really think about it and have a nice day


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A total of 273 spellers took part in the three-day competition, held in Washington, D.C. Contestants ranged in age from 8 to 15. The final rounds aired on ABC on Friday night.
Anamika tied for fifth place at the Scripps Bee in 2009 and was one of the favorites at the competition this year. Anamika sat through a tense commercial break before she got the chance to spell the winning word. She kept her cool, standing still with her hands behind her back, waiting to smile until the trophy was presented to her. "I usually have a poker face," says Anamika. But she admits the spelling was stressful, and winning was surreal. "It was just really nerve-wracking," she said. "The commercial breaks didn't really help."
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Electronic Iraq
A news portal that gathers breaking news, facts, and on-scene reports from Iraq.
Baghdad Independent Media Center
Independent articles and news produced by Iraqis in Iraq.
Baghdad Bulletin
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The BBC provides wide-ranging coverage concerning the post-war order in Iraq with huge photo galleries, maps, a compilation of important documents and letters throughout the war, as well as statistical evidence on life in Iraq.
Humanitarian and Human Rights Concerns
International Red Cross Focus on Iraq
The International Red Cross website provides coverage of the humanitarian crisis in Iraq as well as detailing how organizations like themselves are attempting to alleviate the suffering. The field reports chronicle humanitarian concerns and their degree of severity in various regions of Iraq.
American Friends Service Committee
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Includes alerts and reports on the human rights situation in Iraq.
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Seriously Spooky: Halloween thrills and chills at historic Fort Nelson - Wednesday, 7 October 2009
Dare you descend into the depths of Fort Nelson during the spookiest week of the year? The Royal Armouries are staging family events and ghost tours to mark the run-up to Halloween.
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So, when do you guys harvest your Warre? I did not touch them this last fall - left all the stores for the winter. I did not feed in the fall (oops!) because Im am a rookie and did not realize it was a good idea until too late. Any how, Im in Oregon and after a non-harsh winter my bees are rocking. They appear to have made it through the winter and the boxes are still loaded with honey. One hive (which was started early spring (late april 2011)) was weak at first but picked up steam through the summer. It is sitting now with three boxes - two appear fairly full and are very heavy while the third was just added (nadiring) and is empty. The second hive was my first captured swarm of wild NW bees (they are very small and black and were given a home in early june 2011) and they went into the winter with one box full and a second only 1/4 full of cross-comb. It now has a empty on the bottom as well, that i just added. So, at this time, the bees are all flying on warm days and bringing back tons of pollen. they don't appear to have used hardly any of their winter reserves
When would you harvest some of their reserves? I was thinking of waiting until may or so but I dont want them to get too 'comfortable' and like to make them work for their keep. I have read that some harvest in the fall and others harvest in the spring but am usure as to when these spring harvesters do it.
I know I have some Warre experts in my area but am curious across the board. Thanks in advance....


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Jan 27, 2006 at 12:11 pm #1217630
Dane FliednerMember
@dfliednerLocale: North Texas
I am looking for opinions as to whether UL hammocking in the cold (cold means to me in the 30s and below) is really possible…I have a HH UL backpacker but am finding that the cold spots and slipping pads are really making me want an underquilt or the Supershelter, but these options can cost as much as the hammock and weigh anywhere from 1 to nearly 2 extra pounds, on top of the Hammock weight of basically 2 lbs! I love my hammock, but wonder if the weight and bulk "outweigh" the benefits and I should abandon my hammock and look more into the tarp/bivy option instead…Thoughts? Carol, are you out there? :)Jan 27, 2006 at 1:13 pm #1349436
John ChanMember
Hi Dane,
I used the Hennessy Supershelter with a UL Asym last October in Northern Ontario. I would guess that the temperature got down to around 32 F (with windchill) and for sure, it was very uncomfortable with the thin underpad. In addition to this, I didn't have the top-half (optional) of the Supershelter set-up so the occasional wind blasting through the bug-netting made it all the more uncomfortable. I haven't tried the JRB underquilt yet but it looks like a sound concept provided you have some way of keeping side-blown rain/sleet from wetting out the quilt. I do have some reservations about being able to evenly distribute the down though… you probably have to really "dial down" your system to get that working.
Most of my <30 F camping is done with a cat tarp and Quantum bivy. If it gets too windy/cold I can zip up the bivy and enjoy my own warm/moist microclimate inside.Jan 27, 2006 at 1:16 pm #1349437
Vick HinesMember
@vickrhinesLocale: Central Texas
Have you checked out Carol Coker's (sp?)article on SUL hammocking? She tests several cool weather strategies.Jan 27, 2006 at 1:26 pm #1349439
Bill FornshellBPL Member
@bfornshellLocale: Southern Texas
Moved to a Make Your Own Gear – ThreadJan 27, 2006 at 1:44 pm #1349441
Jack MyersMember
Hammocking in colder weather is certainly possible and can be done at very reasonable weights. In fact, if making an honest comparison, just as lightweight as sleeping on the ground and infinitely more comfortable.
Hennessy Backpacker Ultralight A-Sym (w/o fly) 23 oz. ($170)
JRB 8'x8′ Tarp 10 oz. ($80)
JRB Nest Underquilt 20 Oz. ($240)
JRB No Sniveller Top Quilt 20 oz. ($240)
TOTAL 73 oz. or 4 lbs. 9 oz. ($730)
The above set-up will get you into sub-freezing temperatures.
A comparable ground rig (20 deg. Sleeping Bag, Full Length Pad, Tent or Tarp, and Ground Sheet) will not save much if anything in weight.
Yes it's expensive, but so are a good Tent/Tarp, 20 deg Sleeping Bag, and Full length Sleeping Pad.
I know some will argue about the full length pad, but being honest, at those temperatures you need insulation under your legs as well.
This is the whole reason Jacks R Better came into being. We wanted to hammock camp year around. You simply can't beat the comfort of the hammock. We tried a bunch of different pad combinations before resolving to make our first under quilts. We liked the results enough to start a business to offer it to the rest of the community.
Jack Myers
Jacks 'R' Better, LLCJan 27, 2006 at 1:58 pm #1349442
Eric NobleBPL Member
@ericnobleLocale: Colorado Rockies
I have the same question. I just aquired 2 JacksRBetter No Snivler Long quilts (22 oz each) that will hopefully provide the answer. I haven't had the chance to try them yet accept in my basement. I used my HH UL Explorer ( 2.6 lb) on a week long trip this past season where the temps were in the low 40s F at night. I think I could have easily handled the low 30s given how warm I was, but I don't think the set up was a good one. I had a full length ThermaRest ProLite 4 (1.5 lb), a WM Versalite (a 10 degree bag at 2.4 lb) and an Equinox Bivy (6.5 oz) to keep the pad from moving underneath me. The zipper on the bag and on the bivy are on opposite sides. Needless to say, going to bed was a real chore and there was no way I was getting out until morning. I went to ground 2 nights not because of cold but because of the difficulty of going to bed suspended. With the quilts I will mount one under the hammock and use the other inside or 2 under and my bag on the inside. I think this will work for 4 season use though I haven't tried it. Buying one quilt was a no brainer for me because I can use it anywhere. I needed the quilt for 3 season use because my bag is too warm. A tarp system is going to weigh less. The comfort of a hammock comes at a cost. In the ideal case (hammock + quilts + stakes) my sleep system will weigh 5.4 lb and the quilt doubles as around camp insulation.Jan 27, 2006 at 8:35 pm #1349455
Douglas FrickBPL Member
@otterLocale: Wyoming
> I am looking for opinions as to whether UL hammocking in the cold (cold means to me in the 30s and below) is really possible…
Cold, as in +10F to +15F, is certainly possible. The details of my gear and results are posted on this thread ((It's the 7th entry on page 2 of The G Spot >> "UL hommock camping" thread.) I won't repeat that here.
My hammock-based sleep system weighed 6.73 pounds. It could certainly be done lighter: I used a synthetic quilt that probably weighs 13 oz. more than an equivalent down quilt, and the Ultralight Explorer is much heavier (12 oz.?) than a home-made UL hammock could be (but I like my HH). It could go colder, too: with the addition of one of the pads and perhaps the Jacks R Better Weather Shield top I could see taking this rig down to -10F. (My target is -10F to -20F overnight temps.)
I haven't done much testing in 'warmer' cold (20-30F), but now that I have a Hennessy Supershelter I plan to test that and the JRB Weather Shield with a thin pad and see how they work. I wasn't happy with one or two pads in the hammock when temperatures approached freezing, so I'm willing to carry the weight of an under-hammock solution. I should be able to lighten up the gear if I'm not going to be out in temps below +20F.
>I love my hammock, but wonder if the weight and bulk "outweigh" the benefits
Of course, it all depends on how much you value sleeping in a hammock. A tarp and bivy with two stacked quilts and two thick pads on snow would probably handle 10F and lower (not speaking from personal experience), and with snow on the ground you don't have to look far to find a decent flat spot. But I sleep all night long in a hammock and that's worth a little extra weight to me.Jan 27, 2006 at 9:46 pm #1349463
Dane FliednerMember
@dfliednerLocale: North Texas
Thanks to everyone for the input. I didn't realize a similar thread ran a few weeks ago, but it didn't show in the "search" feature. Seems that the underquilt is a must…does anyone know any companies that would be willing to alter a sleeping bag into an underquilt (for $$, of course)? (I recently bought a TNF UL down sleeping bag before I realized that quilts would be better for hammocks). It seems a shame to lose considerable $ selling it on Ebay or whatever and starting from scratch! Ideas? (I'm scared to think about cutting it open and sewing it myself, especially with 900 fill down)Jan 28, 2006 at 8:16 am #1349470
Eric NobleBPL Member
@ericnobleLocale: Colorado Rockies
Before you do anything, check out the No Snivler at Jacks 'R' Better. They are made to fit the hammock and the service and quality are top notch. I think being able to use it as a down poncho around camp is a big plus. Your bag is still useful inside the hammock with the quilt used under the hammock.Jan 28, 2006 at 8:50 am #1349471
Douglas FrickBPL Member
@otterLocale: Wyoming
> alter a sleeping bag into an underquilt
I'll second Eric Noble's comment. You'll still need something over you in the hammock, and you can just unzip the sleeping bag (keeping a foot pocket) and have essentially the same design as my Ray-Way quilt. I find the extra width useful to tuck underneath me to prevent drafts and cold sides. The Jacks R Better Nest (which is made for the Hennessy; the No Sniveler is a more general design) is a good solution for an under quilt (20 oz.).Jan 29, 2006 at 9:55 am #1349521
Can you give me a better idea why you folks don't have some versions of the No-Sniveller and Under Quilt with synthetic fill rather than the current down? It seems like the amount of exposure that those quilts could argue for synthetic. I expect that you'll mention weight and compression, but would like to hear your comments.
TomJan 29, 2006 at 2:43 pm #1349533
john TierSpectator
@peter_panLocale: Co-Owner Jacks 'R' Better, LLC, VA
To paraphrase Henry Ford," You can have any fill you want as long as it is Down".
When we started in 2003 we decided not only to fill an empty nitche but to be the best under quilt and quilt makers for the hammock community…To avoid distractions (you can't please everone…and those that try usually fail), Jacks 'R' Better decided to produce top quality down items at reasonable cost, and to do it with a made in USA approach…Superior warmth to weight and compressibilty fit best in our view of ultra light and hammocks…
Today JRB is supported by a US Manufacturer private labeling our flatware items and a cottage production base of 7 personnel involved in production of all JRB quilts…Jack (Smee) and I still control the kitting as well as the down fill and finalization of every quilt…We are proud to have to have brought 5 different quilt designs, most now available in both regular and long size, a Down Hood and first ever availability of Down Sleeves, a unique at the time of development 8×8 tarp, A breathable, waterproof and windproof Weathershield System, self tensioning lines, a multipurpose gear hammock and pack cover that effectively carries large volumes of water and facilitates field bathing and a uniquely designed compression/ stuff sack, that is waterproof if seam sealed at just over 1 oz to market… BTW there are two more quilt/bag designs that should be announced in the next month.
Along the way, we observed that the majority of synthetic quilts discussed are based on the Ray Way approach and are the product of the DIY comunity… Further, we observed that the quilts such as those originally offered by Go-lite (during the Jardine association years), morphed into detachable top layers on bags, then disappeared altogether.
FWIW, JRB aviods significant custom work as it detracts from our on going R&D and production. JRB will change out side ladder loops for small tabs on the sides for the ground dwellers.
This mission vision and these policies have enabled Jacks 'R' Better rapidly expand its product base, avoid unnecessary distraction, and to put hundreds of quality down quilts in the field over the last two years…More importantly, since November 2003, no one has waited more than 10 days for a JRB quilt to ship.
Hope this explains our focus.
The other Jack, Smee is off skiing.
PanJan 29, 2006 at 4:42 pm #1349534
Thanks for the feedback. Filling a niche sounds like a good reason. I have been looking at some of your products ever since I first saw your booth at Trail Days a few years ago. It's great to have the small cottage businesses like yours grow and continue to develop new products. I'd like to extend my HH to cooler weather, and have had my eye on the hood for a while…just a matter of time and deciding on my personal strategy.
Thanks again,
TomJan 29, 2006 at 11:22 pm #1349546
Joshua MitchellMember
@jdmitchLocale: Kansas
By the way, someone has taken up the niche of synthetic (rather than down) quilts.Jan 30, 2006 at 12:03 am #1349548
paul johnsonMember
@pjLocale: LazyBoy in my Den - miss the forest
Also, well known to many here on the Forums, based upon their posts, is a company called Fanatic Fringe, http://www.fanaticfringe.com
They also make synthetic quilts. IME, they are a fine company to do business with – fine products, and very trustworthy. Whether or not these quilts can be adapted to hammocks, I don't know.Jan 30, 2006 at 5:04 am #1349552
Thanks for the info. This was a new site/product to me. After a quick glance, it wasn't too clear what the insulation was (other than polyester). One of the reviews mentioned 1.5-2″ of loft. I'll have to look at it in more detail later.
TomJan 30, 2006 at 10:02 am #1349567
Frank RamosMember
The 3oz Polarguard 3D is rated by the manufacturer at 1″ of loft. Ray Jardine more honestly rates it at .9″. My experience is that the loft will quickly degrade on a long-distance hike to about .65″, after which there is no further loft degradation. Thus a two-layer quilt will quickly degrade to about 1.3″ in loft. In theory, this is only enough loft, for the average person, for temperatures about 50F.
Generally speaking, a down quilt will run about 8oz less weight, for 50% more loft (2″ versus 1.3″), and 50% less space (500ci versus 1000ci stuff sack size) as compared with Polarguard 3D. This makes down sound like a hands-down winner. However, it is important to consider exactly what conditions you plan to hike in, before you rule out Polarguard.
Most of my hiking involves nights with temperatures above 50F, but with the possibility of temperatures as low as the 20F. What I do is supplement my quilt on cold nights with my synthetic insulated vest and either a synthetic pullover or down jacket, which brings the torso loft back over 2″ (or even over 3″ for the down jacket), which is adequate for temperatures down to 20F. So I don't see the lower loft of Polarguard as compared with down as a real problem, nor do I care about the extra space, since my pack is roomy. The extra 8oz of weight I consider a worthwhile tradeoff for the added safety of polarguard. Also, polarguard can be easily machine-washed and dried in case you stink it up somehow. Not so with down. This is an issue for me, since I am normally traveling for months at a time, with no easy way to clean a down bag.
I should note that my quilt is a modified Jardine style. Instead of the Jardine "gorget", which I found suffocating to use, I simply extended the quilt to 87″ long (I am 71″ tall), then sewed up the edges of the head end, to make a sort of "head pocket", but left 8″ unsewed towards the middle of the quilt for a "breathing hole". The added length brings my quilt weight to about 27oz. The breathing hole works for either back or side sleeping. (For side sleeping, the quilt needs to be at least 48″ wide at the head, in order to allow the breathing hole to be pulled down to face level.)
The problem with the Golite Polarguard quilts was that they were too narrow and hence their were drafts under the sides. Jardine fixed this problem by increasing his recommended quilt width and by the addition of "draft stoppers" (something which down quilt makers have yet to copy, for some reason). Also, Golite used very heavy shell fabric and otherwise overbuilt the quilts so they were much heavier than necessary.
Fanatic Fringe doesn't state their dimensions, but based on their weights, they are not particularly roomy. Their quilts are also missing two important features. First, the draft stoppers. Second, either the Jardine "gorget" or the "head pocket" with "breathing hole" as described above. Making the quilt long enough to cover the head is critical to making it truly warm.
It is my belief that synthetic quilts are still in an evolving phase, but that the synthetic quilt/down jacket combination will eventually become the rule among lightweight hikers, at least for 3-season use. Using a down jacket with a synthetic quilt seems a much better solution than using a synthetic jacket/pullover with a down quilt, which is a combination many people discuss on this forum. Even worse is going all down. It takes only one bad experience with down to make you realize just how dangerous the stuff can be. My only bad experience was my own fault (my pack cover leaked and allow the bottom of my pack, where my down bag was, to fill with water) but the reality is that I am not perfect and I do make mistakes. Down simply doesn't leave a safety margin.
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I'm modifying some of my bottom boards to make them sbb. I ordered one and noticed the cut-out (screened) area is all but about 1 inch all the way round. That would be great if you originally made them this way. But, If I cut this entire area with a jig-saw on the existing ones, most of the stability will be lost, as the boards run side to side.
My question is - Has anyone done a study or heard something about the area needed to dispose of most of the mites through the screen? How effective would a 5 inch square vs. a 10 inch square vs. the entire bottom board being cut out? If the cut out area is in the middle beneath the main brood area, is this a maximum (hot) area in reference to the edges/front/back. Has anyone notices a concentrated mite fall in the center or are they evenly dispersed on the sticky boards?
Thank you.
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