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Wine and White-Water Rafting in Gold Country
Adventure Connection • Lotus, CA
Escape Kit
- A Two-Day White-Water Rafting and Wine Tasting Tour of El Dorado County for One Guest, Including:
- One Day of Guided White-Water Rafting, Gear Provided
- One Night of Camping (Gear Not Included, but Available for Rent)
- One Day of Wine Tasting at Six to Seven Wineries and One Brewery, Transportation Provided
- Four Meals
The Destination
El Dorado County offers adventure around every corner, from the rapids of the American River to the wineries that dot the Gold Country landscape. And nobody knows that better than Adventure Connection, boasting more than 25 years of experience leading trips through the white water of wine country. On the two-day Red Wine and Whitewater Rafting Trip—the only such professionally led excursion in California—you'll join a small group and experienced guides for a taste of the action.
The Digs
Bring your own tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad for a night under the stars (camping gear is also available for rent from Adventure Connection). And this is hardly roughing it: The riverside campsite features a volleyball court and horseshoe pit, a camp store and campfire pit, hot showers, and flush toilets. You'll also be treated to four delicious meals during the expedition.
The Diversions
Trips begin at 9 a.m. on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The river day includes a brief orientation and guide introduction, plus a meet and greet with your fellow crew members. Then, it's off to paddle between 11 and 13 miles of Class III rapids—perfect for beginner and intermediate paddlers alike. You'll pause midday for a deli lunch, and in the afternoon you'll hit the heavier rapids on the lower section of the Gorge Run. After a day on the river, you'll get a chance to relax and refuel at the campsite.
On the wine day, adventurers will ready their palates for tastings at local award-winning wineries. The trip is chauffeured and begins with two to three tastings in the morning. Then you'll break for lunch and hit two to four more wineries in the afternoon. Depending on the timing and preference of individual groups, you might even visit a local micro-brewery.
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Don't worry.. if you still want to party after 10, we will be having the OFFICIAL SUNSET AFTERPARTY at a club yet to be named... starting at 10pm and going strong until 3am. Come be a part of history for the 2nd Annual Sunset Concert Series at the beautiful Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, Florida on Saturday, November 24th (Thanksgiving Weekend). There will be food and drinks (including beer) available at the concert. No food, drinks, or alcohol will be permitted through the gates. This is a show for all ages, and children under the age of 6 accompanied by an adult receive free entry. You are welcome to bring blankets, chairs, and reasonable gear for comfortable outdoor concert enjoyment. And above all, have fun!! PLEASE BE ADVISED that the purchase of this ticket shall constitute the unconditional acceptance to be bound by any and all of the terms and conditions herein contained. 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I use a variety of teaching styles in the classroom but I always use picture flashcards and realia in my lessons, especially to introduce new vocabulary.
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Play-By-Playmate: Born to be Wild
This week Jaime Edmondson talks Key Club and how she got into going fast.
What's sexier than motorcycles, girls, girls who dig motorcycles and partying with girls who dig motorcycles at the Super Bowl?
If you answered nothing (which I'm sure you did) this post is for you and I'm your girl.
If you've been around the site recently you've probably noticed the Playboy and Harley Davidson Key Club, a free-to-signup website with a sweepstakes that could send you to the Super Bowl to party with me. This is one of those once in a lifetime type deals and it's free to enter. No string attached. All you do is sign up for the Key Club in two seconds, check out some awesome galleries of me and three other girls as we learn to ride, and enter then to win a chance to join us for the big game in Indianapolis. C'mon guys: how can you say no to that? You can't. Go sign up.
Now, I've always been interested in the Super Bowl but the same cannot be said for motorcycles.
As much as I love my Harley now, I never had an interest in them before. In fact, growing up I used to think the noise of them starting bordered on obnoxious. Then about a year ago the beautiful Heather Rae and I went down to AMA races in Salt Lake City to do a calendar shoot and everything changed.
We were shooting with every bike down in the pit before the race. Wearing little more than a bikini and surrounded by all the bikes and racers, I have to admit I got a little excited. It was a totally new experience and the atmosphere was definitely intense. I was starting to come around.
Then the bikes started up and all at once I was like "Woah!" The sound was exhilarating. They took off and it woke a speed demon inside of me I didn't even know was there. All of a sudden I was like Ricky Bobby in Talladega Nights: I wanted to go fast!
I was hooked. The sound, the speed, everything. I knew I wanted to experience that. I needed to experience it.
So I did.
Heather Rae and I, having never ridden the big bikes before, got down and dirty in Charlotte learning to ride dirt bikes in hopes of getting our licenses and pacifying that speed addiction. I loved it but with everything going on with Playboy I never got the chance to actually get my license after the ride. Then Harley-Davidson came along with plans to bring together two of the world's most iconic brands through the Key Club and I got to take Harley's Rider's Edge course.
The demon returned. I had forgotten the thrill of the ride. Those first moments on the bike brought back all the excitement and exhilaration of being back in Charlotte and Salt Lake City. All I could hear was Steppenwolf's "Born to be Wild." It definitely got my motor runnin' and I immediately went out after taking the course, got my license and now own my very own Nat Black Harley Street Bob.
Needless to say, I no longer find the noise obnoxious.
If you want to see more videos and galleries of Jaime or find out more about the Key Club, click here.


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There will be 6 winter classic games next season. Two of them will be at Yankee Stadium. Here's the tentative schedule:
Jan 1: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings @ Michigan Stadium
Jan. 25: Anahiem Ducks vs. LA Kings @ Dodger Stadium
Jan. 26: NJ Devils vs. NY Rangers @ Yankee Stadium
Jan. 29: NY Islanders vs. NY Rangers @ Yankee Stadium
March 1: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Balckhawks @ Soldier Field
March 2: Ottowa Senators vs. Vancouver Canucks @ BC Place
With all of the hype that comes with Super Bowl week, it makes sense for the winter classic to be in Yankee Stadium. And 2 games make even more sense.


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Hi, all -
I'm glad to find this excellent beekeeping resource.
There are two hives on the 50 acre farm where I work. We grow small scale fruit & vegetable market crops. The addition of bees was primarily as pollinators. However, it seems I have the "bee gene"; I like everything about having them around.
I took a County Extension intro to beekeeping course last Spring & will be taking it again this Spring. I have a mentor and am a member of State & local beekeepers' Clubs. I try and pay attention to the wisdom pertaining to beekeeping that's offered.
Purchased two Carniolan nucs (10 frame Langstroth) last Summer. They went into the Winter with a modest mite load, though otherwise healthy, and each hive had 60 lbs. of honey. As well, 60 lbs. of honey was robbed from each hive by myself this Fall.
Right now, there's about 8-10" of snow on the ground & those that fly don't make it back to the hive alive.
Regards, Maureen (Mo)


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Discussion in 'Off The Beaten Track' started by LuckyCharm, May 25, 2011.
Maybe the judges voices are gone.
Good thing Lauren has the back up singers.
the numbers household said the same thing. I know that winning Idol is a big thing to put on your resume, but why risk the entire career just for a chance to be the Idol?
Haley should be in instead.
I hope Lauren can make it through the night with a voice left at the end, I really do.
Really, she could do some serious damage if she really pushes things. I don't know how Haley hasn't hurt her voice with her growly songs.
Oh gah these safe easy songs this is so retardedly blatant it's not even funny. We know who's gonna be the winner so whats the bloody point?
I think Scotty did v. well with Song #2. Good job.
Oh, George. Why didn't you pick Amarillo by Morning for Scotty to sing.
Has there ever been a male teenage country music star? (I know there have been females).
There are so many George Strait songs I love more than Check Yes Or No. The Chair is just as is Cowboy Rides Away.
Good question. I can't think of any.
Am I watching NAshville star? Scottys second song zzzz God this is dull
Lauren was so strained. This is why children shouldn't force their voices
How anticlimactic after some good singers and performers were sent home.
Like Pia and James
Is everyone seeing this cheesy Oprah commercial, or is it just in my market?
I'll give you Pia.
I saw it.....and turned away. I'm ignoring her whole week.
That dress...
Somewhere there's an ice dancer without a costume.
This is actually rather pleasant.
Lauren's voice sounds much better on Song 2..did they help her out a bit?
Much much better Lauren! I've always loved that song and not nearly as strained so good for her! Why the hell are they rushing them through the songs?
She looks like a teenage saloon girl. Or something. I can tell she's lost weight. She looks great except for her fashion sense.
Oh, well. Randy is vocal afterall.
Randy, that jacket!
I think they only have an hour to get through 6 songs.
I just realized this was all a ploy to pull in viewers. I swore I wasn't watching and here I am watching just to have seen if Haley was in.
Lauren was really good in her 2nd song.
Instead of flipping a coin for who goes first, they should flip a coin for who wins.
I agree with the judges' comments.
LOL @ Stephen.
Same reason Rachael Flatt skated at Worlds and Keri Strug did that vault, I guess.
I know. It's kind of disappointing. They're doing OK, but it doesn't feel like a final.
Pia maybe, but IMHO James isn't as good a vocalist as either of them. He's not as good as Haley or even Casey. He's a moderately talented rock screamer. Adam Lambert had it right about him.
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The Doctor and Peri take a holiday on the planet Gralista Social, but soon discover they aren't the only time-travelling aliens in town.
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The bees are going in or at least a large number are checking it out. When do I shut the door and bring them home? Do I wait a day or two or do it tonight?
The bees are going in or at least a large number are checking it out. When do I shut the door and bring them home? Do I wait a day or two or do it tonight?
If they are just swarm scouts, just leave the trap alone. Scouts check multiple potential homes and then the colony makes a decision as to where to go. They may decide that an alternate location is better for them.
If you put frames in the trap, I don't see any hurry to move it until after you are sure the colony has moved in. I put in frames, and am happy to have them start comb before I move the box.
USDA Zone 7A Elevation 1400 ft
just tell me where it is i will come take care of it. just kidding.
thats the way i roll.
Hope I'm not thread jacking but I'm wondering if I have a swarm or not. I had a trap in my back yard nailed to a palm tree in the sun. Another beek told me to put it in the shade, so I put it in a clump of shady bushes last night and today I have about a hundred bees or so darting in and out about 4ft from the palm tree that had no action for a couple of months. There is no comb and the box is new, so I know there is no robbing going on. It's not just a few scout bees there seems to be alot, no pollen though. Should I leave it or move it? The permanant location is in the same spot but on the ground and out of the bushes. the top is screwed on so I'm don't want to go fuss with it and scare the bees away.
oops I didn't read Radar Sidetrack's post.
I always check mine at night. A coupe taps at the front door should be enough to get them to come see who's there. If you see eyes looking back at you then you have a swarm. I'd let them sit for a good little while if your not in a hurry. I've read if you move em to early they can re-swarm. If that happens then give em a frame of brood and that'll make em stay. Good luck.
I check mine in the evening also. If there are still bees in the trap after most of my other hives have stopped flying for the night, I figure they've moved in for good.
It's been a good day. I definitely got that swarm and after checking another site found that I caught another one! I just set these boxes two weeks ago! On top of that I have a hogan trap that should be ready to move a few pounds of bees out of in the next few days. All indications are that this could be a great year for building my hive numbers and gene pool. Thank you all for your expertise and advice.image.jpg sorry about pic, don't know why it kicked sideways.
I found this webinar yesterday about swarms. It will answer questions you never would think to ask. HTH
...We don't see things as they are, we see things as WE are...
Here ya go TD.
Thank you, Mr.Beeman
Well the second swarm didn't stay. It was facing north and a cold north wend blew all day yesterday. I think that might have been what turned them off. Oh we'll one catch and one hit out of five isn't bad and it's still early!
Should I feed them when I move them into a hive? They are bringing in pollen so I'm thinking they have some brood. They will have to draw out new frames.
You may not to feed. I think were you are you should have some stuff blooming. My guess is they will be fine
Thank you
Interesting Video
Not sure if its OK to post here but... I think I caught a swarm. There was a hive in a duck ants nest which I though was too far and when I eventually had some friends over to collect it, they had swarmed. The reason... the hive was filled with red ants! I felt the survivors couldn't be far and then found some all over a "trap" I had in my veranda this morning. I didn't want to touch anything so hope they stay. Anyone have any suggestions?
To Bee or not to Bee...That's the question!
Great webinar!


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1 pound tomatillos, husked
3 serrano chiles, stemmed
2 whole skinless chicken breasts (about 2 1/2 lb), halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish
1 teaspoon salt, plus extra for sprinkling
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds, toasted 5 minutes in dry cast-iron pan over medium heat
Move broiler rack into position closest to flame. Set broiler to medium. Place tomatillos and chiles on a rimmed baking sheet; broil until soft and blackened in spots, about 5 minutes. Turn; broil other side 5 minutes. Remove from broiler and transfer to a food processor; blend. Increase broiler heat to high. Place chicken on same baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Broil chicken until browned, about 9 minutes. Turn; broil other side 9 minutes.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over low heat; cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add pureed tomatillos and chiles; simmer uncovered, 2 minutes. Add cilantro and 1 tsp salt. Gently place chicken in sauce. Simmer, covered, until meat is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and cilantro. Serve with Roasted Kabocha Squash With Cumin Salt.


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RESUMEB.A., M.Div., Th.M., D.Min.,D.D. President B.A., St. Olaf College, 1966; M.Div., Luther Seminary,1970; Th.M., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia, 1971; D.Min.,San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1991; D.D., Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, 2001; Pastorates: American Lutheran Church, Newport, WA and First Lutheran Church, Spirit Lake, ID, 1971-75; Christ the Victor Lutheran Church, Fairfax, CA, 1975-83; King of Glory Lutheran Church, Billings, MT, 1983-88; Assistant to the Bishop, Montana Synod, ELCA, 1988-91; Bishop, Montana Synod, ELCA, 1991-2001; President, Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 2001- .
BiographyMark R. Ramseth assumed the office of President at Trinity Lutheran Seminary in 2001, after serving as bishop of the ELCA's Montana Synod. Prior to his election as bishop, he served as organizing pastor/developer at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Billings; pastor and executive director of Christ the Victor Lutheran Church and Retreat Center, Fairfax, California; and pastor of American Lutheran Church, Newport, Washington, and First Lutheran Church, Spirit Lake, Idaho.
Dr. Ramseth served as an officer and member of the Commission for Accreditation of The Association of Theological Schools, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the Association's Board of Directors. He is the executive director of the Covenant Cluster of the ELCA and president of the Theological Consortium of Greater Columbus. He served on the Board of Directors at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, Berkeley, and on the Board of Regents at Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, and Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington. He was the liaison bishop to the ELCA's Department for Communication Advisory Committee and was a member of the ELCA Conference of Bishops.
From 1977 to 1996, Dr. Ramseth played cello with the Marin and Billings symphonies.
Dr. Ramseth has degrees from San Francisco Theological Seminary; Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary; Union Theological Seminary, Virginia; Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota; and St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota.
He is married to Carol Hustad Ramseth, a 2007 Trinity graduate who is serving as interim pastor in the Southern Ohio Synod. They have four daughters and two granddaughters.


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Christmas music doesn't have to drive you up the wall. Check out Playboy.com's list of holiday music you'll actually enjoy.
We have to hand it to the Scrooges; the nonstop barrage of Christmas music can make you want to scream. Let's face it, there are plenty of holiday songs that are just awful, and unfortunately much of the music released in the last, oh, 30 years or so falls under this heading (Wham!, we're looking at you here). But that's no reason to shun the entire canon; there are plenty of great holiday albums to add a dash of background festivity to any situation.
When you're feeling nostalgic
If you're like us, you grew up watching A Charlie Brown Christmas every year. Nothing quite captures that childlike spirit of the holidays like the opening strains of "Christmas Time Is Here," so when you're with friends and feeling nostalgic for that Christmas magic of your youth, enjoy jazz great Vince Guaraldi's classic holiday album.
Warning: It is quite short, and some of the tracks repeat, so use sparingly. The most iconic tracks make great additions to a longer holiday playlist.
When you're with family
We've got a couple of choices that will serve you well, depending on whether you're more of a Rat Pack fan or prefer Crosby's velvet tones. Together, these albums will pretty much have you covered as far as the great Christmas classics that everyone in your family will know and enjoy.
Warning: Be prepared for sing-alongs after a few glasses of eggnog.
When you bring that hip lady back to your loft
Sometimes you want a more modern take on the classics. These chillout mixes of traditional carols and classic Christmas songs are perfect for relaxing with a cup of hot cocoa (or a great Scotch) while you show off the view from under the mistletoe.
Warning: Don't bust this one out around traditionalists; it does have a little bit of a "swanky café" vibe that could come off as pretentious.
When you want background music that won't make you scream
Your favorite classical Christmas music album
These are the holiday pieces that have stood the test of time, and nothing combines festivity with calmness better than classical music. We recommend Christmas Goes Baroque or, if you want something a little more in-your-face, A Festival of Carols in Brass. Look for albums put out by an orchestra or choir rather than compilations from unknowns.
Warning: It can sometimes be difficult to find all your favorite carols on one album with no obscure pieces. Buy only the tracks you like for your ultimate holiday playlist.
When you want to screw with your friends
You may think this goes against all our previous advice, and sure, it does. But there are times when a healthy dose of trolling is just what the situation calls for. At a friend's holiday party, smuggle this in, sidle up to the stereo and count the seconds before someone asks, "What the hell is this?" Hey, at least it has a beat you can dance to.
Warning: It's not as bad as, say, The Jingle Cats, but be careful if you find yourself humming "What Christmas Means to Me" in public.


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Toyota Tech Questions Answered In January we decided to take Nuts & Bolts in a different, temporary direction. We have been gathering up your tech questions and taking them to the people who build new 4x4s. Last month was the Ford truck guys and before them, Dodge. This month is Toyota, but send us your GM and Jeep questions, as we'll be knocking on their doors next. Send your questions to email@example.com.
Leave Your Links Q Your 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, and Land Cruiser all have rear links and coil springs, but your trucks all have leaf springs in the rear. What considerations are taken into account when deciding between the two for future vehicles?
A Toyota RESPONDS: For some time now, we have had a basic philosophy for the use of two suspension designs on our trucks and truck-based SUVs. For our pickups, we use a frame that has an open C-channel design under the bed area, where most of the cargo load is anticipated to be placed. The separate cab and bed arrangement of the body allows for a certain amount of frame compliance for enhanced ride quality when under a load. The leaf spring suspension works very well with this frame and body design and, in our opinion, is the most suitable for carrying heavy loads, such as blocks or dirt, right over the rear axle.
The SUV has a different body and frame design from the pickup. We have a single-piece body on an SUV, so we prefer to use a fully boxed frame underneath to enhance ride quality. The coil spring with link live axle suspension is best suited for this body and frame arrangement, as the suspension is a bit more compliant. In addition, we anticipate the typical SUV to have a load that is more spread throughout the vehicle, such as a load of passengers in the seats, or a combination of passengers and cargo spread through the vehicle.
Keep Cruising the FJ Q Is the FJ Cruiser going to be killed? Rumor is that it's not long for this world. What about a redesign?
A Toyota: As of the present, there are no plans to "kill" the FJ. For 2010 it will receive the revised V-6 engine that is being released on the new fifth-gen 4Runner. It will also receive a larger rear differential (same size as the new 4Runner) and a revised steering rack that will enhance steering feel and reduce turning radius. There will also be a limited-quantity special edition coming during the 2010 model year.
Simple Green Q Why does the Tundra use an oil filter element instead of a screw-on oil filter? What is the benefit?
A Toyota: From a performance point, there is no advantage to this type of filter. The primary reason for using it was to reduce the amount of material going through the recycling process when the filters are removed from the vehicles after service. 4WOR: Keeping it green!
I-Force U to Swap Engines Q Does Toyota or TRD have any thoughts of making standalone crate engines? Say I wanted to put a 4.7L or 5.7L V-8 in my FJ-40 Land Cruiser.
A Toyota: We have nothing to announce at this time regarding standalone crate engines. 4WOR: Seems like something diehard Toyota guys would want.
Solid Ground? Q Why can't we get the great solid-axle Toyota trucks in North America that you offer in places like Australia and the Middle East? Those diesel solid-axle trucks are very cool and seem like the perfect competitor for the Jeep Wrangler.
A Toyota: This comes down to choosing a suspension design that we feel best meets the needs of the typical consumer for each product and provides the desired on- and off-road performance. In recent years our engineers have preferred the double wishbone (A-arm) front suspension arrangement mainly due to its superior on-road capabilities, with what we feel is a small sacrifice in off-road capability. This suspension system allows us to build a well-balanced product that performs well in a wide variety of driving conditions, with a wide variety of drivers. 4WOR: Seems logical enough, but we still want a solid-axle Toyota. Why not bring a sample over and see if they sell?
Taco De Grande Q Tacomas seem to be as big as first-generation Tundras and T-100s. And Tundras are now as big as the domestic trucks. Will we ever see a small truck from Toyota again? I miss the small trucks Toyota was famous for.
A Toyota: This has been under study, but at this time we have nothing to announce regarding plans to bring a smaller-than-Tacoma truck to the U.S. market. 4WOR: "Under study" is a good sign.
Stick to Sticks Q What 4x4 models does Toyota offer with a manual transmission?
A Toyota: Tacoma four-cylinder and V-6, and FJ Cruiser. 4WOR: It sure would be neat to see one behind the 5.7 in the Tundra.
Dees Ol' Toyotas Are Great Q I was in Australia and got to drive a truck with the Toyota V-8 diesel. My wife would kill me, but I'd trade the kids to get that engine in a new Tacoma. Is there a future for Toyota diesels in the U.S.?
A Toyota: We have studied and will continue to study the possibility of bringing diesel-powered trucks to the U.S., but have nothing to announce at this time. 4WOR: What if he traded his kids and his wife?
Wanted 400 4.7 Q I'm not having any luck finding performance parts to build my engine with. I have an '01 Tundra with the 4.7L in it. I hate the idea of putting a Chevy motor into a perfectly good 'Yota, yet I never hear about anyone building a stout Toyota engine. I'm hoping to get some high-performance from the small V-8 and to build it to push about 350-400 horses. I imagine some boring and stroking will be involved, but I'm having no luck finding the parts to do it. Any help would be appreciated.
A Toyota: At present there are no extreme performance options for the 4.7L from the manufacturer side. There are several supercharger kits available for other engines in our lineup, such as the 3.4L and 4.0 L V-6s and the 5.7L V-8-the big V-8 with a TRD blower would be a great option for the performance-minded customizer. 4WOR: now if we only had a 5.7L crate engine to swap in.
Faster 4.0 Q I have an underpowered '09 4WD Dual Cab 4.0L V-6 Tacoma. I've installed the TRD Cat-Back Exhaust and cold-air intake, with some improvement, but it still lacks zip. What can I do to get more power from her without voiding the warrantee?
A Toyota: A dealer-installed TRD supercharger kit would retain all factory warranty coverage and boost the engine's output significantly.
Direct vs. Diesel Q If a diesel doesn't come to the U.S. 4x4 market from Toyota, are there some advanced gas engines (supercharged, turbocharged, direct injection) we could look forward to? Why are these better than diesel?
A Toyota: Toyota Racing Development (TRD) currently offers superchargers for various engines in our lineup and is continuing to develop new products for our engines. Direct injection is being introduced on some of our Lexus engines and could possibly make its way to the Toyota lineup in the future-although there is nothing to announce at this time. The gas versus diesel comparison is complex and involves many factors. Overall efficiency and engine emissions are two of the areas under study. 4WOR: Direct-injection gas sounds very enticing. We'll keep watching for that.
Lectro vs. Lockers Q The new 4Runner has a plethora of electronic traction control and off-road performance. Why not a front selectable locking differential? A Toyota: The electronic systems offer a driver the ability to gain nearly as much traction as a locker would offer, yet maintain optimal steering response via the open diff condition when using electronic systems such as our A-TRAC or Multi-Terrain Select system found on the new 4Runner. This system also has been found to work well with the factory electric locking rear differential in slow driving in technical off-road conditions. We feel the front locker brings traction enhancements, yet also brings some handling challenges to the drivers who use them. We currently feel that the typical consumer would be best served by a vehicle with an open front diff-using our electronic limited slip capabilities. As a manufacturer, we must be sensitive to the variable skill levels of the drivers who could take our products off road. 4WOR: These systems do work very well, but the way you use "electronic limited slip" may be confusing. This is brake-based traction control, not an actual limited slip differential, as many may assume.
Topless Turtle Q Will we ever see a removable-top FJ Cruiser or 4Runner?
A Toyota: These have been studied at various times. There currently are no plans to bring this feature to either vehicle. 4WOR: With experience from our FJ Cruiser, the Turtle, we can say that having the top cut open is great. Sealing it back up might be difficult.
Frugal 4Runner Q What is the most fuel-efficient 4x4 (with a low-range transfer case) that Toyota offers? Include the options best suited for 4x4 and mileage.
A Toyota: The new fifth-gen 4Runner would currently hold the title with a 17/22 EPA rating.... The Tacoma 4x4 with the 2.7L four-cylinder engine matches these numbers too!
Y-not? Q On Toyota.com, under the "build your Toyota" section, how come I can't build different trucks from one ZIP code to another? For example, if I enter a California ZIP, I can't build a regular-cab 4x4 Tacoma, but I can if I enter a Pennsylvania ZIP. Is this truck not available in California?
A Toyota: That is a possibility. We focus on providing versions of our products that are in demand in various parts of the country, and may not offer versions that are not in demand in some areas. This distribution process is a dynamic system and is constantly changing as consumer demand changes.
Case Debate Q Amongst your 4x4s, how do you determine which trucks get a fulltime transfer case and which get a part-time?
A Toyota: Several factors may contribute to the selection of a transfer case on a vehicle. Some are: The perceived consumer desire for a certain system, the size and weight of the vehicle, whether it has to tow/haul heavy loads, how we anticipate the owners will drive the vehicle, and how the transfer case will work with the power output of the engine/trans combination that will be used.
Tired Toys Q Wrangler, Hummer, Raptor, and Power Wagon all come with aggressive tires. Can I get an FJ Cruiser with a more aggressive tread?
A Toyota: We offer a more aggressive tire on special editions and in some cases from TRD as a wheel/tire accessory. We feel that it is a good practice to offer the FJ with an all-weather tire that meets a great variety of driving conditions, and allow the owner to purchase more terrain-specific tires of their choosing.
Special Toy Trucks Q Toyota has made some great concept and show trucks in the past: a solid-axle Tacoma, a diesel Tundra, and a convertible FJ Cruiser. Do you sell these after they are done on the show circuit? Or is there a museum or somewhere that we can see them? Do they actually work, or are they just for looks?
A Toyota: Some of these concept vehicles are "runners" and some aren't. We store them but currently have no plans to make them available in a museum setting. These vehicles can be used as a reference when future product design studies are underway.
Tow Rig Tundra Q Is a heavier-duty Tundra a possibility, or has that program been scrapped?
A Toyota: We have nothing to announce at this time. 4WOR: We'll take a diesel dualie like your concept vehicle.
Terrain-Tamer Tundra Q Why are there e-locker options for the Tacos and 4Runners but never for the Tundras? Will there be one in the future now that Tundras are making a name for themselves off road?
A Toyota: There are currently no plans to offer an e-locker for the Tundra. Our anticipated consumer use for Tundra indicated it would be more appropriate to equip Tundra with our A-TRAC system for the off-road conditions we envisioned it operating in. 4WOR: Ford announced a rear selectable locker in the back of its Super Duties, and Dodge has it in its Power Wagon. Just saying.
Toy-Tech Q Is there a place where I can find hard technical data for my truck and other Toyota vehicles such as spring rates, torque specs, and power/load limits for drivetrain components?
A Toyota: These data items are typically not published. Currently there is no reference data to provide on these areas of driveline performance.
Toy U. Q I've heard of Toyota University. Is this something I can attend or contact for information as a Toyota owner?
A Toyota: That is the name of our corporate training division. Toyota University produces training courses and materials on the products to both the dealer sales force and technicians, as well as to internal corporate departments, and also provides training to corporate associates on various work-process subjects. 4WOR: Are there Toyota fraternities and sororities? Like Pi Tapa Toy, Lambda Loda Tacoma, or Alpha Beta Cruiser?
Automatic Taco Taste Q Why did the previous-model Tacoma Double Cab only come with an automatic transmission?
A Toyota: At that time, it was determined that there would be very limited demand for a manual gearbox from the Tacoma Double Cab customer.
Toyota Listens Q There are many complaints of wheel chatter and chassis flex in the Tundra during highway driving over expansion joints. Is this being addressed in newer Tundras? What type of upgrades can we see?
A Toyota: We have nothing to announce at this time regarding changes to the Tundra chassis; however, all our products are evaluated in various areas of vehicle performance. We also utilize customer feedback in our evaluations.
Traveling Toy Q Toyota has a multitude of off-road vehicles: FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, 4Runner Trail, and Tacoma TRD. If I were setting up an around-the-world road trip, which vehicle would you recommend as the best expedition off-road machine?
A Toyota: This is a very difficult question. We feel that any of these vehicles could get you where you want to go. 4WOR: Boo! All right, we'll answer for you. The four-door Tacoma with a small camper shell would make the best expedition vehicle (excluding some of the cool diesel solid-axle trucks you can get in other parts of the world). It is cheaper than the Land Cruiser, larger than the FJ for hauling people or gear, and available with a rear locker like the 4Runner. The Tacoma has a rugged leaf-spring rear suspension and a great 4.0L V-6. Add a winch bumper up front, some cargo drawers with a sleeping mattress on top in the back, and maybe an auxiliary fuel tank.
4by Hybrid Q As lame as I think the Prius is, I understand the value of a hybrid for fuel economy. Any chance we could see a true hybrid off-roader from Toyota? Or would all the batteries short-circuit when the thing drove into a deep stream?
A Toyota: We have nothing to announce regarding an off-road-capable 4x4 hybrid at this time, but Toyota plans on offering a Hybrid option on every vehicle in our lineup by the 2020s. 4WOR: Thank you for answering our readers' questions, Toyota.
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[/quote] What the hell? The reason I'm anti flex is because I bought YOUR argument that having no flex was better for good players.[/quote]
I don't know if I ever made that argument lol Matt was always against flex I was always for it.
I like being able to choose 3RB's or 3WR's each week, Matt has this idea that Fantasy is still about the RB (it used to be) so when you allow flex everyone will choose 3 good RB's....this won't happen but that's what he "thinks" will happen.
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na makes it more important and it shows in the draft. Everybody tries to get 3 RBs, if u don't have the value then u may not try for 3 RBs. But then everybody reaches on RB depth as well

just because people do it doesn't make it the right thing to do Matt.
WR's and RB's are pretty much equal at this point, if it comes down to it I'm totally going to pick a WR before a RB if we are talking about picking up a #5 WR vs a #10 RB or a #25WR vs a #35RB
everyone else can rush to get 3 RB's if they want I won't do that because although that used to be the way to go about it, it isn't anymore....even though people still follow the method.
its what always happens and u'd be stupid not to. Thats why it makes the league less competitive.


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We were the second time in the same app. Unfortunately went crazy this week the weather, so we. More than intended in the small app spent, which we have already described earlier. (: .... ... Rather simple and partially outdated see earlier description), as we were informed, executed shortly remedial measures in the home.
Wir waren zum zweiten Mal im selben App. Leider hat in dieser Woche das Wetter verrückt gespielt, so dass wir mehr als gewollt im kleinen App. verbrachten, das wir bereits früher schon beschrieben haben. Sanierungsmaßnahmen im Haus (siehe früher Beschreibung: ...eher einfach und teilweise veraltert ....) werden, wie uns mitgeteilt wurden, in Kürze ausgeführt.
We had 4 beautiful, pleasant days in Seefeld, where we have come to expect to be in this place in a friendly atmosphere.
The location of the apartments between Rosshütte and the center was good. The property can be described as rather simple and partially outdated, but has contributed to the warmth of caretaker and their direct contact possibilities much to our well-being, for which we would like to thank on this way.
We love to go back there.
Wir hatten 4 schöne, angenehme Tage in Seefeld, wo wir bereits gewohnt sind in diesem Ort in netter Atmosphäre zu sein.
Die Lage des Apartments zwischen Rosshütte und Ortszentrum war gut. Die Unterkunft ist als eher einfach und teilweise veraltert zu bezeichnen, Jedoch hat die Herzlichkeit der Hausmeisterin und deren direkte Kontaktmöglichkeit viel zu unserem Wohlbefinden beigetragen, wofür wir uns auch auf diesem Wege bedanken möchten.
Wir gehen gerne wieder dorthin.
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California American Water says it was at fault in at least a few recent cases of high water bills, citing errors that included accounting mistakes and a mismatched water meter register.
While the company insists the overwhelming majority of "spiked" water bills were caused by costly tiered rates combined with leaks and other mistakes that customers are responsible for, Cal Am spokeswoman Catherine Bowie said it's important to investigate each case individually.
"There have been other instances, though, where we did find an error on our part — such as an accounting error," Bowie said in a recent email to The Herald.
However, the company said that in nearly all cases of spiked bills reported by The Herald and other news outlets, Cal Am determined the customers used the water they were billed for.
"In every high bill instance that has been covered by the local media — with the exception of one case — the water measured by the meter had been consumed and was the result of a broken irrigation line, a mis-set irrigation timer, toilet leak, etc.," Bowie said.
She said the one exception was "a billing error that was fully reimbursed once it was discovered in our audit, which we conduct in all cases of high water bills."
Some Cal Am customers, however, strongly disagree with the company's broad pronouncement.
Unexplained use
Toni Ray, whose Cal Am bill of nearly $10,000 was eventually reduced to about $2,300, said she has paid the final amount in full but the cause of her sudden spike was never determined, even though a plumber checked her house for leaks and found none. Her bills since the spike have been about $40 a month, she said.
Ray sent a complaint to the state Public Utilities Commission, and said she was told a few months ago that an investigation had been opened.
Nonetheless, in such cases of "unexplained use," Cal Am says it has confirmed to its own satisfaction that the water was actually used — or wasted — even if the customer is confounded as to how.
"There have been instances, too, where the customer has been unable to identify what caused the high consumption — which is easy to understand," Bowie said, giving the example of a gardener finding and fixing a leak but forgetting to report it to the homeowner. "We supply adjustments in these situations too. We call them 'unexplained water use' adjustments, which means the exact cause of the water use was never identified — but the usage was confirmed."
Even the adjusted bills can be hard to take, however, and still often total a thousand dollars or more, as in Ray's case.
Odometer for water
Though Bowie said she is unable to discuss individual cases without a customer's permission, the company's admission it had mismatched a meter register raises some concerns for customers who have been wondering if their meters have malfunctioned.
The meter's register is the part the customer can see that indicates water usage. It's like a car's odometer in that it shows a measurement, while the water meter actually does the measuring.
There have been recent reports of companies putting the wrong sized register on a meter, as Cal Am acknowledged it has done.
In a recent Santa Clara County case, it took persistent complaining for Los Gatos engineer Tony Moore to get his $3,100 bill resolved with another company, San Jose Water Co.
Every time he flushed his toilet, the water meter showed he used 68.8 gallons of water.
"He joked that it would be cheaper to use bottled Perrier in his 1.6-gallon low-flow toilet," San Jose Mercury News reporter Scott Herhold wrote last week.
Water company officials investigated, and told Moore his toilet was malfunctioning before discovering the register was the wrong one for his meter.
"Their default response seems to be that it's always something wrong with the customer's plumbing," Moore said.
Bowie says the same has happened with Cal Am customers, though she did not indicate how often it occurs.
"We have also had the situation described in the Mercury article where the wrong sized register was placed on a meter," she said. "These instances are very infrequent — and it's important to understand that when they have occurred, there has been nothing wrong with the meter or the register — it is the human error in mismatching the two that causes the problem."
She stressed that the past year's steeply tiered rates "are designed to create these high bills when leaks occur," to encourage conservation.
"We are in a new world when it comes to water leaks because of the restrictions on the area's supply," she said. "A toilet leak today is unlike a toilet leak three years ago.
"To give the occasional billing error or meter misread the same level (of) attention as the rate structure in terms of an explanation for these bill spikes is disingenuous and downright misleading," she added.
Investigations opened
Officials at the Public Utilities Commission said several spiked Cal Am bill investigations were opened earlier this year, but as of press time Wednesday they could not say whether any were resolved or how many remain open.
Bowie said understanding the tiered rate structure is going to be more important as customers start increased usage during the summer.
"We have found some errors on our part, but very few," she said. "We encourage every single person who has an issue to call us so we can re-read their meter, test their meter if needed and make absolutely sure we've done nothing wrong to cause them a higher bill than normal."
Some of the media reports about bill spikes "have caused undue anxiety or concern," she said. "As a result, if I were a customer I would be confused as well."
Julia Reynolds can be reached at 648-1187 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Online Share your personal experience with Cal Am — good, bad or uncertain — and read others at montereyherald.com/calambills.
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Feb 19, 2013 at 1:37 pm #1299465
My son (new boy scout) and I just completed our first backpacking trip – a quick overnight with his Troop that involved a thankfully short 1.5 mile hike in and out of the Birkhead Wilderness in the Uwharrie National Forest. I don't know what the proper BPL term is but I suppose we are no longer backpacking virgins… The best part is that in spite of the weather (details below) my son and I both left with smiles on our faces and his desire to "do more backpacking with just the two of us to practice". That is a big thumbs up across the board.
The trip started in 32 degree weather with snow/ice/rain – which turned to almost entirely snow after about 2 hours or so. It was cold and damp. Finally broke around 4pm, then got pitch black and sleeted tiny balls of ice for about 10-15 minutes like someone tipped a bucket over on top of us (we had long since setup camp). Then finally gone for good. Temps dropped to roughly 22 or so Sunday morning and the hike out they'd risen to maybe mid 30s or so when we got to the trailhead and our cars.
After months poring over threads and information on this site I'd tried to pare down our car camping excesses slowly but surely in anticipation of having to put it all on your back. That proved to be very helpful on a lot of levels, including acquiring gear over time which permitted taking as much advantage of gear swap as I could (particularly compared to some others who found themselves two weeks out dropping $1500 at REI) and focusing on the essentials to try to minimize pack weight (their list – if you used all of it – would weigh 45-50 pounds and not fit in a youth pack). So thank you all including those on the Scouting sub forum who shared packing lists.
I have so many comments on what I've learned and things I need to improve on for both of us it is hard to know where to start.
Some general observations first.
First, despite our best efforts it felt like both of us were carrying more weight than I'd have liked. We were far from the worst in this regard no question, but still I'd like to trim both of us down. Some will happen over time and there are some limits that could not be avoided (the wet and very cold weather dictated more clothing, for example, than we otherwise might take). Next trip I'm going to have a scale and start actually weighting everything…
Second, the happiness provided by good rain gear can't be overstated. My son had a coated nylon jacket that, while not really breathable (less critical given the short distance and temps) kept him bone dry underneath. I had my RAB Latok which performed flawlessly and really made a big difference. We both had basic Columbia pants over base layers. Particularly in those temperatures you don't want to mess around with being wet. The Latok was worth every penny.
Third, the issue with canister stoves in cold weather is no joke. Breakfast was being prepared in conditions which pushed the limit of the Jetboil canisters – ambient temps probably around 24-25. Most everyone had a canister stove and they were all sluggish. I didn't sleep with the canister (probably should have…) or otherwise warm it. I will consider placing it in water next time … or bring the white gas if I'm really concerned. In the southeast given the relatively low elevations we are likely to attempt in winter 20s are always possible but the average lows are the low 30s.
Gear MVPs (other than aforementioned rain gear).
Exped Synmat 7. Not the UL version so a bit on the heavy side but I stayed warm and had the best nights sleep I've had camping despite the conditions. I'm a believer and may have to keep my eye out for the UL version…
Golite Feather 20 sleeping bag. I managed to get my clothing just right given it was my first time trying out this bag. 800 fill down is the bees knees, lofty, light and comfortable. I was toasty warm despite the low 20s temps in the bag with midweight base layers, dry wool socks, a fleece beanie and during the night I added a microfleece pullover.
Costco Merino Wool socks. Dang these things are nice and comfortable-particularly for $8 for 4 pair…
Gear Dilemmas…
It was a struggle to fit everything into our packs – even ignoring the weight. I had to abandon my REI Flash 65 in favor of a much heavier Alps Mountaineering 85L pack. Some of it is gear choice and some of it may be packing technique… so here was my complete gear list other than the pack:
LL Bean Microlight FS2 tent. Stated weight 3 lbs 12 oz. Packed size 20×6. I really like this tent and it is obviously roomy for one person although not ridiculously so. Setup is easy and it is, for the size, pretty lightweight. But it was darn hard to pack in and around it – or so it seemed. I ended up removing the poles and stakes, and packing the tent and fly in a OR compression sack and shrinking it down a bit. This is the biggest question I have – whether to continue with this tent or look for something even smaller – Big Agnes Seedhouse SL1 or MSR Hubba… not quite ready for a true tarp or tarptent setup…
Golite Feather 20. Stated weight 2 pounds 2 oz. Packed in it's stuff sack, no compression sack used, and put in a plastic garbage bag given the weather. For the temps I'm not sure I can get much smaller than this for a bag…
Exped Synmat 7. Stated weight 31 ounces. I really liked sleeping on this pad compared to my equally heavy Alps Lightweight self inflating pad that packs larger and is less comfortable. It packs relatively small but seemed to be the most problematic item.
Alite Monarch camp chair. Yeah I know it was my true luxury item (well some here would probably consider a lot of my stuff luxurious but still). On Scout trips there is a fair amount of downtime and a chair of some sort is really nice… packs pretty small as well – this was fairly easy to stuff somewhere in the pack.
Snow Peak Gigapower
Primus ETA 1L power pot with fry pan lid (gigapower and canister stored in pot)
220g Jetboil Fuel
Light my Fire spork
GSI 20oz nesting bowl/mug
3L Osprey Hydration bladder
Worn –
Terramar lightweight base layer shirt
C9 duo dry shirt
C9 microfleece
RAB Latok Shell
C9 lightweight base layer bottom
Columbia rain pants
wool socks
Wool beanie
Seirus lightweight gloves
Packed (All clothes other than the pants were packed in a dry sack – REI jacket in its own dry sack):
Terramar midweight base layer top (sleep)
Terramar midweight base layer bottom (sleep)
C9 running pants (sleep)
Mountain Hardwear Dom Perignon (sleep)
Marmot heavy weight fleece gloves (backup)
Columbia nylon hiking pants (for when rain stopped)
2 pair extra wool socks (1 for sleeping; 1 backup)
REI midweight quarter zip base (backup – probably superflous)
REI Spruce Run synthetic jacket (extra insulation either in camp or sleep)
Repair kit (1 tube tenacious tape, 3 safety pins, 3ft duct tape wrapped around an old athletic tape tube, 1 tube seam grip, all packed in a small nylon bag)
Fire starter kit (altoids tin with Light my fire starter, mini Bic and 4-5 cotton balls coated with petroleum jelly)
50 feet 3mm utility cord to hang food bag
Zebralight H30w headlamp.
Benchmade mini griptilian
2 Photon Freedom microlights (backup)
1 Leatherman Style PS
Cheap ground tarp for a footprint (need to buy an actual footprint or maybe get a tyvek ground cloth…)
Trowel (MSR LNT), 4x6sheets toilet paper, 2x scent free wipes (in own small ziplocks) all packed in a gallon ziplock
First Aid kit – 1 tube neosporin, 1 tube sting eze, 8 bandaids various sizes, 2x large gauze pad, 2x small gauze pad, 8 steri strips, 8x Pepto Bismol, 8x Immodium, 8x benadryl, small tube Ibuprofen all packed in a quart size ziplock
Personal toiletries – small microfiber cloth, toothbrush, travel toothpaste, small tin with allergy meds in a quart size ziplock.
Food (packed in a nylon sack):
1x Mountain House meal
4x instant oatmeal
4x Starbucks Via
2x Clif Mojo bar
2x mini bagel with pb&j (lunch on hike in day)
1x apple (lunch on hike in day)
1x 32oz Nalgene
I think that is all. I was surprised it all didn't fit into the Flash 65… I know there was some fat in that mix – but given the wet and very cold conditions (and I carried a little extra as a backup for my son…) I think part of the problem was everything was packed in its stuff sack – including clothes which meant I had a bunch of cylinders that don't necessarily fill all the available space. I did separate the tent/fly from the poles and compress it but would not normally thing that was necessary. I could move the tent to the pack bottom straps I suppose but would rather have it in my pack. I'm thinking a pack liner with clothes in particular stuffed wherever may help rather than a bunch of little stuff/dry bags… Still puzzling that one out. I'm also as noted questioning the tent choice as well….
Time to get a scale and start really figuring out how to make this work better for both of us…Feb 19, 2013 at 1:37 pm #1956092
I need to start using that online gear list tool (geargrams?) so I can shorten posts like this!!!Feb 19, 2013 at 2:12 pm #1956105
Ben CBPL Member
@alexdrewreedLocale: Kentucky
First of all, I hope it was fun for both of you. My trick for the kids was to impose few rules in the backcountry. They really liked the freedom. My other trick was to let them take part in the fire building and use. This was the one place I had to use a few rules, but they loved the fire so much they didn't mind.
As far as your gear goes, you can comfortably carry a LOT less. First, that's a lot of clothes. Its an overnight. You don't need backups or backups for your backups. Same for all the lights. Second, you are ready for a tarptent. Its no harder to use than a traditional tent to me. Third, don't waste money buying a heavy footprint. You don't need one. Fourth, you can ditch all the stuffsacks you want. Just carry one trash compactor bag for all the stuff you want to keep dry; when full, twist the top and fold it over. Fifth, no need for a cook pot and a bowl; eat out of your pot. You could consider a cheap easy-to-make alcohol or esbit stove and be a lot lighter on an overnight. Sixth, that is a lot to carry for repair and first aid.
Generally, weigh your stuff. Think about whether you really need/want each item. For example, do I need a frying pan lid? Is a foil cover lighter and just as useful?Feb 19, 2013 at 2:15 pm #1956106
Kevin BabioneBPL Member
@kbabioneLocale: Pennsylvania
I was feeling your pain when you had to switch from the Flash to the Alps backpack. I had purchased a SMD Starlight pack and thought I was well on my way to backpacking lighter and, on an early April trip in PA where the temps were to be in the teens, my stuff simply didn't fit. I had to return to my ultra-heavy Bora 80 backpack.
It sounds like you learned a lot and have a chance to leapfrog over the other members of the pack since your son wants to get out and practice more. Looking at your gear list I'd guess that it was probably your packed clothing that gave you too much bulk for the Flash65. In addition to weighing everything there are times when you simply need to evaluate things for their sheer size. A CCF pad may be light weight but if you try to put it in your pack it will eat up all the volume.Feb 19, 2013 at 2:29 pm #1956115
Adam RothermichBPL Member
@aroth87Locale: Missouri Ozarks
Most importantly its great that you and your son both had a great time despite the weather!
A tip I picked up was just stuffing the sleeping bag loose in the bottom of the pack. It packs much better as a large, flowing mass than a small, solid brick. In fact the only thing I use a stuff sack for is my shelter and my food/kitchen. I also make copious use of the outside pockets on my pack. I usually don't have to open my pack at all until I make camp. Rain gear, TP, first aid kit, water treatment, warm jacket, water bottles, camera, lunch/snacks, anything I think I might need during the day goes in one of the mesh pockets or hip belt pockets.
A couple of specific things from your gear list: A tyvek ground sheet will take up much less space than a blue tarp. Its free if there's a construction site nearby too. You realized the fleece and insulating jackets were redundant. The synthetic jacket probably packs better and feels warmer since it blocks the wind so I'd choose it. I'd say the sleep pants are redundant too especially if you've got rain pants. It sounds like your hiking pants stayed dry, no reason you can't sleep in them.
It sounds like you're on the right path, you made note of the things you didn't use or didn't work and you'll make adjustments next time. No one here got it right on their first try and if they did they're lying :D
Edit/PS: Since this was a scout trip I don't think its wrong to bring a little extra gear especially given the weather you encountered. When you're responsible for the safety of kids its probably not an appropriate time to be pushing your limits.Feb 19, 2013 at 9:51 pm #1956244
Lance MBPL Member
@lancemLocale: Oregon
Brings back fond memories.
Can you share the list of items you took but didn't use or could have done without?Feb 20, 2013 at 4:48 am #1956294
Mark CashmereBPL Member
@tinkrtoyLocale: NEOH
You're on the right track with the tent packing issue. If you do stick with a tent, I know it seems so much neater to keep it all in it's 'sausage roll' but breaking it into parts really does make it easier to pack. I usually throw the stake bag in with the poles and put that piece in an outside side pocket using the pack's side compression straps to hold it upright (assuming your pack can handle this methods of carry). Then I just fold the tent fabric pieces into flat-ish squares or rectangles depending on your pack shape that I use as a mid-shelf inside the pack. It makes a nice divider between my compactor bag in the bottom of my pack with all of my compressible gear in it and the loose items in the top of my pack (food bag, stove, Neoair, etc.). If a piece of the tent is wet, I then just stuff that piece in the outside shovel pocket (or attach to any outside strapping).
HTHFeb 20, 2013 at 7:13 am #1956324
I appreciate the insight and support. It is important to emphasize again that my son and I both had a great time and I'm itching to get back in the woods – always a good sign!
I forgot a few items on the list:
Coccoon Ultralight Pillow – this thing with the Exped really produced my best nights sleep ever on a camping trip. And it packs nice and small.
I had a value pack of 10x hot hands pairs. Used 4 pairs of them – 2 pairs to my son for his sleeping bag and to put in his boots. A luxury for both of us but they did bring some comfort in a cold environment. This isn't something I'd normally take.
Costco Carbon Hiking Poles – really like these particularly for the price.
As for what I took but didn't use at all the list is:
REI quarter zip baselayer. I like it and will probably use it another time but it was definitely redundant.
Marmot fleece gloves. I wore them briefly in the morning since the other gloves were a bit damp. But I could have done without given pockets, etc…
1 pair wool socks. I only wore two of the three which is sufficient clearly.
I didn't have to use the FAK or the repair kit. The FAK is pretty pared down at this point (I could use perhaps less but there is a little redundancy given the scout based trip and that some of the other adults were even greener than me…). I could probably make due in the repair kit with duct tape or tenacious tape, but probably don't need both. Probably don't need the seam grip either.
I didn't use the photons – not a huge weight penalty for them and I'd intended to use one as a tent light/marker set on low but didn't. A headlamp and a campfire plus moonlight were more than sufficient really.
As someone noted I did not use the fry pan for anything other than a lid (and never have really) so replacing the pot and/or lid would be an opportunity. I do like the heat exchanger on the power pot – I don't have science to prove it but it sure does seem to heat up faster. I'll have to scout about to see if there is a lid that would work.
I think I wore/used just about everything else actually. Including the fleece and the synthetic insulated jacket at the same time but realistically that was more than I needed – I could have worn a base layer, insulated jacket and used the hood and/or put my shell on if I got cold. I did sleep in the fleece however…
I'll reconsider the bowl – I did use it for oatmeal but could have eaten that out of the pot or repackaged into freezer bags. I used the mug for coffee and will continue to need some small mug for that use – i'll keep my eye out for a small titanium mug…
Another issue was that I was trying out some new gear on this trip – the exped mat, golite bag and REI insulated jacket are all new to me at least so I wasn't sure what conditions they would work in and the limits of their capabilities. I have a Montbell UL thermawrap I normally take but it seems good into the low 40s but I didn't trust it into the 20s. The REI is a bit heavier, but it has a hood which I wanted given the temps. Knowing what I know now I have a better sense of what each piece of gear can accomplish.
I definitely will be going the trash compactor bag route. I was worried about my insulating layer getting wet, and sleeping clothes, so both ended up as more sausages. It was wise to be worried but the solution may not have been optimal. I'm also thinking about folding up the Exped synmat rather than rolling it to gain some space…
The tent will be up in the air I guess for the moment. I'll continue to ponder other options but I was still lighter than most on the trip – the standard tent was an REI Half Dome for each adult (over 5 pounds if specs are correct) – Baltoro 75 packs with the tents and more strapped onto the outside, etc… one guy packed in charcoal, a full size percolator, fry pans, etc…
And considering where I started it's been a long trip – the very first time my son and I camped out with Cub Scouts (first night for either of us in a tent) which was car camping we had a 14 pound Eureka Tetragon 8 tent, Coleman full size inflatable mattress with battery operated pump, Coleman Wally World fleece lined bags, regular bed pillows, a folding camp table with a dual burner propane grill, two folding chairs, and another 25 pounds of miscellaneous gear (regular cookware, full size leatherman tools, 4D cell camp lantern, Surefire 6P, untold layers of clothes, etc….) so it's been a long path over the past 3 years to slowly acquire new gear and drop the huge weight items… And mostly I've made good choices – the only gear I've gotten that seem to be for the moment abandoned are an REI Lumen 25 bag and two Alps lightweight self inflating pads (my son loves the ZLite as its easy for him to manage – folding up the self inflating pads he struggles with).Feb 20, 2013 at 7:16 am #1956325
I didn't use the Steripen – but I did use just about all the water I packed in…
Still thinking about switching to a Sawyer Squeeze – not a fan of floaties even if the water is sterilized – and in the SE really clean running water is sometimes around, but more often creeks, etc… that or try a bandana over the top of the nalgene…Feb 20, 2013 at 2:58 pm #1956551
Sean HeenanMember
@roadster1Locale: Southeast mountains
Ah I remember it well going from Cub Scouts to Boy scouts, I still have my big tent I bought for cub scouts sleeps four and it is used once a year on a car camping trip..just for old times sake. When my son transitioned over I bought backpacks sleeping bags, and on. I fell in love with backpacking again, and my son loves going out with the troop and I go on every trip they go on. Some of the gear I bought I regret… too heavy, and some I have replaced as I've gone along. Stick with the gear you bought for now, use it for awhile and see what works, a rainy winter trip is hard to judge by. At first I had a REI half dome, still have it, but as an adult in scouts I have always slept alone so I bought a easton kilo 1p much better than schelping a half dome. Still have my Gregory Baltoro 65, think about replacing it but it rides well and it still works so I have a hard time parting with the money for a new pack, someday. I agree that you will sometimes carry extra gear just cause as adult with a scout troop you have extra responsibilities, like I carry a larger first aid kit. My first backpacking trip with the scouts was also to Uwharrie but it was in the fall and in drought conditions, I brought 2 liters of water and we hiked 10 miles, I used all of it. The scoutmaster had a filter and we pumped water out of a creek that was barely running and muddy, I was glad we had a filter. One guy had tablets and he was glad we had a filter. I carry a filter, to many on this forum there is no way they would ever carry a filter but I do, it's a sawyer though, so not complete heresy. I have also learned a lot from BPL and continue on the journey to an ever lighter pack, but on our last trip when we weighed our packs my weighed in at 26 pounds total pack weight and hell five of that is backpack. Sorry for the long post but stick with the gear you've got and in time you will see what works and doesn't, for me that is also a fun part of backpacking.
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I have a chance to obtain a couple of active hives. They are located close to where I live. When is the best time of year to move them?
I have a chance to obtain a couple of active hives. They are located close to where I live. When is the best time of year to move them?
Any season where they are flying regularly. That depends on your climate. Here, I just moved one a short distance last week, but this week is too cold and I probably wouldn't try it again until spring. There it might be enough warmer, maybe you could do it now.
Hi Eman, You can still move hives in our area. I usually lay a towell over the entrance in cool weather to stop too much air from cooling the hive. Good luck, Jim
P.S. How is the FGMO doing?
So far so good with the FGMO. I guess time is the only true test.
Have you fogged at all lately? Have you opened the hives and changed out the cords recently? The members of the Davey Crockett beekeepers association ask about the FGMO, but no one else seems willing to try it.
OK, I'm confused. Why do the bees need to be flying regularly as a key to when you may move a hive? I have never heard of there being a time that you cannot move a hive. Is your concern that the bees will not return to the hive after being moved, that they will be lost? Or is it that the wind chill durring moving is the problem? I move mine inside of my van. I need to move two hives yet this fall, we haven't had a killing freeze here yet, but it's been too muddy to get into the fields. Hopeing to get it done next week.
The bees are clustered when it's cold. Sudden movement causes some to fall to the bottom. Sometimes causes lots of them to fall to the bottom and the cluster gets broken up. The bees are lethargic and have trouble getting back together in a cluster and some freeze to death.
Also, even when taking cleansing flights in the winter they may be too lethargic to realize the hive has moved and they don't have time to circle around to find it. They need to get back now.
These are the reasons I don't move them when they aren't flying.
Ah, very good! Thanks, I'll keep that in mind and hope for a relativly nice day to make my move.
You are a little ways south of here, and you might get some good weather yet. If you really have to move them, then move them, but if you can do it when it's nice it would be better. Maybe, if they are in the back of a van and sealed up good and you have a good heater they could warm up enough to get clustered back together anyway. I still worry a little about cleansing flights and losing their way back. A branch in front of the entrance after the move tends to make them pay a little more attention when they fly out for the first time.
More good ideas to think about, thanks. I do need to move them, and there will be more nice days yet. It is only a five mile move and a relativly smooth ride. I will look for a 60 degree day and use the branch idea. That sounds like a thoughtful idea.
I would go for it. If you are only going a short distance, place the hives in your truck with the entrance facing the rear. This is really no worse than a strong winter wind. Make sure you cover the entrance with screen, bees are'nt very friendly when they are cold.
You can move bees any time of the year even in 4 ft snow. As in summer when moving I put screen in front of the entrance at night around hive so not to sufficate . screw hive body togther with plywood and screws. Run a cargo strap around hive to keep cover on . put in truck or trailer with frames running the length way of vechicle . put the truck in 4 wheel drive and go and let the adventure begin .
What do u mean when you say "put in truck or trailer with frames running the length way of vechicle " ? Does that mean put the hive opening facing the front or back of the truck or face the opening to the side ?


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The health care and lodging sub-sectors have led the performance over 1Q13 while apartments have lagged. We believe investors have been attracted by the higher dividend yields generally on offer from health care and by the "risk-on" characteristics of lodging.
Over the balance of 2013, we anticipate subsector reversionary, rotational forces will play a role in determining performance. We think that sub-sectors such as retail and industrial, which posted strong performance in 2012, are unlikely to maintain their relative performance through the end of 2013. We expect consumer spending will be tested by concerns about modest employment and subdued income growth. Internet sales appear likely to continue to take a bigger slice of the retail pie putting many 'bricks and mortar' businesses on the defensive. By contrast, we expect the positive earnings momentum among the short lease types—apartments and storage—will support some improved relative performance.


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