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Saturday, January 10, 2009
Tonight my mom is going to come over and watch the kids and Frank and I are going out with 3 other couples for dinner. We're going to Patti's 1880s Settlement in Grand Rivers, KY. We've never been there but we've heard it's awesome! I can't wait to go!!!
We FINALLY got our Christmas tree down last night (I know, I know!) and I'm enjoying the extra room in my living room now! haha I love seeing the tree all lit up with all our favorite ornaments, but I also am JUST as happy to put it all away!
Anyway, that's what we're up to... what are YOU doing today?
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- Heather said...
Today I am catching up on housework. Davin has spent the last week in intensive therapy, so that takes up most of our days and leaves us pretty tired. So, today we will have a catch-up day!
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 11:06:00 AM MST
- Kathyb1960 said...
I want some corn dogs and FF's!!! Can I come to your house for lunch? LOL
I'm just doing nuthin! Well, actually, that's not true. My parents' 50th Anniversary will be in March and I'm searching the internet for gift ideas.
It's nice you get to go out on a date w/ your hubby! Even if it is with other people!
Have fun!
OH! BTW! It was 80 here yesterday! I want cooler weather! And we are getting some. It's supposed to be in the 40's and 50's next week.
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 11:12:00 AM MST
- Holly Aytes said...
Sounds like you are busy! We too are being lazy...the kids are still in the jammies playing w/ new toys. Hubby is watching UT basketball while I tackle the mountain of laundry :) Soon I am heading to the grocery store alone since it is raining and hubby is home (who wants to drag around the kids). And also thinking about Coleman's family as they celebrate his life :( and :)
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 11:27:00 AM MST
- God's Rock Angel said...
This morning I was REALLY lazy and got up about 11:30!
I grabbed a shower and then parked in front of my MacBook and watched some House M.D. Then I got dressed and ready to go out as we were going to have lunch with some friends at a local pizza resturant.
We had half and half pizza with Chicken Supreme on one side and Ham and pineapple on the other (we even got to have cheesy bites which is my favourite!)
I went home and tidied up a bit then came to my Mum's to use the tumble dryer - the problem with having a 1st floor flat is the lack of drying space.
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 11:46:00 AM MST
- Jacki said...
I'm working today :0(
No weekend rest for me!
OOOHHHHHH...you will LOVE Patti's!
Not just the restaurant, but the whole community! Something VERY special there!
You have to try the monster pork chops! The bread in a flower pot is so yummy!
Let us know how you liked it...and take your camera !
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 11:53:00 AM MST
- Mom of Army Brats. said...
I love patties, and love their flower pot bread, and oh yum their pork chops, and chicken oh my. super YUM!!!!!!!!
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 11:53:00 AM MST
- Chrystal said...
On the contrary, it's quite pretty here today and I'm STILL sitting in the house.
I plan to get out later and then head to a favorite restaurant with BD and his friends to celebrate his birthday. Go, us, for having date nights!
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 12:01:00 PM MST
You will love Patti's! As everyone else said, the Pork Chops and Bread are yummy! Don't eat too many corn dogs and french fries...you'll want to be starving when you get there! Have fun!
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 12:13:00 PM MST
- Brigitte said...
Sounds like you are having a great day!! Have fun tonight!
I just showered... the kids are still in their PJ's and we are doing nothing. Watching movies, popcorn, disney channel! A lazy day at home. We got 3-4 inches of snow last night so we are staying home!!
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 12:37:00 PM MST
- Jaxsons Fight said...
Today we went and saw Desperoux with a group Hope Kids that we are a part of. The boys had a blast. Have fun at dinner with no kids, Hugs from Lacey and Jax
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 1:05:00 PM MST
- momof4as said...
Well we just had sloppy joes and tater tots a little while ago... and my dad and stepmom are out doing errands so they said they are going to stop by for a minute (and they generally really mean that...) and we have all of our Christmas stuff down except the tree, BUT Jason has brought the ornament storage box up so surely that's progress?! Oh, and we're getting up to a foot of snow and it is really coming down! Have fun tonight, you deserve it!
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 1:06:00 PM MST
Don't feel bad- I took my tree down yesterday also!
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 1:15:00 PM MST
- mom2natnkatncj said...
A lazy Saturday. Joe is at work, but will be home soon I hope. It's snowing here. I don't know if his replacement will show up or not though and if he'll end up staying because of it. I'm about 2 months behind on my soaps so I've been trying to catch up on those a little.
Don't feel too bad about just taking that tree down. We too just got ours down this week. And as always we discovered stuff we forgot to put away. The kids had left their ornaments from craft night in the car so they never made it onto the tree. And they never got put away either. Then yesterday I got a late Christmas gift from someone. It was an ornament with Celeste's name on it. So now I have to venture down to the basement and put these ornaments into the box of ornaments.
I should be doing laundry and picking up the toys, but being lazy just seems so much more appealing.
Enjoy your night out tonight. Sounds like so much fun. This isn't your first date night since Frank got home now is it?
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 1:30:00 PM MST
- Mandy Greene said...
You will love Patti's! You must get the fried pickles they are so so good. You also get this wonderful bread served in clay pots. If you are a pork chop fan, they have the best. And the pies are a mile high and delicious! I am jealous, my mouth is watering thinking about your dinner. Much better than my diet food. lol
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 1:39:00 PM MST
- The Hortons...one day at a time. said...
We went to our first down syndrome support group! It was great! Then we came home and started working on getting the house ready for Malachi's dedication party next weekend! and tonight we are going to dinner with my in-laws while Malachi's great grandma babysits!
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 2:07:00 PM MST
- Ann said...
We are going shopping for essentials, TP, Paper towels, food for the week, ya know the important stuff. We are also going to get Jonathan a new Bible, he wants more stories than his Toddler Bible has. I'm excited to find him a new one especially since it was his idea.
I checked out the website of the place you are going. Looks fun! My husband and I NEED to get back east to see my family soon and perhaps we'll check that place out with my cousins :) or maybe we'll meet you there ;) Let us know how it is and don't forget your camera!
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 2:08:00 PM MST
- Carmen said...
Thank you for leaving a comment on my blog, I'm so new at this that I get excited when someone, that is not family, let's me know they read my blog. May God continue to bless you and your family. Carmen W.
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 2:12:00 PM MST
- Heather said...
We're celebrating Zoe' Gotcha Day. 4 years ago today in Hefei, China we became a forver family of 3! We usually celebrate Zoe style so today we are staying home in our pj's, eating homemade french fries & ice cream. Tonight the three of us are having a slumber party in the living room with pizza, popcorn, & a movie!
Enjoy your dinner at Patti's. We were there several years ago & it was so much fun & the food was delicious. Plus, a night out with adults is always so deserved.
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 2:21:00 PM MST
- Tricia said...
It's beautiful down here in Florida. We're in the high 70's, it just doesn't feel like winter. We attended a birthday party today, and now I'm studying, Bailey is sleeping, and Keith and Aubrey are grocery shopping. Tomorrow, we'll start with church and more studying. Keith and my dad will be pressure washing the house.
I just read Meredith's blog and she and her husband had date night last night, and you're having date night tonight. I'm so jealous! I'll see if I can persuade Keith for date night once football season is over. Wish me luck!
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 2:42:00 PM MST
- ♥Lisa♥ said...
im jealous. It sounds like you are going to have fun tonight.
Kaitlen had her first Cheer today. the girls did sooo good. Then after that we drove to daddys work so the kids can see him, he's working a double today and now we are doing NOTHING!!! and i'm about to plant my butt on the couch.
dinner?? i have no idea!
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 3:22:00 PM MST
- Army Wife and Mom said...
hey Renee today i hung out with my mom and the kids its been a relaxing day have fun tonight
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 5:01:00 PM MST
We were SUPPOSED to have a snow storm last night and thought we'd just be at home relaxing. Well, not a bit of snow so we had family over and played Settlers of Catan for 4 hours! FUN!
Hope you have a super wonderful night out tonight!!!!!
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 6:34:00 PM MST
- Shari said...
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Waiting with patience on mine to be finished when Stan has them done to his exacting specs!
I had a kit sent in more than a few months. Any news on these builds Stan?
Waiting with patience on mine to be finished when Stan has them done to his exacting specs!
"If God had not intended for us to eat animals, how come He made them out of meat?" - Sarah Palin
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I received my Bren about a week ago. Stan is very busy getting the other orders out.
My Bren arrived at his shop in pieces in June, and I was totally happy to wait.
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Quite helpful group we have here. Thanks for all the information!
Stan seemed to do a lot of status updating for the last rpd build. Is he just too busy with all thats on his plate? Im dying to know how its coming along but dont want to interrupt him.

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He learned to fly in the US Army Air Corps Reserve in 1945 and this led to long standing friendships with key players within the aviation industry. His engineering background and innovative eye led him into construction, including design of high tech facilities for the aerospace industry.
His highly successful business interests and a growing family did not prevent him from taking on civic leadership roles. He was a political insider for the Republican party and witnessed first hand the political careers of Barry Goldwater, Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. He was also the Chairman of the committee in the Los Angeles bid for the Olympic Games.
The book details Kilroy's many civic and business accomplishments. However, the main focus is on his extraordinary success in campaigning a series of five yachts, all named Kialoa, in ocean races around the world. The story begins in 1956 with Kialoa I and by the launching of the 73ft Kialoa II in 1963, Kilroy was already establishing himself as a formidable skipper. A bigger, faster boat would only enhance his reputation.
Before the completion of Kialoa III in 1974, Kilroy and his highly skilled, fiercely loyal crews had circled the globe on Kialoa II, winning races and breaking records in many of the blue water classic events.
The performance of Kilroy and his crews on Kialoa III from 1975 – 1977 was unrivalled and their list of victories culminated in winning the World Ocean Racing Championship. During this period they set new standards of excellence in maxi yacht racing with their winning ways.
Kialoa Dare to Win takes the reader on a sometimes wild and exhilarating ride to experience life on board Kialoa in ocean racing mode. The separate accounts describe the sometimes extreme conditions and the inherent danger to even the most experienced of crews.
A serious collision with another maxi yacht in a race off Sydney Heads, the tragic loss of 15 lives in the '79 Fastnet race and crashing off mountainous waves in 60 – 70 knots of wind in Bass Straight are all part of the mix in these exciting chapters.
In contrast, Kilroy also describes the idyllic life of cruising in some of the most beautiful places on the planet both in between races and once he had retired from racing in 1990.
Over nearly four decades Kilroy established friendships with sailing royalty and legendary yachtsmen, some of whom were competitors, like CNN's Ted Turner, and some who got their early break on one of the Kialoas, one of whom was Dennis Conner.
This inspiring and beautifully illustrated book will be loved by all people who sail or who enjoy the spirit the adventure. Equally, it is a compelling read for those who value the importance of motivation, participation, team work and positive leadership in business or their personal lives.
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As well as being a racing crew, the Kialoa's spawned an international family of friends, joined by their experiences. Kialoa US-1: Dare to Win as well as being a biography of Jim Kilroy and the Kialoas, also tells the story as seen through the eyes of various crew members over the years.
Here, writing specially for Sail-World, Peter Allison gives a personal perspective on what it was like to be involved in the Kialoa team and sailing with Jim Kilroy in particular.
On reflection, sailing with Jim Kilroy was a remarkable experience. I had the good fortune to sail on both Kialoa II and Kialoa III between 1970 and 1978.
The New Zealander Bruce Kendell had only recently taken over as the sailing master on Kialoa II when I first sailed on the boat in California. It was during the summer of 1970 that Kilroy decided to do the 1971 Transpac from Los Angeles to Honolulu and then cruise through the Pacific to Australia to compete in the '71 Sydney-Hobart race.
On meeting Kilroy for the first time I was impressed by his physical presence and pleasant, engaging personality. On getting to know him better I soon understood why he had already been so successful both in business and on the water. He was a dynamic man with a huge raft of talents.
In coordination with Kendell, Kilroy was always fully involved in crew selection and ensuring the boat was match fit for forthcoming races. He was a standout owner/skipper and the primary helmsman on board. He always captained a watch and had an intimate understanding of how his boat handled and performed in all conditions. From a crew perspective, he always encouraged us to look for ways to increase boat speed, particularly in light air.
On the few occasions that we experienced either gear failure or a stuff up due to human error he always remained very calm and his only demand was to keep the boat moving as fast as possible while the problem was being remedied.
Routine tacking, gybing and sail changes invariably slow the boat down. Mistakes made by crew during any of these manoeuvres has a multiplying effect in reducing boat speed, sometimes for prolonged periods. To reduce the risk of error, we always had clear communication on deck to ensure all crew were in position and ready to carry out the change.
Executing headsail changes or spinnaker gybes on big boats in heavy conditions can be fraught with danger and can sometimes lead to pandemonium on deck if things go wrong.
There was an expectation on Kialoa that crew would maintain sharp visual awareness in carrying out their individual functions to reduce the distraction of everyone shouting at once.
Of course it was not all serious stuff..
Once Bruce Kendell established himself on Kialoa the light sprinkling of Kiwi and Aussie crew increased to the extent that 'downunder' accents and humour became a normal part of the camaraderie that we all enjoyed so much.
The 1972 Trans Atlantic race from Bermuda to Spain will be remembered as a non event by many due to the frustrating light conditions we encountered for days on end. We amused ourselves on Kialoa II by producing a Western satire on tape complete with a sheriff, gun slingers and saloon girls. Everyone got into the spirit of things with some outrageously funny skits.
Some of the guys obviously enjoyed being 'saloon girls' as we changed the production set from the cockpit to the water. On this particular day we were completely becalmed and most of the crew were swimming over the side. After some quiet discussion, a circle was formed, shorts came off and the Kialoa Aqua Ballet commenced. A number of highly skilful routines were executed before the piece de resistance.. a mid-Atlantic 'moon' to the sun.
We understand synchronised swimming started as a result of someone getting their hands on the video tape of this very fine performance.
From my personal experience both Kialoa II and Kialoa III were great boats to cruise and race on. We sailed to remote parts of the globe that some people could only dream of seeing. Kilroy always had high expectations and more often than not we enjoyed success in winning races for line honours in major ocean racing events. Kialoa III had an outstanding record for a maxi yacht in also winning races on handicap and shattering course records.
The wonderful crew camaraderie had a galvanizing effect in maintaining crew loyalty to Kilroy and his Kialoas over many years.
I sailed my last race on Kialoa III in the '77 Sydney-Hobart in which we won both the elapsed and corrected time honours. Following this race we cruised to Auckland as the Trans Tasman event was virtually canned due to the number of boats damaged in the Sydney-Hobart race.
In 1987, I met up with Jim at the America's Cup Defence in Fremantle, WA. He had been cruising on Kialoa III and invited me out for the final day of racing when Dennis Connor reclaimed the America's Cup.
Jim was interested in what I was doing and I explained that I was the Sales and Marketing Director of a multi-national company based in Sydney. I mentioned that I had a framed aerial photograph of Kialoa III heavily reefed in the '77 Hobart race on the wall of my office. The caption below 'when the going gets tough, the tough get going' was not lost on our sales force.. or Jim!
He would be pleased to know that in business I applied a good many of the lessons learned on Kialoa in the importance of mentoring and training crew to sail as a cohesive team. Analogies could also be drawn with emphasis on continual improvement in our organisation, systems and the ability to be flexible with our strategic plan as conditions changed.
As Kilroy always challenged us to buy into the sailing of Kialoa in our quest for extra boat speed, we applied similar strategies to grow our business and gain that all important competitive edge in the market place.
The 446-page hardcover book is available for US $50.00 at Barnes & Noble, and online at www.Amazon.com, www.BarnesandNoble.com, and www.smithkerr.com.
Kialoa US-1:Dare to Win is published by Smith/Kerr Associates and its imprint Seapoint Books. All proceeds from the sale of the book will go to the John B. and Nelly Llanos Kilroy Foundation, to be contributed to youth sailing and educational purposes. For more information, visit www.kialoa-us1.com.
Sail-World will run an extract from Kialoa US-1: Dare to Win on Tuesday, along with Peter Allison's perspective of the incident on Sydney Harbour


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As convenient as laptops are, they are such an inconvenience when anything goes wrong with them. Laptops are built to proprietary designs, unlike desktops.
If anything goes wrong with a desktop – a fan, a USB port, the graphics card, even the motherboard, everything is built to a standard that you could go buy a cheap replacement yourself and stick it in. No such luck with laptops though. Everything in a laptop is designed for that particular laptop only.
There are no standard layouts, or motherboard designs. A motherboard from any desktop would often fit into the cabinet of any other desktop. Laptop motherboards are just all randomly shaped. If a replacement is even available, it will only be something you find with the very manufacturer, and no one else. For this reason, laptop repairs often end up costing more than a new laptop itself, and that is a shame. People resent this so much, there have been new businesses opening up online, that give you a better way out than taking your laptop down to the recyclables dumpster.
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A RAM upgrade is the easiest thing you can do to speed up your laptop. Before you go about upgrading anything, you need to check out exactly how much RAM your laptop has, and how much more it is designed to take. You can find out in the manual that came with your laptop, or you could find out by going to the website of the Crucial memory company.
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This is an interesting comment. I'm assuming the pics are after harvest and the comment refers to CB hives after also.Nice pic. I don't ever see that level of crowding here - maybe as bad as the center unit but nowhere near as bad as the outside hives. And only then in very hot weather. You're lucky you can get away with that. My excess bees would be settled on a tree limb.
Do you think these population differences have an effect on stored honey before winter clustering comparing the two systems? In what way if any?


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The punters come early to the speedway at Western Springs. They want a good spot or more likely "their" spot, to which they are driven by habit or perhaps superstition.
"If they find someone sitting in their spot," an old hand told me on Saturday night, "they'll ask them - politely - to move on. 'I've been sitting here since nineteen and fifty-six,' they'll say, and that's usually enough."
So the patrons form a wide, flat horseshoe of humanity on the concrete terraces, and settle in on folding chairs for the programme of two dozen races.
To call it fast and furious doesn't begin to do it justice. Barring incidents or accidents, most races last barely three minutes. The single-seaters, from the 300hp midgets - now there's a contradiction in terms - to the 900hp sprint cars complete the quarter-mile circuit in a matter of seconds. The latter remain on the track only thanks to rooftop "wings" that catch the wind and hold them on the ground.
Such is their speed that these cars move forwards only by going sideways; the entire race is a controlled four-wheel drift (although as they hit the back and front straights there's usually one wheel clear of the ground, fluttering slightly as the drivers fight to bite the clay track).
On the corners, they spray a bow wave of dirt and as the evening progresses, the clay gets polished by the squealing tyres to a lustrous blue-black. The sweet, slightly grassy, smell of methanol fills the air.
As the slightly awestruck tone of the foregoing suggests, I am not an aficionado of motorsport, nor even a fan. I'm really here to say hello to the neighbours. I've been in the hood since 1997; they've been around since 1929 when the then-new circuit hosted its first dirt-bike race - the midget cars started up in 1937.
I wrote to the deputy mayor a few years ago to point out that the group claiming to represent the opposition of the locals had never spoken to this one. A young woman from the group came round and communicated her displeasure in blunt terms - one of those terms actually rhymed with "blunt". Yet even though motorsport has always bored me almost to tears, I always thought the speedway added to the colour and texture of the neighbourhood. And if the wind's in the northeast I can't hear them at all - though they'll be deafening in Mt Albert.
I couldn't help wondering if there was a bit of snobbery at work: whether the objectors were really just dismayed at the working-class petrol-heads messing up their slice of high-priced heaven.
In fact, mulleted and tattooed petrol-heads were in a minority on Saturday night, the third-to-last meeting of the season. Even in the pits, where teams adjust suspensions and tyre pressures for changing conditions, they were outnumbered by dedicated men (and not a few women) devoted to their sport.
Out in the crowd, the atmosphere was more genteel than at the average one-day cricket match. Family groups proliferated. Kids slid down the brown-dry grassy slope on bits of cardboard. Grannies applauded the on-track action wildly or turned grim when their favourite was outmanoeuvred on a tight corner. Lion Red and bourbon-and-coke premixes were on sale at the bar, but there was no aggro.
"You never see any fights except sometimes between the drivers in the pits. I've seen them rolling in the mud there," Colin Waite tells me, and roars with laughter at the memories. He'll have a few. He's 84 this year and he's been coming to the Springs since 1937. He spent a good chunk of that time in pit crews.
Waite, who ran a panelbeating business in Morningside all his working life, says that "if you've been in the motor game and know a bit about cars, you get to appreciate all the work that's gone into it. And it's very skilful - especially the solo bikes."
The speedway's future at the Springs is uncertain. The restrictions on their activity enforced after legal action by residents mean the programme can't expand, which threatens the economic viability of the enterprise.
There's talk about making the park a test cricket venue and shunting the cars out to Mt Smart.
But I'd be sorry to see them go, even if test cricket's the only sport I really love. The motor maniacs have roots in the soil; they're part of the place. Too often for my liking smartening up the city means painting over the patina of the past.


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Names of Socorro Police officers arrested have been released
EL PASO, Texas - (Oct. 2012 Story)
The names of the City of Socorro Police officers and communications shift supervisor arrested Tuesday night have been released.
Their names and charges, according to jail records and Texas Department of Public Safety:
Raul Huerta-communications shift supervisor, arrested for alleged delivery of marijuana greater than 5 pounds but under or equal to 50 pounds
Lt. Jose Enrique Alvarez, arrested for alleged official oppression
Sgt Refugio Orta, arrested for alleged official oppression
Officer Israel Delgado, arrested for alleged oppression and tampering with governmental records
Detective Javier Varela, arrested for alleged official oppression and tampering with government record with intent to defraud or harm and aggravated perjury
The City of Socorro has 27 police officers.
Tuesday night the Texas Department of Pubic Safety executed multiple search warrants and arrested four people at the Socorro Police headquarters.
Socorro city spokesman Dave Garcia said the Texas Rangers looked through computers, boxes and files at the Police Headquarters located at Poona and Calcutta streets in Socorro. After they arrested the four individuals, the Rangers moved their operations to the Rio Vista Socorro Police Sub-station, where they continued the investigation. Garcia said DPS may have been moved to the Rio Vista location because that's where Socorro's computer server is located.
A DPS official did not provide information on the investigation but did inform the media that some of the Rangers at the scene were undercover agents.
Wednesday afternoon a 'closed' sign was displayed in the window of sub-station while DPS agents continued to carry out crates filled with documents and pack them into a mobile storage container.
A small group of kids stopped to check out the action across the street before heading into the the Rio Vista Community Center to attend a Halloween Party.
"In my opinion its disgusting, because we should have protection," said Susana Lester, who was seated at table in the back of the community center.
Lester and a group of parents talked about the arrests, while they watched their children laugh and dance dressed-up in costumes.
"Now we're not going to be able to talk to the police," said Lester. "Because what if we have one of those kinds of police?"
"These are administrative officers and they're some of the most reliable officers we could find when we hired them," said Garcia. "They're not the ones jumping over the fence chasing bad guys down, we have plenty of those officers."
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Nature Night for young children Sept. 28
A Nature Night for children birth to kindergarten and their families will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, at the PR-B school commons and school forest (weather permitting). Enter the school through door no. 33.
To celebrate the most important time for learning in a child's life a variety of hands-on activities will be available. Nature journals and bags will also be on hand.
A light dinner will be served. Older siblings are welcome and there will be activities for them also.


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Jackson, at the Super Bowl media center on Friday being whisked from one radio row interview to another, said the new Eagles coach gave him an idea of how he will be utilized in the offense when they spoke a few weeks ago.
"Kind of similar to what De'Anthony Thomas was doing at Oregon. He's like a little brother to me. I actually talked to him," Jackson said. "He was passing on information to me, like I'm going to be pumped up and psyched to be in that offense. It just keeps defenses off guard any time you go in motion, fake play-action, go down the field. There's just so many things you can do." Read more...


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Your typical RV is taken for weekend regional trips as well as longer vacations, traveling between RV parks and campgrounds. Dry camping is possible to some extent, but the energy and water demands of the typical RV have their limitations. That's fine for most RV owners, who consider themselves "travelers." But what about those who would like to get off the beaten path to see and experience areas not attainable by the typical RV? These people are true "explorers" and they need a vehicle capable of transporting them to these areas and providing suitable living accommodations at the same time. This opens up a whole new class of RV, called Expedition Vehicles.
Expedition Vehicles are a major departure from your basic RV. They are designed to be able to traverse terrain that is inaccessible for most RVs and need to be durable enough to hold up under the stress of driving over punishing terrain not suitable for most vehicles. Expedition vehicles generally don't utilize campgrounds either, so they need to be self-sufficient to a greater degree than other RVs. These requirements dictate a whole new way of thinking when designing and building expedition vehicles.
The leader in this field is Global Expedition Vehicles. GXV produces a wide range of vehicles that can be customized for your specific travel style.
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Vehicle selection depends on where you want to do your exploring. If your overland travel is basically limited to North America, a domestic chassis would be the best choice. Smaller units built on a Ford F-250/550 or Dodge 4500/5500 chassis will let you get into tight areas with ease. If you want more room, the Patagonia can be built on a heavy-duty Freightliner or Navistar chassis. These can be 4x4 or 6x6 and configured with single-, extended-, or crew-cab configurations. The Pangea takes it a step further and offers a lifting roof that can be raised to expose a huge loft sleeping area while still allowing use of the main living area. If you plan on traveling abroad or doing an around-the-world expedition, a chassis such as DAF, MAN, or Mercedes would be a good choice due to better service access when traveling abroad. Chassis like the Mercedes Unimog offer the ability to burn high-sulphur diesel fuel, as well, which can be a boon when traveling in less developed nations. Basically, GXV will build your unit on whichever chassis is best suited for your travel plans.
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The vehicle we spent the most time with was the Safari Extreme, which is built on a Mercedes Unimog chassis. This chassis is nothing short of amazing. Three locking differentials allow you to lock either axle from left to right, as well as a center differential to lock both axles together. The electronic shift transmission lets you select the desired gear and range. When you stab the clutch, the transmission automatically shifts to that gear. The forward control cab has a deep windshield that lets you see the area immediately in front of the vehicle. When driving a Unimog chassis, I was surprised to find how it handled. It stuck to the road on curves like a sports car, yet when it came time to go off road, it escalated to simply amazing. As a passenger, all I saw was sky climbing a steep bank. Cresting the bank was effortless and going down the other side I was so close to vertical that all I saw was the ground ahead of me and had to place my hands on the windshield to keep from leaving nose prints on the glass. The vehicle was truly unstoppable.
The Unimog chassis is designed for universal travel. Simply release a few locking levers and the entire instrument panel, steering wheel, and foot pedals can be slid from side to side to accommodate lefthand drive or righthand drive. The chassis has numerous power take-off options. A front mechanical PTO can be used as a drive source while a number of hydraulic connections allows use of hydraulic accessories. Winches and auxiliary lighting are all standard on GXV vehicles. Spare tires can be mounted on the front bumper or on the rear of the vehicle with a lowering mechanism. A cargo carrier is mounted to the roof of the cab for carrying bulky cargo, water cans, food storage, etc.
Now that we've established that GXV vehicles can get to out-of-the-way places, the next issue is durability. The stress of overland travel creates unique requirements on this type of vehicle. GXV begins by mounting their coach to the frame with a proprietary Kinetic Mounting System that prevents the coach from flexing by allowing the frame and suspension to articulate and twist but isolates those dynamic forces from the expedition body. This system also helps to isolate the coach from road vibration and noise when driving. Every GXV design is rigorously tested for articulation and stress with a cross test.
The sidewalls are constructed with a structural composite sandwich panel. This eliminates thermal conduction paths by eliminating any aluminum tubing required in normal stick-framed construction. The fiberglass-reinforced polyester outer plies are vacuum-bonded to the inner foam and finished with a gelcoat. Typical wall thickness is 60 mm and provides superior strength to handle the flexing, wind, and extreme temperatures of overland travel. The 110mm floor structure is similar but also includes an integrated welded-frame structure.
GXV exclusively uses Armor Vision windows. These windows use dual-pane glass that is burglar, scratch, and fade proof with high thermal qualities. They are flush to the exterior and have dual stainless-steel locking points for extra security. These awning-style windows slide down mid-point to the horizontal position for ease in cleaning from the inside of the vehicle. Integrated privacy blinds and mosquito screening provide 100 percent sealing with no gaps for insects to get through. Optional stainless-steel protection plates provide security and protection if you plan to ship your expedition vehicle to another country. All entry door and compartment hatch cover latch mechanisms are integrated into the body panels with a three-point stainless-steel latching mechanism. This provides a high level of security as well as strength and durability.
GXV utilizes efficient marine grade wiring and electrical components to maximize available power and minimize electrical consumption. Typical flooded batteries can only be used to around 50 percent of their rated capacity without damage to the battery and also need to be located in a vented exterior compartment due to the hydrogen outgassing during charging. AGM batteries remove the outgassing element and offer a bit more useable amp-hours before battery damage occurs but still aren't perfect. GXV utilizes lithium-ion batteries, which are the ultimate, although quite expensive. With lithium-ion batteries there is no outgassing and the full rated amount of the battery capacity can be used.
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Plumbing needs are met by a 125-gallon fresh-water tank and 25- gallon gray-water tank. A cassette toilet is provided for convenient waste disposal when traveling overland. All plumbing is installed inside the vehicle to prevent any possibility of freezing when camping in cold weather. A water filtration system is provided, and filling the fresh-water tank from a stream is possible via a water pump and the microbiological drinking filter installed at the kitchen sink. HVAC systems consist of a 15,000-Btu air conditioner with heat pump and a Webasto hydronic heating system that also serves as an engine block preheater. Domestic hot water needs are met by an Isotherm hot-water heater, which is heated by the Webasto boiler.
Interior and Amenities
The interior of our particular Safari Extreme was finished with quarter sawn teak cabinetry with four coats of hand-rubbed varnish. The flooring was oiled teak. The dinette window was installed in a natural opening wall. This panel can be opened to give you a much larger opening so that you can take in a larger view or bring more of the outside ambience into your RV. This is a real plus when viewing wildlife or just taking in an awesome sunset and is a photographer's dream come true.
The galley is furnished with marine grade components. A stainless-steel sink is recessed into the granite counter top while a microwave/convection oven is located in the cabinetry over the two-drawer stainless-steel refrigerator/freezer unit. The drawers latch into place for travel and, unlike traditional hinged doors, prevent any food containers from falling out when the fridge is opened after travel. Interior cabinets are also made with locking latches. A simple push of the button locks the cabinet or drawer and prevents it from opening during travel.
If you're the kind of traveler who wants to truly explore, overland travel is a great way to see the world. Overland travel is gaining in popularity and the annual Overland Expo is a great place to introduce yourself to this kind of travel and meet with other overlanders. Global Expedition Vehicles is an excellent choice to custom-build an expedition vehicle tailored to your needs. GXV's owners are seasoned overland travelers and fully understand what works and what doesn't and can use that experience to help design the perfect vehicle for any prospective buyer. The UXV on a Ford F-550 or Dodge 5500 series domestic pickup truck chassis of your choice is perfect for domestic travel or for getting into small rural towns when traveling abroad. The Safari Extreme and Global Traveler series on Mercedes chassis are perfect for international travel, while the Patagonia and Pangea are designed where a larger vehicle is desired and can be offered on any choice of domestic or imported heavy-duty chassis, including eight-wheel drive if you want to go whole hog. Extraordinary travel requires extraordinary vehicles, and Global Expedition Vehicles can certainly meet those needs.
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text: I installed a swarm in my first top bar hive roughly 3 weeks ago. Checked on them today to find about 6 partially drawn comb with lots of honey. There are cells with pollen and eggs are visible. However I'm not seeing any capped brood or larva and some of the cells have more than one egg. There are also a few queen cells (I think I counted 2-3 and one is visible on the left in the first photo.) I couldn't find a queen but I'm also not good at finding her yet either. My first thought was that I'm simply expecting brood too soon but that doesn't explain the queen cells I'm seeing (if they are queen cells.) Could it be they had a queen, lost her, and now they are trying to raise a new one or do I simply have a laying worker on my hands? Any suggestions?


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Restricted text: Anyone interested in purchasing or reading this text must have received the empowerment of Vajrasattva's Magical Manifestation Matrix for the peaceful and wrathful deities from either the kama or the terma tradition and must have received the reading transmission. This Secret Essence Tantra is the most advanced and extensively studied tantra within the Nyingma lineage.
The twenty-two chapters of this tantra elucidate how to correctly view the ground, traverse the path, and ultimately reach the result—fully enlightened buddhahood. The first part of this book includes the Tibetan and English translation for the root tantra itself. The second part is a translation of the extensive commentary on The Guhyagarbha Tantra, called Thorough Dispelling of Darkness throughout the Ten Directions, written by the omniscient Longchenpa, who was an emanation of Samantabhadra. His word-for-word commentary gives uncommon explanations regarding all stages of Vajrayana practice, including comprehensive teachings from the Dzogchen point of view on how to practice and accomplish the path to enlightenment. The author includes complete explanations of the peaceful and wrathful mandalas as well as practical instructions needed to attain the four states of vidyadharahood.
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"This Secret Essence Tantra is the most advanced and extensively studied tantra within the Nyingma lineage. The accompanying commentary by Longchen Rabjam, Thorough Dispelling of Darkness throughout the Ten Directions, illuminates the speech of the enlightened ones throughout time and space. In the state of enlightenment, there are no restrictions based on directions. All those who really approach this great treatise with faith and the attitude to study, contemplate, and meditate upon the inner meaning are given the opportunity to fully dispel the darkness of their ignorance."—Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche
"Many commentaries and upadesha instructions based on this tantra of the Glorious Secret Essence Definitive Nature Just as It Is have been compiled by the learned and accomplished masters from India and Tibet. This word-by-word commentary known as Thorough Dispelling of Darkness throughout the Ten Directions was written by one of the greatest vidyadhara masters to enter this world; hence this is an extremely profound and important treatise that clarifies the absolute wisdom intent of the tantras. The omniscient Mipham Rinpoche has said 'Even if the meaning is not perfectly understood: to just hear the words of this tantra or see the sacred scripture, the benefits are supreme—as these are indications of the power of exceptional accumulations of previous merit and positive karma."—Khenpo Namdrol Pharping


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Adj. Used to describe someone who has to have everything they do planned and mapped out. Without a plan, this person feels lost and out of control. This does not mean this person stays at home and does nothing, but they are extremely uncomfortable "flying by the seat of their pants". This person needs to have their activities for the following weekend known by Tuesday afternoon, or they start to get very nervous. Only likes spontaneity under controlled circumstances.
Her planny tendencies forced her to kick him to the curb; he was way too spontaneous asking her out for Saturday on a Thursday. What would she wear? How much time would she need to set aside to get ready? What type of food would they be eating so that she didn't eat the same thing in a 24-hour period. It was all too much for her to take, despite his PhD in chemistry, his competition-quality surfing skills, and his GQ looks.
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I took my visiting 21-year-old son to the LGS today. (Thank you Jay's Guns of Crestview for your patience and knowledge!)
After looking around with two different salesmen's help for about an hour, he just fell in love with the Storm Compact!
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I got a new bee hive with nine frames of bees and brood with a marked queen two weeks ago, and made a big check yesterday, I found no queen and found three queen cells in the center of three different frames, there is still a few frames of brood with eggs, larva and capped brood, the queen cells are partly drawn out and are probably pretty new. Question; should I let the bees raise their own queen or buy one? There are three hives in the area that are producing drones and the bees are calm and not Affricanized.
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The topic ment to say NO queen,
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Forum link: http://endlessfate.b1.jcink.com
Runehead Memberlist: http://www.runehead.com/clans/ml.php?clan=endlessfate
Table of contents
I. Introduction
II. Requirements
III. General information
IV. Whos in charge?
V. Rules
VI. What were looking for
VII. What we offer
VIII. How to register
IX. Other
I. Introduction
Thank you for taking the time to read this topic. Our clan consists of friendly, helpful members that are active on the forums and clan chat every day. Were here to offer you a great in game experience. Both the forums and the clan chat are very active throughout most of the day. Were there for each other, thats why the three keywords to describe our clan would be: Respect, equality and honour.
II. Requirements
Our current level requirement is a combat level of at least 70. This counts both for F2P and P2P. People who don't meet this requirement can still apply, but they'll only be able to become a full member if they can get their combat level to 70 within three weeks after applying.
More important are the rules listed in section V of this topic. Make sure you read them.
III. General information
Home worlds
Clan cape: 22
Clan Chat: Efclanchat (join us here to say hello when youd like to apply )
Forum link and Runehead memberlist can be found at the top of this thread.
IV. Whos in charge?
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Aug 31, 2013 at 12:51 pm #1307156
Was just having a conversation with Jerry Adams about Paramo and occurred to me than have not seen much chat about it on BPL.
I only started using it last Christmas and really like it, I have the Valez Adventure Light Smock and Cascada Trousers.
This article by Chris Townsend is very good
Would like to hear from folk about what Paramo items they are using, or Cioch and Furtech for that matter, and what conditions they use them in.
Cheers,Aug 31, 2013 at 1:24 pm #2020491
Ken T.BPL Member
When it does pop up on the radar here it seems most find it too warm to wear while hiking. Then regarded as too heavy as a carry along. I my self would love to try the Adventure Light Smock. Though I do find the reflective piping on the stealth color counter intuitive.
From the wayback machine. Have you seen this?
Seemed familiar
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=73653Aug 31, 2013 at 1:31 pm #2020493
Hi Ken,
All very valid points, I myself only ever use in winter so never find it too warm and never plan to carry it but it does get very cold in Michigan.
As I mentioned over on Jerry's thread I was very sceptical about it until an outdoor shop owner I was taking to back in the Uk offered me to try
It on a day hike and bring it back for a full refund if I did not like it (even if it was dirty), the guy was that confident I would like it.
If you ever wanted Paramo brought back from the UK I can post it on for you.Aug 31, 2013 at 1:36 pm #2020497
Jerry AdamsBPL Member
@retiredjerryLocale: Oregon and Washington
I don't remember reading that article, thanks, that and wikipedia "nikwax analogy" together have a pretty good explanationAug 31, 2013 at 1:37 pm #2020498
It is indeed a very good article, Chris Townsend really knows his stuff.Aug 31, 2013 at 1:44 pm #2020500
DougBPL Member
"If you ever wanted Paramo brought back from the UK I can post it on for you."
You can also get it at Jackson Sports UK. That's where I bought mine from, among other things. Decent prices, fast shipping, if you choose US as your destination VAT is automatically deducted from your totals so you see exactly what you're paying.
I haven't been out in really cold weather in a while, so I haven't used mine in probably two years, but I liked it when I did use it (Adventure Smock and Cascada trousers).Aug 31, 2013 at 1:47 pm #2020501
Spot on Doug, I remember you get stuff from Jacksons on occasion, I did not realise they sold Paramo.
I used use them all the time back in Ireland as used to get a 10% discount.Aug 31, 2013 at 1:55 pm #2020502
Martin RyeBPL Member
@rye1966Locale: UK
The wonder material – or it it. Chris Townsend used a RAB Neoshell jacket on his last long walk in the UK. Not Paramo. There is much debate on Paramo online to read. Outdoor Magic's forum has many threads to read about Paramo in the UK.
I hate it. I got soaked in it, and don't trust it. I point out on one trip my mate Alan was dry the most as he proofed his Paramo top the day before we left. 3 others (including me) all got wet in it in a few hours of rain. None of us were novice backpackers.
Here is a alternative view on it: http://alansloman.blogspot.co.uk/2011/12/on-being-warm-and-dry.html
If you want to trust Paramo in remote wilderness to stay dry in I suggest its a false starting point. Look at other options.Aug 31, 2013 at 1:58 pm #2020503
Will check that out Martin,Aug 31, 2013 at 2:09 pm #2020505
I had a look and remember reading it before.
Cheers for that.Aug 31, 2013 at 10:37 pm #2020594
Hmmm Martin, I just waded through that rather large thread. I always "consider the source" when reading, and discriminating the info. I found Alan's post to be rather filled with hyperbole, sarcasm, dramatics, and at times a bit of condescension in his replies to others who didn't fully agree with him.
I found Rolf's replies to be more balanced, impersonal, and to the point.
I don't doubt that Alan (and others) have had issues with their Paramo jackets, etc, but others on there tried to offer alternate views of what could be the issue and at best these were glossed over. For example, it's a common mistake for people with any WPB jacket to not fully cleanse their washer of detergent residues before washing and retreating their jackets with their special washes and treatments.
What I find interesting is that Paramo offered Alan to try to fix his issue at their cost, and after endless debate and whining from him, he never ended up actually sending the jacket back. It could have been an easy fix of simply deep cleansing the jacket first (getting rid of not only dirt, oils, detergent residues, but also old degraded nikwax DWR residues as Rolf suggested), and then reproofing. Perhaps after investing all the energy into finding fault with Paramo, he didn't want to risk the chance that he could have been wrong and then have an unpleasant belief system crash (not fun, i've a few major ones, and continue to occasionally have minor ones, but eventually one learns non attachment helps)?
There is no perfect WPB system yet. All have their strengths and their weaknesses. The strengths of Paramo type WPB are, i would say, rather strong and outweigh the potential weaknesses. I do agree with Alan that in particularly driving, windy, and torrential type downpours, the potential for overwhelming a paramo type system is quite likely.
If one finds themselves in the possibility of such a situation, one could (should) carry a 2 oz, crappy, super cheap poncho as a backup.
The strengths of Paramo are primarily as follows: 1. High and unusual degree of breathabiltiy while offering substantial water resistance provided it's well maintained.
2. If it does get wet, it's relatively quick to dry out. 3. It's very long lasting and durable. 4. It's actually easier to fully cleanse as there is no membrane to clog.
Neither of the former points apply to WPB jackets that have a membrane, except that eVent is fairly breathable for having a membrane.
I should be clear that when i'm referring to Paramo type WPB systems, i'm not just referring to official Paramo jackets, but also to those who combine a Nikwax analogy pump liner with a separate, light weight windshirt. I fully agree that many Paramo jackets are simply to heavy and too warm for most conditions. Living in Virginia, U.S., i would probably only be able to wear these for a few months out of the year on average (well, i actually prefer to backpack in late fall, winter, and early spring anyways).
However, my pump liner weighs 8.4 oz, and i would be bringing a lightweight windshirt anyways.Aug 31, 2013 at 11:54 pm #2020602
Martin RyeBPL Member
@rye1966Locale: UK
Justin having been out with a group who all got soaked in Paramo at the same time, and knowing lots of others who have got soaking wet in it I fail to see the claim "offering substantial water resistance provided it's well maintained" Well maintained? Re-proff it every day would be the case I feel based on my experience. Yes the top was cleaned and treated following the instructions from Paramo -yet it failed in bad weather.
I pointed to Outdoor Magic forum and a search there will lead to many debates on Paramo. UK based we walk in the rain a lot. So we soon find out the claims of waterproof or not. For me its not. Others like I say rave about it.Sep 1, 2013 at 12:31 am #2020606
Hi Martin,
I did write also, "I do agree with Alan that in particularly driving, windy, and torrential type downpours, the potential for overwhelming a paramo type system is quite likely.
If one finds themselves in the possibility of such a situation, one could (should) carry a 2 oz, crappy, super cheap poncho as a backup. "
I don't tend to view things in black and whites. There are very experienced, UK based folks, who do like and have mostly good experience with these systems. People like Chris Townsend. Like i said, every current WPB system has their strengths and weaknesses.
Torrential, driving rain is not a strength of paramo, but with a super lightweight backup, like one of those cheap emergency ponchos, one should be fine.
Anyways, what is your current favored alternative?Sep 1, 2013 at 2:25 am #2020613
eric chanBPL Member
so basically you need to constantly re apply the DWR … and it doesnt really work if theres hard driving rain? … does it work if yr standing still in hard rain?
if it doesnt it basically sounds like a very water resistant softshell …Sep 1, 2013 at 3:57 am #2020615
Jason ElsworthBPL Member
@jephotoLocale: New Zealand
I looked into this a few years back and many people seem to love it, but I was surprised at the number of negative reports from users. There were just too many of them for my liking.
I only know of one person who has used Paramo in New Zealand and they got wet first time out and switched back to a std WPB jacket. I asked them all the obvious questions, but they were adamant that it just plain leaked.Sep 1, 2013 at 4:13 am #2020616
Alan SlomanMember
I wore Paramo jackets in the UK for over ten years.
As you rightly point out, in heavy storm-driven rain they fail completely. In the UK, our rain is at about 32-36 deg F. This, coupled with storm force winds out on the hills can lead to hypothermia and possible loss of life, even in the summer.
I would NEVER ever go back to using Paramo for backpacking trips in Scotland, where you can be over a day's walk from safety. At least with a shell system the rain is held at bay and you only get wet from your own sweat condensing out. With Paramo, once the pump liner is overwhelmed you have constant freezing rain forcing its way through to your body.
As you point out, I did not send my jacket back to Paramo as I had already deep-cleaned and re-proofed it myself on three occasions, all to no avail. I saw no point in Paramo doing the same. They were only trying to save face.
Carrying a cheap poncho… Good grief. In the UK that would be in blown away to Norway in one of our storms, or be turned inside out and useless. I found that the only way that Paramo worked as a system was to wear a shell jacket over the top. What's the point of carrying that AND the Paramo? Just take the shell jacket.
The system is over-hyped. To claim that it is "waterproof" is frankly a downright lie. I now no longer wear it.
I speak as someone who wore Paramo for a very long time. How long have you used it?Sep 1, 2013 at 7:04 am #2020629
All good information gentlemen,Sep 1, 2013 at 7:37 am #2020636
Ken T.BPL Member
A warm, dry pub at the end of the day seems required.Sep 1, 2013 at 7:44 am #2020639
And plenty of nice pints of beer and an Irish stew :-)Sep 1, 2013 at 9:55 am #2020667
Hi Alan,
Why did it take you 10 years to get over the Paramo systems if they were catastrophically failing you at times?
Alan wrote, "As you point out, I did not send my jacket back to Paramo as I had already deep-cleaned and re-proofed it myself on three occasions, all to no avail. I saw no point in Paramo doing the same. They were only trying to save face."
I read that thread very carefully, some had offered you tips of how to deep clean it properly yourself, and you brushed them off saying basically it was too much work for a WPB jack ("Faff" was the specific term you used), but Rolf pointed out that all WPB jackets–especially ones with a membrane occasionally need to be fully and properly cleansed.
When asked at the end of the thread, if you had deep cleaned yourself (per suggestions given on that thread) OR had sent it back to Nikwax, you answered no to both. This seems to contradict the above statement some.
Yes, granted cheap ponchos are not ideal for some conditions, but if you go up to a sturdier kind, there are easy and simple ways to make sure it doesn't fly away to Norway. Perhaps going to that "trouble" is not worth it for some.
However, wouldn't you agree that every current WPB system out there has both strengths AND weaknesses? You mentioned Goretex a number of times on that thread, well even their most current and "breathable" stuff is still not all that breathable realistically. You could at least recommend a better alternative like eVent.
But, if Paramo type technology works well 95% of the time, even in Scotland, England, and Ireland (all places i've been to btw ;0 ) then doesn't it have it's place in the grand scheme of things?
Here's the thing, even in the best membrane type WPB systems, in a hard, driving, torrential long lasting downpour the DWR on most of these jackets will wash out under those conditions. What then happens, they become super unbreathable, and your sweat is going to wet everything out.
Either way, with either system, you're going to get WET eventually. The important difference is that Paramo type system, in not having a membrane and the inside also being treated with DWR (takes much longer for that to wear off), will dry much faster. That is something important to consider, i think.
Yes, admittedly i have not been using this system for long. However, if I find it catastrophically fails me just a few times, it won't take me 10 years to switch to something that works better. Probably will make the switch quite fast. Also, i have not invested that much into it. All i have is a pump liner, which i can combine with different windshirts and was relatively cheap compared to a full on Paramo jacket (especially with the currency conversion rates).
Alan, it's not that we are outright disagreeing so much per se, it's just that i'm taking a less black and white and more balanced and holistic approach when comparing various different systems. As you noted, i do recognize that it has it's weaknesses, but why aren't you talking about the weaknesses of other systems more? (to be fair, you did mention it some in the beginning of that article you wrote, but your focus of weaknesses was on Paramo).
Many, many, many people have reported getting very wet in various membrane jackets, whether from outside or inside. Also somewhat common are issues of durability and delamination of the membranes. There is NO perfect system yet.Jan 6, 2014 at 1:14 pm #2060930
Klaus KostenbauerMember
@klauskostenbauerLocale: Canadian Maritimes
Some people express disappointment that their Paramo or any other gear doesn't keep them dry during a torrential rainstom. When there's bone chilling cold water coming down in buckets and hurricane winds, it's wise to take shelter.
That's just common sense. A time to refuge under the tarp, boil tea, smoke a pipe, practice whistling.
One author even claimed Paramo puts your life in danger by giving you hypothermia. Nonsense. What may put your life in danger is stubborn single mindedness to expose yourself to the elements under such conditions and blaming the equipment when you are wet and shivering.
Me and presumably the vast majority are out there to move about in the countryside or for enjoyment of nature hikes and treks, not to prove something. I bet it is a tiny minority that insists to soldier on out there, in the open, under punishing conditions. ("My favourite girl will finally sleep with me when she hears just how tough I am." I wish.)
When measured against the alternatives, there is widespread agreement Paramos perform reasonably well in cool and modestly foul weather, which seals the deal for a gent.
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