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Beautiful Charlottenburg Apartment
Size46 m²
Floor No.2(with elevator)
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Elevator in building
- Towels
Accommodation summary
|Kantstr, 10625 Berlin, Germany
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|Calendar updated
A cosy bedroom comfortable sleeps 2 people on a double bed. Relax in the evening upon plush leather chairs in the pleasant living room, or choose to browse the internet seated at a desk. The kitchen includes an oven and a coffee machine. Light snacks can be prepared using a mini donut maker and a waffle maker.
A bus stops right outside the door and serves the Fair and Congress Center ICC in 5 minutes. Schloss Charlottenburg Palace is an 8-minute bus journey away. The pedestrianized shopping street of Wilmersdorferstraße is a 5-minute walk away and also has a U-Bahn (underground) station.
Stroll through the trendy area around Kurfürstendamm and Savignyplatz Square where many fashion shops, cafes and restaurants can be found. Plenty of entertainment establishments are also in close proximity.
House rulesNo smoking.
No parties.
No pets.
Flexible check-in is possible based on availability.
Guests should bring a valid ID when checking-in.
Bed linen and towels are provided.
The existing password-protected Internet connection is left to the legal use. The tenant assumes the full legal responsibility for the rental period. All illegal actions on this connection such as copyright infringements, down- and uploads, other criminal offenses, etc. are prohibited.
|Weekly rate for 1 guest
|Price for > 1 guests
|R 259 ZAR per guest/night extra
|Maximum nights
|2 weeks
|Check-in after
|On arrangement
|Check-in before
|On arrangement
|Check-out before
|Cancellation Policy
Reviews of this property
I had a lovely stay at Casa Zona Popular for a week in December. It is a very well outfitted flat with everything that you need for a stay in Berlin. The living room in particular is quite de-luxe.
The flat is extremely well situated just a short walk away from the SBahn station at Savigny Platz which connects you throughout Berlin.
I was very pleasantly received on arrival and was able to keep in contact as necessary with Oliver by text message.
A very good stay and pleasant experience.
Most highly recommended.
I just came home from a wonderful holiday in Berlin after staying 1 week at Casa Zona Popular. The place and the appartement is just a perfect place to stay while having holiday in Berlin.
First of all Casa Zona is so central situated in the middle of the street cross of Kantstr & Schlutter str. The buss is stopping just outside the front door and there are only a few meters to the U-bahn. With heavy suitecases to bring along from/to airport of Schonefelt it's the best choise.
The appartment has lift also! It's just a few minutes walk to the wonderful & healthy shops like BioCompany & AlNatura in Wilmersdorfer with natural, organic food. Also there you find the homeopatic pharmacy Mommsen.
Just 2 minutes walk in front of the appartement are a normal groceryshop.
There are alot of cafes and restaurants just outside the appartement.
Kadewe & Kufurstendam is only a nice walk away.
The appartement is very nice, clean like in a 5 star hotel. The small and charming kitchen is fully equiped with all you need to make tastful & healthy meals.The appartement is very charming & nice decorated with a good energy. It's so peaceful there both day & night. The neighbours are also very nice & outgoing people.
The bathroom is so clean that I even made a bath in the bathtube, something I never use to do!!
I am not an easy person the please according to accomodation. The sleepingroom is also nice, with dark curtains so it is easy to fall asleep. The madrass is also very comfortable to sleep on.
The appartement just covers all the needs a person need to make a wonderdul stay in Berlin. The host Oliver is also a very nice, gently & welcoming man. He is just matching this "5-star" appartement.
For sure I will be coming back to Berlin & I will definately for sure stay at Casa Zona :) I would not even consider an other place to stay!
I enjoyed soooooo much this 1 week in Berlin staying in Casa Zona
Best apartment I have ever rented through Wimdu. Great location (S-Bahn just around the corner), very spacious, great kitchen and very friendly host.
I wanted to rent it again for my stay at the end of November, but unfortunately it wasn't available anymore because this will always be my first choice when visiting Berlin!
We had a very pleasant stay in Berlin, and Oliver was a good host.
The outside of the apartmentbuilding looks a little bit rundown, but don't let that fool you.
The apartment itself is very nice, clean and the location is perfect, just around the corner you can take the subway or the bus. A supermarket is nearby. Lots of restaurants nearby, and Kurfurstendam is just a street away.
If you want to stay in Berlin Charlottenburg, this a place we recommend!
A new stay at this location showed me that the central location is just perfect. The host is extremely flexible in terms of arrival and departure and also usual selbt my concern of "furniture back" ;-))) was permitted. When I'm in Berlin, gladly again .... Thanks.
Ein erneuter Aufenthalt in diese Location zeigte mir, dass die zentrale Lage einfach perfekt ist. Der Gastgeber ist äußerst flexibel, was die An- und Abreise angeht und auch sonst. Selbt mein Anliegen des "Möbelrückens" ;-))) wurde gestattet. Wenn ich in Berlin bin, gern wieder .... Vielen Dank.
Oliver has received us with a smile and gave us good advice on the neighborhood environment and the rest of the city of Berlin. Always available when needed. Big thank you to him and Bravo.
Oliver nous a bien recu avec le sourire et nous a bien conseillé sur l'environnement du quartier et sur le reste de la ville de Berlin. Toujours disponible en cas de besoin. Grand merci à lui et Bravo.
Very cosy stylish apartment. Close by Tiergarten and Deutsche Oper. Nightshop Ulrich is on 5 min walk distance and also the Fat Tyre Bike rental shop. we will return to the trendy city Berlin!
A friendly, courteous hosts in a perfectly central location. Thank you for the stay.
Ein freundlicher, zuvorkommender Gastgeber in einer perfekt zentral gelegenen Location. Vielen Dank für den Aufenthalt.
Oliver's small apartment is tastefully decorated, very clean and super conveniently located. We have very happy lived there and the apartment will recommend to all friends and acquaintances if they plan to visit Berlin.
Thanks for everything, Oliver and certainly to see you soon!
Barbara & Ulrich
Olivers kleine Wohnung ist geschmackvoll eingerichtet, sehr sauber und super verkehrsgünstig gelegen. Wir haben ausgesprochen gerne dort gewohnt und werden die Wohnung auch allen Freunden und Bekannten weiterempfehlen, wenn sie vorhaben Berlin zu besuchen.
Danke für alles, Oliver und sicherlich bis demnächst!
Barbara & Ulrich
We have four wonderful days erlebt.Die apartment is clean, very comfortable and is zentral.Der Kudamm is easily accessible on foot and by bus and train in close proximity we have several tours unternommen.Den day we always in the cafe downstairs in the house started with a delicious breakfast. The owner is very friendly, and the settlement in advance and on-site were totally uncomplicated! Thank you Oliver
Wir haben hier 4 schöne Tage erlebt.Die Wohnung ist sauber,sehr gemütlich und liegt zentral.Der Kudamm ist gut zu Fuß zu erreichen,und mit dem Bus und der S-Bahn in unmittelbarer Nähe haben wir mehrere Touren unternommen.Den Tag haben wir immer im Cafe unten im Haus mit einem leckeren Frühstück begonnen.
Der Vermieter ist sehr freundlich, und die Abwicklung im Vorfeld und vor Ort waren total unkompliziert!!Vielen Dank Oliver
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Tom: "Who's blowing up your phone?"
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by Wally Keeler March 06, 2009
Textual Assault The other night when Dave got his ass beat by Kim. chris, tim, and ryan were all sending me video at the same time, every 10 seconds. Totally Textual Assaulting me at 2 in the morning.
by Fox63A March 26, 2009
The act of phishing for a mark by sending out evocative or suggestive text messages randomly, hoping to provoke interest, eventually lulling the mark into a false sense of security, at which point he or she may be taken advantage of.
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Victoria 'Free Baby' Buy-And-Sell Post, Police Investigate
VICTORIA - Police in Victoria are investigating an advertisement posted on an buy-and-sell Internet website where a baby was offered for "free to a good home."
The posting, which provided a picture of the infant, was brought to police attention on Monday.
Victoria Police Const. Michael Russell says officers are trying to track down the parent and confirm that no child is at risk.
Police didn't provide other details of the posting and the ad was quickly removed from the Used Victoria website, where new and used goods are sold.
However, an anonymous person later replied to the parent who wanted to give away baby Alex — according to the original post — "because times are hard."
The reply urged the parent to reach out for help or to drop the baby off in a safe location if they truly couldn't look out for the child.


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My position as a music and culture blogger has afforded me the opportunity to meet some truly amazing talents. From Dr. Octoroc, whose gorgeous sprite work perfectly parallels his infectious chiptunes, to Doc Popular, a man that continually displays a nigh superhuman mastery of everything from the yo-yo and the camera lens, but perhaps none manage to leverage as wildly disparate a skill set as Mr. Marty Allen.
Marty's lifelong passions have included music, design and puppetry, and he employs all three in the multimedia experience that is sock puppet rock band Uncle Monsterface. Combining feel-good music with film, video games and the requisite puppet show, Monsterface continually ranks among my favorite concert experiences, and its members — including the sometimes sock/sometimes man-sized puppet that shares the group's name — among my very favorite geek rockers.
In his recently released book Sock Puppet Madness, Marty instructs readers in both the art and science of puppet-making. By employing his trademark charm and unpretentious wit — and by using Uncle Monsterface and many of his other unique creations as sock puppet projects — he's managed to author that rare craft book that always inspires and never intimidates. Continue Reading "You'll Go Crazy for Sock Puppet Madness" »


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I've enjoyed the World Cup games, even though I am not a soccer fan and don't understand the rules or the intricacies of play. The players can do amazing things, and the games are so important to so many people. Its kind of fun to watch the players run around even when they aren't doing amazing things.
That being said, I think soccer would be even more fun to watch if there was more scoring. In the six quarter- and semi- final games, 9 regular goals were scored (not counting the junk goal by Italy against Germany). This is about one goal every 66 mins.
I think this idea is supported by the actions of the fans. Most of the time, the fans just sit there and watch. Every so often they break into a song - maybe to try to urge their team on, or maybe just because they are bored. When a goal is scored, the fans go crazy. If more goals were scored, the fans would go crazy more often and would have more fun. QED.
One way to increase scoring would be to get rid of the goalees. In the six quarter- and semi- final games there were a total of 64 shots on goal which is 10.6 per game. If there were no goalee at all, most of those would become goals (sure, a few wouldn't because some defender might temporarily act as a goalee and block a few. This would be offset by guys not having to kick for the edges of the goal and missing.) If all of these became goals, there would be a goal every 10 mins or so. So, the fans would have about 66 / 10 = 6 times as much fun. Hooliganism would probably drop too because the hooligans would be so exhausted after watching a game that they wouldn't have the energe to create mayhem.
Another way to increase scoring would be to change the offside rule to something like the NHL rule. Draw a line on the field like the NHL blue line and say Thou Shalt Not Cross This Line Before the Ball.
I don't know how to compute how many more goals this would cause, but it seems like it would sure liven things up.
Town Square
Watching the World Cup
Original post made by Giraffe, Duveneck/St. Francis, on Jul 6, 2006
Like this commentPosted by Mike
a resident of Green Acres
on Jul 7, 2006 at 4:35 pm
I think the goalie should remain because he can make spectacular saves which are also fun to watch. I agree that FIFA should relax the offside rule. If the ref sees the offside as 50/50, don't call it. Only call off side when it's obvious.
The WC can use some of the American ingenuity, using instant relay is one. Any penalty kick rewarded by the ref. should be under review.
Time keeping is another area the WC can improve by setting at 90 min and counting down. Stop the clock when someone is injured or faking injury.


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forum: Food & Drink
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#1 Wed 14 Nov 12 10:00am
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covola nero Cabbage
I bought a bunch of this stuff. Does anyone know what it is. How it is. How it tastes and most importantly, what can I do with it?
#2 Wed 14 Nov 12 11:22am
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Re: covola nero Cabbage
Cavola nero cabbage is the same family as Kale. Its fast to cook..boiled 5 mins in a casserole. I really enjoy it mixed in penne with gorgonzola, crumbled and onions.
Bubble and squeek, kale and leek quiche, soups, salads...
It can be used to replace other cabbage and is very healthy.
#3 Wed 14 Nov 12 12:17pm
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Re: covola nero Cabbage
I've been meaning to make this dish:
http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vege … -ribollita
#4 Thu 15 Nov 12 12:38am
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Re: covola nero Cabbage
I also love it steamed & then tossed with lardons of smoked bacon/broken chestnuts that have been briefly fried off in a hot pan.
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Location: Bioenergy Research
Project Number: 5010-63000-005-00-D
Project Type: In-House Appropriated
Start Date: Jan 4, 2011
End Date: Oct 31, 2015
Objective 1: Develop methods to reduce metabolic activity of microorganisms present in stored swine manure to decrease odor and gaseous emissions during storage. Objective 2: Characterize bacterial antibiotic resistance in swine feces and stored manure and potential for movement of resistance genes between bacterial species. Objective 3: Determine impact of natural plant compounds and/or their gut derived metabolites (e.g., tannins, pheophorbide, diterpenes) on levels of antibiotic resistance in commensal bacteria present in stored swine manure.
Intensification of modern livestock operations has resulted in the concentration of greater numbers of animals into fewer and fewer operations. This trend has also led to the inevitable concentration of manure generated by these facilities into increasingly smaller locations. In the Midwest, deep pit storage is the predominant method used to handle swine manure and this manure is a valuable renewable resource for use as fertilizer. However, concentration of manure has been accompanied by increased public concern about environmental impacts and public health. These include real and perceived fears of the effects of odors, volatile greenhouse emissions, and potential spread of antibiotic resistant microorganisms and genes. Therefore, research is needed to target the common factor relating these various concerns. This factor is the bacteria populations naturally found in manure and its precursor, animal feces. These bacteria are generally termed the commensal bacteria found in these two ecosystems (feces and manure). As a continuation of previous research in our laboratories, both classic microbiological methods as well as modern molecular biological approaches (i.e., direct 16S rDNA sequencing, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR)) will allow us to investigate the bacterial basis for production of odorous compounds, greenhouse gases such as methane, and the impact of using antibiotics in feed as growth promotants on antibiotic resistance present in the commensal bacterial populations. Research will be directed towards developing methods to reduce production of odors and emissions, identifying levels of antibiotic resistance in pure cultures, and identifying and quantitating resistance genes present in the manure. The potential for movement of such resistance genes between commensal bacteria and potential pathogens will also be investigated.


text: So I'm in the market for a new weight distributing hitch with sway control built in for my camper. I have a weight distributing setup right now, but I don't know what tongue weight it's rated for and it doesn't have sway control. I have no idea if I'm overweight on the hitch or not, and it's borrowed, so I want to get my own. The camper weighs in at 10K pounds, though I'm not sure what the tongue weight is. Anyone have a tongue scale they'd be willing to let me borrow to determine my tongue weight then return? Would a local camper dealer have a tongue scale? Also, what weight distributing setup should I go with? It seems that the integrated sway system is more of a defining attribute of a WD setup than the actual WD part of the hitch.


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Simulator teaches community about emergency responses
El Paso Teller 911 is ensuring residents in the community are ready for an emergency, and it is using a trailer to do it.
The 911 Safety Trailer simulates different scenarios to teach children and adults how to respond through experience.
The trailer simulates a kitchen fire that can spread from the oven to the garbage can and stove top. There is a fire extinguisher that can be used to put out the fire. During this simulation, smoke is produced. The smoke rises to the ceiling, which teaches participants to drop to the ground and crawl beneath the smoke to safety.
To teach participants the proper way to choose an exit during an emergency, the participant is instructed to feel the door before opening it. In the trailer, the door is heated to 120 degrees, indicating that there is potentially fire behind the door and that the participant should choose an alternate exit route.
There is a toaster that produces smoke, a microwave that smokes when metal is inserted, there are three working phones in the trailer that participants can call 911 with.
The trailer also simulates a severe weather scenario. A televised warning will air, the weather radio will sound, and speakers will project rain and thunder while lights flicker near the window to suggest lightning.
"We show them the basics on how to just get outside to safety so they can call 911," said Ben Bills, public information officer with El Paso Teller 911.
Participants learn the following lessons in the trailer:
1. What an emergency is. 2. When and how to call 9-1-1. 3. The importance of knowing your address and phone number. 4. Knowing how to use the phones you own, and understanding landlines will transmit location information while cellphones will not. 5. How to stay safe at all times during an emergency.
The trailer is used at 50 to 70 events throughout the year. For more information on how to reserve the trailer for an event, click here.
The trailer cost about $127,000. It was paid for by a 70-cent tax applied to phone bills.


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Home › Forums › Gear Forums › Gear (General) › Examples of "Stupid Light"
Feb 20, 2013 at 5:57 pm #1299512
I've seen the phrase "Stupid Light" tossed around here quite a few times. I understand it means that an individual is sacrificing crucial survival items and comfort levels to shave some weight (or something like that).
Does anyone have specific examples/scenarios that you would consider stupid light?
I was thinking about how many ultralighters don't carry adequate bear canisters, in bear country, because of the canister's weight.
Would this not be an example of stupid light?
I know I'd rather carry two extra pounds versus getting my food eaten or, worst case, becoming the bear's meal.
I ask this because I recently have made a switch to synthetic outerwear, after a horrible (close to hypothermic) experience, because of the risk of wet down from humidity and precipitation in my hiking terrain. Yes it is heavier but I find the risk far greater than the reward of shaving 8oz off a belay jacket.
DanFeb 20, 2013 at 6:15 pm #1956642
I use synthetic sleeping bags over down because of the fear of hypothermia. I also carry a Nalgene bottle to guarantee a way to carry water over a platypus, although I'll probably just carry extra platypi if I do a serious long-distance trip. "Stupid-light" was coined by Andrew Skurka, and I forget where he got it, but his main example was carrying a fleece over a down jacket because of rain.
Another one I've commonly seen is the use of a poncho as a shelter. It's tough setting up your shelter in the rain when your rain gear is your shelter.Feb 20, 2013 at 6:31 pm #1956648
Herbert SitzBPL Member
@hesLocale: Pacific NW
Here's Skurka's original article:
Skurka Stupid Light
I think original example was not taking bug protection in attempt to save weight, when bugs were likely to be encountered.
Not taking a bear canister is not "stupid light" unless you have no ability or skills to protect your food some other way. E.g, having equipment and skills to do a bear hang makes it reasonable to hang your food, not a "stupid light" attempt to avoid a bear canister.Feb 20, 2013 at 6:32 pm #1956650
oh boy…more than I care to remember. two stand out, embaraassingly from the same trip:
Little background info: got on the road on Friday mid day, thinking "oh great I can hike in further now that I have some extra daylight." Trip was in August. Let me state that again…August.
I hit the parking lot at about 4pm. 4:30 by the time I'm hitting the trail. I've still got 3 hrs of daylight. I have 9 miles all uphill, several thousand feet EV gain to campground I select (mistake #1). I should have picked a lower campground.
I reach the campground at dusk, congratulating myself on my 3mph uphill pace. Oh I also had to take a 1 mile detour to get water, so 10 miles in 3 hrs. Neglecting the fact that I am sweating more than normal, and therefore prone to getting chilled upon stopping, I pitch my tent and the wind is whipping up big time. A low pressure system is coming in and the temp drops to 40 or so (per wunderground, so likely a few degrees lower). So now I am heavily sweating, about to get chilled big time, on an exposed ridge, and walking around taking pictures with a full moon (mistake #2, not getting wet clothes off).
Here's where the stoopid light comes in…There are no trees capable of hanging food, and I though pre-trip "nah, bears won't be a problem!" (mistake #3, not doing enough research). Make dinner, with my brand new Ti mug, rinse it out, and pack it with my food. I take my expensive cuben fiber food sac complete with Ti mug used once and walk 200 yds from camp and bury it beneath a few heavy rocks (one of the smarter decisions, to at least get it away from my campsite). We will revisit this…
Now, I was waiting for a new down quilt in the mail, but it wasn't there by the time I left. I didn't want to carry my 20 degree down bag, so I thought "my U.S. Army poncho liner will be fine, it weighs the same as the summer quilt I am waiting for…I'll be good." Not good. I was shivering the whole night, both from a combo of being to wet and stopping as it was getting chilly, wet, and then not having enough insulation. I didn't sleep for 60 min all night. I tried covering my head and woke up with a puddle under my pad from condensation (mistake #4, keep your mouth exposed).
I finally decide at 4:30am it is getting grey enough outside that I can make breakfast and hike out. I stumble to where I stashed my food bag…only the mini bears have made off with it. So now I have to hike out on an empty stomach, having lost my cuben food bag AND my brand new Ti mug, and being chilly until 7am, pissed off, cold hands, but LOTS of valuable data points for future trips. Couldn't find the first Carl's Jr. fast enough…
Type II fun all the way…
TommyFeb 20, 2013 at 6:46 pm #1956652
Hey Max,
Thanks for the reply. I found
the article you referred to about Skurka and it contains more examples of stupid light than I wanted to read! Hah!
It is a very nicely organized and, overall, well written article also.
One person in the comments used a bug headnet as a pillowcase, with extra layers stuffed inside, to save an ounce. That was probably one of the most grin-worthy of the bunch. Also seeing how many mosquitos were in the introduction video has me thinking twice about not carrying a bug headnet myself.Feb 20, 2013 at 6:51 pm #1956658
Randy MartinBPL Member
@randalmartinLocale: Colorado
I think Stupid light is going to be one of those things where experience and knowledge play a big role. Use of ultralight gear often requires enhanced knowledge of it's proper use. Using Down insulation is perfectly appropriate in many conditions.Feb 20, 2013 at 6:52 pm #1956659
Justin BakerBPL Member
@justin_bakerLocale: Santa Rosa, CA
Oh wow, right when I read "my U.S. Army poncho liner" I cringed. The poncho liner is alright for warm weather, like 60 degrees.
Max, I only use my platy around camp to have extra water near me. That way I don't have to stumble around in the dark as often to get water.Feb 20, 2013 at 6:55 pm #1956661
Tommy that 3mph is a great pace, nicely done in that regard! The rest sounds like a nightmare dude. I bet you learned a lot though! :P
Good thing you didn't sleep next to your ti pot and cuben bag.
I was jealous about on thing I read…. I live in the east and I miss Carls Jr! Western Bacon baby!Feb 20, 2013 at 7:12 pm #1956669
W I S N E R !BPL Member
Trying to meet arbitrary numbers and definitions define "stupid light" in my world these days.
Paying more attention to what things look like on a spread sheet (and backpacking forum!) than what your actual fitness, experience, mileage, terrain, or need dictates.Feb 20, 2013 at 7:14 pm #1956671
Daryl and DarylBPL Member
@lyrad1Locale: Pacific Northwest, USA, Earth
You know if you are stupid light when:
I've cut dental floss pieces too short so I couldn't wrap them around my fingers when I flossed. Trying to floss my tightly positioned teeth with floss held between two fingertips does not work.Feb 20, 2013 at 7:29 pm #1956680
Brendan SwihartBPL Member
@brendansLocale: Fruita CO
I agree with Craig that it has a lot to do with skills, location, and condition of a given trip. A lot of people successfully use a Zpacks Blast but that would be stupid light for me. I take a shelter on probably 40% of trips and rain gear on 10% and that would be stupid light for most people.Feb 20, 2013 at 7:39 pm #1956684
Indeed Randy, I've had to read extensively about the lightweight gear, not to mention philosophy, and it does require a bit more experience and, sometimes, skill to use than traditional gear.
I still use a down sleeping bag and I have a down midlayer. I NOW prefer to have my dominant cold weather layer as primaloft one though (best clo/weight ratio of synthetics). My horror story that I referred to above had nothing to do with the climate conditions…
December of 2011:
Camped for the night, a friend and I were walking the edge of a creek nearby. It was about 28f at this time and we had most of our insulating layers on. It was going to drop down into the teens with light snow flurries that night. I was wearing a merino baselayer, top and bottom, montane terras, a uniqlo 7oz down puffy midlayer, and a montbell apline light hoody. My friend was wearing a rab neutrino endurance puffy (cant remember anything else). We stepped on a rock that gave way on a 6 foot slope down into the edge of a creek with a raging current, both dumped into 3-4 feet of water. We struggled to get up as the current slammed us but we weren't exactly in danger of drowning… We were soaked and all I had was a light baselayer and shell to put on for extra clothes. We both had neck gaiters and gloves with was nice but still didn't take the fact away from our reality. Luckily we were only camped about 1.5 hours out from our car and managed to dry off at the campfire and wrap up in our sleeping bags for about 20-30 minutes. With our main insulating layers soaked and the weather not breaking beyond 23f the next day, we decided to hike out at a medium pace to avoid severe sweating for fear of speeding hypothermia. By the end of the trail we were both having involuntary tremors and losing a bit of precision. It was hard to start the car because I was so shaken. We made it out alive, and I started to take synthetics into consideration as a result. Here is my justification – I'm in the best shape I'll probably be in my life, I'm relatively young and I feel like I can afford to carry and extra pound or two for comfort.
Admittedly, when I discovered BPL, I went into a UL/SUL daze. I wanted the best and lightest! Now I settle for less in regards to cost, which is a result of weight in some cases (I don't own cuben tarps), but not in practicality.Feb 20, 2013 at 8:04 pm #1956692
Aaron SorensenBPL Member
@awsorensenLocale: South of Forester Pass
Oh, you want to talk Stupid Light; I love to go Stupid Light.
I've done 345 (223 & 122) miles on the John Muir Trail over an 8 day period without a sleeping bag.
I hardly ever bring a bag in a 2-3 day trip in the summer time. Then again, I like to hike 20 hours a day.
Hopefully going to do the SHR this year and hoping for a sub 20 lb total carried weight, but now I'm thinking I can get it down between 16 & 17.
PCT'ers can travel through the JMT without a canister. I never sleep in campgrounds while on the JMT, so yes I hang (cuben and olsack).
Why no sleeping bag, just sleep before it gets cold at night with all your clothing on until you get cold, and again in the morning when it warms up. No, this does not work very well but is very effective in taking the weight and bulk out of your pack.
Doing the JMT with a 9 litter pack on without resupply makes much more sense to me.
Taking cold food to ditch the fuel, stove, and pot, YEESSSS.
People bring sooo much crap with them. I just take what I "have" to in order to make it to the end.
Yes, I bring a lighter, so I'm pretty sure I won't get frostbite in the Sierras.
So, is that Stupid enough for you? Well it's light enough for me, so combine the 2 and that is what you get.Feb 20, 2013 at 8:54 pm #1956712
I also do cold food, it's just easier and I'm not there to be gourmet anyways! Clif bars, nuts, and dried fruit. When I'm feeling luxurious I buy goldfish and snickers.
I make all my decisions based on other factors before weight. I consider survivability first, then usually durability second, and then I consider weight. I won't buy a true UL pack because of the certainty that I'd rip it eventually and be stuck in a jam.
The threat of falling in a river keeps me off of down. Maybe someday I'll change my ways, but my 45º Mountain Hardwear summer synthetic is only a few scant ounces heavier than a 45º down bag, and I never have to think about moisture. Or, at least, I have to think about it a lot less. YMMV.Feb 20, 2013 at 8:56 pm #1956713
As long as someone else can learn from my mistakes…that is a win!
Yeah, I wouldn't say as Borat would "Great Success!" in terms of pace, since that is what lead to getting chilled. It would have been better for me to pick a lower campsite, go slower, and not get chilled form being wet. You are correct though I did learn a lot. The biggest lesson from the whole trip was one thing I have thought in the past was unjustified from a weight standpoint…pencil and pad. I made note of all the mistakes and can assure that was the only time I made them.
You can still go to Hardees! I am from the east and thought when I moved out here "hey, why do the Hardees places have a Carl's Jr. sign on them?"Feb 20, 2013 at 10:13 pm #1956727
Not to derail the thread, but I've lived in three towns in Massachusetts, two towns in New York, I have family in Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, Vermont, and New Hampshire, and I've biked laterally across most of the states in New England and in TWO DECADES I have never seen a Hardees.
Southeast?Feb 20, 2013 at 10:19 pm #1956730
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They do not have Western Bacon Cheeseburger. At least they didn't in 2006. Otherwise Hardee's is adequate when you are on the road. Yes, the signage is almost identical to Carl's. Not sure what they have against the name in the South.Feb 20, 2013 at 11:18 pm #1956742
Jason GBPL Member
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A few come to mind.. (based on my experience on bpl..gear lists..etc)
not taking a shelter
not taking rain gear
not taking a sleeping bag (seems to work for aaron, def not for most)
not taking adequate layering
not taking a bear can (in high risk areas)
not taking sunscreen
imo beer can pots
inadequate shelters (.34oz cuben)
"XUL" backpacking in general (the weenie line has to be drawn somewhere. at that point its just going that light to be able to claim you are of elite "XUL" status! STUPID!)Feb 20, 2013 at 11:27 pm #1956745
Kevin BurtonBPL Member
@burtonatorLocale: norcal
"I don't need this compass, I'm never off trail anyway".
ha… I though that for about 1ms and then thought that I was being far too stupid.
I also recently upgraded my tarp so that I get MUCH better wind and water protection. My previous tarp was just far too tight.Feb 21, 2013 at 12:08 am #1956750
eric chanBPL Member
wrong post sowwyFeb 21, 2013 at 1:12 am #1956753
Yup…southeast. At least as compared to NY/NJ/Conn/RI. I'm from DC, and they used to be all over the place, now not so much. There's still one in my hometown, but I can't remember there being any more in the area.Feb 21, 2013 at 1:14 am #1956754
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@sgiachettiLocale: Boulder, CO
Yum…Hardees: a good way to get stupid heavy.
'Stupid light?' is probably a good question to ask where safety enters the equation. Not sure, but I think alpinist Kelly Cordes first used this term to describe an alpine climb he and Josh Wharton did in Pakistan. Carrying the absolute minimal amount of gear to complete a climb considerably raises the stakes, because it usually involves carrying less protection in case of a fall, and less gear for stationary warmth and weather protection. It can also make for more dramatic ascents, bigger objectives in less time, more guts/more glory.
While pushing these limits makes sense for some alpinists on cutting edge climbs, I think it makes less sense for the weekend backpacker considering ditching their rain shell to save a few oz (not talking to you desert rats!). Here's where a friend or forum member might chime in 'stupid light?'
However, I could care less if someone wants to use super fragile SUL trekking poles, a poncho tarp, or a pack with no pockets. Its not my business, and I don't want it to be. I don't think it makes you stupid if you're willing to sacrifice a little comfort and convenience for the knowledge that you're pack weighs less than some arbitrary number. Maybe just quirky.
As far as my own backpacking goes, I use to sleep on just a 3 oz closed cell foam pad, but a couple years ago I started losing sleep and waking with an achy lower back. I got 'smart' and bought a neo air, but I'm still envious of those who can sleep soundly on thin CCF.Feb 21, 2013 at 1:18 am #1956755
Boy do I agree with you…I very much wish I could still sleep on some thin CCF, rather than the neo-air potato chip bag.Feb 21, 2013 at 6:16 am #1956779
Paul MasonMember
Dan Lee
"Does anyone have specific examples/scenarios that you would consider stupid light?"
There was a post recently about the philosophy of nature or some thing recently.
Several of the posts here mentioned compromising safety for weight. I don't want to be found dead on the trail and have the rescuer say "If he only had X, he would be alive." For example, I carry a personal locator beacon – Find Fast – http://www.fastfindplb.com/us/products/39-fast-find-210.
Might another be compromising enjoyment for weight? This of course is subjective.
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#21 Sat 30 Aug 08 5:10pm
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My kids love to cook and even more, to eat. I'd say there favourite dish in the whole world is Roast Chicken with lemon and fresh herbs cooked with cous-cous or potatoes...or sometimes both...green beans and broccolli.
One Free-Range Chicken
Half a Lemon
Maldon Sea Salt
Fresh herbs...any...usually rosemary and lavender as we have lots of it just now.
Olive Oil
Place a few pinches of salt in the chicken cavity along with half of the herbs and the lemon; I give it a squeeze first. I sometimes add some whole garlic cloves. Take some butter at room temperature and smear over the chicken...a little goes a long way...and then drizzle a little olvie oil over the skin. Take another pinch or two of salt and sprinkle over the chicken along with the rest of the herbs, roughly chopped. Place in the oven at 200 degrees for approx, 1-1.5 hours, depending on chicken size.
9oz of Cous-Cous
9fl. oz. chicken stock
Knob of butter
Half of lemon
Cucumber diced
Spring onion chopped
Place a small knob of butter into a pan and melt over a gentle heat. Put in cous-cous...same weight of cous-cous to liquid, i.e. 9 ounces of cous-cous to 9 liquid ounces of chicken or vegetable stock....and stir, making sure the cous-cous is coated. Then add the stock and stir for a minute then take of the heat and leave to 'soak'. After abot five minutes, put back on heat and stir for a few minutes. Add a good squeeze of lemon juice, stir and place into a bowl. Brush a fork through cous-cous to separate. Add diced cucumber and spring onions and mix.
Steam broccolli and green beans for 2-3 minutes, place in pan or bowl and add knob of margarine and sprinkle of sea salt. Shake to mix.
If making with potatoes, use tiny new potatoes and add to chicken 30 minutes before ready.
When chicken is ready, leave to rest for 10 minutes. Take some of chicken juice and add a tablespoon or two to cous-cous and mix. To make gravy, bring the remaining chicken juice...all lovely lemony, herby flavours....to boil and add a dash of wine, some gravy granules or flour and stir constantly until smooth and all the 'bits' have been incorporated. Put in gravy boat and serve with chicken.
#22 Sat 30 Aug 08 9:51pm
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looking at en earlier post about bland food i thought i would share what have done. i started my kids on bland versions of food. eg chilli was tomatos with peppers in chilli oil and a can of beans stired into fryed off minced beef. i started to add small amounts of chilli powder then cumin over time and they never noticed. now they eat the 'grown up' version complete with fresh chillis.
I also applyed this to a keema, it was mince and rice, and tikkas and so on. i added slightly extra sugar to tomato sauces and reduced this and the sure way to get them to eat...get them involved...get them to roll meatballs, flatten burgers and fish cakes and grating ingrediants. my eldest will read recipes on new meal ideas too.
but back to school. yes. On nights we have clubs we will eat jacket potato halves that we have topped with leftover roast chicken, bacon and cheese or spag bol or chilli that has been stored in the freezer.
#23 Sun 31 Aug 08 12:55pm
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My little girls both dislike bread so sandwiches are not a option for packed lunches. Fortunately they love eggs. Their favorite Monday lunch is all the left over veg and potatoes from Sunday roast lightly fried off then egg and milk mixture poured over the top. Gently cook for about 10 minutes then pop under the grill to cook the top. Leave to cool then turn out onto a chopping board to fully cool. I make a big frying pan of this then cut it into slices, wrap and freeze in slices, ready for packed lunches or snack for the park.
#24 Sun 31 Aug 08 1:26pm
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Hi Jamie,
I haven�t got kids . I�m a kid .My favourite recipe is salmon-gratin.
MMMMH Its very good!!!
I cant very good english I�m eleven years old so I cant write much
write me please
your greatest and youngest fan
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#25 Sun 31 Aug 08 6:08pm
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Hi all and Jamie
I`m 14, but cooking is for me the best thing to do.I`m from Slovakia and here is hard to buy anything.it`s horrible! seafood? for you nothing special for slovakians something what we can get only in specialisated shops where it costs much money.but i`m cooking meals from ingredients what i can get there for example i cooked risotto bianco from your book and it was amaizing.In 2 days my mum is having birthday and i want to cook her something special.I would like to ask you to write me or recommend a good recipe
#26 Mon 01 Sep 08 6:26am
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Food for young school age children should be simple, not overloaded with sauces and flavours and should be bite size. A huge hunk of meat or a large sandwich turns kids off as they do not feel overwhelmed with smaller portions. I think children need to start the right eating at home...parents need to be re-educated and supported to plan healthy meals. We should put pressure on fast food restaurants to radically change and if I had it my way, I would shut them down. Food should be explored. Children should be active in grocery shopping, learning about ingredients in foods and picking and growing foods in gardens to become intrigued about food. My 5 year old does not like some veggies like celery and onions, so I asked her why. She said the onion was owerpowering...to strong, so I changed the way I chopped it up...or I cook them until they are soft on top of hamburgers instead of raw. My 5 year old eats a wide range of foods because we lived in China for 3 years and there you have no choice as a child what you eat. You eat what you are served or you go hungry, so I adopted that policy so when I moved back to Canada and then to Australia. If she really truly does not like something, then I will not give it to her with the promise that in a month she will try it again...and often times, she eventually acquires a taste for it. I do not serve my daughter the kids menu when we go out to eat...she eats an entree of adult sized food so she has something healthy instead of pizza and chips all the time. The last time we went out to eat, she had salmon, with shrimp, celery and macadamia nut salad along with some chinese vegetables...she loved it. I rarely buy her sweets outside...as I home bake all snacks, muffins and cookies...and any outside snacks or treats are not called food...we call them extras at home and they are just that extras of what we don't actually need, but just like going out to a movie, it is okay once in awhile. The only time my daughter goes to MacDonalds is for a friend's Birthday party and she actually says no herself to the pop (coke) and french fries. Anyway, parents...stop being afraid to making rules in the house...life is not lead by what the majority is doing. We follow all these designer labels, movie stars and buy anything for our kids with a Disney label on it, but we are literally poisoning our children's minds and bodies. We have to say no to false misleading advertising, demand less additives and healthier foods in stores. And, you can eat simply without big cost or big effort. Do we only shape up when Jamie Oliver tells us to? God Bless Jamie Oliver (but not his potty mouth ) We need to be leaders in our homes. Trust me....if the only food avaliable in schools or at home is healthy food...your kids will learn to eventually eat it if the only other option is to starve! Sounds harsh, but my daughter loves her healthy food! God Bless everyone and thanks Jamie for being radical with your heart to go out and make a stand and try and give our children a better future. Maybe one day, heart disease and cancers will be a thing of the past, but listen to Jamie Oliver everyone...he really understands about food and how it affecting our children and they must at all costs just learn to eat better.
#27 Mon 01 Sep 08 11:36am
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HI Jamie, first time to post on your site, however im a huge fan of your cooking.
School starts today and i find the best thing i did was plan ahead, writing down each day and what im putting into the bag i categorized into 5 : sandwich, fruit, veg, drink, treat. Today it was a tuna Melt: prepaired the tuna mix (tuna, mayo, celery) the night before, Shredded cheddar. While the kids where having breakfast it took me 1 minute to make! assemble the sandwich : butter one side on the other side layer the tuna and the cheese , put the top bread on and put it on a frying pan, to brown both sides of the sandwich, slice in half and ready to pack.
Another recipe is pita bread with zataar and olive oil. Open the pitta and cut into serving slices. Mix zataar and olive oil and spread over the bread, bake in the oven for 2 minutes. you can cut into smaller pieces and give the kids a lebna as a dip, just an idea.
good luck to all parents !
#28 Wed 03 Sep 08 12:29am
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Re: back to school / cooking for kids
It's not the school lunches that is so bad - my daughter gets a sandwich, two pieces of fruit and a homemade cake for her morning tea and lunch. The school is very good and the kids cant go and play until they have finished what is in their lunch boxes. The problem that I have is dinner time - my daughter eats brocolli so she gets that every night - but she doesnt like any other vege. (allthough we do but spinich into her mashed potato and say its the brocolli leaves). Any other ideas for getting a range of vege - or shouldnt I be worrying so much if shes getting the brocolli??
#29 Wed 03 Sep 08 4:14am
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Re: back to school / cooking for kids
When I was a kid, my Mom used to pack up sandwiches for us to eat at school along with fruit juice and dessert. My favorite has always been chunky chicken-tuna sandwich with lettuce, onions and cheese. Kids are not big eaters so it's always nice to ensure that meals being given to them are rich in nutrients.
#30 Wed 03 Sep 08 8:21pm
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Re: back to school / cooking for kids
My boys like salmon cakes,I make them extra small so they fit in their hands.They like sausages,i usually get turkey sausages so they are bit healthier,not too healthy but they love french fries(chips)...they love fruit.So I just cut that up and give it to them.And they really like oatmeal cookies,extra oatmeal with currents and made with rice flour not wheat flour.


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It's a hoax! Obama knows that any court in the land will rule these detentions as unconstitutional. but the rest of this bill stands.
You know what is creepy is you search CNN for NDAA and you get zero returns. Gee I wonder why? Could it be that CNN are on Obama's nuts?
Sorry to rain on your parade, but I serious doubt the U.S. Supreme Court would rule the NDAA unconstitutional and the law could stay on the books for years.
(1) First, someone has to be detained and seek legal consul to challenge the law. However, if a person could be indefinitely detained, would the U.S. government prevent visitation, especially by attorneys.
(2) Second, it takes years for a court case to trickle through the system. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court picks and chooses which court cases to review.
(3) If we look at some of the U.S. Supreme Court decisions and group the decisions as "increase power of the government" or "increase citizens' rights," the Supreme Court tends to rule in favor of the government.
(4) The real sad news is U.S. news tends to be shortsighted with very few details. On some issues, I had to read British newspapers to get a better sense of the issues. (I think U.S. reporters are afraid of the government and they censor themselves).
Unfortunately, the U.S. is moving towards a government controlled economy. It's something we have to go through. Government officials think they have the right, duty, and conviction to control the masses and the economy. Unfortunately, they are wrong.
Remember, the Soviet Union was not created to murder citizens, perform nighttime police raids, and control every aspect of society. The goal of Communism was to create a Utopian, classless society. Workers would become enlightened and be paid the value of their work.
Farelli, you're like those guys in 1933 Germany who said the same thing.
You're a fool, fool.
It's all fun until someone gets an eye put out.
It's a hoax! Obama knows that any court in the land will rule these detentions as unconstitutional. but the rest of this bill stands.
Its already signed... And Obama (and others) have done many unconstitutional things already... what makes you think this will be any different??
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Heart-warming storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy was born in Havana, Cuba in 1960. Her family moved to the United States when she was young, settling in Decatur, Georgia. Deedy rarely read until one day, her sister dropped her off at the library while she went to dance class. From that point on, Deedy became inseparable from books. Now, Deedy writes children's books that are illustrated by Michael Austin. TFK Kid Reporter Frannie Salisbury caught up with Deedy at the West Virginia Book Festival in Charleston, West Virginia, this fall.
Who inspired you to become a children's book author?
My favorite author was E.B White, who wrote Charlotte's Web. My father, Carlos Agra, also inspired me.
Which of your books do you feel is your greatest accomplishment?
That would be like having a favorite child! If you had one, you couldn't tell anybody.
Where did you get the idea for your most recent book, 14 Cows for America?
It is about our friends, the Massai, who gave 14 cows to America after September 11th. I read about it in a New York Times article by Marc Lacey.
How do you feel about being from Cuba, yet being so successful here in the U.S.?
I have never thought of myself as a Latin writer. I think of myself as a writer that happens to be Latin.
What type of literature do you most enjoy writing?
I have thus far written for the picture book genre, but my first chapter book will come out soon. I will keep writing picture books because I love to see wonderful art find a great story. Those books can be like gems. Writing did not come naturally to me. Stories came more naturally. This is true because I grew up with great storytellers.


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Diving and Snorkeling (Lizard Island)
Information about scuba diving and snorkeling at Lizard Island Research Station, as well as answers to some frequently asked questions.
Scuba Diving
All diving at LIRS is "occupational" diving which is regulated by state law and carried out according to an Australian Standard. People who intend to scuba dive at LIRS must provide all the documents listed in the LIRS Diving Regulations to verify their qualifications and experience. Divers who have not previously qualified to scuba dive at LIRS are advised to send a Diver Registration Form with all relevant supporting documents to LIRS well ahead of the trip. This can avoid a costly return visit to Cairns to obtain missing or inadequate things or, worse, failing to qualify and thus being prohibited from scuba diving at LIRS.
Diver training
To qualify as an independent scientific diver, Australian residents must have one of the following:
- ADAS commercial certificate
- Scientific Diver certificate under the Australian Qualification Framework
- Rescue Diver certificate under the Australian Qualification Framework
- Dive Master certificate or higher.
Except for Dive Master, these certificates are only available in Australia. Overseas scientists visiting Australia for short periods can qualify as independent scientific divers under an additional provision:
- Rescue Diver certificate from any recreational agency plus at least 60 hours of logged dives plus a statement of competency from their home institution.
Divers who do not have the training necessary to be independent scientific divers may qualify as supervised short-term divers (SSTDs). This option is available for Australian and overseas scientists. The minimum qualification for SSTDs is:
- An Open Water certificate from any recognized recreational training agency plus at least 15 hours of relevant post-training experience.
SSTDs must be supervised in the water by an independent scientific diver and they can only dive under this competency option for a maximum of 28 days in a 6 month period.
Dive medical
All divers at LIRS must have a current dive medical that meets the Australian/New Zealand Standard 2299. While this medical can be obtained outside Australia, in practice it can be difficult to verify that the medical practitioner has been trained to an acceptable standard. For this reason, it is preferable to have to dive medical done in Australia prior to coming out to the island. Dive medicals done in New Zealand under AS/NZS 2299 are acceptable. Dive medicals to the recreational standard, AS4005.1 are NOT acceptable. Additional information is provided here about dive medicals.
First aid and oxygen training
Current certificates in both first aid (including CPR) and in administration of medical oxygen are required of all divers at LIRS. Australian first aid certificates are generally good for three years and Australian oxygen qualifications need to be updated every year. Other countries may issue certificates that are good for different periods. LIRS will accept the expiry date on the certificate.
There are many first aid and oxygen courses available worldwide and Queensland law does not prescribe which are acceptable. LIRS requires valid certificates from reputable training organisations. The first aid course should cover actions to be taken to help people who have collapsed or have suffered trauma. At a minimum, this would include safety of bystanders, assessment of priorities, cardio-pulmonary respiration, and ways to deal with various injuries. The oxygen course should cover scenarios in which people can be helped by provision of oxygen and those in which provision of oxygen is counterproductive, potential dangers in use of oxygen, and hands-on training with various items of oxygen equipment. A thorough induction to the oxygen equipment carried in LIRS boats will be provided to divers on site.
Diving experience
All divers must present evidence of their diving experience, preferably in the form of log books.
- The minimum acceptable level for all divers is 15 hours of relevant experience. Dives undertaken as part of a basic training course are not considered "relevant experience".
Independent divers must also have recent diving experience, defined as:
- at least four dives logged in the past 12 months, or
- at least six dives logged in the past 18 months including at least one within the past 6 months.
Divers who have less than 30 hours logged experience can expect to have restrictions placed on their diving activities at LIRS until they acquire more experience.
Documentation required
In summary, the following documentation is required for undertaking scuba diving at LIRS:
- Completed Diver Registration Form
- Approved diver certification card
- Current AS2299 dive medical
- Proof of at least 15 hours of relevant diving experience, including recent diving experience as defined
- Current first aid qualification, including CPR
- Current medical oxygen provider qualification
Diving induction
LIRS provides all LIRS divers with thorough induction to the diving regulations and procedures, including assistance with risk assessment.
Links to more information about scuba diving at LIRS
LIRS recognises two categories of snorkeler: independent snorkelers and group snorkelers. There are different regulations for each category.
1. Independent snorkeling
2. Group snorkeling
Risk assessment
There are risks associated with entering any body of water and additional risks exist in coral reef environments. All prospective visitors should make themselves aware of these issues and consider how to manage the risks. A risk assessment must be conducted by each group before they will be allowed to dive or snorkel using the Station's equipment. Frequently asked questions are answered below. Please contact the Directors with any other queries.
Frequently asked questions
1. What sort of wetsuit should I bring?
Surface water temperature ranges from 30 degrees Celsius in summer to 23 degrees C in winter. It is usually windy in winter so wind chill is a consideration during trips in the Station's open boats. Scuba divers who spend a long time in the water each day (i.e. multiple dives of more than an hour each) generally wear at least a full length 5 mm suit year round, often adding a vest and hood in winter. For single scuba dives of up to an hour, a 1 mm long suit or 3 mm short suit keeps most people comfortable between October and March but additional warmth is needed outside these months. Snorkellers do not usually need a wetsuit for warmth between October and March and a 3 mm long suit or a 5 mm short suit are usually adequate during the cooler months. As well as warmth, protection from stingers (see below) and from sun should also be considered.
2. Are deep water, strong currents, rough seas and poor visibility hazards for diving at Lizard Island?
The water is less than 20 metres deep at the base of the reef all around the Lizard Island group and depth does not exceed 35 metres within a kilometre of the reef crest. Most research diving is conducted in water less than 10 metres deep. Moderately strong currents can occur at particular places and at certain times but there are many places where currents are nil to slight. Lizard Island is big enough to provide some protection from wind-generated waves on its lee side in all but the most extreme weather condtions. Underwater visibility is normally 8 to 12 metres but this can be reduced subtstantially in extreme weather conditions.
3. Are box jellyfish a problem at Lizard Island?
Box jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri) can be lethal but these animals are usually found close to the mainland. We know of no reports of box jellyfish sightings or stings at Lizard Island. The risk of encountering a box jellyfish at an offshore locality such as Lizard Island is very low but it is probably higher during and after flood conditions on the mainland during summer. A lycra suit or a wetsuit provides protection to the parts of the body that it covers.
4. What about irukandji and other marine stingers?
Irukandji syndrome is a very painful and potentially deady reaction to stings from a range of jellyfish species. The small, transparent jellyfishes that cause irukandji syndrome can be found in offshore waters. There has been an increase in the number of reported irukandji stings in Queensland in recent years, including two deaths. An irukandji sting occurred at Lizard Island in March 2004. A 21 year old male was stung on the forearm and had to be evacuated to Cairns by the Royal Flying Doctor Service. He had an unpleasant two days in hospital but recovered completely. Other marine stingers also occur at Lizard Island. These can cause pain but are not lethal. They usually occur during the warmer months, especially during northwesterly monsoon condtions. Again, a lycra suit or a wetsuit provides protection to the parts of the body that it covers.
5. And what about sharks and crocodiles?
Many kinds of sharks are found in the waters around Lizard Island. The ones most commonly seen are white-tip reef sharks (Triaenodon obesus), black-tip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) and grey reef sharks (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos). Only one shark attack is known from Lizard Island. It occurred in the early 1980s when a person swam out to examine the floating carcase of a black marlin. The attack was not fatal but the extent of the victim's injuries is not known, nor is the species of shark involved. Rarely, research divers have reported incidents of sharks approaching closely and on one occasion a researcher was bumped by a shark.
Estuarine crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) are common on the mainland adjacent to Lizard Island and they are able to swim long distances at sea. Sightings at Lizard Island were infrequent prior to 2004. Since then, crocodiles of 1 to 2.5 metres in length have been seen periodically and several have been captured and removed by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Divers and snorkelers should leave the area immediately if a crocodile is sighted, report the sighting to LIRS, and not return to that area for at least 48 hours.
Dr Anne Hoggett , Director, Lizard Island Research Station
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No fog-lights for this one?
I still like the BRZ better but this isn't bad.
Looks good, but that head unit in the interior needs to *** Looks stuck in the 80s. Also, hopefully the Scion is a bit cheaper than the BRZ because this looks a lot more de-contented on the inside then the BRZ/GT 86/86
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I can't wait to test drive one of these as soon as they hit dealer lots. I wanna see if they were worth all the hype
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The rear lower fog light thing is stolen from the RX-8s in Japan and Europe.
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They didn't even bother taking the 86 badge off...FAIL!
I hope the car drives better than the interior looks.
Exterior is sharp, interior has a focused, sporty look about it, sounds like a blast to drive. But what's up with that central unit on the dash? That thing looks terribly out of place. It really stands-out in the worst way.
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They messed up the rear. The huge air splitter on the bottom has tiny exhaust tips. Would it have killed them to put on some bigger ones?
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I actually think the rear end is great but the front is messed up. Why does the Scion symbol cut lines in the hood? It's an unnecessary design element, IMO. There also seems to be some sort of vent on the hood and fenders. Those better be functional, or they're a gaudy element.The entire center stack looks like it was installed aftermarket, but... I can't rule out Scion (Toyota) making that an intention. To me it looks kinda cheap in a new car, but that's just me. All of these concerns could be absolutely overruled by Subaru making this thing drive in an amazing fashion. So yes, I hope Subaru made this Toyota good enough to like it as a Toyota. (I haven't seen it yet, but why not just buy it as a Subaru? ... unless it looks like a 1st gen WRX or something)
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Matt609:Looks good, but that head unit in the interior needs to *** Looks stuck in the 80s. Also, hopefully the Scion is a bit cheaper than the BRZ because this looks a lot more de-contented on the inside then the BRZ/GT 86/86+10 on that head unit. My dad's old Dakota had a Jensen double din stereo that looked just like that. That looks just as terrible now as it did then.
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It looks like they removed more things off the car. I don't see the neat switches in the center console, fogs or the fancy exhaust. LED headlights are gone too. This will definately make the MSRP less expensive. I predict less than $25K (It's a Scion after all). I just hope that those things taken out can be optioned back in.
Oh lord, they put in the ugly radio!
Am I seeing flappy paddles with a manual gearbox in the interior shot?
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Credit Suisse: Lands' End Spinoff Hurts Sears
Not everyone is thrilled that Sears (SHLD) plans to spin off its Lands' End business.
The stock hasn't moved much, falling 0.8% to trade at $50.25 in afternoon market action.
But Credit Suisse analysts Gary Balter, Simeon Gutman and Andrew Kinder argue that the move hurts the value of Sears and shows that the retailer was unable to find a buyer for the asset.
In a note published Friday, the Credit Suisse trio writes:
Lands' End's numbers are surprisingly weak, with EBITDA having declined by 50% in a two-year period; a period where JCP was donating apparel share and one would have expected stronger results from Lands' End. EBITDA fell from over $200 million in 2010 to $107 million in 2012, well below the performance of what would be viewed as comparable companies in apparel.
That said, Lands' End is probably the most profitable business Sears has left, and its spinoff will add $100 million to the company's EBITDA loss projections. Balter and his colleagues write:
While not clear in the filing, we assume that Lands' End will take on some debt in their capital structure and possibly pay a dividend back to the parent. However, given the valuation of the total company, we believe losing this EBITDA will be much more material to the parent than any dividend.


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You can bank on waterborne thrills in Illinois Lake County, where the population doubles in the summertime and the number of registered boats nearly surpasses the number of people. Popular to visitors from Chicago and Milwaukee (both cities are just an hour away) the village of Fox Lake brings a sense of clemency far from the city's sweat and toil. Guests and residents play in 7,100 acres of water—the remnants of a glacier—year round. From the watercraft excursions of summer to the ice fishing in winter, Lake County is awash in wonder.
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A restored 1893 Victorian Mansion, the Roxana Bed and Breakfast Hotel offers three acres of stately grace in the quiet setting of Fox Lake. Despite opulent touches like weekend wine-and-cheese socials, en-suite Jacuzzis and fireplaces, five-window panoramic views, and king beds with 300-threadcount-linens—Roxana maintains a familial vibe. A seat on the porch swing is a homey way to take in the crinkling waters of Mineola Bay, and the idle pops and snaps from the fieldstone fire pit are the perfect accompaniment to hammock reading or s'more gobbling.
"The 11-room Roxana Bed and Breakfast Hotel, on the Mineola Bay of Fox Lake, is a restored Victorian home built in 1893. The Roxana Yacht Club is the oldest in the state."-- The Chicago Tribune
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Here's the factory Valmet buffer.
Valmet Ejection Port Buffer
They are even more expensive on Gunbroker.
Note that the buffer is THICK. It attaches to the back of the ejection port on the top cover. I think it actually has a metal clip that snaps it on and keeps it there.
I have considered talking to BlackjackBuffers about making some of these, and he would need a sample of one to get started. I worked with him to create the Uzi and FNC buffers, and at taht time all he needed was a shape and thicknes. Perhaps we could just design one from scratch. A metal clip would be easy to find I would think from some place like MSC or McMaster. The thickness makes it "semi permanent" if you get my meaning.
For your application, you may want to see how it dents before investing in one. My dents are honestly a small crease about as wide as my fingernail, and they have reloaded and fired no problem. The 2nd firing tends to act as a fire form, and other than cosmetics it doesn't seem to be a big deal. Now if you don't want to tweak the ejector on your build (aka grind and reweld it) then a buffer makes sense.


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YSU faculty last went on strike in 2005 and were hours away from a strike in 2011.
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The owner of the business helped rescue the driver, but the entire car vanished underwater within minutes.
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The prisoners threatened to kill a female guard.
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A four-car crash on Auckland's northern motorway is causing delays to traffic heading out of the city for the long weekend.
Police said the vehicles crashed in the right-most northbound lane near Tristram Ave on the North Shore about 11.15am.
Inspector Andy Brill of police northern communications said motorists could expect delays while the vehicles were cleared.
"The original crash was in lane three, but obviously with the tow trucks and what have you, it will be causing congestion on all lanes."
Four people were assessed by ambulance staff, some of whom were taken to North Shore Hospital with moderate injuries, an ambulance spokesman said.
The crash comes on the first day of the Auckland Anniversary long weekend, as many Aucklanders look to head out of the city.
Delays from the crash could also affect people heading to the NZ International Air Show, which begins today at the North Shore Airfield in Dairy Flat.
Mr Brill said traffic was heavy but there were no reports of major congestion apart from around the crash.
He called on motorists to be patient.
"Take it easy and if you're going north, try the State Highway 16 route," Mr Brill said.
There was often congestion around Warkworth, so SH16 would be "a much smoother and more enjoyable ride".


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Me and MateriaCloud and a couple of other people bought FF-XI Online. Lets face it we all heard about how its hard to start and a least welcoming community, but what better to play with then a group! The game is only 10$ on steam, its the ultimate collection (Includes 4 expansion packs, and 3 add-on scenarios.) On top of all that it comes with a month free, :P. Sadly I haven't bought the game from a local retail store, I bought it online. So no buddy passes. (Sorry WereWolfX.) I'll find a good server and we'll just have some fun. I'm not sure if its possible, but I will try to make a guild.
(Look at that TaruTaru, Look how stylish he is.) We also have a vent for us to play on and add me on Xfire: Sidimazzouri.


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Carrie - cute quilt!
Dublb - you will find the perfect house in no time!
Here is a 1 month photo of my great grandaughter Aubree.
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Carrie - cute quilt!
Dublb - you will find the perfect house in no time!
Here is a 1 month photo of my great grandaughter Aubree.
"You have enough quilts made when your soul is filled, your creativity satisfied and your fingers just won't work anymore."
Awwwwwwwwww Jeanie, she's so cute!
I'm gone for most of the day so will catch up with you all later Have a great day all!
Eat, quilt, sleep, repeat
Such a cutie JeanieG, don't babies look so angelic when sleeping..
Carrie, that airplane quilt is great. Any boy would love it (hint, hint Ggal for the new GS). I really like the outside border blocks you added.
QNS, do you ever slow down???? You are so busy that you wear me out. I love the pic of the tractor house--never heard of that before; thanks for teaching this City Gal about farm life.
Bev, you also need to slow down LOL. Take care of your health and the right house will come along, usually when you stop looking. I had to wait 7 mos to sell my mother's house and now closing is next Friday. He is the right buyer for the right house. We'll keep hoping and praying with ya!
Jeanie, oh my what a cutie!! I love her little outfit. And Aubree is such a pretty name. Just want to kiss her little fingers.
OK & QE--I'd love to ride a tractor!!! In all my life I've never ridden a horse and DO NOT want to but I'd love the freedom you must feel out there, just you and the tractor and nature. Of course, I know you were working.
Finally going to get to the Bat Cave today--I'm having withdrawal pains from not sewing enough LOL. I'm working on version 3 of _________'s block for June; can't get the color combo right.
Imagine all the people living life in peace...(John Lennon 1940-1980)
http://store.stitchinheaven.com/stor...&Item_ID=33558 should come up as the Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt for sale, just $395.95 from Stitchin' Heaven Quilt Shop in Texas. Doing a Google search for the store might yield the site if the pasted link does not work. Personally, I would not hesitate a New York minute at pricing each of ours from FWQ at least a thousand dollars each...
Jeanie, your ggd is adorable!! Give her an extra hug from all of us!!
Yes, Ok, think of all that wonderful air you are breathing as you work the field; if those 'toasties' come and start talking to you in the cab, let us know, you know, like the commercial that airs on TV. Sorry about your friend; its hard when you lose a good friend.
Everyone have a good day...its suppose to rain here, today and tomorrow and then next day...if it does the ducks will all be happy!
JanRN, so glad you have good feelings about who bought your Mother's house; Dublb, you never know what is just around the corner, so keep the faith and it will happen when its suppose too!! You were blessed not to have moved into the last one and discover the highway later...
QNSue ... Nice that the chickens have a "Room With a View"! That FWS link and price is just the kit for the fabric, with instructions from Penny Haren using her pieced applique method. Plus you still need Laurie's original book. Looks like it might be kitted with the same fabrics as Laurie's. I wonder, if Laurie knows about this?
JanieW ... Hope you enjoyed your bath, after all your mucking about! With such fond memories of the area, I'm sure the fire updates are affecting you. These fires are so sad, no matter where they are. Yes, let's hope Nordegg and LongPole get a real downpour. And last night I heard there was a big one in BC too. Yes, I'd be interested in the achimenes, when the time is right. So long as they come with very detailed instructions!!! Let's say I am a somewhat Leafs fan, though I don't really follow them much, til the playoffs. Now you and I will have to do the truly Canadian thing and cheer on the Sens against JanRNs much loved Penguins!!!
MiraB and QNSue ... I do know people who have paid for such purchases on two credit cards, so their DH only sees 1/2 the cost!
MiraB ... and you let your DH know your secrets?? Silly Woman!!!!
And BTW ... you forgot to add your FFC project to the list!
DublB ... Time to start donating blood! What is it you want in a new home? Any possibility you could renovate where you are to get what you want? MiraBs DS's home search is much like mine. I started looking in January and was finding lots of great homes, but not ones for me, as a solo person, and no kids/grands to come and fill it occasionally or regularly. Along came April, and I got a call about a new listing. That was Thursday afternoon. Saw it Friday morning. Went back Friday afternoon. Offer in Friday night and accepted on Saturday morning. I had two conditions, which I removed on the Monday. So patience DublB, and your New Home Sweet Home will come.
OKSGlad ... {{{HUGS}}} to you after saying good bye to your friend. I'm sure it's been a tough time. So remember the good times, to help your ♥ heal with your loss. Yes, those fences can be a nuisance when turning with such wide implements! It sure took me down memory lane, and reminded me how much I miss it all.
JeanieG ... awww look at that sweet bundle in her Sunshine Dress!
JanRN ... yes, there is something special about time on the tractor ... so long as you keep your wits about you! Just think of it as working in one big garden!!!! The solace that one finds in working in the garden truly is there when working in a field. Another thing you really should do ... see a calf born! And the best time for that is the middle of the night, when all is quiet. Something Special, and no matter how many times, it just always made me reconnect with the important things in life. ................... darn!!! looks like the June block is NOT for me, as I'm taking any colour!
Yeaaaaaa .............. the May blocks will soon start showing their litttle selves into everyone's mailboxes!
Sew many ideas ... just sew little time!!
QuiltE, I once worked on a farm too when I was engaged to a farmer's son. I had to help when a calf was born, that really was a great moment. Not so great when the calf was served on a plate a few weeks later I couldn't eat it, I was so sad. So they told me I would be a bad farmer's wife I loved working in the field on the tractor but I don't miss it as I wasn't brought up with it nor did I marry this farmer's son!
Eat, quilt, sleep, repeat
Ooooh I remember when I was about 14 staying out on my friend's farm. There were twin lambs born during a blizzard in March. It was really bitter cold and the mother rejected them so we brought them in to the summer kitchen. It was a magical time for me. We named them Hero and Zero in honour of them surviving the blizzard.
One other time when I was in high school we were shearing Lucy with a hand crank shearer. We were half done when we got called in for dinner so we abandoned Lucy to go eat. She looked rather comical, one side with her wool and the other sheared. I think we finished her the next day.
OKsewglad I am sorry about your friend. It is so hard, part of life, but it still hurts. We lost a very good friend to pancreatic cancer 5 years ago and it was/is very hard to deal with. Be kind to yourself.
JeanieG What a cutie. You are very lucky to be so young of a Great Grandma!
QuiltE I am cheering for "Pinchburg" as my little grandson calls it. He likes them 'cause he likes their logo so I am with him. My husband is hoping for the Sens so there is a lot of chirping going on. The Habs are out so no one to really cheer for, now. I have another achimenes variety, smaller, with double red flower called Stan's Delight. You can have some of those, too. They are easy peasy to grow, similar to African Violets care, but I will send along care info.
I almost fell asleep in the tub last night. Note to self... Do not read a Library book in the bathtub when extremely tired!
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Ya'll are so encouragin'! Thanks so much. I almost bought a house 2 years ago. I tried for 3.5 months ta deal w/FANNIEMAE. It was a nightmare. I've been lookin' ever since.
First I want outta this neighborhood. I live 3 blocks from a "gang" neighborhood. My neighbors are wonderful, but not around the corner & a couple o' blocks over. I heard gunshots in Feb. They sounded like they were in my alley.
I need a sewin' room & DH needs a shop ta do stuff in.
I'm just country enough ta want ta have a li'le bit o' ground. Anywhere from a half acre ta 5 acres. I'm just "city girl" enough ta want ta be at least close ta town.
I also want ta be close enough ta the roads that lead ta the Hospital so I can be there for my DM or DGM when they need me. The house (w/2.5 acres) that I looked at yesterday was 35min.s from the Hospital (even w/the new road that opens up ta I20.)
I guess I "want" too much.
I just thought o' somethin' else I want. I want a big nice back porch or patio for backyard BBQ's.
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My initials are BB, so dublb is double B.
I just love getting online and seeing what all of you marvelous ladies are up to I laugh, I cry, I sigh!!!
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so many babies.. sew little quilts