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Feb 22, 2012 at 6:36 am #1286018
Sebastian BoennerMember
@racoon-on-tourLocale: beautiful Rhineland (Germany)
Hey folks,
Last weekend I went for my first hammock overnighter and I thought I'd just share some of my impressions with you guys.
Temperatures at the beginning of the trip where around 4C/ 39F and it's been raining continuously. The ground was frozen and mostly covered with ice.
At the beginning of dusk I had a look around for some site to hang my hammock. Normally I would have looked for a flat and sheltered spot to pitch my tarp. The hammock offered totally new options. As I had only a rather small tarp I decided to pitch on a slope with the headend of my tarp (and hammock) facing upwards. This way I wanted to use the steep slope as a kind of third wall to my tarp.
The place I finally found wasn't that steep but it was on the lee side of a hill which keeped the wind at bay. The trees where at the right place and distance and there where no widow makers above me. I used a continuos ridge line with two s-biners to create a V at both ends to give the hammock suspension more room. But have a look at my campsite yourself:
The tarp I was using was a tadpole tarp by Wilderness Logics. The hammock was a snipe hammock.
Unfortunately I don't own a proper under quilt yet. I tried several options at home before I went on this hike. Finally I settled on an old army poncho liner. Not really lightweight (31.7oz) but ok for a first test run. On top I used a 30F Revelation quilt by Enlightened Equipment. I covered myself up in rain clothing, an R1 hoody, down sweater, and a blackrockgear hat. This keeped me quite toasty until 3 o'clock.
Temperature has dropped down to -5C/ 23F and the rain switched to light snow. I wasn't cold, but the lightweight snow was blown under my tarp and onto my face. Not that what I prefer while sleeping.
That made me get up and drape my poncho over the headend of my tarp. I used some XS S-Biners to secure the poncho to the tarp. That worked amazingly well and fast. And it closed the complete headend like a door.
After that I had a pleasant sleep.
In the morning I decided to prepare myself a coffee while staying in the hammock. Unfortunately I forgot that I had pitched above a slope (instead on flat ground as usual). My Caldera Keg was rolling down and finally stopped by a tree… Another one of those minor challenges when switching from ground dwelling to hammock hanging.
The tarp and hammock both worked amazingly well for me. I don't think that I need a bigger tarp as my poncho solution worked out quite well. I'll probably get a proper under quilt for my next outing with the hammock. The poncho liner worked quite well for a first test but is just way too heavy for regular use. One thing that really amazed me was how well the Woopie Slings worked. I used a simple toggle to attach them to the tree huggers.
Note that the weight is on the knot, not on the toggle. ;-) The green line is my tarp ridge line which forms a V on the head and foot end.
I carried some XS S-Biners with me which have proven themselves as a reliable tool for quick adjustments and for hanging stuff on the ridge line.
My first hammock overnighter has been an interesting and quite pleasant experience.
I tracked my hike using the online service of Socialhiking where you can find some more pictures and tweets:
http://www.shareyouradventure.com/map/google/Beuteltiere/Hammock-overnighterFeb 22, 2012 at 10:51 am #1843028
Kevin BabioneBPL Member
@kbabioneLocale: Pennsylvania
Welcome to life above the ground and thanks for posting. An underquilt will save you a lot of weight – but you'll need to decide on a full-length UQ or perhaps you'll save some weight with a 3/4 length model.
I have both but if I'm expecting temperatures like you experienced I use my PeaPod.
I was laughing at your Caldera cone rolling downhill…I don't trust myself enough to try cooking from the hammock.
Thanks again for sharing.Mar 10, 2012 at 6:41 am #1851568
Michael HaubertBPL Member
@socalmikeLocale: So Cal
Thank you for this post. Loved the photos and your write up. I started using a hammock a little while back and I really enjoy it, though setting everything up takes some time to learn. I think it's well worth it in the long run. Thanks, again.
MichaelMar 10, 2012 at 7:36 am #1851581
Dale WambaughBPL Member
@dwambaughLocale: Pacific Northwest
Great start!
Check out using a marlin spike hitch with toggles. As you noted, the knot should bear the weight rather than the toggle. I made some toggles from a carbon fiber golf club shaft; some use aluminum arrow shafts. I prefer carabiners and use Camp Nano 'biners with MYOG 1/8" Amsteel Blue whoopie slings and 1"x8' polyester webbing tree straps from Arrowhead Equipment.
Making Garlington Insulators is a great way to insulate the bottom side of a hammock for light and cheap. See http://www.garlington.biz/Ray/HammockInsulator/Insulator.htm.
A Garlington Insulator is basically a light garbage bag with some sort of crumpled insulation inside and supported under the hammock with a fabric undercover. The undercover traps air as well and provides a wind break. The Insulators are simply placed in the undercover.
I made Insulators using cheap mylar space blankets and double stick tape to create a bag and then took more space blankets, crumpled them, and folded them loosely inside the space blanket bag. that gives me 2"+ loft and a couple ounces each. You can also crumple space blankets and put them inside a low density poly garbage bag.
I had a hoodless silnylon poncho made with drawstring channels on all four sides to use as an undercover with 1/8" shock cord in the channels. This pretty much clones the Hennessy SuperShelter concept and I use the Hennessy foam insulator with the poncho for warmer weather (I have a Hennessy Expedition). The poncho provides a wind break and protects from any side spray or bouncing rain that make it past my tarp. The poncho works well with an underquilt for extra warmth and weather protection. I get the weight back from multiple use as rain hear.
An undercover can be a simple rectangle of cloth with drawstring channels at each end. A cheap light hammock could be used as well. For testing and experimentation, you can just gather the ends of a painter's drop cloth or some polycryro window film with some light cord. The suspended weight is just a few ounces, so you don't need a lot of engineering. I do prefer having shock cord drawstrings in the sides as well as the ends to get the best seal. If you have a long backpacking style poncho, try it. It should be about the same length as your hammock– at least past your head and feet. My hammock is asymmetrical and I added a couple toggles to tie it out to the asym spreaders. I didn't need any more tailoring than that.
2QZQ makes undercovers in silnylon or breathable ripstop for $35, which I think is a bargain. http://www.2qzqhammockhanger.com/hammockaccessories.html.Aug 4, 2012 at 10:06 pm #1900270
Tom DealMember
@tomsbackwoodsLocale: Northern Idaho
Very Nice! I have the same rig.You might look at hammockgear.com they have reasonable prices for under quilts. I have the 40deg and 20deg phoenix and they are top notch. I'm a warm sleeper but I feel the 40deg UQ is very conservative.Aug 13, 2012 at 10:30 pm #1902503
Matthew mcgurkBPL Member
@phatpackerLocale: Central coast California
My insight to the snow and pushing the limits of my gear. I recomen the full under quilt it is just as light as most pad setups and it does not shift under your feet. Secondly if I know its going into the teens I add a z-rest the knobs grip the hammock and it doesnt move arround as much. I have an Idea for a hammock sock to go even colder using an emegency blanket or two. Hammocking wont always save you weight but most definitley increases the comfort for a very little extra weight. I laugh at the guys who have a pack 1.5 less than me but spend the whole morning working out the kinks, when I wake up ready to go.
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Maybe when Joubert was skating well the judges awarded him with big PCS scores, possibly because he could churn out those big quads. Same with Verner. But both men bombed big time in Vancouver. And in the GP last year Joubert and Verner each had one good and one bad competition. Verner made the GPF only because Joubert withdrew, and then finished last in both SP and FS.
Anyway, Joubert is not exactly a skater's skater: his spins and footwork aren't that great, he consistently gets "e" on his flip, he skates on two feet most of the time, and there's no special finesse to his presentation. His big selling point is his jumps, so when his jumps aren't quite there, his PCS scores suffer.
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Bias towards Kozuka? Don't be ridiculous. Kozuka has been consistently lowballed since the GPF 2008. And it's not like he got any scores worth mentioning here.
We cannot analyse every judging decision to death. I think the the skaters were ranked just about right. Yes, the irregularities concerning the downgrades are not pretty or necessary, the requirements for spins have been debatable since the introduction of COP and overall one could desire more consistency in judging. But I don't think anyone got really screwed here.
Brian's skating is worth nothing when he is not skating with power and confidence. Unfortunately that has been missing during this competition (and several others). Verner on the other hand has lots of (as in lots of lots of) practise in selling his programs even when things are going wrong, even when they are going terribly wrong. That might have been a factor here.
That being said, I do think their inconsistency affects their PCS, while other skaters seem to get pretty constant PCS, Joubert and Verner seem to have more of a range, almost like the judges don't want to hold them up PCS wise unless they deliver the goods, however for Chan the PCS always remain sky high regardless of how he performs.


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Any great ideas of what I should buy? I'd love to get some advice from you guys.


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Not bad. This brings up a question. Should Lincoln tone down the split wing grille to something more like this?I personally like the large grille.
The curves on the side look very Mercedes-esq.
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ChaiLatte:The curves on the side look very Mercedes-esq.Interestingly I'm seeing E-class and BMW in the side at the same time. I like it for the most part, not bad at all. I also like the low and wide look of the front.
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WOW thats what it should look like, except the grille i think should be separated from the headlights, more bmw like, very nice tho!
Looks good. Just be careful with the wheels. Try to get wheels the same angle as the base image, or else they can come out looking flat and 2D.
Just came back and looked at this chop, there was an advertisment for the mkz. I looked at the advertisment back to your chop and suddenly i find the real mkz extremely boring and i always thought it was an alright looking car. Your verison would for sure be selling like hotcakes, talk about an upgrade from a fusion.
wow that is quite nice
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looks good to me just that grill kinda needs to go
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Yes now that is what I am talking about and the next Lincoln MKZ has to perform equally if not bench mark the BMW 3 Series Sedan or MercedesC or CL sedan in its class the scalloped lines and both beautiful and graceful. as for sedan I hope Lincoln has an answer for the z4 which is a nice BMW very beautiful if Lincoln can get a small coupe in their inventory I think it may help
Looks good so far. I think Lincoln has a shot for success in the future.
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Okay ladies, I've been really good but I have been on the moratorium since July 2012. Definately have decreased my fabric purchases for sure. Guess how I have rewarded myself? You will never guess in a million years. I got a job in a fabric store!!! This is my second week and I have not purchased a single piece of fabric! I even get a 25% discount on top of sale prices. This will truly be a test of my willpower! Need the income and I am soooo excited that I can work in a creative environment. I'll let you know if (when) I stumble. . .
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Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Aunt Piggy: Talk about bearding the lion in his den. Congrats on the job. Maybe its like candy, if you never take the first one.......
Pat: Gives a whole new meaning to a quilters hoard, whoops mean stash, its a one stop shopping location.
Nancia: As usual your "explanations" for needing more fabric are wide ranging, creative and kind of believable. Congrats.
Martina: Maybe you just didn't order the right combination to get that squishy feeling when you opened the box. Maybe you should order more to see if you get that "lovin feelin back".
What can I say been garage sailin. Need I say more, thinking of making an exception for garage sales, who could resist 20% on the dollar or less?
Nabbed 2 big bags of scraps for $10 today. I'm thinking it has scrappy written all over it. It's mostly girly fabrics, and I'm hoping once they're all dumped out that they'll be perfect for the Sue blankets I want to make my 2nd cousins' baby girls. It seems like it works out that of the 3 sisters, they're usually pregnant 2 at a time. It looks like we may be going to visit them all for Christmas, so I better get on it!
that's not fair, d'sm! i don't have a crowd of people getting pregnant so i have an excu-- er, reason, to make quilts with new fabric, ( congrats on your bag score!). i am hoping my daughter will get engaged and then i can make her a pre-elopement quilt. and then a wedding quilt, and then a baby quilt, and a "you've been married 2 weeks quilt.... see ya guys later! gotstago call my daughter and get this ball rolling!! oooo, what color is a good pre-elopement color? nope, don't have any of that. hmmmm, may have to go shopping.....
pat-- i love those shoes!!! have any as flats? i wobble on heels! 8-)
piggy-- big congrats!! can you suggest a good pre-elopement quilt design? it may need to be one that is fast. i can be pretty persuasive!
emma, honey-- i'm comin' over to slash your tires! yard sales are no fun if you have to carry all that stuff home! (don't worry, we can go in my car. i never hit g'sales that have fabric. i live in a lousy neighborhood! i may need to move. what's a good 'i need to move ' pattern for a quilt? we could look for some fabric to make that! i know i don't have any.......)
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The only bad days are the ones you don't get.
We had some craziness at work today that kept me from going to lunch, so I got off work early instead. This gave me the opportunity to go to the store that carries the Husqvarna before they closed. Debbie is super sweet and suggested 3 machines to me. First I tried the Opal 650, which I like, but I wish the bed were larger, which is $650. Another lady came in, who is a regular customer, and the three of us were talking, and I told Debbie about my apprehension for FMQ and my debate between a sewing only and a sewing/embroidery combo machine, so she asked if she could show me the Topaz. Oh wow! To say I was in love in an understatement. They have a 200x200mm hoop that is made for quilting, and she showed me pictures of some of the machine quilting designs you can do with it. Now it may not be good for trying to do a king size quilt or anything nearly that large, but anything form a throw blanket down I'd probably be able to do. Two drawbacks are that it's $1999, and if I measured right, it may be 1" too long for the spot on my sewing table. So, to give me a larger throat, in a smaller footprint, she showed me the Eden Rose 250C, which is on sale for $999. I tried it out, and the only benefit I noted was the larger throat.
I told the man how much they were and what the options were and he said if it's what I want, get it. I told him if I did, that would probably cover every holiday and gift giving time from now through Mother's day. His response was "hey, I'd be off the hook!" I'm going to measure again & think about it. She said she only had the floor model of the Topaz, and she'd give me $100 off if I wanted it. It doesn't have that many hours on it.
oooo, girl! i am so excited for you! i love vikings. a hundred years ago my goal was to get a viking. in those days sewing machines were non -computer and based on today's costs, very inexpensive. but now.... it's a serious investment for most of us! but if he says that'll work, then that will work. however, i think it should only count as 1 birthday and half of christmas-- don't want to get too carried away and have him get out of the habit of buying you gifts.
The only bad days are the ones you don't get.
Oooohhh D'sM...I am excited that you might be getting a Viking. I think you will really love it. Keep us posted.
She who dies with the most fabric, didn't sew fast enough!
I think you're right, knowing him, about what it'll count for in reality if I get the Topaz. My spot on my sewing table is 23-1/2", and I believe she said that with the embroidery extension the Topaz is 24-25". Debbie said she would be there about noon tomorrow, so I may have to call and make sure. Because of the configuration of my table, I might be able to swap the table and the futon in place of each other though. Then I might be able to move it that couple feet to the large part of the table for doing embroidery. The additional table space would be nice.
Oh, I neglected to mention that she has fabric too, but I did manage to stay strong! I didn't even touch it.
ok, weigh these two things out... on one hand a new topaz, on the other, a wall of fabric.....hmmm, fabric will be there WOOHOO!! new TOPAZ will go home with you!! and live with you!! and you don't have to send it to someone as part of a swap. you get to keep it. go to bed, it's there. wake up, it's there. do the dishes. it's still there. a month from now ! IT"S STILL THERE!!!
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Childbirth classes can give you confidence as you head for labor and delivery — whether you're a first-time mom or a delivery room veteran.
You've probably read about childbirth and heard countless labor stories from friends and loved ones. Do you really know what to expect during labor and delivery, though? Childbirth classes can demystify the process.
Whether you're delivering your first child or fifth, childbirth classes can help you prepare to meet the challenges of labor and delivery. Consider the opportunities:
Some childbirth classes cover specific types of births, such as C-section, vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC) and multiple births. Refresher courses are available for parents who simply want to review the basics. Other classes focus on specific methods of childbirth. For example:
Many other classes include elements from a number of methods. In addition, you might find classes on other approaches to childbirth, such as hypnobirthing.
Whatever class you choose, take time to become comfortable with the information and method. Practice the breathing techniques or strategies shared during the class, so you'll be ready to use them during labor.
Childbirth classes are offered at most hospitals and birthing centers. Some classes are available online or in video format. Ask your health care provider about available classes. A representative from your medical insurance plan might offer suggestions. You might also check with parents who've recently had babies.
Look for a class taught by a certified childbirth educator. Childbirth classes should be small — with no more than eight to 10 couples — to facilitate discussion and allow personalized instruction. Be sure to ask about the cost, location and schedule.
Childbirth classes are often recommended near the sixth or seventh month of pregnancy — but any time before you go into labor would be helpful. Often a series of classes is offered over a period of weeks during the last trimester. The earlier you register, the more options and flexibility you'll have regarding class dates and times.
Your health care provider is there to help ensure your health and your baby's health during pregnancy and delivery. With his or her input, use what you learn in your childbirth classes to create a birth plan. No one can predict how labor and delivery will unfold, but together you can design a birth plan that meets your expectations for labor, delivery and postpartum care — and that promotes the best care for you and your baby.
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As a woman in technology, I hear a lot about the lack of women in the field.
While I was in college, I noticed that I was usually the only female in the class. My teachers treated me the same as the guys and my male classmates never seemed to care that I was a woman. After I graduated and started attending events like Microsoft's annual Tech Ed, I realized just how much of a minority women are.
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Believe it or not, the technology field wasn't always a "man's" arena. It wasn't until recent years that women became a downward statistic. A few of the reasons blamed for the decline are the fear of sexual harassment, women not being smart enough, and the tech world not being friendly enough to women.
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wow, I have been working hard on lightening my load since last summer. On a similar trip I began with a total pack weight of about 50 lbs, and I thought I was going pretty light, granted it was a 9 day trip without a resupply, but still. Ha. Anyway my trip is rapidly approaching. You all have been a wonderful source of guidance. If you would please go to my profile and take a peek at my gear, I'd greatly appreciate it. Any guidance would be appreciated. you guys rock.Apr 26, 2007 at 2:16 pm #1387405
Adam RothermichBPL Member
@aroth87Locale: Missouri Ozarks
Looks like a pretty good list to me. Ironically you have a lot of gear that I have/would like to have. The only real concern I have is only having pictures of the maps on your camera. That's all good and well until your batteries die or your camera throws in the towel. Hard copies of the maps don't weight THAT much.
I do have one question. How do you like your MLD Prophet? I'm assuming its the new model. Any thoughts you'd be willing to share about it? I'm torn between getting the ULA Amp, the Prophet, or just trying to make my own.
(Amp b/c I want durability, the Prophet b/c I think I could get away with sacrificing durability for lower weight, and make my own b/c I've got the MYOG bug and I'm sans job, but that's all for another thread!)
What is your take on the Prophet?
AdamApr 26, 2007 at 3:36 pm #1387412
adam, thanks for checking it out for me. The AT maps weight about 5 oz together. I figured that they aren't really necessary and having some on my camera would be better than nothing.
I just got the prophet yesterday, so I dont have any experience with it yet. But as far as first impresions go. It looks awesome. It fits my gear volume/trip lengths perfect. Excellent design and combintaion of functionality and weight. Ron does very good work. He even includes some unexpected extras for creating a unique compression system. It is spinnaker though, so any serious abrasion (rough trees, jagged rocks) could really tear it up, but the most rubbed areas are either 1.1 nylon or a combination of mesh on top of nylon. so if you are careful, I think that you are covered. If you are going to buy a pack and dont mind the durability issue, than this pack looks really great.Apr 27, 2007 at 12:58 pm #1387487
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I dont think there is alot of advice i can give for this list. looks very well thought out.
I would recomend adding 2 extra stakes to your list, I usually only use 6 when setting up a poncho, but I have had lazr stakes bend on me before, and even if they are orange, its easy to loose them, especially on a thru hike when the paint is sure to wear off.
I put my jam under my legs for insulation with my torso pad. The MLD propet dose not have a foam backpanel as far as i am aware, you might want to consider a gossamer gear thinlight full length pad.
what kind of running shorts do you have? all mine have a liner in them so compression shorts arent necceasary.
I would recomend a polyester or wool shirt instead of your underarmour. I like them for running and active sports, but they really are not as warm(even cold gear) and breathable as other options. plus they take forever to dry. My choice is the salomon raid zip tech shirt for both my long and short sleeve shirts. Smartwool is good too.
Wool socks won smell as much. Defeet wooleator?
if your photon is your only light, id get a hat clip for it, so you can be hands free at camp.
I dont see a watch listed? its an important tool, for many reasons it is important to know the time. I use a highgear summit watch. it is my compass, watch and altimiter.
no map? I cut mine down, but id never go without. I map out offtrail routes alot, and go orienteering sometimes. so mabey i am just used to getting off course, but a map is very important, even on a trail as well blazed as the AT. Trips almost nevr go exactly as planned,you want to be able to adjust.
I plan on hiking the AT and PCT once im out of high school, i plan on taking a guide book too. (of course cut down with a bunch of pages torn out :P)Apr 27, 2007 at 4:33 pm #1387508
wow, thanks, there's a lot i need to clear up here. I have updated my gear list.
1)my trip has been shortened to just over a week now, though I will be making at least 4 such trips during the summer, so I am not sure how necesary 2 extra stakes are, do you think 7 would suffice?
2)I have a full length thinlight, but the 3/8 is a little on thick side and I dont like how it fits in the pack, I have found myself to be comfortable with the torsolight into te 30s, but definately something to consider.
3)I cut the liner out of my running shorts so that i could wear the spandex, it help a lot with my thighs, they rub (I'm not fat, just built funny)
4) I just got a new polyester wicking shirt and haven't put it on my list. Thanks for catching that. AS far as my under armor, granted its not ideal, but I have my stealth, which doubles as a very warm poncho, and my golite wind shirt. do you think that wont work well?
5)I have truely love my ascics sock for running, and I have weird feet, a very long second toe. But I'll take a look at those, thanks.
6)I have the hat clip and love it.
7) I need to put my watch on there, I just use a timex ironman, its so natural for me to wear it that i didn't even think about it.
8)I have added the map back. I realize that was stupid, it's just seemed like a lot of weight (5oz for 2).
so, thanks again. I appreciate you looking at it.Apr 28, 2007 at 8:31 am #1387530
Ryan FaulknerBPL Member
I was thinking your hike was a thru hike. for a section hike you could probably pull off just the 6 stakes no problem, I would bring 7 tho.
Long distance hiking can reqiure some extra gear not needed for a weekend trip. for short trips, I have brought as little as 4 stakes. but I feel safer when i bring 8 for longer distance/ more days.
Remember leaves can add some minimal insulation under your legs if you encounter a cold night. this has helped me a few times, cold legs can ruin a night sleep (even when i am comfortable pushing a bags temperature rating far beyond its comfort rating, cold legs keep me from sleeping warm, one of the reasons i love my JAM so much)
I wasent sure before if your under armour was cold gear or heat gear. the cold gear will definatly be adequate for your layering sytem, I always use a cold gear mock when skiing, I just prefer a slightly looser (but still athletic fit) synthetic shirt for backpacking for comfort and weight reasons (saloman raid LS, 5.4oz/ golite c-thru LS, 4.5oz)
If you find a sock you love, that will last for long distances, stick with it. I have never used those asics socks, so I dont have any idea how long they will last. Plus there are the obvious advantages of wool/ keep you warm while they are wet + they dont smell as much :). defeet wooleator/ smartwool adrenaline
I used to have a timex iron man, I loved that watch, but then i replaced it with a highgear summit watch. 2.2oz watch, altimiter, compass, barometer, thermometer, chronograph. the compass and altimiter are both neccasary tools for finding your place on a map, barometer/ thermometer… well, you can tak a picture of it reading 28degrees, and say you slept in a 40 degree bag. and a weather forcast is alwayys nice.
me and my dad are oreienteering freaks sry :)Apr 28, 2007 at 10:31 pm #1387572
thanks again for you input, all things to consider. also, I may go with my smart wool socks for sleeping.Jun 4, 2007 at 7:40 am #1391103
Donna CBPL Member
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What are you using as fuel? It isn't listed, just the Ti wing stove. Will you be using Esbit or some other off-brand solid fuel? How much?
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On Deadline blog: Will cities get a voice in high-speed-rail debate? Or just have to keep shouting?
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson, editor emeritus, on Mar 20, 2012
That was the pledge of the president and a board member of the California High Speed Rail Authority at the state Senate subcommittee hearing March 13 in Mountain View, at least. A capacity crowd of about 600 persons jammed the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts at the hearing, chaired by state Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, and attended by three other senators.
But the new vision is colliding head on with an old skepticism, and Peninsula cities are still angry about not having a direct seat at the discussion table.
No one asked for a show of hands of supporters vs. opponents, but occasional murmurs of approval indicated that a solid majority fit the opposition side -- despite a solid contingent of labor-union representatives and some individuals voicing support.
Simitian kept his pre-hearing pledge to stick it out until everyone had a chance to speak. But as 12:30 a.m. approached, the audience had dwindled to fewer than 50, and Simitian had to read out a half-dozen cards to find one or two speakers.
As the hearing progressed from presentations by two CHSRA board members to the chair of a Peer Review Group and two representatives of the state Legislative Analyst's office, it became clear that few minds were being changed.
And just about everyone remotely connected with the evolution of the rail plan is awaiting the publication, and some are already sharpening their knives and legal positions in anticipation.
For several years now Peninsula cities have led the way in a building and increasingly bitter opposition to the plan, ever since CHSRA board member Rod Diridon appeared at a Palo Alto City Council meeting and deeply angered officials by his presentation, which included a reference to NIMBYs (not in my backyard folks).
But the board members at the hearing -- President Dan Richard (no s) and member Richard Hartnett -- said the new report will signal a major switch in the authority's approach. First, it will pursue a "blended system" on the Peninsula and in Southern California, working with Caltrain and local officials and agencies -- and not rely just on a 130-mile "test bed" track in the Central Valley for its early phases.
Richard, recently named to the Authority board by Gov. Jerry Brown, disclosed that during his 12 years on the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) board he was initially deeply skeptical about high speed rail -- especially the proposed 130-mile link in the valley. The depth of his doubts escaped initial press coverage of the hearing.
"I came on as a real skeptic," Richard said at one point, in response to questions from the senators.
"The phrase 'train to nowhere' may have escaped my lips," he added of the valley link.
But he now believes that the new approach of adding "book ends" projects that provide direct, tangible benefits for both Northern and Southern California transit systems is the right one.
And, he disclosed, there is no staff work going on at the Authority other than on working out details of the "blended systems."
For the Peninsula, where opposition has been heaviest and among the earliest, that would mean helping Caltrain achieve its decades-old vision of electrification and -- perhaps most important to residents along the tracks -- eliminate the need for four tracks. A two-track system would eliminate taking a lane from Alma Street in Palo Alto and reduce the number of homes that would have to be acquired or would lose part of their properties.
It would not eliminate the debate about depressing the tracks and grade separations, and it would not answer the critics, some of whom (such as Palo Alto) have officially asked that the entire project be killed off.
But strong federal- and state-level support for high-speed rail still exists, despite it being a presidential-election year and vocal opposition from conservative Republicans.
Supporters cite creation of jobs and continuing population growth in California.
But critics tend to believe most new jobs would go to overseas companies, where high-speed rail has been around for decades. And they still question the validity of CHSRA ridership studies, which would assuredly undermine the long-term financial balance sheet and require huge subsidies from somewhere if the CHSRA projections are wrong.
As an observer who has written about the transportation challenge in the Bay Area since the 1960s, and who has watched ever more freeways being built and jammed with traffic, I can see that happening in a more massive scale statewide.
I also covered the early construction of BART, and was on the initial press ride from Union City to San Francisco -- where we sat for three hours due to glitches in the system. I climbed aboard the ribbon-breaking dedication ride (one block) of the Santa Clara County Light Rail system in San Jose, when Diridon took the controls and almost triggered a union labor action about non-union hands on the controls.
Despite shortcomings, regional transit has enabled the highways and local bus systems to survive impacts of population growth.
A huge element of the current debate over high-speed-rail plan relates to whether the north-south connection is truly needed, versus the need for improvements in local bus and traffic-management systems. Both positions seem to have valid arguments, and no wonder the public may be confused.
There is a growing push to put the matter back to a statewide vote, a repeat of the 2008 election that approved a $9.95 million bond issuance -- now that the system-wide cost estimate has ballooned from about $43 billion to $98 billion (maybe a bit less under the "blended" approach).
Meanwhile, the Authority board is still searching for a new CEO and some other key officials to help put together the system. This leaves members of the state Legislative Analyst's Office puzzled about who's supervising whom at the Authority -- raising the issue of one big consulting firm supervising another.
And Will Kempton, chair of the Peer Review Group, whose "day job" is heading up a transit agency in Orange County, remains skeptical about the 130-mile link in the valley, if it is in fact a link. He said if future financing of the whole system fails it would be a "stranded investment."
Kempton said his personal view is that closing an existing 94-mile transit gap between Bakersfield and Palmdale would make more sense, despite substantial added costs. But he expects the new plan to be a "very substantial improvement over previous plans."
Sen. Alan Lowenthal noted that because of the Bakersfield-Palmdale transit gap a rider now must "either hitchhike or take a bus."
And a sense of growing impatience came from the senators at the head table, through questions and comments, one of the most pointed from Simitian:
"It's taken us 3 to 3 1/2 years to drag a new business plan out of CHSRA."
The new plan will have to be a really really good one to convert skeptics, or win support of what surveys show is a dubious public.
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a resident of Midtown
on Mar 20, 2012 at 12:50 pm
Jay -
You state: "But strong federal- and state-level support for high-speed rail still exists, despite it being a presidential-election year and vocal opposition from conservative Republicans."
The only "strong" support are by officials who got elected with special interest support. The polls that I've seen is around 60% of Californian's want the project killed, and since Republicans are only around 30% of the electorate, the other 30% are Democrats & Independents.
You did not mention that HSR Board President Dan Richard, who while on the BART Board of Directors presided over the huge cost overrun of the BART extension to SFO; and that the ridership projections for this segment were grossly overestimated.
You also failed to mentioned that the HSR Bond measure 1A passed in 2008 with the following: No State subsidies for operation, total system cost of $43 billion, and completion by 2021, that the extensions to Sacramento & San Diego would be funded by operational profits, and NONE of the bond money would be paid out, until the rest of the money to build the system was lined up. Each of those restrictions have not been met.
Another part of the debate is that to pay off the $10 billion in bonds will cost the general fund of the State around $750 million/year. So we are funding High Speed Rail at the cost of education and the social safety net.
a resident of Los Altos
on Mar 20, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Whatever business plan finally comes out of CHSRA, it needs to go back to the voters because the project that voters approved in 2008 is not the plan on the table now. This is a total bait & switch, so the voters need to be consulted again.
a resident of Fairmeadow
on Mar 20, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Let's be honest here—before most "cities" were opposed to the HSR, they were for it. It might take a little work, but if we were to look through the public record for most California cities, how many would City councils voted resolutions supporting Prop.1A, and the HSR in general? And what was the city-by-city breakdown of Yes/No/Didn't Vote counts of all of the jurisdictions in the state?
Let's suppose that there really is a lot of "buyer's remorse" going on here. The City governments really ought to use the mechanisms available to them to determine the mindset of the people in their jurisdictions, and once that information is known, and validated, then use that information to press the Legislature, and any groups that represent the "will of the people" to advance the agenda of the majority.
For those towns which seem to be leaning towards "opposing" HSR, there are a number of activities in which local governments can engage--
What Cities Can Do To Help Stop HSR:
• Councils Can Pass Yearly Resolutions Expressing Opposition To HSR.
• Councils Can Pass Yearly Resolutions Calling For Another Vote on the HSR
• Council Members Can Sign the Petition To End the HSR
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• Councils Can Make Copy of Petition Available On Each City's web-site For Public To Gather Signatures.
• Councils Can dedicate money (legally) to groups opposing HSR via analysis of HSR Business Plans, Route
• Councils can ask the voters in their jurisdictions to vote Yes/No on the HSR in upcoming elections.
• Councils can join together to show greater support for opposition to HSR.
• Councils can investigate legal options to stop HSR for failing to comply with the Prop.1A restraints.
• Councils can invite the County/State officials to workshops, and Council meetings, where they can face the electorate, and be forced to go on record for their support/opposition of HSR.
• Councils can make certain that all HSR communications are clearly posted on City web-sites.
• Councils can make certain that all HSR funding documentation is on a central web-site with links to this web-site on each City's web-site.
• Councils can ensure that video/audio recordings of HSR Board Meetings Are on-line, and provide links to that on-line location for public review/comment.
• Councils can research voting records for County/State Representatives, where HSR is concerned. These voting records could be make available on each City's web-site.
And the list goes on ..
Cities need to establish a clear, unified voice that they do not want this project to continue—if that is their wish. If they do want it to go forward, then they need to adjust this list to focus their energies in a way that they are invited to the HSR table
a resident of Menlo Park
on Mar 21, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Jay wrote in his posting
"But strong federal- and state-level support for high-speed rail still exists, despite it being a presidential-election year and vocal opposition from conservative Republicans. "
Sorry Jay just not true at the Federal level, not true at all. Yes, Obama can express support and so does LaHood, but the support pretty much ends there.
Note even the Senate just passed Transportation bill, led by Senator Boxer, has no provision for High Speed Rail funding. It doesn't look like it will ever become law, and very much stronger anti-HSR sentiment lies in the House, which thus far has even refused to take up the bill.
All funding at the Federal level for CA HSR was removed from both FY 2011 and FY 2012 funding. And just today we read:
ARTBA Washington Newsline Plus for March 20, 2012
FY 2013 House Budget Resolution and HSR
The narrative accompanying the proposed FY 2013 House Budget Resolution contains the following commentary concerning high-speed rail:
"The mechanisms of federal highway and transit spending have become distorted, leading to imprudent, irresponsible, and often downright wasteful spending. Further, however worthy some highway projects might be, their capacity as job creators has been vastly oversold, as demonstrated by the extravagant but unfulfilled promises that accompanied the 2009 stimulus bill, particularly with regard to high-speed rail.
"In the wake of these failures, and with the federal government's fiscal challenges making long-term subsidization infeasible, high-speed rail and other new intercity rail projects should be pursued only if they can be established as self-supporting commercial services. The threat of large, endless subsidies is precisely the reason governors across the country are rejecting federally-funded high-speed rail projects. This budget eliminates these projects, which have failed numerous and clear cost-benefit analyses."
So forget about any funds for FY 2013 as well.
State support is led by Governor Brown, who is using all his vast powers to try and get the legislature to approve funding for the start of construction in the Central Valley. What a waste of precious funds!
Here the Governor is out pushing for higher taxes, while at the same time pushing to spend $3 billion of state bond funds ( which will cost that State over the 30 year life time of the bond plus interest more than twice that amount)
The time to stop this project is now.
a resident of Professorville
on Mar 21, 2012 at 5:21 pm
Joe Simitian lost my support by his dithering on HSR.
Three and a half years is three years too many to wait for a plan from a completely discredited agency, the High-Speed Rail Authority. Why would anyone believe a word HSR said? Charles Manson has more credibility.
This is an expensive squandering of time and money, politicians and taxpayers alike.
Joe, beating a dead horse is not the answer.
editor emeritus
on Mar 22, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Jay Thorwaldson is a registered user.
Morris has a good point, but I haven't heard any softening of support on the part of Governor Brown, Barbara Boxer or President Obama, despite the series of critical reports and analyses, the criticisms of Republicans and opposition of cities and organizations. Time, of course, will tell whether this is the "slow train wreck" predicted some time ago or a successful project. It is becoming more difficult to understand why today's iteration of the project can still ride the coat-tails of the 2008 voter approval, however. The questions of the state Senate members at the hearing showed a definite skepticism about the "new vision" of the rail authority board members, it seemed to me.
a resident of Crescent Park
on Mar 27, 2012 at 11:36 pm
I'll preface this statement by saying that I remain aghast at the way BART-to-SFO was built and sold to the public. It was horribly design, and really screwed the Peninsula and future transit projects. It takes 15 mins to go from 4th/King to Millbrae on Caltrain. It takes 30+ to from Powell (the closest BART station to 4th and King) to SFO.
Anyway, I'd like to point out that while it's 2 years later than projected, BART is actually coming pretty close to hitting the projected ridership numbers (17.7k/day) -- it's at 16,800 as of Feb 2012.
My point is that the demand for transit is there. It should be well designed though, and BART to SFO certainly was not. Caltrain and HSR seem to be much more well thought out, though.


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I bought an ESB blaster a few years back, and it has e few problems with it.
It has air bubbles and holes. I was wondering if these problems can be fixed and if yes, how?
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jamie at home
For all you lovers of the new Jamie at Home i have just spoken to 10 in Sydney and they told me that it will be back on air on the 15th March.
Lets hope i got the truth.
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Re: jamie at home
thanks for letting us know - ten (like all the commercial tv stations in australia) are idiots. Like when they put the other formula 1 races held in asia on at 11pm instead of 5pm because they can't possibly interupt the news. It seems very odd to buy the rights to a tv program (be it sport or other programs) and then not show it when most people are awake.
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Hello Everyone,
Recently Ive started reading about bee keeping and have become very interested in it all. Im thinking about just starting with two brood boxes and establishing two hives and maybe purchase a couple supers at the same time? I am 17 and have never been to a bee keeper in my area before but there most be bee keepers around here. We have some of the mildest winters anywhere around here in Central California (we only froze here i think 8 times this winter and those times were only down to 28 degrees or so) and we have more flowering plants, trees, and victory gardens than you could count in a year. I was thinking about getting italian bees because that seems to be what most people recommend for a starter strain of bees. Would Italians be okay? What about the size of the comb. I understand that there are different sizes and it seems like a lot of people like the small cell but what would be best for me? Ive been reading a lot on this site and I will continue too and any information anyone would like to give me would be greatly appreciated.
I am also a pigeon racer, so I understand about keeping neighbors informed and happy with my hobbies. If they let me keep 50 pigeons in my back yard hopefully they wont mind a hive or two of bees buzzing around. especially if I kick down some honey.


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But isn't that what makes it random, Louise?
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
But isn't that what makes it random, Louise?
Louise - Ya-ya to Zachary April 13 2015. I collect mugs from the U.S. and around the world. Also collect handmade pincushions, sewing/quilting themed fabrics, and fabric in general.
Ah, good point!
some others may have a different understanding of random. i would think since the sender used your address as the return address they did not want you to know officially who sent it. also since you have mentioned it on the thank you thread, i am willing to guess that the sender has seen that you are ushering out a thank you and feel properly thanked. just my humble opinion (jmho).
I'm starting to put together my RAKs and won't be letting the recipient know who it's from. Just a note: "You've been RAK'd"
Feel the fear and do it anyway!
I want to thank Quiltymom for my RAK that I received. My son had it in his stack of mail so I did not get it till late yesterday evening although she had sent it and I got it a few days before Christmas. I can't take a picture right now as I can not find the charger for my camera and my phone camera I am having issues getting them transferred right now so a trip to the phone store is needed. But I did get the cutest ornament along with a really cute card. Thanks again quiltymom, it put a smile on my face.
They say money does not buy happiness, but it buys fabric & fabric makes me happy!!
Ok ladies, some raks will be going out this week will it be you? lol
I love to collect roosters of any kind. I also love embroidery thread for my machine. My favorite color is purple and i am just a plain old country girl.lol
I received the cutest little "coaster" with a snowman on it
today from Ladybug 1938.
It is soooooo adorable.
I was going to post a picture of it, but QB is not playing
nice with my computer right now.
Again THANK YOU Ladybug
Louise - Ya-ya to Zachary April 13 2015. I collect mugs from the U.S. and around the world. Also collect handmade pincushions, sewing/quilting themed fabrics, and fabric in general.
Many thanks to Ladybug from me, too! I got the same coaster and my hot chocolate is sitting on it right now!
Special thanks to my buddy Teresa who sent me the most delightful wine country calendar! I really, really, really needed a new one since the one in my office is still turned to June 2001! Thank you!!!
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Watching the Kastaways practice, it quickly becomes clear that this band is all about the Clam. Sir Nigel the Rat might be the frontman and attention hog. Herman might be the lead-singer and actual hog. Spike Porcupine and Pete Puffin might even provide the band's true musicality.
But you can't take your eyes off the clam. Clarence, cool as the vanilla ice cream blob he resembles under his oversize shades, holds everything together behind the drum kit, making sure things don't go off the rails when, say, the band transitions from "Pretty Woman" into "Is She Really Going out with Him." He is the very picture of serenity.
>> SLIDESHOW: The Kastaways <<
That is, until he gets up from behind his kit during a quick break in rehearsal. "Dude," says Jonathan Wyman, on hand to tune the PA system the band will be using out front of Hadlock Field this summer, "you're Porky Pigging!"
That's right. Clarence has forgotten to don his polka-dotted pants again.
By the time they make their debut Saturday, April 14, drawing crowds on the Hadlock plaza starting two hours before first pitch at the Sea Dogs game, a plan is in place for making sure Clarence is fully clothed. They've also developed a setlist of crowd pleasers: "Sweet Caroline," where the Puffin gets to show off his pipes from behind the keyboard; "Wild Thing," pretty much a necessity for anyone playing within 100 feet of a baseball park ever since Major League; and, of course, "Centerfield."
In fact, since the Kastaways keep rocking until about 15 minutes after the first pitch is delivered, fans were at one point actually hearing "Centerfield" outside and inside the stadium simultaneously. This may be the pinnacle of minor-league baseball entertainment synergy and the reason John Fogarty was put on this Earth.
April 14 was a long time coming, though. After Spike Porcupine, Sir Nigel von Rathbone III, Pete Puffin, Clarence the Clam, and Herman Hogg lost the battle to represent Portland's AA baseball franchise to Slugger the Sea Dog back when the team launched in 1993, things looked pretty bleak. Really, what could be more pathetic than a mascot without a team? What could be worse than getting a sniff of the big time (people were voting for them through a Portland Press Herald ballot and everything!) only to be cast aside in favor of an animal with a tenuous grip on reality?
Seriously. Who ever heard of a Sea Dog?
Luckily, these guys had each other. If they couldn't make it as sideline cheerleaders riding around on the back of four-wheeled vehicles and leading "YMCA" hijinks, they'd try another avenue to stardom. They'd form a band. They'd start from the bottom and work their way up, playing every dive and middle-of-nowhere spot they had to before they made it. They'd walk through the desert (which is hard for a clam, especially) and see if they came out the other side.
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Former Bend woman killed in Valley crash
Family, friends mourn for Morgan Smither
BEND, Ore. - A 26-year-old Springfield woman who grew up on the High Desert died in a Willamette Valley car crash late last week, leaving behind her 17-month-old son, and grieving family and friends are mourning the loss and planning a memorial service.
Morgan Tara Marie Smither died last Thursday night when her SUV failed to negotiate a slight curve on River Road north of Eugene, left the road and struck a power pole, shearing it off at the base, said Lane County sheriff's deputies.
The SUV, which witnesses said had passed several cars at high speed minutes earlier, rolled several times before coming to rest in the middle of the road.
While deputies said speed "was a significant factor" in the crash, there was no indication alcohol was a factor. Smither was wearing her seat belt, they added.
Smither moved to Bend from Bandon in 1994 with her mother and older sister and made some of her first friends at a Boys and Girls Club, said Linda Prehn, who was among those she met there when they both were 8 "and became inseparable."
Smither's parents, Phil and Cindy Morcouiller, live in Bend, Prehn said, while her sister, Ashley, and niece live in Las Vegas.
Smither attended Bear Creek Elementary, continued on to High Desert Middle School and graduated from Marshall High School, she said.
"With her outgoing personality, Morgan made a wake wherever she went," Prehn said.
Smither eventually settled in Eugene, where she and boyfriend Ryan had their son, Rylan, now 17 months old, Prehn said. Soon after, Smither enrolled as a student at Lane Community College in Eugene.
"Morgan loved motherhood and often talked about how happy she was," Prehn said. "She will be missed by so many. Her family is together as they mourn the loss of their loved one.
Another friend, Patricia Frazier, said Smither had just returned home to visit family and friends over Thanksgiving.
"This is a shock to all us," she said. "She was just talking about moving back over here."
A memorial service is scheduled for Monday at the Old Stone (Church), 157 NW Franklin Ave. in downtown Bend.


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We had a wonderful time. The only thing that could be made better was the matress of the bed. The rest was wonderful :) Thank you so much
The flat is nice and cozy and have all you need.
Must confess it could do with a freshen up, some walls and curtains are dirty.
Very friendly host althought i had to check in myself which has never happen to me before while using wimdu.
The appartment is nice, spacious and close to the Duomo, as advertised. We also got all the support we needed from Marcello, Filiberto's colleague. There are some things that have to be improved to get five stars such as squeaky doors in the appartment and an uneven matress in one of the rooms, but overall it was a good experience.
We had a great stay in Filbertos Apartment. It is clean and spacious just exactly as the pictures show. And also the support of Marcello, Filbertos colleague, was very helpful.
Lovely apartment, located next to Gioia station on the green line which makes it a 5 mins walk from the Brera district which a lovely up and coming area in Milan with lots of new stores, hearty Italian bars and restaurants and is also a 7 minute walk away.
To get from Malpensa to Centrale you can grab a shuttle bus which is €16 return or a train, either is easy. Milan Rentals is located in the small park/square outside to the side of the station next, on the opposite side of the road to where the coaches park. It's building number 24 and press the Buzzer for Milan apartments.
The apartment could have been a bit cleaner in terms of dust but all facilities worked perfect, towels and linens provided and it felt much like home after 2 nights.
Marcelo and Filiberto are fantastic gentlemen from Milan Rentals who were very helpful.
Very comfortable apartment ,close to station and supermarket
Furniture a bit on the old side ,need replacement here and there
Other than that very convenient
Stephan and family July 2014
Good service, easy to collect the Keys. It is not a two bedroom apartment, there is one bedroom and a couch in the living room. The location is excellent, 200 m to the church with the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci, The Last Supper. Walking distance from Milan center. Nice neighborhood.
That was the perfect apartment for us. I recommend to everybody who visits Milan. Quiet, spacious, bright living-dining, separate sleeping room and the wonderful terrace. You find everything you need in the neighborhood, foot distance to Navigli, Porta Ticinese.
Marcello is a kind and efficient manager of the apartment. Thank you Marcello and Filiberto! It was just wonderful!
I had a pleasure of staying in this appartment with my friends. A great location with comfortable transportation both to center and to the Central station (Milano Centrale). We have even walked to the Doumo plaza, which takes 30 to 40 minutes in slow pace.
I would reccomend this appartment to my friends.
Good appartment and really nice people!
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Whether you want to relax after a long day at work, get going in the a.m., or mask the funk of your week-old laundry, these soy candles from AYRES will transform any room with their sophisticated fragrances. Made of 100 percent soy wax, they come packaged in a handsome glass jar designed to look as good as they smell.