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|26th December 2007, 06:51 PM
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Modding a Marantz CD40
Hi ppl.
Just got myself a CD40 in great condition (with a nice TDA1541A in it), except for the tray loading gear wheel (like usually...). But cheap replacement part is already on its way (thanks, epos!). Now I'm in the process of modding the CDP. (yes, I do have the schematics)
I want to replace the output stage (so to have a better opamp, not too much passive filtering, and no unnecessary components) and build a better regulated supply board for this.
I also started to "recap" the whole board (at least the 'lytics, as they are 16 years old by now...) and want to add a few decoupling caps or change them.
Of course, it'll get new gold plated RCA outputs aswell as some kind of metal shield around the boards of the output stage and it's PSU so to reduce HF interference from the digital circuits.
And last but not least, I will change it to NOS mode.
For now those are all the mods I plan to do. But I am open to every good suggestion, as long as it seems possible (and worthwhile) for me to realize them. I mean, I don't want to do overkill, you see... and I am no EE... lol
I've already done a little search on this forum and also on others, and found some good ideas, but still decided to open a new thread, because I couldn't find answers for everything. So, for a start, here comes the schematic of my planned output stage and it's PSU. I kept the same design as in the original schematic, simply excluding passive filters and unnecessary stuff (like the deemp. circuit). If you see any mistakes in it (hopefully not :rotfl: ) or anything that could be improved easily, please tell me
About the NOS, I found a little schematic explaining it, what they do is:
they connect WSAB, CLAB and DAAB directly to TDA1541. Now I am wondering if it's better to cut off the leads of the SAA7220, or to cut the traces on the PCB...
They also describe a Mute mod, so that without the muting transistors, one won't run into trouble with clicks and pops:
connect pin 23 (MUSB) of SAA7220 to pin 11 (MUTE) of SAA7210. The thing is, I have SAA7310 in my player... schematic says pin 18 is called MUTE (with trace over the word, as to say it's inverting). I suppose it'll work just like the SAA7210, no? Any experience with that?
Any other change recommended for NOS?
Read somewhere about changing the way the clock signal goes... but for now I don't want to build a new clock for it (would be the best, I suppose, but difficult to do), so I think the best is to leave things like they are, right?
In regards of replacing the 14 decoupling caps of TDA1541, is it worth to increase the size, to, let's say, 220nF?
Also, I was wondering if I should implement a simple RC lowpass filter in the last opamp stage... to filter out any rest of HF noise... keeping in mind that I want to do NOS mod... I know I can't get rid of harmonics (as that's the goal with the Digital Filter...), but that's ok... just thinking I'd like to avoid injecting HF noise to my amp
And finally, to simplify things for everyone, what I'm not going to do (too much hassle for too less a difference, and too much cost in a CDP that's not that good afterall...):
I am not going to replace the power supplies of the whole CD player (although I would do a few tweaks to them, if you have any suggestions. They are nothing fancy, but aren't bad either).
I am not going to make any physical alterations to the player (change the case, make it a top loader, change the transport's mounting, clamping or whatso on), because I think it's quite ok as it is...
And I am not going to do any "crazy" stuff like glueing hundreds of cork or whatever strange materials all over the player, or fitting any real "boutique" componentes, etc, I think you see what I mean .
Thanks in advance.
P.S.: if anyone needs the schematics, f.ex. of the PSU of the player, so to suggest mods, I'll post them here. I also can send the whole PDF per e-mail (it's of CD50, which is almost the same as CD40).
|27th December 2007, 12:46 PM
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Hi JoyDivision,
Sounds like a fun project.
When you bypass the SAA7220, you might want to remove it and place a socket in. Then, you can run the I2S from the input pins to the output pins of the socket with wire jumpers. That way, you'll be able to use the SAA7220 again some time.
Looking at the output schematic, there's a great big 100uF electrolytic in the signal path. I think that could come out.
|27th December 2007, 06:15 PM
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That is a good suggestion. Also it would mean, I could install a switch or jumpers, making the modes (NOS and OS) changeable, so I could do direct sound comparisons...
Regarding the cap, I want to have a cap there, because I can't be sure today, where I'll connect my cdplayer to, tomorrow... so no dc-coupling here at home
actually I have been using Panasonic FC caps for that purpose lately, in my amp and also in another project, and they sound really good, nothing to complain about.
I guess the value could be different, though... for now I chose the same like it is in the original circuit, probably meant to be ok for quite every possible strange input impedances of the connected device... but sure 10uF would be enough for standard 10k impedances... probably I'll end up with that value
Also, after talking over this project with some other people and reading a bit more, I decided to put in a simple analog filter in the 2nd opamp stage, and also later, I'll afterall will do a clock mod to it... it just won't be the 1st thing to do for me... I'll go step by step and see how the sound evolves
So, updated schematics to come soon.
P.S: any idea if it's important for the opamps to have +-15V, like they do in the original circuit? I know normally it's not, but here, I mean, regarding the I/V conversion? Or is it irrelevant? Because, as you can see in schematic, it's at +-12.5V so that I can use resistors I already have at home...
|28th December 2007, 02:55 PM
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A clock will definitely help.
The opamps should be fine running on +/-12.5v.
|28th December 2007, 08:38 PM
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Use soft recovery diodes, especially on the anallogue PSU.
For now just dampen the crystal can with a rubber band or grommet.
AND, big improvement, if you keep the filter (7220) then lift the safety resistor on the supply line to it and feed it with its own regulator taken from the raw digital supply. This makes a big difference. Heatsink the reg, the filter draws quite a bit of current.
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|4th January 2008, 04:56 PM
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OK, so I've been doing some more progress. Updated the schematic of the output section, and also draw a schematic of what I'm planning to do with the digital section. Any comments/suggestions are highly appreciated.
Additionally to having a new clock (from Elso Kwak), it modifies the circuit so that basically it will be switchable between NOS and OS modes, allowing direct A/B comparison (that's my main aim. I've read a lot from both "sides", saw the measurements, etc, but now I want to hear for myself the difference...).
Also, when in OS mode, the DAC get's a direct clock signal (master clock divided by 2). I alwo implemented the MUTE mod. Main question I still have, is: will it be better to use good quality relays (like in my schematic), or something like 74LS157 (data line switcher)?
thanks for the interesting suggestions. I think, that safety resistor you say, is a ferrite bead, or am I wrong? So, what you say is, disconnect that from the main +5V, and connect it to a new +5V regulated supply, with for example a low noise regulator, well filtered, etc... right? I'll try that.
|13th February 2008, 06:59 PM
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Someone has the service manual or knows where it is possible to find it?
|13th February 2008, 09:36 PM
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Indicate me your email adress and I'll send you the manual of CD50, which I've been using and which is almost 95% the same like CD40.
Btw, regarding the mods, in the meantime I've almost finished them, and the first results have been very good. I've a problem with NOS mode, though. As soon as I find the fault and get the whole thing finished, I'll post a complete report on here, for those who might be interested.
|14th February 2008, 07:41 AM
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Cd40 Mods
Hello, I just bought CD40 & want to do some mods to player! I'm very interested in the non & os mods . I want to compare for myself the difference in sound. I would like to have a copy of schematics for the CD50 please. Can you post some pictures when you have finished the mods & don't forget to report sound improvements. Are you going to come of player thru analog jacks or are you going to install a digtial out jack as well? Ronnie
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|Patriots Look Poised For Another Super Bowl Run
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It's that time of year again. The time when we can all gather and watch a bunch of kids younger than us make millions of dollars just by getting their name called on a podium.
The Patriots can go many different ways in this draft, but one thing is for sure; they will go after defense early and often. I scoured over the internet and did my research to learn which players the Patriots should target in the 2010 draft. Here is what I came up with:
The chance Bryant falls to the Patriots at 22 is very slim, but he would be the no-brainer pick if that were the case. The Patriots are in dire need of a big wide receiver because Randy Moss is in his final season and Wes Welker is coming off major knee surgery. Bryant (6'2, 225) has been compared to Calvin Johnson and Andre Johnson, who are two of the top wide receivers in the game today and could provide the Patriots with immediate production in the WR2 spot.
His big frame (6'5, 270) is ideal for the Patriots' 3-4 defense and his pass rushing skills fit the biggest area of concern for the Patriots. JPP (he can even have a cool nickname!) still needs to get better against the run as he has difficulty shedding blocks, but there is no doubt he can get after the quarterback and if he falls a little in the draft I would not be surprised to see the Patriots scoop him up.
Hughes is a player that I love and think the Patriots could trade down a couple of picks to get. He is a great pass rusher and showed his great combination of quickness, speed and strength at the combine. He is a smart player who has sound tackling skills and would fit perfectly in the Patriots' 3-4 defense in a similar role to what Tully Banta-Cain did in 2009.
Kindle seems to be the consensus pick for the Patriots in many of the expert mock drafts and for good reason. He is a pure pass rusher who lacks size, but is very athletic and strong. Some off-field issues could hurt his draft stock, but he has a nonstop motor and is relentless going after the quarterback. He would be a great fit on the Patriots defense.
The Patriots have drafted a tight end in the first round twice in the Belichick era, and there's a pressing need for it yet again. At 6-foot-5, 261 pounds, Gresham is a huge target and could be a beast over the middle for the Patriots. He does have some durability issues as he has suffered two major knee injuries in his career so far, but you won't find a better speed/size combo than him in this draft.
If the Patriots draft Pouncey in the first round, it's because they don't think they will re-sign Logan Mankins. Pouncey has good agility for his size (6'4, 308) and could play any three interior OL positions. I expect the Patriots to draft more towards need rather than best player available, but Pouncey is a very safe pick in the mid-to-late first round.
Scouted as the top OLB in the draft, Graham has great size (6'1, 268) and could line up at both defensive end and outside linebacker. He's very strong against the run and has sound tackling skills, but there are questions whether he fits in a 3-4 system.
We all know that Bill Belichick loves to trade down to get more value for his draft picks and if he is picking in the late first round, Odrick would be the logical choice. He's a defensive tackle who can play on the edge in a 3-4 defense much like Richard Seymour did. At 6-foot-5, 301 pounds, Odrick is a big guy and would definitely be a force on the edge of the defensive line. He's more quick than fast, which is a good thing for defensive linemen and his strength would be a nice attribute against the run.
Alualu is very versatile and could line up anywhere on the defensive line, which is something Belichick loves in his defensive linemen. He has great instincts and very good size (6'2, 295), and is better against the run than he is at rushing the passer. With last year's second round pick Ron Brace basically nonexistent last season, the Patriots could take another shot at the defensive tackle position with Alualu.
Spikes is someone I would love the Patriots to draft in the second round. He has great size and instincts and would fit great playing next to Jerod Mayo. He is a very aware player on the field and is faster than his 40 time indicates. Spikes is a very good tackler, which is something Belichick loves, not to mention Bill also has great ties with Florida's head coach Urban Meyer.
This UMass product is very raw, but Ducasse is athletically gifted and would be regarded as a project much like Sebastian Vollmer was last year. Since Vollmer seems to have been a huge success, the Pats might try their hand at another offensive lineman in the same boat. He's a massive body (6'4, 332) and is very quick and strong. He could be a great value in the late second round.
The NFL is changing into a pass-happy league, and especially in the AFC East with the arrivals of Santonio Holmes and Brandon Marshall. Cook is officially the tallest cornerback in the draft (6'2) and has average top end speed for a guy his size. He is someone with a injury-riddled past, but he would be very useful in guarding big, possession-type receivers.
It's seems like Tebow is going to go in the first round (or at least early second), but if he's there in the second round the Patriots will either have the option of drafting him or trading down and letting someone else take him. Belichick could be trying to add value to his second round picks by wining and dining Tebow in the North End, but I think he would be a nice fit in the Patriots' system. It seems that the Patriots are comfortable with Brian Hoyer as their backup for now and would probably be more inclined to trade down if Tebow is available in the second round.
McKnight would fill in nicely once Kevin Faulk leaves as he is quicker than fast and a good pass catcher out of the backfield. He is tough to tackle and could take over in the pass-happy Patriots' offense once Sammy Morris, Fred Taylor, and Laurence Maroney are out of town. McKnight will never be an every-down back and will probably slip in the draft because of concerns with his ability to run between the tackles.
No Picks in the Third Round…
Montario Hardesty, RB, Tennessee – His vision is his greatest strength and he posted the best vertical jump at the NFL Combine. He could be a great value in the fourth round.
Daniel Te'o-Nesheim, DE/OLB, Washington – He's a player who doesn't have a lot of speed or quickness, which makes his upside very limited. But, he's a hard worker and is Washington's all-time leader with 30 sacks.
Dennis Pitta, TE, BYU – Very tough competitor and not afraid to sacrifice his body over the middle. Pitta has some room to add bulk to his 6'4, 245-pound frame, but he is a great pass catcher that could be a great fit in the Patriots' offense.
David Reed, WR, Utah – Not a very polished route-runner, but he played in a spread offense and the Pats love to pass out of a similar offense. He is not a burner, but neither was Wes Welker and we saw how that turned out.
Greg Hardy, DE, Mississippi – Has great combination of agility and size. Great at rushing the passer and would be a force as a DE in the 3-4 defense.
Andre Roberts, WR, Citadel – Great runner after the catch and runs good routes. He is more of the possession type than a burner, but he does have good speed as evidenced by his 4.46 40-yard dash.
Clay Harbor, TE, Missouri State – Great combination of hands and size with good blocking skills. He's a hard worker and runs crisp routes.
Seyi Ajirotutu, WR, Fresno State – Deceptively fast and has great size (6'4, 204)and is someone who has strong hands with a competitive edge to fight for tough catches.
Tags: Andre Roberts, Bill Belichick, Brandon Graham, Brandon Spikes, Chris Cook, Clay Harbor, Daniel Te'o-Nesheim, David Reed, Dennis Pitta, Dez Bryant, Greg Hardy, Jared Odrick, Jason Pierre-Paul, Jermaine Gresham, Jerry Hughes, Joe McKnight, Maurkice Pouncey, Montario Hardesty, New England Patriots, NFL Draft Preview, Sergio Kindle, Seyi Ajirotutu, Tim Tebow, Tyson Alualu, Vladimir Ducasse


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May 26, 2011 at 9:51 pm #1274482
So I might have some time off between jobs in mid August to September. I'm wanting to do a longer trail about 300-500 miles. Right now I'm looking pretty seriously at the Colorado Trai because I want to do something in the western mountains. I thought I'd throw out a few questions.
1. Anyone have a better idea? I know the CT ain't perfect. It sounds like maybe the JMT might be more scenic and cross fewer roads but it would have more people, more rules and bear canister are an issue (more on that later).
2. Anyone have any suggestions on the best ways to get from the end point back to my car since I don't have any friends in either Denver or Durango. Maybe a car rental?
3. Just to be crazy I was thinking I might try it unsupported because I hate leaving the woods to go into town. I'd rather just do it in one push, plus it would be good practice if I ever try something really serious in say Alaska. This is one reason the JMT is less attractive because packing that much in bear cansiters sounds hard.
4. If I could swing a permit one idea was to go one way on the JMT than go back on the Sierra High Route so I'd get a longer trip and end up back at my vehicle. Has that ever been done?May 26, 2011 at 11:26 pm #1741694
Maybe this doc I wrote will help with CT questions?
Colorado Trail End to End Guide
Has info on where to park and transit between the two termini.
I am biased, but I think it is a great little trail. :)May 27, 2011 at 6:43 am #1741748
Thanks Paul, thats a great resource.May 27, 2011 at 9:01 am #1741798
What is your definition of "Unsupported"?
The CT is 486 miles and packs a lot of elevation change. The JMT is a good warm-up for the CT. The average pace is 5 weeks at 16 miles per day. The only one I'm aware of who ever did the CT straight through without resupplying was Coup, the owner of Golite.
Do you really think you can carry that much food? Remember, it's not just the weight but also the bulk which must be overcome. If you have a car, you could cache supplies along the trail at convenient road crossings (and hope nothing happens to any of them). However, the only truly inconvenient off-trail town stop is the Creede/LakeCity area. Definitely read PMag's guide; he's the "go-to" expert on the CT. Also read the current and past years' threads on the CT Forum at trailforums.com so you know what you're getting into.
If you want to do a truly unsupported long hike, and since you've not hiked out here in the west before, let me suggest that you start with the JMT. If you can do those 212 miles, 8 of the 9 PCT high Sierra passes, and Mt Whitney continously without resupply or town stops, and without altitude problems, then try it on the CT next year.
Re: bear canisters – yes, you'll carry one the entire way on the JMT, but you only MUST use them in certain defined areas, and even in most of those areas, you have the option to use the bear boxes provided at specific campsites (this restricts your mileage and camping locations, and they're not all are within a day's walking distance of each other). Besides, you walk right THROUGH Red's Meadow with it's store and PO; ditto Tuolumne Meadows, and going SB,Muir Trail Ranch is an easy 3/4 mile off-trail and 1.5 mile back.
Another shorter western option would be the 165 mile Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT), which is a perfect loop, so there are no concerns with how to return to your car.Jun 4, 2011 at 4:48 am #1744784
Other than the length, what makes the CT more difficult than the JMT? I ask because I had planned on doing part of the PCT/JMT through the Sierras this summer, but given the snow conditions, that may not be possible sicne I would need to be done by about 17 August at the latest. So I've been looking for alternatives and the CT caught my eye.
Although they have a lot of snow as well, the CT doesn't seem to have the same weather and other constraints as the Sierras, ie late snow melt, high volume melt and stream crossing, bear cannisters, permits etc. It seems like CT is also an easier trial in that it's graded and the requirements allow more flexibility, but i may be wrong. I've spoken to the PCTA and CTA and it seems that the snow will be gone earlier on the CT, but of course that's a best guess.
So I'd appreciate any thoughts you'd have.
susanJun 4, 2011 at 8:36 am #1744815
Compare the elevation plots for each trail. The JMT is a series of 9 long climbs and descents. The CT is like walking the cutting edge of a saw.
Both trails are graded for horses. The CT also allows mountain bikes, except in designated wilderness areas, so you'll share the trail with a LOT of them. There are organized MB races on the trail several times during the summer so stay aware. Those bikes cut a "V" in the trail tread that can make walking difficult. In their defense, the many area MB Clubs put in lots of trail maintenance hours every year as they have a vested interest in having a good trail; sort of like the Backcountry Horsemen have with the PCT/JMT.
I don't know what you mean by "the requirements allow more flexibility". It's really only important that you know.
The south San Juans got a whole lot less snow than did the Sierra and the rest of the CT, so yes, the CT should be easier than the JMT in that respect this year. By the time you're getting on the trail, snow shouldn't be a major issue on either trail.
At Durango, hop on a plane and fly back to Denver. Greyhound can also get you there, but their schedule is inconvenient and the trip takes more than 24 hours, including a long lay-over while changing buses.Jun 4, 2011 at 12:56 pm #1744870
Dave TMember
Just my opinion, but I was pretty let down by the portion of the CT I hiked. Lots of road walking, lots of needless ups and downs, etc. It is, and feels like, a cobbled together trail, rather than purpose-built. Did the first 350 miles or so (didn't do the best part in the San Juans though).
I'd think about making my own route in the High Sierra if I were you. Link up a bunch of off trail passes, using the JMT as necessary. Can even start by Mineral King and head north. No bear canister needed down there.Jun 4, 2011 at 5:04 pm #1744957
Thanks for the info guys. I'd be coming from Texas so the CT is looking better just factoring in travel costs and other logistics no arguing that theres plenty of good stuff in the Sierras.
Would thunderstorms and bugs still be an issue after late August?
I'm still looking into it pretty seriously but it may or may not happen. My job prospects suddenly improved so it might be I wouldn't be able to do the trail in the fall unless I'm willing to turn down a well paying job. In that case I might wait till next summer but be a position finacially to do more so flying to the JMT or maybe back to Alaska would be a possiblity.Jun 5, 2011 at 3:31 am #1745084
Bob, Dave
Thank you!
I guess what i meant by flexible requirements is that teh CT diesn't require permits, at least according to teh CTA, I can pretty much come and go on and off the trail as I lease. Conversely, getting the right permits fro PCT sections in teh Sierras or the JMT requires getting (and paying ) for permits in advance. which would ordinairly not be a problem, but again predicitng the snow melt this year makes it a crap-shoot as to dates to get permits for.
Thanks for the rest of you comments. Yeah, i agreee teh Ct doesn't look at awe-inspiring as teh Sierras, but I'm not sure I can continue waiitng on the snow to clear to go there although i had my heart set on it.
Again, thanks for you input. also, if there is another trail you can suggest that i could get a nice 4-6 week trip on wihtout waiitng on weather to clear, I would appreciate it.
susanJun 5, 2011 at 5:37 pm #1745293
Late August is the start of Fall in the Colorado high coutnry.
Bugs will be diminished, nights will be cool and t-storms waning (if at all).
FWIW, it is the start of my favorite time to backpack in Colorado.
As for awe inspiring, I would say the last 200 miles or so of the CT (San Juans and more) are pretty cool. Considering the JMT is 200 miles….. ;-)Jun 29, 2011 at 2:06 am #1754248
Yeah!!! It looks like I will be doing the CT. I arrive in Denver early on Wed, 7 July 2011 and my return flight departs Denver on 17 August 2011. So I have exactly 6 weeks, which I hope is enough for a leiasurely, enjoyable hike. I'm coming from sea-level, so I need to take it easy the first week or so to make sure i acclimate to the altitude and lower temps, etc.
I am reviewing the different trail guide resources, but i have a few questions, I hope some folks can help me with….(thanks!)
Unfortunately the weather forecasts calls for "showers" next week, but I hope it won't be so bad. Where I'm from, that could mean a drizzle, quick, short cloud burst, or pouring all day long. So if anybody local can give me a heads up on what exactly "showers" means, I'd appreciate it.
I'm not sure if it's best to stay a day in Denver and start the trail early on July 8th or just start on the 7th. I at least need to pick up fuel. So one question is whether to bring my alcohol or my canister stove. I'm basing my decision on which fuel type is more readily available at the re-supply places along the trail. Any thoughts?
Also, givven the alternate routes to the TH, I need a better idea of how far until some good camping spots occur that would necessitate a moring verus afternoon start. So if I need to RON in Denver, can anybody suggest a convenient, nice hostel?
Finally, if anyone can help me out with some advice on getting from the airport to the TH and best alternate route given the closure areas for segment 1, I'd appreciate it.
I plan on posting my gear list in the next few days.
SusanJun 29, 2011 at 7:24 am #1754287
re: Camping
If you anticipate a later start, you are better off taking the Indian Creek trail as there is no camping in Roxoborough SP.
re: Canister vs Alcohol
Alcohol is easy enough to obtain, but there are plenty of places to pick up canisters if you prefer them
See the doc I wrote referenced earlier in the thread for a lot more detailed info about the alt routes, transportation, etc.:
Finally, this hostel is conveniently located near Lower Downtown (and two miles and 20 minute bus ride from the REI..get your pre-trail supplies there!) in Denver:
http://www.denverhostel.com/Jun 29, 2011 at 4:38 pm #1754490
Well my plans keep shifting due to other factors but it looks like I can try the trail this August/September. I'm thinking I'll do about five days in the Lost Creek to aclimitize and test gear than take a night off in Denver, fix any issues that crop up with gear, food or whatever and than hit the trail.
I might do two alternate routes.
1. I don't like the way the trail dips way down around Breakenridge into what looks like a very un-wilderness area. I'm looking to see if I could do an off trail route over Hoosier Pass to skip some of that area. My brother climbs there a lot so I'm hoping he can help me work out a route that avoids private property and impossilbe areas etc. If it ends up being shorter I would make up the mileage by doing a longer route through one of the wildreness areas (maybe Lost Creek).
2. The Colorado Trail from Twin Lakes to Monarch pass looked kinda unappealing. Thats were there are some road walks and its lower. I'm thinking about jumping on the CDT instead at Hope Pass and taking it down to Monarch Pass. My understanding is that it does follow some routes open to moterized trafic but its higher and more remote.
Any thoughts from folks that have done the trail?Jun 29, 2011 at 6:18 pm #1754526
You can take the Jonathen Ley Purple Route from the CT/CDT just north of Twin Lakes. Go through TL for resupply, then across the west end of the lakes to meet the CDT/old CT that heads up over Hope Pass, through Missouri Gulch, and over Elkhart Pass.
Either continue on the CDT or return to the CT at mile 6.6 in segment 12 via the Pine Creek Trail.Jun 29, 2011 at 7:26 pm #1754548
Aaron ArmstrongMember
@traderaaronLocale: Colorado
Definitely consider the CDT through the collegiates, it stays mostly high. CDT up to Lake Ann Pass and continue to Monarch is what I'd consider.
If you want to avoid the drop down into Breck you can ridge hike from Mt. Guyot over to Hoosier Pass where you could meet up with the Wheeler Trail, over to CDT and down to Copper Mountain to continue on. You could also cut over to French Pass, side slope over Bald Mountain, to Boreas Pass and across the ridge down to Hoosier Pass.
I really enjoy the CDT/CT over the Tenmile range and down into Copper.Jun 30, 2011 at 2:42 pm #1754795
Sounds great thanks for the input guys. I remember there was a lot of 4X4 traffic in the Taylor Resevior area would I see much of that along the CDT? I'm liking the Brekenridge bypass option too. Hopefully it happens and I'll post the pics here.Jul 2, 2011 at 1:41 am #1755284
Thanks so much! do you have any contact information for some of the trail angels in case i need a lift?
SusanJul 4, 2011 at 9:03 pm #1756008
Check out the Colorado Trail room on Trailforums.com. Apple posts on there. You may be able to e-mail him there.
I updated my Colorado Trail E2E guide to show more alternates. Besides taking the Hope Pass to Monarch Pass alt route on the CDT, you can take a high alternate route in the Lost Creek Wilderness that is mainly off trail. I did it as a day hike in 2008 and did a version of it again this past weekend as a backpacking trip.
Check it out:
Colorado Trail Alt RoutesJul 4, 2011 at 9:16 pm #1756009
Funny you should mention the Lost Creek route Paul, I'd been thinking about it a bit. Actually my current plan is to do a few nights in the Lost Creek area before I start the trail. That would be kind of shake down trip to make sure all my gear is working, I like the food I have etc. Afterwards I'd spend a night in a hotel, clean up, hit REI if necessary than get down to business on the CT.
I'd like to start on Goose Creek and follow it up into Refrigerator Gulch. From there I'd look for that mythical trail that supposedly goes up Lost Creek but no one can find. Than I'd head up along the crest of the Kenosha Mountains and come back along the Brookside McCurdy Trail. This would be fun and I think it would be a good way to aclimitize and do a reality check one whether or not my hiking schedule is realistic or if I need to modify plans at all.
My current headache is how to get to the trailhead which is complicated by the fact that the Waterton Canyon is closed and the alternative is a good bit farther south. I might end up leaving a car in Durango and taking a bus to Pine Junction on Hwy 285. It looks like about an 8 mile road walk to connect up with the trail. It won't be as nice but its had the no headach adventage and I could be able to knock out and 8 mile road walk pretty fast.
Thanks for the info Paul!
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But even beyond these perks, having 'tween and teen nephews around is like having a window into the future. They're the coming attractions of the radical changes in store for us now that we're kissing the Baby Years goodbye and heading straight into boyhood.
"Brace yourself," my sister Shari likes to tease (er, warn) me.
Take something as simple as lunch or dinner. For my son, Fletcher, food always comes a poor second to whatever else he might be doing when mealtime rolls around: playing a game, coloring, watching a movie, building Legos, inspecting his sneakers, napping. Sure, his palate's sophisticated enough – on any given day, his lunchbox is more likely to contain sashimi than a PBJ. Volume, however, is a completely different story. The ravioli or tortellini I send to school inevitably returns home barely touched. Come dinnertime, after two, maybe three, forkfuls the whining begins: How many more bites? I'm full. I want to be finished. His on-cue announcement is usually punctuated with the requisite dramatic flopping of the head onto the table … as if he didn't … have the strength … to chew … even one … more … morsel. Most days, I'm convinced the kid just photosynthesizes his nutrients from the sun.
"Just wait," Shari laughs whenever I complain about how little Fletcher eats, pointing out that her 13-year-old, Eli, is still ravenous after gobbling down a foot-long sub for lunch and that she now has to cook extra chickens for dinner to ensure that there's enough for her and her husband to eat too. "His appetite's coming," she says.
Still, when you come from a dinner table where you have to beg, plead, cajole and threaten at every meal to make your own kid eat, when you bargain for every mouthful to be – score! – swallowed, you don't quite believe that this same kid will one day grow up to have the appetite of a velociraptor. And, lemme tell you, my friend, that leaves you pretty unprepared for the task of feeding dinner to a 'tween boy who can already chew his way through a well-stocked fridge like a Biblical swarm of locusts … and leave nothing but empty containers and wrappers in his wake.
Which was exactly what I was about to discover when my sister's youngest, 10-year-old Dylan, stayed at my house on a recent afternoon. My nanny was out, and my sister and brother-in-law were caught with dueling evening commitments at opposite sides of town. The deal was Dylan would babysit Fletcher while I worked, and then I would … well, I'd hardly call supervising a 10-year-old boy babysitting … I would hang out with my nephew till his parents got home.
"We'll see you around 8," I said when Shari called to work out the details. "I'll even feed him dinner." I swear there was snickering in the background as I hung up.
Fast forward through an afternoon playing pirates and storm troopers and super heroes and tag and then soccer to 6 o'clock. Dinner time. I hoped both boys had worked up an appetite.
"Dylan –" I said, setting the table. "Hot dogs or chicken nuggets?"
"Could I have both, Aunt Norine?"
"Sure," I replied, figuring (naively) one of each.
"Okay, I'll start with five nuggets," he said breezily. "Then I'll have a hot dog. On a bun. Got any shredded cheese?"
Five chicken nuggets and a hot dog with cheese? There was no way he'd finish all that. But what's an aunt for if not to indulge? Whatever he didn't eat, Fletcher could have for a snack the next day.
With Dylan's fine dining example, there was no negotiating number of bites from my son's side of the table. Two hot dogs with ketchup disappeared off Fletcher's plate quick as you please.
All righty, I thought. That was easy. Fletcher was done. Dylan's plate was clean. I started clearing table.
"Uh, Aunt Norine, can I have another hot dog?"
Really? Another hot dog?
"Sure, Dyl. Coming right up." I wrapped another dog in a paper towel and nuked it with a bun in the microwave. Three bites and that too disappeared.
"Hey, Aunt Norine? I'm still hungry. Can I have another hot dog?"
I nodded, nuked, then stood transfixed, mesmerized as he polished off yet another hot dog, bun, cheese and all. Now I come from a long line of Jewish mothers who consider it a cardinal sin –the worst! – that anyone should leave the table even the slightest bit peckish. But this was like watching an eating machine get up to production speed. I started to wonder if we'd be at the table all night. I'd promised my sister I'd return him before bedtime. Now I considered whether I had enough food in the fridge to make him breakfast in the morning too. But where was he putting it? The kid's lean as they come. All muscle. Zero body fat. Was he hiding a second stomach somewhere? The proverbial wooden leg? I was beginning to understand why my sister likened her grocery bills to the gross national product of a mid-sized country.
"Ah …" Dylan slumped in his chair. "I'm done now, Aunt Norine."
Okay, well that wasn't so extraordinary. Even an active 'tween boy gets full eventually.
"But we're still stopping for frozen yogurt on the way home, right?"
All I could do was nod dumbly. The kid was still hungry. I had to feed him.
And so it was that after the chicken nuggets, after the cheesy hot dogs and after the last bits of an impossibly large blueberry and red velvet cake frozen yogurt sundae – a flavor mashup that would surely make anyone over 12 heave – that was generously topped with gummy thingys, chocolate candies, brownie bits, chocolate syrup and rainbow sprinkles, after every last possible spoonful was scraped from the cup, I delivered my nephew Dylan to his front door.
"Do you any idea what your kid ate tonight?" I whispered to my sister and brother-in-law as we stood in the foyer. I ticked off the night's menu, still awed by the sheer amount of food I'd seen the child consume.
"There's pizza if you're still hungry, dude" my sister called after Dylan as he ambled reflexively toward the kitchen.
"Pizza! Great!" he said, grabbing a slice and joining his brother, also eating at the counter. "I'm starved."
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If you want to be close to the action, Sydney's Park8 Hotel will have you walking on air, writes Anna Anderson.
"Ooooh I love the nightlife, I love to boogie ..." so the position of Park8 Hotel has me planning a weekend on the dance floor. On the corner of Park and Castlereagh streets, it's an easy walk, high heels n'all, from the city's nightspots; the throb of Kings Cross is a quick taxi ride away. I'm determined to use this city-centre stay for all its worth. En route to Park8, we indulge in a little window-shopping and linger in the Strand, Westfield Sydney and the Queen Victoria Building. By the time we arrive at the hotel, my mojo is ebbing.
Slipping through the discreet entry on Castlereagh Street, we find ourselves in a little lobby that doubles as a four-seater cafe. The welcome is warm and buzzy, momentarily reviving my footsore fatigue. We're handed over the swipe key to Room 504 and head up in the lift. A dimly lit corridor is lined with fine black-and-white photographs of Hyde Park, reminding me that it's only a block away - another feather in the cap of this location. Ours is a loft room with the living area and kitchenette on entry level and bedroom and bathroom upstairs. The sofa bed could come in handy if you're splitting the bill with friends.
A sultry interior of charcoal-grey sofa, ruby-red rug, moss-green carpet and bronze velvet drapes spells sexy by lamplight but by day, it looks a little sombre. Our view is of a towering apartment block across the road so we're trusting Park8's reflective windows for privacy. From the loft level, we spy the autumnal treetops of Hyde Park. Our kitchen is spotless and decked out to cater for four but there are no chairs at the breakfast bench. If we were to take advantage of the dine-in service (ordered from a choice of nearby restaurants including Pendolino and Wagamama), we'd be balancing dinner on our knees.
Stifling yawns, I kick off my shoes and flick through Time Out magazine. Just reading the lists of all that Sydney's city centre offers exhausts me. Luckily I didn't pack any gym gear, or my guilt may have forced me into using the complimentary access to the neighbouring Fitness First. That big bed upstairs is looking tempting but there's no way I'm going to waste my city break. I fill the deep corner tub in the smart black-and-white bathroom and have a reviving soak.
After a little pre-dinner channel surfing, we hit the pavement and head to Bambini Trust Wine Room for a very grown-up start to our evening. Our hearts sink as we find it closed for a private party. Luckily it was only two minutes' walk away so we turn on our heels and make for the hipper-than-hip Baxter Inn, a hop, skip and jump away. No dice. The queue trails along the cobblestones. Third-time lucky and still in the 'hood, we head for Zeta Bar in The Hilton where a margarita and White Rabbit beer set us back $30 (without a nut to nibble).
It's an easy walk from the city's nightspots.
Appetites fuelled, we take a two-minute hike into The Galleries on George Street and find a seat on the sushi train at Sushi Hotaru. A delectable dinner of soft-shell crab hand rolls, barbecued scallops Nigiri and enough to fill two hungry diners comes to $25.90. All thoughts of a night out dancing are ditched. Instead, we head back to Park8, stopping by Sunny International (Shop 6, 250 Pitt Street) for a neck-and-shoulder massage.
Ten dollars later, I float out ready for a long night's sleep. The mattress is beyond comfortable and apart from a few sirens (to be expected in the centre of town), we sleep soundly. Breakfast at Park8 is like putting in your lunch order at the tuckshop. Phone in your choice the night before and a brown paper bag with your choice of Emma & Tom's juice, coffee, toast, wraps and banana bread arrives on time. It's quirky and fun and leaves us free to head out in perfect autumn weather.
We wander through Hyde Park and reacquaint ourselves with the Archibald Fountain. Onwards through The Domain and past the Art Gallery of NSW, our destination is Boy Charlton pool. That harbourside heaven doesn't disappoint and after our laps, we stroll back through the Botanic Gardens, light a candle in St Mary's and count our blessings that we call Sydney home.
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Where 185 Castlereagh Street, Sydney city centre, (02) 9283 2488. 8hotels.com/sydney-hotels/park8-hotel.
Getting there Take a train or bus to Sydney's Town Hall station and walk three minutes east along Park Street to Castlereagh Street. Turn left and Park8 is one off the corner. Or call ahead to arrange parking at Hilton Secure Parking ($60 for 24 hours).
How much From $155 a night for a standard room, $245 for a deluxe and $275 a night for a one-bedroom loft room. No minimum stay except for special events such as New Year's Eve.
Style statement Edgy nightclub-esque design but with pared-back good looks.
Don't forget Your earplugs. Those sirens were a little annoying.
Perfect for A night on the tiles, a day in the park and hours in the shops.
Shame about The lighting in the room could have been better.
Kudos It's not about the view, it's all about the location: smack bang in the centre of town. And the service: a vibrant, youthful enthusiasm that's catchy.
Take the kids Sure — show them the city by day and night then bung them in the sofa bed with their own TV.


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Do you have to give your dogs flea medicine even when they don't have any signs of fleas?
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Ideally you should keep them on flea control to help prevent an infestation from occuring. By the time you are noticing fleas on your pets, the fleas are already reproducing in your home. It is much easier to get rid of one flea with a preventative than to get rid of thousands in your home.
Teddy 1998-2008 answered on 1/25/12. Helpful? / 0
I skip out on flea meds in the winter, but spring and summer I begin using them again. My dog is allergic to fleas. He's had an infestation before that led to a staph infection from biting himself so much, which led to wearing a cone, which led to a yeast infection from wearing it for so long. Once those fleas were established enough for us to notice them, flea meds did little good. For us, less hassle to just use the flea meds as a preventative.
Gray Dawn Treader answered on 1/25/12. Helpful? / 0
Our friend's dog used Frontline on her little shitszu and the dog started getting seizures because it was toxic to her system. We never use chemical products on our dog. We bathe her with a natural flea shampoo and conditioner (from Dirty & Hairy's PROTECT line) to keep fleas away. We also spray her with Vet's Best Natural Flea and Tick Spray before walks and the doggy park. These are all natural products so it's not harmful to our little mini schnauzer and THEY WORK TOO. She is flea free! We buy them online at www.topdogboutique.com. They carry natural stuff for dogs.
Member 1085173 answered on 1/25/12. Helpful? / 0
It's really your choice. Like Treader said, by the time you actually see fleas or flea dirt on the dog, the infestation is in full swing and your house it likely infected too.
If you want to protect your dog, but also save money and lessen the chemical load, you can use Frontline, Advantage, and most topical products every other month, or even every third month instead of monthly- this works better if you don't bathe your dog very often.
Bruno CGC answered on 1/25/12. Helpful? / 0
Please be aware that even natural products ARE chemicals and can be extremely toxic/fatal if not used correctly.
An example is Pyrethrin. It is plant based, ie "natural", however is extremely toxic to cats and many dogs, causing seizures, disorientation and also skin sensitivity.
The fact that a product is called natural does not mean it is safe, it ONLY means it is not synthetically produced.
Frankly, I find it safer to use a product like Advantix and only have to use one product instead of having to use sprays and shampoos and powders and all that, most on a daily basis, natural or not. My dog is only exposed to one product and it is one that has been thru rigorous testing before approval for use.
That said, I ONLY use Advantix during flea season and ONLY if I actually see any fleas. I do use a flea comb to thoroughly check for them, at least weekly.
I also use Advantix when camping as it repels mosquitos and other biting insects.
Member 641257 answered on 1/25/12. Helpful? / 0
I wouldn't ever give or put any type of flea control on my dog. There are a couple things I do to get rid of fleas. You can see below.
1). I use essential oils. I use clove oil and peppermint oil. I put about 5-8 drops of each oil on my dog and rub all into his coat except the face and sensitive areas. However, it depends how much your dog weighs. XS dogs, I would use around 2-3 drops of each oil. Small dogs, I would use around 2-3 drops of each oil. Medium dogs, I would use around 4-5 drops of each oil. Large dogs, I would use around 5-8 drops of each oil. XL dogs, I would use around 5-8 drops of each oil. Put oils on your dog whenever you can no longer smell the oils or when you're bathing your dog or after you've finished bathing your dog.
2). Bathe your dog once a week with a high quality shampoo. I recommend using Earth Bath or NuHemp.
3). Sprinkle 1tsp each of garlic powder and cinnamon over your dog's food daily.
4). Feed a high quality food. I recommend feeding Orijen.
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Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge joined The Big Show for his weekly interview on Thursday afternoon. Ainge was first asked about the status of Shaquille O'Neal. Doc Rivers indicated earlier on Thursday that O'Neal's achilles injury could be a problem in the postseason.
"I was just with Shaq, we were just working out down in Waltham," said Ainge. "Shaq is either going to play Sunday or Tuesday. '¦ I think that Doc probably — "bleed into the playoffs" — I think is something different than he's not going to play until the playoffs. But it looks like he's ready to go Sunday or Tuesday."
Jermaine O'Neal — sidelined since January 12 after having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee — is scheduled to make his return to the lineup Thursday vs. the Spurs. Ainge feels both O'Neal centers must be playing key minutes for the Celtics to make a run in the postseason.
"First of all, there's a couple of things," Ainge said. "With Shaq on the court this year, in the games he started for us, our offense and our defense has been better than it's been for four years. That tells you how important Shaq is, how important his presence is alone. Second of all, Jermaine has been — in limited minutes — he has been the best defensive center on our team this entire season. So that tells you a little bit about what they've been able to do in Jermaine's limited time and Shaq has played some significant minutes. That tells you all right there."
The Celtics have struggled mightily as of late, losing seven of its last 12 games. Ainge dismissed the notion that the slump is a result of the trade that sent Kendrick Perkins to Oklahoma State.
"There's been some discussion, I've been asked a lot about the emotional element of the team. We won five in a row after the trade. There was no emotional element, the team was playing great. '¦ I think our big four have all had a drop-off in the 12-game stretch. I don't know [why], it just happens. Rondo and KG have had the biggest significant drop, and Paul and Ray have stayed at a fairly high level but not as high as they did in the first 50 games. The only player playing better since the trade have been Kristic and Jeff Green.
"Our defense, from the time of the trade to the time before the trade, has not waned at all," continued Ainge. "Our defense numbers are almost identical. Our offense has gone from being the best field-goal percentage team in the league — in a decade in the first 45 games of the year — to being 20th in the league this year. To me, it's still KG hanse;t been talking as many shots. KG is not demanding the ball. And I know he's going to do that, I know he's going to do that more."
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