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Cycling the Dolomites: A Traveler's Perspective
February 06, 2012 in VBT Community / (0) comments
In northern Italy, the Dolomites mountain range serves as an impressive backdrop for a cultural crossroads. Here, Italian and Austrian influences converge, breeding yet another distinct branch of European tradition. And though there is still a chill in the air, it's the perfect time to start planning ahead for your spring or summer getaway with VBT. One of our travelers,… Read More
A Traveler's Perspective: The Loire Valley
February 02, 2012 in France / (0) comments
We always appreciate hearing from our travelers and our recent Photo and Story Contest gave us an opportunity to review all sorts of amazing entries, both photographs and written word. The following essay was sent to us by VBT travelers, Robert W. and Nancy T. We loved reading their words so much that we thought we'd pass them along to… Read More
Cooking with Nonna
January 31, 2012 in Culinary / (0) comments
There's little wonder as to why Italy is our most popular destination here at VBT. Every year, travelers make the journey to enjoy remarkable scenery, a rich artistic tradition and, of course, plenty of delicious Italian food. While all of our Tours of Italy maintain a focus on cultural connections, day 6 of our Puglia Biking Vacation always seems to get… Read More
A Traveler's Perspective: Biking in Holland and Belgium
January 25, 2012 in Holland / (0) comments
Whether it's an email, a letter, or even a comment on our Facebook page or our blog, we love hearing from our travelers. And, as it turns out, our guests love hearing from one another as well. What can I expect on my next vacation? What are the highlights? How are the accommodations? These are all valid questions, and who better… Read More
The Eiffel Tower: Beacon of the City of Light
December 15, 2011 in France / (0) comments
It was on this day, December 15, that Alexandre Gustave Eiffel came into the world. Born in 1832, "The Magician of Iron" would ultimately be responsible for designing some of the most iconic structures ever made, including his pièce de résistance, La Tour Eiffel. Raised in Dijon, Eiffel left his home in eastern France for Paris in 1852 when… Read More
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"Anne" was getting worried. Her 82 year old father had been suffering from frequent episodes of forgetfulness and had recently "misplaced" his car while at the movies. His doctor, also concerned about these changes, had gently broached the subject of whether it might be time to stop driving. Her dad, fiercely independent, had balked at this suggestion and continued to drive frequently around the city. Anne was at a loss…she was terrified that something might happen to her dad (or someone else) while he was behind the wheel, but she was also uncomfortable talking with him about her concerns.
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Although some people are aware that they are having increasing difficulty with driving and decide to stop on their own, many consider the prospect of losing their driving privileges (and the accompanying loss of independence) extremely upsetting. Encourage the person to talk about what this loss will mean to them and try to reach an agreement regarding which types of driving behavior would signal the need to stop driving.
In some states, such as California, physicians are required by law to notify the DMV of any patient diagnosed with dementia. Depending on the severity of the dementia, the person may then be required to take a behind-the-wheel driving test. In most cases, those individuals diagnosed with moderate or severe dementia will have their licenses automatically revoked.
In a perfect world, anyone who has their license revoked due to dementia would automatically stop driving. Unfortunately, many people with dementia will continue to insist that they are safe to drive; others may simply forget that they are not supposed to drive and repeatedly get back behind the wheel. Should this be the case, you may need to prevent access to the car by disabling the car, selling the car or moving the vehicle out of sight.
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Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common cause of dementia in older adults, is a major public health concern affecting approximately 5 million adults over the age of 65 in the United States. Developing methods to assess and identify individuals prior to the onset of significant clinical symptoms is crucial to extending the quality of life in individuals with AD and their caregivers. However, specific biological markers that predict cognitive decline in older adults remain elusive. One approach to identifying potential markers of preclinical AD is to examine brain function in individuals at higher risk of developing the disease, such as those diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). MCI generally implies impairment on tests of cognitive function, but maintenance of intact global cognition and daily functioning levels. Recent definitions of MCI characterize clinical subtypes of individuals with primary memory impairments (amnestic) or primary non-memory impairments (non-amnestic) involving one or more cognitive areas. However, the lack of a universal operational definition of MCI among clinical and research practices results in widely varying prevalence rates and progression rates from MCI to AD. Additional factors, such as cerebrovascular function, may also influence progression of MCI and AD. The current proposal seeks to evaluate the relationship between cerebrovascular function as measured by cerebral blood flow (CBF), brain function as measured by the blood-oxygenation level dependent (BOLD) response, and cognition in older adults with amnestic and non-amnestic MCI, as well as a group of cognitively intact older adults. In addition, two types of MCI criteria will be used to compare the consistency of functional brain profiles between different MCI classification schemes. Using a novel neuroimaging technique that simultaneously measures CBF and BOLD response, this study will examine functional activation patterns in MCI during episodic memory performance, one of the first major cognitive functions to decline in AD. This is an important method because differences in the BOLD response may also reflect variations in cerebrovascular functioning that become more pronounced with age or disease and can be confused with neural activity. Further, this study plans to examine the influence of cerebrovascular disease risk on CBF and BOLD response in MCI to reveal the interaction between MCI and vascular risk factors. Overall, the proposed study will better characterize the neurovascular underpinnings of the MCI subtypes and the influence that cerebrovascular function has on brain function in these individuals. This study will provide information to better identify individuals at higher risk for AD so that effective treatment strategies can be implemented at an early stage and will assess factors that may modify the progression of MCI to AD. As even small delays in the onset of AD are predicted to significantly reduce the global burden of this disease, a better understanding of the factors that interact to increase risk are imperative to improve the lives of individuals in our rapidly aging society.
Current estimates report that approximately 13% of individuals over the age of 65 in the U.S. have Alzheimer's disease (AD) and as the portion of individuals over the age of 65 is expected to double by the year 2030, it is important to assess methods of early detection of AD as well as to prevent or delay cognitive and neurological decline in older adults. The proposed study will focus on better characterizing the neurovascular underpinnings of specific subtypes of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), a risk factor for developing AD, and the influence that vascular function has on brain function in individuals with MCI. This study will provide information to better identify individuals at higher risk for AD so that effective treatment strategies can be implemented at an early stage and will examine factors that may modify the progression of MCI to AD.


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Friday, September 29, 2006
White-lined Sphinx Moth
Yesterday I poked my nose across the fence and asked my neighbor, Lois, if she had seen any hummingbird moths this year. She responded in the negative and asked if I knew the reason. I didn't.
Across the street lives Bill. He in his eighties and sees and knows everything. So I mosied on over there and asked his opinion.
"By Golly," he quipped, when he finally understood what I was asking. (He is nearly deaf), "You know I haven't seen any of those critters, either."
Today was a long day -- Friday is a love-hate day for me. I work until 6, and then I come home and usually get to have dinner somewhere with our friends Bud, Vee, and little K. Tonight we ordered pizza. Before they and the pizza showed up, I scampered out to the back fence to empty my small counter top composter into the big black bin.
AND GUESS WHAT I ENCOUNTERED. You betcha - the first White-Lined Sphinx Moth of the season. The camera was sitting beside the computer where the hubby had downloaded eleventy jillion pictures of the pond he'd taken this afternoon from every angle possible. (Seriously, he took 53 shots. I counted them.)
Once the camera was in hand I rushed back out there and got ONE PICTURE before it zoomed away across the fence. I'm totally amazed that I didn't jiggle the camera and get it blurry.
These moths are so pretty that you just can't imagine how truly ugly they are in the caterpillar stage. I've seen them many times on my tomato plants, eating them right down to the stem.
I went out to the internet and picked up this picture, so you would believe it.
I've seen them up to four inches long. They splat like rotton fruit when you drop them on the sidewalk. I have not seen any caterpillars this season and had decided that there had been some failure of the larvae to survive last winter.
Well, we know one did. Beautiful, too!
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Grandma's often brag.
Two years ago, when my Ben'jammin was 3 1/2 and my Buttercup was just barely 1, both of them drew a picture for grandma's calendar.
'Jammin drew a bluebird.
I thought it would fly!
Buttercup gave me a flock of bluebirds. I'm sure I see a beak in there! Don't you?
Goodness, Gracious....
Definitely fall has arrived. The day is warm and golden, the night is playing biting games with the fairest flowers and shrubs. The hubbys work schedule has tightened and Dancing With The Stars is on Monday and Tuesday evenings. It is time to get out the dusting mitten. But. . . . . . . it will wait.
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Tuesday, September 26, 2006
The Contessa is a Royal Pain
Friday night Tessy (The Contessa) slipped out an opening door sometime near bedtime and could not be coaxed back inside. Several times this has happened in the past and I've been able to trick her or scare her into returning to the house. Other times I have fretted into the wee hours of the morning. It just isn't safe to let a cat outside at night that has been declawed. (She came to us declawed and spade.)
This time I was so tired that I said, "tsk, tsk!" (or something near that) and formulated a new plan. I pressed the electric gargage door so that it stopped at about 4 inches off the ground. She would be able to get back into the garage, and then into the family room through her special cat door. I hoped for her safe return.
About 4 a.m. I woke with some of my usual aches and pains. After grabbing my "blankie" and walking down the hall to the family room, I snuggled up in my favorite plush leather recliner. I fell back into the land of nod.
I sat up S.C.R.E.A.M.I.N.G. thinking I was in some sort of a cat fight dream, only to realize it was real and under the coffee table next to my chair.
My shriek and the sudden movement from my chair halted the fight and a slinky grey striped cat went streaking through the cat door, with me on its fluffed-out angry tail. Then the hubby appeared in a flash (two descriptions in one!) to join me in the milieu. He didn't need me to tell him what happened as he'd heard the cats and the fat lady singing.
It was 5:30 and neither of us would be able to find our way back to sleep. So, t'was an early morning for the three of us.
Tessy snapped her tail around for a few minutes as though somewhat annoyed with the whole affair and then demanded breakfast.
Sunday, September 24, 2006
I dedicate my 100th post to the hubby.
He has been BEHIND me all the way.
He has never BUTTed into my bloggin time.
He's the best husBUNd anyone could ever pray for.
He works hard at his second caREAR and still has time to make our yard beautiful.
The END.
(kudo's to Ian for the link to the demotivational posters.)
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Autumnal Equinox
A water lily feeling a bit blue.
A surprise guest that a sneaky neighbor left by the pond.
Dueling Pinks.
Zucchini, cobblestones and sod.
Summer is officially over.
Shhhhhh.... it isn't quite apparent at our house yet.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
More Than You Wanted to Know Tag
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Four Jobs I have had in my life.
1) ME. When I was just a kid I picked strawberries.
ME2. I ate them
2) ME. As a teenager (when teens were allowed to work) I was the window trim girl on a paint crew.
ME2. I flirted with the men.
3) ME. In my 20's and 30's I worked up the ladder in a brokerage firm to become a registered broker, but worked on a team.
ME2. Tried to get some rich old geezer to name me on his Last Will and Testament.
4) ME. In my 40's I worked in the investment division of a bank Trust Department.
ME2. Farted in the elevator when the auditor rode up.
Four Movies I could watch over and over.
1) ME. It's a Wonderful Life
ME2. E V E R Y Christmas. I survive by drinking egg nog.
2) Me. Princess Bride
ME2. I only acquiese so I can chant 'Humperdinck' until she fast forwards to the part where the dinck gets it by my darling Inigo.
3) ME. While You Were Sleeping
ME2. Peter, Jack, and Lucie? Really, how can one movie be so phallic?
4) ME. Chocolat
ME2. Rah Rah Roux!
Four Places I have lived.
1) ME. Auburn, Washington
ME2. Me, too.
2) ME. Corrales, New Mexico
ME2. Si, 1000 people, 2000 dogs, 3000 registered horses.
3) ME. College Place, Washington
ME2. She weighed 115 lbs, I was being starved- I tell ya.
4) ME. Walla Walla, Washington
ME2. She told you twice. She always takes my turn.
Four Things I like to do.
1) ME. Read
ME2. I turn the pages or play with the mouse.
2) ME. Watercolor
ME2. I'm her own worse critic.
3) ME. Socialize with friends.
ME2. I wonder if she put to much salt in the casserole. She did.
4) ME. Work outside in the yard and garden.
ME2. Leave her footprints in the flowerbed the hubby just groomed.
Four of my favorite foods.
1) ME. Blueberries.
ME2. More
2) ME. Pasta
ME2. At the Olive Garden, of course.
3) ME. Hasbrown, eggs, and toast.
ME2. Later, I'm sleepin' in.
4) ME. Hot Fudge anything.
ME2. With nuts.
Four Places I would like to be right now.
1) ME. I really like being here at home with the hubby.
ME2. She spooned him off his side of the bed last night.
2) ME. Maybe renting a cabin at the beach with an open fireplace.
ME2. It would be mine if that old geezer had put me in his will.
3) ME. North to see the Aurora Borealis during a giant solar storm.
ME2. The neighbors left their Christmas lights up. I'm happy.
4) ME. On a Tornado Chasing Tour.
ME2. Show me the Fraidy hole.
Four Websites I visit daily.
1) ME. The Bridge (My at the job home page)
ME2. Jump, Jump, Jump, Jump.........
2) ME. Drudge Report
ME2. Ryhmes with Fudge, served with nuts.
3) ME. Blogger
ME2. She leaves "calling cards." I'm sad there are no elevators.
4) ME. The Dust Will Wait. (just checking and hoping for visitors)
ME2. I got there first once...and left her some Spamela.
Four Places I have been on vacation.
1)ME. The Oregon Coast, so many wonderful trips.
ME2. I remember the time she nearly puked on a whale watching adventure.
2)ME. Maui
ME2. She screamed through the snorkel when I came face to face with an eel.
3)ME. Washington, DC
ME2. Okay, Okay Okay...the hubby got to me when his tears fell by the wall.
4)ME. Vancouver, BC.
ME2. It wasn't T-H-A-T long ago
Four Friends I think might respond ?
1) ME. All of them!
ME2. I lost track, what was the question? (She actually pushed the darn publish post button when I was reaching for the save draft.)
2)ME. Did not!
ME2. I saw your pudgy finger...
3) ME. I should never have invited her along for this ride.
ME2. Well, then I'm going to bed.
4) ME. Me, too.
Another blast from the past
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Whats in a Milky Way
I had a long drive today that gave me ample opportunity to use my CD player and the radio.
During one of my 'push the seek' button on the radio moments I came across a discussion on the "Cosmically Terrifying Read of the Day."
The topic was a Supernova that was detected on February 18, 2006 by Swift, a satellite launched to look for gamma-ray bursts. This particular one was coded (named?) GRB060218. The experts say the detonation began with a 33 minute gamma-ray burst. That didn't mean much to me until the speaker explained that all previous gamma-ray bursts from space have lasted only a few seconds. (I giggled at first because it sounded like some kind of male bonding ritual.....well, anyway.... back to the cosmos...)
After being identified by the orbiter, it was observed by amateurs all over the world.
"This explosion released so much energy that it happened 470 million years ago yet the light could travel for that protracted period, plus pass through the gas and dust of roughly a hundred galaxies along the way, and still illuminate mirrors of backyard telescopes on earth."
After arriving home (after 12 hours on the road) I had to google this information. Of all places it took me to ESPN Sports and the acclaimed sports columnist Greg Easterbrook. (Explains the earlier testosterone burst I detected. If you're interested - scroll down until you see Cosmic Thoughts - Bummer Edition.)
A team of astronomers, however, have eased my mind by calculating that we probably don't have that kind of menace hiding in the Milky Way.
And what if we do?
This report is much easier to chew and swallow.
Thursday, September 14, 2006
The All American Doll
She had rosy checks, fat little fingers, and the biggest smile you could fit on a cherubs face. You might have mistaken her for the blue-eyed strawberry blonde doll in the All American Girl series.
This kid was always little miss bright and happy.
There was one problem in K's life, however. Her mother had a substance abuse problem.
It happened one morning when K was just past three. She woke up to a very quiet house, and she tip toed out of her bedroom and called out, "mommy, mommy, where are you?"
There was no answer.
K walked in to another room where she discovered her mother once more in a stupor. This time she could not wake her. There was a reason. Her mother had died during the night.
There was a young woman named Vee Smith and her older husband Bud who had prayed for a child. They had experienced 14 years of hope and heartbreaking miscarriages. Bud was bitter, and Vee's spirit was splintered. She'd grown up in rural
The spring of 2004 arrived along with an unsolicited call to Bud and Vee. There was a little girl in need of a home. No, she wasn't a newborn, but the caller was hoping that they would consider an older child.
K came to visit with them for the first time that May and was so frightened that she spent the weekend throwing up. Nevertheless, the Smiths wanted her to come visit them again, and told her so.
The next visit went a little smoother. K was able to meet some of the Smith's friends at a barbecue, and play with some children. She thought it might be fun to come back.
And so the early summer months went by until one day the Smiths asked K to please stay forever. K decided that was exactly what she wanted to do.
The hubby and I watched Bud fall head over heels in love with his daughter. They tell each other silly jokes that nobody else understands and laugh. Bud built her a play structure that all the neighbor kids come to share.
Vee has all the normal emotions of any mother of a seven-year-old girl. When she doesn't want to strangle her for something, she's snuggling and reading books, baking cookies, or sewing matching dresses for K and her All American Doll.
There have been plenty of challenges. There should be and there will continue to be. They'll work them out because they are a family.
To Bud, Vee and Little K Smith, Happy 2nd Anniversary.
(The All American Doll)
And to little K - Happy Birthday, we love you, too!
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Several Dahlia's have been hanging on. An earlier post mentioned that we had lost the marjority of them to some fungus.
Today, on my hubbys birthday, one of them has decided to show it's face. It is a sign of hope and determination.
All three of our amazing daughters have taken their turn this year facing and enduring a painful trial. They have grown, reached for the sun, and bloomed. Courage and beauty has been their fruit.
I love them and every fiber of my being hurts when they hurt.
Our Jen will face this loss and draw on her faith in God, the Healer.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Malachai Paul 9/12/2006 - 9/12/2006
We now turn our prayers to our daughter, Jen, as there are complications.
Malachai is a Hebrew word that translates as "my angel."
Monday, September 11, 2006
Vacation album
The thoughts prompted me to pull out the photo album and look for a picture of us at the World Trade Center.
But this was the best one. Either the hubby or Amanda took this photo from the Empire State Building looking towards the twin towers. We visited the twin towers that day and I felt dizzy when I looked straight up from the plaza. I also recall all the vendors and their watches, t-shirts and what nots. One of the watch vendors followed for quite some time, not to sell us a watch, but to get a phone number for our lovely Amanda. She told him she lived in Washington, and that was a pretty long-distance call. He responded by saying it was just a short rail trip from New York. He was thinking of the other Washington.
Sunday, September 10, 2006
We went to a garden party
Yesterday was a gorgeous day. So we went to a Garden Party.
We have already been approached by the Hospice Fund Raising chairperson to consider having our back yard on the "Hospice Pond Tour" for next year.
We weren't sure what that involved, so we bought tickets and toured the parade of "ponds" in this years fund raising event.
We had the opportunity to see what strangers have done in their front and back yards; plus, the added benefit of spending the day together having fun. What better way to get some tips, or figure out what we like by seeing what others have done. These are pictures of some of our favorites.
Our landscaping in the backyard hasn't been finished - after having to have it all torn out this year. However, if it's looking good next year we will probably open our back yard to support the hospice program.
Thursday, September 07, 2006
9-11 Carnival of The Blogging Chicks
Be sure to check it out ! You don't have to be a blogging chick to participate. And yes, my entry does prove that I'm an old chick.
I Remember
I remember on that day in January 1986 when I received a quick call at work with word that the Space Shuttle Challenger had exploded after take off. In the office across from me sat my favorite co-worker, a World War II Veteran, B-17 Bomber Pilot. He listened to my news, but I recognized his tacit disbelief as he turned to find his radio. The audible squeak in his chair matched the physical shiver of apprehension in my spine as we sought confirmation. Neither of us spoke as we listened to the news bulletin. The smiling face of the first teacher in space, Christa McAuliffe, haunted the tears that flowed freely from my heart that day.
I remember where I was on 9-11-01 when I first saw the horrific scenes from The World Trade Center being televised. I had arrived around midnight on my flight from Washington DC into Portland, Oregon. Four hours late because I was bumped from my first flight. To top off the bad day, my luggage was traveling on its own for the second time this trip. The two weeks I had spent in Delaware with my daughter Jen and family were good, but I missed the hubby and was so happy to see him at the airport. He listened to me complain about my traveling woes as we drove to our eldest daughter's (Kar) house to finish out the night/morning before driving on home. We slept in and then loved on our five-month old grandson over breakfast. A phone call interrupted our visit; it was Jen in such hysterics that at first Kar could not understand her.
"The Towers have Fallen."
The rest of the day our eyes were riveted to the television news with revulsion and horror. We hugged. We cried.
So many images of unimaginable grief and terror. But I find myself thinking about our silent trip home. It was the sky, a blank blue slate, that drew me to its emptiness.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Your Brain's Pattern
You have a dreamy mind, full of fancy and fantasy.
You have the ability to stay forever entertained with your thoughts.
People may say you're hard to read, but that's because you're so internally focused.
But when you do share what you're thinking, people are impressed with your imagination.
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Bugs on the windshield
Snapping pictures from the passenger seat at 70 mph.
This one was taken at a stop signal as we arrived in Portland on Thursday evening.
Straw Hat Girl
Here is a digital picture of one of my paintings that I just had matted. I need to pick out a frame. She is someone else's grandaughter and was a class project. I loved the way the sun speckled her face, ribbon, and dress through the shadow of the little straw hat.
Yes I made some boo-boo's. But please don't look for them this time.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Weary and Burdened.......
Don't you wish that life was like a straight road. You could view what lay in your path ahead, there would never be any curves, and you would never be suprised by any life events because you could always see so far in the distance that you would be perpetually prepared.
Our Curly Mops daddy made a nearly successful attempt to end his life in the wee hours last thursday morning. We are heart sick.
Depression is a disease that can be terminal. The symptoms often include denial of ill health and the refusal to seek treatment.
Without help and without hope they sail too close to the edge of the cliff. It only takes a small gust of wind to drive them into the rocks - shattered.
Matthew 11: 28,29, 30 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
Friday, September 01, 2006
The End of The World
"Mommy, is there an end to the world?"
My eldest daughter remembers this question and the moment in time as clearly as I do as she is ten years older and was sitting in the front seat. (She was born of my short first marriage. The two younger sister are spawn of the hubby.)
I can't forget the breath catching in my throat and my heart following a close second. This was a season of my life during which I was not believing - in much of anything. A quick brain storm whirled through my head. Then, even faster, I formulated a carefully worded response that I hoped wouldn't freak her little mind out.
The eyes of front seat daughter looked at me with brows up and just a quirk of a smile on one side of her mouth. She was hanging on this one like white on rice and would slice and dice me if she thought I was stalling or evading.
I double clutched that little bug and slowed down for the left turn about 3 blocks from our house. There was no other traffic, so I sat at the intersection and turned around to face the inquisitive one.
"Well," said I in the best wise mommy voice I had available, "there are some people that believe that the earth will end in fire. Others disagree and say that someday we will return to an ice-age and people will not be able to live in the cold. Grandma W believes in God and that Jesus will come and destroy the earth and take all His people to Heaven."
If only someone else had been along with a camera to snap that priceless expression on two faces: mine and the eldest daughter. Because the little one just shook her head and rolled those eyes and with a certain amount of disgust declared,
"Not that mommy............................... don't you ever just drive past the last house, and thats the end of the world?"


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So I met this girl when we both were trying to get the same cab, and later she ran in to me at the farmer's market where I work (I have a farm upstate and make/sell cheese) and on the same day we met she had gone to get artificially inseminated because she thought she would never meet the right guy... and then it turns out she got pregnant from it and is having twins. What would you do?
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I'd give her a chance. See where the relationship goes. I wouldn't move in with her or make any significant moves, or commit to raising those kids. I'd definitely want to take things slow, but if you feel you have a connection with her, you shouldn't avoid pursuing it. That's unless you never wanted kids or the thought of being a father scares the hell out of you.
I say if things turn out for the best, if you'd be willing to be the father of those twins, then explore what might be there. If the thought scares the hell out of you, stay away.
If you do go for it, you need to know you have the balls to dump a pregnant woman and not stay out of pity.
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i am trying to cover a dummy circle with gumpaste. not a round, a circle. i keep messing up and i am getting frustrated! someone please help me! TIA
I'll give you a bump - I haven't done it with gumpaste, only fondant.
Hmm... gumpaste? How big is your circle (I am assuming you refer to a sphere since you said it is not a round?) I have two suggestions:
Why not make it 50/50 gumpaste to fondant which will give you a little more pliability?
If not, then you will need to knead in more shortening to make it a much more pliable gumpaste.
It sounds to me that, since you have measured, it's not the amount you need but the pliability in your medium. Gumpaste is not very stretchy. Or, maybe it is the amount you need on top of adding pliability add some additional circumference to your measurement so that you have enough to smooth down to the base.
I agree with Win.
But why gumpaste? fondant should fine, and it will eventually dry hard over the dummy.
At least use a 50/50 mix..
thanks. i use gumpaste cause i don't like fondant. i don't have any so i guess i need to go buy some. if i use fondant will it be easier to use? the problem i keep having is breaking and tearing before i can smooth it all the way around the sphere. it is just a small 6" sphere. would it be better to do the 50/50 or just fondant?
how about crumb icing or maybe a little more than a crumb coat first? would that make it easier?
Carla, I'd use at least the 50/50 if you are having trouble with tearing, but truthfully, straight fondant would work best for your project. Also, you can simply smear the surface of your dummy with shortening and that will give you a little more ability to smooth. I never use anything on a dummy other than shortening or piping gel thinned with water.
Try working in some more shortning into your gumpaste maybe even a drop or two of water. That should help. And covering a sphere is no easy task!
Definately use fondant, the gumpaste drys out too quickly. I agree with sadsmile that you could add a little water or shortening but that will not make it as flexible as fondant and still will not give you enough time to make sure you have covered, smoothed etc before it drys.
Good luck
How thin are you rolling , you may want to make it a little thicker and I agree in adding some shortening or crisco to make it more strechy


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So I kissed the guy I liked today and he kissed back but I didn't feel anything.It wasn't good it wasn't bad,just indifferent.I like him,he is sweet and kind bit this has worried me.Aren't you supposed to feel something?
Kissed him and felt absolutely nothing
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Maybe, this happened to me me a few days ago, it wasn't bad it wasn't good,...maybe too much time past, maybe timing was off, ..I don't know I'm struggling here with the same issues..I know my situation was, he made me think I didn't stand a chance with him and I fought like crazy to get the idea of him out my head . So, just when I felt like okay I'm over crushing on him and we are just friends, out of know where he kisses me, I kissed him back cause I adore him+ I was drunk and he was too, but I held back there was some part of me that wouldn't let go and get into the kiss...maybe that's your issue...I know I was well aware of what was happening, I guess for me the initial rejection, I couldn't get over it kept playing in my head, with each kiss...,I don't know...sorry for making this about me but this just happened to me too.. Anyway is there any issues you have with him that causes you to hold back? Like I said maybe the timing was off. :-(11|00|0
Not really,I guess he has to go back to Uni soon which will make it a long distance
So what that mean if that's the distance should make the heart grow fonder..yes?, what that have to do with the feeling not bring there...?.
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PHILADELPHIA - Following a 13-3 season, the University of Pennsylvania field hockey team has announced its class of 2020, bringing in six freshman for the 2016 season. Chelsea Duggan, Alexa Schneck, Alexa Murray, Ava Rosati, Laura Shelton, and Haley Gelberg have all made their commitments to join the Red and Blue.
Hometown: Huntingdon Valley, Pa.
High School: Academy of the New Church, Bryn Athyn
Club: Mystx Field Hockey Club
Chelsea Duggan, a four-year letter winner in field hockey and lacrosse and a two-year letter winner in Ice Hockey comes to Penn with four Friends School League field hockey championships under her belt. Duggan served as the field hockey team's captain during the 2015 championship season and was also named Most Valuable Player. She was named to the All-League team in each of her four seasons and participated in the Phila Field Hockey All-Star Game.
In addition to her on-field accomplishments, Duggan served as Class President twice during her freshman and senior years, is a member of the Delta Mu Community Service Club, and is a part of the National Honors Society.
Coach Fink on Duggan: "Chelsea brings a positive energy and spirit to her play. Through her high school and club training she has developed a real love of the game. Chelsea sees lines exceedingly well, has strong technical skill and is a team player first and foremost."
Proudest Athletic moment: Scoring the winning goal my freshman year in our league championship.
Why Penn? Why not? Penn has an incredible web of connections for all my future scholastic and business endeavors. Everyone on the team is incredibly hard working, driven and enthusiastic about improving their skills and accomplishing their goals.
Hometown: Reading, Pa.
High School: Conrad Weiser
Club: Nook Hockey
Two-years a captain and four years a starter at Conrad Weiser High School, Alex Schneck comes to West Philadelphia as a first-team All-State and All-State All-Academic selection during the 2015 season. Schneck was also selected as first-team All-State her junior year and second-team her sophomore year, on top of being named All-Berks County and All-Division during those seasons. Schneck played in the National Futures Championship three times in 2012, 2014, and 2015 for United States Field Hockey.
Schneck served as class president her final two years at Conrad Weiser and is an active member of FFA. A National Honors Society member, she completed a biomedical internship at Thomas Jefferson University in 2014 and was a part of Conrad Weisers Individualized Biomedical Internship Program in 2015.
Coach Fink on Schneck: "From the moment I saw Alexa play, I knew I wanted her to be a part of my program. She is truly passionate about the game, has a contagious positive attitude, and has all the makings of having a critical role on this team. Alexa is deceptive in her skill, has good speed and agility and is an extremely hard worker. "
Most embarrassing moment: Getting my front tooth knocked out freshman year during a drill because I didn't wear my mouthguard
Why Penn? From the moment I stepped on campus I knew Penn was where I belonged. The city atmosphere provides multiple opportunities for internships and academic success. Penn is the perfect combination of top-notch education and a highly competitive field hockey team. The coaches could not be more supportive and amazing; I automatically felt welcome on the team and it felt just like a family. I am extremely excited to play for a team that will contend for the Ivy Championship and I couldn't be more excited for the next four years.
Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota
High School: Greenwich Academy, Greenwich CT
Club: Element Athletics
A rare five-time letter winner at Greenwich Academy in Greenwich, Conn., Alexa Murray won two Fairchester Athletic Association League and Tournament Championships in her final two years. She was also a New England Class-A Champion in Alpine Ski Racing in 2012 and golf in 2015. She was twice named to the FAA All-League team in 2014 and 2015 and was an NFHCA Academic All-American in 2015. Murray will enjoy the Ivy League rivalries with three of her teammates joining Ancient Eight schools.
Murray is a part of the Greenwich Academy FIRST FTC robotics team and is a Cum Laude Society member, AP Scholar with distinction, and a National Merit Commended Scholar. Her high school robotics team consistently wins the Connecticut State Championship.
Fink on Murray: Alexa has been driven to achieve her goal of playing at the next level. Through that commitment to her goals, her high work rate, and her willingness to be coached, she has and will continue to develop into a well-rounded and versatile player.
Favorite Quote: "A woman is like a teabag. You never know how strong she is until she's in hot water." - Eleanor Roosevelt
Why Penn? Penn is the perfect combination of everything I am looking for. With strong academics and athletics, I can pursue all my interests at a high level and meet people from all over the world with a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Hometown: Ambler, Pa.
High School: Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School, Gwynedd Valley, PA
Club: FSC
Ava Rosati doesn't just bring four years of experience as the starting goalkeeper at Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School where she posted 55 wins and 28 shutouts, was two first-team All-State selections and served as team captain in 2015. She has also spent time with the USA U17 National Junior Women's Indoor Field Hockey Team for its 2014 Germany Tour and the Indoor Can-Am Games in 2015. She was also chosen for the NFC's and Junior Olympics in 2014 and is a two-time level-one Futures Goalkeeper.
Rosati was a four-year Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Academic Scholarship recipient, National Honors Society member, Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Drs. William and Yvonne Brendley Alchemist Award and Scholarship winner, and , Philadelphia Classical SocietyArtistic Recognition Award winner.Fink on Rosati: Ava is a student of the game and I will develop into a strong defensive leader. Ava firmly believes in pushing herself on and off the field. She has a do what it takes attitude in goal that will help her excel at this level.
Proudest athletic moment: Hearing the National Anthem being played when I represented my country in Germany during the USA Indoor Tour.
Why Penn?: I chose Penn not only for its rich tradition, excellent academic opportunities, and diverse community, but also for the knowledgeable and experienced coaching staff.
Hometown: Schwenksville, PA
High School: Perkiomen Valley High School, Schwenksville, PA
Club: WC Eagles
Perkiomen Valley High School's senior captain, Lauren Shelton will also make the trip to the City of Brotherly Love. Shelton scored 21 goals, including five game-winners and 44 assists in 83 games. A two-time All-State selection and team-MVP, she led the PAC-10 in assists her senior year while leading her team to a District I appearance. Shelton was a part of the USA Field Hockey Futures Program in 2013 and 2014.
She is a member of the National Honors Society and a recipient of the Academic Excellence Award for each of the last three years, in addition to coaching and refereeing in the Perkiomen Valley Youth Field Hockey League for the last six years.
Shelton comes from some incredible roots. Her aunt, Karen Shelton, is the field hockey coach at North Carolina and has led the Tar Heels to six NCAA and 19 ACC titles. She was inducted into the Field Hockey Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2007 and the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.
Shelton's great-uncle, George E. Smith (Penn '55) was the recipient of the 2009 Nobel Prize for Physics.
Fink on Shelton: Never in my career have I received such glowing recommendations of an athlete for their on field contributions as well of their off field leadership. I am ecstatic to have such a quality person and athlete join our program. Laura will contribute defensively and grow into a key player in this program during her career.
Favorite Quote: "Winning isn't everything, but wanting it is." - Arnold Palmer
Why Penn? "I knew I would be able to challenge myself and become a better athlete, and a better person, and I love everything about Penn!"
Penn will take part in two spring tournaments before kicking off its fall campaign. The Quakers will host four schools in West Philadelphia on April 2, including national champion Syracuse. They will then head to the University of Delaware on April 9 for another full day of action.
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
High School: Blair Academy, Blairstown, N.J.
A two-year letter winner and captain of Blair Academy Field Hockey, Haley Gelberg comes to Penn as an All-MAPL First-team selection in 2014 and a First-team New Jersey Prep A selection in 2014 and 2015. In addition to the goalkeeper's success on the field, she was also named Academic All-MAPL in 2015 and was on Blair;s Commended List for Academic Achievement three times.
Proudest athletic moment: "We were playing our rival school for the last game of the season. Blair had not come close to a victory in years and we were ready for a strong fight. With half of the school cheering on the team, we went into overtime, tied at zero-zero. Although we did not win, I maintained a shutout for the game. We had tied; the closest we had come to a victory in years. After the game, the referee came up to me and handed me the game ball saying, "You deserve this.""
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Decorating By chellescountrycakes Updated 24 Mar 2010 , 3:31pm by chellescountrycakes
I am NOT that good, first of all- BUT, some folks have expressed intrest in buyin my cakes, So I am testing the waters, Right now selling for just a small amount. mostly to try to cover what I have put in it.
Of course, the other day my SIL called me, said "Amy LOVED your camo cake, she wants one for a grooms cake, so how much would it be?" Now, I know Amy, she has worked wtih SIL for years, and is a nice girl.
I said 40.00.
well, she said "really? gee, thats alot... of course everyone else they have talked to, who couldnt do camo by the way, wanted at least 90.00--- are you sure you couldnt do it cheaper?"
Uhhhh nope. cause thats hand painted.
anyway, I get this alot. people love what I did with my kids cakes, and want one for their kids, but wont pay the 35.00-40.00 I ask.
Not a problem, but I would like to be able to show my SIL, or close friends just what does go into a cake.
So, I started a reciept book- I put on there what I did-
Camo cake fondant covered, handpainted 1/2 sheet, offwhite lace, basic piping
THEN under it:
2 batches Fondant
6 batches cake
2 batches buttercream
5 color paints
4 cake boards
3 hrs
.5 hrs
minimal piping/lace
does this make sense? is there anything I am missing?
I have to fiqure out the actual price for the above stuff. only one I know is the cakeboards... 4.97 LOL
But before I get another "gee 40. whole bucks for a half sheet?" from someone that loves me, I want to be able to say "yep- cause it costs ME x amount, PLUS my time."
I'm just guess it would have taken a person that was good at it 3 hours. I kept 'fixing' it... LOL it took me about 5. and at least an hour for the piping. LOL Not including the baking and making..
But are these the things I should keep in mind when pricing? or is there something else?
You should break it down further: instead of writing "batch of buttercream", you need to figure out how much each "batch" is,
2 cups butter $xx
2 cups shortening $xx
2 lbs. powdered sugar $xx
You are also not including the cost of running your oven and mixer. That being said, as others continue to point out, unless you have a licensed home bakery (really hard to do in TX I think), you cannot legally sell a cake. Someone can buy all the ingredients for you, but that's it.
It isn't a cheap hobby!
But before I get another "gee 40. whole bucks for a half sheet?" from someone that loves me, I want to be able to say "yep- cause it costs ME x amount, PLUS my time."
Before you give out any more prices, please figure out the value of the "X" in your above quote. Once you do, you'll find out that you are in the negative on this cake.
Oh, and also that whole part about not being able to sell from home in TX...yeah. Well, at least not legally.
People who don't make cakes often have no clue when it comes to how much time and talent it takes to make them. It is this time and talent that they are really paying for, not just the ingredients. Personally, I would never do a 1/2 sheet cake for just $40. For me, a 12x18x4 cake starts at $216 for buttercream and $324 for fondant. When people balk at the price, remind them that what you make is not the "cookie cutter" cake from the grocery store and comparing your custom cake to to a grocery store cake is like comparing a dress from Wal-mart to a haute couture gown.
And I forgot to mention that your camo cake looks awesome BTW. I love that it looks so realistic and you can tell that it took lots of time to do all that to it.
People who don't make cakes often have no clue when it comes to how much time and talent it takes to make them. It is this time and talent that they are really paying for, not just the ingredients. .
Totally agree with this. I am a hobby baker only and only do cakes for very special family members. I do not charge, take money for ingredients or send people all over town with a shopping list. I was working on a birthday cake for my sister over the weekend and my husband kept coming in and out of the room (over a period of hours) thinking I should be done any moment. Finally he looked at me and said "No wonder wedding cakes cost so much money." Had never dawned on him before all that goes into the process. He got a much better appreciation for all that goes into my "hobby"/obsession.
Hate to say it, but since it's illegal to bake & sell from your home in TX, the LAST thing I'd do is give ANYBODY--friend or otherwise--a paper receipt......................Might want to re-think that strategy.
well, she said "really? gee, thats alot... of course everyone else they have talked to, who couldnt do camo by the way, wanted at least 90.00--- are you sure you couldnt do it cheaper?"
Oh brother! This absolutely blows me away.
Everyone else wants $90 .... *IF* they could even do it, and she has the NERVE to tell you your $40 is too expensive????
"Gosh, no one else can do it for under $90 ..... why CAN'T you do it for under $40?"
The stupidity here is un-freaking-believeable. (And I'd LUV to use a word stronger than "freaking"! The situation just screams for it!)
What a freakin' mah-ROON!!!
If I had a sister that "nervy" - again, using a "nice" word when I have another one in mind - (and trust me ..... I do have a sister that qualifies!), I'd tell her "The time I've spent talking to you on this ridiculous request is already worth more than $40!"
I was wondering what that was on the cake and it said hand painted on fondant. Good grief 90.00 seems low. You can come and make them here I'll buy them for 40.00 and resell them..................hahahahahahhahaJ/K nice work really!!!!!!
Moving to Cake Decorating forum.
I'm sorry Jan, Didnt know I put it in the wrong place-
jammjenks-- THank you so much Honestly, It was much easier than it looks. But I'll take the acolades and say it was hard LOL But to all the 'friends' that LOVED it and wanted one, I would tell them that it was handpainted, and blah blah blah. LOL I never lied and said it was easy- I just never told that part. LOL and your right, there are quite a few 'homebakers' here in my town. You just have to know them to get a cake. there are no business cards...
prterrell, WOW!! but your right, its not something that can come from walmart. and thats kinda what I am trying to do, fiqure out if I am putting the right things down to see if I am going to keep it a hobby just for MY kids or branch out and do it for others kids too.
Spuddsysmom, Right, thats what I have to fiqure out today when I go to the store, just how much each ingrediant costs. Then, I get to hand it over to my kids, who are homeschooled --as their lesson LOL (Okay, so mommy paid 3.78 for the crisco, HOW many half cups are in 3lbs and now divide that to tell me how much each half cup costs.....) Gosh I LOVE having minions to do the dirty work! LOL
LOL Indydebi, I really thought it was hillarious. But you are right, Its sad that someone would even speak those words to you. VERY sad.. I guess its a "oh I got some who can do it, let me get you a GOOD deal" so they look like a hero. Heck, I've paid 35.00 for a freakin walmart cake.
Blakescakes- I am NOT giving anyone else a reciept. LOL This is for my own records. I just used a reciept book cause I have an extra from my husbands bushhogging/plowing thing that he does plus my business.. and it is easy for me to write what I need to, with money colulms and such. I am bad about loosing computers, so I try not to put anything in them. LOL
and this is a system that I can still use if I do branch into the legal cake selling world. on the top sheet write their order and the amount.
on MY copy, write everything that went into it. From Fondant on down, with the actual costs of each. then its right there infront of me if I turned a profit or not.
As far as Texas law, IF I could make a go of it, I would use a friends cafe -- She has expressed intrest in me doing it, I just dont know if I could make a go- So I'm taking it really slow.
There are lots of 'homebakers' in my town (thats all there is, NO storefronts), and they run in the 'right circles' so, me being a homebody kinda puts me at a disadvantage.
debster, Thank you and I'll be more than happy to come there and do the cakes for 40.00- you just supply all the ingrediants. ROFLMAO!!!
I already have about 5 people who want that cake with differnt writing or something else on it. Guess I"m stuck at the 40.00 LOL (I didnt tell, my kids did! LOL )


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How do I make a cake look like brick out of buttercream frosting? Any tips?
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I would just get my frosting that redish brown color and then frost it. put stress marks all over it, and leave it lumpy. I'm afraid it would just look like a less than finished redish/brown cake though....
dont forget to poke two holes down through it. I use an apple corer to do that sort of thing