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Most new players think of this game as a Robot Combat game, which it is. But what many new players fail to understand is that at its heart it is a territory control game too. Beacons are not something added to the game just to give bored players bonus points. They are the central objective. The team which controls the Beacons wins the game!
If there were no beacons then there would be no reason to move out of cover, there would be much more camping, and there would be no reason for the light faster robots. The need to monitor and control beacons adds complexity and creates the need for teamwork.
A beacon is a location on a map that can be captured by either team.
Each map has five beacons, marked by beams of light coming from a small structure on the ground. At the start of a match all five beacons are unclaimed and show a white light. When a beacon is captured by allies it changes color to blue, and when captured by an opponent it changes to red. A captured beacon will remain captured until the end of the game unless it is recaptured by the opposing team. Beacons can be captured and recaptured multiple times during a match.
On the HUD, just below the countdown timer are 5 letters A B C D E representing the 5 beacons. These show which team, if any, currently controls each beacon by the colour of the circular background. In the example shown, the enemy team (red) control beacons A and B, while the player's team (blue) control beacons C, D and E.
Capturing a Beacon
In order to capture a beacon, a robot must remain within several meters of the beacon until it changes color. There are two basic scenarios for capturing a beacon:
- Unclaimed beacon: as soon as a robot enters and remains in the capture radius, the letter corresponding to that beacon will begin flashing that team's color around the beacon in an increasing pie, for approximately 5 seconds until the letter has a solid color background and is captured. If the robot leaves the capture radius or is destroyed before the circle completes the beacon will remain uncaptured.
- Already claimed beacon: as soon as a robot from an opposing team enters the capture radius, the beacon letter will begin flashing a countdown, but will remain as previously captured for 5 seconds, then turn white before beginning to be captured by the player. If the robot leaves the capture radius or is destroyed before the beacon turns white, the beacon will remain in the opposing team's control. As in scenario 1, it is possible for a robot to turn the beacon to white and leave the capture radius before securing the beacon for their team. A claimed beacon requires an approximate 10 second cycle to be captured by the opposition.
- Special case, the contested beacon: A beacon cannot be claimed if multiple robots from both teams are all inside the capture radius. The beacon will remain unclaimed (or unchanged depending on the scenario) until one team's robot(s) are destroyed or leave the capture radius. In this scenario, multiple players of the same team who are inside the capture radius and win the beacon will all receive credit for capturing (capping) the beacon.
Dominance bar
These are the color-coded blue and red bars which are located just under the player's HUD. The blue bar represents the blue team's dominance, and the red bar represents the red team's dominance. The game begins with each team having a full bar. Each beacon held depletes/reduces the opposing team's dominance bar by a set amount over time (a rate) for as long as the beacon is held. A team's bar will continue shrinking so long as the enemy team holds at least one beacon. Held beacons cause the bar to decrease in a linear fashion, ie: 5 beacons held will reduce the enemy's bar 5 times faster than holding 1 beacon. It is important to note that if NONE of the beacons are red (all are some combination of blue and white), that the drain on the blue dominance bar STOPS - which means you can still win a game if you are down to nothing on blue dominance IF you flip all the beacons to blue or least white.
Capturing and holding beacons is the main object of the game. There are two ways to achieve victory that are directly related to the beacons:
- Fully depleting the Dominance bar of the opposing team.
- Having more of the Dominance bar remaining than the opposing team has when the game timer reaches zero.
(The other victory condition is: destroying all enemy robots.)
It is worth noting that even if the blue team kills all the enemy robots but the blue dominance bar is fully depleted, it will be counted as a loss. Also, if the blue bar is less than the red bar when the timer ends under the same scenario, the blue team will still lose. This means that Pixonic puts more emphasis on beacons than killing.
Generally, it is good to acquire three beacons and hold those three. Although holding all five beacons is the fastest path to victory, against a well matched team it is improbable to successfully defend more than three beacons at once. The center beacon is usually the most hotly contested beacon, and it is very common for this beacon to change hands many times in one battle.
5,000 silver is awarded for each beacon capture and the Medal of Capture and 5 gold is awarded to player on the winning team with the most beacon captures. In the case of multiple winning players capturing the same number of beacons, the medal is awarded at random to one of those players.
Capturing and Holding Beacons
Capturing ("capping") a beacon is not the same as holding a beacon. When you spawn, decide if your goal is to capture unclaimed / hostile beacons or to defend beacons your team has already captured. As a rule, if your team has 2 or fewer beacons, it's suggested you capture more; if your team has 3 or more beacons, consider defending them to keep them out of the red team's hands.
Capture Strategy
The goal of this strategy is to move from beacon to beacon as quickly as possible. The faster you capture beacons, the faster your enemy's dominance bar depletes. The key to this strategy is a fast-moving robot—45 km/h or more (i.e., any light robot or a Rogatka), ideally with jump ability. Of course, you can still capture beacons with slower robots, but you won't have the speed to win a race against your dominance bar.
A successful capture strategy relies on almost zero engagement with the enemy, for two reasons:
- Firefights take up valuable time—your goal is to capture beacons quickly
- Fast and light robots have low combat stamina—you won't last long in a fight
While you don't want to engage, you do need to defend yourself. Pick a loadout based on the following priorities:
- Fast re-load (10 seconds or less—if you get cornered, you'll have to blast your way out quickly)
- Medium to Long-range (500 meters or more—any closer and you risk a toe-to-toe fight you're likely to lose)
- Damage (higher the better—you don't want to shoot, but when you do, make it hurt)
Regardless of your loadout, avoid weapons that require a lock-on. Not only does it take time to achieve lock, it also takes time to get into an optimal firing position free of obstacles once lock is achieved (the Zeus is a possible exception because of its fast reload time). When you do shoot, resist the temptation to "finish off" the target (unless his health bar is so low that "one more shot" is all it'll take, and you can take that shot on your way to the next beacon). Instead, satisfy yourself with shots at targets of opportunity—while you may not earn a kill, you will soften up foes for your teammates.
After your side has captured 4 or 5 beacons, change your mission to distracting the enemy: employ sneak-and-peek maneuvers to draw enemy fire (especially from enemy beacon defenders). The idea is to tempt the enemy into attacking you instead of going for your beacons; ideally, shifting the enemy's focus allows your teammates to attack unnoticed from his flanks or rear.
Holding Strategy
The goal of this strategy is to protect the beacons you've already captured, essentially denying the enemy's access to them by warding off his attempts to capture. Firepower and combat stamina are your key assets, as you'll need to survive multiple attacks from a variety of weapons and vectors.
The job is simple: Keep enemies away from the beacon you're protecting. There are three ways to do this:
- Drive off the enemy before he can enter a beacon's capture radius (i.e., make him retreat)
- Destroy the enemy before he can enter a beacon's capture radius
- Maintain proximity to the beacon such that even if the enemy enters the beacon's capture radius, the beacon's ownership doesn't change
However, effective beacon defense is more than just camping next to a beacon and shooting at any enemy who comes close. Instead, you want to become an active defender who protects the beacon and participates in the match. Here's a suggested approach:
- Establish a perimeter around the beacon. This is typically defined by your weapon range (i.e., your perimeter cannot extend beyond how far you can shoot). Figure out how close enemies can approach before you can take an effective shot.
- Develop tactical awareness. First figure out where the enemy robots are (relative direction and distance), then recognize the approaches they can take to reach you. Know where your best firing lanes are, where your cover is, and where your teammates are. Always track the status of the other beacons.
- Patrol your perimeter. Stay mobile to confound enemy snipers and use obstacles to guard your flanks and rear. Stick close to obstacles where possible to deflect incoming missiles. While moving, keep your tactical awareness current. Guard your approaches, and be prepared to take opportunity shots at enemy targets even though they may not be headed toward your beacon.
While patrolling, engage targets selectively. Opportunity shots at enemies who wander into your picket are fine (and helpful to your teammates), but don't engage for the kill unless the target is headed for your beacon. Learn the difference between a wandering foe and a determined beacon capper—the former shoots at any available target and pursues for the kill, while the latter avoids engagement, runs along or behind cover, and tries to draw as little attention as possible.
Avoid getting drawn into a fight that takes you outside your perimeter—pursuit leaves your beacon unprotected. Remember that your mission is to keep the enemy away from your beacon, not to rack up the kills. Sometimes, a good pounding with a high-damage salvo is enough to drive an enemy away, but you need to keep moving so you can line up effective shots and watch your approaches. Employ sneak-and-peek maneuvers to maximize each salvo and give yourself time to reload (under cover when possible).
You should also keep an eye on the battlefield's "front." This is where the bulk of the robots are fighting. If the front is well beyond your perimeter, consider heading to the next beacon closest to the front. This leaves your current beacon "behind the lines," where it's less likely to be captured. It also gives you an opportunity to capture or protect the next beacon, which (being closer to the front) is at higher risk. Finally, it brings you closer to the action where you can take a more active role in supporting your team.
General Tips
- Always be aware of beacon status across the map, and their locations relative to yours. As beacons change hands, you may need to reconsider which beacon you're trying to capture or hold.
- Do your best to assist teammates fighting near a beacon—if the beacon's yours, you'll help protect it; if the beacon's theirs, you'll help your teammate capture it faster.
- Always check your surroundings for an undefended beacon—there's nothing more frustrating than watching a teammate walk past a beacon ripe for picking. Even if your current combat role is something other than capturing or protecting beacons, take advantage of any opportunity to capture an unclaimed or unprotected hostile beacon.
- Conversely, don't compete with your teammates to capture beacons. If you see a teammate going for the same beacon and he's closer or faster, let him have it and use the time you just saved to capture a different one.
- Don't worry too much about beacons close to your spawn. These are the least likely to be captured by the enemy, not only because they're farthest from his spawn point but also because they're defended by robots originating from yours.
- Capture, then defend. When a match starts, spawn your beacon-capping robots first to capture as many beacons as possible. As the match progresses, switch to your beacon defenders to keep what you've captured.
- If you are in Rookie or Bronze league, it is recommended to prioritize decimating ennemies over defending beacons, as every player only have around 2-3 bots most of the times. However, it is not advised to let the beacons get out of control, as if the ennemy have 4 or more beacons it could rapidly end in a game over for you. So when the score is around 2-3 or 3-2, prioritize destroying ennemy bots and staying alive than capturing and defending.
- In higher leagues however, most matches are won by territory control. So you must prioritize the beacons over your bots. If you need to capture that center beacon but you will die, do it. Beacon more important than bot. But, very importantly, do not trade off all of your bots for beacons, as if you lose all of your forces your team will be likely to be outnumbered. Always be careful with your bots while getting beacons in a smart way.


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The Network Executives of Krustylu Studios are the people who are ultimately in charge of many shows, including The Krusty the Clown Show.
Like most network executives in pop-culture, their ultimate goal is to try to steer the show into the direction of profitability. However, the network executives of Krustylu Studios cause a number of problems for The Krusty the Clown Show, as well as Krusty the Clown himself. This is usually done by impeding Krusty's creative control from making dramatic changes in an attempt to boost ratings and demographics, to frequent nitpicking in order to meet FCC regulations. This would become problematic, where the involvement of certain network executives would lead to the show being canceled entirely, much to the chagrin of Krusty and loyal fans such as Bart Simpson.
List of Network Executives
Krusty Gets Kancelled
A group of network executives who appear in a deleted scene of the episode, Krusty Gets Kancelled. Due to the popularity of The Gabbo Show, the Krusty the Clown Show falls behind in ratings. Krusty is soon informed by the network executives that his show has been cancelled and replaced by a hemorrhoid infomercial starring Claude Akins. When Krusty asks to play hemorrhoid sufferer number one, they reject his pitch, along with his pitch to play one of the "after guys", as they walk away.
Day of the Jackanapes
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- Main Article: Jeremy
Today, I Am a Clown
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"Section 2. The words 'laborer' or 'laborers,' wherever used in this act, or in the act to which this act is an amendment, shall be construed to mean both skilled and unskilled manual laborers, Including Chinese employed in mining, fishing, huckstering, peddling, laundrymen, or those engaged in taking, drying, or otherwise preserving shell or other fish for home consumption or exportation."
Each speaks from its own date, and the latter applies to persons who were Chinese laborers, as defined by it, on November 3, 1893. The respondent had, according to what is shown, been a peddler for two or three years next before "the first part of July, 1893," when he became a member of the trading firm of Quang Lun Wah & Co., at 32 Mott street. New York, and has so remained, having an interest therein of $1,000. If the act of 1892 had included peddlers with laborers, or he had continued peddling after the act of 1893, he would have been required to register, and be liable to deportation for want of doing so; but neither happened. The act of 1893 also defines "merchants," and he is said not to be a merchant, within the definition. But the act does not declare all not merchants to be laborers, nor otherwise require registration of them. The question is not whether the respondent is a merchant, and so exempt from registration, but whether he is a laborer, and so liable to deportation for want of registration. He does not appear to be a laborer, within either common understanding or the statutory definition of the term. Motion denied and respondent discharged.
UNITED STATES v. McALPIN. (Circuit Court, S. D. New York. May 5, 1896.) No. 1.914.
Drapery net, consisting of a silk fabric having a foundation of plain net with embroidered figures, was dutiable as manUfactures of silk, or of which silk Is the component material of chief value, not specially provided for, under paragraph 414 of the act of 1890.
This was an application by the United States for a review of a decision of the board of general appraisers in respect to the classification of certain merchandise imported by S. McAlpin. Henry C. Platt, Asst. U. S. Atty. William B. Coughtry, for importer.
TOWNSEND, District Judge (orally). The article in question is silk fabric, consisting of a foundation of plain net with embroid-
ered figures. The case of Field's Appeal, 50 Fed. 908, affirmed by tb,e circuit court of appeals (4 O. C. A. 371, 54 Fed. 367), seems to be controlling upon the facts herein shown. It is true, the local appraiser states that the goods are unlike those passed upon by the court in said case; but in the absence of any evidence that such difference would remove them from the classification there adopted, and in view of the finding of the board of general appraisers that the article is drapery net, and of the discussion by the court in said case as to articles apparently of the same general character, and! of its decision thereon, and of the acquiescence of the treasury department therein, I think the article should have been assessed at 50 per cent. ad valorem, under paragraph 414 of the act of 1890, as manufactures of silk, or of which silk is the component material of chief value, not specially provided for. The decision of the board of· general appraisers is affirmed.
UNITED STATES v. SCHWARTZ.
(Circuit Court, S. D. New York. May 22, 1896.) No. 2,248.
CUSTOMS DUTIES-CLASSIFIOATION-ToYs.
Hollow papler-machli rabbits for holding candy, not shown to be universally known in commerce as "toys," but which are chiefly used for the amusement of children" are dutiable as toys, under paragraph 321 of the act of 1894, and not as manufactures. qf papier-mache, under paragraph 353.
This was an application by the United States for a review of a decision of the board of general appraisers reversing the action of the collector in classifying for duty certain merchandise. Henry D.Sedgwick, Asst. U. S. Atty. Albert Comstock (of Comstock & Brown), for importer. TOWNSEND, District Judge. The artfcle in quesiion is a rabbit, made of papier-mache, with a removable head, and capable of holding candy. The collector assessed it for duty as a manufacture of papier·mache, under paragraph 353 of the act of 1894. The importer protested, claiming that the article was dutiable as a toy, under paragraph 321 of said act, and the board of general appraisers sustained the protest. The evidence for the importer fails to show that these articles are universally commeTcially designated as "toys"; but the evi· dence also shows that articles of this character are recognized as belonging to the class known as "toys." The distinction is that, while the importer has failed to prove commercial classification as toys, yet all the witnesses practically agree that these articles are used generally and chiefly for the amusement of children. In that


text: AsiaPakistani 'thief' has severed hand reattached Police officers suspended after man accused of theft has hand chopped off in case condemned as barbaric by lawyers. 03 Jun 2014 17:09 GMT | Asia, Pakistan Doctors in Pakistan have re-attached the hand of a man who says it was chopped off by police who arrested him for theft. Ghulam Mustafa was accused along with a second man Liaqat Ali of stealing the cables in the Vehari District of southern Punjab, about 120 miles southeast of the nearest major city of Multan. The men said police chopped off one of each of their hands on Friday, but officers insist the wounds were self-inflicted and an attempt to commit suicide. "The doctors have rejoined the hand of one of the accused at the government-run Bahawalpur Victoria Hospital, as his skin was still intact and his hand was clinging to him though his wrist bone," Sadiq Ali Gujjar, a local police official told AFP on Tuesday. He said the severed hand of the other suspect was found in the police station. The police said they were now investigating two officials over the incident and had suspended five others including the station's chief. "We are investigating," said Amjad Javaid Saleemi, a senior police official. "We have registered cases against two police officials while five police officials including in-charge of the police station have been suspended." Severing the hand of a thief is a punishment prescribed in Islamic law. Hina Jilani, a supreme court lawyer and rights activist, said the incident was indicative of a growing trend of religiously motivated vigilantism. "The incident shows that this society is drifting fast towards barbarism," she said. "When the state machinery is habitual of giving inhumane penalties and taking the law into its own hands, than the notion of rule of law exists no more."Source: AFP


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December 2016
Magic Winter Moments at Swarovski
Festive greetings from Swarovski Crystal World in Wattens where our installation of magical creatures has come to life!
Visit the installation for magic winter moments until 22 Janury 2017.
If you can't make it to Austria you can see more of the project here
See others and their #magicwintermoments at Swarovski Kristallwelten.
November 2016
Hairy Creature Speakers
14 of Yamaha's LSX-70 and LSX-170 speakers have been transformed into Hairy Creature Speakers.
With a soundscape composed by sonic artist Manabu Shimada and hosted at Tracey Neuls in Marylebone, the speakers are available to see from now until November 20th.
The addition of materials, including horsehair and sisal, turn the industrially produced speakers into handcrafted objects which are warm, characterful and materially interesting.
The soundscape, composed exclusively for the show, will be played using the speakers from the 18th to 20th November. The composition consists of two parts: a musique concrète soundscape using Yamaha field recordings and postmodern minimal music for piano and string quartet, inspired by the material of the Hairy Creature Speakers.
The speakers will be exhibited alongside Tracey's distinctive shoes handmade by skilled craftspeople, with carefully chosen materials.
Find out more about the speakers here
September 2016
Explore 'Electro Craft' with Tord Boontje and Gareth Williams
Explore Electro Craft with initiator Tord Boontje and Professor Gareth Williams. Williams is Head of the Department of Design in the School of Art and Design and Professor of Design at Middlesex University and wrote the show's accompanying essay 'Hand-making Complexity'.
We'll also be joined by a couple of the exhibitors.
6pm Wednesday 5 October
23 Charlotte Road, Shoreditch, London
Free to attend
Limited to 20 people
September 2016
Electro Craft - the craft of electronics and electronics made as craft
Electro Craft is an exhibition of electronic products created by a diverse group of designers who share a fascination with technology and beautifully made objects.
Working in a field that sometimes seems overwhelmed by bland corporate products with very little aesthetic or artistic value. It seems a relevant moment to me to highlight some of the wonderful work that is also happening in the area of electronics. London is a hub of creativity and digital progress and this exhibition tries to give a flavour of some of this original thinking.
- Tord Boontje
As the title suggests, this is about the craft of electronics and electronics made as craft. Made up of new and existing work, the objects on show will vary from speakers to clocks, from wearable tails to musical instruments. The works include conceptual designs, prototypes and commercial products.
The group of 27 exhibitors consists of recent graduates as well as more established designers and artists.
Electro Craft is taking place at our space on Charlotte Road, Shoreditch, and is on from Friday 16 September to Saturday 15 October.
- Ariane Prin
- Bethan Laura Wood
- Bilge Nur Saltik
- Daniel Weil
- El Ultimo Grito
- Front and Loligo
- Future Facility
- Jeongwon Ji
- Lina Patsiou
- Map
- Marjan van Aubel
- Paul Cocksedge
- Poetic Lab
- Raw Edges
- Rive Roshan
- Silo Studio
- Studio Drift
- Studio Furthermore
- Studio Tord Boontje
- The Tail Company
- Thorunn Arnadottir
- Wonseok Jung
- Yamaha
- Yoav Reches + Nan Zhao
- Yuri Suzuki
Initiated by Studio Tord Boontje
Exhibition Design by Lina Patsiou
Graphic Design by Design & Practice
Visit our dedicated website electrocraft.show
Part of London Design Festival and Shoreditch Design Triangle
August 2016
Bar design for Sarabande
We recently completed a bar design for Sarabande in partnership with Ketel One Vodka.
Clad in copper scales with a fang-like shape, the bar is a dramatic centrepiece that marks the completion of Sarabande's new studios in Hackney.
Sarabande is a charitable foundation set up by Lee Alexander McQueen to support emerging creative talent in the UK.
See more on the bar design here
April 2016
Time for Design Auction
On April 28th, two iconic pieces of Tord's work will be part of a benefit auction in London. Entitled Time for Design, the auction is to support the new Design Museum, due to open its doors in November 2016.
The auction will consist of more than 70 pieces donated by designers, galleries and collectors that, taken together, tell the story of contemporary design. Alongside pieces from Ron Arad, Norman Foster and Antony Gormley, to name but a few, there is a one-off special edition Tord's Blossom Chandelier, and a Petit Jardin Chair.
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401 Monroe Avenue UNIT B201, Cape Canaveral FL, 32920
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2 beds , 1 Full baths
896 sqft
Status: Sold
Last Updated: 8/23/2017 11:41 PM
Description for 401 Monroe Avenue UNIT B201 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Just blocks away from the beach is this 2 bedroom unit ready for new flooring and appliances. Only minor repairs needed. Sold As-Is / HUD Home. You need a NAID number to show and to bid. See Documents tab for instructions.
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Sold Date:06/06/2016
Starbeach Condo
1 Full
896 (approx)
Just blocks away from the beach is this 2 bedroom unit ready for new flooring and appliances. Only minor repairs needed. Sold As-Is / HUD Home. You need a NAID number to show and to bid. See Documents tab for instructions.
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Starbeach Condo
No Water, City, Electric Water Heater
Public Sewer
Cable TV, Electric
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Community Pool, In-ground
East Of US Hwy1, Concrete Road
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From A1A go East on Jackson Ave, North on Poinsetta Ave, East on Monroe Ave, Building on the right.
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The median household income in Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920 is $41,903. The median household income for the surrounding county is $48,483 compared to the national median of $53,482. The median age of people living in Cape Canaveral 32920 is 56.2 years.
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Taste of a Pilot Cutter
Join us for this 4 day taster exploring Cornwall's small fishing ports and tiny anchorages. We will find all the best sandy beaches and steep sided creeks with wooded slopes. From the fishing communities of the Lizard, to the tiny stone harbours beyond Dodman Point.
Learning to sail this fine and beautiful pilot cutter will see you fully involved in all aspects of sailing. Sailors do really need hearty good food, and sailing a Pilot Cutter will really boost your apetite. Not only will you not go hungry, but you will be treated to some amazing dishes and be stunned as to what can be produced from the ships galley by the excelland chef Jo.
The voyage is adapted to give guests a wonderful chance to visit natural environments far from the madding crowd. After a good day spent out in the elements you will be able to retreat to the warm and cosy saloon to enjoy a freshly prepared meal cooked with local Cornish produce. The food on Agnes is destined to be one of her best selling points.
No previous experience of sailing is necessary, but we try to encourage our guests to participate with the sailing of this pilot cutter. You will find yourselves enriched by getting involved, pulling ropes, taking the helm and handling of sail.
Wildlife at Sea & Ashore
The remoteness of the Cornish coast in the far west brings its own special reward to those who sail with us. Cornwall has some amazing starry nights and with no street lights causing light pollution, it can be so clear that the Milky Way has three dimensions, like the muscles in your arm. Ocean sunsets to die for, isolated lighthouses with their unique sequence of flashing times, tiny fishing harbours that are still in use today by inshore fishermen and women. Some of the biggest cliffs on the south coast of Cornwall have been sculptured by pounding winter gales and wild wind. Almost tropical white sands with sparkling mica sticking to your toes; woodlands stunted by the wind, but with trees adorned with lichen (a sure sign of unpolluted air), lush ferns and springs along the many coastal footpaths make Cornwall a magical place to explore from the sea.
The Gulf Stream provides unexpected sightings of turtles, sunfish and more regular visits by dolphins (common, bottlenose and risso's dolphin), porpoises, whales and giant basking sharks. Gales often bring in wheeling gannets, tiny storm petrels, guillemots, razorbills and even puffins.
The Fal and Helford Estuaries are designated as Special Areas of Marine Interest. Breeding seals hide in sea caves and deep "zawns", a Cornish word for a deep cleft in the cliffs probably caused by the collapse of a cave. The drowned river valleys (called rias) have dense oak woodlands with branches sweeping down to deep green waters. At low tide the mudflats are home to egrets, curlews, oystercatchers and leggy herons—all the birds that go screech. At night you hear owls hooting in the moonlight, and a few guests have seen elusive otters in the early morning mists.
Working Sail - A life in Wooden Boats
Hardback Book by Boat Builder Luke Powell
"A beautiful, large format (240 x 256 mms) volume of 240 pages, case bound and jacketed, illustrated throughout with over 300 photographs, diagrams and plans.
Over 230 pages full of photographs, historic and modern, paintings some by Luke, drawings and the story of Pilot Cutters for nearly two hundred years.
It is highly detailed but also an excellent read with chapters on Luke's early life in Greece, Suffolk and France. Discover how he bought Charmian in exchange for a commission to paint 50 oil paintings. Each of his pilot cutters has a chapter on the ups and downs that lead to their creation and the background to the extraordinary people who find themselves proud owners of a Luke Powell Pilot Cutter: Eve, Lizzie May, Agnes, Hesper, Agnes returning across the Atlantic, Ezra, Tallulah, Amelie Rose. Classic Sailing gain credit in a chapter for encouraging the return of pilot cutter regattas and Luke's latest beauty Freja and his charter plans and boat building ambitions for the future feature at the end. If I was not already captivated by these beautiful craft, I would be after reading this book.
The last chapter is an evocative tale of the life of real Scillies pilots and the hardships they faced serving the tall ships of the British Empire with a fantastic collection of etchings, paintings and photos which speak a thousand words."
Forward by Tom Cunliffe and actor Jeremy Irons.
Agnes – Pilot Cutter
At 46ft on deck Agnes is the largest wooden pilot cutter Luke Powell has built so far, and is the much-admired flagship of his boat building company Working Sail.
Agnes carries a lot of sail with no winches. Even the anchor windlass is an authentic barrel windlass with spokes to turn. Her wide decks and high bulwarks (wooden walls around the deck) give a sense of security so she is equally a great choice for those new to sailing.
The Original Agnes - 1841 Scillonian Pilot Cutter
After extensive research, the modern day Agnes was built from new to the lines of Agnes of 1841, the top pilot cutter from the Isles of Scilly. The original Agnes had a long working life as the last pilot cutter to work out of the Isles of Scilly under Captain Jenkins. His Granson's Alf and Barry launched Agnes in May 2003. She has proven to be extremely fast and light on the helm for her 26 tons.
She was originally built for an American who planned to use her for sail training and she made an Atlantic Crossing just after her first sea trials. Luke bought Agnes back from her owner when he had to change his plans and she sailed back via the Azores to become his home for a while. She has featured at many festivals and taken many prospective boat buyers out for a demonstration sails, as well as summer expeditions to Ireland, Scotland and France.
Below Decks
Below decks she has all the comforts expected of a modern yacht with hot and cold running water, shower, large galley and comfortable sleeping arrangements for seven plus skipper and cook. Her accommodation is light and airy with full headroom, fresh linen and lovely oil lamps in the saloon at night.
What's Included
- Sailing Instruction
- Safety Equipment (Life Jackets and harnesses)
- Waterproof jacket and trousers if required.
- All Meals, Cooked Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments throughout the day.
- Bed Linen, Duvet, Pillows etc
What's Not Included
- Travel to and from the start and end port.
- Optional trips or tours taken ashore
- Meals ashore
- Alcholic Beverages, although there is a small bar where you can purchase beer and wine onboard.
Voyage Itinerary and ports.
Due to the vagaries of weather, tides, safety considerations, ships and crew abilities (amongst other things) or mechanical problems Classic Sailing Ltd can make no guarantee of the itinerary of the voyage, including, joining ports, destinations to visit and leaving ports. Every effort is made to fulfil the itinerary for the voyage but the Captain's or Skipper's decision is final. Joining and end ports are hardly ever changed but where they are as much notice as possible will be given and ways sought to alleviate connection problems.
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Driving back to base, a thought flashed into Joseph's mind. He pulled to the side of the road and punched in William Barns home phone number. A female voice answered and said, 'Hello?'
'Hi, is this the home of William Barns?' Joseph asked, and when the party on the line confirmed it, he asked if Bill was at home.
'Yes he is, but he is rather busy right now. May I ask who is calling?'
'Please, just tell Bill that Joseph is calling from a cell phone and that it is rather important that I speak with him.'
Joseph heard the woman call out 'Bill...someone called Joseph...calling from a cell for you.'
'Joseph! Anything wrong?' Bill asked breathlessly.
'No, nothing really wrong...I just had this feeling that I should call in and tell you about something that happened this evening when I got to the Muhammad house. When I arrived, only the girl was home.'
'Well a nice, quiet evening at home together,' Barns said leeringly, 'bet you were thrilled.'
'As a matter of fact, I was, and things were going along as you would expect,' Joseph said. 'However, when I asked where her parents were, Kassie said that Fazzi and Mary were at a meeting of the 'Justice for the Middle East Committee'. It was some sort of executive meeting and Fazzi, as an officer in the organization, was required to attend. At the time, it just did not seem important or unusual. Later, we were interrupted by a phone call telling me to get back to the base ASAP as the base was on alert. Just now, while driving back, suddenly a thought came into my mind. Knowing Arab culture, and Mary in particular, it now strikes me as rather unusual that she would be invited to a meeting of the executives. While it is not unheard of for women to hold positions of importance, it was just a bit out of the ordinary. I thought it might be important...so I figured I'd better contact you.'
'Joseph, can you stay where you are and on the line? I need to go into my den. Give me time to fire-up my computer. I'll be able to access my office files from there and look up that organization. Don't move from there. We have a clear connection and I don't want to loose you.' he said, and started leave.
Joseph screamed, 'Hey Bill I can't wait! I have to get back to the base!'
'Fuck the base! This just may be important. I'll cover for you with the base. Just don't move until I check this out. And that's a direct order coming from the FBI. I'll get back to you right away!' Barns yelled.
Joseph was used to taking orders, so he sat there with the phone to his ear...feeling rather foolish...and waited. He waited twenty minutes 'til he heard the voice on the phone again. 'Yes?' he asked, 'what do you have for me? Give it to me quick. I told the base I would be back in two hours and I'm going to be late.'
'First of all, relax. I will call your Commanding Officer. The alert is most likely just a practice drill. If it were anything serious...I would have known about it. I'll tell him you are working for 'Homeland Security', and that you will be back as soon as I let you go. He'll approve anything I order him to, so you just listen to what I have to tell you...then decide what you want to do.'
'Sure, whatever you say Bill. I just don't want to wind up with a Court-Martial or even a week of K.P. Who the hell do I take my orders from?'
'Look, anything having to do with Homeland Security...I'm your boss and my orders supersede any army orders. The only person who can countermand my orders would be my District Chief. I think I can trust you to know the difference between an army order and an FBI order? As long as you do your job, I will back you up to the hilt,' he said, and continued, 'anyway, I looked up that organization, and it is a cover operation that raises money for 'Hamas'. Are you sure Kassie told you he was an officer? ...Because his name is not listed.'
'That's what she said,' he assured Bill, 'but she might have just assumed that her father would be an officer in any group in which he had a membership.'
'Can you get back there tonight and get me more information?'
After thinking about going back for a while, Joseph told him, 'I could go back now, but I don't think it's wise to do. If I came running back right now, with my base on alert, they might think that was weird, especially, if I started to ask questions about that committee business.'
'Bingo! Anyone ever tell you that you have a nose for this type of work?' the FBI agent said, 'you're right, this may have been a slip or it might even be a way of testing you. You have to play it like you are not interested in Fazzi's meeting. I'm sure you can figure a way of getting more information on the organization in the future. Just play it cool and be careful. This could be the break we need to get 'goods' on them. Our government has finally recognized 'Hamas' as a terrorist organization. Wait a second. You know, I never asked you if you were circumcised.'
'I'm not circumcised. Why do you ask?' Joseph answered; trying to figure out what Bill could be getting at.
'I'm glad you're not. If you were, they might think you were a Moslem or an Israeli spy. That just may be one of the reasons they might want you to 'bed' either Kassie or Fazzi. '
'Well, you can stop worrying about that Bill,' the soldier said quietly. 'They both know I have not been skinned.'
'I won't ask you how they know,' Bill laughed, 'but I could guess. Get back to the base. I'll see you Sunday. Have a good weekend.'
Joseph turned on the radar detector and drove at a good clip back to the base, making record time. He pulled the car into the school parking lot and made his way to the Company Headquarters. Soldiers in field dress were scurrying here and there loading up trucks with all kinds of gear. He reported in to the company clerk.
'You're twenty minutes late. I hope that girl was worth it, because this is going to cost you! Where the fuck was you?' Williams demanded to know.
'Didn't a Mr. Barns contact you? He said he was going to talk to the C.O. about this,' Joseph said, just as the C.O. came out of his office.
'Corporal Williams, I'm sorry I forgot to tell you, Benson was on special duty for me,' the C.O. said, and then told Joseph to join-up with his unit in the barracks.
Joseph ran to his quarters and found Ibrahim packing his gear. 'Glad you made it back buddy,' his roommate said, as he continued to pack his duffel bag. 'Get packed. We are moving out.'
'I don't know. All we were told was to pack our field stuff as if we were going out on field maneuvers,' he said. 'We were told to pack for a week in the field. What with the weekend coming up everyone is pissed off. Where the hell were you?'
'On overnight with Kassie in Paterson,' he said, 'we got caught at a most inappropriate time, damn it. Her family had left for the evening and we had the house to ourselves.'
'Oh!' he laughed, 'got caught with your pants down? I still hope you know what you are doing, Joseph.'
'It's gone beyond playing games, Ibrahim. We are talking about a future together,' Joseph said, and then asked Ibrahim, 'If I should need a Best Man would you like to take the job?'
'You don't know what you're getting into, buddy. Are you aware that you might have to convert to Islam? And are you sure you want to go through with that? You would have to be circumcised!'
'I'm not so sure about having my cock cut,' the soldier said as he packed his field kit. 'Her mother was Christian, and we might get hitched in an army chapel. We have not even discussed that part yet...but as much as I hate the thought...if it comes down to that...hell, with the size of my cock, I think I can spare a bit of foreskin for her. Besides, there is still plenty of time to think about that.'
'Well you better start to think about it. No Muslim father is going to permit his daughter to marry a Christian. We don't like losing any of our people to you infidels. Then there is also the matter regarding the restrictions on not eating pork,' Ibrahim jested, 'who will I give my bacon to...to say nothing about those pork chops you love so dearly!'
'Now you Muslims have gone too far,' he jested, 'much too far. There, I have my gear all packed...what now?'
'The usual!' Ibrahim said. 'We wait.'
They sat around until a little after midnight. Then the 'Stand Down' command was heard over the school 'Bitch Box': 'Stand down. The alert is canceled. Resume regular duties.'
A loud chorus of moans, groans and curses could be heard. Typical army shit...hurry up and wait.
'What are you going to do now...go back to Paterson?' Joseph's roommate asked.
'No, I think it's too late for that,' he said; 'besides I need a good night's sleep. I'll just call her and tell her I'll see her Monday night.'
'Not going there over the weekend?' asked Ibrahim.
'No, I have something to do for Kassie's father on Long Island this weekend. She knows all about it,' Joseph told him. 'I'm going outside to give her a 'good night' call before going to bed.'
'Hey you don't have to do that...I would love to hear how you make love to her in Arabic,' Ibrahim said, as he dodged a pillow thrown at him by Joseph while he left the room. 'Come back soon. It's unusual having you sleep here, and it will give us a chance to catch up on things.'
Walking outside, the soldier found a secluded spot and called Kassie. He told her the alert had been just a drill, and that he would see her Monday night. She said that since she had the weekend free, she and her mother had decided to visit relatives in the Dearborn area of Michigan. They would not be back 'til late Monday evening. He wished her a safe trip. Then, sounding very disappointed, he told her that he would miss her. 'Please tell Fazzi that I hope to have good news for him about my meeting with Mr. Worthington by Sunday evening.
'Maybe you would like to stop off here on your way back from Long Island?' she asked. 'It would break up your trip. Perhaps you could also pick up the laundry you left. The maid says that she washed and ironed your uniforms and they are waiting for you.'
'Oh yes, I forgot about that,' he said. 'Please thank her for me. I don't need them now, so I will pick it up next time I see you. I'll miss you, 'habibi'. I'm sorry about tonight. Perhaps next time I shouldn't answer the phone!'
'I love you, 'habibi', and I really wanted you tonight, but the army comes first. Coming from a military family I understand, truly I do,' she cooed. 'Maybe next time. 'Til Tuesday then.'
Joseph went back to his room and found his roommate stretched out on the cot, still dressed in his field uniform, sound asleep. Joseph undressed, crawled into his bed and got a good night's sleep.
Saturday, after inspection, he drove the car into New York City to pick up Richard. It was the first time he had driven in a city of that size. At first he was a bit scared. The drive through the tunnel was unnerving, but once he got that under his belt, he was able to find his way about Manhattan. He had studied the city maps, and after a few bad turns, he finally made it downtown to Richard's apartment. He found a place to park within view of the front door and called Richard on the cell phone. 'Hey babe, I'll be up in a few minutes. Are you packed and ready to go?' Joseph asked.
'Yes!' answered an excited Richard: 'I've been ready and waiting for a half hour. We can leave as soon as you get here. That is, unless you have another plan in mind, babe. It seems like years since we have seen each other. I'm so horny for you, that I've been sitting here thinking about raping you the moment you walk in the door!'
'You're going to have to hold that thought until we are in bed tonight, lover. You know how I hate to fuck and run. And we are going to have to run if we are going to catch the train,' Joseph lied...laughing to himself...'besides, I want to make love to you under your parents' roof. It's a real turn on knowing they will be in the same house.'
'That's all well and good, but I just hope I can hold out that long!' Richard screamed into the phone. 'Just get your ass up here fast!'
Joseph closed his cell, got out of the car and opened the trunk and removed his small overnight bag...which he carried into the apartment building. Using the key that Richard had given him, he entered the lobby, found and rode the elevator up to Richard's floor. He opened the door to the apartment and there was Richard, waiting for him. The two lovers embraced each other and kissed.
'I've missed you so much, lov,' Richard said, as his hands slipped down to Joseph's ass...his hard erection grinding against the soldier's groin. 'You sure you don't want to forget about going out to the Island tonight? We could stay here tonight and catch the first train in the morning. I'll call dad and he will understand.'
'No Rich, as much as I've missed you, and want you right now, there are reasons that we have to leave now. For one, you know your family must have prepared supper for us, and that they will be very disappointed if we don't show up tonight,' Joseph said. 'As for the other reasons...I will explain them to you while we are on the way. Just hold that horniness 'til later, my love. I promise you won't be sorry.'
'Spoil sport,' the dejected lover said, as both he and Joseph picked up their travel kits and together they made their way to the elevator. 'Man, do I have a lot to tell you too.' Riding down in the elevator, Rich told Joseph that he had got the 'underwear' job he had told him about. 'The money is enough to pay for my acting school, full-time. Also, remember that small part, the one I told you I was auditioning for? My agent said I'm a shoo-in.'
'Fantastic! I'm really glad for you. No more tables to wait on,' Joseph grinned.
'Well, like they say, maybe I should not give up my day job just yet,' said Richard, as they left the elevator and went out on to the street, 'but at least I don't have to wait tables on the weekends.'
As Joseph started to walk in the direction of his car, Richard grabbed his arm and said, 'Hey, haven't you learned where the subway is by now? It's the other way.'
'I know, but I just wanted to take a look at that car parked across the street...that white convertible BMW.'
'Yeah, that's real kool,' said Richard, as the two of them approached and circled the car. 'Someday, when I'm a big star on Broadway, I'm going to get my hands on one of these babies. Then I'll be able to take you home or on a date in real style.'
'That someday is now. It's mine...all mine,' said Joseph, to his shocked companion, as he opened the trunk. 'Put your stuff in the trunk with mine, and we will drive out to see your folks in style. In fact I'll even let you drive it. Along the way I will fill you in and bring you up to date. Do you think you can handle this 'junky'?'
'You bet your sweet ass I can. Dad lets me drive his BMW and that's a stick shift...this should be a piece of cake. How did you ever manage to get this 'jalopy'? The government isn't spending my hard earned tax money giving you soldiers BMWs, are they?'
'Nope, it wasn't given to me by our government. A government to which, if I recall right, you don't report some of your hard earned cash,' Joseph jested. After loading their luggage, he handed Richard the car keys and got into the passenger seat. 'Here, you get behind the wheel. Let me show you where everything is and how to start this baby up.'
Richard listened, started the car up, put it in drive, and they started off to the Island. Joseph told Rich how he got the car, and filled him in on what had happened since they had last seen each other. He told him everything...including the parts about Fazzi and Kassie. 'I'm telling you all this, because I want you to hear this from me, and I don't want to hold anything back from you. I don't want there to be any secrets or hidden stuff. I love you and trust you and there will be nothing secret between us. Anytime you feel that it's getting to be too much for you, let me know, and I'll try to pull out.'
'Joseph, you know I didn't want you doing any of this crap in the first place. But, I also know that it has to be done, and that you are probably the only one able to do this. Really, I may bitch and complain, but I'm proud of you. I did a lot of thinking about this, and I must admit, that in the beginning, I was ready to kill you. But then I kept telling myself...over and over...that you are doing this for us, for you, for the fucking country and for me. You I can fight, but I can't fight the entire country, can I?'
'Tomorrow, my FBI control man will be at your parents' house. He will talk to all of us: you, your parents, and me. I already asked your dad to meet with him and your father has agreed. Tonight, I'm going to tell your mom and dad the whole story. If after they hear me out, they agree to work with me, I will continue this...otherwise I will tell Bill that I want out. I'll quit and go back to being an army translator. I don't care which way this turns out, as long as I have you and your family alongside me in the future,' Joseph said, as he leaned his head against Richard's shoulder and kissed his cheek.
'Watch that babe. I don't want to smash up your new car. You have a way of getting me excited at the most inopportune times,' Richard said, as his fingers grasped the wheel to keep the car under control.
The rest of the trip, Joseph filled him in on who Agent Barns was, and explained more or less how his family would fit into the complicated plan. He had planned to tell the entire family together, but the soldier thought it would be better to at least get Rich 'on board' first. This way, both of them would present a united front. Joseph slipped a CD into the slot, and for the rest of the trip they heard music from the expensive sound system in the car.
Richard's eyes spied the 'black box' hooked up to the sun visor. 'Hey is that a radar detector up there?' he asked.
'Yes and no,' Joseph said. 'It is a bug scanner and radar detector rolled up into one instrument. I need it to make sure that no one is listening to what's going on or has planted a tracking device. Agent Barns thought it would be better to be safe than sorry. I'll show you how it works later.'
The drive lasted about two hours. When they were about 30 minutes from the house, Richard told Joseph to call and let his parents know that they were on their way and would be there soon. He wanted them to know so that they would not go to the station to meet them. 'Just tell them we have arranged other transportation and don't need to be picked up,' said Richard.
Twenty minutes later, they appeared at the gate of the Worthington estate. Using the gate intercom, they were let in and drove up to the front door. Both of Richard's parents were waiting with opened mouths. As they stepped out, Rich's father, seeing his son get out from behind the wheel, said aghast, 'Well, if I had known that modeling underwear was going to pay so well...I would have done that myself years ago. I would have been saved from all the ups and downs of the market.'
'Sorry dad but it's not mine...it belongs to Joseph, and he did not steal it either,' he joked. 'He will explain it all to the both of you in due time.'
'From what Joseph tells me, we all have an interesting weekend in store for us,' Richard senior said.
Rich's mother hugged both boys and said, 'Come, let's go inside. You boys must be famished.'
After they had eaten supper and were sitting around in the living room, Joseph and Rich told the Worthingtons as much of the story as they could. When he was finished there was a long silence. Mr. Worthington, stern-faced, got up and began to pace back and forth.
'Now, let me see if I read this right,' he said, while still pacing, 'you want this family to use our position, to say nothing of our honor, to help you in what may well be a wild-goose chase? And with no evidence other than this Fazzi is an Arab?'
'Well sir, there is proof that at one time he was a Syrian agent,' Joseph said. 'I will admit that it all sounds rather 'thin' to say the least, but there must be something there. The fact that he is involved with 'Hamas' should be proof enough to at least investigate. With the record of that group alone, I would think that the possibility that we might be preventing another 'nine-eleven' would be reason enough.'
'And what if there is nothing there?' asked Rich's father. 'The very fact that my firm helped you persecute an innocent Arab would kill any chance of my getting a share of that oil money....'
'Oil money?' his wife asked. 'Is that more important than preventing another 'nine-eleven'? Dear, do you remember how frantic I was that day, not knowing if you were alive, or if you had been buried under one of those collapsed buildings? Your business took you in and out of that area every day, and your office on Wall Street was not far from 'ground zero'. Richard, this family lost a lot of friends that day, and if there was anything we could have done to prevent it, you'd better believe that we would have done it. If there is even a slight chance....'
'You're right, my dear,' Richard senior said, looking as if he had been slapped in the face. 'I should not have needed you to even remind me. It's just that I guess I've forgotten that we are at war. Joseph, we will help you in any way we can. What do you need us to do?'
'Well, I just want you to listen to Agent Barns tomorrow,' the soldier said. 'He will outline a plan that we have been working on. I think we will be able to work this in such a way that you may attract a lot of legitimate 'oil money', as well as help the country. One thing more, neither Barns nor anyone else knows about your son and me. I think it would be better if we kept it that way...for now.'
'What if you have to marry that Kassie girl?' Mrs. Worthington asked.
'I don't think it will come to that. Both Barns and I now believe that, not only Fazzi, but also his wife, and possibly his daughter, are Agents...that they may be using me in order to get something other than a husband for her,' Joseph said. 'What that is...we don't know yet, for sure.'
'I'm sorry I sounded so cold before,' Worthington senior said. 'We will all help. And let me say how proud of both you and Rich we are! You, Joseph, are the best thing that has happened to Rich, and to our family, in a long time. Be assured that we will do 'our duty'.'
'Not only that, sir, but just think of the sales commissions,' Joseph said.
'You mean I get to keep them?'
'Well I hope so. Why not? We will have to ask Barns about that...along with whether or not I get to keep that BMW,' Joseph laughed.
'Now let's have a drink on it,' Richard junior said. 'And then, James Bond here and I have a few maneuvers to go over in private. Just don't try to wake us too early tomorrow. We have a lot of time to make up for. If you hear unusual sounds coming from our room...don't call the E.M.S....at least not until you get the word from either of us.'
'A little too much information, junior,' replied Richard senior.
It was eleven in the morning when Joseph opened his sleepy eyes. He was having this really hot dream of the two of them in bed. Richard was under the covers, between his legs, his nose buried deep into the soldier's pubic hair. His throat encasing Joseph's rock hard cock, Squeezzing it! Then he realized that it was no dream. Peeking under the blanket, there was Richard...sucking away like he was looking to suck all of Joseph's insides out through his cock.
'Oh yeah, it don't get any better than this baby,' he said, and then spun himself around into a 69 position and took Rich's cock into his mouth. The two of them spent the rest of the morning sucking and swallowing each other's dicks or fucking each other like a pair of wild lovers on a honeymoon. Finally there was a banging on the door.
'Hey you two, are you going to spend the entire day in there? Are you both OK?' Richard's mom yelled out. 'At least come up for air and a bit of food other than...'
They both started to laugh so hard that they rolled around on the floor. Richard yelled out to his mother, 'Neither of us asked you to call the E.M.S. yet mom! We'll be out in time for a late lunch.' Then to Joseph he whispered, 'We'd better get up. She's liable to call the fire department and have them hose us down like two rutting dogs.'
'Yes, I guess we had better. Barns will be here in a few hours,' Joseph said-laughing at the thought of the fire department hosing them down.
The two lovers got showered and dressed and then came down for a late Sunday brunch. After lunch they took a short walk along the beach. It was difficult to realize that only a few weeks ago they were walking along the same white sand...barefooted. The weather had quickly changed from summer to late fall. This afternoon the wind was very cool...almost cold. Winter was coming. You could almost smell the snow in the air. They walked hand in hand for a while, enjoying the change in season, and then turned back to the house. There they found Mr. and Mrs. Worthington waiting for them on the back porch.
'We were watching the two of you walking together,' Rich's mom said. 'It reminded us of the times, many years ago, when your father and I would walk along that same stretch of beach. After you were born, Richard, we dreamed that someday you might walk with the one you loved along this beach. Today we saw that. Even though it wasn't exactly how we originally visualized...it was still the same. Joseph, what my husband said...last night about you being the best thing that has happened to our family...was only partly right. Rich was the best and you are the second best. I'm so very glad he found you.'
'Well, I just don't know what to say,' Joseph said, choking up a bit, 'your son means the world to me and....'
The sound of the buzzer from the main gate interrupter their conversation, 'That must be your Mr. William Barns.' Sarah said. 'Let's meet this man and see what he has planned for all of us.' Moving to the front of the house, they opened the gate by the remote control and waited as Bill drove his car up the driveway. Joseph opened the car door for him and as he got out shook his hand and introduced him to everyone.
'Bill, I want you to meet Mr. Richard Worthington, his wife, Sarah and their son Rich,' Joseph said. 'Folks this is Agent William Barns, my boss.'
'It's a pleasure to meet all of you. I assume that Joseph has told you why I'm here,' Bill smiled as he showed them his identification. 'You can call me, Bill. Let's go somewhere private where we can talk.'
'I think the library would be the best place,' Sarah said. 'Richard, my dear, take our guest there and I'll put on some coffee and join you men there. Bill is coffee OK or do you wish something else?'
'Coffee is just fine and that's very kind of you,' Bill said.
They all followed the senior Richard into the library and got comfortable around the coffee table. Bill opened the large file he had brought with him and withdrew a few sheets. 'Mr. Worthington, besides your butler-chauffeur John Lang, his wife Emily Lang the cook and Peter Devons the gardener, do you have any other household help?'
'Why no! How did you know that?' Richard asked flabbergasted.
'We are the FBI, Richard, and I had to check out anyone that might be privy to anything we say or do on this matter. You can be assured, that your servants, as well as the rest of your family are what we call 'good' security risks. However, I would still be careful about what you say in front of anyone from now on. It might also be a good idea to remind them that, 'what they hear here stays here.'
'Just what is this all about? And what is it that you wish us to do?' asked Sarah, returning to the room wheeling a cart loaded with coffee, cookies and light refreshments. 'I hope this is enough Mr. Barns, I did not know if you had lunch or not. I could have our cook prepare a sandwich, if you prefer.'
'Oh my God, no thank you. I already had lunch and what you have here is more than enough for me,' said Bill, taking the cup of coffee from her hand and looking over the sumptuous spread laid out on the tray. 'It is not often that the recipients of an FBI visit welcome him with a catered affair,' he jested.
After everyone had helped themselves to coffee and snacks, Bill continued, 'First of all, and this is just supposition, we believe that Fazzi Muhammad and his family are terrorists. And not only that, but we also think that Fazzi is the head of a ring that is planning another undercover operation perhaps as big as the World Trade Center one. And that they plan to add insult to injury by using American money to pay for it! If this is so...it could mean that our efforts to close down their financial sources are beginning to pay off.
'If you really think that is so,' the elder Richard said. 'I join with my wife in asking you...what can we do to help?'
' It remains to be seen if their sources of money are drying up. I hope so, but in the meantime here is what I would like you to do for us. Mr. Worthington, you will do and act the same as if this was just a regular new account. It may well be a very large account and we would like to know the amounts and where the money came from. We would also like to know to where and to whom the money is going. We do not expect Mr. Muhammad to come right out with this information. However, he might slip and any information you can gather would be of help to us. Don't push Fazzi too far. We don't want him to get suspicious. When funds are withdrawn from the account we want a record of the amounts, to whom they are given and how the money was transferred. We want to be able to establish and follow the money trail.'
'Is that all? ' Richard senior asked. 'Joseph made it sound like we would be involved in a real 'James Bond' operation here. What you are asking us to do is nothing more than SOP, (standard operating procedure). I thought we would be involved in cloak-and-dagger stuff.'
'That's Joseph's job, and we do have other paid professionals for that sort of stuff,' the FBI agent said. 'Joseph does get a bit 'Hollywoodish' at times. But taking that into account plus a few other faults, he has the makings of a great agent. He really has the dangerous part in this operation. But, for some reason, he gets the job done, and at times, even better than our regular agents do or even could do.'
'Is there anything else we can do to help?' the younger Richard asked. 'Something that would make it less dangerous for Joseph?'
'No,' Barns answered. 'The one thing we do not need is a amateur getting in the way. Joseph is one hell of an agent and there is no need to worry about him. There is really nothing else that I can think of offhand. You will all have my card with my telephone numbers, at work and home. If you should have any questions or need help, just call me either at the office or at home 24/7, and I do mean 24/7. I repeat: For now, Mr. Worthington, just act as you would with any other client.'
'Well, if what Joseph has told me about this man is true, this man will not be any other 'ordinary' client. He may have lots of money to invest and that will demand special handling,' the Wall Street financier said.
'Special handling? Yes, that's true,' said the FBI agent. Since I myself have never been involved with Wall Street or the big money boys, I have no experience in how these things are done. Mr. Muhammad may want to develop social as well as business relationships with you. I leave that up to your judgment. I would think with your larger clients, co-mingling and socializing are the norm. There could be a lot of money involved here and you should expect some handsome sales commissions.'
'Talking about the commissions...last night, after Joseph told us about this operation...my husband and I talked about this commission business,' Sarah said. 'We decided that, after deducting expenses, we would like to have any leftover profit divided between The NYC Policemen's Widows and Orphans Fund and The Firemen's Widows and Orphans Fund.'
'Madam, this is very generous of the two of you,' the agent said. 'I don't know what to say, except, thank you.' Then turning to Joseph he said, 'Who said, 'there weren't anymore class acts around'? Well, unless there are any other questions, I'll finish my coffee and leave you good people and return to my own family. It's now up to you, Joseph, to get things rolling with Fazzi. Go get him, tiger!'
Bill finished his coffee and again thanked the Worthingtons for their help and hospitality. Joseph then showed him out. As he got into his car, Bill said to Joseph, 'Your friends are good people. I don't want to see any of you hurt. Be careful. What I said in there about you having the rough part is true. Just watch your backside.'
'I will Bill. On the way back to base I'm going to stop at Fazzi's and start the ball rolling. You take it easy driving home.'
After Bill left, the soldier rejoined the family in the library, and they talked about setting up the first meeting between Fazzi and Richard senior. The talk continued throughout the evening meal. After supper, Joseph and Rich packed, said their good-byes and took off for the city. Joseph would drop Rich off at his place, and say good-bye to him, and then continue on to Paterson to pickup his laundry and perhaps a meeting with Fazzi....
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06:21:45 PM Jan 10th 2014
Where would Hulk, fit in this? He's neither fat nor thin. And in most modern incarnations Hulk is shown eating alot.
09:02:40 PM May 3rd 2013
If this weren't a No Real Life Examples, Please! thing, I'd definitely add Taemin from SHINee. Just watch. *continues to wonder how he can eat so much and stay so thin*
12:11:57 PM Jan 8th 2012
berri from tokyo mew mew is one these too, she said she can eat 10 cakes a day, lesser to extent kiki might be one too!!!!
12:01:00 PM Jan 8th 2012
mikey in tmnt1987 is not the only bigeater so mikey in movie and tmnt2003 is to lesser to extent is his bros too!!!!!
02:41:01 PM Oct 16th 2011
Is there a specific sub trope for characters who should not be skinny, but are anyway?
11:16:31 AM Jun 12th 2011
parelle sailor moon kousagi usagi's second child eats a lot to like usagi and chibiusa too!!!!
01:49:17 PM Mar 9th 2011
sakura and nasatha are big eaters in cardcaptor sakura!!!
01:33:09 PM Mar 9th 2011
himeno awayuki is also a big eater especially the stange taste in ice cream!!!!
11:03:39 AM Jun 20th 2010
Does this trope also apply to characters who eat very quickly?
07:52:50 AM Jun 8th 2010
i say yomi and karga are big eaters in azumanga daioh okay!!!!, yomi would if she not worry about her weight so much!
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|2 - 41 nights
Sit on the porch in one of the rockers and enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon beverage of choice and watch the world go by. As soon as you drive in the driveway and smell the salt air, you start to relax and feel the welcoming embrace of this historical in town main house and cottage. With six bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, there is plenty of room for the family to spread out and yet never feel disconnected. In addition, if you bring a sitter/au pair or have that extra teenager or two, we are now offering the 'office' space which has an air mattress along with a full bathroom for your use. The kitchen and huge dining room is often the central gathering space to plan the days activities, prepare the evening cocktails or make meals to take out on to the front porch or back patio and lawn.
Spend your days alternating between reading in the hammock and walking to Oyster Pond Beach for a swim for some time in the sun, and then back to the lawn. Ideally situated, you park your car for the week and either walk/take a bike ride or meander down to the beach.
Our Home is IDEAL for the family and friends of the bride or groom. The dining room can easily host a small rehearsal dinner and our proximity to the Queen Anne Inn is a plus for additional guests!
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We are now into our 11th year of owning the Corner Pearl and each year, the home has gotten better with each and every improvement. She needed a lot of TLC and she got it. WE love how much our guests enjoy the comforts, floor plan and that front porch. The floor plan is ideal for gatherings giving everyone the feeling of never being on top of each other. That and her ideal location just speaks to enjoying all that Chatham has to offer without getting in your car and trying to find a parking spot in town. This is an in town location which is out of town! We love this house and have been creating the best memories for our families and over eight brides and two grooms! We love the fact that families elect to get married out of our home. How special.
Betty Quigley purchased this house in 2005
Location, Location, Location
YARD and the FRONT PORCH
Minutes from the BEACH!
Along with ample parking
The tree outside the front door was built the same year as the home and he speaks when the winds blow. He has been there guarding this home and when you sit on the front porch late at night and listen to his leaves, you will know exactly what I am referring to. Very special.
Our trip here last summer was perfect. Absolutely amazing location, nice amenities, plenty of space. We walked everywhere, and had the best time!
We rented this beautiful home for my brother's wedding weekend. We had wonderful plans for a small, casual rehearsal dinner outside on the patio and the bride & groom getting ready in the cottage & main house with everyone able to go back and forth. Mother Nature had other plans as it poured all weekend. But that did not matter at all! The home is perfectly located so folks (with umbrellas) could walk from downtown. It is spacious and so well set up that between the two living rooms and dining room everyone had a seat. The cottage and main house still worked wonderfully for everyone to get ready in separate spaces and the bride & groom did their first look on the front porch. The best thing I can say is that it is truly their home and it is beautifully decorated. I could go on and on as to how happy we were to be in this lovely home which fit the joy and love of the wedding weekend! Thank you to Betty & Joe for sharing their home with others. Betty is an absolute gem to work with – super responsive and very friendly and clear.
We recently stayed at this home for a girls weekend and everything about the home was perfect. It was even better than we expected! There is a great outdoor space too with an outdoor shower! Everything we wanted to do was within walking distance from the home. If you would rather drive, you are only a few minutes from the downtown area. We spent an afternoon at Oyster Pond, which is only a few steps from the home. It was quiet and beautiful. The home itself is situated on a very quiet street. It was everything we wanted! The kitchen is beautiful and the big table was perfect to accommodate our large sit-down dinner. The home was very clean and truly beautiful. The large and numerous bathrooms were perfect for our group. There are two living room areas that easily accommodated a larger group! The separate cottage is perfect for someone who wants a little privacy! I fell in love with Chatham and will definitely be back! In addition, the owners were very nice and great to work with!
Location is everything! This beautiful home had more that enough space inside and out. Plenty of bathrooms, and quiet nooks for our group of nine (15-70 yr. olds). Outside patio and gardens are beautiful. Plenty of yard space for frisbees and footballs; parking can easily accommodate 5-6 cars. 1-2 block walk to Oyster Pond Beach, 1 mile walk to Lighthouse beach (sidewalks through town with scenic homes and great people watching along the way), short drive (5 minutes) to Hardings Beach for some evening surf casting. Plenty to do and lots to see; loved being here. Teenagers and young adults walked into town at day and night for ice cream, bars and burgers. Fabulous restaurants, wine bars and shopping for the adults. Betty and Joe were terrific, making suggestions of where to get lobsters and they even had a candy stove that easily cooked 15 at one time. We didn't even use the cottage; however, that is another great option. Great house in Chatham.
We recently stayed at this lovely residence and enjoyed one of our best family vacations. There was more than enough room for two families of 3. We especially liked the proximity to shops, restaurants, and beaches. Our children, ages 8 & 10, enjoyed swimming in Oyster Pond (short walk) and body surfing at Hardings Beach (5 min. drive). My husband and I enjoyed morning walks to Chatham Lighthouse following a cup of coffee on the patio. The property has a warm and comfortable feeling and we had all the conveniences of home. Betty and Joe were terrific to deal with and provided all we needed to ensure rest and relaxation for the entire family.
This property is wonderful! Two families (ranging in age from toddlers to seniors) stayed here to attend a wedding and all of us were impressed not only by the home's cleanliness, spaciousness, and comfort, but also by the warm touches provided by Betty and Joe -- including helpful suggestions before we arrived; loads of "toys" and provisions for the beach; and gracious touches throughout the house. We felt like we were truly sharing a home and not simply renting a space. Other wedding attendees rented other homes in Chatham, but were "wowed" when they saw our kitchen and outdoor eating space. This is truly a lovely, lovely home in a perfect location and Betty is a delight. You will not regret renting this property. Highly recommended!!
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Sep 11 2017 - Oct 21 2017
41 night minimum stay
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2 night minimum stay
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