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Lincoln Sentinel-Republican, Sept. 8, 1955
Many of the details of early events would be forgotten if it were not for the work of men and women who spend themselves in collecting and organizing such details. R.W. Greene has devoted much time in collecting facts about the Rocky Hill community which figured prominently in some of the more exciting chapters of early Lincoln county history.
Two Lincoln county ghost towns lie within the confines of the Rocky Hill community. They were Abram and the town of Rocky Hill. Mr. Greene has brought them to life for us and has peopled them with the pioneers who lived in them.
Facts and names are authentic.
Mr. Greene's account of the history of Rocky Hill follows:
In 1854, M.D. Greene, a New Yorker and cousin to my father, settled in Geary county, Kan. A few years later he and a friend started west with an ox team, but the second day out Greene thought this mode of travel too slow so he came west on foot and explored as far west as what is now Lincoln county. After his return to Junction City he worked for the government at Fort Riley until 1866, when he and a brother, Morgan Greene, came west again and settled in what is now Lincoln county, Section 12, Elkhorn township. M.D. Greene established a post office on Red Rock Creek, five miles east of Lincoln, named on account of red sandstone along the creek banks, called Red Rock Post Office. We have letters carrying this stamp of cancellation. On Jan. 19, 1871, M.D. Greene bought and was deeded by the Union Pacific Railroad Company, a quarter section of railroad land about three miles southeast of the present site of Lincoln Center, Kan., recorded as Northwest Quarter 9-12-7, and laid it off into town lots. This town was to be known as Abram. A study of the known townsite of Abram shows that it was surveyed by O.P. Hamilton of Salina, Kan.; it consisted of 36 blocks, one block in center of plot between block 14 and block 15 was laid off as Public Square, and in different parts of the townsite one quarter block was set aside for each of the different churches, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist and Catholic; the Main Avenue was to be known as Washington Avenue. Streets were numbered and ran north and south. Adjacent land plotted later.
The story of Abram would not be complete without a picture of a boundless prairie with a line of trees a mile to the south which marks the Saline river. Mighty oak, elm and sturdy cottonwood trees to the east one-half mile showed the course of Beaver creek, while to the north and west a rolling prairie reached to a point where earth and sky seemed to meet. The location of Abram was on a ridge sloping in all directions, with the courthouse on the highest point. My father, the late O.N. Greene, supervised the work on every building erected on the townsite. Myron Greene, the founder of the town, built the first building, a structure 25 by 60 feet, one and one-half stories high; the first floor of which was used for general store and post office, while the upper story was used for community gatherings. Other buildings erected on the townsite were Dr. Gilpin's office and residence; a newspaper office building, built for the Lincoln County Gazette; Z. Jackson, editor, printed only one issue of the paper; Peter Eldridge's shoe shop; Hezekiah Graham's hotel; Ellen Osborne's boarding house; Harlow Walker's blacksmith shop; Buckner's Saloon, and some half dozen or more residences. An open well with the old oaken bucket furnished the town with water.
The county of Lincoln was organized Oct. 4, 1870; before the county had its birth it had been a part of Saline and Ottawa counties. On this October day James Harvey, then governor of Kansas, issued a proclamation placing Lincoln county in the list of organized counties of the State of Kansas; and by this proclamation the government established the location of the county seat temporarily in Marion township, about a mile and a half west of where Lincoln Center now stands. At the November election in 1870 Abram became the county seat of Lincoln county, and the next year Judge Canfield held court in the county seat. At this term of court, Lee Gilmore acted as clerk of the district court, Myron Greene as county attorney, James Wild, John S. Strange and Case Deitz county commissioners, and A.S. Potter as county clerk. During the summer of 1871 an attempt was made to change the location of the county seat to the present location of Lincoln Center. A petition was filed with the county commissioners who refused to call an election.
Ezra Hubbard had settled on the quarter section adjoining the townsite to the south along the Saline river, and John Haley [Healy] settled on the adjoining quarter section to the south. History tells us these two men did not get along too well. One day they quarreled over a cottonwood log and Haley was killed in the fight. Hubbard was taken into custody by authorities but was murdered that night in spite of the guards. This trouble seemed to climax the county seat fight which had been brewing since the election of November 1870. On Feb. 19, 1872, the voters voted 232 to 176 to move the townsite to its present location and call the town Lincoln Center. The buildings were all either moved away or torn down. Harlow Walker's blacksmith shop was moved to Rocky Hill where Herman Schmidt did blacksmith work for many years. Buckner's Saloon, the first in the county, was moved to Lincoln and soon afterwards burned.
This ghost town of many years ago would be unnoticed if it were not for the stone which marks the site of the county capital and the remains of a few foundations of buildings.
When the town of Abram was abandoned the court house which was built of native stone was sold to John Ryan who built the house on Beaver creek which is now owned and occupied by Mrs. Art Liggett.
Hezekiah Graham's hotel, known as the Bee Hive, was moved to Lincoln and housed John Kyle's tin shop for many years. It stood where the telephone office now stands.
Ellen Osborne's boarding house was moved to the lots north of where the building now stands which is occupied by the Lincoln Body and Fender Works; it was used as a blacksmith shop for many years and recently was torn down and the lot is now occupied as a used car lot.
E.B. Bishop's residence, a two-room frame building, was moved to Lincoln on lots east of the court yard, and is now a part of the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Feldkamp. It is the oldest structure in Lincoln.
Myron Greene's store was sold to Alonzo Allison and moved to the farm now owned by Clarence Rosebrook two miles east of where Abram stood.
On the Northwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 12, Range, 7, West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, in Lincoln County, Kan., stands a triangular native "Iron Rock" about one foot thick and six feet above the base. Inserted in the west side of this stone about the center is a marble plate, a product of the limestone ridge to the north of Lincoln, Kan. The marble slab about 1 foot square carries the following inscription:
"Abram Townsite. Located here April 11, 1871. Vacated Feb. 24, 1872. First County Seat. Lincoln County. Erected 1936."
This monument was erected where many years ago stood a courthouse, the first to be built in the Saline Valley west of Salina, Kan. Here a courageous people founded a city and dreamed of a metropolis. This "Ghost Town" of long ago would be hard to locate were it not for this sentinel and a few remains of foundations of buildings erected by pioneers who have long since passed on to their reward in a better world.
The temporary residences of many of the early settlers were either "dugouts" or "log cabins." While they were not as modern as the dwellings of Lincoln county folks of today, they were comfortable and carried a pleasant and mutual family relationship that is unknown in many homes of today. These pioneers had no electric stoves or gas ranges; Their food was cooked on an old range which burned sunflowers, cow chips or wood. They knew nothing of vitamins, calories or balanced diet, their food was coarse, nourishing and palatable.
The pioneers who came here to make homes for themselves and their families, especially the ones who stayed, are the ones who made the neighborhood what it was become in after years with its fine homes, school and community. They got cold in winter, suffered with the heat in summer and became hungry when food supplies ran low, all without complaint. Implanted in their hearts and souls was the determination to make this a community where their posterity could live in peace, prosperity and happiness. Many of those pioneers lived to see their dreams come true.
These early settlers of eight years or more ago who stayed were rugged individualists, and through their unselfish devotion and common interest in the development of this new world they builded well for future generations.
Some who came to central Kansas as pioneers saw the county as a country infested with badgers, coyotes, grasshoppers, rattlesnakes, hot winds and famine. They soon returned to their original abodes. Others came here to make homes for themselves and their families. They are the ones who stayed and made the neighborhood what it was in after years.
J.R. Mead, a hunter and trapper of the early days, was in all probability the first white man to give an account of this neighborhood; he tells in some of his writings of a hunting trip along a trail up the Saline river west of Salina in 1859. He narrates that their first camp was about 30 miles from Salina, along a creek where many beaver dams were erected. He named this "Beaver Creek" he says; the stream still is known as Beaver creek. He also told of a "Hunters' Paradise" in this neighborhood where most any wild game could be found -- wild fowl in abundance, antelope, elk or buffalo could be sighted at any time in any direction. Mr. Mead visited in our home many times before he died in 1912, and I drove with him and my father over the country surrounding the Rocky Hill neighborhood and heard the early tales of this neck of the woods by men who saw this part of Lincoln county when the Red men were in command. To me this was a great privilege, and I am sorry I did not write down more of their descriptions of the country and their narratives of the habits of the Indian as well as adventures of early settlers.
The next account of white man coming to this neighborhood was a group of men who in 1864 camped along the Saline river in Section Ten just below Rocky Hill river bridge; there were six of them originally, but on the second trip only four. They built a log house and a dugout stable for their horses. These men were John and Thomas Moffitt, brothers; J.W. Houston and J.T. Tylor [sic]. These four men started out on a hunt on Aug. 6, 1864, and reached a point just south of where George Medcraft's house now stands, when they were surprised by Indians. They turned around and tried to get back to Beaver creek but could not make it as the Red men were posted there already; they took refuge in a clump of rock about a quarter of a mile west of the creek where they were all killed by the Indians. Houston and Tylor are still buried just east of where they fell, but the Moffitt brothers' bodies were taken to Weatherfield, Ill., for burial. A monument was erected by the site of the massacre several years ago through the efforts of the late Grover Lyne. It is not just plain as to how the searching party found the bodies of these four men but from the information I gather from other articles they were recovered the third day after the massacre and buried where they fell. The bodies of the Moffitt brothers were moved later.
The searching party found where they had turned their teams around as if in great haste and made a run for protection; evidently many Indians were killed.
There is evidence, says Elizabeth Barr in her souvenir history, that Mrs. Houston and her two children were left in the camp when the hunters started out and that the Red men came to the house after the battle and she and an old man who had been left at the home fought them off. Later they found their way to the settlement and the next day a searching party of 12 men recovered the bodies.
When Abram vanished as a town the little town of Rocky Hill sprung up in the southwest corner of Section Ten on the north side of the Saline river only a few rods upstream from where the Moffitt boys had camped. The Rocky Hill mill was under construction at this time; Ezra Hubbard was the promoter and builder at the time of his death. The building was completed by Charles Bennett in 1872; this was the first mill in the county and probably the first on the Saline river. Later a mill was built at Shady Bend by the Hardesty brothers, and in 1876 Rees' built the Lincoln mill, later known as Lincoln Roller Mills, and Merriman and Mansteller built the Sylvan Grove mill in 1875 according to the best information available. These mills have all discontinued operation, the Shady Bend mill the last to shut down.
The Hubbard mill at Rocky Hill was largely constructed of native lumber sawed by Hubbard at the mill site. Upon the death of Hubbard, Charles Bennett operated the mill for a short time. He sold the mill to a man by the name of Hense, who in partnership with his boys in after months sold it to Hugh Graham Sr., who operated it until his death in 1891. Soon after his death it was torn down.
The Rocky Hill mill was a grist mill and people came for many miles to have their grain ground into flour and meal, giving a percent of their grain as toll to pay for the grinding.
The first post office in the community, as has been stated, was Red Rock. Upon the founding of Abram it was moved to that location, and when Abram ceased to be, Rocky Hill became the trading center and post office of this community. Mail came three times a week overland from Salina by stage coach. Royal Calkins drove the stage coach for a number of years, until the coming of the railroad in 1886.
It would be impossible to give a complete list of those who settled in and around Abram and Rocky Hill as pioneers.
According to the county records in the courthouse the first land in this neighborhood to be deeded was the south half of 8-12-7 in Elkhorn township; it was deeded to Martin Hendrickson and his brother William, who landed in this community on Oct. 10, 1866. This land was deeded to them on the first day of October 1868, and this land is still held by heirs of the original owners.
Land in Section Four, homesteaded by Rev. John Medcraft, and in Section Eight taken by Martin Hendrickson, William Hendrickson and O.N. Greene, and land in Section 11 settled on by Mr. Soldner and Ed Blake, is still owned by members of the respective families.
Soon after this a man by the name of Sylvester Smith settled on land described as Section 10, Township 12, Range 7 in Elkhorn township. He had been a captain in the army of the war of 1812. He did not stay long and Mrs. Ellen Haley [Healy] preempted the land and got a deed to it on Jan. 19, 1871.
Some other early settlers were C.C. Page, Steven Jackson, Theodore Allison, Harry Trask, Herman Schmidt, Christopher Crody, Gerhart Hardesty, John A. Cook, R.W. Ryan, David Gilpin, David Pontius, D.W. Henderson, W.H. Henderson, Elias Rees, W.S. Rees, L.J. and N.B. Rees, L.D. Farnsworth, O.N. Greene, A.I. Davis, D.B. Day, Ezra Hubbard, John Haley, John Cook, Gerhardt Mullincamp, John Pinkerton, A.G. Hardesty, A.E. Doolittle, Michael Soldner, Herman Kingsley, Alonzo Allison, Sam Berry, John Cline, W.M. Hedrick, John Kroenlein, Tom Cline, Monroe Schofield, James Stewart, Jacob Shaffer [Shaver CHECK], Zimri Winchel, Baily B Newlin, Tim Kine [Kyne], E.B. Reed, Z.T. Hemminger, L.W. Fitzwater, Freeling Tuffs [Tufts], Norman Park, John Strange, Thomas Malone, Andrew Olson, Fred Erhardt, T.A. Matthews, Sol Bishop, George Foster, Ed Harris, J.A. Stogsdell, John Rearwin, Robert Parker, Michael Britegam, Hiram Deeds, E.B. Bishop, Frank Priest, R.S. Wilmarth, Frank Westfall, E.D. Churchill, J.B. Goff, James Dobson and John Downs.
Fred Erhardt tells of a man by the name of Hyatt who operated a sawmill below Rocky Hill in 1867; and sawed lumber which was transported to what is now Kanopolis, Kan., where the government builded Fort Harker. One of these buildings, a stone structure, still stands and the American Legion of that city uses it for display of relics and antiques. This building was built in 1868 and from all appearances the framework and floor could possibly have been made from lumber sawed at Rocky Hill long, long ago.
After Abram was wiped off the map, Rocky Hill became the neighborhood trading center. M.M. Stearns operated a drug store, Herman Schmidt a blacksmith shop; and Merriman a general merchandise store.
D.B. Day, Uncle Dan to most of us, settled on the southeast corner of the northwest quarter of Section 9, Township 12, Range 7, in the fall of 1871; here he built a log house 16 by 24 feet where he, Frank Priest and Dan Chittenden held bachelor quarters for some time. Chittenden tired of pioneer life and went back to Connecticut; Priest settled in Beaver township and later sold his farm and bought the land formerly owned by John Haley. Theodore M. Metz now owns and lives on the Priest homestead. Mrs. Ethel Day Rasmussen owns the homestead settled by her father, D.B. Day.
After the death of Hubbard and Haley their estates were probated; Pat English was administrator of the Haley estate, Harmon Kingsley, Sam Berry and M.D. Greene were the appraisers. Records show the expense for Haley's funeral to be 50 dollars.
After the death of Hubbard, his son-in-law, W.W. Chamberlain, sent the following telegram dated Salina, Kan., Feb. 5, 1872, to Mr. Jacob Roberts, Middleton, Conn. "Father dead. Funeral yesterday. Will write particulars."
Kate Cook, Hubbard's daughter, was administrator of Hubbard's estate. O.N. Greene, D.B. Day and Myron Greene were the appraisers. A few of the articles appraised were as follows: musket, gunny sacks, ox yoke, chains, buffalo robe, dried beef, coffee mill, two rain barrels, crowbar, wash board and tubs. This was the first estate to be probated in Lincoln county.
In 1872 Michael Soldner who lived about two miles east of Rocky Hill was killed in a runaway. Funeral directors at the time were unheard of and my father and Uncle Dan Day made the coffin and Mrs. R.S. Wilmarth and Mrs. E.B. Bishop came to our home and helped line the coffin. Rev. John Medcraft had charge of the services.
At the time of settling of this country there were no pasture fences and those who had stock either picketed them or herded them. Bluestem grass grew as high as a man's head, especially in the low lands, and buffalo grass grew more on the upland. Buffalo grass withstands a lot of punishment and survived drought, tramping and abuse. The first wire fence to come to the neighborhood was in the late '70s, T.J. Snell fencing land in Section 15, Elkhorn Township, with barbed wire. Alfred Medcraft once told me of helping with it when he was a boy.
Many deaths came to the early settlers and there being no burying ground, graves were made in some convenient place and many of them are today unmarked and forgotten. Herman Schmidt, a Rocky Hill blacksmith, and wife lost a child when they lived about a mile north of where Clarence Rosebrook now lives, and interment was made a short distance from the homestead and a limestone marker placed at the grave. Crudely carved on this stone were the name of the child Mary, also the name of the parents. The stone still stands in the field, unnoted by all except those who till the land in the field where burial was made many years ago.
In 1873 the Lincoln Cemetery Association was organized and a tract of land was purchased of David Pontius and a board of directors elected who looked after the management until the city of Lincoln took charge in 1910. After the association was set up the tract of land was surveyed and laid off in blocks and lots. More land was added to the original plot in later years. A few burials were made prior to the plotting of the cemetery which had to be moved. Other bodies were transferred by relatives to the Lincoln cemetery.
Probably the first school held in the county was at the home of Martin Hendrickson in the winter of 1869. It was held in a dugout and was known as a subscription school, parents paying three dollars a month for each child -- school year three months. Marion Irey was teacher; she had nine pupils and received 63 dollars for the school season. The following were in school: John Riley Hendrickson, David Hendrickson, George Strange, Sarah Hall, C.C. Hendrickson, Harrison Strange, Jessie Gilpin. C.C. Hendrickson once said: "School in 1869 was conducted along simple lines, we did not need many books; we had no need for fancy learning or fine clothes; our dinner pail was filled with corn bread and buffalo meat."
District No. 3, known as Rocky Hill, was organized in 1871, and bonds were voted to build a school.
In the United States of America and State of Kansas, School District No. 3 in Lincoln County became indebted to John Geis & Company in the sum of $500, lawful money. The school district was bonded in that amount with interest at 10 percent per annum, payable annually. Bond was issued for the purpose of building a schoolhouse in said district and in pursuance of an act of the legislature of Feb. 26, 1866. Bond was signed by Michael Soldner, Director; C.C. Page, Clerk; Ogden N. Greene, Treasurer.
School, however, was held in the upper story of M.D. Greene's store the first year with J.H. Barnum as teacher. Upon the completion of the school building one fourth mile east of the D.B. Day homestead, Jennie Pier was hired as teacher. Following her was Laura Page (Mrs. J.J. Peate), Minnie Crow [Crowe] (Mrs. A.W. Elgin), Anna C. Waite, Mrs. N. Randall, Frank Lennen, Sarah A. Cole, Sally Goff, W.G. Medcraft, Mollie Medcraft, John Parks, G.N. Anderson, Arthur Artman and Arthur J. Stanley. Stanley and Parks are the only ones of the early day teachers now living. Many others followed after the turn of the century.
During the early years of the school there was no well on the ground and water had to be carried from Uncle Dan Day's well, a quarter of a mile west. In 1910 the school was moved a half mile to the west where it served the community until 1950 when the district consolidated with District 6.
Church services were held in the upstairs of Myron Greene's store, all denominations taking part as long as Abram stood and after that the schoolhouse was used for such activities, usually conducted by Rev. Henry C. Bradbury or Rev. John Medcraft.


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Fisher hoping for change of luck
Alastair Fisher and Elfyn Evans left Antrim for Germany immediately after last weekend's Todds Leap Ulster Rally.
They are competing in the Rally Deutschland, the fourth round of the World Championship Academy, after contrasting fortunes.
Welshman Evans had the perfect warm-up for Germany, finishing second in his little 1600cc Ford Fiesta behind Keith Cronin's turbocharged Citroen DS3 in the British championship division.
Fisher's home event, though, got off on the wrong foot when he was one of three drivers to hit a rock which had been dragged onto the Torr Head stage by an earlier accident.
It smashed a wheel of Fisher's Fiesta, losing him over three minutes. He eventually retired when the Fiesta got stuck in a ditch.
The young Trillick driver led the Academy championship until the last round in Finland where he was forced out with a throttle problem and Evans went on to take the victory and the lead.
"Fingers crossed, I've got all my back luck out of the way now," said Fisher. "The last two rallies have been disappointing but that's the way it goes sometimes.
"Elfyn is really driving well at the moment so Germany is going to be tough but despite retiring in Finland I'm still third in the points table so there is everything to play for."
Sebastien Loeb was robbed of a ninth successive Rally Deutschland win last year by a puncture but the Citroen ace is favourite to move within touching distance of his ninth world title in a row this weekend.
The rally starts from Trier, in the Mosel wine-growing district, tomorrow morning.
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At the end of the second quarter this year, global gold demand stood at 919.8 tons, down by 17 percent year-on-year, according to World Gold Council. However, in value terms, gold demand surged five percent to reach $44.5 billion. Almost half the pull came from the jewellery segment with buyers from India, China, Saudi Arabia and USA topping the list.
These four countries together made up 46 percent of the world demand. Indias mushrooming economy, up-coming festivals and better-than-expected harvest is expected to further strengthen sales. Meanwhile, as world equity markets collapse and the European debt crisis creates ripples across countries, demand for gold-backed ETFs has also increased in the past few years, experiencing a 152 percent zoom in 2008.
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Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo have joined Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken in forming the supergroup The Four Idols.
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Cracknation Records is run by Chicago Composer and Producer Jason Novak, the force behind Acumen Nation and DJ? Acucrack. Jason has produced over 20 albums in the last decade, and toured extensively with KMFDM, Frontline Assembly, Curve, and other bands. Cracknation's genres include metal, industrial, drum n' bass, breakbeat, techno, shoegazer, cinematic and downtempo. Recent credits include music for HBO's past and current season of True Blood, commercials, TV shows, and the original soundtrack score for Vogster Entertainment's "Unbound Saga" videogame for PSP and Xbox Live.
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Video Games:
Vogster "Crimecraft: Bleedout" 2010 (Full Game Soundtrack)
Vogster "Unbound Saga" 2009 (Full Game Soundtrack)
Xbox "Ddr Extreme" 2007 (1 Track)
Xbox "Amped 2" (Licensed 5 Tracks)
Xbox "Links 2004" (Composed Intro Theme)
Xbox "Mechassault" (Composed Boss Theme)
Xbox "Project Gotham Racing 2" (Licensed 7 Tracks)
Hbo "True Blood" 5 Episode Licenses (2009-2010)
Upn "Americas Next Top Model" 150+ Placements (2007-2010)
Fox "Prison Break" Episode License (2005)
Cbs "Without A Trace" Episode License (2004)
Nbc "Las Vegas" Episode License (2004)
Mtv "Inferno","Real World Vs. Road Rules", "Making The Band"
"My New Best Friend", "Made", "Real World", "Punk'd" (100+ Placements)
Vh1 "Bands On The Run", "Divas", "Kardashians" "Sober House" (100+ Placements)
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Xbox - Amped 2 (Cable/Tv) - Verizon Wireless - Free Up (Radio/Tv)
Right Guard - Extreme Protection (Tv) - Pepsi Cola - Surge (Tv)
Old Style - Mickeys (Radio) - Marlboro - Racing
Blockbuster Video - Mtv Movie Awards Campaign
Over 20 Albums Written/Produced For Acumen Nation, Dj? Acucrack and more.
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|Reviews for The Song of the Highlands
| One Last Note chapter 4 . 4/28/2013
This is much better! A great chapter that got my pulse racing and my thoughts whirring. Characterisation is creeping back in (what you said about it being older explains the lack in the previous chapter). Update soon as I really want to know what happens next.
Be careful to proof read - there were a couple of mistakes!
| One Last Note chapter 3 . 4/28/2013
Strangely, I was both impressed and disappointed by this chapter. I enjoyed that the depth of the world you have created has been greatly enhanced, and I liked the touches of humour. Then ending is intriguing as well.
However, you are slipping back into the realm of unfeeling characters in this chapter, DO NOT LET THAT HAPPEN! Your work is very good, but don't let the athlete's foot come back.
Additionally, I did not see any input from Zangan at all in the decision for him to go with Hayato. I understand that the decision did not really rest with him, but I feel that he should have been given the opportunity to speak his mind about the arrangement.
Other than that, a good chapter to a good story!
| The Swan chapter 4 . 2/8/2013
Nice ending to a thoughtful story! It does feel like the prequel to a bigger narrative, though, so I do hope to see a follow up sometime, if you have time to write one! The only criticism I have is that, throughout the story, you should possibly consider more variation in you nouns, verbs, adjectives, and pronouns, to avoid the wording becoming repetitive. Thanks, I enjoyed your work!
| The Swan chapter 3 . 2/8/2013
Zangan's training is interesting, and Hayato is a well fleshed out mentor character. All the characters so far are very well written, and do seem like real people with real life stories, not just puppets or stick figures, which is excellent. This chapter could probably use a bit of polishing grammatically, descriptively, and where character relations are concerned, but I do like it. I also forgot to mention this in the last chapter review, but I also love Horus!
| The Swan chapter 2 . 2/8/2013
Hanna and Miku are interesting characters, and I'm hoping to hear more about them. Your grammar has improved a great deal since I last posted a review, (I'm not trying to sound condescending or anything, since grammar can be really difficult to get right sometimes!)
| The Swan chapter 1 . 2/8/2013
So far, this is a good story. I've noticed that Tellus is the setting in several of your stories, and you've created an interesting and original world. Perhaps you could enlarge on some of the cultural aspects of this area of Tellus, though, to clarify some things. For example, why is there a caste system in place? What historical events triggered the caste system? I like the characters so far, and the dynamics between Zangan and his parents are very effective. Also, physical descriptions of characters, places, and objects are useful, but if it's not your writing style to describe things too much, it still works well as it is. (Not all literature need be highly descriptive, but some readers do prefer descriptions to help them see the story unfolding more clearly in their minds.)
| Ghost Divsion chapter 1 . 1/31/2013
The opening chapter is very good and the flow is well paced and contains good detail to balance the plot. One problem I saw was the lack of backstory you give the reader into why the lands are like this. I feel that it would be important for the story's mythos to feel more whole and give the story more color as a result. A part I liked the most was when the main character felt that he was a noble thief, when the famous saying is that there is no honor among thieves.
| RisanF chapter 1 . 1/31/2013
So far, the story is fairly solid. I'm still trying to figure out the economic situation of the city, though; the land is dried up and food is said to be scarce, but the bazaar is still bustling with merchants who sell everything. I realize this is a caste society, where the rich and powerful look down upon the small and weak, but it looks like Low Town is better off than you're implying. The family dynamics are well realized, though, with the father fearful of the darker aspects of Kokou, and the boy taking it upon himself to make ends meet.
Two quick notes:
-All the common folk in the city lived in Low Town, but the poorest of all lived in them.-
You should probably change this to "the poorest of all lived in the slums." The sentence is a little vague otherwise.
-A thin woman in humble clothing turned away from the stove and her mouth fell open at the sight of him. "Zangan Wyrmsong!"-
In this context, would a mother really refer to her son by both his first and last name? If this is a cultural thing in your world, you might need to explain this.
| Sombrette chapter 2 . 1/25/2013
Hey, from RH!
Alright, my favorite part to this chapter probably had to be with Hayato. Maybe it's 'cause his falcon is named Horus ;p lol I also liked how you didn't actually write Zangan cutting his coin-purse but spoke of how it was missing from the knight's belt afterword. I think that was a nice image. Zangan's personality is really believable too, with him so focused on helping his family he's loosing his time as a child which is sad.
I liked this one :)
| deactivated-takeo chapter 2 . 1/15/2013
I won't restate what I said in the Chapter 1 review, for sake of redundancy. Because redundancy is only good if you're an IT guy with the intention of making a more reliable network.
Anyways, I'm going off on a tangent. I like the dialogue style you use. It's a clever and fairly diverse style used in writing the dialogue. And again, the syntax and context don't feel out of place, and isn't overly complex or overly simple. A good blend.
The characters thus far are also fleshed out and deep, not just faceless placeholders. Every character mentioned appears to have a place and leads the reader to believe that they'll reappear in the future.
What I did find somewhat out of place was the dialogue between Zangan, Hannah, and Miku. If they're kids kind of around the age I'm thinking of (early double digits), the dialogue seems a little too complex and felt somewhat out of place for a trio of kids to be talking like that. But, I think that's just me. English wasn't always my strongest subject.
| deactivated-takeo chapter 1 . 1/15/2013
Wow. I'm a fan of the context and syntax you use for description of different nouns in the story. And unlike other writers I've read, you've also made it simple, but still using different adjectives to get the reader immersed in the world. Something else I though was cool was that you established a significant contrast between High Town and Low Town communities, without even really getting too detailed on just how rich High Town really is. It triggers a sense of empathy in the reader, as well as making them that much more relatable.
The father can't work, and cares for his family enough to try and convince them to not take up work with the apparently elitist nobles. It's a common sob story, but the way it's told draws the reader in. That's the thing, though. Sob stories (impoverished characters, etc.) can't really have much variation in it otherwise it alienates the reader. So, to counter that, the use of different techniques in adjectives in describing certain persons or items in the story has to be used to captivate the reader. You do a good job at doing that.
However, I feel like I've missed something. The story feels almost as though it's a part of a series, and that earlier installments already established the story's universe. As I'm reading this, the names seemed to feel foreign, without much explanation on what the foreign world really is, and I'm Asian, I have quite the knowledge of exotic foreign names. But, other than the universe seeming a bit vague in stark contrast to the main characters and their living situation, isn't such a huge detail, as I'm sure the intention wasn't to put attention on the universe, but rather a specific character.
If not, then I feel really stupid for not knowing what the heck I'm talking about. I'll post a review to Ch 2 later on. Good job.
| One Last Note chapter 2 . 1/15/2013
Hmm, very interesting character there in Hyato. I am not certain whether I like or dislike him. If that is what you are going for then congratulations! I have little to say that I did not say about the last chapter except to warn you to be careful - you forgot to mention very much by way of appearances again, and the action scene had only a cursory mention of pain. Other than that, it was well-written and everything I said in the last chapter stands...good and bad.
A good continuation and I can't wait to read the next chapter
| One Last Note chapter 1 . 1/15/2013
Very interesting start to this story. I have to compliment you - you have managed to take on board my comments on your lack of actually showing your characters' feelings, and you are getting ever better at doing so. Though there weren't many characters introduced in this chapter, each was well defined and cleverly characterised.
I would say that there was almost nothing in regards to setting I am afraid - what does Low Town look like? Smell like? What do Zangan and his parents look like? What do their new clothes look like?
Other than that, its an intriguing start and I am eager to hear more about little Zangan!
| Sombrette chapter 1 . 1/11/2013
This is really, really good. I love your use of description, it's not too much, but not too little either. And the names for the regions and areas, even Zangan, they're very creative and whimsical. The background, though told in little so far, seems pretty interesting as well, with the animosity between the Low and High city. I also liked the dialogue which is very natural given the fantasy like setting.
[Bag full, the thief moved across the street and into the slums...] Here on this paragraph the word slums was a little too repetitive, might want to exchange one of them with some rewording.
Overall, I think its a great start to a story, with the mystery in the beginning and the hook your left us with at the end. I look forward to seeing where you take this :)
| Syneia chapter 1 . 1/11/2013
I thought it was very beautifully written. Incredibly descriptive. It felt like i was there. I really did feel for the people in the slums - struggling to live day to day and doing what they can to survive. I felt so bad for Zan's parents - clearly they wanted better for their son but yeah, im rambling.
I cant wait to read the next part.


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I have been a big fan of Calvin Klein perfumes ever since I wore CK one as a young girl. I think this fragrance was somewhat of a cult smell back in those days as everyone I knew seemed to wear it, it was the first unisex fragrance and I can still detect it now if I get a whiff of it.
I've moved up a bit in the fragrance world and like to think I am a bit more sophisticated now but I still love Calvin Klein perfumes for their cool, fresh, clean lines and the simplicity of the fragrance and the sleek bottles that they come in.
One of my favourites is Eternity. This fragrance has been around for quite a while too, in fact one could say for an eternity, ha ha. Well, it's not quite that long! Eternity was first released in 1988 and, according to an article I read, "won an award for the Most Successful Women's Fragrance at the 1989 FiFi Awards, and in 2003 it was inducted in the Fragrance Hall of Fame."
The fragrance is described as romantic, timeless and luxurious, an intimate, sensual fragrance. Eternity opens with Freesia, Mandarin and Sage in the top notes. The middle notes add a floral accord with Muguet, White Lily, Marigold and Narcissus, whilst in the base, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Amber add warmth to the fragrance.
I find this quite a heavy fragrance and one that lasts for a very long time. When spraying it on in the morning I can still smell it in the evening. I find it perfect for day wear as I prefer a little something lighter if I'm going out in the evening.
The bottle is lovely and simple but definitely timeless, it doesn't look dated from the 80's like some perfumes can. The bottle has Eternity written at the top in simple black lettering and there is a silver spray at the top. It's still quite expensive, expect to pay about £40 a bottle and I think the fact that it has held its price just goes to show that it is still a very popular fragrance.
Part of my wedding preparations, way back in 2001, was to find a new perfume. I had to be perfect for our big day, dress,hair, make-up & even my smell! I hadn't realised that choosing a fragrance for the most important day of my life would be so difficult, I had loads of bottles of perfume that I liked, but most (such as Lou Lou, Amarige and the ever faithful Soft Musk by the Body Shop) were the same as what my friends all wore and although nice, just not special enough. I will admit that I'm not really great with fragrances, I don't have a strong nose and can hardly ever pick out the individual notes of a perfume. I just hoped I would find something that stood out from the crowd and that I would love.
I did and that perfume is Eternity by Calvin Klein. It wasn't a new scent, it was created in 1988, although it does smell quite contemporary in my opinion. I found it a nice change from the other perfumes I had been testing and quite unique. And hopefully the romantic name was a good sign for my upcoming nuptials!
'Eternity, inspired by the ideal of lasting love and intimacy, is a romantic, floral, fragrance'
I can't say it was the bottle that attracted me. Available in 30ml, 50ml and 100ml, It's almost a little masculine, very straight edged in a tall, rectangular bottle. It is made of clear glass and you can see the pale yellow liquid inside. The top is silver coloured plastic, in a 'T' shape which covers the silver coloured spray nozzle. In larger sizes the 'T' shape top is incorporated into the nozzle so the whole piece needs to be depressed but in the 30ml it has to be removed. The name Eternity is stamped onto the front of the bottle near the top in caps. To some it may look boring, but as a fan I find it clean and classic, which is a perfect representation for the perfume itself.
'Romantic, timeless, luxurious. Eternity is an endless bouquet of white flowers, created to reflect romance and timeless quality'
Top notes: Freesia, Mandarin & Sage.
The first spray of perfume is quite potent and heady. Fairly sharp, but also powdery I find. It smells clean and fresh, but also strong. Now I know what the three notes are, I easily recognise them all. The freesia is floral, but brings the powdery taint, while the mandarin keeps it fresh with subtle citrus hit. The sage brings it all back to earth and provides the freshness but in more of an earthy, autumnal tone.
Heart notes: Muguet, White Lily, marigold, narcissus.
I find it hard to associate any of these notes with the fragrance on my skin. Although it does mellow, I do not feel the fragrance deviates much from the first spray until the base notes come through. I'm really not a fan of white lily or narcissus and do not detect those at all, although the perfume is certainly detectable throughout the day.
Base notes: Sandalwood, Patchouli & Amber.
It seems I am attracted to amber fragrances, but also love the unusual scent of patchouli, so it is no surprise to me that they are included. These three notes seem such a big contrast to the others that you would think it smelt like a completely different fragrance at the end to the beginning - but at the end of the day and the residue left on clothes the next day, it still has the distinct aroma of Eternity, just warmer and mellower. The citrus hue has definitely disappeared and it certainly can't be called fresh anymore, but the powdery, heady freesia scent is still evident and mixes well with the base notes.
'As long as intimacy goes on, so will eternity' - Calvin Klein
To my knowledge, it is only available as eau de parfum which is probably why this scent lasts so well on the skin and the aroma clings subtly to any clothes it comes into contact with. I find it quite a versatile perfume and use it for both daytime and evenings, although I only use one spray for day wear as two can make it quite strong. I love that it is both fresh and warm and even though there are a lot of floral notes, it isn't a strong 'flowery' smell, to me it is more of an exotic floral rather than cottage garden.
Eleven years on and this is still my favourite fragrance and one I can't do without. I haven't found anything similar and definitely nothing to beat it. I've been wearing it so long I feel I can certainly call it my signature scent - I once left my scarf in my friends car, she gave it me back a couple of weeks later. She said she knew it was mine as it had my lovely smell!
Obviously prices can vary from shop to shop but are usually around £25 for the 30ml and up to £45 for the 100ml.
I was my birthday in August and strangely enough, I'd been browsing through some perfumes online. I don't think I mentioned this to my boyfriend so his mind-reading powers were spot on when he bought me one as a gift. Calvin Klein Eternity definitely looks the part for a present and smells pretty nice too!
Calvin Klein is an extremely well-known brand and one with a fair bit of prestige. It's one I tend to think of as being a bit fancy so I don't tend to buy it, but I know their range of fragrances has a few classics that are very popular, 'Eternity' being one of them. It's a brand often referred to as 'CK' and the general connotations to the brand and its range of perfumes seem to be quite positive.
I have the 30ml bottle of eau de parfum (EDP). It comes boxed, in quite a plain and simplistic white design. On the back we're given a list of ingredients but very little else, so it's very minimalist. This simplistic style is also reflected in the design of the bottle itself. When I first saw it I thought 'elegant' and quite chic, because it's understated design gives it a classic feel. The bottle is rectangular glass, transparent so that you can see the clear yellow-tinted liquid. On the front is simply the name of the perfume in grey, which is very light so you can only just about see it, again giving the sense of being understated. The 'lid' is silver with a T-shape to it, and this twists off to reveal the push-down spray mechanism.
This is described as an 'harmonious blend of classic and contemporary...perfect combination of timeless quality and modern style'. As for the actual scent itself, it's designed to be a fresh, clean fragrance with romantic floral notes. It does smell quite flowery, of white flowers, that gives it quite a daytime, spring feel that's fairly sweet and feminine. I wouldn't say it's sickly sweet, but it's definitely one for those that want something fresh and a bit flowery. Even the scent itself seems somewhat understated in a way that reflects the contemporary blend with timeless classic; it doesn't hit you in the face, but it's there enough to be noticed and seems feminine in a classic sense rather than being tacky or too young by overpowering you with flowers.
The fragrance is lovely when it goes on, but I'll admit I was a little disappointed it didn't seem as strong or long-lasting as I had expected from a perfume. It does depend on what you're looking for, of course, but I wanted it to be noticeable and a scent that was fresh and lingered for hours. It's most noticeable straight out of the bottle and just after application, but then the scent seems to fade quite quickly. I've had comments from my boyfriend but that's when I've told him I'm wearing it and he gets very close to have a sniff, so I don't think it's one you walk in to a room and people comment on how lovely you smell unless you use a little more than usual perhaps.
Would I recommend? Yes, because I love the design and its understated blend of contemporary / classic, along with the sweet, floral fragrance that's light and fresh. However, it doesn't seem as strong or long-lasting as I had hoped, hence I'm knocking off a star, so you perhaps need to use a little more than usual if you want it noticeable. As for value for money, I'd say it's reasonable / average for a perfume from a designer brand, and I like that I can add something a little more special to my beauty toiletries collection with this.
30ml spray can be bought for around £20 (Tesco / Amazon), or more expensively at Next for £30.
This perfume was first launched in 1988, but it doesn't smell dated, for example in the way that Poison, another 1980s perfume does (in my opinion).
It has a floral smell, with the sandalwood base notes adding a spicier scent. The smell always reminds me of cloves; though I'm not sure if they are an ingredient.
The smell is quite strong but as the scent is fresh, it doesn't become sickening.
I used to wear this perfume quite regularly but I found that it was more of a night time perfume and is maybe a bit too heavy for wearing during the day on a regular basis.
Similarly, I used to wear it during the winter months as I always found the distinct sandalwood smell suited the colder months better.
Having sensitive skin, I also found that my neck used to have a small red mark on it where I had sprayed the perfume. This might be unique to me, but is something to look out for if your skin is prone to rashes etc.
I haven't bought a bottle of this for a couple of years but it's not something that you smell people wearing very often these days, so I would definitely consider buying a bottle for myself to stand out from the crowd a little more.
I got a lot of perfume at Christmas time, as various people had decided to buy me a fragrance. This is quite unusual as I tend to seldom get fragrances as gifts, but I was quite happy as most of my perfume supply was running out! One of the scents that I got was 'Eternity' from Calvin Klein which I had never tried out before.
First impressions were only so-so; I was really rather unimpressed by the packaging of the scent, so much so that I felt slightly uninspired before I had even removed the clear cellophane-type plastic wrapping from the outer cardboard box. Once this was done and I opened the box lid however, I could immediately smell the soft fragrance of the perfume and my interest was reignited for the time being.
The packaging comprises of an oblong shaped small box made of card which is a plain off-white colour. There is a grey (?silver) coloured edge detail to the box and the word 'Eternity' appears in plain black font at the top of the box. I could not honestly say that the packaging is either attractive nor eye-catching.
The bottle itself fares slightly better, although personally I think there is still room for improvement here too. The bottle is made from glass and has a 'boxy' oblong look to it. There is a silver-coloured stopper/lid on the top of the bottle, and underneath this is the nozzle spray which dispenses the spray. All in all I think the packaging lets this product down, and whilst I appreciate a modern 'minimalist' approach to products and cosmetics, I can't help but feel this perfume's design is bordering on lazy or safe even.
Anyway, onto the scent itself. The first impression that I get from smelling the fragrance is that the tone of the scent is quite understated... that is, I do not find it all 'heady' or over-powering. The scent could not be described as being at all robust, and for me personally, all of this is a plus-side to the fragrance. Gone are the days where I would douse myself in a perfume so strong that it would be a catalyst in my throat-catching, eye-watering attempts at being 'grown up'. I have much preferred more understated, subtle tones to my chosen fragrance as I have aged, so the 'Eternity' fragrance certainly ticks these boxes for me.
The main notes coming through the scent when I smell it is most definitely something floral and very, very feminine - there is just no way that this fragrance could be mistaken as being something for men to wear, it's far too girly in my opinion! I would also say that even though there is a definite floral tone to the scent, there is no way that I would describe this fragrance as being old-fashioned or anything of the sort. I find the fragrance is actually quite contemporary, which surprised me when I realised that the 'Eternity' perfume has actually been around for quite a long time. I have to admit that floral based fragrances would not normally be my preference but with the Eternity fragrance there is a mere hint of a floral 'twang' to the scent and so it is quite understated overall, making it pleasant to wear.
In my opinion, the Eternity fragrance has a slightly sweet tone to it which may seem off-putting at first, given how sickly a sweet fragrance can become, particularly when it is worn first thing in the morning (or is that just my experience!?) With this particular scent however, I can honestly say that there is nothing over-powering or sickly to it whatsoever. There is a fairly crisp, clean 'edge' to the tone of the scent which I personally think backs-up the overall image of the scent, not to mention the main notes that come through from the fragrance, and confirm that the whole Eternity perfume as a whole is actually quite contemporary.
I have found that the Eternity fragrance is suitable for both daytime and evening use, which adds to the versatile nature of this particular fragrance. Personally, I have a few perfumes that are only suitable for evening wear due to their slightly 'heavy' scent. I have had no such problems with using the Eternity and regularly use it during the day as well as using it on an evening out somewhere. I like that the Eternity fragrance offers me this choice that other perfumes can't.
Another huge plus point to using the Eternity fragrance is that I have found it is very economical as a little goes a long way! One application of the scent to my wrists is usually more than enough to give off a gentle scent and so I think the bottle will last me quite a reasonable amount of time. I have also found that the fragrance is fairly long-lasting, with the use of the spray in the morning leaving a pleasant and fragrant scent on my skin that lasts until well into early evening. I definitely think that in terms of longevity, cheaper perfumes just don't match up to more expensive, higher quality fragrances in this comparison, and so the Eternity fragrance once again gets full marks from me.
After researching the fragrance online, I have found out that the 30ml bottle of the perfume that I got as a gift costs in the region of £26 - £29 for the Eau de Parfum spray. The fragrance is available in a larger sized bottle (100ml) which costs the best part of £60. The fragrance is available to buy from all good stockists such as Boots or The Perfume Shop.
Overall, I would really recommend the Eternity fragrance and I feel I am well and truly converted. The only thing that I personally think lets this fragrance down a little is the packaging, but I can easily live with that and I will not deduct any marks from the perfume because of it, such a hit is the fragrance itself! I feel that only top marks are fair when rating this fragrance and whole-heartedly recommend it!
After getting some bottles of perfume for Christmas that I had wished for, I didn't expect to be given another box set a few days later. My daughter had been popping in and out with her boyfriend all over the Christmas period, so I really never got to see much of her with so many other people visiting.
When we got time to sit and chat she showed me some of the things that she had received as gifts and included in this was this Calvin Klein "Eternity" gift set which contained a 30ml spray and a 100ml shower gel.
Looking very nice in it's shiny silver box, I noticed that she wasn't going on about it, like the other things. That was when she told me that she really didn't like it and it was "Eternity Moment" that she had really wanted ( must let boyfriend know for next time!) so she said that I could have it. Lucky me or not!.
Getting all excited about the thought of yet another perfume to spray on ( never had so much choice my bedroom feels like a counter in Debenhams! ) I eagerly slid the top of the box of and lifted the bottle of perfume out. Well it looks very smart coming in a chunky square bottle with a chunky silver square lid ( not as pretty or feminine as some that I've got). Pulling the lid off was a bit hard as the lid is a very tight fit, but finally got it off. Now for a spray, should I do an all over spray or just a quick wrist test, I went for the wrists luckily!!.
Well what a strong powerful horrible smell, first I thought that it was a mans aftershave, then a very sweet smell emerged and finally after a few minutes I was just left with this sweet old ladies smell. It just makes me think of those horrible little voilet sweets. I will say one thing though it lasts forever on your skin, which I found out that day and night!!.
I think that this is one that you either really love or hate, a bit like Marmite ( I'd rather spray Marmite on my wrists!). I don't know what it is that I really don't like, it could be the Sandalwood maybe. This perfume consists of;
Top Notes; White Lily, White Florals
Middle Notes; Marigold, Mandarin
Bottom Notes; Amber, Sandalwood
This is only my version of this perfume and I'm sure there are many people out there that really like this, so I would advise anyone who hasn't tried this to go and have a quick spray before buying. I don't know what this box set cost, but the bottle of perfume (30ml) will set you back about £28 in most shops. I personally can think of other perfumes I would rather buy for this money.
I will give this perfume just 2 Dooyoo stars as it's not for me, but the packing is quite nice!
Having almost run out of my perfume from my birthday and last Christmas, this year on my Christmas list was more perfume, I have my favourites but I do like to try different fragrances from my regular brands. One of the perfumes I received this year was Calvin Klein, my regular fragrance is Contradiction, but this year I received the fragrance Eternity by Calvin Klein, one I have never tried before, but I was sure I would like it.
The bottle of perfume comes in a cream coloured rectangle box which is edged with silver border, at the top of the box in thin black capitol letters is the word Eternity, towards the bottom of the box again in thin black letters is written "eau de parfum spray vaporiser" and below this written in slightly bigger letters are the words Calvin Klein, the size of the bottle is also written in the bottom corner of the box, that is basically it for the design of the box, it is very plain and simple but at the same time does look quite stylish. The ingredients are written on the back of the box, again in the same thin styled black writing, making them very easy to read, again the back of the box is just as simple as the front and the ingredients list is the only information written on the back of the box. The bottle like the box is also quite simple but also stylish and would look good on display. The perfume comes in a totally clear glass rectangular bottle which shows off the very pale yellow liquid inside. The words Calvin Klein Eternity is written on the front of the bottle (again in thin black writing) which is very slightly raised, again with the size of the bottle written in very small letters at the bottom of the bottle. The bottle has a shiny silver lid which simply pulls off and pushes back on again, the shape of the bottle is quite hard to describe it is like a rectangle with the bottom 2 corners missing. Overall the whole design of the bottle is very simple but it is one I would be happy to have out on display,and although not the prettiest bottle I have, it is stylish.
The Fragrance
Calvin Klein Eternity is in no way a harsh smelling perfume, I have to admit it does have quite a floral smell to it, but personally I feel this is toned down a little by the base note Musk that is definitely present. I find the fragrance a little hard to describe as it is not what I would call a sweet perfume but not harsh and too flowery, the balance of floral fragrances and musk is just right so that they complement each other producing a long lasting perfume but not one that is too overpowering in fragrance.
Top Notes - Fresh Citrus, Freesia and Sage
Middle Notes - Carnation, Violet, Jasmine and Marigold
Base Notes - Heliotrope, Musk and Sandalwood
There does appear to be quite a lot of 'flowery/ floral' notes in this perfume which is certainly what gives it its slightly flowery smell, however this as I have mentioned is toned down by the musk which again is very noticeable without being over the top or overpowering. I have to say that so far I am unable to pick out the citrus notes or the sage (not too sure what this would actually smell like) these do seemed to be masked a little by the more noticeable floral and musk notes. The first time I tried this perfume I was very impressed with how long lasting it was, I applied it in the morning and could still smell it on my clothes well into the afternoon, the fragrance had toned down a little by the end of the day and the musk was even more apparent by now but the fragrance was definitely still there, I did apply a couple more sprays for evening wear but that was more due to my personal preferences I could quite easily have gone without adding to it at all and the perfume would still have been noticeable. Personally I would say that this perfume is suitable for any occasion, it would be ideal to wear every day for work or also for a night out, it is also a fragrance that would suit everybody depending on your personal taste.
Eternity I feel is going to be a very long lasting and economical perfume as I only needed to apply 2 or 3 squirts of the perfume at a time, the spray button on top of the bottle evenly distributed the perfume in a fine mist meaning that you did not apply too much at a time, although so far I have only worn the perfume a few times, I do feel that it will last me a very long time as th fragrance is long lasting meaning you do not need to keep re-applying and you only need a few squirts at a time.
Although my Calvin Klein Eternity was a present I have done a bit of research and you can purchase this fragrance in most large department stores as well as many sites online including Cheapsmells.com where they are selling a 30ml bottle for just £19.90, personally I feel this is a very good price for what i believe will be a very economical perfume, it does suggest that its usual retail price is £27.00, however the price will vary slightly depending on where you buy it from.
Overall I would definitely recommend this perfume, it has a lovely fragrance combining floral and musk notes and is suitable for every occasion as well as everybody. It seems as though it will be very long lasting due to not too much being needed at once, and can be purchased at a very reasonable price if you shop around, I feel that this will definitly be one of my regular perfumes in the future.
This perfume has quite a unique smell to it, not the type of perfume that smells like a dozen others.
Perfume has always been a great passion of mine ever since I was a teenager I've always liked to know what the latest ones coming out were and whether or not I wanted to purchase it.
When I buy a perfume it has to tick certain boxes, for example not be too heady but linger long enough that when you walk past someone or give them a hug there is a light waft of perfume that makes that person think, mmmm I wonder what she's wearing.
The greatest compliment I believe that a lady can receive is a man saying "sorry, can I ask what perfume you're wearing?" The perfume I've had that compliment with on a number of occasions is Eternity. Usually they are asking so they can buy it for their wife or girlfriend which is a great compliment that they would want there other half to wear it. Another thing that is important is to know if I need to keep re-spraying throughout the day because it has worn off, with this perfume it both lingers throughout the day but isn't too heady and has a light waft of perfume that others can smell, as long as you spray the normal amount e.g once on each side of the neck and on one wrist and then rub both wrists together, with this perfume that is enough and it will last all day without being too "heady"
It's a timeless classic, the type of perfume that never ages and one I always like to have on my dressing table.
Well this is personally my joint favourite perfume from the range, the other being Escape. I tend to buy this for myself, since its a bit on the pricy side, but because its an Eau de Parfum, its long-lasting, and I generally get almost the year from each 100ml bottle.
The box is quite plain, and is an average white cardboard box, with a silver border and silver text.
The bottle itself is incredibly pretty. It is formed from glass in a rectangular shape, with Silver text to the front of it. The bottle has no lid, as the silver spout, that forms the lid, is raised at first in a rounded band, with a rectangular top, with the vaporizer to the front.
The scent is delightful, and although slightly over powering at first spray, quickly settles into a long lasting, fresh, sexy and pleasant floral scent.
The fragrance consists of top notes of freesia, mandarin and sage. Middle notes of muguet, white lily, marigold and narcissus.
Finally with base notes of sandalwood, patchouli and amber.
The most prominent, is of course the lily, freesia and sandalwood, and this perfume when you leave a room, leaves a delightful, lingering aroma.
Calvin Klein market this fragrance as ' romantic, timeless and luxurious' and also 'as long as intimacy goes on, so will eternity'.
This perfume comes in three sizes, 30ml, 50ml and 100ml. The prices varies depending on size, but I'm not really sure of the prices for the smaller bottles, as I always tend to stick with the 100ml bottle, which at the Prefume Shop, comes in around £52, although you can buy this fragrance from most perfume outlets, as it seems to be one of the more popular of the CK range.
There is also an accompanying deodrant spray, shower gel, and body lotion, as with most of the CK range...
On another note, the aftershave that matches this perfume is also delightful, as I found after treating my boyfriend to it last christmas. So if your into 'his' and 'hers' scents, then this is the perfect fragrance to do it with.
Although it's pricey, it's a very nice, designer fragrance, and in my opinion, worth every penny.
As stated in my previous perfume review for my birthday last year I was very fortunate in the fact that I had a great array of perfumes. One of the perfumes was Eternity from Calvin Klein from my Aunty; I had smelt this before as there always seems to be a bottle of this at my moms too. (It's one of her favourites)
Eternity was created by Calvin Klein in 1988, and the range has since grown to match the needs of the modern day women of the world.
Eternity range:
Eternity (original)
Eternity Moment
Eternity Summer Women
Eternity for Men
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23PGiK_vPsY and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBzmNT3_ZZk&feature=related
I do enjoy to watch the advertisements for fragrances as I always like to see if the image poretrade matches the scent they claim. (In this case it sure does!)
Calvin Klein Eternity for Women:
The Notes:
Top Notes: fresh citrus and green notes, violet and lily-of-the-valley.
Heart Notes: spicy carnation, floral notes.
Base Notes: powdery Heliotrope, pink sandalwood and light musk.
My Opinion:
This scent for me reminds me of a summer's day out with a loved one, finding the aromas soft and romantic (odd how smells can pop up some memories). It has for me a very loving feel, though was created back in 1988 this will easily compete with any modern perfume of today.
All the notes within this perfume combine so pleasantly together, with violet and sandalwood I find stands out a little more for me. Perfume I find does differ slightly from person to person, like when my mom has it on it seems to smell sweeter, why that happens I don't know.
Eternity isn't like name by nature as I find the sent lasts around four to five hours which isn't bad for a perfume in my eyes. Though after about four hours the perfume does fade but still leaves a mild scent lingering on your skin.
It's a perfect special day out perfume as I tend to use this one if me and my fiancé have booked a day out somewhere. The smell puts me in a romantic mood, when I use this perfume I do get the "Oh you smell nice today" from my partner. Which I never quite know how to take it as if it's a complement or not, like in you smell nice today for once!
The perfume bottle is a spray dispenser, which I find very handy as you just push down on the top and it sprays out. I personally detest the open neck bottles, if you knock them over the perfume just pours out all over the place. At least with a spray bottle you know you're safe! (Even for accident prone me)
The bottle itself is not the most attractive perfume bottle I've seen; it's a slender, long rectangular shape with an odd T kind of shaped top, for this one the smell does make up for its appearance!
Availability and Cost:
£25.00 for the 30ml
£39.00 for the 50ml
£57.00 for the 100ml
Please note these prices are just off one web site and do vary from site to site so its worth looking round for a cheaper one. This perfume can also be purchase in stores/departments like Boots, Debenhams, and House of Frasier etc.
So far the cheapest I've seen is http://www.cheapsmells.com/viewProduct.php?id=3361 prices start from just £16.00! Bargain.
I can't recommend this perfume enough, its soft loving feminine scent I think will suit/attract a great audience range of women. Its reasonably priced, good staying power, like with most decent perfumes a little goes along way so will last you ages.
Additional Information:
Calvin Klein is a name most people will know not only do they do wonderful fragrances; they also have a huge line of clothes from - jeans, underwear, sleepwear, hosiery, swimwear, make up, jewellery, coats, suits, shoes the list goes on! I for one love the range of purses they do too. Calvin Klein was founded in the late 1960's (1968) in Manhattan, New York where they first started in the fashion industry and soon ventured out.
Calvin Klein, Inc.
205 West 39th Street,
4th Floor
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Calvin Klein Eternity comes in a very simple and yet very elegant bottle which sits very nicely on my dressing table amongst my vast perfume collection, it is tall and in clear glass with a silver top and in grey writing says ETERNITY at the top and Calvin Klein at the bottom.
The tones that are in it are the top notes which are Freesia, Mandarin and Sage which give a very strong floral smell, which I didn't really like at first but when that settles down and gives way to the middle or heart notes of Muguet, White Lily, Marigold and Narcissus I couldn't pick out the individual smells as they are all quite strong they do mix well together to make a lovely fragrance, then of course you are left with the base notes which consist of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber which leaves you with a lovely warm floral scent.
It is a very strong smelling perfume which is probably more suited to evening wear, when I first sprayed it on I thought it was is a little bit overpowering but it soon settles down and smells really nice.
It is mid priced at around £27 for a 30ml bottle which is good value as a little goes a long way. It is not my favourite perfume but it is defiantly up there in my top five.
This review is also on ciao
Calvin Klein: Eternity for Women, Eau de Parfum
I have review two other of the small miniature CK perfumes already (See my previous reviews) and this is from the same set that I got the others in. The set is called the Calvin Klein deluxe travel collection, fragrances for women. I bought it out of one of the shops on the last royal caribbean cruise that I went on and it was all in dollars but I think it was about £50 or something like that.
I was not too keen on the euphoria in the collection but I did like the eternity moment and I also really really like this one! In my opinion it is the best fragrance in the set.
Firstly it has a really nice bottle design, it is like the eternity moment and it looks really sleek and classic. And the miniature bottles just look really cute! This fragrance is really sweet (But a nice sweet, not the Britney Spears fantasy cheap sweet scent) and it is also quite floral and fruity - which I LOVE!
Because of the gorgeous floral, fruity, sweet notes it really reminds me of summer and it is just so light, airy and fresh. A great daytime fragrance. It is really wearable and it is not overpowering. It also lasts ages on my skin - like most of the day.
I would definitely buy this fragrance again, it is one of my favorites (But my real favorite is the capucine by Fragonard), but it is still good. I have the small 5ml bottle (and I don't know if you can buy these on there own) but the 100ml bottle in boots is now £42. They also have a mens version and they also have a scented body lotion in this fragrance.
*Miniatures are great for traveling and they look cute!
*The scent is really nice and floral/sweet/fruity/summery it is just amazing
*It is not overpowering and it is not like a cheap smelling sweet like you can get from cheap perfumes
*Nice sleek, classic bottle design - like the eternity moment
*Very wearable and lasts on my skin for a long time
*a mens version and body lotion is also available
*I have not seen this perfume around a lot - not very widely available I don't think
*Available in boots
*A very fresh, airy very summery fragrance
Thank you for reading my review
This is one of my favourite perfumes.
Firstly the packaging looks very elegant and sophisticated, which really represents this scent. The clear, tall glass bottle with chrome really gives this fragrance a classic feel.
I find it is quite a strong scent but not over-powering like some other perfumes can be. For me the fragrance is quite hard to describe because it really doesn't smell like anything else on the market, it is very distinct. If I had to, I would say that it is quite a sweet smelling musky scent.
I would say this perfume is more suitable to wear in the evening as it is quite heavy. You don't really need to use much and it really does last all day.
I find the smell of this seems to change a little while after applying. When you first apply, it does smell slightly strange, but changes to what it is supposed to smell like soon after.
A couple of years ago during a particularly stressful christmas shopping trip I tried Eternity edp in Boots and instantly decided I didn't like it. However recently I received Eternity as a christmas present so I was about to discover whether I had changed my mind.
Eternity was first launched by Calvin Klein in 1988 so it has been going a long time and has many fans, so many in fact that Calvin Klein has introduced variations on the scent, such as Purple Orchid, Summer and Eternity Moment.
The box for Eternity is quite plain, a white rectangle with grey piping and in fact apart from the shape and the grey instead of black the box is quite reminiscent of perhaps the most classic perfume of all Chanel No.5.
There is a huge list of ingredients on the back of the box which I have absolutely no idea about, with only water, alcohol and Jojoba being understandable!
The bottle is quite classic in appearance, rectangular with a silver lid, the shape of the lid sort of reminds me of the top of a column on ancient Greek monuments. Eternity Eau De Parfum Vaporisateur Calvin Klein is the only thing written on the bottle and the liquid gives the bottle a light golden look. I think the bottle is very attractive and looks expensive because its so plain.
When you first spray the perfume it takes a long time to settle and I think that was my mistake in the shop. I didn't wait long enough for the alcohol smell to disappear. For me the first smell that I get is almost of aniseed however this ingredient doesn't appear on the description of the perfume. I then get a smell of the white lily's it contains and I feel that this gives the perfume a musky quality.
Apparently the perfume is also supposed to contain mandarin, but I cannot detect any citrus scent in the perfume. I'm not sure why but the perfume smells powdery to me, I think some how it reminds me of Talcum Powder. It is also supposed to contain white florals, but for me the overriding scent is aniseed and a background of soapy freshness.
The perfume is not really my kind of smell, and I think that it could be suited to someone slightly older. It is supposed to be a daytime scent, but I think that it is heavy enough to be worn in the evening. I feel that it is one of those perfumes that if you walk past some one in the street there is a good chance that they will smell it on you, but I wouldn't say it is overpowering. A strong scent of it doesn't last that long, but I feel that the soft lingering scent does, maybe 3-4 hours.
In most shops 30ml sells for about £17-20 not bad if you want to give a fancy seeming present to someone. I wouldn't buy it for myself, but I definately wont let it go to waste, so I suppose my opinion of Eternity has improved.
When it comes to scent, I tend to peruse my local Boots, find something I like then wear only that until the bottle runs out and I am forced to choose again. I am willing to try anything regardless of packaging, brand, celebrity. I have even been known to prefer an aftershave or two over the offerings in the female section (though as yet my girlfriend hasn't caved to that particular eccentricity).
When I say "only that" I don't mean I go to uni in the nude, however tempting it might be... :D
My last choice, I made some time last year, was Calvin Klein: Eternity for Women, eau du parfum (always parfum, never toilette because I like to control the strength of the scent). It comes in a deliberately "classic" looking bottle (see picture above), very attractive in its simplicity and looks lovely on top of my mirror-surfaced jewellery box. My bottle has a removable lid, not the push down one seen above but it's almost exactly the same.
I have the 30 ml volume bottle: I prefer to buy smaller bottles and use for around a year then move on to the next one, though this might be a keeper. The spray nozzle is, as expected from a famous brand, very good. It diffused the perfume droplets in a nice wide area, about the size of the wrist when sprayed from 20 cm away, not so wide that there is wastage but large enough for decent coverage without rubbing together your wrists. My usual method of dispersal is to walk under a cloud of perfume sprayed into the air, I only spray on the wrists and neck if I want a heavier scent.
Notes have always fascinated me, you could have two perfumes of almost exactly the same configuration but change one note and the perfume has an entirely different character.
Top notes: Freesia, Mandarin and Sage
Middle notes: Muguet, White Lily, Marigold and Narcissus
Base notes: Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber
Personally, I can't distinguish the individual scents, it would take a more expert nose, with the exception of the warmth of the sandalwood. What I can smell is one of the nicest perfume combinations I've ever encountered. It's fresh, slightly floral and warm. What particularly impressed me after buying this is that it is suitable for both light and heavy use, unlike some perfumes a few extra sprays enhances rather than overpowers the scent. It lasts all day regardless of how much you use. At £27 for 30 ml it's expensive enough to impress as a gift but cheap enough to be affordable.
© L Wade 2009 - submitted only on dooyoo.
Eternity was created by Calvin Klein in 1988 and is recommended for daytime wear. This feminine scent possesses a blend of white lily, white florals, marigold, and mandarin. Accompanied by an amber and sandalwood background.


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ZAGGKeys PROPlus pushes me one step closer to replacing my MacBook with an iPad [Review]
ZAGG is fast becoming one of my favorite makers of iDevice accessories. Whether it's keyboards, skins or screen protectors, the manufacturer seems to have quality running through it all. The ZAGGKeys PROPlus is the second iPad keyboard I've used. Having tried and enjoyed using the Flex a little while back, I was expecting a lot. And I wasn't disappointed.
The PROPlus is the more expensive in the PRO lineup which is made up of two keyboards: this one and the regular PRO. The difference: the Plus has a backlit keyboard with adjustable light levels and will set you back an extra $30. The benefits of having a backlit keyboard are only obvious to anyone who works regularly in low light conditions, but, to those it's an absolute must. Even a touch typist like myself still likes the safety blanket of knowing that I can still see the keys if I need to. Apart from that, the two models are virtually identical.
Design-wise, this case/keyboard has been designed with Apple's iPad in mind. It's the first ZAGG product to make use of Apple's auto-wake magnets to both unlock the device and hold the keyboard in place firmly when shut, ensuring that you don't need any uncomfortable hinges or catches getting in the way of the beautifully smooth surface. The underside of the PROPlus is designed to mimic the look and feel of the iPad's backside, it has similar curved edges and brushed metal texture. When used as a case, it feels fantastic. Thanks to the aforementioned edges, it gives the impression that it belongs. Apple could have designed this thing and stuck an Apple logo on it, and I'd be none the wiser. The only thing to give any indication of two different products is the minimal grey plastic seam running through the middle of the enclosed devices. A great added touch: the two indents for the headset jack and 30-pin connector are so minimal, they're almost unnoticeable. But the fact they're there makes a necessary difference when wanting to have your iPad plugged in when closed. There's a nice MacBook-style cutout for your thumb neatly designed to make "opening" the case easier too.
On the inside, the keyboard has 6 rows of keys including a row of iPad specific controls at the top; featuring music controls, a home button, search key, cut, copy, paste, a lock button and volume controls. These are incredibly useful, not only because it gives the PROPlus extra functionality, but also pushes the iPad a little further away from your face, to give you vital space. If the row wasn't there, the iPad would be half an inch closer, and would suddenly feel uncomfortably close and unnatural.
The "stand" for the iPad is a thin gap just behind the iOS controls which holds your tablet at the perfect angle for viewing/typing. One thing I was really impressed with is just how well this thing holds the iPad despite only gripping on to a couple of millimeters on the edge. I've pushed it a few times to see if it'll budge or slip out, and it simply takes the keyboard with it. That said, it would be nice to have some magnets in there just for that extra piece of mind. Behind the iPad stand are the two least-used buttons on the device: "pair" and "on/off".
Pairing the PRO with my iPad was a breeze. Flick the power switch to the "on" position, hit the "pair" button and go in to the Bluetooth settings on my iPad. Then, select "ZAGGKeys PROPlus" from the list of discovered accessories, and enter the required 4-digit PIN code. Done. There's a neat little battery indicator button in the bottom left corner of the keyboard. Press it and it'll flash green, yellow or red depending on how much charge you have remaining. Thankfully, the PRO should last a healthy two weeks on a full charge, so you won't have to plug it in that often (micro USB cable included in packaging).
Using the keyboard is simple too. Thanks to some well-spaced keys, it takes very little time to get used to the smaller sized layout. I've used the Pro Plus for a few reviews now (including this one), it only took perhaps a paragraph or two to get me up to speed. Having had a similar experience on the ZAGGKeys Flex previously, I was expecting it to be a simple transition. And it was. For the most part, the keys give just the right amount of tactile feedback, and a nice, low level of "click". Just enough to reassure you that you've actually pressed a key.
Overall, I'm delighted with the ZAGGKeys PROPlus. In fact, there's very little wrong with it. I was worried that I'd be restricted to flat surface typing, but I've even had this on my lap on the sofa, typing journal entries in front the TV. Bottom line: it feels fantastic as a case, it's light-weight, comfortable to type on, and brings me one step closer to replacing my laptop with the iPad. First rate job by ZAGG once again. (Just put some magnets in the stand for the next version and we're a 10/10 product.)
If you want to purchase the PRO or PROPlus, head on over to ZAGG's product page. The Pro costs $99 whereas the Plus will set you back $129.


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RPGWatch - Pillars of Eternity Presentation
Last week I was at Gamescom and one of the meetings was with Josh Sawyer and Adam Brennecke for Pillars of Eternity. They walked me through the backer beta in 30 minutes. In this article you can find what it was they said about the game.
The backer beta starts in the village of Dyrford, it is a side area in the game and not plot critical. The village is built on top of an old settlement and comes with a dungeon below it. In the village there is a backer defined inn, named The Dracogen Inn, where we find the barman Dengler, named after one of their backers, to rent a room for sleeping. Compared to the Inifinity Engine games, sleeping works differently in PoE. They wanted to make sure the inns in PoE were a bit more compelling to use. As a result your party will get a long term buff when sleeping in one of the better bedrooms of the inn and the more exclusive your room, the better the buff. You can also sleep everywhere outside of an inn if you have camping equipment in your inventory. Sleeping outside is safe and will not get you attacked but will remove any buff you received from sleeping at the inn. They feel this makes sleeping more about the strategic choices of using limited camping resources and not about a random chance of being attacked.
As in the Infinitty Engine games, sleeping restores all your health and the spells you might have used.
Information aboutPillars of Eternity
SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released


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