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Imagine this for a winter getaway: You drive to Greenville, Maine, which is, by most people's standards, pretty darned remote. No, make that very remote. From the center of Greenville, you take Pleasant Street and drive out past the airport, past the last house and drive 11 miles more. Where the road ends, you park your car, stow your luggage in a little shed, then put on your cross-country skis or snowshoes, and trek 6 to 10 miles (depending on the trail you choose to your destination). Remember when Greenville seemed remote? Yeah, THIS is remote . . .
But wait a minute, don't start thinking about snowcaves and winter survival. At the end of this trail, many, many miles into the winter wilds, you'll find your luggage waiting for you. Even better, you'll find a cozy cabin with a comfy bed and the woodstove already going. Better still, you'll find hot showers, a sauna, and a beautiful lodge building where they serve a scrumptious dinner that evening, breakfast the next morning and put out the makings for a hearty lunch to eat on the trail as you spend the day exploring around the "camp" or trek another 6 to 10 miles to another equally remote and comfortable outpost.
That's precisely the experience available at the three AMC Maine Wilderness Lodges and their partner operation West Branch Pond Camps. You can stay at any one of these wilderness refuges, or ski from camp to camp to camp to camp. I heartily recommend the experience for anyone who wants a real taste of true winter wilderness and (most of) the comforts of a fine hotel.
My sweetheart Marilyn and I just got back from a three-night, four-day adventure skiing camp-to-camp with the AMC Maine Wilderness Lodges. We started with a six-mile ski into Little Lyford Pond Camp. I've visited Little Lyford three times before, once in the spring for their excellent brook trout fishing, twice before in the winter. Once, I got to be part of the very first camp-to-camp ski experience and once to watch the annual 100-Mile Wilderness Sled Dog Race.
Marilyn's been nursing a knee injury all winter and we did the trek into Little Lyford very slowly. Once you are away from the parking lot (which sits high on a hill), the trail is mostly flat, always well groomed, and pretty easy, especially since you aren't carrying a heavy pack. In other words, you don't have to be a hero to do these treks. And, if you get an early start, there's no need to hurry.
The weather was perfect for cross country skiing with cloud-dotted blue skies and temps in the mid 20s. When we arrived, our cabin was warm and cozy and we pulled a few icicles from the roof for Marilyn to ice her knee.
Dinner that night was baked haddock. We are eating gluten-free these days and the cook bent over backwards to accommodate our preferences serving ours perfectly done with lemon butter. Just let them know your needs and preferences (meals are planned well in advance) and they'll take care of you.
The next morning, we faced a longer, somewhat more challenging trail to the brand-new Gorman Chairback Camp, which was slated to open that very day. We were talking about the trail with Chuck, the manager at Lyford. Chuck heard Marilyn voicing her concerns about her knee on the hillier, longer trail and offered to shuttle her by snowmobile when he took luggage over. She gratefully accepted the ride. Incidentally, snowmobile taxi service is available by prior arrangement for anyone who needs it (which makes the camps accessible to almost anyone), but private snowmachines are banned from the camp and the surrounding trail system.
Another option is to travel by dogsled. Mahoosuc Guide Service schedules several camp-to-camp dogsled adventures each winter. These are real hands-on adventures where the clients help care for the dogs, hook up and drive the dog teams.
While Marilyn rode on the snowmobile, I joyfully skied from Lyford to Gorman with new friends Jim and Alison. This pair are former marathoners, had already skied from Medawisla to West Branch Pond Camps, to Little Lyford on the preceding days, so this was old hat to them. They didn't exactly set a leisurely pace, but they kindly didn't try to kill me, either. The trail (just short of seven miles) wanders through lovely woodlands and snow conditions were a perfect 10. From the tracks, it seemed we just missed seeing a moose.
Our destination, the new Gorman Chairback Camp is simply stunning. There are eight lovely log cabins arrayed along the lakeshore, each with comfortable beds and a woodstove. There's also a beautiful new energy-efficient lodge with indoor plumbing, showers and a sauna. This building was literally getting its finishing touches as we skied up.
Despite the fact that we were the very first guests at the is new AMCMaine Wilderness Lodge, everything ran smoothly. The food was wonderful at every meal and the camp staff couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. The first night, they even arranged a magnificent sunset followed by clear skies with billions of stars. Unless you've traveled in the high deserts of the west or in the remote arctic, you've probably never seen brighter stars than in the wilds of Maine in winter. Nice touch. Oh, and dinner (pot roast) was pretty darned fabulous, too.
We spent a day exploring the trails around Gorman Chairback on snowshoes and skis and only saw a tiny fraction of what's there. Miles and miles of trails to explore with no one else around. That night we enjoyed another great dinner with new friends (one of the best parts of the AMC camp experience), another comfortable night, and another hearty breakfast brought us to the point where we had to pack up and hit the 8-mile trail back to the car. The trail was great fun. Leaving wasn't.
We enjoyed a lovely ski out with light snow falling. Our luggage was waiting for us in the shed at the parking lot and the car started on the first try. Perfect!
In fact, my only complaint with the whole adventure is that I wish we'd had twice as long. This is my fourth visit to the AMC Maine Wilderness Lodges, and each time I come home with the same complaint: more time needed. I guess that means we'll have to go back again. Maybe we'll see you there.
Going Prepared
Even on maintained trails with a warm camp on either end, you are still miles from shelter at times. Carry the gear you need to keep yourself safe and comfortable.
Any good "touring" skis will do. Marilyn and I used our Alpina "Discovery" waxless backcountry skis and they were perfect. In backpacks, we both carried extra clothing, including lightweight, warm "puffy" jackets, mittens, hats, hand and toe warmers, a water bottle in an insulated sleeve, and plenty of lunch. I also had a foam pad, a light sleeping bag and a thermos of hot tea along with my ever-present emergency kit and first aid kit. Maybe this was overkill, but if Marilyn's knee gave out and she couldn't continue, I wanted to be able to make her warm and comfortable while I went for help.
The AMC supplies maps which are very good (if you know how to read maps). But you should definitely carry a compass, too, and know how to use it.
If you don't think you'd be comfortable venturing on backcountry trails on your own, the AMC can arrange guided camp-to-camp ski adventures.
If you have any questions about the AMC Maine Lodge experience or would like a more complete list of what to take on backcountry ski adventures just write to me in the comments section below, I'll see that your questions get answered.

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Thank goodness for Pinterest and some great water recipes!
Calvin and I celebrated by having some friends and family over for a BBQ!!
Some how, the men ended up outside together while the women stayed indoors and enjoyed the good ole A/C!!
It was a great time to get together and celebrate the men and women who have and continue to fight for our freedom in this beautiful country of ours!
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How did you celebrate Memorial Day?
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You can read more about why we chose Early American History and the Primary Level in The Planning Stages, but essentially it boiled down to choosing an appropriate time period and being able to combine the boys in the best way possible for both of their learning styles.
So now that we're finished with our first year, what are my final thoughts? Did we like it? What would I change? Will we use Beautiful Feet Books again?
Did we like it?
Yes! If you've read my other posts, you might be wondering about some of the "issues" I addressed. Those were primarily related to the fact that some of these lovely books are older, so there is some outdated language and stereotypes within the books. I also want to address the fact that I don't believe in censoring out everything that makes us uncomfortable; we choose to use these opportunities to have these conversations now with our children. There were some books we didn't love, but that will be the case with any literature curriculum. There will occasionally be a book that doesn't resonate with one of us, and while unfortunate, it doesn't mean you can't learn from it. Overall, the books chosen were well-written and such a good fit for us!
What would I change?
About the actual curriculum - not much. I would have appreciated a list of supplemental living books for elementary ages for following rabbit trails, but other than that, I found the guide easy to use. The lessons seemed to flow so naturally, and I didn't feel the need to supplement with all the "bells and whistles" that I'd searched out before we started. So I did add a book or a website or a simple activity here or there, and that was enough for us. After all, one of the primary reasons I chose Beautiful Feet Books is because of the simplicity. I do wish I'd taken the time to do a proper artist study on Benjamin West, but maybe we'll study him as a family when the girls get to this study!
When I did alter something for our personal needs, I found the guide flexible and easy to adapt, without compromising the integrity of the program. That is what makes a guide nearly perfect to me!
Would we use BFB again?
Yes! I found several new living books that I adore. We all learned so much through this course, and we've had some amazing heart discussions. What more could I ask for? It'll be awhile before the girls are ready for this course, but I certainly intend to hold on to the guide and literature for them.
Yes! I found several new living books that I adore. We all learned so much through this course, and we've had some amazing heart discussions. What more could I ask for? It'll be awhile before the girls are ready for this course, but I certainly intend to hold on to the guide and literature for them.
What are we using next year?
I don't know! There are so many great options with Beautiful Feet Books. I definitely want the new Teaching Character through Literature, because we can use it for family read-alouds or independent reading at their respective levels. Otherwise, I'm still researching. We have the option to continue chronologically and continue with American history, or skip around to something else. There's the Geography, and the History of Science that both look great. We might be interested in the new Around the World program, but it won't be out until September, and I've not seen any samples or booklist yet, so that's a long time to wait to make a decision! Husband and Emory have both mentioned Ancient Egypt, so starting a formal history rotation is also an option. I will certainly update with our full curriculum choices . . . if we finally narrow it down!
To read all of the posts about our journey with this program, check out my entire series for this Early American History study.
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Check out this new play by Adriano Shaplin, which features (you guessed it!) Thomas Hobbes:
"The Tragedy of Thomas Hobbes brings vividly to life a period of history when science was the new theatre and philosophy became a new faith. It is a provocative and experimental journey back to a time of dead dogs, new gods and apparent miracles."
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Kia on on a roll in this year's SEMA with an onslaught of special models made especially for the show. Apart from the Photo Safari Sedona (also known as the Carnival locally), Kia explores the more adventurous side of motoring with thePacWest Adventure Sorento.
Teaming up with LGE-CTS Motorsports, the Sorento has been lifted significantly with an additional 152 mm of ground glearance. For extra off road ability, the PacWest Sorento rides on Nitto Trail Grappler M/T tires that wraps the 17-inch BMF beadlock-style rims. For SEMA, the Sorento is finished in an electric and deep-forest green exterior. The conventional bumper is cut from the middle and taking the lower half is a tubular push bar that integrates the skid plate. A tubular step board also replaces the standard model's plastic variety and rear bumper protection is provided by yet another push bar.
Inside, the PacWest Sorento gets a leather trimmed dashboard with green highlights placed throughout the cabin from the infotainment surround to sections of the door panel. The seats are trimmed in two tone fabric with a military green and grey combination. The seat also gets extra detailing with custom tire track embroidery. Rounding up the interior is a set of rugged floor mats and an Alpine Mobile Media entertainment system with an eight-inch display.
As previously mentioned, the PacWest Sorento is designed to tackle rough terrain. It rides on a set of Eibach springs and Fox Racing 2.0 coilover shocks. When the going gets really rough, the Sorento is equipped with a MileMarker PE4500ES winch for quicker recoveries. Wading depth is also improved thanks to its snorkel. Other highlights for this SEMA special include a GrillCraft mesh grille, a roof rack and extended fender flares.


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San Diego Wood Rot Water Damage
As with most homes in the area, the homes here are prone to San Diego Wood Rot Water Damage. It could be from a leaky pipe, a sudden burst, a sprinkler, a flood from rain, etc that caused water damage. When the water damage occurs without notice or without maintenance when there is a flood, long term water damage and wood rot can occur. When we see wood rot it is due to long term moisture levels. Sometimes it's from improper construction and other times its from water damage that just sneaks up and cannot be detected until it is too late. We have the equipment, personnel, and experience to properly remediate the wood rot, remove it as needed, dry the area correctly, remove any air borne contaminants, and provide a 3rd party clearance test when needed.
Here are the steps to take to properly remediate and/or remove wood rot from water damage:
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3. We will evaluate the damage and determine a proper remediation procedure. This will involve some combination of material moisture detection, air moisture detection, visual detection, and/or air sampling detection.
4. Set up containment to prevent the spread of airborne contaminants and safety of occupants and workers. This means separating the area to be worked on from the rest of the building using engineering controls.
5. Ensure proper ventilation and air cleansing. We will use HEPA airscrubbers and filters properly sized to provide the needed number of air exchanges per minute.
6. Remove the wood material that is too "far gone" to be saved. We will adhere to several standards for remediation to ensure the safety of the occupants or future occupants of the building. "Too far gone" is defined as areas that have microbial growth and materials that are non-structural. For "in-between" items we will evaluate and make a plan for proper remediation.
7. Dry the affected areas with the proper combination of dehumidifiers, desiccants, air heaters, injection driers, air movers, etc.
8. Clean all affected areas with a surfactant and antimicrobial application.
9. Clean the air for the proper amount of time in preparation for a 3rd party clearance test, if applicable.
10. Coordinate with a 3rd party air clearance tester. The passing test will show levels of microbial material in the air of containment to be at or below the levels naturally outside of the building (natural environment baseline sample).
11. Once a passing test is obtained, coordinate the fixing of the cause of the water moisture. If this seems "backwards" as in the issue should be fixed first, note that most times the issue cannot be addressed until areas are opened up and the root of the issue is found. Turning off the source first ensures proper drying is possible the whole issue causing the moisture can be found and addressed after a clearance test is obtained.
12. Coordinate reconstruction as needed.
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Tuesday, 04 July 2017 09:39 AM
It might not pass healthcare legislation over the summer, but Congress is making sure at least one part of Obamacare gets repealed — the individual mandate.
The House appropriations committee has drafted a provision to stop the IRS from enforcing the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act, which penalizes individuals to pay a penalty if they didn't purchase health insurance, The New York Times reported.
That restriction on the IRS would take effect Oct. 1, start of the new fiscal year.
"While Congress works to pass President [Donald] Trump's healthcare plan, stopping the IRS from implementing the harmful individual mandate helps provide relief for the families suffering under Obamacare," a spokesman for committee chairman Rep. Tom Graves told The Times.
The individual mandate was a key cog of Obamacare to help keep down premiums by coercing younger people with few health problems into the plan to help pay for older people with more health problems.
By extension, Republicans are wrestling with higher costs in their bills given the eradication of the mandate.
The penalty imposed on opt-outs was a range based on household income.
In 2015, the IRS collected $3 billion in penalties from 6.5 million people who opted out of Obamacare, The Times reported.
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YMT Card Holders Invited to Exclusive Private View of Two New Exhibitions at York Art Gallery This May
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Members and their guests are invited to join us for a free evening private view of two major new exhibitions at York Art Gallery – The Sea is the Limit and 70 Years of Giving Art on Tuesday 8 May, 6 – 8pm.
The Sea is the Limit features thought provoking works of art exploring the current and ongoing issues of migration, dispossession and national borders. 70 Years of Giving Art showcases some much-loved works from York Art Gallery's acclaimed collections that have been acquired or restored thanks to the Friends of York Art Gallery.
Each valid YMT Card holder is invited to bring one guest. York Art Gallery's Collections Facilitator, Fiona Green, will give a short introduction to both shows starting at 6:30pm.
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Constable & Robinson is looking to appoint a bright and enthusiastic Press Officer with at least two years' publishing experience.
Working on a wide variety of non-fiction titles including history, politics, science and psychology, you will have a proven track record of managing solo campaigns, organising book tours, writing press releases, arranging interviews and pitching to all sectors of the media - broadcast, print and online.
Reporting to the Publicity Director, excellent communication and people skills are essential. You will be passionate, highly organised, with zealous attention to detail, an aptitude for efficiency and organization, creative flair and an ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
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Toscana, Montalcino. Located in the heart of the Val d'Orcia, in an ancient estate of 5,000 acres of forests and countryside
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Located in the countryside of Montalcino, in the heart of Val d'Orcia, UNESCO World Heritage Site, is set inside one of the oldest and best preserved estates in Italy, about 5,000 acres of woodland and countryside, founded by Massimo and Chiara Ferragamo . The resort is a celebration of natural beauty and the extraordinarily rich Tuscan culinary heritage. The complex includes the ancient ruins of the castle, a medieval church and the Village, a historic village that today is at the heart of the estate.
The spacious suites and villas of the resort offer exceptional comfort and the chance to benefit from a dazzling natural beauty in a simple framework and cultured refinement. Housed in the renovated buildings of the village, the 23 suites exude harmony, with antique furniture, hand-made fabrics and hand crafted furniture; wooden beams and cozy corners coexist alongside all modern comforts and the latest technology. Green terraces offer picturesque views. The 10 luxurious villas, obtained from the renovation of houses of the seventeenth and eighteenth century, seem to capture the changing moods of the landscape. Characterized by stone, wood, antiques and custom-made furnishings, elegant interiors are distinguished by their colors Siena, fantastic artisan pieces and the warm and cozy fabrics.
Superb culinary destination, Castiglion del Bosco has one of the most important Brunello di Montalcino making wineries, two restaurants, an organic garden and a cooking school.
The restaurant Dragon Court offers an epicurean journey on the highest level in a warm and discreet atmosphere, offering a traditional cuisine inspired by different regions of Italy and enriched with fresh produce from the organic garden; while the Osteria La Canonica, in a rustic and informal atmosphere resembles a trattoria, bakes the hearty Tuscan dishes enriched with aromas and flavors of the season.
In addition an extensive list of the best restaurants in Tuscany will help you choose the stops during the excursions.
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In the cooking school of the estate, guests learn to transform fresh local ingredients into delicious authentic Tuscan and Italian dishes, learning the ways they combine and mix the various elements and the traditional cooking time. The course classes are purposely small (maximum 6 people) to ensure personal attention and the manual involvement of all participants. Classes begin in the organic garden before moving into the house, in the kitchen to start the real course. You can choose between many formats as Experience Pasta, Pizza Experience, Tuscany Cooking Experience, Forgotten Flavors, Tuscany Vegetarian and All About Bread. All the cooking class, except Pizza Experience, include a tasting meal and a glass of wine.
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The complex, hidden in the woods and vineyards of the estate, has 18-hole private golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf, a beautiful heated infinity swimming pool, two tennis courts, a wellness center, a fitness gym, a field bowls, the organic garden, an heliport. It offers many opportunities for activities and excursions, such as yoga and pilates classes, courses in photography, painting and star gazing, truffles hunt, photo workshop, picnic in the vineyard, the art of gardening, cycling and mountain biking, quad biking, horse riding, hot air balloon and many children's activities such as tennis lessons, bow, yoga, introduction to golf, painting, cooking class family, mini-courses in photography. Also numerous excursions to discover the Val d'Orcia, Montalcino, Siena, the tradition of the Palio, the ancient arts and crafts, and endless possibilities related to wine.
Castiglion del Bosco is deeply rooted in the centuries-old wine-making traditions of Tuscany. The company is the fifth largest producer of Brunello di Montalcino, which is grown on 51 hectares of his vineyard. Numerous experiences of tasting, with the possibility of exclusive cellar tastings in the elegant VIP room usually reserved for members of the wine club.
The various tasting experiences let you explore the art of winemaking, retracing all stages of the process from grape to barrel, with a luxurious tasting of six wines Castiglione del Bosco and a pleasant culinary surprise. Also tasty the wine and cheese pairing experience, that have in common their origin from natural elements subjected to maturation, refining and aging. Not to miss the fantastic vertical of seven remarkable Brunello vintages or the vertical tasting of five Castiglion del Bosco "Prima Pietra" a memorable Super Tuscan.
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Lethal Injection (Animated Lenticular - LP)
When rap exploded creatively and commercially in the late 1980s, Ice Cube was at the forefront of the expansion. Lethal Injection is his fourth studio album, and similar to the rapper's previous albums, it was a commercial hit, debuting at #5 on the Billboard 200. It includes the popular singles; "You Know How We Do It", and the Funkadelic-sampling "Bop Gun (One Nation)", which became a staple on MTV. Continuing with its Respect The Classics campaign, UMe will be reissuing this classics with a special edition animated, syringe pumping cover with illuminating headphones.
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Scotland 3-16 Lancashire 2-19
Scotland and Lancashire will have to do it all again after they finished an enthralling encounter all square after extra time in Glasgow on Saturday.
It was a scorefest in the Scottish sunshine as the home side showed terrific resolve after appearing down and out on a couple of occasions. The first quarter was a finely balanced affair with little between the sides before the seesaw pattern began.
Ciaran Harper got the visitors off the mark early doors with a free kick before the excellent Peter Smart replied after Charlie Gallagher did the spadework. A second Harper free was also cancelled out by Kevin Maher and a cracking effort from the corner by Richie Stevenson put Scotland in front after ten minutes.
Lancashire began to move up the gears and hit the next four points in a row, the pick of which was a monster effort from Stephen Sands. Smart steadied the Scottish ship with two quick points but Paul Noone kept Lancs in front with another minor score.
As the first half entered its final ten minutes the Saffrons hit the gas and lashed in two goals in as many minutes to soar clear, firstly Colm Conway found himself one on one with the keeper and slipped it underneath the advancing Davie McCraig.
Straight from the restart Kevin Lanigan powered through from his midfield berth to unleash an unstoppable effort to the net to put eight points between the sides.
Despite the double body blow Scotland regrouped and kept a foothold on the game and again it was Offaly man Smart who led the charge backed up by the equally impressive Richie Stevenson as they notched two points apiece before the break to just about keep their side in the tie. Scores from Darren Russell and Ciaran Harper at the other end kept the margin at seven at the break.
Things got worse for the Scots on the restart as Lanigan scored the opening point of the half for Lancashire and that was followed by another Harper 'free'. Smart again came to the fore with a delicious free, but Mark Boyle replied for Lancashire on 40 minutes as he cut through the Scottish defence to fire over.
Whether they became complacent or not is questionable but this would turn out to be Lancashire's second last point of normal time as Scotland found their mojo and took complete control for the remainder.
They married good football with passion, as Stuart McMahon, Paul Brady and the lively Kevin O'Connor, started to stamp their authority on the game. The comeback was led by none other than the fullforward Smart. He had the easy task of scoring Scotland's first goal when he palmed the ball into the net after being left alone at the back post and the deficit was cut to six with 13 minutes left to play.
Smart again was to the fore from play after a quick 'free' was taken, and next, Stevenson scored a wonder score from a very tight angle. Kerry's Darren Russell's point for Lancashire was merely a token gesture of defiance, as the Scottish express was not for stopping.
With eight minutes left on the clock, the score read Scotland 1-12 to Lancashire's 2-14 and Lancashire were praying for that time to elapse as quickly as possible as they showed visible signs of tiredness. Again Scotland came.
This time from the deadly Stevenson from a place ball and Smart soon followed up after some quick-thinking from a freekick. There were three points in it as the clock ran down and the Scottish lads laid siege in search of the much needed goal and it came in the dying seconds when Gerard Cadden drilled the ball home through a crowded goalmouth.
Cadden had a chance to win it but his free kick drifted wide off the post and the referee's whistle signalled extra time. Lancashire regained the upper hand on the resumption with Stephen Sands and Kevin Lanigan lording the centre of the pitch and they surged five points clear as they totally dominated.
The pick of that haul came from Ciaran Harper with a sublime effort with the outside of his right boot. Scotland now required another Lazarus like recovery and the manfully stepped up to the task and in a complete reversal of the first period it was Lancashire who would go scoreless. Paul Brady closed the gap before Stevenson hit his sixth point of the match to leave a goal between them again.
As in normal time they laid siege and again it was Cadden who was on the end of Smarts pass to fire home and leave them with it all to do again in Manchester next week.
SCOTLAND: Davie McCraig; Damian Kellegher, Paul Brady (0-01), Kevin O'Connor, Podge Hyland, John O'Sullivan, Charles Gallagher, Conor McGoran, Stuart McMahon, Paddy McAuley, Kevin Maher (0-01), James Miley; Gerrard Cadden (2-01), Peter Smart (1- 07, 4f), Richie Stevenson (0-06, 3f, 1) SUBS: Daniel Gallagher for James Miley, Matthew Donnelly for Conor McGoran
LANCASHIRE: Liam Coyne; Ryan Devlin, David McTeggart, Gary Morris (St.Peters), Mick Comney, Paraic McGuirk, Paddy Murphy, Stephen Sands (0-01), Kevin Lanigan (1-03), Colm Conway (1-0), Ciaran Harper (0-08, 4f), Paddy Murphy, Tom Grady (0-01), Paul Noone (0-01), Darren Russell (0-03) SUBS: John Dorgan for Paddy Murphy, Mark Boyle for Darren Russell, Conrad Tierney for Tom Grady, Craig Owen for Ryan Devlin


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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why all the ritual and ceremony?
The parish's worship speaks to the goodness of our humanity and the holiness of all of creation by engaging our senses through sight smell, and sound and by using physical symbols such as the sign of the cross and kneeling. Ritual and ceremony also remind us of the holiness and wonder of God. We hope it helps you draw closer to God with all your heart, mind, body, and soul.
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2. Why all those fancy robes?
In the Anglican tradition, those at the altar wear vestments. At one level, their purpose is to signify each person's role and function in the worship. So far as possible, vestments help us to focus attention on God and the act of worship, not on the individual personalities of the ministers. At another level, the wearing of vestments serves as a reminder to the ministers that they are engaged in no ordinary mundane activity.
3. Why do you pray out of a booklet?
The Anglican spiritual tradition encourages us in our private devotions to pray in our own words as we are led by the Holy Spirit. When we come together to pray, however, it is useful to join in corporate prayers. The ancient prayers we use distil centuries of spiritual wisdom and embody the thoughts, sentiments and aspirations of the generations of faithful Christians who have gone before us. Thus we pray with those around us as well as the whole Church through time and space.
4. Why does the priest pray with his back to the people?
The priest is not so much turning his back on the people as turning to face in the same direction as the people, in solidarity with them. Christian churches are traditionally built with the altar toward the rising sun in the east, which symbolizes Christ, the Light of the world, rising from the dead and returning at the end of time to judge the world. So when the priest prays on behalf of the congregation, he faces east to emphasize that he is addressing God. Then at certain points in the liturgy, he turns to address the congregation on behalf of God. The eastward position emphasizes God's transcendence and holiness.
5. Why do you use incense?
In the ancient world, incense was the equivalent of modern air freshener. When an important guest was coming to visit, one would burn incense to purify the air and eliminate any foul odors. Since we believe that Jesus Christ comes into our midst during the celebration of the Eucharist, we cense the altar, the ministers, and the congregation as a symbolic purification in anticipation of His arrival. Also, the rising smoke of the incense is sometimes said to symbolize prayer rising to heaven. At the most basic level, however, its pleasant perfume engages our sense of smell in the act of worship.
6. Why does only the choir sing parts of the service that the entire congregation sings in many other parishes?
Since the late Middle Ages, composers have set the texts of the Ordinary of the Mass--the Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei--to music sung by a choir. Instead of singing along, the congregation is invited to meditate on the texts and offer personal prayer to God as the choir sings. At some Masses, especially in the summer when the choir is on vacation, the congregation sings the Ordinary.
7. Why does the Mass take so long?
Our 10:00 a.m. Sunday High Mass typically lasts for an hour and a half. This amount of time allows us to include all traditional aspects of the mass. The use of song, corporate and individual prayer, readings, and external gestures -- such as coming to the altar to receive communion -- display our faith and intention to be focused in worship. Many of us find that once we become familiar with the order of the service, the Mass becomes part of us and we step out of our clock-bound day-to-day life and into a foretaste of the Divine Life.
For others, we offer "low" Masses on Sundays and throughout the week, with no singing and less ceremonial. On Sundays, low Mass takes about 45 minutes. Weekday Masses last about half an hour.


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my kind of girl! LOVE a spicy soup and cumin, cilantro and coriander! Funny, when I was learning to cook Chinese style recipes it would call for 'fresh coriander' ... I kept trying to find it at the store. Come to realize that it is the stock of cilantro that they mean. If you let cilantro go to seed you get coriander. Took me awhile to figure that out - LOLReplyDeleteReplies
Good story about the coriander! I like to add that and lots of cumin while it's cooking then fresh cilantro at the end. That's a fun thing about cooking, all that you learn along the way!Delete
This looks so good and yes, perfect for a cool day. What is Mexican Creama?ReplyDeleteReplies
It is a sour cream but to me this kind has more good, creamy taste and a little less tang.Delete
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omg...sounds delicious!!! Love those nose runnin' soups!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Those nose runnin' kind of hot dishes are what we miss the most about El Paso! and yes, a smooth red does certainly help.Delete
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Mmmmm, delicious-looking, Susan!ReplyDeleteReplies
You inspire me with the wonderful soups you share!Delete
wow that sure does sound delicious. as does that bottle of pinot in the background :)ReplyDelete
mouth is watering now! hungry:)ReplyDelete
making it this week, friend....thank you:)
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Karoon Gas Australia Ltd's Echidna-1 well, has intersected an oil bearing section in Paleocene sands, as shown on mudlog and Logging While Drilling data. The mudlog shows elevated gas readings and oil florescence in sandstones. Wireline logging will now be conducted to ascertain the extent of the gross and net columns.
As at 1230 hrs AEST on 12 April 2015, the Echidna-1 exploration well had reached the planned total depth of 2,379 mRT. Since spudding on 31 March, the well was drilled to its total depth.
The presence of a Paleocene oil column needs to be confirmed with data from the planned wireline logging program to be undertaken immediately. The wireline program will involve taking pressure data, reservoir fluids sampling and petrophysical logging.
Additional intervals of elevated mudlog gas and oil florescence have been observed in the Maastrichtian section and will be further evaluated during the wireline logging program.
Karoon holds a 65% interest in and is operator of the jointly held block S-M-1102, Santos Basin, Brazil. Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. holds the remaining 35% working interest.
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which is very interesting for me. I think last 2 month on my way from Sabah going back to Kuala Lumpur i has meet somebody which make me feel very comfortable with he. The way he share his problem, the way he share his experience in his life, and when its come to my turn, he ask me something that I've very being expect to answer that to his question.
He has ask me, What is most make you feel failure in your life ?
And i straight answer without think probably, my answer is " FRIENDSHIP "
I also dont know why i came out with that answer. After that i was think i gave he a best answer because of my experience now. Before i started further my studied i've never had a big problem about my friendship.
Sekarang i'm 20th, But i thinkg this is benda paling bodoh pernah aku lalui. Bermasam muka sebab kawan ? OMG tak masuk dek akal, seriously aku tak pernah ada kawan macam ni before this, masuk je dunia kolej its become fucking day man !
I got to go, i need to finish my assignment first. Lain kali aku cerita lagi okay.
Sekarang pun da pukul 12:20am i need to sleep, tomorrow i have a class early morning.
Night guys, have a good dream, make a better choice :)


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I'm a bit of a word nerd (pages in Danish):
Krister-tegneserien - To albums udgivet på forlaget Politisk Revy!
Godt Ord Igen - Her kan du generere nye, tilfældige ord og give dem en forklaringThorleif - Mastermind med ord Halve idiomer - Det går op i hat! Tilfældige, autogenererede eventyr
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Travelling, photo-diaries:
I was on a road trip ("2001 omveje") with my brother in the US in June 2001. Here's our 11500 km route.
I lived in Los Angeles between September 2000 and May 2001.
I went travelling in Thailand, Vietnam and Nepal in 1999.
As a Ph.D. student in robotics, I visited John Hallam's Mobile Robots group at the University of Edinburgh in 1999. As a thank you to the students, I wrote this paper.
Fractals are cool and that's final.
A little simple graphics experiment.
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I've been feeling like I need a little more organization in my homesteading life. I've got a fairly good weekly routine, but there are some things that need to get done less frequently. And I find those are the things that fall through the cracks around here. So I made myself a list, and while I was at it I… Keep Reading
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The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain oscillating sprinklers, sprinkler components, and nozzles. The products at issue in this investigation are spray nozzles and oscillating sprinklers for use with lawn and garden hoses.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by L.R. Nelson Corporation of Peoria, IL, on January 8, 2001. An amended complaint was filed on January 31, 2001. The complaint, as amended, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain oscillating sprinklers, sprinkler components, and nozzles that infringe three patents owned by Nelson. The complainant requests that the ITC issue a permanent exclusion order and permanent cease and desist orders.
The ITC has identified the following companies as respondents in this investigation:
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-448), the ITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The case will be referred to the Honorable Paul J. Luckern, an ITC administrative law judge, who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. Judge Luckern will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
The ITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the ITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. ITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the President of the United States within that 60-day period.


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That is a picture of a painted door on the wall with the word "Narnia" next to it. Oh the things you see in college towns.
Another amusing thing was one of my friends managing to fit 32 goldfish in her mouth at once. Without chewing. Or swallowing. 32!!! It was crazy! I have some great friends(:
I worked out for about 45 minutes today. Not the best, but we did do a lot of walking around campus so that counts, right?
Warm Up
Basic stretches — Jumping Jacks, Wrist circles, Shoulder circles, Pogo hops, Reverse Elbow-Shoulder circles, side shuffle, quick feet, trunk rotations, windmills, and forward lunge with outside twist. I did one set of each of these for 30 seconds.
Strength Training
Push Up 2 sets of 12
Bodyweight King Deadlift 2 sets of 12 on each side
Bodyweight Jump Lunge (short stride) 2 sets of 13 on each side
One-arm Doorframe Row 2 sets of 20 on each side
Knee Hug Crunch 2 sets of 20
Cool Down
Upward dog pose, Doorframe chest stretch, Single-Leg hamstring stretch, Reaching stretch, Hurdler's stretch, Elbow Across Stretch. I held each of these for 30 seconds (1 set of each)
Not too difficult of a work out but it was better than nothing! I found this workout on the website gainfitness.com and it was called a "Full Body Workout" and told me I burned a minimum of 230 calories. Not too shabby I guess.
I wasn't able to take a picture because I forgot (whoops!) but I had two pieces of toast (the healthy goodness brand which only has 30 calories per slice..SCORE!!) with apple butter. Apple butter=delicious.
I had to pack a lunch since it was a school day; therefore, it is kind of simple in my opinion. I made a wrap on a whole wheat tortilla with a slice of turkey and lettuce. With it I had an orange, a pineapple cup (which ranked a B on my Fooducate app!) and a diet green tea w/ mixed berry flavors. Yes, I know that drink is not really good for me, but I can't quit drinking it all at once so gradually I've been lowering my intake of it. (Sorta kinda..)
My mom made dinner tonight! We had pork (the white meat kind she said!), potatoes, and green beans.
Have a great Tuesday!!


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One day after Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas announced a reconciliation between his majority Fatah party and Hamas, Israel broke off its peace talks with the Palestinians.
The Israeli announcement Thursday effectively ends more than a year of U.S.-backed negotiations to establish an independent Palestine. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that he would "never negotiate with a Palestinian government backed by terrorist organizations committed to our destruction."
Some observations from Ari Kohen, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln political scientist who teaches courses on Israel and the Middle East, restorative justice and political philosophy at the Harris Center for Judaic Studies:
– "We should be honest about a few things here," he said. "These were 'peace talks' in name only; they hadn't been leading anywhere and they weren't going to lead anywhere."
– Reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas could benefit Israel and the peace process if it forces Hamas to focus on politics instead of militancy. "Ignoring Hamas or pretending it's impossible to negotiate with them is just bluster for its own sake, or for the sake of delaying."
– "Israel's policy of expanding settlements while the peace process stagnates is a long-term loser for the country, though the Netanyahu government either doesn't understand this or is pretending not to." It leaves less territory for a Palestinian state and makes it less likely that any Palestinian government can reach a peace deal, Kohen says.
For more details, visit Kohen's blog at http://kohenari.net/post/83734596604/israel-breaks-off-peace-talks.
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Back in the day, when our kids were young, we would go camping for our family vacations. If it rained, everyone would load up into our vehicle and head for the nearest urban center. We'd have a meal in a restaurant and do a little shopping, either clothes or some piece of camping equipment and invariably a trip to the grocery store for more food.
Today felt a lot like those rainy camping days. We woke up to a cold, wet, miserable day. It took a lot of discussion but we decided to stay an extra day in Riviere du Loup. After breakfast at a neighboring hotel, we stopped at the office to ask if our room was available for an extra night.
We were taught, once again, how kind people can be, especially to those traveling by bicycle. The owner was at the desk, insisted her husband drive us to the mall, lent us her umbrella and upgraded our room for the second night. Her husband was happy to drive us and took us for a tour of the entire town before dropping us off at the local "commercial centre".
We wandered the mall for a few hours, and had a bite to eat, just like rainy days during family vacations. The big difference–we bought very little, though we did make a stop at the grocery store to replenish our supply of snacks and found a new flag for the trailer.
The forecast for tomorrow is better than today, but still not great. I think we're going to ride anyway.


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Where stone, fretwork and 1930s character begins, a head start with a fresh coat of paint and some homeowner love brings this bungalow's beauty ever closer...
On a manageable yet still wholesome allotment, this three-bedroom family home gives you a country setting less than 10 minutes to Hahndorf, walking distance to the local shopping precinct and transport, and the chance to bring glamour back to the fore.
With all the defining features a hopeful home renovator, empty nester or keen couple seeks - ornate ceilings, cornices, Baltic boards and leadlight - and to contemplate its promising future, why not do so on the relaxed expanse of its classic verandah?
Enter via grand glass-paned double doors steering left to a large living room with oil heater and mantel, and naturally, signature fixtures of Baltic boards.
A turn right meets three double-sized bedrooms, all graced with ornate ceilings and cornices, leaves a layout rethink holding valuable merit - perhaps switch the master and third bedrooms, taking advantage of a parent's retreat in lieu of a study?
The eat-in kitchen clinging to the 1970s features laminate tops, vinyl floors, cavernous walk-in pantry and an electric wall heater, while the family bathroom of similar vintage shares its own vision of a value-adding 2018 renovation...
The rear family/casual meals with carpet is portrayed sunroom style; light-grabbing full-height windows bring the outdoors in, while glass sliding doors adjacent the study nook offer an easy pass out to the private, undercover patio.
Completing the block is a detached carport and established gardens requiring little upkeep.
Whether you're simply curious or on the hunt for some country character - this bungalow's options are endless, your Balhannah lifestyle, priceless.
You'll love:
963sqm allotment
Character bungalow ceilings & cornices
Baltic pine boards
Fujitsu R/C split system A/C to living room
Reno-ready family kitchen & bathroom (with separate WC)
Undercover rear patio
Small store & linen closet in hallway
Mains water connected
Established easy-care grounds
Walking distance to shopping & transport
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The floor plan included in this marketing material is for illustration purposes only, all measurement are approximate and is intended as an artistic impression only. Any fixtures shown may not necessarily be included in the sale contract and it is essential that any queries are directed to the agent. Any information that is intended to be relied upon should be independently verified.


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The Tower of Fable
This picture puzzle captures many well known Childrens' stories and fairytales. The unusual edge makes a more interesting and satisfying jigsaw to complete. It also makes a fantastic gift for keen puzzlers old and young alike.
You will receive a 110 piece jigsaw puzzle 40cm x 30cm made of solid white acrylic.
And also a Limited Edition (850) Print of the same image.
This print will be numbered, titled and signed by me, the artist.
The print is twice the size of the jigsaw and would make a lovely addition to any nursery.


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They inspired
us to recognize the good in our own community and share
it with everyone through the Internet (we like to call it
the "Irwinternet").
If you want to
know more than that, there's a movie you can soon
watch. It's called The Essence
of Irwin, and it tells the full, true story of what
actually happened when this Chicago company, Brown &
Elias, hired two men to come into Irwin and document us.
Millie Gurdy has written a letter
explaining that whole movie thing in more detail.
We invite you
to get to know our community through this, our home on the
World Wide Web. Maybe you'll find something you'd
like to buy. Maybe you'll find an event you want to
attend. Maybe you'll find a good pen pal.
are a lot of opportunities in Irwin, and it is a nice place
to live.
world gave us lemons, and WE made cookies!"
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Photos taken from my camera phone, i kinda love the lighting effects..yellowish style, maybe because the bright yellow light from Chicken Rice Restaurant,yup u heard me..last minute shoot before i handover to my customer....just a simple editing from Microsoft Office Picture Manager..
Lately i love to use lace...or is it in most of my creation..hahah...button no more become my signature...lace is. I should post my lace collection soon..
Besides that , there is a challenge going on @ ScrapTiffany . First challenge is for the New Design Team, titled " Self Potrait". Don't forget to visit their wonderful creations ya!


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The Pumpkin Patch is for Suckers!!!!- October 12, 2015Monday, October 12th, 2015
Every autumn when the air gets crisp, parents like myself yearn to dress up their babies and nestle them between pumpkins for darling photos. We dream of pretty preschoolers clutching their younger siblings who just discovered the magic of a leaf that changed colors. Surely our round, bald babies will flash gummy smiles in their jack-o-lantern onesies that show off those delicious rolls. And the baby pumpkin hats! Oh, those hats! Yes parents, Pinterest has taught us that annual pumpkin patch visits will make for photography gold! Won't our Facebook cover photos be amazing!? We're all like, "It's October! I better grab the DSLR I barely use because if I'm being honest, using my smart phone is way easier."
I'm here to tell you today, the pumpkin patch is bullshit. It is not the rolling orange paradise we have imagined. Want proof? Here, take a look at these photos of my family.
They are lies! They are photoshopped lies! These darling pictures are in no way indicative of our pumpkin patch experience. I'm exposing this annual tradition for the fall farce that it is.
We all go into pumpkin patch outings with dreams of gourds magically turning our children into Baby Gap models so this year's Christmas cards will really pop. I dressed up my sweet babes and we ventured a few miles down the road to our local patch. The kids raced through rows of mums before excitedly picking up small, decorative pumpkins they could hold. It all started off cute enough. I asked them to do a few good pictures and then we could pick pumpkins of our own.
The questions began. "Mama, can I get three pumpkins!?" "Waz dis? Mama, waz dis?" Not unusual. They're excited. No biggie. Then my 4-year-old spotted the ultimate distraction from our goal for this trip. She saw a chinzy version of her idol. There was a teenage girl dressed as Elsa painting faces. Ugh! Okay. I feigned excitement and took her picture with the artificial ice queen to remind her that PICTURES (and I guess pumpkins, whatever) are the point of this trip.
Then my son noticed how close we were to the road. He screamed,"Cars!" before barreling toward a six lane road under construction. Our pumpkin patch visit quickly became a mommy-daddy game of Block The Toddler. I thought about telling the pumpkin people that I would pay more per pumpkin next year if they fenced in the patch.
We corralled the kids to the photo area with special fall decor. That's when it turned ugly. Our photo session became a mommy-daddy game of catch and release with our son. It turned in to bribery and verbal threats with our daughter. You know those sentences you never thought you'd say? "If you don't smile and sit on this hay bale, we will NOT let Elsa paint your face!" He screamed. She whined. In fact, let's take a look at some outtakes.
In my head I kept saying, "This is supposed to be fun!" "Relax, enjoy these memories." "It won't be like this for long! They're your babies!" Then I smelled a poopy diaper and my preschooler talked back to me. I thought, "Shut up head. This sucks. Let's get some pumpkins and get out of here."
When my daughter, who did NOT deserve a pumpkin at this point, finally found the perfect one among the hundreds I picked it up. That's when I saw ants swarm up her Mary Jane's and socks. Yep, she picked the one pumpkin on top of an ant hill. I gasped and took her over to some grass to brush her off. As kids do, she saw the ants and flipped. "Get 'em off Mooommmmyyyy!" I was unbuckling a Mary Jane when I felt the familiar burn of fire ants on my toes. Yep. My shoes had little holes in them. She did not get bit, but I did. I limped over to my husband who had just finished an extra cardio workout after chasing the boy who now had mud on his face and on his fall sweater vest.
I slung the kicking, screaming toddler over my shoulder and literally carried him fireman's style over my shoulder to the car while dragging my daughter. My husband, sweaty and angry, paid for our pumpkins. Her wails were indecipherable. They were something about not getting her face painted by the fake Elsa. I reminded her of the talking back and whining. This just sent her into more hysterics. Finally, being the fantastic parent I am, I said, "That wasn't even the real Elsa!"
When my husband got to the car, the children's cries continued and we lamented being victims of the "Great Pumpkin Shortage of 2015" after having paid $30 for three pumpkins. We resolved to put up the artificial tree for Christmas. There was no way we were doing this again in December.
Screw the stupid pumpkin patch. I could have quickly grabbed some from outside the grocery store and taken pictures of the kids on the front stoop with the pumpkins. Parents, do not be fooled by the photos you see on Facebook! I witnessed multiple crying babies and disgruntled middle schoolers begging to just go home. I heard other dads complaining about this year's price per pumpkin. I saw moms just put the DSLR back in the bag and call it a day.
I will say, later that afternoon we were in the calm after the storm. After everyone had had naps and snacks, my daughter came to me. She said, "Mommy, I'm sorry I wasn't good when we were taking pictures. I'll be better next time. I promise."
Sigh. I do love the smell of fresh cut Christmas trees.


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I've been living in Te Anau for about a week or so now and I'm genuinely excited to be based on the edge of Fiordland, New Zealand's biggest, wildest chunk of wilderness. Deep fiords lined with huge granite walls, glaciated peaks, hundreds of picturesque waterfalls, huge lakes fed by fast flowing, impossibly clear rivers, unique wildlife, easily accessible trails as well as valleys and ridges which seldom see people. An outdoor bum's paradise with enough opportunities for several lifetime's worth of adventure. As psyched as I am about playing - and working - in the deep south for the next seven months, I can't help but think about the four weeks previous spent roadtripping from one end of the south island to the other.
The thing is, those four weeks didn't include any particularly bold or adventurous missions and I can't say I ever really extended myself. We hiked some trails, we ran some trails, we rode some trails, we scrambled up a few easy peaks, we clipped bolts at a few crags, we skied a bit (still can't ski) and we floated down some rivers..all brilliant days playing in the outdoors. We also slept in often, had leisurely breakfasts and spent rainy mornings in cafes or reading in the van. Granted, being constantly surrounded by ever-changing, absurdly beautiful terrain accounts for some of my pining for life on the road. But what I'm really missing is just being outside everyday, living a simple life uncluttered by the bullshit that can sometimes rule our 'everyday' lives.


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Avid gardeners welcome visitors at 9th annual garden tour
Visitors were treated to lush gardens, views of clearly labeled plants and tips from knowledgeable gardeners at Saturday's tour in Bartlett and Cordova. "Through Our Garden Gates" was the ninth annual event hosted by the Memphis Area Gardeners.
Guests toured four homes within an eight-mile radius. The event was free, but donations were accepted.
One location included seed giveaways, and another had a plant sale. Experts were on hand to discuss trees, monarch butterfly habitats, how to attract birds, design ideas and solutions to common problems.
The first home in Bartlett is that of master gardener Dixie Henderson at 8046 Breezy Meadows Lane. The landscaped garden and mature trees were major selling points for this avid gardener when she moved three years ago. Heaters allow year-round use of the patio to comfortably enjoy nature during the cooler months.
This garden has been designated as both a wildlife habitat and a monarch way station, and the trees have been judiciously pruned to allow for both sun and shade gardening. Low stone walls and gravel pathways are in place to address drainage issues in a creative manner.
The second home in Bartlett was that of master gardener Angelika Hall at 7186 Deerfield Road. This suburban garden is filled with more than 350 species of natives, ornamentals, herbs and vegetables.
Hall is especially versed in the medicinal use of plants and organic techniques. Her National Wildlife Certified Garden is filled with plants that provide color and fragrance to attract pollinators and other insects, which in turn attract the birds. A water feature adds to the peacefulness.
CAROLYN BAHM is the editor of The Bartlett Express. Contact her at (901) 433-9138 or via email to firstname.lastname@example.com.