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2009 Mediterranean & Aegean Sea Cruise
The Grand Princess
Twelve Days Round Trip from Rome, Italy
November 15, 2009 to December 1, 2009
Now go get your favorite hot or cold beverage of your choice and come sit with me for a spell. I'll wait... Warning: you may want a glass of wine or an ice cold beer before this is over. Save yourself a second or third trip to the kitchen and bring the entire bottle or coffee pot, which ever you prefer. If you are reading this in the evening, go ahead a put your pajamas on. If it is in the morning, cancel any morning plans you may have. Let's share a visit together. IT'S LONG! Here comes "War and Peace"...
In The Beginning of Time
Keith and Suzanne enjoyed a trip to Salt Lake City, Utah to visit with friends, with an additional 7-day visit to Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming in late October, 2008. But that's another story... As they were returning back to Atlanta, they had a flight over-lay in Chicago. As they were waiting for their connecting flight, Suzanne commented to Keith that their trip was almost over. Suzanne asked Keith, "Where would would you like to travel to next year in 2009?". Keith's response was exactly what Suzanne expected... "Gee, I don't know! Where would you like to go?" Suzanne was ready... "Why don't we travel outside of our USA comfort box and visit southern Europe with a Mediterranean Cruise?". Keith said, "That sounds good, why don't you look into it!". Suzanne sweetly replied, "Don't worry your handsome head about it, I'll take care of it!". A so a Mediterranean cruise was conceived. And now you know the rest of the story...
Marci Zied, Travel Agent
Marci Zied is a member of the FAN Club, (Friends and Neighbors). It is a women's social club with the majority of its members residing in West Cobb County however, membership is open to all of metro Atlanta. Suzanne is a member of three social clubs, but that's another story too...
Suzanne has known Marci Zied for the past three years since joining the FAN Club in September, 2006. Along the social road, Suzanne learned that Marci was a travel agent of "The Love of Travel". Marci also gave a travel program on Alaska and Suzanne enjoyed it. Suzanne called Marci for her help.
Taking a trip together can be compromising between a husband and wife. It's like building a house together or a marriage. Each spouse allows the other spouse what they want if they get their wishes too; it's compromising, but both spouses are ultimately pleased with the end result! Keith was interested in visiting the Great Pyramids of Egypt and Suzanne was interested in Italy and Greece with a peaked interest in Istanbul. It became a quest for the perfect cruise itinerary.
After working with Marci Zied, Keith and Suzanne secured a deposit for an ocean view stateroom with balcony, starboard side, aboard the Grand Princess on a 12-day round trip cruise from Rome, Italy with the following ports-of-call: Rome, Italy; Naples, Italy; Athens, (Piraeus), Greece; Kusadasi, Turkey; Istanbul, Turkey; Mykonos Island, Greece; and Port Said and Alexandria, Egypt. A deposit was made.
Onshore excursions were then secured both with Princess Cruise Line, as well as, a private company called "Port Promotions" at half the price of Princess. We saved a lot of $$$$ with this helpful tip provided by our wise and experienced travel agent, Marci Zied. Next came our flight tickets to Rome, where our patience paid off, and hotel room reservations with two days in Rome before our cruise and one day after our cruise.
Mediterranean Cruise Introduction
A Mediterranean cruise is very demanding, if you've never taken one. It requires a lot of sight seeing and a lot of walking. It is educational and covers a lot of European, Roman, Greek, Egyptian, Venetian, Turkish, and Muslim and Hebrew religious history with a lot of historical architecture and ruins. It's enough to make your head spin. Really! Suzanne wished she had remembered her high school European History, but now she is getting old and can't remember shit! Ha ha! Oh well! Each day was demanding whether we had a half day or a full day on-shore excursion. Keith and Suzanne welcomed cruising days between ports to relax and refresh around the swimming pool. Sleeping-in was a luxury.
If you want a relaxing cruise, I would suggest you take a Caribbean cruise. I can honestly say that a Mediterranean cruise is well worth the investment. It will open your eyes to the many different countries and their evolution of ancient history, religion, and cultures to present day. It is absolutely amazing. We experienced so many wonderful things that we could never experience in a high school textbook. You've got to try it. Be sure to put a Mediterranean cruise on your "Must to do List". It will be very rewarding. I promise. There are no other comparative cruises like it...
The Grand Princess
The Grand Princess was built in Italy in 1998 at a cost of US $450 million dollars. It is one of the largest cruise ships in the Princess Cruise Line, next to the Diamond and Sapphire Princess. It's sister ship is the Golden Princess. The Grand Princess operates in Europe during the summer and Autumn months and then in the Caribbean in winter and late spring. Our cruise was the last Mediterranean cruise scheduled in Autumn. Almost 900 passengers stayed on for their Trans-Atlantic cruise to Ft. Lauderdale, FL; others got off at Rome.
The Grand Princess has a capacity of 3,100 passengers and a crew of 1,100 staff. It's length is 951 feet long with a beam of 118 feet wide. It has 6 tenders. What are tenders? They are small motorized boats that transport approximately 150 passengers at a time from the cruise ship to shore. Tenders are used for shallow harbors that cannot be anchored by the larger cruise ships. The Grand Princess used its tenders in Mykonos. More statistics about the Grand Princess, but I'll do you a favor and won't bore you with them.
The Grand Princess has many bells and whistles; it is Grand in everyway, but Keith and Suzanne did not use many of them. The casino, special independent restaurants at extra cost, night clubs, exercise rooms, running track, virtual golf, Lotus spa, Serenity Court, and teen game room activities never saw Keith and Suzanne.
Our cruise ship presence was simple: stateroom, breakfast buffet or seated breakfast dinning, on-shore excursions, seated dinner dinning, and an evening entertainment show.... then off to bed until the next day; only to repeat again. On our cruising days, we enjoyed watching the large screen "Movies Under the Stars" around the swimming pool. The Grand Princess has four swimming pools; one with a retractable roof and another with a wave pool. In the afternoons we enjoyed sun bathing under the warm sun. Suzanne even got sunburned.
There were many activities available on the Grand Princess: Bingo, Yes!... Suzanne won $38.00 dollars!; ice carving, cooking classes, a tour of the galley, lectures of each port, and meet the ship Captain.
Cruise Ship Junkies
After checking into our cozy stateroom #327 on Baja Deck 11, Keith and Suzanne quickly made themselves familiar with the Grand Princess checking all facilities on every deck. Passengers were happy and excited sharing common questions with other passengers. The atmosphere was exuberant!
Where are you from? Is this your first cruise? How many cruises have you been on? What destinations have you been too? What other cruise ships have you been on? Blah, blah, blah... What ever!
One thing that quickly became evident was that there were many cruise ship junkies aboard. One woman proudly stated that this was her 60th cruise. Another stated that she was running out of countries to visit; poor thing! And another woman boosted of her 30 cruises in detail to anyone who would listen and stating that she was changing cruise ships in Rome on the Celebrity Soltice of the Seas to return to Ft. Lauderdale. She would not shut up while we were going thru our emergency drill rehearsal wearing life jackets. Good grief! The cruise ship junkies were trying to out do themselves. Suzanne wished for some "Shut-Up Pills".
Ok... I know you are asking me how many cruises Keith and I have been on... 2! So there!
The Weather
The Mediterranean Gods were shining brightly upon us as the weather was absolutely perfect in every way. Temperatures averaged from the high 60's to the low 70's each and every day with clear skies and warm sunshine. We could not have asked for more perfect weather. No rain and not even a cloud anywhere in sight. With good weather, we had smooth sailing. The sea was like a velvet mirror.
Many stories were circulating about the weather. The previous cruise before us reported 11 out of 12 days of cold rain. Passengers never left the cruise ship. Winds did not allow umbrellas and on-shore tours were rain slicked and dangerous. How disappointing for so many passengers. Other stories indicated bad weather from previous cruises this same time of year. This is one trip we got perfect weather!
Ok... are you ready? Go ahead and refill your coffee or glass of wine. I'll wait. I told you it would be long...
Up up and Away
November 15, 2009
Our youngest daughter, Christine Priest, drove us to Atlanta-Hartsfield International Airport Sunday afternoon, November 15th. Our check-in, and security pass was smooth and uneventful. We had comfortable seats at the exit isle allowing plenty of leg room. Our flight was non-stop Delta Airlines directly to Rome. Our route took us north through New York, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland; then east south of Greenland and Iceland; and then turning south through Ireland, France, Corsica, Sardinia, and last down the western coast of Italy.
Since this was a night flight, we were given blankets and little pillows to sleep; lights out after dinner. Suzanne slept like a baby; she can sleep anywhere anytime. Keith did not sleep despite he took two Benadryls; he read all night.
We arrived at Rome's Leonardo Di Vinci Airport early the following Monday Morning, November 16th, at 7:30AM Rome time. We found the airport dirty with lots of trash and graffiti everywhere. Not acceptable by American standards. We were happy to receive all of our luggage.
November 16, 17, 2009
We took a shuttle bus from the airport to our Hotel "Intercontinental De La Ville Roma". The drive was eye opening... THEY DRIVE LIKE IDIOTS! The lanes serve only as a suggestion and the traffic lights serve only as a moment to consider whether you want to stop or not. NO ENFORCEMENT OF TRAFFIC LAW despite I saw lots of Polizz everywhere.
Our shuttle bus driver drove crazy allowing endangerment of passengers. He even drove in the construction zones. I was never so scared and happy to reach our hotel safely. Honest! Even Keith was upset! There seems no order of driving in Rome. I would never attempt to drive in Rome.
To add to traffic, they have more motorcycles then I can ever imagine. The drivers drive in-between the cars and the busses; weaving in and out. I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE! I was told that over 10,000 traffic deaths happen per year in Rome alone. I can understand this.
And let's not over look the pedestrians. They don't stand a chance. Traffic is fast, faster, and watch out! Pedestrians take there lives at their own risk.
Ok... now that I've gotten that off my chest... let's continue.
The Italians like to wear black, lots of it! The Italian women are tall, slender, and very beautiful. They like to wear their pants tight. If there were a thin dime somewhere on their body, you could tell if it were heads or tails... it's that tight. And they love, love, love, their fine Italian leather spiked heeled knee-high boots. Of course, in black. The men wear scarves and also Italian European shoulder bags. Males and females are both fashion conscious. NO bright colors or pastels. Only black and more black. Suzanne felt a little out of place wearing her bright fuchsia jacket.
The streets are narrow and made of black lava stones and appear like cobblestones; Uneven and dangerous. Can't understand women walking on the streets with high heels, but some how they do. Housing are generally six story apartment buildings with an interior courtyard; some have beautiful fountains. Business premises on the street level and apartment homes above. The buildings have gardens on the top roof and the buildings only allow a tiny sidewalk between the building and the street. Buildings are made of stucco and windows are generally trimmed with wooden shutters, Roman awnings, and architectural trim. Very European looking. There are no trees and no grass. Streets are winding and you could easily get lost with streets often ending in dead end. When you least expect it, you will find a beautiful fountain. Italians love to shop and store windows are beautifully displayed everywhere with sidewalk cafes.
On our first day in Rome, we took an afternoon tour of the Roman Coliseum, the Roman Forum Ruins, and the Pantheon. Next a visit to the famous Trevi Fountain and a walk up the Spanish Steps. On our second day, we took tour of the Vatican City with a visit to the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel, the St. Peter's Basilica, and Arch of Constantine. Visiting these are a must see! The best of Rome.
The Euro currency in Rome is very expensive. A cup of coffee costs US $9.00 and a coke costs US $7.50. We would not be able to afford to live there; and the US dollar value is less then the Euro. I think it is the same through out Europe with the Euro no matter what country it is. Too say the least, we did not spend too much money in Rome. We ate sandwiches and pizza modestly.
This is interesting... our tour guide said that Italian Mozzarella cheese is made either from cow's milk or from buffalo milk. I've got to think about that twice!!! I can not fathom buffalo in Italy??? Anyway, the pizza we enjoyed was the best pizza I've ever tasted! Honest! I can still taste it. Yummy! You've got to try it!
Civitavecchia, Italy
November 18, 2009
After visiting Rome for a 2-day pre-cruise visit, it was time to drive north to Civitavecchia to board the Grand Princess. Our drive was approximately 90 minutes and uneventful. Fellow passengers were excited to begin their cruise. It was nice to see a little country side along the way with vineyards and olive trees and a few fruit markets. More trash and graffiti.
Civitavecchia is a port city servicing Rome and is the largest port city in Italy. Suzanne counted 6 cruise ships and countless cargo freighters actively loading and unloading cargo with huge cranes. Moored beside the Grand Princess was Celebrity's Solstice of the Seas; another huge cruise ship. Passengers were waving to each other from their staterooms.
At first sight of the magnificent Grand Princess, it was gleaming in the brilliant sun waiting for us. It was white, huge and more grand then Suzanne had expected. WOW! DOUBLE WOW! Emotion flooded Suzanne and of course, tears of joy quickly followed. Suzanne just couldn't believe it... it was always a dream of hers to visit the Mediterranean and now it was about to come true! Keith asked why I was crying? Because I'm so profoundly happy!...
Naples, Italy
November 19, 2009
Keith and I decided to take a full day 9 hour on-shore excursion in Naples. We boarded a Princess tour bus early in the morning and drove past Naples, Mt. Vesuvius, new Pompeii, and then on to Salerno on the Amalfi coast. Our tour guide called Naples, "Napoli". What ever!
Naples has a 23% unemployment rate and the crime is equally great. We found the city dirty, streets covered with trash and graffiti. New Pompeii was just about the same. Poor housing and laundry hanging outside from the windows. Suzanne was not impressed.
Upon arrival in Salerno, we boarded a cruising boat and leisurely cruised along the Amalfi coast enjoying the warm sun on our faces. We saw many beautiful cliff side villages hanging on the mountains with small beaches and colorful boats. Many of the cliff sides were orchards of lemon and lime trees. The lemons are as big as a football and very fragrant. When it comes to a coastal scenic cruise, the Amalfi coast rates #1. It's like a picture post card. Suzanne was very pleased with this excursion.
Upon arrival at Amalfi, we walked a short distance to the center of Amalfi with the most beautiful romantic courtyard Piazza you could imagine. It had a large beautiful fountain surrounded with little shops and cafes. Many of the cafes had outdoor tables and chairs to eat. Colorful with flowers everywhere. There was a group of bicyclists in the courtyard dressed colorfully with helmets and wear. Suzanne didn't know which was more colorful... the flowers or the bicyclists. Ha ha! There was even a little fish market to enjoy and a bakery that smelled so wonderful! Suzanne wanted to live there.
Also at the center of the village was a beautiful old church with a magnificent cathedral and grand steps. The cobblestoned street was fragrant with brilliant bougainvillea. Small stoned walkways seemed to disappear into the blue sky; very clean. This was a magical place to always remember...
"Oops I Did It Again" by Britney Spears
Keith and Suzanne took a trip to Hong Kong 25 years ago in 1984; Hong Kong was still under British rule then. But that's another story... On their first night in Hong Kong, Suzanne tripped and fell in a restaurant and sprained her ankle. Well... guest what?... Oops she did it again!
Upon arrival at Pompeii, Suzanne stepped off the tour bus and twisted her ankle. She also over-compensated and twisted her knee. She fell stunned with pain. Oops! She did it again! Surprise!
Suzanne sat in a comfortable chair in the Pompeii gift shop while Keith continued their 3 hour tour of Pompeii with the rest of the tour bus. Someone called from the gift shop and several first aid medics appeared to help Suzanne. They sprayed her ankle and knee both with Zylo-cane and then applied ice packs on both ankle and knee to reduce the swelling. The Italian medics were absolutely gorgeous!!! Honest!
After waiting for the Pompeii tour to end, Suzanne became very intimate with the gift shop merchandise and the many stray dogs that Pompeii is famous for. She can still close her eyes and see the merchandise. The dogs too. Ha ha!
Unfortunately, Suzanne did not get to see Pompeii. Sorry! Keith said the ruins were wonderful! Keith said that the streets of Pompeii were slick and unevenly stoned. It was very dangerous to walk on. Some tourists couldn't walk only to return back to the tour bus. They all stopped to ask how Suzanne was doing.
Upon return to the Grand Princess via a wheelchair, Suzanne went to the Medical Office. The doctor said that nothing was broken, only a sprained ankle and a partially torn knee ligament. Ice packs, pain relievers, stretchy elastic wraps, and a fashionable cane followed... and Suzanne was ready to enjoy the rest of her trip. She moved a little slower and more couscous of her footing, but she kept moving. She only wished this accident could have happened at the end of her trip rather then at the beginning...
Keith was very nurturing and loving; So tender and sweet! He helped Suzanne with her ice packs and served her when ever possible. He always made an effort for Suzanne to sit down whenever available. With Keith's strong arm and a cane, Suzanne kept moving. She did not complain and the WILL WAS STRONG...
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
November 21, 2009
The Grand Princess arrived in the early hours of the morning with a full 9.5 hour day of touring ahead of us. We boarded our Princess tour bus with our first stop to see the Old marble Olympic Stadium which hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and more recently used in the 2004 Olympic Games.
Then on to the great Acropolis and the Parthenon. The walk up was over 80 steep steps; a challenge for Suzanne, but accomplished; And 80 steep steps down. Even Suzanne surprised Keith with this demanding and strenuous tour. The view of Athens from the Acropolis was breath taking!
Afterwards we enjoyed a full course luncheon at a little Greek Restaurant. We ate: Tzatziki, an appetizer with yogurt, cucumbers and garlic; Pastitsio, a baked dish of minced lamb and macaroni; Moussaka, minced meat and vegetables served with rich cheese; Gemista, cooked tomatoes and peppers stuffed with rice; and everyone's favorite, Baklava. Keith took a photo of an olive... now this is a man who will take a photo of anything! Ha ha!
After lunch, we continued to the Plaka at the base of the Acropolis. It is a well known shopping district and home of one of the world's great flea markets. Suzanne was in her element! Ha ha! A few souvenirs to bring home.
Back on the tour bus again and on to Cape Sounion with it's beautiful dramatic views of the Saronic Gulf and shore line. Beautiful beaches with swimmers and wind surfing. At the tip of Cape Sounion, we disembarked from our tour bus to see the Temple of Poseidon dedicated to the sea god, in 5th century B.C.
Back to the Grand Princess thoroughly exhausted; it was a long day. After seated dinner, we skipped the evening entertainment show to plop into bed with smiles on our faces. And good day well spent...
Kusadasi, Turkey
November 22, 2009
We found the Kusadasi terminal very new and clean; a welcoming sight. Kusadasi tried to meet up to Princess cruise lines standards. This was a half day Port Promotions tour arriving early in Kusadasi at 6:00AM and deporting at 1:00PM. It was in Kusadasi, that we met Tim and Jenny Rockidge and Norm and Linda Neffield. We continued traveling with them in Istanbul and Egypt.
Kusadasi was once a tiny little fishing village on the Aegean Sea. Today it serves as a center for tourists, with access to the ruins of Ephesus and the entire Ionian coast. Our "Port Promotions" tour included Ephesus, Basilica of St. John, House of the Virgin Mary, and St. Mary's Church. Suzanne's favorite was the Library at Ephesus. Beautiful! Walking was easy to navigate with close proximity which Suzanne greatly appreciated.
Afterwards, Keith and Suzanne enjoyed a carpet weaving demonstration followed with a big sales pitch, of course. We did not buy a rug, but the interest was there. Turkey and Egypt have Carpentry Schools for children which allow them a trade upon graduation. Their small hands work very well weaving the carpet threads and they can make a much needed modest living.
Istanbul, Turkey
November 23, 2009
We found Istanbul to be beautiful, mysterious, friendly, and welcoming. It serves as the opening to the Black Sea. It also serves as the narrowest crossing point between Europe and Asia. It is one of the few cities that is divided by two continents by the Bosporus River.
The Grand Princess arrived in Istanbul early in the morning with the waling of sirens from the mosques calling for morning prayer. This is a full day with a 9.5 hour tour with Port Promotions. Again, we traveled with our friends, The Neffields and the Rockidges.
There are three great structures that dominate the city: the Imperial Palace, the Church of St. Sophia, and the Hippodrome, representing government, religion and people. The beautiful Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace Museum, and the opulent Topkapi Palace Harem, residence of the Ottoman sultans was excellent.
We enjoyed a very elaborate luncheon at an outdoor café along the Bosporus River watching ships pass by. Bottled water and cokes were provided with no ice. We were warned not to drink the local water.
Afterwards, we visited the famous "Grand Bazaar". It is the largest covered market in the world and boasts over 4,000 shops. It has its own school, mosque, post office, banks and police station. We bought some spices at the Spice Market and yes... Keith bought Suzanne a wool and cotton handmade Turkish rug. It will be shipped and expected after the Christmas holidays. Merry Christmas from Santa!
When the Grand Princess pulled up its anchor at 6:00PM, again we listened to the mosque sirens calling for evening prayer. It was absolutely amazing listening from our stateroom balcony. This was a memorable visit and was more then any expectations Suzanne had. WOW!
Mykonos, Greece
November 24, 2009
We arrived in Mykonos at 12:00 noon with all tenders in use after anchoring outside the famous harbor. This is a half-day visit. Keith and Suzanne decided not to take a tour of Mykonos; rather then to enjoy a more leisurely visit and just walk around town. We stopped at a little outdoor café for a couple of cold Cokes and people watched. The harbor was crowded with both "Grand Princess" and "Solstice of the Seas" anchored. We decided not to tour the sacred island of Delos as we were over-dosed with ruins.
Mykonos is a beautiful Greek Island within the Cyclades. It is a popular tourist destination. The island was dotted with white cube-shaped houses with charm and narrow streets. Beautiful and fragrant Bougainvillea lined the many courtyards. We walked within easy distance to the beautiful windmills that command attention above the harbor with colorful boats. Just past the Windmills, we visited Little Venice where the buildings meet the sea and the Paraportiani Church. Lots of little quaint cafes dotted the shore along the harbor. We even found a couple of family chapels to peek in. Many candles were lit at the altar with Greek icons.
Mykonos is famous for their PINK Pelicans. Yes... we saw them and they did not seem nervous among the many tourists. They come to the harbor to feed upon fish parts and make a good photo opportunity. Keith took some photos. Yes... they are pink! We pulled up anchor at 6:00PM.
Port Said and Alexandria, Egypt
November 26, 27, 2009
First of all, I would like to say that we found Egypt the filthiest country we have ever seen. It was a real eye opening experience for us. Our travel agent, Marci Zied, warned us about it; she was right! Many other people commented that there are much worst countries then Egypt, but I can not judge these countries as I have not seen any others. They say the slums of Mumbai, India are worse; remember the Academy award winning movie "Slum Dog Millionaire?". I can honestly say that I have absolutely no interest in returning to Egypt ever again.
The passengers of the Grand Princess were educated and warned of the "Curse of the Mummy Tummy". It is more commonly known as Traveler's Diarrhea. It is caused primary from infection ingested of fecally contaminated food or water. We were warned not to drink the water or ice cubes; not even to brush our teeth or swallow pills. Egypt is a high-risk destination and passengers who get sick are quarantined and reported to the CDC. Honest!
Port Said was built to serve the needs of ships entering the north Mediterranean entrance to the Suez Canal; it remains so today. We arrived into Port Said early in the morning of November 26th at 6:00AM to the waling of sirens from Islamic mosque minarets calling for morning prayer. Quite a eye opening welcome.
After boarding our "Port Promotions" tour bus, we were escorted by a military caravan through the city of Port Said. We had a military truck with armed guards with drawn rifles at the head of our tour bus caravan, in the middle, and at the end. The streets of Port Said were blocked by armed guards and barbed wire and we never stopped for traffic lights. This was insurance for our protection. This continued until we arrived in Cairo.
The city of Port Said, Cairo, and Alexandria were filthy with garbage and trash everywhere in addition to graffiti. It looked like a war zone. Our English speaking tour guide said that this is their life style! That's the way they live! This was only the beginning and continued through out Cairo and on to Alexandria. Apartment buildings were never completed and laundry hanging out of windows. Desert sand everywhere. Cars are sometimes covered to protect them from the hot sun and to keep sand out. No car washes seen. Water canals were so polluted with garbage that you could walk on it.
The Nile Delta between Port Said and Alexandria is very rich and it is the only agricultural area supporting Egypt. We saw pigeon towers along the way. Pigeons are considered a tasty delicacy. The Egyptians like to eat them young as they get tuff and wild tasting when they mature. They are like squab.
We saw many banana crops, fig trees, olive trees, and papyrus and mango orchards, as well as, cotton. Many Egyptians, both adult and children, were traveling by donkey carts along the road side; even saw a few camels. Women were wearing Buras and carrying baskets on their heads. Men were wearing their traditional galabayas garments that have not changed in hundreds of years. We saw many tuk-tuks along the road. What is a tuk-tuk? It is a three-wheeler auto rickshaw with no doors.
Cairo is the capital of Egypt and also the largest city in Africa. It is a three and a half hour drive from Port Said on desert road. It is the home of Giza, where we find the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. Of all the original seven Wonders of the Ancient World, only the Sphinx and Pyramids remain. Yes, Keith and I had our photo taken on a camel. Filth everywhere, no exception!
After visiting the Saqqara Pyramid, Suzanne and her friend, Jenny had to go to the bathroom. There was no choice about heir options. This is my Egyptian experience... to start with Keith, Tim, and Norman had to help Suzanne and Jenny climb up a ladder of approximately 6-8 steps... next we found two holes in the wooden floor... filthy... no toilet paper... no sink or water to wash our hands... thank God we had some klennex and Jenny had some hand sanitizer in her purse... and three men to help us back down the ladder. Can you picture this? There are some things I would like to forget and this is one of them...
In addition to visiting the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx in Egypt, we saw the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, home of the treasures of King Tut. This was an excellent museum and well worth visiting. King Tut's Death Mask was outstanding. We also visited the Citadel of Salah Al-Din where we had to remove our shoes.
We spent the night in Cairo at the rated 5 star Movenpick Resort Cairo-Pyramids. We enjoyed a bungalow suite that was spacious and very clean. It was a welcomed oasis among the surrounding Cairo filth. Later in the evening, we returned back to the pyramids to enjoy the "Sound & Light" show. Suzanne thought it was rather cheesey and Keith was color blind and had to ask what colors the pyramids were, but we enjoyed the evening visiting with many other cruise ship passengers from the Grand Princess and the Celebrity Soltice of the Sea. Where are you from? What cruise ship are you on? Is this your first cruise? How many cruises have you been on? What destinations have you been too?... blah, blah, blah!
Keith was happy to see the Great Pyramids and we had our photos taken on a camel... now we can say... "We were there!"
While we were visiting Cairo, we witnessed an ancient 3-day Muslim holiday feast called: Eid al-Adha. It is known as the Festival of Sacrifice. It begins with prayer and the killing of goats, sheep, cows, and camels. The sacrifice serves as the giving of food to the poor. HOW LUCKY CAN WE GET?
As we traveled thru the streets of Cairo, we saw herds of animals for sacrifice. They were spray painted with different colors for marking; maybe different prices for purchase; who knows? As they were about to be sacrificed, they were stretched by their legs and shaved on their under-bellies. This was done so as the animal fur cannot touch the meat. Yes... we saw them slaughtered right before us! They were hung conveniently on meat hooks with their skins scalped with their furry tails remaining and all of their organs cleaned out. Yuck! The various organs of stomach, liver, kidney, heart, intestines, etc. were proudly displayed on the street curb in plain view as we traveled by. Flies everywhere. These parts were given to the poor people as a gift. We witnessed crowds of Egyptians fighting for these parts. I WARNED YOU!
Ok... are you still with me? I hope so! Let's continue... we're almost finished!
Keith and Suzanne were so happy to return back to the Grand Princess in Alexandria. The 3 hour drive from Cairo seemed to take for ever. More vendors selling their wares at the ships dock. We by-passed the temptation and were anxious to return back to our stateroom and take a long, long, hot shower. As we pulled up anchor at 6:00PM, again we listened to the waling of the sirens calling for evening prayer. Good bye Egypt and good reddens!
The Straits of Messina, Sicily
On our return cruise, we passed thru the Straits of Messina, Sicily; the narrow channel between the eastern tip of Sicily and southern Italy. At it's narrowest point, it is 1.9 miles wide. The former electricity pylon, "Torre Faro" dominated the landscape. The strait has a very strong current and a natural whirlpool quite visible from the cruise ship. There has been many discussions about building a bridge between the Strait of Messina, but I'll believe it when it happens!
To add a bonus to our cruise, we passed by the active volcano of Stromboli off the northern coast of of Sicily. It is inhabited by a few hundred inhabitants. The last time the volcano erupted was April 13, 2009. Suzanne couldn't imagine why people would want to live there. I would think that Italy would enforce a mandatory evacuation of all inhabitants on this active volcano island. We saw a plume of smoke and red lava flowing from a distance of half a mile.
We enjoyed our Mediterranean cruise very much. It was an eye opening experience. Excellent weather. On our return trip home, we had an over-lay at JFK airport, New York. Again, Suzanne announced that their trip was almost over. Suzanne then asked Keith, "Well, where would you like to go next year 2010 or 2011?". Keith was ready this time... "Don't worry your pretty head about it Dear, I already took care of it! I put a deposit for another cruise for you!". He's a keeper!...
Remember to love each other, celebrate life with a passion, and cherish your friends. Life is good and traveling is a beautiful thing! I'll leave the porch light on...
Profoundly Happy in Cobb County,
All My Love, Suzanne


text: Amends the Illinois Oil and Gas Act. Establishes the criteria that the Department of Natural Resources may consider when making a determination that the oil and gas leases submitted with an application for a permit or transfer of a permit for a well are operative and that prior oil and gas leases covering the same lands have terminated due to non-development or non-production under the current permittee. Provides that the Department may rely upon affidavits of non-development and non-production from individuals familiar with the history of development and production of such lands in addition to other evidence. Requires that such testimony and evidence create a rebuttable presumption that there has been no development or production of oil or gas on the lands described in the prior leases for at least 24 consecutive months subsequent to the expiration of the primary term or any extension of the primary term as set forth in the leases. Further provides that a court order or judgment declaring the prior leases terminated is not required, except in extraordinary circumstances where such a determination cannot reasonably be concluded from the testimony and evidence submitted to the Department. Provides that, upon the Department's determination of a rebuttable presumption, the Department shall provide the current permittee with notice and a 30-day opportunity to request a hearing to rebut the presumption before a final determination on a lease is made. Further provides that, upon the Department's determination of a rebuttable presumption, if the applicant is not requesting a transfer of any existing permit, but is requesting a new permit, the permit shall be issued to the applicant. Provides that any determination made by the Department shall not diminish the rights or obligations of any current permittee of a well that are otherwise provided by statute or regulation of the Department. Further provides that any request for a determination by the Department or any subsequent hearing requires the payment of a nonrefundable fee of $1000. Requires that the Department make a determination on a lease no later than 90 days after the Department's receipt of a valid request for a determination. Effective immediately.

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Story highlights
- Casey Stoner will start first on the grid for Sunday's MotoGP race at Estoril
- World champion sets the fastest time in Saturday's qualifying session
- Australian heads a front row of teammate Dani Pedrosa and Cal Crutchlow
- Championship leader Jorge Lorenzo is fourth while Valentino Rossi is ninth
World champion Casey Stoner has given himself the perfect chance to return to the top of the MotoGP standings after qualifying in pole position for Sunday's Portuguese Grand Prix.
The Australian set the fastest time of one minute 37.188 seconds at Estoril on Saturday to head off Honda teammate Dani Pedrosa and British rider Cal Crutchlow.
It was Stoner's second pole position this season and the 35th of his top-level motorcycling career as he bids to close the four-point gap on series leader Jorge Lorenzo.
The Spaniard failed to qualify on the front row of the grid at the circuit for the first time in his career, with Yamaha's 2010 world champion finishing fourth fastest ahead of American teammate Ben Spies and San Carlo Honda Gresini's Alvaro Bautista.
Crutchlow's Monster Yamaha Tech 3 teammate Andrea Dovizioso headed the third row in seventh ahead of Pramac Racing's Hector Barbera, who finished in front of seven-time world champion Valentino Rossi to be the top Ducati rider.
Rossi's Ducati teammate Nicky Hayden was 10th, with the American failing to follow up his third-place qualifying effort at the last race in Spain.
Stoner won that event in Jerez, having started fifth on the grid, but finished third in the season opener in Qatar despite claiming pole position.
Saturday's session was marred when French rider Randy de Puniet crashed into Colin Edwards, leaving the 38-year-old American with a broken collarbone.


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keith said they all measured 12"
Nice ones. Great catches.
It's like a blind person trying to describe a kaleidoscope
Those are fat bullheads!!!!
i caught all 4. we lost a few more bullheads, and 2 channel cats landing them (one of which was a nice one), and can you believe that they took shrimp? we could have had more if my husband would have chosen big fat nightcrawlers instead of little tiny redworms for himself. doh!
come to my house and catch them all! we just throw them on the bank for coons
WHAT!!!!!throw em on the bank for the coons!?...... thats darn good eatin!!!! at least throw em bak…. no sense in just catchin em and givin a shit ess bout em'?...makes no logical sense….the coons definitly need no help in foraging food thats 4 sure….why waste such a wonderful fish??????????
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FBI Online Agent. How to remove? (Uninstall guide)
FBI Online Agent and its alert titled 'FBI Online Agent has blocked your computer for security reason' is a huge scam, which has nothing to do with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In fact, this is a ransomware virus that seeks to swindle the money from its victims. FBI Online Agent clearly targets US people. However, we have already notified about other versions that seek to rip European users as well. In reality, it belongs to a group of hackers who have been releasing their viruses almost every day, so FBI Online Agent acts just like its predecessor FBI virus. After getting inside the PC, it locks the entire system and displays its misleading alert. This notification claims that FBI Online Agent has blocked your computer for security reasons and asks to pay the fine in order to unblock it. For that, this threat offers to use Moneypak prepayment system and enter the code at the buttom of the poge. Don't believe these promisses that this will unblock your computer! You must simply remove FBI Online Agent virus from the system as soon as possible.
HOW CAN I GET INFECTED WITH FBI Online Agent virus?
FBI Online Agent virus is distributed by trojan horse, which mostly uses a fake warning saying that user has to update his Flash Player. Besides, some people have reported that it uses spam emails that look officially and use FBI logos. As soon as it gets inside, this program locks the PC with its warning. As a result, you can't do anything with your computer because it's simply blocked. FBI Online Agent's victim sees only this notification:
FBI Online Agent has blocked your computer for security reason
The work of your computer has been suspended on the grounds of unauthorized cyberactivity.
Described below are possible violates, you have made:
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A fine or imprisonment for the term of up to 4 years. (The use or sharing of copyrighted files – movies, software)
Article 183 – Pornography
A fine or imprisonment for the term of up to 2 years. (The use or distribution of pornographic files).
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Imprisonment for the term of up to 15 years. (The use of distribution of pornographic files)
If you see such alert, don't think that the only way, which can help you to unlock your computer, is to pay the fine. Instead of doing that, we highly recommend saving your money and unlocking computer by using other methods. Here are they:
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When trying to remove any version of Ukash virus, the biggest issue is to unlock the system. However, some versions of Ukash threats may fail to unlock you from getting online. If you are one of these lucky people, download Malwarebytes MalwarebytesCombo Cleaner, Reimage or other reputable anti-malware program and remove the threat. Besides, restoring your computer to a previous date can also help you to unlock computer and launch a scanner to find and remove viruses. However, if you are still locked, follow these tips:
* Flash drive method:
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Stonehaven Community Football Club (SCFC) has been presented with the SFA Community Club Quality Mark.
The award was made at a a prestigious event held on February 26 at the Double Tree Hotel Aberdeen.
In recent years, Stonehaven Youth have been successfully progressing through the quality mark scheme but over the past 12 months have been working together with adult clubs in the area to create an adult pathway to rival any organisation that has been set up before.
SCFC was formed on the February 12 and is made up of five local football organisations which include Stonehaven Youth FC, Stonehaven FC, Cowie Thistle FC, Stonehaven Athletic FC and Stonehaven Ladies.
Stonehaven Community Football Club is an umbrella organisation which links likeminded organisations together for the good of the community.
SCFC is Governed by a constitution and organisation structure which adheres to the high standards set by the Quality Mark and not only provides a pathway into the adult game but also provides a platform to improve football in the area in terms of better facilities and increased community involvement.
Richard Thomas, from Stonehaven Community Football Club, said: "I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their commitment to the club .
''This would not be possible without every one of our coaches and volunteers and, of course, the 400 or so youngsters who we hope will stay with us all the way through into adult football."
The Quality Mark Accreditation Scheme, run by the Scottish FA in partnership with McDonald's and sportscotland, recognises proactive clubs and schools working to increase youth and community participation.
There are four Quality Mark categories - Standard, Development, Community and Legacy.
Clubs and schools are recognised through the scheme after demonstrating outstanding performances in areas such as coach and player development, management, administration, welfare and planning.
Stonehaven Community Football Club Committee members are: Stonehaven Youth FC – Richard Thomas, Stonehaven FC – Neale Scott, Cowie Thistle AFC – Scott Crabb, Stonehaven Athletic FC – Mark Campbell, Stonehaven Ladies FC – Darren Perfect.


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Folks, I've checked in version 1.31 of the UC&R document. It's my best effort to address the issues raised before, during, and since our F2F meeting. I haven't yet finished working through all of the issues on my TODO list, but I got most of the big ones. (And for some reason aspell, my Unixy spell checker, doesn't like the document so I've been unable to spell check it...Sorry.) I'm suggesting the following publication schedule as way to start discussing the fulfillment of our obligation to publish by the end of May: 17 May -- I'll freeze the document 18 May -- discussion of document in telcon 25 May -- final discussion; call the question 26 to 29 May -- if approved, I'll finalize the doc here 30 May -- publish (By "freeze", I mean I'll be very unlikely to add new material or significantly reorganize the document on *my own initiative* after this point.) Frankly, I think we now have enough use cases: there are two existing ones I need to polish, modulo new concerns or issues raised by others Thus, unless I hear from people explicitly, I'm not likely to add more UCs to the document on my own steam. Best, Kendall -- Well, Long Tall Sally, she's built for speed She got everything that Uncle John need! -- Little RichardReceived on Monday, 3 May 2004 17:06:06 UTC
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Owning a home is cheaper than it was five years ago.
Believe it or not, on average, homeowners are spending about $65 less per month on their mortgages than in 2009, according to a recent Census report. Back then, homeowners were spending $1,000 per month, and now that number is down to $934. It's not much monthly, but over 360 payments, every dollar helps.
If your home is costing you the same as it was half a decade ago, maybe it's time to figure out how to shave some of those costs. Here are four ways to cut your housing costs.
1. Shrink your homeowners insurance bill
Bankrate just released some "surprising homeowner's insurance discounts" you may not know about.
- Four out of 10 top insurers offer discounts for a newly purchased home.
- Three of the 10 largest homeowners insurance companies offer a price break for seniors.
- Request a quote and switch to a new carrier before your existing policy expires and three of the top insurers will offer an early bird discount.
- Belong to a fraternity, sorority or professional association? Two of the largest insurers will give you a discount for that.
Most importantly, remember to update your homeowner's insurance if you renovate or install security features. Most insurers will offer discounts there.
2. Refinance your mortgage
Everyone (myself included) thought interest rates would rise this year. The economy was improving and the Fed was stepping away from its bond-buying stimulus program that kept rates artificially low, all signalling a rise in rates above 5 percent.
Instead, rates have actually dropped. Last week, they were under 4 percent for 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. So if you're paying more than that, it's still a good time to refinance. Even if you're pretty close to that 4 percent, you may still save money if you follow my four rules for a home-run refinance.
3. Cut your utility bills
Here's seven tips to save on your utility bills.
4. Fight your property tax assessment.
If you feel your property tax assessment is too high, or at least much higher than your neighbors with similar homes, follow these four steps to fight your property tax assessment. If you can successfully lower the assessment, you'll save money for years to come.
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A man was killed Wednesday afternoon after he apparently suffered a heart attack while driving his pickup truck on Interstate 8, the California Highway Patrol said.
The identity of the victim, who was believed to be in his 50s, was not immediately available.
The accident occurred at 2:55 p.m. a quarter of a mile west of Lake Jennings Park Road, a CHP spokeswoman said. The victim was driving in the eastbound lanes.


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In The News: Bugler From Age 7 Is Honored For His Service
Walter D. Campbell, Jr., 81, of Middleboro has been playing a horn of various descriptions since about the age of seven. His memories of first playing a horn go back to about 1937 when his uncle Dominic Lepre gave him a trumpet.
"My uncle Dominic was a horse cavalry soldier prior to World War I," said Walter. "He gave me the trumpet and a short time later, I became a member of the Sons of the Legion drum corps.
Read the rest of the article here.
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AIB Ulster Club Football Championship Preliminary Round
Slaughtneil (Derry) 4-13, Derrygonnelly (Fermanagh) 1-04
Derry and Ulster champions Slaughtneil set up a quarter final clash with former Monaghan 'greats' Scotstown after a commanding 18 point win over a mostly outclassed Fermanagh fifteen.
The visitors to Owenbeg, who shot seven first half wides with their inter-county midfielder and captain Ryan Jones the main culprit, were caught cold when inside a minute when Cormac O'Doherty took a pass from Sé McGuigan and blasted the ball to the net inside a minute.
Indeed the dual star could have had a second but the ball rebounded of the woodwork! Then he turned provider in the 7th minute for Christopher Bradley who slammed the ball to the net for the second goal.
With Patsy Bradley and Padraig Cassidy on top at midfield and Ronan Bradley linking play from deep Slaughtneil were very much on top but they were caught napping in the 11th minute when Paul Ward fired the ball to the net from a 13 metre free for 2-01 to 1-00.
Slaughtneil then put together nineteen passes before Chrissy McKaigue scored a fantastic point .
Leigh Jones from a free and Declan Cassidy had a point each either side of one from Christopher Bradley, the latter then pointing a free in the 27th minute.
Paul Ward pulled back a point but right on the stroke of half time Sé McGuigan released Cormac O'Doherty and he picked out the unmarked 'Sammy' Bradley who cracked home goal number three for 3-03 to 1-03 at half time.
The Derry manager reflected, "It ran out at the end a very comfortable victory but early in the game we found it tough enough but in the second half we pulled away.
"I suppose the goals made the difference. It was a good enough game of football."
In the first half the Fermanagh champions shot seven wides Derrygonnelly midfielder Ryan Jones off target three times from general play and once from a free, Slaughtneil with one wide, John Joe Kearney commenting, "It could have been closer but they sent a few shots wide.
"They were keyed in for the goal they got in the 8th minute our boys were sleeping and that brought them right back into the game at 2-00 to 1-00. And it was 2-03 to 1-03 coming up to half time but we got the third goal just before half time and that left us up by six and that left us comfortable.
"They played pretty hard for long periods but we had that little bit of experience and that helped us to win the game."
In the second half Slaughtneil scored some outstanding points, the effort from Barry McGuigan just after half time prompting one journalist to comment with a smile, "Maybe that will be the knockout blow!"
Not even the loss of the industrious Ronan Bradley to a 'black card' troubled Slaughtneil, a Paul Bradley pointed free, a sumptuous effort from Padrig Kelly and an exquisite point from Christopher Bradley enthusing the 2045 attendance.
In the 47th minute Cormac O'Doherty had the fans in raptures with a 50 metre effort , corner back Karl McKaigue driving forward to slam home the fourth goal seven minutes from time for 4-08 to 1-04.
However the biggest cheer of the afternoon was reserved for Patsy Bradley when he dissected the posts in the 56th minute with a wondrous kick, Sé McGuigan, Paul Bradley, Cormac O'Doherty and Paul Bradley from a free, ending the Slaughtneil scoring spree.
And so the remarkable run of successes of the Emmet's continues as John Joe Kearney outlined, "It is a remarkable run that we are on and we added the minor championship to it yesterday with a comfortable win over Glen who were going for five in a row and have been ruling the roost for the past few years.
"Slaughtneil had been the team that was there or thereabouts with them, so it was great to get one over them yesterday, great for those involved with the minors who have had to endure defeat these past few years."
With the Slaughtneil hurlers in the Ulster final next Sunday training has been problematic for the footballers, Kearney explaining, "The footballers had just got together on Wednesday night when we did a bit of light work and some shooting practice on Friday night and that was basically it."The hurlers will not be involved this Wednesday night as they are involved next weekend but there will still be a group of players who will come together, about a couple of dozen and that will make training interesting enough."
On being told that it would be Monaghan champions Scotstown who would be their quarter final opponents he remarked, "That will be a tough game. We did not have anybody watching them but they are Monaghan champions will not be soft..So we will just have to work with it as best we can and see how we go. "
Slaughtneil scorers: Christopher Bradley 2-02, 0-01 free, Cormac O'Doherty 1-02, Paul Bradley 0-03, 0-02 frees, Christopher McKaigue, Barry McGuigan, Padrig Kelly, Patsy Bradley and Sé McGuigan 0-01 each
Derrygonnelly scorers: Paul Ward 1-01, 1-00 free, Leigh Jones 0-02 frees and Declan Cassidy 0-01
Slaughtneil: Anton McMullan; Francis McEldowney, Brendan Rogers, Karl McKaigue; Paul McNeill, , Chrissy McKaigue, Barry McGuigan; Patsy Bradley, Padraig Cassidy, Padrig Kelly, Paul Bradley, Ronan Bradley; Christopher Bradley, Sé McGuigan, , Cormac O'Doherty
(Subs) Sean Cassidy for Ronan Bradley Black Card 36 mins; Conan Cassidy for Barry McGuigan 50 mins; Fergal McEldowney for Padrig Kelly 50 mins; Peadar Kearney for Francis McEldowney 50 mins
Dermot Feely; Michael Jones, Tiarnan Daly, Eamon McHugh; Denis Greene, Stephen Burns, Garvan McGinley; Shane McGullion, Ryan Jones: Declan Cassidy, Paul Ward, Garvan Jones; Leigh Jones, Stephen McGullion, Conal Jones.
(Subs) Gary McKenna for Shane McGullion 40 mins; Maurice Cassidy for Garvan Jones 51 mins; Jonathan McGurn for Stephen McGullion 52 mins; Niall Gilleece for Leigh Jones 57 mins
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I would like to say the proposal to build luxury apartments at 3303 Broadway illuminates a long-term deficiency in Boulder's approach to the need for affordable housing.
I find it hard to believe that the creation of a discordant collection of maxi and mini apartments will do anything towards alleviating the need for low-income housing in Boulder. Rather, these apartments target the wealthy, single resident. Rental rate per square foot is stratospheric. There is no possibility of squeezing a low- or mid-income family into 425 square feet. We need to provide a real neighborhood of family housing; there are examples of this in Boulder.
It is unlikely that the creation of a beehive of mini apartments will do much towards providing low-income housing in Boulder. We certainly need low-income housing, but I fear that this site is too small for that kind of development and that what would develop would be at best a "Gloss" of student or wealthy housing covering a few big, expensive units.
A suggestion has been raised that the site could be developed as a small, modest cost, retirement community. This has the advantages of: relatively high density, fewer cars, traffic at later times and far lower impact on the character of the neighborhood. With less parking needed, the drainage issues can be more easily mitigated. The excellent bus service would give easy access in both directions for town, shopping and the like This is a use worthy of consideration.
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A huge map!!! I've been wanting a map like that for absolutely ages!ReplyDelete
P.S. very chic outfit.
my family has a map in their house with all the places we've been, just like this! love it :)ReplyDelete
also, love the simple outfit.
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Amazing outfit! Love the photos with that background. :)ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:48 PM
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Hamamatsu, located midway between Tokyo and Nagoya, is an interesting city. To quote my 7th grade French teacher, who also taught us international manners, "If you don't have anything good to say about something, say it is interesting."
Food-wise, ramen is at the bottom of the list of Hamamatsu food. Number one is surely unagi, eel from nearby Lake Hamaman. There are quality shops on every block, as long as you have the money to spend. Number two is gyoza. For some reason the per-capita of pot sticker shops is one of the highest in the nation. From just walking around a bit, I'd say that trendy trattorias are number three. I didn't walk around for long.
But what about ramen? Well, one of the highest ranked spots on tabelog (Japans answer to Yelp!) was Shamoji. The shop doesn't even register on any of the ramen ranking sites.
Rankings are a relative thing outside of the big cities.
Despite having some tasty chicken meatballs, this bowl was just another weak shio ramen. Shop signs boasted that it is all local chicken, but the only time I get excited about toppings is when they accentuate an awesome bowl. A boring bowl with some tasty つくね? Put that stuff on a skewer for the yakitori shop down the road from me!
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Well, Since the start of this blog in December 2008 until May 2010 when I was able to dedicate the time that I had wanted to be able to for so long I never would have imagined my blog would have become what it is, I started out as a way to track my spending and see if I could make it on just $1200 for a year. Well we have 29 more days of 2010 and 83.19 left of our budget(which was prorated because i restarted it in May and adjusted it for the rest of the year). Along with that 83.19 I still have over $40 worth the rebates that I am waiting on. I am going to be starting a new $1200 come Jan 1, 2011. Any rebates that have not come in from 2010 will be added on to my total amount for 2011. I am excited to have you all continue on this adventure with me and I hope that along the way you are enjoying yourself and saving money too!
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Hi everyone!! You might remember that I mentioned that I was published in the July Cricut Magazine. I just got my project back today, which reminded me I could post it (probably could have a month ago)!
It's a small card, so I was very surprised that it was picked up :)
I sent this to them back in January! Have a great day--I hope to do some creating in the next 3 days since I'm off :)
Monday, October 29, 2012
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Ah, I remember this one Helen. It looks great. This is such a cute card. Looks like it was returned in good condition too.ReplyDelete
So cute! Lee-Ann :)ReplyDelete
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The Producer Price Index rose 0.4% over last month.
Excluding food and energy, prices rose 0.2%.
Expectations were for prices to rise 0.2% over last month, and excluding food and energy, also rise 0.2%.
On a year over year basis, prices rose 1.9%, and excluding food and energy prices rose 1.8%.
On a year over year basis, prices were expected to rise 1.9% and excluding food and energy, rise 1.7%.
Following the report, Ian Shepherdson at Pantheon Macro said, "In one line: Much better core than implied by NFIB survey; it can't last... We expected a much bigger core number in the wake of the further increase in selling prices reported by the NFIB... The underlying economic story here, we think, is that firms are expecting to have to pay rather higher wages and are seeking offsetting prices increases."
Last month, prices unexpectedly contracted, falling -0.2% and -0.1% excluding food and energy. May's ex food and energy number, however, was revised up to unchanged.
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Goat Cheese / Dark Chocolate / Apple / Almond / Sea Salt
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Goat Cheese / Dark Chocolate / Apple / Almond / Sea Salt
Hitting the Ovens on 06.13.14
With 54% of the vote, call it a landslide... call it voter fraud... but whichever ingredient combination you were pulling for, this one is definitely a combination nature never intended (but probably should have).
Apple, Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt (Not Pictured in Class Photo: Almond and Goat Cheese)
With a weakness for all things goat cheese, I have no plans to initiate a recount. Let the chads dangle where they may, because it's time to get back to the kitchen.
Mondays are Farmer's Market days in Union Square. So as soon as yours truly finishes his morning baking duties (4am wake up!), it's southbound to check out The Butterfield Farm @promotethegoat, specialists in goat cheese. I'm going to the experts on this one.
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Thanos Getting A Ongoing Title In Marvel NOW!
Coming at you with some more comic book news Nation! Today, we've learned that Thanos is getting his own ongoing series come Marvel NOW! Here's what we know about the series so far thanks to Comicbook.com. Starting off we have Jeff Lemire will be the writer for this series. Meanwhile Mike Deodato will be doing the artwork. Continuing from there the series is going to be an ongoing series and not a limited series. Will be following Thanos, learn what his motivation is, and see him interact with the "dark side"Read More
Power Rangers Dino Thunder The Complete Series Announced
Shout Factory! has recently announced that they will be releasing the Power Rangers Dino Thunder The Complete Series on DVD. The series will retail for $19.97 and will be released on October 18th. The company also announced that they will also be re-releasing Mighty Morphin Power Rangers The Complete Series on the same day, however no other details about the re-release have been confirmed. TVShowsOnDVD provided a short synopsis for the series. On a remote island, a doctor and his assistant work on a secret project to create Dino Zords, creatures of incredible strength and intelligence. When the islandRead More
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As the 2014 state legislative session nears, Okaloosa County officials say they will continue to demand the reimbursement of $3.1 million in overcharges by the state Department of Juvenile Justice from 2009 to 2013.
FORT WALTON BEACH � As the 2014 state legislative session nears, Okaloosa County officials say they will continue to demand the reimbursement of $3.1 million in overcharges by the state Department of Juvenile Justice from 2009 to 2013.
Okaloosa and several other counties asking to be made whole will have the backing of the Florida Association of Counties.
The dispute is the result of flawed DJJ rules, said Cragin Mosteller, communications director and policy advisor for the FAC.
�In the last 10 years that DJJ has been billing counties, not one bill has been right,� she said. �They are constantly reconciling the bills.�
Mosteller said the FAC is appealing to the Legislature to intervene.
�We are asking the Legislature to step in and change the statute,� she said. �We need a law that is fair and predictable.�
Okaloosa County Commission Chairman Kelly Windes agreed. He said he plans to push for the DJJ to give the county a reimbursement or a credit.
�The truth of it is the citizens of Okaloosa County have overpaid about $3 million,� he said. � � This is fish or cut bait to me. They owe us money and we should get a credit.�
Mosteller and Windes spoke about the issue Wednesday with the Daily News Editorial Board.
Windes said if the DJJ declines to pay back the overcharges and the Legislature declines to change the law, he would support the county pursuing legal action.
�I don�t want to go there, but I will,� he said.
The issue dates back to the 2009-10 fiscal year when the DJJ overcharged Okaloosa and several other counties to house juvenile defendants. The counties teamed together to file a lawsuit in 2011.
A state appeals court sided with the counties in a recent ruling, but stopped short of requiring the DJJ to reimburse them.
According to the FAC, counties were paying about 75 percent of the costs to house juvenile defendants when they are statutorily responsible for only 32 percent.
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Photo Coverage: Frank Dain's THE MAGIC OF MATHIS at the Metropolitan Room
Dain has a substantial performing history as well as an extremely popular and critically lauded recording to his credit. Of Dain's debut CD, I Thought About You, Roy Sander wrote: "One of the loveliest and most romantic recordings I've heard in years." Show Music declared the CD to be "... a thoroughly romantic affair, in no small part because of Dain's warmly expressive baritone."
After appearing in many regional and off-Broadway theatrical productions, Dain made his New York City Town Hall debut at The Mabel Mercer Foundation's summer Cabaret Convention entitled Grand Nights for Singing, and performed at the Foundation's first cabaret convention in Philadelphia at the Prince Theatre. As a solo act, he brought his enviable baritone and warm personality to shows at Don't Tell Mama, Steve McGraw's, Danny's Skylight Room and Judy's. He was a frequent guest of Kathleen Landis during her residency as a pianist/singer at Café Pierre, and has appeared with her at the Cocktail Terrace in the Waldorf Astoria and the Sheet Music Society's event celebrating the release of the book, "The Complete Lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II." He and Landis recently concluded a 16-week run at Nino's Tuscany. Dain has also performed at numerous benefits and has been featured on Jersey's Talking, hosted by Lee Leonard, and live on Jim Lowe's radio program.
Dain is an editor and a popular graphic artist for the performing arts community in New York. Dedicated to theater, he is also an associate to Kurt Peterson and his company, James William Productions (JWP). JWP is dedicated to creating, nurturing, developing and producing new works for Theater and Musical Theater. The Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists recently named Dain "Best Editor-in-Chief" of a Cabaret Publication in their just published Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment. He is also the recipient of the Jeff Matson Award for his contribution to cabaret as a performer, graphic designer, writer and editor.Photo Credit: Stephen Sorokoff
Kathleen Landis, Saadi Zain, Frank Dain
Kathleen Landis, Saadi Zain, Frank Dain


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I have been wanting to try and make another puppet and figured i would note down some character ideas, this is where these rabbits come in! i kind of like them and figure one of these creatures would make an interesting marionette... Bring on the sculpey!


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It's important to have a plan for each practice before you start. Make a list of realistic goals and an achievable schedule to keep you on target. Here is a sample schedule to help you get started:
Most winter guard practices tend to be three hours, in my experience. The first hour should be dedicated to warm-ups and basics. Start with a dance warm-up and stretch to get your muscles moving. Many guards begin every practice with some cardio like jogging around the gym. Then go over dance basics and across-the-floors. If you have a dance basics routine you do each rehearsal, pick one move or section to really focus on and improve each day. Then do the whole routine while implementing those improvements. Do the same thing with your flag basics routine. Go over tosses - basic tosses plus specific ones with preps from your show. Finally, do the same thing with a weapon warm up and basics. All of this should be covered in the first hour and will absolutely improve the performance and technique in your show. Time spent improving basics is always time well spent.
The second hour of practice will involve something different, depending on what stage of the season you're at. In the beginning, this hour will be spent learning new drill or new choreography. Later in the season this hour can be spent reviewing, cleaning, or changing existing choreography and staging. This is a good time to address some of your judges' comments.
The final hour of practice should involve putting the show together. Run sections or "chunks" of your show that include parts you worked on during the previous hour. Include time for run-throughs at the end, but also during this hour so your guard doesn't get too exhausted doing multiple runs in a row. Plan which sections you can run and work on beforehand when you're scheduling your practice. That way you'll be sure to get to everything you need to work on. This is also a good time to work on transitions. Before you start competitions, this is also a prime time to practice setting your equipment and exiting the floor so your team is prepared.
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Robert Lopez Mont hucked a massive kickflip over the wall turning a $100 for the trick into $2,500 to take this year's Allisports.com Best Trick contest. A handful of the hardcore street skaters pulled plenty of tricks down the 11-stair rail outside the loading docks of the Rose Garden.
Hyping things up, announcer Dave Duncan had a fistful of cash that he passed out relative to the trick difficulty. The harder the trick, the higher the cash value.
Dave Duncan
Last year's winner, Ryan Decenzo, rattled off a barrage of tricks and numerous bluntslide variations including a backside nose bluntslide, switch bluntslide and nollie nose bluntslide, pocketing a couple of hundred dollars for his effort.
Jordan Hoffart threw down a 50/50 and 5-0 180 out on the rail for some cash and, after a few tries, landed a varial heelflip up and over the rail. Showing he was not in it for the money, he tossed his earnings to the crowd.
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Going caveman on the rail, Chris Troy did a caveman to blunt slide and Sierra Fellers did one to boardslide. Sierra then followed things up with nollie flip and nollie heel.
Close but no cigar was Fabrizo Santos, wrecking himself with a one-footed nosegrind and Timmy Knuth, who tried to land a kickflip crook throughout much of the contest but unable to ride away.
The Allisports.com Best Trick was a great complement to the day's competitions where fans got to witness the rawness of true street skating.
For a full gallery of pictures from the Allisports.com Best Trick competition, click here.
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Over the weekend, as part of a short family trip to Woodward, Oklahoma, Handsome and I spent about an hour in Atwoods with his brother and sister-in-law and one of their sons. Do you have an Atwoods in your corner of the world? It's a retail store found almost exclusively in rural areas, and though they are expanding their product base they mostly sell great stuff for, well, country people. You know, large quantities of deer corn and gun safes and stuff. And John Deere tractor accessories and sparkly belts and baby chicks in the springtime. And pearl-snap button up shirts and live animals traps and ammo.
And candy and toys and home decor.
We cruised the candy aisles and collected all the oldest, funnest sugary teats that we could justify with childhood memories. They sell the paper-bagged treats like clove gum, cherry sours, and horehound candy sticks.
Yep. That's for our parents' generation.
They also sell plain cellophane bags of those spongy pale orange circus peanuts. And Boston baked beans. And maple thingies. We loaded up on something for everyone and had a grand ole time doing it, as much fun exploring the candy aisles as we did eating the candy itself.
We also bought a rusty tin star for the house, something that should look good all year long but is a perfect gift to ourselves right after Thanksgiving, when the Christmas decorating is about to ensue. Then we each bought a toy.
For ourselves. Because we're mature, responsible adults.
Handsome selected a plastic miniature farm scene that includes a modern windmill, not one of the more familiar paddle/tripod windmills we all associate with black and white movies and drives through Kansas on the way to Oz. The new kind. The tall, elegant, white giants that now perforate the Oklahoma landscape sending clean energy to tens of thousands of homes. More on that soon; it's a big topic.
For my personal early Christmas toy gift I selected Sea Monkeys.
Sea Monkeys were a frequent indulgence for me in childhood, the only mass marketed item I might have purchased or received as a gift more often than Lee press-on nails. Now, the little aquatic babies never really lived that long under my care, hence the frequent purchases. But my grief over the repeated loss could apparently be assuaged by another little plastic tank of Sea Monkeys.
Maybe I have always been destined to have a farm full of animals, or maybe this mild obsession was an early signal to my dangerous penchant for optimism. Either way, when I saw the neatly arranged rows of Sea Monkey tanks for sale in Atwoods, all of that weird maternal-slash-Island-of-Dr. Moureau stuff came bubbling to the surface.
My most difficult decision was no longer what toy to buy but rather what color of Sea Monkey tank to take home. I chose the purple one. Purple is the color of creativity, you know.
Today I started my kit. If you have raised Sea Monkeys before then you know there is a process and a schedule. Please say the word schedule with me in the elegant European way, "she-shu-ill." Many thanks.
Tomorrow midday I will add the "Instant Live Eggs." This Friday will be the little critters' first official feeding! They will become the only Lazy W residents whose diet does not support and fund our local feed store owners and their beautiful family. I predict Pacino will be jealous of the attention I am likely to pour over my new babies, but he's a tough bird. He'll get over it eventually.
I'm taking the Sea Monkeys seriously this time, folks. I am a grown up now, as mentioned above. Since my last foray into this treacherous world of care taking I have successfully nurtured formula-fed baby buffalo, helped with the castration of two very spirited colts, napped on the belly of a horse, and been loved by a goose though hated by a rooster. Surely this new brine shrimp experience will come with a deeper well of skill and wisdom.
No need to wish me good luck; I think we've got it covered.
Love your animals, great and small!
Wait, please do wish me good luck after all. This is terrifying.
Love your animals, great and small!
"The Lord God Made Them All"


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Whitney Port looks like a top model in new photoshoot for Britain's Look Magazine.
Port says she has supermodel Elle Macpherson to thank for the poses.
The reality TV star-turned-designer has joined the panel of Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model and said she's bonding with Elle, the show's host.
"I've learnt from Elle about the importance of knowing your best angles and poses,' she tells British magazine Look.
'I was nervous and a bit overwhelmed at first. Elle Macpherson is so beautiful and statuesque, I almost got first-date nerves meeting her!'
As a former main cast member of the California beach-set reality show, The Hills, Port is used to parading around in bikinis.
Nonetheless, she insists she has body insecurities just like everyone else.
'There are parts [of my body] I feel confident about and things I'm less confident about.
'I'm most likely to show off my legs, but I have quite big boobs and I don't feel comfortable revealing too much,' she explained.
She admits going on a strict diet before going to London this month to film Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model.
'I hired a personal trainer before I did the show, but I'm not doing any exercise now and I feel really lazy.'
Whitney also told Look magazine: ''It was never a goal of mine to be a reality TV star and at time I didn't find [the cameras] easy. But I have ['The City'] to thank for giving me exposure.
''I worry people think I'm a designer just for the sake of it, and I continually worry about failing, but I'm just going to work hard until I make it.''
The budding designer added: ''People put in a lot of time to help me and my father helped me a little at the start, but other than that it's been all me.''
Ms. Port admitted to being a huge fan of Victoria Beckham, saying: ''Oh, I'm a huge fan of Victoria's work and all British fashion. I'd love to see Alexa Chung or Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wear my designs. They inspire me.''
(above)Whitney at the launch of Sky Living's model search at Claridges Hotel on June 19, 2012 in London, England. Whit is photographed with fellow Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model judges - Tyson Beckford, Elle McPherson & Julien Macdonald.
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