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Best "foilpak" Fish
2006-12-11, 09:02
I have been eating the Bumblebee, mesquite smoked tuna on wheat tortillas man that is good. Anybody found any other fish they like to carry on hikes, trips?
SGT Rock
2006-12-11, 10:06
Those little shrimp in some of the Zatarain's meals are good.
2006-12-11, 11:02
Bumblebee or Starkist has a soy & ginger tuna steak that goes great with most of the oriental noodle dishes, and the shrimp in foil pack is my favorite addition to Pad Thai on the trail.
2006-12-11, 20:02
I like to take foil pack salmon, mix it with crushed Ritz crackers and fry it.
2006-12-11, 20:58
Plain ol' Chicken of the Sea salmon.
2006-12-11, 23:12
All the tuna you guys mentioned is great, and they have a Southwest chicken breast filet, too. All are great for FBC in couscous w/a mixture of seasonings and spices. Add a little alfredo sauce mix & a few Craisins for a touch of sweet and MMMMMMMMM.
And after all is said & done it's still a cheaper meal than store-bought freeze dried.
SGT Rock
2006-12-12, 04:38
Has anyone actually weighed the can that tuna comes in and compared that to the weight of the foil pack. I cannot remember the difference off the top off my head, but it seemed like it was less than 10 grams - but it also seemed the price of getting something in a foil pack was something like 50% higher. It has been a while since I compared these so I could be way off.
2006-12-12, 08:04
An empty 3 oz. foilpack weighs 6 g. Maybe someone else has an empty can laying around.
2006-12-12, 09:26
Another bonus: try making a stove or anti-rodent bag hanger out of the empty foil pack!
2006-12-12, 12:11
Two things, one the tuna in the foilpak is a tuna steak not chopped meat. Second I would believe that the can is pretty heavy as it has alot of water or oil in it. Gee Sgt Rock aren't you a MRE type pf guy. tuna ala king.
2006-12-12, 16:22
Y'all have brought up a subject near and dear to my heart.
Are those foil pack thingies cool or what? In fact, it seems like more and more food all the time is getting more backpacking friendly.
I absolutely detest tuna but I love the tuna steaks you speak of.
2006-12-12, 16:28
The calorie to weight or even volume ratio of all canned goods is really not that great, even without the can, but sometimes I bring a can of sardines or kippers just to play around with making a stove. Smoked salmon is a nice choice. You can still heat it up even though you don't have to. In winter I might play around with cooking up some fresh stuff. Something I might do is to ski up the river and trade something in return for some fish from some ice-fisherman, or have a go at it myself. Ice is pretty thick for a small hatchet, but given enough time it would be doable, and certainly more predictable than the fishing part.
2006-12-13, 05:04
Another bonus: try making a stove or anti-rodent bag hanger out of the empty foil pack!
I actually experimented with one use foil alcohol stoves a while back.
Basically I made an envelope, stuffed it with a kleenex, poured in some alcohol, sealed it, poked some holes in the top, pour a drip on top as a starter and lit it.
Worked pretty good, but the stove was destroyed by the heat (no second use).
Foil packs thicker. Might make a 2x use stove. :biggrin:
lucky luke
2006-12-13, 06:10
I have been eating the Bumblebee, mesquite smoked tuna on wheat tortillas man that is good. Anybody found any other fish they like to carry on hikes, trips?
hi bob,
get a fresh trout matching your hunger in the evening.
get veggies of the season and a little sourcream. chop, mix and stuff into trout. wrap in foil, put in ziplock, cool, or almost freeze. wrap the bag into your fleexe-downjacket and stuff it all into your pack.
all you need are a few sticks for a very small fire. your fish will be done in 15 mins or even less with enough heat.
perfect for the first night out. will stay cool even on a summerday.
the fish keeps forever in winter. just let it freeze...
happy trails
lucky luke
Hog On Ice
2012-01-23, 19:39
reviving an old thread to note that I am now seeing a foil pack tuna with olive oil showing up in the market - I prefer tuna packed in oil for hiking just to get the extra calories - product I saw was from StarKist Yellowfin Tuna with EVOO - 2.6 ounce pack
2012-01-23, 22:20
hayell, we get salmon, tuna steak, octopus, and halibut in foil pak now..
Hog On Ice
2012-01-23, 22:47
yeah but how many are packed in oil instead of water?
2012-01-23, 22:57
all in water from what i've seen. what's wrong with water?
Hog On Ice
2012-01-23, 23:03
no calories less taste than oil - when I hike I want to carry food that has the most calories per ounce - thus a preference for oil packed over water packed
2012-01-23, 23:11
Oh, so you are male.
Hog On Ice
2012-01-23, 23:44
ahhhh thank you .... I think
2012-01-24, 11:37
"Water" or "vegetable broth?" One is poisonous to me the other isn't.
2012-01-24, 12:05
I can't stand the smell or texture of tuna in oil.
2012-01-25, 16:47
If you have the time, dehydrated canned tuna, salmon, crab, and shrimp come back well and are lighter than either foil packs or cans.
SGT Rock
2012-01-26, 08:20
Do they make your dehydrator stink like fish?
2012-01-26, 09:12
Yeah, the whole house can seem to smell like whatever I'm dehydrating, at least temporarily. My dehydrator doesn't hold the odors afterwards, though. Fish and things like onions are good items to encourage one to place the dehydrator in a protected area outside while it is in use. Or dry while everyone is away or sleeping. Cinnamon, apples, etc., are appreciated food odors for indoors.
john pickett
2012-01-27, 01:42
I dehydrated a whole can of pink salmon a few years ago. Used the oven since I was also dehydrating apples and bananas at the time. My house drew cats from miles away. Luckily my wife was out of town and, by keeping all the windows open for 48 hours, the smell was gone when she returned.
2012-01-28, 22:09
:evil: I'm not one to start rumors but when taken completely out of context...
My house drew cats from miles away. Luckily my wife was out of town...
2012-02-09, 00:22
I like to take foil pack salmon, mix it with crushed Ritz crackers and fry it.http://www.amzcard.info/g.gif
2012-02-09, 08:21
If you are up for dehydrating canned fish and willing to forego some textural features, try making a tuna or salmon and potato chowder mix that could pass for a mushy fish/potato salad. Dry canned fish (in water, not oil) and add to mashed potatoes with the extras of your choice. Some days cold thick soup (or a potato sort-of salad) hits the spot, especially in the summer. (Look up vichyssoise, a French potato soup that is served either hot or cold.) On a cold, rainy day, a stop to have some hot potato and fish chowder is awesome. Try using the broth from the fish to cook the potatoes with skin on for more flavor and nutrition(, or just use instant potatoes). There is a LOT of salt in the broth, so be careful about adding any more. Dehydrate these mashed potatoes and add the dried fish, dried milk, maybe parsley, onion, corn, and celery and/or grated carrot. I've done this with salmon, but tuna, shrimp, mock crab, or maybe clams could work. I suspect the clams could be rubbery, make that more rubbery, if dehydrated. Carry a couple of mayo packs to add to the "salad" version.
I've also seasoned rice to dehydrate along with fish, cucumber, and carrot, tossing the dry ingredients into a bag to rehydrate as I hike. Pour into a sheet or two of nori at lunchime for a mock sushi "hand roll."
SGT. Roack posted some ideas maybe 10 years ago using soaked ramen for a pasta salad. There is another place where dehydrated fish works well.
Happy eating!
2012-02-16, 19:47
I dehydrated a can of sardines in the convection oven at 170degF, the lowest it will go.
Seemed to work great. Not sure how many days it would keep but I imagine at least a week.
2012-02-17, 09:24
I like sardines because they are wild, low on the food chain for no mercury risk, great source of omega 3, and they are a whole fish except for the head so they have bones and stuff for calcium etc. I try to eat a can a day, which is about 17g protien and 9g fat for about a $1.00. They are local so they are probably cheaper than most places.
Someone asked about weights:
Total weight with can and water and oil = 151g
Dry can and lid = 16g
Water and oil from can = 30g
Just the 4 fish per can = 105g
(The package says 84g drained, but I got 105g drain and dried with paper towel)
I am going to dry the fish now, in the convection oven at 170F.
Dried Sardines: ???
They seem to taste even better dried. I eat them straight up, or mixed in with oatmeal into a sort of fish cake usually fried a bit with a little canola oil. Paprika and some other herbs and spices is an option. I prefer canola oil for fish because it seems to have a bit more of a fishy taste to it than olive oil. It is also a better lamp fuel I think, at least better than the darker olive oils. Also much cheaper, like $2-$3 a litre.
Haven't packed dried sardines yet. But I think I will try it. Probably in a ziplock. Curious if it might have a longer shelf life if I pack it with some oatmeal also, to keep it dry. Not sure. I'm pretty confident it would last at least 14 days either way because it is streamed in the canning process which kills everything at that point, and I don't think I'm introducing much risk in the drying and bagging process. Warmer weather might be a concern, if you don't dry it really well. Don't know.
Let you know how much the dried sardines weigh in a few hours.
2012-02-17, 16:19
UPDATE: -----> down to 82g after 2 hours, and 59g after 5 hours.
Not sure, but assume it was 17g protien and 9g fat, and normally 3g water with each 1g protien, that would make 77g plus another 7g of bones and stuff for 84g, but I got 105g before drying so maybe 20g protien, 10g fat, 10g other for 100g. It shoud be able to dry down to 40g at best, 50g more likely, but it would take awhile. I might have filleted it open to dry better, or even mushed it flat. Anyhow, it tasted great as usual.
So maybe it will dry down to about 50g for 150-175kcal. Not sure.
2012-02-17, 23:06
Is there a "no one cares" button anywhere?
2012-02-18, 07:22
Yes there is.
Sardines are not good for gout. I might be coming down with gout. Well that sucks.
2012-02-18, 09:35
Here's hoping that you do not have gout or other uric acid issues. Some studies show it may be better to keep your diet "uric acid neutral," not too low or too high. I think the point was that there is already some in your body, so if you raise or lower uric acid levels by diet, your system will try to keep it in stasis, which, in turn, releases more into the bloodstream. Google uric acid for yourself to read more. I read up a bit years ago when my brother's kidney stones were associated with uric acid. The article may have been in conjuction with maintaining an acid-neutral diet.
Back to your dehydrated sardine idea-
Sardines are high in omega fats, so are good for more than protein and calcium. I suggest that you vacuum-seal or freeze after dehydrating them for storage of more than a few weeks so that the natural fats do not become rancid. *I* would also package them in repurposed mylar bags from snack foods to protect them from light. At the same time, I would be protecting my pack from smelling like a fish processing plant... Mylar bags work better than plastic ones, in my experience.
It might be fun to experiment with some meals designed around sardines. Pasta Puttanesca uses anchovies "melted" into olive oil in a pasta sauce, along with capers and garlic. I wonder if a few anchovies (for flavor) combined with sardines and garlic would dehydrate and rehydrate well?
2012-02-18, 12:56
Thanks Rosaleen. I'll get it checked out. I've had some ganglion cysts on my feet for about 5 or 6 years now, one on a big toe and a couple under the feet on one of the tendons. Suposedly unrelated, I've also had some foot pains, and after hearing from Tinker and another fellow with gout, I'm starting to wonder. So I think I'll take some preventative action, diet and exercise. Hate to give up sardines altogether because they are an awesome food. I'll read what I can. Thanks for the tips on freezing the sardines right after dehydrating, and the mylar bags. Cheers.
2012-02-18, 14:35
I might be coming down with gout. Well that sucks.Totally.
Treatable and preventable though.
2012-02-24, 00:55
Favorite shrimp recipe adapted from One Burner Gourmet:Veggie & Shrimp Pasta serves 2-4
2 cloves or 1/4 tsp dry Garlic
3+ C water
1 pack Knorr vegie soup mix
1 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1 C Uncle Ben Instant Brown Rice
1-2 packs shrimp
Throw all except shrimp in pot & simmer till rice is done. About ten minutes. Throw shrimp in last minute or two to warm. Best served with white wine
2012-02-24, 01:01
Thanks Rosaleen. I'll get it checked out. I've had some ganglion cysts on my feet for about 5 or 6 years now, one on a big toe and a couple under the feet on one of the tendons. Suposedly unrelated, I've also had some foot pains, and after hearing from Tinker and another fellow with gout, I'm starting to wonder. So I think I'll take some preventative action, diet and exercise. Hate to give up sardines altogether because they are an awesome food. I'll read what I can. Thanks for the tips on freezing the sardines right after dehydrating, and the mylar bags. Cheers.
After years of mysterious swollen knees & ankles I fear I have it too. I find black cherry extract pills & apple cider pills (GNC) help but think I may need to go on perscription drugs. Uloric.com has a printable coupon for next month or so. Gouing to miss so many of my staple hiking foods. Oatmeal is the killer. Been breakfast of choice for thousands of miles!
2012-02-27, 10:25
I tried both black cherry juice and celery seed home remedies for gout.
Neither did much good and it was hard to get the cherry stains off my toes.
Hog On Ice
2012-02-27, 10:32
+1 for Ray
2012-02-29, 12:47
+1 for HOI or I wouldn't have gotten that one. :-)
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Alright so school is back up in session and I'm in my final year of high school.
One of the classes I am taking is AP Music Theory HL2 (Basically my 3rd year of theory so they call it some fancy name).
Today in the class the instructor announced that we had to compose something, anything, as long as it is over 5 minutes long. Normally when we have composition assignments I'll just write something up real quick on the guitar since that is the instrument I play most often. This time though I want to really challenge myself however. I want to compose a piece for a string quartet which is something I have never actually attempted before. The piece isn't due until October 10th but I want to get started now or else I will end up putting it off until October.
The reason I'm here isn't because I need help writing it, I can do that easily. The reason I'm here is to find inspiration.
I wanted to know if there were any musicians here or anybody in general that knew of a piece of music (preferably a string quartet but anything will do) that would blow my mind and inspire me to start writing. I have heard a lot of music before and I know of quite a few composers but there is still a lot I have not heard. Something out there that is amazing that might just light a spark in my mind, get me thinking ya know?
Do you have any music you could recommend?
Hmmm !
I remember playing a lot of Vivaldi when I learnt violin (before trying guitare, sax and pieano) you might want to search this way.
You may also find inspiration from Yo-Yo Ma & Bobby McFerrin and the Hush album where you can find many classicals. I especialy like Hush Little Baby and the Ave Maria.
But maybe do you need something more modern.
Hush is such an awesome album!!!!
actually, speaking of Bobby McFerrin he's any insanely incredible musician(vocally), perhaps he could inspire you. Also, on his website you can see the different part of Don't Worry Be Happy as it plays; interesting and fun, and perhaps a little inspiring.
There's a french guy that I like a lot (me of course) and an other one call Yann Tiersen, pretty cool composer... well I like him.
Everything is not for string, but what is, is good.
A friend of mine based one of her composition on his work and played it at my wedding with... a string quartet (she's a viola player).
You americans may know the movie Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain. Yann Tiersen is the soundtracks composer and performer.
glouton wrote:
...Bobby McFerrin and the Hush album where you can find many classicals. I especialy like Hush Little Baby and the Ave Maria.
Jasolph wrote:
...speaking of Bobby McFerrin he's any insanely incredible musician(vocally), perhaps he could inspire you.
6EQUJ5! I can not believe I have never heard of this man before. This completely blew my mind when I listened to some of his stuff. I really need to look up more into this. Very very cool indeed.
jeffw wrote:
...Yann Tiersen, pretty cool composer... well I like him.
glouton wrote:
...the movie Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain. Yann Tiersen is the soundtracks composer and performer.
Also very cool. I have heard of his works before especially his comptine d'un autre été but I have never actually heard of him or known his name. Thanks for bringing this up.
Alright so anyway, I have started my composition and so far so good. I am going to meet with my music instructor sometime this week or next week to present to him the main idea behind the composition I am working on and he will give me some positive feedback and push me along in the right direction or whatnot.
Thanks everybody for all the help so far. I appreciate it.
will you put it online some day ?
what genre did you pick up ? i would have gone for something poetical and complex, so i would have tried to make up several "voices" from pieces like erik satie's. but that ain't easy.
bacchus wrote:
will you put it online some day ?
Yes I will.
Whenever I finish it I will either post the actual midi file I am working with (I have a special composing program that plays my work as I write it using midi instruments), or I will just take a screenshot of the actual sheet music and post it up here.
Or both.
Well I have not yet finished my quartet piece I am working on so instead I just turned in a guitar instrumental I composed, and one that I am quite happy with at that. Fortunately there is another composition due somewhere in mid December so I am hoping to have my string quartet composition finished by then.
Thanks for all the music suggestions.
It really helped with writing my guitar instrumental because I was experimenting with writing darker more moodier music if you know what I mean. I'm also going to throw some of those influences into my new composition which is shaping up quite nicely at the moment.
Well again thank you for all the help. Since I have everything I need I am going to turn this thread into a general musician discussion.
I'll start this thread going I guess...
I took up playing the guitar about three and a half years ago simply because I wanted to be really cool and know how to play guitar haha. I got an awesome instructor who taught me almost everything I know now. He also influenced me greatly music-wise because starting out I was a little metal head. He turned me on to the real beauties of music and he is the reason I am at where I am today. My teacher, Tony was his name, was an incredibly huge Dream Theater fan (and when I say huge, I mean HUGE). Listening to Dream Theater,, I began to open up to an entirely new genre of music which I did not even know existed at the time. Long story short, he expanded my musical interests which in turn made me really interested into well...music in general. I started to take music theory classes to try to gain more knowledge on the fascinating topic. It really interested me, music turned from just a side hobby to a lifestyle.
Sorry for that little life story right there , I got a little carried away haha.
Basically in summary, my instrument of choice is the guitar. I do sing but I have not yet come over the fear of singing in front of other people (which I really should work on). I really wished I would have taken more instruments up than just the guitar but I am happy where I am at right now. I am pretty good at playing if I do say so myself .
Alright well enough rambling from me. Sorry for that little story there, it is quite boring where I am right now and I needed something to do.
I am interested to hear other people's stories. Any musician's out there?
Hello Ruzzo,
Thanx for sharing your story. Your experience should be teach to some people.
Concerning me and myself I've learnt violin a long time ago during 4 years at the conservatoire, playing in a little orchestra. As my father played guitare me and my family used to sing quite often. My mom played flute, my sister piano and my brother guitare.
Since these good old times i've played some piano and sax as the basic fingering is the same as the recorder i pratice at the conservatoire.
For many years now i've played guitare but only as an accompaniment to sing the songs I love. I'm on Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen (Bob Dylan, Jeff Byckley) for a few days but must now work on the arpeggio.
PS: it's a lot easier to tell my story in french.
You bet.
Well, I used to play the mighty saxophone (alto) for about 10 years... a totally wrong choice really. When my parents asked me (aged 8... me of course, not my parents) if I wanted to play an instrument (with a limited choice of options, for example piano was out of the question, not enough room in the house...) it was really down to two : guitar or sax ; and like an idiot I thought at the time 'everyone plays guitar' so sax was more unusual therefore cooler... WRONG ! Try to bring your saxophone to a party to have a sing along with your friends, it just doesn't work. I've been through several bands (jazz, rock, rythm and blues and even latino-salsa) with quite fond memories of the Rythm and Blues one but it all ended when I was 18 years old. An accident at work badly cut my left index finger to the bone with some tendons on the way, it's never been the same since, it lacks flexibility and it is pretty slow too. If you know a little bit about saxophones you can understand that a slower left index finger is definitely not want you want. So I gave up.
Afterwards, I tried to teach myself to play guitar... It didn't work out either. Two reasons for that, first, it is pretty tough to teach something you don't know...
And secondly it got even tougher when I had to sell my guitar because I needed the money.
I turned to singing after all that and I had few good gigs with some friends in Paris. I never had a problem singing front of a crowd as I'm an actor by trade.
Here you go, my music story.
Lol. You lot all seem to have such interesting lives can't really say the same for me.
I was grade 7 piano by age 13 and played quite a lot of music by Rachmaninov, chopin... my favourite being the Fantasie Impromptu, though i could never play that now. I've sung in various liturgical choirs over the years and would be very happy to help you in creating any music you want. If you are making a string quartet, i reccomend listening to simple things, such as Barbers Adagio... a piece does not always have to be super fast and super complicated in order to be amazing. Slow and melodic pieces often gain more marks at later stages due to the thought and cadances that have gone into them...
PM if you need a hand with composing any music, also pm if you want anything transcribed or arranged i would be more than happy to do that too. Oh. If any of you have seen the film Spirited Away by Studio Ghibli, i am uploading my own arrangement of the opening piano part onto megaupload, will post links here or send via email if any body wants it.
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Lt. Tommy Barrella, of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, vividly remembers his trip to France with the Colorado Emerald Society Pipe Band in June, where the musicians helped mark 75 years since …
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Lt. Tommy Barrella, of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, vividly remembers his trip to France with the Colorado Emerald Society Pipe Band in June, where the musicians helped mark 75 years since the battle called D-Day began. There, the group of nearly 30 police and firefighters performed at more than a dozen remembrance ceremonies scheduled for the milestone anniversary.
As the band went from one event to the next, they saw local residents waving American flags in recognition of Americans' role within the Allied troops before, during and after June 6, 1944, when soldiers stormed the beaches of Normandy during World War II. By the battle's end, an estimated 10,000 Allied troops were killed, wounded or missing.
Barrella, a base drummer in the band, was struck that decades later people from a different country took time to honor Allied soldiers. For others on the trip, it was a lesson in humility and respect for veterans. One thing they had in common — weeks later each were still beaming with pride and gratitude at having gone on what they called a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Mike West of Lone Tree is pipe major for the Colorado Emerald Society band. He recently closed 30 years with South Metro Fire Rescue and is now fire chief for Front Range Fire Rescue in Weld County.
West helped lead the trip, which included personnel from South Metro, the Castle Rock, Arvada and Adams County fire departments and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Band members left May 29 and returned home June 10, arriving first in Frankfurt, Germany before traveling throughout the region and ending in Paris.
"It was definitely not a tourist trip at all, which was fine. That's not what we were there for," said Castle Rock Fire Rescue Lt. Adam Gallegos, who plays bagpipes for the band and lives in Thornton. "We were up early every morning, we got home late."
The band traveled to locations widely known, and those that aren't.
That included the Brittany American Cemetery in St. James, France. World War II veterans told West they referred to Brittany as "the forgotten cemetery," because most people visit Omaha Beach when in the area.
The 28-acre Brittany cemetery is where 4,405 war dead are laid to rest. Most died in the Normandy and Brittany campaigns of 1944, according to the American Battle Monuments Commission.
On June 7, the band traveled to Omaha Beach, and the following day played at Sainte-Mere-Eglise, where paratroopers unintentionally landed during D-Day. The local church is known for the story of paratrooper John Steele, made famous by the film "The Longest Day."
Steele landed on the church steeple and became trapped there as other paratroopers were shot from the sky. Steele hung from the church for hours until German soldiers captured him. He later escaped and survived the war, according to The Airborne Museum in Sainte-Mere-Eglise.
Gallegos, West and Barrella all pointed to this stop as one of the most memorable moments of the trip. As the band played "Amazing Grace" during a performance, something unusual happened. The crowds, estimated in the thousands, began to sing with them.
"The people in the square were singing louder than we could play," Gallegos said. "That gave me goosebumps."
West said the trip was meaningful for everyone, but particularly those with a personal connection.
"A number of our band members had relatives that fought on D-Day as well as the other battles around that time in World War II," he said. "Including one of my bass drummers from Adams County that actually found the grave of his father's cousin."
Most impactful for West was meeting veterans who fought during D-Day and hearing their firsthand accounts of the battle.
"What struck me about their stories was that most of them had volunteered to go to war at age 16, 17," Gallegos said. "They had to beg their parents to sign off the military stuff and they actually had to get permission from the schools."
All three men noted the beauty of the Normandy area. Omaha's sandy beaches, rolling green hills and a resort-like town where children built sand castles by the ocean — a town that might have been a tourist destination were it not for the devastating history, Gallegos said.
Barrella imagined nurses in the middle of a war zone treating wounded, soldiers piling onto the shore from boats, no better than sitting ducks, the injured sinking to the ocean floor, soldiers trying to scale cliffs, and recalled peering at 75-year-old craters that remain on the beach from "the massive battle that went on."
"You think about what took place there. It's surreal. It really is," West said.
West said the trip reminded him to fervently honor World War II and D-Day veterans, whose time on earth is dwindling.
"They're passing on in such a huge number right now," West said. "They're that age."
For Gallegos, the trip sparked a desire to keep on playing, and to keep honoring veterans' sacrifices.
"I hope to still be playing by the 100th anniversary," said the 38-year-old Gallegos. "I'd love to go back."
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Brisbane is a beautiful city worth exploring, but sometimes it's nice to get out on the open road and let your mind wander. The winding roads, picture perfect scenes and relaxing environments are just a short drive away from the CBD. Here's some of our favourites.
This area is situated west of Brisbane and links the eastern shore of Lake Wivenhoe with D'Aguilar National Park. The long, straight smooth roads situated near Mount Glorious are fantastic to drive, and you'll likely pass quite a few mountain climbers and bushwalkers along the way. It's not all straightforward though, there will definitely be some other adventurous drivers enjoying some of the more windy sections even if that's not for you.
The renowned Mount Nebo is situated about 45 minutes out of the city. Sitting at 550 meters above the sea level, the peak gives out the essence of a town engulfed by a forest. Nearby, hikers can inspect bushwalk routes at the Brisbane Forest Park Headquarters and if you happen to share a passion for the wildlife, you can pay a visit to the Wildlife center. Here, you can give back to nature by interacting with unique species of rainforest birds, various reptiles and platypus amongst many others. The beautiful countryside view is mesmerizing with heaps of nature's beauty to leave you in awe.
As you trespass Mount Nebo with its snake like roads and rainforest trees, you'll reach Mount Glorious at 680m above sea level. The view of the countryside is stunning from here and the crisp breeze that touches your face is very refreshing to take in as well. There are plenty of bushwalks to discover, and barbeque and picnic spaces are a common site to encounter. A smooth trek into the rainforest will lead you to one of the highlights, Green's Falls - be sure to look out for the tree with the steps built into it on the way. Once you're done, you can even dine at one of the the stunning Mt Glorious Restaurants as well.
What's beautiful about this area located close to Mt Coo-tha is the diverse reflection it portrays during the day and during the night. By day, you'll find a classic cityscape view while during the later hours; you can witness a colorful city line view. It is a very short drive from the CBD and it is an absolute must do to see Brisbane's sprawl laid out in front of you; perfect for some pictures for your wall.
Situated towards the North-Western side of Brisbane, viewers can witness some lush greenery, gorgeous scenery and fertile land fit for farming. The winding roads and uniquely peaceful views are sure to make this road trip serene and refreshing.
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Asphalt is a black, sticky and highly tacky liquid. It is a semi-solid type of petroleum. It is classed as a pitch and can be located in natural deposits or refined as a product. Road construction is the primary use for asphalt. It is mixed with a group of other particles and it creates concrete. Eighty-five percent of all asphalt produced is used for roads. The other use for asphalt is for waterproofing and sealing roofs.
Construction uses refined asphalt. It is used in roofing and paving. Refined asphalt is produced to specification for an end user. It is done by blending or refining. It is estimated that the world uses about 102 tons of asphalt per year. Airport runways, footpaths, and car parks are other uses for asphalt. The production of asphalt is typically produced by mixing coarse and fine products like gravel, sand and crushed rock with asphalt. The mixing materials act as a binding agent. Old tires melted down may also be added to asphalt to form a certain consistency needed for intended projects. About 10 percent of produced asphalt is used for roofing where it is essential that the roof is waterproofed. The waterproofing qualities are also used in insulating and sealing building materials, to coat pipes, paint and carpet tile backing.
In construction, a paver is what is used to lay the asphalt on roads, parking lots, bridges, and many other places. It will lay the asphalt flat and compact the asphalt before the roller finishes the job. Asphalt is put in the paver's hopper by a dump truck or a material transfer unit. The auger receives the asphalt from the hopper which has been carried down by a conveyor. The auger's job is to place the right amount of asphalt in front of the screed. The screed takes the asphalt and spreads it the width of the area needed and does the initial compaction. The paver gives a smooth uniformed surface for the screed. The height of the screed is controlled by the angle, vibration of the screed, the towing force, and the material head. Other controls are used to elevate the finished pavement. All these controls give the asphalt coming down the proper amount to be used for the job. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paver_(vehicle)
Asphalt paving Sarasota FL contractors use a mixture of crude oil with a mixture of sand and stone to produce a dark brown or black substance. The mixture is heated up to over 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Before the asphalt is used the site is prepared by leveling the surface and grading it smooth. Once the asphalt is laid the area will be compacted by the roller.
Laying asphalt is the most economical way to go for large parking lots and it is basically maintenance free. Asphalt paving is used for commercial projects like parking lots, shopping centers, government, and corporate buildings and schools. The contractors will be able to remove a layer of old asphalt to get out any inadequacies so the new asphalt can be applied for a new smooth surface.


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Date: Saturday 14th March
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Location: The Italian Job Pub, 45 All Saints Rd, Notting Hill, London W11 1HE
Ah, Liguria… home to the Italian Riviera, beautiful fishing villages, stylish Portofino and the port city of Genova (once a Republic and maritime power in its own right). Liguria also happens to be the home of our founder, Alessandro, who, although now living in London, links his idea for Pasta Evangelists with wonderful memories of eating his nonna's fresh gnocchi al pesto as a child. And, indeed, there is scarcely a food that better represents Liguria than pesto – pesto alla Genovese, in fact, which is one of the most beautiful, yet bastardised, sauces of Italy, if not the world.
In this masterclass, you'll learn how to make real, authentic pesto alla Genovese, using only the fresh, real and utterly delicious ingredients that nonne across Liguria would agree to. You'll also learn how to make fresh trofie, which are a pasta bianca (white, egg-free pasta) also from the region. At the end of the class, you'll be able to take home freshly-made pesto and pasta to enjoy together with amici e famiglia – just as the good people of Liguria would so do. You'll also enjoy a complimentary glass of prosecco on arrival as well as a Liguria-inspired antipasti, containing, amongst other things, taggiasche olives, which are grown abundantly in the region.
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California's AENIMUS have slowly been on the rise since their debut album Transcend Reality, but one thing's for sure, second album Dreamcatcher will only propel the progressive metal band to new heights. The technicality and ambition on display here will make you think you're listening to a band well into their metal career, making AENIMUS that little bit more exciting to listen to and to watch grow, because in reality they're still honing their sound! In an oversaturated scene of so-so bands, groups have to really churn out something special to stand out, luckily AENIMUS have upped their game with this album as it really packs a punch.
The phrase "start as you mean to go on" springs to mind when Before the Eons bursts in. It's a really technical track but extremely listenable, and the album continues in the same manner. The band channel their inner OPETH and BLACK CROWN INITIATE while BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME-sounds provide the quirkier moments. An uplifting riff and epic solo storms the middle. Delicate guitar work provides a darkly soothing interlude, making this opening track a mesmerising feat. A blistering start.
Eternal sounds like the lovechild of CABAL and SHOKRAN – a terrifying lovechild. The song boasts the first of the spectacular clean vocals on Dreamcatcher. The vocals haven't been chucked in for the hell of it, oh no, they ramp up the coloassal intensity of the track. This brilliant intensity continues into The Ritual which is a song which would please BEYOND CREATION and BLACK CROWN INITIATE fans. The bass really comes to the fore here, making this track a real progressive and technical beast.
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Between Iron and Silver is an ambitious song which is beautifully executed. The dark, brooding moments collapse into passages of sheer magnificence, this won't be a song you'll easily forget. The instrumental and orchestral moments on Dreamcatcher are brilliantly composed and deserve a special mention. It is the dark soundscapes such as the ending of Between Iron and Silver which complete the album. We are violently brought back to our senses with the face-ripping riff and ferocious drumming on The Overlook. The vocals almost have the same impact as ARCHSPIRE at the very beginning, the intensity of the whole track is terrifying.
Technical death metal takes over in Caretaker which is one of the heaviest songs on Dreamcatcher. The heavy technicality of AENIMUS is flawless and when the breakdowns crash in you'll be running for cover. Second Sight is another relentless track. The melodic moments remind me of DISTORTED HARMONY but the illusion is soon shattered by the trenchant end.
Penultimate track Day Zero provides a violently perfect start to the album finale. The terrific title track brings Dreamcatcher to a bewitching and storming conclusion, exactly what an album of this calibre deserves. If you haven't been blown away by a record yet this year then Dreamcatcher will change all that. AENIMUS seem to masterfully mix progressive and technical metal with elements of deathcore and melodic prog metal into one exciting and unforgettable package. Outstanding.


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I recently downloaded PC Clean Maestro onto my desktop and I think it is blocking an indoor bicycle training application. I want to use an app called CompuTrainer, made by RacerMate. How can I check if that is happening?
After reading some reviews on various websites, it appears that PC Clean Maestro is actually one of those apps that force you to buy them in order to fix your computer. I recommend its immediate removal because it can do more harm than good to your PC.
Instead of using PC Clean Maestro, visit the application's page at Software Informer and get CCleaner. It's miles ahead of PC Clean Maestro and keeps your computer safe as well without interfering with other applications installed on your PC.


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Difference Between Diamond and Moissanite Engagement Rings?
Are you thinking of ways on how you can make your engagement to be more special that it will be remembered forever? Most of the time, diamonds and engagements go hand on hand however, not everyone has the money to buy diamonds; but this of course doesn't stop them from being unique and thus, getting moissanite engagement rings will be a good alternative. These rings come in different variants and among other jewelry rings available, it is best mainly because of their luxurious, elegant, fashionable and beautiful look.
The moissanite engagement rings aren't diamond rings but, it is without a doubt a unique stone. This is yet another good alternative for diamonds; such stones are priced higher compared to cubic zirconium but it is a lot more affordable when compared to traditional diamond rings that you can buy today. The surface is very durable than cubic zirconia and some say that moissanite rings are lighter, brighter, shiner and even has better refraction than diamonds.
There are also those that are nearly colorless and may pass a diamond. As a matter of fact, when the moissanite stones are put under direct sunlight, you'll notice some greenish or grayish color. The moissanite engagement rings can be set as well with platinum which has become a very popular ring option and often worn by celebrities. Because of the silvery color platinum has, using it as accessory to almost any outfit is easy. With platinum moissanite rings, its wearer can instantly look fashionable and at the same time, younger without trying so.
In reality, these moissanite rings are made by man or also called as diamond stimulants which has successfully stole the spotlight. There are controversies that do run around giving or receiving moissanite rings one is that, it isn't actually diamond and a lot of people feel the traditional diamond rings are the only best way to do weddings and engagements. But this doesn't stop others from searching on one; after all, there are many positive reasons for making such purchase.
One of the best selling point for buying moissanite engagement rings are less costly than diamonds, which attracted lots of people. Following are several supporting reasons why many are deciding to buy such than diamonds.
Reason number 1. You may be spending roughly 9000 dollars for getting the perfect diamond set but you can fork out a fraction of that price with moissanite stone of the same size and cut, but still can give the same look and feel like diamonds.
Reason number 2. If you're opposed to wearing diamond jewelries either for political or personal reasons, then these would be a good alternative.
Reason number 3. Since they are budget-friendly, replacing moissanite engagement rings are easier.


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The purpose of this study was to assess the condition and viability of the autogenous particulate marrow and cancellous bone grafted for alveolar cleft. In this investigation, unsuccessful cases that showed marked bone resorption on CT images obtained 1 month after the operation were evaluated. The viability of bone grafts was documented by means of bone scintigraphy and MRI.1. On the scintigrams and MRI obtained 3 months after the operation, there was no evidence of acute inflammation in the operated alveolus. The scintigrams revealed the decreased uptake at the cleft region and the increased uptake at the adjacent alveolus of the cleft. The decreased uptake of the cleft area gradually became wider and clearer until 14 months after the operation. On the other hand, the increased uptake at the adjacent alveolus of the cleft still partially remained at 14 months after the operation.2. On T1-weighted MRI obtained 3 months after the operation of some cases, the grafted bone showed partially hyper intensity similar to the fatty tissues. This area extended to the adjacent alveolus on the MRI obtained 14 months after the operation.3. From these findings we suggest that scintigraphy may be useful to evaluate postoperative avascular necrosis in the alveolar cleft, and that MRI may be useful in assessing the fatty marrow maturation of the bone bridge.
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Family picnics can get a little messy, so wash off with the refreshing and fruity scent of Sunshine Blossoms. The sweet smell of summer doesn't have to be reserved for the outdoors – bring some into your home each time you wash hands.


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New Year's Day will kick off the Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival's online registration lottery process for the coming year. The thirty second running of the event, presented by Trek and produced by Life Time – The Healthy Way of Life Company, will be held Sept. 12-14, 2014. Applications for the annual registration lottery will be accepted at www.cheqfattire.com beginning Jan. 1, 2014.
The race spots for the weekend's main cross country events are limited to a total of 3,100 riders. Split between 2,100 participants in the Chequamegon 40 and 1000 in the Short & Fat, the event sells out every year. Online applications will be taken from the launch date on January 1 to midnight on March 15, 2014. Shortly after the March 15 close of registration, an electronic lottery drawing will take place to select the cross country event participants. Participants will be notified of their selection via email following the lottery drawing.
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- NTC New Delhi Vacancy 2015
- Vacancy - Management Trainee Posts
- Total no. of Posts - 01 Posts
- Last Date - 05 Aug, 2015
- Requirement - Bachelor's Degree in Textile Engineering & Technology
- Pay Scale - Rs. 12600-32500/-
- Place of Posting - delhi
NTC New Delhi (National Textile Corporation Limited) is seeking applicants for the vacancy of Management Trainee on its portal http://www.ntcltd.co.in:84 for Bachelor's Degree in Textile Engineering & Technology. Candidates who want to get a job in NTC New Delhi can apply for this notification after matching the prerequisite qualification required for the vacancy. After qualifying you will be posted in delhi. The cut off date for applying is 05-08-2015. For more details like eligibility criteria, age limit and salary read further.
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|Age Limit
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|Management Trainee
|01 Post
|30 years
|Rs. 12600-32500/-
|Bachelor's Degree in Textile Engineering & Technology
Mode of selection : The Selection criteria for this post is Interview.
Application Fee : The Fee for this recruitment is Rs. 300/-.
How to Pay Exam Fee : Through Bank Demand Draft in favor of National Textile Corporation Limited, New Delhi.
- Mode of Application : offline
- Advertisement No. for the Vacancy - NTC/HO/2015/05
Address : National textile corporation ltd, post bag no: 7 (seven), lodhi road head post office, new delhi-110003.
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New restaurant & bar openings July 2016
Rejoice! Summer has finally arrived and in true London style, we've all got the shades out ready for any opportunity to dine in the sun. Luckily there have been loads of new restaurant and bar openings this month so you'll be spoilt for choice when hitting the town. From restaurants launched by those in Michelin star chef jobs to the less formal bao buns, bbq and poké – which has nothing to do with the hokey kind of pokey for those who were wondering.
International cuisine with a South East Asian and Australian slant
Peyton & Byrne
A fabulous addition to their other stores, Peyton & Byrne opened their doors in Great Portland offering an artisan bakery, café and flower shop
Coppa Club, Oxford Circus
The perfect place for those who like to mix work and play, Coppa Club defies all normal restaurant rules by allowing guests to plug in their laptops and mobiles and work while they dine without any time constraints
A Swedish inspired smokehouse which serves up bespoke cut meats which have been brined, cured and cooked on the in-house BBQ
A new opening from three Michelin-trained London chefs offering British fare and reasonable set menus which start at £22
Specialising in Taiwanese bao buns this is the perfect spot for a grab-and-go meal. Our only warning is you might need to prepare for a queue due to its popularity, but as the saying goes, "good things come to those who wait."
The Galvin brothers have earned themselves a great reputation as some of the finest chefs in the country, both having earned Michelin stars and successfully launching some of London's finest restaurants. Galvin at The Athenaeum is already receiving rave reviews for its British inspired menu.
We love it when we're exposed to new dishes from exotic places and that is exactly what you can expect from this little gem! Serving up poké, a Hawaiian raw fish salad, this is the perfect spot for a light summer meal.
The Four Sisters
A bar that throwbacks to old London residents
Soho Sky Terrace
A rooftop bar in the heart of the city, perfect for the summer months
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The Change Group specialise in luxury and hospitality recruitment in London and we have some amazing chef jobs to speak to you about if you are looking for a new role. Get in touch with us today on 02079236021 or submit your CV for us to review.
If you are already in a permanent chef job but would be interested in picking up some temporary chef jobs over the summer, please feel free to contact us. it's a great way to gain some additional experience in different venues without having to commit long-term to anything, and of course, you'll earn some extra cash along the way too!


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Being inducted into the Virginia chapter of 4-H All Stars is the highest honor a Virginia 4-H member can achieve. All Stars have a motto of service and represent the best of the best 4-H members. Nominations are accepted each October with tapping to occur the following June for those who are selected.
There is a very specific form for the nomination process, and inductees must achieve a minimum of 80 out of 130 possible points. 4-H youth are recognized for participation in educational events, leadership, community service, competitions, and more. The form can be somewhat confusing, so to that end, there will be a 4-H All Star form workshop Thursday, September 15, at 6:00 p.m. at the Extension office. Participants must pre-register by calling 672-1361. Parents are welcome and encouraged!
Any age member is welcome to attend because the nomination form is based on one's entire 4-H career. It's best to start early!!! Old record books will be very helpful for remembering what you have done in your 4-H career.
This year's nominees must be at least 15 years old and have completed at least three years in 4-H. The Virginia 4-H All Stars website is a great place to start for information and to download the nomination form in Microsoft Excel.


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Hobbs Family
Closing for the Season on Tuesday!
The trees are shutting down as are we (just for the season!) so the last day for courier orders and contactless pickup orders will be this coming Tuesday (12 May) 🌞
We have the last of Democrat, Splendour, Braeburn and Granny Smith apples 🍎🍎🍏🍏 sending out in 10kg and 15kg boxes….am more than happy to do a mixture….PM or TXT me on 027 288 6090 if you want to place an order 😊
Thank you so much to everybody who has supported us once again this Season 😊😊😊
Shutting down our Stall in late March was pretty distressing for us but because of the courier and contactless orders we have survived! And we will see you all again next Season! 😁😁
Keep taking good care of each other – we are in very precarious times – hopefully this nasty virus will eventually drop off the face of this Earth as we really don't need this! 😔😔 Life is hard enough without this added complication……
We, the Hobbs Family, send much love to everyone ❤❤❤
It's a gorgeous day here so have been out picking apples this afternoon – there's nothing better than being on my Hydralada on a day like this 🌞🌞
Braeburn, Granny Smith, Democrat and Splendour apples will be available for courier and contactless pick up this week – sending out in 10 and 15kg boxes…..all the same price so you can have them in a mixed box if you want 🍏🍎🍏🍎
We also have some small Granny Smith which are still great for eating and cooking but are priced accordingly.
Braeburn, Granny Smith and Democrat are great for eating and cooking and Splendour are sweet and juicy for eating only.
All courier orders will be sent out on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week..…….if you would like a box TXT me on 0272886090 or send me a PM 📱📦
Hope everyone is doing well in their 'bubble'……now that we are at level 3 obviously we must all stay vigilant as we don't want a second wave of this dreadful virus…..take care everyone ❤
19 April
What a day we have today…….gorgeous blue sky day 🌞 I am out here in the Orchard busy picking apples which are going out tomorrow 🍎🍎 All Monday and Tuesday courier spaces are full up but we still have a few spaces for Wednesday but, sorry, only for orders going to Mosgiel, Balclutha and Dunedin. If anybody wants to place an order, contact me on 0272886090 or send me a PM. Hope you are all coping ok in your own individual 'bubble'………it's such a trying time but we will all make it through as long as we are vigilant ❤ ❤
Update – 17 April
These days I am often asked how this 'nasty virus' has affected us as many friends are being paid to stay at home and sadly some will not have a job to go back to, while others will.
Absolutely tragic for the businesses which will go under 😞
Pleased to report I am still working, but getting out of bed at 5am not 4am these days ⏰
We will ride through this tragedy and even though the Fruit Stall had to close early, we are extremely grateful to still having courier orders and contactless pickups so life goes on pretty much as usual so between picking, packing and early pruning, I have the same full day, each and everyday 😊 And I am fortunate as I really love 'my job' and as an added bonus, our 'bubble' is both home and Orchard, soooo my daily ride around the Orchard on my Kawasaki Mule with my gorgeous sister Belle has not been hindered, much to her delight 😊❤
Sam is kept busy with his work and Mum's extra spare time has given her more time in the garden. There is always a trailer of garden prunings to take away 🌳🌲🍁🍂🌺
So everyone please keep an eye on family and friends as life can change in a heartbeat ❤❤
Next Monday is full up for courier orders but I still have spaces for Tuesday to both the North and South Island and Wednesday just the South Island.
Next week we have the last of the Royal Gala apples as well as Golden Delicious – Golden Delicious are a great eating and cooking apple – excellent for pies, crumbles, shortcakes, etc. 🍎🍎🍏🍏
Red Delicious and Braeburn are now available. Granny Smith will be starting the week after.
Quinces are still available – if you would like my Mum's quince jelly recipe, let me know and I'll PM it to you. Sending out orders in 10kg and 15kg boxes. As usual pm or txt me 0272886090 to place an order or for any fruit enquiries 😊👍
Due to the New Zealand Government issuing a nationwide lockdown effective from Wednesday March 25 at 11:59pm we will be closing the Stall at 7pm on Wednesday.
But don't worry everyone – we will still be able to send out nationwide courier orders for the rest of the fruit season and will be posting regularly to update you as to what fruit we have available for dispatch
At the moment for courier we have Royal Gala apples and Cox's Orange apples and the very last of Omega plums. Cox's Orange are great for eating and cooking and Royal Gala apples are nice and crispy for eating.
We send plums out in 5kg and 10kg boxes and apples are sent out in 10kg and 15kg boxes.
Courier orders can only go out on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
PM me or txt/ring me (Ruby) on 0272886090 to place an order.
Next week Golden Delicious apples will also be available for courier – these are a lovely cooking and eating apple.
I will keep you up to date as to what variety comes next.
Contact me on 0272886090 anytime for any queries or questions.
It is a very scary time for all of us – please keep safe everyone and look after yourselves.
#fightcovid19 #weareallinthistogether #keepcalmandeatapples
Yes… it is scary times with this nasty Virus hitting our shores……I never thought for a minute this would ever happen but here it is 😔😔
So just to reassure you all, we are taking this so very seriously…our Fruit Stall surfaces are wiped down on a continual basis and all fruit is now bagged not boxed for hygiene purposes….and I can guarantee our fruit is not handled by anyone other than by my Mum or me 👍
I can assure you hygiene is paramount to us both.
Furthermore our Fruit Stall is "open air" with our wooden sliding door being open all day long.…and the fact that we can stand behind the counter, a good distance away whilst you sort out what fruit you want….this means we are all safe.
I hope this will make you feel safe whilst purchasing…..or you can txt or phone with an order and remember we can leave it on the picnic table in front of the Fruit Stall with an invoice so you can pay online or we can courier an order to you – just send me a txt or call 📱
On the Fruit Stall we have Royal Gala and Cox's Orange apples available in 5kg and 10kg bags and we are couriering them out in 10kg and 15kg boxes 🍎🍎📦📦
This will be our last weekend for Omega plums, which are available on the Stall in 3kg bags and 5kg bags.
Remember, if you have any fruit enquires, weather updates etc, txt or call me on 027 288 6090.
Royal Gala apples are in!
Crunchy, new season Royal Gala apples are available on the Stall in 5kg and 10kg bags as from today 😁🍎🍎🍎
Cox's Orange are a great eating and cooking apple and are also available in 5kg and 10kg bags 😊
Omega plums are on the Stall in 7kg boxes and 3kg bags 😁 Tuesday and Wednesday will be the last days for courier orders of Omegas 📦📪 Royals Gala and Cox's Orange apples will be sent out in either 10kg or 15kg boxes as from Tuesday 📦📦
Quinces are about a couple of weeks away 🚜🚜
Contact me on 0272886090 with any fruit queries, weather updates, orders,etc 😊 Remember we are open 7 days from first light until dark and we only sell what we grow 🌞🌞🌛🌛
Update – 5 March
Black Doris are ready!
Our Black Doris plums are down in volume this year 😲😲🤨 but we will still have 7kg boxes of smaller sized plums and Second Grade boxes, suitable for sauce only, on the Fruit Stall from tomorrow on 😊😊
Black Doris are great for stewing, bottling, chutney, jam, sauce and eating 😋
Bon Chretien Pears and Purple King Plums are still available 🍐🍐
Omega plums and Cox's Orange apples will be available sometime next week 🍎🍎� Will keep you posted as to the exact date. Royal Gala apples should be available about the 12th March – will keep you posted about these too 😊
This Season has been extremely erratic so trying to find a ripeness date for each variety has and is a very frustrating exercise……thank you so much for your patience 🌞🌞😊
As usual, ring/txt me on 0272886090 for any queries about fruit, placing courier orders, weather reports, etc. 📱😺🐔
Fruit update 🍎🍐
We have a plentiful supply of Purple King plums as well as Bon Chretien pears available on the Stall 😊🍐🍐
Still couriering plums and pears in 10kg and 15kg boxes – message me if you would like to place an order 📦😁
Red Gravenstein apples will be finished by Thursday 🍎🍎
Cox's Orange apples will be at least another 10 days away – hoping they will be ready around March 3rd and Royal Gala apples will be about 10 March this year. We have never had apples this late before 😳 but I guess there's a first for everything….a very crazy season 🤨🤨
Black Doris plums will be on the Stall as from Saturday 29th February…..after much delay they are finally ripening! 😁😁
Omega plums will be ready in about 12 days time. Both plum varieties are delicious for eating, bottling, sauce, jam, chutney, etc. 😋
Contact me on 027 2886090 for any fruit queries, weather updates, courier orders, etc📱📱
Remember we are open every day from 7am-9pm and we only sell what we grow 🍎🍐


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In this outfit I am wearing a plain hit pink singlet, high waisted shorts, converse, and a mockingjay necklace.
For the make up I am wearing the look I showed in a previous post about my valentines make up look


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Advice On Quitting Your Job To Travel The World
Explorer in Residence, Graeme Bell, on how he and his family left the rat race behind to embark on a seven-year intercontinental adventure of a lifetime.
I sat in my Land Rover, stuck in Cape Town traffic. Another torrid day in the office under my skin, trapped in a sea of metal built for mobility but going nowhere. I drove that same Land Rover from this port city to Dar es Salaam my wife and children by my side trusting me completely. For six months I had been liberated, I had been the man I was born to be. The sun set over a horizon I longed to chase while exhaust fumes filled my lungs. I remembered the freedom of the open road; the daily, tangible, difficult reality of Africa, I remembered the Mozambican virus which had wracked my body, I remembered our children swimming blissfully in Lake Malawi and I remembered the ice cold beer I had shared with new friends in the Zambian bush. We had returned from that journey cloaked in dust and a film of joy, all too soon washed clean from our skins by the arduous monotonous demands of civilized life. "Damn it, Luisa," I remember saying. "Let's go to South America."
It took almost two years to extract ourselves from the real world, to remove the straightjacket which we had once willingly worn and worked to wear. We sold it all – the business, the cars, everything except that with which Luisa could not part. We removed the children from school, canceled the debit orders and prepared the Defender for the journey across the Atlantic. In November 2012 we escaped on a jet plane and arrived in The New World.
The Defender joined us in Uruguay and over the next two and a half years we circumnavigated South America, gasping in the beauty of the tips of the Andes, soaking the moisture of the Amazon jungle and shivering through the gales of Patagonia. The vehicle broke, we ran out of money, we faced down government thugs in Venezuela and fell deeply, madly in love with a continent which we would call home tomorrow – if there were not entire continents still to explore.
Slowly, day by day, we transformed as if from a cocoon, we grew and broke and were reborn under a blue sky. We were reinvented, I as a writer, my wife as a photographer and our children as free spirits. We were no longer South African, or rich or poor. We were stateless, free agents of the universe, limited only by our imagination. And the fuel in the tank.
Our first book paid our way through Central America to Alaska and back down to Mexico. We needed a break. The road teaches but also takes, living in a tent loses it lustre after four years, you need to stop, think, re-evaluate, plan. In Mexico's San Pedro de Martir mountains we again changed – from travelers to professionals, eager to learn and teach and grow and achieve the impossible. Six months after working day and night on new projects we emerged from our seclusion with our second and most commercially successful book, ready for the next stage. With our own hands we converted the Land Rover into a globe-roaming super camper, capable of providing shelter and protection and the ability to travel to even the most remote corners of the planet. We have never before worked as hard.
We again crossed the Atlantic and soon found ourselves on the winter shores of the Mediterranean, the snow falling while I wrote my third book, cosy in the camper, Luisa working tirelessly to deliver our story to a new market, becoming a filmmaker while the children prepared themselves for the world.
Crossing into Asia our son chose to become a man, choosing that it was now time to meet the world on his own terms, he is ready to make his own mark and we are delighted that we have filled him with a courage and curiosity which cannot be contained. He is preparing to head off into the world while we continue to discover our own until he returns, understanding us better than he could have before. He stayed with us as we drove from Europe to South Africa via the west coast and now we are preparing to return to the northern hemisphere and complete our true circumnavigation of the planet.
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The Pakatan government has little choice nor time to check the slide on its popularity and goodwill from voters.
WHAT a difference a year makes. In a week, the Pakatan Harapan government will mark its first year in power but in stark contrast to the height of popularity it enjoyed then, support for the coalition has plunged.
A recent poll by the Merdeka Centre showed that the administration's approval rating sank to 39% in March, a drastic drop from 79% recorded in May 31 last year.
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's performance approval rating as Prime Minister declined too – from 71% in August 2018 to 46% last month.
The survey firm polled 1,204 registered voters in March to gauge their opinions on the country's economy, leadership and current issues.
Pakatan's descent in popularity was attributed to the state of the economy as felt by consumers, the perceived strength of the government, anxieties over Malay rights and privileges and the treatment of other races in the country.
According to the findings, public satisfaction in Pakatan's administration of the economy fell from 60% to 40% with voters largely unhappy with the rise in the cost of living.
The majority of respondents also disagreed with policies such as the move to abolish the death penalty while many were also against the scrapping of exams for Primary 1 to 3 and the plan to impose taxes on sugary drinks. Only 34% of voters polled were of the view that the country was headed in the right direction, with Malay respondents weighing in lower at 24%.
The survey showed that the main concern of Malaysians was the economy at 63%, followed by race-related issues and the flip-flop on decisions such as the government's decision to withdraw from ratifying the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Icerd).
On the plus side, worries over corruption declined to 23% from 33% while 67% of respondents agreed that the government should be given more time to fulfil its election promises.
Its support rating may have dropped but to be fair, the Pakatan government has not done too badly since taking over, considering the state of the economy and the massive debts that it inherited from the previous disgraced administration.
Of course, there is much more to do, like addressing the cost of living, fulfilling housing needs and providing sustainable healthcare but the government has already fulfilled nearly a third of its pledges, improved its overall financial position and has made significant moves to tackle corruption in the civil service.
Ironically, the freer media landscape today is contributing to the perception that the Pakatan government is performing poorly or unable to handle issues raised by the opposition, especially those related to race and religion.
Malaysia has risen 22 places to rank 123 out of 180 countries in the latest World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). It now tops countries in South-East Asia – above Indonesia (124), the Philippines (134), Thailand (136), Myanmar (138), Cambodia (143), Singapore (151), Brunei (152), Laos (171) and Vietnam (176).
Unlike in the past, opposition parties now get unfettered coverage in the media and the welcome change has led to the diffusion of a more diverse range of views.
However, the new government has been rather inept in conveying its message on a wide range of issues in the print, online and social media since taking over Putrajaya.
It is also guilty of being sluggish in countering negative reactions or stemming news designed to elicit racial or religious sentiments, as could be seen in the cases of ratification of the Icerd, the Rome Statute and the Seafield Sri Maha Mariamman temple riots.
Opposition politicians and their supporters have been quick to exploit this weakness to manipulate opinion in the freer media environment.
A recent example is lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah's briefings to the media in the ongoing trial of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak over funds worth RM42mil from SRC International Sdn Bhd. It is clear that he is using the media to advocate the defence's contention that Najib's bank account was misused by people who were unauthorised, including Jho Low, as well as some rogue bankers.
In statements designed to strike a chord with those who may find it tedious to follow the proceedings, he claimed that the former PM would most likely turn out as a "victim" in the end.
As for getting away with untrue claims in the media, one such example was a supposedly secret "side agreement" for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) to enable a trade-off of 4,500 acres of land to China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC). It was based on a non-legally binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) was supposed to assist local companies to cooperate with CCCC to create special purpose companies for development of the economic accelerator projects worth RM10bil over 10 years.
Instead of clarifying the matter immediately, the media handlers of the Transport Ministry and Mida left it to Dr Mahathir's special envoy to China, Tun Daim Zainuddin, to respond instead.
Ineffective communication teams in the various ministries and the lack of media coordination among them are the main reasons why Pakatan appears to be losing control of its narratives on performance and service.
What Pakatan needs is expertise and a clear media strategy to re-establish political credibility and trust among the people, especially the now disillusioned voters who had pinned their hopes on a better "New Malaysia". Instead of just leaving the ministries to handle their own issues, the approach should be on keeping to the same page, through synchronisation of information and making better use of social media to enable agencies to engage directly with citizens.
With Malaysians having higher expectations and lower levels of patience, the Pakatan government has little choice nor time to check the slide on its popularity and improve on its public relations.
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The haboe Edelstahl-Systeme moved 2007 to a newly built production hall including offices at the location of the habö CNC Dreh- und Frästechnik in Rosenthal. Before it the company that was founded on turn of the millennium was located in 10 kilometer distant Gemünden.
The habö CNC Dreh- und Frästechnik was also originally founded in Gemünden/Grüsen on the area of the hebö Maschinenfabrik.With intention to extend capacity the production moved to north-hessian Rosenthal. This location since then was already extended two times.
Habö Metallverarbeitung, a 1999 spin off of the habö CNC Dreh- und Frästechnik have their seat in thuringian Diedorf, near the frontier to Hessia.
Since the company hebö Maschinenfabrik was founded 1968 in the garage of later on owner-manager Hans Erich Böhl, it has its seat in north-hessian Town of Gemünden/Grüsen.
Fortunately, the location offered sufficient space for the extension of production area, so that today even large industry machines can be produced.
The hebö Metallverarbeitung however, as a spin off of hebö Maschinenfabrik, is located since 1991 in nearby town of Dodenhausen.


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Yellow Tail wine is back in the Super Bowl, and it is using footage from two of its contest winners to create the 'Tastes Like Happy' 30-second ad.
In 2017, Yellow Tail became the first wine brand in almost 40 years to advertise during the Big Game, which led to a second successful ad in last year's game.
"Our new 'Tastes Like Happy' campaign celebrates everyday moments of joy around a bottle of Yellow Tail," said Tom Steffanci, president of Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, the US importer and marketer for the brand. "At a time when we could all use a little more happiness, Yellow Tail reminds us that it's actually all around us."
This year, for the first time, the ad features two entirely fan-produced video segments as part of its commercial. In November, Yellow Tail launched a contest asking consumers to share videos showing what makes them happy. The brand received more than 1,500 fan submissions to its website and social pages.
"Yellow Tail brings people together to share their happiness," said Steffanci. "Yellow Tail is the most followed wine brand on social media and the most popular imported wine brand in America because of the love and loyalty of our consumers. It was a natural step forward to feature real Yellow Tail fans in our new big game commercial."
Many of the contest submissions depict time with family and friends. The most popular activities shared were dancing and singing. Selected by a panel of more than 10 judges, the grand prize winner was Adrien Colon, dancing the salsa on a magical flat rock on a beach in Ibiza, Spain. In addition to being featured in the Super Bowl spot, Colon also won an all-expense paid trip to his happy place, anywhere in the world.
The runner up prize winner was Katherine Nunez, and a video of her swinging from a rope off a boat high above a beautiful bay in Aruba is also featured in the commercial. Her video was shot by her husband while the two were on their honeymoon.
In addition to consumer generated content, the commercial, by the Bam Connection, features 22 principal actors and 44 extras. It was directed by feature film, music video and commercial director, Jeffrey Darling, and shot in Miami, Florida this past November. The new campaign will also run on YouTube, Buzzfeed, and iHeartRadio in 30- and 15-second versions.


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Jim Henson was born today in 1936 and gave us and the whole world MUPPETS. He gave us Sesame Street, Kermit The Frog, Gonzo, Fraggle Rock, Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, and much much more.
In my opinion, I think Henson's work is far superior to most of the CGI that is done today. Jim's creations have character and are so life like that you really think they are real. Unlike most of the CGI creatures that are lifeless and drab.
Jim was truly a master at what he did and his legacy continues to live on today.
Watch the video below for a tribute. Damn, there is something in my eye.


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The Minister of Finance unveiled the 2019/20 Budget on 13 June 2019. Below are some of the major tax reforms proposed by the Minister in the Budget Speech.
Tax Amnesty Extension:
For taxpayers who have been granted tax amnesty, they now have up to 31st December 2019 (instead of 30th June 2019) to settle their principal tax liabilities for which interest and penalty have been waived
- This is a very commendable move given some delays in processing some of the tax amnesty applications.
Tax Dispute Resolution improved:
Two measures have been proposed
(a) Office of Tax Ombudsman at the Ministry of Finance, and
(b) Tax Objection Desk for disputes/complaints related to valuation or classification of imports
- The success of these two measures will much depend on the extent of independence of those units, their expertise and resources.
Imports by individuals made simple:
The requirement to use clearing agents will no longer be mandatory for individual importers. The clearing process will also be simplified.
- This may reduce the cost of importation to individuals but may also increase administrative costs to TRA in a short term.
Relief on female pads?:
(a) Corporate tax of 25% (instead of 30%) to apply for the first 2 years of operation to new investors in manufacturing of pads. Subject to a performance agreement with the government
(b) VAT exemption removed on supply of pads
- Exemption or reduced income tax rate in the early years of production may not be an effective incentive. Most business will make losses in the first few years and may not be in a tax paying position anyway. VAT exemption does not always reduce prices to final consumers. Could there be some better non-tax incentives?
No immediate tax at TIN registration:
New taxpayers will now have up to six months before income tax on their business becomes due. No tax will be demanded when taxpayer applies for TIN.
- What a great move! This will certainly give new taxpayers relief and focus their attention on building their new businesses at least for six months. But some anti-avoidance measures will also need to be in place to prevent abuse.
Excise duty:
No major changes on excisable goods and services. Duty reduced on wines made from local fruits from TZS200/L to TZS61/L. No duty on aircraft lubricants used by the national carrier and others per international agreements. Locally made artificial hair now to attract 10% duty and those imported 25%.
- Some good news to aviation industry. Beauty will now be more expensive.
Stricter regulations on betting:
New system to be used to regulate both operators and players to mitigate negative social economic implications and also curb the revenue leakages.
- Given the apparent boom in this sub-sector, this is a good move. Both economically and socially.
A number of changes to protect local industries.
- Protecting local industries is important and commendable. But that should go hand in hand with tangible controls to ensure efficiency. Otherwise we may be protecting inefficiencies and ultimately penalize consumers.
Nuisance levies scrapped:
In implementing the Blueprint for regulatory reforms, several levies and fees (e.g. imposed TFDA, Government Chemist, and TBS) are going to be scrapped.
- This is a good start in implementation of the spirit of the Blueprint. Multiple fees, levies and taxes are not conducive to business.
Presumptive tax:
Several changes on sole proprietors with less than TZS 100 Million annual turnover.Presumptive tax at a maximum rate of 3.5% will now apply on individuals with turnovers of up to TZS100 Million (up from TZS20 Million). No requirement to submit audited accounts. Mandatory use of EFD to start from TZS14 million turnover. No tax if turnover is TZS 4million or less.
- This is the boldest move. It will reduce both compliance and administrative costs. For lower bands, the tax rates have been reduced.
5 Years Driving Licence :
Drivers will now use their driving licences for 5 years (instead of 3 years) before renewing.This however comes with additional cost. Drivers will pay TZS 70, 000 to get their licences renewed (up from TZS 40, 000). Owners of cars and motorcycles will also pay more fee to register their vehicles from the current flat rate of TZS 10, 000. Motorcars (TZS 50, 000), Tricycles (TZS 30, 000) and Motorcycles (TZS 20, 000).
- These reforms may not be palatable to the motorists.
The proposed reforms as presented in the Budget speech clearly show the intention to create an industrial economy and also implement the spirit of the Blueprint for regulatory reforms. We await to see how these and other tax reforms will be reflected in the tax laws (through the Finance Act, 2019 and the GNs).


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The Capital Shopping Park opposite Cardiff City Stadium has been sold to Aberdeen Asset Management (AAM) for £59.65m.
AAM, which was represented by international real estate advisor Savills has bought the retail centre from PMG.
The shopping park was developed in 2008 and provides around 150,000 sq ft (13,935 sq m) of retail, leisure and office space with 21 tenants including Next, Outfit, Marks & Spencer, SCS, DW Sports, Mamas & Papas, Smyths Toys and Costa.
It currently generates an annual rental income of circa £3.36m.
Ewan Montgomery, Fund Director at Aberdeen Asset Management, said: "We are delighted with the purchase of Capital Shopping Park. This is a rare opportunity to buy the leading shopping park in one of the UK's major cities and we believe that the property offers excellent prospects for long term growth and improvement. The purchase is in line with Aberdeen's on-going strategy to invest in prime real estate with strong underlying fundamental characteristics."
Mike Hall, managing director of PMG, said: "The sale of Cardiff Shopping Park represents the end of a 10-year project for PMG, which included the development of the Cardiff City Stadium, the Cardiff Athletics Stadium and the retail park. The investment by Aberdeen in Cardiff is a major boost for the city and we are sure they will continue to invest and improve the retail park and its surroundings."
PMG was advised by Wilkinson Williams.