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6 – Decision Time
PART 6 – Oct 28 to Nov 9, 2009
To begin our vehicle exploration phase, we had to find new digs. As nice as La Quinta was with a pool, jacuzzi and room service, it was way beyond our budget, so Roz quickly found us a cheap, self-contained casita not far from downtown Tucson. We checked out of the hotel, loaded up the bikes (which took a while as we were out of practice) and hit the road again for a short jaunt across town. The weather had been clear and calm during our time in Tucson, but today when Roz had to ride again, the wind cranked up to 15 mph gusting to 25. She couldn't believe it – her nemesis was back. But it reminded her that she still wasn't having fun while riding out of her comfort zone.
The casita was perfect for what we needed – gated secure parking, wi-fi, cable and a fridge for beer. What more could a guy ask for? Oh yeah, there was boring stuff too like a stove, microwave and big sink. Not sure what those are for, but Roz was happy.
Casita (southern name for a concrete cabin)
Our toothy neighbor.
Roz testing out the kitchen machinery. Mmmmmm.
With a home base established, it was time to check out our vehicle options. We hopped on my bike and rode out to Ironhorse BMW of Tucson where we met T.R., an affable salesman who loved his 1200GS. We talked a long time about our predicament and in the end, he suggested that we take a used '07 BMW 1200 Adventure for a 2-up test ride. But not just around the block. T.R. insisted that the best way to check out 2-up touring on the Beemer would be to ride it for four or five hours on both highways and dirt roads. He mapped out a 100-mile loop and the next thing I knew, we were accelerating away on the most beautiful bike I've ever ridden.
Roz and I could not believe how smooth and powerful the bike was. Going north on Highway 77, I opened up the throttle at 65 mph to pass a car and in a flash, was doing 90. Holy crap – this ain't no KLR! It had only been a couple of years since owning an '84 Yamaha Venture 1200, but I had already forgotten that bikes don't have to vibrate you to hell in order to go fast. What a delight. Stopping for lunch in Catalina, Roz and I were both ecstatic about the bike. Two-up riding suddenly didn't seem so bad. As if to confirm our thoughts, a young kid in the Subway asked if the bike out front was ours, "Because it's totally sick." Translation for fellow old farts: I like your bike. Roz and I just smiled. Yup, that is one nice piece of German engineering.
The next part of the test ride took us to San Manuel, which would loop us back to Tucson on dirt roads for abuot 40 miles. At first, the gravel road was pretty smooth and I was surprised at how stable the bike felt two-up at about 50 mph. But then the road got more corrugated and I wished I had brought along my air pressure guage and pump. The hard tires were no fun on the bumps, so I had to slow down to 35 mph. I also wished I had asked T.R. to show me how to adjust the shocks for off-road riding (although later, I realized it was dead easy with a big knob under the seat). As we slowly made our way south, a little 20-year old Suzuki Samurai passed us and the driver gave us a happy beep-beep and a peace sign. Dang – I hate when that happens. Suddenly this adventure bike didn't seem so adventurous.
And then we got to the tough stuff. The East Reddington Road is a 25-mile crumbling track full of loose rocks, sand and switchbacks which takes you up and over a mountain pass. I couldn't believe T.R. wanted me take this road, but as there was only another hour of sunlight, we were left with few options. I have to say, that was some of the toughest riding I've ever done. Two-up on a big bike with highway pressure in 50/50 tires pummelled me, but I was determined not to drop the bike. I had a couple of close calls, but saved us with a quick dab of the foot. At one point I had to pull over and rest. My arms and shoulders were killing me and it didn't help that on the descent, Roz kept sliding into me. With the sun almost on the horizon, we both looked at each other in dismay. What had we gotten ourselves into? I appreciated T.R. wanting us to experience the full-meal-deal on this bike, but this was almost too much. To his credit, we did learn what two-up riding off road on a big bike was like – it was fricking hard!
The sun dipped below the horizon just as we finally got to pavement. I was never so relieved. As we rode back to Ironhorse, I was having some serious reservations about riding two-up into places like the Copper Canyon in Mexico. Fack! It wasn't supposed to be like this. We dropped the bike off, said thanks to T.R. for the informative test ride and hopped on my KLR. My old bike seemed so anemic now. We found Lindy's Burgers on 4th Ave. where we both devoured monster burgers bigger than our heads. The ride had made us both ravenous.
A couple of days later, we went and looked at an '06 BMW Adventure being sold by a fellow ADV rider, Lee. It was a lovely low-mileage model and while sitting on it, all memories of the Reddington Pass vanished. Perhaps we could just stick to paved roads or nicely graded dirt. We had a great gab with Lee and his wife, Ines, and parted good friends. I told him I'd let him know in the next few days what we were going to do.
Fits like a glove. My KLR said it made my bum look big.
The next day we drove out to Ryan's Airfield where we met J.T., who was selling an '87 Suzuki Samurai. He was a young National Guard aircraft mechanic who helped his dad wrench planes when not doing so in uniform. As a former pilot, I loved being at the airport. If money was no object, I'd love to fly to South America, but alas, I ain't rich. We hopped into the cute Samurai and the three of us went for a test ride. J.T. insisted that we check out the off-road capability so he directed me to some desert trails. With the truck in four-wheel drive, we drove through deep sand, washboard ruts and undulating terrain. Roz and I were laughing as memories of driving our old Land Rover came back to us. No wonder that Samurai driver had given us a happy beep the other day – this was fun! And hell, I could be drinking a beer too. I just couldn't imagine riding two-up on the same trails. Dang – I didn't like where these thoughts were heading.
(ROZ: To me, the Samurai test ride was the complete opposite of the Beemer test ride. This time we were both having some reservations while driving on the highway. The tranny was pretty noisy and Trond soon found that 60 mph was about its max comfort speed. Even though it was nice sitting side by side by my sweetie, I was thinking that the Beemer sure would be a smoother, quieter and faster ride on the highway. And then we took it off road. It wasn't until we hit the sand that the light went on for me. I'm telling you, that 4×4 just floated like I was on a giant surfboard. That's when I realized how much more fun I'd have in the Samurai – which I could also drive – rather than passengering on the Beemer. Plus, two-up riding would be tough in this deep sand – something to consider if we wanted to hit some remote beaches.)
J.T.'s Samurai. Fits like a glove too. Hmmm…
We left J.T. with a big thanks and went home to our casita. It was time for some serious discussions. With a strong drink in each of our hands, we first talked about continuing our journey on our bikes. Roz said that the ride to the casita in the wind earlier in the week had clarified that she didn't want to ride anymore. This trip was supposed to be fun, but she was waking up each day dreading the idea of getting back on her bike. She wished this wasn't so, but it was what it was. I knew she was right. And frankly, I was relieved. During our journey here, there was always an underlying tension inside of me because I was worried about her. Not just about her crashing, but also about the fact that she wasn't having fun. As much as I wanted to ride my own bike, I couldn't enjoy myself if she wasn't too. I guess I've been with her too long to not care about how she's feeling.
(ROZ: It didn't help that Trond was a regular reader of the Faceplant forum so he had a good idea of how bad a crash could be. And I don't think he savoured the idea of possibly having to make that phone call to my Dad one day. Believe me, I wanted to be the brave, yahoo warrior that Trond is, but I've preferred to take the easy path in life, whereas he always looked for a challenge. Different strokes for different folks as the cliche goes. I don't mind being challenged every now and then, but not EVERY single day. We still had to get all the way to Tierra del Fuego AND return to Vancouver. I had to be really honest with myself and admit that there were too many factors involved in riding a loaded motorcycle that caused me more stress than joy. And if I wasn't enjoying myself, what was the point of continuing? The test ride in the Samurai reminded me of how much FUN this journey could be.)
Beer helps any healthy discussion.
So now the question was, two-up on a bike or together in a 4×4 (we had ruled out the flying bat idea). We drew up a list of pros and cons for both vehicles and discussed what we hoped to achieve in this trip. We were both keen to explore places that were hard to get to – places like the Copper Canyon – and we also wanted to volunteer our time to communities and organizations during our travels. It was becoming clear that the Samurai was edging forward in our discussions. I couldn't believe my dream of riding to South America was crumbling before my eyes, and yet, the 4×4 seemed to make the most sense. That Beemer test ride had been such an eye-opener to the challenges of two-up off-road riding and honestly, that wasn't what I had dreamed of all these years. I wanted to ride my own bike hard and fast. If we were going to travel together, then let's at least make it fun. My dream ride would have to come another day.
(ROZ: It seems that almost every decision about this journey has been one of compromise – starting with the choice of dual-sport motorcycles. Yes, the one cylinder engines aren't that great on the highway, but they're pretty good for the dirt. Similarly, we had to concede that if we chose to ride two-up on the Beemer, then it would be a different journey, as we weren't likely to go exploring too far off the pavement. While the Samurai wasn't a bike, it would allow us to ride harder and farther into more remote regions than two-up on a Beemer.)
Roz felt terrible about killing my dream, but I assured her that wasn't the case. We were simply pushing it a few years. Next time, I would ride with a buddy or two while Roz and a friend drove a support (beer) vehicle. We would meet up when we could and then we would all be happy. As it was, I really wasn't as upset about switching vehicles as I thought I would be. We could even make a game of switching vehicles – a different one for each continent. When we got to South America, we could switch to motorized pogo sticks. Anyway, the decision was made – the bikes would be shipped home and sold. And we would buy the Samurai. Were we making the right decision? I wasn't sure.
Two days later, we were the owners of a 22-year-old Suzuki Samurai. It was surreal. I told you this was the wrong way to travel to South America. Seriously, try to sort out your vehicle requirements before going on your journey. It'll save you headaches and heartaches later. (ROZ: At the same time, it pays to have a "Max Flex" attitude while travelling. Or, as Bruce Lee said, "Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object, and you shall find a way round or through it.")
A new addition to the family made the KLR nervous – it knew something was up.
Before I could change my mind, I put a call out to friends to help us get our bikes back to BC. In no time, a truck was lined up to meet us in Chandler, near Phoenix. I had new tires installed on the 'zuki and we rented a trailer to haul the bikes. The only problem was how to get the bikes up on the semi-trailer, but the good folks at Chandler Harley Davidson offered to help us load the bikes with their forklift. And here I thought they'd just laugh at us and our rice burners. I tell ya, motorcycle people are the best people in the world.
(ROZ: So are our friends. Big shout outs to Nigel and Silas for their magical work behind the curtain in Vancouver, arranging for the truck in Chandler and agreeing to pick up and store the bikes in Vancouver. Shipping bikes to Vancouver – $800. Trailer rental – $15. Having friends who come through when you really need them – PRICELESS!)
The day before our trip to Chandler, Roz and I had some final hours with the bikes we had come to know as our babies. While Roz washed them and prepared the paperwork for transport, I removed the communiciations gear and bags. It was a strange day.
These are the last photos of the bikes free. I loved these bikes.
It was a tight fit getting them onto the trailer, but I made it work. Don't let the happy face fool ya – I'm just relieved I didn't have to go and rent a bigger trailer.
The night before departure, I couldn't sleep. I woke up in the middle of the night and went to the living room to sit in the dark. I spent an hour thinking of our journey so far and some of the highlights, like riding the dirt road in the Saline Valley and the snow of Yosemite. I thought of all the people we met because of our bikes and all the conversations we had with fellow riders. How ironic that this journey that was supposed to let me ride non-stop for a year or two would now turn into the longest time I'd be without a bike. I felt like I was grieving and some part of me deep inside wanted to cry. But after a while, I was finally ready to let it go. I would have my time in the saddle again, but now it was time for a new type of journey. There would still be adventure and challenges – but on four wheels. I went back to bed and finally fell asleep. It was going to be okay.
(ROZ: Before I'm cast as the villain of this piece, let me say that no one does guilt better than me – must have something to do with my Jewish upbringing. I felt, and still feel, so bad for Trond – I knew this had been a dream of his for so many years. During one of our many conversations he remembered that the motorcycle dream had begun when he saw a picture of a solo rider covered in dust and mud. It had always been about the lone wolf adventuring around the world on his motorcycle. Whereas I just wanted to connect with the people, the land, the food, the music of Mexico and Central and South America. I didn't really care how we got there. But I'm glad I gave it a go on my motorcycle and although I'm not proud of "quitting" the bike, I still didn't want to quit the journey. I count my blessings that I have such an incredibly understanding, flexible partner. He was able to take his loss and turn it into a new adventure. When I told Trond how bad I felt that I took away his motorcycle, he replied, "But you gave me a Samurai. I've had a hard-on for those since I rode in one in Australia in 1987″. Is it any wonder that I'm still crazy in love with him after all these years?)
Here's the photo Roz is talking about of the dusty solo rider that has hung on my wall for years. I think it's from an old BMW brochure for the 1150GS. I still love it.
We woke up before sunrise and were on the highway after a quick coffee. I kept looking at the bikes in the mirror and expected to feel melancholy, but instead, I was uplifted. These fine steeds that had served us so well would go to new owners and would hopefully continue to have more adventures. I quietly thanked them for taking care of us for over 3,000 miles.
Within a couple of hours we made it to Chandler and chowed down at Denny's.
Shortly after, we met our truck driver and his semi at the Harley dealer. Aaron, from the service department, used a forklift to get our bikes onto the trailer using metal skids. Very easy. I thanked Aaron and gave him and his staff a case of Bud for his efforts. He said it wasn't necessary, but I insisted. Who would have guessed that my motorcycle trip would end with me giving thumbs up to a Harley dealer? Journeys have the amazing ability to teach you the best of lessons – namely, never judge a rider by his ride.
Aaron of Chandler Harley Davidson helping us out big time.
As the truck pulled away, I whispered a quiet good-bye. And now a new journey begins. Unfortunately, this also means the end of our ride report on ADVrider. This perhaps is the hardest part of changing our mode of transport. For years, the ADVrider community has been my inspiration and my teacher. I can't tell you how many hours I spent pouring over ride reports and learning about my bike from fellow riders. Yes, Roz and I will maintain a blog elsewhere, but it just won't be the same without you ADVrider guys and gals on board. I really did want to give back to the community that gave so much to me, but I promise, I'll do this trip again, and next time, I'll go all the way on two wheels. (ROZ: And I'll be cheering you on the whole way!!!!)
Thank you my friends and fellow riders – you're the best!
(ROZ: And thanks to everyone for your encouragement and belief that I can do it. Unfortunately, I just wasn't enjoying the riding enough to sustain my "can do" attitude. For what it's worth though, I have a new appreciation for all you crazy FFs and the utmost respect for any person – male, female, young, old – who makes the brave decision to load up a motorcycle and take that journey on two wheels. You all made it look so easy.)
For those interested in following a (yawn) drive report, feel free to join us at: http://www.contactpictures.com
(ROZ: Don't listen to Trond. While it may not seem as adventurous as riding a bike, I have no doubt that a wealth of adventure awaits us full of remote beaches, unique communities and encounters with more naked people. I hope you'll join us.)
Trond (and Roz!!)
P.S. Don't unsubscribe from this ride report just yet. I'll be posting a compilation of videos taken during our trip here soon. And if during our travels we rent a motorcycle (or two), I'll post up our ride reports here as well.
See ya!
17 Responses to "6 – Decision Time"
You two are the best. What an inspiring trip – but more so, what an inspiring couple. You two bring out the best in each other.
Very cool.
PS. I have a friend who wants to ride down to South America – he has a GSF 800 and lots of cash…
Loving your adventures guys!
Don't worry about the change in transport mode, main thing is your are still on the road.
Make sure you rent some bikes when you are in Costa Rica, DR400s from wild-rider.com. The country is awesome and has some great riding!
all the best
Hello lovelies! Your travelogue reminds of the chinese symbol for 'crisis', which consists of two articles. One meaning 'danger' the other 'opportunity'. You are an incredibly 'opportunistic' couple in the warmest, bravest sense. Your open hearts inspire. Many hugs from the rainy north. Happy trails.
Lynn -
Great update – so glad that you made a decision that you're both comfortable with and I look forward to hearing about your continued adventures on the Suzuki Samurai!
Thanks you two for keeping us updated. It's totally thrilling and I don't need to go out for my entertainment now. I've got real life drama unfolding at my fingertips…
What a RR so far I sure was living it with you, the Burning Man, Death Valley, Yosemite all places I have been or I want to go (and of course farther south). My wife is also a novice rider and of course I would like to do those things with her. I congratulate you to your flexibilty and decision, remember tere are still 4 wheels alltogether. I am changing my reed from AVD rider to this blog
Regards from the snowy Okanagen
Nik -
Hi guys. I had dinner with Dad and Eva and he said he spoke to you. You're set to cross into Mexico as soon as the 4×4 gets new bearings. Ah, such is life. Anyhow, I'm sure when you're into Mexico you'll feel that your journey is REALLY beginning. Have a great time! Maybe I'm just an old lady but I really think it will be more relaxing with a vehicle rather than a bike. Love to you both!
Hey you guys – any updates??
Buen viaje amigos, buena estadía en Ecuador, gracias por visitar Casa Chiguac en machachi, y envidiable su aventura.
Que tal amiga, a los tiempos. Han pasado tantos anios. Como te va??.
Ojala consigas mi email y nos podamos comunicar. Que pases una feliz Navidad en este 2010 y que el 2011 sea lo mejor para ti.
Hasta pronto.
Franklin Cordova


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Kick off 13:30 BST at Malmedy, Belgium
England - Afobe 4',33',74' Shelvey 54'
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89'England ending the game strongly, forcing a string of corners and with both Connor Wickham and Barkley seeing shots well blocked by the Cypriot defence.
85'Ngoo comes close to a goal, when his shot hits the post.
82'Off, Alex Konstantinou. On, Michalis Perikleous.
76'Off, Benik Afobe. On, Connor Wickham.
74'Benik Afobe. It's a hat-trick for the Arsenal man! Barkley slipped a pass through for him and he made no mistake by finishing well to complete a memorable treble.
72'Off, Onisiforos Roushias. On, Martinos Christofi.
62'England's substitutes combine as Josh McEachran delivers a corner from the right which sees Ross Barkley's eventual effort saved by Mytidis.
61'Off, Jonjo Shelvey. On, Ross Barkley.
58'Off, Andreas Hadjigeorgiou. On, Dimitris Kyprianou.
56'Off, John Bostock. On, Josh McEachran.
54'Jonjo Shelvey. It's 3-0 now, after Shelvey strikes home from just outside the area.
48'Jonjo Shelvey. The England captain is cautioned following a foul.
46'Cyprus get the second half underway.
44'The Cyprus captain Onis Roushias sees a penalty saved by Jed Steer just seconds before the half-time whistle after Bruno Pilatos had fouled Alex Konstantinou in the box.
39'Luke Williams comes close to making it 3-0, but his shot comes back off the bar. That's the second time the Middlesbrough midfielder has hit the woodwork in his two caps for the U19s. Unfortunate.
33'Benik Afobe. England have a second and it's come from the same source again. Ngoo does well to win the ball on the right hand side and picks out Afobe in the middle who scrambles it home.
20'Captain Jonjo Shelvey has a shot saved by Cypriot goalkeeper Zannettos Mytidis.
09'John Bostock comes close, as his free-kick narrowly misses the target.
04'Benik Afobe. Great start for the Young Lions, as Michael Ngoo breaks down the left and crosses for Afobe to get his second goal for the U19s.
KOThe game is underway and it's England who get us started.

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The rules for the Tony Awards are set forth in the official document "Rules and Regulations of The American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards", which applies for each season only. The Tony Awards are considered the highest U.S. theatre honor, the U.S. theatre industry's equivalent to the Academy Awards (Oscars) for motion pictures. In British theatre, the equivalent of the Tony Award is the Laurence Olivier Award.
Since 1997, the Tony Awards ceremony has generally been held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City in June and broadcast live on CBS television. The 63rd Tony Awards ceremony is scheduled to be held on June 7, 2009, at Radio City Music Hall, with a three-hour broadcast on CBS.


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It's the thoughtfulness that comes with Melanie Ulrich's drive that impresses her teachers.
The Paducah Tilghman High School senior has all the academic and service achievements an excelling student wants.
She maintains a 3.9 grade-point average in the school's toughest classes. The 16-year-old is Beta Club president this year, serves on the student council and has served two years in the National Honor Society.
But it's her intentional and committed approach that stands out.
"Besides her quiet, reserved intelligence, the qualities that impress me most about Melanie are her diligence and her commitment to get the job done," said Connie Byrd, math teacher. "Melanie is a student who fully participates in organizations to which she belongs."
Ulrich's commitment leads her to thoughtful experiences, including being co-president of the school's poetry club and a member of the recycling and Young Republicans clubs.
And it leads her to Teen of the Week honors.
Ulrich, daughter of Connie and Burton Ulrich, is the Murray State University Teen of the Week. Each Monday, the Sun features a different MSU Teen of the Week selected from nominees submitted by high school guidance counselors throughout western Kentucky and southern Illinois. In May, a Teen of the Year will be chosen from the weekly winners, earning a $5,000 scholarship to Murray State. Teen of the Week is part of the Sun's Newspapers in Education program.
Ulrich's excitement about a lunch buddy program at Morgan Elementary School peeked through on the day she interviewed for this article.
"I'm actually going today to see my lunch buddy," Ulrich said excitedly about when she visits the same elementary schooler every two weeks.
"It's a nice break from all this very strict atmosphere of high school and all this drama and everything. It's fun to just be around kids who don't really care about anything."
A dual-credit program with Murray State University involved Ulrich in the lunch buddy service, and allowed her to observe teachers in the classroom.
Ulrich said everything from literature to biology interests her, a diversity in interests also shown in her service time. She has or has had roles in the school's equestrian club, concert choir, volleyball team and pep club.
Two universities accepted Ulrich and offered prestigious scholarships. Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu, Hawaii, honored her with the Ka 'Ima 'Ike (Seeker of Knowledge) Scholarship, which would give her $5,500 for her freshman year. Tulane University in New Orleans awarded her a $20,000 Founders Scholarship.
Ulrich said she's undecided about what she will study after high school and where.
"I'll probably stay in Kentucky," Ulrich said. "Right now my main choice is probably the University of Louisville."
Wherever she goes, her high school principal knows what kind of person that university will have.
"Melanie is a well-mannered young woman," said Art Davis, Paducah Tilghman principal. "She is a young lady of character, displaying the highest morals on a daily basis."
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This route climbs over several bulges along the left black streak. There are some good distances between some of the bolts but the climbing is generally easier during the gaps. Many of the holds can be difficult to find if not well chalked, be sure to feel around in the horizontals to find the best spots. Grab some jugs and reach high to make the first clip. The hardest moves are just above getting to the second bolt. Continue up the water streak turning a few more bulges along the way.
This route is on the Fire Wall (upper) and climbs the left hand of the 3 black streaks.
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Found the crux moves to be 2/3 up and not any easier than the crux moves of Family Man. Because it is not as sustained as Family Man, I guess most people would agree that this route is easier, but since we use the YDS I gave it the same grade.
Matthias, if, by your comment you are referencing the YDS referring to the single hardest move on a route. That was how it was initially intended to be used but that has been out dated for many years at this point. Pretty much all routes are graded based on the cumulative difficulty to make a clean ascent. If we stuck to the YDS grade only referring to the single hardest move then both Goliath (5.13a) and BOHICA (5.13b) would also be 5.12a, food for thought.
I know of course that you are right and since this is a fairly new area it doesn't make much sense to use old standards, but I actually did find the bouldery crux 2/3 up and the beginning of FIYO a little harder than any FM moves, averaging things to the same grade (for me). But then again, I also suck at bouldering...


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In the first exhibition of its kind, the Fitzwilliam Museum will relate the story of the quest for immortality and struggle for imperial legitimacy in ancient China's Han Dynasty. The Search for Immortality: Tomb Treasures of Han China will feature over 300 treasures in jade, gold, silver, bronze and ceramics in the largest and most important exhibition of ancient royal treasures ever to travel outside China.
The Han Dynasty established the basis for unified rule of China up to the present day. To maintain this hard-won empire the Han emperors had to engage in a constant struggle for power and legitimacy, with contests that took place on symbolic battlefields as much as on real ones. While written accounts provide an outline of these events, it is through the stunning archaeological discoveries of recent decades that the full drama and spectacle of this critical episode in Chinese history has been brought to life.
Dr Timothy Potts, Director of the Fitzwilliam Museum, commented: "It is impossible to overstate the importance of the Han Dynasty in the formation of a Chinese national culture and identity. At the time of the ancient Romans, the Han emperors were the first to unify a large part of the regions we now know as China under a sustained empire, which they ruled virtually unchallenged for 400 years. The Han Dynasty gave its name to the Chinese language, its script and the vast majority of the Chinese people. It was arguably the defining period of China's history and the point of genesis for the China of today. The spectacular objects in this exhibition bring to Cambridge the finest treasures from the tombs of the Han royal family, the superb goldwork, jades and other exquisitely crafted offerings the kings chose to be buried with on their journey to the afterlife. For their artistry, refinement and pure beauty they rival anything from the ancient world."
This pioneering exhibition will compare the spectacular tombs of two rival power factions: the Han imperial family in the northern 'cradle' of Chinese history, and the Kingdom of Nanyue in the south, whose capital in modern-day Guangzhou formed the gateway to the rich trade routes of the China Sea and Indian Ocean. Objects from these tombs have never before been displayed together as a single exhibition. Through the exhibition it is revealed how, in both life and in death, Empire and Kingdom played a diplomatic game of cat and mouse, one to assert its supremacy, the other to preserve its autonomy.
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image 1 - Stone Lion Weight - 2nd century BC, Western Han Dynasty
image 2 - Jade Coffin - 2nd century BC, Western Han Dynasty
image 3 - The Western Chamber - Photo courtesy of The Museum of the King of Nanyue
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Monday, September 29, 2008
Waiting for Brownies
Needless to say my whole head hurt by the end of it....... even my eyelids were a bit numb.
Dennis is fascinated with glasses. He is always trying to put on these protective goggles and finally I bent them to fit around his ears. I had to hold his hand long enough for Anna to take a picture before he pulled them off only to try to put them back on. What a turkey!
Dennis is so stinkin' spoiled, it isn't funny........ but it is cute. The girls regularly take turns feeding him little pieces of crushed ice.
Wait a minute? Am I seeing right? Is that Annalyn changing a poopy diaper? Well, yes it is, and it is her very first one. With a little more practice, I think she will have Diaper Changing 101 down. While I do not in any way feel that it is any of my daughters' jobs to change their brother's diapers, I do believe that it is important for them to know how to, even at this age. It is the very beginnings of preparing them for motherhood someday right along with learning to cuddle him, feed him, get him dressed, and make him laugh. They all are great big sisters!
I made a huge pan of brownies the other day. William waited patiently with napkin in hand, for them to come out of the oven. Seriously.
Swim season is almost over, but when we have lots of company over, the kids don't mind the cold as much. Even John got in and had a great time with the kids.
Over the weekend, we made beef kebabs. They were simple and turned out great. MMmmm, yummy.
My friend Denise (and her kids) joined us for church Sunday morning and stayed for dinner. What's five more mouths to feed?
How crazy! Adam tried to transfer Caleb from his back to Joey's. I can't remember if they were successful or not, but no one got hurt.
One of the kids gave Dennis this hat. He loved wearing it until he tore it up.
Sometimes Adam and Caleb get into these goofy moods where they wrestle each other. Here is Caleb instigating Adam by trying to squish him on the couch. It worked.... enough said, but I broke it up before it got out of hand. For the first time ever, their horsing around ended on a good note, with neither of them getting hurt. I was proud of both of them for showing such self control.
Tonight, Andrew let me wiggle his very first loose tooth. How exciting. Me being overly excited for him to lose his first tooth, I tried to convince him to let me pull it out, but he just didn't think a tooth fairy gift was worth it--- yet. That's okay, he will pull it out or ask me to pull it out when he is ready.
Jonny has two warts on his elbow. Usually Grandma and Grandpa freeze it at their house, with it being no big deal. When I did it a week ago, he screamed and fought me, for no reason. I expressed how sad he made me feel like I was trying to hurt him on purpose. I let him know how I didn't think it was fair that he didn't act that way for Grandma and Grandpa. Well today when I asked if I could do it again, he let me, no problem. He was so brave, and cuddled while he cried a bit afterwards because it does sting to have a wart frozen. "I still love you Mommy, even if you fweeze my wart."
"Thanks Jonny." I let him fall asleep in our bed tonight.
19 comments:
- Tami said...
That picture of William waiting for the brownies is too funny! Of course I don't move too far away from the oven myself when there are brownies to be had! :)
- September 29, 2008 at 9:30 PM
- Connie said...
I can understand Andrew wanting to be in charge of his own teeth pulling. Brian is very independent - except for this weekend when Brad accidentally knocked his loose tooth out when helping with his shirt! Oops! :-)
Good that Annalyn and all the girls (boys too?) are learning to change diapers and care for baby Dennis. I learned when I was 8 or 9. I 'babysat' an infant and toddler (with mom's supervision). This experience helped my parents too, because when I was 'too old' to attend (over 10) the day care/nursery school we'd always gone to, and my parents still needed someone to watch us after school, the owner let me stay, no charge, in the nursery as a helper. They had about 20 toddlers and babies. With only 4 adults. (laws have probably changed now!) They needed the extra help. I fed babies, changed diapers, and supervised play. Good experience... and I 'covered' my own childcare expenses. - September 30, 2008 at 12:35 AM
- Tina in CT said...
Is one of your in-laws a doctor that they have the stuff (forgot what it is) to freeze the warts?
I chuckled over your "What's 5 more for dinner?". You are so easy going and have such a good attitude. I'm sure company feels very welcome when visiting.
Is Connie your sister or SIL? - September 30, 2008 at 3:36 AM
How irresponsible to take your child out of school to be your unpaid babysitter, especially when she's only 10 years old. Unbelievable.
- September 30, 2008 at 4:36 AM
- Rachel said...
I love your pictures, especially the one of William waiting for the brownies!
Hooray for Annalyn on changing her 1st poopie diaper! - September 30, 2008 at 5:08 AM
- Amanda said...
Neat update! I love your really, really long dining table! Was that "special made?"
Have a great day! - September 30, 2008 at 5:14 AM
- Kimmie said...
What a beautiful family...love the waiting on brownies, the first really dirty diaper change and the happy to wear it, until he tore it up....
said so well.
mama to 6
one homemade and 5 adopted - September 30, 2008 at 5:34 AM
- Heather said...
I LOVED the picture of William waiting with his napkin by the oven door. Christine, don't you feed that poor boy?;) I can only imagine how spoiled the youngest of 11 gets. My kids were bad enough with Davin and there are only three of them to spoil him. (Sorry you had to get two fillings yesterday:(
- September 30, 2008 at 5:52 AM
- Annie said...
I'd never let anyone touch my loose tooth! I'll worry it on my own, thank you! I guess that is the way I generally am about adult stuff like that, too.
It is so nice to see what a happy, full life Dennis has. Love, and fun. - September 30, 2008 at 6:07 AM
- Jill said...
I have to add here that I love all the photos! Your family is beautiful!
I too, would like to watch the brownies with napkin in hand! I bet they disappeared in seconds! - September 30, 2008 at 6:16 AM
- Kathy said...
What in the world is with that anonymous comment? Brother! I have taken my kids out for various things from time to time. Tyler is missing Monday because he turned 18 and has to be fingerprinted for our adoption and it is a five hour trip each way!! He will miss Tues too because it is being combined with Jasmine's surgery follow up. She will miss two days also. I hate to have them miss that much but sometimes it can't be helped.
- September 30, 2008 at 6:35 AM
- June Berger said...
Maybe anonymous will watch the kids for you next time? If I lived near you I'd love to watch the kids ;o) You are so good about taking pictures. "Only" five more for dinner! lol What do you do to feed them all? I mean, what kind of meals do you eat, I saw the barbeque, yummy. Do you do one huge shopping a month, or shop weekly? Have you ever done "once a month cooking"? I love it, it helps cut down on dinner time every night.
- September 30, 2008 at 6:54 AM
- The Monroe 6 said...
Don't tell anonymous, but we are taking are kids out of school for FOUR days to go on a family vacation. Shhhhh.....(I don't want a mean comment on my blog)
- September 30, 2008 at 8:20 AM
- srsr said...
Socially, emotionally, intellectually and any other ly you care to think of, Julia is more than able to miss a few hours of school. Heck, we used to take her dad and his brothers out of school for three days every year to extend our Thanksgiving visit to Oregon.
- September 30, 2008 at 9:31 AM
- Courtney said...
And we're taking our boys out for 5(!) days for a family cruise. We feel (as do the boys' teachers) that time spent with us and both sets of grandparents is WAY more important that a few days of their ABCs. Granted, ours are younger, but some things are simply more important, and family is one of them.
BTW, LOVE the brownie pic! :D - September 30, 2008 at 10:23 AM
- Expat Mom said...
What lovely photos. That one of William is just so perfect! I imagine he is justified in sitting there, though, with so many siblings to grab those yummy brownies when they come out.
As for taking Julia out of school . . . good for you! It teaches her responsibility and gives her a treat, to boot! There`s nothing wrong with letting kids learn some responsibility, despite what certain anonymous people seem to think! And from the looks of it, I`d say you`re doing a great job of it. - September 30, 2008 at 10:53 AM
- mom2manyblessings said...
LOL at the picture of William waiting for the brownies. My kids always hang around when I'm making desserts but I don't think I've ever had one pull up a stool and sit in front of the oven waiting for them to cook. He definitely has more patience than my lot.
Thanks for stopping by my blog the other week (you came in through Martha's blog...she's such a sweetie!)...it's been a few now...sorry, trying to get back into the swing of things after having the baby. - September 30, 2008 at 3:18 PM
- Are You Serious! said...
♥ I love the waiting around for brownies... Looks like a fun week! :)
- October 2, 2008 at 10:44 PM
- The Kaysers said...
Shad and I just laughed and laughed at William and the brownies, too! That is a great picture and story. I hope you put it in his scrap book!
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In the year 2014, mankind sought a way to become god. What he discovered was death. Billions died in an instant. The world population was reduced to 1%. Civilization wiped out in seconds. There is no food. There is no water. The land is as black as clouds in the sky and sunlight does not shine through the dark haze. In the deepest abyss, mankind waits out his inevitable demise. But there is hope. There is a voice in wind that whispers softly in your ear. Come, it says, I will make your wish come true. Come, it says, I will give you life. Be mine.
Thousands now make the journey across the perilous landscape. Discovering a world they had never seen before. Monsters roam the lands. Mythical beasts fly over the sky. The end of days has past and in three days all of humanity will die out. What will you do?
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The only people not killed by death are those with innate gifted abilities. These humans are not aware they have special powers, but as they traverse the wasteland of the world they will begin to awaken their hidden potential. There are six categories:
Those who can influence their surroundings using their mind.
Those who can influence their surroundings using an energy source.
Those capable of superhuman feats using only their body.
Those who can construct devices to accomplish any task.
Reality Bending
Those who can shift time, space, and logic.
Those whose powers cannot be explained.
Your character must be of one of the types above. You are not allowed to choose more than one and can only have powers that are in your power category.
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Everyone is different. There are no two people who are identical in the skill and flexibility of their power. Should one or more of these gifted individuals fight each other this list will provide a way to determine who will win.
[Rank S] Mythical
You are grasping at the strings of reality and of the secrets of the universe. You are so close to something, but you don't know what it is your are close to. The world seems so far away now. A small cradle in the darkness. Your desires manifest themselves in your surroundings changing the world around you. You can feel that you are not alone. That there are others in the world like you that can do the same thing. This thought haunts you. Because you know. There should only be one.
[Rank A+] Legendary
You have obtained powers far beyond that of mortal men and have become the object of fear and awe, a near demigod on earth. Your powers extending as far as you can see. You no longer need to fight for food or water to sustain yourself, but still you must fight to survive. You must fight to exist. There are millions if not billions of creatures in the world ready to consume you for a taste of your power. You can feel yourself slipping farther and farther away from what made you human from the start of this journey and wonder at the end of it all what will be left of you.
[Rank A] Heroic
You have become the beasts and monsters you feared when you started this journey. You can crush the intangible with your fists and topple buildings on whim. Your powers extend nearly to the horizon. There are a few creatures in world that you still fear to face, but it is now the world that has become afraid of you.
[Rank B] Master
The more you use your powers the more they grow and become a part of you. You can extend your abilities several meters away and now nearly anything seems possible. There is a growing dread at the back of your mind that you are becoming something other than a human, but you dare not think about it now. The world is still changing and you are quickly becoming it's master.
[Rank C] Expert
You are now comfortable with the changes over your body. It feels natural to fly in the air or bend the earth beneath your feet. You can perform feats you only thought possible in your dreams and you are now truly battle ready, able to will forces of nature to your whim. You still have trouble harnessing the more taxing powers at your disposal and your powers don't reach far beyond a few meters from your body, but you feel like a entirely new person. Reborn into the world.
[Rank D] Novice
Your powers are growing, changing. You can feel yourself controlling your abilities much better and you are beginning to see the world in a new light. You can move things with your mind or channel energies you never thought were possible. You are not skilled at your powers, but you can will them to do useful things and even hurt the people around you though you may be hurt in the process.
[Rank E] Base
You have begun to discover something special about you. This can be heightened hearing or sight. Or you may find yourself able to light a candle in the darkness with a snap of your fingers. You can't hurt anyone with these gifts, but you know that you are no longer the same person.
A higher ranked skill will always beat a lower rank skill unless it is that powers weakness. If that is the case you need to be two ranks higher to beat that power. If two powers hit each other and are at the same rank and are not weaknesses they cancel each other out and nothing happens.
Psychic is weak to Biological
Biological is weak to Supernatural
Supernatural is weak to Reality Bending
Reality Bending is weak to Technology
Technology is weak to Magic
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Combat is a big part of this RP. You will be fighting for the survival of your character. If you lose. Your character dies. Any time you encounter someone you have a choice to fight them. Either for their items or for resources. There is only a limited amount of items per chapter so while it may be in your best interest to work together to get these items eventually you might have to make a decision to break the alliance or sacrifice yourself so your friend can live on.
Here are the ground rules. You are allowed five actions for every three days. These actions include dodging, blocking, attacking, running away from people, and gathering supplies from the environment. Anything your character does it takes up one of these five actions. You must remember your character is in a constant state of hunger with little to no sleep on the verge of death. So if you spend all your actions. Your character cannot do anything to protect themselves if someone wants to kill them. If you get hit by an action, a falling tree someone cut down or a punch to the head, five times in a single chapter. You die.
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The character sheet is short. Why you may ask? This is because there is a high possibility of your character dying in every chapter. I trust that you will play them to the best of your ability while they remain alive. Send your character sheet in a PM. I'll put it in the character thread and update it myself so we know who is still alive.
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So President Obama shifting the focus of his reelection campaign from those bad job numbers we got on Friday back to taxes gearing up for another fight with Republicans over tax cuts for the middle class.
Peter -- at the white house with all of the details Peter.
That's -- -- the president trying to our change the subject here -- after that bad jobs report.
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- My comment yesterday was for Se'a Ryan at Anytime Fitness
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- Feel very badly about how we parted company. I stopped by your house several month ago. I lost my friend Kathy (Snake) in 2009 and realized how quickly special people can be taken away from you. I'd like to hear from you but if that is not going to happen just know that the time I spent getting to know you was special and that I miss you. Bob
- Dec
10 Cooking Class: 'Tis the Season
6:00 pm - Dec
12 Cooking Class: At Season's Peak: Winter Squash
6:30 pm - Dec
13 Holidays around the Ranch
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Dec
13 Holidays Around the Ranch-Lakewood Ranch
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Dec
14 FREE Pictures with Santa Cow!
8:00 am - 10:30 am - Dec
14 Gingerbread Houses
11:00 am - Dec
14 Italian Wine and Dine
6:30 pm - Dec
15 A 1913 Florida Cracker Christmas
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Can collective
Kindergarten children at Primrose of Lakewood Ranch saved their money from chores and went on a shopping spree Nov. 22, to Publix. -
Pies, please!
Realtors with Michael Saunders & Co.'s Lakewood Ranch office offered a special slice of thanksgiving Nov. 27, in preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday. -
Sweets for soldiers
Students at Nolan Middle School made the holiday season extra sweet for area soldiers.