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Pokemon AU! of Robyn & Andy's Characters
Pokemon AU! of Robyn & Andy's Characters
look at this fancy as hell furfrou
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Swimmer Trixxtal
Samurott ♂ [[Ma loutre]] Lvl. 70
Gyarados ♂ [[Mon grand]] Lvl. 66
Lapras ♀ [[Ma chère]] Lvl.60
Sealeo ♀ [[Mon cochon]] Lvl. 55
Marill ♂ [[Mon mignon]] Lvl.45
Cubchoo ♀ [[Mon trésor ]] Lvl.12
Trixxtal is a twenty five year old water trainer. He grew up in Cerulean City and worked at the Miracle Cycle Bike Shop after school as a mechanic. He didn't start his Pokemon journey until he was sixteen, and his starter was an Oshawott, which he affectionately called Ma loutre, literally translating into "My Otter." Over the course of the next few years, he traveled around Kanto, gaining more Pokemon as he went. He calls all of them cute little pet names and lavishes them with treats whenever he has the money to do so. Most of his team are water type, with the exception of of his Cubchoo, the newest addition to his team, but the only one he uses to surf is Ma chère.
No matter where he is, Trixxtal is always half naked, either shirtless or in swimming trunks, and he gets thrown out of stores alot.
*Ma loutre / my otter
*Mon grand / my big guy
*Ma chère / my dear
*Mon cochon / my pig
*Mon mignon/ my cutie
*Mon trésor / my treasure
Waiter Jecht
Jecht is a 22 year old newbie trainer originally from Luimose City in the Kalos Region. He prefers to train electric types and the only member of his team who is not an electric pokemon is his hoothoot who randomly perched on Jecht's shoulder one night and refused to leave, so Jecht decided to catch it.
He grew up his entire life in the city and never felt interested in going into the wilderness to catch pokemon, not wanting to deal with the hard work it takes to train a team. Jecht got a job in one of the cafes and it was there he met many trainers who told him of their travels. Over time, he slowly became fascinated by what he heard and ultimately decided he wanted to try to go on an adventure himself. His parents realized he finally wanted a pokemon so they gave him an elekid egg on his 20th birthday and their blessing to become a pokemon trainer. He decided he wanted to travel to a different region and worked for two more years to save up money, then went to Kanto because people he met while working at the cafe said it was an interesting place.
The boat took him to Vermillion City and within the first week he caught a lanturn. After he finished training her one day, just as he returned her to the pokeball Jecht slipped and fell into the ocean, nearly drowning because he cant swim but thankfully, he was saved by a trainer named Trixxtal. He befriended him and now they are going off on an adventure together, with Trixxtal showing him the ropes on how to be a trainer.
Lanturn♀ lv. 27;; Mari//Elekid♂ lv. 23;; Vivi//Jolteon♀ lv. 20;; Nemi//Electrike♂ lv. 19;; Ceci//Mareep♂ lv. 12;; Charli//Hoothoot♂ lv. 3;; Davi
Last edited by RobynCarole; 10-23-2013 at 12:39 AM.
Idol K. Legacy
His real name being Kyoya, he is a 23 year old trainer originally from Viridian City. When Kyoya was 19, he became a popular idol known as K. Legacy throughout the regions. He currently resides in Goldenrod City and often gives interviews at the radio tower, but he also frequently travels to Kanto using the magnet train that connects Goldenrod and Saffron City. His first pokemon was a togepi he received as an egg from his younger brother Kiyotaka and after she hatched, he went on a journey at 17. Kyoya was abysmal at catching pokemon and the only thing he managed to get was a zubat, but even then it was only because his brother helped. During his travels he caught the interest of talent scouts in Goldenrod City and eventually debuted as K. Legacy. His manager gave him a jigglypuff as a gift and she sometimes likes to perform on stage with him.
Togekiss♀ lv. 40;; Hibird// Crobat♂ lv. 35;; Vampy// Jigglypuff♀ lv. 20;; Tuff-Puff
Leader Kiyotaka
Kiyotaka is a 22 year old trainer and has been the gym leader of Viridian City for two years. He is also the younger brother of Kyoya and is very supportive of his brother's career choice. He went on a journey when he was 15 and collected many pokemon on the way. He returned home a year later and gave his older brother a pokemon egg he acquired. Despite his intimidating gaze and serious nature, Kiyotaka genuinely loves his family, and hoped Kyoya would be able to go on an amazing journey like he was able to. He travelled with him up until Mt. Moon, even helping Kyoya catch a zubat, and then went his separate ways so he could travel on his own again. When he returned home again, the gym leader decided to retire and gave Kiyotaka the position. He is a very fair leader who specializes in ground type and awards the earthbadge upon a challenger's victory.He uses the baby pokemon of his original team during gym challenges since many trainers who come to his gym have few or even no badges. He only uses his real team outside of official league matches, or if his opponent has at least 12 badges from Kanto & Johto combined. His first pokemon was a nidoran.
Nidoking♂ lv. 75// Donphan♀ lv. 73//Krookodile♀ lv. 71// Garchomp♀ lv. 71// Mamoswine♀ lv. 70// Camerupt♂ lv. 70
Phanpy♂ lv. 23;; Little Blue//Sandile♀ lv. 21;; Little Sandy//Gible♂ lv. 21;; Little Bite//Swinub♂ lv. 20;; Little Fluff

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CISA: China's steelmaking capacity may exceed 1 billion mt by end 2012 "China's steelmaking capacity may exceed 1 billion mt this year. Overcapacity is still the biggest problem the Chinese steel sector faces," Wang Xiaoqi, deputy chairman of the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) has stated.
Mr. Wang pointed out that overcapacity in China's steel sector has gone far beyond reasonable dimensions and impacts negatively on Chinese steelmakers as well as traders and leads to vicious competition. Furthermore, he said, due to oversupply it is not possible to reflect the price increases in raw materials, such as iron ore, in domestic finished steel prices.
According to a CISA survey, by the end of last year China's steelmaking capacity had reached 970 million mt, while the country's steelmaking capacity is likely to break the threshold of 1 billion mt by the end of this year. Based on an estimated average crude steel daily output of 1.93 million mt for the current year, the total crude steel output in China will be 720 million mt in 2012, with a capacity utilization rate below 72 percent.


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Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Would you believe I'm picky about my carrot cake? I am, I know it's hard to believe, but it's true. I like coconut, nuts and pineapple, but I do not appreciate finding any of them in my carrot cake. It bothers me. It distracts from the carroty goodness. I can't handle all the other stuff when I'm just looking to have a carrot cupcake experience. Make sense?
These cupcakes are lightly spiced, moist and just plain delicious! I grate my carrots very finely, so to more easily
Have a very happy Easter!
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Source: Shelly Kaldunski in Cupcakes
makes 12 cupcakes
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 to 1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots (about 3 carrots)
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper or foil liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a large bowl, whisk together the grated carrots, sugar, oil, eggs, buttermilk and vanilla to combine. Gently fold the flour mixture into the carrot mixture until completely combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean--20 to 25 minutes. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer the cupcakes to a wire cooling rack and cool completely.
Frost the cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting...or not, they are still really tasty without frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
12 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
6 Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 - 2 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
Beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla together until light and fluffy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and beat until well blended and spreadable.
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7 comments:
- Lark (SparkyLarky) said...
What a perfect recipe for Easter weekend! with all the picnic and family get together.
Of course the cream cheese frosting is what would "sell" these to me! :0) - April 22, 2011 at 12:22 AM
- Jessica said...
I agree with Lark.
- April 22, 2011 at 9:05 PM
- Ginger said...
This recipes looks delicious and easy! Easy being the part that makes me want to try it!
- April 23, 2011 at 7:40 AM
- Kathryn said...
These look so yummy! Please share your recipe with our readers by linking up at Muffin Monday. Thanks!
http://www.talkingdollarsandcents.net/muffin-monday-applesauce-muffins - April 23, 2011 at 7:54 AM
- Dee Dee's Delights said...
This GREAT!!! Great Easter creation! I am having a specioal Easter linky party called the Sunday Easter Buffet I would love it if you added these to the serving line! I am taking submissions till saturday 2pm est http://deedeesdelights.blogspot.com/p/special-easter-sunday-buffet.html
- April 23, 2011 at 7:57 AM
- The Pastry Chef said...
We share the same purist inclination when it comes to carrot cakes - carrots only! Happy Easter - these look very cute.
- April 23, 2011 at 10:32 AM
- Foodness Gracious said...
What a fun blog! I look forward to checking in again..
- April 23, 2011 at 10:16 PM
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A company that delivered charity collection bags without the correct licence has been prosecuted following an investigation by Caerphilly County Borough Council's Trading Standards officers.
SOS Support Limited was convicted of promoting a charitable collection in the Penpedairheol area of Caerphilly county borough without first obtaining a local authority licence to do so.
The case was heard at Abergavenny Magistrates Court on 27th January 2012. The company was fined £900 and ordered to pay costs of the local authority of £520.
Cllr Rob Gough, Cabinet Member for Public Protection said, "The charitable collection licensing system is designed to ensure that those purporting to be collecting for a charity are passing on a reasonable proportion of the proceeds of that collection".
He continued, "By doing this it ensures that charities are obtaining the money claimed to be passed over. By collecting without a licence these safeguards cannot be put in place, potentially putting charities at risk of not receiving any funds made in their name".
SOS Support Limited had previously been issued with two warnings telling them not to collect without a local authority licence.
The advice Trading Standards are offering is to 'Give with Care' by checking for a UK charity number on any collection bags or leaflets. Numbers can be checked on the Charity Commission website or by calling 0845 300 0218. The safest option is to take clothing along to a local charity shop if at all possible.
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The 36th Annual North American Vasa runs Feb. 10 - Feb. 12. For the past couple of weeks, organizers of one of the country's most popular races have been keeping close tabs on the weather forecast and the trails.
Volunteers have also had a major hand in keeping the race course snow covered. Saturday about 70 people met on the Vasa armed with shovels, sleds, and snow throwers. Tuesday morning dozens more made an effort to make sure the race will go on as planned.
As of Monday evening, organizers posted on the Vasa website that despite the warm spell, the races should be able to start this weekend. Skiers testing the trails reported they were in good shape with icy and fast conditions
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Hanson Directory Service celebrates 40 years
In 1973, 51-year-old Lloyd Hanson walked into a bank with nothing more than a business card and a business plan. Forty years later, his company, Hanson Directory Service Inc., is still going strong.
He had no money, no staff and no equipment, but with hard work, he prevailed. In his first two years, he ran the company from his basement. He hired his wife, Valora; his son, Dannis; his daughter, Cheryl; and his son-in-law, Mike. He had contractual agreements to produce directories for 11 telephone companies, and within few years, he moved his business to the Midtown Building.
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The Cahaba: A River of Riches
An unsung Alabama waterway is one of the most biologically diverse places in the nation, home to rare flora and fauna
- By Michelle Nijhuis
- Photographs by Beth Maynor Young
- Smithsonian magazine, August 2009, Subscribe
Randy Haddock stands on a muddy riverbank in central Alabama, looking over his favorite place on earth. Haddock, a slight, spectacled biologist with a trim beard, smiles as he hoists a canoe over his head, carries it to the water and launches it almost soundlessly into a calm stretch of the Cahaba River.
Between brilliant-green margins of broad-leaved trees, the Cahaba flows from its headwaters near Springville through the suburbs of Birmingham and into the heart of the state. The river slips southward with barely a murmur, unnoticed by many who live nearby. But Haddock, who has plied it for 20 years, knows the Cahaba as one of the grandest places in North America.
Biological splendor is usually associated with faraway places and fabulous creatures, rain forest river basins or African elephants. The close-to-home grandeur of the Cahaba is more subtle, counted not in jaguars or monkeys but in snails and mussels. To those willing to look closely, though, the river is as fascinating as any jungle.
The Cahaba boasts the longest free-flowing stretch of river in Alabama—140 miles—and one of the longest in the Southeast. Biologists have found that it shelters more fish species per mile than any other river in the country. Its floral attractions range from a spectacularly showy lily to a low, unassuming prairie clover, one of several local plant species that, until recently, were entirely unknown to science.
"I keep seeing things I've never seen before, so I feel compelled to keep learning," says Haddock, as he dips his paddle in the water and sets off downstream. "The Cahaba is different every time."
This overcast spring morning, our quarry is big botanical game. The river stretches ahead of our canoes in a long, silent pool, a promising sign for our small group of lily hunters. "The bigger the pool, the bigger the shoal," Haddock says. Shoals—rocky bars that reach across the river—trap lily seeds as they tumble downstream and shelter them as they sprout.
The river bends, and Haddock hears water babbling ahead. Moments later, the lilies loom into view, their bushel-size bunches arrayed in rows, their papery, moon-faced flowers forming a frothy fence. Our group falls quiet. Some of us are seeing the lilies for the first time, some for the hundredth, but the sudden expanse of blooms silences even the veterans.
As our canoes float into the rocky shoal, the lilies seem to engulf us, the giant pale flowers reaching to our chins. Though the Cahaba lily, also known as the shoals spiderlily, once grew throughout the Southeast, it's now restricted to about 70 stands. A quarter of the stands are in the Cahaba River, and one of the densest and largest is found here. Their display is as fleeting as it is rare. The lilies begin to bloom on the Cahaba in May, with each flower opening in the evening and lasting but a single day. The entire spectacle is over by mid-June.
Botanists have praised the flower's beauty for centuries: "nothing in vegetable nature was more pleasing," wrote itinerant naturalist William Bartram, who explored the Southeast just before and during the American Revolution. But few had studied the flowers, and questions remained about their basic biology.
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I live in West Blocton, Al. I'm 62 years old and have enjoyed the Cahaba River for as long as I can remember. I can remember when it was full of shad and mullet. Unfortunately the mullet are gone and there is very few, if any, shad to be seen. It used to be clear enough that you could see your feet standing waist deep in the water. Now you can't. I know of two places in the bend of the river that collect such large quantities of trash after the river rises that it makes you realize there are a lot of people who do not see it as a treasure as I do. Anything from plastic bottles to lumber to all kinds of tennis balls, footballs, soccer balls, softballs, etc., come from upstream. What a shame that we treat God,s creation this way. We need to wake up.
Posted by James Parks on June 23,2011 | 12:31 PM
I grew up in Trussville swimming in the Cahaba at 'the bend'. At that time,mid '40s, the Dads in town actually dug out a deep spot so we could swim there and right below 'the bend' was the dam. That's where the older kids, teens, did what ever teens did but we little kids couldn't go there until we grew up. An old tree with a rope tied up high in a branch provided a swing out into the middle of the river. That took a lot of courage for little kids but boy it felt great once you got your first swing and drop behind you. About age seven was when you could go swimming without Mom tagging along but you had to have a friend going with you. So many great hours spent there and this article stirred many memories.
I was wondering if the marble slab that was dismantled was the Trussville dam? Does anyone know?
Posted by David Little on November 15,2010 | 07:56 AM
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I wanted to comment about the Cahaba Lily, though I don't know much about them, I know that they were thought to be only in the middle or lower part of the Cahaba these days. But last year I was wading and fishing by my home in Trussville and came up on a decent amount of Cahaba Lilies they were scattered across the river periodically in groups, about a 200 yard section maybe more, they appeared to be in full bloom. Point is the Cahaba pretty much starts in Trussville just a couple of miles North of here so the Cahaba Lily does exist North of Centreville and they seemed to be thriving.
Posted by Steven Posey Jr. on August 11,2010 | 05:31 PM
Simple a great article. Last year, I kayaked from the new capital (Montgomery) to the old capital (Old Cahaba). Maybe next year, kayaking the Cahaba will be on the agenda.
Posted by Gerry Elam on October 9,2009 | 04:43 PM
What a gorgeous article! The Cahaba is glowing representative of so many of our Southeastern rivers which are rich in life and enriching all our lives! Kudos to Randy, Beth and all the people working to protect this beautiful place - and the rivers in your back yard.
Posted by Margo Farnsworth on September 27,2009 | 03:04 PM
I saw your August edition in my doctors office yesterday and as a youth I have fished the Cahaba River more than i can count. In the 1940' we called it Lily Shouls. I have a photo of the lily in full bloom . I realy enjoyed your story and would like to purchase a copy of the August 2009 edition. I thhan you for bring back memories of my child hood.
James H. Lemley
Posted by James H, Lemley on September 10,2009 | 12:31 AM
This was an excellent article. The Cahaba River is an environmental treasure that needs to be preserved and protected for future generations. My family owns property on a tributary of the "Big" Cahaba River, called the Little Cahaba River. The Little Cahaba River is in suburban Birmingham and flows a relatively short distance from Lake Purdy to the "Big" Cahaba. I remember in my youth the abundance of wildlife and the unique water lilies which once grew in the Little Cahaba. Unfortunately, the lilies and many of the animal species disappeared long ago thanks to overall pollution and the erratic water flow which is controlled by the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB). The Little Cahaba, like many American rivers, has become a victim of overzealous development and a disregard, even disdain, for preserving and protecting the environment. Despite publicity and a 35 page "Cahaba River/Lake Purdy Watershed Protection Policy"(www. birminghamwaterworks. com), the BWWB has completely and unequivocably failed to protect not only the Little Cahaba watershed but the drinking water of the City of Birmingham. Recently, BWWB caved in to Texas mega-builder D.R. Horton and allowed its "Cotswolds" development in the heart of the watershed. BWW is not the only guilty party in this sordid story of environmental destruction. Governments at the county (Jefferson/Shelby counties) and state (Alabama Dept. of Environmental Mgmt.)level have done little or nothing to brake developmental and environmental depredation. The sad environmental story of the Little Cahaba River is warning of what could potentially happen to the "Big" Cahaba River. Environmentalists, sportsmen/sportswomen, and citizens need to make sure the pristine parts of the Cahaba River are preserved and protected for the future. Sincerely, Scott Blair
Posted by Scott Blair on September 1,2009 | 04:20 PM
Makes me homesick! I grew-up in Southeast Alabama and learned in school that Alabama is blessed with navigatable waterways. The two streams in our area were the Choctaw-atchee and Little Choctawatchee Rivers.
I know that mullet run up the 'big' river to spawn but the old electric dam on the 'little' river probably blocked their efforts. The dam is partially gone now, it would be interesting to know if the mullet are spawning in this river now.
The other thing that I believe from my casual observation over the years is that the environment of the rivers have changed, at least partially, due to treated sewage that enters into both streams. Even though the sewage is treated the amount of proteins and species that thrive on it have changed the entire ecosystem. I would like to see solid waste removed from our streams and used to fertilize our forest, etc.
Great article! Jim
Posted by James Senn on August 25,2009 | 01:58 PM
I have lived in bibb county a major part of my life,the Cahaba river runs through the middle of it,it has some of the most breathtaking shoals and beautiful water of any stretch in all of alabama, in my opinion. I have waded, fished, boated, swam, trotlined, limb lined, picnicked,and generally enjoyed the river in all it's natural beauty, it has more species of any other waterway near. In Centreville
We have a Cahaba Historical Park north of the river bridge on the east bank of the river where people can enjoy it's beauty, and it's open to the public.
It's one of Alabama's natural wonders we can all be proud of.
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Posted by larry griffin on August 19,2009 | 10:13 PM
Thank you for the splendid article on the Cahaba River and Old Cahawba, site of Alabama's first state capitol. In 2008 a group of interested citizens established the Cahaba Foundation, an non profit 501(c)3 corporation whose mission is to secure private financial support for Old Cahawba. It's top priority is to provide funds to the Alabama Historical Commission to acquire the land in the historical town site that remains in private hands. All who are interested in preserving history and nature are invited to contribute to this effort: Cahaba Foundation, 917 Tremont Street, Selma, AL 36701
Posted by Daniel J. Meador, President, Cahaba Foundation on August 17,2009 | 10:41 AM
I read with pleasure the atcile on the beautiful Cahaba lily and I'm always delighted to see Willilam Bartram get some press. Late in the Civil War a prison was opened at Cahaba to ease crowding at Andersonville. My great uncle, Joseph Tener, died there on January 15, 1865.
Joseph and three of his brothers enlisted in the 70th Ohio in October of 1861. One brother died of fever just before the battle of Shiloh and is buried in an unmarked grave. Joseph and his brother Daniel, my great-grandfather, received medical discharges in late 1862. Dynes lasted the war. Joseph re-enlisted in September 1864 and was captured in November. Joseph is also buried in an unmarked grave. Those buried in Cahaba were later reinterred at the National Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia.
My great-grandfather never really regained his health and died on August 30, 1875, 2 months shy of his 32nd birthday, leaving a widow with 2 toddlers. At least he and his brother Dynes are buried in Locust Grove Cemetery, Ohio.
I visited the site of Cahaba on a quiet, grey January 15, 2005; the outlines of the warehouse that was Cahaba Prison were barely visible. The Cahaba met the Alabama and the waters flowed on.
Posted by Gail Fishman on August 17,2009 | 10:37 AM
So glad to be able to access this article. There is not a copy to be found in Birmingham bookstores.
I am a native of Marion, a small city in Alabama's Blackbelt, about 30 miles from Selma. I grew up going to parties at Barton's Beach and always watching the level of the Cahaba. I remember floods that would cover miles of cropland and I also remember the river being so low that you could walk across it.
"Old Cahawba" was a place chosen for many school field trips. This is a fascinating city to study - Did you know that the City of "Old Cahawba" went into debt to host the Marquis de Lafayette on his tour of the United States? Did you also know that this abandoned city was once one of the wealthiest places in the US? There is a wealth of history in the Blackbelt. Marion, in Perry County, is a beautifully preserved place with a long history and many preserved antebellum homes. Selma, Demopolis, Eutaw, Lowndesboro, and others are all whorthy of a visit.
Unfortunately, this part of Alabama is now very poor. It has been referred to as "Alabama's Third World", with a plethora of social and economic problems. This area of Alabama has lost a lot of its population in recent years with the failure of farming. Because of the poverty in the region, it's history is probably more vulnerable to rot and decay than other parts of the State. Your group will help preserve the ecology and the remnants of a remarkable history.
I now live in a Birmingham suburb through which the Cahaba flows. Although I have always lived near the Cahaba, I have never seen the Cahaba Lily- one more thing to put on my list of "must-do's"
Posted by Carole Giardina on August 13,2009 | 01:03 AM
Even though I have moved to Florida, I still remember the wonderful canoe trips on the Cahaba, seeing the lilies in bloom and learing to canoe for the first time, solo. I am glad to see the river get its just recognition.
We talk about the ecologically diverse place that is Florida (due to so many different ecosystems here) but the Cahaba takes its rightful claim to similar descriptions due to this article.
I used to live in Selma, in an old house that was floated down the river from old Cahaba to Selma when the county seat was changed. Many memories come from living in Selma during the 60's but the Cahaba River was always a constant in our lives
Congratulations to all at Cahaba River Society for keeping up the good fight!!
Posted by Rebecca Falkenberry on August 10,2009 | 10:51 AM
Thanks for the story. We have more work to be done. I would like to get in touch with these folks that spear headed this mission. I have been trying to raise concerns on the terrapin creek which dumps into the coosa north of Gadsden and just south of Centre in Cherokee county Alabama. The same thing has happened when a private resturant owner took an existing mill and dammed up the ladder left from earlier years and caused fishing to come to a complete hault up creek from this point. I have been fishing on this creek for 20 yrs. and never have I seen such a drastic change. We catch 40 to 50 spotted bass and crappie below the mill and 0 above. Alabama fish and game biologist say nothing is wrong. I beg to differ. This is happening on the tallapoosa as well from middle of state to Georgia line.
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Jones, a worker for the city of Pasadena, said the case demonstrated for her the high price of fame, and how she wouldn't want her family to go through similar troubles.
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Sonnenberg Garden has many events throughout the spring, summer and fall. Check their website! The grounds are beautifully maintained and the house is not to be missed. It is peaceful and very beautiful. Its a fantastic setting for a wedding!
Sonnenberg Garden has many events throughout the spring, summer and fall. Check their website! The grounds are beautifully maintained and the house is not to be missed. It is peaceful and very beautiful. Its a fantastic setting for a wedding!
The Mansion was beautiful. The gardens and grounds need a lot of work. There were few flowers as we were there in October. The greenhouse did not have much in it since it was fall. The tropical greenhouse was interesting. Spring or summer may be a better time to visit.
My husband and I visited the Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion in July of this year. It was a bit off of the beaten path for us but after looking at reviews and photos on the website, we decided that it was worth a stop. Well....the only way that I can describe our visit is "disappointing". The grounds are in need... More
We toured with friends, the greenhouses are in disrepair and the grounds are disappointing. The main house is "in progress" and you can see what a mansion it was in it's time. Its a shame no organizations able to put a lot of money into it to really fix it all up. It was a grand home with beautiful gardens.... More
Beautiful grounds and mansion, but you can tell they could use more funding. The greenhouses were not worth the time to see. The Japanese area was the best. The gift shop was well stocked and worth visiting.
We visited Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansions during mid October on a beautiful sunny day with Fall foilage. The Gardens were very impressive even late into the season. We loved the Japanese Garden and the dramatic views of the Mansion. It was wonderful to leisurely tour the grounds with several gardens and to tour the Mansion. The rooms were wonderfully decorated... More
Sonnenberg Gardens is a fun place to visit when in the area. We spent over an hour on a self guided tour of the mansion and the interpreters that were available throughout the facility were very knowledgeble. The gardens were enjoyable, even though it was early fall and some of the plantings were heading over the hill. We have visited... More
This was the perfect location for a summer wedding ceremony .... would love to visit again next summer and take more time to tour gardens and mansion on the property...peaceful and relaxing location to enjoy on a beautiful day in Upstate NY.
A wonderful way to spend a half day - wandering the grounds and viewing the beautiful home. Particularly liked that the home was fully decorated with period furnishings and even some antique dresses.
Spent about three hours touring the mansion and the gardens on a beautiful fall day and loved every minute of it. Everyone was knowledgeable and willing to answer questions. Had a wonderful visit.
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Big-Batch Jambalaya Recipe
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 pound cubed fully cooked ham
- 1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cubed
- 2 medium green peppers, coarsely chopped
- 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 3/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 pound uncooked Daily Chef Uncooked Medium Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- In a Dutch oven, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink; remove and set aside. In the same pan, cook and stir the ham, kielbasa, peppers and onions in remaining oil until onions are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
- Stir in the broth, tomatoes, water, mustard, parsley, Worcestershire, cayenne and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add rice and return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in shrimp and chicken; cook 2-4 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Yield: 13 servings (1 cup each).
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Thanks to the advice of the other raters, I reduced the amount of rice to 1 cup and the mustard (I used Grey Poupon) to 1/4 c. Very good! If you like your jambalaya a bit soupier, you'll need more tomatoes or broth. Perfect for cold Minnesota nights!
I also reduced the amount of Dijon mustard and I really liked this dish, it was really hearty.
I have made this several times and it never disappoints!
This is a great jambalaya recipe. I also will use less rice next time as it absorbed all the liquid and was not soupy enough. However the flavors are great. Tip: I used a creole mustard instead of regular old dijon and it was outstanding. Added so much flavor and didn't overpower the dish
It doesn't look like the picture, but it tastes great! My family loves it.
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(I wasn't going to upload this, as all the other D&T images have been mono but thought why not )
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Title: | Dorothy & Timothy ... Who knows what lies beyond |
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Quote: Beautifully done.
I'm intrigued by her very modern clothes and hair. A rather sophisticated child who I feel would be more at home plugged into an iPod than clutching a teddy bear. That's not to criticise your work, but an observation on my part.
Chris that's exactly what I've been trying to portray, a child moving to adolescence, one equally at home with her Teddy, and her iPod (in some of the images she was actually texting her friends as I was taking the pics). I will be bringing this to an end soon. I've already done more images than originally intended. I want to move on to other projects.
I think it needs a bit more work Nick and definitely agree that a mono conversion is the way to go, if only for consistency with the rest of the series. Maybe move the girl across to the right a touch so that she's partially obscuring the door-frame for a bit of added depth? And the doors don't look quite right to me, would they look better opening out toward the girl rather than inward? And should there maybe be a peek or a hint of something beyond the door if it's sinister that you're going for?
Just a few random thoughts .........
Love the idea Nick,great door.
Quote: would they look better opening out toward the girl rather than inward
I think the doors should be opening inwards,inviting her in,yep,perhaps something beyond the door would be the next step.
Mono would be good for the series....I quite like this in colour as an individual image.
Thanks Dave / Janet, I will be doing a mono version, but he doors will remain going in, as Jan says to invite the viewer. Besides I don't fancy unpicking all 57 layers... lOL
What you are probably seeing day is my feeble attempt to provide smoke / aura from the door. I've found a far better method (I think). Moving D accros may help, it would conform to standard composition methods., oh and there will be one other element that I think will, give it another dimension.
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Flavors of Holidays Past
Our readers share their warmest memories of Christmas in Maine.
- Photography by: Amy Wilton
The candles are in the windows, and the wreath is on the front door. Soon the family will gather to celebrate and reminiscences will begin to flow. Will they be of skating ponds and sleigh rides? Of crackling fires and home-cooked feasts? On the following pages, our readers share their warmest memories of Christmas in Maine. May they rekindle happy remembrances of your own.
"During the 1962 Christmas season, and at the request of the dorm student's association, the University of Maine agreed to hold a Christmas party for children, most of whom would not otherwise receive a single gift. The local welfare department selected the children and provided information as to needed gifts; mostly warm clothing for the bitter Maine winter.
"One child, a blond-haired, blue-eyed girl, small of stature and maybe six years old, would not communicate. She stayed away from the other kids, the adults, the tree, and the pile of gifts. When her gift was handed to her, she just looked at the package and made no attempt to unwrap the bright paper. While I will never know what she was thinking, it seems that she didn't believe the gift was for her.
"During the evening, it started to snow and, party over, we carried the smaller children to the waiting cars. I carried this quiet girl, now dressed in her new coat, hat, and matching mittens. I placed her on the back seat and she just stood there. Turning my attention to the driver, I stuck my head through the open, front passenger's window to remind him that the roads were slippery. While I was speaking to the driver, I felt a light and very gentle kiss on the cheek from that little princess; a child that had not said a word to anyone the entire evening.
The cold wind and the swirling snow were of no notice as I walked back to Gannett Hall, a tear on my face, knowing that I had helped give this child a warm Christmas. She thanked me the only way she knew and it was the best Christmas gift I had ever received. Maybe it still is."
David Howe, Cape Elizabeth, Maine
"Wool snowsuit, wool mittens, socks over the shoes, then the black buckle boots. We all looked like snowmen when we came into the house. Of course, it had to be above zero to go out! Such a happy time for all of us in the neighborhood."
Jane A. Boland, Nashua, New Hampshire
"While shopping for my new official L.L. Bean jacket, a woman who worked there came up to me and asked if I needed help. I said, 'Yes, I am looking for a jacket with a hood to cover my hair — I don't want it to get messed up.' She looked at me so funny, and said, 'Here in Maine, we don't worry about that.' I thought to myself, you know, you're right, it's not about looking perfect, it is about enjoying the outdoors and letting your hair blow in the breeze."
Nancy Douglass, Livonia, Michigan
"Dipping the Needhams with my Mom."
Rebecca Adractas, Los Angeles, California
"Uncle Bruno and Aunt Carol's cottage was snug and warm with a lovely fire and the company of my cousins. The island was covered in a gorgeous white snow making the evergreens soft white trees and the fields a great place to romp and play in the fresh snow. December 1989 was a very cold month, but I have warm memories of my first Christmas on Long Island."
Mary Caliandro, Ooltewah, Tennessee
"I will always remember how bright it was outside with the new fallen snow and the smell of wood burning in the stove. I live in the south and appreciate it so much more now."
Sharon Wells, Lynchburg, Virginia
"Being outside all day in the snow and coming in to have mom pull off our wet socks and rub our toes until they thawed."
Kathy G. Lesiok, Orlando, Florida
"Growing up on Orr Island we had a family tradition of finding our Christmas tree from the local woods. Throughout the year my three siblings and I would make a special project of looking for that perfect tree as we played or walked in the woods. One summer we found the most perfect tree in all the world. It was at least forty or more feet tall but the last six feet was the iconic Christmas tree shape: evergreen perfection! Since our Mom had a small wreath and roping business, the rest of the tree's limbs would make this a one-stop chop!
"When the day came that December, Dad gathered his axe and we eagerly took him to the little glen where 'our' tree grew. Dad agreed it was indeed the perfect tree and after some quick calculations for the best direction to drop this behemoth were made, Dad made that first swing with the axe — followed by the most horrendous cracking sound any of us had ever heard! What we had failed to take into consideration was the recent cold snap that had frozen much of the tree's sap and that awful sound was the entire trunk of our perfect tree spitting to the top.
"We spent the rest of the morning carrying every last branch and twig home to Mom. And after lunch we spent the remainder of the day traipsing all over the island searching every stand of balsam for a suitable Christmas tree. No, we never found the perfectly shaped tree again. But a family memory was created and a lesson that has lasted a lifetime: sometimes perfect doesn't always start out looking that way, but, with a little effort, the right trimmings, the warmth and love of family, and a good dose of Maine holiday spirit, every tree, every year, ends up being the 'perfect' Christmas tree."
Mary-Edwina Bangs, Norfolk, Virginia
"When my father came in the house at night and took off his boots and unfolded his pant cuffs, the pine needles would fall out and the whole house smelled of wonderful pine trees."
Roseanne Dyer Boykin, Aroda, Virginia
"In December, my mother would place the electric candles with blue bulbs on the windowsills. The heat from the bulb would melt small holes in the frost, creating a dreamy illusion. I would lie in bed, in a darkened room, watching a blue glow on each frosted windowpane. To this day, my favorite Christmas color is blue, velvet to be precise. Then Elvis came along singing 'Blue Christmas.' The memories still warm my soul to this day."
Virginia A. O'Connor, Niantic, Connecticut
"As a kid growing up in 1950s Portland, I absolutely loved Starrett's Store on High Street on the first level of the Eastland Hotel. Each Christmas, Mr. Starrett would decorate his display windows with holiday decorated villages and with Lionel Trains passing through them. There was a metal plate on the window that you could place your hand on, enabling the trains to run. It seemed absolutely magical to me as a six year old."
Gordie Richardson, Manchester, Connecticut
"Definitely the first winter living at Sugarloaf away from friends and family. I called home to check in on Christmas morning while working on ski patrol, when a chubby guy dressed in a Santa outfit skied up to me and wished me a Merry Christmas. He even had a big belly and rosy red cheeks. Then he just skied away. All was well with me after that simple interaction."
Justin D. Hurlburt, Carrabassett Valley, Maine
"On a Christmas night back in the mid-1960s, when I lived in Damariscotta, I, and a few cousins and friends, walked through downtown on our way to Jake Day's window decorations. I can see us now, gathered around the windows full of Jake's beautiful little creatures in their snowy setting, awestruck by Jake's great gift to us and hushed by the gentle soft windless snow falling on our hats and coats and scarves, looking for all the world like an illustration from Charles Dickens. I knew at that moment that I would never be happier. As I look back in my eightieth year, I realize that I am the only one now alive to remember the love and beauty of that evening, and indeed the only one left to remember hundreds of special moments in Maine that enrich my quiet times every day: sitting on the rocks at Pemaquid, spending summers in cottages on Biscay and Pemaquid ponds, clambakes, sailing and canoeing, eating lobster in New Harbor, so many parties, so many people to love. I feel so blessed."
Joan M. Peterson, Kingsburg, California
"One of my most memorable Christmas mornings was the year we got a pony. We had finished breakfast when my Dad said he had to run out to the barn for a few minutes. To our surprise he came back with a pony and walked it right into the kitchen. My three brothers and I were delighted and got a great laugh when my Mother had to run to get the dustpan!"
Jill Fox, Falmouth, Maine
"One year while visiting our daughter in Camden, we got to go up Mount Battie with Bob Oxton to light the star atop the mountain. Looking down on Camden at Christmas time, just as the light was fading, was very magical. It looked like a storybook village."
Linkey Green, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
"The moment I realized that we actually did go over the (Penobscot) river and through the (West Old Town) woods to (grammie) grandmother's house — just like the song!"
Penelope Daigle Goodwin, Trenton, Maine
"We found the perfect tree, cut it and put it up in our great room of our log home. Soon needles were falling off left and right. We could not understand why this fresh-cut tree was losing its needles so quickly as well as drinking up all the water in the pan. Soon it dawned on us. We have radiant floor heat that warms up anything sitting on it, including Christmas tree pans full of water and the tree itself. We haul out the fake tree from now on. Sigh. . . ."
Paula Nystrom, Gorham, Maine
"One of my most memorable, and certainly my earliest, December experience involved toddling along with my grandfather while we searched for a Christmas tree to cut in the woods behind our houses. This repeated itself for several years in the mid-fifties. If lucky, our path was blazed through new fallen snow, I can still resurrect those images and smells of encroaching winter. My grandfather's quiet strength remains inspirational to me while long ago a condo development replaced all the trees in those woods." David Reid, Bangor, Maine
"Our most memorable December adventure was in Camden/Lincolnville at our summer home. We arrived from sunny Florida, rented a car without snow tires from the airport, and almost didn't arrive at our destination — silly us! The snow was really coming down and eventually it became a typical Maine snowy-winter wonderland. We arrived safely; planned on staying a week. By the time the snow finished falling, we were trapped in our home — the snow was half way up the sides of the two-story house. We could not get out of the house, much less use the car — we couldn't even find the driveway. We stayed like this for three days until neighbors came and dug us out. We emerged very happy campers!"
Roger and Cindi Raynard, Lincolnville, Maine
"My mother, Doris Wood, was an artistically inclined nature girl — she would find twigs, spray paint them white or silver, and add sparkles to create wondrous holiday bouquets. Us girls would also help her find forest-floor greens and she could form the most lovely wreaths around coat hangers — of course, a red bow was added. After the holidays, she watched for the first pussy willow then dandelion blossoms, fiddleheads on the banks of the Kennebec, then the end of mud season. She gave us all the gifts of eternally exciting nature-watching."
Jan Sherburne, Sun City Center, Florida, and Dexter, Maine
"My family and I 'adopt' another family every year through the Salvation Army. One year, we had a single dad and his four-year-old son, and I tried without success to find a time when I could deliver gifts when the little guy wasn't home. So I dressed up in a Santa hat and my red L.L. Bean down coat, and, when I arrived, I honked the horn of my old Mazda until both dad and son came outside to see what all the noise was all about. I said, 'I have a special delivery from Santa, son. See all this dirt on the car? It's a long way from the North Pole!'
"Dad and son helped carry the brightly wrapped packages inside and put them under the tree. 'Now, Santa said he doesn't want you opening these until Christmas Day,' I said, looking at a list that the Salvation Army had given me. 'Have you been a good boy this year? Santa wanted me to check.'
"The little guy turned a little white. 'Maybe,' he whispered.
"His dad and I laughed. I took off my Santa hat and gave it to the kid. 'Santa doesn't expect perfection,' I assured him. 'He just wants you to try your best.' The little one managed a trembling smile.
"The next year, I happened to run into the dad at Shaw's, just before the holidays. 'My son is still talking about the time Mrs. Claus came to the house,' he said. He told me that things had gotten much better for him, and that he and his son had adopted a needy child for the holidays. 'I'm thinking of borrowing the Santa hat and making someone's Christmas as special as you made ours last year,' he said.
"We exchanged holiday wishes, and said goodbye, but I wanted to tell him that he already had."
Gina Hamilton, Bath, Maine
"On December 24 it began snowing heavily just before sundown and it kept on coming. I wondered how we would ever get out the next morning. At about 9:30 we were startled by a knock on the door. We could never imagine how or why anyone would be out in that snowstorm. Imagine our surprise and elation to see a group of carolers dressed in turn-of-the-century clothing. They sang several carols. My wife cried, our daughters were thrilled, and I was transfixed. They then invited us to one of the carolers' homes down the road for Christmas cookies and hot chocolate. We, of course, accepted immediately. It all seemed surreal as if out of a long ago memory from childhood. Our children have told us many times over the years it was their best Christmas and best memory of Maine. My wife and I agree."
Walter Gomez, Pembroke Pines, Florida
"It's Christmas Eve . . . time to head to Nana's house. So we get in the family wagon — bigger the better. You know, the one with the rear-facing seat? It's already dark out because it's Maine and it's after 3 p.m. And it's twenty degrees out. What should be a forty-minute drive is an hour and a half because there's eight inches of snow on the road and Dad can barely see out the windshield. You try to drown out the cursing from the driver seat with your Walkman and Case Logic box of tapes (probably INXS or something). The one interaction you have with Dad is when he flags you down from the front seat (which is thirty feet away) to tell you to listen to the radio — where the poor radio guy who pulled Christmas Eve duty musters up all the excitement he can to update his ten listeners that the U.S. Air Force has spotted Santa's sleigh somewhere over the Midwest. Ahhh, the drive to Nana's house on Xmas Eve. Always a good time."
Adam T. Matthews, York, Maine
"We lived in Hampden and had woods behind us — a perfect place for a dad and kids to go Christmas tree shopping. So we went, axe in hand, Dad and girls going on the hunt for the perfect tree. There it was, the perfect tree — we all loved it. Couldn't wait to get it back home, decorate it, and spend the evening enjoying its beauty and all of us boasting and feeling quite proud of our family adventure. As the evening went on, we noticed a strange smell coming from someplace in the house. We looked and smelled and, oh, no, not the tree! We had brought home a Maine cat spruce! By the time we got it undecorated and out of the house, the smell was everyplace."
Steve Harvey, Lakeland, Florida
"Sometimes we would walk over to the Franciscan monastery in Kennebunk for candlelight caroling. There was always something magical to me about being part of this event. I remember looking around, the candles casting a warm shadow across faces that were serious in their carol singing. I had to be careful not let the hot wax from the tiny stick candle drip onto my mitten. A live manger sat at the front, a wonder to my child eyes."
Alison M. Keegan, Topsham
"I lived and grew up in Woodland, Maine, now Baileyville. Christmas was the most exciting time for me. We always had snow then. I remember early on Christmas Eve, I was about five, we went to the American Legion Hall to see Santa Claus and we were all given an orange and a small gift. After seeing Santa, we went back home. It had just started to snow and the air smelled of wood-burning fireplaces and snow and was clean and crisp! My sister, who was home from college, and I were getting cookies and milk ready for Santa.
My sister had bought dad some records for a Christmas present. She had put them on a chair in the living room to be wrapped after she helped me. I remember being wound up tighter than a top and running around. She and my mom were wrapping last minute things when I heard sleigh bells. I ran to the window to look out to see if it was Santa.
Well, I jumped on the chair holding the records to look outside and broke most of them!
I will always remember that Christmas. Not for the breaking of the records necessarily, but for the being together and the cozy memories of family it brings to mind.
The sleigh bells were so real to me as was the snow and thoughts of Christmas."
MaryAnn MacIninch Sarzynski, Olathe, Kansas
"In 1970 my husband and I were living on a main street in York. We had a barn with a second-floor opening facing the street. On a whim, we put up a nativity scene in the barn (we made the figures out of plywood) and added a cradle with a doll wrapped in swaddling clothes.
We opened the scene just a few days before Christmas and for the next forty years it became a tradition that the Burnhams would have a nativity scene. I sold the house earlier this year and gave the nativity scene to the church across the street. The first question most people ask the wonderful new owners is: "Where is the nativity scene?"
I love it!"
Elaine Burnham, York, Maine
"Some of my fondest memories are school breaks during Christmas. I grew up on Lake Street at the north end of Lake Thompson in the town of Oxford. My two brothers, who are now gone, and I would sled down the big hill behind the house with most of the towns kids. We called it Goss' Hill. Mr. Goss owned Goss Hardware in McFalls and lived in the big house at the top of the hill. We also went sledding in the fields owned by Milligan's Farm. In those days, the lake would freeze and we would go ice-skating and build a nice fire. The town was small then, and everyone knew everyone.
I miss those beautiful days of being outside all day and coming in to have your mom pull off wet socks and rub toes until they thawed."
Kathy G. Lesiok, Orlando, Florida
"It must have been around 1965. My friend and I were in the seventh or eighth grade. We had just gotten out of choir practice at the South Congregational Church in Kennebunkport. It had snowed a little and as we were walking up the street, we discovered that we could run and slide in the road. We then proceeded to do that repeatedly down the small hill that runs into the center of town, where the wonderful Christmas buoy tree was set up. We made at least five or six run/slides down that small hill — and we never saw a car or another person! Then we both walked our separate ways home. That is the Kennebunkport I remember. All the houses in the center of town had one wreath on the door and small red lights in each window. Truly a great place to grow up!"
Judy Bancroft Wallace, Amherst, Virginia
"My favorite Holiday memory is from the years of growing up in Old Town. Every Christmas we would hitch the pony up to the sleigh and tour around town in the evenings looking at and enjoying the Christmas lights on the houses. Some years we would deliver presents as well. The jingling of the sleigh bells, the crunch of the sleigh runners on the hard packed snow of the streets, the cold crisp nights, the clear stars — all special to me.
I miss the cold and the snow: Santa in shorts at the beach just isn't the same!"
Marshall Gray, New Zealand
"We moved from Dallas to Rockport and had never experienced Christmas in downtown Camden until last year. Being from a "big city," we were amazed at the joy of the locals and visitors alike and everybody seemed to know each other The stores and restaurants on Main Street were open and all lit up. The lovely smattering of snow added to this holiday atmosphere. The beautiful wreathes hung snow-covered from the light poles. The sidewalks were bustling with people of all ages and the excitement of friends meeting each other with a holiday hug. Then movement unfolded as the parade began and the crowd cheered, waving at those who were participating. There was a bit of magic as young and old made cheerful screams of delight at seeing their friends standing in the crowd. At last the tree in the park was turned on, glowing beautifully with so many lights. What a heartwarming way to enjoy the Holidays! I will treasure that evening for many years to come."
Barb Bausch, Rockport, Maine
"My favorite Maine holiday memory is from several years ago. We were in the process of remodeling our summer place in Trenton to accommodate more guests. Work was very busy for both my husband and I so we did not get to Maine until Christmas Eve. I was hoping that we would still find a tree, given our late arrival. When we arrived, we were surprised to find that our wonderful builder had put an antique mantle in the mudroom, decorated it with greens, and hung a wreath over it! What a wonderful welcome home."
Barbara Bregman, Silver Spring, Maryland, and Trenton, Maine
"When I was a child growing up in Portland, my family spent magical Christmas days at the home of my grandmother, along with all four of my mother's sisters and their families. It made for quite a houseful and a very happy time. The dinner table was crowded with the adults while the children gathered around the table in my grandmother's kitchen. After dinner, as the adults washed the dishes and put away leftovers, the children were always eager and impatient to "open the tree," as we called the process of opening gifts. It was always done in a leisurely way and took all afternoon, after which the aunts would draw names from a hat to determine which aunts and uncles would be purchasing gifts for which of the cousins the following year."
Nancy Emmons, Salem, Massachusetts
"When I was a little girl, I took a long weekend trip to midcoast Maine with my Nana. We got stuck in wildly deep snow down in Port Clyde during a Nor'easter and spent that night at a stranger's home. I remember it was the week before Christmas and we had taken off on one of our adventures — my parents and the rest of the family did not know more than we were going Holiday shopping. They would have disapproved of our trip to the coast without clear plans as to whom we would see and where we would stay. We returned three days after we took off with a Christmas tree, a fresh turkey, and enough stories to spin to placate everyone throughout the Holidays! The best part is that we had the true spirit and meaning of the Holidays in Maine in our hearts and in our memories always."
Nancy O. Geehan, Camden, Maine
"Camping right on the ocean at Ocean Wood Campground in Winter Harbor. Our site always had beautiful views and we felt so lucky to be able to enjoy such a wonderful campground. The ocean waves would rush up on the beach and when the waves receded, the rolling rocks made the neatest sounds. We would take our coffee and sit on the big boulders just looking and listening. It was pure heaven."
Dick and Gerri Lilly, Punta Gorda, Florida
"Our favorite holiday memories include singing Christmas Carols at Dock Square before the tree is lit for Christmas Prelude in Kennebunkport. Afterward we had dinner at one of the fine restaurants in the port followed by cookies and hot grog at the Captain Lord Mansion. We have enjoyed this tradition for many years and it always makes for the fondest of holiday memories."
Tom Lynch and Joyce Goodberlet, Honeoye Falls, New York
"I was in the Bath area during the early winter of December 1972, working for my employer at the new power plant under construction at Wiscasset Maine for Maine Yankee Power.
Weather was getting cold. Skies were getting gray. As we headed to Brunswick for supper, snow began to fall. During supper, heavier snow came. Our trip back to our motel was difficult and the visibility poor.
We thought we would be trapped and isolated in Maine by a winter storm. Uncertain, we went to bed thinking we would be unable to meet our schedules for the next day, which included a trip home to Connecticut.
However, Maine did not cause the trauma it had threatened. The next morning, the snow was all melted and had changed to rain in the early morning.
All our plans were completed very timely and Maine had supplied us with a scenic New England winter."
Jerry Cronin, Worcester, Massachusetts
"I remember the most memorable was Christmas 2002. I had moved to Florida several years prior, and had not made it home for Christmas and decided to surprise my mom, who always held a family gathering at her home on Christmas Eve. Mom was surrounded by her grandchildren as I crept un-noticed into the living room. My niece shouted, "Uncle Bruce!" and my mom turned and burst into tears of joy. Little did we know it was the last gathering in our childhood home. After much convincing, she had finally decided to list the house for sale in February and sold it in a few days. Thoughts of that day still make us smile."
Bruce Fournier, Bradenton, Florida
"My favorite Maine Holiday memory was my first Maine Christmas in 2001. We had just moved to Maine from Colorado and were all alone. We wanted to create new holiday traditions so we attended the lighting of the Christmas tree in Monument Square in Portland. The weather was clear, but wicked cold! What was so astounding to us was the warmth and friendliness of the crowd. People were singing carols, chatting to each other, and stomping their feet to try and stay warm. Then the enormous tree was lit and the crowd oohed and aahed. We felt like we were part of a new family of Mainers — brave enough to withstand below freezing temperatures to welcome in the holiday season."
Ginny Maillet, Wellington, Colorado
- Photography by: Amy Wilton


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If you haven't heard of the new craze called drift triking then you are missing out!
A drift trike consists of a tricycle with a pneumatic front wheel and hard plastic rear wheels.
The front wheel can have a freewheeling crank or foot pegs
Original Drift Triking
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Step 1: History
Riders gather momentum through gravity, although some drift trikes have pedals. Pedals are useful for slow speed riding, but are of no use at high speed. Drift trikes can reach speeds of up to 90km/h, but the normal operating speed is between 25 and 65km/h.
Drift trikes have come along way, one of the first mass produced trike was the Huffy slider as pictured.
Many people upgrade huffy sliders where as some build them from scratch. In this instructable I will be using the front end from the slider and building a bolt on MOTORIZED rear end.
Most of the parts can be bought bought from the hardware and the rest from eBay.
Step 2: Part List
1x m16 threaded rod (Found with the nuts and bolts usually, length is approx 1m
10x m16 nuts
2x 1m lengths of 30x30mm steel stock
1x 1m length of 20mm steel angle
Various nuts and bolts
1x 49cc pocket bike engine with clutch (eBay) known as a cag engine
1x Pocket bike muffler
1x 7 tooth pinion 25h
1x 62 tooth sprocket 25h
1x 25h chain
Bearing store 2x 16mm pillow block bearings
I was able to find some things around the house including fuel tank, fuel line and chain tensioner
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I saw this one way cooler
And another quick question, can it hold long drifts around corners? Just wondering.
to be honest i dont reall know what a wheel hub is
my sis and I used to do drifting on our skateboards when we were kids using an old flipflop or shoe as a break.
I'd like to try this. Cheers for the concept.
Now I must get one, and I must make it motorized.. Lol :)
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