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Plan ahead and combine two river cruising tours along the famous Ganges River for 15 days so you don't have to worry about missing anything. Get unpacked and comfortable in your cabin once and then relax and enjoy the journey from Patna to Kolkata. Explore palace ruins at Rajmahal, check out sixth-century rock carvings, take breathtaking photos of the Jain temple in the middle of a lake at Pawapuri, and sail through local villages to see historical battlegrounds, terracotta temples, and the Katgola palace. Experience India in a way only river cruising can show you.
What's Included
Arrival transfer. Patna city tour. Buddhist monastery and stupa visit (Nalanda). Pawapuri Jain temple visit. Rickshaw ride to a Mughal fort and the East India Company cemetery (Munger). Pirpahar Hill and Sitakund Hot Springs visit. Sultanganj visit. Mansion and silk-weaving village visit (Bhagalpur). Bateshwar Temple visit. 8th-century Buddhist stupa ruins and monastery visit (Vikramshila). Rajmahal visit. Full day excursion to Malda. Baranagar village and temple visits. Hazarduari Palace visit. Katra Mosque visit. Nashipara and Katgola palaces visit. Cycle rickshaw excursion to the Khushbagh. Battlefield of Plassey visit. Brassworking village of Matiari visit. Hare Krishna temple visit. Cycle rickshaw excursion to terracotta temples (Kalna). Shiva temple visit. Imambara visit. Chandannagar visit. Barrackpore visit. All meals on board Varuna. All transport to/from included activities and between destinations.
Explore ancient palaces and historical sights, savour Indian cuisine on board, enjoy a rickshaw ride to view Mughal ruins, visit beautiful temples and local villages, witness traditional brass-working
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Important Notes
1. While it is our intention to follow the itinerary as advertised, some modifications to the itinerary are occasionally needed if water levels become very low. If changes need to be made, they may involve docking the boat just before a scheduled port and using overland transportation to reach the destination.
For a portion of this trip you are travelling through the state of Bihar that has banned the sale and consumption of alcohol, during which time you will be unable to purchase alcoholic drinks on the cruise.
Please note that between Farakka and Kolkata we sail along a distributary arm of the Ganges locally known as the Hooghly River. This narrower arm, once a key transportation channel in Bengal, offers the opportunity to cruise close to riverbanks dotted with historic temples and colonial settlements while still travelling the sacred waters of the Ganges.
Depending on the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between May 15th and June 14th, 2018. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. Only about 20% of Indians are Muslim, but it is important to note that there may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan. Generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-muslims throughout the day. It is important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan in predominately Muslim areas of India. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can't at that time.
Group Size Notes
Max 24
Meals Included
14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 13 dinners
Riverboat Varuna, private vehicles, train, rickshaws, walking.
Solo Travellers
We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Aboard the Varuna riverboat (13 nts), comfort hotels (1 nt).
My Own Room
Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops
About Accommodation
Cabins on board the riverboat all have exterior view windows and private bathrooms.
Built: 2006
Capacity: 24 passengers
Cabins: 12 Cabins
Boat Layout: Spacious saloon with French windows opening onto a front balcony deck, dinning room with glass doors down each side.
Large sun deck with cane rattan chairs and sun loungers. Single seating for buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. Combination of Indian and Western cuisines.
Arrival Complications
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier and contact us as soon as possible. If you have a pre-booked transfer, and you have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Representative (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
If you have purchased an arrival through G Adventures or if an arrival transfer is included in the cost of your tour, please note that:
Your arrival transfer has been arranged based on flight information provided to us. If you are advised of a flight schedule change within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time, we will do our best to rearrange your arrival transfer however we cannot guarantee this. If your arrival transfer does not arrive within 30 minutes after you have exited the arrivals area please take a taxi to your start point hotel.
If your call is specifically concerning Airport Transfer complications please call our local transfer providers directly at Patna Airport:
Mr Girish Mob
Phone: 080842755124
G Adventures Local Office (Delhi)
G Adventures South Asia Manager, Rishab (Delhi, India)
Emergency number: From outside of India: +91 99 7179 5447
From within Delhi: 99 7179 5447
From within India, but outside Delhi: 099 7179 5447.
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
What to Take
Most airlines allow up to two checked bags and one carry-on per person. To avoid any problems upon check-in and with possible excess baggage charges, please consult the airline for specific restrictions.
Dress on board the boat is informal. Plan to bring comfortable, casual clothing for all activities. When packing, we suggest that you do not weigh yourself down with too many clothes or too much gear. Select informal, practical attire that can be worn in layers.
Packing List
Cold Weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers
Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Note: During the colder months (Oct-Apr) the mountains can be very cold, so please make sure you pack warm clothes.
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
Please note that it is customary to tip 10% to service staff in India. If someone helps you carry a bag, you can offer to tip a few USD (in local currency), although it will not be expected. If you have a local guide or a driver on your trip, then you will be advised to tip $2-5 USD (in local currency) per person per service, as long as you feel it is deserved, which it usually is because we have excellent staff working with us. Please ask your CEO for specific advice if you are unsure.
If at the end of the riverboat sailing you find the staff onboard were exceptional, a tip of $5-10 USD/day is recommended. You can leave this tip at the end of your riverboat leg.
Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is highly appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline $20-30 USD per person, per week can be used.
Optional Activities
No optional activities
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medication required. Please be aware that quite often we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
For your own safety, we strongly recommend that you advise us of any medical condition that may affect you while traveling.
If you are carrying any prescribed medication, or if you have any particular health needs, please bring with you a signed and dated letter from your physician stating any such health problems and dosage requirements for any medication to be provided to any medical authorities in case of an emergency.
Also, please note that if you are particularly sensitive to heat, this may not be the trip for you.
Safety and Security
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewelery at home – you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your group leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it deemed necessary, due to safety concerns. Your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy and explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards), have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk. Read more about travel safety for ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling.
A Couple of Rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader has the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. G Adventures can provide you with the appropriate coverage. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Planeterra-The G Adventures Foundation
The Planeterra Foundation planeterra.org is a Canadian non-profit organization that helps empower local people to develop their communities, conserve their cultures, and create humane and supportive systems for their endeavours. Planeterra provides capacity building and catalyst grants to get community social enterprises off the ground. These businesses address local challenges by providing benefits for indigenous people, empowering marginalized women, and granting disadvantaged youth access to education, employment, and brighter futures. Planeterra also works to ensure these businesses have a thriving customer base by integrating programs into G Adventures' itineraries globally.
G Adventures is Planeterra's largest corporate donor, covering all operating costs so 100% of your donation will bring opportunity to people in need.
Dollar-a-Day Program
G Adventures' Dollar-a-Day Program provides travellers with the opportunity to give back to the people and places visited on our tours by donating one dollar for every day you are on trip. 100% of these donations go directly to support community development projects worldwide that are implemented by Planeterra.
Local Dress
In Asia the dress standard is more conservative than it is back home. When packing try to pick loose, lightweight, long clothing that will keep you cool in the usually hot and humid climate of Asian summers. In predominately Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim countries we ask that you dress respectfully and avoid very short shorts/skirts and singlets/tanktops when visiting temples or mosques or other holy sites.
After your travels, we want to hear from you! Your feedback information is so important to us that we'll give you 5% off the price of your next G Adventures trip if your feedback is completed on-line within 30 days of finishing your trip. Your tour evaluation will be e-mailed to you 24 hours after the conclusion of your trip. If you do not receive the tour evaluation link in the days after your tour has finished, please drop us a line at email@example.com and we will send it on to you.
Our adventure travel e-newsletter is full of travel news, trip information, interesting stories and contests. To avoid missing out on special offers and updates from G Adventures, subscribe at www.gadventures.com/newsletters/
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Minimum Age
Minimum age of 18 years for this trip.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Max Pax
Max 24
Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
Day 1 Patna
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Additional Notes:
This itinerary may change slightly due to river conditions.
Arrival Airport Transfer
Day 2 Patna (1B, 1L, 1D)
Enjoy a free day to explore Patna before a 4pm embarkation.
Day 3 Patna/Bārh (1B, 1L, 1D)
Enjoy a morning tour of Patna, visiting the extraordinary 18th-century Golghar granary, the great Sikh temple, and the State Museum. Continue on, passing near the old East India Company opium warehouses and cruise down to moor for the evening at Barh.
Included Activities:
State Museum Visit
Golghar Granary Visit
Sikh Temple Visit
Varuna Riverboat
Day 4 Bārh/Mokāma (1B, 1L, 1D)
Enjoy an excursion to the excavated Buddhist monastery and stupa at Nalanda, with a visit to the adjoining museum. After, visit the Pawapuri Jain temple, situated in the middle of a lake. Return to the vessel and continue to the bridge at Mokama, where earlier the famous naturalist Jim Corbett spent his working life overseeing the ferry crossing.
Included Activities:
Pawapuri Jain Temple Visit
Buddhist Monastery and Stupa Visit
Varuna Riverboat
Day 5 Mokāma/Sultānganj (1B, 1L, 1D)
Sail down to Munger. Take a rickshaw ride through the town to view the remnants of a Mughal fort and the East India Company cemetery. Visit the bazaars with the locals before exploring Pirpahar Hill and Sitakund Hot Springs. Continuing walking through the village and fields before getting back on board. Continue on to anchor near Jehangira Island at Sultanganj, a pilgrimage spot with early Hindu rock carvings.
Included Activities:
Munger Village and Sitakund Hot Spring Visit
Rickshaw Ride and Mughal Fort Visit
Jehangira Island Excursion & Hindu Rock Carvings Visit
Varuna Riverboat
Day 6 Sultānganj/Bhāgalpur (1B, 1L, 1D)
Spend the morning sailing a stretch of the river where South Asian river dolphins may be seen to Bhagalpur, a centre of silk production. Visit a mansion and silk-weaving village. Continue on close to the island shrine at Colganj, boasting Hindu and Buddhist cave temples. Visit Bateshwar Temple with 6th-century Hindu carvings, and the nearby ruins of an 8th-century Buddhist stupa and monastery at Vikramshila. Anchor for the night near the confluence with the Kosi River coming down from Nepal.
Included Activities:
Mansion and Silk-Weaving Village Visit
Colganj Cave Temples and Area Ruins Visit
Varuna Riverboat
Day 7 Bhāgalpur/Farakka Barrage (1B, 1L, 1D)
Sail downstream to Rajmahal, a village offering both points of interest and fantastic local atmosphere. Shah Jehan, builder of the Taj Mahal, spent much of his youth here. Explore the remains of palaces, forts, and mosques submerged in vegetation before continuing on down to the Farakka Barrage.
Included Activities:
Rajmahal Town and Sights Visit
Varuna Riverboat
Day 8 Farakka Barrage/Farakka (1B, 1L, 1D)
This trip is a combo. As such, today some travellers may depart and others may join.
Included Activities:
Gaur Excursion
Varuna Riverboat
Day 9 Farakka/Jangipur (1B, 1L, 1D)
Sail down the canal to Jangipur. In the afternoon, explore this small country town on foot.
Included Activities:
Jangipur Visit
Day 10 Jangipur/Murshidābād (1B, 1L, 1D)
Sail down the Hooghly River en route to the small village of Baranagar. Walk through the fields to reach the terracotta temples and get a taste of rural Indian life. Continue to Murshidabad to visit the Nawab's great Hazarduari Palace. Visit the Katra Mosque before driving to two 18th-century buildings – the Nashipara Palace and the Katgola Palace.
Included Activities:
Baranagar Excursion
Murshidabad Excursion
Varuna Riverboat
Varuna Riverboat
Day 11 Murshidābād/Matiari (1B, 1L, 1D)
This morning, travel by cycle rickshaw to the Khushbagh, a peaceful Moghul-style garden. Continue on the river past Berhampur, to a rural mooring near the battlefield of Plassey and opt to walk to the commemorative obelisk. Cruise on to a mooring near Katwa for the night.
Included Activities:
Khushbagh Excursion
Battlefield of Plassey Visit
Varuna Riverboat
Varuna Riverboat
Day 12 Matiari/Māyāpur (1B, 1L, 1D)
Start the day with a visit to the brassworking village of Matiari to witness their ancient techniques. Later continue to Mayapur with a visit to the Hare Krishna temple. Enjoy a few of the older temples and see a giant banyan tree.
Included Activities:
Matiari Excursion
Mayapur Excursion
Varuna Riverboat
Day 13 Māyāpur/Chunchura (1B, 1L, 1D)
Explore the country town of Kalna. Take cycle rickshaws to see a group of some of Bengal's most attractive terracotta temples and visit a Shiva temple. Continue to Chinsurah, to visit the historic Dutch cemetery. After, take cyclos to the Imambara before reboarding the vessel.
Included Activities:
Kalna Excursion
Chinsurah Excursion
Varuna Riverboat
Varuna Riverboat
Day 14 Chunchura/Bārākpur (1B, 1L, 1D)
Sail to Chandannagar, a former French possession, to explore. Continue to Barrackpore. Disembark for a walking tour around the main sights.
Included Activities:
Chandannagar Excursion
Barrackpore Excursion
Varuna Riverboat
Varuna Riverboat
Day 15 Bārākpur/Kolkata (1B)
Cruise under the Howrah Bridge to central Kolkata to disembark. Transfer to central Kolkata or the airport. Tour ends on arrival.
Included Activities:
Departure Day (Activities)
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Posted 27 March 2008 - 11:08
Rules ----It should be a 'foursome' ie one of the same se x and two of the opposite s ex to yourself.
I put mine in as Alfred Brendel, Tasmin Little and Joanne McGregor.
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Paul Rodgers, Roger Chapman (both terrific singers) and Suzi Quatro - she's grerat on Radio 2.
Do we have to add what we would have to eat - does the food have to link in ?
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So to eat I'd start with Confit of duck, then a slow roasted lamb shank with a rosemary flavoured gravy, maybe Creme Brulee as a dessert.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber
Georges Sokol
and the Conductor of the Halle Orchestra.
Wed have..
Curry Fish Cakes (they sound terrible, but theyre delish.)
Half a crispy chicken with home made BBQ sauce..
Cherry pie
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Posted 28 March 2008 - 08:54
Stevie Nicks, Philip Glass and...oh...erm...I know, Hugh Laurie (hey, he plays in a band, so I'm going to count him as a musician!)
I have no idea what we'd eat, it'd probably involve yorkshire pudding at some point, pancakes at another, and there would have to be chocolate.
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Posted 28 March 2008 - 10:20
You need to make a foursome so you need another female!
(PS I am driving to B. Stortford this afternoon, my daughter lives in Thorley Park, hope the weather is better than it is here!)
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You need to make a foursome so you need another female!
Oh, I thought I was the fourth person, i.e. three guests. And as I'm female I invite 1 other female (Stevie - ah, did you think she was male?) and two males (Philip and Hugh).
I do honestly really like Philip Glass' music. I've not done any of the opera stuff yet - opera in general is not really my bag - but the symphonies, string quartets, soundtracks, etc I do like.
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Well, if I was going folk-y, it would have to be Anna Esslemont, Cormac Byrne and Seth Lakeman - all amazing folk musicians who I think I could learn alot from and would be interesting to talk to. Anna Esslemont is also one of my all-time heros.
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I want Lea Salonga, Hugh Panaro and Michael Crawford. Ahhh...Phantom...
All fantastic actors/singers.
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Idina Menzel, John Barrowman, Oliver Tompsett (OMG Fiyero so so so so hot)
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Ok so mine are all from musical theatre, does that matter?
Idina Menzel, John Barrowman, Oliver Tompsett (OMG Fiyero so so so so hot)
But his understudy is hotter
So mine would be: Murray Gold, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Kerry Ellis
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Sting, Jools Holland and Eric Clapton me thinks
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Consulting firm PwC recently published its outlook for work in 2022, based on interviews with 500 human resources experts and 10,000 others in the United States and several other countries. You probably won't be surprised to hear that big companies could end up so powerful and influential they morph into "ministates" that fill the void when government is unable to provide essential services. Companies will also use sensors and other gizmos to monitor employees around the clock. And workers will mostly acquiesce to this digital leash, in exchange for job security, decent pay and important benefits.
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That's how the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal chose to present the story of Amy Bishop, a former college professor who eventually pleaded guilty to killing three colleagues and wounding three others at a faculty meeting in 2010.
And that's the headline AL.com ran about the shooting death of a 25-year-old black man in Alabama earlier this year.
This is how the Staten Island Advance covered the case of Eric Bellucci, a mentally ill New York man who allegedly killed his parents.
Meanwhile, NBC News ran this headline during ongoing coverage of the Trayvon Martin killing.
More at HuffPo (h/t).
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On Thursday, a name released by the hacking collective Anonymous began circulating, but St. Louis County Police said that the name was inaccurate. The same kind of thing happened Wednesday, as another name began floating around and gaining traction. Ferguson police said that that name was also inaccurate, telling The Post that these reports were false.
A spokesman with the St. Louis County Police was critical of the group Anonymous for releasing the information.
"People really need to harshly judge the accuracy of this group, given that they've now given false information about several important things," Sgt. Colby Dolly said on Thursday.
Dolly said that authorities were trying to locate the person identified by Anonymous on Thursday to warn him.
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I've written before of how powerful I've found the novels of the pseudonymous Italian writer Elena Ferrante. When I noticed her latest book, "My Brilliant Friend," on my local library's new books shelf, I had to check it out, even though I had several others in progress at home (nothing new there).
Like Lucy Maud Montgomery's much-loved classic, "Anne of Green Gables," Ferrante's novel is the story of two young girls who develop a lifelong connection. But unlike Green Gables and the lovely, bucolic landscape of Prince Edward Island, Elena and Lila live in a gritty, unattractive part of Naples, and unlike the friendship of kindred spirits Anne Shirley and Diana, the undercurrents of Elena and Lila's relationship are dark and powerful, so that Ferrante could aptly have named her novel "My Brilliant Frenemy."
I'm about 1/3 of the way through this book and can hardly stand to put it aside. Much as I loved L.M. Montgomery's books as a teen, Ferrante's characters' depth seems far more real and intriguing to me. It will be my first Europa Editions book this year, counting toward my proposed Cappuccino Challenge levelof 6 Europas.


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The Libro del Mes, or Book of the Month, for February on our sister site, the Latin Baby Book Club, is the audiobook, Lola's Fandango/El fandango de Lola. It was through this book, that I learned about the wonderful Amador family.
Brian and Rosi are the co-founders of the band Sol y Canto, a Pan-Latin ensemble that has played across the country in places such as the Kennedy Center, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and even the White House.
But they are also professional voice-over actors. And together with their twin daughters, Alisa and Sonia, they are the narrators of Lola's Fandango and many other audiobooks.
I found their story to be inspirational and one that I really wanted to share with you. The Amadors generously agreed to a short interview, which I'm happy to include below...
How did your family become involved in recording audiobooks?
Rosi: Since the late 1980's Brian and I were approached by an artist educator colleague who knew us as Latin musicians, to do Spanish and English narrations for Scholastic online. After that, a number of children's online eLearning publishers (whose products are used nationally in school and educational settings,) including National Geographic School Publishing, Houghton Mifflin, Hampton Brown, among others, also came through a local audio recording studio specializing in eLearning who had heard of us.
When we had our twins, Alisa and Sonia, in 1996, we of course started reading to them in Spanish at a very early age. We even translated books that were in English into Spanish as we read back in those early days. When the Harry Potter series was published, Brian read every single one of them in bed each night, using different accents for all of the characters. They loved it! I continued reading too, but mostly in Spanish.
Our love of narrating stories for children grew and we decided to approach audiobook publishers in 2010. The first was with Live Oak Media, an award-winning producer of distinctive read-along recordings of children's literature for the school and library market for over 30 years. The husband and wife business owners (just like us!) "carefully select books and produce exceptional recordings that provide children with a meaningful reading and listening experience," says their website, and we agree!
Our very first bilingual audiobook under their umbrella was Mañana Iguana, which won a 2010 Notable Children's Recordings from the American Library Association. After a few more audiobooks with Live Oak Media, we found it easier to approach other audiobook publishers, including, most recently, Barefoot Books, based in the Boston area, where we live. They are an award-winning children's book publisher with the mission of using the power of stories to nourish the creative spark in everyone and strengthen connections with family, the global community, and the earth. Barefoot Books has only recently gotten started publishing audiobooks, and we were thrilled to narrate two books in both English and Spanish for them, Lola's Fandango/El Fandango de Lola and Delicious Hullaballoo/ Pachanga Deliciosa.
What is your family's heritage and (how) does it influence your work?
Rosi: I am from Puerto Rico. My father was from Buenos Aires, Argentina and my mother was Nuyorican. Both of my parents were performers on stage and screen, in theater, movies, and live music. Brian is a Chicano/Gringo mongrel from Albuquerque, New Mexico. He grew up listening to rock, but realized later on that he had always loved Latin Music and the Mexican music he heard in his Grandma's house as a child.
Our heritage affects our work in that from the outset Brian and I were drawn together by our bicultural/bilingual backgrounds. Initially we chose music as our vehicle for sharing our Latin heritage. Together we led two Latin bands that toured nationally and internationally, the second of which, Sol y Canto, is still active, though not touring as much as in the past. For both of us, singing Latin music reconnects us to our roots, since we have been living in the Boston area for several decades, far from where we were born and raised.
Also because of our bilingualism, and the fact that we are unusual in that we speak both English and Spanish without an accent, we have attracted audiobook publishers seeking to reach the bilingual market, particularly around educational themes.
Your family doesn't just do the voiceovers for these audiobooks, but you also record and integrate your own original music, and even sound effects. Can you tell us what the process is like? How does an audiobook come to life through your efforts?
Brian: I usually start by going through the book with the audiobook producer to map out musical cues and the atmosphere they're looking to create in different sections of the book. By musical cues I mean short compositions written to support the text. Then we usually record the narration before I begin working on the music, so that I can write the music to fit with the narration. Once this is done I set to work composing, sometimes sketching out several possible cues for a given section, which I send to the producer for review and feedback. Once we've decided which cues we want to use I flesh them out, record them and finally, mix the narration and the music together.
As for the sound effects, I prefer to use home made effects whenever possible. For example, the falling fruit sounds in The Parrot Tico Tango/El Loro Tico Tango were created by dropping objects of different sizes and shapes into the empty case of our bombo, a large Andean drum and adding some reverberation effects! In Lola's Fandango/El Fandango de Lola in a scene where the downstairs neighbor was annoyed by the ruckus of a party he bangs on the ceiling with a broomstick. To simulate this I pounded on a closet door with my hand. In a different scene where the rain is dripping on the window in a flamenco rhythm, I experimented with dripping water on different surfaces until I found the one I liked (a cookie sheet), then I edited the recording digitally to make the drops fall in rhythm!
[In terms of] the voiceover narration itself, the characters sometimes call for a variety of voices, which we come up with depending on each personality. We often have to voice more than one character and we draw on our acting skills, as well as our much practice producing different sounding voices. This goes for our daughters as well, because, for example, one of our twins, Sonia, who is 15, had to portray a 9 year old girl, so she purposely chose a younger voice when narrating her part. I played two roles: one as narrator, and one as Lola's mama, for which I used two different sounding voices, one with a touch of Hispanic accent (for the mami) and one in straight English for the narrator. In Spanish this was of course not necessary, so I simply made sure to make the voices sound distinct.
You now have several children's "talking" books on the market. What other titles can MommyMaestra readers enjoy?
We have the following audiobooks now available for kids from pre-school to 6th grade (see our website for age recommendations) at www.solycanto.com/shop.html.
On Barefoot Books:
The Parrot Tico Tango/El Loro Tico Tango (published in English and Spanish, separately).
The following titles on Live Oak Media:
Mañana Iguana – English with splashes of Spanish
Delicious Hullaballoo (Completely bilingual)
César Chávez: The Struggle for Justice (completely bilingual)
Hill of Fire – English with splashes of Spanish
On Lorito Books:
The Case of the Pen Gone Missing/El Caso de la Pluma Perdida
Do you have any more titles coming out soon?
Yes, we do! Live Oak Media has just sent us two new books! Hola Mar/Hello Ocean, which will be narrated by our daughter Sonia, and Fiesta Fiasco – the sequel to Mañana Iguana.
Lastly, Rosi, you mentioned in an email that your family is committed to Latino education. Why is this important to you, and how do you see your role in it?
We feel that it's very important for children of a Hispanic background understand and appreciate their culture as it's important for all kids in this country to learn about the contributions of different cultures. By raising our daughters bilingually we know that we have given them a treasure: another way to look at the world and understand it. They often express their gratitude to us for having insisted that we speak only Spanish at home, even though when they were younger they did sometimes complain. By narrating educational audiobooks we hope to contribute to the cause of providing high quality educational resources to kids far and wide.
We have also done this through our music, since in 2003 we recorded a bilingual children's CD called El Doble de Amigos/Twice as Many Friends, which is available on our website, www.solycanto.com. This CD was released nationally by Rounder Records and is still a popular item in our catalog. It won a Parents' Choice Award and received critical acclaim. Our twins, 7 at the time, also sang on several of the songs! It features a combination of original and traditional Latin children's songs in the toe-tapping, danceable styles of plena, son, calypso, reggae and more. Our intent is to immerse children in the joys of a bilingual musical fiesta and introduces them to rhythms from Puerto Rico, Cuba and much more in a completely interactive musical and joyful experience. Songs address topics including numbers, days of the week, parts of the body, self- esteem, the environment, peace, flying kites, celebrating bilingualism and Puerto Rican circle game songs. We also continue to perform in school settings where we offer highly interactive educational programs on Latin music and culture with lyrics expressing our belief in peace, hope, cross-cultural understanding and environmental stewardship as well as programs that highlight the roots of our Latin music.
To learn more about the Amadors and the making of their book, Lola's Fandango, check out this video that they made for Barefoot Books.
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It really makes me happy and Proud when I read of successful Latino families. You are inspiring! I proudly showed my chiquita the video interview linked here. I often make an emphasis to both she and her older hermano of how importat it is to speak both English and Spanish fluently. Thank you for sharing your story with us!ReplyDeleteReplies
I think they're fabulous. So glad you enjoyed this feature. And thank you, Lisa, for sharing it with your readers!Delete
Gracias Lisa (and Monica, por supuesto, again) for your very kind comments. I hope your chiquita liked the video! My girls now tell us that they are incredibly grateful that we insisted on speaking Spanish at home and how well they fit into both North and Latin cultures. I'm thrilled too. It is truly a gift our parents gave me, and my husband and made the decision before they were born to carry it on. I wish you all the best with los tuyos.Delete
Saludos y gracias,
- TeachELLFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:45 PM
What a great story and book list. Thanks for another bilingual cd recommendation too!ReplyDeleteReplies
How cool are they??!!ReplyDelete
How fabulous are they. The music if fantastic!ReplyDelete
The thing that I enjoy the most is the fact that they work and share their music as a family !! For that is priceless.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes, I think that may be the neatest part of their story! What a great relationship they must have and what a fabulous opportunity for their kids.Delete
Hola Teresa,Delete
It is very special. Of course now that they are growing into their teenagehood that maybe changing soon ;-) but I believe they'll come back if they do pull away some. So I'm told by other Mamis :) Thanks so much for commenting.
Great profile to great advocates of raising bilingual children. Thank you!!ReplyDeleteReplies
It's wonderful to see a positive and uplifting Latino family who have embraced the culture and are helping others learn as well. Great interview!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks. They really are fabulous, no?Delete
Thanks again, Monica! And I do apologize for not getting back to this wonderful feature to reply to everyone. I'm deluged with email and voiceover projects, which is a good thing, but not when you have to neglect wonderful and kind people's comments! Lo siento. Y mil gracias por esta nota.Delete
Un abrazo,
Hola Joscelyn- so you too -multiples eh? Felicidades. So happy you feel as you do about our semillita- our little seed. All the best to you with yours!Delete
I'm totally crushing on them! I love the idea of family business. Such an inspiration. And what an incredible experience for their daughters! I'll be purchasing some of these and showing my own daughters this interview. They'll surely be inspired!ReplyDelete
Hello Carla,ReplyDelete
I am so sorry to have not responded to your lovely post! I hope that if you've purchased any audiobooks that your daughters have liked it! We are so grateful to Monica for interviewing us!
Warm regards & un abrazo,
Muchas gracias por las canciones y las ideas.ReplyDelete


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I think he got blacklisted or something.
Fred G. Unn was banned this spring by consensus of the site moderators and administrators after several instances of bizarre and manipulative behavior. The majority of moderators have determined not to discuss the incident in any further detail out of respect for Fred G. Unn's privacy. I personally disagree with that decision but I will respect it until the majority of moderators determines otherwise.
Ya I don't really understand the edict to not speak about it.
I love Fred but he did deserve to get banned for that alternate account thread. And by that point he really didn't care and was basically asking for it and seeing what it took to get banned. I do agree with him that the threads are a bit too heavily policed. I enjoyed the light hearted Duvel style humor and think there is such a thing as a dumb question and you should be able to take some light ribbing for it so long as people don't start piling on. But that's an entirely different conversation that isn't appropriate here.
To put it back on topic, I received an email this morning for BR with a personal code that gets me 50% off any 1 item as long as I use my BR card.
Also, everything is 50% off at J Crew factory. Although some of the items I've seen cheaper in some of their other recent sales.
Folks, mods have written about this several times in multiple threads. It is not some big secret and happened quite awhile ago. Just use the search function to learn why he was banned. It was a group decision and was not due to joking with new members.
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They admitted The Twelve to the sick bay for a few days. It turns out the shop has to order my RD hanger from the warehouse, so it'll probably be ready to rock on Friday or so.
Photo: No more R2D2 Mailbox. :(
I obviously took The Goat out for today's adventures in bicycle commuting. I'd thought of asking if I could use my wife's Townie 3 Speed, because it really is built from the factory for things like commuting around for short distances, but I figured being caught waiting for the bus at the already-dicey 10th and Main intersection with a "girl's bike" (a step-through frame) would probably be a Bad Ideatm. It is a sweeeeet bike, though. It would make a bad-ass Xtracycle, as it's already got a relatively long wheelbase and cruiser lines. While we were at the shop yesterday dropping my bike off, my wife picked up a bell for her Townie (ding ding!) and scored us a couple of Polar Bottle insulated water bottles. She rocks! We're waiting for her cardiologist to give her clearance to get back on the bike. The docs have been telling her to take it easy lately.
Alas, The Goat came out of semi-retirement last night for a quick grocery shake-down run, complete with lots of riding through grass, hopping of curbs and other delightful stuff that would put the hurt on any road bike. This morning was a bit of a hammerfest into the headwind. I left later than I should have but made it to the bus stop on time.
Hard telling which bus I'll end up taking home tonight. 87th street is tolerable on the road bike because I can get scooting and hold onto something resembling 30 MPH for most of the duration that I'm forced to use that section of road. On the MTB? No way. I think I may take the L(oser) bus home and ride up Quivira. Ugh. At least it's not the D(readed) bus.
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2 Unlimited - Twilight Zone [Random indeed. WTF?!]
Way Out West - Don't Forget Me (Dust Biter Mix)
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Well, no Twelve for a while
They admitted The Twelve to the sick bay for a few days. It turns out the shop has to order my RD hanger from the warehouse, so it'll probably be ready to rock on Friday or so.
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- Apertome said...
"They" need to standardize those derailleur hangers. I had to have one ordered for my mountain bike when I busted that one. They're hard to get, proprietary, and incredibly overpriced -- $20 or so for a little metal tab. What the hell?
Thank goodness for backup bikes. I'm still using my old mountain bike as a commuter, even though conditions are good enough for the road bike. Mostly because I get paranoid leaving my good bike laying around, and this way I can use normal shoes. And since I have a short commute, the extra efficiency isn't a requirement.
- March 26, 2008 11:13 AM
- Sirrus Rider said...
We interrupt MS150 Training on the Sirrus to interject a day of commuting on the hybridized Alpine Monitor Pass!
Don't feel too bad Noah. Some of us have taken a "Road bike Sabbatical" today as well. The Bayou City Art Festival is coming to town and they are set up in the Memorial Park Picnic Area/Crit Course so it's unusable to bike traffic for the rest of the week.
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Keep the faith
Disease and disaster might challenge our belief in God, but despite all that, we must keep the faith.
One of the most memorable moments of my life was when I conferred the sacrament of confirmation on 20 youths in San Francisco's Children's Hospital-children ranging from 4 or 5 to 16 years of age who were dying from leukemia. I was apprehensive about how these young ones would feel about receiving confirmation.
When I arrived, I found many of the children bald from chemotherapy and radiation, thin and pale, their faces as white as the pillows on which they lay. I imagined they would be resentful, angry at God for letting them die so young. I thought they might be rejecting God.
Did these children have these feelings? No.
As I anointed their foreheads with the chrism, their faces were peaceful, serious, and with a look of awe realizing that they were receiving a gift from God. What faith!
But today, we are told that religious faith is declining in America. Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, and Sam Harris have written best-selling books about atheism. Billboards appear in major cities proclaiming that millions of people are living lives that do not need a God.
We live in a world reliant on science, which on one level is good. Science is not an opponent of religious faith. Science and faith are both part of God's truth. Charles Darwin did not want his discoveries about evolution to diminish faith in God. Albert Einstein believed in a supreme intelligent being. Today popular physicist Stephen Hawking sees God in the laws of the universe. One of the most gifted scientists, Louis Pasteur, once said, "Because I am a scientist, I have the faith of a French peasant; if I continue to study science, someday I may have the faith of a French peasant's wife."
There are many challenges to our religious faith. We puzzle about a merciful God and the suffering of innocent people in the earthquakes of China, Haiti, and Chile. Yet even in their suffering, these victims seem to draw closer to God. Through the tear in broken hearts, God is finally seen. God knows the full answer to the suffering of the innocent. We don't.
And then there is the sexual abuse crisis. This challenges our Catholic faith-and perhaps causes us to lose it. Many of us who are bishops, as leaders in the church, often have been blind, ignorant, and clearly wrong in this crisis. At times we have focused more on the perceived needs of the institutional church than on the needs of the victims. For this we apologize.
I pray that out of this crisis, the church will become better. The church is not the priests and the bishops. The church is the people. And most of all the church is Jesus Christ.
Today, thank God, the church's ordained leadership is involving the laity more and more, bringing together the experience of parents, academics, scientists, the young, and the old to study new structures in the Catholic Church. Already there are signs of maturing, such as the comprehensive, vigorous programs now installed in all dioceses to ensure the protection of youth. Church leadership is also now wisely inviting candidates for priesthood to begin their formal seminary training after high school, after college, or after work experience, rather than during puberty.
I believe we should consider having a new ecumenical council with representatives of the entire church family, always respecting tradition and sacred scripture, studying more deeply the subjects of human sexuality, the healthy exercise of authority in the church, the needs of the poor and the suffering, the appropriateness of celibacy in the priesthood, the role of women in the church, the need for transparency, and the personal holiness of each one of us.
The church is a living organism. Only lifeless things are static and unchanging. Well-thought-out changes may be necessary in times like these.
To strengthen our faith, we should consider the words of author Carlo Carretto, who writes:
How much I must criticize you, my church, and yet how much I love you!
You have made me suffer more than anyone, and yet I owe more to you than to anyone.
I should like to see you destroyed, and yet I need your presence. You have given me much scandal, my church, and yet you alone have made me understand holiness.
Never in this world have I seen anything more compromised, more false, yet never have I touched anything more pure, more generous, or more beautiful.
Countless times I have felt like leaving you, my church; and yet every night I have prayed that I might die in your warm loving arms.
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AR's Birthday Lunch
12.30 pm for 1 pm on Saturday 20th January, 2018
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Encountering the Ransomes: Excerpts from the new DVD
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From A14:-
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To prepare to 'make a desperate dash to the summit' (Titty – SD)
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There is a very interesting Visitor Centre too and toilets. Follow the tracks of Five Red Herrings and the 1935 Hitchcock 39 Steps film.
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The Literary Day is on 29th September in Perth at the AK Bell Library, 2 – 8 York Place PH2 8EP in the Sandiman Room. 10 am Tea & Coffe. 10:30 Welcome & Introduction. 10.45 – 11. 45 First Speaker.
12.00 Lunch will be on sale in the venue or bring a packed lunch.
1.15 – 2.15 Oliver Eade. 2.30 – 3.30 Third Speaker. Conclusion Vacate Room 4pm.
The cost will be around £20 including teas and coffees but not lunch. Booking is essential. The library is near the train and bus stations.
Barbon Village Hall was such a good venue last year we decided to return for a re-mount.
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Weekend Wrap
Sometimes it is hard to figure out this game. Take the four-game, weekend series in Petro Park that ended yesterday.
**On Thursday night in the first inning, the Phillies had three hits, a walk and a SD error. They scored one run.
**Vance won that game and fanned a career-high 11, working seven innings. Two years ago, his first taste of the majors, he struck out 12 in 13 total innings.
**Cole was called for two balks in Friday's game. A first for him. In his career, minors and majors, he had four before Friday.
**Friday night Shane was hit by a pitch, the ump said he didn't get out of the way, the next pitch was at Shane's feet and he briefly acted as if he was hit again but to no avail. Shane then homered.
**Doc walked three consecutive batters in the second inning on Saturday, first time he's ever walked three in a row in 2,555 innings.
**For the game, he wound up walking four. That snapped a streak of 117 consecutive starts in which he walked that many without an unintentional walk included. The loss was Doc's first ever to SD.
**A two-out run in the top of the ninth on Saturday helped the Phillies escape a shutout for the second straight Saturday and third in a week.
**In five games started by LHP, the Phillies have scored six runs.
**Saturday's loss was the Phillies first at Petco Park since August 19, 2008. It ended a club-record streak of 13 straight wins there. George W. Bush was President the last time the Phillies lost at Petco.
**Two Phillies errors paved the way for two unearned runs in the first inning on Sunday. Going into the game, the Phillies had the NL's fewest, six.
Sad News
Thanks to faithful reader Dennis Orlandini, we learned the sad news that former Phillies SS John O'Neil died on April 18, one day before his 92nd birthday. I had offered birthday wishes on the 19th, not aware. Mr. O'Neil played 46 games for the 1946 Phillies, his lone major league season.
Two years ago for his 90th birthday, we sent him a Phillies jersey with his name and number (27) on the back. A daughter responded that he was touched by the gesture.
Our thoughts and prayers are extended to Mr. O'Neil's family.
Down On the Farm
**Lehigh Valley had two losses and one postponement.
**Reading was 1-1 and a postponement. Down 3-1 on Friday night with two out in the last of the ninth, they tied the game and won it in the 10th.
**Clearwater won on Sunday after being rained out Friday and Saturday. RHS Justin DeFratis made a rehab start on Sunday, one scoreless inning. LH Austin Wright (3-0) followed Justin and improved to 3-0, fanning 10 in five innings.
**Lakewood lost 15-2 at Hagerstown on Friday night and then got rained out Saturday night and a double-header on Sunday.
April 23, 1961—RHP Art Mahaffey sets a Phillies record with 17 strikeouts in a 6-0 win over the Cubs in the second game of a doubleheader at Connie Mack Stadium. RHP Frank Sullivan blanks the Cubs, 1-0, in the first game. Phillies haven't had a doubleheader shutout since.
April 23, 1991—Jim Fregosi replaces Nick Leyva as Phillies manager.
Check www.phillies.com/alumni for more flashback moments.