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|Kell approaches Anais with a request.
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|Roof Terrace — Four Eagles Tower
|January 19, 289
Anais was not available this morning. Or most of this afternoon, to be honest. Those who lingered to the end of the wedding party may have seen her wobble a bit as she was led away from the party by her guard and handmaid, so perhaps she was recovering this morning. She's look a little paler than usual still this evening, though she's made it to the roof for some fresh air. Kell may be her only appointment for this day, but she's sent word that she's available to meet with him if he'd like.
Upon receiving word that the Lady Anais is available, the Hedge Knight makes his way up to the roof to meet with her, having worn his nicer clothes this time since it was a proper meeting with nobility. Having shaved and cleaned himself up for the wedding yesterday, Kell doesn't look all that hedgey just yet, a little refined for now. As he steps onto the roof and into cooler air, the knight walks slowly towards Anais though his steps are loud enough to announce his arrival. As he nears the Lady, Kell bows respectfully, "Thank you for seeing me, Lady Terrick." There is a pause as he sees that she is looking paler than usual, "Are you well, M'Lady?"
"Ser Drakmoor," Anais greets the knight with a small, warm smile, laughing softly at his question. "Well." She presses a hand to her brow, shaking her head slightly. "I'm afraid I overindulged a bit last night, so I'm feeling a little tender today. But it will pass. Slowly." Flicking her fingers dismissively, she moves toward one of the crenellations that looks out toward the sea. "What was it you wished to speak with me about, Ser Drakmoor?"
As it is the result of yesterday's festivities, Kell does manage an understanding smile in return as he has been through many of those type of nights in the past, sometimes by choice, sometimes out of obligation. "Indeed, I find drinking plenty of water the next day tends to ease the hardship of recovery." With that tidbit shared, the Hedge Knight moves to the place next to her to look out into the distance for a brief moment before turning to answer her question though it seems like he is unsure as how to proceed, "I am unsure how to ask this, M'Lady, or if it is even… appropriate, but I find that I am unable to stay silent less I end up with more regrets."
Anais' brows rise slightly at that, her interest piqued, as she twists to face the knight more fully. She does glance over her shoulder to where her guard and handmaid are chatting, but the trio seems well-accustomed to these sorts of things. Or at least they trust that Anais can take care of herself when it comes to conversation. "Then speak," she invites with a small smile. "Gods know, there are enough regrets to go around right now."
"It is a favor that I would wish to ask for, M'Lady." Kell begins after nodding his head as he begins to share what has been on his mind, after some thinking in quiet areas, thoughts of past decisions made that were perhaps in err. The Hedge Knight's tone is low and subdued, so it may not travel to where the guard and handmaid can hear unless they strain their ears. "It is not my intent to cause you pain when asking you of this so if I do, I beg your pardon, M'Lady. As you know, Seagard is next on the agenda and they will need every blade to help defeat the Ironborn there, so it is my duty to go south with the army. If you would allow it, I would like to wear a badge of House Banefort to battle, to honor your late sister, Lady Elinor."
"Oh." Anais presses her lips together in a sad, quiet smile for the knight. "She said we should watch over you, if we might. In her letter. I hadn't realized the two of you had even met. But the answer is yes, of course." She reaches to set a hand lightly on his forearm, though there's something more behind the gesture, a quiet, desperate tension in her fingers. "Thank you."
There is a brief look of surprise on Kell's face when he hears that he was written of in the letter that Anais received before turning his gaze out to the horizon once more, "We had met after I had arrived to the Riverlands, though it feels like our meeting was too brief." There is a pause as if playing the memories through his mind, "She was too kind to a knight of the hedges like me, though I acted as her escort when she was at Stonebridge and when she returned here to the Roost."
"Ah, of course," Anais nods. "I know she enjoyed that trip. She…" Sighing, she turns to look out to the water as well. "None of us had had much opportunity to leave home. So it was exciting when Father sent us here, and without even one of our brothers to command things. I took advantage of it by doing my best to catch Jaremy's eye, and once that was all done, I think Elinor decided to take advantage of the chance to see everything. And at least she did see some things before…Well."
Kell manages a warm smile as he hears that Elinor did enjoy the trip to Stonebridge, remembering when the Lady went shopping for fabrics which wasn't exactly an exciting setting but nonetheless, looking back now, it was too short. "She had asked about my adventures as a Hedge Knight, as she seemed most interested to my surprise. Now I understand why." As the Banefort's past is shared with him, Kell nods as Elinor did not get the chance to share much of it, "Even though she was away from home, she was with the ones she loved here at the Roost."
Anais' smile quirks slightly at the last, wry. "I suppose so," she agrees. "If you brought her some happiness, then I thank you for it. And I will be glad to provide you with some token." She taps her fingers on the wall, falling silent for a moment. "The sailors tell me that the Banefort itself is under siege as well," she confesses in a low tone.
"I hope it was the least I could do, M'Lady… though I am sure she would have wished to be at the side of her sisters even more so." Kell then nods appreciatively when Anais will gift him with a token to remember Elinor by during battle, but as the conversation drifts to Banefort itself, he can only frown at the news. "I am sure they will hold, Lady Anais. Elinor has told me that your House is strong and has been use to fighting these savages, so if anyone can hold, Banefort can." If the Roost can hold, then surely Banefort can as well.
"So I hope," Anais murmurs. "So I hope." The tap of her fingers turns to a slow slide of her hand over the stone, seeking reassurance from its solidity. "I wish you luck and skill in Seagard, Ser Kell. You know that if you choose to return here, there will be a place for you."
Dipping his head respectfully, Kell gives Anais a reassuring smile, "Thank you, M'Lady, I am honored. I hope to return here with the army victoriously, leaving behind a good many dead Ironborn at the shores of Seagard." The Hedge Knight was about to take his leave as it seems like the conversation has come to an end though he does hesitate, pausing for a moment before choosing to add, "Lady Anais, your sister was right when she says that you take more after your Father and her after your Mother. You are strong, whether you realize it or not, and the people of the Roost are lucky to have you. They rely on your strength and will continue to do so."
Anais blinks, looking over her shoulder toward the knight. A faint flush colors her cheeks, and her voice is soft. "She said that?" There's a hopeful note to her voice, a brief glimpse of the uncertainty that she tries so hard to hide.
"Yes, M'Lady, amongst other things." Kell says with a nod and a smile, "She had only kind things to say about her sisters." It looks like he wants to say more but he remains quiet for now. "Thank you again, M'Lady, for granting my request. It means very much to me… I only wish things were different."
Anais is quiet for another moment, letting it sink in. The thought that she takes after her father seems to lend her a little more strength, her shoulders squaring as though settling a burden more comfortably. "Thank you for telling me that, Ser Drakmoor," she says after a moment, her smile easier when she looks back to the man. "I think I needed to hear it."
"I hope you feel better, M'Lady." Kell says with a grin, though the subject of Elinor certainly weighed heavy in the heart, seeing the slight change in Anais does bring forth warmer feelings. "I best take my leave now, I have taken enough of your time."
"Any time, Ser Drakmoor," Anais promises with a dip of her chin. "I'll make certain you get that token before you leave. If only so I can wish you luck again," she adds, smile flickering. "Be well."


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By this point, I was pretty burned out with watching new series, but some shows managed to pull through pretty well! It's both a nice surprise and also kind of bad because I'm at the point where I'm trying to cut shows, not add them.
In any case, here's the final installment of my first impressions on Summer 2015's anime offerings! Hope you enjoy!


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Leaky Sleeping Pad
What is the best way to find a slow leak in a self-inflating sleeping pad?
Submitted by - Winn
Really slow leaks can be tough to find. The key is to follow the bubbles. First, inflate the pad as firmly as you can, and submerge one end of it in a pool, bathtub, puddle, lake, or an eddy in a creek (the water must be clear and relatively still or you won't be able to see the bubbles). Fold over the other end of the pad to create added pressure. Be really patient and meticulous. You're looking for a little stream of bubbles and sometimes it can be tough to spot.
Continue working your way down the pad, then flip it over to check the other side. As soon as you find a leak, mark it with a sharpie or a piece of duct tape. Then continue the full inspection of your pad. (Don't assume there's only one pinprick. Better to check the whole thing and fix multiple holes at the same time (because the repair takes time to cure.) By the way, I have a new book that just hit bookstores. It's a complete gear fix-it guide and includes tons of step-by-step instructions with real photos on how to fix just about anything in your pack (including your sleeping pad.) Check it out.


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It makes you feel good to create something with your own two hands or out of your own ingenuity. Helpful hints and new ideas can help you explore many different directions. Continue on and read this article to discover many things that can be used in your next arts and crafts project. The future is not set in stone, so there's no telling what your next creation is.
Would you like to know where to find the best craft supplies? A variety of online stores are at your disposal. Run an Internet search in order to identify the most advantageous prices on the things you need. Additionally, try shopping at stores that offer free shipping for added savings.
Do you need to find a place to get some craft materials? Online retails offer a lot of savings on many supplies. Look online to locate the best deals out there on crafting supplies. Many of these places also offer free shipping that will help save additional money.
There are quite a few things you can use for crafting. Paper goods you normally throw away are good options. Empty rolls of toilet paper or paper towel tubes are good. Newspapers can even be put to use. Don't throw away things you can turn into something new.
When crafting with children, don't show them examples of exactly what you think the project should look like. You should not show an example at all or show off different examples so that your kids can use their imaginations. For instance, who is to say they cannot glue an eye where a nose should be? Their thoughts and ideas are important, so allow them to be a part of the final execution of the project.
Check online for inspiration. If you are looking to start a project, look for ideas online. Regardless of the age of the people doing these projects, you should be able to find something for everyone online.
Arts and crafts will make a mess; cover surfaces with paper to avoid damage. This is easily thrown away at the end and takes care of the mess at the same time.
You can find craft supplies on Etsy. You can browse through items offered by individual sellers. You can buy supplies, and you can also sell what you make there, too! If you want antique or vintage pieces for your own project, you'll find plenty there, too.
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If you're good at crafting, why not make the presents you give? You can use your time all year to make personalized gifts to give during the holidays. You can save money and give a personally created gift at the same time.
Etsy is a fabulous site for those that like arts and crafts. You will be overwhelmed by the amount of crafts you can purchase there. Etsy is a great website that allows you to upload and sell your favorite arts and crafts creations, and can help you finance your hobby.
If you're finding materials for your art projects too expensive, try buying them wholesale. If you buy at a crafts store, you'll pay a ton. Buying wholesale allows you to buy larger quantities at a big discount! You can share extra supplies with friends, sell them or keep them on hand for future projects.
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If you are looking for inspiration for art projects, give nature a look. Nature's colors and textures are always a great resource. Examine photographs, look online, or go outside in person and try to find awesome colors to mimic in your work. Wherever you look, you will find the instantaneous inspiration for whatever you are trying to create!
The information supplied here should have given you some ideas that have sparked inspiration in your own mind. Use the information given here to develop your talent in working at your hobby, and it will be lots more fun. As you complete projects, share them with others.
When crafting with your kids, the end result doesn't have to be written in stone. Just give them a general idea and let them be creative. For instance, never tell a child that an animal must have two eyes, a nose and a mouth. Instead, let them decide what the face should look like. Let them do what they want, or you will stifle the creative process.


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Tara Thomas concludes her fabulous series with this fast-paced romantic adventure. Having enjoyed the previous stories I am not ashamed to say I was a little apprehensive of reading this one as Alyssa Adams and Kipling Benedict had made such a big impression on me already. But I had nothing to worry about at all because these two definitely lived up to their potential. Alyssa is a strong, capable woman who doesn't need the help of a rich man. It's true she has trauma in her past and even in her more recent past. Kipling is used to being in charge, yet Alyssa isn't one to just bow to his wishes. She stands her ground and is more than willing to make him follow her wishes. Watching them helping one another during the crazy investigation was entertaining and heart warming. I loved how all my questions about the mystery and why the Benedict brothers were targeted all were answered and they weren't rushed or unbelievable. Everything concluded much to my satisfaction. If you like intense adventure mixed with intense emotion and romance this is definitely one for you.
The Story: Kipling Benedict has watched his two younger brothers face intense situations and now it seems it's his turn to be haunted and hunted. It's a good thing. Calm, cool and collected policewoman Alyssa Adams is on his side. Now they are depending on each other not only for answers and their lives but also for their futures.
In the sultry streets of Charleston, one family, ruled by its powerful, take-no-prisoners sons, has risen to the top. But a merciless enemy is out to destroy them…and everyone they hold close…
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Charleston Police Officer Alyssa Adams made a promise years ago to protect innocent women from harm. Now, she won't rest until she can reunite every lost daughter with her family. Bring closure to every grieving husband. And, most of all, find out what happened the night her own sister disappeared, more than ten years ago…
As the eldest of the Benedict brothers, Kipling will stop at nothing to protect his family from a threat that aims to destroy them once and for all. But when a long-lost sibling is kidnapped by a powerful adversary, Alyssa is the only one he can turn to to get her back.
As Alyssa and Kipling band together to find their lost siblings, a powerful attraction builds between them that they can't ignore. As the truth comes to light, will one broken promise tear them apart?


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Did you know eating a Mediterranean diet could prevent or even reverse metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors for heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes? A Mediterranean style diet has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects on the body and people who eat this kind of diet, live longer with less disease. A new statement by an International Scientific Consensus Summit concludes that low glycemic diets, like the Mediterranean diet, can:
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Katz Featured in Voting Security Story
Jonathan Katz, a professor of computer science and director of the Maryland Cybersecurity Center, is featured in a story on the Who.What.Why website about how foreign hackers could tamper with U.S. elections.
The article notes that various methods of voting, including voting machines and voting online, can potentially be insecure and vulnerable to attacks.
Katz observes that even if a system appears safe, voting online allows hackers to examine the system for points of vulnerability.
"I wouldn't necessarily go so far to say that everything done over the internet is insecure, but you are certainly opening yourself up to the potential for hackers to look at your system and try to find vulnerabilities," he says.
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London Citizens is holding a "No Place For Hate Rally" on Sunday 31st July. Teams shall gather at St George's Cathedral SE1 7HY and Tower Hill Gardens EC3N 4DR before moving towards Tower Bridge and finishing at City Hall.
Alongside demonstrating unity and togetherness, London Citizens leaders shall be making it clear that there is No Place for Hate in London, and that London is a place for all.
The rally will also be an opportunity for a mass reporting of hate crime.
For more information, or to get involved please email Ana at email@example.com (for South London) or Yasmin at firstname.lastname@example.com (for East London).
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A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) gives us some details on the so-called blending events that have seen modern men join different groups of archaic humans in the course of their history following their departure from Africa.
It is thought that modern human beings crossed with at least five different archaic human groups in the course of their history that saw them move from Africa through Eurasia to Southeast Asia and beyond. Two of these archaic groups are known: the Neanderthals and the Denisovans group. The others remain unknown although DNA analysis shows the union of our ancestors with other different populations.
In particular, according to the researchers, it was the area of South-East Asia that was a "hotbed of diversity." As João Teixeira, a researcher at the University of Adelaide, specifies the first author of the study, "These archaic groups were widespread and genetically different and survive in each of us. Their story is an integral part of what we have become."
An example is given by the fact that today's populations show in their DNA about 2% of the DNA of the Neanderthals. This, and other genetic data, shows that mixing with Neanderthals must have taken place almost immediately after our ancestors left Africa, in a period between about 50,000 and 55,000 years ago somewhere in the Middle Orient. However, our ancestors, traveling further east, met and mixed with other different groups of humans.
Using various information regarding these migratory routes, the researchers concluded that an important mixing event must have occurred in the areas of southern Asia, in Southeast Asia, with a group that was named "Hominino Estinto 1." Other crossings, probably of lesser incidence, must then have taken place in East Asia, in the Philippines and near the island of Flores, Indonesia, with another group that the same researchers called "Hominino Estinto 2."
This information shows that the history of our ancestors once they left Africa seems to be much more complex than I previously deduced and that the South East Asian region played a very important role in the mixing events that led to modern men thanks also to a relative geographical isolation of these populations for hundreds of thousands of years.
Furthermore, this information also suggests that the disappearance of these archaic human populations occurred substantially coinciding with the arrival of modern humans.


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How many stories have we heard of a mother taking up with her new boyfriend, only to have said new boyfriend cause the death (intentionally or otherwise) of her child? I would say far too many.
Then there are the women who choose to hook up with gangbangers and cats who sell illegal pharmaceuticals, and they end up putting their children in danger by mere association with these abhorrent characters. I am not going to state the obvious. We all know that these thugs and urban terrorist who choose to wage battle on our streets, and the heartless men who would harm a child should bear responsibility as well. But this post isn't about them; it's about the other part of the equation.
Take, for instance, this case out of Brooklyn, New York. Poor Antiq Hennis never had a chance.
Authorities have some leads in the killing of Antiq Hennis in Brooklyn on Sunday night and believe his death may be gang-related, Kelly said.
Antiq's father, Anthony Hennis, had just gone to pick up the boy at the home of the baby's mother, Cherise Miller, and take him to visit Hennis' grandmother, Kelly said. Hennis, 21, put the boy in the stroller and was pushing him across a street in the Brownsville neighborhood when shots rang out at about 7:20 p.m., police said.
"I saw a man with a stroller screaming: 'My baby got shot! My baby got shot,' " witness Gina Gamboa, 23, told the New York Post.
"He was going crazy."
Grief and outrage over the toddler's shooting loomed over the annual West Indian Day Parade about a mile and a half away, where Mayor Michael Bloomberg called the killing "a tragedy for his family, for this community, for the entire city" and political candidates talked about gun violence.
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You won't find a bigger advocate for stricter gun laws and more gun control than yours truly, but you people have got to make better choices and start being smarter with your children. What's the point of having them if you are going to put their lives in danger?
it anymore.
Labor unions are becoming obsolete in this country and Americans look down on the labor movement now more than ever.
Big business and capitalism has won. They can thank a republican party that's in their pocket for that. It's all about the bottom line now, and cheap labor and poor working conditions rule the day. Americans are just glad to have a job (any job) and they are not going to risk losing it by speaking up for things such as a safe work environment and a fair wage.
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March 13, 2006
Girl Scouts: inspiring girls with the highest ideals
By Jenni Sebora
Girl Scouts is the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls all girls, including girls in the Howard Lake, Waverly, Montrose, Lester Prairie, Winsted, Watertown, Mayer and New Germany communities.
In partnership with committed adults, Girl Scouts learn the importance of personal responsibility, the value of goal-setting, the spirit of teamwork, and the thrill of accomplishment.
Girl Scout activities are planned around girls' interests, and individual girls and troops may do projects, participate in service unit events, and complete badge work.
Individual scout troops within each service unit meet regularly at the discretion of the troop leader, Winsted Girl Scout Service Manager Evonne Kremer noted.
Making a difference
In Girl Scouts, girls discover fun and friendship, as well as the power of girls together, making a difference in the community.
For those reasons, area troop leaders and service unit managers are, and stay, involved in Girl Scouts.
Howard Lake-Waverly-Montrose Girl Scout Service Unit Leader Lori Wilhelm, who has been involved in Girl Scouts for 13 years, was a Girl Scout herself and continues to be involved in the organization because of what Girl Scouts teaches girls, even though she has no daughter involved.
"I love to see their faces when they accomplish something for the first time when they can do something on their own. Girl Scouts teaches girls to become confident, caring, and self-sufficient," Wilhelm said.
Kremer, who has been involved with Winsted Girl Scouts for 26 years, agreed that Girl Scouts teaches girls very worthwhile values.
"I like what Girl Scouts stands for its motto," Kremer said.
Lester Prairie Girl Scout troop leader Jackie Ziermann noted that making friends and helping people are important aspects of being in Girl Scouts.
Watertown-Mayer Girl Scout resource coordinator Ruth Bury, who has had three daughters in Girl Scouts, agreed, noting that being there in the community and helping out are important Girl Scout values and reasons why she continues to be involved in Girl Scouts.
Area Girl Scout troops meet the challenge of helping communities and people by engaging in numerous activities and projects.
Lester Prairie Girl Scouts, which has a total of about 35 girls, recently helped out at the community's Food for Hunger volunteer project. Last fall, the girls planted flowers to beautify the city's entrance signs, and plan to do it again this spring.
The Watertown-Mayer Service Unit also helps with community activities and events, such as the recent Super Bowl Sunday pancake breakfast hosted by the local Lions club.
The Winsted Girl Scouts have helped with clean up for the Winsted Fire Department's annual pancake breakfast for years, along with visiting residents of St. Mary's Care Center.
Howard Lake-Waverly-Montrose Girl Scouts engage in various community service activities such as doing service projects for the Howard Lake Good Samaritan Center.
Other large group service unit activities include community celebrations, parades, and an end-of-the year court of awards ceremony.
Lester Prairie Girl Scouts participate in the annual Longhorn Days celebration; Scouts in Winsted participate in the Winsted Winter festival; Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted troops are active in Good Neighbor Days; and Watertown-Mayer Girl Scouts participate in the Rails to Trails event in July.
Father-daughter activities are also popular among the service units. In fact, during the Girl Scout cookie sales event, fathers (or another male role model) are encouraged to help their Girl Scout with the cookie sales.
The Watertown-Mayer Girl Scouts make time for a fun father-daughter bowling event.
Honoring the past
Special days are honored among the Girl Scout troops. Juliette Low's birthday, Founder's Day, is Oct. 31. Low started the Girl Scout movement in the US in 1912 in Savannah, Ga.
Thinking Day, Feb. 22, is the day Girl Scouts and girl guides from around the world "think about" each other through special local events.
This past Thinking Day, the Lester Prairie Girl Scouts participated in cultural activities with the local foreign exchange students at Lester Prairie High School. Winsted troop leaders organized an opportunity for their girls to go back in time, as they visited the McLeod County Historical Museum on Thinking Day.
The birthday of Girl Scouts in America is March 12, and that week is Girl Scout week. Girl Scouts take this opportunity to let others know about girl scouting, and focus on family events.
The Winsted Girl Scout Service Unit, among the other units, participates in special activities and projects during this honored week. Individual religious observations are encouraged during this week, as well.
Who can join?
Membership in Girl Scouts is open to every girl, ages 5 to 17 and/or grades kindergarten through 12. The annual membership fee is $10. Financial assistance is available.
Girl Scouts are divided into Daisy Girl Scouts (ages five to six), Brownie Girl Scouts (ages six to eight), Junior Girl Scouts (ages 8-11), and Studio 2B for girls ages 11-17.
All the area service units this year have active Daisy troops and the Howard Lake-Waverly-Montrose service unit, which has about 59 registered members, has two senior high members.
As the girls move through the ranks, they can earn patches and pins. Each level has its own patch shape and activities designed to show progression in skills.
"There are certain requirements at each level of award. Girls have to earn badges toward each goal, complete so much community service, and plan and carry out a community service project," Wilhelm explained of the Girl Scout Bronze Award, Silver Award and Gold Award, which is the highest achievement that a Girl Scout can earn in Girl Scouting.
Contributing to the larger picture
A meeting's agenda may include a start-up activity, such as a flag ceremony and the recitation of the Girl Scout Promise; business items may be taken care of, and activities, such as field trips, crafts, badge work, and speakers are a major part of each meeting, followed by a closing.
Winsted and Lester Prairie Girl Scout Service Units belong to Girl Scouts Peacepipe Council, based in Redwood Falls, and the Howard Lake-Waverly-Montrose and the Watertown-Mayer Girl Scout Service Units belong to the Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis.
Each council provides numerous program activities that the area Girl Scouts can participate in as well, such as camping events and indoor and outdoor activities.
The Peacepipe Council offers various camping and outdoor activities at Lake Shetak State Park and at its own Camp Sanderson, which is a beautiful 33-acre, year round camp facility on the shores of Nest Lake, two miles north of Spicer.
The camp features a fully equipped program center, waterfront area, and sand volleyball court. The girls can camp, canoe, paddle boat, swim, take nature hikes, do crafts, go on scavenger hunts, and enjoy evening campfires in the amphitheater. Winter activities include cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
The Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis has three different camp sites, Camp Elk River, Camp Greenwood, and Camp Lockeslea, which offer similar activities.
In fact, the Watertown-Mayer Girl Scouts, which number about 55 to 60 girls, will be traveling to Camp Greenwood in April for a weekend of fun and camaraderie.
The Howard Lake-Waverly-Montrose Girl Scouts also participate in camping events at the various camp sites, including winter camping where the girls snow shoe, go sledding, and complete community service projects, such as building bird feeders.
Summer camping experiences are available at the camp sites, as well as at local parks. Lester Prairie Girl Scouts travel to Baylor Park for day camp in the summer, and Winsted troops travel to Camp Sanderson.
Wilhelm noted that camping offers girls many opportunities and benefits, such as teamwork, fun, and camaraderie. It also allows them to participate in activities they may not normally get to do.
"It (camping) helps the girls to be self-sufficient and makes them a stronger person," Wilhelm said.
Besides camping, selling cookies is a major part of being a Girl Scout. This fundraiser is for all Girl Scout service units.
In 2004, Girl Scouts in the Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis sold nearly two million boxes of cookies (1,935,096 to be exact).
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Headlines are all about how red meat is really not bad for us after all. My husband and my relatives are going to question me about this. I know it's wrong but what do I say to them, I'm not a science major and some of them are and they really want to keep eating meat so they love " good news about their bad habits ".
Mary, One of are fine members posted this the other day to that exact same question.
I love Dr. Barnard.
He is this polite, amazing listener, a mild-mannered ridiculous over-achiever who is so polite that probably everybody underestimates him and yet every time I turn around he is the one who is as "in your face" as everybody else combined. Well, actually, Dr. Greger has that same people-pleasing nice guy rebel who plays with toys and yet he then his superhero stubborn side where it suddenly turns out that he doesn't care at all what anybody thinks because he is trying to save the world.
Hmmmm, apparently, those qualities are the ones I am attracted to.
Watch out for those nice guys.
"Dr. Greger has that same people-pleasing nice guy rebel who plays with toys"
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What kind of toys, Deb? Does he have a teddy bear he named "Teddy"? Maybe he likes to play with choo-choo trains. :-)
Well, I guess it could be the video company who likes toys, but he was attracted to "playful, creativity" and I suspect it is representative of the one who chose that teaching method and who chose pediatrics.
You can't choose to focus on kids without having a playful, creative side.
So you like the strong silent type??!!:)
I got the impression that the latest dietary advice was that the
dangers or meat eating was no significant when measured
against the average American's experience. It sounded very
dishonest, but I have to say that from an objective observers'
point of view the idea that meat in any dosage is poison and
cancer causing was just as dishonest.
The main thing I personally think is the problem with America
is just over-eating, and that tends to be most drastic in the
people who eat unnatural processed foods, and too much
sugar, carbs, proteins and fats of all kinds.
I don't like how everything has gotten so nasty, like politics
is now. If I say I eat meat a bunch of people jump on me for
that. If I say we should all eat more veggies and less
processed foods a different group will jump on me for that.
They all have their sources of information or beliefs and
they are not listening to anyone else.
Everyone engaged in these conversations at all seems to
think that you can micromanage your diet to the bite to design
some kind of perfect health. I just do not think without certain
parameters what we eat matters that much as long as we do
not overdo it on certain specific things like alcohols, sugar,
animal fat, animal protein, or processed carbs.
Likely these diseases are a lot like cancer … some people smoke
all their lives and never get cancer, and some people never
smoke and get cancer anyway, but most of us fall somewhere
in the middle and best avoid questionable things.
Dr. Greger is more health and scientific study oriented and Whole Food Plant-Based than vegan-oriented, even though I do believe that he sees vegan as superior, as long as people are supplementing.
The Whole Food Plant-Based doctors usually recommend keeping meat to 5% of the calories of the diet or lower. Vegan to quasi-vegan. Animal products used more like condiments than the main focus of the meal.
Watching "Game Changers" the thing which strikes me is what a big difference one meal choice makes in things like circulation and blood flow.
I will use the male erections because that was one objective measure they used and males who ate a plant-based vegan dinner had a 500% increase in the number of their nighttime erections and there was also an increase in the firmness of their erections versus the ones who ate meat. That was genuinely the effect of one vegan meal.
The other thing which struck me was how much the athletic performance improved when any of the athletes went vegan so that they would be using themselves as the control group. I have already forgotten what the man at the center of the story did. I think he trained military people or something like that, but his performance improvement in one of the exercises went from being able to do the rope exercise for less than 10 minutes, but after 6 weeks of vegan he could do the same rope exercise for over an hour and he only stopped because he didn't feel like doing it anymore.
Anyway, I don't believe that most of the people here are vegan at all, but I do think it is okay to communicate the benefits when the topic comes up.
Sorry if people get lecture-oriented.
Bruce, "Moderation in all things" seems to be the theme of your post. I agree.
Here is T. Colin Campbell's statement on the topic of "red meat is back" article.
I tried clicking on the links under Doctor's Note, and they all took me to a Not Found page.
Did you guys LOSE your videos? =]
Dr Cobalt, those videos haven't been released yet. The links will work at some point after their release date. I am looking forward to this series!
Oh. So what you're saying is that after they taught me how to read in elementary school, I was supposed to keep doing it?
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Dr. Cobalt,
You are doing just fine.
The line above the 'missing videos' says it all:
"In the meantime, there's more on weight loss coming up:"
Dr Greger
Bernie just had two stents put in!!
You need to get your book to him. I sent an email but you carry so much clout.
In 15 minutes I see Dr. How's Your Poop (Oz) will discuss:
"Breaking news: Why researchers say you can eat meat again…as much as you want. Should you believe it?"
Never heard them say "as much as you want," but those are Oz's words.
I am anxiously awaiting the release of your book, pre-ordered on Amazon. Hope it gets released a bit early!
I've ordered your book but it won't be available to 12/10. Can you offer quick suggestions about suppressing appetite or boosting metabolize?
Brian, this link might interest you https://nutritionfacts.org/2019/02/07/the-best-foods-to-slow-your-metabolism/#comment-556541 Here, Dr Greger talks about foods rich in nitrate that SLOW the metabolism. Green leafy vegetables like lettuce, spinach etc and beets can slow the metabolism 4% which can amount to 100 calories per day. There are suggestions in the comments how to boost metabolism.
Good old fashioned phytonutrients and fiber will satisfy hunger and make ya feel good about yourself in the process. It's sadly much easier than many people think. All the (non)plant-based diet (so-called) gurus make it way too complicated and rarely exceed even 20g of Fiber a day which will always keep their innocent followers at a serious health disadvantage.
I always tell interested listeners to shoot for 60-90g Fiber a day from a variety of sources… and satisfy DR. G's daily dozen, and when you achieve that, you'll be so healthy you'll probably never develop a life-threatening disease or disorder.
So, my question is if all this is true … without really understanding the regulators
or mechanisms … what explains the weight gains in humans? The only thing I
can think of is that the food we have formulated to sell, with all the sugar, fat,
salt and carbs, meant trick our bodies and addict up to paying up our hard earned
money for poison is what causes this and permanently throws out bodies out of
sync. But then again … we don't need those calories to live, but it is almost
impossible to avoid with with most of the foods we eat and pay for in
Bruce, this talk goven by Doug Lisle I think answers your questions about how our bodies respond to processed foods differently than the natural low caloric density natural foods. I watched it again last night. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xAdqLB6bTuQ
We have not gone to a restaurant in years. Most are just not prepared to serve vegan no salt, oil or sugar foods. Foods prepared at home are tastier, healthier and less expensive.
We eat out infrequently — but I get crabby if I have to cook all the time.
We go to vegan restaurants (there are 5 in our state of CT!) or those that have vegan entrees on the menu, then ask the wait staff for low to no added oil or salt. It's tough. But we consider it our "civic duty:" educating chefs about cooking delicious food without these additives. So far, we've failed. Maybe we need another approach?
Congratulations on trying to get WFPB food when you're out! I am with you in this fight. Consider joining a PlantPure Nations pod.group. Some (or many?/most?) are presenting certificates to restaurants that offer the requisite number of WFPB options. Our pod group is doing this as a side interest, but we're in Michigan, and our group is quite active. I was just at a pod meeting tonight of maybe 50 people or so….
Dr J and WFPBLiisa, thank you for your replies! We have very few vegan restaurants here.. actually, none, but a couple of vegetarian restaurants, and a few offering asian cuisine that have plentiful vegetable dishes. They all will graciously accomodate vegans, but the no oil thing is a tougher obstacle.
Really interesting idea about the plant pure nations certificates! I'm sure it will catch on as demand for wfpb increases. I do ok cooking, but it would be nice to relax once in a while and enjoy someone else's fare! So many great recipes on the net though. I was just looking at this one
We ask for steamed vegetables and tofu with brown rice when we go to Asian restaurants, instead of stir-fried, though we also ask for sauce on the side, and use it sparingly. But I have found oil-free recipes for stir-fried Asian noodle dishes online, so I know it can be done. Now, to persuade the restaurants…though sadly, the wait staff frequently act as though they don't understand what we are saying. Even as they exclaim how thin we are!
You would think that the vegan restaurant chefs would know better than to use so much oil and salt (and sugar) in their cooking — but I think most of them are not vegan themselves. I took a vegan cooking class once at Sur la Table, and the chef drenched his food with oil and salt. I asked him if this is the way he always cooks, with so much oil and salt, and he said yes. I also asked if he was vegan himself, and he said no. I wish I'd asked him why he uses so much oil and salt, but I think we were interrupted.
And WFPBLiisa, thanks for the suggestion about the PlantPure Nations pod group; I will look into that.
These two links are calorie calculators posted by Sidney MD, russhandy, if I remember correctly. Very interesting! You can change up your fitness levels (I always put sedentary or light exerciser) and alter the time span you want to lose weight over etc. Shows the calories you will need at your goal weight too.
I enjoyed today's video, and I read the transcripts a few times, particularly paragraph 3. I look forward to the ones about fasting.
what explains the weight gains in humans? The only thing I
can think of is that the food we have formulated to sell, with all the sugar, fat,
salt and carbs, meant trick our bodies and addict up to paying up our hard earned
money for poison is what causes this and permanently throws out bodies out of
sync. But then again … we don't need those calories to live, but it is almost
impossible to avoid with with most of the foods we eat and pay for in
Portion size.
We talk about (fat) people starving when in fact we have more food than we can eat. We throw away enough food to feed a population that ate portion sizes of 50-60 years ago. There was very little waist… err, waste back then because food was a necessity rather than a luxury. And bodies were hardy. People did amazing amounts of physical labor even though they weren't Mr. Universe.
I think Dr. Greger and his book are a way to make it through modern times… but another way is to simplify your life.
On the other hand, there are great breakthroughs coming from nutrition (supplement) science that can help us outlive even the forced caloric restriction populations of old.
(Yes, if you control for pandemic diseases, accidents, low birth survival… I bet those people of yore outlived us by a few years on average.)
When I met my husband almost 12 years ago, he had been a widower for 4 1/2 years, and ate moderately — but mostly prepared and processed foods, since he didn't really care for coking. At that time, I wondered how he could possibly have gained weight while eating modest portion sizes. Now, I know. And he did lose weight once he started eating my vegetarian [at the time] cooking, and practicing portion control for the few junk food snacks which he gradually cut down on — about 30 lbs over about 18 months.
And when my daughter was young, she remarked at one of our rare dinners out at all the "waste" — there was so much food that was left on people's plates! Which I commented on, in agreement with her. "But Mom," she exclaimed, "You didn't get it!! [I rarely do…] I also meant all the "waist."" Which was true: most of our fellow diners had very generous girths. (Despite, apparently, leaving so much food behind.) The servings were huge!! We would take left-overs home from a shared meal, and eat at least one more meal from them.
So I think weight gain is due to both eating highly processed food, and eating too much of it. Sadly, a lot of restaurant food is processed these days.
And when my daughter was young, she remarked at one of our rare dinners out at all the "waste" — there was so much food that was left on people's plates! Which I commented on, in agreement with her. "But Mom," she exclaimed, "You didn't get it!! [I rarely do…] I also meant all the "waist."" Which was true: most of our fellow diners had very generous girths. (Despite, apparently, leaving so much food behind.) The servings were huge!! We would take left-overs home from a shared meal, and eat at least one more meal from them.
So I think weight gain is due to both eating highly processed food, and eating too much of it. Sadly, a lot of restaurant food is processed these days.
All good points (and kudos to your daughter for her powers of observation '-)
As is implied in your type of food we eat mostly today (highly processed)… in the "old days" meat was perhaps better grown and probably more of a smaller portion for most due to being more expensive than staples, thus more potatoes, corn, beans etc. were consumed (but also along with breads and gravies.) And for the most part, home cooked.
Still even cafe and restaurant meals were "home cooked" as I can testify to since my maternal grandmother (and grandfather, before a stove accident killed him) had a cafe where they served homestyle meals, just in greater numbers.
But one thing that may cause eateries to overfeed… don't let a customer leave hungry.
Dr. J a friend of mine, who has worked in restaurants all of her life, explained to me that the economics of a restaurant are such that they need to sell more food than is considered a meal portion. They double the size of the meal because it's necessary to get XX amount of money per meal to keep up with the overhead and cost of running a restaurant. So the super huge meal sizes are really two meals because they need the income to operate. This is one reason why portions are so huge.
I remember growing up in the midWest and the 'desirability' of a restaurant wasn't about how good the food was, it was considered great if you got giant portions. It was all about if the meal was huge.
A friend of mine who has struggled with his weight eats whatever is on his plate. Never leaves a morsel. He thinks that what the restaurant gave him is a "lunch (or dinner) meal portion". He has been trained to eat what is in front of him and if the plate is clean he is satisfied. He doesn't cook so he has no idea what a portion size is. And yes, he has fought diabetes for decades.
Restaurants are not our friends (as I've tried to explain to him). Their job is not to provide you healthy food. Their job is to add as much fat, sugar, etc to capture and hijack your taste buds and to addict you into returning. That's it. Health has nothing to do with it.
And I agree with you that asking for a no-oil meal is a real challenge. But, also, like you, I want to go out for a meal once in a while. I, too, ask for steamed vegg with tofu and rice and ask for teriyaki sauce on the side with a little siracha. It's about the best I can hope for.
I wonder if it would make more sense for the right person, to "water only" fast for 2 weeks or so to push down that hunger hormone quicker than just reducing calories over a long period of time enduring months of hunger?. My other question is if we are eating 3 whole food healthy 3 meals plus healthy snacks between meals, are we not allow insulin levels to fall to allow us to burn fat vs glycogen stores?
It looks like fasting is going to come up a few weeks from now.
I understand why, from an evolutionary standpoint, our metabolism would remain low after significant weight loss. My question is if we loss a significant amount and keep it off indefinitely, at what point if ever will your metabolism increase? Will your body at some point readjust and recognize your lower weight at the new normal or will you forever be burdened with a low metabolism
David G Byelick,
I don't think they know the answer to that yet.
It was only in 2016 that they figured out the Biggest Losers' metabolism hadn't improved.
This is a link I was reading on the topic of metabolism http://www.barbellsandbeakers.com/2012/07/04/does-your-metabolism-ever-recover-from-having-an-eating-disorder/ She has linked studies within her article.
I have been waiting for tragic news all day. I already know that it is going to be bad news.
Plane crash and the family still didn't know the answers as of 2 hours ago.
If it was good news, I believe they would know.
It is a strange modern society because the person on the plane posted a happy photo and it has caused today to feel surreal.
It could be my imagination, but shock and tragedies seem to decrease hunger where stress and fear seems to increase hunger.
Are you thinking these might be family members, Deb? :-(
Or, are you an empath?
Not my family members. Locals, whose family has been very close to my dear friend for decades.
Yes, I am definitely an empath.
All day, I watched someone who is so strong look through vacant eyes. We looked at the photo and looked at the location in the inside of the plane and waited for bad news. My dear friend has lost several people in accidents. Lost his best friend that way when he was young.
I shut down when I am going through things and I end up separated, but when it is other people going through things, I get deeply emotional.
The family just found out that their loved one isn't on the survivor list. They didn't make a list yet of the ones who passed away.
Dieting and reducing too many calories is not good for your health. Our body seems to say so as well: the plateau, more hunger. For women 1,000-1500 calorie diet works, patience. Reduce portions by half. Light snacks when hungry between meals.
So stop dieting at the six month plateau, and resume in a month or two. Start practicing right eating habits. I do pretty good by making sure my diet is balanced and using good carbs, occasional flesh food and daily vegetal proteins, nuts, cheese and eggs. 3 meals a day. I try not to over eat. A great help is to have a light snack at night or in the daytime too, fruit, 3-4 Brazil nuts. I like carbs at lunch.
Is something bothering you? Figure it out. Resolve the problem. Things like this cause us to resort to pleasure eating. Smiling relieves depression! I do it even when nothing's funny…isn't that funny!
Congratulations, Karen, for reaching your ideal body weight.
Dr. Greger has a book coming out, which is more about the optimal, ideal ways to lose weight while having the best health.
His focus is Whole Food Plant-Based.
Many people have lost 50, 100, and even 250 pounds on Whole Food Plant-Based and have kept it off and also have reversed their disease states and have gotten off their medicines.
His last book was called, "How Not to Die" and that was more focused on reversing diseases with Whole Food Plant-Based diets.
He would not agree with you about the eggs and cheese and flesh food, and he would make sure you don't eat too many Brazil nuts, because of Selenium toxicity. I think he recommends 1 per day, but most people can get away with 2.
I do believe that he would agree with you about smiling, but he would also add that depression is related to inflammation and that upping the intake of vegetables is an amazing strategy.
Very well said Deb! And thank you for the reminder about the link between inflammation and depression – I had entirely forgotten about that!
Thanks, Barb!
I can tell you that I do believe it works.
I struggled so much with depression when I was younger, but no matter what I go through, I haven't fallen back into it.
I still do have an OCD process of needing to understand things.
I saw it the past few days when I needed to understand how to survive plane crashes and I know that people who know what they are doing survive better.
I think I realize that people who don't understand what is going on and what to do just die.
That is the same for nutrition and health and for natural disasters and plane crashes.
We were trained to rely on professionals and they don't always understand the right answers.
It might be because it is so hard for me to understand things and it isn't getting easier.
With the plane crash, it was the trained people who survived.
It has been so nice to not have depression and to not have night terrors or hallucinations for so long.
Talk about depression, have you seen this?
Hi, really need some help please :-)
I'v been "whole food plant based" about 2 months now, I was quite skeptical at first but two months later I feel better then i have in decades and all sorts of anointing little health problems have 'miraculously disappeared', all but one,…
I have not lost any weight, not one single ounce and I was REALLY hoping to get this benefit as well.
I need help form someone that has experienced this issue to try and understand what i'm doing wrong and what i need to do to get through this.
Why is it that every doctor assumes that every person who hits a plateau must be eating off the plan, too many calories, etc.? I swear, pinkie promise, in court hand on the Bible I am eating the same calorie content that was taking weight off for 27 pounds, and suddenly, no more loss. I was hoping this was going to be a helpful video. Hopes dashed.
YES! Pretty much what I said. I weigh and track carefully what I eat. I have lost 75 pounds in 18 months but the last 6 I've been within 5lbs of the same weight, with no change in diet and a calorie deficit of 500-600 PER DAY.
I need to gain weight but want to eat healthy … what should I do in term of working on appetite?
Thanks you for response drkadish. I wasn't clear unfortunately. I have good appetite and eat a normally but can't gain too much. I'm within the norm (close to lower band but with a bit margin) so it's not bad, but want to gain some more muscles and strength (doing exercises obviously).
My point was that I understood this video kind of suggest not to grow appetite too big, and in general most of the hints are how to loose weight, which makes me wonder if I should follow the guidelines if do not want to lose weight. I'm just confused, because I generally intent to more and more follow Dr Gregger et al advises but so often it's mentioned that they lead to weight lose that I bit anxious ….
For myself, stalls is obviously metabolism. I have lost 75lbs (~18 months). I track all my calories and exercise. Not much exercise. I have a persistent calorie deficit. I started at ~2400 calories a day. I consistently eat about 1800 calories a day now (my max calories are 2200). I'd say I'm about 500-600 calorie deficit from July of 2018. Obviously it is an estimate since caloric value of food will vary from sample to sample but I'm confident that it is in the ball park. I've been stalled within a few pounds for 6 months. Since I weight and track all my food, as well as lowered my caloric limit as I lost weight, I have to say, at least for me, that the caloric creep is not the cause of my stall. One person is not statistically significant obviously. That said, it is obvious from my observations, and others who track carefully, that there is a lot more to weight than just calories. Metabolism is huge and I think you are doing people a disfavor by dismissing it. I've been able to conquer my appetite issues mainly be avoiding carbohydrates and sugars.
I have a similar issue as Lukasz in that I'm trying to regain weight from an unintentional weight loss as a result of cutting down on processed sugar and fat to some extent. I'm eating more sweets now, but still trying to make healthy food choices, increasing my overall carb intake. I already have a good appetite and can easily gain fat around the mid-section, not where I need to put it on. My biggest concern is loss of muscle (sarcopenia) and osteoporosis, which I've already been diagnosed with. I'm 65, about 5'4″ and weight between 102 -108 pounds (most recent BMI 17.5). Is my metabolism too high from cardiovascular exercise? I usually strength train about 2-3 times a week.
I've been on a whole plant based diet for a little over two years now, I feel great, but I've always been underweight and Iately I've lost a dozen more of pounds due to IBS (I'm also a true celiac). I don't seem to be able to put on back this weight on a vegan diet, plus grounded flax seeds are apparently really a no no for my IBS. Is the how not to diet book also for me?
Thank you. I didn't mean to suggest BMI was the best measurement but it is something health care providers pay attention to. I am a personal trainer and understand even BIA measurements can be accurate. I had one at a wellness event last week and it showed me at 29% body fat. Never in my life have I been that high. A scale showed the opposite- 14-15%. However, a recent Dexa scan had me at 19%, which is probably the closest I will get, and this was confirmed by an exercise profession, not the person who performed the hand held BIA. Hydrostatic weighing is recognized as the most accurate but not practical. Neither is MRI/ too expensive.


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Devon Life Business & Professional meets Peter Brend of the Brend Hotels group
PUBLISHED: 15:24 08 January 2013 | UPDATED: 22:36 20 February 2013
The name Brend is synonymous with hotels in Devon, but what's the family story behind the chain? Christine Megson met the man at the top to find out
Oh brother, Percy would be proud of Peter
The name Brend is synonymous with hotels in Devon, but whats the family story behind the chain? Christine Megson met the man at the top to find out
The majestic sweep of the sands at Saunton is the perfect setting for a family business empire that spans four generations and eleven hotels in eight Westcountry towns. The story of the dynasty built from humble beginnings in Barnstaple is worthy of a Jeffrey Archer novel.
The majestic sweep of the sands at Saunton is the perfect setting for a family business empire that spans four generations and eleven hotels in eight Westcountry towns. The story of the dynasty built from humble beginnings in Barnstaple is worthy of a Jeffrey Archer novel.
It was told to me by Peter Brend, one of the third generation of Brends to take his place in the family boardroom.It all started with my grandfather, Percy, who was a butchers boy in Barnstaple. He was a bit of a wheeler dealer but was determined to work his way up and eventually got his first shop on Butchers Row. After the war, rationing was still on and meat was a valuable commodity. Granddad was able to get hold of rabbits and local produce from the farms and traded it all over the country. He made money, but re-invested it into more shops until he owned a chain of butchers. He used the profits from the meat to invest in property. Exeter had been badly bombed and he renovated large areas and built houses.
His affection for his grandparents is obvious, and their story is a milestone in the fortunes of Brends home town of Barnstaple.Percy married his childhood sweetheart Florence, and they went on to have three sons and two daughters. He stumbled into hotels really. At that time his business was property and garages but he wanted to set his boys up in business so he started buying hotels. He made sure my aunts were okay too, with businesses of their own.
The hotel chain includes some iconic names. The Victoria and the Belmont in Sidmouth, the Royal and Fortescue in Barnstaple, and the Devon Hotel in Exeter, but Saunton Sands is where Percys heart lay.
Granddad watched the hotel being built, and he and Gran would come here when they were courting. He loved it and promised her that one day he would buy it, which in 1977 he did.
Percy died in 1983 of a heart attack, at Crow Point, the most southerly tip of Saunton Sands. Florence moved into the hotel and lived there for the remaining 20 years of her life.
After Granddad died, my uncles got the business and began to expand. At that time, the South West hotel boom had not quite happened, but links to the area were getting better and better. There were strategic properties that fitted our mould very well and it was a good time to buy.
The opening of the North Devon Link Road in 1988 marked a turning point for Devon and Percys sons Richard, John and Peter began to build up the empire. As for Peter, although he was born and brought up in hotels, he is the only Brend who didnt go straight into the business.
I wanted to be a sportsman. It was a toss-up between rugby and athletics, but the track won. I went to Southampton for eight years to train for the 400 metres and ran for Great Britain with the likes of Iwan Thomas.
Just as he was about to qualify for the Commonwealth games in 2002, two things changed the course of Peters life.I was ranked third going in to the Commonwealth trials and was running really well when I tore a muscle in my back. I tried to come back, but tore the muscle again. At the same time, my father Peter was struggling with his health. I was satisfied that my body had gone as far as it could go so it seemed like the right time to come back.
On his return, Peter set about overhauling much of the hotel operation. He modernised much of the food and beverage operation and now runs the business successfully alongside cousins Justin, Richard and Matthew.
Its a strong team and the boys all work for each other. The relationships with the family are good and we all have our own individual responsibilities. I look after the food and drink buying plus a number of the hotels in the group. My cousins, Richard and Justin, have responsibility for a clutch of hotels each plus the garage business and the company IT, and young Matthew is just starting out, cutting his teeth at the Imperial in Barnstaple.
The family bond between the four boys extends to the rest of the Brend family. There are routinely 60 relatives at most gatherings and occasions, and its that sense of belonging that Peter sees as the essence of the hotels.We have nurtured long relationships with many of our customers. I love welcoming people and celebrating with them. Some of the best times are weddings and other peoples family occasions. The greatest buzz I get is when they leave happy and you say goodbye to them at the front door. Because youve done it for them you almost feel like part of their family.
The hotel chain is recognised nationally, winning some major accolades over the years including RAC Group of the Year and Family Hotels of the Year for both Saunton Sands and Carlyon Bay. For 2013 the group has a Cond Nast Johannsens Award for Excellence to add to the trophy cupboard. The standards have been set, but keeping them high whilst investing for the future is a constant challenge.People are spending so much more now on their own interiors. Not just their living rooms, but bathrooms and kitchens. They expect at least what they have at home when they come to a hotel. We are in the process of upgrading our shower systems and installing biomass boilers to cope with the demand for energy.
We keep in touch with everything that is going on in other parts of the country so we can fulfil our visitors expectations.Peter is not alone in his passion for his job the Brends are one of the top ten employers in the South West with a payroll of almost 1,300 people. The hotels enjoy one of the highest staff to guest ratios in the country.
Our staff are our biggest asset and thankfully we havent had to make any redundancies during the recession. We like everyone to think they are part of the family.Percy would be proud. The family is still strong and there is a fourth generation of Brends coming through. The hope is that they too will grow up to take on the business empire he built up.
Peter's Devon
Favourite Walk? Westward Ho!
Hobbies?Anything to do with rugby, and my two racehorses.
Favourite town? Has to be Barnstaple north devon is so underrated.


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