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Lack of Awareness of Serious Consequences
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No matter which side you come down on regarding the current federal government shutdown, whether it is over a pointless wall on the border (oops, I just revealed my point of view) or the titanic struggle between politicians, there are always consequences for those who depend, at least in part, on the federal government for support and assistance.
This non-political point is one we should all be able to agree on.
Native Manifest Destiny
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After 12 years working with the Lakota (Sioux) people, I shared their concern about a book about natives written by a non-native. This historical novel, first in a trilogy, is amazingly well researched and well written. It accurately portrays the culture of the Lakota people and provides vivid descriptions of life, hardships, and dreams of those who chose to move west on wagon trains crossing the US. It also portrays the immigrants who came here lured by the dream of a new life, and the conflicts that occurred as a result of different cultures and different lifestyles. It also vividly describes those who viewed Natives as a group to be dominated and annihilated if necessary to meet a political goal or to pursue personal riches - something that continued long after the time of Manifest Destiny.
Must play to win
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Once again, we are lucky enough to have a video from Dawn Brown Eyes showcasing the gorgeous dream catchers that are being donated for the Run for Life and two Lakota sports teams.
Every donation of $10 is worth one ticket for a chance at the dream catchers. But, you must "play" to win!
Team sports provide children with a myriad of benefits.
Help make these sports and events available to Lakota youth.
When will they ever learn
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It is difficult to even decide where to begin in writing a comment about the recent racist slur uttered by President Donald Trump at a ceremony that was supposed to honor three surviving Navajo veterans of World War II.
These heroes, like members of other tribes including the Lakota, served as communications aides for American forces in the war, as had Cherokee and Choctaw tribesmen in World War I. Despite discrimination and racism, Native Americans have always served with distinction in the military, honoring their country and their elders.
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Lakota unclaimed property
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Ray Blocker, longtime supporter of the Lakota people and One Spirit, has been responsible for finding thousands of dollars in grants and merchandise for the Lakota through One Spirit, with the most recent being the Awesome Without Borders grant for Lakota teens.
Ray has recently founded a new Facebook page dedicated to returning Lakota property and monies, currently being held by the South Dakota Treasurer's Office, to the rightful owners. In his words: I have started a Facebook page called, "Lakota Unclaimed Property". Its purpose is to help return Oglala Sioux monies and property being held by the South Dakota Treasurer's Office to the rightful owner. So far, I have returned over $1,190 to Lakota schools, $750+ to 2 charities, and $901+ to Lakota individuals.
Ray does not charge for his service and has said he would investigate unclaimed property for other tribes as well. As a retired police officer, he says he's putting his investigative skills to use: "No charge...I am not an "asset locator". I'm a retired police officer and relic hunter who enjoys searching and finding stuff. You would be surprised at how much money is being held by SD...I care about the Oglala Sioux Tribe, and taking a fee to return money that is theirs to begin with is at best unconscionable."
Please visit and "Like" Ray's new Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Lakota.Unclaimed.Property


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The Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) and Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) announced Thursday that the ISS was backing an AAPL shareholder proposal endorsed by the union that would require the company to disclose a succession plan for the company's CEO spot on an annual basis. The move adds to the institutional investor weight behind forcing Apple to make such a plan public.
"All companies should have succession planning policies and succession plans in place, and boards should periodically review and update them," said in an analysis of the proposal. "ISS believes that shareholders would benefit by having a report on the company's succession plans disclosed annually. Such a report would enable shareholders to judge the board on its readiness and willingness to meet the demands of succession planning based on the circumstances at that time."
The ISS is an independent advisory company that focuses on corporate governance, and the group's customers are institutional investors, such as the pension funds where the LIUNA has its members funds invested. It is one of those funds - the Central Laborers' Pension Fund - that has submitted the shareholder proposal, and the union backed it on behalf of its members.
For its part, Apple has resisted any and all attempts from shareholders large and small to publicly address the issue of a succession plan, though shareholder angst over the issue has steadily increased since it was first revealed that CEO Steve Jobs had undergone surgery for a previously undisclosed case of pancreatic cancer, and then later survived a liver transplant during a second medical leave of absence.
Pressure has mounted even more when it was announced in January that Mr. Jobs was taking his third medical leave of absence.
In January, LIUNA issued a statement trying to make the case for Apple to change its position on this issue, saying, "We believe Apple has misconstrued our proposal – we do not expect them to provide specific names of future executives, but merely demonstrate they have a plan in place for naming one. This proposal would not only benefit our members' retirement savings, but also would give reassurance to other Apple shareholders and help the company."
The current proposal is on the ballot for AAPL investors for the annual shareholder meeting that will take place on February 23rd, 2011.
*In the interest of full disclosure, the author holds a small share in AAPL stock that was not an influence in the creation of this article.

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The Great Burn Study Group is dedicated to achieving wilderness designation for the proposed Great Burn Wilderness and to conserving the wild and remote character of the northern Bitterroot Mountains in western Montana and northern Idaho.
The Great Burn Study Group (GBSG) is a non-profit grassroots conservation organization working in western Montana and northern Idaho, built from the ground up since 1971. We have thirty year's success influencing National Forest policy through pragmatic work with citizens, elected officials, and Forest Service decision makers. GBSG collaborates with diverse interests to reach creative, community based solutions for management of our public lands.
GBSG has two interrelated program areas:The Forest Stewards Program sends citizen volunteers and field crew into the backcountry year-round to document land conditions and human impact, and conduct wildlife inventories. They also participate in special improvement projects like trail restoration, campsite relocation, and treatment of invasive species.
Our second program area is Forest Policy which is aimed at influencing favorable forest management policies in our mission area. We encourage and facilitate citizen participation and involvement in the public process. Through constant contact with the USFS, local officials, and community members, GBSG is engaged in forest planning at all levels and with all stakeholders.
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<xml></xml> Cross-country skiing is currently experiencing a rebirth. The combination of harmonious endurance movement against the backdrop of an impressive winter landscape fits in very well with today's concept of a sport that is eco-friendly and fosters the awareness of one's own body and health. Whether you go for a classic technique or enjoy skating, you work out practically all the parts of the body without putting stress on your joints or wearing them out, which can be a result of jogging, for example.
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The Holiest Destination of Islamic Worship on Earth Under Renovation (+Video)
Awramba Times (Addis Ababa) – The Negash mosque, located some 10km westward from the Tigrean town of Wukro, on a plateau commanding a magnificent view of the surrounding area, is now under renovation with a financial help from the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA). The renovation is being carried out by both Turkish and Ethiopian engineers with a view to ensure that the mosque's original architecture remains intact.
The history of Negash begins from the 7th century AD, if not before. Although Negash is as old as the faith of Islam itself, it is Ethiopia's best-unknown place of Islamic worship. History has it that the early followers of Prophet Mohammed were denied the fundametnsl right to pursue the religion they prefereed and were harshely persecuted by teh Quraysh tribe, the mercantile rulers of Mecca. In order to mainatain the very survival of his religion, the prophet hadto seek a safe hideout for his followers. "Yonder lieth a country wherein no one is wronged: a ladn of righteousness. Depart thither; and remain until it pleaseth the Lord to open your way before you" said the Prophet, pointing to teh kingdom of Abyssinia. The then ruler of Ethiopia, or Najashi, granted asylum to the first refugees, eleven men and four wives, who entered the territory "in the 7th month of the year of Mohammed's mission (615)." The second "hijira" (flight) consisted of one hundred and one Muslims.
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Police seek help of Spanish community
Department spokesman Officer Robert Kirchner recently contacted the Florida cable television station Telemundo, an NBC affiliate, and talked with a producer in New York about doing a story on Maria Rojas ' murder in hopes of generating more leads.
Rojas, 33, was found bludgeoned to death in the Route 7 building she and her husband, David Rojas , leased for their flooring store, David's Flooring. No suspects have emerged. Police interviewed David Rojas early in the investigation and ruled him out as a suspect.
David Rojas has since moved his business to a new space on Route 202 that is decorated for the holidays. He has remained silent on his wife's murder and the circumstances that could have led to the tragedy. Efforts to reach him Wednesday were unsuccessful.
News accounts of the crime have been in numerous newspapers throughout the region, including The Tribuna in Danbury and El Canillita. Police have continually asked anyone with information, or who might have witnessed anything or anyone suspicious, contact them. However, police said, language barriers have posed a dilemma.
Kirchner said investigators are seeking assistance from the out-of-state Spanish-speaking media because it is possible that there are people living in other states who have information.
The Telemundo station in New York may opt to come and do a broadcast in New Milford, and Kirchner said the department would welcome that assistance.
"We're doing the best we can," he said.
Detective Steve Jordan is the lead investigator.
Anyone with information related to the murder of Maria Rojas is asked to contact the detective bureau at (860) 355-3133.


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We recently had the chance to film Tim and Kerrie's wedding at the Bryant Park Grill in NYC. It was all smile all day as the happy couple took photos and greeted family and friends before the ceremony on the Bryant Park Grill rooftop. With views of the beautiful park and NYC, the couple exchanged vows as light rain greeted them towards the end. The rain didn't dampen their spirits and Tim Alan Smith NYC wedding video captured all the fun throughout the day. After the ceremony, it was cocktails and photos in the park and a night of revelry with family and friends that won't soon be forgotten!
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During the past five and a half years of our married life, Chris and I have used quite a few different addresses. In addition to our various houses and apartments, we've also experienced hobo-like summers making our residence under myriad roofs (thank you, by the way, for everyone who has offered your homes to transient gypsies). This kind of existence has caused us to contemplate the idea of what "home" is and where, exactly, it can be found. The previous two years, Chris and I spent quite a bit of time and effort making our home in Taiwan. So, when we first came to Korea, we had to admit that our hearts were still in Taiwan and that most of our homesick feelings were for Taipei, not for the U.S. Many culture shock moments arose not because things were different from America, but because they were different from Taiwan. As we start to learn our way around our new city, our wistful longings for Taiwan have dissipated somewhat. However, when the chance arose for me to go back "home" over Thanksgiving, I jumped at the opportunity. Chris had a basketball tournament in Beijing and, not overly excited about staring at the back of Chris' head for three days, I decided to book a flight down south.
The comforting feelings of home came upon me as the plane hit the runway and I made my way to customs. The weather: warm, sticky, and rainy. The language: Chinese (believe it or not, this sound was unbelievably consoling). The airport: traveled through at least a dozen times over my two years. Starbucks: has decaf Toffee Nut Lattes. First order of business: buy an umbrella. Three years ago, I would never have imagined that I would associate these things with comfort. Yet, I did. Easily, I made my way to the apartment complex where we used to live to meet up with my hosts for the weekend. The next few days were filled with catching up with friends and filling my belly with food that I also never expected to be "comfort food". Then, something strange happened. I began to miss little things about Korea. I missed the bigger sidewalks and the lack of canine excrement scattered about. I missed the crisp fall weather and the trees with all of their brightly decorated leaves. Most of all, I missed my partner in crime, my travel buddy, my husband with whom this place had become home. Don't get me wrong, I had an incredible time with friends and I remain convinced that Taiwan will always hold a piece of my heart. However, it caused me to contemplate a little more deeply where "home" was for me.
Many dumplings, one strawberry ice, three decaf lattes, and countless memories retold and made for the first time later, I was headed back to Korea. I deplaned into an unfamiliar language in an unfamiliar airport about to find my way back to my apartment for the first time by myself. Bus found, I settled in for the drive. About halfway home I looked out the window and saw something that I hadn't seen in far too long. It was snowing. And it was beautiful. This conjured up a whole new slew of feelings of home. As I disembarked from the bus and made it up the final hill to our new apartment, I breathed in the cold air and watched as the soft flakes decorated the trees and street. I finally made it inside to my anxiously awaiting husband who had just returned from China. Though late, we stayed up exchanging stories, laughing over cultural blunders, commiserating in travel pains, and enjoying each other's company. It was at this point, that I found my answer. Home will never be a place for me. Places have touched my heart and left strong imprints there, but it isn't what makes something home. Home is where you make it. Home isn't made of weather, food, or language. Home is made of moments shared, memories made, and people loved. In short, as trite as it is, home is where your heart is.


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Taco John's Raises Money for Yellow Ribbon Fund
Members of the United States military who have been badly wounded in combat are receiving some extra help this holiday season from Taco John's International. Spokeswoman Renee Middleton says the Mexican fast food chain is donating a portion of each Nachos Navidad purchase between now and December 29 to the Yellow Ribbon Fund.
This is the 18th year Taco John's is offering Nachos Navidad during the holidays and donating a portion of the sales. Middleton says last year, Taco John's donated $50,000 to the Yellow Ribbon Fund, which provided approximately 160 hotel room nights, 650 cab rides and 1,000 rental car days for the families of injured soldiers.
Taco John's has also launched a campaign inviting people to send messages to injured troops. The words of thanks and encouragement may be posted online or submitted by texting TROOPS to 35880. The messages will be printed onto a large banner and presented to the recovering soldiers


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Recently, I went to Bangkok with J for a short getaway~
However, once again.. We didn't take lots of pictures.
I realised as we grow older, we didn't really like to take photo...
But we did went to most of the malls that I wanted to go.. So, it is not that bad! Just that I won't be giving much reviews on each days since most of the time we are in shopping malls.
Actually I felt so sad that I didn't take much photos as memories..
So, I can't really remember a lot of stuffs.. I guess because my current camera is really bulky..
Perhaps it's time for me to change back to a compact camera instead of my current semi-pro :(
But no, I would not get a go pro because I don't think I would use it very often since i'm not really an outdoor person..
Just a short post to remind myself of this trip.
Really hope I will be able to meet my uncle next time..
Till next time~


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RedFarm- Dim Sum At Its Finest
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Your tastebuds will thank you after dining at Ed Schoenfeld's newest venture (backed by Jeffrey Chodorow) RedFarm- a Chinese/Dim Sum haven. Chef Joe Ng of Chinatown Brasserie delivers fun and inspiring Asian Cuisine in a rustic-chic, farm-like atmosphere.
The Glam Foodie- Tricia & Chef Joe Ng
Don't let the causal decor fool you, the high-end, modern Chinese dishes are lively and unique stemming from local, high-quality ingredients. It was love at first bite! You'll fall in love with the dumplings, dream about the rice/noodles, and long for the pastrami egg roll. Chef Joe Ng masterfully blends a symphony of flavors and textures in every dish. I can't wait to go back!
Noshing At The Spotted Pig
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Celeb sightings, gnudi, a bustling bar, pig-clad decor, and Jay-Z's private 3rd floor space makes Ken Friedman's hipster hangout- The Spotted Pig, a go-to gastropub!
The high energy, swanky, tavern-like resto continues to be a staple in NYC. Alex Bloomfield serves up sophisticated British/Italian food with a twist that keeps you coming back for more! Her focus is on delivering inventive English pub classics.
Adventures Of The Glam Foodie: Ditch Plains
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This casual West Village urban fish shack delivers comfort food with a seafood focus and a bustling bar. A few things to note- breakfast items are served until 4p during the week, they're open late night, the music is usually on point, and there seems to be a little something for everyone (even if you're not a seafood lover). I haven't tried the ditch dog or their Sunday Lobster Bake but it's on my radar!
Dishin' on where your favorite celebs are eating……
Miss Lily's- Kanye West, Jay-Z, Chris Rock, Nas and Spike Lee getting their Caribbean vibes on!
Da Silvano- Rihanna hitting up one of her favorite Italian restos.
Co- Martha Stewart dining on thin crust pizza.
Abe & Arthur's- Brooke Shields noshing on tasty classics in MEPA.
Spice Market- Hugh Jackman, Heather Graham and Jean Georges celebrating their new show Kimchi Chronicles.
Adventures Of The Glam Foodie: Sant Ambroeus
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Sant Ambroeus in the West Village has always been a lunch time go-to spot for me especially on a nice day because of the great outdoor seating. You can count on them for solid pasta dishes, yummy sweets (gelato and pastries), a perfect espresso and a touch of Italian glamour in a casual setting – and the same holds true for the original Upper East Side location. I recently went there for lunch following a morning at the Cooper-Hewitt Museum where I saw breathtaking pieces from the Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry exhibit.


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McPherson Middle School's girls tennis team continued its dominant season on Thursday as it stayed undefeated with an 18-3 rout of Hutchinson.
"We were without Patty Huerta, who normally plays in the No. 1 spot because of a sprained ankle," MMS coach Ricardo Sanchez said. "Everyone had to step up and everyone came through with good matches. We had a few close matches towards the top of the lineup and I am sure that the girls all learned something from those matches. We had a good week of practice and have already started making some adjustments to our games based on those practices, but we still have more we need to incorporate in our matches."
The Bullpups are quickly zipping through their season and will be packing in a lot of play in a short time.
"We will be very busy for the last 2 1/2 weeks of our season, which includes four duals and three day-long tournaments (including the Pioneer League Tournament)," Sanchez said. "Patty should be able to join us again on Monday, which will allow us to play our regular lineup.
MMS will host Salina South, then go to Maize the following day.
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#1 Perrin Schneider lost 2-6
#2 Carley Malm won 6-4
#3 Sydney Achilles won 6-3
#4 Maddie Dobson lost 5-6 (tiebreaker 5-7)
#5 Taylor Berger won 6-0
#6 Amethyst Hale won 6-1
#7 Lakynn Lippelmann won 6-1
#8 Taylor Buehrle won 6-0
#9 Grace Witte won 6-0
#10 Emma Wilson won 6-1
#11 Kinley Dietrich won 6-1, 6-1
#12 Loghan Engelbrecht lost 3-6
#13 Tyla Lang won 6-3
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#1 Perrin Schneider/Sydney Achilles won 6-3
#2 Carley Malm/Maddie Dobson won 6-1
#3 Taylor Berger/Amethyst Hale won 6-2
#4 Lakynn Lippelmann/Taylor Buehrle won 6-0
#5 Grace Witte/Emma Wilson won 6-1
#6 Taylor Buehrle/Kinley Dietrich won 6-3
#7 Tyla Lang/Loghan Engelbrecht won 6-3


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Earlier today we got word that we could invite ten readers to Microsoft's Windows Phone Party that the company is holding at the 2012 Mobile World Congress. Readers who were interested in attending (and could find their way to Barcelona) only had to comment on the post to have a shot at winning one of the tickets to the party.
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When it comes to sheik books, Susan Mallery is at the top of the list. Her latest March release The Sheik and the Pregnant Bride I think is my favourite of all her Desert Rogue series.
Maggie Collins was not only lovely, she was full of spirit, sass and on top of everything else a top notch mechanic especially in restoring expensive top of the line cars. Maggie had grown up without a mother and was extremely close to her father who owned an auto body shop. Her father had been hired by Prince Qadir of El Deharia to restore his vintage car but upon Mr. Collins death and mountains of bills to pay, Maggie comes in her father's place. From the moment they meet they are both drawn to each other not in a sexual way but one of friendship, trust and they just plain like each other.
Prince Qadir's father the King has a specific mission and that's to marry off each of his sons. The King is constantly parading eligible young women in hopes of marrying off his sons and having grandchildren. Prince Qadir has no plans to get married so he comes up with a plan, he wants to hire Maggie to be his girlfriend and then pretend to be his fiancé. Everything back fires because they both develop more than a friendship; they develop a passionate relationship, one that knocks them both sideways.
Maggie not's sure how to feel about the relationship. As for experience, Maggie has only known one man, Jon a boy she grew up with in Colorado, dated in high school, they had a short intimate relationship, more to ease the pain of being alone, especially after her father passed away. Now Maggie finds herself pregnant with Jon's baby and on top of everything else, Jon is in love with someone else and Maggie's extremely attracted to Qadir. It becomes an emotional mess for all people concerned!
This was such a fun story to read....and I adored Maggie. She actually reminds me of the author, Susan Mallery. She is charming, has quick wit, and gives as good as she gets. Prince Qadir was a fabulous character as well and you will love to see him brought to his knees by the lovely Maggie.
If you love sheikh books then you will not want to miss reading Susan's The Sheik and the Pregnant Bride.
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Maggie Collins had come to the exotic kingdom of El Deharia to restore Prince Qadir's antique car...not to get married. The no-frills mechanic had been burned by love before, and marriage--even to a seductive sheik--didn't top her agenda. But then Qadir made her an offer she should have refused.
It was meant to be a temporary engagement...until Maggie discovered she was pregnant. Now Qadir was honor-bound to give Maggie and her child the protection of his name. He never expected her to sweep him off his feet.
Would there be a royal wedding after all?
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John Buhariwala-Collins (Safeguarding Governor and Co-opted Governor)
Term of office: 01/09/14 - 31/08/2018
John Buhariwala-Collins is the Safeguarding Governor.
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Why did you decide to become a Governor at Horsenden Primary School?
I started when my first child entered the school as I wanted to get involved. I also helped set up the parents /teachers group for a while as well. I feel that it is important to give something in return for what your child receives.
What do you think that Governors can bring to Horsenden Primary School?
Help support the school and the Headteacher to provide the best possible education by monitoring and supporting the school. Also by being the critical friend and making sure that the school maintain the standard that Ofsted require.
What are your interests in Education?
My interests stem from my work. My focus is, therefore, on Looked After Children and Child Protection. I use these skills on the Governing Body. I am also interested in supporting the school and its links in the community.
Brief history of your career, life and background
I have had 3 children that have been at Horsenden. My partner also works in the school and campaigned for the new High School. My work background is over 20 years as a social worker and I currently help to run a fostering agency.


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What took so long for someone to write the Oz story from Toto's point of view? This is a sweet story that includes some of the illustrations from Baum's originals Oz chronicles. The author draws from the original stories, not the movie, and I appreciate her fidelity. I'm a sucker for all things canine, so this is a hit with me.
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The Art Deco Butt Plug is an intermediate sized butt plug that can be used for anal and prostate stimulation. With a tapered neck and wide base this butt plug is safe to insert and will stay in place without too much effort, but do to the low safety rating of the Crystalessence material it is made of a condom should be used when sharing.
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The Art Deco Butt Plug is made of PVC material called 'Crystalessence'. The material is highly non-porous, which is essential for butt plugs, and though it it bendable it is very firm and can cause discomfort it not inserted properly. This butt plug is smooth with a very slight seem which we have not found to be noticeable when inserted. This material is compatible with any type of lubricant, whether silicone, oil, or water-based, but we recommend something long-lasting for anal play such as Moist Silicone Lubricant (https://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-lubricants/silicone-based/moist-silicone-lubricant)
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Here are some recent pictures of the family it has been a while since I posted pictures. There have been very FEW nice fall days this year so when it was nice we were out enjoying them!!!
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November Club Layouts
Starting in November we will be changing things up a little. Please email me no later than Friday, November 6th to let me know which layouts you would like to complete the night of club. You are welcome to do both if you would like, it is $10.00 per 2 pages.
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Monday, October 19, 2009
Christmas Card Workshop
I know Christmas cards already, it is hard to believe it is getting to be that time of year again! Come and join me to make some super simple Christmas Cards!!! No cutting or glue involved just stamping!! You can either make the set of 10 cards you see above or make 2 of each design, envelopes are included.
When: Sunday, November 22nd at 1:00pm
Where: Tanya's House, email me if you need directions
Cost: 10 cards for $4.00, 20 cards for $8.00 envelopes included
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October Scrapclub Layouts
Here are the layouts that we will be doing for October. You will need 6 photos, for those of you that ordered a kit I will have everything ready for you all you need to bring is your adhesive and you will have two completed pages done by the end of the night no creativity needed :) See you next Wednesday, October 21st at 6:30!!
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|Fidgety Fingers (Give Dr. Bob a well earned rest.)
Feb 20, 2003
Dr. Bob,
Hope this gives you some respite from people who ask seroconversion questions time after time.
Had my bit of frisky fun a couple of weeks ago. Fun, fun, and yep - more fun! Used protection etc good boy etc etc. After sex though noticed cut on finger - a naughty finger that had been places it doesn't go to on a day to day basis ;-).
Now, looking at this forum, I have two options. 1:Absolutely panic that I could have contracted HIV via a small cut by the nail - one that WASN'T FRESH, WASN'T BLEEDING and HAD THUS FORMED A SCAB LAYER!!!! (Sorry - have to make this clear to people.)
OR, 2:I can assess my chances, risks etc and if I feel unduly concerned get tested at 3 months.
Let me add to the equation - two weeks after my escapade I came down with a sore throat, rhusky (and apparently sexy) voice, a slight fever, slightly swollen lymph nodes in the neck.....OK, hands up, how many people are jumping to the HIV conclusion now??
Well - certainly not my doctor. He looked at my tonsils, felt the lymph nodes and did he start asking about HIV (he is a pro. after all)!? Like hell he did.
Rather, my doctor told me I have laryngitis, and to go home and rest.
NOW - do I believe him, or my own medical knowledge? (Knowledge that roughly equates to knowing to take an asparin for a headache...). I know who I trust more.
Everyone!! There are people in this world who would really appreciate the answer Dr. Bob could give them about their genuine fatigue, anaemia.
Please, read his forum answers and try to answer your questions from there. He is not going to give you advice different to that which he has given earlier. The man knows his stuff!!
Sincerest apologies for the length of this Dr. Bob - I am sure you would rather be having a good old play on the piano than read this, but I hope this will give you a chance to help those in the world who would truly benefit from your wisdom.
Keep up the good, no, great, no, fantastic, no absoultely wonderous work you do. You are an inspiration to us all.
Response from Dr. Frascino
Hey Dodge,
I like your wit and logic. My hands (and naughty fingers) would definitely not be "up" regarding "jumping to HIV" as a cause for your symptoms. Your risk is really extremely, extremely low. If this is your only risk, I'm quite certain you are not HIV-positive. If you need to confirm that, the 3-month test is available.
Stay well, Dodge. Keep smiling.
Dr. Bob
re: the great fellatio debate
Was boston fun?? Practical or Just Theory??
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It is not surprising that in the 21st century schools and organisations practise elements of democratic education to greater and lesser degrees. Teachers implement democratic activities in the classroom where they can and trainee teachers aspire to do this when their time comes. Other supportive and interested individals research, write and contribute to democratic education in a multitude of ways. Many parents seek a more democratic form of education for their children and don't know where to turn.
The Phoenix Education Trust sees that there is a lot of good practice in the UK. It is also apparrent that there is not much awareness about this within the mainstream. Even people involved in democratic education do not necessarily know about each other.
The Democratic Education Directory will be an interactive online map on which schools, organisations and individuals involved in democratic education will be able to place themselves and say a bit about what they are doing.
This directory will show what is going on where, so that like-minded people can make connections and support each other.
Anyone who practises or supports democratic education is welcome to appear in the directory.
This means that you belong here if you are working towards objectives such as these:
- giving members of your school community a genuine say in decision-making
- creating a culture of respecting difference and promoting tolerance which enables the community to work collaboratively and engage in collective decision-making
- believing that sound learning and responsible behaviour are rooted in equality and respect in and out of the class room
- letting your students follow their own interests and learn because they wish to
- enabling your students to make choices which have a real impact on their every day lives,
Such objectives may involve the whole school, or may be expressed through a single project. For the purpose of the directory scale is not a deciding factor.
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Press release from the Office of Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam; July 31, 2012:
NASHVILLE – The newly reconfigured Tennessee Regulatory Authority (TRA) has its first full-time executive director and two new part-time directors after Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam's reforms were passed during this year's legislative session.
Haslam worked with Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey (R-Blountville) and House Speaker Beth Harwell (R-Nashville) on the joint appointments of business executive Earl Taylor as executive director and utility industry veteran James Allison as a director.
The governor also appointed Herbert Hilliard, executive vice president and chief government relations officer of First Horizon National Corporation, as a TRA director.
"It is our job to make state government as accountable and responsive as possible to Tennesseans," Haslam said. "These appointees bring years of experience and expertise to the TRA. I am grateful for their willingness to serve our citizens and appreciate the lieutenant governor and house speaker for their efforts in this selection process."
Passed during this year's legislative session and signed into law by Haslam, HB 2385/SB 2247 changed the membership of the TRA from four full-time members to five part-time members and established the executive director position, the first of which was to be jointly appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor and house speaker.
The TRA sets utility rates and service standards of privately-owned telephone, natural gas, electric and water utilities.
Taylor practiced law in Johnson City for ten years and has an executive background as part owner of the CBS affiliate in Knoxville and as a business developer in Knoxville, the Tri-Cities area, Florida and Texas. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and a J.D. from the University of Memphis. Taylor serves as a Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority commissioner, Knoxville Fellows Program mentor and as a Young Life of Knoxville committee member.
Allison has utilities experience in Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia, and is also regarded as one of the top instant replay officials in college football after having been an on-field official in the Southeastern Conference for more than 12 years.
Hilliard has spent 42 years at First Horizon and is currently the board chair for the National Civil Rights Museum, a board member of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Tennessee and a commissioner for the Memphis/Shelby County Airport Authority.


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Nary Ebeid and Jamie Graetz had a lot of ground to make up in the latest leg of The Amazing Race after being saved by a non-elimination leg the previous week. Unfortunately, despite a valiant effort, they couldn't quite do it and became the latest team to get sent home.
Digital Spy recently spoke with the duo, so read on to find out how they feel about their elimination, why they pretended to be teachers, and which team Jamie would have used the U-Turn on...
You were obviously at such a disadvantage going into this leg. What was your attitude going in? Did you think you'd already been eliminated or did you have an open mind?
Nary: "Of course when we first started the leg we were hoping we were going to go to an airport and have some type of equalizer - instead we were racing, we're still in Tanzania, and we're like, 'Oh no, this is not looking good', because we already started two hours after the last team took off, so we knew there was going to be a lot of catching up to do. We just had to keep our hopes up. We were just going to race - we were just hoping something happened to another team. We knew there were the U-Turns coming up and we were hoping the other half of the U-Turn was difficult and we would be able to catch up. And we did end up catching up which was nice, but then we had our Speed Bump. So right when we got to our Speed Bump our hope kind of went down a little. We knew our chances were slimmer but we still had hope and it didn't matter, so we were still going to fight all the way through the end."
Was it frustrating having to do the Speed Bump when you knew you were close to Vanessa and Ralph by that point?
Jamie: "Yeah, absolutely, because we knew if we hadn't had to do that Speed Bump we would have been completely neck and neck. But it wasn't terrible. It was definitely doable. I think we did it in maybe 15, 20 minutes or so - it was just a bit windy. But still, we're not very tall people and some of those things had to be hung very high, so we're stacking a chair on top of a table! It was a little frustrating, but we did it I think as fast as you could do it. We were trying to make up hours of time and that's hard to do unless you have a meeting point like an airport or a train station where everybody catches up, and we never got that opportunity."
You did get very close, like you said - were you proud about how close you came?
Jamie: "Oh yeah. I mean, we got so close. I think we were within 20 minutes of Vanessa and Ralph hitting the mat. I think we were really close, so that's a nice feeling. But at the end of the day, it just doesn't cut the mustard. You just have to take it and we had a great run, so I think it was kind of bittersweet knowing that we finished last."
You had a good attitude throughout the Race - you didn't really argue or complain. How did you keep that up?
Nary: "Our friendship has never entailed any of that - if we're annoyed with each other we just stay quiet and then deal with it. But never the arguing, the screaming, because you don't get anywhere doing that. We didn't even have to tell ourselves, 'No arguing, no screaming', we just knew, 'Hey, we know we're going to be tired, we know we're going to be cranky, we've just got to do it'. And rooting for one another and cheering the other on, that really helped. When I was struggling with the gnome, she's like, 'Come on, you got it', knowing we were the last team. I know Jamie was like, 'Oh my God, I wanted to cry!' But it just was great to know Jamie was like, 'Don't worry about it, you got it, you're still going to get it' and lo and behold, like three gnomes later. The support really, really helps and screaming at each other's really not going to get you anywhere - then I'm going to be like, 'Screw you, I don't want to do this, I don't want to put this tent up together!' So that's just how we work - we're just more professional. That's how we deal with it."
So do you think the Race brought you closer together?
Jamie: "Yeah, absolutely. We're super tight - we've both said before we consider each other like a sister and that's how we treat each other. But you can grow together and still learn about each other. It just reinforced the fact that we're there for each other 110% and never going to leave you behind or leave you hanging. That's why I feel like you don't see us fight, because we're so similar in the fact that you give us a mission, you give us a task, and we're going to get it done. I don't care if we're bleeding, sweating, hungry, tired - we're going to get it done and I'm going to make sure she does her best and she's going to push me to do my best. Those qualities just reinforced what we already knew about each other. It was fun to see how far we could be pushed because we were doing things we've never done before, so it was fun to watch each other grow through the experience as well."
Did you have a chance to enjoy this leg? You had so much time to make up but there was that amazing safari at the beginning of the leg.
Nary: "Yeah. I mean, our first task was to go on a safari in the Ngorongoro Crater - it's an unbelievable sight. You forget that you're racing and that we definitely got to enjoy. Not only did we get to enjoy elephants when we were in last place and we took advantage of that, but then we go on this safari, this amazing, beautiful safari, and it's like we forget we were racing. It was an amazing feeling and then the moment we were out of there we were just straight racing and it's like, 'Oh my God, we're so far behind'. That's the only time we really got to enjoy it because our focus was just completely on the safari and not on the Race. It was just a great feeling."
I've got to ask about your decision to pretend you were teachers - what was your reasoning for that?
Jamie: "It was something we had come up with before the Race started. We figured, 'Hey, we don't know who these contestants are - we've seen them, we're unable to talk to each other'. A lot of stigma, a lot of stereotypes come with people who worked in law enforcement and some of those are good and some of those are bad, so it was just our strategy for saying, 'Hey, we just want to start off on an even playing field with everybody else where they just see us as who we are based off of our actions and what we say'. That was pretty much our main reason for doing it. We didn't know that the U-Turn was going to be so late in the game, where people kind of already know this far down the line who's who. Had a U-Turn come earlier on, you don't know. OK, there's other people in law enforcement but they might see that as a threat because they might say, 'I don't want to get beaten by another agency because I'll never live that down'. So it could work either way - you've just got to take a risk. If nothing else it was funny and it was funny to us and we had a good time with it. Those that matter to us, i.e. Mark and Bopper and our friendship with Brendon and Rachel, they didn't care at all. They just wanted to know, 'Hey, was everything else you told us truthful?' And once we told them 110% it was, it was like we hadn't skipped a beat. They didn't care at all. So that was our strategy."
Did you ever consider revealing the truth - maybe when Art and JJ called you out?
Nary: "Our strategy from the beginning was, 'We will reveal it at the very end, at the last leg when everything's done'. But once Art and JJ approached us, the way they approached us we weren't happy with it. So we were like, 'No, we're not going to tell you, so let them go crazy in their heads still trying to figure out what we do for a living'. But once it got out and Brendon and Rachel and Mark and Bopper were like, 'Hey, is this true?' then because they're our friends we felt like we owed it to them to tell the truth. Those were the only two teams up until the very end that knew what we did for a living."
Hypothetically, if you'd reached the U-Turn before the other teams, would you have used it? And if so, which team would you use it on?
Jamie: "Um, I think I would have used it on Art and JJ."
Nary: "Ha! See, and I wouldn't! I probably wouldn't have. Knowing that we were first, I wouldn't care."
Jamie: "I think I would have just to have them eat something foul just for a little bit! And I would have been fine with that. I don't think I would have done it for anybody else though. Especially if we were way ahead, there's no reason to but just for s**ts and giggles I think I would have done it for Art and JJ."
So were Bopper and Mark and Rachel and Brendon the teams you were rooting for when you left?
Nary: "Absolutely. Once we were interviewed and they were like, 'Who are you rooting for?', of course Mark and Bopper were our first choice, and Brendon and Rachel were our second. We were like, 'If Mark and Bopper don't win, we want Brendon and Rachel'. Only because we have a friendship with those teams. I mean, Art and JJ we didn't want to at all, and Dave and Rachel, I mean they're a strong team and we knew they were a strong team - we just didn't have much of a relationship with them, so that's why we didn't choose them or anybody else or Ralph and Vanessa. We didn't have much of a relationship with the others, so that's why we picked those two."
If you could do the Race again, would you do anything differently?
Jamie: "You know, there isn't much I would change. I mean, I would bring ear plugs, and I would have brought a little air pillow! And that I regret. Besides that, I think we had a mission in mind - we wanted to win $1m, we wanted to make sure we took the time to enjoy and appreciate where we were and every country and our surroundings and the people, and then third have fun - like, have the time of your life. I feel like except for the million dollars, we accomplished that 110%. I'm thoroughly satisfied with how we played the game - we stuck true to who we were, we stuck true to who we are as agents and what we stand for and the type of agency we work for and we learned a lot about each other. And in the end, we left with an even stronger relationship. That's worth more than $1m to me, realistically."
You did seem like one of the teams who had the most fun and appreciated it the most - what was your favorite moment, if you could choose one?
Nary: "I have to say stopping and watching those elephants."
Jamie: "Yeah!"
Nary: "Only because it's one thing that sticks out because it's more recent. It really is - knowing we were last and then seeing that and just taking it in. A lot of times when you're in these countries you're racing and racing and you want to be able to take things in. Sometimes you just can't. In Argentina, they're dancing while we're making piñatas and we want to just stop and watch them dance because it's just so beautiful, but we're like, 'We're racing here and we're moving and we're moving'. To be able to stop and just enjoy it along with going into the Ngorongoro crater, it's amazing stuff like that where you're able to stop and take a breath and take it all in. Tanzania did it for us - we were happy we were able to see Tanzania. It was a beautiful, beautiful place and the wildlife was unbelievable."
I think that was a good moment for viewers as well.
Jamie: "Yeah! I mean, because I think you could hear the surprise in our voice and whatnot, that it was like it just took our breath away. We were like, 'Wow, we need to jump out of the truck for a minute and take this in'. It really was just a special moment."
If you had the chance, would you go on the Race again?
Jamie: "At first I said, 'I don't know'. I was so tired and so hungry! But that drive inside me would say 110%. Whether my work would allow it is a whole other story but in my heart I would love to run again with her!"
Nary: "Absolutely and I agree - I mean, this is an experience of a lifetime and to be able to do it a second time, that's just amazing. Absolutely."
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The last time she flew, she didn't get to see much, so Alice has the fresh eyes of a first-time airline passenger. She'll be guest posting today, and I'll just make a few editorial comments along the way.
Well! The morning starts with everyone gathering and making sure they have all they need. My equipment's already safely stowed, so there's not a lot for me to do here, but if Chris needs help, I'm here.
A quick car trip (sisters are wonderful things; a day doesn't go by when I don't miss mine) gets us to the railway station with time to spare. A train pulls in, so we make haste and grab it. That buys us a few extra minutes' leeway, never a bad thing. We arrive at Southern Crustacean, disembark, and make our way toward Skybus. On the way, we spot a sign alerting us to coach services replacing the Melbourne->Sydney trains. Good thing we weren't going by train!
The Skybus ends up being as full as the Carpenter's theatre - even a few standing, which probably isn't meant to happen. It's an efficient service and gets us nicely to the airport in excellent time. We casually stroll around to the check-in, skip the queues and talk to the machine, and get our (shared) boarding pass. Through security next - I go through with Traal - and then to the gate. Melbourne Airport provides what Chris calls a "two rope", so he's happy. (That would be a TWROAPP, and while it's possible to grab any power point that isn't occupied, it's nice when they're formally provided. -- Chris) We're sitting fairly close to the front of Economy, so we expect to be waiting a good while before boarding; but they're using two doors, and somehow that gets everyone loaded up inside five minutes! (It's pretty much what Mythbusters tested as the "everyone all at once, assigned seating" plan, but the second door probably makes about a 4:1 difference in time.)
Pushback is 7:26, and I think there's something here that I don't understand, because there was a chap outside who seemed to have our plane on a leash. What would he do if it tried to run away? Chase after it yelling "Bad Seven Three Seven"? He dropped us off the leash at 7:30 and we started rolling around on our own. Six minutes later, we begin the optional part of flying: the take-off. (More on that later, though.)
The camera we're using has flattish batteries, and the weather's not great for photos anyway, so we don't take many. But I did like the sight of being above the clouds... come December I'll be doing that in a much smaller aeroplane, should be good fun! Traal comes out and tries to do something fancy, but there are problems that I don't understand, so I'll let Chris explain that. (As you wish. Turns out the in-flight wifi doesn't allow any sort of internet connection, so I don't get a trophy IP. Also, I had to install Silverlight to use anything... which I understood once I saw what they had to offer. Basically, it's the same as you'd expect to see on any other in-flight entertainment, but it makes use of the devices that people probably have already anyway. Huge advantage: I can pan and zoom the map at will. It'd be nice if it could be written in something open, though - or at least Flash, everyone has Flash - Silverlight is a pain. And you can't install it on board, you have to get it before take-off. I suppose there's a Microsoft licensing restriction that stops them from having the Silverlight installer on board the plane. But hey. Being able to explore the map is worth some teething troubles. Back to you now! -- Chris)
As we approach Sydney, the weather looks pretty Wonderlandian. It's sunny, fairly pleasant - and windy. The captain decides not to land, as it's so much smoother up here in the air. But then someone reminded him that while takeoffs are optional, landings are mandatory, and he sighed heavily, walked around the block once, and then came in for another try at the landing. I'm paraphrasing a bit, but that's how it happened. (Well... more or less. -- Chris) We get off once we're on the ground, walk into the terminal, and are greeted by the Sydney version of that "two rope" thing. Like the Melburnian variety, these don't have seats anywhere near them, but since seating was never a requirement, we stay here for a while and do some... stuff. I just look around, Chris and Traal hang out together. And then we move on, as there's a rather important appointment for us!
I love Wonderland. You don't need money for anything. But the real world is not so wonderful, as Nan would remind me, and it seems the $32.80 fare for a return trip to the main part of Sydney (comparable to the Skybus fare at the other end) is giving us the run-around. Not enough cash on hand. Not enough funds on the credit card, need to move some from another account. That needs an internet connection. No signal down here. Upstairs, get connected, downstairs again. Now the machine doesn't want to take the card. Back through the ophidian queueing system - why they can't shorten it when there's almost nobody in queue, I don't know. Back to the counter, and the card machine works. Yay! This is nothing like when the Mock Turtle was in charge of the Looking-Glass Line.
So we get on board the train, and float along to Town Hall Station. We're riding on the lower deck, and the platform is at our eye level. I'm sure it's easier for the regular travellers, but from the sound of the announcements ("change here for..." at every stop), this is a complicated rail system. All we do is ride it till we get to our station, then disembark. And then walk - it's a bit of a hike, as city travel goes, though nothing compared to a trek through my native terrain. (It'll be interesting when I start walking through other people's minds. Who knows what I'll find!) We arrive at Google's offices nearly an hour before the interviews begin, having been asked to arrive fifteen minutes ahead, so we settle down to watch the passage of persons and time. There's a pretty bird here who's apparently on loan from Maps (does that make sense to you?), and the receptionist was happy for me to be photographed on the Google logo - lovely people here!
The interviews went... well, actually, I've no idea. I've never been interviewed for this sort of position, and everyone seemed to use all sorts of words that I don't think were good English. And they told jokes that straight up weren't funny, I'm sure of that! (She asked me to explain a couple of them on the way home. I think we both wished we hadn't, although she was very courteous about it. -- Chris) But the conversations were pretty full-on, which I guess is a good thing, and I just sat there looking stern (in case anyone looked my direction).
A bit past three o'clock and the flight leaves at a quarter to six. That sounds like a long time, but it's best to arrive at the airport an hour before, and we have a long walk and then a train trip before that, so it's not worth the risk of hanging around or anything. We grab ourselves a train in a place that looks like Hatter Industries at its most Marchmousiest... I think there were six platforms? Maybe more? And each platform served multiple purposes. But we did get onto the right train, and hence to the airport in good time.
We have half an hour to spend before the flight begins boarding, so of course we look for the Two Rope. Chris says something about this not technically being one, but we can sit down, so that's good. (And Traal doesn't need a table, so I'm not bothered that this is really a Seat Within Reach etc etc. -- Chris) It's unofficial, so I guess the others were Virgin services rather than airport services, but it works. I collect my thoughts and think them over... what a day this has been! I ask Chris a bunch of "Why do people..." questions about what we've seen today, and he doesn't have any answers either. This world really is the strange one; Wonderland makes far more sense. Granted, my style of flying - open parachute, float over steam vent, jump and twirl and spin - is a lot slower than this form. But I don't have to empty out my pockets, walk through a barrier, go back through and remove more metal from pockets (they insist that he remove his belt in public, I'm quite sure that's improper!), then gather everything up and put it all back in the pockets. It can apparently get much worse; on international flights, you're not even allowed to take a bottle of water through, unless it's a tiny one. Is that really a safety requirement? How is it safe to carry bottled water within the country, but not if you're going overseas? Also: If we're all supposed to arrive an hour in advance, why are there so many repeated calls for people who haven't shown up? Best I can think of is that people buy the ridiculously overpriced airport food, and want to get their money's worth, even if it means delaying the flight - or missing it. Ah well. We may never understand airline travellers, but it passes the time.
The gloom's pulling in, so we won't be taking many photos of Melbourne on arrival... pity, that. We have fresh batteries for the camera, it would have been so easy. Ah well.
For the first time in... well, forever, literally, Traal's been asked to go into the overhead locker. (Or, I've been asked to stow him. Sadly, airlines aren't quite up to speed on the whole addressing of computers thing.) It's not safe to put him on the floor (we agree), and apparently he's too heavy for the pocket in front. (And they won't allow a laptop to ride on a lap. Nooo, that makes too much sense.) What next, will I have to hide up there??
There's not much in good music on the in-flight entertainment, but they have the Frozen sound track... that'll do nicely. The outside air temperature is minus fifty degrees, so it seems appropriate. (Also - sisters!) That lasts us the whole trip - all the way as far as descent into Melbourne. After that it's all pretty straight-forward - Skybus to the Shellfish, then a train most of the way home, and finally a bus. A mostly uneventful trip home, which is a relaxing change from the rest of the day.
Home. No place like it!
Thanks, Alice! I agree. No place like home.
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
Alice visits Sydney
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