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General Category => Feeding => Topic started by: Boegie on May 24, 2016, 12:25:21 PM
What's your take on pellets?
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May 24, 2016, 12:25:21 PM
Clive Wilgoss
Auckland, New Zealand
Time for a bit of a rave about Pellets I feel. I have just posted this on Avian Avenue. Watch them come back and rubbish it.
I'll start with this false claim by Harrisons
"Harrison's Bird Foods are the formulas that provide proper nutrition for your bird's lifetime care. Because the single most important thing you can do for your bird is to feed it right. Harrison's Bird Foods is a family of certified organic, nonGMO-verified, formulated diets that were created by avian veterinarians and top avian nutritionists with the health of your bird in mind. Our formulas require little or no supplementation."
If you believe this I feel sorry for your birds.
Fact or fiction: Some companies source their pellets from a large processor that does supply a few different companies.
Fact or fiction: Profits come before product. A company has to make money. And this may mean (IT DOES) mean they will look at any way possible to keep profits up.
Who does the testing: Not independent valuers.
What is the base for formulations of pellets in most cases. Harrisons was and I am not sure this is still the case. Was based as has been stated for many other pellets, on chicken formulations.
Trust: Do you have 100% trust in any commercial based company?
Heat treating: This destroys a lot of the goodness in what has been processed.
Grinding: This will mean that the contents will deteriorate. Whole foods retain their goodness longer.
Two very simple examples most should be able to grasp.
Coffee ground or fresh beans?
Pepper ground or corns?
Enzymes. These are very very important to our birds well being. Heat and processing badly damages them.
Pellets are one or both treated this way.
Moisture Needs: Most bird diets are very high in moisture content. Pellets are not, and there for can cause
Harrisons and some other pellets contain foods not suited to some species. Peanuts, Soy, and Sorghum,
come to mind.
Artificial Colors: Are BAD. Watch a birds pooh. Any pellet diet can show how bad pellets effect what comes
out the back end. A good healthy parrot eating good foods will have good looking pooh.
Artificial Ingredients: Are BAD Some have been proven to not be as good as natural occurring ones. And a
birds body if not in good shape may have a job eliminating them.
Added Salt: Should not be there as any decent food will already have enough salt present.
Added Sugar: Sugar should never be added, Again there will be enough in decent fresh foods.
GMO: You make your own mind up about these. I stay away from any I find. And it has been found that if
foods come from the same plant (factory) there can be cross contamination anyway.
Low grade products: Most grading can be thought of as three grades. Human. good quality for pets, and
the wild bird food, which is cheap and nasty.
Fillers: This can be cheap low quality grains, of little nutritional value. This is a classic with a large number of pellets. when ingredients are listed the bulk products are
listed at the top of the list. And can make up a huge part of contents.
Now hopefully at least some bird owners will understand that for a birds digestive system to function well and as meant to, it DOES need real whole foods. Ground up foods are already semi processed and therefor it's system does not have to work like normal.
This fact alone should be ringing alarm bells. But we are told Pellets are a great way to cover basics.
So what is in them that we cannot provide with fresh foods? Zero.
In most cases anyone can make a better ground up mix at home and it will be far better than some stale aged product laced with stuff they should not be eating anyway.
Here's a list of some pellet ingredients.
*Ground Yellow Corn, *Ground Hulless Barley, *Ground Soybeans, *Ground Shelled Peanuts, *Ground Shelled Sunflower Seeds, *Ground Lentils, *Ground Green Peas, *Ground Rice, *Ground Toasted Oat Groats, *Ground Sun-Dried Alfalfa, Calcium Carbonate, *Psyllium, Montmorillonite Clay, *Spirulina, *Ground Dried Sea Kelp, Vitamin E Supplement, Sea Salt, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, d-Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Sodium Selenite.
"Anything ground up will deteriorate rapidly, so I would say avoid these. Unless you are making your own fresh.
At least they added sea salt, which is better than table salt. But does it need to be there.
Again we do not know how the supplements are derived.
And I think you will find these are super heat treated and extrusion. Meaning dead enzymes and nutrients"".
Zupreem Natural
Ground corn, Soybean meal, Ground wheat,Vegetable oil, Wheat germ meal, Sucrose, Dicalcium phosphate, Calcium carbonate, Ground vegetables (carrots, celery, beets, watercress and spinach), Iodized salt, DL-methionine, Choline chloride, Ascorbic acid (source of Vitamin C), Natural mixed tocopherols,
Rosemary extract, Citric acid, Manganous oxide, Zinc oxide,Copper sulfate, Calcium iodate, Sodium selenite,Vitamin A supplement,Vitamin D3 supplement,Vitamin E supplement, Vitamin K supplement, Niacin, Calcium pantothenate, Pyridoxine
hydrochloride,Thiamine, Riboflavin, Folic acid, Biotin,Vitamin B12 supplement.
"Supplements? They do not say where these are naturally occurring or manufactured"".
Ground Corn, Ground Wheat, Peanut Meal, Soy Oil,Soy Meal, Hydrated Sodium Calcium Aluminosilicate, Yucca schidigen Extract,Salt, Calcium Carbonate, L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, Mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Lecithin, Silicon Dioxide (carrier for liquid antioxidants), Sodium Selenite (on Calcium Carbonate), Niacin, Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate (Source of Vitamin E), Biotin, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Zinc Oxide, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vit. A Acetate, Thiamine, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vit K), Cyanocobalamin (VitB12), Vit D3 Sup. Folic Acid, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Propionic Acid, Ammonium Hydroxide, Acetic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Tartaric Acid, and natural apple flavoring.
"Roudybush does seem to be one of the better ones if you have been brainwashed into feeeling you have to feed pellets".
TOP Ecological, Sustainable Grown Bird Pellets Ingredient Highlights
Natural whole food Pellets are an excellent addition to your birds diet!
All ingredients are human grade and ecological, sustainable grown.
Naturally Preserved with Rosemary, Rose Hips, Lemon and Orange Peel
No Artificial Anything No Artificial Preservatives like BHA, BHT or ethoxyquin. No artificial colors or flavors. No artificial vitamins. No sucrose/sugar added.
No Animal Products or animal by-products.
No GMO No genetically modified organisms.
Product Information and Ingredients
Suggested Use: TOP pellets are an important part of a complete diet. Feed approximately as much as your bird will consume in a day. Some days birds will eat more than others so the amount will fluctuate. Discard the remainder and feed fresh pellets each time. Consult your avian veterinarian if you have any specific diet related concerns. Although an excellent source of protein, vitamins and minerals, we believe that no pellet can provide 100% of a bird's nutritional needs. Please be sure to feed vegetables, fruits, nuts, and some seeds for a varied diet.
"Remember when feeding, any food will come off the full total of good food. And as they say remember it is NOT a complete food".
Ingredients: Organic hulled millet, ecologically sustainable alfalfa, organic barley, ecologically sustainable rice, organic sunflower seed hulled, organic sesame seeds unhulled, organic quinoa whole, organic buckwheat hulled, organic dandelion leaf powder, organic carrot powder, organic spinach leaf powder, organic purple dulse, kelp, organic rose hips powder, organic rose hips crushed, organic orange peel powder, organic lemon peel powder, organic rosemary whole leaf, organic cayenne ground, organic crushed red chili peppers, organic nettle leaf.
Guaranteed Analysis: Protein min 13%, Crude Fiber min 12%, Fat min 7%.
Pellet Processing: Designed by avian nutritionists to be the best diet on the market today. TOP pellets are cold-pressed (not extruded or baked) to keep natural enzymes, vitamins, and other nutrients intact.
Ingredient Highlights
BROWN RICE: Is a nutritious, wholesome staple food containing a sizable quantity of minerals. Its 8 amino acids are so proportionately balanced that it has the highest protein digestibility among staple foods.
SUNFLOWER SEEDS: One, if not the most, nutritious and healthy foods to be found in the dried fruits sector. They have a high content of healthy unsaturated fatty acids, contain important nutrients like vitamin E, selenium, copper, zinc, folate, iron and phytochemicals, plus are a rich source of proteins and fibers.
ALFALFA LEAVES: Loaded with health-building properties. Their contents are not only balanced for complete absorption, but they help assimilate protein, calcium and other nutrients.
SESAME SEEDS: Loaded with minerals, especially high in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium, and are so high in vitamin E that its oil or meal is often used as a preservative. Contains all amino and essential fatty acids known today.
QUINOA: A perfectly balanced ratio of amino acids and is rich in vitamins, minerals and trace elements. 4.3% of those are Alpha - Linol acid, an essential fatty acid which is, otherwise, only found in fish
MILLET: A complete food, rich in minerals (especially calcium) and vitamins, particularly lecithin, which is important for the formation of healthy feathers.
DANDELION LEAVES: A rich source of beta carotene, vitamins D, B complex and C. They have a very high potassium content, as well as numerous other minerals, like the bone, nail and feather-strengthening minerals calcium, boron and silicon. Dandelion leaves are good for a sluggish liver, to remove toxins from the liver and gall bladder and to help cleanse the blood.
CARROT POWDER: One of the top rated vegetables, providing protein, calcium, iron, and the vitamins A, C, and B, the phytochemicals alpha carotene, p-coumaric, clorogenic acids and the carotene complex.
NETTLE LEAVES: Helps the blood break down proteins, making it a natural kidney and adrenal cleaner.
SPINACH LEAF POWDER: An excellent source of beta carotene, vitamins C, E and K, calcium, potassium, iron, sodium, sulphur, folic acid and oxalic acid. They contain more protein and chlorophyll than most vegetables.
PURPLE DULSE: A sea vegetable that is a natural source of essential minerals, especially iodine, vitamins, ions, sea salt and roughage.
ROSE HIPS: Contain an extremely high amount of natural vitamin C, and are, therefore, a great antioxidant and strengthener of the immune system. They are also very rich in beta carotene, vitamin B-complex, E and rutin.
ROSEMARY: A stimulant for the circulatory system and strengthen the nervous system. Used as a heart tonic, for respiratory ailments, gout and rheumatic pains.
CAYENNE AND RED CHILI PEPPERS: High in vitamin A, C, iron, calcium and contain vitamin G, B-complex, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and sulphur. It is a harmless internal disinfectant, increases the effect of other herbs, cleanses the blood, wards off and equalizes blood circulation, increases heart action but not blood pressure, and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.
Why we don't have soy, peanuts or wheat in our pellets.
There is more and more disturbing data found about soy beans and products. Soy beans in their natural state contain large quantities of natural toxins and there is data that soy is cumulatively toxic when fed to animals. For example, The PARROT SOCIETY NEW ZEALAND claims that soy products in bird food have caused such problems as immune system breakdown, failure of organs and multiplication of the birds' own benign bacteria. "EDIT" This was not true. It turned out to be poor storage I think in the end, that caused the issue.
It seems that more and more birds develop allergic reactions to peanuts, so we view them as a great treat for birds that are not allergic to them, but not part of their daily diet.
Wheat is a common allergen and contains about 80 different components that can cause a negative reaction. The number of people that are allergic to wheat and wheat products is raising daily in alarming amounts. If that is the case for humans, and we are not sure how it acts in birds, better safe than sorry.
"One of the better pellets out there".
"Am I biased?? My oath I am. I have perfectly healthy group of birds. Some were not that good coming in. An example I have a 26yr old Galah in. When she came in she came with a smell. That has now gone and I have managed to get her eating a much better diet. Even her owner can see the difference in her. All this has been achieved with real foods. I never feed my birds any processed foods. And Pellets are just that. A money making business".
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Yay KJ, I'm so glad it rained for you when you needed it too. My husband and I are also quite water conscious, even though we are on town water. It is raining here too and I must confess that I am loving the fact that it is cooler. In fact, I'm even having soup for lunch today - yummy!ReplyDelete
- Fairy from Organised CastleJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:23 AM
KJ - we are also dependent on rainwater - just 2 large tanks, but we have pretty consistent rainfall throughout the year. We have not had the flooding rain we had last summer for which we are grateful but it has been relatively dry for the past month or so. That all changed on Sunday afternoon. We have had 235mm (over 9 inches) in 60 hours. It seems to have cleared now (for the moment). Oops! While I am typing this, the rain has started again!ReplyDelete
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During the service we will observe the 2 minute silence as we give thanks for and remember those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. We will also continue the Sermon Series on the Book of AMOS. Following the service we invite you to join us in the halls for tea and coffee. Everyone is welcome to come.


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This blog is about timber and wood and the buildings and construction on the Wood Solutions 2015 European Tour from Milan to Vienna.
Milan Day 1
What a day, absolutely exhausted. The day kicked off with an early departure of the 21 participants of the tour. Our first stop was to the Arese Shopping Centre, currently under development on the site of the old Alfa Romeo Factory in Milan, once the home of more than 40,000 workers. This will be the largest shopping centre built in one single phase in Italy covering 92,000m2 and boasting over 200 shops, cafés, restaurants, outdoor as well as indoor sport, cultural and health facilities. With nothing open no time was wasted on shopping
The centre will eventually attract visitors from across North Milan, the Lakes and Switzerland, with more than 8 million people within a one hour radius. The Ares centre is based on a street plan with indoor buildings, indoor and outdoor squares, porticos, gates and gardens. Along with real trees, a range of plazas with their own identities, a ramp resembling that of the Guggenheim in New York City and a roof supported by one of the largest glulam structures in Europe, the Arese Shopping Centre is also touted as the most sustainable large scale shopping centre ever designed in Italy.
The site will use some 5,000m2 of Glulam timber across the centre, along with concrete and steel, very much a hybrid construction. The timber covers the larger spans mixed with the ceiling cassettes and panels. Inside it is spruce with the beams constructed of 4cm lamellae producing 2m high beams each some 24m long. The timber constructions are made to withstand 90 minutes of fire before failing. Being built in a seismic zone the connections include a neoprene layer to allow for movement. The design using timber allowed for a rapid 12 month construction time starting in August 2014, we arrived to see the finishing touches being made to the structure. This was done by 8 teams and a total of 32 people. Each day some 40 trucks arrived with concrete, timber and other materials.
The piece de resistance is the entrance hall, in the centre it is 23m high with the longest span being 56m (the same as the Pantheon in Rome). Columns have tolerance of 5mm to allow them to fit so accurately. Inside the centre of the entrance hall is a steel ring, which locks all the other pieces together. Each of the six triangles was formed on the ground and then lifted in to place. The individual triangles weigh 25tonnes (wow) and each took one working day to install. All went well with the installation and when the scaffolding was removed the structure settled 7cm down, less than predicted.
Across the south side of the building are a series of louvres, each 2.5m wide and some 10m in length. Within the mall the timber has been combined with a polycarbonate cover, which has been fitted very accurately to show no joins. One additional benefit of using the polycarbonate is that the panels filter the light to reduce heat penetration and modify the internal temperature of the centre. Once again the beams are assembled on the ground and lifted into place. Every beam was installed differently as none were the same. The shortest being 26m and the longest 42m.
At the point where the galleries and the entrance joined the installation took 2 weeks with the need for extra seismic resistance where the two systems combined. At points seismic monitors will be installed to keep a watch- on the building and any movement.
One of the hardest points and the final piece was where there is a 90-degree turn, this is where the clockwise and anticlockwise installation teams met. With the need for seismic resistance and beams weighing 55tonnes, requiring an expensive crane hire this had to be done perfectly.
A brilliant building demonstrating the use of timber (glulam) along with other materials in a spectacularly well engineered design. Rather impressive.


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As things get older, it becomes more & more difficult to identify what is the root cause of the problem whenever there is a problem. The problem could happen at any point or multiple points down to the whole path. You have to isolate them from each other and fix them one by one. Sometimes it's just not possible to figure out the root cause. You don't know which is caused by which since they are all correlated. It's pretty much like us, human-beings. It may take several days or even several weeks to fix all the issues and get the problematic system back to normal. The system availability drops a lot during this period, of course. So proactive is always much better than reactive. Sounds like everybody knows this.
However, in a real world, usually it's hard to actively replace things until it has a problem. People would say "why do we need to replace it as there is no problem at all? look, it's running well!". Or sometimes they would say "I understand your concern. But you know, we currently have a tight budget. It's hard to get approved if we raise the request. After all, things are still running well. Let's play by ear!" But, when a serious problem happens and the system becomes unavailable, these guys just get nervous. "You must fix it ASAP! You must bring the system back by today! I don't care how you do it, you gotta get this done!" Sounds pretty similar? This happens in our life almost every day.
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The day before hubby was done with his conference, I spotted Uncle Joe's, A Hong Kong Bistro, across the street from our hotel and got totally excited about giving the place a try.
It was definitely a trendy restaurant serving "new" Chinese cuisine. The food was meh and of course over-priced, because somebody's got to pay for all that poshy decor. I was totally silly with my expectations to begin with.
Here's the menu. Click to zoom.
We ordered a several appetizer dishes and was terribly disappointed with the Crispy Sea Salt Tofu. They used firm tofu and over-fried it, so it was actually hard to bite and hurt to eat. The "Crazy Dumpling" was pork wonton drenched in hot oil, which annoyed me. Folks, it's time you stop drowning perfectly food in hot oil and brand it "Sichuan," hmm? And the hot oil wasn't even hot, never mind the tongue-numbing goodness. The Pork Siu Mai were good, but again so over-priced, $7 for 4 pieces. We should have just gone for dimsum for a better meal and a more reasonable check.
The Cha Shao Pork Sliders looked way better than they tasted. The bun was cold and wasn't fluffy, and the meat was dry.
The Sichuan Style Green Beans were most disappointing. The green beans were so under-cooked we were practically eating raw green beans. And it was doused not in hot oil but in soy sauce. Huh? The only highlights of our meals were the Sweet Potato Tots sprinkled with ume salt and the Pan Seared Scallops. The tart and only slightly salty ume salt was an interesting contrast with the sweet potatoes. The scallops were cooked just right, neither over nor underdone, and XO sauce made them rather flavorful. But yeah, aside from these 2 items everything else was a let down.


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NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — Police officers in Connecticut shot three carjacking suspects Thursday night, killing one, authorities said.
New Britain Police Chief James Wardwell said officers tried to stop a vehicle that they believe was involved in a series of armed carjackings in the city and surrounding areas over at least the past two weeks.
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As officers tried to stop the vehicle and take the suspects into custody, more than one New Britain officer fired their weapon, according to police.
"Three individuals in the vehicle were hit by gunfire," Wardwell said.
"I heard tons of shots. Seven, eight, 10 of them. Went to the back door. Saw the cops running. They made it up the hill. Next thing I know, they had tape out and here we are," Dawn Markunas, of New Britain, told WFSB-TV.
One of the suspects died, and the other two were expected to recover. The officers were not hurt.
Police said there was at least one firearm in the vehicle.
Wardwell said Connecticut State Police would be handling the investigation.


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It is getting bad. I have been getting as much Olympic action as possible, even though I have a strict school night bedtime. When I do watch I cannot even get through one event without provoking some American pride tears. I have teared up during every single singing of the National Anthem. I have also had tears in my eye each time the athletes come out on the court, track, mat, or course to compete. It is so bad that I can't even watch the little athlete spotlights that they constantly do. Those are geared to make people cry, and I am a sucker for athletes conquering unthinkable obstacles to perform. Is it my age? Is it my American pride? Am I just a wuss these days? Who knows. All I know is that each time I see those beautiful Stars and Stripes wrapped around somebody's back I die.
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The weather in Cape Cod has been a bit chilly lately, meaning less time in the lake and more time playing board games and traveling around. Yesterday, we went to a thrift store I really like, where I bought a blouse (though it seems to be a smidge too small on my bulbous chest) and a cool purse. And, of course, we've been continuing our mini-golf tour of the cape. All in all, it's been a fun vacation, but I feel so lazy! My family's vacations are always packed with events. We try to squeeze as much into a week as is humanly possible. Zak's family is a lot more normal, and takes their vacations slowly and actually relax. I guess I'm just used to running around like a maniac on vacation. Ah well. What are your vacations like? Fast paced or relaxing? Both are wonderful in their own ways.
Blouse, Shorts: H&M, Jacket: Salvation Army, Thoreau pin!: Berkeley book store
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
Last week, we had company and went exploring St Jacob's farmers market, a lovely place in the middle of a nearby Mennonite and Amish community. I had found my original tins there, and I had sent an email to the stall owner saying I was interested in purchasing some, if she possibly had any more. When we left the next morning, I hadn't received a response and I was very disappointed. I also knew her supplier was no longer carrying tins, so she couldn't order any for me. I held my breath as we walked into her stall and well, I couldn't believe it. This wonderful lady knew I made miniature Peter's to go with them, so on a hunch, she brought the remaining tins she had - an entire box of them, in three different styles. I was in heaven and bought them all! I didn't care if I found anything else that day because I felt as if I had struck gold. Some days are just luckier than others :o)!!
12 comments:
- Joanne@ Desertmountainbear said...
I love these tins, what a lucky find.
- March 11, 2010 at 4:22 PM
- Brenda said...
Hi Joanne,
Thanks - they are so sweet and I am so lucky!
- March 11, 2010 at 5:23 PM
- Lynn said...
The tins are adorable Brenda, Lucky you!!!
- March 11, 2010 at 6:18 PM
- Brenda said...
Thanks, Lynn! I am still drooling over them :o)
- March 11, 2010 at 6:39 PM
- Louise Peers said...
They are so cute Brenda and perfect for your bunnies ,bet your still smiling .I know what its like to find something like that ! x
- March 12, 2010 at 12:08 AM
- Brenda said...
It certainly is a good feeling, Louise X
- March 12, 2010 at 12:35 AM
- Cheryl @ Bingle Bears said...
How WONDERFUL, Brenda! They are absolutely the cutest! I can't wait to see the bunnies that go in them!
- March 12, 2010 at 9:22 AM
- Brenda said...
Thanks, Cheryl!
- March 12, 2010 at 9:43 AM
- lapousmor said...
Here is the day when I realize I am not following your blog yet!!!!
Oops... I know what I have to do now.
These tins look fantastic! That is such a clever idea!
Have fun!
- March 12, 2010 at 10:48 AM
- Brenda said...
Thanks Sophie, you are so sweet! :o)
- March 12, 2010 at 11:17 AM
- Karen ~ Cider Antiques said...
You did luck out!!!! Aren't they the sweetest! Karen
- March 19, 2010 at 7:10 PM
- Brenda said...
Yes I did and I'm still grinning :o) Brenda
- March 20, 2010 at 9:38 AM


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With its wind-whittled landscape, honeycomb tombs and silent canyons blessed by forgotten gods, the ancient city of Petra embraces human history on an epic scale. The breadth of the site, which is sprinkled over numerous mountains, accessed via narrow slot canyons and stretches across dry river beds, means a visit to Petra demands time.
Most visitors allow at least two days to do it justice – one day to get acquainted with the key monuments and a second day to bask in the majesty of this world wonder. Does that mean that those on a tighter schedule should give it a miss? Not necessarily. With 24 hours to hand, a night in Wadi Musa and some forward planning and insider knowledge, the essentials of Petra can just about be captured in a day.
Sunrise in the Siq
Start off at 6am with a brisk downhill stride towards the Siq. Too early for the horse-handlers, the path is quiet at this time of day with only the occasional desert lark giving voice to the dawn. Sunrise brings with it the hint of the wonders to come, with blocks representing ancient gods to the right and tombs to the left. You then reverse into semi-darkness as the path slithers into the narrow defile known as the Siq.
This dark, sacred corridor with its pockets of residual night caught between the looming cliffs is cold at dawn, urging the visitor to quicken the pace. But it's worth pausing here to notice the details: a fig tree sprouting from the rock, the ancient water channel chased into the cliff, votive shrines marking age-old holy spots.
10am at the Treasury
Described in every guidebook worth its salt, the moment when the path through the Siq slides into sunlight in front of the Treasury is one of the defining experiences in Petra. The play of light on the honey-coloured facade contrasts with the brooding gloom of the passage through the Siq. As the sun slowly trickles down the Treasury columns, it lights up different details – a carved capital, the builders' footholds in the cliff face, camels couched in outrageous livery on the sandy forecourt. Full light (at different times of the morning depending on the time of year) floods into the hollowed out interior, filling the void for a few brief moments.
Mid-morning on Main Street
After the Treasury, the path broadens into a wide corridor of sandstone, flanked on either side by the tombs that characterise the entire site. Thought for decades to be a necropolis, Petra served as the hub of the short-lived but wealthy Nabataean empire, the influence of which was felt across the region between 100 BC and AD 300. Although the dwellings have long since vanished into history, the remains of the main street, marketplace, temples, a theatre and even an early church illustrate that Petra was very much a city of the living, as well as a resting place for the dead.
High noon in high places
In Petra, the high points of the city were considered the most holy, and all over the site processional steps lead from the wadi bottom to plateaus on top of the cliffs. One of the most significant of these high places is reached via a stairway near the theatre that leads to two obelisks carved out of (rather than built on top of) the rock and a platform most likely used for sacrificial purposes. The half-hour climb is rewarded by eagle-eyed views across the heart of the ancient city, but the real joy is the delightful descent through Wadi Farasa. One of the hidden gems of Petra, this wadi could keep a hiker captivated for hours with its wildflowers and inspiring vistas, its ancient waterspouts and forgotten tombs. Showcasing nature's finest handiwork, the seldom-visited tombs towards the end of the descent are a kaleidoscope of windblown patterns and colours that are now home only to the occasional goat, lizard or scorpion.
Lunch by the Basin
The Bedouin of Petra once lived inside the ancient city but were relocated in the 1980s. This hasn't stopped the Bdoul tribespeople flooding back into their old haunts each day, bringing with them the animals that represent their livelihood. Some have set up stalls in the city centre, near the area known as the Basin, selling souvenirs, snacks and chi nana (tea with mint or sage) to Petra's many visitors. Lunching at one of these stalls offers a flavour of contemporary life in Petra while helping to restore energy for the climb ahead.
Mid-afternoon at the Monastery
Your visit to Petra isn't complete without visiting the so-called Monastery, the original purpose of which remains a mystery. From the Basin, this remarkable edifice with its distinctive crown is reached via a weathered staircase of 800 steps. It comes into its own in mid-afternoon when the sun draws out the golden colour of its sandstone facade. It is worth hiking up to the nearby viewpoint: extending across Wadi Araba, the view is particularly lovely at sunset when the mountains of Israel and the Palestinian Territories dissolve into ribbons of colourful heat haze.
Royal Tombs: regal in red
Tempting though it is to linger at the Monastery, sunset is best reserved for the Royal Tombs. Camels wait at the Basin to take weary walkers back to the Treasury. Sitting atop one of these snorting beasts as they pad along the main thoroughfare gives the best vantage point of the Royal Tombs as they melt into liquid gold in the setting sun.
Down again after dark, or late libations in the Cave Bar
Visitors must leave Petra before dark and so the long and weary trudge up the Siq from the Treasury is generally something of a punishment. There are few, then, who will relish walking back down the Siq on the Petra by Night tour, magical though it is to walk there by candlelight. A more restful way to conclude your day at Petra is to pause instead at the world's most ancient drinking hole, the Cave Bar, back in Wadi Musa and sip a libation in honour of the spirits that once took up residence there.
Going the distance
Doing Petra in a day requires considerable stamina. The distances are long, the climate harsh and the climbs to high places exposed and physically demanding. Nothing technical is required, but if you're determined to cover the whole of the above route in a day, then the following tips may help with logistics and morale.


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A new chapter for Queensland Literary Awards
Entries are now open for the 2014 Queensland Literary Awards (QLA) under a new arrangement which sees State Library of Queensland take leadership of the program.
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"The Queensland Literary Awards complement our existing awards programs – the Young Writers Award and the black&write! Indigenous Writing Fellowships and Indigenous Editing Mentorships."
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Arts Minister Ian Walker said aspiring Queensland writers could also apply for a new $10,000 Queensland Premier's Young Writers Fellowship or one of three 2014 Queensland Writers Fellowships worth $15,000 each.
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Meeting held for proposed property development near Harlem River
Some Bronx residents are voicing concern over a nearly $200 million development plan near the Harlem River.
A meeting was held Thursday to explain what the city's Economic Development Corporation is planning to do with the property near the waterfront.
At the meeting, some residents said they are concerned the local green space has already been reduced after the new Yankee Stadium went up.
They EDC says the development will possibly be a 40 floor high-rise structure for what would be considered affordable housing.
The project will also include ideas for safe access to a nearby waterway as well as a new park.


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Ashavari is one of the newer Gloomth Girls and she is absolutely adorable! Probably one of the most positive people I've ever met and just a lot of fun to have at a shoot. We're sitting down with the Gloomth Girls over the next while to do little model interviews so you can see how wicked clever and fascinating they all are! 😀
How did you get started modelling? How long have you been modeling? Do you consider yourself a "professional model"?
It all started when my friend wanted me to do some Indian bridal shoots for him. I just did it because he needed a face and I've never seen myself in Indian bridal outfits with my hair and makeup done all fancy.
I never thought modeling for real was even an option, but he convinced me to use some of our photos to develop a model mayhem profile, so I did. I got quite a few gigs on there and managed to avoid creeps successfully! I'm definitely done with the whole Indian bridal thing and I'd much prefer to express myself further with creative shoots instead. I'm working towards being a somewhat recognizable POC alt model around here haha but I've got a long way to go. I only started modeling last year around June lol, so there is no way in hell that I'd consider myself a "professional model".
How did you choose your Gloomth model nickname?
Ashavari is just my first name, but it's a name that I identify a lot with. Ashavari is the name of a raag, which is a melody based on a certain scale in Indian classical music. In Western classical music, the scale used for this melody is equivalent to the Aeolian mode (for all you musicians out there!) and it is traditionally played around dawn or in the early morning hours. I identify with this name because I've been playing piano and singing since I childhood. I am also a morning person, despite the fact that I love to sleep in. I was born in the morning and oddly enough, I find that I am most productive and most at peace in the morning. This is core to my being, so the name Ashavari is good enough for me to identify with in all my fields of expression! ^_^
Tell us about the craziest photoshoot you've ever participated in! Any silly mishaps?
The craziest shoot I've ever done was in the middle of a blizzard in the Don Valley area. The photographer and I really wanted a magical, winter shoot but it just so happened that the day we could shoot was the day that a storm was brewing. The lighting setup took about an hour and a half, so it was dark when we started shooting and I was FREEZING. Never again lol. As much as I love winter, I think after that experience, I will only shoot for 10 minutes on a beautiful non-icy blizzard day where it's super sunny and not very cold.
What's your favorite Gloomth outfit?
I'd have to go with the Tuxedo collared-dress!! It's so simple and cute, and looks good in every setting! But I have to say, the dresses from the Memento Mori collection are beyond amazing!!! I can't pick just one as a favourite
What do you do outside of modeling?
I sing! I love to sing in my band, At Dawn's Edge and I love singing soprano in my university choir! Collaborations with friends are really great too . I also adore cosplaying and going to conventions! Dressing up in general has always been a favourite pastime.
How would you describe your personal style? Do you prefer to dress up or be a slouch?
I have a style, but it's kinda random. I'd describe it as avant-garde if I had to describe it at all. I go from the classic metal-chick look, to medieval/witchy stuff in the summer, sometimes old-school (like think 1940s LOL) or honestly? anything that's got pleather, black lace with platform boots and magical, shiny accessories. Or space cats. I really like wearing my space cat dress. XD
What five things do you have with you in your bag/purse/whatever at all times?
My cellphone, my keys, my Presto card, red lipstick and I guess my wallet haha
If you had a marketing slogan or tag-line for yourself what would it be?
"Embrace everything". Whether it's the things I'm obsessed with, the stuff I like to do, the things that make me happy… I just like to embrace everything with wide open arms . A positive outlook is better than constantly thinking about how one is limited. Feeling limited leads to being unhappy, but if we embrace everything, there's nothing stopping us from being elated by our experiences. ^_^
What do you spend most of your online time doing?
Browsing facebook and updating my page. Sometimes listening to music on youtube or browsing ebay but that's about it haha.
Top three worst movies you've ever seen?
Queen of the Damned (they RUINED the books >.<)
Twilight (ew)
Underworld: Awakening (this is the 4th one in the series. It doesn't exist in my eyes)
Where else can we find you online?
Welp, I'm a social media junkie! I update these sites the most:
A giant thank you to Ashavari for putting up with our lengthy interview! I'm sure we'll see her in loads more Gloomth shoots. 🙂


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Wednesday, August 10, 2011
i luv u
I made my little fishes out of circle dies and added the tail and lips. Using the sketch from Sketch Saturday I thought I would make it a 'love' card!
I created a little underwater theme where I handcut some seaweed and ocean floor out of patterned paper. I cut small hearts out of Sassafras lass paper and used them as air bubbles. What I love most about this image are the 'googly eyes' on the fish!
materials - AC blue jay, Core 'dinations poinsetia card; MM 'fresh anthology sydney' papers, BG 'lime rickey' papers, Sassafras lass 'sunshine lollipops' papers; Handprint 'small heart' stamp; Stazon jet black ink; AC black hatbox thickers, Carolee Creations tiny black alpha stickers; Provocraft circle dies; "googly" eyes.
Thanks for looking.
7 comments:
- Deanna said...
What a cute card. I love the bright colors you used. Thanks for playing along with us at Paper Playtime.
- August 10, 2011 at 2:41 PM
- Sharon said...
Oh I love it!!! The fish are just adorable and the papers are great!! Thank you for playing with us at Paper Playtime!!! :)
- August 12, 2011 at 1:38 AM
- Jacki Randolph said...
Oh my gosh, this is absolutely adorable!! Fabulous in the reds and blue and I am lovin those dots! Thanks so much for sharing and playing along with us at Party Time Tuesday!
- August 13, 2011 at 5:52 AM
- Renlymats World of Family & Crafts said...
Love the dots and hearts. What a creative card. Thanks for playing along with Party Time Tuesdays! Hope to see you again soon.
- August 16, 2011 at 10:10 AM
- Paige said...
Cute card, so bright and cheerful! Thanks for joining us at PTT!
- August 16, 2011 at 12:06 PM
- Nancy said...
I just love the brightly colored fish!! It is amazing!! Thanks for joining us this week at Party Time Tuesdays!!
- August 17, 2011 at 12:32 AM
- Suzanne :O ) said...
how adorable! this would make for a great anniversary card- I love the scene you created! thanks for playing along with PTT #28!
- August 17, 2011 at 5:43 AM


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Maggie the Mechanic is a pretty bad intro to the Locas story - which turns out to be full of gems. I just finished Heartbreak Soup today and it's really fantastic.
I haven't read any
But you can get them for around 4 quid each at the works in Bolton
Here's the guide to the chronology of the series which I've been using (in case you've not seen it already)
Like millionaire says, Maggie The Mechanic isn't a great intro but it's kind of necessary to read them in order. I think The Education Of Hopey Glass is particularly brilliant, but it's probably best to read a few others before you hit that one, otherwise it'll spoil the whole series for you a bit. Foyles are well stocked for most L&R if you're in London.


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Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Choose your own colours this week at the Outlawz
It certainly seems like spring has arrived here. The days are lovely and warm, the grass is turning green and lots of new shoots on the trees...a great time.
The colour challenge at The Outlawz this week is once again a special one, where you get to make lots of choices. We give you one colour and you select 2 more from the inspirational photo and also your own TWIST
Penny chose the lovely inspirational photo, so now it is over to you.
The DT have made lovely cards for this challenge, so if you need inspiration go and have a look .
We are sponsored by Fred She Said Designs this month and the DT have used a selection of their images.
This is my card, and the colours I chose are Tiger's glow, yellow and black...The twist - no designer paper
Paper - I decided on no patterned paper, used yellow and black cardstock, so that the image stood out.
Image - I chose to use a precoloured digi. (the first time, and it felt a little like cheating - as I do love to colour) It was from a sheet of precoloured - 'Marigolds and Morpho'. You can find it HERE I used the yellow Marigold trio. Printed 2 pictures and cut out one of the flowers to layer it.
Added pearls for the centres.
The sentiment is from the flower set and there are a selection of sentiments to use.
This was really quick to do, and as I have limited time at the moment ...a pleasure to use.
Will enter the following challenges:
Crafting from the Heart...Anything goes
The Crafty Bloggers Network...Anything goes
Fitztown challenge #52...Anything goes
My Craft Creations... Anything goes
Whoopsi Daisy challenge Throw on the flowers
Craft-room challenge...Something old, something new. Old..the pearls, new...brand new precoloured image
Through the Craftroom Door...Anything goes
Crafts Galore Encore challenge #9...Make a card
Ladybug Crafts...Anything goes
Crafts and Me Inspiration #150...Time for anything
Paradise of Stamps challenge #1...Anything goes
The Sisters of Craft...Anything goes
Robyn's Fetish challenge #228...Anything goes
Through the Purple Haze #58...Clear and bright
Glitter n Sparkle #101...Use a digi
Crafting at the Weekend #5...Anything goes
Crafts for Eternity #192...Digital
Sister Act Card challenge #73...Anything goes
Thanks for visiting and I do love to read your comments. See you soon, take care.
Love Ursula
21 comments:
- Erica ♥ said...
Wat prachtig zeg die kleuren, heel mooi ☺
Gezellige en fijne (knutsel) week ☼
Liefssss Erica
- September 9, 2014 at 3:17 PM
- coldwaters2 said...
Wow this is absolutely beautiful those flowers look so real and vibrant, superb creation, thank you for sharing it with us at FITZTOWN CHALLENGES.
lorraine x
- September 9, 2014 at 4:23 PM
- KraftyKoolKat said...
This is a really awesome creation Ursula. Very pretty and such gorgeous colouring. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely creation with us at Through the Craft Room Door.
Cathy DT Member
- September 10, 2014 at 10:36 AM
- fiona henderson said...
Absolutely beautiful you never go wrong with florals...
Fiona DT
- September 10, 2014 at 12:36 PM
Hi, A lovely project, love the image and the gorgeous colours. Thank you for joining Crafting From The Heart this week. Good luck and we hope to see you again soon.
Hugs Erin DT & Co Owner x
- September 10, 2014 at 4:30 PM
- Ema M said...
Oh, wow, those flowers are so pretty! Love the colors! Isn't it nice to every now and then, just use a colored image to make a fabulous card! lol I think so! Thanks for joining us at Fitztown Challenge Blog. Hope to see you again and good luck!
FCB CT Coordinator
- September 10, 2014 at 9:43 PM
- Darcy Schroeder said...
Hi Ursula!! Your floral card is just stunning!! I love the tiny pearls you added to the centers! Thanks for joining us at Through the Purple Haze Challenges and hope you will join us again! Good luck!
- September 11, 2014 at 6:20 AM
- michele said...
Gorgeous card Ursula! Thanks for joining us at Crafts 4 Eternity this week hugs x
- September 11, 2014 at 12:07 PM
- cass said...
Beautiful flowers, thanks for joining us at Robyn's Fetish Challenge this week
- September 11, 2014 at 11:47 PM
- Isobel said...
Great card thanks for sharing at crafting at the weekend and good luck x
- September 12, 2014 at 7:40 AM
- Granmargaret said...
Lovely card. Thank you for joining the challenge at Whoopsi Daisy.
- September 12, 2014 at 12:02 PM
- Jacqui's Crafts said...
lovely card thank you for joining us at ttph
Jacqui DT
- September 12, 2014 at 7:55 PM
- Tracey Boley said...
Love your card.
Your colouring is great.
Thanks for sharing with us at Glitter n Sparkle.
Tracey DTxx
- September 12, 2014 at 9:38 PM
- julie1 said...
beautiful, thank you for joining us at whoopsie daisy, hope to see you again, and good lucxk x
- September 13, 2014 at 5:46 PM
- Vic said...
This is such a beautiful card... those marigolds are beautiful...even if they were precoloured :) love the punched corners, they add a lovely touch. Thanks for joining us over at Glitter n Sparkle - Vic, DT x.
- September 13, 2014 at 6:37 PM
- Erin Stephenson said...
Lovely creation! Thanks for playing at Glitter and Sparkle! We hope to see you next challenge and good luck!
- September 14, 2014 at 12:34 AM
- Dawn G Designs said...
Stunning! Your coloring is perfect! Thank you for joining us at the Crafts Galore Encore Make A Card Challenge #9, Dawn DT Member x
- September 14, 2014 at 2:51 AM
- Joanne Hood said...
lovely card.
Thanks for joining in the fun over at TTPH
Jo DT x
- September 14, 2014 at 10:52 PM
- Eret said...
Really beautiful card. Love the simplisity and the colors you used. This flower image stands out so nicely.
- September 18, 2014 at 3:00 PM
- Judy McKay said...
Great design and great flowers colours.
Thank you for joining us at Fitztown this week. Judy DT
- September 21, 2014 at 5:15 AM
- UTs Hobby Time said...
Stunning card. The image and the color is outstanding. Love the gorgeous yellow bloom a lot.
- September 22, 2014 at 3:14 AM