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I left Paisley at 11am on Friday when Sharon picked me up. We drove down to Tim's house in Ayr and then the three of us shared a car to Guisborough. We had a good journey down to Guisborough arriving before 5pm.
After sorting out our rooms we head into Guisborough to check out where we needed to go at 5am to catch the bus to the start. We also decided to go for a little walk down the disused railway track which would be the last mile or so of the race.
On the way we saw a lady running towards us who turned out to be Wendy who ran in the race. As we wandered back towards the Cricket ground firstly Brian McI ran to say he had arrived and was making his way down the track and then we were caught by Stuart M who was doing a recce run of the last 5-6 miles of the route.
I'd met Stuart after the Fling last year. A very talented runner from New Zealand who got lost after the first 10 minutes in the Fling and lost 25mins on the field. He would be the favourite for this race.
After calling in to Sainsbury's to buy some food for breakfast, (I went for a couple of pastries and some pancakes and honey) we headed back to The Premier Inn for a meal. Andy C arrived as we were finishing and joined us.
Tim and I headed to bed about 9.30pm, watched some of the Sport Relief evening and then tried to sleep. I always find it hard to sleep before a race especially when I need to be up at 4am. I actually slept better than I thought and didn't wake until 3.30am.
Quick shower, sort out my gear, update my blog and then we were off. From our bedroom window we could see Roseberry Topping but not this morning. A low cloud was covering the whole area and was a sign of things to come.
We arrived at Guisborough just as the bus arrived. We all piled on with Sharon, Stuart and myself occupying the front row on the upper level.
We spent the whole way chatting about various races, training plans and hopes for the day.
The bus driver dropped us off at Helmsley Square just after 6am and we then walked up to the Football ground where we registered.
Jon, race organiser had everything running well and we quickly got our numbers and goody bag. I caught up with various friends including Dave and Lee, Flip, Richie, Julien to name a few.
We had plenty of time to get ready, decide what to wear and sort out our drop bags …. and eat our breakfast. I decided to start in shorts, two tops, buff but no gloves or waterproof top. I was hopeful the weather would improve. I had my jacket with me and had left other gear in the drop bags.
Soon enough 8am arrived and we were ready to go. I took a few photos and wandered over to the start.
Section 1 – Helmsley to Sutton Bank (9.03miles)
Sharon and I had agreed to start together and try and run as much as possible but with the understanding that if whoever was going better could push on.
Sharon was slightly ahead but I caught her after about 10mins and we ran together. Brian McI went past looking strong.
After about 30mins I realised that I'd not thought about my chest and it was fine so that was good news.
The first 9miles to Sutton Bank was fairly straight forward and we kept a good solid pace going. We could see a few runners ahead. It continued to rain but it wasn't too cold and I felt fine. A few times I pulled ahead on the up hills but Sharon soon reeled me in on the down hills. We actually compliment each other well and I'm sure it helps us both.
We caught up with Wendy, who we'd seen the night before. Wendy had won the whw ladies race in the early 1990's so it was good to chat about that. The first checkpoint at Sutton Bank was past the white horse and involved running out and back and we wondered whether when we'd see Stuart M and the leaders.
Sharon guessed in 4mins 30mins from were we where. I reckoned that if Stuart was running at 8min miles and we were going at 9mins 30secs then it would be 2mins 30secs. Sure enough we saw him after 2mins 38secs so I won that one.
Sharon said if I won she'd buy me a tap water and if she won I'd buy her a pint so she was on to a winner there.
We ran into the first checkpoint in 1hrs 26mins which was 9mins ahead of my schedule.
I took one of the cliff bars which was very tasty and went down well. I'd been eating every 30mins of so and feeling fine.
Leg Time: 9.03miles in 1hr 26mins 32secs
Section 2 – Sutton Bank to Osmotherly (14.05miles)
I'd been looking forward to this next section as the route goes along the end of a steep cliff and the views should be really good but sadly the mist was so low that we couldn't see anything. In fact I reckon I saw more in the dark last September!
The route after 5miles or so climbs up on to the moors and it is really exposed and on a day like this one is very cold. I was still running in my running top and no gloves and I was getting colder by the minute. I was wet and the wind was chilling my body. I felt I was having to work really hard to keep warm. Looking back it would have been more sensible to stop and put my jacket on but with a rucksack and bum bag plus watches to take off I decided to keep going until we reached Osmotherly.
I was pushing the pace a bit and we were catching a few folk including a guy called Al from Bakewell who I ran with for a while. He left home at 2am to drive to Guisborough to get the bus! The things we do to take part in these races.
I opened a bit of a gap on Sharon but once we started descending to Osmotherly I soon heard the pitter patter of Sharon's feet and she led the way down. I calculated that we were still ahead of my 10hr 30min schedule and despite the awful weather was still feeling quite positive and optimistic, especially as I soon warmed up as we descended.
Then in one moment of stupidity I lost all the time we'd worked so hard to gain. I had a map with me but assumed I'd be able to remember the way from running last September. I hadn't got lost (well until Scarborough) in the dark so I was far too cocky in my ability to just remember the way.
Anyway we were on a track going past a house and there was a path up to the right. A guy in front was deliberating whether to go down or right and without checking the map or seeing there were no acorn signs to follow I was convinced we go right.
The picture (see pdf file) shows the time and effort we wasted getting back on track. If I'd looked at the map it was obvious we needed to stay on the path.
I felt terrible not just for me but more for Sharon who had worked hard to get into first place in the ladies race and we, sorry I'd, messed it up. Sharon, bless her, never once complained or criticised me but accepted it was a genuine mistake and she was big enough to handle it.
So by the time we arrived at Osmotherly we had lost at least 12-15mins and were now way behind all the runners we'd gone past and more.
We stopped for 6mins or so to warm up, put some more clothes on, grab some food and get going again.
Actual: 14.05miles in 2hr 29mins 17secs
Overall: 23.91miles in 3hrs 55mins 49secs
Section 3 – Osmotherly to Wainstones (10.83miles)
For the next hour or so I had a real battle with myself over the lost time. I felt really annoyed with making such a silly mistake and realised that I'd ruined any chance of a good time, of catching Brian and worse of all messing up Sharon's race.
But ultra running is about dealing with tough issues and I realised that I couldn't do anything about the time I'd lost but had to focus on the next leg and doing the best I could.
I was feeling warmer with my jacket on and Sharon had a dry pair of gloves and top and was going well so we pushed on. The route out of Osmotherly stayed with the Cleveland Way whereas the 110mile race went up the road past Cod Beck Reservoir.
This didn't help with my state of mind as I'd not run this bit and was worried about making yet another mistake but thankfully we were okay. We got back into our rhythm of me leading the up hills and Sharon taking over on the descents.
The next checkpoint was the Wainstones and in my mind I thought I knew how far it was to various points but once again it was very different to reality. I recognised most of the route once I got there but couldn't remember which what was to come half the time.
After running through Clain Wood we took another extended bit but it wasn't until I downloaded my garmin on getting home that I discovered this so it didn't bother me at the time! It does now though.
There is a long climb up past Round Hill and onto Chalton Moor. I led the way and we were going okay. Once we got on the top though it was exposed and very cold once again. I still had no gloves on and just my buff but felt all right.
Sharon and I were running together but not chatting much. We were both just getting on with the what we had to do and were in our own little worlds. As we descended down to the road Sharon once again was away and I lost sight of her.
Once I made my way down and over the road and stile I saw her ahead not sure which way to go so we run on together. We went past another runner who thought he might have missed the Wainstones checkpoint but I knew it was still a way to go but I thought it was close than it was!
We climbed the next hill and ran along the well defined path towards wainstones. At some point we went past Dave W who was in his tent in the middle of the moor. He'd heard that we'd lost time but said we were looking good and encouraged us on our way. The marshals were amazing, especially those out in the wilds in this weather.
By now my hands were getting really, really cold so I got out my hat and gloves and put them on, just in time. It took me ages to get my hands into the gloves. I pulled with my teeth and eventually they were on and it made a difference.
Sharon was running really well and was away on the next decent and I didn't see her again until Kildale but that's another story.
So I was now on my own and by now I was readjusting all my goals and times. I realised that sub 11hrs was out the window and that finishing as best I could was the order of the day. I was happy with that and so didn't worry too much about splits, pace or the like. The only thing that mattered on my garmin was distance.
I was eating well but not really drinking that much. I didn't need to. At one point I thought I must have missed the wainstones but they eventually came into view and I gave in my number 29 to the marshal and his son who were manning this exposed check point. All I can say is that Jon has some amazing friends who are prepared to spend a Saturday on the top of the hill in the pouring rain. Thanks guys.
Actual: 10.83miles in 2hrs 35mins 34secs
Overall: 33.91miles in 6hrs 38mins 02secs
Section 4 – Wainstones to Bloworth Crossing (4.30miles)
On my way down to Clay Bank I slipped and fell. As I hit the ground I thought, 'Please not my ribs!' Thankfully it wasn't too bad but I did have a bloodied knee for the rest of the race.
Steve W caught me on this section but didn't quite get past and the guy I'd gone past earlier went past me as well. Downhill running is definitely the weakest area of my running and I always lose time to those around me on these sections.
I climbed up onto the Carr Ridge and knew there was a runnable section coming up towards Bloworth Crossing, the next checkpoint. The mist was really thick here and I couldn't see too far ahead. The path is good and there is no chance of losing the way so I plodded on and tried to run as much as I could.
I felt I was still going fairly well and wasn't struggling to run when I could. I used a few of my mind techniques, counting breathes, repeating my mantras (slow and steady – make it last) etc and sure enough Bloworth Crossing came into view.
Another amazing marshal in his tent supporting the race. I asked how far ahead Sharon was and I think he said 8 mins so I was pleased to hear she was going so well. I also thought that I don't want to get much further behind with our 2010 challenge to consider!
Actual: 4.30miles in 1hrs 01mins 43secs
Overall: 38.21miles in 7hrs 39mins 45secs
Section 5 – Bloworth Crossing to Kildale (5.95miles)
I spotted the runner who had overtaken me earlier just ahead so that gave me a focus. I decided to try and catch him before Kildale which was almost 6miles away.
I was again getting cold. I was still in shorts and my legs were fine. Head was warm with my Kilbarchan beanie on, hand okay with gloves but I could feel my body getting colder. I knew that I had a thick running top in my drop bag at Kildale and just the thought of that made all the difference.
So I pushed on and quickly caught the guy ahead and ran on into Kildale down the road. As I entered the village I wondered whether Stuart had finished by now. I knew he's been aiming for 8hrs but reckoned that even he would be at least an hour slower in this weather so there was a good chance he was near the end.
I entered the village hall and was greeted by Lee M and Mike M, both friends from the whw. It was great to see them and they sorted me out with a cup of tea and replenished my water. I was expecting to see Sharon as I reasoned if she was 8mins or so ahead I she'd still there.
When she wasn't I thought she must be going even better than I thought and so asked Lee when did Sharon leave. I couldn't believe it when she said she's not been in yet. I was really concerned as that meant she'd got lost and could be anywhere.
A minute or so later she arrived in tears and said she was stopping. I've never seen her so down and low. Thankfully Lee took her into another room and they were able to get all her wet clothes off, put her in a sleeping bag and warm her up but it took over an hour before she stopped shivering.
Sharon is a stubborn and gutsy runner and doesn't quit easily but this was the only decision to make in the circumstances. It would have been irresponsible to carry on. She learnt a lot from this experience and will be back to fight another day.
I also heard that Brian had stopped as he too was hypothermic as his hand swere so cold he couldn't get any food out of his bag.
Leg Time: 5.95miles in 1hr 09mins 32secs
Overall: 44.16miles in 8hrs 49mins 17secs
Section 6 – Kildale to Roseberry Topping (4.38miles)
After 10mins or so I set off with about 12miles to go to the finish. In those 10mins at least another 4 runners came in so I was keen to keep ahead of as many of them as I could.
I felt so much warmer with my fleecy top and suddenly the mist went and the sun came out. I was now a lovely late evening Spring day and I decided to make the most of it. Throughout the run I'd been doing a few video clips and as I spoke about Sharon stopping I was choking up and decided to make sure I finished for both of us.
On the next hill I got out my mobile phone. I'd been receiving messages over the last few hours but didn't want to get it out in the rain. Now it was dry I decided to read through them as I walked up the hill. It was great to read the birthday greeting and best wishes from friends and family and definitely raised my spirits.
In the full race last September I'd missed the path through the woods to the Cook's monument and was determined to find the right was this time. It was pretty straight forward and I wondered why I'd missed it but it was pitch dark at the time.
As I made my way towards the monument I saw a runner behind. I knew an older guy had been at the check point and thought it was him.
By the time we got to the bottom of the hill after the monument he had caught me but there was an up hill to come and I got away again. I could see Roseberry Topping in the distance and decided to run as much as I could before the climb.
I ran for 50 breathes, then another 50 and another 50 and yet another 50 until I had opened a gap.But as soon as started the descent before the climb he caught me again. I really must work on my downhill running technique!
I decided to use the climb up Roseberry Topping to refuel. I suddenly felt so hungry. Normally 10 hours into a race I'm relying on gels if anything at all but I this time I ate and ate. Sweets, energy bars, muesli bars. Infact anything I had with me.Section 7 – Roseberry Topping to Disused Railway
Once again I was left for dead on the descent. Another runner had gone past both of us and they were away into the distance heading back to where we just come from. There is an out and back to the top.
But it didn't take me long to catch them once we got on to the flatter ground. When I started chatting to the older guy I realise who he was. Last year in the Fling I'd been overtaken a couple of miles before Auchtertyre by 'an older guy carrying a guide book.'
It had motivated me to get going and I eventually caught him a mile or so before the finish. I went to discover that he won the M60 class.
I now discover his name is Adrian and he's a really nice guy. I recounted the Fling story and apologised for calling him an old guy with a guide book!
We then ran together for the next hour or so. Adrian knows the route really well and had done a recce run through the Guisborough Woods on Wednesday. In the full race I'd got lost in the woods and now as darkness fell I was more than happy to have my own guide to show me the way.
So Adrian guided and he told me how he got into running and various races he's done. We put on our head torches and ran through the woods. We were both going well as the end was in sight.
We came to the end of the woods, found the road and ran down to the disused railway line where Dave W was waiting for us. Dave had already been there for 5hours and would stay there until after midnight when the last runners came through. An 8hr shift after already doing various other jobs. Lee joined him later after finishing her duties at Kildale. Thanks to both of you!
Leg Time: 5.54miles in 1hr 24mins 26secs
Overall: 54.08miles in11hrs 34mins 09secs
Section 8 – Disused Railway to Guisborough Cricket Club (1.30miles)
So we pushed on and I was thinking I'd be quite happy to run in together but Adrian said if I wanted to push on that was fine and I didn't need asking twice!
So off I pushed and 12mins later arrived at the finish as the Cricket Club.
I'd finished the race in 11hrs 46mins 10secs but to the honest the time was irrelevant. I was happy to have finished in such tough conditions.
Actual: 1.30miles in 12mins 01secs
Overall: 55.38miles in 11hrs 46mins 10secs
Post Race
We finished just in time for the prize giving. Stuart won with Richie third. Wendy won the Ladies race and Adrian the M60.
Andy C arrived about 15mins later having had an excellent run. I had time for a massage then it was back to the hotel for a shower, bath and birthday cake.
I really enjoyed the whole weekend and even though the weather made the race a lot tougher than expected I'm glad I ran and would do it again. I really want to see the views on a good day.
Thanks to Tim and Sharon for your company over the weekend and everyone else we met down there.
Finally a massive thank you to Jon Steele and all the marshals and helpers. They were amazing in very difficult and trying conditions.


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Savor (Vicious Feast) by Kate Evangelista
Published 2013 by Crescent Moon Press
Mature and explicit content. Not recommended for readers below 18-years-old. Yup, you've got to be that old to read my story. Consider yourself warned.
I'm Dakota Collins, a tough talking, eye patch wearing, workaholic photography student. Why am I important? Well, maybe because I get to spend an entire month with Vicious, only the sickest indie rock band out there.
You see, I needed a subject for my Spring Showcase introspective in order to graduate. During a chance encounter at a club I'd been sent to cover for the Daily Gossip, our ironically named college paper, the features writer I usually teamed up with introduced me to the band—by accident, I might add. It involved a run in with a scary, bald bodyguard. Anyway, long story short, I signed a contract to take pictures of Vicious.
I should have known their handsome yet way too serious for his own good bassist, Luka Visraya, wouldn't be able to keep his hands to himself. He's gorgeous and all, but the way he smiles spelled trouble with a capital L. I'm in for a long month with him around.
Crazy shit happens and then some. So, if you want the skinny on Vicious and the events revolving around my stay at Lunar Manor, read my story.
Again, refer to the warning above.
My Thoughts
So every once in a while you sign up for a blog tour for a book that you really have never heard of, but decide you might enjoy. Then, the amazing happens and when you start to read that said book, you are blown away with emotions and find yourself staying up until the wee hours of morning devouring that book until you are left in awe and wishing you had the sequel in your hands like right this minute! So you can imagine what this book has done for my sleeping pattern!
The basics on the storyline are that young Dakota needs a subject for her final college project. She is sent to a local club to do a photo shoot for her school's newspaper and finds herself drooling over the band's bassist, Luka. But then the interesting happens, she finds herself infatuated with not only the bassist but the whole band. She has figured out whom she would like her subjects to be and sets out to make it happen. Little did she know all the obstacles she would have to cross while trying to actually get the photos.
I fully enjoyed every minute of this book. The author was able to pique my interest from just the first few paragraphs and held my suspicion through to the very end. The cast is full of some very intriguing characters and I adored Dakota.
Dakota pretty much lives for her photography. She has a few demons in her closet which would explain the eye patch but we do not get down to the whole truth about where or why. I am assuming that she was attacked and left for dead but like I said, that is my assumption. She is sassy and a straight shooter. She takes no crap and will not take any crap even if she literally is drooling over a guy. Sometimes, her heart takes over but her brain snaps her right back into place.
Luka is an odd creature. He can be moody, playful and even sometimes sweet. But, he can also be dramatic. The relationship between him and Dakota is a frustrating one that by the end of the book, I was screaming at the words on the pages. I enjoyed the tender moments that he shared with Dakota but found myself so frustrated by the end. Not sure if I like him anymore???
The rest of the band was interesting as well but each band member had their own style and their own little quirks.
So now I am left with quite the frustrating small cliffhanger and trying not to track down Ms. Evangelista's home so that I can stalk/fan girl while waiting out the next book. KIDDING!!! Honestly, you all need to go purchase and let me know what you think! It is a paranormal read but this first book does not get into the whats or whys too much. I will just have to hope/pray that the next book is coming soon!
"Dakota Collins!"
I lowered my camera. The use of my full name never came with good consequences. I blinked my vision back at her even if I wanted to spend the rest of the night taking his picture. Sweat rose over my upper lip. I may just have found my subject for the Spring Showcase.
The only problem?
I had to find a way to convince him to be in my project. Something told me this wouldn't be easy. By the way my heart beat in my ears, drowning out the music and Silvia having a fit in front of me, I wanted it too much. I wanted him too much.
"This the guy you were saying?" I showed Silvia the picture I'd taken. This seemed to pacify her because she sidled closer, mesmerized like a moth to a flame.
"Luka Visraya," she said with a moan like she'd just tasted the most luscious chocolate before taking a long gulp of her cocktail. The name didn't register. Silvia must have noticed my blank expression because she continued. "He's the bassist for Vicious."
Still no pings of recognition in my head.
She slapped her thigh. "Where have you been? It's weird that you haven't heard of them. Their songs are on the radio like every second."
Of course I hadn't heard of them. I liked listening to country and I hardly kept up with current events.
"Name one?" Okay, I had a name. Luka. Exotic. A bassist. Part of a band I should know about. So he's famous. I slowly felt my chances of asking him to be my subject slip from my grasp. If he was someone famous, fat chance he'd say yes to a graduating
photography student like me. I just about deflated when Silvia mentioned one of their songs. "Oh, I know that one!" By accident. It played in the radio of the cab I rode in to Sacrifice. I stared at the picture of him then lifted my gaze to where he sat. "He's gone."
"What?" Silvia whipped around in time to come face to face with a wall of man. "Whoa!" She pushed at him. "Watch it, buddy!"
"Give me the camera," he said in a threatening tone.
Big. Beefy. Bald. The three Bs that made up the quintessential bodyguard.
I clutched my DSLR closer to my chest and looked up at him with my good eye. "And why would I do that?" The patch didn't seem to intimidate him because he just reached out. So much for my Bond villain aspirations. I moved away from his grubby hand. No one touched my camera but me.
Despite her size, Silvia came between me and the mountain. "We're here to cover Sacrifice for our college paper. You don't have the right to take away my colleague's camera."
Yeah! You give it to him, Silvy.
Not that I couldn't take care of myself. But if Silvia wanted to play hero, I wouldn't stand in her way.
"What seems to be the problem here?" a soft, authoritative voice chimed in.
The bodyguard moved aside to reveal the Gothic Lolita. She stood at just about the same height as Silvia, but she possessed an older aura even if she seemed to be our age.
"She's been taking pictures," Baldy said.
Lolita's kohl eyes landed on me then shifted to my camera.
"As I was saying to the big guy," Silvia explained. "My colleague and I are
covering the opening of Sacrifice."
"For what paper?" Lolita asked without taking her eyes off me. I clutched my camera like an extra appendage. In some ways it was. After losing half my sight, I relied on my camera like an extra eye, seeing the world through its lens. I would rather die than lose it.
"The Daily Gossip," I said before Silvia could answer just to relieve some of the awkward tension building in me under her gaze. "We study at Wexler U."
She tilted her head, crossing her arms.
"Okay," I quickly stammered out. "I get that the name of our paper sounds like a tabloid, but the Daily Gossip is a cool campus paper." The last part maybe only I believed since Silvia raised her eyebrow at me, but Lolita and the mountain didn't have to know that.
No one spoke after that. Even in a noisy club, the silence in our group rang in my ears. Not waiting for the situation to get any more awkward, I plowed forward with my own selfish intensions.
"You know Luka." I said it more as a statement, but it came out like a question.
Lolita nodded.
"I'm Dakota Collins and I'm graduating this spring. I was wondering if Luka would be interested in—"
"What would I be interested in?" a smooth voice joined our group.
The walls of my throat closed, chocking the rest of what I had to say. All eyes turned to Luka. Silvia dropped her empty glass. It bounced off the bodyguard's shoe and landed in a clatter but didn't break. Even with my height, I still had to look up at him.
"What are you doing here?" Lolita admonished. "You should be backstage."
One side of his lips came up. God. Without the scowl, his face lit up. I had to stop the urge to lift my camera and start snapping away. And his eyes were piercing blue. The kind that stretched over my mother's farm in the summer. Damn.
Seeing him up close, I knew I'd give any one of my kidneys for a chance to take his picture in a formal shoot.
"We have five minutes. Chill, Yana." He tugged at one of her pigtails.
"Luka," Silvia managed. "I'm a big fan. Will you sign my chest?"
Bypassing my petite colleague, Luka's intensely blue gaze studied me. He reached out and I flinched back. His fingers almost grazed my patch. What the hell was the matter with him? Trying to touch my eye patch was tantamount to poking a bandage over a wound and asking the person if it hurts.
Gothic Lolita—Yana—yanked Luka's arm down. "I'm so sorry!" Her whole aura changed. She went from all business to panicky. "My brother sometimes forgets his manners. He didn't mean anything about touching your…" She bit her lower lip, maybe trying to keep herself from saying the wrong thing.
That little faux pas cleared my head of the Luka haze and spurred me into action. "Luka, will you let me take your picture for my final project?" I didn't know where my courage came from, but I knew if I didn't take this chance, I'd regret it. I had to have him as my subject.
Still not removing his gaze from my face, like my patch transfixed him, he tilted his head to one side very much like his sister did earlier.
"Luka, don't!" Yana said, but from the consideration on Luka's face, she was too late.
"You're a photographer?"
"Yes." I nodded, in case the word wasn't enough.
"And you'd like me to be the subject of your project?"
God yes! This time, I could only nod. I didn't want him to see how eager I was. And I couldn't live with myself if I embarrassed myself further.
I waited with baited breath.
It seemed everyone in our group waited with baited breath for what the golden god had to say about my brazen request. I soon realized when Luka spoke, everyone listened. The way he pronounced every word precisely yet still spoke so smoothly, like butter on warm toast, captured everyone's attention. To say he captivated us was an understatement. Something in me certainly wanted to hear him keep speaking. He could read from an accounting textbook in that voice and no one would get bored.
"I need to know that you're good," he finally said.
Something about his words seemed to hold a different meaning. I must have missed the alcohol in the soda Silvia had given me. Maybe I was drunk and this was all a blackout dream.
"What are you saying?" Yana faced Luka all the way now, her petite form all rigid.
He unleashed a full on megawatt smile my way. I almost had to cover my eye from it. At my side, Silvia gasped. Her long nails dug into my arm. Like staring at the sun, I couldn't take my gaze away from him no matter how bad it was for me.
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Then, like smoke, he disappeared into the crowd.
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Warrington, UK: Stobart today said it was shutting its chilled goods operation as it warned its full-year figures will be below market expectations.
In an interim management statement, the firm says its transport and distribution division "continues to perform in an uncertain economic environment."
"Within the division, the chilled operation has remained very challenging and, following a review, the management has decided to discontinue this business as a standalone unit," it says.
Stobart's chilled operations evolved from the former Innovate Logistics business that Stobart acquired from administrators in July 2008. It is likely that closing the chilled operation will see will see depots in Newark, Lincolnshire and Haywood, Lancashire close.
In October 2012 Stobart warned that the former Innovate operations had cost the firm £4.2m in the first half of its financial year, and it was expecting to incur similar costs in the second half.
In a trading update covering the period from September 1 to date, Stobart said its transport and distribution division as a whole, which accounts for the vast majority of its revenues, had performed as expected at the end of last year.
It said its iconic Eddie Stobart brand continued to "add value" and added: "December trading was comparable to last year within similar economic circumstances.
"In the traditionally quieter months of January and February the division will be focussed on cost control to reduce risk to the final quarter's trading."
In recent years, Stobart has moved into new areas, ranging airport management and renewable energy to law and property. Stobart said it remained in talks about selling several properties owned by its estates arm.
Shares in Stobart fell 3.52% — or 3.35p — to 91.70p on the announcement.


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Eric LeGrand is an inspiration. His fortitude and determination to walk again have encouraged me to push forward, no matter the circumstances. If LeGrand can have a fighting spirit after everything he has been through, I can surely endure life's minor irritations.
Joseph Morra, Mount Vernon, N.Y.
I was in the stands at Rutgers's stadium on Oct. 29 to see LeGrand lead the Scarlet Knights onto the field, but the image on your cover made me appreciate the moment even more. After a year in which some of the worst aspects of college sports were front-page news, it was fitting that your year-end cover showed one of the best aspects of them.
Matthew Waters
Matawan, N.J.
In Remembrance
I read your tribute to the athletes who died over the past year (The Farewells, Dec. 26) and noticed there was no mention of Wes Leonard, the Fennville (Mich.) High basketball star who collapsed and died at age 16 after making the game-winning shot to end his team's perfect season. It's a shame that this young man's life ended so tragically.
Donald Shafer
East Rochester, N.Y.
As a St. Louis Browns fan, I appreciated seeing Marty Marion in a Browns uniform, though a photo of Marion as a St. Louis Cardinal would have been more appropriate. While Marion played 70 games for the Browns and managed them in 259, he played the majority of his career, 1,502 games, for the Cardinals.
Bill Christine
Redondo Beach, Calif.
I can't believe there were so many suicides among athletes. It is sad to think that for some, life was never as good as when they were young and playing the sport they loved.
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Who's to Blame?
While I agree with Chris Ballard's take on the events leading up to the Vancouver riots (The Kiss, Dec. 26), he failed to mention measures the city could have taken. During the 2010 Olympics the Royal Canadian Mounted Police brought in extra officers from across Canada to help manage the crowds, and that proved to be a huge success. Unfortunately, the Vancouver police department was heavily undermanned for the riots that ensued after the Stanley Cup finals.
Shane Lamb, Surrey, B.C.
The Game Must Go On
Peter King overlooked the most obvious reason the NFL emerged unscathed from the lockout (SCORECARD, Dec. 26). The only two things fans really care about went on as scheduled: the draft and the games. As long as Roger Goodell is calling names at Radio City in April and the players are on the field in September, none of the other junk matters.
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Derrick Rose has led the Bulls to a 12--3 record, their best start in 15 years. Are they the team to beat in the East?
Sergio Carmona: Wait, who are the defending Eastern Conference champions? The Heat! Dwyane Wade has proved he's a clutch player, while Derrick Rose shrank in crunch time in last year's playoffs.
Gene Arnold: The Heat should be the team to beat, but it can't close games. The Bulls can, so, yeah, they're it. Plus, Rose is more effective in the clutch than LeBron James will ever be.
David Scheffke (@dave1120): Yep. The Bulls have beaten top-tier teams like the Lakers, Magic and Celtics so far this season. Besides, Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah aren't even playing at their full potential yet, and the Bulls are still 12--3.
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Leaving Leeds early
While we hope everything goes well with your studies, sometimes things don't quite go to plan. If you're thinking about leaving university – either temporarily or permanently – before completing your studies, support is available to help you make a decision that's right for you.
Find out about how to get support, steps to follow, and the implications of leaving temporarily or permanently.
Support if you're considering leaving temporarily or permanently
Your student support office in your school will be responsible for supporting you throughout the leaving process. They'll tell you how your school can support you and suggest any different options you might not have considered. They'll point you to the right resources and help so you can make an informed decision and understand the processes involved.
You are able to get in contact with your Student Support Office using this Leavers enquiry form, following which a member of staff will contact you to arrange a meeting. Filling in this form is not a commitment to leave the University, but instead an opportunity to find support and advice before you make any final decisions.
Leeds University Union Advice, and the Chaplaincy are other support services where you can talk in confidence about your situation and get advice and support. If you are reading this page because you don't know whether you can get help for the situation you are in, you can browse our list of recommended resources and self help.
The Careers Centre can also help you think through your options and future plans if you're considering leaving your course or the University.
Before you make a decision, we strongly advise you to consider the possible financial implications explained in the following section, alongside other implications.
Leaving temporarily or permanently: Steps to follow
- Talk to the student support officer in your parent school about your situation.
- Consult your personal tutor and university/Leeds University Union (LUU) support services for additional information, support and guidance you may need.
- Check the financial implications of leaving (see the following information).
- If you're an international student, contact the Student Visa Advice for immigration advice before making any decision.
- Find out whether your parent school will approve you taking temporary leave (if appropriate) and under what conditions for your return (your parent school can discuss this in more detail with you).
- Once you know your leave request is supported by your parent school, complete the leavers' form that your school provides and keep a copy of this.
- If you're leaving permanently, save important emails/documents from your University IT account as this will close immediately when your record is updated.
- Email your completed leavers' form to the student office in your parent school, stating that you authorise the leave attached.
- If you are in University accommodation, email a copy of your leavers' form to the Accommodation Service.
- Meet any school-specific requirements e.g. hand in any placement uniform/keys etc to your parent school.
- Read the Preparing to leave Leeds information.
Temporary/ permanent leaving date
The leaving date requested (such as on a taught student leavers' form) is used as an indicative date only. The leaving date finalised on your student record (banner) by the University's Operations team reflects when the leave request is fully approved by the University.
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If you're an international student, taking temporary leave may affect your immigration status so it's essential you get advice from the Student Visa Advice. The University will be required to report any change of circumstances to UK Visas and Immigration. Please read the information the information on the International Student Advice and Support webpage.
Fees implications
If you leave before the end of your course, your fees are calculated based on your leaving date and not your last date of attendance, unless these dates are the same. If your account is in credit once the fees are recalculated, refunds will be made to the account from which the original payment was made. Find out more about fee payments when leaving the University early.
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There are some situations where you may lose some, or all, of your student financial support. If you're taking a loan from the Student Loans Company, read how your funding may be affected. For more information and support you can contact Leeds University Union Advice and your funding body, to find out how leaving might affect your future studies and the way you're funded.
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A member of staff in the student office in your school will contact you before your planned return date to ask if you will be returning to the University at the end of the agreed temporary leave period.
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Keep in touch and you can use the support of your school and relevant campus services while you're preparing to return or considering future plans.
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- If you're an international student, contact the Student Visa Advice team immediately for immigration advice before making any decision
- Let your Student Support Officer know you want to take leave, either temporary or permanent.
- Find out whether your parent school will approve you taking temporary leave (if appropriate) and under what conditions for your return (your parent school can discuss this in more detail with you)
- Once you know your leave request is supported by your parent school, complete the leavers' form that your school provide and keep a copy of this.
- If you're leaving permanently, save important emails/documents from your University IT account as this will close immediately when your record is updated.
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- £313 per week
- £45 per night
- 2 Guests
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Bathroom
- 1 Pet
Nearby activities
- Walking
- Watersports
- Surfing
- Fishing
- Golf
- Pony trekking/horse riding
Special Features
- WiFi
Beds & bedrooms
- Bed linen provided
- 1 double bed
- Towels provided
- Shower
- On one level, no stairs
- Ground floor bath/shower room
- Ground floor WC
- Ground floor bedroom
This cosy, compact flat which is part of a traditional fisherman's cottage is just feet away from St Ives harbour. The property offers 1 bedroom with an open plan Kitchen/ Lounge and Dining area. Right outside the front door you have beautiful views of the harbour. The Hobbit Flat is right in the centre of St Ives and within walking distance to all the shops, galleries, pubs and restaurants. You can wander through the maze of narrow cobbled streets and explore art galleries, independent shops, bars and restaurants. Soak up the splendour on both Blue Flag Award-winning beaches Porthmeor and Porthminster ideal for surfing and sunbathing alike. Or head out on the stunning coastal path past Tregenna and Treloyan with stunning views of the St Ives peninsula over your shoulder. Perfect for a couple looking for a romantic getaway.
Open plan Kitchen / Lounge / Diner: Electric Heater, Fridge, electric cooker, microwave, dining table for 2 x people, TV, DVD, variety of board games.
Bedroom 1: Double bed, hanging hooks, small chest of drawers with further storage in the living area.
Bathroom: Electric shower, basin, WC, heated towel rail
Pets Welcome: Maximum 1 dog - £25 per week.
Power and Heat: Electricity included in the rent. Electric heater in lounge, heated towel rail in bathroom
Bedding and Linen: Bed linen and towels provided, please bring your own beach towels.
Baby Equipment: None available and no room in bedroom for a cot.
Beach: 0.1 ml. Pub: 0.1 ml.
NOTES: No smoking. WiFi provided. Mobile reception varies. No outside space or parking however the harbour and beaches are just moments away. Nearest public parking is the Island Car Park. It is possible to unload outside the property for a short period.
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House Rules
- No more than 1 pet
- Check in: 16:00
- Check out: 10:00
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Great location just off the beach. Ideal for us, 2 plus a small dog. It is compact but fully functional. Had just about everything we needed. Will definitely look at rebooking the Hobbit Flat in the future.
Lovely and comfortable in a great position
Perfect location! Small however great for a couple. We will be returning.
St Ives is one of Cornwall's top destinations and a beautiful seaside town where visitors can enjoy a traditional beach holiday with a twist. It's easy to understand why the town has been attracting painters, sculptors and ceramists for decades with its stunning scenery and natural quality of light- one of only four Tate Galleries in the world is located here in the heart of the town. The town itself arcs around the working harbour- the heart of the historic fishing community. You could lose yourself for hours in the charming cobbled streets which are crammed with gift and craft shops, art galleries, top notch restaurants and welcoming local pubs- a real treasure trove just waiting to be explored!
St Ives also has four fabulous beaches, Porthmeor, Porthgwidden, Harbour beach and Porthminster which between them offer miles of golden sand and hours of building sand castles, playing in the rock pools and other family friendly activities. Dogs are welcomed out of season. Throughout the year, St Ives has a busy event calendar including the St Ives Food & Drink Festival in May and a Music & Arts Festival in September.
So what are you waiting for? Why not discover what St Ives is all about today!


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I started writing "The ABC's Of Molesting Me" when I was twenty-four. It is by far one of the most difficult things I've ever done and probably will ever do. Turning fifty in 2016 was the tipping point. It was time to close this chapter of my life and start writing a new one--one free of this secret I've kept for so long. Was it scary? Yes! Do I feel completely exposed and vulnerable? Hell yes! But it reached a point that, if by telling my story helps one person, then it's all worth it. My good friend, Ali LeRoi, was inspired to capture the emotions in photographs. My incredibly talented friends, Tamala Jones and Jackie Mazarella, posed and gave their hearts & souls in the images. There aren't many books out there from a survivor's perspective. The one I've written & illustrated is raw and may make some uncomfortable but it's real and from my heart (and experiences).
For me, it's a celebration of freedom from the past and excitement for the future! I hope it will do the same for you.


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Research and Analysis on the DPRK Leadership
DPRK state media reported on 23 April (Tuesday) that DPRK Cabinet Premier Pak Pong Ju visited agricultural sites in South Hwanghae Province and the Kim Jong Suk Textile Mill. Pak's visited the Kim Jong Suk Textile Mill in east Pyongyang where he "learned about the modernization" of the mill, according to KCNA. Pak also visited Haeju, provincial capital of South Hwagnhae, where he toured a fertilizer factory and greenhouse.
Pak Pong Ju also visited Chongjong Cooperative Farm in Ch'o'ngdan County and the Pumin Cooperative Farm in Kangryo'ng County "where the farmers are all out in farming in the spirit of the March, 2013 plenary meeting of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea." According to KCNA Pak "encouraged the agricultural workers who are making efforts to raise good crops to suit to the characteristics of each land and each area and according to the crop growth conditions, standing the bad weather" and "stressed the need for the farms to introduce the advanced farming method and display the advantages of sub-workteam management system, adding that it is a firm resolution of our party to solve the food problem of the people." Pak held a meeting with provincial officials and agricultural employees at which he "noted that the officials and other people in the agricultural field should boost their responsibilities and roles as the master of farming, bearing in their minds the continued devotion made by the great Generalissimos Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il to improve the people's standard of living." The meeting also addressed "issues of producing much organic manure of good quality and fertilizing fields and the issues for relevant units to help the socialist rural countryside materially and technically."
Pak's visit to the textile mill and his tour around South Hwanghae Province marked his first inspection tour since his reappointment as DPRK Premier (he previously held the job from 2003-2007) at the 7th session of the 12th Supreme People's Assembly on 1 April 2013. Pak is maintaining the same public profile as his predecessor, Choe Yong Rim, who conducted dozens of inspection tours of economic sites in the DPRK and held many meetings with local officials.


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Of course it's important to train ourselves on the correct methods for success as affiliate marketers, because after all: some techniques work and some flat out don't. Some things will make you money and… well, you get the idea.
That said, it's equally important to learn from the ways people fail. If you can understand the mistakes of those who have gone (unsuccessfully) before you, you can dodge those common bullets and avoid suffering the same fate. Oh, and in doing so, build yourself a wildly successful affiliate business.
Here's what I believe to be the 4 most underrated, under-discussed reasons why affiliate marketers fail.
1. Are you promoting products that people actually WANT?
Might sound daft, but check the logic:
For a long time, smart affiliate marketers have known that there's a killing to be made in small uncompetitive niche markets around the web. If you find people with a unique interest that isn't being served, there's a chance for profit. You can be the ONLY ONE fulfilling their desire.
While generally an intelligent piece of advice, this theory has a caveat; namely, that there IS another extreme.
The fact that no one is serving that market could be a sign. It could be a sign that there's no money to be made in it. If a market is so small and still untapped, it might be because there's not a profitable way to sell people products in that market; it could be that the margins are so low that other marketers have tried and failed; It could be that other marketers found that even when they did receive that market's attention, there wasn't enough people in the market to make it worth while.
Notice the operative phrase "could", in this description. For the above mentioned are possibilities, not necessarily the rule.
There's a middle ground to these competing ideologies. There are markets that have been identified for their potential and are being marketed to… just not very well. There are markets where a lot of people need a solution you can provide… but not many people are providing it in exactly the way that market wants… and so on.
So remember to focus on markets where there IS activity, where money IS changing hands… just not so much that the competition will bury you.
2. Are You Promoting Them to the People Who Actually WANT Them?
That one probably also sounds weird. So let me clarify with an example:
You might be in the weight loss market. You might have found a great offer to promote that's supposed to "convert at 10%"… but for some reason, when it's on your site people aren't buying it. Why?
It might be because while the offer is great, it's not what YOUR traffic wants.
To give an over-obvious example: Maybe you've got traffic coming to your site from keywords (in the search engines) like "natural weight loss methods". If the product you're promoting on your site is a weight loss pill (ie not "natural")… it's not pushing your visitors buttons.
In a more subtle example, say you've got traffic coming to your site for keywords like "how to lose weight". That group of people is hard to serve. You know they want to lose weight, but don't know exactly how, by what method, in what time frame, or for what purpose. So what do you sell them? You can only guess… and when you're guessing, you might be wrong.
The goal is to, by whatever means necessary, KNOW what your traffic and your specific market is wanting, and promote to them exactly that. It sounds stupidly obvious when said like that but it's a real mistake that a lot of affiliates make.
3. Promoting Products That People Don't Want To Buy ONLINE
This is one I had to learn through hard experience.
There's a factor that affects conversion rates on "first visit" traffic that doesn't get talked about much and that factor is, the ability for this product to be bought online.
I usually give this example:
It's easier to sell pills online than it is to sell golf clubs. In other words, you're likely to get higher conversion rates on a "first time seeing the offer" type visitor on a product like a health supplement than on a golf club. Why?
To be convinced of the benefit of a pill, all you have to do is be told what it does, and maybe see the testimonial of someone else who had results from it. There's no way that seeing and holding the bottle in your hand can make you more excited to buy it.
But golf clubs are different. To really get excited about a golf club, you can't just look at a picture of it and have someone describe it for you. You need to feel the grip in your hands, you need to hear the ting it makes when connecting with the ball, you have to touch the shinyness of it's oversized head…
You know what I mean?
Reality is, some products are easier to sell as affiliates off a website than others. And not knowing where your product lies on that scale of easy-hard to buy online is an important mistake affiliates make.
4. Money NOT In The List
Here's a controversial statement: Sometimes, as an affiliate, the money is NOT in the list.
I believe that as an affiliate, you should judge whether or not to build a list based on the nature of the niche you're entering. Fortunately, what it is about a niche that allows you to make that decision is simple. Let me explain with 2 examples:
First, let's say you've got a site in the gardening niche. Gardening is a process, not a solution. You can always become better at gardening. As a gardener, you have a constant desire for more knowledge about gardening.
Second, think about the niche of acne. If you have acne, you want a solution, not a process. You don't want to gain a gradual and continual education about getting rid of acne, you want to get rid of it NOW. Once you've gotten rid of your acne, you don't need any further information, it's done.
Can you guess which of these niches is better to build a list in?
In the latter, I believe it's detrimental to get someone on to your list and try to slowly over time, get around to telling them about the solution (the product you're selling) for their problem. They have an urgent need and want a solution NOW… so give it to them. Push them in the direction of your affiliate banners fast because they have a problem that requires FAST solution. If they don't want the solution/s you're offering, they're not going to want it more after "getting to know you" better through your email list.
By overcoming these important mistakes, you can not only ensure you're in the percentage of affiliate marketers who makes it, you can elevate to the high levels of that already high echelon. Now absorb, acknowledge, then act :)
Andrew Hansen is a blogging and affiliate marketing strategist and CEO of Dreamlife Softwares. He's the author of Forever Affiliate, a 3-step process that spits out mini sites that make $300 to $3,000 a month in passive income.


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I've been crafting like crazy over here. I want to pack as much stuff as possible into my little space at University Pickers. I want people to walk in and just fall in love with that special something, or somethings! I love those booths that are so full of crafty goodness that your eye just doesn't know what to stop on or go to next. That's what I want! I apologize if some of these pictures are repeats. I forget what I have already photographed, and sometimes I have to move stuff around to get a new piece in and shown to its best advantage so that will result in some items being photographed on multiple days. Anyway, take a look and drop me a line to tell me what you think. And stop in at University Pickers if you are in the area!
OH! I have a sign now! I love it, it perfectly sums up my style and the stuff in my booth. Lael said it's kind of hard to read with the "L" covered in flowers, but people always stumble over Lakauai anyway!


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Carl Henderson
'04 African American Studies
My time at San José State University was a great transformation. As a transfer student in the spring of 1998 from the United States Military Academy at West Point where I played football in the fall of 1997, I arrived in San José deflated and depressed. I found positivity and inspiration within the Xi Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated in the spring of 1999, but later became homeless and distracted.
In the spring of 2001, I was kicked out of San José State University for poor scholarship. Depressed again, I found the light in Professor Dr. Steven Millner, African American Studies, as he shared with me the Program of Study that allowed me to attend a JC for a semester, obtain a 3.8 GPA, and be readmitted into San José State University. The mentorship from Dr. Millner along with hard work and dedication allowed me to get back into San José State and graduate in May of 2004.
After graduation I pursued coaching and secondary education in Rialto, CA. With the life mission of "Encouraging students to have a dream, inspiring them to follow their dreams, and admonishing them to have courage through adversity in pursuit of their dreams," I wrote my autobiography "Victor Valley to West Point" to share my story. My time at San José State University, though full of trials and tribulations, was the greatest time of my life.
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Or this one?
Please ignore the tourist in the bottom left showing utter disregard for my dying scene.
Photos taken at the Minack Theatre in Cornwall.
This extraordinary theater was carved into a rocky seaside cliff almost single-handedly by Rowena Cade. Dragging shipwreck timbers up from the beach for building materials and converting a World War II gun post into a ticket booth she worked on her project on a piece of Cornish coastline bought for £100 in the 1920's until she was well into her 80's. It is still the venue for Shakespearean plays today. As you can see.


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Public sympathy aroused through chance revelation of plight of dying miner.
Short Summary
Full title reads: "COAL CLAIMS ITS PRICE".
Taffs Well, South Wales.
Close up shot of a page of the "Observer" with photograph of a miner. Close up shot of a sign Taffs Well. Long shot of pit wheel turning. Long shot of pit - men coming out. General view of the pit - men coming out. Men handing in lamps. Close up shot of miner handing out lamp. Close up shot of two men smoking and talking Long shot of men hopping lifts on trucks. Men walking up street. The men stop to look in window. Close up shot of miner James Bishop in bed smoking helped by wife. He is dying of syllicosis (sp?). Close up shot of a picture on wall. Close up shot of wife rubbing his hands. Daughter opening parcels. Daughter of James Bishop opening parcels. Close up shot of the letters on bed. General view of wife at bedside reading letters. Close up shot of the wife reading letters. Bishop opening eyes. Son answering letters. Close up shot of son answering letters. Panning shot of James Bishop being fed. Panning shot of picture of Bishop being fed. Close up shot of Bishop and wife smiling at camera.
- Film ID:
- 1422.16
- Media URN:
- 46338
- Group:
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- Archive:
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- Issue Date:
- 19/02/1948
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Testimonials From Recent Customers
Customer feedback is extremely important to us. We use these reviews to guide our efforts and improve our service. Everything that follows is direct from our customers, without any filtering or editing on our part.
Said the gas was more than it was, was supposed to be ready at 9 but had to wait til he opened at 11 and when I did it took 40 minutes to get the truck and he was rude and unprofessionalAnnie M.
Customer did not leave a comment.Lisa I.
Customer did not leave a comment.Robert S.
The staff was friendly but the site was cluttered, dirty, and confusing to navigate.Patrick H.
I am not sure why my bill was 83 dollars I only had the truck one day and drove locally not many miles probably under 40 MilesTIMOTHYMICHAEL B.
Customer did not leave a comment.Alexys O.
The guy couldn't get me pulled up in the computer and then he said it was me fault.AMANDALUCKADO S.
There was no one there to help us. Like to have never got it checked in. Feel like I have taken for the money that I spent on this truck. It took me an hour to check it out before I could get the keygeneva W.
Customer did not leave a comment.TONYVINCENT E.
I think there is near Uhaul store from my place. But I don't know I should return to too far from my place.Sewoon K.
No help provided. Told me to just down load the app.Tammy C.
Customer did not leave a comment.Paul R.
Customer did not leave a comment.QUINNTAYLOR B.
Customer service was terrible, truck we got was running hot and getting low on oilJulianna H.
This was a total disaster. The guy is nasty and unhelpful. I think he uses his junk yard as some sort of front.Adam L.
NothingShawn W.
Customer did not leave a comment.Glenn M.
Location looks like a junk yard with rusted, broken down, falling apart vehicles. The office is vacant and full of old torn up carpet, flat tires, and junk. Staff is extremely rude and unfriendly-pretty much yelled at me and pushed past me. He then told me to go back to the office, find the uhaul truck number and wait. Will never use again.Emily S.
I wasn't able to acquire the car because it was book twiceKevin L.
Customer did not leave a comment.MARKDEAN H.
Customer did not leave a comment.Zachary B.
This location was an unoccupied garage and had several old vehicles with flat tires sitting on the lot. It was not well maintained and was very rural from the city where we were moving items.Robert G.
Customer did not leave a comment.Jeffrey C.
Literally not a real location. Was an old gas station that used to have uHauls but it was shut down and completely empty….took hours to figure out where I was actually suppose to go and this was after I filled up the gas tank to where it was suppose to be. Then they had he nerve to charge me for the gas that it took to hunt down the real location which was about 5-6 miles away.Erich H.
Too far from Blacksburg, VA.Michael M.
After winding my way through a junk yard, I finally found the office, which is not clearly marked. I recommend you inspect this site and make appropriate adjustmentsJAMES F.
Was late getting opened. Slow service.Stephen T.
There is no way i would let this company represent my brand. I didn't feel safe. No mask wearing inside. Guy lit a cigarette inside the office while I was there. He trash talked Uhaul and even yelled at me once because I couldn't understand his mumbling while talking to me, with his back to me. I will never go there again. I will pay double not to.GARYEVERETT J.
The truck that I was originally assigned would not start. I called and was issued a different truck. The people who I spoke to were very nice, but the issue made me considerably late to the appointment that I had to pick up furniture. Overall, I was dissatisfied with the experience.Aisha M.
Go anywhere else.Terry G.
Was initially turned away despite the contract indicating that I had to drop off there. Took almost an hour in calls to uhaul representatives to iron it out.Alex R.
hard to find the main office. location was unclean and disorganized, trailers were in the middle of a junkyard with barely any room for navigation.Luis C.
In a working repair yard Office hard to locate Customer service was good. Person was a little gruff but professionalSamuel D.
Customer did not leave a comment.susan D.
The entrance was difficult to locate. The man working was smoking a cigarette the entire time while speaking to me. Very unprofessional. Additionally, this is extremely dangerous especially during COVID times.Krista M.
Customer did not leave a comment.William R.
Customer did not leave a comment.Mark H.
Customer did not leave a comment.Micah M.
Very helpful.Thomas C.
Had a pitbull that jumped up on me several times. This was after standing around for 10 minutes waiting for someone to notice I was there. The guy that took the truck was quick and polite, however.Joseph M.
The location is dirty and confusing, hard to navigate as it requires driving through a scrapyard. Location felt unsafe and staff were rude and unhelpful. Staff also we're not on location during hours they advertised being open for business.William H.
The truck was clean, however, the battery was dead and had to be jump started. There was an immediate "check gas cap" light that came on, and less than 10 minutes from picking up the truck, the check engine light came on.Anna C.
Customer did not leave a comment.SUSAN L.
It was very difficult to pick up the rental as we needed a 4 digit code that we had not received. It was an hour to get this part so that we could pick up and leave with the truck.Kimberly C.
The attendant was rude and surly.Michael M.
Rick was great to work with...he provide very good personal service and attention.Todd K.
The process was a nightmare. The pickup location was incorrect and furthermore scary. I was overcharged so much that my checking account was closed. The only that was OK was the truck. Everything else was a nightmare. I feel like U-haul owes me something over $100 and I would love to talk to someone about it - I got ZERO response from any phone number when I tried to address it at the time. NIGHTMARE. I regret using your service enormously and I am very vocal about it, should anyone ask.Douglas F.
Customer did not leave a comment.Patricia T.
Owner had way too many other trucks and cars at this location (all were not UHaul) and seemed to have a "didn't really want to be bothered" type of attitude at first. Heavy cigarette smell in that office too! Anyways I think UHaul charges WAY too much just for a few hours, same day rental!! Even though they don't require a security deposit like some of the other places, they get you on hidden taxes and fuel. The gas tank was just small tick under the FULL mark and I still got charged and extra $7.00 and then some $8.00 tax fee!! Also, I was referred this location because the previous location that I first did the reservation with, PowerZone claimed they didn't have the truck size that I requested, but when I drove by the Powerzone place they had exactly what I needed, that was kinda weird to tell me that, almost like they were lying or something! Anyways, be weary of hidden fees and make sure the gas tank is overflowing or they will find constant ways to charge you.Melanie P.
The location looked like a junkyard back in the woods and he's very unprofessional and made things more complicated. I didn't feel comfortable being there I was treated pretty bad because he was wanting more money after I had already paid. He ignored me when I first walked in as if he didn't acknowledged me being there to drop off the truck. He looked dirty and greasy with a very unprofessional attitude.gary C.
It went very well. No improvement needed.larry B.
This location is very non--professional, hard to find, and incompetent. The improvement needs to come from U-haul itself, not the local renter. This location was not the original one I choose, which was much closer to my starting point. So, U-haul added on an extra 20 miles for no reason! The original location I rented from, call me the day of pick up wanting to know why I didn't come get my truck! I am not impressed with U-haul and will not be recommending to anyoneJill H.
Rude person runs this location.Neal K.
Customer did not leave a comment.Christian B.
Customer did not leave a comment.Jay W.
Customer did not leave a comment.jason N.
Customer did not leave a comment.Jim H.
Customer did not leave a comment.Melissa A.
Was not clear at all where to go to check in to rent equipment. Very sketchy place. Wasted my time by not checking condition of equipment before arriving and had no other tow dolleys available. Very disappointing facilityJeff S.
U-Haul sent me here after Dominion screwed up my order (they are the worst!) This site was 20 minutes out of the way. The site is really crowded and tough to navigate. The guys are gruff, but know what they're doing. It will take a little extra time to do your pickup here.Ken R.
Clean the cabin of the truck. Have the personnel be more friendly and responsive.Jon Mark O.
Customer did not leave a comment.Tyler B.
It was a great experience moving to a different party of the US. The moving truck was cleaned and serviced well, however one issue we would like to point out is that the provider was smoking cigarettes in the truck and in the renal office while we were trying to pick up and fill out paperwork.Anthony I.
Excellent customer service. Thanks.Elizabeth M.
Terrible customer service all the way around. Made the reservation 5 days before needing the truck. Then Monday they call me to tell me I need to go to another place to pick up. When I arrived at Rick's garage I was told I could not have the truck because it was a local truck. Even though I had confirmation and Uhaul told me to go there. I called Uhaul they were no help, telling me I could go to Salem to try and pick another truck up. That was 40 min the other way and I had been dropped off. The person at Rick's garage did not have any interest in trying to help me. He went back to being a mechanic for his garage. When I asked for help he told me he didn't have time for this. I finally agreed to take the truck back to christiansburg after I was done instead of dropping off in Wytheville like the confirmation said. The truck was disgusting and the check engine light was on. The level of customer service was terrible and terrible equipment. For that I will never ever use Uhaul again and make sure none of my family or friends do as well. I will also make sure I share the review on Google and FacebookChris G.
Customer did not leave a comment.Elizabeth S.
Customer did not leave a comment.Carrie V.
When I left I wasn't sure if the truck was capable of making the trip. It had a miss I'm the motor and very little power. The truck was clean. I had made a similar trip moving my son's furniture about 3 weeks earlier and used 90 dollars in gas.....this trip used 150 dollars. The truck was crappy.Joel L.
Customer did not leave a comment.Mary Anne H.
The gentlemen helping me was very odd, talking to himself, avoided eye contact and overall was very scary to interact with.Bradley H.
Hard to find space to return the truck.Edward` L.
Drop off location is cluttered and hard to maneuver in. Very difficult to find the return office. Two men in the office just took the keys and said they would take care of it. Dropped off truck around 12:00 pm. Received a bill at 3:52pm sayings they had to clean cab. It was clean when I left it. He should have inspected the truck at time off drop off. A very unprofessional business owner!Sean A.
Customer did not leave a comment.laurent J.
I picked up the vehicle and it was on empty. I mean running on fumes. The individual told me that if I had a 1/4 in the tank I would be reimbursed something. I left it with 3/8 and did not get anything. Seems to be a misunderstanding. Individual I talked to said I had to take it up with U-haul and just checked me in. I also turned it in a day early and did not get any credit. I should have kept it one more day. john adams. email@example.com A.
The gentleman there truly helped me out. He stayed late so I could make my drop off, and it was quick and easy. I truly am grateful for all he did, and I would definitely use U-Haul and his location againDawn H.
Customer did not leave a comment.Alphonso G.
The parking lot where's the trucks were kept was very crowdedKirsten M.
Customer did not leave a comment.John M.
We called the phone number on the reservation to inquire about the times to drop off the trailer. The man was extremely rude. When we arrived we could not figure out where to drop off the trailer as the building looked abandoned. We called again for help, and the man started yelling at us. Not a great reflection on your companyBrenda S.
This was terrible. I will NEVER EVER be renting a U-Haul ever again in the future. This is the worst experience I have had with a rental company.Tezeta G.
The people at Rick's were great! However, having to drive all over town because every uhaul is full is very frustrating for customers.Lindsay W.
No we're to park truck, office was run down and dirty, no office posted. Person was not at location at 8 a.m. drop foo time. I was charged $25 for a cleaning fee after I made sure nothing was in front or back of truck and was sweep out.Angela B.
Equipment was in excellent condition and performed well. Rick is a colorful guy, but knows what he is doing, and transacted our business efficiently.Don L.
I was supposed to drop off the trailer at Dominion Land and Auction in Blacksburg. I was turned away there and sent to Rick's Garage. This cost me an extra hour in a day where I did not have a lot of spare time. The guy at Rick's was not super happy about my surprise visit but I don't fault him. Thankfully he helped me out and accepted it. My guess is the operators don't like to accept a bunch of trailers since they are a hassle to move compared to the trucks. But that should not affect the customers. The original operator at Dominion should have accepted it. I suspect in the next couple weeks they will be sending Rick's a ton of trailers as students move into their dorms. And he will not be too happy.Robert G.
Customer did not leave a comment.ALEX F.
Quick process here is good. Met me in the drive in lot and did the unhooking fast.B. Ronald G.
Customer did not leave a comment.Vincnet N.
I was lied to by a Uhaul rep over the phone who advised that the first month would be free. I was on the phone over 2 hours trying to get this resolved. Plus the storage unit was dirty and full of spider webs and is very hard to find and not well maintained.David N.
Send out instructions for the 24/7 pick up and drop off Including the info required to check out the vehicle and how it works. Very frustrating. Also the proprietor was not at all interested in helpingkatherine G.
Never change! This pickup was the most enjoyable part of the move.John M.
Not exactly a clean and inviting location. They did do me a favor by taking the trailer since my scheduled drop off location refused to take it.Alan S.
The man is charge was not very nice.Bryant R.
Was not the location I was suppose or chose to drop off at! Store was supposed to be open was not open.Tracey C.
When you reserve a truck then it should be at the location uhaul sends people to. I ended up getting a smaller truck cause the size I reserved was not available.joshua M.
We were dissatisfied with this location because we were passing through the area on the interstate and had originally chosen a location right off the exit. Uhaul changed our pick up location the day before because our 1st choice location didn't have the cargo trailer we needed. Not only was this new location out of our way, our pick up time was changed to 4hrs later ! This required an extra 45 min-1hr to double back to the out of our way location and changed our entire schedule for the day of our same day one-way rental. It put us at our final destination much later than planned. The location itself was ok and the people were nice; just not convenient for our purposes.And that much of a pick up time change really affected our trip schedule.Melanie M.
The place is a dump with loonngg wait time to return trailer due to single employee working.Kevin W.
It was really out of the way and to be honest, it didn't even look like the place was in business. It was difficult to find where to enter, and park. It looked abandoned. The building looks like it has never been cleaned. And, I don't expect much because I do understand that it is an auto repair business. I didn't receive a greeting when I entered, just a basic, why are you here? After they checked in the car, they asked me why I was still there. I was waiting for confirmation that everything was good, which is what I think anyone would do. I mean, I would use it again if I had to, but it was such a stark difference from the first haul place where I picked up the van.Julia L.
Customer did not leave a comment.Matthew D.
The location did an excellent job. My only concern was that the closer location had closed down so that when I needed to get the truck over 90% of the miles I put on the truck were because I had to go twice as far to get the truck and get back to my location. The closer location had stopped doing U-Haul. That did not feel good but the dealer was very good and straight forward.Robert T B.
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15 Most Read Entries on Collapse Board, 22.05.11 – 28.05.11
Cults mania here the last couple of days … not that you'd know it to look at this chart. Might be a little too early. Doubtless, the recent 'discussion' I had with Robin Pecknold on Twitter influenced the position of the top entry.
1. REVIEWED IN PICTURES Fleet Foxes – Helplessness Blues (Sub Pop)
(Everett True)
2. Everett True reacts to the news Silverchair have finally decided to call it a day
3. 5 Music Journalism Clichés Which Should Go Away Forever
Typical example: "(Geezer rock band's) new album, Embrace The Light, hearkens back to their eponymous 1980 debut, and is a glorious, remarkable return to form." (Emily Howlett Carney)
4. Fleet Foxes – Helplessness Blues (Sub Pop)
Just what we needed, a rural Bruce Springsteen. (Scott Creney)
5. Do Music Critics Ever Rule?
Let's get leotarded, shall we? (Laura Witkowski)
6. REVIEWED IN PICTURES Lady Gaga – Born This Way (Polydor/Interscope)
7. Cults vs Warpaint @ the Great Escape Festival 2011, Brighton, UK, 12.05.11 (see featured image)
By now it's getting dark outside, the venue is heaving and anticipation is growing by the second. (Hannah Golightly)
7. Thurston Moore – Demolished Thoughts (Matador)
I know a thing or two about demolished thoughts. I know what it feels like to have a wave of intense emotion, like anger, sadness or joy, take over my brain with no logical cause. I have experienced the awareness and flush of heat that accompanies an unexpected impulse. (Brigette Adair Herron)
9. Spot the difference: Beyoncé vs The Simpsons
I reckon The Simpsons just about tip it in favour of the potty mouths. (ET)
10. 10 REVIEWS OF THE NEW CULTS ALBUM – 1: in real time
I couldn't give a shit about the hype, or media manipulation. I'm a big fan of media manipulation when it comes to bands I like. (ET)
11. Song of the day – 353: Tearist
Music that will make you smile about music once more. (ET)
12. 10 REVIEWS OF THE NEW CULTS ALBUM – 10: confessional
There's probably nothing wrong with your brain – but be careful of any flavored fruit drink offered to you by well-meaning Columbia record executives. (Laura Witkowski)
13. Song of the day – 351: Art Brut (a mini-review)
I readied myself to press play, imagining how it was going to be everything I love about music: sarcastic, sardonic, misanthropic, small-minded, abrasive, repetitive, distorted, annoying, spasmodic, smart, witty, spiteful, scouring … (ET)
14. An open question to Brisbane
Do I have to suspend critical judgment if I'm dealing with anything local (or even national)? Was I wrong to commission a review from a writer in Athens, GA of the No Anchor album, knowing that he'd be impartial about it? (ET)
It does make me wonder how people who've never heard Throwing Muses experience this book. (Fuck knows what they imagine the band sounds like but I'd love to hear the music a forensically-minded reader might make, reconstructing Throwing Muses solely from what Hersh has written. It'd be awesome.) (Lucy Cage)
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