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The South Fork of the American River is everyone’s favorite California river! As the river flows through the heart of Gold Country, it includes rapids which are challenging yet not extreme. There is plenty of time for you and your rafting companions to indulge in family or group bonding, playful joke telling, and spirited water fighting. In-between the rapids, there’s always a little time for a refreshing swim in the cool, clear water.
The South Fork’s long season and its close proximity to Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite and the San Francisco Bay Area make this an extremely accessible river trip. The Chili Bar half-day trip is named after a population of Chileans who settled on the South Fork of the American during the California Gold Rush; the trip is short and sweet, with plenty of adventure for both novice and experienced rafters!
The South Fork’s exciting Class III whitewater is near-perfect fun for the whole family! The water on the South Fork is released during summer months from hydroelectric facilities located upstream. Such water releases are not subject to the control of El Dorado County or commercial rafting companies.
To increase your safety, we expect everyone to watch our 23-minute Whitewater Orientation video before joining us. Watch at www.oars.com/experience/safety/ or call 800-346-6277 to request a free DVD. Please don’t leave home without watching.
We meet near our camp store at the OARS American River Outpost at 9:00 AM. Roads around here are winding, so please be sure to allow for plenty of travel time. Our river-side campground and base of operations is in the heart of the twin towns of Lotus and Coloma. Our peaceful hideaway is surrounded by plenty of history, recreational opportunities and cultural activities.
Once everyone has arrived, the guides will deliver an orientation and safety talk and fit you with your safety gear. We will then take a 25-minute shuttle ride to the Chili Bar put-in point, where your boats and the rest of your OARS crew await. After practicing your paddle strokes with your guide, we will head downriver to the infamous rapid named Meatgrinder!
Beautiful river scenes stretch out around us with redtail hawks soaring overhead and the occasional river otter swimming near shore. Exciting rapids like Racehorse Bend, Maya and Triple Threat await us on this enjoyable run! After a short section of class I-II whitewater, we find ourselves at the notorious “Troublemaker” rapid. This solid, class III rapid packs an exhilarating ride. Be sure to smile as we make our way through this rapid as there are often onlookers watching from the shore.
After floating by the historic town of Coloma and the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, where gold was originally discovered in 1848, your trip begins to wind down—but not without a few more stories from your personable and knowledgeable guide. Once we return to the campground, we encourage you to stick around awhile: explore our nature trails, play campground games or just savor your time along the river.
We’ll meet you near our camp store at 9:00 AM at the OARS American River Outpost, located at 7330 River Park Drive, behind Hotshot Imaging’s store in Lotus. Click here for a Google Map.
From Sacramento on U.S. Hwy 50: Follow Hwy 50 east toward Placerville and South Lake Tahoe. Take the Ponderosa Road exit (Exit #37), turn left onto Ponderosa/S. Shingle Road and cross over the freeway. At the second stop light, take the right turn on N. Shingle Rd toward Coloma/Lotus.
After about 4.5 miles N. Shingle Road turns into Lotus Road—continue going straight for about 6 more miles. As you approach Lotus, pass through the town’s first stop sign and continue to the 3-way stop sign intersection with Hwy 49. Turn left onto Hwy 49 (north) and cross the bridge over the South Fork of the American. Immediately after crossing the river, you will see the “River Park” shopping center on the left, with signs for Hotshot Imaging. Please use the center’s second entrance, where a left-turn lane is provided at River Park Drive. Look to the back of the center, where you will see the entrance to our American River Outpost.
From South Lake Tahoe: Take Hwy 50 west to Placerville. Turn right on Hwy 49 (north) and follow the directions from Placerville listed below.
From Placerville: Proceed north on winding Hwy 49 for about 9.5 miles (about 20—25 minutes) through the town of Coloma. Just past Coloma and the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, cross the bridge over the South Fork of the American. Right after crossing the river, you will see the “River Park” shopping center on the left, with signs for Hotshot Imaging. Please use the center’s second entrance, where a left-turn lane is provided at River Park Drive. Look to the back of the center, where you will see the entrance to our campground.
From Reno/North Lake Tahoe: Take Interstate 80 west to Auburn. Take Hwy 49 south from Auburn for about 17 miles (about 30 minutes), arriving in the Coloma/Lotus area. After passing through Lotus’ 3-way stop sign (intersection with Marshall Grade Road), continue past the gas station and look for us behind the “River Park” shopping center on the right. Before Hotshot Imaging’s building, turn right onto River Park Drive and look for the entrance to our campground in the back of the retail center.
The closest major airport is in Sacramento (SMF), which is served by most major airlines and car rental companies. Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Reno (RNO) are within a 3-hour drive.
One night of FREE camping before or after your trip is available at the OARS American River Outpost in Lotus for everyone who goes rafting with us; additional nights of camping and all nights of camping for non-rafters are $10 per person/night. Advance reservations are required. Please ask an Adventure Consultant about the details of staying at our beautiful riverside camp or click here.
We recommend you make reservations well in advance in order to guarantee lodging.
You may want to check one week prior to your trip for an up-to-date weather forecast. We recommend you check the following web sites for weather in Coloma, CA: www.weather.com or www.accuweather.com.
Ability to remain seated and balanced while in a whitewater craft while holding on with at least one hand.
Wear a Type V Coast Guard-approved personal floatation device (maximum chest size of 56 inches). Wearing leg straps may be required to ensure proper fit. Where required, properly wear a helmet.
Ability to independently board and disembark a boat four to ten times each day. This may require stepping into the boat, and then maneuvering your body over and across tubes and fixed objects into a seated position.
Ability to independently navigate shoreline terrain, including safely maneuvering around and across boulders, rocks, and slippery and uneven surfaces, under low branches, and around vegetation. This includes the ability to maintain your balance near precipitous ledges or cliffs.
Ability to independently swim in whitewater or swift currents while wearing a PFD. This includes being an active participant in your own rescue, including having the ability to (a) keep your airway passages sealed while underwater, and regain control of your breathing when being submitted to repeated submersion under waves or currents; (b) orient yourself to new “in-river” surroundings; (c) reposition yourself in the water to different swimming positions; (d) swim aggressively to a boat or to shore in whitewater; (e) receive a rescue rope, paddle, or human assistance, and possibly let go of the same; (f) get out from under an overturned boat.
Ability to swim 100 yards in flat water while wearing a PFD.
Ability to assist another passenger who has fallen out of the boat by pulling them back in.
It is very important that each trip participant take an active role in their own safety. You will likely encounter wilderness conditions that you are unfamiliar with, and those conditions may change rapidly. It is critical to pay attention at all times, to be aware of your surroundings, and to avoid taking unnecessary risks. Even a non-life threatening injury in a wilderness setting can become a major emergency for you, and can endanger the entire group. Swimming alone or hiking alone is discouraged. Excessive alcohol consumption or illicit drug use is not tolerated. Using common sense, and following both the explicit instruction and the lead of your guides can go a long way towards keeping yourself and the group safe. Some obvious things to avoid in camp and on shore (by way of example) are: walking around without shoes in camp, approaching wild animals, not paying attention to what is above or around your tent site that could harm you, not paying attention to hazards such as poison ivy and rattlesnakes, and walking near precipitous ledges.
The best choice is an amphibious shoe that drains water, protects your toes and won’t come off in swirling current. A retired pair of athletic shoes can work well, too. Sport sandals with a heel strap are a good option. Find professional-grade options made by Chaco®, the official footwear sponsor of OARS guides.
We recommend starting with bathing suit/swim trunks and a lightweight synthetic shirt, and then adding layers of synthetic long underwear and fleece as needed.
Protecting yourself from the sun should be taken very seriously! A hat, sunscreen, lip balm and sunglasses are a must. In many cases, a long-sleeve shirt is the best method for preventing sunburn on your upper body. Light-weight long pants may also be appropriate to protect your legs.
ALWAYS BE PREPARED FOR CHANGING WEATHER! Especially during the months of April, May and early June, California can experience extreme changes in weather.
Wearing cotton items on a river trip is only appropriate when the weather is hot. Wet cotton will chill your body temperature.
Provided (early-season) wetsuits do not include “wetsuit booties” – please bring your own, or wear wool socks with tennis shoes as a good alternative.
Please let us know if you have any medical issues we will need to consider in planning your trip.
No dogs are allowed at the OARS American River Outpost.
You may want to bring a small waterproof bag to hold your camera and other items you might need during the day. While most rafting-specific bags are designed to be waterproof, you may also wish to place your camera in a durable, waterproof casing for additional protection. Disposable waterproof and panorama cameras are also a fun option.
There are several professional companies taking photos of each raft at some of the South Fork’s larger rapids, which provide great action shots. These companies are not affiliated with OARS and you will need to contact them separately to purchase these pictures. Hotshot Imaging is conveniently based in Lotus right next door to our campground; visit them after your South Fork of the American trip at their storefront on Hwy 49 to order pictures. (To order your photos online, you must request the photo link for your trip from Hotshot Imaging.) For more information, visit http://www.hotshotimaging.com/ or call (530) 621-0400.
Each participant will need to complete the required trip forms online and submit them no later than 30 days prior to your trip, or immediately if booking within 30 days.
Final and full payment is due at the time of booking.
We advise that you leave your valuables at home or in your private vehicle and take on the river only what’s absolutely necessary. We also recommend you leave dry shoes and clothing in your car to ensure a comfortable drive home.
Tipping is optional, but appreciated by our staff. If you are wondering how much to tip, you may consider that we operate in a service industry with a host of behind-the-scenes contributors in addition to the guides on your trip. In general, we suggest a gratuity based on 10 – 15% of the trip cost. It is customary on OARS trips for gratuities to be given to the Trip Leader in the form of cash or personal check, who will then distribute appropriately amongst all the guides and support staff.
In reviewing your statement, you’ll notice a $1/person/day donation to the American River Conservancy, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the Forks of the American River. One-hundred percent of your tax-deductible donation goes toward conserving the American Rivers watershed. This donation is voluntary and may be removed from your invoice if you choose not to participate.
Full payment is required at the time of booking. Payments may be made by check, money order or Visa/Mastercard (American Express and Discover incur a 3% processing fee). Receipt of the payment signifies acceptance of our complete Terms and Conditions. Individual departures and trip capacity are strictly limited by the managing agency. Cancelling your trip will incur cancellation fees because holding spots for you means we are likely turning others away who would like to book the trip.
If you find it necessary to cancel your trip, please notify us as soon as possible. We do not make exceptions to the cancellation policy for any reason, including weather, wildfire, terrorism, civil unrest or personal emergencies. There is no refund for arriving late or leaving a trip early.
29 to 3 days prior Payment can be transferred to another trip (within the same year) for $15/person transfer fee. No refund.
Please note that different deposit/cancellation policies may apply for charter groups. Refer to the group organizer’s confirmation e-mail for details.
Under most circumstances, if you are of an adventurous spirit and in reasonably good health, you should have no problem enjoying an OARS trip. People with medical conditions, including pregnancy, should have a physician’s approval before taking an adventure travel trip.
Everyone is required to sign a standard liability release form before the trip, acknowledging awareness that there are inherent risks associated with the trip. Due to the nature of the activities, a condition of your participation is that you will sign this form and return it to our office before the trip begins. Anyone who refuses to sign the form will not be allowed to participate, and consistent with OARS cancellation policy, there will be no refund of the trip fees at that time.
O.A.R.S. West, Inc. and cooperating agencies act only in the capacity of agent for the participants in all matters relating to transportation and/or all other related travel services, and assume no responsibility however caused for injury, loss or damage to person or property in connection with any service, including but not limited to that resulting directly or indirectly from acts of God, detention, annoyance, delays and expenses arising from quarantine, strikes, theft, pilferage, force majeure, failure of any means of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled, civil disturbances, government restrictions or regulations, and discrepancies or change in transit over which it has no control. Reasonable changes in itinerary may be made where deemed advisable for the comfort and well being of the participants, including cancellation due to water fluctuation, insufficient bookings (this trip requires a minimum of 4 guests), and other factors. There is risk in whitewater rafting, particularly during high-water conditions. Rafts and kayaks can capsize. You could be swept overboard. Your guide will make every attempt to assist, but you must be strong and agile enough to “self-help” and “float-it-out” without further endangering yourself or others. We reserve the right not to accept passengers weighing more than 260 pounds or with a waist/chest size exceeding 56 inches. We may decide, at any time, to exclude any person or group for any reason we feel is related to the safety of our trips. We are experienced at accommodating people with various disabilities. Please give us an opportunity to make you feel welcome. We need to discuss any special requirements ahead of time. On advancement of deposit the depositor agrees to be bound by the above recited terms and conditions. Prices subject to change without notice.

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the south fork of the american river is everyone’s favorite california river! as the river flows through the heart of gold country, it includes rapids which are challenging yet not extreme. there is plenty of time for you and your rafting companions to indulge in family or group bonding, playful joke telling, and spirited water fighting. in-between the rapids, there’s always a little time for a refreshing swim in the cool, clear water.
the south fork’s long season and its close proximity to sacramento, lake tahoe, yosemite and the san francisco bay area make this an extremely accessible river trip. the chili bar half-day trip is named after a population of chileans who settled on the south fork of the american during the california gold rush; the trip is short and sweet, with plenty of adventure for both novice and experienced rafters!
the south fork’s exciting class iii whitewater is near-perfect fun for the whole family! the water on the south fork is released during summer months from hydroelectric facilities located upstream. such water releases are not subject to the control of el dorado county or commercial rafting companies.
to increase your safety, we expect everyone to watch our 23-minute whitewater orientation video before joining us. watch at www.oars.com/experience/safety/ or call 800-346-6277 to request a free dvd. please don’t leave home without watching.
we meet near our camp store at the oars american river outpost at 9:00 am. roads around here are winding, so please be sure to allow for plenty of travel time. our river-side campground and base of operations is in the heart of the twin towns of lotus and coloma. our peaceful hideaway is surrounded by plenty of history, recreational opportunities and cultural activities.
once everyone has arrived, the guides will deliver an orientation and safety talk and fit you with your safety gear. we will then take a 25-minute shuttle ride to the chili bar put-in point, where your boats and the rest of your oars crew await. after practicing your paddle strokes with your guide, we will head downriver to the infamous rapid named meatgrinder!
beautiful river scenes stretch out around us with redtail hawks soaring overhead and the occasional river otter swimming near shore. exciting rapids like racehorse bend, maya and triple threat await us on this enjoyable run! after a short section of class i-ii whitewater, we find ourselves at the notorious “troublemaker” rapid. this solid, class iii rapid packs an exhilarating ride. be sure to smile as we make our way through this rapid as there are often onlookers watching from the shore.
after floating by the historic town of coloma and the marshall gold discovery state historic park, where gold was originally discovered in 1848, your trip begins to wind down—but not without a few more stories from your personable and knowledgeable guide. once we return to the campground, we encourage you to stick around awhile: explore our nature trails, play campground games or just savor your time along the river.
we’ll meet you near our camp store at 9:00 am at the oars american river outpost, located at 7330 river park drive, behind hotshot imaging’s store in lotus. click here for a google map.
from sacramento on u.s. hwy 50: follow hwy 50 east toward placerville and south lake tahoe. take the ponderosa road exit (exit #37), turn left onto ponderosa/s. shingle road and cross over the freeway. at the second stop light, take the right turn on n. shingle rd toward coloma/lotus.
after about 4.5 miles n. shingle road turns into lotus road—continue going straight for about 6 more miles. as you approach lotus, pass through the town’s first stop sign and continue to the 3-way stop sign intersection with hwy 49. turn left onto hwy 49 (north) and cross the bridge over the south fork of the american. immediately after crossing the river, you will see the “river park” shopping center on the left, with signs for hotshot imaging. please use the center’s second entrance, where a left-turn lane is provided at river park drive. look to the back of the center, where you will see the entrance to our american river outpost.
from south lake tahoe: take hwy 50 west to placerville. turn right on hwy 49 (north) and follow the directions from placerville listed below.
from placerville: proceed north on winding hwy 49 for about 9.5 miles (about 20—25 minutes) through the town of coloma. just past coloma and the marshall gold discovery state historic park, cross the bridge over the south fork of the american. right after crossing the river, you will see the “river park” shopping center on the left, with signs for hotshot imaging. please use the center’s second entrance, where a left-turn lane is provided at river park drive. look to the back of the center, where you will see the entrance to our campground.
from reno/north lake tahoe: take interstate 80 west to auburn. take hwy 49 south from auburn for about 17 miles (about 30 minutes), arriving in the coloma/lotus area. after passing through lotus’ 3-way stop sign (intersection with marshall grade road), continue past the gas station and look for us behind the “river park” shopping center on the right. before hotshot imaging’s building, turn right onto river park drive and look for the entrance to our campground in the back of the retail center.
the closest major airport is in sacramento (smf), which is served by most major airlines and car rental companies. oakland (oak), san francisco (sfo) and reno (rno) are within a 3-hour drive.
one night of free camping before or after your trip is available at the oars american river outpost in lotus for everyone who goes rafting with us; additional nights of camping and all nights of camping for non-rafters are $10 per person/night. advance reservations are required. please ask an adventure consultant about the details of staying at our beautiful riverside camp or click here.
we recommend you make reservations well in advance in order to guarantee lodging.
you may want to check one week prior to your trip for an up-to-date weather forecast. we recommend you check the following web sites for weather in coloma, ca: www.weather.com or www.accuweather.com.
ability to remain seated and balanced while in a whitewater craft while holding on with at least one hand.
wear a type v coast guard-approved personal floatation device (maximum chest size of 56 inches). wearing leg straps may be required to ensure proper fit. where required, properly wear a helmet.
ability to independently board and disembark a boat four to ten times each day. this may require stepping into the boat, and then maneuvering your body over and across tubes and fixed objects into a seated position.
ability to independently navigate shoreline terrain, including safely maneuvering around and across boulders, rocks, and slippery and uneven surfaces, under low branches, and around vegetation. this includes the ability to maintain your balance near precipitous ledges or cliffs.
ability to independently swim in whitewater or swift currents while wearing a pfd. this includes being an active participant in your own rescue, including having the ability to (a) keep your airway passages sealed while underwater, and regain control of your breathing when being submitted to repeated submersion under waves or currents; (b) orient yourself to new “in-river” surroundings; (c) reposition yourself in the water to different swimming positions; (d) swim aggressively to a boat or to shore in whitewater; (e) receive a rescue rope, paddle, or human assistance, and possibly let go of the same; (f) get out from under an overturned boat.
ability to swim 100 yards in flat water while wearing a pfd.
ability to assist another passenger who has fallen out of the boat by pulling them back in.
it is very important that each trip participant take an active role in their own safety. you will likely encounter wilderness conditions that you are unfamiliar with, and those conditions may change rapidly. it is critical to pay attention at all times, to be aware of your surroundings, and to avoid taking unnecessary risks. even a non-life threatening injury in a wilderness setting can become a major emergency for you, and can endanger the entire group. swimming alone or hiking alone is discouraged. excessive alcohol consumption or illicit drug use is not tolerated. using common sense, and following both the explicit instruction and the lead of your guides can go a long way towards keeping yourself and the group safe. some obvious things to avoid in camp and on shore (by way of example) are: walking around without shoes in camp, approaching wild animals, not paying attention to what is above or around your tent site that could harm you, not paying attention to hazards such as poison ivy and rattlesnakes, and walking near precipitous ledges.
the best choice is an amphibious shoe that drains water, protects your toes and won’t come off in swirling current. a retired pair of athletic shoes can work well, too. sport sandals with a heel strap are a good option. find professional-grade options made by chaco®, the official footwear sponsor of oars guides.
we recommend starting with bathing suit/swim trunks and a lightweight synthetic shirt, and then adding layers of synthetic long underwear and fleece as needed.
protecting yourself from the sun should be taken very seriously! a hat, sunscreen, lip balm and sunglasses are a must. in many cases, a long-sleeve shirt is the best method for preventing sunburn on your upper body. light-weight long pants may also be appropriate to protect your legs.
always be prepared for changing weather! especially during the months of april, may and early june, california can experience extreme changes in weather.
wearing cotton items on a river trip is only appropriate when the weather is hot. wet cotton will chill your body temperature.
provided (early-season) wetsuits do not include “wetsuit booties” – please bring your own, or wear wool socks with tennis shoes as a good alternative.
please let us know if you have any medical issues we will need to consider in planning your trip.
no dogs are allowed at the oars american river outpost.
you may want to bring a small waterproof bag to hold your camera and other items you might need during the day. while most rafting-specific bags are designed to be waterproof, you may also wish to place your camera in a durable, waterproof casing for additional protection. disposable waterproof and panorama cameras are also a fun option.
there are several professional companies taking photos of each raft at some of the south fork’s larger rapids, which provide great action shots. these companies are not affiliated with oars and you will need to contact them separately to purchase these pictures. hotshot imaging is conveniently based in lotus right next door to our campground; visit them after your south fork of the american trip at their storefront on hwy 49 to order pictures. (to order your photos online, you must request the photo link for your trip from hotshot imaging.) for more information, visit http://www.hotshotimaging.com/ or call (530) 621-0400.
each participant will need to complete the required trip forms online and submit them no later than 30 days prior to your trip, or immediately if booking within 30 days.
final and full payment is due at the time of booking.
we advise that you leave your valuables at home or in your private vehicle and take on the river only what’s absolutely necessary. we also recommend you leave dry shoes and clothing in your car to ensure a comfortable drive home.
tipping is optional, but appreciated by our staff. if you are wondering how much to tip, you may consider that we operate in a service industry with a host of behind-the-scenes contributors in addition to the guides on your trip. in general, we suggest a gratuity based on 10 – 15% of the trip cost. it is customary on oars trips for gratuities to be given to the trip leader in the form of cash or personal check, who will then distribute appropriately amongst all the guides and support staff.
in reviewing your statement, you’ll notice a $1/person/day donation to the american river conservancy, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the forks of the american river. one-hundred percent of your tax-deductible donation goes toward conserving the american rivers watershed. this donation is voluntary and may be removed from your invoice if you choose not to participate.
full payment is required at the time of booking. payments may be made by check, money order or visa/mastercard (american express and discover incur a 3% processing fee). receipt of the payment signifies acceptance of our complete terms and conditions. individual departures and trip capacity are strictly limited by the managing agency. cancelling your trip will incur cancellation fees because holding spots for you means we are likely turning others away who would like to book the trip.
if you find it necessary to cancel your trip, please notify us as soon as possible. we do not make exceptions to the cancellation policy for any reason, including weather, wildfire, terrorism, civil unrest or personal emergencies. there is no refund for arriving late or leaving a trip early.
29 to 3 days prior payment can be transferred to another trip (within the same year) for $15/person transfer fee. no refund.
please note that different deposit/cancellation policies may apply for charter groups. refer to the group organizer’s confirmation e-mail for details.
under most circumstances, if you are of an adventurous spirit and in reasonably good health, you should have no problem enjoying an oars trip. people with medical conditions, including pregnancy, should have a physician’s approval before taking an adventure travel trip.
everyone is required to sign a standard liability release form before the trip, acknowledging awareness that there are inherent risks associated with the trip. due to the nature of the activities, a condition of your participation is that you will sign this form and return it to our office before the trip begins. anyone who refuses to sign the form will not be allowed to participate, and consistent with oars cancellation policy, there will be no refund of the trip fees at that time.
o.a.r.s. west, inc. and cooperating agencies act only in the capacity of agent for the participants in all matters relating to transportation and/or all other related travel services, and assume no responsibility however caused for injury, loss or damage to person or property in connection with any service, including but not limited to that resulting directly or indirectly from acts of god, detention, annoyance, delays and expenses arising from quarantine, strikes, theft, pilferage, force majeure, failure of any means of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled, civil disturbances, government restrictions or regulations, and discrepancies or change in transit over which it has no control. reasonable changes in itinerary may be made where deemed advisable for the comfort and well being of the participants, including cancellation due to water fluctuation, insufficient bookings (this trip requires a minimum of 4 guests), and other factors. there is risk in whitewater rafting, particularly during high-water conditions. rafts and kayaks can capsize. you could be swept overboard. your guide will make every attempt to assist, but you must be strong and agile enough to “self-help” and “float-it-out” without further endangering yourself or others. we reserve the right not to accept passengers weighing more than 260 pounds or with a waist/chest size exceeding 56 inches. we may decide, at any time, to exclude any person or group for any reason we feel is related to the safety of our trips. we are experienced at accommodating people with various disabilities. please give us an opportunity to make you feel welcome. we need to discuss any special requirements ahead of time. on advancement of deposit the depositor agrees to be bound by the above recited terms and conditions. prices subject to change without notice.


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feverfew's mechanism of action may be inhibiting the release of serotonin and prostaglandins, both of which act upon blood vessels in the head. the active ingredients in feverfew include parthenolide and tanetin; best results are seen with standardized extracts of feverfew versus non-extracted preparations.
use as directed. note: feverfew is not a treatment for acute migraine attacks.
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Kid Hit Menu Items: Thankfully, just about everything. Especially since during the drive over to Din Tai Fung in Arcadia, the toddler’s demands for French fries were getting tiresome. And a little bit worrisome, given that we were already “pot committed” — as one would say in poker parlance — to the DTF plan. Well, nary a peep about FFs was uttered once the steamers arrived containing the famous Juicy Pork Dumplings that weep with deliciousness. Eggy fluffy fried rice with slabs of chicken was also excitedly devoured, along with sweet, nutty string beans. Bowls of sesame noodles, which contain endless, messy slurping fun, are a good hearty counterpoint to the delicate dumplings — that’s if nut allergies aren’t an issue since they have peanuts.
Adult Perks: DTF is an alcohol free zone. But we never give any thought to this prohibition, at all. We’re too busy ordering as much as we can possibly eat to notice or care.
Pros: Incredible Shanghai style soup dumplings that attract massive crowds. Service is fast and efficient once you’ve been seated. It’s a well-oiled machine, that Din Tai Fung. They’ll give you a nice kid/baby place setting with a paper cup and plastic utensils; the baby used them as toys rather than eating implements.
Cons: See above. The quality + popularity = long waits. If you’re chronically behind schedule like we are, then plan peak dinner times VERY carefully. Arriving at say, 6:30 on a Sunday isn’t ideal, unless you want to spend a total of three hours for a meal during which sitting and eating inside the restaurant accounts for maybe 45 minutes. There’s also a second location nearby, but we stick to the O.G.
Changing Station: No, but an amazingly clean bathroom which, if the janitorial log is to believed, gets checked about every 15 minutes.
At least there are some ridiculously entertaining ways to pass those long wait times.
Parking and Access: Busy strip mall, but there are always spaces. Chances are someone in your party will have to hop out to grab your number and get on the list anyway, so that gives you time to circle around. Def not easy stroller navigation territory once inside.
Other Tidbits: My first visit to DTF was when I was super preggo with #1. The wait was tough, but man, just talk to anyone who’s been, and you’ll hear endless praise about the transcendent soup dumpling experience. Now the waiting is still the hardest part, especially with kids. But if you get it together early it’s do-able. Or as we discovered this week, the strip mall has plenty of diversions to pass the waiting time (an hour this past Sunday). The random shop next door has a bunch of those hook-your-prize arcade machine thingies, including one with a Louis Vuitton tote, proof of authenticity certificate and receipt included. Adjacent bakeries and other food businesses can help out in a pinch, too.
So when I heard these words, my heart leapt and I felt a crazy parenting high: “I want the last soup dumpling!” The lapse in manners notwithstanding, we could not have been more thrilled. Next time we’ll get an extra order, and arrive by 5.
Actually, skip the original Arcadia location and go to the relatively newer one next door instead.
Extra suggestion: Alternately, dumplings can be ordered FROZEN six hours in advance, and steamed at home. Our friends have organized groups of us — many of whom have kids — to pitch in on a massive to-go order from DTF. Henry and I once brought a case of sodas and beer from the beloved Galco’s to go with. Behold the spread (at right). The steaming requires a little work, but so worth it to enjoy the wonders that are Shanghai soup dumplings in the comfort of your own home.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
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kid hit menu items: thankfully, just about everything. especially since during the drive over to din tai fung in arcadia, the toddler’s demands for french fries were getting tiresome. and a little bit worrisome, given that we were already “pot committed” — as one would say in poker parlance — to the dtf plan. well, nary a peep about ffs was uttered once the steamers arrived containing the famous juicy pork dumplings that weep with deliciousness. eggy fluffy fried rice with slabs of chicken was also excitedly devoured, along with sweet, nutty string beans. bowls of sesame noodles, which contain endless, messy slurping fun, are a good hearty counterpoint to the delicate dumplings — that’s if nut allergies aren’t an issue since they have peanuts.
adult perks: dtf is an alcohol free zone. but we never give any thought to this prohibition, at all. we’re too busy ordering as much as we can possibly eat to notice or care.
pros: incredible shanghai style soup dumplings that attract massive crowds. service is fast and efficient once you’ve been seated. it’s a well-oiled machine, that din tai fung. they’ll give you a nice kid/baby place setting with a paper cup and plastic utensils; the baby used them as toys rather than eating implements.
cons: see above. the quality + popularity = long waits. if you’re chronically behind schedule like we are, then plan peak dinner times very carefully. arriving at say, 6:30 on a sunday isn’t ideal, unless you want to spend a total of three hours for a meal during which sitting and eating inside the restaurant accounts for maybe 45 minutes. there’s also a second location nearby, but we stick to the o.g.
changing station: no, but an amazingly clean bathroom which, if the janitorial log is to believed, gets checked about every 15 minutes.
at least there are some ridiculously entertaining ways to pass those long wait times.
parking and access: busy strip mall, but there are always spaces. chances are someone in your party will have to hop out to grab your number and get on the list anyway, so that gives you time to circle around. def not easy stroller navigation territory once inside.
other tidbits: my first visit to dtf was when i was super preggo with #1. the wait was tough, but man, just talk to anyone who’s been, and you’ll hear endless praise about the transcendent soup dumpling experience. now the waiting is still the hardest part, especially with kids. but if you get it together early it’s do-able. or as we discovered this week, the strip mall has plenty of diversions to pass the waiting time (an hour this past sunday). the random shop next door has a bunch of those hook-your-prize arcade machine thingies, including one with a louis vuitton tote, proof of authenticity certificate and receipt included. adjacent bakeries and other food businesses can help out in a pinch, too.
so when i heard these words, my heart leapt and i felt a crazy parenting high: “i want the last soup dumpling!” the lapse in manners notwithstanding, we could not have been more thrilled. next time we’ll get an extra order, and arrive by 5.
actually, skip the original arcadia location and go to the relatively newer one next door instead.
extra suggestion: alternately, dumplings can be ordered frozen six hours in advance, and steamed at home. our friends have organized groups of us — many of whom have kids — to pitch in on a massive to-go order from dtf. henry and i once brought a case of sodas and beer from the beloved galco’s to go with. behold the spread (at right). the steaming requires a little work, but so worth it to enjoy the wonders that are shanghai soup dumplings in the comfort of your own home.
hours: monday – friday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.; saturday, 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; sunday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
next post: hold the knuckle from that sandwich, please!


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oops! i haven’t had the opportunity to update my family photography portfolio.
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alternatively, contact me using the form below and i can send you some of my latest work and we can plan your family shoot.
thanks for taking a look at my family photography portfolio. this is a small selection of some of my work.
i would love to photograph your family and would be honored to capture this timeless memory for you and your family.
please feel free to contact me. i can’t wait to hear from you.


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The scene should have been chaotic, but it wasn’t. The only adrenaline pumping was that of the first responding law enforcement officers. The three arrived to the moonlit S-curve, following a 9-1-1 call reporting the sighting of dim tail lights off the road. A disturbed snowbank was the only indication of an accident. Five yards from the road’s edge, was a thick tree line of the Manistee National Forest. Another five yards, into that, was a hint of red square lights, faintly detectable under a dusting of fresh snow.
Sergeant Barager was the shift supervisor and the senior responding officer. He’s arrived to too many scenes like this one in the snowy winters of Northern Michigan. To him, this was becoming routine. He flapped open the female’s fleece shirt and tore the tee shirt that was beneath, while Officer Rivers, kept on with the breathing and compressions.
“What the hell?” Barager grumbled in an exhale, looking down at the woman’s chest.
“Is she banged up pretty bad?” Douglass asked overhearing Barager, and dropping to his knees on top of a mound of snow with the defibrillator spraying some of the white powder as it landed beside him.
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the scene should have been chaotic, but it wasn’t. the only adrenaline pumping was that of the first responding law enforcement officers. the three arrived to the moonlit s-curve, following a 9-1-1 call reporting the sighting of dim tail lights off the road. a disturbed snowbank was the only indication of an accident. five yards from the road’s edge, was a thick tree line of the manistee national forest. another five yards, into that, was a hint of red square lights, faintly detectable under a dusting of fresh snow.
sergeant barager was the shift supervisor and the senior responding officer. he’s arrived to too many scenes like this one in the snowy winters of northern michigan. to him, this was becoming routine. he flapped open the female’s fleece shirt and tore the tee shirt that was beneath, while officer rivers, kept on with the breathing and compressions.
“what the hell?” barager grumbled in an exhale, looking down at the woman’s chest.
“is she banged up pretty bad?” douglass asked overhearing barager, and dropping to his knees on top of a mound of snow with the defibrillator spraying some of the white powder as it landed beside him.
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Because to me you always came first.
You broke my heart into pieces.
“love is not a destination love is a journey, as we grow in our lives so should love in our hearts”.

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because to me you always came first.
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“love is not a destination love is a journey, as we grow in our lives so should love in our hearts”.


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Dark Souls 3 Fan Art: "Nightcrawler"
Dark Souls 3 Fan Art: "Nightcrawler"I am a gigantic fan of the Dark Set in Dark Souls - it may be some of my favorite armor ever. It was the only set I've ever farmed for in any game, Dark Souls or otherwise. I streamed the making of this on my Twitch channel! It was a lot of fun to make.

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dark souls 3 fan art: "nightcrawler"
dark souls 3 fan art: "nightcrawler"i am a gigantic fan of the dark set in dark souls - it may be some of my favorite armor ever. it was the only set i've ever farmed for in any game, dark souls or otherwise. i streamed the making of this on my twitch channel! it was a lot of fun to make.


text: A unique and very English novel composed of a cycle of beautiful and mysterious fantasy folk tales which combine to tell an unforgettable storyNOMINATED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL'A rich, primordial dreamtime... A wonderful excavation of the story traditions that our ancestors huddled around for warmth... highly recommended'Alan Moore, author of WatchmenThis is a book like no other: a magical tapestry of folk tales, woven together to build a world that is as strange yet familiar as a half-remembered dream. It is an old world, a world of enchanted corn dollies and wild dances in poppy fields, a world of tricksters, lovers and fools.Through this world, Greychild must journey in search of his mother: from the village of Brunt Boggart, down to the treacherous Pedlar Man's track, all the way to the distant Arleccra, a city of treasures and temptation. If you follow him, a part of you will never come back.David Greygoose was born near Northampton and now lives on the edge of Liverpool. In 1976 he co-founded The Windows Project which runs writing workshops in schools and community venues. He has published three collections of poetry under the name Dave Ward, and his stories and poems have appeared in over 100 anthologies as well as being broadcast on TV and radio. Brunt Boggart is his first novel and was nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal.

lowercased: a unique and very english novel composed of a cycle of beautiful and mysterious fantasy folk tales which combine to tell an unforgettable storynominated for the cilip carnegie medal'a rich, primordial dreamtime... a wonderful excavation of the story traditions that our ancestors huddled around for warmth... highly recommended'alan moore, author of watchmenthis is a book like no other: a magical tapestry of folk tales, woven together to build a world that is as strange yet familiar as a half-remembered dream. it is an old world, a world of enchanted corn dollies and wild dances in poppy fields, a world of tricksters, lovers and fools.through this world, greychild must journey in search of his mother: from the village of brunt boggart, down to the treacherous pedlar man's track, all the way to the distant arleccra, a city of treasures and temptation. if you follow him, a part of you will never come back.david greygoose was born near northampton and now lives on the edge of liverpool. in 1976 he co-founded the windows project which runs writing workshops in schools and community venues. he has published three collections of poetry under the name dave ward, and his stories and poems have appeared in over 100 anthologies as well as being broadcast on tv and radio. brunt boggart is his first novel and was nominated for the cilip carnegie medal.


text: Howard said he had a '5 point plan' for the show after his Sirius XM contract expires in December: "I know what the future is." Howard explained: "One of the points is if we decide to stay here...again, if we decide to stay here." The other 4 points are the other 4 options--one of which (retirement) has already been taken off the table, but until then: "For four months I'm a company man."

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text: Jack was the star of the TV show 'Sci-Fi Spy Guy'. The show was a major hit in Europe, Australia, America and on the planet Zargon!?

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The PASEP (Partially Asymmetric Simple Exclusion Process) is a probabilistic model of moving particles, which is of great interest in combinatorics, since it appeared that its partition function counts some tableaux. These tableaux have several variants such as permutations tableaux, alternative tableaux, tree- like tableaux, Dyck tableaux, etc. We introduce in this context certain excursions in Young's lattice, that we call stammering tableaux (by analogy with oscillating tableaux, vacillating tableaux, hesitating tableaux). Some natural bijections make a link with rook placements in a double staircase, chains of Dyck paths obtained by successive addition of ribbons, Laguerre histories, Dyck tableaux, etc.
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the pasep (partially asymmetric simple exclusion process) is a probabilistic model of moving particles, which is of great interest in combinatorics, since it appeared that its partition function counts some tableaux. these tableaux have several variants such as permutations tableaux, alternative tableaux, tree- like tableaux, dyck tableaux, etc. we introduce in this context certain excursions in young's lattice, that we call stammering tableaux (by analogy with oscillating tableaux, vacillating tableaux, hesitating tableaux). some natural bijections make a link with rook placements in a double staircase, chains of dyck paths obtained by successive addition of ribbons, laguerre histories, dyck tableaux, etc.
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$100 on lawn maintenance every month?
We are spending $100 on lawn maintenance. Cutting and fertilizing. I know I can save $50 by mowing my own lawn. What should I do about the fertilizing part?
Can we do this ourselves? I know there is a lot if chemicals involved is it worth it? Any suggestion from DIYers out there?
I don't use any chemicals on my lawn. Of course, it's not golf course-quality, but it's a lawn. I use corn gluten meal and I plan to aerate in the fall. If you want a nicer lawn and want to be a little more diligent about it, get this book: http://www.amazon.com/Organic-Lawn-Care-Manual-Low-Maintenance/dp/1580176496/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336016190&sr=8-2 He has a good month-by-month guide to lawn care. It certainly should cost less than $50 a month most months. Also, it's kind of comforting to know you hire someone to mow the lawn. I often wonder how people like you get it all done in the same 24-hour day that I live. You seem to have a lot of projects and jobs going all the time.
Hi Steve, Thanks for responding. I'd love to spend less than 100 on the lawn but need to make sure HOA doesn't come after me. Another thing I learnt is to focus on the most important things in life. I'd rather spend an hour with my girls than mow the lawn. I am hanging in there Steve, it's been quite a challenge but I keep the focus. I'll check out the book for sure. Thanks for the link.
Yamini, I just got sprecticide that you hook up to a hose and will killl 250 kinds of weeds and covers 5000 sq. ft. Cost, inculding water - under $11.00. Guaranteed to last 6 months. I just used it, and will let you know results. Maybe you can use something like that and just have them mow. It could save you a little money, while still having time with your girls.
Terri, Thanks so much for the suggestion. What is this product called. I'd like to try it for sure. It will not only save me time but also money. Yay I love that!!!
Yamini, check out Walter Reeves' website for compreheisive advice on products and timing for various types of lawns. I follow his suggestions religiously. Have tried lawn services in the past for the fertilizer/weed control, but have much better success doing it ourselves.
Yay! that gives me hope. Yes I will start following Walter and his advice on lawns.
Yamini, I mispelled it - Spectricide Weed Killler - got it at Lowes and am noticity alot of weeds starting to die this afternoon.
Yanini, a few days filled w/ lots of rain has gone by. Dandilions and many other weeds have died. No sign of new one's growing. However, there is one pest that doesn't appear to be dying yet. I was told to give it a couple of weeks to really hit the root system. If it doesn't die, then I am taking it to Lowe's with me. Over all, I would say a 90% success rate so far.
My DH says no fertilizer no mow so we fertilize spring and fall and mow 3 inches high about once a week but not as much July and August. We also never water our lawn either.
If it were me, I would plant flowers, especially natives that take care of themsleves. Personally, I find nothing but green grass boring, no texture, color. But that is me. I like my bees, butterflies darting about the yard.

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$100 on lawn maintenance every month?
we are spending $100 on lawn maintenance. cutting and fertilizing. i know i can save $50 by mowing my own lawn. what should i do about the fertilizing part?
can we do this ourselves? i know there is a lot if chemicals involved is it worth it? any suggestion from diyers out there?
i don't use any chemicals on my lawn. of course, it's not golf course-quality, but it's a lawn. i use corn gluten meal and i plan to aerate in the fall. if you want a nicer lawn and want to be a little more diligent about it, get this book: http://www.amazon.com/organic-lawn-care-manual-low-maintenance/dp/1580176496/ref=sr_1_2?ie=utf8&qid=1336016190&sr=8-2 he has a good month-by-month guide to lawn care. it certainly should cost less than $50 a month most months. also, it's kind of comforting to know you hire someone to mow the lawn. i often wonder how people like you get it all done in the same 24-hour day that i live. you seem to have a lot of projects and jobs going all the time.
hi steve, thanks for responding. i'd love to spend less than 100 on the lawn but need to make sure hoa doesn't come after me. another thing i learnt is to focus on the most important things in life. i'd rather spend an hour with my girls than mow the lawn. i am hanging in there steve, it's been quite a challenge but i keep the focus. i'll check out the book for sure. thanks for the link.
yamini, i just got sprecticide that you hook up to a hose and will killl 250 kinds of weeds and covers 5000 sq. ft. cost, inculding water - under $11.00. guaranteed to last 6 months. i just used it, and will let you know results. maybe you can use something like that and just have them mow. it could save you a little money, while still having time with your girls.
terri, thanks so much for the suggestion. what is this product called. i'd like to try it for sure. it will not only save me time but also money. yay i love that!!!
yamini, check out walter reeves' website for compreheisive advice on products and timing for various types of lawns. i follow his suggestions religiously. have tried lawn services in the past for the fertilizer/weed control, but have much better success doing it ourselves.
yay! that gives me hope. yes i will start following walter and his advice on lawns.
yamini, i mispelled it - spectricide weed killler - got it at lowes and am noticity alot of weeds starting to die this afternoon.
yanini, a few days filled w/ lots of rain has gone by. dandilions and many other weeds have died. no sign of new one's growing. however, there is one pest that doesn't appear to be dying yet. i was told to give it a couple of weeks to really hit the root system. if it doesn't die, then i am taking it to lowe's with me. over all, i would say a 90% success rate so far.
my dh says no fertilizer no mow so we fertilize spring and fall and mow 3 inches high about once a week but not as much july and august. we also never water our lawn either.
if it were me, i would plant flowers, especially natives that take care of themsleves. personally, i find nothing but green grass boring, no texture, color. but that is me. i like my bees, butterflies darting about the yard.


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You think you’re the only one who’d come to steal from someone’s earnings??
Rats! Guess I'll have better luck next time!
Hmm.. where did i leave the fries?
I see you over there. Winning those big bucks in Blackjack.
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Lol San gl getting that approved.
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But yeah their race is called Miqo'te. Cat race you could play in that game.
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So if no flower than its male?
Hmm? What do you think san?
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y.y u people wud do that to me.
Oh wait... I knew him, but as a (really nice) mod lol. Because of blue bow.
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No! Blitz is who I aspire to be. Anyway, I am always a doggo at heart.
I'll switch back and forth. Don't worry pikachu.
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Hey Pikachu blob has been added San!
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Pikachu, what is the meaning of life?
Wise words. Thank you for your wisdom pikachu.
Thanks for the rose @Nyan sempai and thanks for the bow @Sannnnn!
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you think you’re the only one who’d come to steal from someone’s earnings??
rats! guess i'll have better luck next time!
hmm.. where did i leave the fries?
i see you over there. winning those big bucks in blackjack.
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lol san gl getting that approved.
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but yeah their race is called miqo'te. cat race you could play in that game.
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so if no flower than its male?
hmm? what do you think san?
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y.y u people wud do that to me.
oh wait... i knew him, but as a (really nice) mod lol. because of blue bow.
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no! blitz is who i aspire to be. anyway, i am always a doggo at heart.
i'll switch back and forth. don't worry pikachu.
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hey pikachu blob has been added san!
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pikachu, what is the meaning of life?
wise words. thank you for your wisdom pikachu.
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text: It appears so. It took Will Scott 8,000 prototypes, but I think he’s onto something with his ergonomically-designed box that is the most HIPAA and FACTA compliant box in the world. I love the “lock” idea.

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Capt. Jack Campbell assisting with a client’s fly-caught trophy.
As we make our way to the boat ramp, the smell of the salt air and the sound of the pounding surf on the beach give me hope that we may be able to catch a glimpse of the elusive tarpon, known as the Silver King. Our target area for the survey is Cayo del Grullo, a small bay at the extreme western end of Baffin Bay. We arrive at the site and pick our nets finding a good count of black drum, red drum, hardhead catfish, gizzard shad and spotted seatrout. This is what makes these waters of the upper Laguna Madre famous. As we near the end of the last net of the morning, we spy the uncatchablea tarpon! It is always an awesome sight to see such a magnificent creature close up, because these fish are not as abundant and are not seen as often as they were many decades ago.
In the 1890s, tarpon were so plentiful that the city of Port Aransas, TX and a hotel that is still in operation, were named after the fish. Tarpon are sought by most anglers because of their acrobatic moves and fighting abilities. Be aware that the odds of bagging one are eight hook-ups per one landing, and that the current bag limit for the tarpon is one fish per day with a minimum size limit of 85 inches.
Tarpon range from Nova Scotia to the northern part of South America and can also be found off the coast of West Africa. Tarpon are unique in that they are obligate air breathers, and if they are not allowed to access the surface, they will die. The uptake of oxygen that occurs is done at the surface through a rolling motion that is commonly associated with tarpon sightings. Although tarpon can be found seasonally along the Texas coast, they are most abundant in more tropical areas. Adult tarpon can grow to about 8 feet long and weigh up to 280 lbs.
Although we have not seen many tarpon reach the above weight and length, we have had some state records that indicate it is possible. The current state record was set by Jeremy Ebert from Deer Park, TX. Ebert caught his tarpon while fishing at a Galveston pier on October 4, 2006. While fishing for bull reds and using menhaden for bait, he caught the 210.7 lbs tarpon measuring 91 inches long. The previous state record was set in 1973 by Tom Gibson who caught a tarpon weighing 210 lbs measuring 86.25 inches.
Although not a state record, local bait stand owner, Cosme Cavazos, not only caught one, but two monster tarpon in Copano Bay within a months time while fishing for alligator gar. Cosme is the owner of the Cosway bait stand located on the John F. Kennedy Causeway on the right as you travel towards North Padre Island. If you ever get the chance, stop and take a glimpse of the first tarpon he caught which is hanging on the wall of his bait stand.
The story goes that one night back on July 17 1990, Cosme and his wife Diana were fishing in Copano Bay looking for alligator gar when he hooked something big. He could not tell exactly what had taken his line other than the fact that it was large enough to pull his boat around the bay.
According to Cosme, the big fish pulled his boat for about four miles all the while making lunging swift motions towards the darkness of night. On one occasion when Cosme was able to shine the spot light, all he could see was red reflections off the creatures eye. He fought it for three hours until the fish tired out. After Cosme brought in the fish, they searched for a scale large enough to it. Cosme could only find a 185-lb scale to weigh the fish which pegged out the scale. Cosme then left the fish hanging in a garage until the next day and found a larger scale. The tarpon tipped the scale at 240 lbs and measured 95.5 inches long.
One month later, Cosme landed a second large tarpon in Copano Bay near Rattlesnake Point. This fish was not as big as the first, but did weigh 163 lbs and measured 86 inches long. What an amazing fish story!
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Coastal Fisheries Division has monitored and collected tarpon data since 1975. Figure1 shows the number of tarpon caught by bay system along the Texas coast showing an increase in the number of sub-adult tarpon catches as you go south.
There is a missing link as to the number of observations for juvenile tarpon that is needed in order to better assess tarpon use of Texas waters. In order to establish a better assessment of the population, we need to know the when, where and what kind of environmental conditions these juvenile tarpon are found. This will help biologists recommend ways to protect the tarpon and their habitat. One way for anglers to help is by participating in the Tarpon Observation Network (TON) program. Visit http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/tarpon to log in any tarpon observations. In appreciation you will receive a TON poster.
On a positive note, TPWD data indicates a long, slow upward trend in sub-adult abundance in recent years (Figure 2). Two of the best catches ever have occurred within the past three years. While nothing is definitive with tarpon, we hope this recent trend will continue to improve, giving future generations the same opportunities that Gibson, Ebert and Cavazos had of catching 7-foot tarpon.
Capt. Jack Campbell of Skinny Water Fly Fishing Guide Service (Seadrift-Port OConnor, TX area) agrees that tarpon sightings along the Gulf beach and in his home bays of San Antonio, Espiritu Santo and Matagorda have become more numerous over the past several years. So far this season, nearly forty tarpon have been jumped on Jacks boat and fourteen have been landed.
Incredibly plentiful during migrations between the Bay of Campeche and all along the Texas coast in the 1930s through the 50s, tarpon in Texas bays grew increasingly scarce until just recently. And so it goes with more tarpon frequenting our bays anglers are seeing more and occasionally landing one.
Tarpon are strong fighters; famous for twisting leaps, and quite often the fish is near total exhaustion before it can be landed. Capt. Jack offers some tips on handling and accomplishing a healthy release for anglers lucky enough to bring one of these highly-prized gamefish to the boat.
-Time is of the essence and holding the fish in the water during unhooking and photographing are the best assurance that it will survive capture.
-Landings are fairly rare unless specifically targeted with appropriate tackle and nobody can argue that a grinning angler posing with his catch makes a superb trophy. However; bringing the silver king aboard diminishes the chances for a successful release. Thrashing and general banging on deck can cause injury (to fish and angler) and greatly increases the time the fish will be out of water.
-Grasping by the lower jaw to control the fish alongside the boat for length-girth measurement and photos is a far kinder and gentler treatment. Plucking a scale is about all conservation-minded anglers will do nowadays.
-With a set of photos and measurements, your local taxidermist can create a fiberglass replica for the bragging wall.
-TPWD allows a daily bag limit of only one trophy fish at 85 inches minimum length and, if Lady Luck should smile, please return the kindness by practicing good conservation.

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capt. jack campbell assisting with a client’s fly-caught trophy.
as we make our way to the boat ramp, the smell of the salt air and the sound of the pounding surf on the beach give me hope that we may be able to catch a glimpse of the elusive tarpon, known as the silver king. our target area for the survey is cayo del grullo, a small bay at the extreme western end of baffin bay. we arrive at the site and pick our nets finding a good count of black drum, red drum, hardhead catfish, gizzard shad and spotted seatrout. this is what makes these waters of the upper laguna madre famous. as we near the end of the last net of the morning, we spy the uncatchablea tarpon! it is always an awesome sight to see such a magnificent creature close up, because these fish are not as abundant and are not seen as often as they were many decades ago.
in the 1890s, tarpon were so plentiful that the city of port aransas, tx and a hotel that is still in operation, were named after the fish. tarpon are sought by most anglers because of their acrobatic moves and fighting abilities. be aware that the odds of bagging one are eight hook-ups per one landing, and that the current bag limit for the tarpon is one fish per day with a minimum size limit of 85 inches.
tarpon range from nova scotia to the northern part of south america and can also be found off the coast of west africa. tarpon are unique in that they are obligate air breathers, and if they are not allowed to access the surface, they will die. the uptake of oxygen that occurs is done at the surface through a rolling motion that is commonly associated with tarpon sightings. although tarpon can be found seasonally along the texas coast, they are most abundant in more tropical areas. adult tarpon can grow to about 8 feet long and weigh up to 280 lbs.
although we have not seen many tarpon reach the above weight and length, we have had some state records that indicate it is possible. the current state record was set by jeremy ebert from deer park, tx. ebert caught his tarpon while fishing at a galveston pier on october 4, 2006. while fishing for bull reds and using menhaden for bait, he caught the 210.7 lbs tarpon measuring 91 inches long. the previous state record was set in 1973 by tom gibson who caught a tarpon weighing 210 lbs measuring 86.25 inches.
although not a state record, local bait stand owner, cosme cavazos, not only caught one, but two monster tarpon in copano bay within a months time while fishing for alligator gar. cosme is the owner of the cosway bait stand located on the john f. kennedy causeway on the right as you travel towards north padre island. if you ever get the chance, stop and take a glimpse of the first tarpon he caught which is hanging on the wall of his bait stand.
the story goes that one night back on july 17 1990, cosme and his wife diana were fishing in copano bay looking for alligator gar when he hooked something big. he could not tell exactly what had taken his line other than the fact that it was large enough to pull his boat around the bay.
according to cosme, the big fish pulled his boat for about four miles all the while making lunging swift motions towards the darkness of night. on one occasion when cosme was able to shine the spot light, all he could see was red reflections off the creatures eye. he fought it for three hours until the fish tired out. after cosme brought in the fish, they searched for a scale large enough to it. cosme could only find a 185-lb scale to weigh the fish which pegged out the scale. cosme then left the fish hanging in a garage until the next day and found a larger scale. the tarpon tipped the scale at 240 lbs and measured 95.5 inches long.
one month later, cosme landed a second large tarpon in copano bay near rattlesnake point. this fish was not as big as the first, but did weigh 163 lbs and measured 86 inches long. what an amazing fish story!
the texas parks and wildlife coastal fisheries division has monitored and collected tarpon data since 1975. figure1 shows the number of tarpon caught by bay system along the texas coast showing an increase in the number of sub-adult tarpon catches as you go south.
there is a missing link as to the number of observations for juvenile tarpon that is needed in order to better assess tarpon use of texas waters. in order to establish a better assessment of the population, we need to know the when, where and what kind of environmental conditions these juvenile tarpon are found. this will help biologists recommend ways to protect the tarpon and their habitat. one way for anglers to help is by participating in the tarpon observation network (ton) program. visit http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/tarpon to log in any tarpon observations. in appreciation you will receive a ton poster.
on a positive note, tpwd data indicates a long, slow upward trend in sub-adult abundance in recent years (figure 2). two of the best catches ever have occurred within the past three years. while nothing is definitive with tarpon, we hope this recent trend will continue to improve, giving future generations the same opportunities that gibson, ebert and cavazos had of catching 7-foot tarpon.
capt. jack campbell of skinny water fly fishing guide service (seadrift-port oconnor, tx area) agrees that tarpon sightings along the gulf beach and in his home bays of san antonio, espiritu santo and matagorda have become more numerous over the past several years. so far this season, nearly forty tarpon have been jumped on jacks boat and fourteen have been landed.
incredibly plentiful during migrations between the bay of campeche and all along the texas coast in the 1930s through the 50s, tarpon in texas bays grew increasingly scarce until just recently. and so it goes with more tarpon frequenting our bays anglers are seeing more and occasionally landing one.
tarpon are strong fighters; famous for twisting leaps, and quite often the fish is near total exhaustion before it can be landed. capt. jack offers some tips on handling and accomplishing a healthy release for anglers lucky enough to bring one of these highly-prized gamefish to the boat.
-time is of the essence and holding the fish in the water during unhooking and photographing are the best assurance that it will survive capture.
-landings are fairly rare unless specifically targeted with appropriate tackle and nobody can argue that a grinning angler posing with his catch makes a superb trophy. however; bringing the silver king aboard diminishes the chances for a successful release. thrashing and general banging on deck can cause injury (to fish and angler) and greatly increases the time the fish will be out of water.
-grasping by the lower jaw to control the fish alongside the boat for length-girth measurement and photos is a far kinder and gentler treatment. plucking a scale is about all conservation-minded anglers will do nowadays.
-with a set of photos and measurements, your local taxidermist can create a fiberglass replica for the bragging wall.
-tpwd allows a daily bag limit of only one trophy fish at 85 inches minimum length and, if lady luck should smile, please return the kindness by practicing good conservation.


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'Fire Emblem', 'Zelda' and much, much more.
It's mid-afternoon on a Wednesday for most of our readers, which is an odd time indeed for a press conference. But here we are and lucky for you, Engadget is a 24-hour news operation. Nintendo is moments away from hosting a livestream, where it has said it will reveal details about upcoming Switch games, namely Fire Emblem: Three Houses, currently due sometime this spring. [Ed. note: At least one Engadget staffer has threatened to take a week's leave from work if this is not the case.] We've embedded the livestream above, and the event is expected to last 35 minutes, according to Nintendo's terse promo. Join us, won't you?

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'fire emblem', 'zelda' and much, much more.
it's mid-afternoon on a wednesday for most of our readers, which is an odd time indeed for a press conference. but here we are and lucky for you, engadget is a 24-hour news operation. nintendo is moments away from hosting a livestream, where it has said it will reveal details about upcoming switch games, namely fire emblem: three houses, currently due sometime this spring. [ed. note: at least one engadget staffer has threatened to take a week's leave from work if this is not the case.] we've embedded the livestream above, and the event is expected to last 35 minutes, according to nintendo's terse promo. join us, won't you?


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I usually ignore people who take cheap shots in order to make themselves look intelligent. However, Ruben Navarrete’s column titled, “If I offended demanding DREAMers, I'm not sorry” crossed the line. My gut reaction was who gives a dump? But I guess I do.
I have known Ruben for those two decades, and my impression is that he is always trying to impress you. The first words that came out of his mouth when we first met were that he had graduated from Harvard as if that somehow qualified him as an expert.
At 25 Ruben wrote an autobiography A Darker A Shade of Crimson. It was about telling us he was from Harvard.
The Amazon promo says that Navarette spent “his turbulent years as a Mexican-American undergraduate at one of the nation's most prestigious universities.” According the piece, the autobiography was Navarrette’s “declaration of independence, spurning the labels `people of color' (offensive) and ‘Hispanic’ (too general), preferring ‘minority’ and ‘Latino.’” (Four years before that he had been a Chicano).
In A Darker A Shade of Crimson, Ruben brags how he confronted bigotry. Ruben pulled himself up by his own bootstraps. Ruben was a self-made boy, got straight A's, a valedictorian, and his efforts alone got him into Harvard. Affirmative action and the sacrifices of others had nothing to do with it.
I could not believe that this was the same chubby kid that I met a couple of years before who tried to impress me with how Chicano he was – high fives and all. Ruben was Mr. Aztlán.
The tone of Navarette’s article offended my sense of history, and no one should mess with Chicana/o history.
I know that I am getting old. And my memory is not what it used to be. However, I remember witnessing firsthand students, educators and organizations pressuring Ivy League universities to admit highly qualified minorities. Even Michelle Obama, an excellent student, was reputed to have taken part in a sit-in at Harvard in 1988.
However, Ruben thinks he is exceptional, and the sacrifices of others had nothing to do with his admission. He was a boy genius from Sanger, California.
Perhaps at one time Ruben could be forgiven for his historical myopia. He was once a young man who wanted to make it. He had a dream of being someone. Of being called Mr. Harvard. But last month he completely blew any credibility he once had.
Some might call this a cheap shot.
This man who says he has written “more than 2,000 columns over the last 20 years,” offers no solution while playing to the xenophobes. Indeed, other than he went to Harvard, what has he accomplished?
Most recent research shows that people deprived of entering the dream phase of sleep “exhibit symptoms of irritability and anxiety.” Their brains stop growing. This is what has apparently happened to Ruben.
The response to Dr. King was not all positive. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) expanded their COINTELPRO operation against the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and targeted King specifically as a public enemy of the United States. Some accused Dr. King of provoking enmity between the races.
Dr. King was scolded in the press. Called a troublemaker, and certainly his civility was questioned. In the end, history has judged him as it will the Dreamers.
As I have often pointed out when I arrived at San Fernando Valley State College, there were barely fifty students of Mexican origin at the college. Students opened it up by demanding and often being discourteous. They were the children of “the hardworking and humble folks who cut your lawn, clean your house or care for your kids.” They dreamt of a better life, of escaping low paying jobs much the same as Navarette escaped Sanger.
Like Dr. King the Dreamers have led a nonviolent struggle and practiced civil disobedience to bring attention to the injustices in our society. For the information of Ruben Navarette, civil disobedience is an American tradition dating back to the Boston Tea Party and the abolitionist movement. Today’s Dreamers follow in the footsteps of other American Dreamers, which is probably hard for Navarette, suffering from intellectual insomnia, to fathom.
Aside from the equitable argument that the Dreamers are entitled to a path to citizenship because they came to the United States through no fault of their own – most were minors when brought here by their parents—there are more compelling reasons. In spite of living in poor neighborhoods and often attending decaying schools, they have displayed considerable initiative and perseverance in pursuing their education and being good citizens in their community.
I argue that they came to the United States not through their own fault but because the United States has not been the best of neighbors.
Mexico has a population of 115 million people. Most of Mexican immigrants migrated to the United States because of economic reasons. The North American Free Trade Agreement has been a disaster to the small subsistence farmer driving millions off their farms. Relatively little technical aid has been given to Mexico to help build its infrastructure whereas the United States is pumping in hundreds of millions of dollars to induce the Mexican government to purse a failed War on Drugs that has devastated the country.
In the case of the Dreamers from Central America, the U.S. wrecked the economy of those countries and spent billions tearing them up. Lately, the U.S. has been exporting made in the U.S. gang members to El Salvador.
One might say the migration of the Dreamers was in most cases induced.
This debate could go on forever. But for Navarette’s information, the actions of the Dreamers that Navarette objects to are the ones that got him into Harvard. The Dreamers never would have gotten this far if they had relied on the Ruben Navarettes. Most of them have worked hard, gotten good grades and not gotten swallowed up in the apathy that often paralyzes the poor. They dare to dream, and refuse to take less by just existing. Perhaps Ruben should re-read A Darker Shade of Crimson and remember how it was to dream.
WASHINGTON -- La Secretaria del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional, Janet Napolitano, anunció este miércoles la publicación de una regla final en el Registro Federal que, en ciertas circunstancias, reduce el tiempo que los ciudadanos permanecen separados de sus familiares inmediatos (cónyuges, hijos y padres) cuando están en el proceso de obtener visas para convertirse en residentes permanentes legales de los Estados Unidos.
YONKERS, New York -- MyFitnessPal, una aplicación gratuita para Smartphone y con un sitio web, recibió uno de los puntajes más altos de satisfacción en las nuevas Calificaciones de dietas de Consumer Reports publicadas en la edición de febrero de la revista y en línea en www.ConsumerReports.org.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - No sé ustedes, pero yo no veo la hora en que el 2012 sea historia. Fueron muchas las pruebas a nivel personal y colectivo, y aunque nada garantiza que el 2013 vaya a ser mejor, cuando menos la idea de un nuevo comienzo da esperanzas de que algunas conductas puedan enmendarse, de que otras cosas puedan mejorarse, y que lo que quedó pendiente pueda concretarse.

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i usually ignore people who take cheap shots in order to make themselves look intelligent. however, ruben navarrete’s column titled, “if i offended demanding dreamers, i'm not sorry” crossed the line. my gut reaction was who gives a dump? but i guess i do.
i have known ruben for those two decades, and my impression is that he is always trying to impress you. the first words that came out of his mouth when we first met were that he had graduated from harvard as if that somehow qualified him as an expert.
at 25 ruben wrote an autobiography a darker a shade of crimson. it was about telling us he was from harvard.
the amazon promo says that navarette spent “his turbulent years as a mexican-american undergraduate at one of the nation's most prestigious universities.” according the piece, the autobiography was navarrette’s “declaration of independence, spurning the labels `people of color' (offensive) and ‘hispanic’ (too general), preferring ‘minority’ and ‘latino.’” (four years before that he had been a chicano).
in a darker a shade of crimson, ruben brags how he confronted bigotry. ruben pulled himself up by his own bootstraps. ruben was a self-made boy, got straight a's, a valedictorian, and his efforts alone got him into harvard. affirmative action and the sacrifices of others had nothing to do with it.
i could not believe that this was the same chubby kid that i met a couple of years before who tried to impress me with how chicano he was – high fives and all. ruben was mr. aztlán.
the tone of navarette’s article offended my sense of history, and no one should mess with chicana/o history.
i know that i am getting old. and my memory is not what it used to be. however, i remember witnessing firsthand students, educators and organizations pressuring ivy league universities to admit highly qualified minorities. even michelle obama, an excellent student, was reputed to have taken part in a sit-in at harvard in 1988.
however, ruben thinks he is exceptional, and the sacrifices of others had nothing to do with his admission. he was a boy genius from sanger, california.
perhaps at one time ruben could be forgiven for his historical myopia. he was once a young man who wanted to make it. he had a dream of being someone. of being called mr. harvard. but last month he completely blew any credibility he once had.
some might call this a cheap shot.
this man who says he has written “more than 2,000 columns over the last 20 years,” offers no solution while playing to the xenophobes. indeed, other than he went to harvard, what has he accomplished?
most recent research shows that people deprived of entering the dream phase of sleep “exhibit symptoms of irritability and anxiety.” their brains stop growing. this is what has apparently happened to ruben.
the response to dr. king was not all positive. the federal bureau of investigation (fbi) expanded their cointelpro operation against the southern christian leadership conference, and targeted king specifically as a public enemy of the united states. some accused dr. king of provoking enmity between the races.
dr. king was scolded in the press. called a troublemaker, and certainly his civility was questioned. in the end, history has judged him as it will the dreamers.
as i have often pointed out when i arrived at san fernando valley state college, there were barely fifty students of mexican origin at the college. students opened it up by demanding and often being discourteous. they were the children of “the hardworking and humble folks who cut your lawn, clean your house or care for your kids.” they dreamt of a better life, of escaping low paying jobs much the same as navarette escaped sanger.
like dr. king the dreamers have led a nonviolent struggle and practiced civil disobedience to bring attention to the injustices in our society. for the information of ruben navarette, civil disobedience is an american tradition dating back to the boston tea party and the abolitionist movement. today’s dreamers follow in the footsteps of other american dreamers, which is probably hard for navarette, suffering from intellectual insomnia, to fathom.
aside from the equitable argument that the dreamers are entitled to a path to citizenship because they came to the united states through no fault of their own – most were minors when brought here by their parents—there are more compelling reasons. in spite of living in poor neighborhoods and often attending decaying schools, they have displayed considerable initiative and perseverance in pursuing their education and being good citizens in their community.
i argue that they came to the united states not through their own fault but because the united states has not been the best of neighbors.
mexico has a population of 115 million people. most of mexican immigrants migrated to the united states because of economic reasons. the north american free trade agreement has been a disaster to the small subsistence farmer driving millions off their farms. relatively little technical aid has been given to mexico to help build its infrastructure whereas the united states is pumping in hundreds of millions of dollars to induce the mexican government to purse a failed war on drugs that has devastated the country.
in the case of the dreamers from central america, the u.s. wrecked the economy of those countries and spent billions tearing them up. lately, the u.s. has been exporting made in the u.s. gang members to el salvador.
one might say the migration of the dreamers was in most cases induced.
this debate could go on forever. but for navarette’s information, the actions of the dreamers that navarette objects to are the ones that got him into harvard. the dreamers never would have gotten this far if they had relied on the ruben navarettes. most of them have worked hard, gotten good grades and not gotten swallowed up in the apathy that often paralyzes the poor. they dare to dream, and refuse to take less by just existing. perhaps ruben should re-read a darker shade of crimson and remember how it was to dream.
washington -- la secretaria del departamento de seguridad nacional, janet napolitano, anunció este miércoles la publicación de una regla final en el registro federal que, en ciertas circunstancias, reduce el tiempo que los ciudadanos permanecen separados de sus familiares inmediatos (cónyuges, hijos y padres) cuando están en el proceso de obtener visas para convertirse en residentes permanentes legales de los estados unidos.
yonkers, new york -- myfitnesspal, una aplicación gratuita para smartphone y con un sitio web, recibió uno de los puntajes más altos de satisfacción en las nuevas calificaciones de dietas de consumer reports publicadas en la edición de febrero de la revista y en línea en www.consumerreports.org.
washington, d.c. - no sé ustedes, pero yo no veo la hora en que el 2012 sea historia. fueron muchas las pruebas a nivel personal y colectivo, y aunque nada garantiza que el 2013 vaya a ser mejor, cuando menos la idea de un nuevo comienzo da esperanzas de que algunas conductas puedan enmendarse, de que otras cosas puedan mejorarse, y que lo que quedó pendiente pueda concretarse.


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Why waste money to subscribe or watch football matches when you can get all the thrill and excitement on Libre Directo app.
Libre isn’t the only application that can allow you to what soccer on your phone, I’ve also used Mobdro on Android, and it has worked seamlessly.
Libre Directo is just another app that will amazingly transform your smartphone into a handheld DSTV device.
You don’t have to pay too much in football viewing centres, neither should you subscribe on your DSTV, Startimes and GoTV decoder just to watch your favourite football team play when you can easily watch soccer games from your handheld Android device.
Libre Directo is an app that enables you to stream live sports events directly from your android phone. The good thing about this app is you can watch matches from your desired league be it EPL (English Premier league), Ligue 1, Italian Seria A, Spanish La Liga and others.
MX Player (certain stations needs this to work) this can be skipped for now, download when recommended.
Make sure you have rooted your Android device if you are new to rooting click here.
Open then select the desired sporting event you want to stream.
Note: it doesn’t show only soccer, you can also stream hockey, tennis and other sporting games.
Needs about 200MB to stream a complete football match (click here to see a list of the cheapest data plans in Nigeria).
Drains battery fast (Click here to learn how to make your battery life longer).
Needs fast and steady internet connection for efficient streaming.
I must admit, this is the best football streaming app I’ve used on my android device and that’s basically how I exhaust my data before it expires, try this app and you will be surprised how much money you will save watching soccer in football viewing centres.
Next articleOMG!! Apple’s iPhone 7 Now Exploding!?
Please try the other app. This is what I am actually using.
Will look into it and fix it right away.
I bet you, it doesn’t have those cons. Thank me later.
Will write about Mobdro… Although, I use both, and what makes Libre the best is the fact that it can maintain stability in slow network. Mobdro won’t! Network in Naija my country is messed you know?
All the same, thanks for dropping your views. Hope to see you again Johnnasa.
Psiphon failed to connect after the subscribe meg got finished, why?
You just said the meg got finished and still complained of not connecting!?

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why waste money to subscribe or watch football matches when you can get all the thrill and excitement on libre directo app.
libre isn’t the only application that can allow you to what soccer on your phone, i’ve also used mobdro on android, and it has worked seamlessly.
libre directo is just another app that will amazingly transform your smartphone into a handheld dstv device.
you don’t have to pay too much in football viewing centres, neither should you subscribe on your dstv, startimes and gotv decoder just to watch your favourite football team play when you can easily watch soccer games from your handheld android device.
libre directo is an app that enables you to stream live sports events directly from your android phone. the good thing about this app is you can watch matches from your desired league be it epl (english premier league), ligue 1, italian seria a, spanish la liga and others.
mx player (certain stations needs this to work) this can be skipped for now, download when recommended.
make sure you have rooted your android device if you are new to rooting click here.
open then select the desired sporting event you want to stream.
note: it doesn’t show only soccer, you can also stream hockey, tennis and other sporting games.
needs about 200mb to stream a complete football match (click here to see a list of the cheapest data plans in nigeria).
drains battery fast (click here to learn how to make your battery life longer).
needs fast and steady internet connection for efficient streaming.
i must admit, this is the best football streaming app i’ve used on my android device and that’s basically how i exhaust my data before it expires, try this app and you will be surprised how much money you will save watching soccer in football viewing centres.
next articleomg!! apple’s iphone 7 now exploding!?
please try the other app. this is what i am actually using.
will look into it and fix it right away.
i bet you, it doesn’t have those cons. thank me later.
will write about mobdro… although, i use both, and what makes libre the best is the fact that it can maintain stability in slow network. mobdro won’t! network in naija my country is messed you know?
all the same, thanks for dropping your views. hope to see you again johnnasa.
psiphon failed to connect after the subscribe meg got finished, why?
you just said the meg got finished and still complained of not connecting!?