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I still can not come to grips with Scott's passing. We have know each other for a long time and shared a special friendship. We were in the Air Force together in Denver and I met Scott when he was a brand new 2nd Lt. and we became good friends. Over the time we were in Denver I drove Scott to the emergency room at Fitz. to get his finger patched up. I opened the car door where he had locked his hand after I got over my laughter. His excitement for life was contagious and he lived his life to the fullest. We also both worked for Digital Equipment Corp./Compaq/HP and had managed to stay in touch over the years. We talked about a lot of things and shared happy thought and sad thoughts. I loved Scot like the Brother I never had. God Bless you Scott and God please give Margaret and the family the strength to deal with this tragedy.
Margaret and Family,
You were our neighbors for many years, always friendly and willing to help. We may no longer live next door to each other, but we think of you often. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sue, Wes, Caitlin and Alex
Sad day
Dear Margret and family-
Words cannot express my sadness hearing of Scotts passing. Thank you for sharing him with us. The times I had the honor of mountain biking with Scott were all special, his enthusiasm was epic, and even now I can't help but smile. He was very special, and his spirit will live on with every turn of my cranks.
Ted Ecker, Moab Utah
My Deepest, Sincerest Condolences
Margaret and family,
I am deeply, sadly sorry for your loss. This kind of news is surreal. I always felt that Scott's energy would see his life deep into the winter years of life. Instead, I now reflect back on Scott's life of energy as a reflection of how wholly he lived it, everyday! Scott's zest and knowledge allowed me to experience some of the happiest and most memorable times of my life. Trips and laughter and magic I shall never forget. Although I haven't seen the family since Margaret's health issues developed, you have always been on my mind with hopes of a reunion to catch up on your adventures and stories. I will miss hearing and seeing the sheer excitement in his voice as he shared the joy and memories of his trips and races. My fondest memories will always be of the times we stayed at the Scudamore home, talking, laughing, pj parties, touring the local sites. Included in that as well, was the Belgium trip we had the privilege of sharing. Scott gave our group a safe feeling and showed us part of that country we would have otherwise never seen. I know he treasured those times and indulged himself into enjoying each and every moment of our Lotti world. Those are the memories that are now impressed in my heart. To you Margaret and the girls, I will keep you in my prayers as you face the challenges of the days ahead. I share your feelings and your grief and hope that Scott's love of life help you continue in yours. I believe him to be your new angel in heaven watching over the family he helped create, as ultimately YOU were the loves of his life. If there is any way I can help, please let me know. It would be my honor to do so.
May God bless you at this most difficult time, and may you remember the outpouring of love from your family and friends in the years to come. It will become a warm comfort.
With all my love,
Sorely Missed
Dear Margaret,
Scott was a friend and such a powerful force in all that he did in this life. One only had to meet Scott once and they would never forget him. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Scott touched so many lives in so many positive ways. He will not be forgotten and he will be sorely missed each and every day. God bless.
Scott - the brightest part of any day.
Dear Margaret,
Prayers for Scott and love to you and your family and all the Scudfries in the world. I was Scott's System Engineer at HP until he retired to be with you and his family. He helped me bring me into the world of his customers and their special needs. But always his thoughts were of you and his family. He frequently reminded me of the real reasons we work. And his reasons for retiring were equally clear. He loved life and he loved you, and your daughters and grandkids. I heard so much, with so much flavor and zest, I feel like I know each of you - if just a little. And I will always remember.
And for all us IT geeks, who are also a part of the Scudfries Team, we ride with Scott too.
With Prayers and Sympathy
Jim Barrett and family
Thinking of you all!
Dear Margaret and family,
As I mentioned to Martin, I feel so honored and lucky to have had the opportunity to meet you, Scott, and your gorgeous granddaughter; it was a truly a privilege to have you all here at Mambo 64, and at my home. Margaret, I've been thinking of you a lot since September 22nd, and will continue to do so. Biggest of hugs from all of us,
I will never forget his spirit
Margaret, Jen, Krista and family - I am so so sorry to hear about Scott - I am treating my patients today with a very heavy heart. I was so proud to be part of "Team Scud" and felt priviledged to get to know him and his family and friends. He was a courageous man with an enormous heart and was always sure to ask others how they were doing in the midst of his own very serious issues. He never complained and constantly spoke optimistically about his situation.
I would talk with him about the friends and family rallying around him, some of them driving from Virginia to New Jersey just to see him for a few hours! I said that he gave so much to his community and now they were giving back to him. He inspired so many in his life and I will never forget his spirit.
I am thinking of all of you at this sad time.
love, Barb
May you be comforted
To the Scudamore Family,
From the first day of news to today, it doesn't seem possible. I am so sorry for your loss. Yes, it will take time yet when that day comes and you reflect on Scott's incredible life, it will be tales of happiness that fill your hearts. He gave so much to so many. I am thankful to have known him. Be comforted in the days ahead. The memories will shield you.
Will always be missing you
So sad that you left us all too soon. But you tought each and everyone of us how we should be living out lives, like bright stars, always inspiring others to reach further than they thought they could. I was so amazed at you joyful spirit. Even when you cracked collar bones trying to jump over logs, it never set you back. As soon as you healed or maybe even before, you were back out there jumping logs again, living life like a kid. That spirit will continue to enlighten and grow in each one you touched as we carry on here in this world. But I know that you will be guiding our paths every way that turn, helping us through good and bad, with an ever eager passion for adventure. Never let a day go by without making something good happen for someone you touch. That is what Scud would want. I will miss you always. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and frriends here on earth. We are going to give you a heck of a send off. Happy bunny hopping across the sky,Scud.
Thoughts and prayers to the Scudamore family
I am so sorry to hear about your loss! I have many great memories of all of our volunteering together at Potomac High School! He will be missed!!
Barb Yesko
You are in our thoughts and ...
Margaret I was so sad when I heard about Scud. It just broke my heart. It was a pleasure getting to know you. I just wish we could have all met under different circumstances. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending Prayers
Dear Mrs. Scudamore, Jen, Krista, and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss and so sad that the world will miss such a great man. I remember Mr. Scudamore as an energetic person and a caring soccer coach. My heart goes out to you all and I hope that your memories give you a bit of strength and peace.
Sending much love and many prayers your way.
Patti Engstrom (Yesko) and Family
The legacy will live on...
Dear Margaret, Krista, Jen, and the rest of the Scudamore family,
Sadness surrounds us all.
Thank you so much for sharing your husband, dad, brother, uncle, grandpa with the rest of us.
Those of us who were fortunate enough to be touched by Scud are forever changed and grateful.
Our prayers are with you now and always.
Praying for your family
Dear Jen and Scudamore family,
I am so sad that you have had to say goodbye to your dad. I can see he had such an amazing and unique life, full of rich experiences and wonderful relationships with so many people. My younger sister Kim played soccer on his team the "Red Devils" in the 80's. She has such fantastic memories of those years on the team. Her first season with him, and they never lost a game, which was a completely opposite experience to her previous team. I have heard about it from years since. She went on to play soccer in college. He was such an inspiring and positive force for the girls. I am so sorry for your loss, and happy for you that you have such a wonderful Dad. Take Care, Love,
Wendy Bell
Great Sadness
I can only hope that I can live my life as well as Scud. He had an ability to encourage you. An ability to make you feel special. I am a single father, and I don't know how many time he told me how good of a job I was doing even when I thought I was not. I will miss those words. We will all miss him. My thoughts are with his family. You can all be proud of his legacy.
Soul sadness
Fare well Scud. This is one of the saddest days I can remember, the loss of one of the most energetic, positive, sharing, and loving friends I have ever met. Rest in Peace and go with God, Scott. I cry for you and for your wonderful family. I will always ride with you.
Saint Margaret (and all Scud's family), I am sure you know that Scott's hundreds of friends are thinking of you, crying with you, and will always be your friends, too.
We will all miss him so much.
Celebrating Scud
Dear Margaret, Jen, and the whole Scudamore clan,
Thank you for sharing Scud with us all. We join you in missing our friend and celebrating his life.
Ellen, Scott, and Jasper
We have lost a truly good man
Margaret, Jen, Krista,
Your husband and father is one of the most generous and honorable people I have ever met. I will miss him.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Proud to have been able to know you
For the entire Scudamore Clan; What an inspirer, ambassador, what a legacy. Devoted Father, soccer player, mountain biker, club leader, trail maintenance educator, xterra junkie!, river rescue rookie of the year and now an inspiration for anyone with a sports injury. The list goes on and on. The man was and will continue to be like the ever ready bunny, he never stops. My family was fortunate to spend a similar amount of time with my Mom prior to her passing. Her lesson to the Family was, remember every thing that made you smile about us and talk about it and smile often, my passing is a celebration. We have been doing this anytime we are together since 1995. Scud has made many people smile, he is somewhat of a rock star! Talk about the things that made you smile, Scud's stories could fill a book!
Mine are good rides, miles, trips. laughs and camping with Scud and Saint Margaret.
God bless us all
Fletcher, proud to know Scud and be an original "Fry Head"
My deepest sympathies on the passing of your beloved husband and father. I have fond memories of him and your family from middle and high school. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Stacie Tarbet Carson
The news this morning is heartbreaking. Scott was bigger than life and I believed he would somehow conquer this injury. I am greatly saddened by the thought of a world without Scott but I, also, know Scott touched so many people with his work/play ethic and many new Scotts will come forward to show people how to better themselves. No great person can be replaced but the void they leave behind is filled by a similar visionary impacting even more people. Rest in peace my good friend. Prayers and thoughts to all Scott's family and friends.
The news this morning is heartbreaking. Scott was bigger than life and I believed he would somehow conquer this injury. I am greatly saddened by the thought of a world without Scott but I, also, know Scott touched so many people with his work/play ethic and many new Scotts will come forward to show people how to better themselves. No great person can be replaced but the void they leave behind is filled by a similar visionary impacting even more people. Rest in peace my good friend. Prayers and thoughts to all Scott's family and friends.
Steve Miller
Thinking of you and your family!
Hi Scud,
We thought of you fondly yesterday on a little family ski adventure. It was great to be out in the cold with the snow and ice helping some little ones down the mountain, a true Scud adventure. Lots of shared learning and fun!
Best to you this holidays,
Joel & Sharon
Holiday Wishes
Scott, Margaret and Family,
Wishing you all a very Merry Holiday Season and best wishes for health and happiness in the New Year!
Hope Santa was good to you.......
Miss Ya and thinking of you every day.
Christmas Magic
Dear Scott, Margaret, and family,
I'm thinking about you all this Christmas morning and hoping you are together with many of those you hold dearest. Even in these modern and materialistic times, I still find there is something magical about Christmas. May you feel the magic and rejoice in it!
Laura and Tony Kennedy
Merry Christmas!!
We sure hope things are going well there at Kessler and that you continue to keep them on their toes!
Margaret - hope all is well with you - you are truly an amazing woman.
We think about and pray for you both and your family every day.
We loved the story from your car - and it went quickly. Everything on this site just screams what amazing people you both are and how much and many you have touched.
We are so blessed and honored to be among those you call friends.
Take care!
Been thinking about you. I hope you continue improving a little every day. Eventually those "small" improvements will add up. Take care, friend.
Scott & family...
You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. After a late indoor soccer game tonight, I just finished a first draft of a Christmas note for co-workers and neighbors that will accompany Jen's famous (in honor of Scott) salsa. I'm sure I will rewrite it another ten times before delivering it, but I included a quote that summed up some of my feelings about you right now--
"What lies behind us and what lies in front of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." Ralph Waldo Emerson
I think I have been in awe of you, Scuds, since meeting you in the 1980's. I met Jen at a Strikers' soccer practice/tryout and Scott was coaching/cheerleading on and off the field ; ). That was the beginning of an amazing, life long friendship that has touched me and my extended family through soccer, softball, biking, family trips, weddings, parties, graduations, etc. As I said at Jen's wedding toast after much rambling on and on and on and on ... there is so much to say about my feelings for Jen and the Scudamore family, but ultimately, it all comes down to ... I Love You Guys!
Scott, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a second father to me during troubled times. Your love and friendship has meant more than I could ever express.
God Bless you and Margaret, Jen, Krista, your grandkids, family members and the tens of thousands of people you have touched
Merry Christmas to the Scud Buds
I posted this on Facebook but I am sure you and Saint Margaret are about a million behind, here it is
We are all on the home stretch. I know many will be traveling or expecting family and friends to be arriving in the upcoming days. Be safe! Enjoy the time with Loved Ones. I did not want to get caught up at the last minute and not say Merry Christmas to All. Remember the "Reason for the Season!" Make good memories and share them often, it makes people smile!
Not you, me...
Once again I neglected my Scudfries.org duties; that's the bad news. The GOOD is that there are lots of new comments and well wishes of you to read 🙂
I'm so sorry I have not been up to see you buddy, but YOU KNOW that you are 100% in my thoughts all day ever day (like I said before, it's creepy 😉
I am keeping busy making sure no one goes without an "I Ride for Team SCUD" sticker, or even a hug - I am your proxy 😉
I love you Amigo!
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas season
Hi Scud,
We've been tracking your progress from a far. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and continue to make tremendous progress.
As is likely the case with a lot of your fans, you might not know who I am, but I definitely know who you are. I always got a kick out of our brief encounters in the NoVa mtn bike scene and at a few Xterra's.
I recall a particular year I had moved back to doing Xterra Sport after doing Xterra Champions course 3 times, and you came along as an Xterra Ambassador in Richmond shouting encouragement to all of the nervous newbies lined up to get their race #'s stamped. When you came across me in line you just gave me some good natured ribbing for slacking in the Sport category.
Take care Scud and Merry Christmas to you and the family,
Jim & Amy Casey
Always thinking about you Scott
Good morning Scott. I got to meet Jen yesterday at church. What a wonderful girl! You have the amazing ability to pass on to everyone your strong faith, spirit and optimism, and it certainly shows in Jen.
Jan and I send our love to you and Margaret, and continue to pray for progress.
Thinking of you
Scott, we miss you pal.
You have so much love and support derived from your approach to all that you do. We think of you here in the UVA athlete clinic all the time.
All the best from Dr. B. , Adrienne and the whole crew.
Thanks Jen
Hi Jen,
Many thanks for the recent update on you and your family. Thank you for sharing.
Thinking of you!!
Hey Scud,
I just received my Scud jersey and am so excited to sport it around town while thinking of you!! I read Jen's update about your amazing spirit and determination… you are truly an amazing guy… but didn't we all know that already?
Please know that we are pulling for you and sending you good vibes every day.
A little birdie shared some awesome news that there is movement in your thumb and forefinger… woohoo!!
Keep up the good work and never, never give up.
Love you and Saint Margaret!
Homeward Bound
Scott and Margret,
Today my dad and I are in a medical transport van, finally returning to NC after his stroke in June. What a long 6 months it has been for us. You must also be so anxious to get back home to family, friends, and all that is familiar. I hope it won't be long before before you are also homeward bound!
Laura Kennedy
Hey Scud,
It was great visiting you recently and seeing Kesseler. It looks like a quality outfit, the best of everything, even the chocolate ice cream. I hope you have a good Christmas coming up and that we'll see you in Virginia early next year. Do your homework every day!
Take care.
Hi Scott,
I'm your favorite slow Pilsner pouring bartender friend of Tony and Lauras from Brevard. I wanted to reach out to you and tell you how incredibly sorry I am to hear the news of your accident. I have read some of your stories and they are inspiring to say the least. What I am interested in now is all the new stories you will have in your life. You will meet these challenges just like you did those on the trails....Head on and with confidence! There are many great things left for you to do and accomplish in life Scott! I would like to share one of my favorite quotes..."Paths chosen for us by God all lead onward and upward, even when they seem to turn about in inextricable confusion and move downward to the valleys of humiliation and suffering. He is the All-wise and to him wisdom is the way by which Love gains his victory."
G.Morgan Bless you Scott!
Stay strong my friend and know you are not alone and you are so loved by so many..
Happy Turkey Day
Hey Scud! I see you're doing well. I haven't had a chance to go to an EX2 even but I figure, as soon as you can figure out to make your chair a 29er with front suspension, I'll see you on the trail. Hey there are 4 facilities in NJ, which one are you close to? I would like to visit and say hi if you wouldn't mind. Hope you're doing well and I hope to see you soon.
The other Scott HA!
Happy Thanksgiving!
We are thinking of you this Thanksgiving morning Scud. We imagine your strength and your big ole everything.
Andy & Poo Neal
lookin' good!
Hey there, Scud!
I haven't visited the site in a few weeks - though have certainly had you in my thoughts during that time - and I am DELIGHTED to see your Halloween pic and the one with the all things considered. That's a good thing - and it's good to be able to read messages you write! Your wonderful family members and friends have been fantastic in keeping us updated, but it really is good to hear from you.
Best wishes always -
Renée (in Laredo)
Darkness of the unknown...
A friend shared this with me and I want you to read it.
By: Edward Teller
"When you come to the end of all the light you know, and it's time to step into the darkness of the unknown, FAITH is knowing that one of two things shall happen; either you will be given something solid to stand on or you will be taught to fly."
I have FAITH that your purpose in life is bigger than any of us knows. You are amazing.
I am thinking of you this Thanksgiving...Thank you for being my wonderful Father, Thank you for teaching by example, and Thank you for soldiering on into the darkness of the unknown with your own light of grace, positive spirit and dignity. I love you with all my heart.
Love, jen
Thinking about you
Another weekend has passed by, and another weekend spent with friends on bikes in woods. Thought about you a lot on Sunday Scott, as we rode in the George Washington National Forest. It was in this forest around 1994 or '96(?) that we re-met each other, after knowing each other on the soccer pitch for a few years prior.
Driving back home to PA, after a great ride, getting all happy sappy, thinking of how lucky I am to have such friends and experiences. If it's true that the best we can do with our time here is to have meaningful relationships and make a difference in those we know, then I'm so thankful to have you as a friend. You have made a tremendous difference.
Love, and Happy Thanksgiving week to Margaret, you, and all of your Scud Nation.
Larry Camp
Always in our thoughts
Hi Scott,
We never got a chance to meet through Martin and you had gone to Jersey before I got a chance to visit. We're all wishing for you the best and full recovery, always in our thoughts.
Rob Schwartz
Chanting for you!
Scott, my name is Deborah Eby. My son, Ben Touval, is one of your many, many mountain biking proteges. You may or may not be aware that he is a passionate downhiller and works at The Bike Lane.
I am sending along some information to help your healing. I am a Nichiren Buddhist and the following links explain and demonstrate the kind of chanting we do. It's perfectly compatible with any other spiritual practice. It's simply a useful tool to sync up with the life force of the universe and channel it into your life. It's particularly effective for physical healing. If you find it helpful, wonderful. I will be chanting for your complete healing from now on.
A brief explanation of chanting:
Slow chanting:
Faster chanting:
Just wanted to say hello to you and the family. Hope you have a great weekend and Thanksgiving Holiday!
Work hard and fight hard
Hi Scott.
Sending you some good vibes. Being a mountain biker I know your toughness and determination. You will be back at it before we know.
Work hard and fight hard. I hope one day we can meet on the trails!
Attacking the trail, attacking recovery
September 22 I was celebrating my 66th birthday, not knowing that far to the east, a friend was having a horrible day. I know your recovery will be difficult, but I KNOW YOU dude, and know your great attitude and courage will bring you through. I remember how you would attack a gnarly section of trail, and the thousand watt smile on your face when you conquered it. So... Just clip in, spin like a SOB, and come out the other end smiling!
Scott buddy, I'm sending as much positive energy your way as is possible. Never forget those GW forest night rides!
Hey you other MORE people, here's a new trail name
Looking for the right trail: "SCUDS GNARVANA"
Get well "ole friend"
Mike Welch emailed me about your situation. You, Margaret and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
There were many times you helped us significantly on projects for the Intel community. Your enthusiasm and "can do spirit" rubbed off on us enriching our lives and endeavors then and ever since.
Your progress has been amazing. Keep it up!
Your friends,
Mark and Karen Theel
Greetings from Richmond!!
Hi Scud!!
Sending you lots of good vibes from RVA!! Love checking out all your photos and escapades.
Thinking about you everyday and hoping you are doing well at Kessler.
You are my hero
You're the reason I keep going. Even before gravity got the better of you, I have always though, if Scud can do it, I can do it. You are going to be the stuff medical miracles are made of.
I love you!!! Thinking of you and St. Margaret every day!
Get well soon
I was trying to look you up on the internet to tell you that I was going to retire from government service in a few weeks. Then, I see that you had this horrific accident. You can conquer this old buddy. If you can build IDHS systems in spite of DIA getting in your way, you can get through this. Our prayers are with you.
Mike & Marlene Welch
Thinking of you both....
Scott & Margaret,
Another day, another bunch of thoughts and prayers for you two. Started the Volvo and used your leaf blower to clear your yard and deck yesterday. Lots of leaves, but now they are in your neighbors' yards 🙂 Your house, yard, and stuff are all fine and waiting anxiously like the rest of us to see you both back home. Was GREAT to hear your voice and see how well (Jen's video) you're doing! You both continue to be an inspiration in more ways than you know. Keep up the awesome teamwork! Oh, and Happy Veterans Day Scott. Lots of love from Team Kamorski....Mike
good old days
Ray and I are thinking of you and your family and praying for your speedy recovery. We too had a scare around the time of your accident. Ray was stabbed in the face and neck and had his lung punctured by a crazed man while working as a night auditor at a local hotel. It was touch and go for a while, but with the love and prayers of our family and friends, he is on the road to recovery. So, my man Scott, I will devote a portion of my nightly prayers to you as a "pay it back" effort for all those who prayed for Ray. We remember you well and all the wonderful laughter you caused. Love and prayers to you and your family.
Ray and Elaine Lisi
Veteran's Day 2013
I haven't messaged since the first week, but am remembering all the life adventures when I was in the Army in the early 70's. Just wanted to say THANKS for YOUR SERVICE on this Veteran's Day 2013 and sure as heck next year will probably be completely different given your will and drive.
From one old mountain biker to another.
Carpool to Kessler?
Could I catch a ride with anyone going up to Kessler this month? I'm in Rockville Maryland and could go on a weekday or weekend. Of course I'd be happy to share driving and gas. Martin and Jason, would there be any way to facilitate ride-sharing on this site?
Hello friend!
Hi Scud!
I just came across the "trophy" they gave us for winning our age groups at Monticello and thought of you. Hope you're doing well in recovery and staying positive. Thinking healing thoughts for you, friend.
Music to our ears.....
Good Morning!
We just wanted you to know that hearing your voice in our home last night on speaker phone was music to our ears! That was our Christmas present this year and the best one anyone could ever get! Miss Margaret....there isn't a moment that we don't think about you....keep on taking good care of yourself and getting restful nights. We love you both....
Paula =)
Thinking of you'd daily!!
Hello Amigo!! Just want to let you know that not a moment goes by without you in my thoughts; I'm constantly sending good vibes your way and hoping that you clear every day's little hurdles in style - just like you know how. I'm sorry I have not been able to be physically with you, but I really am with you in spirit every single moment - I hope you know that 🙂
Managing this little space with Jason has been great, and coming in a few times a day to check and approve well wished and comments has become part of my daily routing - much like your regular phone calls were just a few weeks ago. It helps me really stay connected with you.
Love you Uncle Scott!!
Best Rides DC
3 days and counting....
WE are thinking about you everyday and getting updates from mom nightly. WE can't wait to come this weekend to see you. We are praying for your blood pressure to get it's act together! I'm sorry it is giving you trouble. I know how hard you are working at recovering and little set backs like that can get frustrating. DON'T stop trying. You are a trooper and a survivor and a champion!
See you soon. Carry you in my heart everyday!
Love, jen and carl
Muddy Saturday
Hey Scott,
Greg Z and I did the Tough Mudder in Charlotte on Saturday and thoughts of you were with us the whole way. We got really muddy and tired - my calves cramped up pretty bad toward the end, but otherwise all went well.
Your spirit and strength inspire us. Stay stong, can't wait to see you. We'll be thinking about you tonight at the LMWRT monthly meeting.
Wishing You Well
I wanted to wish you well on your road to recovery. I have been thinking about you and so has the APG Team. Stay strong and keep up the good work.
Ken Bruni
Just wanted to stop by and say hello to the whole "Scud" Family. Proud to know ya'll! Waiting on the Turkey Suit photo, just weeks away
Scud; talk all your neighbors into a group shot for Thanksgiving
Good luck with your recovery!
Without you and Kevin, my first Triathlon would have been a mess. I have sent a few prayers your way, hang in there.
Way to go man!
Scud, way to go man. Those are some incredible achievements in such a short time. You and Margaret, are people that I hold in such high regard. Each of you individually, have such a courageous and tenacious character, that huge accomplishments are possible. Together, you guys are capable of the MIRACULOUS . Know that the Marchyshyn's are in your corner, not just now but for the long haul. Love and respect to you both, David.
Heal Well
We don't know each other, I learned about you through the Moco Epic video that your friends made, and now this website.
After seeing the video of some of your friends wishing you well and reading about you, your personality and the things you do, I have to say I am inspired. you remind me of the person I am trying to become.
I am sorry that you are going through such pain and agony , please heal up and heal up quickly.
George Mattera
Love the Madness
Happy Halloween Scott and Margaret!
I think of you both every morning I wake up and look over at your house but I know that you are where you need to be right now. We will miss you tonight for Trick-or-Treating and sitting around the fire pit remembering the memories from last Halloween. Scott, I bought Mike some Shift Beer for tonight in your honor.....Miss and love you both!!
Paula =)
Best Wishes for a speedy recovery
Guess you are causing us to increase our knowledge and use of these social medias as we are just learning how to navigate the systems. Jen showed us the picture of you in your new wig and you look great. Keep up your spirits and hopefully we will get the opportunity to get up to New Jersey to visit you. Of course Carlos is ready for Halloween and we missed you and Margaret at the party Saturday Night. Carlos supprised us dressed as a Hot Dog His favorite food group.
Love you much Carlos and Margaret.
Super Man!
No words can convey the thoughts and feelings of my family. Everyone who lives an active lifestyle realizes we could easily be where you are now. So, with you in mind I will continue to count my blessings, exercise a higher degree of caution in everything I do, while trying to maximize fun and adventure.
We have a one level house with a view if the Sangre De Cristo mountains. This is the southernmost tip of the Rockys. I envision the mountains I see from my kitchen contain a series of trails that stretch far into Canada. My mind wanders with possibilites. When you are fit for travel, and whatever that entails, you and your sweet wife are welcome to visit. One whole side of our home is windows. The views change every ten minutes with atmospheric conditions, and Cassie and I feel like we are living a dream.
The Hayne Santa Fe guest room will always be available for you folks.
Stay strong Scud! There is much love for you Bro-
Accotink Trails
Scud, you'll be glad to know that even the copperheads at Accotink have called a truce in your honor. Your resilience is awe-inspiring, as always. God Bless you, dude!
Sal and Sharon Ruibal.
It is all about the journey (and the tailgate!)
Yep - got to be about the journey since the game was . . . well, let's just not go there! Seems the 'Hoos have just not been the same since you last saw them play, in the pouring rain that soggy Saturday! Regardless, the tailgate - which is a major part of the journey each Saturday - was great. As you know, getting together with your kids and old friends is what life is about.
We miss having you at the Saturday gatherings and look forward to planning a trip to NJ. Reading all the stories - I know you are accomplishing so much every day.
Keep up the great Scud spirit. You, Margaret and the rest of the family - in our thoughts and prayers daily!
Stay Scud Strong!
Keep pushing!
Scott, BB and Teresa here from Colorado sending positive energy and thoughts your way to speed along your recovery. This is a battle we know you will win! You keep fighting and we will keep doing everything we can to support you and your family. We can't wait for the next round of news regarding your progress. Nothing you do "amazes us" because your strength, determination and attitude makes every goal into a possibility. Be strong! You are in our thoughts and prayers everyday my friend!
Hi Buddy...
Sounds like the rehab folks are having a hard time keeping up with you! No surprise to any of us who know you; you leave a trail of inspiration everywhere you go.
We got your tree down and I finally figured out how to use movie maker and post to youtube...you can see for yourself.
Keep rocking your recovery and working hard. And LISTEN to Saint Margaret, she's a saint for good reason! We all miss and love you both...Mike
A Love Letter to Margaret
Margaret, you might not know this, but a couple months ago, Scud made a generous donation to my Kickstarter campaign that is funding the debut film of our new series, "National Park Experience." His reward for donating at this level was a video love letter to the love of his life-- obviously, you! So we took his letter with us to Grand Teton National Park the week of October 16, and read it in front of the camera between shoots.
I was heartbroken to get the news of his accident so soon after filming this, and feel humbled to be able to share Scud's beautiful memories with you during such challenging times. If you don't mind, we'd like to feature this on our blog next week at http://www.npexperience.com/, in Scud's honor. In the meantime, you can watch the video here: https://vimeo.com/77932011
Tom and I are sending love and strength to you both. You're in our thoughts daily!
Chef Scott
Scott, some of my favorite memories of you are connected to your cooking. I remember you making the most amazing campground gourmet meal for me, Bean, Nancy D., and Nancy T., when we were doing a tour with Chris Scott. I also remember the making of Scudfries at the Wildflower Mtn Biking fundraiser held in the back of Bonzai...the tent almost caught fire, but luckily that disaster was averted. I've been blown away reading about your progress. It's so inspirational...KEEP GOING!! - Mary
Sweat, cooking oil, and pasta sauce
Scud, The SM 100 and making scud fries for hours until late it night is a lasting memory. I can never thank you enough for cooling me off with the hose at the CM 12 Hour! Heal fast.....
Thoughts and prayers
Scott - you, Margaret, Jen and your whole family have been in the forefront of our thoughts and prayers. Martin has been fantastic with his updates on Facebook and elsewhere. And yes, it is amazing to see all the folks who are rooting for you - even quite a few you're not even aware of. Have a quick story on that, but will save it to tell you in person. We'll be visiting soon. Will be in touch with Jen and/or Martin to coordinate.
Having a great time managing your new site Scott; Can;t wait to get with you to show you how you can update it on your own and let everyone know how you are doing. Sending lots of love with Christina and Jen as they make their way up to see you this weekend. Hoping I can get my butt up there soon to give you a hard time 🙂
Best Wishes
Scott, you may not remember me but, I work at Douthat State Park in the front office and have been around to help you out in many cases. We recently learned of your accident from another guests here at the park. I just want to say from everyone here at Douthat, Best Wishes, Stay strong, Keep your spirits up and we hope to see you Soon!
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Hi Scott, Sounds like you're rocking you rehab. Keep up the good work. It must be challenging to be mindful of all the necessary steps you have to take, but you're up to it. I'm sure there will be setbacks, but you'll ride them out. We're all with you.
On my way in 2 days Dad!!!!
I can't tell you how slow these last few days have been knowing that I am coming to see you this weekend! I miss you so very much. I just can't wait to wrap my arms around you and see all the tiny miracles that have happened since the last time we were together at UVA. It seems like forever! Get lots of rest tomorrow because Christina and I have a great weekend planned for you and we fully plan on you showing us all your new tricks you have picked up since being at Kessler!
The kids send their love and they pray for you everyday! They especially pray that you don't run mom over with your new set of wheels! We need her around for the long haul!!!
Rest easy old man...and know that I am just shy a few days from coming to visit you.
Think of you every second of the day and love you more everytime I think of you!!!
Love, jen
Keep up the good work!
It does my heart good to read the update of your adventures in rehab! Sounds like you're working it! Your fighting spirit & positivity are inspiring. I'll keep sending you good thoughts, though. 😉
I've not met you, but had the pleasure of meeting your brother, Marc, & his wife at XTERRA Camp Eagle in 2012.
Best wishes to you & your family.
Renée (in Laredo)
Thinking of you!
Hi Margaret & Scud!
Just wanted you all to know we are thinking of you! Am so glad we have Facebook and your good friends who have set up this site so we can follow your healing progress - and I know each day is bringing progress, as you wouldn't have it any other way!
Scott, several years ago you and I were riding a pre-ride for the CCC and I was struggling up that damn Burma Road Hill. You turned to me and told me to keep going! It was a journey! I hope you will follow your own advice. I have! I ran the Army 10 Miler on Sunday! Can you imagine me, a RUNNER! I am now training for the Disney World Half in January. Who would have thought!
As I was running on Sunday - I was thinking of all of the people who have touched my life and the two of you were on my mind. I think of the paths we all take in life and the unexpected turns that we inevitably take. You are touching people in NJ now, as they are touching you!
We will continue to keep you both in our thoughts and prayers. You are blessed with a great family and friends and we are all on this journey with you whether it be in person or in spirit!
Love to you both!
Thinking of you
We played softball together recently on the senior team. You were so kind to me. My daughter was the little girl that recently died of cancer. You were tender with me - and outgoing and I enjoyed our visit that day.
We had all wondered what happened and then one of the guys found out you'd had this accident. Know that I am praying for your recovery to surpass everyone's expectations - which, after reading your site, is truly your style anyway.
Alyssa demonstrated in her ten years a kind of inner strength and determination that no matter what her circumstances, she was going to live each day to the fullest - and thus, our battle cry for her to "Live Alyssa Live!!!" The best thing I know to do is to hope that you embody her spirit in your own battle...as it appears you already do.
Sending a giant hug for you - and for your wife. I know what it is to stand helplessly by doing what you can but it is never enough...
Lynn Divers
Forever Alyssa's Mommy
Keep on Improving!!
We keep checking the site each day and love the stories - just smile and shake our heads cuz, yep that's Scud! - Sounds like Kessler is keeping you busy and you in turn are keeping them on their toes! Looking forward to reading about all that is happening there and taking a road trip up north.
We will be thinking about you at Saturday's tailgate - sure hope the game goes better than last week!!
See you soon!
Hey Scud! I was SO hoping to catch up with you at the Clips & Brews festival to tell you about Alex's first SINGLE TRACK experience- she rocked it- deep sand, skinny broken bridges, and cliff edges along the river on the RT. I couldn't get her off the bike at the Paranormal, and she has wanted to do more and more little challenges. She obviously got off to the right start ;). We miss you, and can't wait to see you soon! Love, hugs & kisses to you and Margaret! Mandy
Feel Better
I really wish that God put his hands on you and make your injuries heal and you could be back.
sincerely Angel Potomac Velo Club
Let's hear from you, Scud!
Scott-It seems like you are starting to use your voice, and that's great news! I bet that everyone in Scud's Army would be thrilled to read a few words from the Commander in Chief himself! How about composing a short message for one of your buds to post here? Maybe soon we could see a photo of your smiling face, a short video of your new skills, or updates on your new workout regime and how it's going. We know there will be ups and downs, and we'll be with you through it all. Bring it, Scud!
2013 Paranormal video
Hey Scud,
Take a break from your rehab for just a minute and check out a video of the Start of the 2013 Paranormal. Since it was a benefit race for ya, we picked the video's music with you in mind.
Best Wishes, The Little Family
Missing You!
Dad there is not an hour that goes by that you are not on my mind even though I am physically in California my mind is in New Jersey! I so wish I could be there to see you improve daily but I know for now the phone calls and text messages from Mom and Jen will have to suffice! I miss you Daily the phone call the other day that I had with you made my week! I really couldnt help but laugh by you saying that it was good to hear my voice when all of us waited so long to hear yours again you are the strongest most inspirational man I know and that in itself makes me the PROUDEST Daughter in the world!!! It truley amazes me looking at this site daily learning new things about the Man I always knew as the Great Scott Scudamore I love you Dad!!! I can't wait to see you again!!!
Scud- we had a fantastic day at DCCX. The government shutdown ended on the last possible day, allowing us back on the course. The home is funded in part by federal dollars, so it was closed during the shutdown. The weather, as always, was perfect. Not too warm, but just warm enough for short sleeves- in the 60s. The atmosphere and food was great. We haven't had Scud Fries for a couple years, but people are still talking about them! Once we got permission to have food vendors and the race kept growing we tasked our people to other stuff. With a fairly small team and 700-850 racers every year, its a lot of work to pull it off. Plus, we are always trying to make it a little better. This year we had an all-women drum line and the return of the Mariachi band. I saw some guys- Chris Scott and others- with the orange Scud bracelets. There's a lot of Scud-love at DCCX! Good luck with your new race- it's a tough one, but nobody has more positive energy. We are all rooting for you! Marc
God is good!
Praying all is well, and your progress is going well. Hurry back on the trails!
Checking In
So I hear you're already kicking ass and taking names at rehab. I expected nothing less. I know you're going to show the folks at Kessler a thing or two about fortitude, toughness and pure raw determination.
Looking forward to my visit in November.
Hang in there. See you in a couple of weeks.
Keep Pushing!
Hi Scud!
I've been thinking of you constantly, and admire your strength and ability to live life as it was meant to be lived. Thank you for instilling the passion for soccer (!), and adventure in all of us. Keep pushing hard in your recovery, we are all praying for you!
Praying for YOU
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
I'm not with you right now at Kessler, but I am thinking of you every second of the day!!! I have never loved you more than I do now! I am so proud of the man you are and the man you will become because of all of this. I will see you in a few weeks...and when I do, I look forward to seeing all that you will have accomplished! Push on...old man! I'm praying for you and I'm cheering you on in spirit!
I once met a spirit so powerful it moved me.
Through valley and forest, over mountains.
The sun set, I was tired.
I feared I lost the way.
Yet before me was a path.
And the spirit I found was within me.
We love you Scud!
Scud is one of the most caring, generous people I know, and we are all saddened by this accident. He is also, however, a tough old goat, and if anyone can emerge from this safe & sound, it is he! The Clarks will be keeping him and all of you in the family in our hearts and our prayers, and will keep track of progress here. From Connecticut, there is not much else we can think of to do, but will gladly do anything that would help.
Thinking About you Scott!
Hang tough my friend!


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The difficulty with droughts is that they can turn to floods overnight. The difficulty with rain, or acute lack of it, when tied into the prophesies of global warming, is that the short-term can turn from arid to soggy in a trice. Which is part, but not all, of the Spanish story.
Remember Britain in the summer of 2006? It was hot and dry, after a dry winter and dry spring – and the water began to run out. The spectre of standpipes stalked the streets of the south again. Thames Water, as usual, took a mighty leakage drubbing: and we were copiously advised that there would be worse to come as climates inexorably changed. But then 2007 was a sodden ordeal and the aquifers filled up again. Now, in 2008, we're wailing about the lousiest August any of us can remember.
Now turn to Catalonia this spring. There'd been precious little snow on the Pyrenees, so rivers like the Ter were low. When I went to see my Spanish grandchildren near La Bisbal, the river bed was absolutely dry. In Barcelona the mayor was signalling water rationing and calling for tankers to bring relief into port. It couldn't have looked more threatening. And then it rained.
Now the apples are ripening in the Baix Emporda and the yellow fields of sunflowers stretch endlessly. The Ter is half full, the land is surprisingly green, the champion golf courses lush and tended. All it takes is a couple of weeks of downpours to move us from crisis to complacency. But complacency, here, is a fatal state of mind.
Catalonia, with its high plateaux and mountain ranges, ought to be one of the wetter regions of Spain (as well as the richest). Andalucia ought to be one of the driest, most over-populated and over-farmed regions: and is. Andalucia is concrete and tourists and fruit and poverty. It has plunged, often heedlessly, into acute water shortage. But when water and regionalism and politics mix, everything grows toxic. Now Catalonia, which might have helped send water to the arid south, knows it has problems of its own. The rest of Spain, some of it wet like Galicia, some of it desert like the area just north of Almeria, knows that water is a most vital resource. Watch that factor into the separatist pressures in Catalonia, the Basque country and (more mildly) in Galicia. Watch water put more acute strain on the Spanish state.
In Britain, we said two years ago, there should be a national grid, moving water from the wet north-west to the dry south-east. But that is damnable expensive, slow to build – and easy to deride if you're laying it whilst the rain pours down. (Cue Daily Mail editorial). And Spain is in much the same sort of bind – with Basque and Catalan nationalism dropped in the mix. (It's Scotland's oil and the Basque country's water!).
We should be clear that whole areas of Europe are becoming fatally dry. We should set about either limiting water use or transporting water in from wetter areas. We should be constructing the infrastructure that can cope with crisis. But then it starts raining again: then the flood alerts start, then long-term trends turn into a heavy shower, and we forget (as Catalonia has forgotten once more this summer). But at least the Spanish have water meters as standard. At least they have some control when the skies are incessantly blue. In Britain, we haven't even got that far yet. In Britain, the arguments about climate change and threat fade fast before a looming recession; and we still don't realise that life – everything that is precious – begins and ends with the need for water.

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Whether you're a fashion forward dresser or a relaxed, fuss-free bride-to-be...
From Emily Ratajkowski's mustard Zara wedding suit through to Angelina Jolie's tulle train embroidered with her children's drawings, more brides are turning away from traditional white gowns in favour of the unconventional. While we're always going to have a soft spot for traditional lace wedding dresses, we love a style queen who's willing to make a major fashion statement on her big day and we've found a few options that might just fit the bill.
No matter your budget, we've done the digging and curated our favourite styles whether you're keen to channel a menswear vibe, going full rainbow with a colourful wedding dress or want to flash a little leg with a shorter frock.
Luxury designers like Roksanda, Alessandra Rich and Safiyaa are a great shout for modern brides who want to push the envelope, while Halfpenny London, Rime Arodaky and Ellery's unfussy designs are definitely steered more towards those with a minimal aesthetic. Romantics should shoot for vintage-inspired pieces from the likes of Needle & Thread and Reem Acra or bring the drama in a sweeping Marchesa ball gown or bold Oscar de la Renta.
Working with a budget? ASOS, Monsoon and No. 1 Jenny Packham have beautiful pieces that still look expensive, but thankfully keep your bank account out of the red.
Check it all out below and get ready to break out the Pinterest boards…
Wedding Jumpsuit
If you're dreading the idea of dragging a heavy dress around all day, a wedding jumpsuit is the ultimate cool girl outfit. We've gone for a clean minimal look with this Stella McCartney one piece with a tie-waist detail, which would look a dream with a pair of cobalt blue BALENCIAGA blade heels (which you can peep in our best wedding shoes gallery).
Shop now: STELLA MCCARTNEY Peplum-hem crepe jumpsuit for £635 from Selfridges
Beach Wedding Dresses
Destination weddings are becoming more common and for those of you heading off for some sun and sand – you'll want something chic, light and that'll move beautifully with the seabreeze – a strappy silky dress is always a great idea and it's an utterly timeless piece for the minimal bride.
Shop now: JASON WU Satin gown for £644 from The Outnet
Short Wedding Dresses
Although we have a soft spot for a long lace wedding gown, there's something to be said for a fun and flirty dress (especially on a swelteringly hot day). Stray away from cocktail dress territory by choosing a more structured piece like this Zimmermann, which features organza puffy sleeves and a daring cut out back detail that we're obsessed with. (The buttons on the neckline make all the difference.)
Shop now: ZIMMERMANN Castile crochet-trimmed linen dress for £715 from MatchesFashion.com
Red Wedding Dresses
While red might not be what you'd usually expect from a traditional Western wedding, it's actually a really popular colour for Chinese weddings as the colour signifies good fortune, happiness and prosperity – all things you'd wish for in a great marriage. A crimson gown is a bold choice, but one that'll definitely set you apart if you're down to break the mould with a colourful wedding dress. This dramatic Elie Saab cape dress has some serious Solange vibes about it and is guaranteed to turn heads.
Shop now: ELIE SAAB Cape-effect embellished silk-blend crepe de chine gown for £5,537 from Net-A-Porter
Black Wedding Dresses
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Not one for floaty white dresses? Go for the exact opposite with a structured black gown. Whether you're serving gothic Queen of the Night realness or channeling a modern fashion-forward vibe, it's a strong choice that'll make for some striking photographs. (We're obsessed with the idea of a black wedding gown against a string of white bridesmaids dresses.)
Shop now: Balmain Embellished Side Split Dress for £2,350 from Harrods
REISS Ines silk-embroidered dress, £225
Ghost bea dress, £265
HALSTON HERITAGE Cotton and silk-blend peplum dress, £403 at Net-A-Porter
ALEXIS MABILLE Off-the-shoulder satin-piqué gown, £3,471 at Net-A-Porter
ROKSANDA Viola embellished silk-organza gown, £12,000 at NET-A-PORTER
If you want to make an entrance, you won't find more dramatic than this dreamy Roksanda dress, plus pink is still a big bridal trend.
Alice McCall Now or Never Dress, £450 at Liberty London
We're going dotty for this ruffled dress from Alice McCall, an utterly fun yet sophisticated tiered piece.
Alessandra Rich Hollywood Sable Crystal-Embellished Dress, £1, 895 at MATCHESFASHION.COM
Take a pointer from the boys on your big day with this menswear-inspired gown, complete with crystal embellishments.
Roses Gown, £995 at Needle & Thread
Cream isn't a super popular colour for a wedding dress, but we're 100% behind this delicate piece in the soft shade.
ASOS Edition Embellished Cami Wedding Dress, £150 at ASOS
This sweet dress from ASOS is covered in Swarovski crystals for a bit of sparkle on your big day.
SAFIYAA Grand ivory embellished gown, £1,500 at Harvey Nichols
If you loved Solange Knowles' wedding look, this dress is for you.
Bellona Sequin Bridal Dress, £229 at Monsoon
We love this for a chic city wedding.
ELLERY Ruffled satin-crepe dress, £1,195 at Net-A-Porter
The statement sleeves make this a great choice for the fashion-forward bride.
Roses Gown, £1,150 at Needle & Thread
It doesn't get much more romantic than this gown.
Guinevere Wedding Dress, £599 at Whistles
No. 1 Jenny Packham Pink Embellished Carys V Neck Evening Dress, £220 from Debenhams
HALFPENNY LONDON Stella drop-waist crepe de chine gown, £850 at NET-A-PORTER
No one does wearable separates like Kate Halfpenny, though we're a little bit in love with this drop-waist crepe dress.


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This flavorful Crock-Pot Moroccan Tagine is great for the chilly Fall evenings. Great taste & great colors pleases the eye as well as the tummy!
Crock-Pot Moroccan Tagine
I love cooking new vegetarian dishes. Not only is it great for your body but great for your wallet!
This Moroccan inspired dish can be made with chicken but I decided to make a vegetarian version this time around. If you'd rather add the chicken, just add 2 skinless and boneless breasts cut into chunks into the recipe.
In addition to tasting great, I love how colorful this stew is. Great bright colors with the squash, tomatoes and carrots!
|Cook Time
|6hours on LOW
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 whole Onion chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 whole Butternut Squash peeled, seeded and diced
- 30 ounces Canned Garbanzo Beans drained and rinsed, AKA Chick Peas
- 29 ounces Canned Fire Roasted Tomatoes with juice
- 2 whole Fresh Carrots peeled and diced
- 18 ounces Vegetable Broth
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
Servings: people
- Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
- Mix the other ingredients in the 6 quart crock-pot.
- Add onion and garlic and stir.
- Cook on low for about 6 hours.
- Carrots should be tender.
- Serve over couscous or rice if desired.
* I cheated and bought the already peeled squash from the store. They didn't have the type that was chopped up too or I would have bought this. I would not however make this with frozen squash.


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She is also known for her marriage to Sylvester Stallone, with whom she starred in the 1986 film Cobra. She played Karla Fry in Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), co-starring Eddie Murphy, and played the Black Witch in the Italian film series Fantaghiro between 1992–96.
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Star Wars: Invasion: Revelations is the third story arc in the Star Wars: Invasion comic series.
Publisher's summaryEdit
This new story arc sees the heroes of the Galfridian family step into their new roles as combatants in the middle of the biggest war the Star Wars galaxy has ever seen. Finn Galfridian has already lost his father and his homeworld to the Yuuzhan Vong, and now he offer himself for Jedi training by Master Dray -- who just might be insane. Elsewhere, Finn's mother and sister reach the Imperial outpost of Shramar, where refugees from their home planet hope to reunite with their family members. But a mystery turns dangerous and threatens violent conflict between the New Republic and the Empire!
Plot summaryEdit
- Invasion: Revelations 1
- Invasion: Revelations 2
- Invasion: Revelations 3
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Canberra is the capital for the Commonwealth of Australia, the island nation's eighth largest city. In 2019, Australia placed fifth among the world's safest countries for tourists according to acclaimed travel specialist BookMundi.
As noted by Your RV Lifestyle's article 100 Best Things to Do in Australia, while Canberra is the country's political capital, the city of Victoria is home to the country's finest food and wine and is also widely recognized as Australia's cultural capital.
Mercer's 2016 Quality of Living Survey ranks Canberra number 28 for quality of living tied with San Francisco. The annual survey compares 230 cities from around the globe based on 39 factors including political, economic, environmental, personal safety, health, education, transportation and other public service factors. New York City is used as the benchmark for all comparisons.
Australia ranks among the world's 25 top exporters, shipping an estimated US$229.7 billion worth of goods in 2017. Australia's highest-value exports are iron, coal, petroleum gas, gold, inorganic chemicals, crude oil, copper, bovine meat and aluminum according to the International Trade Centre.
Capital Facts for Canberra, Australia: Quick Reference
Capital landmarks: New Parliament House, Royal Australian Mint and Telstra Tower
Famous People
Below, you will find 10 of the most famous people born in Canberra, Australia
- Caroline Buchanan, world champion cyclist (born Oct. 24, 1990)
- Damian McDonald, novelist & rock musician (born Sep. 11, 1969)
- Mia Wasikowska, actress (born Oct. 14, 1989)
- Laura Peel, champion freestyle skiier (born Sep. 29, 1989)
- Michael Matthews, track & road cyclist (born Sep. 26, 1990)
- Connie Garner, former Miss World Fitness (born May 22, 1979)
- Andrew Younghusband, actor & journalist (born Dec. 14, 1970)
- Rebecca Henderson, mountain biker (born Sep. 27, 1991)
- Martin Craft, songwriter, composer & producer (born Jan. 18, 1976)
- Amy Duggan, footballer/soccer player & media personality (born Jun. 11, 1979)
Note: Data for our Famous People tab was sourced from Google searches of published Wikipedia articles specific to each person's name.
Demonym for a Canberra resident: Canberran
Population: 400,000 (Canberra city)
Density: 1,272 people per square mile (491 per square kilometer)
Population: 423,000 (Australian Capital Territory)
Density: 477 people per square mile (184 per square kilometer)
Population: 22,992,654 (Australia)
Density: 8 people per square mile (3 per square kilometer)
GDP: US$1.189 trillion as of October 2016 (for Australia, per WorldsRichestCountries.com)
GDP per person: $48,806
Note: The above country-level GDP metrics are on a Purchasing Power Parity basis and are in U.S. dollars. Credible city GDP statistics for Canberra were unavailable.
Official currency used in Canberra: Australian dollar
Research Sources:
Brookings Institution, Global Metro Monitor Report (includes GDP data). Accessed on November 24, 2016
Central Intelligence Agency, World Factbook, Australia-Oceania: Australia. Accessed on February 14, 2017
Central Intelligence Agency, World Factbook, Field Listing: Major Urban Areas. Accessed on November 24, 2016
CityMetric, Where are largest cities in the world? 2015 edition. Accessed on November 24, 2016
Demographia, World Urban Area, 12th Annual Edition. Accessed on November 24, 2016
International Trade Centre, Trade Map. Accessed on February 14, 2017
Official Government Website, ACT Government Information Portal. Accessed on November 24, 2016
Wikimedia Commons, Flag of the Australian Capital Territory. Accessed on November 24, 2016
Note: Some city flags were unavailable. If so, attribution belongs to Wikimedia Commons for pertinent country flags.
Wikipedia, Canberra. Accessed on November 24, 2016
Wikipedia, Australian Capital Territory. Accessed on November 24, 2016
Wikipedia, Capital Districts and Territories. Accessed on November 24, 2016
Wikipedia, Australia. Accessed on February 14, 2017
Wikipedia, List of countries and territories by population density. Accessed on February 14, 2017
Wikipedia, Mercer Quality of Living Survey. Accessed on February 14, 2017
Your RV Lifestyle, 100 Things to do in Australia. Accessed on February 8, 2018
An estimated 400,000 people live within Canberra's city land area which measures 314.4 square miles (814.2 square kilometers).
Canberra is located in the federal district named the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). According to Wikipedia, ACT has a perimeter defined by the Cotter River to its west, the Molonglo River to its north-east, the Goulburn-Cooma railway line to its east, and Naas Creek as its southern border. The national district also contains a tiny piece around the southern end of Beecroft Peninsula.
ACT has a population of 423,000 people over a land area of 880 square miles (2,279 square kilometers).
At the country level, Australia's land area covers 2,966,151 square miles (7,682,300 square kilometers). The national population count was 23 million inhabitants as of July 2016.
Population density is higher within Australia's capital city with an average 1,300 Canberrans per square mile (500 per square kilometer).
Throughout the larger Australian Capital Territory, this density dilutes to an average 500 people per square mile (200 per square kilometer).
For Australia overall, population density drops to an average 45 inhabitants per square mile (17 per square kilometer). Australia is among the 14 countries and territories characterized as having the world's sparsest density, according to the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
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The way the United States leaves places matters. Having armed mujahedeen fighters to undo the Soviet empire in Afghanistan, America lost interest in a backwater. Payback came in the form of Afghan-trained holy warriors bent on the destruction of the West. That was careless.
It is important to be less careless in Baghdad. As reports on Iraq reach Congress this month, it's worth considering that blow-back from an oil-rich country at the heart of the battle for the Middle East could be even more severe than the violent legacy of funding Islam to fight communism in Kabul.
Nothing can undo the American blunders in Iraq that turned the liberated into the lacerated. Hubris is bad, careless hubris worse. The fraying Bush administration still can't work out who took the decision to disband the Iraqi Army in 2003; that's grotesque. Nobody in the administration should sleep easy over its ethical responsibility for calamitous mistakes.
But what we did matters less today than how we leave Iraq. It's far easier to score backward-looking political points against Bush than serve the forward-looking interests of 27 million Iraqis. Still, the latter is more important than the former.
As Anthony H. Cordesman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies has written: "It seems likely that the U.S. will ultimately be judged far more by how it leaves Iraq, and what it leaves behind, than how it entered Iraq." America's future ability to use its hard and soft power "depends on what the U.S. does now."Continue reading the main story
Exit timing and U.S. election maneuvering stand at the center of this month's Iraq drama, with testimony due next week from Gen. David H. Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in Iraq, and Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker, and several reports coming in. One, from the Government Accountability Office, has already given the Bush-Petraeus surge a failing grade: a feckless Iraqi government, unshared oil money, untamed militias and undiminished violence.
Not fair, Petraeus and Bush will argue, using the new catchphrase "bottom-up progress" to highlight headway in Sunni-dominated provinces like Anbar through cash-cemented alliances with local sheiks who have been persuaded to turn against Al Qaeda.
Bush will also make a virtue of necessity on U.S. troop levels. The post-escalation presence of 160,000 can't be maintained past next spring unless tours of duty are extended beyond 15 months. So some drawdown will start next year, with improved Iraqi conditions claimed to obscure domestic political realities.
Both views of Iraq are right: the situation is awful and, four years on, cleverer U.S. commanders are winning a few. The enduring horror counsels a swift exit. The positive shifts bolster a catchphrase Cordesman found doing the rounds in Baghdad: "strategic patience."
I side with the latter, provided the patience is indeed strategic and not just a means to kick the mess into the post-Bush world. That strategy should involve the following elements.
First, continue bolstering Sunni power and allegiance through aggressive use of aid and local security deals. A rough balance of power between the main Iraqi communities — Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish — is in the interests of Iraqi stability.
Second, while accepting that Iraq's central government will at best be a respectable fig leaf and that strong provincial authorities are essential, pressure the weak Shia-dominated coalition to share oil money, power and space. Stronger American-backed Sunnis and fewer U.S. troops may help focus Shia minds.
Third, establish, with United Nations help, a regional framework for talks between the neighboring powers. Use this to reach out to Iran. Tehran wants America to fail in Iraq but not to the extent that Shia gains are reversed. That provides some leverage.
Fourth, recognize that all Middle Eastern problems — Israel-Palestine, Lebanon, Iran and Iraq — are tied and that the U.S. needs a coherent diplomatic strategy for containing jihadist fanaticism through ideological persuasion. An uncritical embrace of Israel does not help. And whatever happened to Karen Hughes, our invisible public diplomacy czar?
Fifth, protect the countless Iraqis who have helped America and are vulnerable. The U.S. urged Iraqis to rise up in 1991 only to abandon them to slaughter. Never again should be our policy.
The above may just avert the worst: a regional war in which a disintegrating country's neighbors are drawn into carnage that makes current bloodshed pale.
Some see Iraq as the ultimate demonstration of the demise of American power. Fast withdrawal is in that view's logic. But if you believe, as I do, that global stability still hinges on the credibility of that power, "strategic patience" is the least bad of the terrible options Bush's now amnesia-clouded incompetence has bequeathed.
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The Warlike History of Command & Conquer
March 19, 2012 - With BioWare working on C&C Generals 2 for a 2013 release, we look back at PC gaming's seminal real time strategy franchise.
If You Like StarCraft II
July 2, 2010 - It's been a long wait for one of the most anticipated sequels around. Blizzard's StarCraft was first released over a decade ago with an expansion pack, called Brood War, put out on the market shortly thereafter. Blizzard then shifted its focus to other franchises, resulting in Warcraft 3, Diablo II, a few expansions, and some game called World of Warcraft you may have heard of. There was no word on an official sequel to Blizzard's sci-fi real-time strategy game until the 2007 announcement at Blizzard's Worldwide Invitational. Who could have predicted the game would reach such preposterously high levels of popularity? Not Blizzard, according to production director Chris Sigaty, speaking recently at a press event about putting StarCraft II ads on 747s.
Uncharted 2 Leads Way at BAFTA Nominations
February 16, 2010 - BAFTA has announced the nominations for the British Academy Video Games Awards for 2010. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is leading the way with nine nominations, whilst Modern Warfare 2 is up for eight prizes. The big-selling duo will battle it out for the 'Best Game' with Batman: Arkham Asylum, Assassin's Creed II, Left 4 Dead 2 and FIFA 10.
Comand & Conquer Takes Over VGL
June 12, 2008 - Video Games Live invades Las Vegas this weekend for their first ever concert in Nevada.
NVIDIA Announces Actress Tricia Helfer from Battlestar Galactica to Speak at NVISION 08
June 5, 2008 - NVIDIA today announced that Tricia Helfer, the actress widely known for her portrayal of "Number Six" on Battlestar Galactica, the Emmy award-winning television drama series, will speak and appear at NVISION 08.
April 11, 2008 - Welcome to the very first installment of Warplay. I'm kicking off this regular column as a way of highlighting the breadth and depth of the rich strategy genre on the PC. There's definitely a lot to talk about here, and you can be sure that Warplay will cover the genre from A to Z in the coming months, by looking at both specific titles and the genre in general.
Fight the Entire Third Tiberium War in the Command & Conquer 3 Limited Collection
February 29, 2008 - If you are one of the few who missed out on the bestselling real-time strategy game of 2007, you now have an all-new way to experience the ENTIRE Third Tiberium war.
PC Year in Review 2007
December 20, 2007 - Welcome to IGN's 2007 Year in Review for the biggest and baddest…
New Expansion Pack for C&C3: Tiberium Wars
August 14, 2007 - Fans of evil megalomaniacs rejoice: EA is prepping an expansion pack for Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars and it's all about baldy bad guy Kane. Scheduled for both Xbox 360 and PC, Kane's Wrath is shipping early 2008 and features a new campaign, characters, gameplay modes and online multiplayer maps.
Smile. You're On C&C Camera
August 10, 2007 - Hardcore Command & Conquer fans itching for play-by-play breakdowns of their favorite multiplayer moments will soon have their own video channel on the Interwebs.
WoW Besieges Weekly PC Sales Charts
July 25, 2007 - The computer gaming juggernaut that is World of Warcraft burned up the weekly PC game sales charts once again, with two titles topping the NPD Group's list of the top selling titles from July 8 - July 14.
Command & Conquer 3 Head-to-Head
May 23, 2007 - Those of you who have been tooling around Insider for awhile now probably know all there is to know about our famous Head-to-Head series, but here's a recap for the noobies out there. Basically it's designed to let you gamers know which version of a multiplatform game will satiate your undying thirst for a good gaming time. We break down each segment of a game, then tell you which platform reigns supreme when the dust settles. This time around we're taking a look at the popular Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars on PC and Xbox 360. After a long hiatus the series has returned to prominence in two solid efforts on both systems, with both games scoring into the 8's in IGN's reviews. The thing that will differentiate this head-to-head (H2H for short) from others is that both games are relatively identical when it comes to features, so that section will be slightly shorter than usual. Obviously what everyone wants to know about are graphics and controls. Which looks better, and which plays better.
Command & Conquer has Novel Idea
April 26, 2007 - Today digital publisher Electronic Arts and print publisher Del Ray announced that a novel based on Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars will be released on May 29, 2007, in the U.S. and Canada, with a release in the U.K. and Germany in the following months. Penned by Keith R. A. DeCandido, the novel follows the story of the game and the battle in 2047 over control of the alien substance Tiberium.
IGN is AFK Podcast: Under Review
April 4, 2007 - This week on IGN is AFK, we gather just about every IGN editor to talk about the biggest games of March. Not only do the original reviewers discuss why they loved or hated a game, but others who played the title weigh in with their own opinion. We even found someone at IGN who didn't care for God of War II! Among the games discussed: Command & Conquer 3, Godfather: Blackhand Edition, Guitar Hero II, MotorStorm and many, many more.
Grace Park AU Q&A
March 29, 2007 - For fans of the supremely fine science fiction series (remake) 'Battlestar Galactica', actress Grace Park should be a familiar face. Her role as the mysterious Lt. Sharon 'Athena' Agathon obviously grabbed the right people's attention, as she has been cast in a leading role in Command and Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars. In her interview, she discusses her transition from TV to games, her character, and what it was like to work with Michael Ironside and Billy 'Lando Calrissian' Dee Williams.
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars AU Review
March 29, 2007 - The latest instalment in the classic Command & Conquer series, Tiberium Wars is resolutely old school in its RTS mechanics, but all the better for it.
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars Review
March 26, 2007 - EA LA stuck to C&C's roots in Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars,…
The Shipping News - Week of March 26
March 26, 2007 - Command & Conquer the latest batch of games shipping to stores this week.
Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars Ships
March 26, 2007 - EA announced today that Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars for the PC has shipped to retailers across North America.
Command & Conquer 3 -- RTS as a Sport
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Yup – this bag is definitely above my pay grade.
I'm not quite sure it would be worth the trouble, even if I did it perfectly.
I like the long strap, I like the fact is has a closing flap (which I attached inside out and backwards the first time,) and the pockets are nice… it's a nice size… it's just so fussy. There's a bunch of cutting, the directions weren't easy for me (the newb) to foll0w… I don't know. I'm ambivalent. It's cute. There are a couple of design elements I'd like to improve upon (why not attach the top clip strap before sewing the liner to the outer shell so the stitches don't show?) but it'll be awhile before I want to trouble myself with this again.
Here's a shot of it with the flap open, so you can see the pockets, clip straps and such. Since it was just a sample bag that's going to get ripped apart, I didn't bother wasting the thread and fabric to do the straps all perfectly. Strangely, I kind of like the pink floral liner.
I don't reckon it was worth shedding blood over, but that was bound to happen at one point or another. 🙂


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Of all the cocktails featured in this issue, the Margarita is the one with the closest ties to San Diego. Specifically, the frozen kind; the alcoholic version of the Slurpee.
In 1947, Albert Hernandez, a bartender at La Plaza, a popular Mexican restaurant in Bird Rock, changed the cocktail world when he added crushed ice to the Margarita. "He was the first guy who came up with the idea of mixing the drink with ice in a blender," says Hernandez's son, John.
The innovation made strawberry and mango Margaritas possible, says John.
"You really can't have fruity flavors over the rocks."
Hernandez' Hide-Away
19320 Lake Drive, Escondido
The elder Hernandez later took the frozen Margarita to Hernandez' Hideaway and saw it become really cool in the 1970s. Hernandez died in 2006 at the age of 91, but his son isn't sure whether this Margarita master realized the impact he had on the world. "My dad was a pretty humble guy," John says.
Although Hernandez created the frozen Margarita, the origin of the classic on-the-rocks version is a subject of debate. Some say it was invented in 1938, at Rancho La Gloria between Rosarito Beach and Tijuana, while others say Hussong's Cantina first served it in 1941.
Margarita, depending on the person telling the tale, was either a showgirl, the daughter of an ambassador, or a Dallas socialite.
Lucien Conner, the general manager of Puesto (789 W. Harbor Drive, Gaslamp), credits Tommy's Place Bar in El Paso, Texas, as the place that perfected the recipe. "The classic Tommy's recipe is two parts tequila, one part lime juice and one part sweetener — nothing else," he says.
La Jolla may be ground zero for the frozen Margarita, but Old Town is the place where many tourists and locals had their first taste. Gilbert Gastelum, general manager of Casa de Bandini (1901 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad), which was located for many years in Old Town, said frozen Margaritas were on the menu from the first day its sister restaurant Casa de Pico opened there in 1971, before moving to Grossmont Center in La Mesa a few years back. "Were it not for the frozen Margarita, I believe tequila would not have developed so fast or become such a fine and respected spirit so quickly," he says. "But when 100 percent blue agave began to gain popularity and became available to the U.S. in substantial quantities in the early 1980s, drinking tequila no longer meant that you had to have a bite of lime when you took a sip."
Conner credits Hernandez's version with helping to make the Margarita world-famous, but tastes have changed since the 1970s when the frozen version was at its peak of popularity. "The colder a drink is, the more it masks the taste, and the more it needs to be sweet," he says. "People have gravitated toward having tequila on the rocks as better spirits are available."
But frozen Margaritas don't have to hide substandard spirits. "Frozen drinks get a bad rap due to the dark ages of the cocktail era," says Chris Burkett, bartender at JSix (616 J Street, Gaslamp). "I personally have no issues with frozen drinks as long as they're done right: fresh juice, housemade ingredients, quality spirits. The moment a bartender stops caring and takes the easy way out by adding artificial ingredients is when everything goes south."
The general consensus is that a blanco tequila is best for Margaritas, but the more aged reposados have a bite that plays well with the lime and salt. Añejo tequilas, which are aged even more, are best left by themselves.
Also growing in popularity are Margaritas made with mezcal, a spirit that, like tequila, is distilled from the agave plant. "Mezcal is more complex, so when you add the smokiness, it becomes more of a sipping cocktail," says Gabe Garza, the head bartender at Don Chido (527 Fifth Ave, Gaslamp). "All tequilas are a form of mezcal. We call our mezcal version a 'mezcal-rita,' but it's really splitting hairs at that point."
Both mezcal and tequila have inspired some very spirited local cocktails. Tommy Shankland, the bartender at Masters Kitchen and Cocktail (208 South Coast Highway, Oceanside) swears by a concoction he invented called the Johnny Vegas that blends Grand Leyenda tequila with lime and Red Bull.
"I know the Red Bull sounds crazy, but it's actually delicious," he insists.
The Blind Burro
639 J Street, Downtown San Diego
The Blind Burro has the Azteka, a margarita variation that blends mezcal and ginger liqueur with chipotle agave nectar, lemon juice, soda, chipotle salt, and beef jerky.
The effect is sweet, smoky, and salty; a cocktail with gravitas.
The Margarita may be the number-one tequila cocktail in America, but in Mexico it's the Paloma, a mix of tequila and grapefruit soda.
Hello Betty Fish House
211 Mission Avenue, Oceanside
"I don't know if it will ever be as popular as the Margarita but there are a lot of different variations and spins you can get on that drink," says Lauren LaFortune of Hello Betty Fish House.
Case in point: the Blind Burro version is as simple as a vodka soda, while the Hello Betty variation includes ginger rum, Del Maguey mezcal, Aperol, lime, and Jarritos grapefruit soda for a cocktail that is smoky, sweet, yet dry.
Don Chido's Paloma adds blood orange to Cazadores Blanco tequila and Squirt soda, making for a fruit-forward drink with hints of vanilla.
Even though frozen Margaritas now conjure up memories of cheesy Love Boat reruns and Jimmy Buffett singalongs, LaFortune doesn't think that's a bad thing. "People associate frozen drinks with beaches and vacation, so they have the power to transport people to that relaxed state of mind wherever you are," she says.
More from SDReader
- More stories by Patrick Henderson
- Come 3 p.m. it's Hollapeño Atcha Boy time — March 25, 2016
- San Diego Reader 2015 guide to craft cocktails — July 15, 2015
- Cocktails as ephemeral art — July 9, 2014
- Cocktails with a personal stamp — July 9, 2014
- U-31's Paloma — April 20, 2011


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Pretty cotton poplin, vintage fabric, printed with small ditsy flowers and leaves. White base with brown, colbolt blue, bright yellow flowers. Medium weight fabric, would work well for dress making, quilting and crafts.
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PolitiCal Roundup: Local elections, new census findings
Setbacks for public-employee unions could be one read on Tuesday's local election: Los Angeles voters appeared to favor cuts to public-sector pension benefits and to reject a police union challenge to library funding. Plus, an incumbent councilman facing strong union opposition pulls ahead.
At the state level, public-employee unions begin to fight back. They have a coalition, a strategy and a new PR man -- a former spokesman for Gov. Gray Davis.
Meanwhile, a twist in the fight over redevelopment agencies in Santa Clara County: County officials have sued the city of San Jose for trying to protect redevelopment funds. That money is owed to basic services, the county argues.
Population has surged in the Inland Empire and Latinos are on the rise -- facts that could alter the state's political map.
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Why You Must Make Your Crowdfund Investment in Cash
When you're ready to invest in a crowdfund campaign, you must do so in cash. Just as you can't use a credit card to buy public stock on an online brokerage account, you aren't allowed to use a credit card to make crowdfund investments either.
Why the restriction? For these reasons:
A credit card purchase can be disputed, which is an event that can interrupt the business funding process.
Using a credit card creates the possibility of a phantom transaction.
Think of the scenario from the entrepreneur's or small business owner's perspective: Before you can get a dime of the funding, the campaign target must be met or exceeded. Now suppose that you think you've hit 101 percent of your crowdfund investing campaign target. The celebration begins — you're finally ready to move forward with your business!
You immediately begin placing orders for supplies you're going to need in the first days of business operations. Then, after your investors' credit cards are charged, you find out that 10 percent of them weren't accepted. You're back down to having met only 91 percent of your campaign funding goal, which means you get nothing until you raise the remaining amount. What a huge disappointment and frustration (and cash flow problem!), through no fault of your own.
This type of situation is also bad for the investor community. Investors like things to proceed in a tidy, orderly manner. Imagine being a member of this entrepreneur's crowd and receiving conflicting reports: campaign completion one day and campaign restart the next day because of the credit card fiasco. To avoid the potential for chaos, the ban on credit cards makes perfect sense.
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Banana Muffins
Total TimePrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Makes1 dozen
- 2 cups biscuit/baking mix
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1-1/3 cups mashed ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Place the biscuit mix in a large bowl. Combine the egg, bananas, brown sugar, milk, oil and vanilla; stir into biscuit mix just until combined. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
- Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts1 each: 168 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 263mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Jul 4, 2014
These were excellent. Everyone loved them.
Jun 2, 2014
This was definitely quick and easy. We love nuts, so I added 1/2 c. chopped walnuts to the muffin batter. YUM
Mar 30, 2013
Quick & easy. Great way to use up bananas that are going ripe. I sprinkled some chopped walnuts over the top of a few of the muffins.
Jan 22, 2012
These muffins are made with staple ingredients, were easy to make, and tasted great.
Aug 14, 2011
I went looking for a quick way to use up some bananas as well as a quick snack for my son. He loved it and so did I.
Nov 3, 2010
I was disappointed after reading the positive reviews - the reason I made them. I used ripe bananas as other suggested. Very bland...
Sep 5, 2010
AWESOME!!!! I make these on a regular basis as my family loves fresh muffins for breakfast and this recipe is super quick and easy! I added a little peanut butter and some chocolate chips to change it up, turned out GREAT!
Aug 9, 2010
I love the simplicity of this recipe, its quick bake time, and low calorie count compared to other banana breads. I used three medium, very ripe (pretty much black) bananas, and the batter was wonderfully moist. They raised beautifully and I found the taste just sweet enough.
Mar 11, 2010
These muffins had great banana flavor! I used 2 ripe bananas but had to add about 2 Tbsp more milk as my batter was dry. I too would sweeten the recipe a bit, but that is personal preference.
Dec 14, 2009
Incredibly quick and easy to make fresh and eat warm on even weekday mornings! My husband and four young children loved it!