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What are those on my feet?
Abigail wanted to wear my earrings...we found a way to make it work.
Good night, Daddy! Here's a kiss...
As Abigail gets more and more active, it's getting harder to capture the true essence of her activities in still photos. I'm still taking them, but I'm taking lots of video, too. Even with the poor quality, the movement still seems to give a better idea of what she's like right now.
Here she is dancing on our bed, while wearing one of my shirts and watching herself in the mirror.
Next, Abigail spinning in circles with Daddy. Then she gets distracted and starts talking into the fan.
I gave Abigail a bath, then fed her dinner. That was a bad idea. She smeared plum all over herself. Now it's bath time again...
Abigail has been spending a lot of time with Becca this week. Angel (Becca's mom) watched Abigial on Wed. and Thurs. night for a few hours, and we babysat Becca and Kayla tonight, and again tomorrow afternoon. Good thing Abigail and Becca get along so well!
As you can see, Aaron was a big help with the girls.
Abigail went on the big girl swing for the first time! (The first video has sound of their giggling. Second video no sound.)
Believe it or not, she did actually get some in her mouth.
Just in case you didn't get a good look at the spinach in the hair...
Nothing like water straight from the faucet.
Sorry, things have been a little crazy 'round here lately. I have been getting to sing at IHOP quite a bit the last couple weeks (Yay!). But, I have mostly been singing for the 6am set, which means I've been getting up at 4am to get a shower and be there before 5:30am. Soooo...I have not been staying up late to post pictures. Here is a few from the last few days. No time for cute commentary. I must go sleep. Been awake for 22 hours, and Abigail wakes up in about 5...
OK, lest you think I'm an awful mommy, I must comment on this one. See, she was really happy right before I went and grabbed my camera. She thought being in the little box was loads of fun. But once the camera was ready for a picture, the fun moment was over. I took the picture anyway - does that make me mean?
While I was feeding the dog today, Abigail found a jar candle that smelled really good. You know how candles in jars leave a lot of black soot around the top of the jar? Well, here's what happens when your toddler smells a sooty candle:
For the last week, Abigail has gotten to pretend that she has a pet dog. We have been taking care of the neighbor's dog and watering their plants while they are on vacation. I'm sure that now she is going to think that she can just waltz into their backyard and go into their house whenever she wants to.
Here she is playing in their backyard: practicing throwing a ball, and getting herself in the doghouse, literally.
I was quite the climber when I was little. So much that I was often called a monkey. I loved to climb and play in trees, and I really enjoyed getting to go up on our roof and climb around while "helping" my Dad put up Christmas lights.
I came into the dining room today to find this:
Looks like she's the climber now.
I wish I could say that I decided to put Abigail in the sink because it was TOO DARN HOT outside and I wanted to find a creative way for her to go for a swim. But, althought it was too hot to be outside for more than a nanosecond, she actually ended up in the sink because of the sheer force of her will.
Somehow, when I held her up to the sink to wash off her hands, she ended up getting her feet up there, then putting them in the sink, then sitting on the edge, then squatting over the water, then "oh, fine, just sit down in the water and play". I did manage to get the dishwasher unloaded and reloaded while she splashed, which is all but a miracle. I am now firmly resolved to keep her out of the sink for the forseeable future. Now that she's played in there twice, she calls out "Wa-wa!" every time we go into the kitchen and cries when I don't let her turn handwashing into a dip in the pool.
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Tourist information centre manager
If you're confident, resourceful and enjoy customer interaction, working as a tourist information manager could be ideal for you
Working as a tourist information centre (TIC) manager, you'll oversee services that provide information and advice on what to see and do in a particular city, town, area or country.
The work will involve booking accommodation, making reservations, selling related gifts and souvenirs, running special events and generating marketing opportunities. Management duties will also need to be covered, such as the daily running of the centre, networking and staff management and recruitment.
As a tourist information centre manager, you'll need to:
- publicise the centre's services and implement marketing strategies to raise the profile of the centre
- gather information on, and work with, local businesses and visitor attractions
- plan and organise events
- produce guides and other marketing literature
- research and visit attractions and accommodation
- keep up to date with changes in tourist activities and events
- ensure the centre is well presented, organised, easy to use and accessible
- communicate information to members of the public and deal with enquiries in person and by post, email and phone
- operate accommodation and other booking services, selling tickets for travel and local events
- control and monitor the centre's budget to make sure targets are met in the most cost-effective way
- prepare reports for senior management and attend meetings with a variety of people, including senior managers and tourism businesses.
- Starting salaries for tourist information centre officers or assistants range from £14,000 to £18,000.
- With experience and progressing to a supervisor level, you could earn up to £26,000.
- If you're in a managerial role, you can expect to earn in the region of £25,000 to £35,000.
Income figures are intended as a guide only.
Working hours
Centres are usually open seven days a week during the summer and six days during the winter, although this varies across authorities. It's typical to work a 37-hour week over a five-day period, often including weekends, though hours are often longer during the busier summer period than in winter.
Part-time or seasonal work is common. This is increasingly so at managerial level, especially in smaller centres. Self-employment and freelance work is rare as there's little scope for setting up and running a centre without considerable financial support.
What to expect
- Tourist information centres exist in most cities and many towns and in rural areas of interest to tourists and visitors. They can also be found in ports, motorway services and airports.
- As this is a public-facing role you'll be required to dress smartly, possibly even in uniform.
- The job may be quite stressful during the busy tourist season when you have to deal with a large number of enquiries.
- Most travel in the working day is local, mainly to attractions, events and businesses.
- You may need to travel to other centres to compare working practices and systems, and to attend conferences or trade events, which may be held anywhere in the UK. This could mean the occasional overnight absence from home.
You can become a TIC manager with a degree, HND or foundation degree in any subject. However, the following may increase your chances:
- archive and museum studies
- business or management studies
- geography
- information technology
- librarianship or information management
- marketing
- modern languages
- politics, government or public administration
- travel, tourism or leisure studies.
Entry without a degree, HND or foundation degree is possible, as you could start as an assistant and work your way up with experience. You could also move across from another retail or customer-focused job.
A pre-entry postgraduate qualification is not usually required. Personal qualities and proven business skills are likely to carry just as much weight as academic qualifications and are seen as key for the development of the sector as a whole.
You'll need to have:
- excellent communication skills for dealing with customers and contacts in local businesses and visitor attractions
- good interpersonal and management skills to lead a team of staff
- a methodical, motivated and customer-focused approach to work
- an enthusiastic, friendly and confident manner
- problem-solving ability and negotiating skills to successfully run the centre
- knowledge of the UK, especially where you're applying for work
- IT skills to help with website development, e-commerce and online booking
- business or commercial awareness
- proficiency in foreign languages – this is useful and may be a requirement for some jobs
- depending on the role, specific knowledge of geography, history or archaeology may also be needed.
Work experience
Pre-entry experience is highly desirable, especially in:
- the travel and tourism sector, e.g. with a tourist information centre, local authority leisure department, hotel, travel agency or tour company
- marketing
- retail
- the information sector, e.g. in a library or museum.
Some tourism-related degrees include an optional work placement year which will provide relevant experience. Involvement with local groups or associations, either while at university or afterwards, can help you acquire the skills and knowledge relevant for this role.
Most TICs recruit staff locally as a good knowledge of the area is essential. The main employers of TIC managers are local authorities, usually district, borough or city councils.
Other employers include:
- national parks
- wildlife trusts
- water authorities
- private tourist attractions
- area tourism partnerships
- local enterprise partnerships.
Funding for tourist information centres is no longer guaranteed and councils have had to make cutbacks in recent years. This has created some uncertainty about the future of tourist centres and with more people accessing information on the internet there is less footfall. Also, the number of volunteers willing to help for free somewhat jeopardises paid positions and makes them more competitive.
In some cases, where funding is limited or removed altogether, TICs have survived by merging with council one-stop shops and offering a reduced service, or by moving into the private sector and merging with local businesses or attractions.
Look for job vacancies at:
- jobsgopublic
- Local Government Jobs
- Tourism Management Institute - vacancies accessible to TMI members.
- The Tourism Society
- Local authority and council websites - use the Directory of Local Councils to find contact details and web addresses.
Professional development
You'll receive most of your training on the job. Regional tourist boards carry out induction training and run training days and courses on specific topics, such as:
- customer care
- merchandising
- disability awareness
- management.
You'll also be required to familiarise yourself with local attractions and facilities.
Taking a relevant qualification, such as the Level 3 Award in the Principles of Supervising Customer Service Performance in Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism, will help you to deliver effective customer service.
Funding for training may be available from your local authority. You're largely responsible for your own continuing professional development (CPD) and will need to identify your own training needs, e.g. in managing staff, and then look out for relevant training opportunities.
Membership of professional bodies may be useful for networking and professional development opportunities, and access to the latest industry news. Relevant organisations include:
- Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT)
- The Tourism Society.
For more information about a career in the tourism sector, see the sector skills council People 1st.
Career prospects
A career in a TIC usually begins with a post as a TIC assistant. You can then move up to a supervisory position and on to manager level. There are occasional opportunities to go on to manage more than one centre, although this is becoming less likely as more centres are currently being closed than opened.
Career development may involve moving into other local government posts within tourism or marketing. Another possibility is to join one of the regional or national tourist boards, where the work may involve the development of the tourism strategy for the area and marketing the region to visitors.
The experience you gain as a TIC manager can also be used in information services, for example, in libraries and information management. However, for this type of move, a postgraduate qualification may be necessary. Alternatively, you could move into the retail sector or the service or hospitality industries.


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Remember when we all went to the store to get film developed? We had to wait like 2 weeks for the chemical process to take the negatives, and we would just sit and wait and hope they would come out good? Those days are long past us. Since we all use digital cameras, and mobile devices to take photos now – where is the right place for them to be stored? You wouldn't want to lose all those photos of your child's first birthday would you?
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Eric Powers
Co-Founder and Program & Site Director // 631.241.0088
"Ranger Eric," as students know him, is a biologist, teacher, photographer, outdoorsman, and overall nature-lover. He started leading nature hikes in 1987 as a Park Ranger in Colorado until he served two years in the US Peace Corps as Environmental Education Officer. Since then, he has been running nature centers in Colorado, Alabama, and New York. In 2005, he started his dream company, YOUR CONNECTION TO NATURE (YC2N), because so many kids are so detached from nature and wildlife. Our programs connect classrooms to field studies and give people a better understanding of their local environment. His on-going wildlife projects include "Save Our Box Turtles," "Quail vs Ticks Study," and "Owl Nesting Projects."
Rebecca Muellers
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Rebecca Muellers co-founded the Art & Nature Group, Inc. and CEED with Eric Powers. She currently serves as volunteer Executive Director for CEED. Rebecca is also a Wilderness Skills Instructor, trained by Primitive Pursuits of Ithaca, NY, an experiential environmental education and nature awareness program that uses an all-outdoor curriculum centered on wilderness skills and nature mentoring. Rebecca aims to establish Primitive Pursuits programming at CEED, hoping to ignite a spark in individuals and communities that lead to life-long relationships with the natural world and foster our children's ability to care for themselves, their community and the environment. Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Public Relations, and her professional experience has been in the marketing, public relations and special event fields, including corporate, not-for-profit and small firms. Additionally, Rebecca has served on several non-profit Boards, including three cooperative preschools and with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. Rebecca is passionate about helping build CEED into a thriving resource that both connects people with nature and serves as a collaborative community center.


text: Adventurers Diary17 Reasons to Visit Redcliffe Share Tweet There's plenty to see and do in and around Redcliffe so it is definitely worth it to visit Redcliffe. In fact, there's at least 17 reasons to visit Redcliffe that we can think of. Take a stroll through Bee Gees Way, cool off in the Settlement Cove Lagoon right beside the water's edge, enjoy a meal at one of the many cafes or restaurants, check out the Sunday Markets or visit any one of the beaches on the Peninsula. You can go skydiving, whale watching all from Redcliffe which is just under 40kms from the city of Brisbane.Redcliffe is part of the Redcliffe Peninsula which is located just north-north-east of the Brisbane CBD.Do you know how Redcliffe got it's name? The name originates from 'Red Cliff Point" named by Matthew Flinders due to the red cliffs at Woody Point which is an obvious choice when you think about it. From Redcliffe on a clear day, you can take in the magnificent views across Moreton Bay and distinctly see the huge sand hills on Moreton Island. 17 Reasons why you should Visit Redcliffe 1. Bee Gees WayThe Bee Gees Way has proven to be a popular attraction for Redcliffe over the last 6 years. The first stage of the 70 metre walkway which runs from Redcliffe Parade through to Sutton Street was unveiled in 2013. On an even more spectacular scale, Barry Gibb personally attended the Grand Opening of Stage 2 in 2015!The walkway features more than 60 captioned photos and 13 album covers from their incredible career which spanned 4 decades. There's also a 5.3 square metre video screen showing exclusive interviews with Barry Gibb. They also play old home movie footage on the big screen along with video clips of many of their songs. So as you stroll down this awesome musical monument, you can also take in the 70 metre mural showcasing artwork of Barry, Robin, Maurice and Any Gibb whilst listening to their hit music in the background. Bee Gees Way – 70metre walkway runs from Redcliffe Parade through to Sutton Street Be like us and the many thousands of others and be sure to have your photo with either of the life-sized bronze statues or both! There's one when the Gibb brothers were young barefoot boys and the other one commemorating the band as adults when they were at the peak of their career. Adele posing for a photo with the Bee Gees#beegeesTime your visit in the evening and you can also experience the fabulous light shows which are set to three of the Bee Gees greatest hits – "Staying Alive", "Night Fever" and "How Deep is Your Love". The light shows run every night on the half hour from 7pm through to 9.30pm.Entry to this amazing outdoor musical tribute is FREE and a must see for Bee Gees fans and music enthusiasts in general. The walkway honours the most famous young Redcliffe residents of the 50's. Who would of thought way back then that the Gibb brothers would go on to become one of the world's best-selling bands of all time. Bee Gees TriviaDo you know how the Bee Gees began?The Bee Gees were founded in 1958 after their family migrated from Manchester to Redcliffe. They were first discovered while playing at the Redcliffe Speedway which was owned by Bill Goode. Bill Gates who was a DJ from Brisbane's Radio Station 4BH heard them singing in the interval at the speedway. It was Bill Gates who gave them their first gig on the radio. Coincidentally, it's the initials of these two men that brought about the name The Bee Gees. Barry the eldest of the Gibb Brothers was only 14 at the time that they signed their first music contract at the kitchen table in their home at Redcliffe.#beegeesway 2. Settlement Cove Lagoon Nestled below the main street of Redcliffe at the water's edge is the Settlement Cove Lagoon. There is an awesome large lagoon-style pool and a separate wading pool with a pool fenced enclosure for little kids. Make a day of it as there are barbecues, picnic shelters and playgrounds. There's also a bike path that runs alongside the lagoon and the foreshore edge.The best part – the lagoon is FREE and open to the public 24 hours a day, every day, all year round. So it's a great place to cool off on a hot Brissie Summer's day. Most people naturally swim in the Summer months. It's also the safest time as the Lagoon Lifeguards are on duty from December to March, even on Christmas Day! The hours are usually from 7.00am to 6.00pm Mondays to Sundays. You'll find however Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Australia Day and the entire January School Holidays the Lifeguard hours are extended to 8pm. We utilized these extended hours when we spent the afternoon and evening cooling off in the lagoon with friends last New Year's Day. How inviting does the water look at Settlement Cove Lagoon Although Settlement Cove Lagoon is an open facility it does have some restrictions. It's a 'no alcohol' and a 'smoke free' zone. Also you are not allowed to take glass into the lagoon area, plus pets are not allowed. You can however walk your dogs on a lead along the pathway on the ocean side of the lagoon. Certified service animals are permitted in all areas except in the actual lagoon water. Best to check the Moreton Bay Regional Council website for a full list of restrictions as these are just the main ones! 3. Redcliffe JettyThe Redcliffe Jetty is hard to miss as it extends out from the main street of Redcliffe. It has long been an identifiable landmark of the Redcliffe Peninsula but the original jetty was actually not the first pier to be built in Redcliffe. Built in 1885, it was second to the Woody Point Jetty which was constructed in 1881.In 1922, a second Redcliffe Jetty was built. After the original jetty fell into disrepair, it was more economical to build a completely new structure. This new jetty housed a Halfway House which was later transformed into the Penny Arcade in 1938. Apparently, the Gibb brothers often frequented the entertainment arcade as youngsters growing up in Redcliffe.By 1961, the second jetty had deteriorated so much it was pulled down and replaced with the third and current Redcliffe Jetty. The current jetty which opened in 1999 extends from what was once the 1930's Bathing Pavilion. It is great to see that they have retained the heritage features of the old pavilion including drinking fountains, lights and seating. The third and current Redcliffe Jetty4. Redcliffe Jetty MarketsEvery Sunday the main street of Redcliffe is closed off and is only open to pedestrian traffic. The entire street and entry to the Jetty comes alive. Both sides of the road are filled with a variety of fabulous stalls ranging from quality arts and craft, hot food, fresh fruit and vegies to jewellery, plants and other handmade items.The Redcliffe Jetty Markets are open from 8am – 2pm. It's a fun day out for the whole family especially with it being located right on the beach front as well. Plus, the markets are pet friendly!#gottalovesundays Redcliffe Jetty Markets are open every Sunday 5. Eating Places in and around Redcliffe What's in the Pot? and Mon Komo are two of our favourite places to eat not just in Redcliffe but they are also two places that feature in our 17 Best Eating Places in Brisbane and Gold Coast. For more of our favourites, click on the link here >https://indefiniteleave.com.au/best-17-places-eat-drink-brisbane-gold-coast/ One of our 17 Reasons to visit Redcliffe is for the array of dining options. Here is our list of just the eating places that we have been to in Redcliffe, Margate, Woody Point and Scarborough over the years. There are many dining options available in the Redcliffe region but these are just a few! Redcliffe Restaurants & CafesMonKomo – A great spot to meet up with friends and family for a drink and lunch or dinner!What's in the Pot? – We just love the atmosphere, the authentic Italian food and the warm, good old-fashioned hospitality at What's in the Pot?. You never know what delicious food will be on the menu as it is cooked fresh daily and the menu changes depending on how many dishes are available on the day/night.What's in the Pot?One of our favourite Redcliffe Restaurants – What's in the Pot? The Rustic Olive – As great friends of ours live at Woody Point, we have dined here enjoying the classic Italian food and outdoor dining atmosphere overlooking the beautiful bay.Preece's – We have been guilty of stopping in to check out their house-made cakes and slices. Their banoffee's were to die for but we haven't noticed them in the cabinet lately 😊The Coffee Club – Always a great meeting place for lunch, dinner or a coffee/milkshake!Cactus Jack's – Another enjoyable dinner out with our friends 😊Banjo's Bakery Café – Enjoy Pies, pastries, sandwiches and rolls and of course their sweet treats are always tempting!Dolphins Leagues Club – We have attended a Wedding Reception at Dolphins and also had dinner in the Bistro. Margate RestaurantsThe Golden Ox – Very popular for Wedding Receptions. We have had dinner there with friends and celebrated special anniversaries there as well. Scarborough Restaurants & CafesDanny's Café Bar Restaurant – A great place for dinner and catch up with our good friends on one of our visits back to Brisbane while we have been traveling around Oz.Morgans Seafood – Best fresh and cooked seafood! There is usually a queue but trust us it's definitely worth the wait!! Morgans at Scarborough has the freshest seafoodWoody Point Places to EatThe Belvedere Hotel – We have enjoyed many a Birthday Dinner, Anniversary Celebration or just dinner with our friends or family at the Belvedere!Café Apre – Their Big Breakfast is delicious and an absolute bargain at $9.99!! 6. Where to Stay at RedcliffeThere are a range of different types of accommodation in Redcliffe from Hotels to Caravan Parks to Showgrounds.Oaks Mon KomoWe checked into Mon Komo for a night before we left on our adventure back in Feb 2016! We were utterly exhausted from packing up the house ready for rental and moving everything that wasn't coming with us in the Motorhome, into Storage. It's a shame we didn't get to enjoy it more.Oaks Mon Komo The Sebel Brisbane Margate BeachWith a Rooftop pool, a restaurant, stunning bay views and beautiful bay breezes, The Sebel at Margate would be a great option if you are looking for Redcliffe accommodation. It is only 25 mins from Brisbane Airport and 40 mins from the Brisbane CBD. Good friends who live nearby have dined many a time at the restaurant which faces the beach!Scarborough Holiday Village The Scarborough Holiday Village has absolute water frontage therefore you can enjoy the fabulous bay breezes from beautiful Moreton Bay. It overlooks the magnificent Moreton Island and is nestled between parkland and the Yacht Club.The ever-popular Sea Salt & Vine is located right on the doorstep of the Scarborough Holiday Village and is open 7 days from 7am – 4pm with live entertainment on weekends!We have just recently stayed at this perfectly located Holiday Park and it has proven to be a very good option for us anytime we are back in Brisbane. Scarborough Holiday VillageRedcliffe ShowgroundsLike the Pine Rivers Showgrounds at Lawnton and the Dayboro Showgrounds, the Redcliffe Showgrounds opens up out of show season for RV Camping. Outside of the Redcliffe Show which is held each year at the end of June, the Showgrounds are a popular short-term option for people with caravans or motorhomes who are stopping off in Brisbane on their travels.Bells Caravan ParkThe Bells Caravan Park at Woody Point is located right on the Esplanade overlooking the water but the front sites reportedly get a lot of road noise. 7. Beaches in the Redcliffe RegionAs Redcliffe is on the Peninsula it is surrounded by a number of little beaches. Although the sand is a little gritty and more of a golden reddish colour, these beaches are close to Brisbane's doorstep and one of our 17 reasons to visit Redcliffe. Being so close and handy, any of the beaches are great for beating the Brisbane heat. Don't bother heading to Redcliffe for a surf as usually there are literally only ripples in the water but this makes the beaches ideal for kids to play and swim.Bells BeachBells Beach is opposite the Bells Caravan Park next to Pelican Park before Woody Point and is a very popular spot for jet-skiers, SUPs and kite-surfers. Look up as you will often see skydivers coming in for a landing on the beach! Bells Beach past Pelican Park is popular for water sportsClontarf BeachClontarf Beach runs from the Houghton Highway Bridge down to Pelican Park and is the first beach you immediately come to as you drive off the bridge onto the Redcliffe Peninsula. It is also where you'll find the Aqua Splash Redcliffe over the Summer School Holidays.Margate BeachMargate Beach is the largest of the Redcliffe Beaches and stretches 2kms from Scotts Point to Suttons Beach. You'll often find people of all ages using the the shared boardwalk which is lined by beautiful Norfolk Pines, to go for a walk or cycle. Also there's a number of white pavilions dotted along the foreshore that provide shelter and a place to stop and admire the beach and Moreton Bay. Margate Beach is the largest Beach on the Redcliffe PeninsulaQueens BeachQueens Beach is the only off-leash dog beach in Redcliffe. The beach only becomes an off-leach area at certain hours of the day – before 8am and after 4pm. Queens Beach is located between Scarborough and Osbourne Point and has a small sand boat ramp.Redcliffe BeachRight in the heart of Redcliffe is the Redcliffe Beach and it stretches either side of the Redcliffe Jetty. Although it is not highly regarded as a swimming beach, it is great to throw a line in off the jetty or to just cool off in the water on a hot day.Scarborough BeachScarborough Beach is very popular for families. The main attraction is Pirate Park, a fabulous railway and pirate themed playground which is fenced to keep the kids in! It also has huge climbing trees which our boys loved when they were young! Recently they have added a separate fenced Jumping Pillow a little further along Scarborough Beach. Pine Tree Lined Scarborough BeachScotts Point Scotts Point is in Woody Point and is accessed from the most southern end of Margate Beach. There is a nice shaded park high on the hill overlooking the beach and the rocky outcrop. The Scotts Point Bathing Pavilion which was built in 1937 being the most prominent feature. The historical Scotts Pt Bathing PavilionSuttons Beach Suttons Beach is the only patrolled beach in and around Brisbane. It's also one of the best beaches at Redcliffe for swimming. You can take a stroll along the walkway right along the waterfront from Suttons Beach to Settlement Cove and then up to the main street of Redcliffe via the Boardwalk. Plus, there's a shaded playground and a number of barbecues and picnic shelters at the Margate end of Suttons Beach.Woody Point Woody Point has very little beach but right beside the beach and water front is Crockatt Park. It has an undercover playground and a large covered picnic shelter with barbecues. Also, directly opposite is the Belvedere Hotel and a little further along you can fish off the Woody Point Jetty. 8. Redcliffe WeatherWe always believe the temperature is slightly lower at Redcliffe due to the beautiful bay breezes coming directly off Moreton Bay. So whenever we have visited our good friends at Woody Point, it always seems cooler than it is at our home in the northern suburbs of Brissie. 9. Fishing at RedcliffeA portion of the old Hornibrook Bridge remains at each end as a fishing platform. Often bream, flathead, chopper tailor, whiting and school jewfish are caught at this prime and easily accessible Redcliffe fishing spot. The Ted Smout Memorial Bridge also has a 10m by 50m fishing platform. Both sand and mud crabs are often caught in the Pine River channels as well.The Redcliffe Jetty and jetty at Woody Point are also popular land based spots to fish from. The rock walls at the entrance to the Newport canals can also be good for fishing and can easily be accessed if you don't have a boat. Also people just fish off the beach at Scarborough, Redcliffe and Margate.If you are heading out for a fish around Redcliffe, be sure to know where the green zones are located. Click here for a Fishing Green Zone Map for the Moreton Bay region.There is also a reef off Scarborough so it's popular for boaties! If only we had a boat lol 🙂 Scarborough Boat Ramp 10. Whale Watching Tours Depart from RedcliffeThe Whale Watching season usually starts in June-July and continues through to November. So if you're keen to go whale watching and you don't want to travel far from Brisbane, you're in luck as tours depart from Redcliffe. With Brisbane Whale Watching Tours, you are guaranteed whale sightings. Their 'MV Eye Spy' is Brisbane's only purpose-built whale watching vessel. It's Eco accredited, has 6 spacious viewing decks and also offers wheelchair access.The 'MV Eye Spy' departs daily from the Redcliffe Jetty at 10.00am and returns at approx. 2.30pm. The tour also includes a delicious fresh buffet lunch, yummm!Book your Brisbane Whale Watching Experience here>https://indefiniteleave.experienceoz.com.au/en/brisbane/whale-watching/brisbane-whale-watching-cruises/whale-watch-including-lunch-ex-redcliffe-self-drive Whale Watching tours depart from the Redcliffe Jetty during Whale season 11. Redcliffe Annual EventsRedcliffe KitefestEach year Redcliffe hosts a North Brisbane Kite Festival which is held over two days at Pelican Park at Clontarf. Apart from the fun and excitement of the kites of all shapes, colours and sizes filling the skies, there's kite making workshops, shows, live music, roving entertainers and markets.Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run Each year thousands of people take part in the Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run which is the most scenic fun run in Queensland. You don't have to be a professional marathon runner to enter as they cater for all levels of fitness. So you can opt to run, walk for a cause, or simply take a pleasant stroll at your own pace along the Redcliffe waterfront. There are also 4 distances to choose from – 3km, 5km, 10km and the 21.1km event. All events start and finish at Pelican Park in Clontarf. 12. Redcliffe Wind SculptureOPTO is the moving masterpiece of sculptor Phil Price. The two bright orange rings opposite Bee Gees Way are made of steel and carbon fibre. The kinetic rings are designed so that they move in relation to the environment. They can rotate, spin and pass over one another in response to the breeze coming off Moreton Bay. They are truly amazing to see when they are rotating in the wind! Opto Sculpture opposite Bee Gees Way 13. Redcliffe MuseumThe Redcliffe Museum is located on Anzac Avenue just up from Oxley Avenue. It is open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10am – 4pm; 10am – 3pm on Sundays but closed on Mondays.Entry is FREE!The museum features films from Redcliffe's early days. It displays old and modern-day photos as well as highlighting the history of seaside holidays over the years. Plus, they also hold exhibitions and workshops in the museum so great for the kids and adults. 14. HMQS GayundahThe rusted remains of the HMQS Gayundah Wreck are clearly visible at the base of the cliffs at Woody Point just around the point from the jetty and the popular Belvedere Hotel.The HMQS Gayundah, built in 1884, first operated as a flat-iron gunboat by the Queensland Maritime Defence Force. Later it was part of the Royal Australia Navy before being decommissioned in 1921. She then served as a sand and gravel barge in Brisbane until the 1950's. Ultimately in 1958 after being scrapped, she was purposely run aground at Woody Point so as to serve as a breakwater structure to prevent soil erosion. The HMQS Gayundah was purposely sunk at Woody Point to act as a breakwater wall A drone's view of the HMQS Gayundah 15. Redcliffe Botanic GardensThe Redcliffe Botanic Gardens offers a peaceful and shady place to escape right in the heart of Redcliffe. There's heaps to see including a Herb Garden with over 500 different species, a water feature, flower gardens, native plants, a rainforest with over 250 rainforest species as well as it's home to more than 1000 bats! There's a number of walkways throughout the gardens, an amphitheatre, an open grassed area and drinking fountain. Unfortunately dogs are not permitted.It's a great spot for picnics and birthday celebrations as well with shelters and seating provided around the gardens. Also it is popular place for weddings, however if you are planning an event or wedding you will need to make a booking through the Moreton Bay Regional Council.Entry to the gardens is FREE! The gardens are open between 6am and 6pm, seven days a week and are wheelchair accessible.16. Redcliffe Inflatable Water ParkRedcliffe Aqua Splash are back for their second Summer season at Pelican Park at Clontarf. You can't miss it! As soon as you come off the Hornibrook Bridge, you can see Redcliffe's amazing inflatable Water Park! You can splash into Summer 7 days from 9am – 7pm during each season.So if you are looking for a fun way to keep cool and or entertain the kids of all ages, be sure to check out the Redcliffe Aqua Splash Inflatable Water Park. It's just one of the 17 reasons to visit Redcliffe especially over the school holidays!Aqua Splash Redcliffe Inflatable Water Park at Clontarf 17. SkydivingThe last of our 17 Reasons to visit Redcliffe but certainly not least. You can escape the hustle and bustle of Brisbane and get your adrenaline going by skydiving on the peninsula. Skydiving at Redcliffe provides the best city and coastal views.If you want to experience Australia's highest skydive, then Redcliffe is the place to do it! You'll soar to heights of up to 15,000ft, before taking the huge plunge. After a thrilling 60 seconds of free fall, your parachute opens, then you can get your breath back and start to relax and really enjoy the experience. While you're floating down you'll be able to soak in the views of the Brisbane city skyline as well as Moreton Island, before touching down on the beach at Redcliffe. Book your Redcliffe Skydiving Experience here > https://indefiniteleave.experienceoz.com.au/en/brisbane/skydiving-brisbane/brisbane-15-000ft-tandem-skydive Skydivers coming in for a beach landing at Clontarf We have witnessed skydivers coming in for a landing on the beach at Clontarf many a time. When Kev bravely did his skydive 15 years ago, a gift given to him for his 40th Birthday by his good mate, Kev landed on the beach at Scarborough. This was an enormous challenge for Kev as he has always been scared of heights!Here is the link so you can check out Kev's Skydive How to get to RedcliffeBy CarYou can head northbound across Bramble Bay on the Houghton Bridge from Brighton to Clontarf. The adjacent Ted Smout Memorial Bridge provides the southbound lanes from Clontarf back over to Brighton. The Houghton Highway is a 2.74km reinforced concrete viaduct. Up until 2013, these two bridges were equally the second longest bridges in the country.Both Kev and Adele had a set of grandparents who funnily enough lived only streets apart at Margate/Woody Point. So both us clearly remember the old Hornibrook Bridge and the days of the toll. A portion of the old Hornibrook Bridge at each end has been retained as a Fishing Platform Another route is to travel along Anzac Ave from Petrie through Kallangur, North Lakes, Mango Hill, Rothwell, Kippa-Ring right into Redcliffe.By BusBuses run from the Sandgate Bus Station to Redcliffe traveling through the suburbs of Brighton, Clontarf, Woody Point, Margate, Redcliffe, Scarborough, Redcliffe, Kippa-Ring back to Clontarf.Also the new Hornibrook Bus Line services Chermside to Redcliffe with routes around the peninsula including to and from the Railway stations at Rothwell and Kippa-Ring.By Train Up until October 2016, because there was no train service to Redcliffe, the only public transport to the Peninsula was by bus. In recent years, the train line has been extended so the new Redcliffe Train Line now runs from Petrie right through to Kippa-Ring. Have you visited Redcliffe? Do you have you any other points of interest to add to our 17 Reasons to visit Redcliffe? 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Booking.com Related Topics:Bee Gees WayBrisbaneCaravanmotorhomeQueenslandRedcliffeRedcliffe JettyRedcliffe PeninsulatravelVisit Redcliffe Don't Miss19 Spectacular Secret Beaches Travel Aus Continue Reading You may like 19 Spectacular Secret Beaches Why Trucks pass you when you're doing the speed limit Our Best Travel Tips Motorhomes vs Caravans – the facts 21 Best Things to do in and around Brisbane Jervis Bay Holiday Park, Jervis Bay NSW Click to commentLeave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *CommentName * Email * Website This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.Adventurers Diary19 Spectacular Secret Beaches When we think of Australia's best beaches the list usually includes places like Manly Beach, Bondi, Whitehaven Beach, Surfers Paradise or maybe Cable Beach but away from these primarily tourist places are so many hidden beaches and bays. We have discovered some incredibly beautiful beaches around Australia that you have probably neither heard of, nor been to. So we have compiled a list of 19 Spectacular Secret Beaches and we've been to every one of these in our last 4 years traveling Oz. Once again Brad Farmer on behalf of Tourism Australia has released his list of Best beaches and again I'm calling it utter rubbish.https://www.news.com.au/travel/australian-holidays/secret-spots/popular-australian-beaches-snubbed-in-annual-best-of-list/news-story/d3ba80d4b120ff7c71634473f5a3337e He's even thrown in Wagga Beach, famous to locals for its 5 o'clock wave, because he wanted to show that inland beaches could be great also. We have enjoyed an afternoon at Wagga Beach and it is good but I believe I've chosen two that are far superior. Be assured the people of Wagga are very happy and even gloating about this ridiculous list and fair enough. Of course, our favourite beach can be personal for each of us and we all have a reason for being attached to the one we consider the Best.Have a look at these 19 Spectacular Secret Beaches around Australia we have chosen, that are in no particular order, and tell us what you think. How many of these have you seen?Where is your favourite beach that no-one knows about? Silica Cove Beach1. Silica Cove Beach, near Jervis Bay NSWYou can only reach this one on weekends and only by a 6km return walk from Honeymoon Bay.Read all about Honeymoon Bay Froggies Beach Whitsundays 2. Froggies Beach, Whitsundays Queensland60 kms from Airlie Beach and a corrugated track brings you here, overlooking beautiful Gloucester Island. 13 Best Things to do in Airlie Beach & WhitsundaysOcean Rafting the WhitsundaysMust see Mackay to Whitsundays RegionReef Sleep the Whitsundays Great Barrier ReefSeabreeze Tourist Park Airlie BeachBase Backpackers Caravan Park Airlie Beach Honeymoon Bay Moreton Island 3. Honeymoon Bay, Moreton Island QueenslandJust 45 kms from Brisbane but only accessible by 4wd is this absolutely stunning bay.Everything about visiting Moreton Island Twilight Cove Esperance 4. Twilight Cove, Esperance Western AustraliaAlong the Great Ocean Drive in Esperance you can't miss this glorious stretch of beach. Maitland Bay Bouddi National Park5. Maitland Bay, Bouddi National Park New South WalesTake the path down and back through the forest to reach this one. Moon Point Fraser Island6. Moon Point, Fraser Island QueenslandAccess is only by boat from Hervey Bay or 4wd on the sand tracks of Fraser Island to see it but OMG it is stunning.Fishing and Exploring Fraser IslandThe Nkgala Rocks challenge, Fraser Island Hidden Beach Stokes Bay Kangaroo Island 7. Hidden Beach, Stokes Bay Kangaroo Island South AustraliaMake your way through a rock opening created by dynamite to find this secret spot.Discover Hidden Beach on Kangaroo Island Loch Ard Gorge Great Ocean Road 8. Loch Ard Gorge, Great Ocean Road VictoriaThis one you may know of, a lesser discussed gem than the 12 Apostles nearby. Quicks Beach Murray River 9. Quicks Beach, Murray River VictoriaA fabulous sandy beach it can get busy during peak times but when we were there we had it almost to ourselves.Camping at Quicks Beach on the Murray River Parker Point Rottnest Island 10. Parker Point Rottnest Island Western AustraliaWe could have chosen any one of the many beaches and bays on remarkable Rottnest Island off Perth in WA. Way too much to see in just one day. Rapid Bay 11. Rapid Bay South AustraliaOne of our favourite campgrounds in all of Oz and it fronts right onto the magnificent beach. It sure is beautiful and perfect for swimming, snorkeling, fishing and more.Camping at Rapid BayRapid Bay Sunset2 days before Easter Rapid BayEaster Friday Rapid BayOur 29 Best Campgrounds Ormiston Gorge West MacDonnell Ranges 12. Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell Ranges Northern TerritoryAnother stunning inland beach, this one is in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Crab Claw Island Resort 13. Crab Claw Island Northern TerritoryEnjoy magnificent sunrise views and admire the beach from the resort pool or bar but just don't swim here. Salt Water Crocodiles can be seen sunning themselves on this beach and we were busted off by big sharks within casting distance from the shore.Staying at Crab Claw Island ResortAccess to Crab Claw IslandSunrise at Crab Claw Island Resort The Pinnacles Ben Boyd National Park 14. The Pinnacles, Ben Boyd National Park New South WalesWe got a tip from a local to visit here and just Wow!! Barn Hill Station 15. Barn Hill Beach Western AustraliaThe turquoise water, white sand, red or white cliffs with perfect blue sky make this a genuinely stunning beach.Camping at Barn Hill Station Marney Bay Dampier Archipelago 16. Marney Bay, Dampier Archipelago, Karratha Western AustraliaTake an island tour out of Karratha to reach this one. We swam and snorkeled here for hours. Spring Beach 17. Spring Beach, TasmaniaSome of the most crystal clear ocean water you will ever see and breathtaking views across to Maria Island. Great fishing too.Watch this funny video of Adele catching a good Salmon at Spring Beach.The Best Things to See and Do in Tasmania6 Weeks around Tasmania Whiskey Bay Wilsons Promontory 18. Whisky Bay, Wilsons Promontory, VictoriaThe beaches in this region are gorgeous and Whiskey Bay is a definite must see. Wilsons Beach Abrahams Bosom Reserve 19. Wilsons Beach, Abrahams Bosom Reserve New South WalesA 2km walk along an easy track from the carpark at Abrahams Bosom Beach in Currarong and you are highly likely to have this one all to yourself.Discover Gosangs Tunnel and Wilsons Beach There it is, our list of our favourite 19 Spectacular Secret Beaches of Australia.How many of these did you know about?Leave us a comment and tell us your favourite secret beach. 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Booking.com Continue ReadingAdventurers DiaryExploring Honeymoon Bay One of our most favourite places we have stayed around Australia has been Honeymoon Bay in southern NSW. Honeymoon Bay sunsetJervis Bay in NSW is an incredible location with numerous spectacular beaches, fantastic swimming and fishing, whale watching opportunities and some incredible National Parks walks and places to stay.Exploring in and around Honeymoon BayHoneymoon Bay is part of the Beecroft Weapons Range which we discovered after driving through the Jervis Bay National Park. It is owned by the Royal Australian Navy and is unique in that access is limited and therefore much of the area remains relatively untouched. Camping is possible only on weekends at the Honeymoon Bay Camping Ground with limited facilities available, which is where we stayed and explored this incredible region. There is a small cove perfect for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, SUP and the campground is Bush camping at its best!The sunsets here are stunning and we were lucky enough to witness one of the most glorious evening sunsets you could ever see.Read our review of Honeymoon Bay campground and watch the video. We snorkeled all around Honeymoon Bay and spent lots of time swimming, walking the surrounding tracks and appreciating the natural beauty of the area. Spear fishing is prohibited within Honeymoon Bay itself however there are lots of areas outside of the bay where I was able to take the spear out and spend some time under water. Silica CoveFrom Honeymoon Bay camping area we took a leisurely 5km walk to Silica Cove Beach. Here we found the rusty old St Martins De Porres which was shipwrecked back in December 1994. While we were here we enjoyed a quick swim in the stunning turquoise water of the bay.There was also a small boat washed up at the other end of the beach. Its console was sitting sideways inside the boat and part of the motor cover was acting as an anchor. Point Perpendicular LighthouseThere's so much to enjoy exploring the area including the Point Perpendicular Lighthouse. We have seen lots of lighthouses as we have traveled around Australia but this one would have to be our new favourite and it is definitely worth the visit. This historic lighthouse has such a unique castle like design and is believed to have been the first lighthouse in NSW to be made out of precast concrete blocks.It was built in 1898 replacing the inadequately positioned Cape St George Lighthouse and was operational until 1993 when it was de-manned and replaced with the lattice style tower which needs no manpower and runs automatically off solar. Outer TubesBack at the car park to the lighthouse there's a track taking you to the Outer Tubes. These honeycomb rock ledges are often used for rock climbing and abseiling. Further down the track are steps leading you to a truly unique location. It is here that you find one of only 2 locations in the world known for land based fishing for Marlin. We saw fisherman with blow up pools and water filters to keep live mackerel bait, who sleep overnight in their attempts to catch these big fish usually caught in the deep open oceans. Flying your Drone at Honeymoon BayBecause the region is a controlled Navy area it is a restricted air space and therefore a No Fly Zone area for Drones going by the Open Sky app. However this article by local Andy Hutchinson suggests there are times where flying Drones may be possible. If you are looking to fly in the region it might be best to check with the Military as Andy did.https://andyhutchinson.com.au/illegal-fly-drone-commonwealth-park/ Honeymoon Bay – How to get there To find Honeymoon Bay, take a right hand turn if heading north onto Forest Road turnoff just north of Jervis Bay at South Nowra. Drive for approx. 30-40 minutes through Jervis Bay National Park to just before the small town of Currarong. It is bitumen all the way although some sections of the road were not in good condition. Take it easy driving and I'd suggest stick to the speed limits.Take the Lighthouse Road turnoff to the right and you will find an Information Centre on the corner where you will need to stop and go inside to organise and book your spot.There is no pre-booking, so it's first in, first served. The gates do not open until Friday at 1pm and close on Sunday night at 8pm. These are the only hours access is permitted. We arrived at 12.30pm and the queue was already long. We would recommend arriving by midday or even earlier. You can begin paying at the Information Centre from midday however the boom gates don't open until 1pm. After our fabulous weekend at Honeymoon Bay, we stayed a night at the Currarong Beachfront Holiday Park now known as Holiday Haven Currarong. Honeymoon Bay Camping GroundThe Honeymoon Bay Campsites are really spacious, our site was huge. We fitted our Motorhome plus friends 4wd and Caravan and still had plenty of room.Portable toilets and bins were available however you will need to bring your own water. All sites are unpowered.Take cash with you, there are no Eftpos facilities when booking in.How much does it costCost to stay is $15 per site for 2 adults. Extra adults are $5 each and children 15 and under are free. Once your paperwork is complete and payment made you will need to go through the Beecroft Weapons Range Ranger Station Check Point outside the Information Centre. They asked us our names, phone number, how many people and if we had weapons or any pets with us. Once we passed the check point it was gravel road. Some sections were quite corrugated for the approx. 3km drive before turning right in to Honeymoon Bay Rd. From here it was another 3kms on gravel road but there were no corrugations on this road down to the campground. While in the region, don't miss the chance to discover Gosangs Tunnel where you crawl through a cave to the Tasman Sea on the other side. Safe travelsKevin & Adele Hockey Indefinite Leave Another great place to stay in the Jervis Bay area:Jervis Bay Holiday Park You may also enjoy reading:Our 29 Best Low Cost Campgrounds – Honeymoon Bay features at No. 6 in our top 29Cleaning your Solar PanelsNational Seniors CardI Can't Do 4 Walls ___________________________________________________________________-Where to Find UsFollow us, Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment on our website and social media here:-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indefiniteleave/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indefinite_leave/Website: https://indefiniteleave.com.au/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/indefiniteleavePinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/indefiniteleave/Twitter: https://twitter.com/indefiniteleav3___________________________________________________________This post may contain affiliate links. If you buy something through a link on this page we may receive a small commission. It will not cost you any more, in fact we've sourced out some great deals for you. Thank you for supporting us. Booking.com Continue ReadingAdventurers DiaryDiscover Gosangs Tunnel Gosangs Tunnel is a rock crevice you crawl through to reach the Tasman Sea on the other side. Basically it's a cave system that opens out to the ocean and spectacular views as far as the eye can see. It's an extraordinary experience discovering such a unique and stunning part of the south NSW coastline.Gosangs Tunnel DirectionsIt is located near Jervis Bay in NSW. To discover it, you head to Beecroft Peninsula and make your way past the small township of Currarong. Find the car park at Abraham Bosoms Beach and begin the walk of approx 2.3kms to Mermaid Inlet. As you approach Mermaid Inlet, follow the sign to Gosangs Tunnel and within just 50m you'll see the opening.It took us approximately half an hour to walk to the Gosangs Tunnel cave entry. The tunnel is around 20-30m long. The first thing you will notice as you approach the opening is the wind howling through. You will need to crouch down low or crawl on hands and knees to make your way through the cave. As you make your way along you begin to notice a crack beneath you. At first it is closed, filled with dirt and sand but it soon opens up, becoming wider and wider until eventually you see the ocean waves approx 200m below you, crashing against the rocks. Gosangs Tunnel VisionDirectly in front is a rocky cliff face, with a sudden drop to the wild waters of the Tasman Sea. You are standing directly on the edge of the mainland, with an incredible view of New Zealand in the distance. Well ok, maybe you can't see NZ but it's most certainly straight ahead in the distance. From this vantage point you can watch boats sail past, humpback whales on their migration up and down the Eastern coastline, dolphins and all sorts of marine life.There are no barriers, no safety rails, no steps. This is rugged coastline and a dangerous place, so you will need to be very careful here. We explored out onto the ledge, watching as the waves crashed over the rocks below us.We've had so much fun finding these obscure places around the country and this is another incredible hidden gem.The entire time we were there we had it all to ourselves. Gosangs Tunnel Warning:If you are taking children this is a high risk area, there are no safety guards or rails, nothing at all and it's a straight drop to the rocks and ocean below. Our Tip:On the way back check out Wilsons Beach. It is so beautiful and you'll very likely be the only person within cooee. This is a small beach with pristine white sand and beautiful turquoise water. A great spot for a swim on the return trip from your Gosangs Tunnel walk. How to get there:Go to Currarong in the Shoalhaven area on the Beecroft Peninsula in NSW. Make your way to Abraham Bosoms Beach and walk the track towards Mermaid Inlet until you see the sign to Gosangs Tunnel.The walk is around 2.3kms and takes about an hour to 90 minutes return. Cost:This is the best part, it's totally free. Where to stay:We stayed at the Currarong Holiday Park which was an excellent caravan park with heaps of facilities and a great children's playground. 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According to Javier Requejo, Director of the BPO Area of Ayesa, "this alliance brings us the most advanced technology in automation to achieve excellence in the management of outsourced processes of our customers in terms of cost, quality and time to market".
Ayesa and Jidoka will work together to maximize synergies between human skills and robotic capabilities, freeing client companies' workers from mundane and repetitive administrative tasks, allowing them to focus on greater value added activities.
Víctor Ayllón, Jidoka's CEO, highlights that this new collaboration agreement with Ayesa will "link the technological capabilities of our RPA platform with the experience of a leading company such as Ayesa; it's a great opportunity to share synergies and offer solutions to companies that need to take advantage of the potential of process robotization in the era of digital transformation".
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After taking a horribly long break away from blogging I'm very pleased to be back. Since I last posted, I've had my tonsils removed, been diagnosed with Dyspraxia (nobody was surprised), had at least 5 mental breakdowns, been diagnosed (then undiagnosed then re-diagnosed before being "undiagnosed" again) with PCOS and dyed my hair pink. Needless … Continue reading Back for Good
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Ok here is my big question for all you Photonics buffs and Laser geeks:
My friend Tim takes a high speed photo of the eclipse and it looks like the first one. You see a small inner Corona, and even some red prominences. They stream away from the sun though there is a hint of red rolling over the moon. My photo (the second) was taken with a longer exposure and captures both the inner and outer Corona, (with a clean dividing line). But look what happened to the prominences! They defused over the surface of the moon.
Can some one explain how this happens. The moon has no atmosphere and the sun is 93 million miles behind it. Was it diffraction of the light passing over the tips of the mountains on the moon? Or was it like my daughter Miesha explained: "The Red was wax wrapping around the green cheese".
As for the experience of the totality itself:
The Dark comes on fast. In a blink it swept past the hills near by and, before I could turn around, covered the ones in the distance. Actually noticed Jupiter first as I turn back and then saw that orb that captivates. Tom recalls the sudden drop in temperature; Stan called it life changing as the birds went silent.
5000 feet up in a forest opening with a few hundred campers in Malheur National Forest in Oregon. A make shift city sprung up as all the campsites were gone a week ago. Good people, friends, and their family. (I'm standing behind Amir and Dusanka)
3 guys, 1500 miles in a rented sensational Ford Expedition, 3 nights, and incredible memories. Plus the last night in Reno was OK too.


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DESBORDES, Ludovica Brentano von La Roche, baroness. ~ Kinderlieder. Regensburg: G. Joseph Manz, 1853.
Small 8vo (130 × 80 mm), pp. 72, including half-title, wood engraved frontispiece and 4 plates by H. Rühling on pink paper. Slightly thumbed and creased. Contemporary cloth backed marbled boards. Rubbed, early children's scribbles in ink and pencil to front pastedown. A good copy.
First edition, rare, of this collection of children's songs. Ludovica Brentano, later baroness Desbordes (1787-1854), affectionately known as Lulu, was grand daughter of Sophie von La Roche (the first widely known German female novelist) and she became patron of the Grimm brothers; contributing two tales to their Kinder- und Hausmärchen. OCLC lists just two copies: Staatsbibliothek (Berlin) and Harvard.
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Follow these instructions to make a homemade bracket to mount your laptop to a flat screen TV as part of a home media center setup.
1Investigate. What bolts does your TV require? Search your manual (or the web) for how to mount your TV.
2Measure your laptop's width. Your vertical pieces must be longer by about an inch so you will be able to slide the laptop in and out.
3Measure your laptop's height. It will have to fit between two bolted together angle irons.
4Measure your laptop's length. Make sure to leave room to open your CD drive and for any cables you need to attach!
5Ensure the parts all fit together as planned.
6Build a box. Thread the 12mm bolts up through the angle irons so that it fill be as flush as possible to the TV when completed
7Attach the second bottom piece. This will create the holder for the laptop itself.
8Attach your mount to the TV. Use the 20mm bolts and secure to the top two VESA mounts on your tv.
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- Make sure you set your laptop to do nothing when you close the lid.Thanks!
- Get a nice wireless keyboard/mouse which is strong enough to go through the TV.Thanks!
- Secure? This laptop fit snugly in the bottom, however if yours is more svelte you can attach some 550cord using a slipknot and tighten as necessary.
- Make sure you only are using the external display (the TV.)
- Turning on/off is a pain. Allow your laptop to sleep and allow it to be woken by USB devices.
- Depending on the size of your tv and weight of the laptop you should ensure this will be stable. A lower center of gravity is always better.
- Some TVs put out more heat than others (Plasma>LCD>LED) I haven't noticed any cooling issues but, it is something to take in to consideration
- Get a USB IR receiver and a universal remote that supports HTPC's (the URC-WR7 is GREAT)
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- 6 x M8 12mm bolts
- 6 x M8 nuts
- 2–3 feet (0.6–0.9 m) of 550 cord (or other rope)
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National Deaf Children's Society helps deaf young people stay safe online
The National Deaf Children's Society have joined forces with Childnet International to create a raft of e-safety resources that aim at encouraging deaf children and young people aged 11–16 to stay safe online.
Deaf children can miss out on informal learning, such as playground talk about internet and social media use, and often have lower literacy levels than other children their age. This means that they might need extra help to use the internet safely, especially as information on privacy and safety features can be difficult to understand.
The NDCS has now created lesson plans for secondary school teachers on subjects of safe social networking, cyberbullying and sexting, as well as a helpful webpage for parents and an information flyer for young people.
Susan Daniels, Chief Executive from the National Deaf Children's Society said: "Deaf children and young people are particularly vulnerable to bullying both on and offline. It is really important to the National Deaf Children's Society that they receive the right information at school, so we have created lesson plans for secondary school teachers on issues such as sexting, social networking sites and cyberbullying as well as information for parents and a downloadable tips flyer for deaf young people.
"We hope these tools will help deaf children and young people to stay safe and be smart online."
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HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced settlements on Wednesday with three Southbury companies that allegedly engaged in illegal boycott and bid-rigging practices related to snow removal services.
H.I. Stone & Son Inc., S&S Asphalt Paving Inc. and Stone Construction Company Inc., and their respective principals, Harry Stone, Kevin Starchak and George Stone, Jr., allegedly colluded and refused to deal with the town of Southbury's bidding process with a nor'easter approaching in October 2011. The companies and their principals allegedly refused to plow unless they were given a guaranteed minimum contract for a larger portion of the winter season.
Later in the winter, the defendants allegedly colluded and entered into a conspiracy with one another meant to eliminate competition and substantially raise prices for their snowplowing services.
"Connecticut taxpayers are not only entitled to but deserve the benefits of a free and open market," Jepsen said. "When companies conspire together to create group boycotts and bid-rigging schemes, they illegally eliminate competition and raise prices for consumers. These settlements will provide relief to the town of Southbury through lower rates for snowplowing services, while at the same time ensuring that illegal business activities such as these will not be tolerated."
Under the terms of a proposed settlement, the three companies would pay $30,000 each to the state in civil penalties and provide the town of Southbury with snow removal services at the original rate prior to the alleged collusion and conspiracy for the next three years. The three companies also agreed to adopt an antitrust compliance program to ensure they do not violate antitrust laws in the future.