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Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine has told close associates that he has had "very serious" conversations with Sen. Barack Obama about joining the Democratic presidential ticket and has provided documents to the campaign as it combs through his background, according to several sources close to Kaine.
Sens. Evan Bayh (Ind.) and Joseph R. Biden Jr. (Del.) are also being seriously vetted by the campaign staff, according to sources with knowledge of the process.
Obama has revealed little about which way he is leaning. And despite rising anticipation that a decision is imminent, campaign officials said an announcement is likely in mid-August, shortly before the Democratic National Convention. Obama's top aides, David Plouffe and David Axelrod, huddled yesterday in the Washington office of Eric Holder, who along with Caroline Kennedy is vetting potential running mates.
Although rumors have circulated about former military leaders and other nontraditional contenders, including Republicans, Obama's pool of prospects is heavy on longtime senators with foreign policy experience. Kaine and Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius are the only state leaders believed to be under serious consideration, sources close to Obama said.
Democrats who have discussed possible choices with campaign officials and have knowledge of the vetting process said others being considered include Sens. Christopher J. Dodd (Conn.) and Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.) and former senator Sam Nunn (Ga.). Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel (Neb.) and Democratic Sen. Jack Reed (R.I.) are mentioned as long shots.
Aides to Kaine declined to comment about the possibility that Obama might pick him, referring all questions to the senator's campaign. "The governor has been pretty clear from the beginning, when Senator Obama asked him to be a national co-chair, that any conversation he has with the campaign, on any topic, are conversations that he is keeping private," said Delacey Skinner, Kaine's spokeswoman.
But several people who have spoken to Kaine said he has talked about the seriousness of the possibility. Each spoke on the condition of anonymity, citing the campaign's desire to keep the process secret. One said Kaine has stressed that there are other top candidates but described his discussions with the campaign as "very serious."
Two other associates said Kaine's staff is providing the background information necessary to allow the campaign to search for potential political land mines. One source said Kaine chief counsel Larry Roberts is coordinating with Obama's team. Roberts could not be reached for comment. Kaine will be in Washington today for his monthly interview on WTOP Radio.
Kaine and Obama became friends after they campaigned together during Kaine's 2005 gubernatorial race. Kaine, who like Obama has Kansas roots, has returned the favor, stumping nationwide for the senator from Illinois during the primaries. In recent weeks, Kaine and his staff have been in frequent contact with Obama and his campaign about strategy and operations in Virginia and elsewhere. The governor has said he plans to attend the Democratic convention in Denver with his wife and children.
Picking Kaine would seem to satisfy many considerations Obama has recently laid out. During an interview with Tom Brokaw on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday, the presumptive Democratic nominee said he was looking for someone who shares his desire to change Washington politics.
Kaine, a former Richmond mayor, would bring outside-the-Beltway credentials to the campaign. The relationship the two share would seem to fit with Obama's desire, as he said, for someone "with independence -- who's willing to tell me where he thinks, or she thinks, I'm wrong." And the governor probably would bolster Obama in Virginia, where the campaign is making an all-out push.
But Kaine has no foreign policy background, and as a first-term governor, he may add to voters' concerns about Obama's experience. Kaine remains popular in Virginia, but he has had trouble dealing with Republicans and has no single defining achievement to point to on the campaign trail.


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March 18: Stephanie R. Thorpe Recital of Vocal Music
Performance will be in Halling Recital Hall.
Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Music News Release, 3-3-2017
MANKATO, Minn. -- In honor of Women's History Month, soprano Stephanie R. Thorpe (pictured) will perform a recital of vocal music featuring poetry and music composed by women on Saturday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Elias J. Halling Recital Hall of the Earley Center for Performing Arts, 320 Maywood Ave.
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Thorpe will be musically assisted by Vonnie Elker, piano; Johnathan Möeller, guitar; Logan Burns, bass; and Cayle Wendorf, drums. Stephanie R. Thorpe is a voice faculty member in the Department of Music at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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Shake (stir, please) well and strain into cocktail glass. Serve with a stuffed olive.
Sorry, didn't think to add the olive until after I took the picture.
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I mean it certainly seemed to have enough potential.
I should probably just go back and re-make it with Tanqueray and Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth…
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The event was massively oversubscribed with approximately 300 guests in attendance.
The panellists' comprised the following thought leaders in the BEE space:
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- Jacob Maphutha, Director of BEE Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement, DTI
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Jessica Rabbit: Because hello?! Who knew a cartoon character could be so smokin' (literally)? As the wife of Roger Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, this delicious vixen gave all the boys a stir with her hip swaying, sultry voice (Kathleen Turner), and beautiful red hair. Oh and also? She has enormous, gravity-defying ta-tas. But for all her hotness, she was a one-man woman, endlessly devoted to and in love with her rabbit (not the vibrator).
Betty Boop: She was like the Marilyn Monroe of cartoons with her little girl voice, womanly curves, and big eyes. She was a lounge singer, too (like Jessica Rabbit) and also managed to sashay better than any cartoon character in history.
Smurfette: As the only girl in all of Smurf-land, beautiful (and somewhat vain) Smurfette held her own. She kept something going with Handy, took care of the elderly (hello Papa Smurf!), and fought Gargamel all while wearing a cute, white eyelet dress. She was a hero for our time.
Marge Simpson: The long suffering wife of Homer is always up for an adventure and is also a loving, devoted wife and mother. She rocks a blue hairdo few of us would have the cojones to pull off and stays true to her strapless dress and large beaded necklace even as its fashion relevance ebbs and flows.
Wonder Woman: Now and forever, Wonder Woman is the quintessential female superhero. She can fight crime, save lives, and battle all while looking beautiful and wearing heels. There are some mysteries -- did she ever date? -- but they don't matter. This is a cartoon character we can all love.
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001. Ahh Pokhara, the little lakeside gem was a breathe of (reasonably) fresh air after battling the capital city of Kathmandu. Dwarfed by mountains at the base of the Himalayas and home to some of the most beautiful sunsets I've been lucky enough to witness- Pokhara had some serious magic going on!
002. We stayed in the Lakeside area of town before AND after our trek to Annapurna Base Camp. For the first few nights we jumped off the bus and found a room at Pushpa Guesthouse. The manager Raj, was so kind and the best person we could have possibly stumbled across to help us plan our trek. He worked as a porter and a guide for many years so he knew all the treks like the back of his hand. Seriously, without him we would have been clueless! On our return after trekking we decided to move more towards the Northside of the lake, which has a more hippie/laid back vibe and is a little quieter compared to staying in the centre. Again, we just went door knocking until we found a nice affordable place. I couldn't even tell you what it was called, but the Northside of the lake is filled with unsigned guesthouses so just try your luck!
003. Our days pre-trekking involved hunting down and bargaining some gear to take with us. We bought some questionable quality 'North Fake' jackets and managed to rent sleeping bags too from one of the many gear shops, for about $2 a day. I can't stress to you enough how cold the nights are at higher altitudes (this is in November) and how scarce the blankets can be in teahouses- the sleeping bags were 100% an investment I do not regret! As we opted to hike without a guide or a porter, we also had to run to the government office to get our permit all by ourselves. This process is actually fairly simple (and speedy if you arrive first thing in the morning) and just a half hour walk from the Lakeside area (save your cash and don't get a taxi).
004. As for things to do in Pokhara, there are seriously endless options that will appeal to everyone from adrenaline junkies to people travelling on a more flashpacker budget. We were definitely trying to keep our budget low and simply enjoyed chilling out pre and post trek. I highly recommend watching the sunset going down on the lake as many times as you can, the colours, the gradient and the shapes from the huge mountains reflecting on the water is pure MAGIC. We also went on a little day adventure to the Peace Pagoda across the lake, which involved taking a boat and going on a small hike. You get some pretty killer views over the city of Pokhara and on a clear day the Himalayas are in all their glory. For an even more adventurous and budget friendly option, choose to walk your way back to the Lakeside area and open your eyes to different areas the city has to offer (check out what the locals get up to, not just in the tourist bubble).
005. As far as food went, most days we ended up buying fruit and avos from roadside stalls, paired with fresh bread rolls from one of the many so-called German bakeries. Most of the food options were relatively similar and hunting down a cheap dhal bhat (AKA the greatest meal in the world) was easy to do. The Asian Tea House is the only place from memory that sticks out for its REALLY affordable mixed menu of Western and Nepali food.
006. Pokhara is a lakeside city with charm and some of the most insane natural beauty the Earth has to offer right on your doorstep. The perfect place to relax, recuperate and reflect on adventures across one of the most peaceful, friendly and breathtaking countries on Earth.
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We did not pass again today
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Just got a call from the agency that once again, our letter was not there. I find myself super irritated about it. I just want to get my little boy home. Wish some people would work a little overtime. There were 7 families in Ethiopia for court today and it doesn't look like any of them passed, plus the 4 of us from last week. Some families posted that they found out their letters were written, they just didn't make it today to the court. Hopefully our letter is also written, and just hasn't made it there and will tomorrow. Our agency is going to try again tomorrow to see if the letter is there for us. Pray for a Merry Christmas Eve for us tomorrow!
Regardless of the outcome of tomorrow, we will be celebrating our Saviours birth, and praising Him that he is in conrol. I can't post pictures yet, but hopefully I can tomorrow! Will have to settle for a picture of his hand grabbing his daddy's shirt :)
Final day, and we made it home!
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After a looooong plane ride, delays and missed flights, we are home safe and sound. So glad to be home and sleep in our own beds, but part of our heart is still in Ethiopia. I miss him so much already .
Our last day there was great. In the morning, we went to the transition home and saw Kaiser. He was sicker, which made me very sad. Not only do I have to leave my child, but I have to leave him when he is sick. The tears were flowing. Despite his fever, coughs and stuffy nose, he was cheerful and laughed quite a bit. We had to say goodbye, which was a lot more painful than I thought it would be. We did it with Lilia, so I thought I was prepared. We only spent about 2 hours with Lilia before we left, but we probably spent close to 18 hours with Kaiser, so I think that was the difference. The only peace in my heart came from knowing God will protect him, and that the nannies in the transition home love him dearly. He was cleaner than my own kid usually is. We said goodbye, and that we would be back soon to bring him home.
After lunch, we went to a coffee factory. Did you know that Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee? I knew there was a reason we chose Ethiopia! Specifically the Sidamo region where Kaiser is from. It was a pretty neat factory. Then we pretty much packed and went to the airport.
We are getting ready to lay down our heads. God is good. He has given us such a gift, and we hope we can show God that he chose the right people to be Kai's parents. Embassy here we come! We need to bring our baby home! We are hoping for Jan. 19th, but are prepared for a later date if it happens. The first thing we need is that darn letter from MOWA. Pray for the 23rd!
Ethiopia Day 5
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Ethiopia Day 4
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Today was the most emotional day yet. We spent the morning talking with our coordinator Duni about court proceedings, meeting Kaiser's birth mother, etc. It made me feel so sad, a little anxious and uneasy about tomorrow. Pray for peace. Peace for us, and peace for her. I can't even imagine what is going through her mind and heart. I hope we give her a little hope that her son is going to be loved and adored, and possibly that she did the right thing.
We then went to visit 2 separate orphanages. I left in complete tears. I questioned....Why God? Why so many? Why can't you bring parents for them all? Why can't you just snap your fingers and just change the way things are?
We brought 150 matchbox cars to hand out and eaqch and every kid lit up when we gave them one, and carried it around like it was their prized posession. The smiles made our hearts melt. Even with all the loss and poverty in their lives, it is so amazing to see that all of the kids had smiles on their faces. About 5 little kids came up to me when we left and gave me a hung and kissed my cheek. I told them all that Jesus loved them. I don't know if they understood, but I am hoping maybe they felt the love of Jesus through us.
It is also amazing because back in November, some of the families from our agency visited one of the orphanages and it was in dire need. It looks like people heard and helped because we felt like it was in better shape today than it was a month ago. The question of "Why God?" haunted me all day long, but in the end, I understood that things are, just because they are. I can only do as the Lord tells me to do, and let Him figure out all the rest. He is in control, and even though I don't understand, He still holds each and every child in his hand. He is their ultimate Father. But, tomorrow, I am hoping that Ethiopia has one less orphan :)
After the orphanage visits, we went to lunch at the Blue Top restaurant. Americanized food and Ethiopian food. It was a lot of fun, and a little distraction from the morning.
Then to the transition home to see our bugaboo. He was smiling, and we got him to laugh today playing peek-a-boo and tossing him in the air. I put him in his little Christmas outfit and took his picture with his "Ho Ho Ho" hat and "Santa's little man" onesie. What a cute little doll. He loves to be held while we are standing up. He gets fussy if you hold him too long sitting down and as soon as you stand up, he is happy as can be. He got his hair washed and had some oil in it today, which made it super curly! Like mama like son. He has the most mild temperament so far. He just goes with the flow. A lot like his big sister.
We are done for the day! We get to rest and take a nap before dinner. Fish for dinner, so I will probably be eating cinnamon nuts and caramel again :)
Tomorrow we are supposed to meet Kaiser's mom after she goes to court. Pray for that meeting, and please pray that we pass court!! I don't want to go home without knowing he is officially ours!
Ethopia Day #3
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We love our little boy!! He is so sweet and smiley. He really has a pretty calm personality. The only time he got fussy was when we layed him down and when he was tired.
We spent the morning shopping for a little while. We went to a street with a lot of little shops kind of like Mexico. There were little kids coming up to us wanting to shine our shoes and asking for food. We had a lot of granola bars to hand out and it made them happy. We got some cute stuff.
We then went to lunch at a little italian place that was like an art gallery. The food was pretty good, but took a long time. My stomach started to get sick a little but it passed. After lunch we went to the transition home (our orphanage) and it was great. We spent the first hour taking pictures of other families children and handing out care packages to them that their parents from the US sent with us. They were all so happy to get their little packages. It was a great moment! I wanted to just hold my baby, but Lee reminded me of how important it is when you are back in the US without your kids to just get a picture or video of them! Something we were happy to be a part of.
We then got to hold our little boy. He had a bath because his hair was so soft and smelled really good. He was super smiley today and was trying to talk to us. He is way more congested today than yesterday. His nose was really stuffy and he was coughing a little. But he seemed in good spirits! We gave all the donations to the transition home today also. Kai pie was tired so I rocked him in my arms and he fell asleep almost right away. It was so cute because 2 nannies came up to us throughout the day and said "he is mine." It was so cute because they wanted us to know they were his nannies, and they love him. It was so sweet and we got their pictures. Kaiser had on 0-3 month stuff today and 3-6 month yesterday, both seemed to fit pretty well.
We get about a 2 hour break and then we are heading to a traditional Ethiopian dinner with dancing tonight. Yes, I will be stocking up on cinnamon nuts and caramel before I go :)
The kids at the transitional home are exceptionally happy. They all play soccer together and were dancing and singing today. It is great to see smiles on their faces!
More tomorrow!
Ethiopia Day #2
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This was one of the most awesome days of our lives!! We started out at the orphanage, standing there waiting to see our buddy. They broought him out to us in the clothes we sent him in November and he is a little doll. He is beautiful! He has the biggest brown eyes, and the whites of his eyes are super white, just like Lilia's eyes! His hair is awesome. It is soft like cotton candy, and loosely curled. And he has a lot of it. In the morning, he acted like he was sick and not feeling good. We felt the rattling in his chest, and the nurse in me was checking his respiratory rate and watching his nasal flaring. He wasn't real smily, just let us hold him and he pretty much just sat there. He started getting fussy so I stood up and rocked him, and he fell right asleep.
We left and went to lunch at a pizza place that was pretty good, and really inexpensive. Then to a coffee shop that looked like starbucks, and they are everywhere like starbucks. We didn't even feel like we were in Ethiopia for a minute. Our guides and drivers have been great. Super friendly and they know the ropes.
In the afternoon, we went back to see him and he was sleeping in his little crib. They woke him up and gave him to us. He was super happy this afternoon. We fed him a bottle and then he was all happy. Lee got him to smile and giggle a little. He was BUSY! Didn't want to sit. Wanted to jump and squirm. The johnny-jumper is going to be fun for him! He got fussy again so I stood up and rocked him to sleep again. Then we put him down in his crib. We got to do footprints of him today, too.
It was awesome to see him and hold him finally! Woohoo! We think he might be the cutest :)
Tomorrow it is shopping in the morning, then back to see him in the afternoon. We have 8 care packages to deliver to other people's kids tomorrow and take all our donations. We are beat. The hours of sleeplessness are catching up. Goodnight!!
Ethiopia Day 1 (attempt #2)
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Sorry about the message! I will try again...
We made it finally!! IT was a pretty easy trip overall. Short layovers, nice people! The Ethiopian airlines are really nice and the flight attendants were great. We ate 3 meals, well, kind of. They ran out of chicken so I got my most hated food on the planet.......fish. Overall, it was okay. We made it in last night and had about 4 hour sleep, waking up to wild barking dogs, and a loud muslin prayer guy? It is entertaining, and really interesting to be in someone else's world!
We are so excited for the day! We are leaving in an hour to see our sweet baby's face! We can't wait to hold him in our arms!! We get to spend the whole day with him! Hopefully feed him, change him into his Christmas clothes we brought, and play with his toys! Yay!!!
We will try to post as soon as we see him!
Thank you to all our family and friends for the prayers and the support over the last year and a half. IT is finally here!!!!!
Love you!
Ethiopia Day 1
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Amy said internet access is slow and her email cut off, so I am pretty sure there was more to her message. Stick with us while we try to work out the kinks!
Operation Ethiopia- Dec. 11th!
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We leave Saturday the 11th for Ethiopia. We will arrive at 9:30 am Sunday Denver time. Happy B-day to me! We will get to see Kaiser on Monday the 13th and will get to spend about 3 hours a day with him. Our court day is Thursday the 16th. My sister will hopefully be able to update the blog while we are gone.
Pray for us!


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we've never seen a photo booth we didn't want to jump into. ok, make that didn't want to jump into, en masse—the more the merrier. witness the antics from a going away party for one of our beloved team members, julianna, where not many cocktails in, we were probably breaking the photo booth capacity limit at the ace hotel bar. we wish julianna the very best and hope her new colleagues are equally camera-ready.
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Heritage Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Worship - Sun. mornings at 10
Connections - Wed. Evenings at 6 (Sept - May)
HYPE - Thurs. at 6.30
Driving Directions:
From Clark Ave - Come N on Bradley Rd. - first church on left
From Santa Maria - Come S. on Bradley Rd. - just south of Patterson, first driveway on Bradley (by the two palm trees)
About Us
Heritage is a small, family church, with friendly people who want to get to know you. Founded in 1982, and having been part of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (www.epc.org) since 1983, Heritage has been part of the evangelical and reformed traditions, with a little of the charismatic expression mixed in. Rev. David Brogren has been the pastor of Heritage since January of 2002.
The worship service at Heritage is at 10.00 Sunday mornings at 4799 S. Bradley Rd. in the Oak Knolls area of Orcutt.
There are various ministry opportunities available for all. Sunday morning worship is a meaningful blend of the traditional and contemporary, with Jesus Christ being the central focus. Sunday School is available for elementary ages during the sermon. H.Y.P.E. (Heritage Youth Prayerfully Empowered) meets each Thursday night at 6.30 for Jr. Hi and High School age youth. Connections on Wednesday nights at 6.00 is a time for adults to gather for a fellowship dinner and Bible study together. There are also small group opportunities in homes
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It always feels good to complete a project because it means that there is now more room for a new one! With every project comes a load of new learning experience and for this illustration, I was excited to give my new iPad Pen a try.
Additionally, it was recommended for me to try out the digital painting app Procreate, which demonstrates lots of great functionalities. Since both tools were fairly new, I didn't feel confident enough to work solely on my iPad for this commissioned piece but I have decided to try those tools out and sketch with them.
As you can see in the video below, I first sketched my illustration on paper, digitalized it and then I traced over darker lines within the app to clean the sketch up before I could send it to the client.
From there, I brought this sketch in Photoshop and completed the illustration with my Wacom tablet, which I felt more comfortable with.
Discovering new things is always very exciting and I am looking forward to the next illustrative project!
In closing, I would like to invite you to grab a copy of the next issue of Avenue Edmonton Magazine to read the story this illustration accompanies 'Crestwood, now and then' written by the talented Lauralyn Chow.


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|On the road...
Hello, everyone!
During my college break in March, I went on a family trip to my country's highlands.
Our first stop was in Alausí, a small town in the Chimborazo province.
|The view from my bedroom.
Here, we stayed at Hostería La Quinta. We were welcomed by the owner's dog, a black Labrador called Foguinho. We had booked the Family suite, which has two stories: upstairs there were two twin-size beds and a balcony with a beautiful view, and downstairs there was a queen-size bed and the bathroom.
|Fog making its way through the town early in the morning.
Five minutes away from La Quinta (by foot), it's located the Andean Train Station, from where we would board a train to the Devil's Nose the following day.
That night, we had dinner at a Pizzeria called Paraíso Pizza. The place was a bit hard to find, but the search was worth it! The pizza was delicious! I must admit that this Pizzeria is not located in neither the best nor well-illuminated part of the town (it is a few steps away from the cemetery), but the Pizza is very tasty and has a thin crust (which I love).
|The Andean Train Station.
|Delicious pizza from Paraíso Pizza.
Most of the houses in Alausí are more than 100 years old. There are also many monuments, but the most important is the statue of Saint Peter, built by the Ecuadorian artist Eddie Crespo. This monument can be seen from any point in the town because of its strategic location and large size.
|Saint Peter's statue, by Ecuadorian artist Eddie Crespo.
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'Crackling' is out NOW!
You can download the Crackling EP now!
Buy direct from the band HERE
Crackling EP
The brand new EP 'Crackling' will be available to download from March 3rd 2017 !!
You can get it direct from us at our Bandcamp page or if you prefer, it will also be available the usual worldwide digital outlets and streaming sites.
'Letter to Louise'
Our new three track EP 'Letter to Louise' will be available to download from March 26th 2016.
More details to follow.
(cover photo courtesy of Casey Weber)
'Minnesota Snow' OUT NOW
You can now download our 3-track EP from us HERE
and from all the usual online stores.
New three-track EP available to download 01/01/2015
The new Mudlow three track EP will be available to download from 01/01/2015
Couch by Couchwest
We are so pleased to have been a part of this years Couch by Couchwest festival. Here's our performance:
A Christmas present.....
As a special Christmas treat this year, you can download Mudlow's first album 'Welcome to Mudlow Country' absolutely FREE!!
This offer will only be available until the New Year so get your download while you can. CLICK HERE. When asked to 'name your price' simply put 0.00 and it's yours. (feel free to pay if you'd like, we really don't mind!) Just leave your e-mail address where prompted so we can keep you up to date with Mudlow news. (no spam, promise).
please share this offer to spread Christmas cheer with all your friends. CHEERS!!
An Announcement
As some of you may already know, Trimble has decided to leave the band. This is of course a blow to the rest of us but we wish him well for future. We love that fella and we will miss having him around.
We may have lost our 'sax-appeal' (and we will return to playing as a three piece) but you can still expect to hear the 'whiskey-driven film-noir blues' that you know and love.
Mudlow Country may have had a population change but make no mistake, it's still as dirty and badass as ever!
see you soon friends.
Sawyer's Hope Sleeve Design
If you've downloaded 'Sawyer's Hope' but are lacking the album artwork, fear not. You can download a PDF file of the entire sleeve right here: Sawyers_Hope_Digisleeve.pdf
We wrangle over ideas for the album sleeve just as much as we do with song choice, so getting it right means involving the right people and for 'Sawyer's Hope' we couldn't have had more talented contributors.
The main photography (front and rear covers / inner sleeve boatyard shots) are by Nhung Dang. She has an incredible eye for the beauty in decay and dereliction which complement the lyrical content of our songs perfectly. Nhung also works with pin-hole photography using only an old biscuit tin and natural light, as seen in the photo of the band on the rear cover. You can check out more of Nhungs work here: www.nhungsta.com
The live photos of the band, seen in the quarter panels on the fold out sleeve were taken at Lou's Bar while we were on tour in Belgium by Lucas Landi. The quality and colour-richness of these pics really impressed us so we just had to use them. Lucas' blog pages are here: lucaslandi.blogspot.com
We asked Rick Saunders to write the sleeve notes and what we received really floored us. He's always had a knack of being able to convey our music and aesthetic with his words but these were really something else. It reads like poetry, describes the Mudlow sound exactly and it's way better than anything we would could ever come up with! We know the work that he put into this was considerable (even to the point calling on editing duties from music writer/blogger April Fecca) and for that we are very grateful. Read Rick's and April's blogs and learn yourself some new music why don't ya: realdeepblues.blogspot.co.uk www.nowthissound.com
Finally, our sleeve design ideas could not have been made reality without the assistance of the luvverly Sally Megee.
A big THANKS! to you all. x.
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On Saturday 7th June CoderDojo Belfast celebrated another successful year of developing young coders programming skills by awarding 70 belts to kids aged 6-16. The awards ceremony was attended by over 120 including CoderDojo Belfast young coders, their parents and representatives from those who support CoderDojo Belfast.
Professor Paul Hanna from the University of Ulster was our guest speaker and spoke about the importance of programming and the career prospects of those with programming skills.
Niall Casey from InvestNI, who sponsor the Dojo, presented the belts to the young coders.
CoderDojo is a movement orientated around running free not-for-profit coding clubs which teach young people to learn how to write computer code, develop websites, apps, programs, games and more.
CoderDojo Belfast was founded by Belfast Metropolitan College in association with Momentum in April 2012 and makes development and coding fun and tries to make coding a sociable and rewarding experience which will hopefully encourage young people to pursue a career in ICT.
Further information on CoderDojo Belfast can be obtained from Peter Doherty, CoderDojo Belfast Champion and organizer by visiting www.coderdojobelfast.com or following us on twitter @CoderDojoBMC.


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- Totals 4 Miles
- Running total 93 Miles 19 Locks 5 Tunnels
Sunday, 16 April 2017
On Wednesday 12/04 we travelled four miles, and took a mooring position between the villages of Dadlington, and Stoke Golding. I had issued the crew with a brief liberty pass, in order to pop home for a couple of days. Today we walked into Dadlington, to visit the Dog and Hedgehog P.H. for our Sunday lunch. The menu was very extensive and the quality of food superb. We will definitely visit here again. Tomorrow we should make Burton Hastings, after which our brief period on the Ashby Canal will be over.
Tuesday, 11 April 2017
Yesterday we travelled five miles to the outskirts of Shenton. Prior to arriving at our destination, we had a brief stop at Bosworth Marina for diesel, and a pump out. As predicted the wind was howling across the Marina, which as relatively new, still does not have any trees or shrubs to act as a wind break. The wind was also blowing, in a direction that did not assist, with our attempts to dock on the services pontoon. On arrival at Shenton we secured the boat, and then walked into the village about a mile away.
The village is part of the estate, clustered around the 17th century Shenton Hall, and associated church. The reason for our visit was, that it is also home to the Whitemoors antiques centre. There is a small tea room there, so we had lunch. Back at the boat we settled down for a relaxing afternoon.
Today we walked a couple of miles along the towpath, passing Ambion Wood and the supposed site of the Battle of Bosworth Field, arriving at Sutton Cheyney Wharf. We will stop here for water when we move off tomorrow, but today we had lunch in the cafe. Tomorrow we head for Dadlington and Stoke Golding.
|Village of Shenton
|Mooring at Shenton
- Totals 5 Miles
- Running total 89 Miles 19 Locks 5 Tunnels
Sunday, 9 April 2017
Shackerstone Update
So this morning after breakfast, we headed off to Shackerstone railway station. As you would expect, it has an old world feel to it, complete with a proper ticket office staffed by a station master, no such luxury with modern stations. We purchased our tickets, 2 adults and a dog, and in exchange for our money, we received the old style card tickets that could be clipped by the guard. The furry one was a little put out, as his ticket was for either a dog or a bicycle, and for carriage in the luggage wagon.
Once on the platform the carriages were already waiting, and at the far end, the engine, hissing and puffing away. First order of the day, was topping up the water tank.
The furry one, still not happy about his relegation to the status of luggage, so we relented, and allowed him to travel in first class with us. He had to settle for the floor, as the plush seating was out of bounds.
Prior to our departure there was an opportunity to visit the footplate. The engineer and fireman were both busy making final preparations. As an interesting fact, the engine today would consume three quarters of a ton of coal, during its eight trips up and down the line. I also thought that the training to be an engineer would be fairly long, but was informed that the process can be completed in twelve months, with the right aptitude.
The journey to Shenton takes about 35 minutes, with a stop at Market Bosworth on route. On arrival at Shenton we walked up to the site of the Bosworth battlefield information centre, and enjoyed a pleasant lunch in the warm sun. Returning to Shackerstone station, we visited the museum, where one of the staff shared their boiled egg lunch with Oscar.
Tomorrow we head off for services at Market Bosworth Marina, and then onto Shenton for a couple of days. Needing to enter a Marina will almost certainly guarantee some windy conditions.
|Ticket Office
|Water tank filling
|Oscar in first class
|Hitched and ready to go
|Railway artefacts of a bygone age
Saturday, 8 April 2017
Last night as I put the bungs into the potholes, I saw the evening sky foretold the fine weekend weather ahead. Red sky at night, shepherds delight, as the saying goes.
This morning not a cloud in the sky. After breakfast and disposing some rubbish, we got underway. It was 10 am, and the cruise to Shackerstone would take little over an hour. First it was through the crooked tunnel, before emerging back into the warm, glorious sunshine.
As the weather was so nice, I reduced the engine revs below our normal cruising speed, in order to extend our relatively short journey time. This also allowed the opportunity to take some photographs of the Leicestershire countryside.
All to soon we arrived at Shackerstone. The mooring spot we had identified on the way up was vacant, so we slotted into position. The time 1130, the sun was now high, in the still cloudless sky. This will ensure that the batteries receive a good charge from the solar panel today.
After securing the boat, we went off in search of the battlefield line steam railway. It was easy to find, by simply following the sound of the engine whistling, and the huge puffs of smoke, bellowing above the trees from the smoke stack. This was to reintroduce Oscar, to the noise and smells of a hissing steam train. The first blast on the whistle woke him up, but after that he was fine. More about the trains in tomorrow's exciting instalment.
|Sunset at Snarestone
|Inside the tunnel
|Views across Leicestershire
|Mooring at Shackerstone
- Totals 3 Miles 1 Tunnel
- Running total 84 Miles 19 Locks 5 Tunnels
Friday, 7 April 2017
Yesterday our journey took us through 'the stones', Congerstone, Shackerstone and finally the terminus of the Ashby Canal, Snarestone. This final stretch of the canal is the most rural and peaceful, so the best has been saved till last. We set off in cloudy conditions, but it was not long before the sun made a appearance. Passing through Shackerstone, we noted the best mooring spots, as our intention is to return here on Saturday, and take a trip on the steam railway. About an hour after passing Shackerstone, the tunnel at Snarestone appeared in the distance. This tunnel is very crooked, and therefore is subject to one way working only.
Once through the tunnel, we travelled the final few hundred yards of canal to the winding hole. Beyond this is a swing bridge, and a section of newly restored canal. This is only a few hundred yards long, and the winding hole at the end is restricted to boats up to 53 feet, 7 feet to short for us. This restoration is the first part of an attempt by the Ashby Canal Association, to restore the canal to its original terminus in Moira. They have about five miles of canal to restore, taking it through the village of Measham. After securing the boat it was lunchtime so a visit to the Globe P.H. was the order of the day.
Today after breakfast, we set off on a walk towards Measham, following the route of the original canal bed part of the way. The newly restored section, includes a bridge which although built to look like an original structure, has in fact had to meet modern day standards of construction, and can therefore withstand far more weight than the old bridges could.
When the Ashby Canal was originally built, one of the main products transported was coal. As we followed the footpaths over the fields towards Measham, evidence of the former coal works could be seen. At one point, we must have been directly over the former seams, as indicated by an information marker.
Our magical mystery tour, also took us through a stretch of woodland where we had to play hunt the footpath, however we eventually found our way through, with the help of the iPhone gps feature, and arrived in Measham. The village is known for its Measham Ware or Barge Ware, usually earthenware teapots with a dark brown glaze, traditionally associated with canals and narrow boats.
Following refreshments in a local pub, our return journey was slightly shorter in time and distance, as we now knew where we were going. The furry one however found a new fun game to engage in, called chase the bunnies. Back at the boat, the afternoon was spent servicing our hurricane diesel heater. We normally use this just to provide hot water in the mornings, and rely on the solid fuel stove for heat. Now the warmer weather has arrived, it is too warm for the stove, so we will now use the hurricane to take the chill off if need be.
We will stay here until tomorrow, after which we will have used our allotted 48 hours here. This is however a picturesque canal, and so I expect we will return in the not too distant future.
|Crooked tunnel at Snarestone
|New bridge over restored canal
|Coal seams and depth below ground
|Where is the footpath
|Mooring at Snarestone
- Totals 6 Miles 1 Tunnel
- Running total 81 Miles 19 Locks 4 Tunnels
Wednesday, 5 April 2017
Market Bosworth
I knew that in previous posts I should not have mentioned anything about not having a problem, with the depth of the Ashby Canal, because today we found the shallow bits. Indeed in certain places, straying so much as one or two feet off the centre line of the canal, would cause the boat to tilt at an alarming angle. We were aiming for the village of Shenton, a mere three miles away. On route we passed Sutton Cheyney Wharf, prior to which, we encountered another interesting speed limit sign. Quite how you measure 1.2 MPH I am not sure.
Next we were to pass Ambion Wood, and the supposed site of the Battle of Bosworth where Richard III lost the battle, and his crown to Henry Tudor. Unfortunately for the tourist industry, it appears that what was long believed to be the battle site, is in fact wrong, and that the actual site, has now been located, some two and a half miles to the south. Shenton is home to the Whitemoors antiques centre, and the initial station on the battlefield line, a short steam railway running as far as Shackerstone. The official mooring area looked a bit dank, and outside of that area it was too shallow for us, so we pushed on. A couple of miles further, and we arrived at Market Bosworth. Just passed the new Marina we found a spot, and after a bit of jiggerypokery we got ourselves tied up.
After lunch, the crew took a walk up the long hill, into the town centre whilst myself and the furry one, did some chores, aka relaxing after a hard days work. Having missed the delights of Shenton, we will probably visit it by steam train, once we reach the top end of the canal.
|Speed limit sign
|Mooring at Market Bosworth
- Totals 6 Miles
- Running total 75 Miles 19 Locks 3 Tunnels
Tuesday, 4 April 2017
Stoke Golding
Our overnight stay at Burton Hastings was pleasant enough with only one other boat for company, Calypso Rose from Braunston. Although inside the boat was quiet, outside you could still hear the distant drone of the motorway off towards Coventry. This morning was a little cooler, and the sky overcast. During our cruise today rain threatened, but never actually made an appearance. Continuing our journey in a general north easterly direction, we passed beneath the busy A5 before entering Hinckley. Continuing on, soon we were passing the village of Higham on the Hill. I then saw a sign dreaded by motorists up and down the country, surely the canals are safe from blessed speed traps.
I had visions of rounding the bend ahead, and being zapped by a Canal and River Trust official with a speed gun. Still no such drama, probably just a wheeze by some boaters who had a mooring on the other side of the bridge. As we passed bridge 23, we saw signs for a farm shop close to the canal. This was only a mile from where we planned to moor for the night, so we decided to carry on, and walk back later in the afternoon. On arrival at Stoke Golding and just passed the small Marina, we picked our spot. Not long after Calypso Rose passed by. I expect we will be playing leap frog with them for the next week.
After lunch we walked back to the farm shop at bridge 23. Only 50 yards from the canal, Spinneybank farm shop is well stocked, with meats, vegetables, cakes and pies. On our walk back to the boat we were slightly more laden. Tomorrow we head off towards the famous battle site at Market Bosworth.
|CRT speed cameras ahead
|Mooring at Stoke Golding
- Totals 6 Miles
- Running total 69 Miles 19 Locks 3 Tunnels
Monday, 3 April 2017
Burton Hastings
So this morning after breakfast we pulled our pins and set off the short distance to the water point prior to the stop lock. We have now found a water point that seems slower that the one at Hillmorton. An hour and a half later the water tank was finally full. Then it was into the lock for the dramatic descent of about one foot, the difference between the two canals.
Either side of the bridge above, you can see both canals running parallel for a short while. The Coventry to the left, and the Oxford to the right. We now had a couple of miles to cruise before reaching Marston Junction, and the Ashby Canal. Before that though we passed Charity Dock, a boatyard, scrapyard and mooring all rolled into one. A feature at this location are the many manikins, which have been dressed up in all kinds of costumes. There was even a Stig from Top Gear. My favourite though has to be the woman placed in the pillory, I believe an old fashioned punishment for nagging in the Elizabethan era, ah the good old days.
Marston Junction was only a short hop from here. As we passed beneath the bridge just prior to the junction, it was apparent what a tight, blind turn this was. One long blast on the klaxon, and we made the right turn onto the Ashby Canal. This is now new water for us, and the boat.
Soon after making the turn onto the Ashby Canal it felt different. We had left behind the busy industrial areas, and were now heading into the rural countryside of Leicestershire. Our first stopping point, was to be just south of Burton Hastings, a small village on the outskirts of Hinckley.
The Ashby Canal is one of the canals reported to be very shallow. As yet we have had no problem, however there are still 20 miles to go to the current terminus at Snarestone, so plenty of time yet to run aground.
|Coventry and Oxford Canals
|Charity Dock
|Marston Junction, Ashby Canal
|Four legs checking I have secured the boat at our mooring
- Totals 5 Miles 1 Lock
- Running total 63 Miles 19 Locks 3 Tunnels
Sunday, 2 April 2017
Hawkesbury Junction
On Friday 31st march we travelled the final eight miles of the Oxford Canal to Hawkesbury Junction. We secured our usual position and were surprised at how few boats were here. Saturday involved a walk along the Coventry Canal towards the City in search of a shop. It is only five miles from here into the city centre, but judging by the amount of rubbish floating in the canal, you would not want to do it by boat.
- Totals 8 Miles
- Running total 58 Miles 18 Locks 3 Tunnels
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