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Have the kids wait in a designated space (in or out of the water) and toss water balloons for them to catch. After throwing a couple, tell them that they don't get anymore unless they sing a song (can be anything, such as "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" or "Humpty Dumpty.") Every time they sing a song, throw in a few more balloons and try a different song, or make them say something like: "I love swimming!" or "Happy birthday!" Keep doing this until you are out of balloons.
Balloon Squat
This is a relay race that needs two teams with an equal amount of players. You also need enough water balloons so there's one for each player (plus a few extras for mistakes). Make start and finish lines about 20 feet apart. Place the water balloons in two piles at the starting line. Call out "go," and the first person on each team picks up their balloon and runs to the finish line. There, they must sit on their balloon and pop it, and then run back to the start line. Then the next player grabs their balloon and does the same thing. If a player drops their balloon or pops it on the way, they must go back to the start line, take a new balloon and start again. The first team to finish popping all its balloons is the winning team.
Cannonball Contest
Form two groups: one for the cannonballs, and the other a team of judges. The cannonball group lines up behind a diving board and has to make the biggest splash to get the highest vote. The judges are the voters and give each person a vote between one and 10. An adult is needed to decide what the majority of the judges want to give each person.
Frozen Tag
Played preferably in a smaller pool, it's just like regular frozen tag but, once tagged, another player has to swim under your legs to free you.
London River
Everyone walks clockwise around the swimming pool without stopping. One person is in the water with a hose, which is turned on. Everyone sings, "London river's flooding up, flooding up …" as everyone else walks whenever "flooding up" is sung; the person in the water can then move the hose out of the water and spray someone else. During the part in the song that says "Take the key and lock her up," you hold the hose out to another person; this person holds the hose and jumps into the pool.
Penny Hunt
Throw a large amount of pennies (depending on the number of kids) into a good-size pool. Cover about a third of the pennies with correction fluid, and then send the children in to dive for them. If a child finds a penny covered with correction fluid, that child gets a prize. Great for all ages! Shallow water for the younger kids, and deeper for the older kids.
This game is played in the shallow end of a swimming pool. You need at least five people – two seahorses, two mermaids and one caller – but the more people you have, the better.
The seahorses make a circle in the water, and the mermaids stand behind the seahorses. The caller calls out "mermaids" or "seahorses." If the caller says "mermaids," the mermaids must swim like a mermaid with their legs together, clockwise around the circle, and take their place behind the seahorse. The last mermaid in her place is out, and so is her partner. If the caller says "seahorses," the seahorse must back out between the mermaid's fluke (legs) underwater. The seahorse must them swim clockwise around the circle, back under the fluke and stand up. The last seahorse in her place is out, and her partner is out, too. The last couple standing is the winner.
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With most dishes that have fond memories it's the taste that lingers on even years later. Cooking Butter Chicken at home has always for me been about getting the flavours just right and like I knew they should taste. This recipe is one that I can say is an absolute hit every single time with family and friends. There's no calorie counting here I can tell you that now! There's a copious quantity of butter (after all it is butter chicken!), cream and honey. But I assure you it's worth every spoonful.
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The chicken is marinated & grilled before adding it to the makhani sauce. Tandoori chicken pieces added to the sauce enhance the flavour of the
overall dish. Follow my recipe for Tandoori Chicken and can even be done a few hours in advance. Once the chicken is cooked set aside and proceed to make the makhani sauce below. Fenugreek leaf powder is available at Asian stores or you can even grind dried fenugreek leaves.
Butter chicken or murgh makhani or Chicken makhani is a dish, originating from the Indian subcontinent in which the chicken is spiced up with tomato sauce. Butter chicken is one of the most delicious, popular and lip-smacking dishes that's been loved by many across the world. Served with kulcha or naan is a delight which most Indians love during their weekend restaurant visits.
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Chicken is marinated for several hours in a dahi (yogurt), lemon juice, and spice mixture.
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It is one of the most loved chicken dishes in India. A quick 40-minute butter chicken recipe which is creamy and fully packed with flavors. Usually, it is served with a naan roti or long grain basmati rice. This recipe will itself produce an adequate amount of sauce but if you want more sauce then add some more tomato sauce or cream. Though it will enhance the flavor but adding it in more amount can even make it worse. So be careful!
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- 50g butter
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic clove
- 2 tsp chilli powder
- 2 tsp ginger, ground
- 3 tsp turmeric, ground
- 3 tsp coriander, ground
- 1 lemon
- 300g basmati rice
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a skillet melt a few tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onion and cook slowly about 15 minutes until the onion caramelizes to a dark brown.
- In a saucepan, over medium-high melt the remaining butter heat along with the heavy cream, tomato sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and garam masala. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then stir in caramelized onions.
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I'm going to begin in the middle, proceed to 16 years before the middle, continue to the beginning, and then get to the end. I've been told that sometimes it helps to give your readers a little introductory topic sentence that lays out the roadmap. So there's mine. Do you also want a compass?
The Middle
After the first full day of BlogHer ended there was a big party at a club behind the hotel. I was eventually convinced to get over my shyness and just get the introduction over with, even though in 24 hours it had been built up way out of proportion for me by someone who shall remain nameless and deserves to be flicked in the nose a few times, and it had become more of an obstacle than something I was looking forward to. So I cashed in my first drink ticket and wandered up to her as she was speaking with a couple of other people.
The Prologue
When I was 15 I spent a week visiting my cousin Michael in Barrie, Ontario. Set two 15 year old boys loose on a town like Barrie and hijinks ensue. Boring hijinks, really. We mostly just walked around, trying to buy cigarettes (which I was totally successful at even though I stammered the entire way out of the store), and smoking down on one of the baseball fields. We were joined in our delinquency by a third boy, Michael's friend. And he and Michael spent a lot of their time talking about a girl they knew: Lisa. She was gorgeous, and cool, and, well, that's as far as the descriptions went because that's as far as their attention span lasted and I didn't mind at all because I was also 15 and interested in hearing about gorgeous, cool girls.
We ran into Lisa one night, while we were walking around smoking, and my cousin's friend pointed her out, called her over, and started talking to her. Michael joined in. I stayed a little out of the way, nursing my cigarette; I had nothing to say to her, so no reason to interject myself into the conversation. Plus, she was gorgeous, and that made me nervous. She asked for a cigarette, and wham! I was in the conversation (because I was the one who had the guts to try to buy them earlier, so I was the keeper of the smokes).
I was so cool. I slid the Export A box open and eased one of the white sticks of awesomeness out, then offered it up. Because 15 year old girls never have their own damn lighters, she asked for a light, and all of a sudden I had no idea who the other two guys with me were: strangers? shadows? The Competition?.
Yeah. Someone was going to be lighting that cigarette, and we all had our own lighters. Michael had a Zippo, because Zippos were cool back then. His friend had a plain black Bic, the tall functional, unimposing utility lighter.
I had also picked up a Bic, at the store when I bought the Export A's. And I was so focused on what was going to go wrong with that purchase at the time that I let the clerk pick the colour of the lighter I asked him for. So he tossed a short, pink, Bic, onto the cigarette pack and I didn't have the guts to ask him for a different colour.
We weren't completely dumb, so we knew she was going to ask. We were also competing a little bit, and it was only upon whipping out my short pink Bic that I remembered that I had a short pink Bic and that there is nothing less impressive than a short pink Bic.
So, now what? How do you patch over the hole in coolness that carrying a short pink Bic around leaves? If you are me, you open your mouth and reveal all of the amazing wit and intelligence you have hidden within your soul.
You say: "Here. Use mine. It matches your eyes."
I stood there, hand outstretched in front of me, as all three of them turned to look at my little pink Bic.
Later, my aunt would put it best: "You really have a way with words, Shawn. No girl can resist a man who calls her an albino to her face."
The Beginning
I spent the first night of BlogHer meeting an insane number of people at a pre-party and being made to feel, over and over again, like a goddamned rockstar. People were that cool. Afterward, I went to bed at 1:30am and then let Erin wake me up at 3:30 and 6:30. I caught the 7:30am train back to SF and arrived for the first day very, very tired. I missed breakfast, and picked at lunch, and tried some coffee in the afternoon that just made me jittery, anxious, nauseated, and eventually even more tired.
I was not a rockstar that night. I didn't have the energy to hold up conversations. I was lame and emo and if it weren't for a few ladies who really propped me up all night I doubt I would have stayed very long.
So, it was the perfect time to go introduce myself to someone. It occurs to me now that I may not have taken the initiative in introductions until that moment, and it shied me enough that I had to work really hard to try it with other people, even when I wasn't exhausted, sick, emo, and anxious.
The End
"Hi." I was all smiles, hovering beside her for a few moments while awaiting a gap in the conversation.
What have my eyes looked like when I have turned to look at people I don't know? Have they been so appraising?
"I'm _______," she said, politely.
"I'm Shawn," said I.
Now what, genius? Oh, right. Why would she know "Shawn"?
I pointed down to my namebadge, so artfully printed with "Backpacking Dad" (while every other person I met had filled that space with their actual name).
Whoops! Nothing. Maybe a flicker of recognition. Maybe annoyance.
"Oh, hi. I've seen you around but I didn't know who you were."
"Yeah." Nerves again? "I'm, uh, easy to pick out and tough to recognize."
Complete and total confusion. Man, you should have just gone with calling her an albino to her face. At least that provoked a smile once.
"So, how are you enjoying the conference so far?" She remained polite, but any conversation we were going to have would never ever recover.
"Have you met anyone you'd been looking forward to meeting?" she offered, professionally.
"Yes, [she who deserves to be flicked in the nose] has kind of adopted me so I've been talking with her a lot."
"Oh, she's great. Are you having a good time?"
A smart person would have ended this conversation with "I'm Shawn" and walked away. But you have other plans, don't you Bic-boy?
"It's a little overwhelming." What was the plan, dude? Did it tank when you realized she barely knew who you were? What, did you think you were going to walk up to someone and they would Of Course know who you were? You conceited ass. You have nothing, now, right? I'll remind you later that you could have brought up War & Peace, had a one minute conversation about it, and then left. I'd remind you now, but I really want to see what you are going to come up with here.
Polite nod.
"Plus," No, dude. Stop. Stop stop stop stop, "I've been feeling really anxious," please stop, "and nauseated all day."
Wow. I didn't think you could top the albino-compliment, but telling a writer you interact with online that, basically, you want to go throw up, is BRILLIANT.
She had nothing to say in response to my absolutely charming confession. And I didn't have the energy to put anything else into this moment. There was no saving it.
"Well, I'll let you get back to your conversation."
She looked a bit confused and relieved.
I retreated, went upstairs, and used the "I feel nauseated" line on some other women. It seemed to work.
You can't win them all. Or I can't.
After the albino-pickup-line of 1992 I always carried a little pink Bic with me to light my death-sticks; it reminded me to just take a couple of seconds to put my thoughts together.
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In one of the most closely watched events at the London Paralympics, South African Oscar Pistorius failed in his attempt to win the 100-meter sprint and regain his title as the world's fastest amputee today.
Great Britain's Jonnie Peacock took the lead early and kept it, winning in 10.90 seconds, a Paralympic record. American Richard Browne, 21, of Jackson, Miss., won the silver medal.
Pistorius, the double amputee who ran in the Olympics this year, came in fourth. He finished in 11.17 seconds.
Peacock, a single amputee, is just 19; he calls Pistorius his hero. After the race ended, Pistorius was quick to congratulate Peacock.
Single and double amputees race against each other in world competitions. Pistorius became the world's best-known disabled athlete during his fight to be ruled eligible for the Olympics, running on his two prosthetic blades.
Along the way, Pistorius, who once dominated the sprint in the Paralympics, has attracted more athletes, and better competition, to the games. Among the new arrivals is Peacock, who set the world record for a single amputee at the Paralympic trials in July.
Alan Fonteles Cardoso Oliveira of Brazil, who upset Pistorius in the 200-meter final Sunday, finished last in the 100 meters. The long blades that led Pistorius to complain about an unfair advantage after that loss gave the Brazilian problems today, as he had trouble keeping his balance on them and fell, creating a false start.
Earlier this year, American Blake Leeper tied Pistorius's world record for a double amputee, but he came in fifth Thursday.
Another American, single-amputee Jerome Singleton, had been the first runner to beat Pistorius in seven years, when he won the sprint at the world championships in 2011. Singleton finished in sixth place.
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The son of silk dyer, Kuniyoshi Utagawa was born into the Igusa family in Edo. Little is known about his very early years, though he is said to have shown remarkable talent from a young age. Kuniyoshi began his ukiyo-e career as a pupil of Shunei. At age 14 he was accepted to study the art of woodblock printing under Toyokuni I and, in time, would become one of his most successful students. In 1814, he left Toyokuni's studio to pursue a career as an independent ukiyo-e artist. Initially, he had little success, selling tatami mats in order to support himself. However, his fortunes changed in 1827 with his dramatic series 108 Heroes of the Suikoden. From that point forward, the public hungered for his portrayals of famous samurai and legendary heroes. Kuniyoshi Utagawa worked across all genres, producing some brilliant landscapes and charming bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women). He died in the spring of 1861 from complications of a stroke.
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"After suffering a back sprain in January, I received physiotherapy. However, this wasn't working quite as comprehensively as I'd hoped. I saw Betsy's advertisement of Pilates courses in our local newsletter and decided to give it a try. Well – the 1:1 sessions on the Reformer have done more for my back than anything else. The evening classes have improved it even more too. Betsy's attention to her clients takes some beating and I couldn't recommend her highly enough. Just so sorry that we are going to lose her due to her move back to Edinburgh."
"Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed Pilates/Yoga blend class last night! I really liked the mix of yoga and Pilates! And you explain things so well – which makes it really easy to follow! And it was so nice stretching again after having the summer off!!"
Whitchurch Hill
"Betsy is an inspired – and inspiring – teacher. She is the perfect mix of encouragement, focus, discipline and fun. Her classes are stretching in all senses of the word, and I can't recommend her highly enough. She's a true professional, and she really cares about her students. Also, Betsy offers classes on The Reformer, if you want to be even more challenged. Before her classes, I never knew I had a "power house". Now I can't live without it!"
"I contacted Betsy because I have been out of touch with my body for years, overweight and was facing some serious surgery. She was so encouraging and inspiring from the very beginning. I had one to one classes with her where she carefully assessed my abilities and created a routine on her "reformer" which took me through from a complete beginner to one who really enjoys and benefits form Pilates. I loved my time with her. She truly gives a "Bespoke" service which is quite unique. I am so sorry she is leaving Goring and highly recommend her."
"I started Pilates (following a couple of recommendations) because of problems with a slipped disc and I experienced a significant improvement very quickly. I much enjoy the Pilates sessions with Betsy. She is very engaging, explains the process and knows just how much to push you and I highly recommend her approach. I can see and feel the improvement. GO FOR IT!!!"
Rebecca, very satisfied customer
"I am absolutely gutted that Betsy is moving north, I know I'm not going to find another class like hers. I've done a lot of Pilates in the past & spent years looking for the perfect class & I finally found it with Betsy. She made me so much stronger and even brought my post-3 kids abdominals back in line. If you have the chance to work with her then do it."
East Ilsley
"Betsy has been an excellent, kind and patient teacher. I had never done Pilates before and wasn't sure what to expect. What I found was someone who inspired me to want to exercise and learn. There was always carrot, never stick! Having had twelve sessions with Betsy I was ready to book more but, unfortunately for me, she is relocating to Scotland. I recommend Betsy to all age groups – she has helped my back enormously – and to anyone interested in Pilates and getting themselves fitter and more supple. She really is the best of teachers. I wish her every success in Scotland and have no doubt that she will soon be very busy."
Jenny – age 70
"Betsy is one special lady! She is a gifted, conscientious, knowledgeable teacher and in her classes you are left in no doubt that you are an individual about whose progress and welfare she cares very deeply. Her welcoming smile and her gentle, easy sense of humour create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where you want to keep coming back for more. But the physical improvement will have you hooked pretty quickly anyway. I felt the benefit of her expertise and encouragement almost immediately. My legs were stronger and I was walking much better despite an arthritic knee. In short, Betsy and Pilates is a winning combination! Lucky, lucky Scotland! EXTRA TIP: I found it really beneficial to have a one to one session first and if you can do some individual reformer classes your progress will storm along!"
Whitchurch Hill
Jane, age 73 – 65+ Pilates
"As one who is in the autumn of her years, I was delighted to find that Betsy offered a pilates class for over 65's. I joined a group who wanted to keep their bodies as supple and active for as long as possible. Betsy has been brilliant. She's been patient, encouraging and made us work hard and our classes have always been fun. I personally feel as fit as anyone in their 50's now and it's with great sadness that we are losing her to Scotland. She'll be missed but I wish her every success with the new challenges ahead."
"Betsy has been a real joy for the Members of our Tuesday and Wednesday lunch clubs. She helps them to improve their fitness in ways which are fun. Everyone warms to her because of her understanding of the needs and limitations of the older person, and because of her caring, kind and engaging ways. She quickly builds a rapport with people and at the same time shows a very professional approach to everything she does. In fact we are going to miss her visits greatly and we know she will be very hard to replace. So we have no hesitation whatever in recommending Betsy to you. You will not be disappointed. When can we have her back!!"
Goring Lunch Club
"Pilates with Betsy in Goring was just great and I am very sad that she has moved! Her classes are always highly professional, with close attention to the needs of individuals. Betsy is so supportive of her students; she really does build confidence and allow you to progress at the rate that is best for you. Wishing you all the best for Scotland!"
A very satisfied customer in Goring
Lorna, age 80
"A few months ago I had a private lesson from Betsy to learn something about Pilates and have been going regularly ever since. It is a great exercise and, helped by her fantastic "Reformer", within my capabilities. My walking has improved and my body seems more flexible. I have really enjoyed the lessons. Betsy makes them varied and fun (we always manage a laugh too!). She is a lovely, charismatic lady, enthusiastic about her work and very encouraging. Good luck Betsy – I and all your other pupils will miss you a lot. If it's too cold in Scotland, please come back!"
"Betsy is the best. As a beginner, I was amazed how easy it was to settle in to Pilates. Betsy is calm, relaxed and yet seems to push you to your best ability. She makes you feel comfortable to try out new exercises and her smile and laughter is contagious. Couldn't recommend her more highly!"
Whitchurch Hill
Lisa – Busy Mum!
"I joined up with Betsy having never done pilates before but I needed to get out of a rut. Having suddenly lost my Dad, I felt very low, anxious and depressed. I used pilates first and foremost to try to ease these feelings and gain some insight into mindfulness. After one session I was hooked. Betsy has a style about her teaching that makes you want to be your very best, even if your core won't let you balance on your side for too long! I would thoroughly recommend Betsy as a pilates teacher that you want to learn from. She is inspirational, educational and whilst fun – is firm too! Whether you want to gain that elusive flat stomach, a core that is strong as an ox or just take time for yourself, you definitely should try The Bespoke Approach."
"I began Pilates classes with Betsy some time after surgery and found her to be patient and enthusiastic.. I found myself able to do things I had never thought possible, and I will miss her cheerful encouragement. It has been a real pleasure to be in her class. Best wishes and good luck to you in your next venture."
John and Cecilia, ages 82 & 75
"How lucky we have been to meet and be exercised by Betsy for the last four months. The range of movements that Betsy gets one to undertake are taxing but beneficial to the body and can be fun! We will miss you and hope that your move to Scotland will be kind to you both and that your business continues to prosper."
"Before I started doing yoga and Pilates with Betsy I was in a right old state with my neck and shoulder. A year ago I couldn't even lift the shopping out of the back of the car and now I am a new woman, I can do virtually any activity I like with ease. It's all down to Betsy's classes. Betsy remembers your name; she remembers which bits of your body to treat with care, and gives you options to make sure you exercise to your ability. She builds you up slowly and encourages you to try. With her beautiful American/Scottish accent she gently steers you in the right direction. Betsy is a special teacher as she cares about every single person who comes to her classes, and in turn she gains love and respect back from them. I trusted her with my aching body and now, to my amazement, I can raise my hands at a Bruce Springsteen concert and clap along for hours! Thank you Betsy!"
Diana, age 89 – 65+ Pilates
"Ode to Betsy… Seven ladies lying on the lawn, legs aloft, just like newly borns, none too young and some too old, but keen as mustard and oh so bold. We're sad to see dear Betsy go and gathered here to tell her so. And now this class are come together to see her off to the Scottish heather."
"I always walk out of a yoga/pilates class with Betsy feeling a bit taller, as if every part of my body has been wonderfully stretched and feeling so much better within myself. Tuesdays were always one of the highlights of my week and I cannot highly enough recommend a Betsy class."
Alloa, Scotland
"I have attended yoga classes with Betsy for over 5 years during which I went on a mind and body expedition. From cat to camel I have found new depths of focus and increased mindfulness and flexibility. Her warm and light hearted approach made every class a pleasure rather than a chore."
Alloa, Scotland
"I have been attending Betsy's yoga and more recently Pilates classes for over 4 years. My flexibility, suppleness and body awareness have improved greatly through attending her classes. Betsy always encourages her pupils to 'push' themselves that little bit further, but at the same time to 'listen to your body' and only do what is right for you. She demonstrates every move and posture, and has endless patience. She notes each individual pupil's needs/ability and will, where necessary, adapt movements to suit. Her classes are extremely focused, but also warm and friendly."
Alloa, Scotland
"Betsy's classes are wonderful. She explains how to do poses clearly and always takes each person's individual needs into consideration. She is an excellent communicator with her pupils and relates to each one on a personal level. Her sense of fun comes across in her classes and she always brings new ideas and interesting thoughts when we begin relaxation. She creates a beautiful, peaceful atmosphere during relaxation. I really miss her classes!"
Alloa, Scotland
"I have to say that I'll miss your classes when you do go, your excellent attitude, personality and professionalism is in a joy to behold. People with your talent and people skills are few and far between. I've enjoyed every class you've taken and will miss you when you go, hopefully I'll get to a class before you go!"
Alloa, Scotland
"I have found the early morning Yoga/Pilates sessions a great way to start the working day – the feel good factor from a combination of having done some exercise and having a sense of relaxation. Whilst I have done yoga before the combination with Pilates is new for me and has helped to strengthen my core muscles and improved my posture."
"I had never tried Yoga before attending Betsy's classes and really feel the benefit. From early lessons I was more aware of how to sit and stand correctly and feel it does help with relaxing. You work hard and even those stretches that seem impossible, you find you manage to get a little nearer as time progresses. I would recommend the classes to anyone."
"As a more senior member of the yoga class I needed Betsy's wise encouragement to persevere! I now feel I have really benefitted physically and psychologically from the friendly and relaxed sessions, and the link up with Pilates has definitely improved my posture and the understanding of my body. Thank you Betsy!"
Nicky – "Pot of gold!"
"Betsy – THANK YOU!! Am LOVING the classes – even, finally, the Pilates (MOST of the time!!) – thanks for your unswerving encouragement and helping me to persevere with the Pilates (greatly needed!!) – really feel like I'm starting to reap the benefit, and your soothing, calming voice in the yoga relaxation – well, that's the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!!"
"Having practiced both yoga and Pilates with Betsy for over a year I can recommend both/either. Each have their specific benefits; Pilates for core strengthening and yoga for flexibility and relaxation. I have enjoyed both. Pilates is quite a work out and, if you are up for it, you can really go for it and feel the burn! Yoga is more subtle but for me the improved flexibility and joint opening has been hugely beneficial. The back pain that used to be a regular part of life has just about disappeared. That's got to be worth a few pounds a week of anyone's money! With both disciplines Betsy encourages you to work to your "edge". There is no sense of competition – you just do what is right for you on any given day. Classes have a very comfortable and welcoming atmosphere and there are ladies and gents in both, so no reason for you fellas not to attend. Betsy is gentle and knowledgeable and her soft American accent is just perfect for instruction and particularly guided relaxation."
Guernsey gal!
Sarah & Holli
"I have been doing pilates, yoga and gym classes for about 25 years. I have so enjoyed Betsy's classes and how she encourages you to push yourself to the next level. My daughter (16) started the classes to help strengthen her back and improve posture problems since attending she has had no back pain. Which is marvelous. We will be very sorry to see Betsy leave Guernsey. But where ever Betsy holds her classes in the future they will find her very knowledgeable and gain so much from the practice."
"I am so so sorry to hear that you are going back to the UK. I think it's a massive loss for Guernsey, for I am sure, if it was not for your amazing way of teaching, I would not have enjoyed and benefited from Pilates as much as I have. Thank you again for all that you have taught me, it has made such a difference to the way I move and my neck and shoulders have never felt so good! I cannot recommend you more and just wish you were staying in Guernsey."
Dr Wannacott
"I have spent close to 2 years building up from Foundation to Level 2 Pilates. Betsy's teaching has been excellent and the classes have been good fun with jolly repartee between those present without being competitive – everyone works to their own potential. All in all it has been great fun and the whole class is sorry that Betsy has to move back to the UK – I cannot recommend her skills and approach highly enough.?"
Zoe, Lucia & Debbie
"We undertook Pilates under the tuition of Betsy for approx. 7 months and all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. With 2 novices and 1 rusty Pilates student, Betsy had her work cut out but was accommodating for the levels within our Group and had the patience of a saint! Zoe has scoliosis and part of her back had been fused via an operation over 5 years ago, so movement was not as free as the rest of us. Betsy went out of her way to learn about the condition and adapt the classes to assist Zoe with movement within her capabilities. We wish Betsy all the best in her new venture and will miss our Monday night classes away from the family (over an hour of peace and quiet and me time)!"
"As a senior citizen, I have found Betsy's yoga classes to be of immense benefit. Her gentle and patient approach to teaching has helped me enormously with flexibility and to think about breathing and stretching correctly. I would strongly recommend Betsy's yoga classes (which are so friendly) to anyone regardless of age. She is going to be sorely missed in Guernsey."
Grateful Guernsey pupil
"I am so going to miss Betsy's classes, she made them so enjoyable…I feel I have truly accomplished something under Betsy's guidance. I have had a dodgy lower back for several years and always took the anti-inflammatory tablets and pain killers each year on the annual skiing holiday…so I enrolled in Betsy's classes. It took a while, with me attending the Beginners course of classes more then once. But Betsy gave me the confidence to move on to the Improver classes, and I can honestly say that my 2014 skiing was pain free, my fitness had improved and I kept up with my husband on the slopes, just! At 60 years plus, and for any age, I wholeheartedly recommend Betsy's Pilates classes. She is a lovely lady who will make you feel most welcome."
Helen & Andy
"My physio recommended Pilates for my bad back caused by a weak core and not helped by my being a fencer. My first step was to find out what it was. Betsy were highly recommended to me and so my daughter and I had a private session. Betsy gave a great introduction to both understand Pilates and her bespoke approach . We subsequently did 3 sets of classes with her and were disappointed when she had to move away with her husband. The classes have done wonders for my back and provided a very entertaining way of keeping fit. My daughter also enjoyed them immensely and they do appeal to all levels and ages."
"I have really enjoyed your Pilate's classes (and the Yoga which I have attended on a few occasions), after hurting my back your calm and consistent method of teaching, together with your experience, patience and understanding have helped immensely in strengthening my back and giving me the confidence and mobility to return to golf, which was my ultimate goal. I will miss you and your classes, still can't quite believe your leaving! Your future pupils are very lucky and I wish you the very best in your new adventure."
"Betsy conducted a corporate session of blended yoga and Pilates for a PR event for Healthspan in Guernsey. In the session there were 15 prominent UK health writers and journalists writing for leading newspapers and women's magazines. Betsy is a professional and made everyone feel at ease whilst tailoring the session to match the capabilities and experience of the class. The journalists loved the session, leaving it feeling energised and ready for the day."
Healthspan Brand Manager, Guernsey
"Betsy is a wonderful teacher, she has a very calming influence which means you immediately feel relaxed in her presence. When I fell pregnant I immediately told Betsy in confidence, as I was unsure as to whether I should continue with yoga classes or not, as my pregnancy at the time was considered to be high risk. Betsy reassured me that she could tailor my yoga positions so that I could continue to practice yoga in a safe environment, she did all of this very subtly throughout the class so that my fellow class mates were none the wiser of my pregnancy, until the second trimester when I felt ready to announce the news. I am so glad that I continued with yoga throughout my pregnancy as I am sure it was the reason that I had a quick and easy labor. I also feel that the yoga enabled me to bounce back from birth very quickly so that I was ready to be a new Mummy! Betsy I will really miss you."
Guernsey – New Mummy
"I would like to say that it has been a pleasure to be part of your pilates class and although I was a little sceptical at first I am now a true believer in the benefits of pilates. It has improved my all round fitness and core strength. Your style of teaching is excellent because although you get through a lot of good work in every class you also make it a fun experience and I can honestly say that I enjoyed every class."
Senion Manager, Guernsey
"Betsy told me she was a Pilates and Yoga Instructor and had just moved to the Island and wanted to set up classes. I suggested come down to La Grande Mare and use our Studio. I soon received lots of feedback from the members. Betsy was so busy she generated a waiting list. By this time we then decided to add 2 more classes to the timetable. Everyone that participated in her classes will miss her including myself as we developed a good friendship. I would recommend Betsy to anyone wishing to start Pilates or deciding to continue at a more advanced level."
La Grande Mare Health Centre Manager, Guernsey
"I have been to the gym and yoga classes for over 15 years and Betsy suggested Pilates as a combination of the two. Pilates has now become a part of my weekly routine. Betsy has steered me through level 1 and 2 within a year by infectious enthusiasm, great knowledge of the subject and hard work."
"When you have a trusted hairdresser and feel that if they moved you'd want to follow….well Betsy falls into that category for me! Her yoga and Pilates classes are conducted in a relaxed and friendly environment. You feel confident knowing that she is watching you, encouraging and helping you to do the exercises safely…. always helping you to progress. Being as knowledgeable and experienced as she is enables her to create different classes that are interesting with exercises that compliment each other perfectly. This results in you feeling the benefits and healthier for doing her classes each time."
"Betsy has been brilliant fitting my husband and myself in for private and class Pilates sessions. She explains the moves so clearly and enables and encourages you to do the exercises correctly. She is very knowledgeable with back issues. Within a couple of sessions our bad backs faded and it's now up to us to continue the good work she has started with us. I have done Pilates for ten years and Betsy is easily the best teacher I have had, I would throughly recommend her to anyone and to all ages."
"Having suffered with back problems for a several years I had often thought that taking up a Pilates class might be a good idea but never got round to it until by good chance Betsy started up her classes in Goring Heath Parish Hall. I am so glad she did as I have been amazed at the difference just one hour a week has made not only to my back but to the flexibility of my whole body."
Whitchurch Hill, Oxfordshire
Cherry, age 79 – 65+ Pilates
"Guernsey's Loss – Goring's Gain! I have been attending Betsy's Over 65 Class since it started at the beginning of 2015. I had always been interested in Pilates but thought I had left it much too late to join an exercise class. However, when I read about the new Over 65 Class I plucked up my courage and signed up. Betsy makes everything seem possible and ensures that everyone feels comfortable and safe. She encourages one to do the best they can and praises every small improvement. A Born Teacher!"
Whitchurch Hill
"Secret to a good night's sleep – I have been enjoying Betsy's yoga classes in Goring and Goring Heath since November. There is a lovely relaxed atmosphere and every session is different which keeps the classes interesting and challenging. Betsy's a very experienced teacher and has a real enthusiasm for yoga, Pilates and their benefits to health and well-being. I always know that I will have a wonderful, deep sleep after a class and I will wake up feeling refreshed. Thank you Betsy for your wonderful classes."
"Thanks to Betsy's calm approach, relaxation is made easy. Betsy's thorough knowledge and ability to teach us all at an individual level within the group has given me the confidence to push myself that little bit further. Yoga is now an essential part on my weekly routine. It helps me sleep better, relax more and gets rid of all those little aches and pains! Thanks Betsy!"
Whitchurch Hill
"I absolutely love Betsy's yoga classes and I am very sad that she has to move back to Scotland. I like her teaching style as she takes you through every single movement explaining how it should be done. Her relaxation techniques are unbelievable! I witnessed people falling asleep and even snoring after 2 minutes 🙂 I was probably one of them! Betsy is a wonderful, very experienced yoga teacher and generally a really nice person. I hope she will come back to Goring very soon!!! You will be missed."
"I have so appreciated all of your classes and learn so much – you will be really missed. Thank you so much for all your enthusiasm and really clear inspirational teaching. You have helped me achieve a level of core strength and fitness I would not have believed possible when starting Pilates later in life. I do hope you will settle quickly into your new life in Scotland and will quickly establish your classes there. We will all really miss you here. With very many thanks…"Lynda
Dorothy & Sandra
"An Ode to Betsy… Betsy, you managed to make yoga fun, Even while making a Salutation to the Sun, You have the ability to share a rare gift. Of helping people and giving lives a lift. We couldn't let you leave without knowing, That we really wish you weren't going, Throughout your travels wherever you are, There are people in Glasgow who think, YOU'RE A STAR!"


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I know, I know, a chicken club sandwich; how boring. It's on the menu at about half of the restaurants in town and you almost have to cringe when ordering one because most of them get it wrong. Not too long ago I went out for lunch with friends and the restaurants menu was uninspiring so I dared to go for the chicken club and it had to have been the worst sandwich that I have had in a long time. The chicken was all dried out and flavourless which they attempted to cover up by giving the sandwich swimming lessons in mayonnaise. I thought to myself, "You know, this is basically a BLT, which is amazing, with grilled chicken. Really, how could this sandwich not be good?" With that thought I resolved to make a chicken club sandwich for myself.
The primary ingredient in this sandwich is the chicken and you can't go wrong starting with a fresh chicken breast. For cooking the chicken you want to make sure that it is nice and thin so that you do not end up burning the outside while the inside remains uncooked. If the breast is a small one you can pound it thin and if it is larger it is easy enough to slice it in half and get two sandwiches out of it. You are going to want to season the chicken and plain old salt and freshly ground pepper is a great standby but you can take the opportunity to add some flavour by using a seasoning blend. Your favourite store bought blend is fine but they are quite easy to make at home as well. The bacon lettuce and tomato are perfect just the way they are, you just want to make sure that they are fresh and ripe and you are good to go. I always enjoy adding mayonnaise to a club sandwich and it is another chance to add flavour which I like to do by mixing something into the mayonnaise like chipotle chilies or pestos, etc. Since we are fully into summer I though that I would go with a freshly homemade basil pesto mayonnaise for this sandwich.
I have to say that it is in fact not at all difficult to make a really tasty grilled chicken club sandwich! This particular club sandwich was amazing and it disappeared far too quickly leaving me wanting for more. Now I am totally back into the club sandwich which is good because I had several ideas on grilled chicken club sandwich variants that I will now have to try.
Tip: Swirl the insides of the bun in a bit of the bacon grease remaining in your pan and then toss it on the grill for a few seconds to add a ton of flavour and to get nice crispy inside.
Grilled Chicken and Club Sandwich
A grilled chicken club sandwich with a hit of flavour packed pesto.
- 1 small chicken breast, pounded thin
- salt and pepper to taste or your favourite grilled meat seasoning
- 1 tablespoon mayo
- 1 tablespoon pesto
- 2 leaves lettuce
- 2 slices tomato
- 2 slices bacon, cooked
- 1 slice mozzarella
- 1 sandwich bun, sliced in half
- Brush your grill with oil and heat it to medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and grill until cooked, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Assemble the sandwich and enjoy.
Grilled Meat Seasoning
A tasty seasoning for any grilled meat.
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, lightly toasted
- 1 teaspoon dill seeds
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- Coarsely grind the coriander seeds, dill seeds, hot pepper flakes and black peppercorns.
- Mix everything.
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