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Then I started hauling load after load of straw, hay, poo, water that has made mud underneath it all... thankfully Uncle Larry came to help with his little tractor. He can maneuver so much better than I can with our BIG one. *tiredly laughing* at that one. There is an oil leak on Aggie... I said it was motor oil and UL said it was hydraulic... Well today at 2:30ish PM June 22, 2009 I SARA was RIGHT, RIGHT, RIGHT, RIGHT, RIGHT, RIGHT, RIGHT,.... did I mention that I was right! HA :) the dip stick is missing. And who was the last person to check the oil in the tractor and say " you need to add oil"? UL :) so it wasn't me!
This however led to having to call the parts store for the part. Only to find out they don't carry Agco Allis parts anymore... SINCE WHEN????? Hopefully she said they could cross reference. And would you believe... I'm getting the ONLY dip stick they have at the main store? What are the odds you might ask... very good... I swear they never stock more than one part for our tractor EVER. Sometimes they don't even do that.
Once we had to get a new rim for the front tire. One had to be shipped from FL. Last year they had to over night a part from Chicago. I think it would have been cheaper for me to just run up there. Shipping was awful!
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Two new books. The first is a bio by Lollipop Kid Jerry Maren. The second book comes from noted Oz authors Bill Stillman and Jay Scarfone. Visit Amazon.com for more info on these and the calendars, but keep in mind release dates are tentative and oftentimes are subject to change.
Unfortunately, since the original post date of this blog entry the Scarfone/Stillman book was cancelled.
Two new calendars. Regular wall calendar and Day by Day Trivia calendar for your daily dose of Oz.
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Have Faith, I'm Here Series
Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005 (message contributor)
Summary: God is always with us whether we realize it or not.
*Open with skit*
Have a man standing and looking at a piece of art work (Man 1), another man walks up (Man 2) and they stand next to each other for a moment.
Man 2 - turns to the other man and says, "What do you think about this piece?"
Man 1 - answers by completely bashing the piece of art as well as the unknown artist.
Man 1 - when finished answering the question he asks the first man, "What do you think?"
Man 2 - "I like it! I think it's a very emotional and thought provoking piece of art."
Man 1 - "You like it!? How could you like this ugly thing!?"
Man 2 - "Well I painted it."
Man 1 - fumbles with his words, apologizing and embarrassed.
Imagine being in a situation like this? Sometimes when you hear a story like this you just want to laugh at them, but when we find ourselves in a situation like this we feel awful. You are embarrassed and don't know what to say from that point. You are juggling your words trying to take back or justify what you said. Just last Monday I did something somewhat similar as I was talking to a guy from our church named George at the leader's dinner.
A couple of the leaders were talking about how it is often so cold in the church building, especially in the fellowship hall. George agreed and said that the other day he found that a couple of the windows in the fellowship hall had actually been left open for a time and that was probably why it had been so cold. I looked over at the windows and saw that the Christmas lights that had been set up weren't there anymore and quickly put two and two together. I proclaimed that whoever took the lights down probably left the windows open. My tone was a bit accusatory and degrading. George looked up from his meal and shared that he was the one who took the lights down. I just kind of said, "Oh, ok," and went back to eating feeling a little embarrassed.
Tonight I want to look at the story of a man who found himself in a very similar situation. Please grab a bible and open it to Judges 6:11-23. (Pg. 238 in your pew Bibles) I encourage you to keep the Bible open and follow along tonight as I am going to be walking through the passage.
Just to give you guys a little bit of background on this text, the Israelite people, as 6:1 tells us, "again…did evil in the eyes of Lord" and now the people found themselves being oppressed by the Midianites. Every time the Israelites would plant crops, the Midianites would come and destroy everything in their path, leaving the Israelites with nothing to eat. Because of this, the Israelites had to develop ways to hide their food to keep their people alive. One of the ways that they developed was threshing wheat in a winepress which would have been a pit carved out of rocky ground. Usually wheat was threshed in the open because then the wind could blow away the unwanted chaff. By doing it in the winepress they were hidden from view and they were able to provide food for their people. This is where our story is set.
In verse 11-12 it reads, "The angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, 'The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.'"


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A US politician's suggestion that women might lie about rape and incest in order to get an abortion has resulted in controversy, and a video of his remarks has gone viral on YouTube.
Eric Turner, a Republican state representative in Indiana, made the remarks this week, during debate about an amendment to an anti-abortion bill.
The bill would make abortions illegal after 20 weeks, unless they are done to save the woman's life. Current Indiana law prohibits abortions after viability, which is determined by the doctor as being around 24 weeks. The amendment which had been proposed would have added exceptions for rape and incest.
"I just want you to think about this, in my view, giant loophole that could be created where someone who could - I want to be careful, I don't want to disparage in any way someone who has gone through the experience of a rape or incest - but someone who is desirous of an abortion could simply say that they've been raped or there's incest," Turner said during the debate.
He added that he feels abortion coverage of any kind should not be part of the federal health care act.
Democratic state Rep. Linda Lawson, who had been a sex crimes investigator for six years, then spoke about working with victims of sex crimes.
"They don't make it up," she said, almost in tears. "Then, they have to go to court. They have to stand in a courtroom and they have to face the person who did this to them. Women don't make this up!"
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The amendment, which had been proposed by Democratic Rep. Gail Riecken, was voted down 54 to 42 and the House voted 72-23 in favour of the bill, reported the
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"It is our responsibility to protect the unborn," the
Indianapolis Star
quoted Turner as saying "I hope with this legislation, women will be able to make a more informed decision about their pregnancy, and I hope ultimately we'll have fewer abortions in this state."
A similar measure has passed the state Senate. Gov. Mitch Daniels can decide to sign, pass without signing, or veto any version which reaches his desk.
Right to Life President and Chief Executive Mike Fichter said the bill provides women with better information about abortion. It requires the Indiana State Department of Health post information about fetal development and abortion on its website, and that women be told the procedure involves a risk of breast cancer.
The Republican National Coalition for Life says studies indicate there is a connection between abortion and breast cancer, but American Cancer Society studies dispute this.
"It is alarming to watch lawmakers vote against medically accurate information," Betty Cockrum, president of Planned Parenthood of Indiana, told the
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An amendment by Rep. Peggy Welch, a nurse who supports the bill, to strike the breast cancer provision, was voted down.
Planned Parenthood of Indiana said that 97 per cent of abortions in the state are done before 13 weeks.
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Investigate the impact of tourism and of a Park and Ride scheme on the natural limestone environment of Cheddar, in order to decide whether this Park and Ride should be built.
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Paragraph 1: Introduction Cheddar, in Southwest England, is famous for its gorge and caves, which are features of the limestone area in which the town is located. Every year, these interesting landforms attract increasing amounts of tourists, which endanger the natural limestone environment of Cheddar, in particular the gorge. A Park and Ride, which would be built at the Eastern entrance to the gorge, has been suggested as a possible way of solving this problem. The aim of my coursework will be to investigate the impact of tourism and of a Park and Ride scheme on the natural limestone environment of Cheddar, in order to decide whether this Park and Ride should be built. This decision-making exercise will be a cross-unit task, referring to two parts of the syllabus: "Water, Landforms and People"(physical geography) and "People, Work and Development"(human geography). In the context of physical geography, I will look at the formation of the limestone scenery in Cheddar. The human aspect of my coursework will cover the impacts of tourism on this scenery, as well as the economical and social effects of a Park and Ride on the local area. Collection of primary data: In order to understand how the landforms at Cheddar were made, and how tourism can damage them, I have studied in class the action of water on limestone and the features it creates. The primary data I needed, in order to analyse physical features and the importance of tourism, was collected during a field trip to Cheddar. It included a land use survey and visits to the caves, gorge and panoramic tower, all of which will help me determine how important tourism is to the local economy, and whether a Park and Ride might disrupt it. I also carried out a traffic survey to get an idea of the number of visitors and of the damage done to the gorge. ...read more.
Other people in favour of the scheme are the environmentalist, such as Greenpeace or Friends of the Earth. These organisations are independent from the National Trust and are concerned with the protection of the gorge and its whole ecosystem. The environmentalists are worried that certain aspects of tourism, in particular heavy traffic, are seriously damaging the gorge. This clearly comes up in my traffic survey, as it shows that an average of 240 vehicles pass through the gorge every hour. In the West Eye View video, environmentalists explained that traffic causes vibrations, which weaken the rock, and that car fumes accelerate chemical weathering by making rainwater more acidic. Tourists also damage the gorge because they picnic or climb on slopes, which loosens the rock, and leave litter behind. The park and ride scheme would resolve these problems_ the gorge would be shut to cars and pedestrians; there would be fewer park and ride buses than there are cars in the gorge at the moment, because each bus would take many cars' worth of passengers. In the West Eye View video, the environmentalists thought that the project would reduce traffic even if lorries were still allowed through the gorge. This was confirmed by my questionnaire survey which shows that 70% of people travelled to Cheddar by car. The video also showed that environmentalists are worried about the actions of the owners of the gorge (the National Trust and Longleat Estate). Each winter, the gorge is closed and loose rocks are dislodged. Although this increases safety on a short-term basis, it accelerates the erosion of the gorge because outer layers of rock protect inner layers from rainwater (which causes chemical weathering) and wind even if they are loose. In the video, Doctor Stephen Hensten says: "Two or three tonnes of rock fall each year anyway, clearing rock makes more falls inevitable". Another problem is the scraping of vegetation, which harms the ecosystem of the gorge. ...read more.
My results would have been much higher if the survey had been done at the weekend and in summer. I have used the results of my survey as if they were representative of traffic all year around, which is wrong_ another survey, taken in the summer, marks 500 vehicles per hour, whilst my survey only shows 240 per hour. My conclusion not to build the Park and Ride was largely based on this biased primary evidence, so my decision is likely to be inaccurate. Another factor leading to inaccuracy in my coursework is the class debate we held. Although it was useful in understanding how different groups would be affected by the Park and Ride, there were more students representing people against the scheme than people in favour of it. This means that I had far more arguments against the project than in favour of it, so my decision not to build the park and ride may be unjust. Although I think my conclusion might not be very accurate, I am still extremely proud of this coursework_ It is my first ever ICT based coursework, as my computer skills are quite poor. I find it very frustrating to be dependant on a brainless machine that crashes every ten minutes (or does not save for some unknown reason), and it took me 4 hours to produce the graphs. But I have managed, it looks nice, and I actually found the Internet useful to get maps and extra information on the physical geography of Cheddar. The coursework activity could be greatly improved if we were provided with more detailed information on the park and ride. For example, knowing the number of parking spaces and jobs it would create, as well as its total cost, would be of great help when deciding whether to build it or not. Overall, I found this coursework interesting because it included both human and physical geography, which, I have found, are closely linked to one another. I have put my best effort into this work, especially for the ICT, and it was completed on time. ...read more.
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We have protected over 20,000 acres since 1999. We are now leading conservation projects totaling over 180,000 acres.
We find cooperative, innovative ways to protect land that forms wildlife corridors and provides food, clean air and water, and offers outdoor recreation opportunities for Florida's residents and visitors.
Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area
After more than two years of negotiations, the Conservation Trust for Florida and its partners closed on this 4,900 acre forest. The property is located directly north of Silver Springs State Park and east of Indian Lakes State Forest. The Conservation Trust negotiated a contract with the property owner before assigning it to the St. Johns River Water Management District. The District purchased the forest with state funding and private donations raised by the Conservation Trust.
The acquisition of the Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area offers opportunities to restore natural hydrology and improve water quality in the watershed. View this film to see how agency partnerships have supported preservation and restoration of iconic Silver Springs.
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Adams Ranch
The Governor and Cabinet approved the option to purchase a conservation easement on 1,536 acres of the Adams Ranch on Tuesday, December 9th, 2014. The Conservation Trust facilitated a joint acquisition project for the Florida Forest Service and the Natural Resource Conservation Service to purchase the conservation easement on the ranch.
Adams Ranch, Inc. is the 12th largest cow/calf operation in the United States. Their 24,000-acre Lake Marian Ranch lies in the heart of the recently authorized Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area. This refuge seeks to protect the imperiled habitats and rare species of the Northern Everglades, much of which is on some of Florida's largest ranches.
Adams Ranch not only manages a world-class cow/calf operation, but they are also tremendous stewards of a native landscape of hammocks, southern longleaf pine flatwoods, rare dry prairie, and a landscape-sized wildlife corridor connecting other managed lands.
Barr Hammock
In 2002, CTF nominated Barr Hammock for acquisition. Using Alachua County Forever funds, the Alachua County Commission purchased this prized property, furthering our commitment to help create a recreational, landscape-level corridor that runs through Alachua and Marion Counties.
Overall, there are 5,719 acres to the Barr Hammock preserve, making it the largest of Alachua county's conservation acquisitions. Barr Hammock helps to create a corridor that will one day connect Payne's Prairie State Preserve to the Ocala National Forest and Goethe State Forest, keeping intact entire ecosystems, wildlife populations and the largest wetlands in Alachua County – Ledwith and Levy Prairies.
Barr Hammock and its surrounding uplands are some of the most important ecologically intact examples of prairie/lake ecosystems in north central Florida. Its protection preserves significant prehistoric archaeological sites and will provide the citizens of Florida with a beautiful space for recreational activities such as bird watching and hiking.
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Little Orange Creek Preserve
The 1,900-acre Little Orange Creek Preserve (LOCP) is located just northeast of the City of Hawthorne. Much of LOCP is basin swamp with cypress, tupelo, and red maple trees. The uplands were historically sandhill and flatwoods, but were converted to planted pine many years ago. The varied habitats support a wonderful diversity of animals and plants. Bears are known to traverse the preserve, and they have often been photographed by trail cameras. Other predators that roam freely include bobcats, coyotes, and otters. The freshwater marshes and swamps add to important stopovers for migratory birds along the Atlantic Flyway. They also provide critical year-round habitat for many wetland-dependent plant and animal species.
Conservation Trust for Florida (CTF) and Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) with help from other partners associated with the North Florida Wetlands Conservation Project (NFWCP) acquired an important 390-acre addition to Little Orange Creek Preserve early in 2013. CTF, ACT, the Putnam Land Conservancy (PLC), and the City of Hawthorne are members of the Little Orange Creek Partners Land Management Committee. The purchase was made possible with federal funds from the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA), and represents another successful partnership of the NFWCP to apply this funding source in the region. To date, more than 8000-acres have been protected in the first four phases of the NFWCP, which will complement tens of thousands of acres of nearby conservation lands, including Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (~21,000 acres), Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area (~28,000 acres), and others.
Nayfield Acres Conservation Easement
The 136-acre Nayfield Acres Conservation Easement adds to protected lands within the Suwannee River corridor. The land is adjacent to the Big Shoals Conservation Area, and contains a seepage spring and creek system that drains into the Suwannee River. These lands serve as a buffer to the protected state lands by providing additional wildlife habitat, protecting water quality, and preventing soil erosion, as well as providing scenic amenity to the hiking trails located within Big Shoals Conservation Area. The Nayfields have begun to restore the cleared portions of the property by planting long leaf pine. The property is used for recreational activities such as camping, hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing.
Hartzog Santa Fe River Conservation Easement
Large, privately held, undeveloped parcels with significant river frontage on the Santa Fe River are a rarity today. These parcels are significant for many reasons, including protecting water resources, providing habitat to important species, and providing scenic amenity and open space in an increasingly developed landscape. The Hartzogs chose to donate a conservation easement on their 117-acre parcel on the Santa Fe River to protect these qualities on their land.
The Hartzogs are working to restore native long leaf pines to part of the property, and plan to use the property in a recreational and educational manner. They hope to be able to share their property with individuals who have limited contact with nature or who are handicapped.
The Webber Cedar Lakes Ranch and Nature Preserve
The Webber Cedar Lakes Ranch and Nature Preserve Conservation Easement, donated to CTF on December 23, 2008, is a 54-acre parcel owned by Dr. Raymond T. Webber. The karst topography and nature of the property makes it a significant contributor to protecting water quality and quantity in Levy County, Florida, and the surrounding region. The property is adjacent to Devil's Den, a spring, and popular diving destination.
One of the management goals is to maximize wildlife habitat of the woods and eliminate invasive exotic vegetation.
Hansen Preserve
Cross Creek is a special place with a unique rural character, immortalized by Pulitzer Prize winner Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. CTF was happy to accept a conservation easement on Phyllis Hansen's 25-acre property on the shore of Orange Lake. The easement will protect the wildlife, waterfront, and water quality, as well as the dense forest on the property.
Phyllis wanted to protect the scenic beauty of the tupelo swamp on her property. "When I found this spot of land I knew I would never go anywhere else," she wrote. "The beauty was more than I had ever imagined could exist in one place. I worried about what would happen to it when I was no longer around. After a number of efforts, trials, and errors, the Conservation Trust for Florida solved my problem and I thank them earnestly from the bottom of my heart."
"I worried about what would happen to it when I was no longer around. After a number of efforts, trials, and errors, the Conservation Trust for Florida solved my problem… Phyllis Hansen, landowner
Quail Roost Conservation Easement
Following the death of his parents, just months apart in 2003, Kerry Heubeck worked with CTF to protect and limit development on approximately 800 acres of their 1,000 acre farm, Quail Roost II. A conservation easement was used to protect 200 acres, and deed restrictions controlled the possible development of another 600 acres. These protections were instituted as a memorial to his parents, Harriet and Elmer Heubeck, Jr. who both held a deep love for the land upon which they lived and worked.
The Heubecks have long been recognized as pioneers in the Florida Thoroughbred Horse industry. Their name is routinely and justly associated with that of Rosemere, the first Thoroughbred farm in Marion County, as well as Hobeau Farm, for years one of the nation's leading Thoroughbred breeding establishments and racing stables. Nevertheless, it was their own Quail Roost Farm to which family and friends attach their fondest memories. It was this original Quail Roost that was so unique, bringing together under their aegis one of Florida's best known Thoroughbred breeding and training venues, a large purebred and commercial beef operation, and one of the finest private exotic game preserves in the nation.
In dedicating the Quail Roost Conservation Easement to their memory, Kerry stated, "Some sixty years ago my parents brought me to an exquisite land, where I had the luxury of growing up surrounded by lush green Florida hammocks, crystal-clear springs, and an abundance of wildlife unimaginable today. That particular landscape is now mostly buried beneath concrete and asphalt. Before they died, each of my parents spoke of protecting the land. I've also come to believe that each of us must assume the responsibility of preserving the wildness that remains — so that our children, and theirs, may come to know such beauty; and, quite possibly, for the very survival of us all."
Price's Scrub
Working with the state Office of Greenways and Trails, CTF helped protect Price's Scrub, a unique 952-acre sand pine and pond pine system with saw palmetto understory. Price's Scrub is continuing ecological restoration and is open to the public for light recreation such as hiking and horseback riding. These properties are an important connection in the effort to create a recreational corridor, primarily for horseback riding, from Payne's Prairie Sate Preserve to Goethe State Forest.
Lochloosa Nature Preserve
CTF nominated the Lochloosa Nature Preserve for acquisition by the Alachua County Forever land conservation program. The project was approved for acquisition in October 2003. The 1,388-acre parcel, surrounded by the Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area, boasts some of the best remaining longleaf pine flatwoods and sandhill habitat in the county.
Lands Protected
Highlights Through the Years
Adams Ranch, #3
- Acres: 3,245
- Benefits: The Adams Ranch is the 12th largest cow/calf operation in the United States. This latest easement is on their Lake Marian Ranch that lies in the heart of the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area. The Refuge seeks to protect the imperiled habitats and rare species of the Northern Everglades.
- Partners: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service, Adams Ranch
Silver Springs Sandhill
- Acres: 365
- Benefits: Adds to a protective buffer around the iconic Silver Springs — one of the larges artesian spring systems in the world. The property also connects to Indian Lake State Forest andMarion County's Coehadjoe Park.
- Partners: Marion County Parks and Recreation, numerous landowners
Pelaez and Sons Ranch
- Acres: 1,375
- Benefits: Located east of the Kissimmee River and eight miles north of Lake Okeechobee, the property is in a key location for watershed protection. It is adjacent to a federal wetlands reserve program easement and is near South Florida Water Management District conservation lands. It is also home to, and contains suitable habitat for, many species such as the Eastern Indigo snake, Crested Caracara, Sandhill Crane, Gopher Tortoise, Sherman's Fox Squirrel, Bald Eagle, Southeastern American Kestrel, Burrowing Owl, Wood Stork, and Florida Grasshopper Sparrow.
- Partners: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service Pelaez family
Adams Ranch, #2
- Acres: 1,536
- Benefits: Protects one of the last remaining grassland and longleaf pine savanna landscapes in eastern North America and a portion of the 12th largest cow/calf operation in the United States
- Partners: Florida Forest Service, Natural Resource Conservation Service
Adams Ranch
- Acres: 662
- Benefits: Protects one of the last remaining grassland and longleaf pine savanna landscapes in eastern North America and a portion of the 12th largest cow/calf operation in the United States
- Partners: US Fish and Wildlife Service, Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge
Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area
- Role: Negotiated transaction, raised private funds to close funding gap
- Acres: 4,900
- Benefits: Links the Indian Lake State Forest to the west with the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway to the east, and it provides a protective buffer from development for the Silver Springs State Park located directly to the south. More than 12 miles of back country trails loop through the forest and provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. Visitors can access the property from three trailheads, one of which has a parking lot that accommodates horse trailers.
- Partners: St. Johns River Water Management District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and U.S. Forest Service's Forest Legacy Program, Felburn Foundation, Moskovitz Foundation and private funders
Wekiva-Ocala Greenway – Full of Pride tract
- Acres: 156
- Benefits: Critical to completing the highest priority bear corridor in the Wekiva – Ocala Greenway, which links the conservation lands of the Wekiva River basin and the Ocala National Forest.
- Partners: Florida Department of Environmental Protectio
Little Orange Creek Preserve Addition
- Acres: 390
- Benefits: Expanded nature park and preserve to nearly 3,000 acres, added wildlife habitatincluding freshwater marshes and swamps, public recreation
- Partners: Alachua Conservation Trust, North American Wetlands Conservation Act
Nayfield Acres
- Acres: 136
- Benefits: The land is adjacent to the Big Shoals Conservation Area, and contains a seepage spring and creek system that drains into the Suwannee River. The Nayfields have begun to restore the cleared portions of the property by planting long leaf pine.
- Partners: Private landowners KC and Marybeth Nayfield
Barr Hammock Preserve – Levy Prairie Addition
- Acres: 3,350
- Benefits: One of the largest wetland natural areas in Alachua County. helps connect Payne's Prairie State Preserve to the Ocala National Forest and Goethe State Forest, which helps protect natural habitat and wildlife populations. 6.5 miles of unpaved loop trail for recreation.
- Partners: Alachua County, North America Wetlands Conservation Act
Hartzog Conservation Easement
- Acres: 117
- Benefits: Protects approximately 2,000 feet of undeveloped river frontage, which will protectwater resources and wildlife habitat, as well as provide scenic views and open space in an increasingly developed landscape. The Hartzogs donated the property to the Messianic Covenant Community to create a retreat center for individuals who have limited contact with nature or who are handicapped.
- Partners: private landowner the Hartzog family 2009
BOPODO Farm
- Role: Accepted donation of conservation easement
- Acres: 200
- Benefits: Hardwood and pine forests, scenic and rural landscapes of Northwest Marion County
- Partners: private landowner the O'Neill family
The Webber Cedar Lakes Ranch and Nature Preserve
- Acres: 54
- Benefits: Springs protection, groundwater recharge – the property is adjacent to Devil's Den, a spring, and world class cave diving destination.
- Partners: Private landowner Dr. Raymond T. Webber
Wood Farm
- Acres: 172
- Benefits: Provides wildlife habitat and allows cattle ranching operation
- Partners: Alachua County, USDA Farm and Ranchland Protection Program
Barr Hammock Preserve – Ledwith Prairie
- Acres: 2,303
- Benefits: Provides a "land bridge" that connects two of the largest wetlands in Alachua County. helps create a wildlife corridor that connects the Ocala National Forest to Goethe State Forest, archeological sites
- Partners: Alachua County, Florida Communities Trust Grant, Private Landowner 2005
Hansen Preserve and Quail Roost Farm Conservation Easements
- Acres: 825 total acres (Hansen = 25, Quail Roost = 800)
- Benefits: Conservation benefits include wildlife habitat and agriculture
- Partners: Private landowners Phyllis Hansen (Hansen Preserve) and Kerry Heubeck (Quail Roost Farm)
Lochloosa Nature Preserve
- Acres: 1,388
- Benefits: Key connector property in the regional wildlife corridor between Lake Lochloosa, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historical State Park and Newnan's Lake Conservation Area, important longleaf pine flatwoods and sandhill habitat
- Partners: Alachua County
Price's Scrub
- Acres: 952
- Benefits: Key part of the Northwest Marion Greenway, 9.5-mile trail for hikers, cyclists, equestrians, and birders.
- Partners: Florida Department of Environmental Protection/Office of Greenways and Trails


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Skills deficit hampers IoT growth in 2017
The same tactic could strengthen customers' faith in IoT players. "In 2017, Forrester predicts that major vendors like Cisco, IBM, Microsoft, and others will invest heavily in low- or no-cost training and certifications while keeping the bar high to ensure that the certifications hold weight."
Forrester also predicts that industry-specific certifications will take hold: "In 2017, Forrester expects that 10 industrial vendors will jointly certify their IoT-enabled products with enterprise vendors, as Rockwell Automation has done with Cisco."
Enterprises should be ready to keep track of what their IoT vendors are doing in the area of certifications. Already some vendors have created training and certification programs for their products, Forrester notes, such as IBM's Watson IoT Academy and PTC University's ThingWorx Certification.
"When evaluating vendors, consider their training programs and press them on the number of certified technologists out there today," the firm suggests.
"Predictions 2017: Security And Skills Will Temper Growth Of IoT," is written by Forrester analysts Frank E. Gillett, Michele Pelino, Merritt Maxim, Charlie Dai, Julie A. Ask, and Andre Kindness. It's one of several new 2017 prediction guides from Forrester.
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Lake Leelanau Luxury Lake Home, Outdoor Kitchen, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Pontoon Avble
About the property
- House2800 sqft
- Bedrooms4
- Sleeps10
- Bathrooms3
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay2 - 7 nights
Luxury Lake Home, Outdoor kitchen, Hot Tub, Close to Everything, Kayaks/Pontoon
This family owned vacation home looks brand new inside and out. Recently decorated. This property is situated on 100 feet of lake frontage. The interior is breath taking with open family room, high cathedral ceilings, panoramic windows facing the lake with floor to ceiling fireplace.
The outdoor living at this home is incredible with a huge deck surrounded by flowers. The deck includes two dining room tables. You can enjoy yourself under an umbrella in a love seat or sofa chair or stretch out and get some sun in a lounger chair or the many deck chairs. A hot tub is located at the upper deck with views of the lake. The deck also has an outdoor kitchen with gas grill, gas burners, refrigerator, sink, large counter space with storage for food, utensils and beverages. The outdoor kitchen has five bar stools and two umbrellas if you want some shade. The deck also has an outdoor shower with warm water to rinse yourself off from the lake or get the sand off from the volleyball court.
There is a large separate deck for the fire pit providing an area to mingle around the fire. The sand volleyball court and sandy beach area provides a huge sandbox for the kids with sand toys available. There is also a brick walkway to the lake.
The vacation home has many premium features providing a luxurious vacation or get away on beautiful 20+ mile long Lake Leelanau. The home is available year-round with air conditioning. The property has a sandy beach and sandy lake bottom. Sand volley ball court near beach. The beach area has great swimming for kids or adults.
Lake Leelanau is an all sports lake for swimming, boating, water skiing, and great fishing for walleye and bass. You can take your boat to the towns of Lake Leelanau, Leland, or Cedar for excellent dining, sight-seeing or shopping or across the lake to a bar/restaurant. Gas service for your boat is available at three locations on the lake.
During the summer, we have a like new pontoon boat with 115 HP motor available for rent. In the winter, snowmobiles are available for rent. If you bring your own boat it can be tied to the dock. There is a public boat launch within a couple blocks from the home.
The architect that designed this home had lake views in mind from almost every room in the house. The open floor plan for the large family room, kitchen and dining room have three sets of windows/sliders providing a panoramic view of the lake and beach area. Glass around the east and west side allow both sunrise and sunset views. A beautiful fireplace and large screen high definition television is also part of the room features.
The home is about 100 feet from the water's edge. The home is about 1000 feet from the main road on 2+ acres of private property providing a nice environment for the kids away from traffic
The home has four bedrooms and sleeps up to ten. The master bedroom is large with a slider to the deck and has a king size bed, a HD TV, a large private bathroom with a walk in shower.
Two bedrooms have queen sized beds. The fourth bedroom also serves as a rec room. It is about 400 sf with two single beds (or put together for a king size bed), pull-out queen size sofa sleeper, HD 55 inch TV.
The kitchen is fully equipped with almost all small appliances, spices and utensils. There is a washer and dryer.
A basketball hoop is in the front of the house No Smoking. No Pets, local kennel is only 20 minutes away.
The waterfront cottage is just a short drive from Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, Shopping at Glen Arbor, Leland, Lake Leelanau, Suttons Bay, Traverse City.
Golf is nearby at Sugar Loaf Golf, Manitou Passage, or the Leelanau Club (Bahles Farm). Two Casinos - Leelanau Sands Casino in Suttons Bay and Turtle Creek Casino in Williamsburg.
Many sightseeing opportunities throughout the entire county, more than 25 local wineries and many restaurants available in the area. Come in the fall for an incredible color tour.
Desktop computer provided with high speed internet access and wireless available.
Great get-away for family vacation, color tour, skiers, hunting, snowmobilers, fishermen, golf, shoppers, and gamblers.
Keywords: Year Round Newer Luxury Home - Lake Leelanau Near Traverse City
Larry Fleis
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- May 26, 2018
About Larry Fleis
My wife and I purchased this home in May 2011. It is gorgeous and we look forward to the day we can retire in the Lake Leelanau area. We get out as often as we can and rent the vacation homes at the other times. See our other vacation home listing on the vrbo site property number 169229.
Larry Fleis purchased this House in 2011
Why Larry Fleis chose Cedar
We love the area and plan to retire here. We love the lake and amenities in the area. The 20+ mile long lake has so many things you can do or places to visit on the lake.
What makes this House unique
All the things we like to do for our recreation are in the area, close by, or available on the water.
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Hot Tub
- Parking
- No Smoking
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
- Bedroom 11 king, Large spacious bedroom with major views of lake - HD TV
- Bedroom 21 queen, Bedroom faces lake with sliding door access to deck
- Bedroom 31 queen
- Bedroom 42 twin/ single, 1 sleep sofa /futon, Large bedroom/rec room, sofa sleeper w/queen plus twin beds
- Linens available for an extra charge.
- 3 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1 - master bathtoilet, shower, walk in shower, walk in closet, double sink
- Bathroom 2toilet, combination tub/shower, bathroom between bedrooms 2 and 3
- Bathroom 3toilet, shower
Location Type
- Beachfrontsandy beach area - we have sand toys available
- Lakefronthouse is about 100 feet from the lake, large deck and outdoor kitchen facing lake
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Guests provide their own meals
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryerin a separate utility room
- Computer Availablewith wireless printer
- Fireplace
- Garage2 stall garage
- Gas Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Broadband Access
- Iron & Board
- Linens Providedlinens can be provided for a fee
- Living Room
- Parking
- Telephone
- Towels Providedtowels can be provided for a fee
- Washing Machinein a separate utility room
- Wireless Internetrecently added fast speed wireless
- Microwave
- Coffee MakerKeurig and regular coffee maker available.
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Kitchenkitchen is fully equipped with about anything you need including most regularly used small appliances
- Cooking Utensils
- Oven
- Pantry Itemshave spices and general basics like flour, sugar, oil
- Refrigeratorhas built in ice maker. We also have a stand alone ice maker that will make 30 lbs of ice/cubes per day in the garage
- Stove
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- DiningDining room seats up to eight, also dinette facing lake
- Dining Room
- comfy seating for 8 people
- Books
- CD Player
- DVD Playerblue ray player
- Gamesvarious board games and puzzles
- Satellite / Cablecharter service
- Stereo
- Television55 inch HD in family room, 50 inch HD in rec room, HD in master bedroom
- Toysplus sand toys for kids
- Video Libraryvarious dvds available
- Boat115 hp pontoon available for rent
- Deck / Patiocovered porch on back of home facing the lake providing fun in rain or shine, many deck chairs, large landscaped patio area, outdoor kitchen with grill, 2 burner stove, refrigerator, sink
- Golfwithin 10 miles - Sugar Loaf
- Kayak / Canoetwo kayaks are available at no charge
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Tennisavailable in Cedar
- limited accessibilitytwo steps at front of house, porch on lake side is at same level as the main floor of house, six steps from porch to main patio, seven steps from patio to the walkway to the lake, two walk in showers available
Pool / Spa
- Hot Tub
- marina
- churches
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- cinemas
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- theme parks
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- paddle boating
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- horseshoes
- miniature golf
- beachcombing
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- shuffleboard
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- parasailing
- basketball court
- cycling
- equestrian events
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- ice skating
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- cross country skiing
- pier fishing
- racquetball
- roller blading
- sailing
- skiing
- snorkeling/diving
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- water tubing
- 25 wineries in the county, two Casinos within 30 minutes, three towns on lake can be reached by boat for shopping and restaurants, bar/restaurant across the lake, boat gas available on the lake at two locations, fire pit, beach, sand volleyball court on site near lake, basketball hoop, frisbee golf within 10 miles,
51 Reviews
Latest reviews
5 Star Luxury Vacation Home on Beautiful Lake Leelanau
My wife and I stayed here for a weekend wine tour in October with three other couples. This house was perfect in every way and there was plenty of space to spread out. This luxurious home has everything you could possibly need for a week or weekend getaway. The accommodations were pristine and well kept. The home is located directly on Lake Leelanau. The lake views are amazing and star gazing at night off the dock is really fun too. We were able to faintly see the Milky Way Galaxy.
Beautiful house in perfect location
The house is outstanding. There was plenty of room with the four bedrooms and spacious living areas. Everything was clean and in good order. Bathrooms and furnishing are modern and comfortable. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we could think of including a Keurig and margarita glasses. There were plenty of towels, blankets and extra pillows. I could not think of anything else that they could have provided.
The yard was unbelieveable. It has everything that we could need. We felt like we were living the life of the rich and famous while sitting in the hot tub and enjoying the beautiful view. It was great to find a house that had a pontoon boat that we could rent. We were able to drive the boat all of the way to Leland where we shopped and ate lunch.
The owner was very responsive to questions and made themselves available to assist.
The location is perfect. It was an easy drive to Fishtown, Leelanau and Sutton's Bay.
I would love to stay here again because it was so easy to access restaurants and shopping. And there must be 10 wineries within a 30 minute drive.
Beautiful place, beautiful views
We loved our stay on Lake Leelenau. The outdoor area is the best! The house has all the amenities you'd need, but is very comfortable. We had four adult couples for the weekend and had plenty of room Highly recommend this beautiful place.
Wonderful summer lake rental both inside and out
This house and grounds are absolutely beautiful. We have stayed for the last two years and are booked for 2018. Larry and Jackie are perfect hosts, available to answer any questions or resolve any issues that might come up.
The kitchen is well stocked with staples which makes it much easier to pack the kitchen food you need from home. It's also only a short drive to Suttons Bay and Traverse City with lots of activities in both of these places.
We absolutely love the outdoors at this property. The volleyball court is used by our young grandchildren as the biggest and best sandbox on the planet (complete with lots of sand toys). Our two older grandsons loved the boat-if they were awake, that's where they wanted to be. The driveway is long and good for a short walk with young grandchildren, or a short bike ride for the older children.
The landscaping and patio are lovely and make for a very relaxing place to spend time reading or relaxing or visiting with family. Our family also loves cooking in the outdoor kitchen.
We would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a perfect getaway week on a Michigan lake-you won't find anything any better than this place!
Beautiful home & setting, exceptional waterfront
This is our third year staying at this home. It is beautiful inside and out. The owners, Larry & Jackie, are accommodating and make your stay exceptional. The home is well stocked so cooking is fun and the waterfront setting makes you want to spend your days on the lakefront. The hot tub is an added benefit. There is lots of room for several families to be together or spend time apart. The location is perfect with just a short ride to Leland, Suttons Bay and Traverse City.
Amazing property and owners
We had a great vacation. The property is immaculate and stocked with everything you need. The owners are wonderful and available for any questions or needs. Beautiful location and nearby towns are great.
Would highly recommend this property
This home has the most incredible outdoor kitchen with natural gas grill, two burner stove, refrigerator and counter that seats five. Turtle Creek and Leelanau Sands Casinos nearby, over 30 local wineries, Voted The Most Beautiful Place in America by viewers of Good Morning America, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is within 15 miles, Leland Fishtown, Northport Point, many local towns and villages for shopping, take the pontoon boat to various restaurants close to the lake, bar/restaurant across the lake, gas available in two locations on the lake, beach sand volleyball court and basketball hoop on-site, Frisbee golf within 10 miles
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed. A signed contract needs to be executed to complete the rental. Call or e-mail on pricing and availability of pontoon boat.


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Yay for vampires!
Stephenie Meyer's Breaking Dawn is coming out August 2nd! Though, this story will probably be up on like, years after that lol XD (exaggeration, of course)
So, The Akatsukis you all know and love have been ranked up to vampire. On one of Deidara's rounds to quench his thirst for blood, he finds out that a girl survived his bite. With her last bit of strength she asked him to take her with him to the Akatsuki Lair. It was a pretty large demand for someone in her condition, but for some reason, he couldn't leave her there.
Enjoy your stay.
"There are constant reports about a band of vampires raiding the city. We strongly advise you to stay in your homes and lock your doors at night; protect yourselves any way you can until we find a solution to this vampire invasion."
A dark figure rose up, silhouetted by the bright screen of the TV, letting another body slip out of his blood stained hands. He wiped his face, smearing blood over his cheek as well.
"As if locking your doors will hide your scent." He murmured darkly, watching as the dead girl lay lifeless on the ground. "Nothing can shield your kind from us."
The man turned and began walking out of the room, pausing only to turn off the television that was still announcing useless ways to keep vampires out of your dreams at night. He stopped again when he sensed something moving when it so clearly shouldn't. Turning around to look, he saw the girl he so carelessly threw to the ground a few minutes ago reach out to him.
"Take… me with you…" She croaked, her clear eyes pleading.
More screams were heard throughout the night, and a shadowed figure walked through the empty streets carrying a near-lifeless body back to his lair.
Deidara grimaced.
This girl… why was she here again?
Ah, yes, she was dying and asked him to take her with him.
But did she honestly have a clue as to where he was going?
Surely she must have mistaken him for some form of help.
But… why did he play along?
As he thought of an answer, the girl started to wake up. She made small noises as she stirred slightly and sat up in bed. She rubbed her eyes as if she just woke up from a nap. He expected her to scream when she saw him – since she so clearly didn't know what she was in for in this place. But when she turned to him, she didn't make a sound except for a soft, throaty question.
"Who… are you…?"
Deidara stared at her for a few seconds. "Deidara. Your savior and most likely your end." He introduced darkly. The girl nodded calmly. Why wasn't she afraid?
"That makes sense… thank you for saving me. I didn't think you'd listen when I asked you to take me with you…" she smiled a little. Deidara was surprised, to say the least. Normal people would be wetting themselves with fear at this point. He was sure he'd get her with the 'most likely your end' line.
"And who, may I ask, are you?" he asked with the same level of cool she had. Possibly more. "I am Hinata Hyuga. The person you saved and most likely the person you'll kill in the next few minutes." She smiled a little. That caught him off guard. "Pretty sharp tongue you got there…" he commented. "Thank you." They shared a silence. They turned away from each other.
A few minutes later he heard a soft thud – the kind you heard when someone fell onto a bed. He turned back to find the girl – Hinata – her head resting on the pillow again, sleeping. He decided to let the girl sleep. He had big plans for her already.
Hinata woke up a few hours into the day, around 2 pm. When she did, she found herself in a different room, much brighter than the room she was in before, and in a much larger bed. Though the room still held a feel of darkness to it. There was a set of clothing at the foot of the bed, a black and purple Lolita dress with gloves and matching boots. After taking a look at the clean clothes, she took a good look at herself. She was filthy with blood stains and a few rips on her shirt and raggedy jeans.
There was a sign on a door to her left that read 'Washroom' and walked to it. Well, to say the least, it was bigger than her room back home. A hot tub, a shower, a toilet, and two sinks filled the room only halfway, and the rest was a sort of lounging space with a radio of sorts in the corner. All in all, it was an awesome bathroom.
Hinata went back to get the Lolita dress and freshened up in the bathroom, relaxing there for almost an hour. She decided to change and get out of the bathroom to see the rest of the house she was in. Or, judging by the size of this bathroom, mansion.
When she walked back to her room, she saw that her bed was made and two ribbons on the dresser for her hair. This was no doubt a little strange, but she tied the ribbons in her hair to complete her look. She twirled around and suddenly came face-to-face with the man she talked to before she passed out. "So you're awake and well, I see." He said observantly. Hinata nodded slowly, managing a small smile. "Thank you very much." She breathed, a small blush creeping on her cheeks. He was standing really close to her, and that made her blush.
He backed away, and she relaxed a bit more. She took note that she felt warmer than when he was right in front of her. Like he was cooling her down. He moved to sit on the bed. Something about him pulled her to sit beside him. He smiled a little, content with the action perhaps.
"I have a proposal for you." He began, closing his eyes and gathering his thoughts. Hinata nodded. "In return for your life, you become our maid. You'll clean, cook, and take care of any tasks we ask of you. And also, you'll have this room as your own. We here won't enter without your permission, nor will we change anything while you're busy tending to the mansion." Hinata thought about it for a minute or so, thinking that being alive was a little better than being torn apart limb from limb by a vampire. So she nodded in agreement, and took the man's hand when he extended it to her. It was ice cold, if not colder.
Hinata, feeling concerned for the incredibly cold man, grasped both hands over his. He looked confused, but curiosity kept him still. She rubbed his hands and breathed on them, waiting for them to warm up. He soon realized what she was doing and chuckled a little. Gently, he pulled his hand away. "You can do that for a hundred years and they'll still be as cold as this." He said. Hinata looked worried for a moment, but returned to normal when she calmed herself.
"Your name… I forgot your name…" she murmured. "My name is Deidara. Your name is Hinata, correct?" he stood up. Hinata nodded. "Alright. I'll leave you to settle down; you start tomorrow." Before Hinata could give a proper good-bye, he was gone, leaving her to warm herself up from his cold touch.
She found food on the table beside her bed while she was in the bathroom listening to the radio. After she ate, she couldn't remember anything, except for the fact that she woke up that evening. However, she did not feel tired because of her day-long sleep. In fact, she found that evening and nighttime was when the residents of the mansion were most active.
"What? A girl?"
"Woo-hoo! Dei-Dei finally sco-"
"I don't need this crap!" – this was a particular familiar voice to her.
"Aw, no need to be ashamed 'bout it. What's she like?"
"I don't need this… I'm going ahead." There was a stomping noise and a slamming of a door.
There was a silence after that.
"He's having a hissy fit." Someone giggled.
"I'll say. Hehe…"
"I think he said something about the girl's room being…"
Hinata realized that she had opened the door to her room a little to hear the conversation. But already someone noticed her and was walking towards the room. She thought it to be rude to close the door on him, so she backed away a little. But the man stopped at the door. He brushed some of his red hair from his eyes and smiled at her.
"May I come in?" he asked. Hinata blushed and backed away from the door, opening it to let the man in.
He introduced himself as Sasori, and for some odd reason, he didn't sleep much. Not even during the day, when vampires were usually known to rest. He told her that she could talk to him whenever she wanted to, and that his room was right down the hall, fifth door to the left. However… he advised her not to go near him when he was thirsty, because he was near uncontrollable when he was. He didn't want to hurt her yet, unless she gave him a reason to.
Hinata was both confused and happy that she met Sasori. He seemed nice.
The third person she met was a bubbly and happy vampire who called himself 'Tobi'. She liked him very much as well. He mentioned how long it has been since a human last lived here. He said that it was also a girl, and that she was still here, somehow. She'd have to look into that one.
Then, before she knew it, it was already almost morning. The vampires that had left were returning, yawning sleepily after a night well done. In fact, Hinata felt a bit sleepy as well. She felt bad for wasting another day sleeping, but she couldn't help it. The second she got back to her room, she changed into the pair of pajamas that was laid out for her (she was too drowsy to care where it came from) and plopped down on her bed.
She woke up in late afternoon, around 4. She changed into the clothes once again laid out for her and stepped outside. It was dark, except for the light streaming in from the windows. She had a sticky note attached to her head, reading: 'First day on the job – sweep the floors on the first floor. – Deidara'
"First floor…" she murmured to herself, noticing a maid's outfit lying at the foot of the bed. She blushed – they expected her to wear that? Shrugging, she changed and walked out of her room, finding a broom and dustpan beside her door. Then, she got to work.
Everything was very dusty, due to the lack of care over the long years before. Hinata ended up dusting everything off, only to find a note attached to the kitchen door. 'Good job – Next task: Wash the dishes. – Deidara.' It was funny, because there was a century's worth of unwashed dishes stacked up in the sink. Still, it was work, and somebody had to do it. There were spider webs everywhere, rust on the handles of the sink, and spiders crawling at the bottom. She didn't like spiders…
Somehow she got through it; ended up going to the river in the back yard (which was practically a forest) and bringing it back to clean. When she finished, she found a note on the fridge. 'Thank you – Next task…' she took a second to look at the clock. It was already pretty close to 11 pm, and everyone was almost awake by now. 'Next task: Look behind you.'
Puzzled, she turned slowly to come face to face with Deidara. "Thank you for your hard work. If you wish, you may go to bed now." Hinata nodded, tilting her head to look at the other vampires gathering out into the hall.
"-yawn- Are we going soon? Damn, I'm thirsty…" This man had silver hair combed back and purple eyes. He suddenly turned to her and grinned. "So dinner came to us this time, huh?" he took a step towards Hinata, but Deidara suddenly pushed her behind him, shooting a glare at the sliver-haired man. "Back off, Hidan. She's mine." Hinata blushed a little, ducking under Deidara's arm to see the other person's response.
"I see. This sucks – you're not really one to just get it over with. Why's she here?" he asked, eyeing Hinata and smirking. "If you haven't noticed, the floors are clean and the dishes are washed." Hidan glanced at the sink and at the floors. "…Oh. So she's the maid now?" he looked disappointed for a second. "Fine, I'll just go hunting like everyone else. Let's go, guys." He paused to wink at Hinata, then in a blur him and the rest of the people (except for Deidara) were gone.
Deidara turned to her. "Sorry about that. He's rather rude and… idiotic." Then he added, "But they're family to me." It came almost as an afterthought.
The word 'family' brought something to Hinata's attention: What happened to hers? Neji, Hanabi, Mother, and Father? Were they alright? She almost hit herself at forgetting about them. "Deidara…san." She attached the suffix awkwardly. He looked at her. "What… Where is… my family?" Hinata shuddered a little at the possibility of…
"Your family?" he stared at her with a small hint of confusion. "Your family is dead."
"Sheesh, dude, what'd you say to her?" Sasori was standing outside Hinata's room, beside Deidara. Both were confused upon hearing the uncontrollable sobbing coming from the girl. Deidara, in response to his friend's question, shrugged. "She asked about her family, and I said they were dead." Sasori was silent, then laughed at his friend's stupidity. Deidara reddened a bit and glared at him.
"You don't just say that kind of stuff to a girl, dude!" Sasori patted Deidara's back. "What do I do then?" Deidara asked, annoyed. "You have to apologize to her." The sobbing seemed to have grown louder. "Now seems a good time." Deidara motioned to knock on the door, but Sasori stopped him.
"If you want the girl, you're not supposed to be polite. Sweep her off her feet, barge in there." Deidara whacked Sasori on the head, but let himself in the room anyway.
Hinata was still in her maid's outfit, sobbing into a pillow. Her family was dead; killed off by a band of vampires. It was selfish of her to ask for help to live when her family was suffering and dying around her. She was terrible.
She heard someone come in, but at this point she didn't care. She was better off dead, with her family and relatives…
"Hinata…?" A cold hand was placed on her shoulder, and she shivered. Almost effortlessly, the hand turned her on her back. The person was Deidara. "I'm sorry." He said softly. More tears streamed out of her eyes. "I wanna die…" she moaned, rolling back on her face to cry. Deidara frowned, turning her to lay on her back again. "That's a very dangerous request in a place like this. Don't tell me that unless you really are willing to die." He said coldly, earning another wave of sobs from the girl.
Suddenly, she sat up and hugged him tightly. "I'm sad…" she murmured into his chest. Deidara paused, surprised at her action, but then rested an arm around her. "I can see that." They stayed like that for a while until the sobbing stopped.
"Hey… Deidara-san?" Hinata started. "Hm?" he looked at her. "Why are you… Why do you feel so cold?" she held his hand, trying to warm it up with her body heat. "Cold? Hm…" Deidara watched her in small amusement as she tried breathing on his hand to warm it up.
"It's… A vampire thing."
Hinata looked at him and smiled.
A whole month… and this is all I can crap out.
Why aren't I doing something relevant? Like homework? Kisame's Corner? Finding the meaning of life?
Because I was busy with Maple Story, xFire, WarRock (though it doesn't exactly work anymore for me…), Drawing…
Anyway, Sorry for the long Author Hiatus and whatnot.
Doesn't mean i'll be back for long.
I'm still addicted to Maple Story.
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Chapter Five 14
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Interesting group of guests, hmm? And there are surely more who are not in the picture.
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Did Keth mean there are guests hiding and cloaking? o_o;ReplyDeleteReplies
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Memories of the Fourth of July when I was a child are always the same. The first thing in the morning was traveling to New Kensington to watch the parade. When my father was young, he marched with the drum and bugle corps, playing the bugle. My grandfather was always involved in one way or another in the parade, as he was a policeman. Parades were exciting and special events in those days.
After the parade, we went to the home of my maternal great-uncle and his wife, who hosted both his family and hers, at an all-day picnic which ultimately was like a family reunion. I don't recall the Fourth ever being anything but hot and humid, miserably so. We all congregated in the back yard of Uncle Frank's house, and amid the group picture-taking, we kids played games and had a grand old time. Bottles of pop were kept cold in galvanized wash tubs filled with dry ice, which always fascinated us kids. We were always cautioned not to touch the dry ice, but we all, at one time or another, defied the warnings of the grown-ups. There never was any alcohol, as this group was made up of staunch Presbyterians who frowned upon drinking. I recall my parents talking about some of the men who had "stashes" in their autos, which explained the disappearances, and consequent behavioral changes, of the men throughout the day. Most of the men, and very few women, smoked cigarettes, though. Remember, this was in the 40's and 50's, prior to warnings about smoking.
Every few years, our great aunt and uncle from Scranton would come with some or all of their children. I was always ecstatic when they came and brought their son, Joe. He was a few years older than the rest of us, and I had a little girl crush on him. The last time I saw him, when I was about thirteen, he took all of us kids for a ride in his convertible and we thought he was just super.
Everyone brought a covered dish or a dessert or fruit to the picnic, but other than hot dogs and hamburgers, I don't remember exactly what foods we ate. Except for the watermelon, of course. That was as much a part of the Fourth of July as fireworks. As dusk arrived, we kids were given "sparklers" which were lit by the grownups. Other than being told not to touch the sparkling part of the wands, we were allowed to just enjoy waving the sparklers around until they died out. Everyone left after the sparklers to watch the fireworks from a neighboring hill. Ahh, that was always the best time of the summer. Fireworks weren't shown other than on the Fourth of July, so it was a real treat. My father used to tell us of the fireworks when he was a kid, and said they were far more elaborate and depicted things like the flag.
After the great uncles and aunts, including my grandparents, passed away, the reunions ceased. And the Fourth of July was never again the same.


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