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Your Friendly Neighborhood Movie Blog
The casting announcement for Star Wars: Episode VII back in April proved that a lot of previously speculated actors will indeed star in the upcoming sequel. Returning actors like Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher will be joined by newcomers John Boyega, Adam Driver and Max von Sydow in J.J. Abrams' attempt at revitalizing the film saga next Christmas.
One of the surprises of the cast list is Andy Serkis; the man who many will argue is the king of motion capture performances, having lent his talents to characters like King Kong, Gollum from Lord of the Rings, and Caesar from the Planet of the Apes reboot. Like most of the actors and actresses in the film (with the exception of the veterans), it is unclear who (or what) exactly Andy Serkis will be playing in Episode VII. Many have assumed that he will use his motion capture techniques to appear as some sort of alien creature. However, it wouldn't be out of the question for the actor to appear as his own self in a human role.
Now, we may have the answer…..or at least part of it.
Serkis recently spoke with SciFiNow about his new film Dawn of the Planet of Apes, but also revealed details about his role in Episode VII, and just how tight-lipped things around the set have been. Here's what he had to say:
"The Imaginarium is now involved in all of the performance capture on the Star Wars projects," Serkis confirms, "and I'm playing a character in that. It's extraordinary. I grew up with Star Wars and was a massive fan of the original films. I never imagined in a million years that I'd be engaging with this. It's just come about so organically."
"JJ Abrams and I met, and we just had this incredible kind of vibe between us." He said, 'You'd fit really well in this universe,' and I said, 'I think I probably could.' We're working very closely, as I say, in two ways: the Imaginarium is providing all of the performance characters, and I myself am playing a character in it.
"I'm thrilled, deeply excited," he continued. "Sitting at that read-through the other day was just extraordinary. It was an amazing event; being with the original cast was just incredible. I just think the script is so wonderful, and both the old and the newbies in the cast are just so thrilled and excited to get together."
We now know Serkis will indeed be giving yet another great example of work through mo-cap, but now we wait and see which character he'll be portraying. Excited to see Andy Serkis in Star Wars?
Star Wars: Episode VII hits theaters on December 18th, 2015, directed by J.J. Abrams.


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SCPGA President Jeff Johnson will serve another year in that capacity and he will be joined as an officer of the Southern California PGA by John McNair, of JC Resorts, as Vice President, moving up from the Secretary position. Todd Keefer, from PGA West, will take the seat as the SCPGA Secretary and join Mr. Johnson and Mr. McNair as the Officer team for the Southern California PGA. Jason Taylor, immediate past president, serves as Honorary President for 2014.
During the meeting, elections were held for two At-Large Board of Director positions. Robin Shelton of Glendora Country Club was newly elected to serve a three-year term as a Director for the Section and Tony Letendre of Newport Beach Country Club, an incumbent, was elected for a repeat three-year term as a Director. Mr. Shelton and Mr. Letendre join fellow Directors including PGA professionals Bill Hulbert, David Foster, Eric Lohman, Susan Roll, Tom Wilson, Jon Vesper, Mike Pearson, Scott Heyn, Mark Wilson, and Mark Hayden.
Pinehurst Championship: Gormley/Murphy and Fiedler/Ley Share Title
Click here for full tournament recap and results
The President's Dinner took place on December 8th to honor Southern California PGA President
Jeff Johnson and 2013 award winners listed below.
Joe Grohman, PGA – Golf Professional of the Year
Jerry Wisz, PGA – Hall of Fame
Eddie Merrins, PGA – Honorary Life Member
Jim Flick, PGA – Honorary Life Member
Jack O'Keefe, PGA – Honorary Life Member
Zach Allen, PGA – Teacher of the Year
John McNair, PGA – Bill Strausbaugh Award
Bill Hulbert, PGA – Horton Smith Award
Todd Smith, PGA – Junior Golf Leader Award
John Walker, PGA – Assistant Professional of the Year
Brian Smith, PGA – Club Fitter of the Year
David Craig, PGA – Merchandiser of the Year – Private
Eric Lohman, PGA – Merchandiser of the Year – Resort
Lawrence Gilbert, PGA – Player Development Award
Michael Block, PGA – Player of the Year
Kenny Pigman – AAA Player of the Year
Julie Wells – Women's Player of the Year
Jon Fiedler, PGA – Senior Player of the Year
Butch Sheehan, PGA – Super Senior Player of the Year
Click here for photos from the SCPGA Club Car Annual Meeting & President's Dinner

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Alyssia Quallio
Meridian Teen USA
Goals & Interests: To help improve how kids and teens are treated in the system, after being abused or after going through suicide. There are ways out and I've been doing everything I can to make sure those kids aren't alone. (Quote: "we are all hoping for something we have not found yet, and we are waiting for it patiently"-Romans 8:25 NLT)


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Josef Koudelka – Gypsies
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Josef Koudelka was born in 1938 in Boskovice, Czechoslovakia. Josef worked as an aeronautical engineer in Prague and Bratislava, but began to take photographic commisions from theatre magazines and regularly photographed stage productions at Prague's Theatre Behind the Gate on an old Rollieflex camera. In 1967 he gave up engineering altogether to pursue his career in photography.
Josef returned from his project shooting gypsies in Romania just two days before the Soviet invasion in August 1968. He witnessed and recorded the military forces of the Warsaw Pact as they invaded Prague and crushed the Czech reforms. Koudelka's negatives were smuggled out of Prague into the hands of the Magnum agency, and published anonymously in The Sunday Times Magazine under the initials P. P. (Prague Photographer) for fear of reprisal to him and his family.
With Magnum to recommend him to the British authorities, he applied for a three-month working visa and fled to England in 1970, where he applied for political asylum, in 1971 joined Magnum Photos and stayed for more than a decade. A nomad at heart, he continued to wander around Europe with his camera and little else.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Koudelka sustained his work through numerous grants and awards, and continued to exhibit and publish major projects like Gypsies (1975, his first book) and Exiles (1988, his second). Since 1986, he has worked with a panoramic camera and issued a compilation of these photographs in his book Chaos in 1999. Koudelka has had more than a dozen books of his work published, including most recently in 2006 the retrospective volume Koudelka.
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Everytime I look at his images my heart skips a beat. Stirring.
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On March 30th we had 150 children from the following primary schools: Wincle, Park Royal, Gawsworth and Ivy Bank. They all joined us at our Year 3 Festival.
Our students did an amazing job, running the multi-skills stations for the students and they absolutely loved it. An enjoyable afternoon had by all.


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If you're in the District and have been outside in the past three hours, you well know we are in the midst of our first adorable snowfall.
Look, I know it's annoying, I know it's something you have to endure year after year, but you have to understand, as transplanted Upper Midwesterners, it's an implicit duty we have to relentlessly condescend to those who have only lived in temperate areas about just how gosh darn awful their Winter weather hardships are.
Thus, even though I long ago adopted a lightweight's tolerance when it comes to frigid temperatures, what you see outside will always be, to me, more adorable than it is any of the menacing adjectives I heard Mr. Weather Channel use this morning.
What is not particularly adorable, however, is the shag-carpet of salt I found installed on both the blacktop and sidewalk surfaces of my city this morning. I realize its function is to preempt whatever snowy shenanigans we DCers could get ourselves into with the half-inch of accumulation, but come on, city workers, there's gotta be a 5-1 salt-to-snow ratio on the corner of 17th and M.
In the name of stiletto preservation, I would make sure to get your 'Since I don't (yet)' regulars weather-proofed (any of the cobblers mentioned here will surely provide this service), and if you happen to be
Hot Redhead Lawyer someone who only owns 'Sugar Daddy' shoes, bless your heart and please to boot your commute and carry those precious pairs in a securely zipped-up shoulder bag.
Because we all remember what happens to salty shoes, right?
05 December 2007
That time of year again
Posted by Johanna at 12:30 PM
Labels: 17th/M, high heels, HRL, season change
11 comments:
- Lindsay said...
Ooooh... I wish we had snow here... but its still about 50 outside :(
- December 5, 2007 at 1:12 PM
I just went outside on my lunch break and the little snow we had at 9am is now gone. Such is Winter in DC!
- December 5, 2007 at 1:49 PM
I laughed out loud picturing you in Science Olympiad practice. It seriously sounds like a storyline in a John Hughes movie - as someone rightly pointed out back in Feb.
I can actually hear your heels click click clicking their way around the linoleum floor in Ms. H's classroom.
- December 5, 2007 at 2:08 PM
For the second time this month, I saw you on my lunch hour and you were wearing the tallest, skinniest heels on the block and probably in the entire city. How in the world do you get around in those, especially in this weather???
Cute red tights, btw ;)
- December 5, 2007 at 2:26 PM
I wish this post had come a few days ago. Just ruined a brand new pair of suede pumps. Hopefully it's not too late to salvage them!
- December 5, 2007 at 3:21 PM
I vote for a new, more covered up profile picture. Every time I upload your site and a guy is around, they're always asking me who you are and if you're a friend of mine. I just point to their wedding bands and shoo them back to their desks. Maybe something a big chunky sweater next time?
- December 5, 2007 at 3:24 PM
I meant to write "something LIKE a big chunky sweater next time?"
- December 5, 2007 at 3:24 PM
don't shoo them away on our dear blogger's account, half kidding. that type is the butter with which she likes to smear her bread, so to speak ;-)
- December 5, 2007 at 3:48 PM
ugh, go away 3:48.
- December 5, 2007 at 3:58 PM
this is going to sound like I'm kissing your ass, but believe me when I say it's not meant to come across like that. when I clicked on the link back to your February post (which was great), I had no idea you've been blogging this much for this long. that's really impressive. I don't agree with you on everything, but after discovering today that you've been writing so prolifically for almost a full year...it's hard not to have a crush on that kind of dedication.
raising my coffee mug to you,
- December 5, 2007 at 5:31 PM
- Alexandra said...
I live in Canada thus feel justified to point nad laugh at anyone compalining of snow pretty much anywhere else. Still, the toll salt takes on my footwear is heart breaking. Some snow-heavy years ( and this looks like one of them) no amount of lotions nad potions and loving care can help.
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HP To Buy Samsung's Printer Business In $1. 05 Billion DealThere are a number of options for you to choose when it comes to buying a printer for your computer. This month in Chicago, dental lab owners and technicians will meet at LMT Lab Day, a large industry trade show, where they will look over the latest 3D scanners, CAD/CAM software and 3D printers to make dental parts as the industry continues a rapid transition to all things digital. The HP plotter only has file management capabilities which make the system difficult to manage with multiple users and multi-page sets.
Some people buy inkjet printers first and then upgrade to laser printers as they have more money or if their needs change. Inkjet printers are usually ideal for home users who have limited text and photo printing needs. Over the past few years, the market for laser printers has been on the rise, while prices continue to fall and the range of available products steadily increases.
Many people think that the scanning function isn't much used for all-in-one serwis ploterow HP. Tenemos tecnicos especializados en reparación de plotter HP designjet en toda España, nuestro servicio técnico le envía un profesional para evitar trasladar el plotter de su lugar de trabajo. Wel is het zo dat thuisgebruik printers meestal minder worden gebruikt en er meer ventilatie plaats vindt (openen van deuren enzo) dan in een stoffig kantoortje.
For many universities, 3D printers have become an indispensable asset for promoting learning and education. Inkjet receipt printers are recommended for low turnover retail, banks and gaming industry. In the 1970s & 80s, dot matrix printers were one of the more common types of printers used for general use, such as for home and small office use. Action Printer Repair was formed in 2006, specializing in laser printer repair.
That being said you would have to spend $10, 000+ 15 years ago for a durable, precise cutter like this one. In such cases where there too many lines of code or too many wires to debug the Serial Plotter can show the exact point of error. On printers such as Epson TX121 this glass is held in place with a simple strand of scotch tape on the underside. I have refilled the starter cartridge of my HL-2240 and reset the printer as you have indicated.
We supply plain paper in 75-80 gram & also in heavier 120 gram rolls for use on all the KIP, Océ, Ricoh & Xerox Laser or LED large format printers & plan copiers. In general, digital photocopiers now act as MFP's (Multifunction Printers) with scanning and photocopying as no longer the primary purpose. We are glad to have you with us to look after all the printer related services.
But with the help of the Serial Plotter the amount of time it takes to troubleshoot the problem can be significantly reduced by analyzing the waveforms. The design of the latest HP printers stay naprawa ploterów while remaining intuitive which helps even the new users to operate the laser printer without much interaction with the software it comes with. Early HP flatbed and grit wheel plotters used small, proprietary fiber-tipped or plastic nib disposable pens.
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Immigrant deaths on U.S.-Mexican border continue, despite efforts
Agencia EFE, January 25, 2002
EL PASO, Texas (EFE) -- Despite bilateral efforts to prevent the deaths of immigrants attempting to illegally enter the United States from Mexico, 28 would-be immigrants have died attempting the perilous journey since Oct. 1, the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) said Thursday.
Since that date, another 51 immigrants have been rescued near San Diego, California, and MacAllen, Texas, the INS said. Border Patrol spokesman for the El Paso sector, Douglas Mosier, said Thursday that the agency engages in rescue efforts and has trained agents to handle medical emergencies.
Furthermore, agents have been supplied with rescue equipment for such incidents, he noted.
So far this year, the Border Patrol has saved the lives of four immigrants who were stranded in the desert near El Paso and in New Mexico, or who were in danger of drowning in the region's unpredictable rivers, he added.
The agency hopes that increased patrols and campaigns to discourage would-be immigrants from attempting the trek will continue to help curb the number of deaths, Mosier said.
The number of immigrant deaths along the U.S.-Mexican border increased from 236 in 1999 to 370 in 2000 but fell to 329 last year.
According to agency statistics, 47 percent of the deaths occurred in El Centro, California, 21.4 percent in MacAllen, 14.3 percent in San Diego and 7.14 percent in El Paso.
More than one-third of the deaths, or 34.33 percent, were caused by dehydration and sunstroke in desert areas, where many immigrants are abandoned by "coyotes," or immigrant smugglers.
Furthermore, 21.3 percent of the deaths were caused by drowning in the Rio Grande River, which forms a natural border between Mexico and the United States.
Automobile accidents also account for a significant number of immigrant deaths in the region.
Since 1995, more than 1,870 illegal immigrants have lost their lives while attempting to enter the United States from Mexico, according to the California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation.
According to Mosier, the decrease in deaths along the border in the last year is due to campaigns launched in Mexico and the United States aimed at educating immigrants about the dangers of the trek and the rescue operations the Border Patrol has had to carry out.
However, immigrant defense organizations say the decrease is due to the fear sparked by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, adding that increased INS vigilance in the area pushes immigrants to make the passage at more dangerous points along the border.
Currently, an average of one illegal immigrant per day dies along the border and increased vigilance does not entail a solution to the problem, according to attorney Claudia Smith, of the California Rural Legal Defense Foundation.
Last year, the number of deaths decreased in highly patrolled areas but increased in more remote areas, such as the California desert and in the mountains, she noted.
According to Smith's organization, immigrant deaths fell by 100 in 2001 with respect to the previous year. However, she said, the number of deaths still remains too high.
At the end of January, the Border Patrol and Mexican consulate in El Paso will launch a joint campaign to discourage immigrants from attempting to make the crossing in the winter, Mosier said.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026591328777526500.post1609510477623386427..comments2018-06-20T10:42:18.786-05:00Comments on Mexico Daily Living: Trees along the roadside and other thingsPatricia W.http://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026591328777526500.post-44416152133567543602017-06-07T15:08:11.486-05:002017-06-07T15:08:11.486-05:00Hi Jack, That is a beautiful name. Thanks for writ...Hi Jack, That is a beautiful name. Thanks for writing. See you soon? YOur friend, pPatricia W.https://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026591328777526500.post-23469837411852148042017-06-07T14:40:47.588-05:002017-06-07T14:40:47.588-05:00I think its called the Golden Rain tree, Cassia fi...I think its called the Golden Rain tree, Cassia fistula. Per the web, it blooms after a long winter or drought.

BTW, I agree with you that the drum might get stolen. It would have to be pretty beat up for people to leave it alone.

email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026591328777526500.post-58594728779135885182017-06-03T17:07:56.660-05:002017-06-03T17:07:56.660-05:00I don't know the name of the yellow ones. I di...I don't know the name of the yellow ones. I disagree with you about shaming people who are totally irresponsible about others. They cannot be shamed because they don't care.... pPatricia W.https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026591328777526500.post-81853516062191882372017-06-03T17:03:27.320-05:002017-06-03T17:03:27.320-05:00Hi Karen, Good to hear from you again. Yes, it is ...Hi Karen, Good to hear from you again. Yes, it is quite a contrast from her street to mine. I did have a good day. Sat in the house with the fan on me. Hope yours was enjoyable too. Your friend, pPatricia W.https://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026591328777526500.post-50704273936341307222017-06-03T16:52:50.626-05:002017-06-03T16:52:50.626-05:00Glad someone cleaned up the mess...nice of Pepe. ...Glad someone cleaned up the mess...nice of Pepe. The first two photos in this post are stunning! Love the trees.
Hope you enjoyed a good day today.
Karen in firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026591328777526500.post-59075739498581254762017-06-03T14:30:28.919-05:002017-06-03T14:30:28.919-05:00I recognize all of the trees---except---the yellow...I recognize all of the trees---except---the yellow ones.

I f I were there you & I could clean up that trash easily. SHAME works wonders sometimes with people WHO JUST DON'T GIVE A SH--.larry smithhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026591328777526500.post-57843111966179488522017-06-03T12:00:15.871-05:002017-06-03T12:00:15.871-05:00Hi Jack,well people wouldn't bother to put it ...Hi Jack,well people wouldn't bother to put it in the drum. That would require too much work. And you know how it is here. They throw out entire mattresses. That wouldn't even fit in a drum. Probably after one day someone would steal the drum. But Pepe knew how upset I was over it yesterday and this morning he went out and cleaned it up. He stuck his head in my window and asked me to come out and see it. Nice man. PPatricia W.https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026591328777526500.post-47626190996374898492017-06-03T11:55:30.734-05:002017-06-03T11:55:30.734-05:00Perhaps the solution is a 55 gallon drum (like in ...Perhaps the solution is a 55 gallon drum (like in La Floresta), but the trash collectors would need to empty it, and I'm not sure if they would do that. I also suspect that on your corner, they do not pick up every day. I never did figure out what days or times they came by, as opposed to when I was living at 6 Corners.

Jack in email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026591328777526500.post-79729237947739200492017-06-03T08:27:43.195-05:002017-06-03T08:27:43.195-05:00Hi Donna, Good to hear from you. The neighbors are...Hi Donna, Good to hear from you. The neighbors are the ones making this mess. And as I wrote, it would be right back the next day. The only solution for me personally is to try to ignore it. That is what the neighbors do. Or else, move. And that is too big of a task for me right now. Hope all is well with you. PPatricia W.https://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026591328777526500.post-62163991749621058242017-06-03T05:40:53.949-05:002017-06-03T05:40:53.949-05:00So sorry that you have to put up with this. Perhap...So sorry that you have to put up with this. Perhaps you could get together with some of your neighbors and clean it up together. It seems like a lot of work for you to do alone. Donnahttps://email@example.com


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So maybe its the fact that I turn 30 this year or perhaps having baby on the brain…
But I feel like I am surrounded by people turning 30 or pregnant. What gives? Do I have a magnet or something?
2 of my closest friends are turning 30 very soon and neither of them seem the least bit concerned about it.
Me? OhmygodI'mturning30inafewmonths. My brain can't wrap itself around this number because it has always been something associated with adulthood. And what the fuck? I still don't understand the basic fundamentals of a 401k! Ack!
I've also realized that I've sort of neglected my 101 in 1001 list and my 1001 days is almost up. Where does the time go?
So on top of all of this – I feel like everyone is getting pregnant! While I am very happy for all of my friends, I'm starting to think there was something in the drinking water in Baltimore (that apparently I managed to avoid).
It all makes sense – I've lived through the upswing of a bunch of weddings so naturally a bunch of babies is soon to follow.
So – I'm turning 30. A bunch of my friends will be parents very soon.
And somewhere in there I'm growing up.


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I don't know why I'm doing this week's BTT. I've read only one fiction book published in 2007 so far and non-fiction isn't something I usually read.
- What fiction book (or books) would you nominate to be the best new book published in 2007?
- What non-fiction book (or books) would you nominate to be the best new book published in 2007?
- And, do "best of" lists influence your reading?
Best fiction book is easy enough for me. Being an incurable Potter fan(atic), I would have suggested Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows anyway. And with that book being the only one published in 2007 that I read, there aren't any other nominees. I'll skip the best non-fiction book nominations, because I haven't read any.
Do "best of" lists influence me? I think they do. I usually pick books at random from the library, but if I find a book for which I've seen a lot of good reviews, there's a better chance that I'll pick it up.


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Aspects of Education, Austria, book, culture, Die Gedichte und Kleinen Dramen von HvH book title, e-book, Edmond Pilon author, France, Functionality of the book, Germany, history, http://data.bnf.fr/11919826/edmond_pilon/, https://musopen.org/composer/gabriel-fabre/, Hugo von Hofmannsthal author, Libraries, Love of books, Martin Buber quote, music, philosophy, Reading, Robert Van Gulik author, Symbolism in poetry, Teaching Aid
When is reading a conventional book different from reading an e-book? What really makes the difference?
The book, whether it is a physical book or an e-book, can be defined as an organism that brings the content (text) directly in the shortest form from the author to the reader.
The text is grounded to the page as a defined space in both instances. Though the materials used for the book and e-book are different, they do not influence the function of bringing the message to the reader. Here is where the similarity ends. There is an added dimension to the physical book in space and time which does not exist in an e-book unless that e-book has an added interactive function. In both instances we can leaf through, start at the back or at any page we choose, but the paper bound book has the great advantage of being able to be personalized by anyone in whose care it is.
The conventional book in printed form can be personalized by the reader as well as the author through a dedication or note which expresses other thoughts or emotional reactions to the content.
The form of the conventionally printed book with some difficulty can be changed to suit the reader by means of a new or different cover and binding. In its oldest form, books were printed on sheets and bound by the purchaser to suit his requirements.
The book owner can bestow a memory in some form or other to a specific book by adding items to it and making it a personal expression of what he treasures. These added memories provide a glimpse into the culture of that moment through the language used or the embellishment chosen, like a cover or binding. This is not dissimilar to the old fashioned photo album, containing treasured memories, for example, of a trip taken with loved ones now frozen in time forever.
In the future, many libraries will become containers filled with extraordinary items attesting to a way of being or thinking and the old function of the mere possession of a book and the enterprise of loaning it out will take a back seat to the demands of a new age, a different society, a different way of learning, and perhaps a start of a different experience; the search for culture containers in the most simple form with the goal of creating more discerning eyes, more attention to the "conversation" between people and society at a crossroads.
Here are some examples of the types of books (culture containers) referred to in the short essay above.
The French book published in 1898, with its marbled paper binding, in this case also different from the marbled paper used on the inside has been personalized with a dedication and autograph by the author, editor and symbolist poet Edmond Pilon (1874-1945) to the composer/musician Gabriel Fabre (1858-1921) whose works, short melodies or pieces for piano, were inspired by the texts of the great symbolist poets of the day: Verlaine, Mallarmé, Moréas and Maeterlinck whose poetry was first set to music by Fabre. In this case, the dedication is from one creative mind to another creative mind, it tells us about the personal sentiments of the author but does not directly relate to the text of the book.Our next example is a Dutch book written by the author Robert Van Gulik, a translation from the original title: The Chinese Nail Murders.
The author as a curiosity, worked his initials into the map in the book explaining part of the plot as well as using those initials on the cover of the book.
The reader in our case personalized the book with a handmade and homemade embroidered muslin book cover using a part of an Chinese silk piece, to express his affinity for the content or author, in this case there is only one copy like this in existence.
Perhaps the finest example, in my opinion, is this copy of the the German poetry/drama book shown below written by the famous Austrian author Hugo von Hoffmannsthal (1874-1929).The book was published in Germany in 1930 and was read by either a German or Dutch owner deducted from the inscription "palmzondag" ( Palm Sunday) and the date 1931 as well as the town of Voorschoten near The Hague in the Netherlands under the fainted photograph showing two men playing a what I assume is a game of checkers or chess or something similar. The book was used to put dry flowers of obvious sentimental value to those who possessed the book.The most interesting is a note added in 1938 perhaps referring to the turbulent times the reader experienced at the impending World War a year later. The quotation is from the German Jewish author Martin Buber and referred to as from page 158 from the Chassidic buecher (books) which I have not been able to reference but I found the part quote elsewhere in a book by Buber Die Legende des Baalschem (The Legend of Baal Shem) on page 32/33 and the full text reads as follows:
""Denn der Schenkende ist von Seiten der Gnade und der Empfangende ist von Seiten des Gerichts- sofar the inscription in the book- it continues with und so ist es mit jedem ding. Wie man aus einem Grossen Gefaes in einem Becher Giest; das Gefaes schuettert sich in Fuelle Aus, aber der Beche setzt seiner Gabe die Grenze."
A liberal translation would be approximately:
"Because the donor (giver) comes and gives with grace and the receiver is bound by the aspects of a certain law -; so far the inscription in the book – it continues with- and so it is with all things. When you pour from a bottle into a glass, the bottle will pour forth with abundance but the glass limits and determines the true measure of the gift."
This book becomes a cultural container with content by the author, embellished with a quote by another author and personal items from the reader, a completely transformed and more elaborate container permitting a glance into different lives and times for a discerning eye. Three different types of books from different times but each with its own charm. How great is that!


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Friday, August 24, 2012
Medical Roller Coaster
A close friend that is also a counselor advised Tom and I that I should seek the help of both a psychiatric nurse practitioner and a therapist once I got back from Utah for Christmas. Tom and I carefully and prayerfully considered this and felt strongly that this is what I needed to do. Once we got back to Eugene we soon discovered how hard it is to get an appointment with a psych nurse. The closest appointment I could get was a little more than a month out. That appointment gave me a lot of hope and a date to reach for.
In January I began to find the anxiety unbearable. I found myself walking outside for hours because it was the only way I could cope with it. I didn't want to stop, but eventually my energy gave out and I would have to return home. I knew I needed help and as we talked with family and friends and were prayerful Tom and I decided to visit the ER. It was a big step for me. Up to that point I had only been to the ER when my mom was in a car accident. I didn't know what to expect or what to say. At this point in time I was not suicidal but was worried that if the anxiety persisted that I might find myself there. I expressed this and quickly found myself in what I call the "crazy" room in the ER. It is a weird shaped room with two benches that are covered in black fake leather. There are windows in one corner where the security guard can keep an eye on you. They take all of your possessions and lock them up. They then have you change into some thin scrubs. They bring you warm blankets and then different people come in to see you. Someone to fill out the paper work, a nurse, a doctor, and then finally a social worker. They all ask you the same questions.
I was given three options. I could admit myself to the hospital (Tom was against it), check out the Royal House (where you can come and go), or make a plan of what we would do once we returned home. We went with the plan of safety. I was also given four pills of Ativan to help with the anxiety. I was told to make an appt. with my doctor quickly for a follow up. Well it was a holiday weekend and the soonest we could get in to see my doctor was the following Tuesday. I would run out of Ativan by then. So we went to Urgent Care that Saturday. The doctor was very sympathetic and understanding. She gave me a prescription that would last me beyond my doctor's appt. Well we didn't want our pharmacy to think we were going around trying to store up Ativan so we cancelled my doctors appt. and made one closer to the time that my prescription of Ativan would run out.
I will admit that I loved Ativan. The first time I took it I was able to relax enough to take a nap and Tom finally got some time to himself. We were warned by a number of people that it is addictive so try to stay on a low dose. We also found out that it is one prescription that is very marketable and abused. I started on a low dose but eventually went a little higher. It took about a half hour to kick in and I could tell when it started to wear off. Those who saw me soon after I took it could tell that I was different. I felt a little groggy and so much more relaxed.
Well the time came to meet with my doctor. We tried to explain to her that we had an appt. with a psych nurse but she either didn't know what that was or thought she could do better. She gave me a prescription for Xanax and a low dose of Zoloft. Xanax is very similar to Ativan and is an antianxiety medication. I'm not sure why she made the switch. Zoloft of course is an antidepressant in the SSRI class. When I went to pick up my prescription the pharmacist warned me that the first ten days or so I would actually feel worse. I call those ten days my Ten Days of Hell. They were terrible. I even taught Sharing Time during that time. I have no idea how I pulled that off, but I pulled through. The hard thing about antidepressants is that they usually take around six weeks to kick in and for you to notice a difference. Lots of waiting, but I was still hopeful.
The day I had been holding out for finally came: My first appointment with my psych nurse. I have a friend that sees a psychiatrist, and she gave me some information about how it all works so I felt prepared. We were just about to walk out the door when we noticed we had missed a call and had a voice mail. Well it was the office of the psych nurse letting us know that she was sick and wouldn't be in that day. Tom called them and found out that the next time they could fit me in was more than a month away. I was devastated to say the least. Tom started calling other offices to see if we somehow couldn't get a closer appointment. Well one office was just getting a new psych nurse, so I was able to get an appt. a week later. A HUGE blessing and miracle.
But in the meantime my mood decreased dramatically. I snapped and had my first episode. Tom stayed in close touch with my therapist who talked to her husband about the situation. As I have mentioned before he works at the Johnson Unit. He isn't a psychiatrist but is very well versed in all of the medication. He immediately advised that I go off the Zoloft. He believed I was having a bad reaction. As it turns out I was on a ridiculously low dose for someone my age, and the fact that I had such an adverse reaction to it rang some bells.
Well I finally had my appt. with my psych nurse. She shot question after question at me. I could tell that some of them were the same question but phrased differently. I was open and she took what I said seriously. She had my mother-in-law and I remove certain items from my apartment and that is when she told Tom and his mom that under no circumstances was I allowed near the river alone. I found it a little scary that she took what I said so seriously but at the same time I began to feel heard and more safe. Since I had such a bad reaction to a medication in the SSRI class I was given a prescription for Wellbutrin that is in another class (aminoketone class). I was told that it would make me a little antsy but would get me doing things. I was also given a prescription for Ativan once again. This time my psych nurse was switching up when I would take it. She wanted me to be able to get the sleep that I needed. I wasn't exactly happy about this. I wanted to be able to cope when I was awake. The morning after my appt. my psych nurse did a follow up call and Tom voiced my concerns to her. She decided to put my on an antipsychotic drug that would keep me from impetuous behaviors. I was put on Abilify.
Well the next day we got a call from the office saying that my psych nurse had decided to retire instead of move to a new office. Once again I was devastated and wondering if anything was going to work out right. Luckily since I had met with her I had my foot in the door and was able to get an appt. with a different psych nurse who I love. So in many ways it was still a HUGE blessing and miracle.
From that point on it is a blur as to when I was taken off or put on a new medication. It became apparent that I am quite sensitive to medications. The three antipyschotic drugs I was put on all had side effects that I wasn't willing to take the risk of them lasting even beyond the time I stopped taking the drug. Haldol and Abilify caused restless legs. I could not hold them still. I attribute to that fact that I actually got up to bear my testimony the fast Sunday after I got out of the Johnson Unit. :o) Needless to say I was taken off those two (was not on them at the same time). Seroquel was an antipsychotic that would help me sleep. I was put on a low dose (every time you start a new drug you are put on a low dose that won't really do anything but help your body get used to it). I was in the middle of writing an email when all of a sudden I knew I needed to make it to my bed. Tom actually had to carry me to bed and take off my shoes. I was out. Sometime in the night I got too hot and had a sweatshirt on. My body felt like a ton of led bricks and so it took me forever to wriggle out of it without being able to lift any part of my body. My psych nurse called the next morning and freaked out when she heard what happened. She suggested that I take an even lower dose. Well there isn't a generic of Seroquel and so we had to pay $55 for it even after a large insurance discount. We weren't willing to pay that again for a lower dose when we had a full bottle, so Tom carefully cut a pill into fourths. For the next two nights that is what I took. I didn't have the same extreme reaction, but I felt groggy and horrible. I spent both days in bed. I decided myself that I wasn't going to take it anymore. It just wasn't worth it. I haven't been put on an antipsychotic since.
I took all of my medications with me the second time I visited the ER with the intention of being admitted. Of course all my possessions were taken away and not given back until the end of my stay. I went off Ativan cold turkey. My first full day in the JU was difficult. I wanted to break through the window and run. I was going through withdrawals. My therapist's husband came to my room and visited with me for a bit. I asked him all the questions I had about medications. I was put on another antianxiety medication but wasn't feeling a difference. He said I didn't notice it because it doesn't give you that initial high but that its effects actually last longer. I told him that I wouldn't call it a high, but as I've thought about it he is right. Ativan makes you feel like you don't have a care in the world. It relaxes you, and when my friend saw me for the first time after I had been taken off of it she noticed that my eyes weren't glazed over and I seemed to be more present. The antianxiety medication I am presently on is still addictive and I have lowered the dosage a little, but to me it doesn't feel addictive. When I left the JU they gave me back my bag of medication which was sealed off in two bags with strong tape. I had a nurse help me open it, and I gave her the bottle of Ativan. She asked me if I was sure and I told her that if she didn't take it I would. I sometimes still find myself craving that "high."
I came out of the JU weak physically. My psych nurse was concerned, so she put me on Remeron. The goal is that it would help me sleep while also increase my appetite. The interesting thing about this drug is that the lower dosage makes its side-effects stronger. The higher you go those effects lessen. I have been on Remeron for months. When I got back from California and started having trouble staying asleep my psych nurse started to decrease my dosage. She was concerned because I was doing things at night that I have never done before like sleep walk and talk in my sleep. I haven't had a normal night's sleep since California with the exception of my time in Utah. We dropped the Remeron to its lowest dosage and it made no difference to my sleep habits, but I did find myself eating in the middle of the night because I was so hungry. We are now in the process of upping the dosage since it isn't helping me sleep and eating in the middle of the night isn't helpful either. :o) I also have noticed a dip in my mood.
A couple of weeks after my time in the JU I felt the brunt of the depression. All of a sudden it was hard to get out of bed each morning. I had no desire to do anything. I kept asking myself if I had a choice would I rather feel anxious or depressed. I was told over and over again that I needed to "fake it til I make it". I did not want to fake it. For some reason I fought it for a few weeks. During this time my psych nurse put me on another antidepressant that works well with Remeron. It is called Effexor. I have to eat before I take it in the morning or else I get a horrible stomach ache. I've noticed that even then I sometimes will feel nauseous afterwards. Now each time you add a new drug or adjust a dosage you take the chance of having the opposite side effect than you want. I feel blessed that I haven't had that problem since I stopped trying antipsychotics.
A couple of weeks after being on Effexor my therapist began to notice a change. She literally became giddy. I was cautious. I have shown great improvement over the last couple of months. Things that in the past would have caused me to spiral downward I am able to slowly take in stride with the help of my therapist. Every time I see her she always tells me how good I'm doing. I don't always feel that way, but I'm sure she observes more than I do. Am I not anxious or depressed anymore? No. Recovery takes time. Lots of time. Especially as you begin to enter the world again and take on more responsibility. I have to keep reminding myself that I need to be patient with myself. There is no rush. I just need to do what I can handle and say no to everything else. Easier said than done.
So for right now I am on three antidepressants, one antianxiety medication and a natural sleep aid. My psych nurse hopes that I can be weaned off the antianxiety medication and that I won't stay on all three antidepressants. So there is still more change in my future. Once we get the medication stabilized I then stay on it for a year. After that time I guess I meet with my psych nurse and see where we want to go from there. I may slowly start weaning myself off the medication, but if I take a dip in mood then I will most likely need to be on medication the rest of my life.
For years I have watched the commercials about different drugs. Some seem to be the answer to everything, but then they go and list the side effects and I wonder who in their right mind would take that risk. And now I find that I am taking that risk. It really has been a medical roller coaster! I never knew how complicated it could be. How horrible it can be. I am always tired and often have a metallic taste in my mouth. Minor compared to what side effects I could be dealing with. I have a friend that has become diabetic because of the medication she is on. Every so often I probably will have my blood tested to make sure that the medication isn't affecting anything else in my body. But I have learned when Heavenly Father tells you to do something, you do it. Even if it is an adventure you would rather not live.
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I truly hope that you have had the worst of it. I think the Remeron is helpful, but I don't know about the effexor or the welbutrin. I'm also nervous about taking you off of the antianxiety. I pray for you and wish you luck! I hope the rollercoaster is calming down a little. :)
- August 25, 2012 at 3:24 PM
It was very interesting to learn about all of your different medications, because I wanted to better understand what you were going through. I will definitely have Nate read this blog post so that he can explain to me in more detail what all these drugs do and mean. He has been very interested in your well being!
I'm truly sorry you have had such a rough roller coaster ride with medications and hope you can find one that doesn't have terrible side effects and helps you to feel stable.
Love always,
- September 5, 2012 at 9:31 PM


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Myo Yan Naung Thein was sued under the section 66 (d) of the Telecommunications Law for his Facebook posts that allegedly defamed the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services.
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Loved the rich color of this one. Beets are so good for you! They are the best raw. My kiddo's enjoy raw beets sliced up with carrots + apple cider vinegar often. Now back to this smoothie :) This one is loaded with antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and great for your heart/blood.
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I ended up throwing in a banana at the end. Figured a yellow color would be good. I bet fresh blueberries would make it sweeter. Next time I make this I will add something green like spinach or kale. Maybe even a kiwi :)
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Beets n fruit smoothie
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I have a list of my favourite chill out songs that I'd like to share with you. It's a combination that you'd hear on your vacation while swinging in your hammock and sipping a cocktail on the beach... or better yet your living room or wherever you are. Dive in:
1. yves larock-rise up
2. sun in shining- bob marley vs funkstar deluxe
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4. jack johnson-where did all the good people go
5. jack johnson-upside down
6. job 2 do-doo doo doo (old hit that I've heard for the first time in Thailand)
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The local park had a Reading & Literacy Fair in which the city trucked in a huge pile of "snow". My kids have only seen snow twice so they were enthralled. The boys were in their flip-flops and Micaela in her t-shirt. The day was a brisk 70's with sunshine. Now THIS is the way to do SNOW!
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I am frequently asked if this blog has ever been hacked. The answer is, Yes. In the last five years, it has been hacked twice. Both hacks were by people concerned that I might be publishing pirated material. (For the record, I do not knowingly pirate material. Ever.) In the first case, I was able to ID the hacker and sent him an email politely explaining that I had not tabbed his published recording, which he would have known right away if he had bothered to look at the tab, or had read the posting in which I lamented that my arrangement was not as good as his! I had published a link to his recording, but unknown to me, the link led to a pirate site. It looked legit to me, but I immediately took down the link, and have not used that site since.
The other time, I was not able to ID the hacker, so I had to hack his hack to get my message back to him. This was a person who thought I must be ripping off copyrighted material belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In my reverse hack, I pointed out that I have received written permission to use the Church's material (under the proper conditions), and offered to show it to him. He emailed me and apologized.
Both cases could have been avoided if the hacker had bothered to read the material they were so concerned about. But I also learned an important lesson: there is no way to know for sure that a private website is not engaging in piracy. That's why there are so few links to other sites here.


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Saturday, July 2, 2016
Dear One,
No where in My New Covenant Instruction Book do I say to battle with people, with flesh and blood. In fact, My Holy Spirit said that your battles should never be with flesh and blood but your only battles are always with demonic beings, spiritual principalities and powers of the air. No where did Jesus tell you to ever strike back if stricken, or to insult in return to being insulted, or to only pay less than is charged. In fact, He told you to pay more than is required of you, to turn the other cheek if stricken, to return good for evil insults. (Matthew 5: 21-48) Those requirements of My children were given by Me through Jesus to insure that you will have a peaceful existence while in the earth. If you do not join with evil, it will fall powerless at your side.
Jesus certainly did not tell you to insult anyone, to call anyone a fool or to strike anyone in anger. Those actions are the actions that come from your yielding to your enemy, the devil, who wants to suck you into his destructive family practices and curse you as a result of it.
The devil loves it when you battle with people because it furthers his curses of destruction in the earth. I grieve when My Holy Spirit grieves as My children yield to evil and further the devil's work in the earth by harmful words spoken about people. (Ephesians 4:29-32) Defamatory insults, name calling, divisive rhetoric, words that further conflict in the earth are never My work in the earth but they are demonic in origin and the boomerang results will be devastation for My children who engage in such practices. The results of yielding to the temptations to do evil to other people are outlined completely in My Book and taught by My Holy Spirit. I said that My children who do such things will not inherit the benefits of My Kingdom. When you change your devotion from Me to the devil, you inherit the devil's cruel rewards of destruction instead of obtaining My rewards of peace and love.
If you sow peace and love you will receive peace and love. if you sow destruction to people in the earth of any kind, then you will receive destruction into your life. In fact, I said what you do to the least of My children, you do to Me.
How easily My children are led astray by religious and political differences, engaging in family conflicts, neighborly disagreements, religious wars and political battles that destroy themselves by separating them from their own loved ones because of ridiculous political and religious differences. Earthly parents are devastated when their own children fight with one another and I am grieved when My children do the same thing, spread conflict, division, destruction and devastation in a world that I intended to be peaceful because of My presence in the lives of My children.
When My children engage in conflict they are making null and void the death and resurrection of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, who came to bring peace to the world. It is bad enough when unbelievers further conflicts in the world but when My own children further conflicts, as instigated by the devil, then it grieves Me that they have been deceived by evil. It should not be so. My children should be the people who lay down their swords, lay down defamatory words, lay down insults, lay down their battles with other people, praying for their human enemies, doing good to their human enemies, always returning good for evil. In so doing, they prove that they are My children, children who spread peace in the world.(Matthew 5:9)
I still love My children who are led astray by the devil to do his work. However, I grieve that they have left My family and have joined with the devil's family of destruction. They have chosen destruction instead of the blessings from My family. They have left My family values of peace and love and have accepted the devil's family values of death and destruction. They have been suckered in by deception and emotional appeals to hate the poor, the disadvantaged, the wanderers, the widows and the orphans, all for the political gain of men. In doing it, they have left the protection, the privilege and the blessings of My family. Of course My heart is grieved that devastation comes upon the world through My own children who do not know Me intimately enough to know that I told them to never battle against flesh and blood but to only battle against the devil and his demons. (Ephesians 6:11-17) Instead of putting on My armor and battle with the demons who are causing conflict, My children often battle with the people who are being used by the devil against them. Anyone can do that. Unbelievers do that. My very own children should know that their battles should never be with people or they will suffer the consequences of the fleshly battles.
My instructions to battle the demons who cause conflict means that you will stop the conflict by praying in spiritual languages to battle and defeat the demons who are behind the problem. When you return good for evil to the people through whom the evil is being dispersed in the world, you win them over through love. Battle with the demons in prayer, but love the people in reality. That produces winning the world through love.
My children have battle scars from battling with other people. Those scars are physical and mental illnesses, divided families, dysfunctional relationships and loss of financial prosperity. My children who only battle demonic powers by praying in intercessory prayers and who love their enemies and do good to them have no battle scars. They only have prosperity in every area of their lives. I told you how to accomplish it. (Matthew 5:3-12) Sowing peace, meekness and righteousness in the earth causes you to be blessed with no battle scars. (John 13:34-35)
My true children dispense love and peace in the world. Do not be deceived. if you must be known to err, always err on the side of love.
Your Father of Love
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Signs of fall continued to appear on the CyFair campus last week.
Early in the week our first fall Pine Warblers and Ruby-crowned Kinglets appeared around the nature trail. They were very skittish but I managed to get a couple of (just) recognizable shots.
Then a couple of House Wrens started scolding me but wouldn't stay in the open long enough for me to take photos.
The first of what I expect will be many Monarch Butterflies to visit the campus flew in, too..
For me, though, the most definite sign that fall has arrived was spotting a couple of Savannah Sparrows. What charming little birds they are!


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Went to a picnic yesterday at a park in Toronto - huge park, Assyrians everywhere. But the things that don't mix with me are here in abundance - lots of people and lots of noise and me just supposed to hang around and enjoy (I don't). Wish I could just hang with the girls and leave it at that.
Today going to another picnic, but this one is fundraising for Zowa'a the political party which is in the doco so I will take some footage, give me something to do. Could have yesterday but the effect of being around people and noise is me feeling completely drained so I didn't. (Sneakily took my Kindle instead. But unfortunately this had the effect of being periodically asked if I was ok. How do I explain - I am just really introverted!)
Called another activist/lobbyist today, Michael Youash. Really glad about this because I think he will be key to to film, a number of people in the US recommended him. I think he has been away and I was worried I would miss him.


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Monday, 30 August 2010
30-8-10. Willington GP.
30-8-10, Alrewas GP.
I headed home and had a brunch and a sit down as I was quite knackered. After a couple of hours watching rubbish on TV I looked at the dog, she looked at me, the tail started wagging so I decided to have another of my pit walks. That will finish both of us off. A sprint over the A38 (believe that and you will believe anything) and I was safely on Alrewas gravel pit land. Birds noted were Mute Swan, Tufted Duck, Wren, Wood Pigeon, Long-tailed Tit, kestrel, Starling, Carrion Crow, Black-headed Gull, Pied Wagtail, Chiffchaff, lesser Whitethroat, Magpie, Collared Dove, Common Whitethroat, Green Sandpiper, Robin, Dunnock, Chaffinch, Lapwing and Buzzard.
30-8-10, National Arboretum.
Over to the arboretum and I had a look for the Spotted Flycatcher I found on Saturday. It was not there. In fact there was not much around. The arboretum was very busy an I was getting the odd strange look as I walked around with my scope on my back and the dog by my side. Birds noted were Wood Pigeon, Magpie, Cormorant, Lapwing, Swallow, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Pied Wagtail, Mallard, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Coot, Great Crested Grebe, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Carrion Crow, Common Whitethroat, Black-headed Gull, Robin, Wren and Kestrel.
30-8-10, Junction Pit.
The usual visit to this pit and there were plenty of birds on it but not many species. Birds noted were Black-headed Gull, Lapwing, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Starling, Snipe, mallard, Teal, Long-tailed Tit, Tufted Duck and Canada Geese. There was a good number of gull, about 600 mixed birds, and about 200 Lapwing.
30-8-10, Croxall Wides.
A quick visit to the wides produced very little. Canada Geese, Mute Swan, Coot, Cormorant and a couple of Pied Wagtails. There was a Little Egret standing in a tree but a bit more onto the scrapes than the wides at Croxall.
30-8-10, Whitemoor Haye.
It was getting on for late afternoon. I was pretty knackered but I woddled off around Whitemoor. First the lake then the rough track. Birds noted were Pied Wagtail, Robin, Buzzard, Swallow, Blue Tit, Jackdaw, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Black-headed Gull, mallard, Carrion Crow, Grey Heron, Tufted Duck, Kestrel, Great Crested Grebe, Canada Geese, Greylag Geese, Greenshank, Wood Pigeon, Sand Martin, Sparrowhawk, Starling, Greenfinch, Linnet, Tree Sparrow, Whimbrel (year tick), Blackbird, Herring Gull, Yellowhammer, Rook, Great Tit, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Corn Bunting, Common Whitethroat, Chaffinch, Stock dove, Wren and a nice end to the day with a single Wheatear. The single Whimbrel was in a field with loads of gulls. I couldn't tell at first what it was as it flew off away and over the back lake but it did make a call. On getting home a checked a cd and was 99% sure it was a Whimbrel and not a Curlew.
Next weekend I am fishing in the WICAC (waterways industry course angling championships) so no birding. maybe the Sunday I will be out, not sure yet.
29-8-10, Alrewas GP.
Saturday, 28 August 2010
28-8-10, Blithfield Reservoir
28-8-10, circa Alrewas.
After some breakfsat I headed out for my rather long circular walk which takes in a few gravel pits. But on approaching Alrewas gravel pits, before I crossed the A38, I noticed a Hobby hunting in the back fields between Alrewas and Wychnor. Also present were Carrion Crow, 564 Lapwing, Starling and 3 Buzzards.
28-8-10, Alrewas GP.
I quick run over the A38 and I was at the gravel pit. I think this site is better first thing in the morning, and I was proven right. Birds noted were Blue Tit, Wood Pigeon, Swallow, Mute Swan, Starling, Mallard, Green Sandpiper, Tufted Duck, Coot, Long-tailed Tit, Robin, Wren, Black-headed Gull, Chaffinch, Canada Geese and Pied Wagtail. Not bad but it could be better. Will get here first thing tomorrow.
28-8-10, National Arboretum.
Another hop over a busy transport line, this time the train line, and I was in the National Arboretum. I usually head from the gate straight towards the Junction pit and see whats about but today I turned right and had a wander along the hedge along the train line. There is a small bunch of trees (could hardly call it a wood) and there are always birds here so I hung about a bit and noted Starling, Magpie, Swallow, carrion Crow, Wood Pigeon, Long-tailed Tit, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Goldfinch, Sparrowhawk and a real bonus, a Spotted Flycatcher. Cracking. I headed off towards the Junction Pit (see next site) and then headed out of the Arboretum. I added Sand Martin, Coot, Moorhen, Cormorant, Great Crested Grebe, Chaffinch, Reed Bunting and Canada Geese.
28-8-10, Junction Pit.
This site is attracting a lot of gulls of late but they are always easily frigthened here so I had to use stealth. yeah, right. Birds noted were Reed Bunting, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Black-headed Gull, Lapwing, Canada Geese, Goldfinch, snipe, Reed Warbler, Tufted Duck, Mallard, Wood Pigeon, Coot, Great Spotted Woodpecker and Great Crested Grebe.
28-8-10, Croxall Wides.
A quick visit here proved to be a bit pointless but you never know until youv'e tried. Birds noted were Canada Geese, Mute Swan and Coot. Deep joy.
28-8-10, Whitemoor haye.
From the arboretum it was over to Whitemoor Haye. The first thing to come across is the quarry pool and then me and the dog did the rough track before heading back to the village, rather tired. Birds noted were Carrion Crow, Mute Swan, Greenshank, Canada Geese, Pied Wagtail, Lesser Black-backed Gull, and Sand Martin around the pool. Swallow, Wood Pigeon, Collared Dove, Starling, Yellow Wagtail, Linnet, Stock Dove, Blackbird, Tree Sparrow, Kestrel, Black-headed Gull, Buzzard and Magpie around the rest of the site. Very quiet.
28-8-10, Barton GP.
After a rest watching football, yep Derby messed up once again, and other stuff i slapped myself in order and headed out to Branston pits. This is an ace place and I just dont get here often enough. There are always loads of birds here as well as lots of Sloe berries for this years Sloe Gin. Come on. Birds noted were Wood Pigeon, Kestrel, Blue Tit, Wren, Magpie, Dunnock, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Coot, Great Crested Grebe, Mallard, Swallow, Little Egret, Mute Swan, Gadwall, Canada Geese, Black-headed Gull, Greenshank, Pied Wagtail, Tufted Duck, Stock Dove, Teal, Goldfinch, Blackbird, Robin, Chaffinch, Greylag Geese, Buzzard, Moorhen, Sand Martin, Kingfisher, Lapwing, Grey Heron, Shelduck, Green Sandpiper, Rook, Green Woodpecker, Long-tailed Tit, Pheasant, Reed Bunting and a couple of Red-legged Partridge. Bed time.
Sunday, 22 August 2010
22-8-10, Alrewas GP.
22-8-10, Whitemoor Haye.
I met up with a birder from Tamworth today who wanted to walk around Whitemoor with me and sample its delights. Unfortunately it was nothing near as good as yesterday. Birds noted were Swallow, Wood Pigeon, Carrion Crow, Robin, Stock Dove, Linnet, Pied Wagtail, Magpie, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Common Whitethroat, Blue Tit, Tree Sparrow, Greenfinch, Kestrel, Blackbird, Dunnock, Swallow, Yellowhammer, Jackdaw, Skylark and Yellow Wagtail an adult and quite a few juveniles in between the stubble. A nice walk and a change from birding alone. I was going to stop at the quarry pool as I left but the sun was low and bright and bouncing straight off the pool so I left it maybe for later.
22-8-10, Back garden.
I did a few more jobs around the house and was pretty knackered. As things are starting to drift south I spent an hour in the garden having my lunch and noting what I saw land in the garden and also fly/drift over. Birds noted were 5 Wood Pigeon, 3 Collared Dove, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Wren, 6 Little Brown Jobs, 20 Swallow, 4 Starling, 2 Goldfinch, 3 House Martin, 2 Carrion Crow, 1 Greenfinch, 1 Magpie, 2 Robin, 2 Jackdaw, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull, and 1 Blackbird.
22-8-10, Alrewas GP.
After watching a great game of footy between Man Utd and Fulham I decided to head out on my bike and try the local pits. I decided to have a longer mooch around this site as first thing this morning was alive with birds. Wouild it be as good tonight? No, not really. Birds noted were Lapwing, Blackbird, Carrion Crow, Mute Swan, Swallow, Wood Pigeon, Robin, Long-tailed Tit, Mallard, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Blue Tit, Collared Dove, Great Tit, Black-headed Gull, Starling, Pied Wagtail, Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, Linnet and lesser Black-backed Gulls.
22-8-10, National Arboretum.
This is were it all goes pear shaped. I entered the arboretum and headed over to the Junction Pit noting Buzzard, Swallow and Wood Pigeon on the way. I got to the Junction Pit.
22-8-10, Junction Pit.
On arrival I could hear lots of gulls. I crept along the hedgerow and could see Black-headed Gulls and Lesser Black-backed Gulls on the sand including a couple of hundred Lapwing. I also added Linnet, Swallow, Mallard and Canada Geese to the list. Then as I was enjoying myself the phone went and I had to go to a call out at work. Oh well thats the way it goes.
Saturday, 21 August 2010
21-8-10, News
21-8-10, Whitemoor Haye
Whinchat ( I think it is anyway)Peregrine enjoying his breakfast.
Friday, 20 August 2010
20-8-10, Rutland Water
Monday, 16 August 2010
16-8-110, Some recent photos.
Sunday, 15 August 2010
15-8-10, Alrewas GP.
I am still convinced that if I ever make it big in the birding world by finding a mega then this place will be it. Very underwatched and loads of habitat e.g sewage farm (always a good starter), wetland, water, scrub, trees, hedges, grassland. What else do you want. Remember you heard it here when I discover a new species of warbler or finch. The Collins Finch! Maybe not.
15-8-10, National Arboretum.
A quick walk under the tunnel (note, I usually walk over the train line but I re-found a tunnel I used to use, much easier), and I was into the arboretum. This time of year is not the best, winter being the best, and birds noted were Goldfinch, Swallow, Carrion Crow, Wood Pigeon, Linnet, Blue Tit, Wren, Green Woodpecker, Kingfisher, Chaffinch, Willow Warbler, Coot, Canada Geese, Pied Wagtail, Chaffinch, Reed Bunting, Black-headed Gull, Robin, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Great Tit, magpie, Long-tailed Tit and Chiffchaff.
15-8-10, Junction Pit.
This pit is still failing to produce. Birds noted were Kingfisher, Reed Warbler, Black-headed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Common Tern, Mallard, Carrion Crow, Pied Wagtail, Swallow, Green Woodpecker, Tufted Duck, Great Crested Grebe, Cormorant, Chiffchaff and Wood Pigeon. There are always a few waders on this pool, even throughout the summer but this site has not produced much at all. Hopefully it will pick up for the autumn.
15-8-10, Croxall Wides.
As usual it was a quick scan over the wides to see what was about as it is better this side than in Croxall itself. Birds noted were Pied Wagtail, Swallow, Canada Geese, Mallard, Mute Swan, Ringed Plover, Green Sanpiper, Common Sandpiper and Coot.
After I left the arboretum (for those who don't know Croxall Wides and Junction Pit are found half way around the arboretum) the skies were very black and I didn't fancy a soaking so I headed home.
15-8-10, Whitemoor Haye.
After watching the Liverpool/Arsenal match I decided to take the dog out for a walk. We walked around the rough square first and I noted Wood Pigeon, Swallow, Magpie, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Black-headed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, either 7 Curlews or Whimbrels (they lifted off the far quarry pool and flying towards me, I thought they were gulls at first, then they tuned before going around a soil mound, no chance to id), Tree Sparrow, Common Whitethroat, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Robin, Linnet, Yellowhammer, Corn Bunting (7 standing on...well corn actually), Kestrel, Grey Heron, Wren, and Lapwing. Over to the pool and I added only 8 Greenshanks, 6 Great Crested Grebe and a Stock Dove over.
15-8-10, Croxall GP.
I had the dog with me so I could only do the main side but as I was walking around Whitemoor a guy stopped a told me he had a female Redstart earlier. Birds noted were Jackdaw, Lapwing, Spotted Flycatcher (one in the bushes on the first bend, nice), Blackbird, mallard, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Chiffchaff, Wood Pigeon, Cormorant, Tufted Duck, Great Crested Grebe, Canada Geese, Coot, Mute Swan, Common Sandpiper, Swallow, Common Whitethroat, Blue Tit, Chaffinch, Greylag Geese, Lesser Whitethroat, Pheasant, Common Tern, Grey Heron, Black-headed Gull and Green Woodpecker.A bonus Spotted Flycatcher at Croxall GP.
You looking at me?
Its typical. I fancied heading towards the coast this weekend. A few waders are on the move as well as skuas and shearwaters. East Yorkshire would have been my location and whilst keeping an eye on the pager I missed some great birds. White-winged Black Tern, Wryneck, Red-backed Shrike, Icterine Warbler, Citrine Wagtail, Ortolan Bunting, Wood Sandpiper and Sooty Shearwater all would have been nice year and life ticks. Never mind.
14-8-10, Whitemoor Haye
14-8-10, Croxall GP.
With the weather holding off I tried Croxall. It was fishermen and dog walker free. Nice. A walk around the main side got me Chaffinch, Cormorant, Swallow, Wood Pigeon, Robin, Goldfinch, Willow Warbler, Carrion Crow, Common Whitethroat, Lapwing, Tufted Duck, Common Tern, Grey Heron, Greylag Geese, Canada Geese, Mute Swan, Great Tit, Great Crested Grebe, Blue Tit, Mallard, Coot, Moorhen, and Black-headed Gull. This weekend was the annual Bloodstock, a modern day twist on Woodstock. This one though was all heavy metal.It could be heard from my front room in Alrewas village, here at Croxall I could watch the main stage in the east side with no problems and it was quite noisy. This was proberbly why not many birds were on this side. I added magpie, Rook, Mistle Thrush, Buzzard, and Kingfisher. Back on the main side and walking back to my moms car (mine is still not fixed yet, long story), I added a female Blackcap and a nice, showy Garden Warbler. Now its car fixing time.
Monday, 9 August 2010
9-8-10, Whitemoor Haye.
Sunday, 8 August 2010
8-8-10, Whitemoor Haye.
Friday, 6 August 2010
6-8-10, News.
6-8-10, Croxall GP.
I headed for Croxall hoping to see no fishermen or dog walkers. I was in luck and the birding wasn't bad either. Birds noted on the main side were Wren, Goldfinch, Buzzard, Jackdaw, Grey Heron, Great Tit, Carrion Crow, Blue Tit, Wood Pigeon, Blackbird, Blackcap, Mallard, Coot, Great Crested Grebe, Common Tern 6, Reed Warbler, Magpie, Mute Swan, Lapwing, Moorhen, Common Sandpiper 6+, Ringed Plover 6+, Starling, Canada Geese, Yellow Wagtail 2 juveniles, a Peregrine attacking the waders, Dunlin 2, a singing Chiffchaff, and a Robin. Over to the east side and I added Rook, Kestrel, Kingfisher, Chaffinch, 1 Little Egret, and a Stock Dove over. Back on the main side I added Common Whitethroat, Treecreeper, Great Spotted Woodpecker and a Cormorant over.
6-8-10, Whitemoor Haye.
There were a few drops of rain in the air but I headed to Whitemoor Haye. A scan at the lake produced Black-headed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Mallard, Linnet, Great Crested Grebe, Swallow, Wood Pigeon, Sand Martin, Swift and Carrion Crow. With the weather not much better I carried on around the rough track before heading home. I added Tree Sparrow, Goldfinch, Pied Wagtail, Blue Tit, Kestrel, Dunnock and Rook. Not the best ever birding day but better than nothing.


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"Life is full of agony, enervating each one's little soul"
Sometimes I feel like I am so perturbed by something but I do not know what it is and yet sometimes I feel so much in zest. These emotions causes me to be nonplussed at times and riled. Emotions that I can't seem to decipher where it came from.
A blend of gloom, warmth, despair, hope, fear, courage, burden, relief, boredom and excitement that all along trapped inside me. That's life I guess. Each emotion represents my own highs and lows from both life's cruelties and kindness. Weakened by what seems to be my experiences from days of yore yet strengthened by what I gained from it.
"Life never ran out of painstaking presents"
Life indeed, is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get. It is this fear that haunts me. Fear of not knowing what lies ahead. Fear that this life will be routinary right up through the end. Of course, there will always be the fear of the unkown. Fear that I might not be able to bear it's gamut of painful presents. Yes, it is like a chocolate, so sweet yet bitter.
"-we think and dare.. wondering which one comes first, then next.."
Life is full of riddles and risks. I think, I decide, I fail, I succeed. Making decisions, taking one option and risking the other is truly the hardest part in this life's journey. Anticipating and at the same time scared to know the consequences of my decisions. It seems that I find these risks and failures a bane to my very existence in this one big journey called LIFE.
" – in our loss, we have everything to gain.."
In this journey, I might be harmed and the others unscathed. I might be the victor and the others a failure. I pray that I can surpass the tides of life with such great valor. In every journey comes terrible losses, and in every loss is a gain.
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The rub:
Every day, it seems, we see traditional boundaries – which were always less rigid or tall than journalists pretended – being breached by the old guard, who've been panicked by the revenue implosion of the past decade. Many of the new players, especially in the social part of the media ecosystem, have jettisoned the traditional tactics almost entirely.
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Today is going to be a two-post day; I've made an executive decision because I am feeling chatty. We'll get back to our regularly scheduled Five for Friday post soon.
I saw this on Pinterest.
It's so true but half the time they don't sound nearly as clever or funny when said out loud.
It's like when you tell a joke but botch the punch line. I do it every time. Last night I was trying to tell Matt about a funny Facebook conversation I was having with my brother and some friends. It made me "lol" for real. But for some reason it didn't seem nearly as funny when I told it to Matt.
Do any of you other Stay at Home Moms feel like when something funny happens to you during the day, you work on perfecting the story to tell to your hubby when he gets home but it's never delivered as well as planned? Story of my life!
I think I need to get back into a better blogging routine so I can get my chattiness out before Matt comes home. I feel like I bombard him with all my stories as soon as he walks in the door, because as much as I love hanging out with Miss Adelyne all day, she's not much of a conversationalist. (We are working on that though, trying to encourage her to talk more. Curious George, who only makes annoying monkey sounds, is out and Dora or Cat and the Hat or anyone who talks normally and doesn't get into trouble all the time, is in.)
It also seems like the stories I think would be awesome blog posts turn out to be total flops. So, I start typing something only to delete it and move on to something else. But then the story never gets told, it's just floating around in my head waiting to burst on the next unfortunate person to engage in conversation with me. More often than not, that person is my husband. He's a saint for putting up with me.


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NFL: Best Commentators from the 2012-13 SeasonFebruary 11, 2013
NFL: Best Commentators from the 2012-13 Season
With the 2012-2013 NFL season in the books, perhaps it is a good time to commend some commentators on their performances this past season.
While some guys struggle to contribute meaningful insight throughout a game, there are a handful of announcers who show up ready to go every week. Here are my top five commentators.
1: Phil Simms
Phil Simms spends most of his Sundays with Jim Nantz doing featured games on CBS. It seems that any time there is a premier matchup in the AFC on CBS, Simms is in the booth dropping wisdom throughout the game.
Whether it is through "Simms Spotlight" or "PHIL-osophy", Simms consistently provides superb analysis during games. He has a great feel for his trade and is one of the best in the business.
2: Troy Aikman
Troy Aikman usually stands alongside Joe Buck for Sunday's game of the week on FOX. Though a Cowboy and Quarterback during his playing days, Aikman uses his dense knowledge of the game to transcend his image as a player and cover all facets of the game without bias.
Aikman is a great choice for color commentator on FOX's game of the week. He keeps his comments pertinent, concise and fresh. He is undoubtedly one of the best analysts around.
3: Jon Gruden
Every Monday night on ESPN, Jon Gruden is joined by Mike Tirico during Monday Night Football. On air, Super Bowl-winning coach Jon Gruden seems like a man born to be around football. Gruden's passion for the game, focus on small details in every play, and humble jests about his coaching career make him a special commentator.
Gruden's interest in the game, regardless of the score, also stands out. His amazing qualities as an analyst always makes MNF one of the best games of the week.
4: Daryl Johnston
Daryl Johnston may not always get the big games that Aikman does, but he is arguably the second best color commentator on FOX. A former fullback, "Moose" sheds great light on plays throughout the course of a game.
Johnston also has no problem making predictions during a contest. Compared to other announcers, he may have the highest percentage of plays called correctly, too. He knows the game well and explains his thoughts very smoothly, making him a quality commentator.
5: Mike Mayock
Mayock might not be as well-known as some other analysts on this list, but his appearances on Thursday Night Football on NFL Network this past season definitely merit him a spot.
A former defensive back, Mayock presents a rare viewpoint in the booth. As opposed to the common ex-quarterback perspective, Mayock often sheds insight on defensive aspects of the game. He has a unique style that works well in those unique Thursday night games. He is arguably one of the better color guys in the league.


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It's me. again.
Anyways, today I wanted to chat about my new cat! He's called spud at the moment, but we're going to rename him Theodore, Harvey, (We haven't quite decided on a name for him yet) or Dr. Evil. (He doesn't actually look like a Dr. Evil, he's not white, fluffy and evil looking enough) He's black and white, and the funny thing is, he has got a black back and a white tummy. He also has amazing green eyes, (At least, I think so) Plus he LURRRVES treats. And food. He is only two years old, but he looks a lot older. Probably because he's errm, big. I'm not getting him till after Christmas. :( I'm going to get a litter picker as a Christmas present because of our kitty. Double :( :(


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Sunday, January 6, 2013
The Ribbon Reel #44
14 comments:
- Julie Tucker-Wolek said...
This is sooooooooooo beautiful!!! I love love love the colors, the snowman and loving the lace!!!
- January 6, 2013 at 7:57 PM
- Lisa said...
Tammy this is darling I love his little polka dot hat and scarf set! Very sweet thank you card ;)
- January 6, 2013 at 8:10 PM
- Maria said...
Awww...that is one darling snowman! Pretty polka dot paper and lace for this sweet card...love it!!!
- January 6, 2013 at 9:26 PM
- Sue Lelli said...
CUTE, CUTE, CUTE! LOVE the ribbon reel things!
- January 6, 2013 at 10:04 PM
- Holly AKA KopyKat said...
This is so cute, fabulous design and I love the dp you used with this adorable image.
- January 6, 2013 at 11:31 PM
- Charlene said...
Hi Tammy!
I sure hope you feel better...and that you don't have bronchitis , it's horrible!! I get into these coughing fits that last forever and I can't stop. My ribs feel like I cracked them , but today except for the occasional coughing fit and plugged ears I'm alot better!! I made those Crate cards Before I got sick :-) Because I sure haven't felt like creating the last week lol!
I really love your card! Those stamps are so precious and you showcased them wonderfully!
- January 7, 2013 at 1:19 AM
- Susan Flynn said...
Brilliant take on the inspiration photo Tammy! Love the design and colours. The lace on the top is gorgeous too! Sorry to hear you have been unwell, hope 2013 is a good one!! x
- January 7, 2013 at 2:17 AM
- Keilly said...
Gorgeous card Tammy, such a great take on the photo especially using the kraft tag and the snowman is so cute with it's matching hat and scarf x
- January 7, 2013 at 3:39 AM
- Doreen said...
Beautiful card,lovely image and fab colours.xxx
- January 7, 2013 at 4:05 AM
- Jessi Fogan said...
What a neat pillow, to have the tag motif. That's really unique! And your card is so beautifully inspired by it - love the white snowflakes on kraft! And that snowflake is GORGEOUS :)
- January 7, 2013 at 7:46 AM
- Jinny Newlin said...
Love, love, LOVE this to pieces, Tammy, especially that yummy lace and those polka dots! Plus, you know I'm diggin' all that scrumptious kraft! You rocked this one, girl!
- January 7, 2013 at 9:53 AM
- Benzi said...
I LOVE snowmen and I LOVE polka dots, so guess what? I'm in love with this card. Soooo adorable!
- January 7, 2013 at 5:30 PM
- Michelle said...
That snowman is so sweet and I love that giant snowflake!!! Beautiful card, Tammy!!!
- January 7, 2013 at 9:49 PM
- Jeanne J said...
Tammy that snowman is the cutest! I love the red, kraft and white combo and that awesome snowflake!
- January 9, 2013 at 3:28 PM


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This is an english ale, and typically I wont even give an english ale a chance. I was drinking a Guiness today at the local pub and I saw someone order an Old Speckled Hen. It cascaded when poured just like a Guiness, yet had an amber color that looked very invited and refreshing. I ordered one and was immediately pleased. This beer is incredibly smooth. It has a nice malty taste with notes of toffee and caramel. I have found other english ales unapproachable but this one was very easy to drink. It has 4.5% alcohol, perfect for a couple pints at lunch before returning to work where I am now, clearly working extremely hard. If you are like me you are the type to not even consider an english ale, give this one a shot. You most likely will not regret it.
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