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It all started a few months ago when Chris and I decided to buy a new mattress.
We figured that if we were going to invest in a new mattress, we might as well upgrade to a cal king (mostly to accommodate a certain Shih Tzu who cries like a little girl if we make her sleep on the floor).
Things sort of snowballed from there...
A larger mattress meant a larger headboard.
And some new artwork to match the new sheets...
And a new rug to go with the lighter color scheme.
So obviously, it really isn't my fault.
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Border Heroes Recipients
Border Heroes are honored for their extraordinary service to Las Americas, indigent immigrants and the El Paso community.
2002: Albert Armendariz, Sr. and the Honorable Linda Chew
2006: Mike Dipp and Enrique Moreno
2007: Francisco Dominguez and Sister Liliane Alam
2008: Carmen Rodriguez and Carlos Marentes
2009: Delia Gomez and Ruben Garcia
2010: Esther Chavez Cano, Lorenzo Guel and Diana Washington Valdez
2011: Kathleen Staudt Ph.D., Jacob Heydemann M.D.
2012: Judge Maria Salas Mendoza and West P. Cosgrove
2013: Dr. Trent C. Filler, Dr. David V. Malave, Dr. Hank W. Marcantoni, Rosemary Martinez & Father Rick Matty (Posthumously)


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Do you need web design help? How do you know? Just like a child or a cherished pet, if you have a business that you've nurtured, you may consider it your "baby". I know about the enormous time, effort and sometimes money you've invested in your "baby" and you take a lot of pride in it. If you're online a large part of your "baby" is very likely your website.
I'm going to bring up Seinfeld here because hey, everything in life pretty much relates to a Seinfeld TV episode doesn't it? 🙂 The episode I'm referring to (it's actually called "The Ugly Baby"), is when Jerry, Elaine, George and Kramer go out to the Hamptons for the weekend to visit and see their friend's new baby. It's the one where the mother whines, "Ya Gotta See the Baby!" Jerry and Elaine take one look into the crib and they cringe at the sight of this baby. Of course the proud parents have no idea that their friends think their baby is hideous. To them he is perfect! I don't recommend being cruel and insulting anyone's "baby", but there are times in business when a little bit of constructive criticism can make a difference in whether you get the results you want or don't.
Apply this concept to your website… your "baby"… for purposes of this discussion… you think it's great, but do most people visit and leave immediately? Do you get the leads…or sales…or results that you are expecting from your website? If not, it may be time to take a closer look at what your site really looks like to the outside world.
Here's a few things to consider when evaluating the look of your website:
- Consider the color scheme. Do the colors go together or do they clash? Does the color scheme you are using appeal to the target market you are going after?
- Is the layout of the page easy to follow and does it bring the visitor to the desired area of the page where you want them to end up at (for example, at the "buy now" button or the "sign up here" button).
- How about the navigation on your site. Is it easy to get around or do you get lost or end up on an unrelated page when trying to get from one part of your site to another?
- Are there well-placed, attractive images and fonts being used on your site?
You can also take a look at the results you are getting from your site to get an idea of what's really going on. I suggest using some of the following tools to give you a better picture:
- Google Analytics <= if you don't have access to this free wealth of knowledge tool from Google, have a webs designer get you set up a.s.a.p.!
- Moz <= Or even better, add the complimentary "MozBar" add-on to your browser for an even quicker glimpse of hour your website is performing.
- Alexa <= Or even better, add the complimentary "Alexa Traffic Rank" add-on to your browser for an even quicker glimpse of how your website is performing.
OK, so take a deep breath and have a look at what's really going on. Once you evaluate where you are you can make a plan to get where you want to go!


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Registration for SOS took place at midnight on November 1st last year, and Mike, our two friends, Greg and Beth, and I all got in. The general registration sold out in 4 minutes! (They do the rest of the 50 spots via lottery or you can get in through a charity spot).
SOS has eight stages: 30 mile bike, 4.5 mile run, 1.1 mile swim, 5.5 mile run, .5 mile swim, 8 mile run, .5 mile swim and a .7 mile run. It is unique, not only because of that, but also because you need a Sherpa to take all of your bike stuff and help you with your run/swim stuff before you continue on with your day.
After some Sherpa hiccups, the four of us ended up with three amazing Sherpas who truly made our weekend race experience. Danielle, Kirsten and Mort were amazing and took care of us all weekend, not just at the race! We really can't thank them enough.
Our amazing Sherpas! Photo courtesy of Beth
The seven of us stayed in an Airbnb house together, which also made the weekend. It was fun hanging out and relaxing together before Sunday's race.
Mike went into the race unsure about whether he was going to be able to race, let alone finish. Two weeks ago he sprained his ankle during a trail run and after taking almost two full weeks off (with only one swim, one ride and a failed attempt at a run only 4 days before the race), I didn't know what was going to happen. Thankfully, our 2 mile shakeout run on Saturday went well and he went into the race a little bit more confident that he could at least attempt to race.
Sunday morning we all woke up, took care of things for our house rental and packed up the cars. We were out and on the road by 5:35am. We had to drop one of our cars so that our Sherpas only had two cars to deal with during the race. After that we made our way to the start at the Ulster County Fair Grounds.
With Beth and Danielle, photo courtesy of Beth
People were already arriving when we got there and after checking in, getting body marked and getting our bike stuff ready, it was almost time to race! SOS starts with multiple bike waves in order to reduce congestion during a bike start. Mike was in the first wave, Greg was in the fourth wave, I was in the sixth wave and Beth was in the seventh wave.
Mike is ready to go! Photo courtesy of Mort
I look tired, photo courtesy of Mort
Thankfully the weather turned out better than expected! The roads were wet from rain over night and the skies were still dark, but it wasn't raining at all (some drizzling here and there).
After going to the bathroom, we heard that it was 10 minutes until the start! We all had to go line up with our respective waves, and after a kiss, Mike and I wished each other luck. I knew I wouldn't see him or Greg the rest of the race. I joked with Beth that I would see her in three minutes after my wave took off!
Mike's wave took off and then each wave after that was sent a minute apart. Finally, it was my wave's turn. I was in the middle of the pack and when it was time to go I took off and settled in.
I could tell I was further back in my wave, if not last, but I tried not to let that bother me. I know cycling is my weakest sport and I also thought people were going really fast! I averaged around 18mph the first 10 miles and everyone else was flying by me!
About 5 minutes in to my ride, Beth went by me. I told her she was late and she went on her way. I didn't see her again the rest of the race. Pretty soon the rest of her wave started to pass me.
The first 10 miles were pretty uneventful. The route was flat at this point and I enjoyed some of the scenery, especially riding by some sunflowers! More people in the later waves passed me, and I will admit it is a bit frustrating but I just banked on passing most of them on the runs and swims later.
Around 10 miles there was one section that was a bit scary. We had driven the course on Saturday so we already knew about it, and they warned us about it during the pre-race meeting, but it was still nerve-wracking! The section was downhill with some sharp turns, but thankfully it wasn't pouring out! There were volunteers holding signs that said, "SLOW", and I made sure to not ride in aero down this section. Also, no one was near me at this point so I didn't have to worry about any other riders.
There was a woman right in front of me the rest of the ride, but I couldn't catch her. I did keep her in my sights, though! The next 15 miles were all rolling, with one significant climb. I was still doing pretty well with my overall MPH, but I knew I was going to slow down the last 5 miles.
I went by a guy who had a flat around 20 miles, I saw two people during the bike leg with flats!
A woman passed by with with only a couple miles until the final turn on the bike leg. We made our way down the road and saw a cop car in the distance indicating the left-hand turn. I knew this part was going to be difficult, about 1,000 feet of elevation gain over the next 5 miles, but I just tried to get up the climb as quickly as possible!
I kept switching places with the woman who had passed me out on the main road, she would go by me when we weren't climbing (luckily there were a few places that provided some relief from the climb). I was able to pass a few other people on the climbs as well. One thing I noticed during this part of the bike leg was how much water was running along the side of the road! I guess it had rained a lot the night before!
The views were incredible, there was one scenic overlook and I tried to take it all in before continuing on to finish up the bike leg. Eventually, I rode by two volunteers radioing in our race numbers. I knew that meant the transition area was coming up!
After a little bit more climbing, there it was! I saw the transition area. I dismounted my bike and looked for our Sherpas.
And since, technically, the transition is part of my first run leg's time, you'll just have to wait to find out how the rest went!
Bike Leg (30 miles) - Jamie: 2:03:05 (14.6 MPH), Mike: 1:46:48 (16.9 MPH)


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Mario's love for Mexico grew during his time working in Mexico as a sales representative and travel guide for U.S. based travel companies. After that, he built his first home in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, a home he still visits during vacations.
Mario has visited and worked in many well-known cultural and historic places in Mexico, but ultimately chose Baja as his home. He learned Spanish as a second language while living in Mexico.
"I have worked in real estate in California but I still had a deep love for Mexico. I have owned real estate in Mexico since 1998, and I really loved working in Mexico in the past. So Baja was a great solution for me.
"It is near the San Diego border and family, has great weather, and has an up and coming real estate market for both me as a business person, and for investor clients."
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With the growing rate of people suffering from obesity and obesity-related disorders, it's not surprising that a number of diet and nutrition programs have popped up promising quick and effective results. Unfortunately, many of these plans are either not healthy or come with serious questions about their safety. It is important to select a weight loss program that is not only effective, but one that will not harm your health. If you are considering the Medifast plan, you may wonder, why does Medifast work and Is Medifast healthy?
The basic Medifast program is the 5 & 1 program. It consists of 5 Medifast meal replacements and 1 "lean and green" meal that you make at home each day. The Lean and Green meal should be a balance of non-starchy vegetables and lean proteins. The plan provides about 800 to 1000 calories each day.
How does Medifast diet work safely? It was developed by an M.D. and is the brand recommended by over 20,000 doctors since 1980. Clinical research studies and retrospective analysis has confirmed the safety and effectiveness of this weight loss plan.
The plan works by creating a calorie deficit, which helps your body eventually burn fat for energy. Medifast was specially formulated by doctors and researchers to minimize the number of calories you consume, while also containing the correct balance of proteins, carbohydrates and fats, and at least 24 vitamins and minerals, to ensure that you are getting the nutrition that you need. In addition, the precise balance of macronutrients means that the body shifts into a fat-burning state shortly after starting the plan, which helps you to lose weight. Most importantly, following this plan helps you to retain lean muscle mass.
Medifast understands that it's not just how much weight you lose, but whether you can keep it off in the long-run. Once you've completed the initial weight loss, you'll start their maintenance program, which helps you make the transition to cooking for yourself.


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This Wednesday the Blues Shop will be back on the road for the final Christmas Market in Bedford Town Centre. Pop by to purchase all things Blues; from replica shirts to leisurewear to our winter warmer collection, and even Boxing Day match tickets against Jersey.
The stall will open at 9am in the bustling market close to M&S on Wednesday 14th December and close at 4pm.
Not only will there be plenty of perfect Christmas gifts on sale for everyone in the family, but if you spend over £35 on merchandise at the market stall you will also be given a ticket worth £20 to the Blues British & Irish Cup game against Yorkshire Carnegie on Saturday 14th January absolutely free!
Following the Blues' Shop's best Christmas yet, stock has been going quickly, so get there early to avoid disappointment! With a new range of coffee cups, water bottles, flags and key rings we have perfect stocking fillers or for those bigger gifts try our leisurewear range or this season's home replica jersey.
If you can't make it down tomorrow, why not check out our new online store by clicking here. Online orders will be processed within 24 hours, the last day for Christmas delivery is Monday 19th December.


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Non Compos Mentis - the classic rock band playing the likes of AC/DC, Whitesnake, Queen, Guns n Roses, Led Zeppelin - are rocking The Diamond in Sutton on Thursday, December 4.
Originally a Glasgow-based band, the present line-up includes high energy lead vocalist Kay Lavin, and Richard 'Animal' Jackson on drums. Support will be from Sheffield band Metropolis. Tickets are £2 members and £3 for non-members.


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Complete with instruction book and Schiffer box, this 78-card deck features at least one male hero on each card. From knights to scoundrels, these images are sure to get your imagination rushing in many directions. This is a deck sure to please any collector or romance addict.
The artist did a wonderful job with the imagery of this deck. It's more than a deck of men. The settings are very interesting. Some cards are on the dark side, but I find this enriches the images. The card backs are different but entrancing - almost pulling you into its puzzle of lavender.
The deck is based on the traditional tarot card meanings, but this is not a good choice for a new tarot reader. While some of the cards are easily read, some may leave you confused about its representation of the usual card meaning.
For me, this is more of a deck for the sake of art rather than tarot reading. I would recommend this deck to collectors, art enthusiasts, and writers (especially romance writers.)
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Chris Young Says New Album Will Better Reflect His Live Show
As the fourth single from 'Neon' nears the top of the charts, Chris Young is preparing to release new music. The singer tells Taste of Country that his next album is finished and the focus is on tempo. Fans can expect a faster paced-record than his previous three, one that better reflects his live show.
"It's gonna be a different sound," Young says. "The record sounds different than what we've done in the past." James Stroud is back to produce, and Young has co-written many of the songs. Expect to hear some of the new material during his sets on the Beat This Summer Tour with Brad Paisley this summer.
'I Can Take It From There' is Young's fourth single from 'Neon,' and could become his third from the album to hit No. 1. He was recently surprised to find his music has gone international. The 'Gettin' You Home' singer played some dates in Europe recently, and says, "Everywhere we went, people were singing songs back and knew lyrics."
With so much going on Young says it's difficult to find time for romance, although there is an important girl in his life. He spoils his niece, and seeks her out every time he's home for a few days. "When she starts talking in full sentences, it's gonna be ugly," he shares. "'Cause she's gonna be like, 'I want a Porsche!'"


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English Stories from the Chinese Press June 22nd – 28th
Food, Water, and Land
China, U.S. make "fantastic progress" on ocean cooperation: U.S. official WASHINGTON, June 24 (Xinhua) China and the United States have made "really fantastic progress" during the bilateral ocean meeting, a U.S.official said here on Wednesday.
China eyes foreign cooperation for deep-sea studies SHANGHAI, June 24 (Xinhua) China will work with British and American universities to research life in the deepest depths of the sea with the help of a manned submersible the country is developing to dive up to 11,000 meters under water.
Countries take steps toward int'l accord to protect marine bio-diversity UNITED NATIONS, June 22 (Xinhua) UN member states have agreed to develop a legally binding instrument to conserve and sustainably use marine biological resources, UN officials said Monday.
International Affairs
China Focus: Mountainous province aims to become "The Oriental Switzerland" GUIYANG, June 28 (Xinhua) Officials in southwest China's Guizhou Province are strengthening environmental cooperation with Switzerland in the hope that the province can become an oriental version of the European country.
Int'l eco forum opens, seeks to enhance environmental protection GUIYANG, June 27 (Xinhua) - A forum on ecological development opened in southwest China's Guizhou Province on Saturday.
Dutch court orders gov't to further limit greenhouse gas emissions THE HAGUE, June 24 (Xinhua) The Dutch State must reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 25 percent in the year 2020, compared to those in 1990, the Hague District Court ruled on Wednesday.
Action on climate change could save tens of thousands of American lives annually: White House WASHINGTON, June 22 (Xinhua) Global action on climate change could save tens of thousands of American lives and hundreds of billions of dollars annually in the United States by the end of this century, a report released by the White House said Monday.
Law and Regulation
Xinhua Insight: AIIB the green investment bank? GUIYANG, June 28 (Xinhua) At an eco forum in southwest China, one important player is drawing much attention from environment organizations, researchers and business people, despite being absent.
China mulling "green finance" to tackle environmental blues GUIYANG, June 27 (Xinhua) China is considering conducting green reform to the financial system, a central bank official said Saturday.


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Miami Dolphins terminate contract of cornerback Eric Green
(Update: The 49ers picked up Green today. Click here to read.)
The Dolphins have terminated the contract of Eric Green, the team announced.
Following four seasons in Arizona, Green signed a two-year deal as a free agent on March 12.
Green, a native Clewistown, has struggled since he arrived.
During off-season workouts, he repeatedly was beaten on long throws down field.
Things never improved, culminating with a poor performance Monday against Jacksonville in the team's first pre-season game. Green allowed three straight completions at one point, including a 25-yarder to former first-round bust Troy Williamson.
Asked today what Green needed to do better, coach Tony Sparano replied, "consistency."
Green, 27, came to Miami with 33 NFL starts in Arizona. But the Cardinals replaced him with rookie Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie last season after nine games.
Looking for a change of scenery, Green did not play during the Cardinals run the Super Bowl, which ended in a last-minute loss to the Steelers.
Green was given every chance to become the starter on the right side opposite veteran Will Allen, who signed a two-year extension during the off-season.
Green opened training camp there. But coaches replaced Green with rookie Sean Smith to open the second week of camp.
Smith, the No. 61 pick in April out of Utah, played well and had an interception during the pre-season opener, while Green struggled.
The decision to get rid of Green puts additional pressure on first-round pick Vontae Davis, who had a tough debut. He had three penalties against the Jags, as well as what Sparano calls "minus plays" on defense … or plays that allow yardage.
In addition to Allen, Smith and Davis, the team has the following cornerbacks: nickel back Nate Jones, former first-round pick Jason Allen, journeyman Joey Thomas, who started one game in 2008 for the Dolphins, and 2008 practice squad member Will Billingsley.


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23 RV Parks near Yarmouth, Massachusetts
Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts 1.11 miles SW
Dennis, Massachusetts 2.73 miles NE
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 3.52 miles SE
South Dennis, Massachusetts 3.68 miles E
Barnstable, Massachusetts 3.68 miles SW
We did however find 23 campgrounds within 25 miles of Yarmouth. You can also find a list of cities with campgrounds or RV Parks near Yarmouth in the left hand column.
310 Old Chatham Rd. South Dennis, Massachusetts 02660 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 251 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 9 Reviews
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Apr 2019 - $1.00
Park is mostly seasonal with old and very old trailers and some newer park models all maintained in good shape. Down side is there is no laundry, propane. Can not get satellite or air antenna because of trees. All sights are back in. - geo cong
Oct 2016 - $55.00
We stayed here in late September/early October. The park is primarily for seasonal mobile homes and permanent RVs; very few were actually occupied this late in the season (the Cape is a "summer location"). There are few temporary "RV" spots here. However, we were very happy with this park because it is in a super-quiet area and is full of beautiful trees; it is a lovely park. The seasonal RVs are mostly quite nice ones, too. This is a well-kept park. Though sites are a little close together, we had plenty of room for our 30 foot trailer and large truck. There as plenty of room to open our slides. There is a playground here and a nice walking path. There is basically no wifi-- you have to go to the club house or something like that; I just hotspotted into my AT&T phone, which worked fine. - beckydmc
Jul 2016 - $74.00
This is primarily a summer residential camp. The toilets and showers are very old with few amenities. There was not even a hook in the shower. But there were spiders and moths. There were also lots of little worms dropping from the trees - something that would not happen all the time - we just managed to hit worm season. Very nice pool. - suerover
184 Old Wharf Rd. Dennis Port, Massachusetts 02639 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 275 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 25 Reviews
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Aug 2018 - $54.00
Location is the best asset for this campground. Has it's own private beach which is very nice. Roads can be tight. Sites are horribly on top of each other, our sewer was under our neighbors picnic table (zero privacy). Mostly all permanents. - Bjb1775
Jul 2018 - $54.00
This is a very nice park. I don't understand the past negative reviews. It is fairly large with 245 sites, and 80-90% are seasonal use, but well maintained and attractive. Private beach on Vineyard Sound, with great activities for kids and adults. Snack bar on site is very nice, store is well stocked and staff very helpful. Cable is excellent, WIFI was awful during the weekend, but to be expected. Right next door is a good beach restaurant. 50 amp service was fine, water pressure good, sewer is an odd issue here. Can only dump gray water. A truck pumps your black out on Tuesday and Friday, or you can use the dump stations. A whole new sewer system will be installed 2018-2019 winter. Interior roads were tight but navigable with my F350 pulling 34 ft fifth wheel. Some pads concrete, our pull through was gravel, but fine and we arrived after a big rain. Very pretty grounds. Well worth staying here. Very good price for Cape Cod and terrific location. - BWolfAR
Nov 2017 - $37.00
Mostly dilapidated Park models and trailers. RV sites were only a few and down in the 'hollow' which means they had no sewer because it was not functioning. Instead, they would drive a truck by and pump the black water for you which is nice, but necessary. Their location is on the beach. - DustyBob
676 Harwich Rd Brewster, Massachusetts 02631 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 250 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 44 Reviews
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Sep 2018 - $42.00
We stayed here just after Labor day, when the Cape gets a little quieter. The park was very quiet at this time, they have a lot of tent sites that were mostly unoccupied, and the hook up sites were roughly 75% filled. We stayed in area C, which is mostly wooded and shady, and that is what we prefer. Sites were large and well spaced, and the ground was very sandy. Most sites in this area have water, electric, and gray water. There are some full hookup sites closer to the main office. There are many seasonal sites, and they have there own section of the park, so the transient campers have there own section, and tenters have another area to themselves. We have stayed in this part of the Cape before, at a State Park, which is just a few miles down the road. This area is great for a Cape vacation as it is central to so many great things to do- the bike trails, easy hikes, the beaches and national seashore, and less than an hour from anything the Cape has to offer. The campground has a long dirt road entrance, setting back from the main road a ways, and there are dozens of hidden gnomes along the road that the kids would try to find. A great campground overall- some roads are tight and windy, signage needs some updating. Nice fishing/paddling pond. - Mavenheath
Sep 2018 - $42.00
Traveling in a 38 foot coach we stayed 7 nights in a site for big rigs. The site we had was on sand and dirt, and not level. If it had rained our sand pad would have been a sand pit and we would not have been able to get out. Is it that hard to put a little gravel down? Big coaches need gravel! After seven nights we were as dirty as can be due to the vehicles going by on the dusty road. No Wifi anywhere other than the office area. We were on the closest site to the office and could not pick up any wifi signal but sure did pick up the smell of garbage from the dumpsters right in front of our site. Our satellite did not work here (way to many large trees to get reception). If you have a dog there is ample area to walk. If you are looking for a dust free park.... look somewhere else. - JDC10
May 2018 - $42.00
Memorial Day weekend with friends, had a nice stay, even though I didn't feel well. Lovely campground, hope to visit again in the future. Camped here in my Volkswagon Westfalia. Band on Saturday was very good, but nowhere to dance. - JudoJeff
1709 Main St Brewster, Massachusetts 02631 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 92 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 18 Reviews
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Jul 2018 - $58.00
This is a very nice campground but could be made even nicer with little effort. The entrance is nice with good signage, flowers, big area to unhitch if you are towing. The office is a lovely cape style building, nicely decorated with very helpful, happy personnel. The grounds people were also nice and facilities super clean as stated in previous reviews. Our site was large enough to support our "A" but it was in desperate need of raking. The site backed up to an old stockade fence where laid about two years of fallen dead leaves. We actually watched a mouse travel back and forth. There was very little foliage separating us from our neighbors. Sitting under the awning, we had direct view of their sewer hookup. There are a good number of seasonals here and some units are unkept. I will never understand why a campground allows this to happen. Units not washed gathering mold, decks in need of repair, clothesline rope from trees, miscellaneous junk hanging around or covered with those blue plastic tarps. That is our only negative comment. It could be a beautiful campground with its ideal location, but sadly it's not. - Buckie
Jun 2017 - $62.00
Lots of trees. Nice and shady. Very nice bathrooms and showers. Good location on the Cape. Friendly helpful staff. - Patnal
Sep 2016 - $50.00
Smaller campground, nice wooded individual sites, excellent restroom and shower facilities. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Washers/dryers took quarters only, but there was no change machine. That's my only complaint. - NJMom
3488 Main St Brewster, Massachusetts 02631 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 420 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 11 Reviews
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Jul 2018 - $40.00
The park is large. Some of the sites are listed as very large / long but accessing them and backing with a large camper would be impossible. The staff does has open sites for problems ...as we were bottoming out on the site reserved, we had to ask for another. Some of the sites are hilly and best suited for tents. It's hard to tell on the reservation system. The park is heavily wooded and really what you might think of as a traditional camp. I really suggest having the park's map with you anywhere you go! We enjoyed riding bikes to each of the kettle ponds. The bike trails are very nice. The woods were so beautiful and cool. Be aware of poison ivy. It's not a big deal at all if you know what it looks like. Be careful with traffic pulling into and out of the main entrance area. The site surface wasn't prepped with any materials / just sand or soil... so bring a mat or two and double up. - Jim and Ben
May 2018 - $22.00
Stayed in site 069, this is a great state park in the heart of Cape Cod. Their are bike paths in the park and the 20 or so mile Cape Cod Rail Trail can be accessed directly from the park, in addition their are several kettle ponds for swimming and small boats. This park is almost always full in season I recommend reservations ASAP. - Ronahue
Jun 2017 - $22.00
Nice place but like many of our state parks it is neglected. Sites need maintenance, showers are not cleaned, at least not in the last 4 nights. On the plus side its a good price in nice surrounding's in the middle of Cape Cod. Yes, I'd stay here again. - padlin00
185 Cotuit Road Sandwich, Massachusetts 85119 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 411 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 27 Reviews
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May 2019 - $55.00
Very nice park with lots of local seasonal people. First camp sight was full of leaves and branches so we got to move to a cleaner (but not clean) pull threw. No satellite signal but free cable. Dog park was big but dog station needs cleaning. Park has only 3 pull threw sights. - geo cong
May 2018 - $48.00
This facility is easily reached and any updated GPS will take you right to the front gate. The entrance road is paved and wide. Customer service is first rate. We were contacted a day before our arrival to confirm our reservation and to let us know that everything we needed would be waiting for us at the front gate. The security gate staff are very professional and friendly and had everything we needed waiting for us. There are a lot of amenities including a pool, activity room, beach area at the pond, playground, and other game areas. The roads in the park in our section were paved and easy to navigate with no overhanging trees. Our site #13 was hard packed gravel, reasonably level but very narrow. All utilities and the sewer connection were within a reasonable distance and presented no problems in terms of hook up. There was decent shade. We had a decent Verizon signal. Cable TV was excellent but OTA TV was non-existent. There are a lot of park models but all were well groomed and taken care of. The park overall was very well maintained and taken care of. We would return again if in the area. - William T
Oct 2017 - $59.00
Stayed 5 nights at this campground. Rate I posted was the non-discounted rate. I used PA for 2 nights and a fall special discount t of 30% off for the other 3 nights. FHUs worked as expected. Cable channel selection was good although some channels were a little fuzzy. Wifi worked good for general surfing. Site was gravel, level, and pretty good size. Lots of park models and seasonal campers. My only complaint is the showers on Spruce Ln need some work. No hooks, sheet rock was turning black, and the water ran out into the floor in the handicapped accessible shower making the floor very slick. Showers in other parts of the campground were better. Staff was nice and helpful. Would stay there again if in the area. - Kxbronco
5 John Ewer Rd Sandwich, Massachusetts 02563 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 66 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 3 Reviews
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Aug 2016 - $46.00
Easy to get to, well maintained park. Full-service, 50A, pull-thru site was quite long. Owners friendly and helpful. Near many attractions including ferries to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. Many seasonals, but they were nice and well kept. Roads were a bit narrow in the park for very big rigs, but we made it fine. I would definitely stay again. - DYK 640
May 2015 - $40.00
Friendly, quiet, generally seasonal occupants with personal upgrades to the sites. Rolling topography. - User2564
Jun 2014 - $40.00
We stayed here in our 42' rig. The pull-through site was plenty long. The park was nice and quiet with a wonderful beach area that many were enjoying. They have sailboats, rowboats and paddleboats available at no extra charge. The owner was very friendly and gave us a lot of local information/sights to see. We would stay there again. - FunTimes123
42 Main St Sandwich, Massachusetts 02563 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 285 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 7 Reviews
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Sep 2015 - $12.00
Great park! I love it on the Cape especially in the summer. - Crystalline421
Jul 2012 - $12.00
We stayed here for a weekend. The staff was friendly and efficient. The roads were paved. The sites are dirt, but they are roomy, shady, and level. They had a table and fire pit. Bathrooms dated, but clean. No hook ups. There are hiking trails, a playground and a small camp store with essentials and firewood. The campground volunteers put on a great pancake breakfast. Quiet at night. We would stay here again. - trip1
Sep 2011 - $12.00
This is a very nice park with shaded, private sites. While staying here you get access to Scusset Beach which is a very nice beach on Cape Cod Bay. Bathrooms are clean and the people that work here are very nice. We stay here often and the area is convenient for sight-seeing on Cape Cod. - BroadwayBaby
20 Scusset Beach Rd Sagamore, Massachusetts 02562 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 103 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 37 Reviews
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Jul 2018 - $34.00
Scusset Beach is located at the southwest corner of the Cape Cod Bay. You get access to about 1.5 miles of beachfront just a short bike ride or walk away. Located right on the Cape Cod Canal bike path or you can take a walk along the jetty to watch ships pass through the Cape Canal. There are ~98 R.V. sites with hook-ups, and 5 tent-only campsites. The facilities are kept very clean daily by host campers. Most of the electrical has been redone and is in A-1 condition. You will need to visit the dump station or use a tote, but honestly the facilities are very good, so you'll likely not need either. Water is from shared pedestals, so make sure you bring 100' or more of water hose! The best State Park with beach access in MA for exploring Cape Cod. - R-R
Jul 2018 - $50.00
This park, being right at the beach, was really nice. There was plenty of room between sites, indeed. The utility posts were very far from some of the sites and we needed to head out and buy an extension for our hose. Other than that I felt this was a great park. Nice beaches... excellent and paved bike trail, pretty views... About an hour from Boston and I'm guessing 1.5 / 2 to Province through the cape. Great location - Jim and Ben
May 2018 - $48.00
This is a beautiful state park just before the bridge over to Cape Cod and Sandwich. Some sites looked very close together near the front and they were open with no privacy. We were in site 21 near the back that had a good amount of space and privacy. We have a 41 ft 5th wheel and had just enough space with the truck parked sideways across the driveway. The 7 mile bike path along the canal is beautiful and can be accessed from the campground. The beach access is also convenient. Check-in was a bit of a hassle because we got there at 12:50 and they will not let anyone check in until precisely 1pm. So I had to join the long line of others waiting until 1pm. I understand not allowing early check-in, but a few minutes shouldn't be a big deal. We also didn't intentionally show up early, but we were coming from another park in RI where we had to leave by 11 and it didn't take quite 2 hours to get to Scusset Beach no matter how slow we drove. This park is pretty expensive for a state park with no sewer hookups, but it's partly because of the out-of-state up-charge. That seems a little unfriendly to me considering we are from Florida which does not charge extra at the state parks for out-of-state visitors. I guess Florida is more welcoming to tourists. Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile all worked well. - Love2Camp777
3700 State Highway 6 Eastham, Massachusetts 02642 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 100 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 71 Reviews
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May 2019 - $61.00
This is a very nice campground. It is close to Highway 6 but the road noise is negligible. The sites are large pull through and level. Sites are close to each other,however when we stayed it was early spring and the campground was not overly crowded. The Cape Cod Bike trail is just a few feet away from the campground. Plenty to do in the area. The campground staff was very accommodating, They helped us find a local RV parts facility to repair our failed hot water controller. We would highly recommend this campground . - Grand-Chickadee
Oct 2018 - $75.00
This long-time favorite park was as busy as ever a week after Labor Day, although some Cape Cod restaurants were already shutting down at the end of the tourist season. Arnold's, a great lobster and seafood place a short walk from the campground, was open only on weekends (and still was cash only). Van Rensselaer's Restaurant, a fine choice up the street, was open full-time. The bike path out the back of the park offered a 4-mile ride to Marconi Beach. Site K-2 was chosen because it is one of the few spots where satellite TV is available. Spots are pull-in, back out. The oaks bounced acorns off our fiberglass roof all week, an interesting phenomenon. - Mtmoi
Sep 2018 - $61.00
Our site was cozy but private. There was room for our canopy and rugs but not a lot more before the tall, well filled in bushes which gave very nice privacy from the neighboring site. Being located Mid-Cape this campground is in a perfect location for exploring which I guess explains the price which I thought was a little high for mid to late September when the pool was already closed. The folks in the office were very nice and friendly. Arnold's restaurant is just a short ride/walk on the well paved bike path right behind the park. We would not hesitate to stay there again. I guess Mass doesn't require that sewer pipes be threaded because both Mass campgrounds we were in required me to pile rocks on my sewer hose to keep it in the sewer pipe. I much prefer the security of a threaded pipe. - Bandguy


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The Face Shop Raspberry Roots Depuffing Eye Gel, this is another product I actually owned from The Face Shop Raspberry Roots series. Similar to The Face Shop Raspberry Roots Sleeping Mask, the eye gel is another product which I neither love or hate.
For a period of time, I actually forgot that I have bought the eye gel together with the sleeping mask. I recently found it lying at the back of my drawers and started using it again.
What The Face Shop says
The Face Shop Raspberry Roots Depuffing Eye Gel helps to de-puff and soothe swollen eyes and at the same time, provides instant cooling and refreshment to the under eyes area.
Let's look at some of the ingredients used in the formulation of the eye gel.
Raspberry Roots from Himalayas are rich in antioxidants which promotes skin lifting and instant hydration that helps to improve tightness and firmness around the eyes area.
Grapefruit is rich in antioxidants and vitamins which provide an array of anti-aging benefits and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also helps to brighten the skin tone and lighten the dark circles.
Caffeine in skin care? Researches have shown that Cafferine contains anti-inflamatory properties which will help to reduce eyes puffiness and dark circles that are usually caused by inflammation and poor blood circulation.
Portulaca Oleracea Purslane, also known as wild Portulaca or Pigweed, is a natural source of vitamins A, C and E. It contains a large amount of antioxidant named the co-enzyme Q10, which is effective in fighting premature aging caused by the enviroment and regain the skin's elasticity.
Salvia Officinalis, also know as Sage extract, contains antioxidants that helps to reduce the signs of aging such as wrinkles. The Sage extract is also said to be effective in improving the blood circulation of the skin surface due to its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.
Chamomile has skin healing properties that helps to reduce skin inflammation and soothe skin problems such as rashes.
Aloe Vera Extract, known to the Egyptians as the "Plant of Immorality" due to its natural healing and hydrating properties. In addition, Aloe Vera Extract is effective in preventing and reducing skin aging, thus resulting in a firmer and youthful looking skin. You might wish to read my review on the Nature Republic Aqua Aloe Soothing Gel for more information.
What I feel about this product
1. Depuffing
I seldom have swollen or puffy eyes. But when I do, it will mean that I did not have sufficient sleep on the previous night. Usually it goes away really fast if I get to sufficient rest on the next day. However, there are also times when I just could not get enough sleep on that week.
My puffy eyes got out of control, which caused me to feel really frustrated. It was my frustration that eventually got me in purchasing the eye gel.
Just as what The Face shop has claimed, the Raspberry Roots Depuffing Eye Gel helps to de-puff and soothe eyes puffiness. I could see my eyes bags disappearing the next day after application. Although the eye gel is not 100% effective, I am still thankful that it has helped to reduce the size of my ugly eyes bags.
In addition to that, the eye gel also seems to make my eyes looks brighter and refreshing the next morning after every apllication.
2. Absorbs well
The texture of the eye gel is actually very light and watery, thus enabling it to be easily absorbed by the skin. It does not leave a sticky or oily feel after application.
3. Packaging and Price
The Face Shop Raspberry Roots Depuffing Eye Gel comes in a cute white and pinkish tube. The packaging is not only adorable, but also relatively easy to use. Just a small squeeze of the tube is sufficient to disperse an appropriate tiny amount of the eye gel for one application.
The price of this eye gel is still quite reasonable. I remember I purchased this at around SGD 30 from The Face Shop store in Singapore. Considering only a very tiny amount is needed for each application, a tube of this product could last me for almost a year.
4. Smell
No particular fragrance I could tell of. The eye gel does not smell of anything at all.
5. Not effective against dark circles
Perhaps I might have misunderstood and thought that the eye gel might be effective in reducing dark circles. However, that seems not be the case. This product has no effect on dark circles. Afterall, The Face Shop Raspberry Roots Depuffing Eye Gel has never claimed to be effective in reducing dark circles.
6. Anti-aging
I am not sure whether this is effective in reducing wrinkles around eyes corner. It might be able to since the eye gel is formulated ingredients that contains anti-aging properties.
How do I use this product
I follow a fixed skin care routine every night. Firstly, I will wash my face clean with facial cleanser before applying my favorite toner with a cotton pad. The Raspberry Roots Depuffing Eye Gel will follow right after a facial serum. Usually, I will squeeze a tiny bit of the eye gel on my middle finger and gently tap it under my eyes area. The last step of my skin care routine will be applying the moisturizer.
Final thoughts
The Face Shop Raspberry Roots Depuffing Eye Gel is a product which I can do with or do without. Although this eye gel does help in reducing the puffiness under my eye, the result is not impressive enough to convince me to re-purchase this product.
Thursday, April 3, 2014
[Review] The Face Shop Raspberry Roots Depuffing Eye Gel
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Rev. 112013 FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2012 U.S.C. app. 101-111) Person Reporting (last name, first, middle initial) McLaughlin, Sean Court Organization U.S. Dist. Court -W. D.P. Date Report 05/14/2013 Title (Article lII judges indicate active senfor status; magistrate judges indicate full-or part-time) Article JII Judge -Acti Sa. Report Type (check appropriate type) Nomination Date Initial [{] Annual Sb. Amended Report Final Reporting Period 01/01/2012 12/31/2012 Chambers Office Address South Park Row Room A-250 Erie, 16501 IMPORTANT NOTES: The instructions accompanying this form must followed. Complete all parts, checking the NONE box for each part where you have reportable information. POSITIONS. (Reporting individual only; see pp. 9-13 filing instructionS.) [{] NONE (No reportable positions.) POSITION NAME ORGANIZATION/ENTITY IJ. AGREEMENTS. (Reporting individual only; see pp. 14-16 filing instructions.) [{] NONE (No reportable agreements.) PARTIES AND TERMS 05/14/2013 III. N-INVES TMENT ME. (Reporting individual and spouse; see pp. 17-24 filing instructions.) Filer's Non-Investment Income [{] SOURCE AND TYPE INCOME (yours, not spouse's) Spouse's Non-Investment Income -If you were married during any portion the reporting year, complete this section. (Dollar amount not required except for honoraria.) NONE (No reportable non-investment income.) SOURCE AND TYPE 2012 Weber Realtors IV. REIMBURSEMENTS --transportation, lodging, food, entertainment. (Includes those spouse and dependent children; see pp. 25-27 offi/ing instructions.) NONE (No reportable reimbursements.) SOURCE DATES LOCATION PURPOSE ITEMS PAID PROVIDED Academy Trial Lawyers Allegheny County 3/16/12 Pittsburgh, Seminar (Speaker) mileage Academy Trial Lawyers 12/07/12 Pittsburgh, Seminar (Speaker) mileage Allegheny County 05/14/2013 GIFTS. (Includes those spouse and dependent children; see pp. 28-31 filing instructions.) [{] NONE (No reportable gifts.) SOURCE DESCRIPTION VALUE VJ. LIAB JLITIE (Includes those spouse and dependent children; see pp. 32-33 filing instructions.) DESCRIPTION PNC Mortgage vestment Properties Erie, (See Part Capital One Credit card Bank ofAmerica Credit card instructions.) NONE (No reportable income, assets, transactions.) Income Gain Codes: =$1.000 Jess B=$1.001 $2,500 c=$2.501 -$5.000 =$5,001 -$15.000 =$15.001 -$50.000 (Sec Columns and D4) =$50.001 $100.000 I00.00 $1.000.000 Ill =$1.000.001 -$5,000.000 112 =More than $5,000,000 Value Codes J=$15,000 less =$15,001 $50.000 L=$50.00 00.000 =$100.001 $250.000 (Sec Columns and D3) N=$250.001 -$500.000 0=$500,00 $1,000.000 =$1,000,001 $5.000.000 P2=$5,000.001$25,000,000 =$25.000.001 $50.000.000 =More th'an $50.000.000 Value Method Codes =Appraisal =Cost (Real Estate Only) =Assessment =Cash Market (Sec Column C2) =Book Value V=Othcr W=Estimated Date Report 05/14/2013 VIII. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EXPLANATIONS. (lndicate partofreport.) The Merrill Lynch-Money Market Fund listed Item was closed August 24, 2012. The funds were transferred the RBC Wealth Management Account reflected Item which was opened August 24, 2012. The value the Merrill Lynch-Money Market Fund was below the reportable threshold August 24. 2012 and the value the RBC Wealth Management Account was below the reportable threshold December 31, 2012. 051 14/20 IX. CERTIFICATION. certify that all information given above (including information pertaining spouse and minor dependent children, any) accurate, true, and complete the best knowledge and belief, and that any information not reported was withheld because met applicable statutory provisions permitting non-disclosure. further certify that earned income from outside employment and honoraria and the acceptance gifts which have been reported are compliance with the provisions U.S.C. app. 501 et. seq., U.S.C. 7353, and Judicial Conference regulations. Signature: Sean McLaughlin NOTE: ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO KNOWINGLY AND WILLFULLY FALSIFIES FAILS FILE THIS REPORT MAY SUBJECT CIVIL AND CRIMINAL SANCTIONS U.S.C. app. 104) Committee Financial Disclosure Administrative Office the United States Courts Suite 2-301 One Columbus Circle, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20544


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Today is the 5th days of developping FM.
They do very well.
Almost them makes body of cansat,
Today, drilling machine is used so much by everyone.
Of course,rest time is also important!!
Also try "Senbei",Rice cookie.
They seem to like Japanese snack very much!
Some teams almost finish making FM.
TeamB have already finished drop test.(Sorry, no photo)
The day after tomorrow, the balloon test is held.
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It is pretty amazing how much of a difference dog training collar can have, of course you have to think about certain factors.
A dog training collar is regarded as essential to make the right 'education' of a dog to get a good co-habitation and co-work with people. Benefits and disadvantages come together for each kind of dog training collar, and they have to be known towards the coach before the choice of the right tools to work with. The dog wears the training collar only in the course of instruction, and the owner ought to eliminate it after that. If the dog remains without supervision with the collar on, it can be dangerous and harmful to the animal.
Slip collars or choke chains signify the dog training collar device using the most immediate modification effect on the animal. This kind of a collar would coerce your dog into the specified position because it places stress on and under the pet's neck. The modification as such consists of a fast jerk with an instantaneous launch. Slip collars have no limit in order to how far they constrict the dog's neck. They ought to be used with fantastic treatment and moderation, simply because you may abuse the animal.
We hope that what you will have read already around aids for training your dog, likewise additionally the details about pet care advice, is helpful for you. Now read on even more to find added details regarding this topic.
A pong dog training collar is also known as pinch collar. This resembles choke chains but it has a limited area, which means that it can constrict the dog's neck as much as a certain stage. You can make use of this kind of a collar to stop your pet from pulling. The effect on the dog is just like the motion of the alpha dog teeth in opposition to the neck. It offers another form of behavior modification, putting the master in control.
There are unique measures to be taken for that secure use of a dog training collar. Therefore, you must stop this from puncturing the skin or develop tufts within the fur. It is important to buy high quality goods that do not cause damage simply because they need to tough chisel cut ends. Sometimes a couple of different collars might be used simultaneously in order to stop your dog from running loose in the course of instruction.
It's worth talking about the truth that the dog training collar design ought to be bought thinking about the type, the dimension and the specificity of the dog. For instances Martingale collars are appropriate for dogs with small heads that can free on their own from regular collars. The 2 loops of the Martingale collar makes it a good choice for many kennels and animal shelters. This does apply even stress on the neck and it does not choke the animal.


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Reviews - Loch Ness Country House Hotel4
Loch Ness Road, Inverness, IV3 8JN
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Very Good
95% would recommend it to a friend
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Christmas shopping trip.
Stayed at the Loch Ness Hotel for dinner, b&b.
Service was excellent, room and food faultless. A relaxing and very pleasant experience. Would definitely return.
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lovely accommodation,nice people,excellent food,great scenery and wonderful time.
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Loch Ness Country House Hotel
Lovely , friendly, relaxing break.
Lovely hotel but what's with the lampshades in dining room. Surely wouldn't be a huge expense to replace . They are burnt!
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Second honeymoon
Beautiful room staff outstanding.
Cosy lounge with real coal fire. Grounds amazing.
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Loch Ness Country House Hotel
Lovely hotel in picturesque grounds
Autumn break
Excellent overnight stay in the Highland capital helped by unseasonably sunny weather for the Hurling / Shinty international.
Staff could not have beeper helpful or friendly. Unfortunately we had a prior dinner appointment so did not get a chance to check out the food other than for breakfast but next time we will. Rooms clean comfortable and welcoming but perhaps in need of redecoration as are the dining rooms. Lounge very comfortable and welcoming.
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We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel.
We stayed in the Honeymoon Suite which was £240 per night. We later realised this was quite high considering: The bed was very sqeeky and hard. The bathroom wall paper is peeling and the flooring has seen better days. It was a pleasent experience and we did enjoy however the price was high considering what we recieved.
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Garden cottage
Absolutely wonderfull break in this hotel.
We decided to upgrade to the garden cottage, which gave us more space and privacy while still having all the benefits of staying a nice hotel. Hotel staff were helpfull and nothing was to much trouble for them. We will definitely return in the near future. The only drawback was that the mattress was a little to soft for a decent sleep. Other than that a relaxing break
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Loch Ness Country House Hotel stay
Arrived to be greeted by friendly staff, enjoyed the evening in a wonderful spacious suite, lovely breakfast.
Really impressed with the standards and service.
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Lovely Stay
Staff are incredibly helpful and friendly.
We were surprised by how good the quality of breakfast was as well. Had a wonderful stay overall. The only thing I would point out is that there is not wifi available in all of the rooms.
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Many folks use their ovens sparingly except at holiday time. Be warned that gas ovens are a source of carbon monoxide when a) the burners are dirty and b) the amount of gas to oxygen is not adjusted correctly. Make sure you have a carbon monoxide detector in your kitchen, and open windows or run the range hood when baking.
SunSpec offers a CO test for the oven only for just $30 during the holiday season. We will tell you if your oven is emitting CO levels that exceed BPI standards, and what to do about it.
For a test that includes gas oven, water heater, and heating system, (one each) the charge is $65.
Symptoms of CO poisoning include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. High levels of CO inhalation can cause loss of consciousness and death. See the Center for Disease Control website for more information on the hazards of CO: http://www.cdc.gov/co/faqs.htm
Be safe this holiday season!


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Weird And Wonderful 12 Photos Of Totally Weird Discoveries- UNDERWATERTranslateCategories: Art · Photography · Weird Tags: . Caribbean Ocean- Mexican Sculpture Exhibit · Underwater Rivers · Apollo 11 · Maldive President · President Of The Maldives · Fascinating Views · Underwater Discoveries · Bizarre Pictures · Strange Photos · Underwater Photography · Archeological Discoveries · Underwa
There are many awesome pictures and stories discovered each day, which quite quickly travel the internet. Some are old, some well known, others not so. In previous articles, we have looked at bizarre and unusual world sites and places. In a follow up article, here are 12 more of them- this time underwater.
Number 1 has to be the Mysterious Rock formations, discovered in Lake Michigan, for these bear an uncanny resemblance to an English Landmark, also shrouded in mystery. Quite simply, there is no clear explanation for how these came into existence. Although many theories ranging from Archaeological to Religious have been put forward, the mystery still remains
Check out these 12 pictures, some have explanations, some not, but they are all, quite intriguing.


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I was driving home and because of bad traffic on the interstate I took another route that I had not been on for a while. As I drove along, I noticed a business that had been around for years had closed. Then I saw another and another. All closed. As I kept driving down this path of road I passed at least 6 businesses that were open a year ago, that are now closed. The gates are locked. The day before Thanksgiving, this is a good reminder and a painful burden.
As business owners, we fully understand our responsibility to our employees and to our clients. I think employers get a bad rap. Perhaps once a corporation is a mega sized company, people become just numbers, but I have met many people that lead these big companies that hurt when they have to lay off people. I think it is easy to believe that "employers" are after the all powerful dollar and don't even think of the trouble they will cause in an individual's life but I know that in our company that is not true.
We are blessed to have jobs. So many people don't. Seeing all those buildings vacant hurt my heart not only for the employees who lost their jobs, but for the employers who have lost everything. Small business is the heart of America.
As this Thanksgiving rolls around, I am thankful for my employees and my MLM, party plan and Direct Sales clients. I am thankful we have made it through another tough year in this economy. I am thankful that even when things get tough, we pull together as a team and create "wins" for our clients.
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Bolt Official Trailer
Bolt is an upcoming CG animated movie by Disney Animations. John Travolta is lending his voice to Bolt and Miley Cyrus to Penny, the girl who owns Bolt.
The official trailer of Bolt has been released by Disney through Empire, and Bolt is indeed a cute naughty dog:
I think this movie is gonna be a hit: even the hamster or the cat look cool! You can be sure your children are going to claim Bolt toys: don't spend everything on Wall-E, yeap, keep some money for Bolt!


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At Address Downtown, weddings become momentous occasions at exceptional venues, with special packages arranged to suit your unique needs.
Versatility has been duly considered at Address Downtown. Guests are provided with a venue that fosters collaboration and networking, whether throughout the day or intermittently, between meetings.


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- Food spend: £20
Part of a successful chain across the UK, The Slug and Lettuce is a laid-back, contemporary group of bars and restaurants with a diverse seasonal menu of modern British classics. The light interior and striking wood-block wall in this Leicester branch create an airy, relaxed ambience, with chunky sofas and muted tones. Staples from steaks to salads are served all day, accompanied by a comprehensive drinks list that comprises cocktails, wine and beer, plus menus and colouring sheets for kids.
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Music And Movies
I first tested the Sunfire TGP-5 with Mission: Impossible III (Paramount Home Entertainment) on HD DVD, which impressed me. The TGP-5 was able to reproduce the subtlety of details and the ever-present background music, while easily handling the dynamics of guns and explosions throughout the movie. Voices were well-articulated and the helicopter scene demonstrated excellent transitions between speakers, while background music filled the room when the intense explosions and the deep bass rumble of chopper blades and turbines didn't overpower the score. The effects when Owen Davian (Philip Seymour Hoffman) is held outside the flying jet shook my room, yet kept the sounds of the small items bouncing around the cabin distinct. The TGP-5 really made an exciting experience of this film. Video looked great when run through the TGP-5's HDMI switcher, and to test it further, I compared the video run through the TGP-5 to the performance of running the HDMI output of my Toshiba HD-XA1 directly to my Samsung DLP and could see no difference. The TGP-5's HDMI output retained all of the film's beautifully saturated color palettes, as well as maintaining the appropriate amounts of texture and depth, in many of the film's more historic locales. Skin tones looked natural with appropriate amounts of pop and sharpness, without becoming overly glossy in the way they can on some processors. The TGP-5's HDMI switcher essentially takes itself out of the equation by passing the signal along with zero added and nothing taken away; more importantly, the TGP-5 had zero handshake issues with the infamous HD-XA1, allowing me to always enjoy the show instead of cursing it.
I so enjoyed the presence the Sunfire TGP-5 gave to the helicopters on this HD DVD that I moved on to Apocalypse Now Redux (Paramount Home Entertainment) to further test its abilities, and once again was impressed. The TGP-5 gave an enveloping surround field and seamless transitions. The rumble of arc light when Captain Willard's (Martin Sheen) team meets the Air Cavalry shook the walls of my room. Helicopters flew around me while the subtle details of the dirt falling back to the ground from explosions remained. Later, in the interrogation scene, the chirping crickets came from all around me while Kurtz (Marlon Brando) scratching his head seemed so real; it felt as though I had just scratched my own stubble. Again, the TGP-5 rendered the video portion of the performance faithfully, with no signs of editorializing.
To test the TGP-5's musical ability, I cued up Nine Inch Nails' The Downward Spiral (Interscope Records) on SACD. Trent Reznor is known for making music out of chaos, so his albums can be difficult to reproduce. The ambient sound of "Piggy" pulled me into the music, the blowing wind was eerie and the drums kicked in with force. The final song of the album, and my favorite, "Hurt" makes for a great test of audio gear. The typical NIN bass is present, but the tamed-down vocals and guitars are contrasted with explosions of sound. The TGP-5 did a great job handling the loud passages as easily as the quiet ones and the intensity of the drums kept good separation from the quieter passages, while the wind flowed effortlessly and made for excellent reproduction of this song.
To test the TGP-5 on something a little softer, I moved on to the DVD-Audio disk of the Grateful Dead Workingman's Dead (Rhino Records). Though I am not a huge Deadhead, I like this album, and they did a great job remixing it for DVD-Audio. During the opening track "Uncle John's Band," the echoes during the harmony were lifelike. Once again, the Sunfire gear easily handled the transitions. "Cumberland Blues" is my favorite song on this album, and the Sunfire TGP-5 did great justice to the fast and fun pace of it. The bouncing bass lines easily came through and I was able to distinguish the individual voices within the harmonies, while the guitar stayed off to the left of the soundstage.
On the title track of Yes' classic Close to the Edge (Elektra), the bass shone, while the complexity of this piece was clearly reproduced and imaging was so good that I actually checked that my surrounds weren't on. Bass was punchy and highs were sharp. "And You and I" had a smooth ease to the intro and individual notes remained clear, allowing the background to easily come through. As the rhythm of the song increased, nothing was lost, and the ringing bells seemed to chime from behind me. "Siberian Khatru" showed all the punch and liveliness it's known for, while the vocals seemed to hover in the middle of my room.
The tuner section of the TGP-5 also performed very well, easily pulling in the more problematic stations in my area. The Dynamic Tuner Noise Reduction did a great job of lowering the noise floor of my Saturday afternoon radio sessions, making them even more enjoyable.


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Monday November 5 Forest Hills Foods is dedicating another day to gluten free products. Thanks to helpful input from visitors in September they now carry the Cherrybrook Kitchen cakes and cookie mixes. Coco Charlotte Bakery is now making Anna's Bread in her bakery and offering them for sale at her facility and at Forest Hills Foods. They also have the Lundeberg's gluten free snacks and corn pastas.
This event is open house style from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM.


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04 March 2013
Five Step Sparring
3 comments:
- NeoBluePanther said...
I like what your Sensei said, but I have a different take on it.
Your first punch may be blocked but it, most likely, will be your most powerful one. The fifth even though it gets through will have less impact.
So, my takeaway from your Sensei's message is two-fold:
i) Try your best to make your first attempt count.
ii) Even if you fail in (i) keep trying.
Keep Smiling, and writing!
- March 6, 2013 at 4:41 AM
- -Jo- said...
Good point, NeoBluePanther. I do always feel like my first punch is the best. Unless I have a plan and the first one is a ruse to get their hands out of my way. Then I kick them! Well, when the plan works, that is.
- March 6, 2013 at 6:38 AM
- Anthony Dutson said...
I totally wanna read your toilet paper book, and I am seeking help. ;)
Sensei is wise and motivational. My problem, I think, is the time between punches. It's not going to work with me throwing a punch every two years.
- March 6, 2013 at 10:28 AM


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Ruby Rock-It Brands and Ranger have teamed up to share some creative projects for the next couple of months. Ranger has brought out a line of Mini Distress Ink Pad Sets, and today I'm sharing a mixed media layout with the Rusty Hinge, Victorian Velvet, Broken China, and Gathered Twigs set with the Mini Ink Blending Applicators.
I started with a plain white cardstock and came up with a fun, grungy, and rusty mixed media page, featuring my youngest daughter. Check her out…she always encourages me to fly, spread my wings, and be fearless!
"Fly, Be Fearless"
Ruby Rock-It Brands materials: Borderlines Bling, Blue Butterflies Bling, Gold Florals, Blue Florals, Pink Corrugated Cardstock, Raw & Rustic Clear Stamp Set, Faded Empire Clear Stamp Set, Bolt Clear Stamp Set, White Lettering On Kraft Alpha Sticker Set, Gelato Butterflies
First, I applied the Broken China and Gathered Twigs through some Scrapmatts Hexagon Stencil with the Ink Blending Applicator around the photo. I then added some stamping with the Victorian Velvet, Rusty Hinge, and Gathered Twigs around the page.
The versatile Bella Borderlines Bling are then added for touches of texture and Bling around the page. Some more texture has been added on top of these and some splattering of the Broken China and Gathered Twigs Distress Ink.
A cluster of Gold and Blue Bella Florals are then added beside the photo, along with some Fundamentals Gelato Butterflies and Kraft Alpha Stickers. I also used these Alpha Stickers as a stencil, inked with the Victorian Velvet using the Ink Blending Tool/Applicator. The Scrapmatts Hexagon Chipboards are inked with the Rusty Hinge.
The edges of the page are then inked with Victorian Velvet, Rusty Hinge, and Gathered Twigs using the Ink Blending Tool. It's finished off with the addition of drops, gold glitter, and a Blue Bella Butterfly Bling.
This layout is inspired by More Than Words' September Fearless & Grunge Challenge:
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I don't know. In our criminal justice system, the State has the burden of proof. The State must convince the Jury that the accused is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Twelve jurors listened to all the evidence and reached a verdict of not guilty on the charges related to Caylee's death.
As a parent, I am appalled at the conduct Ms. Anthony was accused of and sincerely hope that she was not guilty of same. I have heard from other lawyers that watched the trial that say the prosecutors "overreached" and did not have as strong a case as the commentators would have you believe. Ask yourself, did the media scrutiny affect the jurors? I know Nancy Grace disagrees with the verdict. Ask yourself, does Nancy Grace truly care about justice for Caylee or ratings (and money) for herself
In my opinion, the prosecutors should have charged her with something less than premeditated murder. In my opinion, the prosecutors got caught up in the spotlight and got greedy. They "swung for the fences" instead of basing the charges on what they could prove.
It is important for us to remember that anyone accused of a crime enters the courtroom with a Presumption of Innocence. Our justice system is built around that idea that it is more important to insure that an innocent person is not convicted of a crime he/she did not commit than to ensure that every person who commits a crime is convicted of it. This system ensures that no one is deprived of their civil liberties guaranteed under our Constitution and Bill of Rights unless it is clear that they have committed a crime that requires these liberties be taken away. This judicial system was developed by our Founding Fathers and has served our country well for just over 235 years.
While most of us would disagree with Ms. Anthony's conduct after her child died, her actions alone cannot prove the prosecutor's case. 12 jurors in Florida listened to all the evidence and felt that the prosecution had not proven all elements of the serious crimes Ms. Anthony was accused of.
I believe in the jury system. I believe juries get it right more often than they get it wrong. If the State failed to prove its case, the jury did the right thing. We don't want to live in a world where juries do what the news media and commentators like Nancy Grace tell them to do. We want juries to do what is right even if we don't like it.
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Meeting Minutes
Notes from our meetings
On this page you can find out what Ngaio Crofton Downs Residents Association talks about in our monthly meetings.
Meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month in the drop-in centre at the Ngaio Town Hall, 7:30 pm. All residents are welcome to attend.
Meeting notes from 4 March 2015
We spent most of our time organising the neighbours day event in Cummings Park on Sunday, 29 March 11am – 3:00pm.
Meeting notes from 4 February 2015
- Work on the Silversky bridge should begin soon.
- Freedom campers were camping in Chelmsford Park in early January. They left their rubbish behind – bagged up.
- We will present an oral submission on the draft suburban parks and reserves management plan on 12 February.
- We agreed to organise a neighbours day event in Cummings Park on Sunday, 29 March 11am – 3:00pm.
Meeting notes from 3 December 2014
- Robyn Radomski was co-opted onto the Committee
- Valerie Bos reported on the meeting with GWRC about squeaky trains
- Thirsty Liquor have applied to renew their liquor licence. NCDRA will put in a submission
- Our next committee meeting is on Wednesday, 4 February 2015, 7:30, in the side room of Ngaio Town Hall.
Meeting notes from 5 November 2014
- Our AGM is on 18 November in the Ngaio Union Church. We discussed arrangements for this meeting
- Our annual newsletter is nearly finished. We divvied out areas for delivery to residents' letterboxes over the next couple of weeks.
- Our walking tracks map is now updated and copies are in Cummings Park library.
- Kathleen Wright from Sub Urban Co-Working talked to us about this project
- We briefly discussed the draft suburban reserves management plan and set up a small subcommittee to look at it in depth and make recommendations for the next committee meeting to discuss.
- Our next committee meeting is on Wednesday, 5 December, 7:45 in the side room of Ngaio Town Hall.
Meeting notes from 1 October 2014
- Graham Weir from the Silversky Track group reported on progress and their grant from Transpower
- A member of the community alerted us to possible plans to sell All Saints Church
- Noisy trains are still an issue for some residents
- An information kit for new residents was tabled.
Meeting notes from 2 September 2014
- We met briefly before the Meet the Candidates meeting to finalise arrangements
- Our next meeting is on Wednesday, 1 October.
Meeting notes from 6 August 2014
- We spent most of our time discussing arrangements for the Meet the Candidates meeting on Tuesday 2 September at 8:00pm
- We will hold our AGM later this year in Crofton Downs
- Our next committee meeting will be on 1 October.
Meeting notes from 2 July 2014
No meeting
Meeting notes from 4 June 2014
- Committee members plan to attend two local meetings – Project Kaiwharawhara and Bus Routes through Khandallah
- Silversky Track's Graham Weir gave us an update on track progress. The track should be finished in its current form by the end of the year. Three boardwalks have been installed and another is needed. A steep, temporary exit will connect with a right-of-way off Silverstream Road. The final alignment depends on the new housing development. The group will apply for funding from Transpower's Community Care Fund.
- Local residents Jane Schaverien and Kathleen Wright outlined ideas for planting fruit trees in public places throughout Ngaio, starting close to schools or parks
- We plan to update our walking tracks map to include the Silversky Track and Chartwell Reserve.
Meeting notes from 7 May 2014
- We agreed to hold a meet the candidates meeting in the Ngaio Town Hall at a date to be arranged
- We are supporting the Silversky Track builders by managing their WCC funding
- Trevor Lloyd, park ranger Matt Roberson and local resident Brian Dawkins re-gravelled a 20 metre section of Heke Reserve track – the section close to Thatcher Crescent
- Trevor will replant the grasses around the welcome to Ngaio signs as they are looking a bit tired
- Trevor and Robin led a walk through Makererua Reserve during the school holidays.
Meeting notes from 2 April 2014
- President Ritchie Wards has bought a house in the Wairarapa but will continue as President until the AGM
- We discussed ways to increase Committee membership
- Over the past 3 months Ngaio has had several car break-ins and 16 burglaries
- Community constable Hamish Knight Hamish would still like our support for community patrols for the Khandallah to Wilton area. Community Policing NZ would organise the patrols
- Part of the Heke Reserve track near Thatcher Crescent is boggy and needs gravel.
Meeting notes from 5 March 2014
Graeme Weir updated us on the Silversky Track in Crofton Downs.
Meeting notes from 5 February 2014
- Local community constable Hamish Knight addressed the meeting. He is based in Karori. The main problems in our area are burglaries and car theft and he suggested having community patrol patrols between Khandallah anad Wilton – including Ngaio – and canvassed our support.
- He also suggested that the Khandallah, Ngaio, Crofton Downs suburbs could have a resilience meeting to identify readiness for disasters such as earthquakes. Meetings are organised by Civil Defence in cooperation with local groups.
- The area we planted in Cummings Park last winter now needs to be weeded.
Meeting notes from 4 December 2013
This was our Christmas Party, so it was a very short meeting.
Meeting notes from 6 November 2013
- We welcomed the new committee and caught up with financial matters
- We have applied for funding from Z and should hear next year if we are successful. This means we would be one of three organisations motorists can vote for when they buy petrol.
- Progress on completing the Silversky Track is slower than expected
- We will send Mike Oates, WCC, our ideas for possible inclusion in Council's Suburban Reserves Management Plan by mid-December. We have contacted local Green groups to alert them to the review.
Meeting notes from 3 October 2013
- Mike Wignall from the Green Belters updated us on their restoration project near the top of Chartwell Drive.
- Michael Oates (WCC) met with us to discuss the Suburban Reserves Management Plan and what it means for our local parks and reserves.He is a guest speaker at our AGM where he hopes to get more feedback.
- We also made final arrangements for the Meet the Candidates meeting in Ngaio Town Hall and our AGM in the Union Church.
- We will launch our updated walking tracks map at our AGM. We have 250 copies to distribute.
Meeting notes from 4 September 2013
- Sarah Adams, WCC's new Community and Neighbourhood Advisor for the Western suburbs – including Ngaio and Crofton Downs, talked to us about her role
- We have invited all 12 Onslow-Western ward and the 6 mayoral candidates to our Meet the Candidates meeting on Thursday, 3 October at 7:30 in the Ngaio Town Hall
- All is organised for the planting bee in Cummings Park on 8 September. There was an article in the Independent Herald about it and lots of posters are up around Ngaio
- We discussed arrangements for our AGM on Tuesday 22 October in the Union Church. A guest speaker is Jeffrey Loo – a planner from WCC – who will talk about planning requirements for large subdivisions. This is useful because we don't know what is happening to the land at the end of Silverstream Road.
- Michael Oates (WCC) would like to meet with us to discuss the Suburban Reserves Management Plan and what it means for our local parks and reserves.
Meeting notes from 7 August 2013
- WRC councillor Darren Ponter discussed transport spine options
- Cummings Park planting bee will be on Sunday 8 September from 1-3pm
- We are having a Meet the Candidates meeting in Ngaio Town Hall on Thursday 3 October from 7:30pm. Ward candidates will speak first followed by mayoral candidates. Questions welcome.
- Our AGM will be on Tuesday 22 October in the Ngaio Union church.
Meeting notes from 3 July 2013
- WRC councillor Darren Ponter will attend our next meeting to discuss the bus plan
- The afternoon tea on 16 June was cancelled
- The planting bee in Cummings Park was postponed because WCC were too busy clearing storm damage to deliver the seedlings
- We had an update about the noisy train meeting on 25 June
- The track from Downing St to the skyline is progressing well
- The Thatcher Cresc end of the Heke Reserve track took a hammering in the storm.
Meeting notes from 5 June 2013
- We discussed arrangements for the planting bee in Cummings Park on 30 June and the afternoon tea on 16 June
- Changes to the Ngaio walking map are underway. The map will include the Downing St and Chartwell Drive tracks.
- WCC has called for submissions on its open spaces plan. We will put in a submission.
Meeting notes from 1 May 2013
- We decided to shift the tree planting in Cummings Park to 30 June from 9.30-11.30am and include a ceremonial planting of a large tree.
- Crofton Downs residents have scoped out a walking track from the end of Downing Street to the Skyline Walkway
- We are celebrating 30 years of being an incorporated society on 16 June from 2:30 – 4:00 pm in the Ngaio Scout Hall.
Meeting notes from 3 April 2013
- We agreed to hold an anniversary event on 16 June to celebrate 30 years of being an incorporated society
- We decided to organise a community planting on 16 June by the steam in Cummings Park to replace trees that have been cut down.
- We will also replace plants around the Waikowhai St and Ngaio Gorge NGAIO signs.
- On the Local Government Restructure consultation we agreed that we prefer the status quo and would make a submission on this point
- We reported back about the noisy train meeting in the Ngaio Town Hall.
Our next meeting is on Wednesday 1 May 2013
Meeting notes from 6 March 2013
Ian Sharp from the Village People in Crofton Downs talked about the group's concerns for the local community now the supermarket has closed for the year.
Our next meeting is on 3 April 2013
Meeting notes from 6 February 2013
Park ranger Matt Robertson gave us an update on activities in the area:
- Removal of trees in Cummings Park
- A group of Crofton Downs residents is beginning work on a track between Downing St and the Skyline Walkway
- Crofton Downs Primary School is taking part in a 'Trees for Schools' project
- The Green Belters have put in a grassy area at the entrance to the track from the top of Chartwell Drive and are looking for funding for chairs and picnic tables.
We also discussed our strategic plan, noted there is a Ward Meeting on 26 March about WCC's Alcohol Review, and that Neighbours' Day is 23-24 March.
Our next meeting is on 6 March.
Meeting notes from 5 December 2012
We spent most of our time discussing our 2013 strategic plan. Other points raised:
- The 3 Ngaio signs were refurbished recently by committee member Trevor Lloyd
- Land for a proposed walkway between Silverstream Road and Downing Street in Crofton Downs has been vested with WCC
- There are rabbits in Trelissick Park
- A dead possum was seen in Heke St
- Our next meeting is on 13 Feb 2013.
Meeting notes from 7 November 2012 meeting
- Greater Wellington councillor Darran Ponter let us know that during November they are trialling two options for reducing wheel squeal on the Johnsonville line.
- We are still updating our walking map
- Scouts will get $400 for their assistance with the junk drive.
- Our AGM was very well attended. Guest speaker Matt Robertson gave an excellent presentation on the Council's conservation plans, then focused on work done by local groups. He had an aerial map showing our huge network of walking tracks and reserves. Speakers from local conservation groups talked about their projects – including a new group in Crofton Downs at the top of Chartwell Rd.
- Viv Chapple attended a meeting about the Wellington Bus Review. The current 43-44 routes will become one route, running every half hour between Khandallah Village and Highbury via Willis St. Route 45 is unchanged. Route 47 looks as though it will run from Crofton Downs to the Zoo via Victoria University in Kelburn. It is still under discussion. See the suggested bus network.
Meeting notes from 3 October 2012 meeting
- The Environment Court has approved resource consent for the Kilmarston subdivision on the hillside above Huntleigh Park Way.
- We had a debrief on the junk drive. It took two hours less this time and it made about $600. Scouts will get a donation for their hard work.
- Our AGM will be on 16 October at the Ngaio Union Church at 7:30pm. Guest speaker is park ranger Matt Robertson talking about the work of Ngaio and Crofton Downs conservation groups.
- The text for the updated walking map of Ngaio just needs to be proof read.
Meeting notes from 5 September 2012 meeting
- We mostly discussed arrangements for the junk drive on 15 September.
- Long time NPA member Trevor Lloyd received an award at the Northern Suburbs volunteers awards ceremony.
- Tidying the flaxes near Ngaio railway station is going slowly.
Meeting notes from 1 August 2012 meeting
- Our joint memorandum of understanding with Council regarding the Kilmarston subdivision is still with the Environment Court.
- The Silverstream Reserve planting bee is on 4 August, at 10am. There is plenty of planting and releasing to do.
- Our AGM is on Tuesday 16 Oct at Ngaio Union Church at 7.30pm. Guest speaker and supper. All welcome.
- The junk drive is on 22 September.
Meeting notes from 4 July 2012 meeting
- Our junk drive is on 22 September. Scouts are holding a second hand stall for the better items at the same time.
- The Collingwood Street entrance to Heke Reserve is being resealed. Along with last year's planting, this will make the area look very smart.
- Wellington Civic Trust is supporting the Kaiwharawhara stream and estuary project begun by Trelissick Park Group. Their first priority is to get public access to the estuary and its northern beach. Read more about this project .
- We have prepared a NPA promotional poster.
- Our joint memorandum of understanding with Council regarding the Kilmarston subdivision is now with the Environment Court.
- We are planning a planting bee in Silverstream Road this winter and have 70 seedlings on order. We haven't received them yet, so can't set a date. There is plenty of weeding to be done at the same time.
- Some of the new trees in Ngaio Village were pruned recently and we are delighted with the results.
- Trevor Lloyd has sanded the statue in Cummings Park to get rid of lichen. It's looking better. We are concerned about it in the long-term because there is a crack in the marble.
- The honours roll is now back in the Town Hall.
- The turf in Cummings Park dog exercise area is very muddy.
- Feral cats are a problem in upper Heke Street.
- Ngaio Scouts have been given the green light to purchase their current site from Railways.
Meeting notes from 6 June 2012 meeting
- This winter we plan to complete our planting behind the Play Centre on Silverstream Road. We have 70 plants to put in – probably in July. Volunteers most welcome! The date will be on our website (once we decide when to hold the working bee).
- The Kaiwharawhara Steam enters the harbour via reclaimed land behind Spotlight. It is an important ecological area. It is the only stream to enter Wellington harbour naturally (not through pipes) and little blue penguins are known to nest there. The quality of the water at the stream's mouth is dreadful. The beach is wonderful – but inaccessible. Many organisations own sections of the reclaimed land. KiwiRail doesn't want people on the train tracks. Centre Port doesn't want people wandering through the ferry terminal area to the beach.
- Trelissick Park Group is keen that this should change and now has Wellington Civic Trust on board to help progress matters. NPA is writing to the Trust supporting the initiative. We want this piece of public land to be preserved for public use.
- The lettering on the WW1 Honours Board in Ngaio Town Hall has become worn and hard to read over the years. Council has temporarily removed the Board for restoration.
- NPA has signed the Kilmarston development papers on the Crow's nest.
Meeting notes from 2 May 2012 meeting
- We spent most of our time talking about Wellington City Council's draft 10-year plan. Councillors Andy Foster and John Morrison attended the meeting and answered questions. Members of the public also attended.
- NPA has received the Kilmarston development papers and expects to sign shortly.
Meeting notes from 4 April 2012 meeting
- Community constable Stu Rowe addressed the meeting, talking about tagging, vandalism and other matters. Contact him if you notice a spate of tagging in your area or if you notice a particular place is regularly targeted.
- If you spot tagging or other vandalism on Wellington Electricity's property, the company is happy to supply materials to local people who want to remove it. http://www.welectricity.co.nz
- The Kilmarston subdivision below the Crow's Nest has been signed off between the developer and the Council. NPA expects to sign soon.
- We are updating our map of walking tracks of Ngaio and Crofton Downs. We are exploring printing and circulation options.
- A group of NPA members recently met with people who use the dog exercise area in Cummings Park to discuss how to improve the state of the turf. We agreed to write to the park ranger to accept his offer of a roll of grass reinforcing mesh to trial improving the turf. We will lobby for further turf improvements to be included in the Council's long term plan.
- We discussed our strategic plan, and agreed to raise the issue of a name change at our next AGM.
Notes from NPA meeting held 7 March 2012
Our meeting this month featured a presentation by Wellington Regional Council on their proposed bus review. This took most of our time, but will help us in our submission.
We also heard briefly about late night disturbances in Chelmsford Park.
Notes from NPA meeting held 1 February 2012
This was a longer meeting than usual as we had a visit from Park Ranger Matt Robertson.
We discussed:
- The Greater Wellington Regional Council bus service review. The Council is meeting with residents groups to brief them on the review so they are able to make informed submissions. They are coming to our March meeting at 8pm.
- The deteriorating state of the Ngaio signs. We agreed that Trevor should stain them.
- A colony of feral cats in Heke St. We will contact the SPCA to let them know.
- The need to weed plants behind the playcentre in Silverstream Road. If we could find a volunteer, WCC would train them to use a weed eater safely in public areas. Otherwise, we need to arrange a mulching working bee.
- The state of Cummings Park turf.
- Our strategic goals for 2012
Our draft strategic goals for this year include:
- Holding another midwinter Network Ngaio event for community groups, including "green" groups
- Organising a junk drive later in the year
- Completing our revised walking track brochure
- Planting 50 more shrubs in Silverstream Road
- Making submissions on issues as they arise, such as the bus service review
- Sending out a regular email newsletter to residents
- Contributing to the Ngaio page on Facebook
We decided against having a street audit this year. If you notice any lights out, overhanging vegetation, broken footpaths – or other infrastructure that needs fixing, phone Wellington City Council's hotline and lodge a complaint – 499 4444.
Email us your thoughts on the strategic goals and any other matters – email@example.com.
Our next committee meeting is on Wednesday 7 March in the Drop In Centre of the Ngaio Town Hall. 7:45pm. Ngaio and Crofton Downs residents are always welcome.