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Grafton Beach Resort - Reader Reports & Opinion
Guest Report
Michelle Salandy from Trinidad visited in March 2011 and awarded
Stayed at Grafton for the second time with my kids. Rooms were clean, service was OK. Breakfast met my expectations. The adult pool was clean, however the jacuzzi was not so clean. My only issue was that the guests in the next room chose to smoke (smelt like marijuana) on the balcony and the smoke travelled into the room in which I was staying. This hotel has a no smoking policy. I reported it to front desk, however I do not think they did anything about it.
Nevertheless I have no hesistation in returning to the Grafton.
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Mrs. Palmer from U.S.A. visited in March 2011 and awarded
Thw Grafton was reasonably priced at a time when hotel rentals are pricey - Carnival. The hotel exterior, grounds are in need of a facelift and some overall sprucing up. Customer service is incredibly slow, even by Caribbean standards. We travelled with little ones but dinner at the in-house restaurant begins at 7:00 pm, after the sun sets so you don't have the benefitof relaxing and enjoying the beautiful sunset while enjoying dinner. The pool closes at 6:00 pm so after a hectic day of sightseeing, when you return to the Grafton there is little opportunity to enjoy the pool, which is quite nice. Our rooms were clean, beds comfortable so while the above situation was a pain, the hotel suited our purpose, for the money we wanted to spend. However, the next time we visit Tobago it might be better to spend a bit more to get better service, updated amenities/rooms and a better atmosphere.
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John Dailey from U.S.A. visited in October 2010 and awarded
We stayed at the Grafton in October 1992.
At that time, every facet of our stay was excellent.
When we arrived there at 12:30 A.M. after an incredably long flight from the U.S., We asked the bar tender if there was any food being served. We hadn't eaten in 12 hours.
"No mon, we stopped servin' food hours ago."
"Tell you what though, my suppa' is still in the fridge. I'm not hungry. I'll bring it out to you."
Just unbelievable !!!
I wanted to hug this guy!
My wife and I sat at the bar and had a wonderful conversation with this guy while eating his supper.
At that time, I would have recommended this hotel explicitly, as everything that we experienced was wonderful.
After reading present day reports, I am saddened that it has fallen into it's present state.
Guest Report
Solomon And Reah Mayers from Trinidad visited in July 2010 and awarded
We planned our one week honeymoon at Grafton and were very excited to just relax and enjoy our time together after a really hectic wedding schedule. However,very beginning. The service at the front desk was very disorganized and unaccomodating.
On our arrival at the hotel, after a harrowing boat ride, when we tried to check in at 2pm, we were informed that check in time was at 3pm and we would have to wait. Very upset, we remained in the lobby with all our baggage and were ignored for half hour. We were given a cold complimentary drink by an even colder employee.
When we returned to the desk to check in, we were told that there was no record of our booking. My husband told them to check again, since he had received email confirmation of the booking.Then, incredibly, we were asked if we printed out the email and walked with it! Who does that?? Finally, they found the record of the booking and it was recorded as beginning the following day! When we complained about the service, the front desk rep. admitted that they often had mix ups from the reservations staff. Then we were told that we had to pay up front the full balance on our room. We were taken aback as we had already paid half, had not yet seen our room, received terrible service from the very beginning.Skeptical, we offered to leave credit card info at the desk. When she refused we asked to speak to the manager.He also told us that it was policy to pay in full and that if we didnt and agreed to leave, we would not be refunded. We were asked if we saw the room and liked it, if we would pay the full amount.
We agreed to look at the room, it was a double room with 2 small beds and somewhat outdated looking. Unimpressed, we were given another more pleasant room, large bed and ocean view. We told them we would only stay for the duration for which we paid (4 days 3 nights) and if we were satified, we would extend our stay to the full week. we were promised a bottle of wine and cake for the following day as we were a honeymoon couple. When I called the next day because we still hadnt received our cake and wine, we were informed that there was a mixup with the date.... etc etc etc. They eventually brought us a bottle of non alcoholic wine and a cute cake. Slight disappointment with the wine.
In the rooms, the shower was in the bathtub which we disliked. On the positive side the pool, and beach were lovely and the breakfast was really pleasant. Not enough to make is stay though. We happily left and relocated to Kariwak Village, the best hotel in Tobago!
On our return to Trinidad Grafton called to say i lrft my shoes in my room. We sent someone to collect it and of course when he reached, true grafton style, they didnt know what he was talking about.
Get your act together Grafton! Tourism is competitive. Train you people in customer service and like Kariwak, you will always be fully booked. and not lose customers.
Sorry Grafton, never again! I do not recommend this hotel
Guest Report
Ramsaran from Suriname visited in September 2009 and awarded
Our stay was very pleasant, the staff was very friendly and
helpfull, my son (3 ) had a wonderfull birthdaycake for free
and we'd enjoyed our stay at the Grafton's.
The island is very beutifull, the most we'd like the tour on the glassbottom-boat , very interesting for the kids.
Thank you, staff of Grafton Beach Resort
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12 July 2012
My Girls: SSSII Arts and
Julius Jongopie JP
Christiana Bangura
Salay and I
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PC is People
Isatu Peacock
"Look trouble!!" she says, sarcasm streaked within her voice. It's my daily visit to the Peacocks' enclosed veranda which is always buzzing with activity. I have never had a big sister but found one in Isatu. "Little sister no kam humbug mi" she would say but hold her arms out for a hug. She is my mentor who is constantly fielding my questions about school, SL culture, friendships, the future and even love. An ample African woman with impeccable style and signature red lipstick, she is a strict but kind disciplinarian who knows how to shape and mold troublesome teens into ladies. I hope our connection will be everlasting and know she will always be a dependent ally in for all my future endeavors. And did I mention she is a fantastic dancer!!!
Chief Gulama
A Paramount Chief is the highest ranking traditional elder in chiefdom and a position of high respect, so when you first meet Chief Gulama bopping around town with his Volcum cap hiding a white afro in casual jeans, he appears unassuming. He persevered through a five year battle with his cousin for his staff and right to become paramount chief. Walking in the footsteps of his honorable aunt, Chief is constantly looking to push Kaiyamba forward and consequently looking to keep me around Moyamba. "Once we get a project going, you can stay here forever!" he continually says. But I believe him to be a strong partner in development of the area. You traditionally greet a Chief with a hand shake and placing your free hand to support the shaking hands elbow, but I greet PC Gulama with a hug.
Julius Jongopie "JP"
The first time I met JP, I haggled and argued with him about 5,000 leones ($1) for a hammer. As I settled into life in Moyamba, I found myself more and more at Julius's hardware shop; getting nails, buying wire, looking for paint. Over time it just became a habit, in the afternoon I sit with JP in the shop which was fun because it's like the whole town will eventually come in and go out. Julius is a contagious person; you just want to be around him. His cool demeanor and patience makes him good with people and a successful business person. I found the hardware store to be more like a therapist's office, he would advise me on cultural problems, issues in the classroom. We spent many hours on his roof overlooking the town center. JP's story is one typical of SL. A bright young man whose family didn't have enough money to send him to university, so he found refuge and success working for an India man who has now become his mentor.
Christian Squire
Peace Corps isn't necessarily the easiest experience and often there can be moments of extreme loneliness. But that's why you have good friends. Crying on the floor of my house alone, I knew I need someone and quick. My call went to Christian Squire and in ten minutes he was in my parlor giving me the best hug. Christian started out as that friend you called when you wanted to a fun night at Moyamba's one bar/enjoyment location. We would drink Stars and mull over the problems with development in
Sierra Leone
. Monitoring and evaluating all District Council projects, his insight is truthful and telling. A man with a slim, lanky stature, bold black glasses and a contagious laugh, Christian has a bright future. We had our Sunday afternoon walkas with palm wine in surrounding villages and spaghetti feasts. Christian is the only one in Moyamba or
Sierra Leone
who calls me "Alli".
Mrs. L.M. Shereef
"I am not going to be your mother, but your boss," was first sentence out of Principal Shereef on our initial meeting. And she was, for most of it. She in turn has turned from Principal Shereef to Mama Lulu. A formidable woman with an aggressive, strict leadership style, Mama Lulu has dedicated her life and more than 30 years to
. As a powerful Sierra Leonean woman, she is not only a mother to all Harford girls but a role model empowering them to study and work hard at achieving their goals. This "Black Mamie" has an intimidating character and a flawless sense of style. She carries herself with dignity and integrity. After all her years, she is finally leaving campus going to a comfortable retirement which I wish her all the best.
Christiana Bangura & the Girls
My last day in the classroom one of my girls raises her hand and asks, "Miss Allison, are you taking Christiana Bangura to
with you?" It's bad to have favorites but it was hard for me not to become attached to Christiana. Everyone calls Christiana my "black little sister who is always on the radio". Chris B, I sometimes call her, is an extremely hard worker with an enthusiasm and mind for journalism. Chief Editor of the Harford news club, I have instilled a love for current events and news in her. We often found ourselves listening to the BBC for hours in the library discussing the world's problems. I admire Christiana's ability to get on the radio and talk boldly and intelligently about serious issues affecting her life and the life of her peers. She has the potential to be an extraordinary leader and change maker. I hope to one day meet her as a successful adult.
Teenage girls are similar worldwide, focused on what they are wearing, the latest music and of course boys; my girls were no different. We had our ups and downs. They made me so mad I would make them kneel in the sun and so happy we would talk about gender equality, girl's issues, what
is like and most had a mild obsession on my little brother. I have never had so many little sisters and all girls will all be tremendously missed.
HSG Staff
I have always told PC that I am the luckiest volunteer because I was fortunate to get two villages, Moyamba and
for Girls. The HSG is a self contained village of its own, it's a community and it's a family. The staff and girls are my neighborhood. The other teachers have been with me through the struggle of teaching adolescent, post war children. Their resolve is steadfast; many of them have not been paid for there teaching work in two years. They still come to the classroom everyday and teach the girls with little to not materials. Some have been teaching for decades and are champions for attempting the broken SL education system. Harford is my family and we have grown together inside its walls.
"When I was little I used to dress up like General Custer and wanted to be in the Seventh Cavalry. My mom devastated me when I found out they didn't exist, like when you realize Santa isn't real," he confesses on our first meeting as the latest techno beats blast in my ears and people push me softly in the crowded bar. Tim resembles my father without the mustache, tall, lean and deeply passionate about the crown, union jack and his britishness. He was my link to the Western world, let me hide in 'Little Britain' when SL got too much and always provided a safe haven to recharge my batteries. Over morning tea, (or afternoon tea or evening tea), we would discuss SL's challenges, what the international community's role in its development and our on going debate about the comparisons between the special relationship between the
and the
. He has moved on from Salone and now off somewhere in the world keeping people safe.
Mama Kanu
At age 25, my mother walked me to my first day of school and made sure I found my classroom literally holding my hand on the way into my first training day. The day I became "Fatmata Kanu" was the same day I officially entered the Kanu Family forever. Mama Mary Kanu is a slight, slender but strong Temne woman with a big smile and caring demeanor. Like Salay, she was completely responsible for teaching me to not only survive but thrive in
Sierra Leone
from cooking, washing to mentoring on how to deal with cultural situations. Mama Kanu cares for me like I am her own child. And strangely, I kind of look like her.
"Fatmata! Wetin yu dae du, sidom na ya and eat!" Not hesitating, I sit and try to concentrate on my fourth meal in the row of fish gravy as host sister Salay proudly watches me eat every bit of it. While the first days in SL were hard to adjust, Salamatu Kanu single handedly taught me almost everything on how to not only survive but to thrive in
Sierra Leone
. From how to launder my clothes, cooking potato leaves and bathing with a bucket to fighting off undesirable, persistent men, she sent me to Moyamba with the know how to feel comfortable in my new environment. She is stout, commanding young Sierra Leonean woman with a sharp tongue and a gift in the kitchen. Salay is an aspiring caterer and the best cook ever! She truly manifested my love for SL food! I always leave Bo with a random plastic container (could be a butter dish, old shampoo bottle or sweets bowl) of chicken gravy. The fastest way to a person's heart is through their stomach and Salay captured mine quick!
"Fuck off na ya!", he would inappropriately scream at the other neighbor kids. "She is my sister not yours, right Fatmata?" My host little brother was always "mature" beyond his years. After falling down the treacherous back step, spraining my ankle, leaving me unable to walk, Amadu become my guardian and protector from any form of harassment (even if it was unintentional). Small for his age, he makes up for it in brains. At the kindergarten level, this little brain was double promoted and the head of his class. All the other kids were old then him by two years. I admire Salay and her encouragement! Amadu is my pepper pounder when we cook while he has ask challenging questions about
. With my ankle ballooned to the size of a softball, Amadu would get out my world map and we would sit on the ground in the front veranda identifying the continents. Smart kid!
"I go broke you neck!" followed by a shower of softly thrown stones. For Eddie, this is love. Over two years, I watched Eddie grow up from a screaming baby to a curious little boy. Eddie and I have a close relationship; maybe it has something to do with that our Mende language abilities are about the same. "Alicessee, Buwaa," he would say every morning for a year until he gave up to solely rely on Krio. He is not particular big, short for his age with wide bright eyes, Eddie and I spent at lot of time sitting together in my parlor or what I like to call "brainstorming." Not necessarily talking with each other but just together until the words began to come. Two years older, he likes to sing the alphabet, recite the colors and travel in his 'motokars'. I know Eddie's memories of me will be vague and he might throw rocks at me but it's forgivable when he follows it with "Aliceseee, I love you."
Rev. Mammah
"Kulo kulo mia nja vei," small drops of water make a mighty ocean. Mothers always have words of advice. Rev. Alice Mammah is a caretaker for eight kids, a sick husband and still manages to watch after me with the thoughtfulness of a mother. She is a calculated woman who is careful with her actions and words. Rev.'s burden is big with her husband's illness and large family, she is the sole breadwinner but meets her challenges softly and determined. She is not talkative and busy running the household, teaching and preaching but her presents is always calming.
Fonnie, Mianee, Jabu & Satte
By a flip of a switch, I can go from relative peacefulness to dance party. Fonnie, Mianee, Jabu, Satte and lastly, trailing is Eddie, they come and liven up the house with there own dancing style. They are my little brothers and sisters who are hard working and always willing to help me out when I need anything. "Yes, Allison!" Fonnie instantly replies when called like he is waiting outside my door. Fonnie has a soft spoken perseverance and unrelenting work ethic; Mianee is serious and mature making sure everyone is doing what that they need to get done; Jabu is shy, polite and inquisitive; and Satte has big curious troublesome eyes that are eager and enthusiastic. There are a million moments with these kids from working in the backyard, helping with homework, drawing in my parlor or just hanging out.
"Why is 6 afraid of 7?" I shake my head knowing there is something clever coming. He laughs and says, "Because 7 'ate' 9!!" Khodor is my funny man and the only person in Salone that bring my tears of loneliness or frustration to tears of hilarity. He has a knack for making everyone around him smile. He is a suave sturdily built, dark Lebanese guy with a quick tongue and lighthearted spirit. Khodor a.k.a "Mr. Green" (if you are like me and can't roll your tongue) was there for me when I was down bringing jokes, words of wisdom and support. He has shown me the beauty of the SL capitol will cruising along the beach and has taught me many things about the Arab world, Islam and Middle Eastern politics. Khodor showed me a new side of
Sierra Leone
Of course, there are others who I haven't mentioned. Vice Principal Jenneh Daramy who tells me everyday I look like Princess Diana; Abubakkar the shoe seller who has calls me his "African Queen" and constantly trying to convert me to Islam; Papa Joe, my Mende tutor who wears his ski cap even in the dry season; Francis from the Special Court who opened my eyes to the tragedies of SL's rebel war; Mama Dambo one of my African moms who kept me well feed, Alpha Lalauba, MODCAR's fearless leader who cultivated my love for community radio; the Marcos, the commune of artists with extraordinary talent that's renovating our town center and promoting the arts to our society; Kiney my tailor who transformed me aesthetically into an Salone woman; the PC staff and family who were my support system and constantly pushed me to continue working hard and of course and most importantly, Meg, my best friend and partner in crime (you all know our stories)!
To me, Peace Corps isn't about building things, how much materials your bring from abroad or how much money you can bring to your town; it was about people. These are the people who shaped my service and experience in
Sierra Leone
. They are the people who will stay in my heart when I leave. PC is about people and these are MY PEOPLE!
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Neighbors on my veranda: Mujei, Jabu, Mianee, Satte and Me
Isatu Peacock, Principal Mrs. Shereef and Vice Principal Mrs. Daramy
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22 February 2012
GLADI SL: Part 1
Eleanor Roosevelt once said that "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." A woman who was a champion for human rights and worked towards making women equals among men. These words of wisdom are often hard to remember especially for those girls out in the world without a voice. Most of us had countless women before us as our teachers, role models, mentors and influencers but I asked myself who do my girls have? What women have came before them to say that it's ok for a girl to lead the boys, or to say no to sex or to work for the betterment of the female situation in Salone…well the question is many. My principal, Mrs. Shereef leads
with an iron fist and doesn't take slack from many men in the community, a fellow teacher Koma Hassan Kamara, who is transforming girl's rights policies in the Moyamba District and even all of us female PCVs. But unlike our teachers who graced the spotlight, Salone's females silently do the hard work, without little notice. It was high time, that girls from all over county begin to "lead" and "develop"
Sierra Leone
The first annual "Girls Leading and Developing Sierra Leone" (GLADI SL) Girls Conference officially opened in a music filled hall of the girl-centered
for Girls. My Principal addressed the 65 girls encouraging them to continue to their education and to work hard to share the conference's message to others in their school. After the African jams were quieted, the real work began.
Girls Conference was like a summer camp. They were woken up by a bell, slept all together in the boarding home and mentored by their camp counsellors (PCV) started Goal Setting was first on the agenda and it started with a catchy jingle lead by a fun, energetic Sierra Leonean. The girls were taught about the importance of having a goal and each one had to set a short term and long term goal. Then discuss with their PCV on how they wanted to achieve these goals.
It was important to address what challenges the girls face in getting an education and to help them think of ideas to revolutionize these challenges. We asked the girls how they thought that their communities could increase people's awareness of the importance of girls' education. Here were some suggestions. Students could organize discussions or theatre presentations about the importance of girls' education. Students, village elders, and teachers could discuss the importance of delaying marriage until a girl has finished her education, to encourage parents not to overburden girls with chores and to divide chores evenly between sons and daughters, have older girls could arrange a time to visit a primary school, and primary school girls could visit a middle or high school and girls could write letters to local newspapers or radio stations to talk about the importance of girls' education
Sex, the reproductive system, women/male sexual anatomy and menstruation can be topics which are taboo to talk about here in
Sierra Leone
, especially while in school with boys. With the professional guidance of a few highly expert Sierra Leonean Nurses and Midwives as well PCVs, the girls were taught what happens biologically in sex, when women conceive, the process of menstruation and what happens in childbirth. Coupled with this sex talk, was a discussion on family planning. Many girls don't understand their options in contraceptives or how they even work. This session brought on lots of chatter between the girls and questions in general about sexy women things.
Like Eleanor
Oprah, your first grader teacher, your Mom, we all had mentors to admire, inspire and lead us. It was important for the girls to notice that they too have great female leaders around them and most are right in front of their eyes. We invited a variety of woman from different career paths to come share their life experiences on a Career Panel. Wanted to make sure each Career Panellist focus on their education and it's challenges and how they overcame those challenges. Who were their role models and how their career has contributed to Sierra Leonean society. Each leading lady also gave the girls advice and took questions from the girls conferencers.
Restless Development is an NGO focused on training youth as community mentors to educate and raise awareness for HIV/AIDS. The group is best known for their songs and dramas all produced by the trained children. It was important for the girls conferencers to see their own peers getting up in front of a crowd and talking about these issues. Osman, the Moyamba District coordinator, talked extensively about how the disease is transmitted. He said it was like a business and trade. You give and you get. Each girl was given an envelope and had to trade with each other aka perform transmission. Some envelopes were HIV positive and others had condoms. But they didn't know who had which while one girl didn't do business with anyone representing abstinence. At the end of their 'trading' some opened their envelopes only to find AIDS. The girls need to get a visual on how fast the disease is spread. After the activity, the discussion moved to prevention.
Any Dispatch reader with little kids or those who are Disney enthusiasts (like myself) know the story of Mulan. Daughter of retired Chinese warrior takes her father's place in the army to beat the Huns and find family honour. She ends up saving
. It's a story about girl power and shows that girls are capable of anything boys can do. As Mulan beat the Hun leader the hall was filled with cheers from the girls. They enjoyed the story and the music; singing the songs throughout the next day.
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I have been sitting on three Imperial Guard Heavy Mortars for over a year and always meant to get round to them, however I have only ever had a collection of the old basilisk metal artillery crew to man them and had been meaning to convert some up for ages.
I finally managed to donate some time to them and here is what I have managed to come up with.
I used the Death Korps artillery crew as inspiration for poses and mixed in a few of the old basilisk crew to bulk out the numbers.
Sunday, 18 June 2017
Friday, 16 June 2017
White Scar Bikers- Forgeworld outrider squad
I have long admired the outriders Bikers from Forgeworld. They are a pricey unit money wise, but they are absolutely fantastic looking models. I have been planning a Kharadron Overlords army for Age of Sigmar, so I was desperate to get the
First things first I had to create the bases for the squad, matching my Imperial Palace theme.
First things first I had to create the bases for the squad, matching my Imperial Palace theme.
I used the new oval bases for these rather than the slim line bases they where originally supplied with, I felt they were a bit more cinematic, and actually where a great size.
And the final shot. I will try and get some better shots of the army over the summer as I will be able to use the better light and I will have more time off.
Generally I am quite pleased with how the army is developing. I am really looking forward to my first horus heresy game soon!
Tuesday, 6 June 2017
Because Coteaz is cool! A quick painting update.
`Progress on the blog has been slow, but in the real world there have been a whole host of changes. I have been decorating the new house, getting to grips with the new job, buying new cars, and preparing for life as a newlywed. I have squeezed in a good amount of hobby, but very little in the way of gaming.
That's all for now. More soon! I'm glad to be back.
That's all for now. More soon! I'm glad to be back.
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Monday, 6 February 2017
White Scar Cataphractii Terminators- Betrayal at Calth Almost completed
So the Lightning Claw equipped Cataphractii Terminators are complete, leaving just the Contemptor Dreadnought, Chaplain and Praetor to finish off and my Betrayal at Calth set is completed!
I will post up better pictures when I have my camera and lightbox unpacked from storage, but I am pleased with how these came out. I have finally become confident with the marble bases, so I will be posting up a tutorial for how to build and then paint these soon.
I used the new GW technical gemstone paints for the lightning claws. These are very easy to work with and produce a nice finish. Fits what I was after very well with minimal effort. The paint can be very gloopy though!
The keen eyed among you may notice the sergeant has a different tabbard (I think that is what they are called) between his legs, it is taken from the space marine commander plastic sprue. This was only because I lost the original, but actually it turned out quite nice, and adds a little bit of movement to the miniature that wasn't there before.
A group shot of the completed miniatures so far. Quite pleased to get all this infantry out of the way.
I have also had a go at painting the interior of my Deimos Pattern Rhino. I will be getting two more of these down the line, but for now, I am resolved to finish what I have before allowing myself any more toys.
This was quite a quick paint job, couldn't justify spending too much time on it.
I might add some chevrons around the yellow. I mean who doesn't love yellow and black chevrons.
To be honest, I think I need a little break from white before I finish off any more of this legion. Perhaps I need to dig out something a bit different for my next project.
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
Horus Heresy: White Scars Legion- Tactical squads 2 and 3 completed
I have finally plowed through the second and third squads of tactical marines from the Betrayal at Calth Boxed set. These Mark IV sprues are fantastic. I am really excited to get to work on some of forgeworld units now that I have the troop choices under my belt. Here are a few images of what I have so far:
Above is the second squad, all finished bar the weapon options that are magnetized, but I will do these as I need them I think. For now, plasma and chainsword will suffice.
Third squad has a combi melta armed sergeant. Again, he has extra options, but will keep the Melta for now.
And finally everything I have all together. The terminators still need bases, unit markings and the lightning claw scheme sorted out (still working on some nice effects).
I'm really chuffed with how the bases have turned out. That's all for now. I'll get some non grainy phone pics ready for next time.
Wednesday, 4 January 2017
Astra Militarum- Amphibious Assault Craft
This is a little project I have had on the back burner for a while, but I wanted to share it with you all as I have the time. May be a while before I get back to work on this, however, I have always wanted to make a few landing craft from Chimera chassis.
As you can see I have only used the tracks, trimming down the bulky side pieces. I have added a prow which is also hinged as a ramp. The driver compartment has been added above the heads of the troop bay. A lot of detail is still to be added, and I hope to make between three and five of these.
Where the hatch usually sits I am planning to add a turret, similar, although taller than the one I use on my armoured car like THIS. Detailing will involve rivets, internal stowage and maybe a guard rail around the 'bridge area' I am also thinking about a walkway/platform at the rear. I'll play around and see what looks right.
As I said above, this may take a while before it comes to fruition (desperately trying to get my white scars off the ground), but when it does, expect a D-Day themed battle report!!
Friday, 30 December 2016
The Man Cave 2.0
The man cave is dead, Long live the Man Cave!
As I moved back with my parents last year to save up for a mortgage, I had to give it up, and have been living somewhat of a hobby half life since then.
Well, the new house is mine, and although I am not allowed little soldiers in the house, I have been given permission to turn the garage into a shrine to my hobby... Introducing the Man Cave 2.0!
As I moved back with my parents last year to save up for a mortgage, I had to give it up, and have been living somewhat of a hobby half life since then.
Well, the new house is mine, and although I am not allowed little soldiers in the house, I have been given permission to turn the garage into a shrine to my hobby... Introducing the Man Cave 2.0!
Above is a little panorama shot. The ceiling is very high and there is plenty of space for a gaming area, seating area and workshop space.
I couldn't resist setting up a gaming table. I couldn't fit one in my last room, so it's nice to finally have the space for it.
At the moment, my little Nissan Micra is enjoying the garage, but soon it will be relegated to the drive.
I have big plans, although they will take a long time to get right. First thing to sort out is a bit of heating and some insulation solutions. It can be quite cold as it is a large space, and only single brick. (any Ideas welcome!) Currently I'm considering some kingspan boarding and some loft insulation overhead, but I'm a bit worried about damp, so ventilation may be required.
There is plenty of power to the garage, and the windows and side door are double glazed. Even the shutter door is thick and well sealed.
As for heating I may look into a wood burning stove (professionally fitted of course, as they can be a dangerous to novices i've been told). Also considering if it is possible to use the old oil central heating system that is still in place as the house was converted to gas a few years ago.
Anyway, more soon, I will be working on this for a while, so plenty of time to weigh up my options.
I'm always on the lookout for inspiration. :)
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JOHN BADIYO Age 94, of Waipahu, HI, passed away January 31, 2013 in Waipahu. Born January 3, 1919 in Hana, Maui, HI. John was formerly employed by Michelin Tires, the Naval Supply Center, and the United States Post Office. He is survived by daughters, Rosemary Esteves, Carolyn (Glenn) West of Wisconsin; son, Richard (Anne) Badiyo of Nevada; brother, Robert Stant; sister, Margie; 9 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren. Private Services were held.
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In this episode we talk about a really interesting study that came across my desk on the saturated fat – heart disease myth. I also revisit the colonoscopy question we had in a previous episode and take questions from Facebook. In this episode, we cover: 3:55 New Study: is the saturated fat – heart disease myth finally dead? 18:18 The health risks associated with colonoscopies 29:12 Managing histamine intolerance 34:40 Chris answers: "What is health?"… Read More
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Are you a Paleo enthusiast who wants to make a difference? Become a Paleo Ambassador!
UPDATE: Thank you for your interest, we are no longer accepting applications. Do you love sharing what you've learned and experienced with a Paleo-style dietary approach? Do you read my blog—and others—regularly, and find yourself forwarding posts to friends? If so, my upcoming Personal Paleo Launchpad community may have a special position for you. What's the Personal Paleo Launchpad? The Personal Paleo Launchpad is your support team. No matter where you are on your health journey—just getting started… Read More
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One of the coolest things about the ancestral health community is that there's always something new happening – from research, to educational programming, to conferences like the Ancestral Health Symposium, and more. Being connected with such a vibrant and interested community of like-minded individuals is one of the many reasons I enjoy what I do so much. That's why I wanted to share this survey opportunity with you, my readers. This short survey will be… Read More
How artificial light is wrecking your sleep, and what to do about it
"A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book." – Irish Proverb The evidence for the health benefits of adequate, restful sleep is overwhelming. Decades of research has shown that sleeping between 7 and 9 hours per night can relieve stress, reduce the risk of many chronic diseases, improve memory and cognitive function, and may even help with weight loss. (1) As many of us know by now, getting… Read More
Recipe: Squash Thickener
Today's recipe isn't quite a recipe – it's a useful trick in the kitchen. On a paleo/primal diet, it's difficult to find appropriate thickeners for sauces and soups. Today, your problem is solved! Try these squash thickener cubes for easy thickening of most recipes. Note: this trick won't work very well with egg-based emulsions sauces like Hollandaise, but works very well with stock-based sauces and soups. Ingredients: 2lbs squash (you can make a smaller or… Read More
For a Healthy Heart, Stick to Butter
I've written before about the dangers of omega-6 PUFAs in the diet, and how high intake of PUFAs in the Western diet may be a culprit in the significant increase in inflammatory diseases, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, cancer, autoimmune disease, and more. (1, 2) We've known for a while now that a correlation exists between a rising intake of n-6 and increased mortality from heart disease. (3) You may have already changed… Read More


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True patriot love.
We sing the words in our anthem, yet the word 'patriot' rarely seems to enter our vocabulary (unless we're referring to Americans, of course). But in a society that has euthanasia knocking down the door and fully funds abortion-on-demand, true patriot love is sorely needed.
If we want to end abortion in Canada and build a Culture of Life, we need to start by transforming our own campuses. Our universities not only contain the age demographic most vulnerable to undergoing abortions, but also are responsible for forming and shaping young leaders who, in turn, shape the culture and the policies of our nation. To move our nation we must first must move our own wounded generation from a place of apathy to one of action.
We need a generation of patriots.
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(GCI) Gannett Defines Growth Prospects
Gannett Co., Inc. (GCI) is repositioning itself to diversify its business model by adding new revenue streams in an effort to make it less susceptible to economic conditions. The company is also adapting to the changing face of the multiplatform media universe, currently including Internet, mobile, tablet, social media networks and outdoor video advertising in its portfolio, which augurs well for its growth prospects.
Gannett remains well positioned to harness the opportunities of rapidly changing business model such as digitalization in order to keep itself on the growth path. The company recently provided update of its growth initiatives and stated that its long-term objective is to attain annual revenue growth of 2% to 4%.
To achieve this, the company is focusing on its subscription based model and Digital Marketing Services products. Management expects U.S. Community Publishing division's subscription revenue to increase 25% by the end of 2013, which would translate into a contribution of approximately $100 million to operating profit.
Gannett said that it has successfully deployed subscription based model in 78 local publishing markets, and is so far eyeing 21% increase in subscription revenue.
For 2012, company-wide digital revenue is projected to come in at $1.3 billion, up 19% from 2011, whereas retransmission revenue is expected to reach $96 million, an increase of 20% from the prior year. Retransmission consent fees for 2013 are expected between $135 million and $140 million, reflecting over 40% jump from 2012 level.
Management remains optimistic about the performance of its Broadcasting division and hinted of generating robust revenue and profit for 2012, propelled by record political advertising. Political revenue came in at $150 million. Gannett's CareerBuilder is growing leaps and bounds, and its acquisition of Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. has proved to be a game changer for this online job portal.
Based on above, Gannett now forecasts a total revenue growth of over 5% and earnings in the range of 87 cents to 88 cents for the fourth quarter of 2012. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is 86 cents a share that dovetails with management's guidance range.
Currently, we have a long-term "Neutral" recommendation on the stock. Gannett, which primarily competes with The New York Times Company (NYT), holds Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy), and well defines the company's growth prospects and initiatives undertaken to achieve those.
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I am happy to say my recent absence from the blog is due to a new animation job I am doing in Glasgow. I have moved up there and am loving every minute of it! The project is a stopmotion animation series for 6-11 year olds and it is a fast-paced sketch show which sees everyday household objects come alive with a simple pair of googly eyes. It is very funny and so much fun to do! The team at the BBC are ever so talented and the Scots are extremely friendly. You can read more about it on the BBC Press Release. It will be aired on CBBC as from summer, so keep your (googly) eyes peeled!


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Agency: Cliff Freeman & Partners, New York
Ad Review rating: Three Stars
Just for a moment, let's make believe that Mike's Hard Lemonade is about a refreshing light-cocktail experience for grown-ups, and not about 16-year-olds leaning out of their '92 Camaros and puking on your curb.
OK? We can pretend. Mike's isn't the moral successor to Strawberry Hill or Southern Comfort or Boone's Farm or M/D 20-20 or Bartles & Jaymes or Zima. This "Lemonade With a Kick" isn't a starter drink at all. It isn't spiked bug juice.
It's an adult taste sensation, that's what it is.
Gigantic dancing bosom
Good. We're agreed. So, it's probably best to ignore Mike's oddly adolescent Web site, and its links to suck.com, amuse.com ("Use the Cool-o-matic 3000 to convince everyone that your Spring Break was better than theirs!") and joecartoon.com (home of the Frog in a Blender and Nanna Hooter, the old lady with the gigantic, dancing bosom).
Instead, let's focus on the TV advertising -- the cheesy, grisly, goofy TV advertising. Well, here's the deal: The TV advertising is cheesy, grisly and goofy.
Also, it's cunningly good.
Three spots from Cliff Freeman & Partners, New York, broadly parody the workingman's-reward ethic of traditional beer advertising, using a Zucker brothers sensibility. If Police Squad had had commercials, these would have been the ones. Each spot takes us to a workplace -- a logging camp in one, a Sea World-like aquarium in another and a construction site in the third --where something dreadful happens to an employee. The lumberjack cuts his foot off with an errant ax swing. The aquarium worker has his arm eaten by a killer whale. And the ironworker falls from a girder, impaling himself on a length of steel reinforcing bar.
Impaled on scrap metal
Nothing is meant to be realistic here; the effects are artificial-looking on purpose and there is no screaming, blood or any other cue to horror. In fact, the ostensible joke is how blase each victim and his supervisor are in the face of disfiguring injury. Such as when the hard hat gets up from the pile of scrap metal and finds the shaft of re-bar penetrating his torso.
"Hey," the foreman says, "looks like you got a little nick there."
"What this?" says the worker. "It's nothin'."
"Maybe we should get that looked at."
"Or maybe," the worker counters, "we should get a delicious Mike's Hard Lemonade, instead!"
"You're on!" the foreman says, as the two do a ridiculous little shadow-sparring dance of male bonding. Then, as the scene shifts to the compulsary barroom shot, the voice-over:
"A hard day calls for a Hard Lemonade. Make it Mike's."
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That's funny in itself. As if there were any choice in alcoholic lemonade but Mike's. The real joke here isn't victim indifference. The advertiser is playing with the form. It's Kentucky Fried Beer Commercial, basically, with cartoonish takes on every silly gesture and dialogue triteness. Meanwhile, the blue-collar-reward storylines provide perfect cover for the real message -- which is not "Yo, Joe Sixpack, here's an alternative to beer," but instead, "Hey, look at us! We're funny and cool, and if you get our jokes, so are you!"
That's a gambit that will work for the nominal 21- to 34-year-old "target audience," and that makes all the difference. The advertising had to stand up to the grown-up test, because -- curiously enough -- it will also delight those 16- to 21-year-olds who Mike's certainly doesn't wish to see illegally imbibing its product, lest they become roadway menaces or commence tragic lifetimes of alcohol abuse.
But we won't focus on them because this is a legal advertisement for a legal beverage, and we're sure underage drinkers were the furthest thing from the advertiser's mind. Because, as Buster Brown once said to the adult drinkers in its target audience, "It's fun to play pretend."


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Abuse is used for one purpose and one purpose alone, to gain and to maintain control over you.
Abusive partners never play fair.
They will use fear, guilt, shame, and intimidation to wear you down until you're under his or her thumb.
Your abuser can also threaten and hurt you, and those around you.
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You deserve to feel valued, safe, and respected.
You must remember that it is absolutely never your fault that you were placed in this situation.
Abusive partners can be expert manipulators.
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They even make you feel like it's your fault and that the way they're treating you is a way to "help" you.
This cycle goes on and on, until you get out. It is still abuse even if the physical or emotional abuse seems minor compared to those you read or hear about from the news. There is no "better" or "worse" form of abuse. It's also still abuse even if it only occurred once or twice. Studies show that your partner will continue to abuse you, if he or she has done it at least once.
Your abuser's apologies and kindness during the pseudo-honeymoon phase will give you the illusion that there is hope and it will make it difficult for you to leave. Your abuser might also make you believe that you're the only person who can help him or her, or that things will be different.
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It's not too hard to miss Hannah Pearson practicing on the putting green. Among a group of adult golfers is a 5-year-old girl dressed in pink from head to toe – pink shoes, pink hat, to go along with her pink golf ball.
But don't let her age or favorite color of pink fool you. The young golfer recently placed first in a worldwide contest.
For the second year in a row, Hannah won in her age group in the fourth annual Best Pee Wee Golf Swing competition. The contest requires contestants to submit a video that shows different angles of their golf swing. Judges then score each contestant based on their technique. PGA Golf Professional Brendon Elliot heads the contest up.
Hannah's dad and also one of her coaches, Carl Pearson, could not be more proud of his daughter's accomplishments so far.
"I'm so proud of her," Carl said. "For her to take up golf and be so interested in it – that alone I'm just amazed by."
Hannah's interest for golf started two years ago. After her parents bought her a set of plastic golf clubs, Hannah was found hitting golf balls in the backyard on a daily basis. Her parents, Carl and Avivi Pearson, were amazed by their daughter's focus and natural ability for the sport. They signed her up for lessons and found her a coach – 30-year professional golf instructor Kent Chase. Chase has instructed junior golfers from all around the world including Cheyenne Woods, Tiger Woods' niece, who recently won the Australian Ladies Masters.
Five days a week Hannah practices. Sometimes she is tired and doesn't want to go so I don't take her, but most of the time she wants to go and is excited, said Carl. Practices often involve working on Hannah's technique, back swing, accuracy and strength.
"It's been amazing," said Carl. "Every six months that go by we see massive improvement."
Last year, Hannah automatically qualified to compete in the San Diego Junior Masters after winning Best Pee Wee Golf Swing for the first time. She competed against girls that were six and under. She ended up placing fourth and is the youngest player to ever have competed in the competition. She received automatic qualification again this year and wants nothing but to take home first place.
"She's looking forward to becoming a PGA player," said Carl. "She's very self-motivated."
Those aren't just words coming from her dad either. When asked what number Hannah wants to be in the world she responds with "One, not two." Even at her young age she knows exactly what she wants and apparently has made some promises to her dad if she wins.
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Fossil Oil's President and Founder, Dennis R. Kittler, has spent the past forty-two years actively acquiring seismic data, subsurface geology and mineral leases near producing oilfields, generating multiple well drilling prospects to provide lower risk multi-zone oil and gas drilling programs. Reaching the age of seventy-five (75) this year, Mr. Kittler has decided to down-size Fossil's activities to just managing the remaining three (3) active Joint Ventures. This website will remain on line to keep the JV REPORT link current for the investors in those active programs. If you do not remember the password, please call Mr. Kittler at the number below.
Fossil Oil Company has also moved to Mr. Kittler's home now that after 5.5 months it has been repaired from the flood damage:
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Houston, Texas 77042
Office: 281-687-5442
2017 K-1 Announcement:
Hello Fossil Investor,
By this time most of you know that Fossil Oil Company, LLC is in essence no longer in business. As the Managing Partner in every Joint Venture, I am still responsible to continue over-seeing what remains with Fossil Oil business. One problem that came to my attention was that our previous CPA did not check off that each of the past Ranken Energy JVs were to be filing a "Final" tax return in 2016. Since simple over-sight occurred, Fossil Oil now is still required to file a 2017 Federal Tax Return and issue a K-1 even if the value benefit is zero.
My personal accountant has been kind enough to file an extension for each Fossil Oil Joint Venture for 2017 tax year. Efforts to find a CPA early on to prepare nearly 20 JV tax returns failed. Last year's CPA is still owned money from work done for Fossil Oil. Fossil Oil has no formal office, no funds, no employees, no revenues and very few corporate files remaining as the result of the Hurricane Harvey flood. I have been advised to tell you that you should file your 2017 Federal Tax Return now. Once I find a way to get someone to prepare the 2017 returns between now and September 2018, I will send the K-1s out. If they have a positive effect on your tax return, then speak to your CPA to see if you should choose the option to amend your 2017 return. If not, then do not amend your return and file the K-1 for your records.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dennis Kittler – Managing Partner
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Fossil Oil Company's office was significantly damaged by the recent Hurricane Harvey compounded by the Tropical Storm Harvey. As of today, we have limited access to the residence of Dennis Kittler and Fossil Oil's office within his home. Power has been returned and reconstruction of the home and office is currently underway. We have received minimum assistance from FEMA compounded by no flood insurance has complicated rebuilding. Our new office phone number is 281-687-5442. Fossil Oil no longer has any employees since Lisa Kittler has moved on to a new career. Mr. Kittler is currently living outside of Houston until reconstruction is completed. Currently, there are only three (3) active Joint Ventures still managed by Fossil Oil. Fossil Oil Management is seeking to find a replacement "Managing Partner" to handle the accounting of Quarterly Statements, posting of the Report Link and year-end tax K-1.
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It was pretty clear that the OLED TVs demonstrated by LG and Samsung stole the show at the last Consumer Electronics Show we went to. We were really impressed by the color, contrast and sharpness of the picture. Check out this video we shot in the Samsung booth (Samsung Super OLED HDTV). However, there are some issues that need to be resolved before we see mainstream OLED HDTVs in sizes that we would want in our living rooms.
Rather than go with an OLED TV, Sony displayed a technology called Crystal LED. Crystal LED takes six million tiny LEDs to create a picture that they hope will rival OLED technology. A 1080P TV has nearly 2 million pixels on screen. Crystal LEDs TVs take three LEDs, one for red, green, and blue, and combine them for each pixel. Each pixel is mounted directly in front of the display. This is not an LED based LCD but an actual LED TV.
On paper this technology has a ton of potential. For instance, like plasma, each individual pixel can be controlled. This should provided blacks that can rival plasma and OLED. Another benefit for the technology is that a Crystal LED will use far less energy, 70 watts for a 55 inch screen. Crystal LED TVs produces a picture with viewing angles of 180 degrees, high contrast ratios, and better color than current plasma and LCD HDTVs.
The version that we saw in Las Vegas looked quite impressive. One of the things that stuck us was that there was minimal reflection. That is another drawback of plasmas. We left the Sony booth thinking we could have our cake and eat it too!.
The concept isn't new. Those really large screens that you see at stadiums use this type of technology to do the same thing. Its much easier to do this on a large screen when you are sitting tens or hundreds of meters away. The key for Sony is that they are shrinking the size of the LEDs down dramatically so that they can fit six million of them into a screen that would fit in your family room. That process is complex and costly. Sony wants to get this right. With six million LEDs there will be a higher chance of having a dead pixel.
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So when can I have one and how much will it cost? Sony isn't answering any of these questions. Our hunch is that it will cost about what an OLED TV will cost. And if Sony wants this technology to have a chance it needs to come out at about the same time as OLED. We know that Samsung will be releasing their OLEDs in the second half of the year. Our prediction is that you will be able to by a Crystal LED TV from Sony by the summer of 2013 and it will run about $6,000.
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Shock-related textures in feldspars have been found in impactites from the Tenoumer impact structure, Mauritania. We see a range in features, from disruption of twin planes, to inclined deformation lamellae, to true Planar Deformation Features (PDF's) which occur at multiple orientations to one another. Most notably, these textures occur in samples that do not contain shocked quartz, suggesting feldspars record evidence of shock pressures lower than 8 GPa.
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"Shock-Related Deformation of Feldspars from the Tenoumer Impact Crater, Mauritania,"
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Learn the artistry of hand tied bouquets, beautiful pot arrangements, wedding work, visual merchandising, colour theory, function and corporate work.
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