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Genre: New-Adult, Romance
Recommend: Yes
Book 1 of 3
Teagan Cross discovers her father has died and left everything to his new wife. She needs a job - fast. Following rejection after rejection Teagan forces herself into the local garage, Rebel Wheels, on a trial to tidy up the place and restore some order. She forces herself into Rebel's life, and he reluctantly accepts her as he soon realises he needs her just as much as she him. But as information surrounding Teagan's father's death comes to light, she realises she is not as safe as she thought.
My Thoughts:
Teagan: She really made me laugh so many times. Her brutal honesty and constant running mouth were hilarious, especially in contrast to Rebel. She had bursts of confidence that led her down dangerous and exciting paths, but yet the vulnerable aspect to her character was evident at times. She really felt like a great rounded character - terrified of life ahead but putting on a brave face to attack the world. Her whole world pretty much falls apart and yet she's too proud to accept hand outs from her friend and is hellbent on earning her keep. I love her fighting attitude.
Rebel: It's rare to read a male character and not see the feminine writer shine through. Rebel said very little - like a usual guy, and won my heart over. The banter between the pair was hilarious, especially as he often responded by not replying at all. Also, 1 star for being a mechanic who knows muscle cars. Have to say as a car girl, it's refreshing to find a story based in a garage with a good depth of info.
Drama: There was a good underlying mystery to all of this surrounding the death of Teagan's father which added a serious and dangerous element alongside the blossoming relationship. Probably was a little bit over the top but I can't say I minded. It was a good climax to make Rebel cop on and actually make a move on Teagan.


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Jenny32: I have been doing anal only with my boyfriend for the past couple years and I found switching from vaginal to anal to be easy, it feels better and it turns us on more and I love that he can cum in me every day and I don't have to be on birth control. It's been wonderful! But I admit I am still really reliant on my clitoris and my boyfriend has told me that he'd like it if I could stop rubbing myself and be totally anal only. I'd like that too, but I am not sure how to do it because it is a lot harder for me to stop. Any advice?
I'm really glad to hear that you've been having a great time since going anal only, and I hope that you continue to enjoy it long term. It sounds like the perfect time to give up clit stimulation and commit to pure anal only going forward, which will further strengthen and deepen your commitment to the anal only lifestyle.
First, remember that it's a process and failure is often part of any process of learning or mastering something. If you go back to clit stimulation at some point, don't give up, just start again with not using it.
Establishing a challenge to go a week without clit stimulation can be a good way to start, and ease into it without worrying longer term just yet. Once you make it a week, try extending it another week, then to a full month, and just keep going from there.
If you end up giving in to clit stimulation, try setting your next challenge to be longer than your previous success and keep building on your past experiences from there! Before you know it, you'll be clit free for good.
You might also try numbing creams like Orajel on your clit, which temporarily remove sensation and can be applied before sex to aid in giving up touching yourself. Also check out the page on our Guide about clitoral denial, which covers this topic in more detail!
Good luck! I'm sure you can do this!

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gpx2shp is a converter from GPX file to ESRI/Shape file. This is a output of Metro Manila Transit Map Project by JOCV (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers) program of JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) in 2004. It is provided you on GPL2.OPTIONS
- -o, --output
- Sets output basename. The default is (source file name) - (extension name)
- -w, --waypoints
- Converts only waypoints data from a gpx file.
- -t, --trackpoints
- Converts only trackpoints data from a gpx file.
- -r, --routes
- Converts only routes data from a gpx file.
- -a, --all
- Converts all types of data from a gpx file.(default)
- -e, --as-edge
- Makes a separated output by each edges.
- -p, --as-point
- Makes a separated output by each points.
- -s, --stats
- Shows simple statistics of the outputs.
- -b, --basic-columns
- Stores only basic data as attribures to reduce memory and storage usage. (ele, name, cmt, type, time, fix, sym and number).
- -L, --no-length
- Removes length column from a waypoint or trackpoint attribute table.
- -S, --no-speed
- Removes speed column from a waypoint or trackpoint attribute table.
- -T, --no-time
- Removes time column from an attribute table.
- -g, --gpxline
- Adds line number of GPX file as attribures.
- -f, --fast
- Make it faster without any checks.
- -3, --3d
- Converts data using 3d format. (It's not compatible for Arcview 3.x.)
- --min-points
- Sets path minimum points to convert for noise reduction. Default is 2.
- --min-length
- Sets path minimum length to convert for noise reduction. Default is 0.
- --min-time
- Sets path minimum time period to convert for noise reduction. Default is 0.
- --length-unit
- Sets length unit from m,km,feet,mi and etc. The default is m. You can see the unit list from "geod -lu" command.
- --time-unit
- Sets time unit. The default is sec. You can set from day, hour, min and sec.
- --speed-length-unit
- Sets length unit for speed. The default is km. You can see the unit list from "geod -lu" command.
- --speed-time-unit
- Sets time unit for speed calulation. Default is hour. You can set from day, hour, min and sec.
- --length-ellipsoid
- Sets length ellipsoid like UGS84, clrk66. The default is UGS84. You can see the unit list from "geod -le" command.
- -v, --verbose
- Gives many messages.
- --version
- Shows version.
- -h, --help
- Shows this list.
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Often, people speak in dis-jointed thoughts and sentences. What that means is they start an idea, they stop it in the middle, they get anxious then they start another idea stop that in the middle and keep going. Very often it goes something like this, "people talk about, well, actually, they talk about a lot of things, well, it really doesn't matter. Well, you know. Okay, this is what I am talking about…" When people do that, it is very, very hard to follow them. You might do that. So, what do you do instead? Well, you realize that sometimes your mind is ready for the information sooner than your mouth can get to it. So what do you do? You slow down. You simply complete the thought before you start another one. If you slow down and concentrate on what you are saying, you are much more likely to get complete thoughts and people will have an easier time following you.
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China and Trinidad and Tobago have agreed to expand cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, construction, and finance. The agreements were announced after a meeting between Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Monday.
Trinidad and Tobago to Strengthen Agricultural Ties With Cuba
Li highlighted that Trinidad and Tobago was one of the first Caribbean countries to establish diplomatic ties with China.
"The Chinese government attaches importance to its ties with Trinidad and Tobago," Li said. "China is willing to work with Trinidad and Tobago to consolidate political trust, deepen pragmatic cooperation and strengthen coordination in international and regional affairs to lift bilateral relations to a new high."
The Chinese diplomat emphasized: "Trinidad and Tobago is China's largest trade partner in the English-speaking Caribbean region. Both countries enjoy high economic complementarities and broad cooperative prospects... China is willing to link the Belt and Road Initiative with the development strategies of Trinidad and Tobago to enhance cooperation in areas including infrastructure construction, energy, finance, and agriculture."
Next year, Trinidad and Tobago and China will celebrate 45 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Li called for an increase in the promotion of people-to-people ties, particularly in areas related to communication, education, culture, sports, and tourism. "China, Caribbean, and Latin American countries are all developing countries, and they provide opportunities for each other."
Rowley, for his part, said his country firmly adhered to the one-China policy and is willing to take bilateral relations even further in the common interest of development. He also expressed gratitude towards Chinese support for Trinidad and Tobago over the years, according to Xinhua.


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- The Literary Edit by Lucy Pearson wins Book Blogger prize at inaugural awards ceremony
- Instagrammer Faroukh Naseem @theguywiththebook crowned Bookstagrammer of the year
- Reads and Daydreams by Lauren Whitehead takes home BookTuber award
- Awards ceremony held at The London Book Fair & presented by Emma Gannon, author of The Multi-Hyphen Method and host of the CTRL, ALT, DELETE podcast
The winners of The London Book Fair's (LBF) first ever UK Book Blog Awards have been announced today in London, with book bloggers recognised across three categories: Book Blogger, Bookstagrammer, and BookTuber.
The Book Blogger prize was awarded to Lucy Pearson for The Literary Edit. Lucy's blog offers reviews of books and bookstores, literary guides to cities around the world, and a "Desert Island Books" section featuring some famous names. "The judges really loved the wonderful aesthetic of this blog. It inscribes the book into day-to-day life. Her professionalism shone through with her fresh enthusiastic approach, that seeps through to all her other channels". Queen of the Contemporary by Lucy Powrie and Choutt by Virginie Busette also made the judge's shortlist.
@theguywiththebook Faroukh Naseem (32k followers) won the Bookstagrammer award. "This Instagram reflects everything that a bookstagram should encompass", Judges said. "It's a wonderful blend of aesthetically pleasing images with obvious sophistication. This really is a wonderful example of the full potential of the Instagram format, and contradiction to many stereotypes".
Reads and Daydreams won in the Booktuber category, with strong competition from Savidge Reads and poet Jen Campbell. Vlogger Lauren Whitehead uses Reads and Daydreams to welcome her viewers into her bedroom where she offers a candid look at her life and reading list. According to the judges, "The enthusiasm, energy and professionalism was jumping off the screen. You couldn't but be entertained and inspired by this. The range of books covered was impressively comprehensive."
The London Book Fair UK Book Blog Awards were held at 2:30pm on April 12, 2018 on the Third day of the Fair at Olympia London. The awards were hosted by Emma Gannon, author of The Multi-Hypen Method, the essential new business book for the digital age, and host of CTRL, ALT, DELETE, a podcast, where celebrities discuss their relationship with the internet.
Jacks Thomas, Director of The London Book Fair, said "Bloggers are now an essential part of publishing, bringing books to new audiences and creating a place for people to share their passion for reading. And it's this passion for books and creativity from bloggers demonstrated by this wonderful shortlist that blows me away. It's great to recognise them at The London Book Fair for the first time."
The full shortlist for the UK Book Blog Awards 2018 is:
Book Blogger:
- The Literary Edit, Lucy Pearson, Australia
- Queen of Contemporary, Lucy Powrie, UK
- Choutt, Virginie Busette, France
- @julietslibrary – Juliet Trickery, UK
- @therusticwindow – Cicely Ford, USA
- @theguywiththebook – Faroukh, Saudi Arabia
- Reads and Daydreams, UK
- Jen Campbell, UK
- Savidge Reads, UK


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Bristol Township Cop Report: Catalytic Thief Strikes, Bristol Man Jailed for Assault
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1-30-2020, 0855 hours, 1300 block Green Lane, Levittown, Pa. The below subject was arrested on the charge of Simple Assault. The subject was processed and arraigned by Judge K. Wagner. Bail was set at $25,000/10% and remanded to BCP. Steven Alexander Garcia, W/M, 31 years old 186th Street Hollis, NY
Theft 1-30-2020, 0828 hours, 400 block Bowen Avenue, Bristol, Pa. Sometime between 1-24-2020 and 1-30-2020 an unknown subject(s) removed a catalytic converter from a 2016 ford. The value is approximately $1,700.00.
1-29-2020, 0159 hours, 1500 block Haines Road, Levittown, Pa. The below subject was arrested on a Bench Warrant out of Philadelphia and released to the Philadelphia Warrant Unit. Jamey Scott Johnson, W/M, 26 years old Kenwood Drive Levittown, Pa
Arrest 1-29-2020, 1407 hours, Bath Road, Bristol, Pa. The below subject was arrested on a Local Warrant out of Bristol Township. The subject was processed and arraigned by Judge K. Wagner and bail was set at $25,000/unsecured. Rufus Hoff, B/M, 41 years old Foster Avenue Circle Bristol, Pa
Theft 1-29-2020, 1501 hours, 500 block S Oxford Valley Road, Fairless Hills, Pa. On 1-29-2020 an unknown subject removed miscellaneous merchandise from the business. No value given for all the items.


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It's kind of sad when a young girl can show up Saturday Night Live in her mockery of the Democrat's de-facto leader, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Nothing is more ripe for satire than someone who takes themselves way too seriously, and the fact that a child is doing the job comedians should be doing is a sad telling of the state of affairs in our society.
Thankfully, the child is good at it.
As you've likely seen by now, AOC was at the border looking beyond upset as she watched border patrol agents mistreat migrant children and heard them like cattle into horrible conditions.
I'll never forget this, because it was the moment I saw with my own eyes that the America I love was becoming a nation that steals refugee children from their parents,& caged them.
More kids died after this. To date, no one has been held accountable.
We need to save these kids. https://t.co/HhdMqc5zML
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) June 25, 2019
What she saw was horrific, it was cruel, it was unjustifiable.
It was just an empty parking lot.
So AOC was really just trying to get some stock border crisis images for Getty. The "crying at the border" pics were just crying at cars behind a fence 🤷🏼♀ pic.twitter.com/AHGd7B7Jx2
— paige sully (@PaigeSully88) June 26, 2019
Searched Grabien's PhotoBank and found these alternate angle pics of @AOC where her sad-face pics were shot. Apparently she was crying about the lack of migrant children for her photo op. pic.twitter.com/8FMB8OQR6K
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) June 26, 2019
The young girl known as Mini-AOC, popular for her videos mimicking the democratic socialist sweetheart is back and is also super upset. As you can see, she too is distraught over the closure of her neighborhood park. She too has uploaded pictures so you can see her unbelievable sadness.
In an age where outrage is the name of the game, nothing pleases me more than to watch mockery make a comeback. Nothing deserves it more than AOC's sad attempt at faux outrage and ginned up emotion, and Mini-AOC might be the best person running in terms of mocking the congresswoman. Sure, we can prove her wrong and make snarky comments, but Mini-AOC is the best satire account going that mocks her.
At least until Twitter shuts her down for violating some nebulous community standard.
Until that time, I hope to see way more out of Mini-AOC.


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The Atlanta Falcons went into the 2013 season with the lightest front seven in the entire NFL, at an average of 258 pounds per player. That's colossal for you or I, but considering the average weight of the Ravens' front seven was 284 pounds, it was lightweight.
The Falcons suffered a rough 2013 season and finally decided to retool the defense, moving away from the light, mobile front sevens that have characterized the defense under Mike Smith and into something a little heftier. Per Jimmy Kempski of Philly.com, a former SB Nation scribe for the Eagles, the Falcons are now projected to have the 13th heaviest front seven in the NFL, a 19 position jump from a single year ago. The average weight up there is now 273.3 pounds.
That's a drastic change, and it points to the kind of defense the Falcons are trying to put on the field. This new-look Atlanta D, if all goes well, will be more effective against the run, more effective at gap control in general and hopefully more effective getting after the passer thanks to the big bodies up front. It won't necessarily be an immediately transformative, but it's a step away from the increasingly lackluster defenses of years past.
In case you were wondering, the Jets have the heaviest fronts at 284 pounds, while the Cowboys have the lightest at 262, which is still four pounds heavier than the Falcons averaged a year ago. Crazy.
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Manual osteopathy; depending on jurisdiction also known as osteopathy, pure osteopathy, European osteopathy, drug-less osteopathy, and osteopathic manual practice; is a health care profession founded in 1874 by American physician, Dr. Andrew T. Still, that focuses on disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal and joint system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Manual osteopathic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal and joints complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches. Manual osteopaths practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care. In addition to manual therapy they are also trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counselling and administer physiological therapeutic modalities.
To find a manual osteopath near you please check the "contact us" or "locations" section of the website of Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada (www.osteopathypainclinics.com) for the list of manual osteopaths nearest to you. OCPCC founded in September 2017 by Dr Shawn Pourgol, president of National Academy of Osteopathy and National University of Medical Sciences has over 250 clinics in Canada, USA, Mexico, Spain, France, Greece, Czech Republic, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Pakistan, Macao, Brunei, Trinidad and Tobago, Israel, Russia, Estonia, Oman, Morocco, Namibia, Thailand and elsewhere.


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196 – Numbers 14 – Heart Submission
For today's discussion, I want to introduce you to a translation of the Bible with which you may not be familiar. Before I talk about the translation I want to tell you why today's quotes will come from it. One and only one reason. It does not translate God's personal name, but rather provides the transliteration, or English letters representing the Hebrew sounds for the word. This is particularly helpful when we need to distinguish between the two different Hebrew words that are often translated, lord.
With the Lexham English Bible (LEB), we do not need to do the work of consulting an interlinear, reverse interlinear, or some other such tool to tell which original Hebrew word is being represented. You can learn all about the Lexham English Bible here httpss://lexhamenglishbible.com/. If you have Logos Bible software you have the Lexham English Bible, if not you can download it free of charge by going to the "downloads" tab on the aforementioned link.
There are 45 verses in Numbers chapter 14. You will find God's name Yahweh used in 20 of those verses. Two verses, 9 and 43, have the name Yahweh showing up twice. I've mentioned the meaning of the name Yahweh in several previous articles, so I won't repeat the exercise here. Suffice it to say, that Yahweh is God's personal name, and it is also His legal name by which He entered into a covenant (or two-party contract) with the nation of Israel.
Here's a quick recap of Numbers 14 for context. The chapter opens with the whole nation of about 2 million people up all night crying like babies because of the evil report of ten of the spies. In verse 2, they "grumbled" against Moses and Aaron. As quickly as the very next verse the nation accuses Yahweh of bringing them here to kill them, or "to fall by the sword" as they so dramatically put it. In verses 5-10 Moses, Aaron, Joshua, and Caleb (the two spies with a good report), plead with the nation to not rebel against Yahweh's instruction. They try to encourage them to go in and take possession of the land as Yahweh commanded.
In verses 11 and 12, Yahweh has had enough and tells Moses He will destroy the nation, and instead create a bigger more powerful nation from Moses. From verse 13 through verse 19 Moses intercedes for the Nation, begging Yahweh to change His mind. Let's listen in starting in verse 15.
Numbers 14:15-18
15 But if you destroy this people all at once, the nations that will have heard your message will say,
16 'Yahweh was unable to bring this people in the land that he swore by an oath, and he slaughtered them in the desert.'
17 But now, please, let the power of my Lord be great, just as you spoke,
18 'Yahweh is slow to anger
and great of loyal love,
forgiving sin and rebellion;
but surely he leaves nothing unpunished,
visiting the sin of the fathers on the sons
to the third and fourth generations.'
There is so much to observe in these few verses. There are so many golden nuggets we could glean, but I'm gonna ignore all of it and focus on only one, seemingly small, observation found in this passage.
In the above verses, I have bolded the observation I want to draw to your attention. Remember I said the LEB does not translate the Hebrew name "Yahweh" into the English word "lord"? That being true, what is the word "Lord" doing in verse 17, Shouldn't it be the word, Yahweh?
The astute among you already know the answer. The word "Lord" in verse 17 is not the Hebrew word Yahweh, it is a totally different word. It is the Hebrew word אָדוֹן, transliterated Adonai. In its singular form, it has the range of meaning lord or master. In the plural form, it can be lords, kings; masters, etc.
Consider the following snippet from Gesenius' Hebrew and Chaldee Lexicon to the Old Testament Scriptures
אֲדֹנָי the Lord; only used of God, Gen. 18:27; Jud. 13:8; Ezr. 10:3; Neh. 1:11, etc., etc. ["Chiefly (in the Pentateuch always) where God is submissively and reverently addressed…
Gesenius, Wilhelm, and Samuel Prideaux Tregelles. Gesenius' Hebrew and Chaldee lexicon to the Old Testament Scriptures 2003: 12. Print.
Let me restate that without the parenthetical inserts for clarity, " אֲדֹנָי the Lord; only used of God, where God is submissively and reverently addressed".
You see Yahweh, translated "LORD" in most English Bibles is a Hebrew word that is only used for God – it is His personal name. But the word Adonai, translated "lord", can be a reference for man or God. An example of it referring to a man can be found in Genesis 18:12.
Genesis 18:12
12 So Sarah laughed to herself saying, "After I am worn out and my husband is old, shall this pleasure be to me?"
The Lexham English Bible translates Adonai as "husband", but the New King James and most of the others translate it "lord".
What's my point in all of this? Well, you can find my point in the lexicon I quoted, "only used of God, where God is submissively and reverently addressed". The use of the word Adonai by Moses clearly communicates his posture during his dialog with Yahweh. Moses submissively and reverently recognizes God as his Master. He isn't arguing with God, he isn't shaking his fist in God's face. Moses isn't mad at God, but rather is pleading with Him based on a loving, Master/Servant relationship.
What is your relationship with Yahweh God like? Do you submissively and reverently recognize Him as Lord? You can enter into such a relationship by the shed blood of Jesus Christ. Simply put your trust in Jesus.
John 14:5-6
5 Thomas said to him, "Lord, we do not know where you are going. How are we able to know the way?"
6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Unless otherwise noted All Scripture quotations from The Lexham English Bible. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012. Print.


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A Profile by his daughter Olive Milne McLeod.
There is no doubt that the commercial world was not ready for the genius that was Andrew Brough Milne. He was 50 years before his time and that, coupled with the tyranny of distance from capital cities of Australia, prevented the successes that were his due, from being bestowed on him during his lifetime.
When Mackay city was lit by gaslight, North Mackay was not included. He built a miniature Gas Plant, placed it under our back steps and provided our household with Gas lights and stove. He fitted a magneto to the stove, when given a twist, this lit the stove automatically.
The modest man he was, is evident in his Autobiography. So much was left unsaid. He was a consultant for all the engineering problems that beset the people of Mackay, be they canefarmers, boat owners or motor vehicle owners. Hardly a day passed in his workshop, that someone could not be found there, seeking his advice. His knowledge of all things electrical, mechanical and marine was astonishing and there was never any doubt that he would find an answer to the problems.
He then built "Osprey" a cabin cruiser of 32 ft. This was designed for cruising around the many islands of the area. He launched "Osprey" in the Pioneer River, and I was fortunate to be a passenger at the launching. It was beautiful. Slept 6 people, had a galley fitted with all stainless steel cooking implements, which he made and it behaved exactly as he had intended. (this was about 1944) He travelled around to the Mackay Harbour that afternoon and moored it at a mooring within the breakwater. That night a cyclonic storm came up and the boat broke both fore and aft steel ropes holding it to the mooring and it crashed into the breakwater and sank. This broke his heart. He had it raised, put it in the yard at Malcomson Street, and sold it "as is".
He still hadn't a suitable boat for cruising, so he bought a boat, nothing like his own designs, did a lot of work on it, called it "Kingfisher" and it suited his purposes while he concentrated on his dream boat.
" was 39ft., slept 11 had a wonderful wheel house galley and dinette, and a deep sea fishing well at the rear. By the time building was complete, he was aged 70. He had designed it for charter, and to achieve this he had to hold a Captain and Marine Engineers ticket. This he obtained by examination and as he said he was probably the only person holding both tickets. He and my Mother then chartered the ship, she was cook, but time was running out for them and after a couple of years they found the size of the ship too much to handle. He finally sold "C-King" but retained "Seaspray" and they obtained a lot of pleasure from it, until he sold it when he was about 87.
The family home in
Malcomson Street
is still standing
(regrettably not - it was demolished in 19??)
. It was sold after the death of my Mother. It is now very shabby and neglected but the posts which hold up the house are still a wonder. He obtained huge Bloodwood trees and removed them with root block intact. He then put them on a lathe and machine turned them. They were approximately 14" in diameter and as the house was raised from the ground at least 8 ft, this was an incredible effort. My sister remembers mountains of shavings in the back yard. When he installed the posts, he buried them complete with root block into the ground, set in concrete. No house ever had such a strong foundation.
He and my Mother gave us a wonderful childhood. We didn't know it was depression times. We had good food, and housing, and the beach house for all our weekends and holidays. We were very strictly brought up and taught to be responsible for our actions and behaviour. Dad used to say "If a job is worth doing, it's worth doing well"; that is the axiom he lived by and taught us the same way.
We are all blessed because we had the two of them as our parents.
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When Mackay Gas was phased out and electricity installed, North Mackay was included. Dad took the Gas plant down to the
Eimeo beach house
, and installed it there. We were the first and only people to have our own gas plant. Later on he installed an engine and generated his own electricity at the beach house.
Jack Davis
, mentioned in his Autobiography as being a partner with him in Milrose Motories, moved to Brisbane prewar and bought a Confectionery factory. This was sadly lacking in modern machinery, which would have had to be purchased in America and England at great expense. Dad invented and made, a machine for making Plymouth Rock, one for Chocolate Easter Eggs, and another for
. He never patented any of these machines, having had such unsuccessful dealings with patents in the past.
One such was an Automatic Transmission patented in 1936. He copyrighted this patent in both America and England and was supposedly pipped on the post by Borg Warner. This transmission is now widely used and in his time he called it "
Variable Ratio Drive
". He installed it in a model "T" Ford and drove it around Mackay for a considerable time as a test.
In 1929 he and my
went overland to Melbourne. This was a remarkable feat considering the roads at that time could barely be called that between cities. He built a folding bed which fitted into the roof by day and let down to rest across the tops of the seats at night. Thus they had their own accommodation with the addition of a text fly attached to the car. He also built a
caravan body
on the back of the workshop truck, about 1932, and together they forged a trail up North - my Mother out in front finding a path through the bush and scrub, he following with the vehicle. They managed to drive about half way between Cairns and Cooktown before they could drive no further.
In 1917 before leaving for his visit to South Africa, he drove a motor car to
, 60 miles west of Mackay. There were only buggy tracks, and this was considered such an achievement he was given a medal for his effort.
In 1915 he designed and built a box kite, on which he mounted a home made camera. At 1000 feet elevation, he triggered the camera to take the first
aerial photos
of Mackay.
His inquiring mind was never at rest. In 1922 he experimented with talking pictures and mounted a projector onto the back of a truck and became "
The Picture Show Man
" for the outlying districts who did not have the benefit of a picture show.
As children we had the most wonderfully ingenious range of toys. Colin had clockwork boats, sailing boats, steam engines, even our swing mounted in the back yard was a dinghy which held six children at once. We had a mini golf course in the front lawns and a tennis court at the side of the house.
He invented a Lawn Planter (which is in my possession), and an implement for pruning high trees (now called a "Parrot Beak" and available at hardware stores). He invented and made a respirator and installed it in an Ambulance in Mackay. He also made them a Fairy Floss machine for fund raising. Everything he did was inventive and most everything he invented was copied in such a way as to break his patents. He never had the money to fight these infringements.
were his other life. Fishing, the beach and boats were his recreation and he enjoyed them to the full. He had his first boat down here at Shoal Point (where I live) in partnership with another man. It was called "Whippet". It was not a sheltered bay and it continually broke its moorings and eventually was smashed up on rocks. That decided his move to Eimeo to a quiet creek outlet. He then built "Seahawk" a half cabin in-built motor of 18 ft. He found this too small for safety to get to the Barrier Reef and built "Seaspray" 26 ft. His designs were quite revolutionary with planeing hulls and sleek lines. "Seaspray" could travel at 26 mph and was the fastest boat in Mackay.
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Riverside Close is a quiet, somewhat cliquey, cul de sac in North London. It's tucked away from the hustle and bustle and some of the properties on it even have a little river at the bottom of the garden. Plum London real estate, then – and look, one's for sale!
The one with the estate agent's board outside is number four, next door to Susan and Roger Harper, opposite Olive and Bob Thompson and just a few doors away from new arrivals Alexis and Adam Morley. In fact, there are only six houses in total in Riverside Close. Who could have imagined it to be such a den of intrigue?
Let's begin with Susan Harper. Stay-at-home wife of lawyer Roger and mother to two children, she has everything she could possibly want – designer clothes, gym membership, ample time to lunch with other like-minded ladies… so why is she so dissatisfied with her lot? Susan is bored, and it's that boredom which leads her to make a very big mistake.
On the face of it, Alexis and Adam have everything, too. They're newly moved in, young and in love. Adam is a surgeon, while Alexis is making the first moves to create a new career – as a private detective, no less. But all is not well in the Morley household either.
From her prime vantage point, pensioner Olive observes everything, jotting it down in a little notebook. It would be easy to dismiss her as a local busybody, but to do so would be a foolish error.
Diana Wilkinson has already created a neat little world for this story of hers, but there's another ingredient to add to the pot, in the form of Caroline and Jason Swinton. The recipe has just been spiced up a bit because this couple is behind Join Me, a new London-based app which, for a small joining fee, encourages like-minded people to meet up and enjoy the sights of the capital together. Sounds dodgy? Got it in one!
Susan falls for the tempting blurb and is soon scrolling through the photos and details of other members. She stops at Vince 666. He's handsome, works in finance in the City and enjoys gourmet food and trips to London Zoo. Soon, Susan and Vince are arranging a meeting – what could possibly go wrong? Plenty, as it happens – because Vince 666 is one of the multiple personalities employed by Jason Swinton to draw in lonely, bored women and fleece them for money. Soon Susan and 'Vince' are enjoying steamy afternoons in anonymous hotel rooms. And Susan is handing over cash for fictitious 'investments'…
On the face of it, we have four perfectly ordinary couples featuring in this book, but scratch beneath the surface and every one of them is a sham. Adam and Alexis? He's a control freak and a wife beater and she is quietly planning an escape route which is destined to land her in all kinds of trouble. Jason and Caroline may look like a golden couple, but there's something very sleazy about the way she enables her husband to meet up and have sex with other women, for financial gain. Even Olive and Bob have hidden depths and a vital part to play in this book.
4 Riverside Place is a tasty slice of domestic noir that wrong-foots the reader at every end and turn. Some of the characters are odious and distinctly unlikeable – Susan, Adam and Caroline are prime examples, but luckily we have the likes of Olive, Alexis and her sidekick Gary to even things up a little. This is a book that could easily have strayed into cliché – and at times it does hover close to the tipping point – but it is a satisfying and entertaining read overall and I'd love to meet Olive, Alexis and Gary again.
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Made with fresh, bright lemon juice and creamy yogurt, this moist and tender Lemon Yogurt Cake is a sunny sweet treat that everyone will adore! You'll love its fluffy texture and drizzle of tart lemon glaze.
A Light, Moist, Lemony Cake That Everyone Will Love!
You know what type of cakes are under-appreciated? Loaf cakes. Less showy than a layer cake or even a sheet cake, loaf cake is one of those desserts that I just don't necessarily think about… until I see a big, fat slice in a bakery display! ?
Then I remember that these little goodies are, in all reality, one of my favorite "genres" of cake. Light, fluffy, and moist, a good loaf cake has an addictive texture, and when they're topped with a drizzle of soft-yet-crispy glaze, you've got something really special!
For me, lemon loaf cake has to be one of the absolute best. This lemon yogurt cake, with its fresh lemon glaze, fresh lemon zest, and creamy yogurt base, has everything you could want in a moist, satisfying, yet still light cake. It's perfect for serving with a hot cup of tea, or a big glass of cold milk. Seriously, make this one! You'll be glad you did!
What Does Yogurt Do in a Cake?
Yogurt is not just a healthy snack – it's great for baking! Like sour cream, yogurt adds a nice, tangy flavor to baked goods, along with an ultra-creamy texture. The protein and fat in yogurt also help add structure to your baked goods. Best of all, baking with yogurt practically guarantees a fabulously moist result!
The Ingredients You'll Need
The ingredients for this recipe are super-simple, and very wholesome, making this an ideal recipe for snacking! This is one that's perfect to throw in the oven for a quaint and welcoming after-school treat. Here's what you'll need to make it:
For the Cake
- Butter: For this recipe, I use unsalted butter. The butter should be at room temperature.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar is fine here, or you can use raw sugar.
- Eggs: Large, whole eggs bind the mixture together.
- Lemon Juice: Freshly-squeezed lemon juice is best for making lemon yogurt cake, but you can use bottled lemon juice if you prefer.
- Vanilla: Pure vanilla extract gives the best flavor.
- Yogurt: I use plain yogurt, not sweetened yogurt or Greek yogurt.
- Lemon Zest: You can leave this out if you use bottled lemon juice, but if you use fresh lemon, it's great to add a little bit of the zest. Don't get any of the bitter white pith in the zest.
- All-Purpose Flour: Make sure to use all-purpose-flour – do not substitute whole wheat flour or self-rising flour.
- Baking Powder and Baking Soda: Using both lightens the cake perfectly, along with the lemon juice.
- Salt: If you use salted butter, omit the extra salt.
For the Glaze
- Powdered Sugar: Since powdered sugar dissolves so easily, you will need quite a lot of it (about two cups) to make a glaze with just a few tablespoons of lemon juice. I use Swerve, a replacement for sugar, and it works out perrrfectly!
- Lemon Juice: Again, freshly-squeezed juice is ideal, but you can use bottled.
How to Make It
Baking a lemon yogurt cake is all about correctly mixing it and folding it. Here's how to do it, so that you end up with a light, moist, and tender loaf cake! ?
- Prep Your Oven and Loaf Pan. To begin, set your oven to preheat to 350˚F, and then grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or baking spray. Line it with parchment paper and set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or a hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar together until fluffy. This should take about 4 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add the Eggs, Lemon, Vanilla, Yogurt, and Zest. One at a time, beat in the eggs, and then add the lemon juice and the vanilla. Once those are beaten in, gently fold in the yogurt along with the lemon zest. Set this mixture aside while you combine the dry ingredients.
- Whisk Together the Dry Ingredients. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Use a whisk or a fork to gently stir them and combine them.
- Combine the Dry and Wet Ingredients. Finally, fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Don't mix or overwork the ingredients. Fold them gently just until combined, or the cake may turn out gummy and dense.
- Bake. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, and use the back of a spoon or an offset spatula to smooth out the top. Bake the lemon yogurt cake cake for 35 to 45 minutes. You'll know the cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Note: If the cake starts browning too quickly, you can tent a piece of foil over it while it finishes baking.
- Cool the Cake and Make the Glaze. Once the cake is done, take it out of the oven and let it cool completely. While it cools, place your powdered sugar into a medium bowl, and stir in the lemon juice until a smooth glaze forms. You can add more sugar and lemon juice as needed to get a good consistency.
- Glaze the Cake. Once the cake is fully cooled, set it on a wire rack placed over a piece of foil or a tray. Pour the lemon glaze over the cake and let stand for several minutes, to firm up.
My Top Tips and Variation Ideas
I hope you are inspired to try making this bright, moist, and tangy loaf cake. It's sure to be a recipe you turn to again and again! And also be sure to check out my favorite tips and variations, right here.
- Don't Overmix: Before you make this easy lemon yogurt cake, keep in mind that overmixing the batter (even at the creaming the butter stage) can add excess air to the cake, which then deflates in the oven. Mix just until fluffy, combined, or smooth, according to the recipe directions, and then stop! ?
- Vegetable Oil: For a lighter cake, substitute vegetable oil for the butter.
- Olive Oil: For a more complex flavor, try substituting olive oil, rather than vegetable oil. It can be a bit strong, though, so you may want to substitute just up to half, and use butter or vegetable oil for the other half.
- Citrus Options: You can also make this cake with other citrus, such as limes, key limes, or even grapefruit! Each of these will add its own special flair.
- Whipped Cream Sandwich: For an elegant touch, try slicing this loaf in two, and layering whipped cream between the bottom and top halves. Pipe a small amount of whipped cream on the top for a garnish.
How to Store This Cake
- This cake should be stored in the refrigerator, tightly wrapped in plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out.
Can I Freeze Lemon Yogurt Cake?
- Yes! Lemon yogurt cake will keep in the freezer for up to two months.
- Wrap the cooled cake well in two layers of plastic and one of foil, for best results.
Lemon Yogurt Cake
- 8 tablespoons (113.4 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- ½ tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Preheat oven to 350˚F.
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter and line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy; about 3 to 4 minutes, scraping down the sides, as needed.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time; mix until incorporated.
- Mix in the lemon juice and vanilla extract.
- Remove bowl from the mixer and fold in the yogurt and lemon zest. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients; fold just until combined, do not over mix. Batter will be thick.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. IF the cake is browning too quickly, tent a piece of foil over it and continue to bake.
- Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.
- In the meantime, prepare the glaze: Place powdered sugar in a medium bowl and whisk in the lemon juice; whisk until incorporated.
- Add more sugar or lemon juice, as necessary, to achieve desired consistency.
- Set the lemon cake on a wire rack placed over foil.
- Pour the lemon glaze over the cake; let stand a few minutes.
- Cut and serve.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.


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Monkeypox: Disease Overview, Transmission and Diagnosis
Monkeypox is a viral disease, which is usually transmitted to humans from animals. The disease is known to have symptoms similar to those observed in smallpox patients, although it is considered to be clinically less severe.
In recent years, monkey pox has emerged as a prominent orthopox virus affecting public health. In May 2022, multiple cases of the disease were reported in more than 100 non-endemic countries, thereby making monkeypox a disease of global concern. Consequently, in July 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared global monkey pox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). In fact, till date, over 84,000 cases of the disease have been reported, globally.
Monkeypox infection can be divided into two periods:
- Invasion Period (0 to 5 days): This phase is characterized by fever, intense headache, lymphadenopathy (swelling of the lymph nodes), back pain, myalgia (muscle aches) and intense asthenia (lack of energy)
- Skin Eruption (begins within 1 to 3 days of appearance of fever): Monkeypox rash affects the face (in 95% of cases), palms of the hands and soles of the feet (in 75% of cases). Oral mucous membranes (in 70% of cases), genitalia (30%), and conjunctivae (20%), as well as the cornea are also affected.
Monkeypox Disease Transmission
Monkeypox virus can be transmitted from animals to humans as well as from humans to humans.
- Animals to Humans Transmission:
Zootnotic transmission can occur from direct contact with the bodily fluids, blood or cutaneous / mucosal lesions of infected animals. Additionally, eating inadequately cooked meat and other animal products of infected animals is a possible risk factor.
- Humans to Humans Transmission:
Human-to-human transmission can result from close contact with respiratory secretions, skin lesions of an infected person or recently contaminated objects. Transmission can also occur via the placenta from mother to fetus or during close contact during and after birth.
Monkeypox Disease Diagnosis
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is the preferred laboratory test for monkey pox virus detection due to its accuracy and sensitivity. Optimal diagnostic samples for monkey pox diagnosis are collected from skin lesions; these include roof or fluid from vesicles and pustules, and dry crusts. Additionally, biopsy samples can also be collected for disease diagnosis.
With only a few therapeutics / vaccines currently approved or granted special access for the monkeypox treatment / prevention, the existing demand for effective monkeypox vaccines and therapeutics is still unmet. In response to the monkey pox outbreak, active research and development efforts are underway to develop various therapeutics and vaccines for the treatment and prevention of monkeypox. Presently, more than 25 therapeutics / vaccines are commercialized / under development for the treatment and prevention of monkeypox. With the increase in the number of monkeypox cases globally, the demand for testing has also increased. At present, more than 165 diagnostic kits are available in the market for the detection of monkeypox virus. The growing cases of monkeypox disease and availability of limited number of therapeutics / vaccines / diagnostic solutions are the key factors driving the growth of this market.
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Risk Management Common Project Issues: Underestimating Complexity Published on 23 March 2009 - Revised on There are a million ways to run into problems during an IT engagement. You can lose personnel, the client can change the scope, or your CEO can shoot himself (I think I covered that one in the last article). However, there is one critical way that often happens right out of the gate and it doesn't become evident until the ball is rolling and it's too late to do anything about it quickly or for free. Sales and the Client During the sales process the Account Manager and numerous other sales individuals and some technical individuals work very hard to secure a contract with the prospective client. As I've mentioned in numerous articles, it is unfortunate that Project Management is almost never a part of this process. I feel that the lack of PM involvement leads us to this next issue. When Sales is securing the business with the client, not enough attention is always paid to the client's "as-is" vs. "to-be" state and what it's truly going to take to close that gap. Not enough detail is put into this pre-engagement requirements analysis and business process definition portion of the engagement and the resulting problem is an underestimating of the complexity of what it will take to provide the customer with the needed solution. I've seen this take many forms and every time it has been traceable back to the sales process. I've witnessed: - Client training needs not properly outlined resulting in the Exploration and Design phases suffering badly due to an improperly educated customer. - Business processes for the client not defined at all in advance – when this was clearly a requirement but not enforced – resulting in a doubling of the Exploration phase timeline. - Data needs and integrations poorly planned prior to the engagement beginning. - Not enough knowledge on the client side – the right experts not assigned to the project team – resulting in the client unable to make decisions at critical times during the engagement. And the list goes on and on. The common thread though, is that all of these affect the project adversely. All of these extend the timeline for the project, increase the budget due to additional effort and hours expended, and decrease customer satisfaction. I've sat in the room with the client during early Exploration and Design phase meetings and explained these shortcomings to the customer. When I hear "that's not what Sales told us" I subtle roll my eyes and scratch my head, but the bottom line is you've hit a wall with the customer and it's hard to recover from. They may be frustrated with the Account Manager initially, but you're the one sitting in the room with them and you're the one who has to fix the situation quickly. The Workaround So, you've just realized that due to some event or lack thereof early in the project or pre-project process that you know have an improperly scoped level of effort. What do you do? The customer isn't happy and aren't likely to become happy quickly with anything you're going to say….so how do you minimize the discomfort? First…let the customer know the issue. You probably already have because what I've described above usually comes to light during early phase project meetings with the customer as you're diving deeper into requirements. Next, talk to the Account Manager to gain a better understanding of how they arrived at the current scope and estimate and understand what was presented on the customer side in terms of needs. Getting the story from just the customer is not always the best approach. Now that you've done both of those, go into damage control mode. Look for ways in the schedule that you can incorporate the activities that should be in there but were missed while enduring minimal timeline impact. If training is needed on the customer side, offer them a reduced rate to bring proper instructors onsite to the customer – this will be cheaper for the customer and will take less time than trying to organize customer personnel from multiple locations to fly to your corporate site. I did this with one customer with very satisfying results and it became a new model of training offered to all customers going forward due to it's success. Summary The key concept to gain here is – you can't really see this coming unless you're part of that sales process. And unless you're in a smaller organization, that is not likely to happen. But how you react to it can definitely help to ensure project success and minimize customer dissatisfaction. The customer will almost always end up paying more for what they thought they were already paying for, but how you present this necessary change in scope goes along way toward goodwill with the customer. Rate this article: 2.5 Print Brad Egeland Brad Egeland is a Business Solution Designer and an Information Technology / Project Management consultant and author with over 25 years of software development, management and project management experience. 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In addition to his accomplishments in IT development, resource and project management, he has also authored more than 6,000 expert advice and strategy articles and more than a dozen eBooks and videos on project management, business strategy, and information technology and best practices for his own website and for clients all around the world. Brad is highly regarded as one of the most prolific go-to authors on project management. x Contact author Google Plus Twitter Linked In
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On the first day of a weeklong riding vacation at Home Ranch in Colorado, the head wrangler moved among the guests, asking each one a simple question: What kind of rider are you? Their responses helped the ranch staff pair the human with his or her perfect horse for the week.
As the wrangler neared my seat, I began pondering the question and found it wasn't so simple after all. Although I owned my first pony at 6 and steadily upgraded through a string of horses over the ensuing decade, I hadn't done a lot of riding since, mostly because I'm unwilling to patronize riding establishments that amount to little more than nose-to-tail plod-alongs led by a pimply-faced relative of the owner who knows approximately as much about riding as he does about skin care.
So, what kind of rider am I? The very worst kind. Experienced enough to know a good horse from a bad one and itinerant and passionate enough to demand that every single precious minute on horseback makes me better in the saddle, not just saddle-sore.
As I've traveled across the United States and Mexico over the past three years, part of an ongoing road trip dubbed the Trans-Americas Journey, I've searched for and discovered a number of guest ranches that put a pleasing premium on good horses, good wranglers and great horsemanship for riders of all kinds. These picks from the herd also offer style, family fun, tradition and history. Saddle up!
The ranch: Bar Lazy J Ranch in Parshall, Colo.; www.barlazyj.com.
The riding: A stable full of sure-footed trail horses makes easy work of the high-altitude sage-covered hills in this part of central Colorado and carry riders to sweeping vistas of the Ute Mountains and the Continental Divide.
The rest: Unlike some guest ranches, the Bar Lazy J not only welcomes kids, it caters to them with Range Rider and Lil' Buckaroos programs for ages 7 to 12 and 3 to 6, respectively. These programs, which run through Aug. 15, keep kids supervised and entertained from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with activities including trail rides, frisbee football, caring for the ranch's animals and hayrides. The place also has a heated pool and hot tub, tetherball, shuffleboard, pingpong, air hockey, foosball, pinball machines and mountain bikes. The free DIY laundry room is another a plus.
Dining is at communal tables with plenty of options that kids will go for, including fresh-baked afternoon cookies. The comfortable log cabins are outfitted with sturdy furniture, lamps crafted of horseshoes and cowboys and horses everywhere (even on the bars of soap). If Gene Autry had designed cabins in the 1920s for Motel 6, you'd end up with something like this.
What's new: This season the ranch will offer an all-day (seven-hour) ride on the Darling Creek Trail in the nearby Arapahoe National Forest, which brings guests through aspen and pine forests to above the timberline for unobstructed 360-degree views. The Bar Lazy J also just completed a three-level children's playhouse fort that includes a climbing wall, a long slide and swings. A new children's ride will guide kids into the nearby town of Parshall, where they'll hitch up in front of the General Store and pick out two items (candy, ice cream, etc.) to purchase on the ranch's tab.
The rates: Weekly rates are $1,725 for ages 13 and up, $1,195 ages 7 to 12, $995 ages 3 to 6 and children under 3 stay free. These rates are the same as they were in 2009 and include private cabin accommodation next to the Colorado River (which is merely a charming babbling brook here), all food and nonalcoholic beverages, all horseback riding, children's programs and use of all on-property games and facilities. Guests can bring their own alcoholic beverages, which can be chilled in coolers found on each cabin's porch. Open May to October.
The ranch: Smith Fork Ranch in Crawford, Colo.; www.smithfork ranch.com.
The riding: A herd of more than 40 horses and miles of mellow creekside or rugged mountainside trails on the ranch and in the neighboring 1.7 million acres of the Gunnison National Forest and West Elk Wilderness Area ensure that there's a horse and a trail for any level of rider.
The rest: Homesteaded in the 1800s, when Colorado was still a territory, Smith Fork Ranch was more formally created in 1928. Now owned by Marley Hodgson, the retired founder and designer of the Ghurka leather goods company, and his wife, Linda, Smith Fork Ranch is one of the country's most lovingly restored guest ranches.
For two years, the Hodgsons fast- idiously deconstructed each of the original log cabins, communal buildings and a two-story lodge -- numbering each log, modernizing, and putting the structures back together again, log by log. Then the real work began.
Linda chose every luxe interior detail (local handmade bath products, plush bedding) and scoured the property to find original pieces of furniture and art. Few relics remained; this left her with the task of finding and designing the lion's share of the furnishings. Many were made by local artisans. The former local fire chief, for example, designed and forged the extra-long metal hinges that support the massive wooden door to the Elk Lodge communal building, capping each with a spinning antique spur.
Chef Brian Stephan turns out gourmet grub (pistachio-encrusted local lamb) with creativity and flair (popcorn ice cream, anyone?) and the ranch also has a wonderful bar. No wonder neighbor Joe Cocker sometimes pops by for dinner.
What's new: Head wrangler Ciara Pares and her team have cleared and opened five brand-new trails, inaugurated a weekly Wrangler Rodeo and will complete a Horsemanship Obstacle Course this spring.
The rates: Weekly rates range from $6,500 (double occupancy) to $22,500 (for up to 12 adults in the ranch house) and include lodging, all meals, nonalcoholic beverages and snacks and all on-ranch activities, including fly-fishing and casting clinics, archery, guided hiking and all riding and instruction. Open June to October.
The ranch: Hacienda Sepúlveda in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico; www.haciendasepulveda.com.mx/web_eng.
The riding: You may think you know how to ride, but here in the birthplace of charro (Mexican cowboy) culture and horsemanship, you most certainly do not. Everything from the saddle (which has an extra big horn), to the reining (which is feather-light), to the terrain (an almost stereotypical mix of scrub mesquite and towering cactus) will be new to riders from the United States. Luckily, Hacienda Sepúlveda relies on Jorge Serrano Zermeño and Lena Kissling to guide you during your daily rides to and from traditional haciendas. Along the way, Jorge and Lena (who both speak perfect English) will teach you the subtleties of charro riding techniques. You're guaranteed to walk away with new horsemanship skills.
The rest: Not only do riders here get to enjoy lunch at the best of the area's haciendas during the daily rides, they get to sleep in haciendas as well. The charmingly cowboy-bohemian Hacienda El Ahito (ahito is a Spanish word that means "satisfying") is run by Jorge and Lena and offers guests a chance to live on a comfortable working hacienda for a couple of nights. Subsequent nights are spent at 360-year-old Hacienda Sepúlveda, a luxury hotel offering 21 antique and modern-amenity-filled rooms and suites.
An amenity that is both surprising and handy for sore muscles is the hotel's spa. Walk into a brick and stone building, constructed in 1890 as the hacienda's grist mill, and you enter a thoroughly modern spa with a Jacuzzi, jetted foot reflexology pools, steam rooms, saunas and a few intimate treatment rooms. Services run the gamut from facials (50 minutes, $35) to a three-hour traditional Temazcal (an indigenous version of the American Indian sweat lodge) for $45. If you book your stay through Mexico Boutique Hotels, you get a free massage (www.mexicobou tiquehotels.com/sepulveda).
What's new: In January, Hacienda Sepúlveda unveiled seven new rooms, some with indoor or outdoor Jacuzzis, in what were originally the stables and storage areas.
The rates: $1,050 per person (double occupancy) for a seven-day/six-night package or $280 per person (double occupancy) for a two-day/three-night package. All rates include accommodation at Hacienda Sepúlveda, all meals, all transfers and daily guided riding. Open year-round.
The ranch: Triple Creek Ranch in Darby, Mont.; www.triplecreek ranch.com.
The riding: Horseback groups are kept small -- usually four riders or fewer, plus a wrangler -- and on-ranch rides last three hours or less. The trails and logging roads that crisscross the 600-acre ranch in the Bitterroot Mountains are mellow and relaxing.
The rest: Rates are high, but Triple Creek Ranch delivers. No one under 16 is allowed and the grown-up vibe is reflected in luxurious amenities such as private deck Jacuzzis, steam showers, fireplaces, a laundry service that returns your clean clothes wrapped up like Christmas presents and what I like to call an un-mini bar: a wet bar stocked with full-size bottles of complimentary spirits and wine.
The restaurant is equally sophisticated, earning Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence every year since 2005. Although all meals, snacks, most alcoholic and all non-alcoholic beverages are included in Triple Creek Ranch's inclusive rates, it's worth adding on a Chef's Table ($95 per person). The seven-course meal with wine pairings is served in a glass-enclosed private dining room off the kitchen where you can watch the action.
What's new: This season, 16 of Triple Creek's plushly appointed log cabins will debut renovations that include new carpet, fireplaces, slate flooring, doors and window treatments, bedding and artwork.
The rates: From $650 to $2,495 per couple per night, including meals; snacks and most drinks; on-ranch riding; downhill skiing; cross-country skiing; snowshoeing; fly-casting lessons; tennis, and use of the putting green. Closed March, April and November.
The ranch: Home Ranch in Clark, Colo.; www.homeranch.com.
The riding: The 4,000-acre Home Ranch breeds and trains many of its own horses. That care shows as the horses deftly lope across the ranch's rolling meadows and confidently carry you up and over its hills and mountains -- sometimes along steep and narrow trails that test your handling and balance skills. Need to work on those skills? The ranch will happily set up private lessons with a wrangler. This working cattle ranch also has plenty of cows that can be used for arena or open-range cattle work (which is harder than it looks, trust me).
The rest: Bone up on your do-si-doing for the weekly barn dance with ranch staff, which features a live band and a square-dance caller. The ranch also takes guests on a hayride on Monday nights to a rustic building, where a gourmet cowboy cookout dinner is served (their skilled chef celebrates his 20th year at Home Ranch this year). Free morning yoga classes are a great way to limber up for the day's trail adventures.
What's new: Home Ranch, whose guests have access to two miles of the trout-rich Elk River, recently became an Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing destination.
The rates: Weekly rates range from $5,330 (double occupancy) in lodge rooms to $19,265 (for up to six adults) in large cabins. Rates include all meals, snacks and nonalcoholic beverages, all riding and horsemanship work, guided hiking and guided fly-fishing. Open June to September and mid-December to mid-March.
Travel writer Karen Catchpole and her husband, photographer Eric Mohl, embarked on a road trip through North, Central and South America in 2006. After clocking more than 100,000 miles, they're now in Mexico. Follow along at www.trans-americas.com.