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" Brand: Kiwi / Type: Polish / Category: Cleaning & Disinfectant "
From a young age I have been brought up to appreciate buying quality shoes over cheap ones that only last a couple of weeks. The logic being of course that whilst quality shoes are more of an investment, they will last longer and provide comfort to my feet. By and large this has meant that I mainly buy leather shoes (although do occasionally buy the odd pair of canvas ones) and therefore like to keep them clean to look as good as new and also to look smart in the office job that I work in.
As a result of the above, a staple product that dwells in our shoe cupboard is a tin of Kiwi Parade Gloss Shoe Polish in black. Whilst it does not get out much, it is a very useful tool for those important meetings or simply when I have an interview or special occasion and want my shoes to gleam.
==The Product==
This shoe polish comes packaged in a small tin which houses 50ml of black shoe polish. The tin is simply presented, with a black lid and shiny metallic base. The text is clearly visible across the lid illustrating a gold banner branded with the words 'Parade Gloss'. The tin houses a small metallic clip on its body which serves to flip off the lid. Inside the polish looks matt black in colour and has quite a thick consistency which reminds me of a paste. It is the smell of the polish that I love as it conjures up memories of my childhood and this smell I can only describe as being consistent with the smell of leather and polish.
The beauty of this product in my opinion is that it is said to provide a number of qualities to the leather which include cleaning it, protecting it, nourishing it and giving shine. Kiwi state that this polish can be used on both smooth and grained leather for the same effect.
==Price and Availability==
This shoe polish can be bought from a number of supermarket stores as well as those that sell just about anything and of course shoe shops. I bought my tin from Tesco around a year ago where it is currently stocked for £1.85. Having done a bit of research, I have found that you can expect to pay around £1.80 to £2.20 for this product which makes it a bargain considering the amount of times it can be used.
==Application and Use==
This shoe polish can be used in a variety of ways however I am a big fan of using the brush and cloth technique as this was how I was bought up to clean leather. I start out by ensuring that I have a liberal covering of newspaper over the floor as this can cause a mess if not. I then dip the ends of a stiff bristled brush into the polish and rub quite roughly into the outer leather of my shoes. I like to provide quite a liberal coating of polish over one shoe before leaving the first shoe to sit for a couple of minutes and turning to coat the other shoe in the same way. I like to believe that this allows the polish to have sufficient time to soak into the leather before it is rubbed off especially in shoes which are highly scuffed.
After the shoes have sat, I take a soft cloth, the microfiber ones being particularly good for this purpose and rub the leather until it is smooth and does not have any residue on it. I also add here that coming from a military family; I do like to do the old spit and polish technique as I find that it makes my shoes gleam. The end result of this process, my shoes look as good as new, the leather is soft and supple and my shoes have a high shine which is noticeable when you remember what the shoes were like before cleaning.
==My Summary==
I have found that my tin of Kiwi shoe polish has been a crucial product in our home as it has restored my black leather shoes when they look scuffed and tired. I have used my polish on a number of different pairs of shoes, ranging from my black pumps to stiletto court shoes to my partners black loafers and have had the same excellent results each time. In addition to this being an effective touch up, it also has kept my shoes going for longer, is an easy way to clean shoes as it takes a matter of minutes and does not cost much to use. However, I would add that to prevent little black marks in my shoes cupboard where the polish brush gets moved around I have now invested in a little basket to store my cloths and brush.
This is a quality product that means my shoes will probably look new for many years ahead. As a result I would recommend it to anyone who wears black leather shoes on a daily basis. This product scores an excellent five stars out of five from me.
Thanks for reading! x
f you want to keep your real leather shoes in good condition then, as all shoe shops will tell you, you need to get some good shoe polish and polish them to keep them looking shiny and not only looking good, but also to keep them in good strong condition to stop them scuffing. You might think the sales people in the shoe shops are just trying to get you to spend more money in their shop but it really is true that you need shoe polish. It probably is cheaper to buy this online or in the supermarket than it is to get it from the shoe shop though as I've seen this in some shoe shops and they do overcharge, You should polish your shoes about once a week if you wear them every day. There are loads of shoe polishes out there. They are sold in supermarkets, in shoe shops, online etc. They are easy to get hold of. Kiwi is a well known brand of shoe polish and in my opinion it is the best.
I have used loads of different shoe polishes over the years and this is the only one that I feel has actually produced some good results and has kept my shoes looking shinier for longer.
It comes in a little round tub which is black and red, the lid of this is shown in the picture. The tub is only really small and fits in your pocket. It claims on the lid that this is 'The World's No1 Shoe Polish' - a high claim but I wouldn't disagree. Like I say I've never found another shoe polish which works as well as this one does.
This is so easy to use. I use a rag as I find this easier. I rub the rag round the polish in a circular movement around the tub. Then I use this to polish the shoes. It really doesn't take long, a couple of minutes at the most if you don't have a lot of practice at polishing shoes. You soon pick it up. It doesn't take long for it to dry before you can wear the shoes.
This is really reasonably priced as you can buy it in most places for about £1. This is a really good price especially considering this is the best shoe polish I have used. It really does work well too. It does a good job and without it I think most of my real leather shoes would be looking a lot scruffier right now, so I really do think this is an essential product for anyone who wears real leather shoes especially if you wear them a lot.
This is available in all different colours but obviously if you have black shoes then you need this one, the black polish.
Stand By Your Beds!
No.. I'm not of a military disposition, but with two boys at school age now the little un is in reception, or little school as I call it, our routine is like a well planned military campaign and part of this master plan is to ensure our boys turn up at school with nice shiny proper school shoes, so shoe polish is an essential purchase nowadays.
I'm pretty sure that this is the same variety of polish that my mum used on my school shoes back in the day and it really does work miracles as both of my boys seem to scuff their shoes to the max, in fact I sometimes wonder if the older lad actually gets on the bus, or just holds onto the back and lets it drag him to school!
No worries though as they are soon revived to former glories by applying some of this with a soft brush and then a good buff up with a stiff one, using a fair amount of elbow grease. I'd actually like to review elbow grease, but I can't find it on the Dooyoo product list....
Anyhoo, once done, let it dry and if you get any on your paws, I suggest you clean it off sharpish, unless you are wanting to join the black hand gang. I actually find, that given many years of experience, I make very little mess but if you're going to introduce this as a chore for a young un, then cover the entire room in old newspaper and have a hose ready outside to wash them down, unless it's just my son that can cause such carnage just polishing shoes.
So, in my opinion this is a great product and should be kept in the cupboard under the sink in every home in the western world. Last time I made a purchase it cost £1.50 a for 50ml tin, which is nothing compared to the cost of decent school shoes. Available in Black, Dark Tan and Oxblood. Oh, and it's water resistant.
5 Stars.
Thanks for reading,
Moon Out
Being an ex soldier I take a bit of pride in my shoes and I like them to be clean and sparkling. I have over the years used many of the branded products for cleaning my shoes, but the one I keep coming back to is Kiwi. Perhaps it is because that is the band I used most when bulling my boots ready for parade.
The round black and red tin brought back some fond memories of nights in the barracks getting drunk and bulling my boots, polishing my belt and making sure I was up to scratch for the parade next morning. Many a time my kit was definitely up to the mark but I may have on the odd occasion have been slightly the worse off for one to many sherbets. For that parade gloss shine there is a special tin available with a gold pattern of the front indicating it is better at producing big shines for those Army folks. Basically though all colours and variations look and feel the same it is just to formulation that is different.
I don't use lots of this, so I don't buy it that often, so I was a little shocked that it is now around 97p a tin. There is a lot in a tin though at least for ordinary shoe cleaning there is. The black waxy looking paste was revealed once had had turned the horizontal key which eases opening. It's just a little lace looking thing which on the side of the tin between the lid and the bottom. When turned it forces the lid up to accommodate entry.
To look at it is a kind of shiny waxy look, it does make everything it touched black, and it does kind of separate a bit so be careful when using, it is very hard to remove once on something. Using a soft brush get a little of the polish on one end and apply lightly to the shoe or boot. Cover completely and leave to dry for a few minutes. Use a stiffer brush to buff up the polish and a duster to add the final shine..................smart as a new pin. Now to bull them and get them absolutely gleaming. Get twelve bottles of high strength beer.......................no better not.
This is available in several colours and a neutral version is also available for those special shoes. It lasts ages if used in moderation and will keep your shoes or boots covered with a waterproof and scuff proof layer. They provide a very good protection and keep the shoes looking like new. I think 97p is steep but then it's ages since I bought any myself so maybe I'm just an old skinflint.
I have to admit a lot of the time in the summer I wear 'silly' shoes. Little ballerina pumps. However, in the winter and for smart, special occasions I have to wear my special shoes. Special shoes are black leather and even though I find leather such a worthwhile investment (nothing manufactured is quite the same) it still needs a spruce up every now and then, and that's what this polish comes in handy for.
Kiwi polish is very well known and it is easy to find. You can buy it from supermarkets and shoe shops. Basically if a shop sells shoe polish it will sell this brand. The polish comes in a small tin and costs around a couple of pounds. The tin's lid is screw on and off, and has a small metal catch type thing that you can flip over the lid so that it cannot come off by accident. That is very handy as the mess would get everywhere and be hard to fix!
The shoe polish I am reviewing is black, as that is the one I use most often, but you can also get this in brown and blue. The polish smells quite strong and chemically, so when you open it do not get too close and take a big whiff, otherwise you might smell like you have been poisoned!
The polish is a soft black wax. The art to applying it has to be learnt, so you will experience a bit of trial and error as you get to learn how much you need to apply. I always lay news paper before I polish shoes to avoid getting any hard to remove mess on the surface. I use a bristly brush (these normally come on a wooden back bone) and I scrape a tiny amount of polish out of the tub onto the brush and then work it into the shoes. To get the best results you do have to work and rub hard, but it is worth it once it is done. I find it best to add a little polish and then you can build up from that if you need, rather than have to add too much and then try to somehow remove it. I then give the shoes a quick wipe with a cloth to make sure they are dry and get any excess off.
Polishing revitalises shoes, new and old. It is amazing how much better they look after, and it will improve their life also. It is an essential process to maintaining your shoes, and I couldn't think of any improvements this polish needs, it is perfect for my needs.
Shoe polish is an essential item in most houses to avoid scruffy looking shoes. I always have a couple of tins under the sink, one of which is the Kiwi Parade Gloss Prestige Shoe Polish. I have four pairs of black shoes that I rotate in use and I hate it when a pair of shoes starts to look dulled or scuffed up, especially if you have somewhere important like an interview to go to. You only need a small application on your brush with this to get your shoes looking nice and clean and something approaching new again.
The tin this comes in is easy to open and close and this is very good value as it lasts for a long time. I am quite obsessive about giving my shoes a buff whenever I notice they are starting to look a bit grubby and the Kiwi Parade Gloss Prestige Shoe Polish has lasted for several months and is still not empty. With a small amount of this and some elbow grease you can make it last a long time and still get an excellent shine on your shoes.
I would certainly buy this again as it is very affordable and lasts a long time. The most important thing is that the polish really does work. Once you smear it onto your shoes and start giving them a good polish it doesn't take long at all for you see a real difference and all the scuffs and mud start to disappear. With a bit of effort at the end you can get a very good shine to finish your shoes off and make them look new again.
Kiwi Parade Gloss Prestige Shoe Polish can be purchased for under £2 and contains premium wax to give you favourite shoes a good old shine. This is a very good product that is reasonably priced and lasts a long time. I would certainly buy it again.
This has been a permanent fixture in the cupboard under our sink and its a must if you have black leather shoes! It helps hide scuffs by daily wear and also leaves your shoes glistening. It only costs about 2 euro and the tins lasts for ages.
The polish comes in a small tin that is easy to open and is a handy size to store also. I think the tin we have now has lasted up almost 6 months now! We would use it every week because I wear black leather shoes to work so constantly need to top them up.
They also come in handy with my daughters black shoes as they are able to extend the life of her shoes by keeping them looking clean and well looked after. I remember when my brother who is in the army would use tin after tin of this polish to keep his boots clean. I gained a few tips to getting the most out of this polish.
First I get a lump of cotton wool and wet it slightly so that it is damp but not dripping, then I rub it into the tin of polish and apply in a circular motion to my shoes. After I buff with a brush for a final finish. Somehow it is meant to go on better and I find when I have the time I do it with this method. Otherwise I just use a cloth to apply the polish and use a brush to buff it to remove excess polish and make the shoe shine.
I would highly recommend this polish as it does last for ages and it gives a great shine but remember it is strictly for black leather shoes!
One product that has been a complete life save for me (well, until I replaced my sons school shoes) is "kiwi parade shoes polish", a product that I didn't even realise we had under the sink until my husband decided he could possibly go out for a night on the tiles with his shoes slightly scuffed!
The tin itself is a small metal tray with a lift off/click on design, with there being a neat little bar on the side that you twist to start off the lifting mechanism.
To use you use an old cloth that you won't need again (we have a designated duster we use!), you then rub a small amount onto said cloth, this is easy enough to achieve with the polish being an almost solid block of black cream, with there being a lovely fresh leathery smell emanating from the tin.
You then gently rub into the shoe in circular movements, this makes sue than every little crevice is coated with the smooth black cream, though be very careful not to do this near any soft furnishings this stuff (once on) will not come off again, and that is all you need thick black polish marks over your cream suite!
Once completely rubbed in I then polish of with a soft bristled shoe brush, this not only removes the excess polish but buffs up the shoe to a lovely shine, though never mirror shine as the shoes I use this stuff on are only slightly polished to star with!
As I said earlier this stuff has been a life saver, my son had his first pair of proper school shoes last year for his reception year at school, now anyone with little boys will now they have a very annoying habit where it doesn't matter how they walk, the toes always seem to scuff incredibly easily.
By the time I found out we had this polish I was seriously considering buying a new pair of shoes for him, but after a good polish up with the block polish they came up almost as good as new!
Price wise this is available around the £1.50 mark, a real bargain in my opinion, especially since they saved me £30!
This is lovely stuff and in fairness I find it quite therapeutic with the rubbing and buffing, the fact that my son is so grateful that his shoes look nice and clean as he tells me, is no problem at all!
Thanks for reading xx
Want shiny shoes? - then check out Kiwi's 'Parade Gloss Prestige' polish which is designed to return your scuffed footwear to its former glory. The price of the product varies greatly from retailer to retailer, but the average cost seems to be around £1.50 online for the 50ml tin. From a value for money perspective, I would personally class this as a reasonable price to pay, as it's generally the same amount as Kiwi's 'regular', common-or-garden polishes.
Personally, I'm not one who is quick to maintain their shoes, and I often suffer from less than pristine footwear. However, as I was due to attend an important work-related meeting a while back, I thought I'd better buy some new polish so I didn't look like a complete tramp. For some reason, the local supermarket only had this high-gloss offering, as all other Kiwi polishes were sold out.
Kiwi's Parade Gloss Prestige is a waterproof wax-based concoction which arrives in the standard Kiwi hockey puck-like metal container. These age-old canisters feature a metal clip on the side which can be flipped around, and via a small amount of leverage, successfully aid the opening process.
To use the polish, you simply apply a small amount to a cloth or shoe brush, and liberally rub onto your shoes. I generally leave the polish for around three or four minutes, and then brush off with a harder-bristled shoe brush. The aroma is rather waxy and strong - it's not something that is particularly pleasurable to breathe in.
As the product's title would suggest, after the cleaning process the results were indeed glossy, and my shoes had achieved an almost new looking sparkle. That said, the shine wasn't massively different to Kiwi's regular black shoe polish, which similarly returns impressive results.
In terms of it's longevity, this particular polish can go off fairly quickly - after a period of non use it can start to clump into fairly dry lumps, and is almost impossible to apply to your shoes - use it within a year and it should be fine. Overall, I would recommend Kiwi's 'Parade Gloss Prestige' as a decent all-round polish which offers not only a decent level of shine, but also a protective waterproofing for your shoes
When I was a child, my dad was in the army. I remember when he was home on leave, I'd sit on the bed watching him polishing up his boots, buffing them to a high shine . As I got a little older, and started school, I would try and polish my own shoes, usually getting more polish all over myself than on the shoes, and generally making a mess .
Thats changed now, I'm a lot less messy. Now, I polish up my daughter shoes for school . The one thing that hasn't changed much in all these years is the brand - my dad used Kiwi, and I use it today .
The tin, which looks pretty much as above, costs about £1.50 - £2.00 depending on where you purchase it, and is pretty widely available in most supermarkets, and in many army surplus stores.The tin itself is a bit of a pain in the bum to open - theoretically, you twist a little bit of metal on the side and it pops the lid up, but in reality, I usually find it involves a lot of attempting to prise it open with fingernails, before resorting to forcing a blunt knife under the rim. On the plus side, I suppose this does stop children getting hold of it and having a munch, but it does make it harder for me to get hold of it too!
This polish itself is a solid set cream, black in colour, which buffs up to a high shine. I tend to apply a quite generous amount to brushed clean shoes with a cloth, before buffing off with another cloth. I don't go for military shine on my daughters shoes, but I do find that a good few minutes of buffing does produce lovely clean, shiny looking shoes, as well as covering up any minor scratches .
The polish itself does stain towels and cloths, so I recommend putting an old towel onto your lap, or polishing on newspaper to avoid staining your clothes. I also find that an ordinary yellow household duster seems to give the best results when buffing.
Overall, I would say that this is a high quality traditional shoe polish that delivers good results at a reasonable price. It's a brand my family and I have trusted for many years, and certainly one I recommend.
Many years ago I learnt the benefits of looking after your shoes and boots. Apart from getting the maximum amount of life from them, it can also make them more comfortable to wear, and equally create a good impression to others. And the best way to look after your shoes and boots is to learn how to polish them correctly with a good quality polish. It always amazes me when people will spend a small fortune on a nice set of footwear, and yet are reluctant to spend as little as £1.95 for a tin of polish to look after them.
In my opinion, this Kiwi Parade Gloss sits right at the top of the quality polish pile. For the money you get a small tin of polish with about 50 ml of polish in it. It comes in a variety of colours, and if you do happen to have some strange colour footwear for which they don't have your colour in, you can always choose the neutral polish option as your cleaning product.
Now shoe polish provides a number of benefits. Initially it nourishes the leather of your footwear making it more supple, and hence more comfortable to wear. If you don't apply the polish, the leather dries and cracks, and hence, your footwear begins to split. Applying polish will also provide a degree of waterproofing because the natural oils in the polish will protect the leather. They won't be totally waterproof, but should be able to accommodate the odd splash or too with no ill effects. Finally, applying the polish will also hide and cover a multitude of scratches and nicks on your footwear, almost making your footwear look new again.
Best way to apply? Well the first thing is to make sure you have any surfaces (eg tables etc) covered with a newspaper or something, because if you get any shoe polish, particularly the darker colours, onto any surface, it will stain and can be a complete nightmare to remove.
Ok, with that out of the way, let's begin. For a quick clean, you can apply a thin coat of polish using a small shoe brush. Lightly dab the brush into the polish and brush it all over the shoe, paying particular attention to where the footwear creases. Then use another brush to brush it all off again and then finish off by wiping your footwear with a soft cloth.
That's ok for a quick clean, but every so often it would be very beneficial to do what I would call a deep clean. For this, I tend to remove the laces and then apply the polish initially using a brush as above (but don't brush off), and then back that up by applying the polish onto a cloth and rubbing it into the leather using my fingers in the cloth. To do this correctly would probably take about 5 - 10 minutes per shoe. Then leave the footwear overnight still covered in polish. The reason for this is that it will allow the polish time to soak into the leather, making it supple, and hence more comfortable to wear. It will also help to stop that splitting in the leather that I mentioned earlier. Next day, grab your cleaning off brush and give the footwear a good brisk brushing to bring your footwear to a nice shine and finish off with a soft cloth.
Now this is where this Kiwi Parade Gloss seems to come into its own. I've tried many different polishes over the years using the overnight technique, and whilst the results have been acceptable, this Parade Gloss seems to have a better mixture of oils which penetrates the leather better and gives a better overall shine to your footwear. I know it is recommended and extensively used in the military by the trainees when they first join up and are taught how to look after their boots, and the military have years of professional experience of polishing footwear. So that must have some form of professional endorsement for this product.
One of the minor problems that I found with many polishes over the years is that they can dry out and crack, leaving you with a few bits and chunks of polish in the tin. A good tip I found was to set fire to the polish to melt it. Might sound mad, but make sure you do it outside because the tin will get hot. When it has all melted, drop the lid back on and let it cool. The end result is that you will have a nice solid tin of polish again. You can also use this method to combine old remnants of polish into the one tin - almost like recycling polish again.
So in summary, if you want to get the best from your footwear, you need to look after it and nothing does that better than this Kiwi Parade Gloss Prestige Shoe Polish.
I always remember when I was little that my dad used to have a quality street tin filled with these shoe polishes and clothes and brushes and it would come out every Sunday night for the weekly shoe polishing before returning to school for the week. As I got older I forgot about shoe polish all together until my boyfriend started moaning about how his shoes kept looking dirty and he was using baby wipes on them to clean them. Baby wipes are quite good for cleaning but they won't make your shoes shine like polish will. So on my next trip to town I purchased myself a little tin of black polish for £1.50 from the shoe man and off I went to start my polishing task.
I would recommend putting newspaper down before using shoe polish because it will stain if you get it on your carpet or clothes you have been warned. Once the lid is off you are greeted by the strong smell and the flat polish. To use I simply get a cloth usually a smooth one which I dip into the polish using my finger I then pop the polish onto the shoe once on its a matter of giving it some elbow grease usually in circle motions and the results lovely shiney shoes which look as good as new. I would recommend shining your shoes the night before a big event so as although the polish does dry quickly I have a worry that it may come off onto clothes if not completly dry and you don't want that to happen now do you. Shoe polish is also good for covering up scuffs on your shoes though I do have a scuff remover for quick repairs which I use alongside this product.
5 stars for this product its cheap to make your shoes look as good as new.
I was brought up by my grandparents when I was young and my grandad had been I the army and war and had a real thing about shining shoes and every night when I came home from school I had to get changed out of myuniform and it was my job to clean the shoes of everyone.
I used to have to go in the back yard rain or shine and get out the polish and shine the shoes until you saw your face in them, or do them again.
I remember using kiwi polish when I was little but now I'm older I still use it to clean and polish shoes.
This shoe polish comes in a 50ml tin and is in black for black shoes, there's something good about opening the tin for the first time as the polish inside is smooth and unused. It smells of polish and has a unique smell that only shoe polish has, it's hard to discribe but it's like turpintine combined with wax.
This polish will cost you from £1.30 -£1.95 all depending on where you buy it and you can get it from shoes shops and some supermarkets, it gives a real good finish and shines the shoes nicely keeping the leather supple and in good condition, which helps to keep the shoes lasting longer as they are protected from rain and the wet.
You only need a small amount of this polish, get a clean rag put it over your index finger, dab a little of the polish onto the rag and smoothly cover the whole shoe in the polish, applying more as you rub it into the leather of the shoe.
Once this is done do the same on the other shoe. Once both shoes are covered with the polish, take another clean rag and begin to shine the polish off, it takes elbow grease as my grandad used to say and with a good buffing with the rag the shoes will begin to shine like new.
To keep the shoes in good condition you can use this daily and the shoes will keep their new look from when you bought them.
It protects the leather and is a good polish for your shoes. I would recomend it if you have leather shoes that need to keep their good looks, you can also use it on man made uppers to shine them too.
The polish is made with a multi-wax blend and contains premium wax and carnauba wax, this gives the shoes a waterproof protection and a great shine.
Kiwi Parade Gloss Prestige Shoe Polish is something I have bought and used for giving shine and adding back color and condition to a number of shoes and boots. I have found that a small tin of this shoe polish can work wonders with just a minimal amount of elbow grease.
The product comes in a small tin which is easy to store and when I want to use some the only problem I have is that I find it a bit difficult to tease the lid off. Other than that this is a great little product and I have paid no more than £1.95 for it. I have sometimes been able to pick it up for less which is a bonus. If you are looking for a product that can give a bright and durable shine to your shoes then you could do far worse than this.
I have usually bought this in the black version, but have at times also used the dark tan. Both work well but I do feel that the black is the more beneficial of the two variants I have tried. I have found that with black shoes scuff and scratch marks can be easily polished and buffed to hide them really well with this product.
However when using the dark tan shade of this polish I have found that scuffs and scratches sometimes look a slightly different colour to the rest of the shoe/ boot after using the product, which was something I don't like. On black shoes or boots the polish is amazingly good and brings them up to a great shine that really gives a smart look to tired shoes. Its great for bringing scuffed school shoes back into a more pleasing state and as such is worth buying for that use alone.
I have found Kiwi Parade Gloss Prestige Shoe Polish to be amongst the better polishes I have used for leather shoes, but I would not use this for suede or other materials which need specialist polishes and treatments. What makes the product work so well is the inclusion of carnuba wax which helps to provide a good waterproof finish to newly polished shoes.
Inside each tin of polish you get 50mls or product which may not sound like much, but will in reality last ages. When using this I keep one cloth for using to apply the wax to the shoe or boot and another clean dry cloth to buff and polish the shoe. Using this system ensures a quick and easy result that lasts well. For extra shine and longevity of the effect, I find that more than one coat applied and buffed and then repeated does the trick.
Simple points to note are that if you get the black wax on you hands it will stain them, but it can be washed off with a bit of a scrub in some warm soapy water. I have also found that if I miss a bit of the wax on the shoe and then place them on the floor I can end up with bits of wax staining to the floor. I do try to place shoes I have completed onto clean kitchen towel placed on the floor now so as to avoid this.
To rate the product is easy. I feel its a quality product that works well. I have tried many types of sponge applicator cleaners and other polishes which do work well, but using this product especially for school shoes means I get a great result every time. Because of this I would recommend the product and have to give it a 5 star rating. As far as I am concerned Kiwi Parade Gloss Prestige Shoe Polish is a real winner.
Whilst bulling my boots, with my regular plain black shoe polish, my friend offered the use of their parade gloss, as I was running out. I used the parade gloss to bull them, and have never looked back since.
The Kiwi Parade Gloss contains silicon, which boosts the shine, and makes them gleam in the sun. Half an hour of bulling with parade gloss as opposed to normal polish gets them almost a third more shiny than they would have otherwise been.
There is the problem of expense though - the parade gloss costs slightly more than the plain black stuff - unsurprising - but I use a lot of it, so I get through quite a number of tins.
I have also sometimes heard that parade gloss can make your shoes turn grey - which is never a good thing. Luckily, I have not, as of yet. Experienced any of this.
So for the time being I continue to use parade gloss, and so I would advise you to use it too.


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Aerosol optical depth derived from AVHRR satellite analysis following Nakajima et al. (1999) (labelled result: 1 and result: 2), Mishchenko et al. (1999) and Stowe et al. (1997) for January, April, July and October. The results from Nakajima refer to 1990, while those from Mishchenko and Stowe refer to an average over the years 1985 to 1988. The results derived from the models which participated in the IPCCsponsored workshop are also shown (see
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I don't want to switch to git yet.
Why is that? (Not saying you should. Just want to know what is keeping you away.)
Because quilt is doing fine for this job, of keeping a series of patches.
git would be fine if I had a public server, if branches would get big.
I just have a list of patches to keep track of until they are applied, and the number of patches is quite large.
Maintaining seperate git branches for all these little patches is overkill.
And quilt feels to be the natural tool for this. series and applied is just a simple text file.
Soon I'll get parrot commit access so the dirty quilt times are over, and I will branch.


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Peninsular Ranges > Cowles Mountain > Climber's Log
Cowles Mountain Climber's Log
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|Nice hill
|A nice training hill if you're in the San Diego area. It seems humorous to call it a "mountain" since it takes little more than 20 minutes for a brisk round trip. Nevertheless, its long enough to keep the heart rate up for training.
|Posted Jul 8, 2007 3:46 pm
|Jerry S
|Many routes many times
|I have been up this thing so many times to keep in shape. You may have seen me. Big red backpack with 4 gallons of water in it wearing my bright yellow double plastic mountaineering boots.
Yeah, good times.
|Posted Jul 5, 2007 5:58 pm
|Many routes, many dates
|All trails taken, and then a couple of bushwhack approaches too :o\
|Posted Apr 4, 2007 2:18 am
|My Backyard Mountain
|This mountain is a five minute drive for me so I do it often. Usually several times a week when I'm training for a bigger climb in the Sierras or the desert. The views are great and it has several different routes that can keep you interested over and over. My favorite route: Barker way, up the east face. It meets with the main Golfcrest Trail half way up the mountain.
|Posted Jan 23, 2007 4:17 pm
|Day Hiker
|Golfcrest Drive
Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2006
|20080608: Carried DayHikerJr and hiked with his Mommy.
20061015: Great morning workout and lots of friendly people on the trail. Up in 19:25.
20060923: Summited this fifteener (1591 feet) without oxygen. The Sherpas had to turn back at the Mesa Road junction, but I pushed on to the summit.
|Posted Sep 24, 2006 10:19 am
|Route Climbed: Golfcrest Drive
|Hiked this with the wife and kiddies on a nice fall day.
|Posted Aug 17, 2006 8:46 pm
|Bob Burd
|Route Climbed: Golfcrest Drive Date Climbed: Dec 23, 2002
|A fun little hike, extremely popular it would seem judging from the high traffic.
|Posted Nov 22, 2005 1:27 am
|Route Climbed: Golfcrest Drive Date Climbed: November 1, 2005
|Hiked to the top of Cowels Mountain while I was in San Diego for a couple days. I found out that it was only a 20 minute drive from the hotel I was staying at. Nice little mountain that is popular with the locals. Good view in all directions but a little smoggy that day.
|Posted Nov 2, 2005 10:59 am
|Route Climbed: All Date Climbed: 10's of times, maybe 100
|Barker Dam, steeper fire trail, is the way to go. PR is 27 minutes up the regular trail.
|Posted Oct 26, 2005 8:08 pm
|Route Climbed: various Date Climbed: 1964 to present
|always nice
|Posted Oct 16, 2005 12:43 pm
|Route Climbed: Barker Way Date Climbed: August 27, 2005
|This is my training hike, since it's very close to my house. I trained for Mt Whitney by lugging up my backpack a few times a week and it really helped build up my legs. This is a fairly easy hike and has great views of the city of San Diego. Barker way is a nice way to go up because you miss the hordes on the Golfcrest route and this way does not mess around with switchbacks. From the top of Cowles, I like to head over to Pyles Peak for a little extra mileage and elevation gain/loss. I should start keeping track of how many times I've climbed this peak, it's probably around 200.
|Posted Aug 31, 2005 12:49 pm
|Route Climbed: Santee side Date Climbed: October 2004
|Good training hike.
|Posted Dec 31, 2004 7:00 pm
|Don Nelsen
|Route Climbed: everything Date Climbed: Feb. 20th, 1999
|Great little run/hike and the closest good one to SD. Four main trail options. Climbed it about 50 times.
|Posted Nov 10, 2004 11:36 pm
|Route Climbed: Golfcrest Date Climbed: lots
|not much of a climb really, more like a walk in the dirt. I like doing this one on weeknights after the sun goes down so as not to get all the trail traffic.
|Posted Oct 28, 2004 3:08 pm
|Route Climbed: Fire road from Barker Way Date Climbed: All the time
|This is a great training hike as long as you avoid the mall/conveyor belt trails (from Golfcrest Dr.). Take the time to head over to Pyles peak when finished with Cowles. It is well worth it.
|Posted Jul 19, 2004 6:49 pm
|Route Climbed: Fire road Date Climbed: Countless times
|My favorite approach is the steeper fire road, but the normal trail is fun too.
|Posted Feb 19, 2004 1:44 pm
|Route Climbed: south Date Climbed: 1995-2002
|Numerous hikes to the summit from the south, a couple from the east side.
|Posted Sep 30, 2003 11:36 am
|Route Climbed: Mostly from Santee, although once & awhile from San Carlos. Date Climbed: Many Times!
|Wow! This brings back memories. I used to hike this mountain all the time, in preparations for the Sierra. I always enjoyed my time spent on Cowles Mountain!
|Posted Apr 20, 2003 9:21 pm
|Date Climbed: often
|I live right near this peak and hike it a few times a week, a nice conditioner!
|Posted Jan 5, 2003 9:15 pm
|Ryan Burd
|Route Climbed: South Approach Date Climbed: Dec 23, 2002
|My dad lead me to the top of my first mountain that I climbed without aid (ie. without being carried). I also got to do lots of bouldering along the way - giving my dad even more gray hairs. More photos.
|Posted Jan 1, 2003 12:48 am


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Project Runway: Did Michael C. Cheat by Using Tape Meant for Sticky Boobs?
Catty comments and petty insults flew across the workroom as eliminated designers rejoined the finalists this week. During the melee, Michael C, the proverbial black sheep of the group, came under fire for some subterfuge in a previous challenge.
The designers were challenged to create three pieces that would fit in with Heidi Klum's current collection. Although most took it into stride, Gretchen and Mondo weren't too happy with Heidi's criticism. Toss in a bucket of previously eliminated designers and all that was missing was the eventual explosion. That dose of drama was added soon as some of the eliminated, namely Ivy, were still rather bitter about leaving and decided to stir up some trouble with their additional airtime.
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Hey, some girls just need some tape to keep their boobs on, not necessarily to keep their clothes on.
Thank goodness Tim Gunn the Fabulous brought back order before drama threatened to destroy the workroom. He settled the accusations of cheating exactly like a schoolteacher reprimanding a naughty group of students. What would Project Runway do without him?
[There was a video here]
Also, what was up with Heidi's dress? Was she trying to blend in with the background and disappear? Considering that the challenge was all about her, her style, and her line it seems a little strange that she wanted to play it low key on the runway.


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Sorry, December. I will go to the temple and try to purge myself of my potty mouth and gutter brain. So sorry.
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The Rethuglican from Texas wants us all to appreciate the diversity of causes behind climate change. It might be natural, it might be human-caused, and it might just be magic.
I would point out that if you're a believer in in the Bible, one would have to say the Great Flood is an example of climate change and that certainly wasn't because mankind had overdeveloped hydrocarbon energy.
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Indian Peaks (CO) > James Peak & St. Mary's Glacier > Climber's Log
James Peak & St. Mary's Glacier Climber's Log
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|1st Winter Summit
Date Climbed: Mar 1, 2009
|My first serious winter summit. The wind was fierce on the glacier but let up a bit after that. A long slog up the snow, but a beautiful summit, well worth the effort!
|Posted Jun 29, 2009 4:58 pm
|Pete Castricone
|James via St. Mary's
Date Climbed: Jun 19, 2009
|Perfect weather and had the entire mountain to myself.
|Posted Jun 20, 2009 10:39 am
|Glacier Practice
Date Climbed: Dec 10, 2006
|My first time in crampons with a mountaineering axe. Practiced on the glacier and then cruised up to the summit.
|Posted Mar 27, 2009 3:23 pm
|Standard + Kingston
Date Climbed: Mar 21, 2009
|First time to St. Mary's Glacier. Nice place. Tagged Kingston on the way back down.
|Posted Mar 23, 2009 10:59 pm
|Standard Route
Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2008
|First time to St Mary's Glacier. Close to Denver.
|Posted Mar 17, 2009 7:13 pm
|St Mary's Glacier
Date Climbed: Feb 7, 2009
|A beautiful day for some climbing! Axe and I hit the summit before he strapped on his board to head back. I was able to glissade several segments. Not much snow up there now.
15 Feb 2004
Wind for the first half of the climb was stiff. It died down once we reached the flank of James. Snow pack is consolidated with some loose snow. Crampons worked well for the whole trip. My wife was in snowshoes but didn't gain much advantage due to the packed snow. Great view from the summit; so many peaks to explore.
|Posted Feb 7, 2009 7:03 pm
|Saint Mary's Glacier
Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2008
|Climbed James and Kingston for a chill day in the mountains. The views were great and the alpine start paid off, as we were down before the Labor Day weekend madness took over.
6/12/11 - Climbed with my wife. Enjoyed watching playful marmots on the summit.
|Posted Aug 31, 2008 5:41 pm
|From Rollins Pass
Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2007
|Great hike from the Rollins Pass Road (west)
|Posted Aug 8, 2008 1:22 pm
|Shooting Star climb/ski
Date Climbed: Jun 7, 2008
|Climbed this one with Jamie Nellis, Prakash (Maverick), Brian (Zenalpinist) and Stephanie. Great climb but tiring kicking steps the whole way! I then skied back down the couloir, steep and narrow and the top. Definitely my steepest backcountry line to date!
|Posted Jun 9, 2008 10:21 am
|Via St. Mary's Glacier
Date Climbed: Aug 4, 1979
|Easy climb up the standard route. Not so crowded back in those days! Done with my wife, Mrs. Rat.
|Posted Apr 26, 2008 9:57 pm
|My first winter 13er, then Super Star & Shooting Star
Date Climbed: Feb 27, 2005
|2/27/05 - Standard route. A nice introduction to winter hiking in Colorado.
6/11/11 - Superstar Couloir from St. Marys Glacier, excellent conditions.
6/2/12 - Shooting Star Couloir, started 1.5 miles shy of the Upper Mammoth TH (on Kingston Peak Road). Good conditions, topped out before 8:30am.
|Posted Mar 29, 2008 5:32 pm
|St. Mary's Glacier
Date Climbed: Jan 26, 2008
|After we got to Loveland Pass road and found it closed, I took my wife here for her first climb. We climbed with my friend Heath and his woman, Kelly (her first climb as well). Several CMC members on a training course on the lower glacier. We climbed up the glacier to the plateau. Lots of wind, and great views all day!
|Posted Jan 27, 2008 3:52 pm
|superstar couloir
|Posted Jan 6, 2008 4:40 pm
|My first mountain
Date Climbed: Jun 8, 2002
|James Peak was the first mountain I summited on an unrecorded date in the summer of 1983. That was the year I moved to Colorado. I think the mountains were already in my blood. I didn't realize yet however just how much I would get into mountain climbing. This was my third climb of James Peak.
|Posted Jan 5, 2008 10:33 pm
|Continental Divide Traverse
Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2007
|We dropped my Jeep off at Rogers Pass, then returned to Berthoud Pass to start the traverse. Great day until I realized my keys were in my buddy's truck back at Berthoud Pass.
|Posted Oct 21, 2007 12:39 pm
|From the south along the Continental Divide Trail
Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2007
|Pleasant, but cool day. Started along the road to Fall River Reservoir following the Continental Divide Trail to the north.
|Posted Oct 12, 2007 9:51 pm
|Nice traverse from Corona
|Usually went up from Corona Pass. Been a few times from Berthoud. One time took a ridiculous approach from the Jim Creek drainage. Still wish to try from the east side.
|Posted Aug 9, 2007 10:57 pm
|July Snowstorm
|Hiked to the summit from Loch Lomond with friends Greg and John. It was a mild sunny summer day - until the clouds blew in and it started snowing. We almost froze, but fortunately the storm blew out as fast as it came in, and the sun warmed things up quickly.
|Posted Jul 29, 2007 7:08 pm
|Winter playground
|Great spot for skiing and ice axe practice thats so close to Denver...
|Posted Jul 25, 2007 11:19 am
|Loch Lomond Road & Continental Divide Trail
Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2007
|I hiked along the Loch Lomond road for awhile, then took the Continental Divide trail the rest of the way. Then I hiked down to Loch Lomond, and took the road back to the car. I started at 7:30, reached the summit at 9:45, and got back to the car just after noon. I saw fewer than ten people climbing James Peak, but there were a whole lotta vehicles parked all along the road to Loch Lomond. As I neared the summit, a helicopter landed down by Loch Lomond and stayed there for awhile.
|Posted Jul 22, 2007 4:04 pm


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Real Salt Lake Welcomes New England Revolution this Friday Night for Annual Independence Day Weekend Clash, Presented by Les Olson Company;
MF Will Johnson and DF Robbie Russell Make the Rounds for Tonight's Weekend TV Wrap-up Shows on KUTV2, ABC-4 & FOX-13
SANDY, Utah (Sunday, June 27, 2010) – It will be "Home Sweet Home" once again for Real Salt Lake (7-3-3, 24 pts.; 2nd in West) this Friday, July 2, when the Utah side will look to continue its eight-game MLS undefeated run and 17-match home unbeaten streak in League play against the New England Revolution (3-7-2, 11 pts.; 6th in East). Kickoff from Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy for RSL's annual Independence Day Weekend contest is slated for 8:00 p.m. MT to accommodate the night's post-game fireworks celebration, which along with the contest will be presented by Les Olson Company.
Tickets for the RSL-Revolution match are still available online at www.RealSaltLake.com and www.RioTintoStadium.com, over the phone at 801-727-2702, and in person at the Rio Tinto Stadium Box Office from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on weekdays and beginning at 10:00 a.m. MT on gameday. Friday's night's contest will not be televised locally, but fans that can't make it down to Sandy can follow the action live by tuning into RSL's official radio partners – KALL 700 Sports (English), ESPN Deportes 1600-AM and Homero 106.1-FM (Spanish) – or by checking into RSL's Official Twitter feed, located at www.Twitter.com/RealSaltLake.
MF Will Johnson and DF Robbie Russell Make the Rounds for Tonight's Weekend TV Wrap-up Shows on KUTV2, ABC-4 & FOX-13
A pair of Real Salt Lake players – MF Will Johnson and DF Robbie Russell – will be making the rounds to talk RSL and World Cup on tonight's weekend wrap up shows on three local TV stations. Johnson will begin the media blitz at 10:00 p.m., when the Canadian international will join FOX 13's Sports Page alongside hosts Rick Aaron and Amy Bender. Russell will then pull double duty, appearing on KUTV2's Talkin' Sports with David James and ABC-4's Sports Zone with Dana Greene, both starting at 10:30 p.m.
Real Salt Lake Schedule: June 28-July 4, 2010 (all times MT unless noted)
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Wednesday, June 30: Training at XanGo Field in Lehi – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, July 1: Training at Rio Tinto Stadium – 11:00 a.m.
Friday, July 2: Real Salt Lake v. New England Revolution – Presented by Les Olson Company
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- TV: None
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- Post-game fireworks celebration to begin at approx. 10:15 p.m.
Saturday, July 3: Off Day
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Manchester Police and Fire Logs: Jan. 6-12
January 6:
23:09 Arrested a male for a DUI on Main Street at Maplefields.
January 7:
07:38 Responded to a reported burglary at the Gourmet Deli on Main Street.
15:23 Received a report of harassing phone calls to a Highland Avenue residence.
18:32 Received a report of a car vs. deer crash on Main Street by Equinox Nursery.
January 8:
00:48 Assisted the Manchester Rescue Squad with a lift assist off Spruce Street.
10:30 Assisted Immigration and Customs Enforcement in executing a federal warrant.
11:46 Investigated a two car crash on Richville Road at Union Street.
13:21 Responded to a false commercial bank alarm at People's United Bank.
18:10 A patron of Stop & Stop dropped a packet of a controlled substance.
21:21 Received a report of another car vs. deer crash on Main Street by Equinox Nursery.
January 9:
03:30 Assisted a female with an altered mental state.
08:17 Received a request from the Gourmet Deli to check the business.
14:29 Received a report from the Vermont Country Store on Main Street of a sick fox which was gone on arrival.
21:20 Received yet another report of a car v deer crash on Main Street by Equinox Nursery.
January 10:
04:54 Responded to a false residential alarm on Main Street.
20:44 Received a report of suspicious activity near Cone Road.
21:00 A mother on Murray Hills South reported that her daughter would not come home.
21:30 A grandmother reported that her grandson was intoxicated and she wanted him to go to jail.
January 11:
12:36 Assisted with a vehicle lockout on Highland Avenue.
13:07 report of a check from Aubuchon Hardware.
15:33 Non reportable accident in the Rite Aid lot.
19:09 Investigated a 911 hang up call on Barnumville Road.
January 12:
05:00 The Winhall Police processed two DUI arrests in Manchester's facility.
15:08 A female on New Ireland Road reported threatening text messages.
15:12 Assisted the state police with a consent search on US Route 7 in Dorset.
15:30 Received a report that several dogs were in an altercation on Hard Farm Road.
20:02 Attempted to locate a vehicle reported to have driven in the wrong lane on Main Street.
21:58 Officers located a false commercial alarm at Comollo Antiques on Main Street.
21:58 Removed debris littering Depot Street by US Route 7.
January 8:
11:46 Responded to a two car crash on Richville Road at Union Street.
January 11:
22:41 Responded to a fire alarm activation on Johnnycake Street.
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Have any body noticed that there are still some missing music that did not appear in any of these OST. I wonder if any body can help me if I am wrong.
And the missing pieces will appear in the Anime Series as follows:
1-Episode 127-128 (Note you have to see the conversed episode of 127-128) If the you have only 128 then the Music will appear at 128
39:53 (When Naruto's mother just appears)
2-Episode 126
17:05 (When the Sun appears with a Tusnade brother image)
I will appreciate any help.


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Should we pray for our public leaders as much as we pray for ourselves?
Should we pray for our public leaders as much as we pray for ourselves? When praying for our elected officials, what should we be praying for?
These are the questions I ask myself every year around this time in October as the first of the month marked the start of a new fiscal year for our federal government. That means some reflection on the past fiscal year, including major accomplishments and major deficits regarding federal policies. In my position at World Vision, these are especially important.
October 1 is also the first day of a new fiscal year for World Vision offices. To appropriately honor the day, our staff members, volunteers, and World Vision supporters from all around the world commit the day to prayer for direction, encouragement, and renewal in the fiscal year ahead. It's an important tradition that World Vision looks forward to each year.
Although our federal government isn't tied to the same Christian mission as our organization, my role working in government relations calls me to reflect on the previous federal fiscal year, too. This includes the bills enacted with the support of World Vision's advocates and campaigns -- like the Child Soldier Prevention Act, the Sudan Peace Act, and the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, to name a few.
My role also calls me to pray for the federal fiscal year ahead -- including our governmental leaders and the critical issues they'll address this year, such as:
- U.S. federal budget: Protecting the International Affairs Budget from disproportionate cuts, and ensuring that we meet commitments America has made to global health, as well as programs such as food security, child protection, and disaster relief.
- Child protection: Effective implementation of the Child Soldier Prevention Act and reauthorization of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act.
- South Sudan: Working with South Sudan and donor governments to ensure that they "get it right from the start" in developing the world's newest country.
- G8 Summit: The United States will host the 2012 Group of Eight summit of world leaders next May -- a pivotal moment for these nations to hold to their commitments to fight extreme poverty and hunger, and to enhance global health, survival, and prosperity.
- Youth in the United States: Domestic priorities include addressing youth violence through prevention, such as with the Youth PROMISE Act, and ensuring quality education for all children.
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Of course it also says "when more than one thing can go wrong, the one that will do the most damage will" and "when you have prepared for every contingency something unforeseen will arise".
With laws like that you need to quote Alfred E. Neuman and say "What, me worry?".
Keep looking over your shoulder - they are out there somewhere just waiting for you.


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I would lioke comments about this story and suggestions for other ideas (Swords, sorcery type) If you have a suggestion for a character or story, please make it unique and provide only an outline.
(and if you're really dense, the intro is completly made up to convince the reader of authority)
These are the compiled works of the Silver Pedestal recompiled. Herein lie the records of the great, The Chronicles of the Legends . These stories have been reproduced from a time lost and retold in our own language. These are the tales of great and daring adventurers.
The translation of these works took over three years, throughout which I have labored to put the words into understandable language. The vastness of these stories are great. Although they share a common bond of adventure and daring, they are unique as are the legends inside them. I hope you enjoy the fruit of my labor. Health, and well reading to you!
Have fun,
Kikar: Way of the Warrior
Kikar is now remembered as the greatest warrior. He was skilled with sword and shield. His only flaws were his pride and egocentrism. He did not care for one other, and that is what brought his downfall. His story started as a young towns-boy, apprenticed to a nice, fairly old smithy.
How he came to that trade it is unknown, but this was the beginning of his destiny. His master saw inside the young boy a passion to learn to wield the weapons he made, so he taught him what he knew.
His smithy taught him to use a sword at the close of each day, when all had retired to their homes. In due course, his master passed away leaving no trace behind. The young Kikar found a new master, but not one quite as nice.
The new smithy refused to teach Kikar anything of the sort, always saying that it would ruin the boys mind. To these words he did abide so well that when Kikar insisted, Kikar was punished. The years under this master went long for Kikar, until Kikar became of age. He was sent to create his masterpiece and to become one of the masters, but deeply rejected it.
Kikar became solemn and did not talk much. Then, something happened, no one knew what, but Kikar had begun disappearing after dusk and returning each dawn. The guess was that he was going to train, but under whom was the question. So, each dawn Kikar returned to the town worn out and panting. One dawn at the age of 16 he did not come back. No one knew what had become of him. The afternoon revealed the secret.
The tournament was being held that afternoon, and who showed up? None other than Kikar. Kikar was in the arena, his opponent, a dark shadowy figure, posed waiting. It became clear at the moment of attack that Kikar had been training, for it was done skillfully. Each parry, block, and thrust showed Kikars ability. Nevertheless, it seemed as if Kikar was outmatched; for each blow he dealt two were dealt back. Suddenly, a violent force of shroud gathered into the cloaked mans hands and stood before Kikar. Kikar had been defeated.
It has been said, ever since that fateful tournament Kikar has never lost, but that shadow never reappeared. In fact, the shadow was beyond all, but that is not a part of this story.
Kikar began to train more, but this time his training was obvious. The whole town saw him training at the arena each day after the matches. To the townspeople it had become clear that Kikar had taught himself. He experimented each day with different techniques and moves. His ability grew as he combined forces and gained strength. At each tournament he proved his worth. He beat anybody he faced in a couple of blows. Soon he was able to dodge magics, arrows, and axes. For his ability he was sent away from the arena, but would have left anyways.
His appearance in the town had become scarcer and scarcer. By his 21 birthday, Kikar disappeared from the town forever. He went on to fight evils and seek treasures. With each quest he fulfilled he gained wealth and pride. His deeds are legendary. He save a town from a titan, rescued a maiden from a roc, defeated a wizard of imaginable power, and so on his deeds went.
After his defeat of the wizard, his pride became so great that he felt he had such a great will to hold one of the wizards possessions. As his greed and pride worked on him, the wizards orb (for that was the object) slowly killed him, only to be mastered by one, but that is another story.
This was the rise and fall of Kikar as is known to us. The details of his deeds are unclear and was hard language to interpret, but this is an extract of his fight with the Titan.
Kikar raised his sword and struck at the Titans foot while dodging its sweeping hand. Kikar spun the blades together and took another swing at the leg. In an instant Kikar was levitated off the ground by the Titans psychokinetic abilities. Kikar was able to throw his dagger at the Titans eye, breaking its concentration. Kikar fell 2 feet down before grabbing hold of the Titans hand. Kikar took his blade and slashed the hand open, falling and using it to cushion the fall. As he hit the ground, the Titan began to recover. Without losing a moment, Kikar lunged with both his swords at a foot and chopped it off, causing the Titan to topple. The Titan, flatfooted from the fall was stabbed in the head and killed before it could do anything.
No more of this excerpt could be translated. Perhaps in another edition I will have his full adventures translated. Luckily, I have another few hundred to share with you, like the one about the King of Darkness.
I'm in a rush out of my house now, so I'll read it later, but I'd change this:
He did not care for one other,
He did not care about other people


text: Anyone else here have a Vulcan 750? I have owned 2 of them, both bought new. A '93 that I put over 80,000 miles on before trading it for a new '01 KLR650, which didn't work out, so I bought another new Vulcan 750, an '02 model. I now have 74,000 miles on it. I have ridden both Vulcans all over the country several times, but have never been out of the country with them. They are the most comfortable solo touring bikes this side of a Goldwing, and they are small enough to make handling them easy. They were made almost completely unchanged from 1985 through 2006. I will post some pictures in the next couple of days.


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Photographer's Note
Bologna is the largest city and capital of Emilia-Romagna Region in Northern Italy. It is the seventh most populous city in Italy, located in the heart of a metropolitan area officially recognized by the Italian government as a città metropolitana of about one million.
The city, the first settlements of which date back to at least 1000 BC, has always been an important urban centre, first under the Etruscans (Velzna/Felsina) and the Celts (Bona), then under the Romans (Bononia), then again in the Middle Ages, as a free municipality. For one century it was the fifth largest European city based on population.
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daddo (28656) 2014-01-11 0:16
Hi Stephen. On the left we got the locals, on the right tourist/s. Love the rich palette of colours and the expressions. Nice composition- lots of interest and great depth. Regards. Klaudio.
SnapRJW (31629) 2014-01-11 0:34
Hello Stephen - A rich composition packed with interesting detail and brought to life by the presence of people. You have captured a fine DL shot with sumptuous colours, good light management and plenty to occupy the eye. Probably one of your most atmospheric shots from Bologna, you certainly convey the feel of this narrow alley. Have a fine weekend. Rosemary
jurek1951 (42198) 2014-01-11 0:37
Hi Stephen,
a beautiful street atmosphere with attractive composition and splendid architectural details, superb shot,
trevormoffiet (3112) 2014-01-11 0:56
Hi Stephen,
Another fine, colourful and detailed street scene showing daily life. There is a lot of detail for one to explore and consider in this image.
Best regards,
carlo62 (63111) 2014-01-11 0:57
Ciao Stephen
bello scatto, la strada nel suo pieno movimento, con molte attività .
Splendidi i particolari, come l'arco e il cancello, ma anche la fila di travi in legno con i montanti a fare da sostegno.
Mi sembra solo un troppo satura, ma sono gusti miei.
Buona giornata
ourania (51103) 2014-01-11 1:44
Hello Stephen,
I like very much the depth and well moderated dynamism of this composition. The perspectives are very attractive for the way they draw us into this picturesque alley and for the marvellous details they carry all over. The background is rich and absolutely comprehensive and attractive too. Lighting and colours are warm and pleasing, the daily life activity is interesting as well. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a lovely weekend,
Subhogen (4067) 2014-01-11 1:49
Hello Stephen,
A fantastic DL shot with so much to view and admire. Bright and warm colors on the walls lighten up scene nicely. Great perspective achieved by the alley and the row of buildings. Very eye-catching composition indeed.
Thanks for sharing.
subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2014-01-11 2:07
here is another great daily life shot from you. Good to see. Pleasant colour tone in this frame with balanced light. Superb composition. Tfs.
ikeharel (86530) 2014-01-11 2:32
Well managed the light condition in this alley, typical Irtalian, Stephen.
Warm colors and good DOF, street-life shown superbly and its architecture's above.
People gave much vibrant ambiance to the lovely place.
Enjoy a nice weekend,
Nicou (162404) 2014-01-11 3:16
fantastique vue e tiamge quelle rue étroite et ces façades colorées sueprbe et ces personnage dans la rue quelle iamge et tonalité superbe.
Bravo et amitié
npecanhuk (79319) 2014-01-11 3:24
Hi Stephen!
Very beautiful and attractive street photograph with lots of details to be seen and enjoyed!
Sharpness, exposure, colors, large vertical format, chosen pov and composition are all excellent and truly pleased me!
TFS - congrats,
Enjoy your week-end,
timecapturer (49288) 2014-01-11 4:28
Hi Stephen
wonderfully avant garde street shot this. A shot full of the bustle and character of this typically Italian City. Love all the detailing and laid back atmosphere here too.
Have a great weekend - B.
tenretin (2978) 2014-01-11 5:13
Bravo for this beautiful picture full of life and color, you seized the decisive moment. The composition is nice and Through the atmosphere too.
Well done!.
robmal (2255) 2014-01-11 5:17
Hello Stephen.
This is a geat daily life picture with wrm colours and nice composition, well done.
Regards Robert.
Sergiom (98836) 2014-01-11 5:40
Bonjour Stephen
Tu as su saisir l'essence de la vie quotidienne à Parme. Les beaux produits, les belles couleurs, l'agitation des gens. Ici, j'aime le cadrage vertical qui donne de la profondeur à l'ensemble.
Bon samedi
cornejo (52186) 2014-01-11 5:56
Salut Stephen grande photo de cette scène intéressante de la vie quotidienne, très bien capturée dans cette belle image. Bon cadre, une bonne netteté, la profondeur, la lumière et la couleur. Très bon et beau travail bien fait, félicitations mon ami, merci pour le partage.
Bonjour et bon dimanche.
Meilleures salutations de sud de l'Espagne.
Fis2 (117271) 2014-01-11 6:22
Witaj Stephen!
Interesting alley.
I like vertical frame and curious colors.
Beautiful architecture.Good afternoon
Kielia (24077) 2014-01-11 8:12
Hello Stephen,
a very beautiful daily life shot. The perspective is excellent. There are so many fascinating details visible. My compliments!
Warm regards
Romano46 (18472) 2014-01-11 10:04
Cioa Stephen
un momento di vita a Bologna.
Un angolo che riprende un angolo sconosciuto della città, ben diverso dai portici che dominano la gran parte dei percorsi cittadini e forse per questo molto inbteressante.
Un momento di vita quotidiana che trasforma la granbde città in un piccolo angolo di provincia.
Molto belli i colori ed eccellente la nitidezza.
Ciao e buon fine settimana
dta (87591) 2014-01-11 11:54
Hello Stephen ,
Une rue animée , colorée , à l'architecture intéressante .
Très jolie scène .
williewhistler (16606) 2014-01-11 13:34
Hello Stephen,
this is such an attractive street scene with a lovely variety of people all busily going about their business.
The warm summer colours are delightful with a very pleasant aura about the whole scene.
Definitely the place to be,very nicely done.
Regards Les.
Graal (103038) 2014-01-11 23:50
Hello Stephen,
interesting presentation of street in Bologna. Amazing narrow street and old architecture. Good vertical composition and saturated colors. Nice details.
Have a nice day.
emka (117079) 2014-01-12 2:10
Hi, Charming corner from Bologna. Nice street scene and delightful colours. Specially this tomato red, like Bolognese sauce. Lovely view, wonderfully composed. Thanks for sharing
have a nice Sunday. Rainy band cloudy in Warsaw :(
sandpiper (6788) 2014-01-12 3:24
Hi Stephen
Great shot of this busy lane, lots of nice colour and plenty of detail to admire. Great composition
amaryllis (37039) 2014-01-12 9:04
Bonjour Stephen
Une superbe photo et cadrage de cette rue et de voir la vie quotidienne, les commerces, une animation comme dans toutes ces ruelles
Belles couleurs
Cricri (135480) 2014-01-13 5:52
Hi Stephen
Cette une très belle image, pour son architecture, ces couleurs et l'animation qui y règne , très jolie
Belle journée
delpeoples (60240) 2014-01-14 20:54
Dear Stephen
This daily life scene typifies Italian lifestyle and is the reason we all go to this amazing country. There is just so much elegance and old world charm. The colours are beautiful, as is the architecture. You did well leaving no stay in at all, using the tight crop to balance the light so well. A luminous photo that makes me nostalgic for il Bel Paese.
Thanks for sharing
serp2000 (46528) 2014-01-18 6:54
Hi, Stephen,
Your photo from Bologna reminds me my walks in Verona. I like this vertical composition, fine details of architecture, very nice vivid colors of the street.
Best wishes,
Sorry, no points today.
rigoletto (34279) 2014-01-20 7:05
hi stephen. one of those typical, old, colorful and narrow streets of italy: i love them. you were not very lucky in terms of light, but brightening and applying a warm white balance compansates the lack of sunlight in there. very eye catching with vivid colors and lots of fine details to observe.
RhodieIke (11744) 2014-01-20 21:09
Morning Stephen,
I do like your street scene, this one in Italy is super, so much to view and take in. great Pov, love the colours and the light creates a great atmosphere.
Tfs, and have a good Tuesday.
aliabazari (16436) 2014-11-14 6:03
Hi dear Stephen
This shot is very nice and interesting people everyday. I love it. Clarity and lighting was excellent. Very good composition with the old lady in the background. Thanks for sharing
Photo Information
- Copyright: Stephen Nunney (snunney) (115353)
- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2013-09-00
- Categories: Daily Life
- Camera: Canon EOS 1100D, Canon 18-55mm EF-S f/3.5-5.6 IS
- Exposure: f/8, 1/80 seconds
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2014-01-11 0:08