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Sunday, November 20, 2011
Valley of Shadows: Group Shipping Order to the USA
EDIT (02/15/2012): To receive your own deck, e-mail me at email@example.com with your physical addresses. That will allow me to calculate the cost of shipping to your address from my location after I receive the decks from Martin Blazko, and thus the total cost. Thus, your cost is: Cost of Deck(s) + (# of Decks you want)/20 of international shipping cost + local US shipping to your house + any additional optional fees (stickers, sticker placements). Payment can be done 1 of 2 ways: via money order, or by "donating" to me via PayPal (bottom near the top of the right hand column of this website). Of course, do not pay until you know the total cost. Thanks!
The official Czech expansion to BANG!, Valley of Shadows, has been out for a couple of months now. Unfortunately, the publisher only ships to the Slovakia and the Czech Republic. I have been talking with the expansion designer, Martin Blasko, to ship some over to me in the United States. The expansion costs $7+shipping, which will be determined by the amount of decks shipped. I am hoping to get a group order on this; it will help cut down on the costs of international shipping. The plan will basically be to get a bunch of people committed to get decks of Valley of Shadows. We will divide the costs of shipping. I will pay for the whole order and have them all shipped to my address, but only after people have donated their share of the cost to me via Paypal (look at the Donate button on the right hand column of the site). After the decks are shipped to me, I will ship them on to the rest of the group.
I have revised the English translation of Valley of Shadows with Martin Blasko. I plan to have this translation printed on stickers that can be applied to the Czech cards. You can do this yourself when you get your deck, or if you donate an extra buck or so, I will apply the stickers to the cards for you before I ship them to you. Any interested parties?
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does it look like there will ever be an official english version though? I am willing to wait if they plan on that.ReplyDelete
Martin, I really want to get this one! I live in Brazil, is there any problem to ship the expansion to here? You just include the extra shipping charge on expansion costs.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 5:47 AM
What caucme said. If they plan on doing an English one I'll wait otherwise sign me up.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 6:22 AM
There are no current plans to bring this expansion to the USA as far as I know. ALBI is not a USA publisher. And as you can imagine, dv-Giochi is far more interested in Gold Rush at the moment.ReplyDelete
I am interested in buying a pack! I live in SoCal. sign me up!ReplyDelete
I'm also for one... I'm from Italy :)ReplyDelete
Another yes from Illinois, USA.ReplyDelete
I would like to have this one.. I live in the Republic of Korea. sign me up!ReplyDelete
Count me in. Illinois.ReplyDelete
I'm in from Central California.ReplyDelete
Count me in from Texas.ReplyDelete
How much/how soon should we "donate?"
I'd be interested in this one as well!ReplyDelete
I am also interested, I'm from Northern California, please update me on costs and when do you need the payment by. Thank you.ReplyDelete
I am interested too.ReplyDelete
I've got the cards but I have some problem whit translation: your translation seems to be different from the wikipedia one. For example I can't find where is written that you have to pass the snake to your left...ReplyDelete
i'd be interested from georgiaReplyDelete
Hi all. The shipment expansion pack will be in czech language and for now there is no plan for DvGIOCHI to discribute expansion to another region other than czech/slovak.ReplyDelete
There is no problem to me post czech version to any country in Europe. BUT it is in CZECH LANGUAGE.Replies
Is this still on ?Delete
Sign me up for 3 decks, from So. Cal. USAReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 2:26 PM
how much would the cost be (estimate) to have the English version with the stickers on the cards and etc. ?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 12:33 AM
hello any updates on this? how many people do you need to do the group order? I am very interested in buying a couple myself.ReplyDelete
Hi Martin. I'd like to order 2 sets. Do you need the 14$ up front, followed later by the shipping?ReplyDelete
Martin Blazko: The rules on wikipedia, emilianosciarra.freeforum.tv, and bang.cz and this page are little different, because me and many people. I eachtime translate same text. This is my fault. The translation on this page is NOT 100 % correct, too.ReplyDelete
Maybe I do instructation Video on Youtube to explain each card of VALLEY OF SHADOW expansion.
- bangadictoDecember 13, 2011 at 1:33 PM
i'm interested too from spain ;)ReplyDelete
I think I'd be interested in two as well (I previously signed up for one). Any idea if this is going to happen soon? I'd love to get one as a christmas present for my brother.ReplyDelete
Martin, if you do the youtube tutorial video, care if you put a transcript or subtitles? I'm not a English native speaker, I can often translate as I read, but my hearing skill are good but not perfect. As I said before, I'm willing to create the Italian Text of this, cause it's good for Italians (:D) and good for everyone wanting a "complete" bang experience with double language cards :DReplyDelete
Is it too late to send you money for a deck?ReplyDelete
How do i get a deck with the stickers!? this expansion sounds sooo fun.ReplyDelete
I'm in too! I live in Worcester, MA. Let me know when you plan to do the transaction and need the money.ReplyDelete
I'd really like a copy of this and would appreciate some more info. I emailed the address provided atReplyDelete
a few days ago but have yet to hear back.
- bangadictoJanuary 9, 2012 at 4:22 AM
this still on? i mean i want to know if the shipping is going to be done or not pleaseReplyDelete
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Im in for this if its still happening, I live in California, USA.ReplyDelete
Email me back if this is still going on at email@example.com
Put me down for 2 copies.
- AnonymousJanuary 12, 2012 at 11:24 PM
Hi, if the offer is still on, I'm interested! :)ReplyDelete
I live in Singapore though, contact me at email@example.com
If you are still doing this email me at firstname.lastname@example.com please, I want to get one copyReplyDelete
I would absolutely be in for doing this as well. Could you email me at firstname.lastname@example.com. I would even donate a buck extra for the translated stickers. Thanks for your great work!ReplyDelete
I would donate the extra dollar or two as well.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 31, 2012 at 3:03 PM
Hi, I'm interested in a translated copy of this expansion too. I live in Virginia, and I'd be more than happy to donate an extra buck for the stickers. Please contact me at email@example.com
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:42 PM
Im possibly intereested, is it to late? can you contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com
- AnonymousFebruary 13, 2012 at 1:57 AM
Hey, is this still up for order? Please contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com
- AnonymousFebruary 13, 2012 at 4:28 PM
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I have seen a lot of request for orders: that is awesome! I am going to order around 20 decks to my house.ReplyDelete
As per receiving your own deck, I have some requests: e-mail me at firstname.lastname@example.com with your physical addresses. That will give me a greater understanding of the cost of shipping to your addresses from my location after I receive the decks from Martin Blazko. Then I can bill you individually for what you need to contribute in addition to the 1/20 cut. Thus, per deck cost is: Cost of Deck + 1/20 of international shipping cost + local US shipping to your house + any additional optional fees (stickers, sticker placements). Payment can be done 1 of 2 ways: via money order, or by "donating" to me via PayPal (bottom near the top of the right hand column of this website). Of course, do not pay until you know the total cost.Replies
can I still order?Delete
Can I still order?ReplyDelete
Martin my bro Pulido it's been a week since your last post and my email.ReplyDelete
I understand that you are busy,
but can't you check your email once in awhile?
Is this still going on?
Of course you can order; that's why I edited my post and added the comment! Just e-mail me. I am waiting for all of the costs to come in before I quote you your prices. This affects how the shipping cost is split. Martin Blaszko is also trying to get us a better deal on the decks; so be patient, once I hear back, I will be in touch.ReplyDelete
Besides this, I am trying to make sure my translation of the cards is right. And until I get a deck of cards, I am not sure what sticker label size (or if i'll have to hand-cut the stickers) is needed for the decks. Cheers.Replies
Thanks a lot man for the reply.Delete
Can't wait to hear back from you.
Thank you!! I have emailed you before but have yet to get a response from you though.Delete
Hello! Here Martin Blazko, Slovakia.Delete
This weekend I do final check on rule. I posted calcualtion on shipment from Slovakia to USA (UTAH). I wait on answers form Martin Pulido.
- AnonymousApril 2, 2012 at 4:42 PM
hello any updates? we're all waiting ever so patiently! :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 7, 2012 at 8:56 PM
I wish it was on ebay :\ or at least make an English version!! >:\ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 27, 2012 at 9:57 AM
any updates?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 3, 2012 at 11:01 AM
is this still going on? is it too late to send a request?ReplyDelete
I'm in too.. Don't know if still works.. But send you an e-mail already for informations.. Greece!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:24 AM
sooo any updates on this? been waiting 2 years :(ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 5, 2013 at 8:50 PM
can i still get the valley of shadows, how much for one with the english stickers in place to deatsville alabama?ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousDecember 12, 2013 at 12:20 PM
guess this ain't happeningReplyDelete
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This morning, after dropping Jordan off at school, my two babies and I made our way to Costco, only to be greeted with an almost empty parking lot. It was spectacular. They recently opened the office Costco at our chain location so the entire store opens at 7am! However, news has been slow spreading this update so even at 9:30, we were among the few that were there (10 is the normal opening time).
The three of us strolled leisurely through the warehouse and grabbed what we needed. We even had time to snap photos and walk through all the toy aisles. I think we may have to make Friday morning Costco runs a normal routine.
Bubba wore his Captain America mask and held his shield the entire time. We got a few weird looks but mostly adoration and praises about how cute bubba was. I think he liked the attention. Dagny kept trying to turn around and see what I had put in the cart. We enjoyed a smoothie and a churro on our way out, and I thought to myself... If all my Costco runs were this simple, I might spend more money so hopefully this isn't always a norm. Hehe

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1. Shifting political climate in Europe favors nuclear energy expansion.
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Monday, September 27, 2004
Walk With Me
"Sister!" he called, and I broke into a run. Oh, how could I ever catch up with his long-legged strides?
But he waited for me, laughing, and swooped me up into his arms. So strong, so loving.
"Come walk with me," he said. I leaned against him, feeling safe in the circle of his arm round my shoulder, feeling small and protected and loved.
"Sweet brother..."
"Sweet sister," he responded. And dropped a kiss onto the top of my head.
We walked. The sunset was coming on, and a gentle breeze grew stronger, wafting in off the ocean before us. No words - no need for them, not at the moment. Just the being together, as we walked. We walked.
"Little one," he said at last, stopping at the edge of the dry sand. He touched me, lifting my face towards his. "You know what you need to do, dear."
I sighed and leaned more deeply against him. "I'm afraid..." I whispered.
How gentle his smile, how soothing. "Dear sister," he breathed. "Would I ask of you the impossible?"
I smiled then. That word, impossible! "No, of course you wouldn't."
"Has Father ever asked you to do the impossible? Or will I?"
I smiled again, blushing for my silly fears. "No."
"Then walk with me," he said. His hand with the horrible ages-old scar in it made my hand look so tiny as I slipped mine into his.
Together we stepped out onto the strip of wet sand, which quickly became damper and damper as we drew nearer the ocean itself. That final step, the step that took us right to the water itself...
I quailed, and drew back a bit. But his hand bore me up. "Don't look at the water," he said, his voice so sweet, so gentle, so reassuring. "Look at me, dearheart. Only at me. Yes?"
The ocean was so vast, and I so small. "Oh, I can't!" I whimpered.
"Can't look at me?" my brother teased softly.
Ah! That drew my eyes to him, to his dear face towering above me.
"Will you..." I began. "Will you...carry me?"
His smile was so deep and loving and kind. "I always have before, dearheart, when we came this way. But you never saw the ocean those times. But now," and again he dropped a kiss onto my forehead, "now, beloved sister, it is time for you to learn to walk the way with me." He paused, the silence capturing my full attention to him. "I will never let go your hand, my love. Fear nothing, and keep your eyes on me. And we shall pass this way but once, and nevermore. Fear nothing. Be at peace."
He sighed, and his breath so sweet and cleansing washed over me from head to toe. "Come now, dear sister, and we shall walk."
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Here is a menu taken in China and before we go on, let me just warn all of you that the four-letter word is inside so make sure you are above 18 before proceeding.
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Annoys the taste turkey to approve?
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I would so love the mystical gift. Thank you very much. Boy oh boy, I hope I find mystical powers inside.
Since there isn't the Chinese characters printed, I really wonder how some of these Engrish words came about.
Of course, not all bad Engrish comes from China. For examples of signs, menus, T shirts and other merchandise with bad Engrish all over the world, head over to http://www.engrish.com for a good laugh.
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I'll have to check out engrish...I agree these translations are always off...and generally not correct. So...when do you want to head over for a dinner for 2 human shares?ReplyDelete
LOL. Oh my gosh, thank you for the laugh.ReplyDelete
I think I can eat two human shares!ReplyDelete
These are better than when Mr. Kim used to call me "Licky".
I am so bad with languages that I'm never critical when people mispeak or translate a 2nd language. But you would think a business would pay an expert to edit their material. Maybe they did and the "experts" were as bad with language as I am. =)
LOL omg I love this post. I definitely wouldn't know what to order if I saw a menu like this in China haha. I wonder if they just had one of those online translators translate the Chinese characters, because it definitely looks that way. That Mystical Box really intrigues me too lolReplyDelete
Hahahaha omg these translations are so funny! When I travel to asia my bf and I also like to silently share the humor as well!ReplyDelete
LOL! i often see engrish in some places here in the phils. :D thanks for sharing this site jo! :)ReplyDelete
Thanx all for your comments. I love reading them!ReplyDelete
Judging from your sense of humour, Mr Kim is an imaginary person right? Haha... The Japanese have got no "l" in their alphabet and their "r" is pronounced at "l". This explains why you're Licky and all other r-l spelling in Japlish. No way you're bad with language.
From the way they're translated, I reckon some of them definitely used an online translator though like what Rick above said, I would have paid a qualified translator to translate anything for my business.
Haha, Mr. Kim was real (and not just to me).ReplyDelete
Ooh! I'm so sorry. I thought it was you and your humour. Haha... Is Mr Kim a Japanese or Korean?
He's Korean. I asked if he was Chinese and he laughed--he said no, you never see such a handsome Chinese man. LOLReplyDelete
Haha... I guessed so coz of the surname "Kim" but I didn't know that Koreans also have the tendency to pronounce their l and r differently. Mr Kim has a great sense of humour!ReplyDelete
I love reading sincere comments and hearing your voice. While blatant self promotion of blogs and follow for follow requests are not advisable, I would love if you leave a mark here with a trackback link so that I could connect with you. I reply to comments here or on your blog so don't forget to check back on replies! =)


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text: I want everyone to know I am still doing it all and still keeping up. I really love flylady. I have had 2 days where my sink lost its shine, but I got back at it the next day. I am tired yes, but I am making it work and Nate is happy for how clean the house has been. The only issue I see with her is that 1 load of laundry a day WILL NOT I repeat...WILL NOT keep chaos away for a large family. It takes more like 3 for me at least. Also, the home blessing she suggests 2X a week has to be done daily in my home. Maybe I am a cleanFreak or something, but I just dont think a house blessing 2X a week is even sanitary for a large family:)


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It seems there's an app for anything these days including monitoring the rubbish that we throw away, well in Surrey at least.
Turns out BlackBerry smartphones are being used by Surrey County Council to help stop residents forking out £1 million a year to dispose of trade waste in what is believed to be the first scheme of its kind in the country.
The council has developed a BlackBerry application for a new van and trailer permit scheme that aims to stop trade waste being dumped at community recycling centres for free.
The app allows staff at the council's 15 community recycling centres (CRCs) to immediately check registered vehicles on a secure database of vans, pick up trucks and vehicles with large trailers via their phones.
Drivers of vehicles not registered on the database at residential addresses in Surrey or motorists attempting to dump trade waste will be turned away say the council.
"I believe Surrey is leading the way by being the first local authority to use mobile technology in this way. The scheme has been well received, not least because local taxpayers know they're not footing the bill for waste they don't produce," Surrey County Council Cabinet Member for Environment Dr Lynne Hack said.
Nearly 7,400 residents who use these vehicles have signed up to the free scheme in its first 6 months.
Just in case it comes up in a pub quiz, there are four waste stations for businesses to use in Surrey – at Shepperton, Epsom, Guildford and Leatherhead.


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Republicans are at fault.
No, no no. Democrats are at fault.
The real answer is…
Not only are the politicians and the bureaucracies at fault, but you and I are at fault as well. As being the duly appointed government of this republic WE THE PEOPLE have a responsibility a civic duty to ensure we keep in check our representatives. This entails our observance and participation in the political process.
By refusing these people their tyrannical laws we can defeat them.
The link is to a site on jury nullification. I would suggest really studying not only jury nullification but all Constitutional law and supreme court decisions.
Like Marbury V. Madison. Illegal laws are illegal.
Without performing our duty, without taking any responsibility we encourage the very mentality that has lead to the situation we are in.
Like children, those in representative roles must be shown their boundaries and disciplined when they act badly. That is, they must be fired(recall election/vote) or not re elected.
Career politicians must not exist.
I would suggest not paying politicians as they are performing a public duty and if they do get paid they should only be paid a minimum amount.
By not wanting to comment or take notice of politics you are not practising good survival technique. just ask the Katrina and Sandy survivors about that.
In order to "survive" you must be legally allowed to survive. Politics and survival while our representation base is still intact are intimately intertwined.
If we do go over the fiscal cliff and SHTF we will by necessity be facing a new unknown to us situation. If you've been to a third world nation you would be able to know, but knowing something is not living it. People say we need to change. We do. We need to take back our position as the politicians and the let the representatives represent us in a Constitutional manner.
More latter.
I hope this give you a little to think about for now though.
It is what's on my mind for right now.
The fiscal cliff and you.
Republicans are at fault.


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ON ASHLEE: Stella McCartney's silk and linen dress. Bracelet by House of Love and Luck; Skinny bangles; Brian Atwood booties.
ON JESSICA: Milly's cotton and spandex dress. Necklace by House of Love and Luck; Alexis Bittar bangles; Charles David heels.
ON KATE: Petro Zillia's silk jumpsuit. Candace Ang necklaces; Akiko Ogawa heels.
ON STEPHANIE: Jasmin Shokrian's silk dress. Nicole Romano earrings; Carlee Santarelli bracelet; Jimmy Choo heels.


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As I'm typing this, Audrey is in her room getting ready for bed, belting out "Let It Go" at the top of her lungs. It is the cutest thing ever. Lately she has just been off the charts FUN. Like I want to bottle up this stage of her life and keep it this way forever. I find myself watching her do something, like rhyme words or carefully create a card for her friend's birthday, and wanting to freeze time. I'm sure she'll throw a tantrum in the morning to remind me that it's not all sunshine and roses, but lately it has been. ;)
We had SUCH a fun weekend! I left my camera at school on Friday after using it to take photos of my students, and really wished I had it this weekend. We kicked off the weekend on Friday with Grammy picking up Audrey from school so I could go to dinner with some friends. I had some much needed Girl time with my friends, and Audrey had a blast with Grammy!
On Saturday we headed to my friend Liz's daughter's birthday party at Paint N Party. Audrey absolutely loved it and got to create her own ceramic artwork that we have now hung in her room. Afterwords, we were supposed to meet another friend at ASI Gymnastic's Re-Opening Party. They had to cancel, so we went on our own. Audrey hasn't been in Gymnastics for almost a year now I think, and I didn't really think she missed it. But from the moment we walked in, all she could talk about was all of the jumps/moves/stretches she learned and how she just HAS to go back to Gymnastics classes again. With Spring soccer going on right now, I'm not sure we can make that happen!
On Sunday, Grandpa took us to The Little Mermaid Musical at the Dallas Music Hall. Audrey and I were both super excited about it. When we started driving down there, I got a little nervous. It was hailing, sleeting, snowing, raining, etc. Just about every type of precipitation that could come down, did! I wanted to turn around, but my dad volunteered to drive, so we trekked on and made it. The Dallas Music Hall was beautiful and we had great seats. The show was AMAZING. Just amazing. Let me just say that it held Audrey's attention for almost 3 hours. It was interesting to see how they changed the movie version to fit the stage. Audrey caught on to every little difference and let me know "This is DIFFERENT than the movie!" a few times throughout the show. She absolutely loved it keeps singing the songs from it. Such a fun experience.
Then it was time to drive home. The weather was really really bad. It was sleeting and the ice was sticking to the ground. It was a tough drive home, and I thought for sure we were going to crash a few times, but we made it.
And then today was a SNOW DAY! Woo hoo! We've had lots of drawing time, singing time, and cleaning time. Audrey was disappointed that the snow didn't stick and we couldn't play in it, but we enjoyed a nice day around the house.
This weekend was one to remember. :)


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Posted by Rita P. on 2013-06-18
The sound level in this sm bar is very high; this didnt bother me .Sm salad came with miniscule amt of dressing-they charged for extra;at $8.50 they should be ashamed of themselves. The gumbo,altho v. good, was a very small portion. The chicaqua(?) had a
Posted by Russel K on 2011-12-06
The Essence of the philly beer bar. taps,local favorites and good munchies.Its a fun place to hang out!
Posted by Anonymous on 2011-08-30
I love this restaurant!! Their grits are a must
Posted by Anonymous on 2010-08-17
Food is always great. Service can be somewhat slow at times, but it seems like the staff is really trying to change that. I eat & drink here on a regular basis. Get the nachos for lunch/dinner & the heuvos rancheros for brunch!
Posted by Anonymous on 2009-07-17
Overrated for the food. Not bad, but a few too many negative or average experiences in comparison to the good experiences. Still great for grabbing a drink.
Posted by Grad Hosp. Resident on 2009-02-02
Sidecar is the best brunch in South Philsdelphia.....gotta try the eggs florentine...yum! Great for a quick dinner & a drink as well.
Posted by Bar Expert on 2008-02-27
This is the greatest bar ever. Plus the waitress with the tattoos is hot!
Posted by raymond on 2007-06-13
I was in south philly to see my mother and stop in for a drink ,mike and I had a very good time you will see us back with my friends and I no that we will have a good time you all at the sidecar will see to that.


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2017 Annual Gathering
2017 Annual Gathering
The Rev. John C. Dorhauer, author and theologian, currently serving as ninth General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ, was this year's Annual Gathering Keynote Speaker. His Keynote Address theology was a commentary of his second book, Beyond Resistance: The Institutional Church Meets the Postmodern World, that was released in June 2015, and can be found at: https://www.uccresources.com/products/beyond-resistance-the-institutional-church-meets-the-postmodern-world-dorhauer
Because Dorhauer is passionate about justice, two statements that shape his theology are: "God is love." "God is just." His passion about the future of the denomination is insistent "that the Holy Spirit envisions a future in which the United Church of Christ matters." His Keynote Address was calling on the denomination to rethink itself and to consider new ways of "being church" in light of reduced societal interest in institutional religion and the steep decline in the membership of the UCC since the 1960s. He introduced possible alternatives to institutional churches, what some call the "emergent church," that will not immediately supplant, but will grow alongside the institutional church for a long time.
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Roses Have Thorns: A Novel of Elizabeth I by Sandra Byrd
Howard Books (April 9, 2013) 336 pages
My Rating: 5/5 stars(Favorite!)
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Elin von Snakenborg starts out as a young, 16 year old young lady. She makes a long, cold journey with Sweden's Princess Cecelia to visit Queen Elizabeth in England. She soon meets an older man, and the prospect of marriage is on the horizon. She makes the difficult decision to stay in England as a lady in waiting to Queen Elizabeth, and takes on the English name, Helena. After all, her dowry has been gambled away, and her fiance is cheating with her sister. Staying in England looks much more promising than returning home to Sweden. She soon learns that all may not be as it seems, though.
It's rare that I keep books once I've read them. This whole series is one that I have gladly given a permanent spot on my keeper shelf. In fact, when writing this post, I discovered that I could not find the first book, To Die For. A panic induced house hunt was promptly put into place. I had recently moved all of my keeper books from upstairs to downstairs, since we use our downstairs space more often. When Jonathan asked why I was moving them, I told him looking at my favorite books make me happy. I'm sure all of you married ladies can guess his response. "Maybe you should look at them more often." He said it with a smile, so I'll forgive him. ;) During the move, it had gotten a little misplaced.
While this edition to the "Ladies in Waiting" series still has the same overall feel, it's also completely different. In the other two books, Meg and Juliana were ladies in waiting to King Henry's wives(Anne Boleyn and Kathryn Parr). In Roses Have Thorns, Helena is a lady in waiting to the actual Queen. Both her duties and the Queen's are different. Also, Helena's "happily ever after" comes halfway through this story, as opposed to the end. We all know there's no such thing as a perfect happily ever after! Right?! While the other two books proved the difficulty in finding the "happily ever after", Roses Have Thorns shows more of the difficulties after the "happily ever after". We have the opportunity to see just how difficult being a lady in waiting to the queen was. It put a tremendous strain on those women's marriage and family life.
I liked Helena! She was a bit more outspoken than an average lady during that time was allowed, but she also knew not to overstep her boundaries. She was courageous, and even let her temper show when the time came to show it(in my opinion). She wasn't perfect! She makes one particular decision involving her husband I didn't necessarily agree with. She was kind and generous, though, and I grew to like her more and more.
I've read a few books now pertaining to Queen Elizabeth, and Sandra's portrayal is by far my favorite! She kept Elizabeth's stern qualities, but added a softness to her that I enjoyed seeing. While she is also portrayed far from perfect(we all have flaws), she is portrayed in a way that made me think of her with respect. Her life involved many sacrifices and difficult decisions!
Overall, this is a beautiful edition to the "Ladies in Waiting" series, and my favorite book of Sandra's so far. While I highly recommend the whole series, Roses Have Thorns can be read perfectly fine as a standalone.
*I was provided an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
Ladies in Waiting Series
Book 1:
To Die For: A Novel of Anne Boleyn
Book 2:
The Secret Keeper: A Novel of Kateryn Parr
Book 3:
Roses Have Thorns: A Novel of Elizabeth I
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Well! A favorite. And you will keep it on your shelf. And it sounds FUN! I shall have to look these up!ReplyDeleteReplies
Definitely!! :)Delete
I've seen this series around but didn't give them a second glance until I read this review. Will have to put this series on my list.ReplyDeleteReplies
I really think you would like them!Delete
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing this - especially given the busyness of your own family lately! (Congratulations on a new little love!) I really appreciate the time you take to thoughtfully review. You are a blessing. And I hope you'll give them a try, Carrie and Laura! :)ReplyDelete
It was my pleasure to read them!! And thank you for the congratulations! We're well entertained right now. ;)ReplyDelete
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Today I visited some homes in the West Bank delivering food. We were in a village near Ramallah. I'd like to tell about 2 of the visits.
In one home a young man answered the door. His name was Ala' and he was 23 years old. He invited us in and we sat in the living room. We were soon joined by his mother and a neighbor. We found out that there were 3 sons and 6 daughters; three of the daughters and the oldest son were married. The youngest son, Abed, was 14 years old. He was born prematurely during a curfew. (During curfews which are imposed by the Israeli army no one is allowed out of their homes.) Since his parents could not get out of their home, they could not go to the hospital. Abed suffered severe brain damage. He walks and understands instructions, but cannot talk, dress himself or control his bodily functions. Ala' has never held a full-time job. Since Palestinians are not allowed to enter Israel to work there are no jobs. He tried to work in Ramallah, but transportation takes most of the $10 he would make for a 12 hour shift and the jobs only last a few days. Ala' told us his father does not work because he is very old and ill and unable to work. "How old is your father?" "He is 45". It turns out that his father has respiratory problems; I won't go into that story.
The neighbor invited us to come to her home so after some juice, we went next door where we were served coffee. As we walked from one house to the next, I asked the family name. "Oh, ask anyone and they can tell you where Hassan Enkarka lives" Later, our Palestinian partner told us that means Noisy Hassan.
This neighbor was a widow. She and her three children lived in one room. It was very old – yard thick walls, domed ceiling, slanting cement floor – but very clean and orderly. They do not own their home; it is provided through the generosity of a neighbor since she cannot pay rent. Another neighbor runs a wire to her house so that she'll have lights since she can't pay electricity. In the court yard, there is a washing machine that her teenage daughter is using to wash cloths. It is loaned for the day from another neighbor. Her husband died when he was 30 years old. He had severe diabetes. She is able to get around now, but has been ill. Her daughter, who is the oldest, dropped out of school to care for the family. Her oldest son is 16 and retarded. Her youngest is 14 and is the only one is school. She told us he was the hope of the family.
We told these ladies about God's love and told them we'd pray for them. Our hostess told us that her name was Kadijah. "When you pray, mention my name to God; tell him my name." Abed and Ala's mother asked us to pray for Abed. "The only thing I ask for Abed is that he would be able to go to the bathroom by himself." So, before we left we prayed – by name for Kakijah and for Abed. We asked God's greatest blessing on the village.
Please pray with us for Kadijah and Abed.
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"I (Jesus) am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." John 10:11
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
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text: Gov't. offers guidelines for health-care cost reporting May 23, 2012 As restaurant operators grapple with proposed requirements tied to the new health care law, the Internal Revenue Service is offering more information on how to comply with at least one facet of the mandated documentation: the W-2 cost of coverage reporting requirement. Enacted in 2010, the health care law requires employers to report annually to the IRS each employee's cost of coverage under an employer-sponsored group health plan on his or her W-2 form. This amount includes the portion paid by the employer and employee to the cost of coverage. This requirement is for informational purposes and the value submitted is not taxable for either the employer or employee. Compliance with this requirement was voluntary for all employers for tax year 2011. Employers who will file less than 250 W-2s for tax year 2012 also are not required to comply yet. However, employers with more than 250 W-2s should track the value of each employee's cost of coverage now so accurate reports can be issued in early 2013. Subsequently, all employers must comply with this reporting requirement for tax year 2013."The health care law's reporting requirements are already starting to kick in for some restaurateurs," said Michelle Reinke Neblett, the National Restaurant Association's director of labor and workforce policy. "The IRS has now provided more detailed and clear guidance with a chart that clearly shows what should be considered in the cost of coverage calculation. Restaurateurs should take a close look at this list to understand the types of coverage that must be included." The agency further stated that certain employers are eligible for transition relief until the IRS issues final guidance for this reporting requirement. The transition relief is applicable to:1. employers filing less than 250 2012 W-2 forms2. multi-employer plans3. health reimbursement arrangements4. dental and vision plans that either• are not intergrated into another group health plan or• give participants the choice of declining the coverage or electing it and paying an additional premium5. self-insured plans not subject to COBRA continuation coverage or similar requirements6. employee assistance programs, on-site medical clinics or wellness programs for which the employer does not charge a premium under COBRA continuation coverage or similar requirements; and7. employers furnishing W-2 forms to employees who terminate before the end of a calendar year and request a W-2 form before the end of that year.According to the law's current requirements, coverage types that must be reported on the W-2 form include:• major medical• health FSA value for the plan year in excess of employee's cafeteria plan salary reductions for all qualified benefits• hospital indemnity or specified illness (insured or self-funded), paid through salary reduction (pre-tax) or by employer; and• domestic partner coverage included in gross income The IRS also stated that employers are not required to issue W-2 forms for retirees, other employees or former employees to whom the employer would not otherwise provide the form.


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The beautiful 43m MV Maldives Princess Liveaboard schedules year-round diving cruises to the crystal clear waters of the Maldives. Diving takes place from the 17m fully equipped dedicated diving Dhoni, where guests will get the chance to explore the Rasdhoo Atoll to scuba dive with Hammerhead Sharks, or experience the Maya Thila night dive to see feeding Manta Rays.
Topside the M/V Maldives Princess has 11 well appointed cabins, each with their own A/C, flat screen TV, small refrigerators and en-suite bathrooms, accommodating up to 22 guests. Aboard the MV Maldives Princess there is plenty of room for relaxation, either in the dining area with fully stocked bar or in spacious lounge with flat screen TV and entertainment system. Or, guests can choose to relax outside on the sundeck with hot tub and take in the beautiful Maldives views. Let the professional and experienced crew of 15 and 3 dive guides aboard the M/V Maldives Princess help you to create a memorable diving vacation in the Maldives.
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Excluded: Personal crew tips, Dive gear rentals, Beer, liquors, DAN Insurance
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Boat features
- Leisure Deck
- Camera Station
- Daily housekeeping
- Onboard kayaks
- Audio & video entertainment
- Library
- TV in cabins
- Air Conditioned saloon
- Aircon Cabins
- Sun Deck
- Indoor Saloon
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
- Warm Water Showers
- Outdoor Dining
- Separate rinse for u/w camera
- Camera room with table and charging point
- Custom built for diving
- Hot Tub
- Charging stations
- En-Suite bathrooms
Food & Drinks
- Western Food
- Buffet style
- Beer available
- Selection of wines
- Fine Cuisine
- Snacks All Day
If you have specific diet requests you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies. The liveaboard serves great food and you will be hungry after a full day of diving!
- DIN Adaptors
- Nitrox available
- Rinse hosts
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The crew speaks English.
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Rental Gear Prices
- Full Equipment:US$20 per day
- 15L tanks:US$20 per day
- Fins:US$10 per day
- Wetsuit:US$5 per day
- Regulator:US$5 per day
- BCD:US$5 per day
- Dive Computer:US$10 per day
- Snorkel equipment:US$5 per day
- Nitrox Refills:free
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Boat Specifications
- Year built:2011
- Year renovated:2015
- Length:142 feet
- Beam:40 feet
- Top speed:14 knots
- Cruising speed:9 knots
- Engines:720hp V type Doosan Daewoo – diesel
- Max guests:22
- Number of cabins:11
- Number of bathrooms:11
- Tenders:60 feet Dive Dhoni
- Water capacity:18000 liters
- Fuel capacity:6000 liters
- Freshwater maker:2000 liters per day
Boat Navigation and Safety
- Radar
- Depth Sounder
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- Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- Oxygen
- First Aid Kits
- Fishfinder
- Bilge pump alarm
- Search light
- Engine room CCTV
- Crew trained in first aid
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Bayern's response to Schalke briefly reclaiming top spot in the Bundesliga was impressive and clinical: FCB beat sorry Hannover 7-0 with an exhilarating display of attacking skill, leaving Mirko Slomka's stricken side without a hint of a chance. Munich remain well-placed in the title race, and high on confidence ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Olympique Lyon.
Reaction to Bayern v Hannover
Louis van Gaal: "I'm delighted with the way we let the ball do the work today. That's the most important thing. If we do that, we have players who can make the difference, as we saw yet again today. Arjen Robben can make the difference, as can Franck Ribery, and so can Thomas Müller. They've all proved that. Obviously, it's good for Arjen to score three, but I have to look at the game as a whole. It was a wonderful display today, and it was clearly pleasing for the crowd."


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goodbyes suck, man. last year i had to say goodbye to some of the coolest people on the planet and hands down, it was the hardest thing i've ever had to say goodbye too. i couldn't hold it together, and the girl who never ever cries in public... bawled. like not just tears, it was ugly crying. but then i went home and found the quote "how lucky i am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard" (winnie the pooh). i cried really hard again, but it kinda put things into a better (and less hopeless) standpoint.ReplyDelete
oh and tennessee is one of my favorite states (my dad's entire family lives there... and there is like nine kids, so yeah. it's a party!) but the humidity and summer heat. NO THANK YOU.
october in tennessee is a dream though. THE FOLIAGE, be still my heart.
on wow. i can totally relate to this post, okay? glad you're taking it one step at time, really there's no better way to do it.ReplyDelete
will be praying for you, dear gal, on your new adventure. i'll be here whenever you can slip away to the library!
sometimes it feels so hard to move to other city or country because what we're gonna leave behind. i'm not good with goodbyes. ha. but here's to another adventure of your life.ReplyDelete
Goodbyes ARE hard. Especially when moving to another place. I know that all too well. And living in that new place is a whole other hard thing, but keep putting one foot in front of the other, taking it one day at a time. Sometimes that is all you can do to keep from falling apart! Take it from someone who is a complete homebody, if you put your heart into a place, it does get better! And really, what's life without some adventure??ReplyDelete


text: Is your pet deaf or hard of hearing? National Deaf Pet Awareness Week brings awareness to the fact that there are many misconceptions about deaf pets. The truth is, they are just as loving as pets without hearing loss. The following link is a great resource for those of you with deaf or hard of hearing pets. It includes videos, some training tips, and a list of other resources.


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~Event raises funds to support 19 dog obedience programs and K-9 teams across the state.~
The Corrections Foundation and the Department of Corrections invites the community to participate in the 4th Annual DC Doggie Dash on March 15 at the SouthWood community in Tallahassee. Proceeds from the 5K and One Mile Fun Run will benefit the Department's 19 dog obedience programs, where inmates train shelter dogs and make them more adoptable. Two of these programs train dogs from the Tallahassee Animal Service Center. To date, over 1,500 dogs have been successfully placed in forever homes.
Proceeds from the event will also be used to purchase GPS collars for K-9 Bloodhounds who are instrumental in finding lost children, elders and assisting local law enforcement in our communities.
There will be numerous vendors on site, including those offering face painting for kids and other family-friendly activities. Entertainment will be provided by Tallahassee-based blues/rock band Creatures of Habit. A K-9 tracking team from the Madison Correctional Institution will demonstrate the tracking of a simulated missing child to show how the Department helps local law enforcement and communities when called out to search for missing children and adults or wanted persons.
Dogs will be available for adoption through the Tallahassee-Leon County Animal Service Center and all adoption fees are waived so these loveable dogs can find their forever home. This includes an adoption fee waiver for dogs who will soon graduate from one of the prison dog obedience programs. The dogs know how to sit, stay, come and walk to the left and slightly behind their owner. They are housebroken and crate trained, and has all their shots. They've been spayed or neutered and many are microchipped. This is a great deal!
This year, we are collecting dog treats for dogs in our programs. Please bring a box of treats and receive a Doggie Dash bandanna. Other donated items that are always appreciated include doggie bedding, crates, leashes, treats, food and toys that will be collected at the event.
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Please leave your pets at home so we can showcase ours for adoption and placement in forever homes!
|4th Annual DC Doggie Dash
|Saturday, March 15, 2014 with Registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. (Fun Run begins at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K at 9:30 a.m.)
|Grove Park Drive and Terrebone Drive (SouthWood)
|To raise funds that benefit the Department's dog obedience programs, which help train dogs from local animal shelters and programs and help them find forever homes. The programs also offer inmates the opportunity to learn skills that will help prepare them to successfully re-enter Florida communities and to find productive employment upon release. Proceeds will also be used to purchase GPS collars for K-9 Bloodhounds who are instrumental in finding lost children, elders and assisting local law enforcement in our communities.
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Anybody have info/confirm on Campagnolo BB386 crank
Discuss light weight issues concerning road bikes & parts.
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I thought somebody posted here regarding Campy releasing a BB386 crank but I can't find it. Any rumors/confirmations etc. floating about? Thanks!
Haven't heard of it, but BH and others (Wilier?) sure has made BB386 cups for regular Campy cranks.
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Thanks. While snooping around I found this:
http://www.biketaiwan.com/eNews_detail. ... 404&seq=30
Looks like the same spider as 9000 cranks?
http://www.biketaiwan.com/eNews_detail. ... 404&seq=30
Looks like the same spider as 9000 cranks?
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Perhaps this is the post you were thinking about.
In FSA K Force Light Wilier BB386Evo vs Campy Super Record Crnk, wingguy wrote:Berlingtonberty wrote:Reading through the spec sheets I see Wilier dont use the SR Crank but plump for the FSA K Force Light Wilier BB386EVO Crank instead, reading the blurb this seems like it has been developed jointly and sounds like its optimised for the bike - but that could mean we just wanna increase our margin on an already expensive bike by dropping in a few cheaper components.
Wilier co-developed the 386Evo standard with FSA hence why it's on the bike - according to Wilier they originally approached Campag with the concept but Campag couldn't guarantee enough resources top develop it on schedule.
The blurb from the Wilier dealer days/2013 product launch a couple months back did say that Campag is now developing a 386Evo crank, but I haven't seen anything about it from Campag, or any dates. So if you want to go full Campag you ciould either just get the standard SR crank now and run it with adaptors (still gives ridiculous BB stiffness) or maybe choose the FSA 386Evo crank now and wait for the Campag SR 386Evo - which should theoretically give you the best performance from day 1 and be slightly cheaper than buying two SR cranks in one year.
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Thanks, I think that was the quote.
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I have had enough eventful rides:
- The one where the trailer got a flat tire.
- The one when my horse ended up in the ICU in Yakima.
- The one where my truck died on the way home.
- The one where my horse snapped his lead rope and went on walkabout.
- The one where my horse was lame at completion.
- The other one where my horse was lame.
- The one where I fell off... twice.
- The other one where I fell off twice.
None of those things happened at Mt. Adams last weekend.
Kara did the driving, so I didn't have to worry about my truck or trailer. I mentioned that the Bad Idea Fairy has been maintaining my trailer. That (very expensive) fix is still on my credit card, but another is already brewing. It turns out that the Bad Idea Fairy is also maintaining my truck. It needs a transmission service before we will be attempting any mountain passes.
Blue stayed in his new, improved corral and the corral itself didn't budge. It was a real hassle to load in Kara's trailer with the mesh, but it got many admiring looks, comments and questions from the neighbors. Most important, even in a grassy field, Blue didn't try to reach through it or push it around.
|Photo by Monica.
Speaking of not budging: Blue started and finished with the same four boots. Granted, they were a battle to put on. The hoofjack I was borrowing to do maintenance rasping is gone from the barn, so Blue's feet were a little overgrown. I muscled them into the boots with the help of a rubber mallet and prayed they would stay on so I wouldn't have to repeat the process on the trail without any tools. We trotted and cantered on loose and steep volcanic soil both up and down and never had any issues. After we finished, I had to pry them off him with a pick, but there were no rubs. (The contrast of this booting experience with my days of booting Otto is growing ever starker. Blue has been a breeze to transition so far.)
We walked out of camp on a [mostly] loose rein. Blue was cool as a cucumber at the start, which is how we got such a nice picture. Of course, once we got past the photographer, there was a little screen of trees and a corner to turn. Around the corner we found a very bouncy, upset horse that temporarily tweaked Blue's attitude and left him hyped up for the first few miles. Luckily, the start this year was one of the easiest—mostly level, mostly enclosed trail. He had nowhere to go but forward, which is just the way I like it.
|About a minute into the ride, and Blue is wide awake. Me, not so much. Photo by Jessica Anderson.
|Example of the start from the 50-milers. Note the very sharp turn and controlled chaos.
Naughtiness was kept at a dull roar. Blue is the smartest horse I have ever known. More than that, he is the most human. I often tell people that if I believed in reincarnation, this horse must be my grandpa Jerry. He's stubborn, determined, irascible… and at the same time a total softy who looks after both of us. I know that Blue and I are family because while I love him completely, there are days when I really don't like him very much. I understand this horse, which makes it easy to predict what will set him off. On Saturday, what set him off was remembering the trails from last year.
It was the second half of the yellow loop. Last year, this stretch of trail was basically the last couple miles before the finish. Blue remembered every tree and turn perfectly, and cranked up the afterburners to get us back to camp. Only, this year camp wasn't in the same place as last year.
So when we came to the crossroads where last year we would have walked back to the trailer, to food, to rest… and instead I turned him back toward the forest, he was so very sure that I was wrong. He tried all his usual shenanigans to communicate that he disagreed. First, he went as slow as he possibly could. When that didn't work, he started ducking off the trail and weaving around like a drunken sailor. When that didn't work, he performed a couple elegant rollbacks to get us headed in the "right" direction.
All of this happened over the course of half a mile. After that, he gave a heavy sigh (and probably an eye-roll) and got back to work. If that's as bad as he ever gets, then I will take the bad days gladly.
|Coming in after the first loop. Photo by Monica.
The ride was over before I knew it. There was no "death march" phase in this ride. It went by so fast that I forgot to get out my camera. We chugged along at a reasonable pace, a 75-miler came along to drag us up the last big hill, and we were done. No muss, no fuss.
|Except it was flippin' cold outside afterward.
|Aargh! That "C" on skin tenting! Don't even get me started.


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I'm a city girl, there is no doubt about it. However, a small part of me loves the idea of living in a farm house, baking wholesome food all day, lying by the fire place, being amongst nature and all... actually to be honest I think I'm more into the imagery and aesthetic of country living then the actual doing of it.
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Set against the backdrop of the Malaria-free Eastern Cape's diverse landscape, Pumba Private Game Reserve is home to Africa's magnificent Big Five including a pride of rare, free-roaming, white lion, 60 different species of mammal and over 300 bird species.
Pumba is the perfect location to begin the adventure of discovering Wildlife Photography. You will have an amazing opportunity to get up close to iconic South African Wildlife including Cheetah, Hippo and Hyena, to mention a few. The abundance of Wildlife allows for a multitude of photographic opportunities in order to understand the basics of a DSLR camera.
Rate From: R9,500pps
Duration: 4 Days
Group size: Max 12 people
Dates: 18 – 21 March 2017, 14 – 17 April 2017, 15 – 18 June 2017, 9 – 12 August 2017, 22 – 25 September 2017, 19 – 22 October 2017
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- This course takes place once or twice a month normally from a Thusday to a Sunday.
- Duration is 3 nights and 4 days.
- Aimed at clients who have a desire to learn the basics of a DSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex) camera and aiming to get off of Auto Mode.
- You will go on six game drives during which you will be taught (and practice) various photographic skills and techniques aimed at "Getting you off Auto" and into the various semi-manual modes such as Aperture and Shutter Priority.
- Each photo safari lasts around 3 hours.
- Post production techiniques will be taught during the day or in the evenings (Adobe Lightroom is suggested and can be downloaded as a free 30 day trial before arrival at Pumba). You will need to bring your own laptop.
- As a full service tour operator we will also book your flights to Port Elizabeth and also organise your transfer to the Academy.
Courses will be limited to 12 participants, with each photographic vehicle having its own photo guide and a maximum of 6 people, keeping the nature of the teaching personal and interactive, focussed at progressing all participants at a consistent pace. Meals, lectures and activities will all be group orientated to foster a shared learning experience and to encourage a safe and open platform to discover the amazing world of Wildlife Photography.
Modules that will be taught in the course include:
- Introduction to Basic Photography; Getting comfortable with your camera and its functions.
- Composition rules and guidelines.
- Shooting Modes; Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority; The relationship between Shutter Speed, Aperture and ISO
- Light: making the most of what's available.
- Processing your images: Basic processing and workflow management.
- Additional creative skills may well be discussed and taught if certain situations arise during the 6 scheduled safaris.
Camera Gear
We can teach you to use our own camera and we are very knowledgable about the products of the major brands but should you not have a camera we can lend you a Canon 7Dmk2 and 100-400mm telephoto lens for the duration of the course included in the price.
- Full Pangolin Photo Academy Introduction to Wildlife Photography Course.
- Three nights' accommodation at Pumba Private Game Reserve at the Pangolin Photo Academy*, including meals, soft drinks and minerals.
- Six photographic game drives.
- Photography at night workshop
- Free 8gb SD card
- Free use of a Canon 7D Mark II and a 100-400mm telephoto lens for the duration of the 6 photographic game activities should it be required. (Limited numbers available)
- Refreshments for the duration of the 6 photographic game activities.
- Flights
- Refreshments other than mentioned above.
- Laundry
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Getting to and from the Pangolin Photo Academy.
* Please note that The Pangolin Photo Academy is a stand alone establishment and not to be confused with Water Lodge or Bush lodge which are 5 star establishments also on the reserve.


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Breaking News.....
Wildlife official: wolf killed sheep in NE Wash. Film at 11.
Okay okay I know what you're thinking. Where the hell is all this going? Glad you asked because I don't know either but we'll keep you posted with developing updates.
Nope the real news can be boiled down to a couple of events over the past few days:
The Euro money printing presses went into overdrive and the gamblers in the game wet themselves with excitement.
Health care passed and republican heads exploded. How gleeful they were when they thought it didn't pass hence taking away juniors' much needed operation. These guys are sick.
The Highway Bill passed although the "No" party did their best to water it down and even tried to slip in another anti abortion amendment. Sorry people the road crews will be out force and working furiously to get er done before bad weather sets in. Tied to the same bill was student loans much to the relief of dads who now won't have to take a third mortgage on the house to pay for college.
Speaking of weather the bulk of the nation is frying with triple digit temps. My sources back east tell me 250,000 were without power yesterday due to the baking. All the while Colorado continues to burn. Humm, what Pyro gods did they tick off?
I'm sure there are better things to do but these days who has the cash? Any anyway you might just get shot and/or robbed in the process.
All right then just so you won't be disappointed:
Sheesh what ya have to do for a little attention these days. There ya satisfied?


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Sneezy Game
There was a knock at my door at 4pm on Friday and I was surprised to see Step A and one of her wee friends.We played some COD online,they took Nacho out and about 6-ish I took the pair of them for a Mc'ds.We popped round to see my Mum and Dad afterwards and it was nice to see Step A drop the drinking/smoking teen rebel routine as she shyly covered her snakebite piercings and was full of hugs when my Mum answered the door.She's a great kid and I hope she gets through this tough stage of her life unscathed.
On Saturday night the s-man and Al Eleven were round and we had a good laugh chewing the fat and playing some COD online.Yesterday I watched the Gers draw 3-3 in the cup and made a cash transfer on Stars to my Mum to cover Mothers Day.I dropped the extensively researched and carefully selected card ( yeah,the last one in the garage)round a bit later and also helped my Mum cash in a $3.25,45 player turb.
I picked up Nacho and a Chow Mein on the way home and after walking the boy,I hit up the Bloggerment a few minutes into the game.Despite my fuzzy head and runny nose I actually ran quite well in the game,sucked out a few times and generally luck boxed my way to victory! It was good to get 12 runners ( where were you Dudley?!) and hopefully last week was just a blip and The Bloggerment can get into at least double figures every week.
The Party $22's were calling and after a 2nd and 3rd place finish from 3 games the lure of Rush poker was too much and I opened a 6 max $50 nl table.I've also watched some of Isildur1's over the last few days and just observing him play seems to make me want to take more shots.Playing $50nl with aprox 10 buy-ins ( on Full Tilt) still feels quite nitty when Isildur1 has his whole bankroll spread across 6 Heads Up tables v the worlds best! After dropping nearly a buy-in at $50nl I moved up to $100nl where 1010 holding v AK for a buy-in inspired me to move up further and give $200nl a go.It was only a short 20 min session at that level and after raise/folding with 99 from mid-pos after being reraised to $35 I decided it was time for bed!
According to Pokertracker I've now played over 18k Rush hands and have earned $7.24 per hour.I'll resist moaning about how I've paid nearly $600 in rake and don't get rakeback...!
Ok,thanks for reading.Back soon...
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No, this has nothing to do with my bemoaning my decrepitude in earlier posts. Rather, I'm shilling for our esteemed raid leader, Alas, and our most excellent guild, Eff the Ineffable.
We're a small guild. We do, however, have ambitions of adequacy in the field of raiding. Not particularly aiming towards server firsts here, you understand, but nobody would complain.
What we are is a group of adults that take great pains not to stand in the fire while serving pwnage on miscreant bosses. We recognize that real life > WoW, and plan accordingly. Thus, our two raiding nights (plus short-shorts on Tuesdays) are reserved for raiding like we mean it. The rest of the time, we hang out and do heroics, farm herbs, and play WoW Jeopardy.
This is an officer-less guild. The expectation is that everyone here is a grown-up and is expected to act thusly.
We are looking for: all roles, best I can tell. Our current raiding body has enough switch-hitters to make up for shiftage. If you happen to be a warlock, be warned that Zel will probably try to adopt you, feed you, and keep you safe and warm. Fairly warned be you, say I.
We have a LOT of bloggers. Expect to be blogged about, in aggregate or in particular. In fact, I'd say that this is the guild that blogging built.
Note that if you are accepted, you may still be on the bench from time to time. Our goal is to always have enough people for a 10-man raid, which means that some nights we'll have enough, and some nights, more than enough. DPS especially should expect to be placed on a rotation, which means that not every raid night will be for you. Hey, I'll be on the bench right there with you, so don't fret. It's just a thing to make sure everyone gets the same number of shots as others in the role. If you happen to be dual-roled, of course, that can only work out well for you. :)
If all the above did not send you screaming into the night, feel free to drop by our message board and post in whatever fora are available to obtain more information from our esteemed and fully posse'd GM.


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DC Shooting
Straight off I want to say it wasn't me. First, I haven't been out of the Theocratic Republic of Utardistan for...oh gods, SO long. Second, walk up spray & pray is not my style. My methods are rather more surgical.
Turns out this guy was a Sanders supporter, like me. At least ostensibly. He was so may standard deviations from the norm that it makes me wonder if he wasn't actually a Trump sleeper agent. Anyway, Bernie is apologizing profusely and saying he's praying for the victims; he has to, he's the face of the campaign. I have no such constraints. I'm not praying for these assholes. First, I don't believe in prayer. Second, these are the people who have been working morning, noon, and night to make it easier for nutjobs to pack heat. If this had been yet another school or church shooting, these people (along with that pile of pig poop Steve King and the Freedumb Caucus fuckwits) would have been lining up to spout their usual, "If the victims had been armed, they would have stopped him. We need MORE guns!" (BTW, how were all these proud Rethuglicans caught unarmed?) So I have NO sympathy for "the honored dead."
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Farro is a native Italian grain that you should absolutely have in your pantry. Think barley's big brother-each grain is a bit larger and a bit more toothsome, much like spelt or a wheat berry. The brand I buy is the Bartolini Farro-it always cooks perfectly and I'm finding it in more and more markets these days. When we're all trying to eat more whole grains, it's a must to keep a few kinds on hands for soups, stews, and side dishes.
Tonight I used a basic risotto technique to cook my farro-farrotto. I began by par-boiling the grain for 15 minutes which helps it absorb stock and cook more quickly. After draining it, I tossed it with a drizzle of good olive oil and set it aside for a few hours (always prepping ahead!). When it came time for dinner, I sauteed some minced garlic in olive oil over medium low heat, just until fragrant. I tossed in a pint of halved cherry tomatoes (come summer this will be mixed colors of heirlooms). A quick stir and in went 2 cups of the farro. I made sure to mix it enough so that each grain was coated with olive oil (and a good pinch of salt and pepper). In another pot I heated 3-4 cups of chicken stock (veggie broth would work well too). Just like risotto, I added the warm stock, 1 ladleful at a time, until the farro absorbed all the liquid. About 20 minutes later, the farro was perfectly al dente and had absorbed all my ladles of stock. It was tender with just a bit of a bite. I folded in about 1/4 cup of fresh pesto and a handful of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
The result was delicious. My son loved it, my guests loved it, and I loved it. Look for farro at your market and let me know what you do with it. I'm sure it'll become a new favorite, if it isn't already.


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|That's me in the purple starry dress, made, in velour, by my gifted seamstress mother. My brother, Eoian, is rocking the stripes at the front.
My hair bores me though. As you can see above, it started out ash blonde, but got darker, until it reached a sort of 'meh' colour, which was just awful.
I started dying it at 15, and soon went BLACK. I loved having black hair, then for a while I loved having purple hair, although I bleached it to get it purple. I bleached it A LOT, and apparently, your hair doesn't like that. As I've got older I decided to attempt to go back to my natural colour. It took a long time, and many trips to hairdressers for things like colour correction, but I eventually got there.
And my natural colour was still boring.
So this year I tried to work out what colour would go with my colouring, suit me, and make me happy...
That'd be dark green.
I'm loving it, and I'm talking about it because someone called it a mid-life crisis the other day (they were talking about their own coloured hair). I'm not trying to recapture my youth. If I was, my hair would be black or purple. But my green hair does seem to me to be connected with this mid-life period I am certainly in. This is me, now. I'm an incredibly lucky 42 year old woman, married to a loving, hardworking man, and with three healthy and intelligent children, and a sweet, friendly, and warm cat. I love our home, our town, and I'm glad to be living in Scotland. Let us gloss over the weather for now. I am finally in a position where I can focus on writing, which I absolutely adore doing, and while I am content to be bad at it until I'm good, I wouldn't mind getting good a bit faster!
This is a post for the gratitude project, and it's coming out on my birthday. As well as all the above I'm profoundly grateful for the cuddles and gifts I received from my children, far-off friends and family and my husband this morning (the elves have eaten the fudge). and am looking forward to several days of celebration. I am also very happy that my birthday is on a Thursday because that is my faourite day (possibly because of Tomorrow's World, because it sure isn't because of all the homework that must now be done on a Thursday).
42 is of course the answer to life, the universe, and everything.
What is the question?
For me, it's 'what would you regret doing or not doing, on your death bed'?
I would regret not trying to write. I would regret trying to be 'normal' (whatever that is). I would regret missing kisses and cuddles, and snuggly blankets. I would regret not having more time to spend with my kids. So I'm doing my best to be happy each day.
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Elder brother-in-law TK brought me to see their farm land. The paddy field is quite a distance away. I pillion ride on his motor cycle to the location.
The huge land has been divided into plots for each family in the village. Our plot, which is tended by my second nephew's wife, yields about 1200 katis (600kg) of rice yearly. Besides the family's own consumption, the rest of the grains are fed to the poultry.
My sister-in-law and her second daughter-in-law are the traditional hardworking Hainanese women. They planted most of the crops on our land. They are busy all day, hardly taking a rest.
During my stay, I had a taste of home grown kang kong (water convolvulus), brinjals, bottle gourd, long beans, chives, papaya, tomatoes, sugar cane, sweet potato leaves, bamboo shoots.... etc. No chemical fertiliser is used. Wow.
One afternoon when I woke up from my nap, my nephew went to chop a stalk of sugar cane for me to snack on. It's been a long time since I had fresh sugar cane to gnaw on. It brought back fond childhood memories. I enjoyed chewing on the delightful snack, and spitting them out on the land. haha.....
Love the feeling of picking the vegetables fresh from the land and cook.
TK and his family are very simple folks, they live simply, they eat simply.... they eat whatever they grow and raise from their land. Fearing that I might not get used to the food, the family would visit the open-air market outside the village to buy seafood or pork for me.
TK is a great cook. He can cook tasty dishes from simple ingredients. If I had more time, I would love to stay on longer to learn to cook from him.
大伯一家人热情接待, 煮了很多美味家乡菜让我尝尝。大嫂和她的二媳妇是传统的中国女性, 每天辛勤持家。我们土地大部分的农作物都是她们种植的。她们一整天忙碌,几乎没有空闲的时间。
我们的土地上种植的蔬菜有: 韭菜、蕹菜、茄子,瓠瓜,长豆角,木瓜,番茄,甘蔗,番薯叶,竹笋等....没有使用化肥农药。哇! 好喜欢那种从土地新鲜采摘蔬菜的感觉。
一天我午睡醒来,我的侄子从自家土地砍了一根甘蔗, 把剥了皮的甘蔗砍成一段一段的让我啃。啊! 好长一段时间, 没有吃甘蔗了。我拿起一截,用牙齿用力的咬一口,放在嘴里使劲的嚼。甘蔗汁多味甜, 甘蔗渣就吐在地上, 吃的不亦乐乎。童年的记忆。呵呵。。。
大伯很会做菜, 他可以使用简单的食材烹制可口的菜肴。如果我有更多的时间,我很想留在家乡向他学习煮家乡菜。


text: Oh, wonderful New Yorkers, it's that time again! I don't get to New York often in the summer (I'm more of a Manhattan in the springtime girl), but when I do, I relish Shakespeare in the park. It's been years since I've had the chance to go, and I want to do it up right with some amazing eating. I know I can gather some goods from Zabar's, and that's great, but if you had to go to one place to pack a picnic of pure deliciousness, of serious foody bliss, to go with the theater bliss, where would you stop to forage? Oh, and for the purposes of this post, although the place doesn't have to be vegetarian, the amazing yuminess should be vegetarian-able (i.e., no "Here you can get the best pulled pork sandwich and a divine brownie", more like, "Here you can get the best burrata sandwich and a divine brownie, or or here you can get the best dainty perfectly flavored variety of prepared foods, each of which is more delicoius than the next). You get the idea! I'll travel from downtown to uptown in search of the absolutely tastiest food for the park that this city has to offer. Cheers, fellow chowhounds!


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5. Cyanthus latirostris -Broad-billed Hummingbird
The broad-billed hummingbird measures 3-1/4"-4" in length with 4.7" wingspan. Both sexes have usual bronze-green on top, and broad, blue-black forked tails. Vocalization is a rapid, chattering "chi-dit" or "ji-dit."
Male Description
Adult male glistens all over with iridescent feathers of green and blue, and has a metallic blue gorget, and a long, bright orange-red bill with black tip.
Female Description
Female has grayish underparts, white line over eye, clear-gray throat, and a dark grayish ear patch. The female's long bill is black-tipped with a mostly black upper mandible and a dull red lower mandible.
Immature Description
Immature resemble adult female with buffy fringes on feathers of upperparts.
The male's courtship display starts by hovering about a foot from the female and then flying repeatedly in arcs, much like a swinging pendulum. The female nests in April-August, and usually incubates 2-3 eggs. Nests in deciduous shrubs, vines, or low branches on trees, usually hanging a short distance above water, or 3-9 feet above the ground. Nest is camouflaged to resemble flood debris caught in branches. Does not cover the outside of nest with lichen.
Spring through the summer the broad-billed hummingbird nests in the Southwest. It migrates south into Mexico in the fall. Because of large numbers of hummingbird feeders and winter-blooming ornamental plants, increasing numbers of them may overwinter in Arizona and southern California. The broad-billed hummingbird has been observed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Ontario. Habitat Desert canyons, low oak woodlands, foothills, and streamsides with sycamores or cottonwoods, woodlands, scrublands, gardens, and mesquite thickets.
Favorite Flowers
These birds frequent nectar plants and will eat the insects that are also attracted to the nectar plants. Some of their favorite plants include agave, butterfly weed, cactus, Fouqueria splendens (ocotillo), Lonicera (honeysuckle), Opuntia (prickly pears), paintbrush, penstemon, and scarlet bouvardia.


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Steps to Obtaining a Parking Pass at PHHS for Seniors, Juniors.
1. Pay all outstanding fines and no attendance infractions
2. Pay $30 for the parking pass
3. Go online to the PHHS website and complete the online test.
(Choose About our school, Driving/Parking Information, click on link to Parking Quiz)
*****This test must be completed before a parking sticker will be issued*****
To successfully get a sticker attached to their vehicle you must bring the following items with you to complete the necessary paperwork:
Driver's License
Current Proof of Insurance
Vehicle Registration (License Plate Number, name and address of whom the car is registered)
Receipt of Payment for Parking Pass
4. Listen to announcements for the times and locations for attaching stickers to your car.
If a student sells his/her registered car or changes to a vehicle not currently registered, the student MUST remove the registered sticker and return it to the Activities Office for a replacement sticker. Returning the previous sticker will insure a replacement charge of only $1.00. Not returning the sticker could result in a new fee of $30 or denial of reissuance of a parking sticker.
Driving to school is a privilege for qualified seniors and juniors. Qualifying and maintaining eligibility for a parking permit is based upon regular punctuality and attendance, no outstanding fines, completion of the PHHS Driver Safety Awareness program, and good citizenship. While the school will seek to maintain the safety of the car and its contents, authorized students must understand that they are fully responsible for their vehicle.
Students are never permitted to park in the faculty lots or in the District staff/patron parking lots from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The individual driver is responsible for:
Only students who have been approved by the Activities Office to park on campus may do so (see Tardy and Truancy Guideline for eligibility guidelines). Approval to park is made through a current registration of the driver's vehicle and the purchase of a current student parking permit. Parking permits are $30 and are not the property of the student but are proof of registration. Parking stickers are not sold on a per term basis and are not refundable. Stickers may be purchased during registration or in the Activities Office according to parking availability and student eligibility.
Students with outstanding fines, detentions for tardies and truancies, or previous violations related to parking will not be allowed to purchase a parking permit during registration. All first semester fines must be paid in order to acquire or maintain a parking sticker during second semester. Students with outstanding fines may request to be put on the waiting list. These students will be given consideration once qualified students have been issued parking permits and the outstanding fines and fees have been cleared and outstanding detentions have been served. Students with consequences assigned to extend into the next year will not be eligible to purchase a parking permit during registration.
Authorized students are to park only in the student lots located west and east of the high school. Students are not allowed to park in the front or in the east faculty parking lots. No student parking is permitted in the Central Office parking lot (north of the student parking lot) during regular school hours. A map, provided to students at the time of the permit purchase, is also available in the Activities Office .
Students may not use the drive-through behind the Central Office building. That drive-through is only for Central Office personnel. Students who use that drive-through are subject to administrative consequence and sticker revocation.
Student Parking Lot Map (PDF)
If a registered student has driven a vehicle other than the one that is registered, the student can obtain a temporary pass in the Activities Office. This pass is only for the vehicle approved by the campus supervisor or administrator. Registered drivers may have only one vehicle on campus during the school day. If additional temporary pass days are needed, promptly contact the Activities Office to request an extended temporary pass. There is a 50-cent charge for temporary passes.
Non-registered drivers will need to receive approval for a temporary pass through the Activities Office. It is highly recommended that students request the temporary pass at least one day before it is needed to ensure approval to park. The administration reserves the right to limit the number of temporary passes issued per day and the number of temporary passes issued to each student. The cost per day for an unregistered student is 50-cents.
If a student has a temporary injury or ailment, which requires that student to park in a handicapped-accessible space, contact the Activities Office for a temporary handicapped parking permit. This permit must be hung from the rear view mirror so it is clearly visible in the front windshield. The student parking lot is off limits to all students during school hours except when coming to or leaving school. Students must have a valid signed pass and a campus supervisor escort to go to their vehicle during the school day. Loitering in the parking lot will not be permitted at any time. Driving from the school grounds is not permitted during school hours unless permission is obtained from the Attendance Office.
Parking Quiz
Assistant Principal
Bill Erneste


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This optional feature on your account is only enabled when you register one or more phone numbers using the Add button on your Rechargeable Account Management page for your PIN.
This is a self-service feature; you have 24 hour access using your ZapTel account to add or delete your PINzap registered phone numbers.
The sole benefit of PINzap is to simplify placing a call with your ZapTel phone card, and to save time, by enabling you to skip entering your PIN number when calling from a phone number you have registered.
You may register up to 10 different phone numbers with your PIN.
To access PINzap settings for your active ZapTel card with this feature, log into your Dashboard and click on PINzap option for the card you wish to set up.
The phone systems in the United States have some limitations with the PINzap service; they are listed here:
You can check if PINzap recognizes a particular number by viewing your ZapTel online Call Detail Report. If the number in the call "From" field is correct, then ZapTel can recognize the number and PINzap will work.
Cell phone users:
Most mobile phones have a built in caller ID. You can call your cell from the number you would like to list in PINzap. If no numbers display on your phone, or it comes up as a "Private Number," then the number is blocked and PINzap will not work for you.
PINzap is not compatible with phone numbers outside the United States.
If you have PINzap enabled on an expired phone card, you must disable PINzap in that account to use PINzap on numbers from that list. Also, please consult the other members of your household if they are ZapTel phone card users calling from your same number.


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It is Thursday, and you know what that means!!! It is Throwback Thursday time again. TBT is the one day a week I relive some of my greatest moments in life…the times when I checked something off of my Bucket List. Last week you learned about #57 – Walk a Length of the Great Wall of China, and this week we cover a wet and wild one…
32. Go white-water rafting – X (July 24, 2010, Canon City, CO)
Checking things off of your Bucket List is awesome. When someone else pays for you to check them off of your list…well, that is the greatest. NSU asked me to travel to Colorado with their Rookie Bridge Camp Emeritus group and provide leadership activities. We accomplished many awesome things while on this trip, and even added an item to my list after I rode the SkyCoaster over the Royal Gorge (more on that story on another Thursday)!
We left Tahlequah in the two NSU Short Buses and trekked the 750 miles across Kansas all the way to Colorado Springs. We camped at the base of the Rockies about 5 miles from the Royal Gorge. We spent one morning white water rafting on the Arkansas river. It was the middle of summer, and the water was super cold, but invigorating. I couldn't have asked for a better crew to raft with as we navigated the windy river and conquered the rapids.
By the end of the trip we had White Water Rafted, climbed to the top of Pike's Peak, meandered around Garden of the Gods. I was able to add a state to my facilitating list, and got some great photos. I even gained a few great friends along the way (here is looking at you Ben Ellis).
Some Bucket List items will stay with you forever. This is certainly one of those experiences. If you want to Live Your List, you must take advantage of the opportunities when they become available. Have you been White Water Rafting? Was it an amazing experience?