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We're always on the hunt for the next great adventure.
Seat sales, buckets in Thailand, waterfalls in Iceland, volcano hikes in Hawaii. We're chasing that break for that next adventure. But why does that have to be the be all end all?
I'm talking from experience here. I always lived for that next break to wherever far away I could get. About a year ago I settled my roots in Vancouver and in that time, I've learned a really cool lesson:
You don't have to go far to experience the sensations you experience from travel.
When we think of travel - we look to places far away. More often than not, we don't even consider the opportunities that are down the street. Travelling in your own backyard is one of the most overlooked and cheapest ways of having more travel in your life & it's a great solution for people that struggle with time and vacation budgets.
But can I tell you a little secret?
Travelling is a mindset.
And you can keep your eyes and heart open to this way of seeing when you experience adventures right here at home.
Maybe I'm a little biased for wanting to blame Instagram on my wanderlust addiction but one of the things we want to keep proving here at Chasing Sunrise is showing people how accessible adventures are to you 30 min to 3 hours from your house - it's just a matter of you choosing to get off of your couch.
So we planned CS Hut Trip 2016.
20 people nestled in a hut 1200 metres up in the mountains surrounded but glaciers and a bright blue turquoise lake...also known as heaven.
20 people, most of which did not know each other rolled up to Vancouver Int'l Airport to exchange welcome hugs for the first time.
We loaded into float planes and said goodbye to 3G. It's a bit nerve-racking to go into the unknown with strangers with no cell phone comfort to look to.
..it also opens you up for the best adventure possible.
We take off and spend the next 20 minutes flying over Howe Sound and the beautiful Sea To Sky Corridor, into the tantalus range and land on water that straight up looked like blue gatorade.
We unloaded the planes and made our way to our home for the next 3 days - a place where we all got a lot more than what we expected.
Like travelling, adventure is also a mindset. And if you're open to anything, you're always in for one hell of an adventure. From canoeing up to glaciers, climbing high to shower in waterfalls, exploring ice caves and hiking up to alpine meadows - this weekend was nothing short of adventure.
The best part about it - everyone has their own style of how they want to experience it, and we let people do just that. There were group hikes, solo adventures & photographers shooting olympic campaigns for the Hudson's Bay Company - this weekend was people just doing their thing, and loving it.
We stripped down all of the barriers and made realize that every single person in that hut had something in common: they all wanted to experience something meaningful this weekend, they were all strangers and they were all in this together.
The great part was, that happened within the first hour of everyone settling into the hut and learning a bit about each other. Nerves were eased and people could just start to take down their walls and experience everything around them authentically.
First and foremost, Chasing Sunrise is a community of people. Sometimes we can turn heads and give people the wrong impression about what we're about. It's not about hype, noise and big groups.
It's about encouraging people to wake up each morning and leave them with the inspiration and tools that they need to chase after whatever it is that they want in life. In doing that, we want them to do it with respect, integrity and leave every place they visit cleaner than how they found it.
Every person on that trip is now part of our family and we hope that they continue to bring more people into our community. Our goal is to be constantly connecting like minded individuals.
Overall it was a weekend in our backyard that was not to be forgotten. This is CS Hut Trip 2016:
You can book the Tantalus hut, or other huts through the Alpine Club of Canada here.
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BRUSSELS -- The European Commission said Monday it will hold further talks with Ukraine and Russia on resolving their gas supply dispute after outlining a possible price regime to secure supplies to June 2015.
EU Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger said talks in Brussels produced a "possible payment plan [for unpaid bills] and also suggested ways prompt payment in future could be assured."
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In today's Japan Travel Q&A we answer a question about sumo from Eric in Ohio: "I want to see sumo when I visit Japan. When and where can I see it, and how much does it cost?"
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Great question, Eric!
Sumo is both an exhilarating sporting event and a fascinating cultural experience, and it's worth going out of your way to attend a sumo tournament (basho) when you visit Japan.
The only problem for travelers is that the official tournaments only take place 6 times throughout the year, which means that for most travelers attending a basho ends up being impossible.
To help make sure this doesn't happen to you, we've put together information on:
- When and where sumo takes place
- How to buy tickets
- And where to sit!
When & Where To See Sumo
The best way to experience sumo is by attending one of the official basho (sumo tournaments), which take place 6 times each year in locations across Japan.
There are other ways to experience sumo as well, such as by going to one of the sumo exhibitions held in between sumo tournaments, or visiting a sumo heya, where the rikishi (wrestlers) live and train.
For information on non-tournament sumo events and exhibitions, consult the official Nihon Sumo Kyokai website.
As for attending a morning practice, you can try and figure it out on your own, or for a much more painless experience book a morning sumo training tour.
Visiting a sumobeya for morning practice is especially exciting, but for the quintessential sumo experience there's nothing like attending a sumo tournament.
Japan's Annual Sumo Basho
The official sumo basho take place 6 times each year, beginning in January and then occurring every other month. 3 of the 6 sumo tournaments take place at the Kokugikan sumo arena in Tokyo's old-fashioned Ryogoku neighborhood, with the other 3 held in Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka.
Below is a list of each sumo basho, and where and when it takes place. Each basho lasts for 15 days, beginning and ending on Sundays (dates vary from year to year).
- January Tournament (Hatsu Basho): Tokyo
- March Tournament (Haru Basho): Osaka
- May Tournament (Natsu Basho): Tokyo
- July Tournament (Nagoya Basho): Nagoya
- September Tournament (Aki Basho): Tokyo
- November Tournament (Kyushu Basho): Fukuoka
For the exact dates of each tournament, here is a link to the Japan Sumo Association's official sumo schedule.
Sumo Seating: Floor Vs. Seats
When attending a sumo tournament you have the option of sitting in modern stadium-style chair seats, or on traditional Japanese-style floor cushions.
For the full Japanese experience we recommend the latter, though if you're very tall and/or concerned about sitting on the floor (albeit on cushions) for relatively long periods of time you may prefer to opt for the chair-style seating.
To help you decide, we've put together the essential details about each seating option below.
Sumo Seating 101
There are 3 main categories when it comes to seat types at a sumo tournament:
- Arena-style chair seats
- Japanese-style box floor seats
- Ring-side floor seats
Arena-style Chair Seats
If you're hesitant to sit Japanese style, on the floor with cushions, then arena-style chair seating may be your best option.
In addition to the familiar comfort of a chair, these are also the least expensive seats at sumo tournament venues.
The drawback is that they're the furthest back from the action. However, sumo tournaments are small enough that the dohyo (the ring) is never too far (if you're concerned about being able to see, bringing binoculars is a good idea).
Arena-style seats are available in A, B and C categories, with A being the closest and C the furthest from the dohyo. Prices range from about 4,000 yen to 9,000 yen.
Box Floor Seats
Box floor seating is perfect if you're looking for a completely Japanese experience. You remove your shoes and sit Japanese-style on cushions.
Box floor seats also provide a great vantage point from which to witness the action. All box floor seats are closer to the action than the above-described arena-style seats.
The one thing to be wary of when it comes to box-style seating is that the space is quite small, so even though most boxes are designed to accommodate 4 people, many people opt to split these 4-person boxes between just 2 people.
If you're tall – or simply want enough room to stretch out your legs a bit – then this is a great idea, as it can make things much more comfortable.
Unlike arena seats, boxes are sold per box, not per person. They come in a variety of sizes, primarily designed for groups ranging from 2-4 people.
It's not possible to buy an individual space in a box – you must purchase the whole box. They're available in A, B and C categories, with A being the closest and C the furthest from the dohyo. Prices range from about 10,000 to 12,000 yen per person.
Ring-side Floor Seats
Ring-side floor seats are very difficult to obtain, thanks to high demand, and can in general only be obtained via special connections.
If you're taking a custom trip with us and would like to try and obtain ring-side seats, we will do all we can to try and obtain them for you for your desired dates.
Unfortunately, if you're making the arrangements on your own it may not be possible to obtain these unless you are very lucky!
Purchasing Sumo Tickets
If you are planning a custom trip with us, we'll make all the arrangements for you to attend sumo.
But if you're making the arrangements yourself, here is some key information to help you obtain sumo tickets.
The first and most important thing is, of course, to make sure your travel dates overlap with one of the sumo basho. The next step is to decide on your preferred type of seating and ideal budget for tickets.
If you know for sure that you'd like to attend a sumo basho, we highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance.
If you're not in Japan, one of the easiest ways to get sumo tickets in advance is through a company like Voyagin or BuySumoTickets.
Sumo tournaments don't always sell out, but on weekends – and particularly on the final weekend of the basho – tickets may sell out, so it's best to make advance arrangements.
You can also purchase tickets at the sumo basho venue or at convenience stores throughout Japan (at convenience stores the automated system is in all Japanese, so this option may require some patience!).
Tournament Day
Sumo is an all-day affair, but most spectators skip the morning matches and arrive in the mid-afternoon, when the higher-ranked rikishi (wrestlers) begin their matches.
If you arrive in the morning you'll find a relatively empty venue, but you'll be able to see some of the lower-ranked wrestlers going up against one another.
Unless you would like to spend the whole day at sumo, we recommend arriving in the early to mid-afternoon. This is when the atmosphere begins to electrify, as the venue fills up and the most skilled wrestlers begin their matches.
The climax takes place when the two highest-ranked wrestlers face off in the concluding match (right around 6:00 pm). If you're attending sumo make sure to be there for this part of the day, but it's best to experience at least 1-2 hours of matches beforehand to get the complete sumo experience.
Beer, Sake & Snacks
The sumo experience would not be complete without some beer, snacks and sake.
It's almost a tradition to have a few drinks while watching sumo, though certainly not a requirement. You can also preorder special bento boxes to enjoy at the event.
We hope our guide to seeing sumo in Japan helps you make the most of your Japan trip!


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ARC Advisory Group's recent India Forum in Bangalore included a number of interesting and insightful sessions about the latest trends in manufacturing across industries. Executives from leading end user organizations shared their perspectives on the evolution of technology and key elements of digital transformation, such as data integration, data visualization, cybersecurity, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
This ARC Insight covers noteworthy presentations from the power sector by M.K. Srivastava, GM (PE-C&I), NTPC; and Sanoj James, Head, Engineering, juwi Southeast Asia. The presentations highlighted the paradigm shift in technology and some of the advanced processes implemented in the power sector (electric and solar) to ensure quality and reliability of power; and the associated challenges and benefits.
Speaking about the technology upgrade programs, the speakers focused on the importance of digitalization via relevant case studies. These pro-vided deeper insights into future trends. According to the speakers, the need to transition to new technologies has also accelerated the need to deploy smart, cyber-secure solutions.
Digital Enterprise in the Power Sector
NTPC, India's largest energy conglomerate, has established itself as a dominant power major with presence across the entire value chain of the power generation business. With a capacity of more than 57,000 MW (including installed capacity of 43,128 MW from 38 NTPC generating stations) the immense volume of information being transferred between departments poses challenges of its own.
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Some of our current and recent partners overseas
Spiritan Mission Services, Kenya – The Spiritans opened a new school in Makueni County in Eastern Kenya, approximately 2 hours from Nairobi. The school opened in February 2014 and is expected to expand in several phases over the next 3 years. The Spiritans are also involved in Community and Parish Development work in the area.
Franciscan Missionary Sisters of St Joseph – Kenya The FMSJ operate in the area of primary health care and HIV prevention clinics across six sites in Kenya.
Father Vjeko Centre Kivumu Rwanda
Home of Hope, South Africa – Home of Hope is a Designated Child Protection Organization which provides services for the safety, well-being and care of children in need, with a holistic approach through protection, education and support with the aim of breaking the cycle of abuse. Home of Hope cares for children in its cluster foster scheme, and provides special needs education for children who have been abused, abandoned, neglected, or have HIV or Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Home of Hope has cared for approx 300 children, of which 80% suffer from FASD.
The Salesian Development Office – South Africa – A coordinating office for all Salesian projects in the Southern Africa province
Don Bosco Youth Centre – South Africa – A retreat centre for young people run by the Salesians in Walkerville near Johannesburg.
Prison Care Support Network, South Africa – is a Cape Town-based project under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Cape Town and associated with the Irish Loreto sisters. It is active in the area of restorative justice.
Missionary Sisters of the Assumption (MSA) – St James RC Secondary School in Port Elizabeth, South Africa and Enkuthazweni Special Needs Centre in Port Alfred. VC are involved in the provision of expert consultancy and support in the area of education and sustainability.
Xaveri Youth Movement – South Africa – Xaveri South Africa was established in July 2007. It supports youth activism, economic participation and civic engagement in a non-political manner through 25 youth clubs (YC) operating at parish, school and community level in 14 critical areas of Archdiocese of Pretoria with a view of instigating positive social and economic change from the bottom-up. Most of these areas fall under the City of Tshawane Metropolitan Municipality in the Gauteng Province. Xaveri is a non-profit organisation functioning under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Pretoria. It has its roots in the Missionaries of Africa congregation and they continue to play a role within Xaveri.
The Salesians Manzini Youth Care, Swaziland – The Salesians Manzini Youth Care centre provides accommodation, support, care and education for marginalised and homeless young people at risk through poverty. MYC operates 5 residential homes for 90 street children including the McCorkindale Orphanage for 30 boys and girls. MYC provides training and life skills and supports young people in their spiritual and social development.
Bishop Magambo Counsellor Training Institute, Uganda – BMCTI is an Institute seeking to address the psychological distress of the Ugandan people by providing counselling services to the community, and running counselling courses at Masters, Diploma, and Certificate level. The institute provides quality counselling education to students of multiple religious orientations. BMCTI's vision is to be a model institute for Uganda which will spearhead the integration of counselling into the National Health Care System and the Ministry of Education.
Diocese of Kiyinda Mityana, Uganda
Caritas Kampala, Uganda – Caritas Kampala (CK) is the social services and economic development Department of the Catholic Church in Kampala Archdiocese that was started in 1973 as the Socio-Economic Department but became fully established in 1986 as the arm mandated to carry socio-pastoral activities within the administrative districts of: Mpigi, Kampala and Wakiso with an area of 3,644.75 square kilometers and an estimated population of 6,077,716 people spread across the 60 Ecclesiastical functioning Parishes.
St. Francis Family Helper Programme, Uganda. Launched in 1984 with the Child Sponsorship Project, the organisation has grown over the years with the addition of a Tailoring School in 1986 and a Counsellor Training Institute begun in 1999. Services have changed greatly over the years from paying school fees to carrying out a variety of projects with families in rural communities, to offering a number of trainings in areas all related to development. As needs of the family grew so did the response of the organization. They began to develop nutritional, agricultural, and counselling projects, eventually founding the present Counsellor Training Institute in 1998. Since then they have been offering training in counselling and psychosocial skills to communities, counsellors, catechists and development workers, continuously revising and optimizing our training methods.
Franciscan Brothers, Uganda – The Franciscan Brothers operate an agricultural college project, whose aim is to contribute to the quality of life of rural people in Northern Uganda, Sudan, and DRC, and the focus is on promoting sustainable agriculture through education, training, and research.
Congregation of Immaculate Conception, Zambia – VC has been working in partnership with the CIC Sisters since December 2010 in the Home of Joy Project for orphaned girls. The Future In My Hands training centre offers hope for the future by providing follow-on opportunities for graduates of Home of Joy as well as targeting the 16 plus age-group in the wider community.
Jesuit Missions Dublin, Cambodia, Zambia, Kenya (JRS East Africa)
Jesuit Agricultural Centre Kasisi Zambia – Since 2014 VC has been involved in the development of a social enterprise farming initiative in West Lusaka.
The Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Brazil -The Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Mary operate an Integrated Educational Community Project in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Its aim is to empower the people in terms of education, human rights, health – achieved through the following activities: a crèche/childcare, revision classes for special needs students, programmes for disadvantaged youth, a health & nutrition programme, senior citizen activities, and adult literacy classes.
V.I.D.A Peru. is the Assoc. Vecinos Integrados para el Desarrollo Ambiental (Neighbours Together for Environmental Development). The aim of the project is to create a safe and healthy environment, and improve the quality of life for 2,000 pupils in Fe y Alegria (Faith and Joy) Parochial School and Santa Rosa School. The project includes the development of a botanic garden for the Santa Rosa National School, and the organisation of environmental events in collaboration with schools, church, and community groups.
The Incarnate Word Missionaries (IWM) Peru – Incarnate Word Missionaries in conjunction with Women's Global Connection, run women's groups, Income generating activities, and early childhood projects. They promote the learning and leadership capacity of women locally and globally, particularly in the least advantaged regions and countries
CAITH Peru CAITH (Centro de Apoyo Integral a la Trabajadora del Hogar/Centre for Integral Support for Domestic Workers) operate a support centre for Domestic Workers, a hostel for abused children, and a tourist hostel to fund the children's hostel. CAITH also manage six casa de cultura (homework clubs) in Huancarani district of Cusco, and another casa de cultura in Accha (four hours from Cusco). They also provide health training.
Nos Petites Freres et Soeurs (NPFS) is also known as Our Little Brothers and Sisters (OLBS) or Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH) – Operating in Haiti and Dominican Republic among others, the organisation has been addressing the social needs of the poorest of the poor, raising children in a loving environment and creating future leaders. Following the twin disasters of 2010, the earthquake and cholera outbreak, NPH programmes launched into high gear serving over 1 million people. The programmes are vast and include multiple homes for children, healthcare campuses and various educational facilities in Port-au-Prince and Kenscoff, Haiti and in San Pedro de Macoris
National Catholic Commission on Migration,Thailand, – NCCM is responsible for the management of 8 major projects located in the North, North East and Central Regions of Thailand. The Mandate of NCCM is the care of Migrants. Non-Thai migrants enter Thailand to work with or without work permits. It is estimated that there are over 2 ½ million in Thailand from neighbouring countries. The number of migrants illegally entered into Thailand is not known. For those without work permits (so-called unregistered migrants), they often live in continuous fear of arrest, extortion and deportation. Life situation of migrants and their dependents is extremely difficult. Most non-Thai migrants are low-skilled workers, doing heavy and difficult work for low wages.
Partners in Compassion, Cambodia – The Mission of Partners in Compassion is to enhance the welfare of all Cambodians, who are living without a voice or the opportunity to change their situation, by providing counsel, education, vocational training, and/or capacity building to help create sustainability in both the individuals and their communities.
The Good Shepherd Sisters, Thailand – The Good Shepherd Centre for Women and Children's Rehabilitation and Development (GSCWCRD) is located in Phuket, Thailand. The centre provides non-formal education and vocational training to detainees, street children, women sex workers, young ethnic girls and people living with HIV/AIDS. Priority is given to the problem of human trafficking in Phuket, which is ever worsening due to recent economic problems in Thailand and neighbouring countries. The situation leads to migration, which enables human traffickers to attract more labour into human trafficking. The Good Shepherd Sisters are working to empower women and children to address the problem of human trafficking.


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To the Editor:
Bergen County Executive Kathleen Donovan and her administration have again delivered a clear message to Paramus residents by attempting to shift the blame for a massive new facility housing the County DPW, Bergen County Police, Bergen County Technical Schools and Bergen County Special Services schools that is infringing on residential neighborhoods in the borough. That message again is simple – Donovan doesn't care. County Executive Donovan does not care that the County facilities have led to disruptive construction activities, removal of trees and additional heavy truck traffic on previously quiet Paramus residential streets. Donovan does not care that residents in the area are outraged and feel like their voices are not being heard. Donovan clearly does not care, because instead of listening she instructs her administration to keep parroting a talking point that the borough was "informed" in an attempt to shift blame. This is despite the fact that when I met with her to defend the quality of life in Paramus, and oppose this intensification of County facilities, she made it very clear to myself and a local Republican colleague that, "this is county land and she will do with it what she pleases," despite potential decline of residents' quality of life and home values. Donovan just doesn't care.
I wish this were an isolated incident, however this is not the first time Donovan showed her lack of respect for Paramus. A few short years ago the County Executive tried to use Hurricane Sandy to accomplish what has to be a long held political goal of hers -- to chip away at our Blue Laws. Donovan tried to order and then dragged Paramus to court in order to force us to allow retail stores to open and to allow a potentially precedent-setting period of Sunday shopping. While it seems the Bergen County courthouse seems to be her favorite place to spend her time as County Executive, it is clear Donovan did not care about us then and she does not care about us now.
While Paramus is one of Bergen County's largest and one of its most economically essential municipalities, it is home to almost 30,000 residents that are tired of this County Executive literally dumping on them. We deserve to be treated with some respect and our community preserved, not just run over by Kathleen Donovan again and again. Paramus has had enough.
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I'm a fan of the guys at How It Should Have Ended. When they like something, it's obvious, and they manage to find the humour in absurdity of the film. When they don't like something, it's even more obvious, and they tear that mother down.
It was only a matter of time until they got to the Avengers. They manage to point out all the biggest plot holes, all the while still being very reverential to the film. And use Superman and Batman as a means to be... well, mean.
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Silas is now 2 years and 4 months old and he is a joy. He is such a lover. Sometimes he will just sit in my lap and hug and kiss me over and over. He is also a fighter. Watching Power Rangers and Narnia movies have given him all the training he needs in sword fighting. His sneak attacks, spin moves, death at defeat are all pretty flawless. Although I have succumbed to my fair share of surprise attacks, more often he comes to me with a sword and requests a dual.
Silas also loves to be outside. He loves the swing and begs to go high. He also loves to go for walks with his cart full of chalk in tow. During our walks, he frequently stops to make chalk graffiti art on other people's sidewalks. His art projects don't stop at other's sidewalks. We have quickly learned that if left unattended with any art medium, Silas will happily graffiti whatever is at hand. We have come in to find our dining room chairs and cabinets artistically colored with green oil pastels. If left with a pen or marker, he will most often tattoo himself, whole hands and arms being covered in a matter of minutes.
And finally, Silas can't get enough of his Legos. Our living room is frequently strewn with Legos. He especially loves the Lego people and outfits them with swords, daggers, helmets, and sets them atop Lego horses, ready for battle. He sometimes loses himself and plays for quite awhile by himself, engrossed in Lego action.
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Maximising Your Rent
How do you determine the best rent for my property?
We always strive to get you the maximum rent possible; however we also must keep in mind setting the correct market rent to get your property rented as soon as possible. Both factors are important to present your property on the market successfully for rent. To do this, we consider these factors:
a) Demand– Is there a high or low demand for properties at present. This can be seasonal and affected by a number of factors.
b) What is available now– We look at properties currently available for rent in the newspaper and/or the internet, and consider their location and features for comparison to calculate a maximum rent for your property.
c) What we have rented right now– We compare your property with what we have currently rented, taking into account property location and features. These factors allow us to give you enough information to set the right rent for your property.
What if I want a rent amount that is higher?
You may place your property on the market at the rental amount you wish. However keep in mind that it is the market demand that sets the rent, and if the market (prospective tenants looking for a rental property) deem the amount of rent too high, your property may stay vacant longer than necessary.
With this in mind, be aware your annual rental return will be reduced by 2% for every week it is vacant!
How does the rent get reviewed during the time that you manage it?
When we need to secure you a new tenant, we will always review the rent against market conditions. This will also be done at lease renewal time, or at other times when required. We will always contact you for your permission before the rent is increased.
Getting the Best Tenant
How does someone apply for my property?
We always ask that the prospective tenant fill in an application form, signing, giving permission for us to check the information provided. We will never discuss an applicant with you without this application form completed prior to contacting you.
What if an applicant contacts me?
If, in the unlikely chance a prospective tenant contacts you to discuss their application, or in fact ask questions about their rejected application, we insist that you simply request that they contact us (Real Estate Mackay City). If they persist we insist that you do not discuss anything further to avoid unnecessary problems and complications.
How do you check an applicant?
With the information provided we confirm their payment and tenancy history by calling their current and/or previous landlord/agent as well as confirming their employment, checking them against the National Tenancy Internet Database (TICA) to see if they have been lodged by a previous agent as having breached their tenancy in some way.
In some cases where an applicant may not have a tenancy history, we attempt to confirm other information that may give us insight to show their ability to maintain a tenancy in your rental property. For example, a stable employment history. In some cases where this is not possible we may simply reject the application.
What reason do you have to give the applicant to reject their application?
Legally, we are not obliged to provide to the applicant a reason for rejecting their application.
Who selects the applicant for my property?
You do! We will simply give you the information we have collected and by using our experience give you a possible guide as to the tenancy outcome, but at the end of the day it is always your choice!
Do you guarantee the tenant?
We can never guarantee any approved tenant for your property. We can only attempt to collect information on their past history and confirm their income arrangements. As paying of rent and maintaining the property is purely voluntary, we cannot guarantee any tenancy outcome. This is a landlord risk that comes with allowing someone else to rent your property!
The Marketing of My Property
What do you do to advertise my property?
Once we have a signed Management Agreement authorising us to act on your behalf, we list your property in the following forms of advertising:
- Rental Listing Brochure – Your property is added to our office listing brochure with a photo and details of your property. This is given to anyone that comes in looking for a rental property.
- Internet – Your property along with photos is entered onto the following websites, maximising coverage to any prospective tenant using the Internet to locate a rental property.
a) realestatemackaycity.com.au
b) www.realestate.com.au
c) www.domain.com.au
d) www.rent.com.au
e) and other national and international web sites
Property Presentation
How should the property be presented?
We ask that the property be presented in the best manner possible to attract the right tenant for your property. We don't want a bad first impression to deter the right tenant from renting your property.
The property should be presented 'reasonably clean' in accordance with legislative requirements. As a very general rule we ask the tenant to leave the property at the standard they found it. In cases where the property is provided in an extreme level of cleanliness we ask the tenant to leave the property likewise. However in the case of a dispute, legally we can only enforce that the tenant return the property in a 'reasonably clean' condition, this being their minimum legal obligation.
Please refer to Section Three in our Exclusive Property Owner's Handbook 'A Guide to Getting Your Property Ready for Your Tenancy' (see page 17) with tips and a checklist on how to present your property for rent. (go to Quick Link at the bottom of page)"
Pets at My Property (If Permitted)
If I allow pets at my property, what expectations will be given to the tenant?
If pets are permitted we will always require them to sign a formal set of pet approval conditions.
This obligates them in the following ways:
a) No additional pet may occupy the property without prior permission.
b) The tenant must be responsible for any damage caused by their pet, and remove any rubbish or faeces deposited by the pet and have the carpet professionally cleaned.
c) The tenant must have the property professionally fumigated inside and outside upon vacating the property with a receipt provided to the managing agent.
We also record the details of the pet on the agreement, which is then signed by the tenant. If an existing tenant contacts the office to enquire if they can have a pet, we ascertain the pet type and details, then contact you, the property owner to ask permission on the tenant's behalf. If approval is given, the tenant is advised of the decision and a declaration will be forwarded to the tenant for their signature stating:
a) The tenant must be responsible for any damage caused by their pet, and remove any rubbish or faeces deposited by the pet and have the carpet professionally cleaned.
b) The tenant must have the property professionally fumigated inside and outside upon vacating the property with a receipt provided to the managing agent
Receiving My Rent Monies
When do I get paid my rent?
We will deposit all monies collected into your nominated bank account. At the middle and end of the month (the first week day after the 15th and the first week day after the end of the month).
How do you collect the rent?
We collect the rent by direct credit, or via EFTPOS or cheque to our trust account.
What happens if my tenant does not pay the rent?
Paying the rent is always a voluntary action on behalf of the tenant. We can never force a tenant to pay their rent. Even a tribunal can only 'order' a tenant to pay but can never physically force them to pay.
If a tenant does get behind in their rent payments, this is the process we follow:
4 Days in arrears – Courtesy call, sms or reminder letter/email to our customer.
8 Days in arrears – RTA Form 11 Notice to Remedy to Breach will be served on the tenants and a copy forwarded to the lessor for their records. The notice allows the tenant 7 Days to remedy the breach.
Expiry of the Form 11 – RTA Form 12 Notice to leave will be served on the tenants to terminate the tenancy and a copy forwarded to the lessor for their records. – The notice period for this is 7 Days.
Expiry of the Form 12 – Customer is to handover possession of the property to the Agent. Failure to do so may result in the agent lodging an urgent tribunal application for termination/warrant of possession.
As you can see, the full legal process can be very drawn out and lengthy. Unfortunately the bond will never cover the shortfall in rent. Only if you have landlord insurance will there be a reasonable prospect of covering the rent payment shortfall, in the case of your tenant defaulting in their rent payments.
Without landlord insurance, the chance of recovering owed rent monies is minimal. If you have no protection for your rent payments, the problem is further compounded by the fact that the bond will probably be exhausted with owed rent. You will then most likely have cleaning up and re-letting costs, as well as outstanding monies like water usage owed by the tenant. Therefore without landlord insurance, this process can be quite financially damaging.
Inspecting Of My Property
Do you inspect the property at the beginning of a tenancy?
We conduct a comprehensive inspection of your property prior to the tenant moving in. We inspect your property area by area (lounge room, bedrooms, kitchen, front and rear yards, garage etc.) including all items present in each area (walls, ceiling, light fittings, floor coverings, curtains, windows, stove etc.).
We record the condition and cleanliness of each item and note a brief description and detail about the item. This would involve recording details of any marks, scratches and dents, etc. We also take photographs of the exterior (including yard) and also of the interior of the property (where required).
How often do you inspect the property during the tenancy?
We are allowed a maximum of four (4) inspections per year in accordance with legislative requirements. This inspection is not as detailed as the start of tenancy inspection. This inspection is more of a walk through, checking room-by-room that the tenant is keeping the property damage-free and reasonably clean. We will also take photos of the outside of the property, and any repairs or concerns observed.
Please note that due to privacy reasons we are unable to take photos inside the property showing the tenant's belongings, and also we are unable to take any photos if the tenant refuses permission – this is in accordance with privacy legislation. We also note any repairs reported by the tenant, or observed by us and any other recommendations needed to assist you in keeping the property in the best condition possible. We send you a copy of the inspection usually within 2 days from the inspection date. If there are emergency items, we will forward the report to you as soon as possible.
What about when the tenant vacates the property?
When the tenant advises they will be vacating, we send them detailed information on our expectations of how the property needs to be presented when they leave. Once the tenant has fully vacated, we complete an exit condition report and compare this report to the one completed prior to the tenant moving into the property. We carefully check through the report item-by-item, ensuring it has been left in the same condition as when they moved in, taking into account reasonable wear and tear for the period of time they have been in the property.
This is a legislative requirement. We ensure the property has been left reasonably clean. Should you have a battery operated smoke alarm installed, it is a legal requirement that the battery be replaced by the Tenants upon end of each tenancy. It is the responsibility of the tenant to change the battery in the smoke detector during the tenancy. We check and also read the water meter (if the property is individually metered).
Taking a Bond
How much bond do you take from the tenant?
For both unfurnished and furnished premises the bond is set by legislation at a maximum of four (4) weeks rent.
When will the Bond monies be returned to the Tenant?
The bond is refundable only after the following has occurred:
a) The tenant has fully vacated the property and keys returned.
b) The property has been inspected, and is satisfactory when compared with the ingoing inspection report.
c) All monies are paid. This could be any outstanding rent, water or any other payments due from the tenant.
d) If the tenant is breaking their lease, any break fees have been recovered.
e) If, during the term of the tenancy, the standard of cleanliness has been unsatisfactory, the rent is in arrears, there has been damage or there are outstanding water rates, a claim for the bond will be made immediately to the RTA.
If the tenant has a pet, can I ask for an extra bond (a pet bond)?
Unfortunately no! We are legally only allowed to take one bond, as specified previously above. The maximum we can request is 4 times the weekly rent.
Tenancy Agreements
What do you explain to the tenants when they move into the property?
Considerable time is taken to explain to the tenants all of our expectations and the tenancy processes and procedures. For example, that they must pay their rent on the same day each week, methods of payment, and where to pay their rent. The rental arrears procedure, the repairs and maintenance policy, and what to do in an emergency repair situation is explained, along with inspection procedures, expectations and frequency of inspections. New tenants are given a Welcome Pack which contains an RTA Pocket Guide for Tenants and other relevant documentation.
What do they sign?
A Tenancy Agreement, which includes standard RTA and REIQ terms and conditions, is explained to the tenant prior to signing. A Bond Lodgement Form (Form 2) is also signed and a copy given to the tenant, along with a copy of the signed Tenancy Agreement. A copy of the signed Tenancy Agreement will be forwarded to you for your records.
The tenant also completes an Entry Condition Report, which must be signed and returned to Real Estate Mackay City within 3 working days. Lastly, tenants sign a copy of the key register to acknowledge receiving keys to the property and to ensure all keys are returned upon vacating the premises.
When do they get keys and possession of the property?
After all documents have been explained and signed, all bond monies and first payment of at least one fortnights rent received, we will then grant them the keys and possession of the property.
Repairing and Maintaining My Property
Who is responsible for repairing my property?
Under legislation, it is the responsibility of the landlord to keep the residential premises in a reasonable state of repair, considering the age of, the rent paid for and the prospective life of the property. We have a collection of tradespeople who have been used and evaluated and who offer value service.
Who is responsible for general wear and tear?
General wear and tear which occurs due to tenants living in a property is expected and legislation provides that it be allowed. A few extra marks and scuffs on the walls, some chips and scratches to doors and doorways will occur over time, along with the gradual wear of everything that is in the property.
The only time a tenant can be held responsible is if wear and tear is considered 'excessive' for the time frame that the tenant has been in possession. For example, a newly painted property with walls severely marked after 2 years resulting in the walls having to be painted again may not be allowed as 'reasonable' wear and tear.
In a Tribunal, this type of situation, if proven, could result in the tenant paying for the painting to be done, minus any depreciation for the age of the paintwork at that point in time when it was repainted again
What if the tenant is at fault?
If a tenant has caused damage to an item that is not the result of normal break down or wear and tear, this will be charged to the tenant. Normally, a tradesperson would let us know that the repair was normal or was influenced or caused by the tenant.
What about smoke alarms and light globes?
These are both a landlord responsibility at the commencement of every tenancy as governed by QLD Office of Fair Trading and Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Smoke Alarms) Regulation 2006.
The QLD Residential Tenancies Act requires that tenants are responsible for the replacement of light globes as well as batteries in smoke alarms during their tenancy.
In accordance with legislation, prior to a tenant moving into a property we arrange for the alarms to be checked & certified as compliant. Alarms must be checked in this way every time a tenancy changes, or at each lease renewal.
What happens if a repair is required after hours, or on weekends?
The tenant is given Real Estate Mackay City's phone number which is answered 24/7, so a tradesman can be contacted immediately to avoid further damage.
Who is responsible for maintaining the lawns and gardens?
Unless otherwise agreed, the tenant is responsible to maintain the lawns and gardens to the standard they were given at the start of the tenancy. If the property is provided with watering systems these need to be working and kept maintained during the tenancy.
What about cleaning the roof gutters and pruning?
From an insurance perspective it is wise for it to be a landlord's responsibility to ensure these are done. Of course, we can arrange contractors on your behalf to do these for you.
Renewing the Lease with My Tenant
Who decides if the lease will be renewed?
You do! We will contact you by letter before the lease is due, and seek your instructions if you wish to renew or not renew the lease. Once we have your approval we will then approach the tenant to have the lease renewed. We try to have the lease renewed within two months of their agreement ending.
If I do not wish to renew the lease, do I have to give a reason?
If you do not wish for the lease to be renewed you are not obligated to give your tenant a reason.
Notice Required When My Tenant Is Vacating
How much notice must my tenant give when they want to vacate the property?
The tenant may give 14 days' notice in writing to vacate at the end of the fixed term of the Tenancy Agreement. Once the fixed term of the Tenancy Agreement has expired, the tenant is required to still give 14 days' notice in writing if they want to vacate.
Breaking of a Fixed Term Lease
Who pays for the letting fee and advertising costs when a tenant breaks their fixed term lease?
Unfortunately we have no control over the tenant breaking their lease early. If the tenant wants to break their fixed term lease and vacate early, the following requirements will apply:
- The tenant is responsible for payment of their rent until a new tenant is secured or to the expiry date of the lease, whichever comes earliest.
- Any advertising costs and the agents re-letting fee must be paid by the vacating tenant.
Breaches of Tenancy
What happens if the tenant breaks one or more of the conditions of tenancy?
The action taken depends on what has occurred. If the breach is minor approaching the tenant verbally or in writing may be appropriate. If it is something serious we will consult with you first to discuss what action to take.
Serious breaches of tenancy may involve using the property for illegal purposes or bringing in pets without prior permission, etc. We will advise you if we intend to serve a Termination Notice on the tenant or use a more diplomatic means to rectify the breach if possible. It will be necessary to give the tenant 14 day's notice if a Termination Notice is required.
Landlord Insurance
Why do I need landlord insurance if I have an agent?
We at no time can guarantee your tenant's performance whilst renting your property. The risk belongs to the owner of the property, and therefore the owner should be insured for such a risk. Real Estate Mackay City strongly suggest, for their own protection, that the owner ensure they are fully and adequately insured.
Why do I need landlord insurance if I have a good tenant?
Even a good tenancy can turn bad. If the tenant's circumstances change sometimes the tenancy will become unstable. This can result in rent owing and the property not being maintained sufficiently. It pays to be properly insured, even with a good tenant.
What does landlord insurance cover?
Landlord insurance will cover rent loss due to tenant default and malicious damage to the property caused by the tenant. It is important for you to know what your landlord insurance policy will and won't cover. Please consult with your landlord insurer so that you are fully aware of the extent of your cover and also any excesses that may be applicable in the event of a claim.
Smoke Alarms
What type of smoke alarm should be fitted?
We always ask that a hard-wired smoke alarm be fitted to all rental properties; due to the high chance of a tenant tampering with a removable battery powered alarm (9-volt battery powered alarms) and onerous obligations imposed upon landlords under the Residential Tenancies Act who install 9 volt battery powered alarms.
In the case where a hard-wired smoke alarm cannot be fitted, then it is recommended that a 10 Year Lithium Battery Operated alarm be installed. This type of alarm is easily fitted like a 9-Volt type alarm, but the 10 Year Lithium alarm has a battery sealed inside that cannot be removed. The Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Smoke Alarms) Regulation 2006 specifies the type of alarm to be installed and its location.
In accordance with legislation alarms must be compliant prior to a tenant moving into a property, and inspected every twelve months, or at the expiry of a six month lease and at every change of tenancy. We have secured the services of a Compliance Technician who will check the alarms in a property for a cost of $28 and if a basic alarm needs to be replaced, will do so for an extra cost of $10. (The cost may be increased if a property is located outside of a 14km radius of Mackay City) All hardwired alarms must be replaced by a qualified electrician.
Pest Control Services
Should I get my property regularly checked for termites?
Yes! We strongly recommend all of our clients choose a pest control service and request that they regularly check your property for termite activity at the frequency they recommend. Unfortunately we do not contract them to do this on your behalf, unless you specifically instruct us in writing to do so each time it is required.
Please note, it is a general exclusion of all building insurance policies that damage to your property caused by termites is not covered (not insurable). Therefore regular checking is the best way to prevent termite damage, or at least attempt to identify warning signs that termites are creating damage. Without regular check-ups the damage could be substantial and very costly to rectify.
Costs Incurred At My Rental Property
Who pays for electricity and/or gas charges?
These are normally a tenant's expense. However, if there are charges relating to the supply of these services to a property, then the supply charges are at the landlord's cost. A good example is if a property has bottled gas supplied. The tenant pays for the gas in the bottles; however the landlord would be responsible for the charges related to the gas bottle rental. This is a charge associated with the supply of the gas.
Also, if you are moving out of your property and you have your own gas bottles remaining, please remove them. There is a high chance that these bottles will be accidentally removed by a gas bottle supply company, providing grounds for an avoidable dispute with your tenant regarding missing gas bottles. Let the tenant arrange their own rental bottles. This must be disclosed to any intending tenant when viewing your property and a special condition clause inserted in the Tenancy Agreement to avoid any disputes.
Who pays for water charges?
Water usage charges can be charged to the tenant for all water used during the tenancy where the property is separately metered. The water usage charge will appear on your water rate notice. The property must comply with strictly defined water efficiency standards to be able to charge the tenant for water usage. All internal cold water taps and single mixer taps (including showers) must have a maximum nine (9) litre flow rate and there must be no leaking taps at commencement of the tenancy.
Bath tub taps, taps for appliances such as dishwashers, hot water systems, washing machines, single hot water taps, toilets and garden taps are exempt. In most cases where gardens and lawns are involved, the landlord can elect whether to recover the full cost of water used by the tenant or apportion the amount according to the care of the lawns and gardens. Some landlords wish to charge the tenant all water costs. This is optional; however we do believe that an incentive should be given to the tenant to ensure the garden remains healthy.
How do you calculate what water charges the tenant has to pay?
Water usage is not levied by water authorities to tenants on a separate rate notice. Usage charges appear on and form part of your water rate notice. Should you wish to charge the tenant for water used during the tenancy please send us a copy of the front and back pages of your rate notice as soon you receive it, and we will charge the tenant for the water used during that rating period.
Please note that under QLD legislation, to recover water usage charges from the tenant, the charge must be levied on the tenant within 90 days of receipt of the rate notice. We will record the water meter reading on the ingoing inspection report at the start of the tenancy. Upon receipt of your water rate notice as detailed above we will calculate the metered water used and will charge the tenant accordingly. As required by legislation, tenants can only be charged for metered water used.
At the end of the tenancy we will record the water meter reading and charge the tenant for water used since the last rate meter reading detailed on your water rate notice.
We ask the owner to pay this account and once you have paid it forward both side of the page and we will invoice the tenants (reason if not paid by the due date the council will not allow your discount)
What about council and sewerage rates?
All these costs must be paid by the landlord as specified by legislation. However, any charges for excess rubbish or sanitary charges and any charges for pumping out a septic system can be charged to the tenant.
Receiving My Financial Statements
We will issue you fortnightly, monthly and yearly financial statements, accounting for all monies we have handled and disbursed to you on your behalf in accordance with legislative requirements. You will receive your monthly statements together with any tax invoices from tradespersons or other disbursements paid during that month on your behalf. Your end of year statement accounts for all monthly statements accumulated, for accountancy ease.
When do I receive these statements?
Your monthly statement will be emailed or posted to you (via the method of your choice) on approximately the 16th and first working day of every month, and the end of year statement will come to you in July of each year being the month immediately following the end of the financial year.
How do I understand these statements?
If you do not understand how to read the statements, or are confused about any matter our staff are here to help, so please contact us to discuss your query.
What if I misplace a statement?
All statements are numbered, so if you are missing any, contact us and we will issue a replacement.
Selling or Moving Back Into My Property
What happens to the tenancy if I wish to sell my property?
You may sell your property at any time. However, any fixed term lease in place is guaranteed to your tenant. This means if a person buys your property and they wish to occupy it, they must wait until the fixed term has expired, unless the tenant agrees otherwise. If the tenant agrees to move out early they may seek some form of compensation.
What if I, or someone from my family wants to move in to my rented property?
Again, any fixed term lease is guaranteed unless the tenant agrees to move out early. As is the case with the property being sold, this usually involves an amount of compensation being paid to the tenant as agreed by both the landlord and the tenant.
What if the Agreement has expired?
If the tenants are in an expired agreement, you may give them notice to vacate the property. You may give them a minimum 60 days' notice where the property has been sold (contracts exchanged) and the purchaser requires vacant possession.
Can you sell my property on my behalf?
Of course! Selling your property is part of the service we provide. It is always preferred that we sell your property. It is much easier to coordinate access with the tenant between the sales and rental departments if you are using the same agency for both services. Your tenant will also be more comfortable dealing with a company they are already familiar with. Just let us know if you want to sell, even if you are just thinking about it.
We must give the tenants fourteen (14) days' notice of intention to sell the premises before the property is made available for inspection. The tenant is not required to give access more than twice a week and must be given 24 hours notice of an impending inspection.


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u.p. college of medicine students- hazel soriano and siblings nas and nass tillah, visited me for a session on tarot card psychotherapy.
just like the modern playing cards we use in playing pusoy dos or tong-its, tarot cards are a deck of playing cards which originated in Europe in the late middle ages (14th-15th centuries). the original purpose of tarot cards is to play the italian card game called tarocchi, also known as tarok.
in the 18th century however, the tarot cards became popularly used for purposes of divination (i.e., foretelling the future) most probably because the cards contained intricate imagery which card readers could ascribe meaning to.
in tarot card psychotherapy, the cards are not used for divination but as help aids in making the client talk about the issues and concerns in his or her life. it is the client who interprets the cards as the psychotherapist simply facilitates the process. the tarot cards become especially useful when the client is able to emotionally connect with the images in the chosen tarot cards.
The ultimate goal of tarot card psychotherapy is to help the client resolve inner struggles that serve as obstacles to personal growth and a joyful life.


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Presenting the full song video of Tu Hi Hai — The third single from Dear Zindagi, a delightfully warm track all about falling in love and feeling elated. This lovable track has been composed by Amit Trived and beautifully penned by Kausar Munir. The soothing voice of Ali Zafar adds that extra soul and charm to this song.
Written & Directed by Gauri Shinde
Produced By — Gauri Khan, Karan Johar, Gauri Shinde
Music & Original Score — Amit Trivedi
Director of Photography — Laxman Utekar
Executive Producer — Pravin Khairnar
Film Editor — Hemanti Sarkar
Sound Design — Debasish Mishra
Production Design — Rupin Suchak
Lyrics- Kausar Munir
Costume Designer (Shah Rukh Khan) — Aki Narula
Costume Designer (Alia Bhatt) — Anaita Shroff Adajania
Costume Designer — Theia Tekchandaney
Casting Director — Nandini Shrikent
Media Consultant — Hype
Publicity Design — Indika
Visual Promotions : Trigger Happy
Song Promo Editor : Aasif Pathan
Produced & Arranged by — Amit Trivedi
Executive Producer- Krutee Trivedi
Supervising Producer — Aashish Narula
Recording Studio — A T Studios — Mumbai
Recording Engineers — Shadab Rayeen, Assisted by Abhishek Sortey & Firoz Shaikh
Mixed by — Shadab Rayeen, A T Studios — Mumbai & New Edge — Mumbai
Mastered by — Donal Whelan, Masteringworld — U.K.
Programmed by — Amit Trivedi
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Yes, indeed there were three men spending the majority of their time stuck in a tent due to bad weather. The risk of boredom being very real in such situations may lead people to think that we may have "entertained" ourselves (for "entertained", read "big gay three-man gangbang") but this was certainly not the case.
When walking into the dining room I was in fact referring to the euphoric feeling following a nice hot shower after spending 4 nights without such facilities, and Joe's unfortunate lovebite was the result of mild frostnip from the skidoo journey home.
More later.
Saturday 15th March 2008 Cambridge Science Festival Live Link-Up
The atmospheric chemistry group at BAS participated in the week long Cambridge wide science festival organised by the Cambridge University departments. The BAS exhibition included a pyramid tent, various Antarctic clothing for people to try out, a reconstruction of one of the 10 low-level ozone monitoring sites deployed from Halley by Andy Rankin during the summer, various BAS scientists and an exhibit where people can talk (through the power of modern technology) live face-to-face with a real Antarctic scientist...me.
I was linked via webcam and VOIP to a computer terminal in the exhibition room, and the display was projected onto a screen. The idea was for people to just come up and have a chat to me about life and science here at Halley. I was on a wireless link with the laptop, so I was free to walk around the Simpson building showing different bits of science and give live views of activities going on outside, such as base commander Ags making snow angels in the soft snow we had the night previously.
The exhibition lasted all day, and the main purpose was as an educational tool for the various children walking around. They were each given a question sheet to answer by finding out the information by asking me.
I was ill prepared.
Although I had received a copy of the types of questions that would be given out, I hadn't done my research. I was soon finding myself being asked questions to which I could not answer, such as "how big is the ozone hole over Antarctica?" (particularly embarrassing as I am the guy who does all the ozone hole monitoring here), or "how old is the oldest ice-core"?
My guesstimates were quite accurate (being mulitple choice questions), but not brilliant. Luckily for me the exhibit stand was overseen by the lovely Rebecca to assist/chaperone the whole thing. She saved my skin serveral times, thank you Rebecca. :o)
I had an amazingly fun day, and I like to hope I have provided inspiration for all those scores of children I spoke to. They did all seem generally interested in what I had to say, some even lucky enough to witness a snow angel being made live 14,000miles away.
Sunday 16th March - Thursday 20th March 2008
Winter Trip - Sledge Echo
The following day I was off on me holidays. 5-days camping Antarctic style in the Hinge Zone with the aim of exploring ice-caves, climbing ice-cliffs and abseilling into crevasses.
Myself, Joe (who's original trip got cancelled in the summer due to a 4-day blow) and GA Rich all packed up, kitted up and headed off on skidoos towing sledges to the Hinge Zone.
Each skidoo/sledge combo had to be linked to the skidoo/sledge combo in front in case any one of us happens to fall into a crevasse. So we made a nice long train approx 150m long. Each person was also clipped into the system via a harness so that if a skidoo did drop into a crevasse, the rider would not fall to his doom by falling off the skidoo itself.
As explained before somewhere in this blog (I think), the Hinge Zone is where the Brunt Ice Shelf is fed from the Antarctic headland. Therefore, it is adorned with natural features where the ice shelf buckles and bends as it flows over the rocks below. This creates lots of brilliant features for us to climb around, and plenty of hidden crevasses to avoid also.
And so we headed off on our skidoos. The temperatures were about -20C, and so it was wise to wrap up properly if riding on a skidoo. This meant donning the special gortex face masks we get issued with. They keep the windchill of your face...and they also make you look like a gimp. Again, another unhealthy image to associate with three men about to head off to go camping together!
Rich has a beard.
When you have a beard and you breath in -20C, your breath condenses onto your beard and freezes instantly.
Rich breathed a lot during the 2 hour journey to the Hinge Zone. Thus, he had a lot of ice on his beard as a result. A lot of ice which was sticking his gimp mask onto his beard. The facemask Rich wears just happens to look like a cricket batsman's box!
When he finally ripped off his mask, it was probably the most disgusting thing I have ever seen. For in this instance, it looked like a cricket box with a good set of curly pubic hair stuck around the rim!
Have you ever laughed and gagged at the same time?!
I have!
We set up camp, pitching up the 3-man pyramid tent, the HF radio, setting out the inside and outside supplies. And finally, most important...pitched the poo tent. It is a converted pup tent with the floor cut out. A hole is dug in the snow, with a ledge in the middle and a deeper hole on the other side for the crap and the tent is pitched over it. A wooden seat with a hole is the added for the finishing touches. And presto, a toilet in the field in Antarctica, complete with shelter and a seat. It is luxury compared to the alternative.
Mind you, the deep hole end was facing the wind and so a nice breeze would get in under the canvass to blow down between your cheecks when using the toilet tent, so one had to be quick when doing ones business. And it was imperative to restrict ones trips to as few as possible, i.e. building up the bowel pressure somewhat during the day and releasing it in one go!
Anyway. I digress.
Unfortunately the weather wasn't the best it could have been. It was cloudy the majority of the time and the wind picked up now and again. These conditions affect visibility and contrast and so it would be silly to go out in crevasse fields in conditions like that. We did get a good couple of 1/2 days out though, and got in a few trips climbing and skidooing around the large chasms.
Rich, Joe and Myself in linked travel (in case one of us falls down a crevasse)
(photo courtesy of Rich Burt)
(photo courtesy of Rich Burt)
We had one complete lay-up day in the tent, but it wasn't too bad. I was totally chilled out, reading a book, in a nice warm tent, with the wind whistling outside buffeting the tent, the primus stove soporiffically lulling me to sleep. I was so relaxed. And then it would be ruined by the need to nip outside to the pee flag of the poo tent.
The pyramid tents are quite efficient. Although it would be -20C outside, in the morning the temperature inside the tent would be a mere -9C!!! It quite an experience to wake up in the morning with ice all over your sleeping bag where you've been breathing.
Conversation was never lacking in the tent, with Joe routinely reminding Rich and I how "regular" he was prior to visiting the other tent, and coming out with classic quotes such as "ooh, I need a p*** do you need a hand Rich" or "I really could do with a McDonalds".
The other good day we had out, we walked to what is known as Stony Berg.
I had no idea why it was called Stony Berg, but it all came apparent later on. It's got stones in it!
(photo courtesy of Rich Burt)
Stony Berg is unique. The Brunt Ice Shelf is exactly what it is...a shelf of ice.
But, within all of this ice there happens to be just this one special feature. The aeon slow churning of the ice as it slides off the Antarctic mainland has obviously caused some rocks to be dragged with it. And years and years later, the rocks have been spat out on top.
After being here for 4 months and seeing nothing but snow and ice, it was quite surreal to actually see some real rocks. I was quite outstanded. And to think that for millions of years these rocks have been covered by thick ice until they were disturbed by the flow of the ice, eventually rising to the top of the very ice that had incarcerated them all that time. And here they were, silently sitting on top, the only visible rocks for miles and miles to be seen, waiting for residents of Halley station to stumble upon them several years ago.
On the Thursday it was time to pack up camp and head home. We had heard on the radio sched the night before that the weather was going to turn nasty.
We returned home on Thurday with a westerley wind coming from our left. And that is how Joe got the lovebite on the left of his neck.
All in all, it was a fantastic week. It was fun to get out and about away from base, and live life in a tent in Antarctica. Not many people will ever get to do that in their lifetimes. People would in fact probably pay tens of thousands of pounds for a holiday like that. Me...I get paid to have a holiday like that.
I am also proud to say that I survived eating out of the manfood box a packet of freeze dried macaroni cheese which was dated mid-1995!
Friday 21st March 2008
Winter BBQ
Back home and straight into some proper self-made winter entertainment.
a BBQ in -19C!
-19C has become quite a balmy temperature for us of late. Whenever the communal weather display in the dining room shows anything above -20C we see it as being quite a warm day.
It just so happens that it turned out to be a warm evening for the planned BBQ on this particular Friday.
Paddy excelled himself by proving a brilliant meat-tastic spread of BBQ steak, sausages and burgers, jacket potatoes and salad (of the salad we had remaining from the shipment in January)! It was all finished off with some lovely freshly made toffee apples for pudding.
The BBQ was splendid, and although I got some photos, none of them does it any justice and so I am not going to even bother put any on this blog.
The same evening was a chance to take a group photo of the wintering team. Not in any way our official winter photo mind, but rather one to send to our neighbours...the Germans at Neumayer (800km or so away) who had kindly emailed us wishing us a successful winter, complete with attached picture of their team. I see that they have a metbabe also...a proper female one at that too!
left to right: Bryan, Dean, Joe, Scott, Les, Ags, Lance, Rich, Hannah, Paddy and Dave
And then we went indoors into the warm to continue the evening's entertainment, which absurdly ended up being a gaming-fest of mastermind, pool, darts and battleships. Oh how we live it up here on a Friday evening.
Saturday 29th March 2008
80's Theme Night
Oh yes...this was it. A chance to fulfill one of my life long dreams and have a totally 80's themed evening, complete with dressing up!
Ags turned the lounge into an 80's themed restaurant (deliciously named "Simply Irresistable") and I was to be her waiter. A waiter is in no way like a butler, so I was excused to be a bit slack in my approach to serving the tables.
The restaurant came complete with video screen displaying 80's pop videos, and plenty of 80's style posters. There was even on the wall an "employee of the month" award. Coincidently, I happened to be the employee of the year, (probably something to do with the fact that I made the award myself).
Everyone made an effort and dressed up. I took hardly any pictures all evening so I cannot show you the wonderful costumes we had. I came as a New Romantic, we also had a punk rock chick, John McEnroe, The Karate Kid, some eccentric entrepreneur (or it could have been Scott just being his usual self), what I can best describe as an 80s rock singer, and an 80s disco king.
After dinner, we partied the night away to 80s classic after 80s classic. And you've got to admit, there were plenty of classics from that decade, huh???
Sunday 30th March 2008
The end of the 1st month of Winter
And thus proves that, with a lot of hard work and team spirit, Halley station can be run with a skeleton crew of just 11 people.
That is, of course, until I have to step into the role as Sunday cook! As was the case on Sunday 30th March.
Even the chef needs 2 days off during his week, and so we all take it in turns to cover those days and cook for the rest of the base. And it was soon my turn. Little did they know what they had let themselves in for!
But, it turned out alright in the end, and everyone survived my lamb hotpot. The only thing that didn't survive was my ill-fated attempt to make honey pudding. Well, it was edible. It just didn't turn out to be how Linda McCartney told me it should look.
The Melt-Tank
The following week I was on melt-tank duty with Bryan and Hannah.
Melt-tank duty is another responsibility shared amongst us.
Our water supply comes from the snow that surrounds us. In order to get it from the snow surface into our pipes we have to dig it and chuck it down a chute. The chute feeds the Laws melt-tank which is now under 18 years of accumulated snow (some 30m below the surface). The melt-tank melts it, and the melt water is pumped up into a day tank on the Laws platform where it is filtered and treated with UV light en-route.
Digging for the melt-tank each takes a team of 3 people 30 mins to fill to the appropriate level. And this has got to be done in all weather. Luckily, this last particular week I was on MT duty was good for weather. The time previously was during a good blow.
And that concludes the activites during the remainder of March.
What wonders willl April bring the team at Halley? Only time will tell. But a heads up from the chief scientist at Halley (the only scientist), yours truly: April 30th brings sundown, the final sunset at Halley for 3 months. The dreaded 24 hour darkness is nigh.


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Angel Sharks
Angel sharks or more commenly known as monkfish, are more like rays than sharks, they have the flat body and long pointed
tail. But their fins are more like a shark. This could well be the evolutionery link beetween sharks sand rays. They come
from their own family the Squatiniforemes, that contain about 10 different angel shark species.