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Author's note: Hello readers! Welcome to Chasing Shadows at Midnight. (: This is a sequel to The Approaching Night, so if you haven't read that one, you need to go back and do that before getting too deep into this one. To those of you who had followed The Approaching Night, you know that I promised this story would come out by the end of the summer. I couldn't wait that long though; I'm pumped to get feedback on this story! I believe that it's darker and deeper than the previous story, which is why I upped the rating to "T" instead of "K+".
I believe that's all I have to say, except that I would love to get reviews on my work. It's super dooper encouraging. And if any of you are going back to read The Approaching Night before this one, feel free to review every chapter you read for that as well. If you're a fellow writer, you know how encouraging it is to get gobs of reviews from people who take your writing to heart.
This story picks up where the other story leaves off. So enjoy my Riku/OC fic and remember: I own nothing. Only my OC. (:
Chapter One: The New Normal
"Stephanie Hope, get your butt out of bed."
I groaned, hearing the voice that wanted to call me out of my slumber. "You've gotta be kidding," I mumbled. It felt like it was so early; there was no way that it was time to get up now? Granted, I didn't get to sleep in much, but I had to savor whatever rest I could get.
"Nope, not kidding."
"Well neither am I," I retorted, rolling over on my bed while burying my face in my pillow. "I'm sleeping."
"C'mon, Steph, you know you gotta get up."
"Riku," I said firmly. I knew what he was thinking, because we went over this nearly every day. He didn't understand how I needed ten hours of sleep a night to feel rested, since he only required six tops. But he was a trained warrior—a Keyblade wielder. Me…I was just a princess who recently discovered her identity.
My name is Steph, and I am the princess of a land called Cadia. I always was, but you see, I didn't know it until about three months ago. Long story short, my life completely changed when I met Riku. And he found out I was a princess at the same time that I did, and ever since then, he had stuck by my side. He helped me when I was lost and ultimately helped me accept my title. I owe him more than I could ever repay him, but he doesn't care at all. He was sweet like that.
Now…We both lived in Cadia. I was receiving training to become the princess I need to be to support my people, and Riku's growing accustomed to life here. He's not just living here as some common citizen. He's a knight, ordained by my mother. And he's also the head of my security. Fortunately, he hasn't had to do anything yet with that job. Everything was peaceful here, finally.
"I didn't want to have to do this…"
"Do what?" I mumbled into the pillow.
Riku pulled the blankets off me, revealing my body that was clothed in a T-shirt and shorts. "This."
The young man reached down and grabbed my waist, holding on securely before he wiggled his fingers over my stomach. My eyes widened and I gripped my pillow the squeals immediately leaving me. I was the most ticklish person I knew, and Riku knew that as well. The uncontrollable giggles started coming, and I also started squirming to get out of Riku's grip. "Riku!" I squealed.
I heard him only laugh in amusement and continue the action. "Riku, stop!" I gasped through my laughter. "Stop it!"
"Only if you promise to get out of bed!" he said through his laughs.
"Okay, fine. Fine!" I cried. Just stop already!
Riku couldn't resist tickling me for a few more moments, but then he finally pulled back. My giggles ran off into heavy breathing, and I turned my head to the side on the pillow and looked at Riku, who looked like he was very satisfied with himself. And why wouldn't he be? He finally got me out of my groggy stupor and woke me up.
"Jerk," I said breathlessly.
He chuckled and gave me a cheesy smile, one that I loved seeing. Despite my slight anger at him, I smiled weakly at him. I sighed and pushed myself up into a sitting position while keeping my gaze on him, Riku.
Riku had changed since he first came to join me in Cadia. For one thing, he was eighteen now—an adult. I had always thought that he was mature, but he seemed even more mature to me now that I was constantly with him. He looked older as well, since he cut his hair to the length it used to be when he was fifteen. His silver locks were still ragged, but they were only down to his shoulders now. Plus, his bangs were shorter so I could see his beautiful aqua eyes. And I almost blushed a lot of the time when I looked at him, because his new clothes were more flattering for his buff figure. They were simple clothes—just jeans and a tight black shirt. But it looked really good on him.
"You're going to be late, you know. Mr. Bottomsworth isn't going to be pleased with you," Riku stated with a small smirk.
"Ugh. Mr. Butt…" I groaned, calling him by the name that Riku and I came up with for him. He was my tutor here. He was giving me history lessons on the kingdom of Cadia and the world in general. Riku also sat in on these sessions with me to learn more, and both of us found Mr. Bottomsworth to be a pain. He always acted like he was so scholarly, so intellectual. So above us. No, we weren't as smart or informed as him, but whatever.
"Class starts in twenty minutes."
"What?" I practically shrieked, looking at the clock on the wall. Sure enough, I had twenty minutes to get dressed and get to the room we had class in. So…fifteen minutes to get dressed and proper and five minutes to walk there. I'm in trouble. "Get out of here so I can get ready," I said to Riku, hopping out of bed.
"Aye aye, Your Majesty," Riku said with a smirk. He gave me a salute and then went to his adjoining bedroom to give me the privacy I needed. I heard his door shut as I rushed to the bathroom in our suite and jumped into the shower. I had to hurry; if I was late, I was sure that Mr. Bottomsworth would give me a serious lecture.
"This is not fitting behavior for a princess," he would say. "A princess must always be on time, prepared, and be ready to grace the people with her presence. Oh, what's that? You forgot your notes again? Why am I not surprised. And to think that you'll be ruling the people someday…"
I scoffed at my own imagination, though it did make me hurry with the shower. I really didn't like Mr. Bottomsworth, but my mother insisted that he had a good heart. He was just concerned about the kingdom of Cadia. After such a period of darkness under Olaf, he just wanted to make sure that Cadia had a good time. He came across a little…harsh, but he really did want what was best for Cadia and for the royal family.
I hopped out of the shower and got changed into jeans and a nice purple shirt before I returned to the bathroom and started drying the brunette hair that had gotten longer in the past few months. Now, it was down past my armpits. And I was letting my bangs grow out, too—they were too much of a hassle to deal with most of the time. Longer hair in general had advantages, since it was easy to throw up.
Grabbing a hold of the hairdryer, I got to work. I didn't have a clock in the bathroom, but I knew that my time was running short. No way was I going to be able to get my whole head dry in the few minutes that I had left.
I did manage to get a lot of it dry, though, when Riku tapped on the bathroom door and peeked his head in. "It's time," he said. Already? I thought in panic, turning off the hairdryer.
"Okay. Give me a minute," I said as I brushed my hair and started putting it up.
"We don't have a minute."
I sighed and threw it up in a bun, my hands smoothing over the top of my head as I turned to look at Riku. "Why didn't you wake me up sooner?"
"Because you should know by now to set an alarm instead of trusting me to wake you."
"Mr. Bottomsworth is gonna kill me for not looking too presentable," I murmured, putting on a little bit of mascara to make up for my messy hair.
"He'll handle it. But c'mon, we've gotta go."
"Okay, okay," I said in submission. I walked past him into my large bedroom, seeing my normal black flip-flops by my dresser. I slid those on and then Riku and I both started to class.
Riku and I walked side-by-side through the halls, this being our normal routine. Class was every week day at eight in the morning, and that always lasted until lunchtime. After we got a quick lunch, I would receive training for either archery and magic or "princess lessons". The first was fun, and fortunately for me, that was what class I was having today. Princess lessons…That one wasn't too bad, but it did make me feel pressured a lot of the time. I had a long way to go before I was a princess capable of leading her people.
Heck, I didn't even know these people. I spent my life in Twilight Town up until two or three months ago, when I found I that I belonged in Cadia. It was going to be really hard to get to know these people well enough to rule them, but what other choice did I have? I was a princess, and giving up the throne now wasn't an option. There were always other people in line for the throne, but this position was one that I was meant to have. And after all the hard work to train me, I couldn't just say I wasn't interested.
This was my destiny.
The two of us walked into the classroom, and I automatically looked up at the clock. Darn, two minutes late. And Mr. Bottomsworth is already here… He was up at the board, drawing a map.
"You're late again, Princess," he said without turning around.
"Sorry, sir," I mumbled, like I did every time I came in late. I sat down at one of two desks while Riku took the other.
"Sorry isn't going to cut it when you're queen, Majesty."
I know, I thought, looking down at my desk. I hear it all the time, Mr. Bottomsworth. But I can't be perfect, no matter how badly you or anybody else wants me to be flawless.
"Now, today's lesson is a brief recap of the history we've already gone over and the start of studying of other people groups," the teacher began. "As we've already established, not only is this kingdom called "Cadia", but that is what the world is called as well. Many kingdoms used to exist here, but now they are minor provinces compared to Cadia. Too small to be real kingdoms, they have moved to be under Queen Andrea's just rule.
"The past hundred years have been peaceful, even if Queen Andrea has only been ruling for the past twenty-some years. Aside from the trouble with the sorceress-and never trust a sorceress, Stephanie—there have been a few scuffles. While Cadia is all one large continent and several island chains, there are several ethnicities of people here. The Tylinians live here-" He pointed to a spot on the map. "—And they are a very proud people. But they also thirst for power, which is why they've tried taking advantage of other people groups."
Riku spoke up. "Sir, is that the group of people that King Olaf and his brothers were from?"
"Correct," Mr. Bottomsworth said. "The Tylinians…Stephanie, do you need me to spell that out for you?" he asked as he turned around. "Oh wait, you don't have your notebook."
CRAP! I thought in panic, glancing down at the desk. I forgot it again!
"Yes she does, sir," Riku said, setting it on my desk along with a pencil. "I was holding it for her on the way here and forgot to give it back. Sorry, Princess."
Mr. Bottomsworth accepted the excuse and turned back to the board, spelling out the name of the people group for me. But I wasn't writing it down just yet. I opened the book and looked over to Riku, a weak smile on my face. "My hero," I silently mouthed. He saved me from getting in trouble again.
Riku only winked at me before he opened up his notes and started writing, his actions advising me to do the same. I did just that, knowing that I needed to bet on Mr. Butt's good side sometime. He would grow to love me eventually, or so I hoped. I hated it when people didn't like me.
But as long as I had the mentality to call him "Mr. Butt", I knew our relationship as student and teacher wouldn't be improving anytime soon.
"As I was saying, the Tylinians aren't just a threat because of their thirst for power. They have a temper, and both those features make them susceptible to the Darkness. But the people have come a long way in the past two hundred years. The Tylinians are very devoted people, and once they have a cause, they are faithful to it until the very end. Thankfully, most Tylinians have been strong supporters of the rulers of the Light. Except for a few, obviously."
"King Olaf and his brothers," Riku said with bitterness.
"You mean King Olaf and his brother, singular, Riku," Mr. Bottomsworth said. "Olaf and Tristan were wicked until the end, yes, but Gregory has repented of his past ways and proven that he has had a change of heart."
Riku didn't say anything. I already knew how he felt about Gregory—He believed he was still a threat and we shouldn't trust him. But he was the only person that held that view, which I thought was ironic. Riku himself had a bad past that he was forgiven of…Why couldn't he do the same for Gregory?
"Anyway, the Tylinians are well monitored, as are the other peoples in the kingdom. Cadia is not just a kingdom to serve those in the main area, but all people. And as long as there is somebody with a strong will, determination, and love for her people on the throne, then the kingdom should be fine." He gave me a look, and I wanted to just sink into my seat. So much pressure…
The rest of the lesson was boring, and I barely paid attention to it. That was probably another reason that Mr. Butt didn't like me—I wasn't the best student in his class. Back in high school, I used to do so good in school, too. But all of this stuff about Cadia and kingdoms…it was all brand new, and I had no basis to start from. And besides, I never did like history.
I let my thoughts wander to the boy beside me again. Or rather, what his opinion was of Gregory. Gregory was the brother of King Olaf and Tristan, and he had been a part of the original coup to overthrow my parents. But when I returned, he saw the error in his ways and repented. Gregory was welcomed back into the kingdom and thanked for his work to set things , he was continuing to set things right by working in the castle. He was a part of the guard. Now granted, his position wasn't that high. But he did have almost full access to the castle and to the queen's resources, just like any other member of the guard. The members of the royal guard were people that Queen Andrea trusted with her life.
Riku had insisted to her at the start that she was wrong to trust Gregory. But Gregory has proven himself in the eyes of Queen Andrea…and me. We had a small uprising about a month and a half ago—The people were panicking about a potential return of Sorceress Isabella. Gregory and a few others went and spoke to the whole kingdom on my mom's behalf and told them the fate of Sorceress Isabella and her followers: They were killed. So, there was no need to worry about any of those dark people returning again to try and take over Cadia.
And of course, Gregory continues to prove himself to me every day when I see him and his smile. He is truly happier now that he is in the Light. I can tell that he isn't the same man he was when he was working with his brothers. I just wished Riku would have been convinced of that.
"That's it for today's lesson," Mr. Bottomsworth said after a while, closing the book he now held in his hands. I blinked and looked down at the notes I had been taking half-consciously. They actually weren't too bad, much to my surprise and pleasure. "I'll see you tomorrow, promptly at eight, if your Majesty can pull yourself together by then." He gave me a look and then turned around to the board and erased everything he had on there. "Dismissed."
I held back a sigh and closed my notebook. Riku and I both rose out of our seats and exited the room, entering the hall and going our normal route to the dining area where the cooks always had lunch already prepared for us. The delicious food of Chef Jack always brightened my mood after class. And the class I had after lunch always made me happy too: It was archery and magic class. Now, I never did like battle—I always just did whatever was necessary to protect myself. But…I liked feeling powerful. I liked being able to defend myself better and be a strong enough ruler that my people could depend on me as a strong leader.
In a way, I did wish that I fought with a sword still. But it wasn't lady-like for a female to get close enough to a battle to use a sword. No, a princess—who would eventually become queen—was expected to lead her troops to battle but then linger with the archers. It was less probably that the noblewoman would die, then. And I most certainly didn't want to die.
But I didn't have much reason to worry about war right now anyway. The last war that was led by a queen was so long ago in history that nobody seriously thought of sending me onto the battle field.
"Steph? Hey, what's wrong?" Riku asked softly as we turned.
"Hm?" I hummed in question.
"We've been walking for five minutes and you haven't said a word."
"Oh…I'm just thinking about stuff, that's all," I said softly.
"You've been thinking too much lately. You seem pretty down about whatever it is you're always thinking about."
I couldn't help but smile weakly. "Bold as always, Riku," I mumbled.
"I have to be bold to drag stuff out of you, dummy," Riku said lightly, nudging me with his elbow. "So, what's going on? Do I have to keep prodding, or are you gonna finally crack?"
"I think for now, I'll choose the third option: Go to lunch, archery class, dinner, and then hang out with my mom if she has time."
Riku sighed. "Will you tell me later, then? I don't like being left in the dark."
"If I ever have a moment to breathe and sit down with you, yeah," I said as I fiddled with my brunette hair. Things were hectic. But worse than that, Riku and I never had any real privacy. And why would we ever need privacy, anyway? It wasn't like we were in a relationship…As far as people knew. My mother made it clear I needed to marry nobility, so Riku was out of the question. But I still had feelings for him, so for now, we would just have to keep those feelings a secret. If we were meant to be together, it would work out.
We entered the dining room and saw two servings of lunch already set on the table. It was homemade chicken-noodle soup, one of my favorites. I smiled and looked around for Chef Jack to thank him, but then I saw the note on the table.
"Sorry I can't be there to say hello to you two, but the kitchen is shorthanded today and I need to work through your lunch. Hope you two enjoy it!
Chef Jack"
I smiled, practically able to hear Chef Jack's voice through the note. He was a terrific guy. He was a family man who had a great sense of humor, and a great ability to make food.
"Gotta love Chef Jack," Riku said, reading my thoughts as we both sat down at the table.
"Yup," I agreed with a smile.
Both of us dug into the soup, knowing that we didn't have much time to sit and talk. And this wasn't the place, anyway. Both of us were good at hiding our feelings for each other by now. I felt bad that I was lying to my mother by acting like nothing was going on with me and Riku, but what other choice did we have?
We were quiet as we ate, though I felt Riku's gaze on me a few times. He was worried, but there was no reason for him to be that way. I was just thinking about princess stuff, like I always was.
Well, I was thinking about it until I heard a sudden boom. I started at the boom and glanced out the window, seeing the rain suddenly start pouring and the sky flash with lightning. "Oh no, you gotta be kidding me," I groaned. I was supposed to have archery lessons outside! And magic lessons too!
"Guess class is cancelled for today, huh?" Riku guessed softly.
"No…Mrs. Huck will probably give me textbooks to read all day," I said with a sigh.
And that was exactly what happened. After lunch, Riku and I went to meet my teacher Mrs. Huck to figure out what was going on. Obviously we couldn't do archery when the weather was so bad, so she wanted me to read a book about magic instead. I took the book back to my room and read for a few hours before I eventually fell asleep in the middle of the dry book.
Riku woke me up for dinner, and I groggily ate my food. I woke up a little by the end of it as I prepared to possibly see my mom, but it turned out that she was too busy to spend time with me tonight. She was very, very sorry, but I understood. She had a duty to her kingdom.
After the meal was done, Riku and I returned to my suite. We both sat down on the couch, a remote in his hand and a book in mine. This wasn't unusual for us to do this whenever we had a calm night. He would watch TV and keep it on mute as I read whatever textbooks I needed to read for my classes. I envied Riku in a way; he had no real pressures. His duty was to protect me, and there was no danger to protect me from. He could do whatever he pleased while I was kept on a tight schedule.
Eventually, my book became too boring to hold my attention. And Riku and I were already sitting close, so it was easy for me to lean my head to the side and rest it on his strong shoulder. I told myself I was just going to rest for a moment, but Riku and I both knew that I was going to fall asleep soon enough. I was pretty predictable when it came to my exhaustion.
I fell asleep within a few minutes, and Riku left me be. He'd probably lay me down in bed when he was sure that I was sound asleep so that I could get the best rest I could. That..and it was risky for us to be intimate for too long. Somebody was sure to walk in on us. That was a normal fear for us, just like my routine was now normal for both of us. There were some things we just did, whether we liked them or not.
This was the new normal.


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It never ceases to amaze me at the wide variety of reactions. About half the people I meet (when theyre going less than 50 mph) are very enthusiastic about seeing the horses and wagon. I have noticed that when people are going fast, they seldom slow down to check it out. I think theyre in the Ive got to get there mode and cant take the time, even if theyre interested.
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Theyre all in better condition now at the end of the day and are able to run longer with less days off. The most limiting thing I have to contend with now is the shorter days. Ill have to start getting up earlier and feed the horses in the dark. This will allow me to get out earlier and still have a full day of travel.
I have to be careful about making small changes to the harnesses. When I tightened up Dollies overhead check line a little, she stopped pulling half the time (she likes to walk with her head lower and cant stand the extra bit pressure.) I loosened it back up and shes going great now.
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Im generally busy from about 5:30 am until 9 pm. With the horse care, wagon maintenance, driving, meeting with the public and writing my blog, I have very little time left over for anything else. Most of my days off are spent doing horse and wagon maintenance and getting supplies. When Im someplace warm enough so that Father Winter isnt threatening to snow me in, Im going to take a least one day off a week to relax and do some writing.
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In the immediate future, I have to get some weather stripping for around the doors and a few places behind the drawers and closet. Im losing quite a bit of heat there. I think Ill also get a couple of clear shower curtains to box in the front driving compartment. Ill also need another 20 pound can of LP gas for my propane heater. I could put the heater up front and keep it warm enough to drive.
When I get time for a refit this winter Im going to do the following changes - 1. Im going to pull the solar hot water heater and put in a propane one.
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Short break in Wales
Having only ever done day trips before, my girlfried (Sue) and I decided a while ago to go to Wales. She always wanted to see Red Kites, so Wales seemed the best place. As our life lists were not much over 100, we expected to add maybe 10 to that, but revised it down to 5 - we're not very experienced!
Set off on Tuesday morning for a B&B near Gigrin Farm and arived at lunchtime. Just time to freahen up before going to Gigrin. Wow! The red kites were just wonderful. It was great to see buzzards at close range too, and all those rooks! Saw 30 different species in all (4 new to us were: Red Kite; Redstart; Rook; Raven). A good start.
After evening meal we went for a walk down by the river, but the thunder and rain cut that one short.
After breakfast the next day, we went over to Ynys-hir RSPB, not really knowing what to expect. As it turned out, it was one of our best and most enjoyable days out ever (only being doing this since December last year!) We planned our route around the reserve carefully, taking in all the hides and missing out the short-cuts. Unfortunately, we got a littlelost and ended up on one of the short-cuts. Best thing to happen to us as it turned out. Sue spotted a brown "lump" on the side of a large tree. Half-jokingly, i said it was an owl. It looked like the back of an owl. We walked back, so we could see round the side of the tree, and it WAS an owl, a Tawny. Fantastic. Managed to get a quick photo before it noticed us and flew off to another tree. We crept along the footpath, slowly and quietly, but it obviously saw us coming and flew off deeper into the trees. We decided not to follow, a couple of decent views was enough for us. We saw 64 species in all during the day (with a magnificent 8 new ones: Siskin; Skylark; Common Sandpiper; Little Egret; Tawny Owl; Spotted Flycatcher; Whinchat; Stonechat).
After the one hour+ drive back, and a meal, we were knackered. But we had heard there was a Peregrine just a couple of miles down the road at Elan Valley. So we went for a look, and found it relatively easily. Only stayed half an hour - 6 species (1 new being Peregrine).
Having to get back home by 3 the next day, we were originally going to pop back to Elan for a couple of hours, but tried a local reserve (Gilfach Nature Reserve) instead. Only 13 species and very wet legs! But well worth it. Some great views of treecreepers. Whilst we were watching them, i spotted a green woodpecker. Not a new one for me, but it was for Sue. Got a few decent photos of that one. Huh, she had caught up one on her life list (she is a few behing my because i went to Bempton last year!). I was, of course, happy for her as she had been looking for a Green for some time! Anyway, i got it back on the way back to the car - a nice yellowhammer sat on a large rock (she saw one a few months ago, which i missed).
All-in-all a thoroughly enjoyable 3 days away from it all. We returned home already planning future 3 or 4 day trips (Norfolk, Anglesey, Scotland?). Met some very friendly, helpful birders on our travels too. The highlight? Difficult really - all those Red Kites? The Green woodpeckers close up? No, had to be the Tawny Owl.
I'd certainly recommend Ynys-hir (64 species is our highest ever for one site).
Adding 14 to each of our life-lists was far more than we expected - that target of 150 by the end of the year might even be achievable!!!
The only disappointent for me was not seeing a Chough - but then, i thought they were everywhere in Wales. Found out they're not. Never mind - i can wait until next year.
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Sounds like you had a really good trip and saw some excellent birds. Red kite, peregrine, raven, tawny owl - they're all great birds to watch, esp. getting good views.
Good luck getting to 150 by the end of the year, if you find yourself coming to Norfolk feel free to PM for site info.
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Nice report and well done. I have lived in Wales for 11 years and still haven't seen a chough - I think they are more likely to be spotted on coastal cliffs? But maybe wrong there. Am extremely lucky that there are resident kites here, and are hunting overhead daily, it's still always a thrill to see one when they come over low though. Never seen a green woodpecker either. I may have to take a trip north I think!
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Wales is wonderful for birdwatching. I visit every year in May particularly to see Redstarts, Pied Flycatchers and Wood Warblers .... and of course Red Kites, although these stunning birds seem to be turning up anywhere now!
Choughs? .... go to South Stack RSPB reserve near Holyhead on Anglesey. They are guaranteed there and you can also see the seabird colony which includes a few Puffins.
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Very pleased to hear your report, and well done on the Kite pictures. I've had a few holidays in Wales in past and always enjoyed them. If you could get a weekend trip to Norfolk or even Suffolk you would certainly boost your year and life lists and hopefully add the your excellent set of photos. Titchwell, Cley and Minsmere are all excellent well known sites giving opportunities.
If you fancy a bit further a field look at some of the trip reports for Alicante. There is an ever growing list of very satisfied birdforum members who have had trips with Jules Sykes www.olivaramatours.com.
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I'd recommend Pembrokeshire for choughs: Ramsey, St David's Head (saw two red-legged partridge there in May, probably escapees) or the sea cliffs at Castlemartin range (Stack Rocks, etc). Plus, theyre not far from Carmarthenshire. I've also seen red kites above Llandeilo and a pair over Carmarthen, again in May.
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This is a very beautiful handspun and handpainted extra soft superwash merino knitting yarn (mulesing free). A plied close to the skin cosy and very evenly spun strong yarn which will make gorgeously soft machine washable knitwear. The colours I have used are variegated blues, purples, magenta and opal. The yarn will knit up between dk and sport weight, and it is also very suitable for weaving and crocheting. Please note that the colours in the photos may be slightly different from the original.
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A pair of league swimming titles weren't enough to satisfy Free State High freshman Courtney Caldwell on Saturday afternoon at the Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center.
Caldwell set Sunflower League and personal records in the championship finals with her 50 free time of 23.71 seconds and won the 100 free with another personal record, 51.87 seconds. Still, minutes after the meet came to an end, the competitive freshman couldn't get past the disappointment of the Firebirds' taking fifth in the last race of the day, the 400 free relay.
Taking deep breaths and appearing worn down, Caldwell said: "I'm not really tired, I'm just kind of a little upset."
FSHS had the top relay time at Friday's prelims, but finished fifth in the finals, more than three seconds behind Shawnee Mission East, which racked up the most overall points to secure a Sunflower League team title.
Though the result peeved Caldwell, sophomore teammate Lucy Sirimongkhon-Dyck said Caldwell always serves as a great anchor in the 400 free relay.
"She beat herself up," Sirimongkhon-Dyck said, "but I think we all did our best."
The SME 400 relay victory surprised Lawrence, too. The Lions' Gretchen Frick, Annie Odrowski, Miranda Rohn and Heather Cistola had been nearly two seconds better than East in the prelims. But LHS took second after finishing 1.65 seconds behind SME in the final.
Said Frick: "We were a little bit surprised since they were in lane two. At least now we know for state that we have another team to look out for."
Lawrence, which finished fifth in the team standings, 35 points behind fourth-place FSHS, took league titles in two races. The Lions' first gold medals came in the 200 medley relay, with Rohn, Frick, Cistola and Odrowski beating out Free State's Sirimongkhon-Dyck, Kat LaFever, Kate McCurdy and Caldwell for first place.
"We had a lot of races (this season) where some of us had done really well and others hadn't," Frick said, "but today we all just did really well, and we all went best times."
Cistola nabbed another gold medal for LHS by beating out a familiar foe, Olathe Northwest senior Mackenna Rife, in the 200 free.
"It was really kind of nice to beat her once," Cistola after her 1:55.46 finish.
Rife got some payback in the 500 free, finishing more than four seconds in front of second-place Cistola (5:12.29), who set personal records in both of her individual races.
"I was really not expecting Mackenna to go that fast," Cistola said. "She's a great competitor."
Between the city's two rival schools, Free State had the most championship swimming medals, with 10. Along with Caldwell's wins, the Firebirds' second-place 200 medley relay finish and the fifth-place 400 free relay, Sirimongkhon-Dyck was third in the 100 back and fourth in the 200 IM, Eliza Anderson took fourth in 100 back and sixth in 200 free, and McCurdy finished fifth in the 100 fly. The 200 free relay team of Anderson, Katie Kimbrough, Alexa Malik and Morgan Miller took fourth.
Plus, FSHS divers Jackie Zaitz (fourth), Annie Soderberg (sixth) and Haley Johnson (11th) all scored points.
Free State coach Annette McDonald said her team was "fabulous" at prelims, and she was proud of how it finished out a long two days at the league meet.
"They really swam well. They just were beat because the other teams swam better," the FSHS coach said.
Caldwell, too, said the Firebirds were pleased.
"We stepped it up," she said. "We did an amazing job."
Lawrence accumulated six championship medals. To go with the 200 medley relay title, Cistola's 200 free title and her second-place swim in the 500 free, Frick took third in both 100 fly and 100 breast, and Odrowski was sixth in the 200 IM,
In diving, Allison Williams finished ninth.
LHS coach Kent McDonald said prelims didn't go the way the Lions wanted and that cost them Saturday in the points race.
"We really needed some breaks," he said.
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Apple announces iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus
Featuring A10 Fusion 16nm processor, depth-mapping camera lenses
On Wednesday morning, Apple took the wraps off its tenth-generation iPhone lineup, now formally known as "iPhone 7" and "iPhone 7 Plus".
Apple unveils its Watch Series 2
Now swim-proof, with new S2 SoC and watchOS 3
Before unveiling the new iPhone smartphones, Apple CEO Tim Cook decided to talk about the Apple Watch first, talking about the watchOS 3, Pokemon Go on the watch and the Apple Watch Series 2.
Apple talks about Apple Music and App Store
Introduces new Nintendo Super Mario Run game
Apple has kicked off its Apple event in San Francisco, California talking about both its Apple Music and its App Store, with a special focus on games.
Apple event starts real soon now
Here's how to watch it
Apple's event, where we will see new iPhone 7 smartphones and probably some other new devices, will start in less than an hour (10AM PDT) at the Bill Graham Civic Center in San Francisco, California and now there is a way to see the live stream, even if you are using a PC.
Apple and Foxconn consider going to India
Get closer to the market
The dark satanic rumour mill is claiming that the fruity tax dodger Apple and its trampoline based supplier Foxconn are planning to set up shop in India.
Apple slammed in age discrimination row
Turned down its own elite engineer
Fruity tax-dodger Apple has found itself in the middle of an age discrimination row after it turned down a 54-year-old to work as one of its pixies at an Apple store.
Ireland decides to appeal Apple ruling
Muddying the waters
The Irish cabinet decided earlier today that it would, after all, appeal the ruling of the European Commission that wants to make Apple pay €13 billion in missing corporation tax.
Jane Fonda flogs Apple holy relics
30 Jobs owned items for sale
Jane Fonda is kicking off a trade in religious relics based around the worship of the dead Apple prophet, Steve Jobs.
How Tim Cook stuffed up Apple's tax disaster
Why he should not have confirmed the EU's case
Corporate historians will look at Tim Cook's handing of the EU tax case as a moment where he should have shut up and saved both his and other company's billions in tax..
Apple chief rants in his pants
Irish stew in the name of the law
Arrogant Apple CEO Tim Cook has hit out at the European Commission for daring to fine his company for the trifling amount of Euro 13 billion.


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Concern over drivers ignoring traffic lights
COMMUNITY Garda, Liam Lenihan has expressed concern at the level of drivers ignoring traffic lights especially in the centre of Ballincollig, the main street and also the lights between Rosewood and Inniscarra View.
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The local history society presents "The Harry Ferguson Story" by George Cann on Tuesday, March 5.
Harry Ferguson is remembered for his role in the development of the Ferguson tractor.
To learn more a lecture will take place in Ballincollig Rugby Club on March 5, admission €3 for non members. Everyone welcome.
Registration day takes place Sunday, March 3, from 12noon to 1.30pm at the GAA park.
Mass diary, mass intentions for April, May and June will be taken on 9th March in the parish community hall, Ballincollig.


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Colts Implosion Ensures the Who Dat Saints As the New BossFebruary 8, 2010
The year was 1969 when the Baltimore Colts of the NFL lost Super Bowl III to the New York Jets of the AFL, 16-9. The Colts were heavily favored as the NFL was trying to put the rival league, the AFL, out of business.
This game stands out in professional football as one of the top two or three games of all time, because it changed the course of football history.
The New York Jets, under "Broadway" Joe Namath's guarantee of a victory, found a way to not only beat the Colts but also to forge a merger between the two rival leagues.
It was a way of narrowing the gap between the haves and have-nots. In the end, it changed the course of business in the NFL for the better and for the stability of both leagues.
So moving forward in the time machine found a cosmic collision of space, time, history, and the enduring question of who are you? Sunday's Super Bowl was a game that was 43 years in the making for the New Orleans Saints against the Indianapolis Colts.
This was a Super Bowl filled with irony.
It was somewhat ironic that Colts QB Peyton Manning had his roots in New Orleans since his dad Archie used to lead the Saints at the QB position. Contrastingly, Saints QB Drew Brees played his college ball in Indiana at Purdue.
Perhaps you don't put much into oddities, so take it for what it's worth.
Maybe you'd rather have seen the Justin Timberlake generation on stage instead of some old rockers?
It was however highly ironic that the classic rock band The Who was performing at the half-time show of Super Bowl XLIV roughly 40 years after the release of their album Who's Next , a collection that solidified the band in full back in 1971.
It was a release they used heavily in their halftime medley of their old songs.
From the halftime stage that looked just like an eyeball, it became apparent that this Super Bowl was like looking back in time at a game played over 40 years previous, also played in Miami, at the old Orange Bowl stadium.
Perhaps as Saints quarterback Drew Brees suggested at the end of the game "It's all destiny!" or fate or whatever you want to call it. In that moment it was like a frozen relapse to the halftime show and 40-odd years ago.
This somehow brought some laser-sharp words to mind with the Colts still the victim through the ages of a very cruel ending.
So without further ado, America ~ put on your rocker headphones and ~
Meet the new boss
Same as the old boss
Don't you get fooled again!
~ The Who "Won't Get Fooled Again"
The football world knew the New Orleans Saints had an offense; what many probably forgot was that they were still very fast on defense and that they would not quit.
To their credit, the Saints owner, players, and fans alike point to their head coach Sean Peyton for being the key to their success.
Certainly when the Saints found a way to keep the Brett Favre-led Vikings out of the Super Bowl, they knew they had to capitalize and take full advantage of the situation.
While Saints quarterback Drew Brees might not be the type to make a prediction or a guarantee on the outcome of the most important game, his team probably benefited from being the sentimental favorite.
Whether it was in the cosmos or in the air, the Saints received the backing not only of their fans, but also the larger part of an entire nation for the hardships their fair city has been through since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
The constant battle of the day to day for the citizens of the port city made all of the football franchise's shortfalls barely a blip on the radar.
So it's with this victory that the city of New Orleans finally receives validation as an NFL franchise following decades of frustration.
More importantly, however, the city has the platform and the focus of the nation once again to show how far it's come, but also how much further it needs to go down the road to a full recovery.
Regardless, this moment in time will forever serve as the symbolic show of perseverance and strength in the determination of a community to land back on its feet. It's a pure sign of American will played out on a football field.
Sure the game was amazing, a shocker, and upset, filled with a couple of debates relating to an onside kick and a failed conversion overturned. But that is not where the Colts wound up losing this game.
The Colts were out-executed at the most critical times of the football game. It's something they certainly aren't used to.
The Colts franchise suffered another major defeat at the end of a decade that saw them become the winningest franchise in the NFL for that time period. Still they imploded and exploded like the halftime show.
Peyton Manning was left flustered at the end of the game as it certainly hurts his legacy as a big game quarterback. Longtime Colt nemesis Tom Brady has three Super Bowl crowns and nearly another.
Conversely, Manning and his highly efficient Colts offense can only boast of one title to speak of after one decade together.
It's still a phenomenal accomplishment just to win one Super Bowl, but to lose as a favorite in the biggest game has its own sense of unexplainable humility and pain.
The hardest part for teams that wind up in this situation is they never know how close they might get to the Super Bowl again until all is said and done. That is probably the harsh glaze coating Peyton Mannings expressions following the game.
Privately it had to leave him screaming out Baba O'Riley! His teams have come so far and accomplished so much only to fall short of becoming a dynasty like the New England Patriots.
The Colts have been so close and yet so far from becoming the ultimate real deal of the decade. Its left football fans everywhere asking the question of the Colts franchise: "Who are you?"
It was a similar paradox leading up to Super Bowl XLIV as the nation wrestled with the idea of the old 'Ain'ts reaching the pinnacle.
For not just years but generations, the Saints franchise struggled to put its head above water, so now they had to fall under serious consideration as being the real deal this year for the NFC.
It was a hauntingly similar story-line to Super Bowl III.
Just as the Jets and Saints had doubters the Colts still played the fool. In 1969 the Colts represented the NFL, in 2009-10 they represented the AFC and somehow none of that mattered at the end of each contest.
Whether in Baltimore or Indianapolis the result is the same. As a nation moving forward, now we know, we won't get fooled again!
The Who Dat Nation is for real and the Colts are reeling from an overblown sense of themselves and a lack of execution.
The Colts took an early 10-0 lead and seemed to take any chance the Saints would have of winning away near the goal line on a fourth-and-goal stop. Somehow the Saints found a way to go into half down only 10-6.
Without a doubt, the second-half decision to kick on-sides will be questioned, scrutinized, and questioned with regards to who recovered the ball. One thing stands clear, that play put the Colts on their heels for the rest of the game.
The big question for the second half had to do with the Saints defense being able to make adjustments and keep up with Peyton Manning.
By the end of the third quarter everyone knew the Colts were in trouble only up by a single point and having given up ten points in the third quarter while scoring seven.
In the fourth quarter, the Saints put the game on ice with two touchdowns and a two point conversion that was spectacular and overturned in order to register. The call wound up making the Saints lead seven instead of the five it appeared destined to be.
The Saints put together an excellent drive that went 59 yards on nine plays. The final was a two yard touchdown pass to tight end Jeremy Shockey followed by the two point conversion.
Suddenly the Saints began to take control, but would they hang on? By the 3:12 mark of the fourth quarter the nation had the answer as Tracey Porter jumped a Reggie Wayne route and coasted 74 yards on an interception return for a late Saints 14-point lead.
The upset was complete and before the Colts knew what hit them it was game over. So the Colts along with the rest of the country have been served notice by The Who Dat Nation.
Meet the new boss (The New Orleans Saints circa 2010)
Same as the old boss (The New York Jets circa 1969)
We won't get fooled again! (About the Colts dynasty circa the last decade)
No no no!
Don't you get fooled again!
So Congrats to The Who Dats!
Pass the gumbo, the Lombardi, and don't get fooled again!


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a problem happened in my allele replacement experiment - (Jun/28/2012 )
I am doing an allele replacement of a gene in Salmonella. But every time the primary and secondary combination events occur on the same side, the right side of the mutation, so that it leads to the formation of wild-type recombinants instead of mutant recombinants. As you know, only when the primary and secondary recombination occur on the different side of the mutation site, it will leads to the mutant-type combinants. It seems that the sequence of the left side of the mutation have lost its function of allele replacement. But I've done the experiment twice using different mutant plasmids, but all of them have this problem. So I think there is another reason causing the problem.
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The Kris Commons Diary
Kris Commons revealed last year that he would love to play at international level and said he was eligible to play for Scotland. But in his latest diary column for icons.com he hasn't entirely closed the door on playing for England.
He said. 'I'd love to play at international level, but the Championship is the minimum level any international manager is going to look at, so right now it seems a long way off. It would be an honour to play for either country, because I have family from England and Scotland and I feel a connection to both countries.'
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