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Arkansas Weekly Fishing Report – 10/1/2008
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Randy Zellers (501) 223-6406, e-mail: rdzellers [at] agfc [dot] state [dot] ar [dot] us
This is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's fishing report for Oct. 1, 2008. If there is a body of water you would like included in this report, please call or e-mail us with information on possible sources for that lake or river.
Fishing Tip: Plastic top-water lures and crankbaits can begin to leak if they're used around rocky areas. The lures will fill with water, rendering them useless. Instead of throwing away the lure, sink it in large glass bowl of water and look for the bubbles to find the leak. Once you find the leak, a touch of super glue will save the lure.
Arkansas River Levels are available at
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Statewide Family and Community Fishing Program Report: Channel catfish are being stocked in all program ponds and will be biting well on worms, liver, hot dogs, bait shrimp and paste baits. Channel catfish are being caught with more success in early mornings and late evenings. Bream are still biting well on crickets, wax worms and redworms. For more information on catfish stockings, call toll free 1-866-540-FISH (3474).
Lake Conway: Bates Field and Stream (501-470-1846) said the water is murky and at normal level. A few bream have been caught around docks on worms. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Black bass are being caught around banks.
Dan at Gold Creek Landing said bream are fair but appear to be moving off the bank. Bass are fair on plastic worms and frogs. Crappie are fair near cypress trees and creek channels. Catfishing is fair on limb lines and trotlines.
Little Red River: Lindsey's Resort (501-302-3139) said generation has slowed a bit from recent months. Trout fishing is good on wax worms with marshmallows and chartreuse Power Eggs.
Jed Hollan at the Little Red Fly Shop said the Greers Ferry Powerhouse is releasing water beginning before dawn, continuing until midnight. This protocol has ended most anglers' dreams of long hours of wade fishing bliss on our trophy trout stream and has made boat fishing problematic. A small window of wading opportunity exists at Winkley Shoal (Swinging Bridge) until about 9:30 a.m. and until 11 a.m. or so at Libby Shoal. One of our generators was shut down on Monday, the 29th of September for inspection and maintenance. Until this process is complete, the other unit will operate 24/7 and no wade fishing opportunities will exist. Mayflies and midges continue to "come off" late afternoons and early evenings. Sulphurs, blue winged olives and pale morning duns are the mayflies and midges, our smallest aquatic insects (chironomidae) complete the hatches. Trout simply love these little critters and if you can select and properly use the right imitation from your fly box, you will catch fish. To imitate the winged adult mayflies, try a sulphur (#16-#18), BWO (#16-#18), adams (#16 – a universal dry fly pattern), PMD (#18-#20) or midge (#22 or smaller in cream or black). Fishing under the hatch normally produces more catches than with dry flies. Mayfly nymph patterns such as the pheasant tail (#16), copper john (#14-#16 red, green or copper), gold ribbed hare's ear (#16-#18) or prince (#14-#16) will work. Other flies to try include a hopper pattern (#10-#12), San Juan worm (#12-#14 red or fl. cerise), crackleback (#12), red @ss soft hackle (#14-#18) or wooly bugger (#10-#12 olive, brown or black). The brown trout spawn is right around the corner and I can feel the eager anticipation growing among our clients with each day. It is exciting to stand in shallow water next to large spawning brown trout knowing that you can catch them. Egg patterns are the attractor of choice during the three months of spawning activity.
Greers Ferry: As of Tuesday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake's elevation at 465.77 feet MSL.
Tommy Cauley of Fish Finder Guide Service said the water temperature ranges from 75 degrees on the north end of the lake to 80 degrees on the south end. The warmer water being pulled to the south end of the lake has slowed the hybrids and whites there, but the north end of the lake is still going strong. Black bass are biting very well in shallow water around flooded brush. Spinnerbaits, topwaters, buzzbaits and small crankbaits are working well around the brush. Bass are also on long points and will bite Carolina rigs and football head jigs. Crappie are fair in the pole timber and brush in 15 to 20 feet of water. Bream are biting well on crickets and nightcrawlers. Catfish are biting well on jugs and trotlines. Walleye are slow and can be found anywhere from 10 feet deep to 48 feet deep.
Shiloh Marina said water conditions are high and murky. Kentucky bass are schooling.
Harris Brake Lake: Coffee Creek Landing (501-889-2745) said the water is clear and a little high. Bream are fair on worms. Crappie fishing is good on minnows and jigs. Bass are fair on spinnerbaits and plastic worms. Catfishing is fair on cut bait.
Lake Overcup: Lakeview Landing (501-354-1470) said water conditions are normal. Bream are biting well on crickets. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfishing is good on worms and minnows.
Overcup Landing (501-354-9007) said the water is dingy and a little high. Crappie are in 8 to 10 feet of water on small minnows and jigs. Bass are fair on black spinnerbaits and plastic worms. Catfishing is good on trotlines on live bait and stinkbait.
Brewer Lake: Overcup Landing (501-354-9007) said the water is clear and high. Crappie are good around the banks on salt/pepper jigs. Bass are fair near banks on spinnerbaits. Catfishing is good on trotlines with nightcrawlers.
Lake Maumelle: Jolly Roger's Marina said the water is level with the spillway. Largemouth bass are fair around points in 4 to 8 feet of water. Spinnerbaits and crankbaits are working the best on the largemouth. Kentucky bas are excellent on Carolina-rigged soft plastics and crankbaits in 6 to 12 feet of water at the west end of the lake. White bass are biting well, with some schooling activity all over the lake. CC spoons are working the best on the white bass. Catfishing is fair about 20 feet deep on the edges of the channel. Crappie are about 20 feet deep and are hitting small red/white jigs around the channel edges. Bream are biting well on crickets and worms fished 10 to 15 feet deep. The old Jolly Rogers cove is a good place to start looking for bream.
Arkansas River in Little Rock: Vince Miller from Fish 'N Stuff said the water is muddy and still a little high. Bass can be caught in the mouths of the backwater on crankbaits and spinnerbaits.
Sunset Lake: Turbyfill's Outdoor Sports (501-315-3061) said water conditions are normal. Crappie are fair on chartreuse jigs or red tube jigs. Bass are biting well in shallow water on top-water lures and buzzbaits.
Saline River Access in Bnton: Turbyfill's Outdoor Sports (501-315-3061) said water conditions are normal. Bass are biting well on top-water lures and green pumpkin 4-inch lizards. Catfishing is good on Magic Bait.
Arkansas River at Morrilton: Charley's Hidden Harbor in Oppelo said the water is muddy with water temperature in the high 60s. Drum are still good on spoons. Stripers are good below dams using live shad. White bass are best in the late afternoon around creek mouths on chartreuse crankbaits. Bass fishing is fairly good on spinnerbaits or plastic worms. Catfish are fair on bream or shad.
Arkansas River in Little Rock: Vince Miller from Fish 'N Stuff said the water is starting to drop, but is still dangerous. Some bass have been caught in the backwaters.
Hatchet Jack's Sport Shop said bass are good on brown and orange jig-and-pig combos and chartreuse/orange belly crankbaits. Catfishing is good on live green sunfish and cut shad.
Little Maumelle River: No report.
Terry Lock and Dam: McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) said the water is muddy and high. Fishing is slow.
Clear Lake: McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) said water conditions are normal. Crappie are fair on minnows. Bass are picking up on spinnerbaits.
Peckerwood Lake: Herman's Landing (870-241-3731) had no report.
White River: Sportsman's White River Resort said water conditions are normal with seven generators running around the clock. Trout fishing has been very good on trout worms, Rogues and Rapalas.
John Berry of Berry Brothers Guides said we have had a week without rain and the lakes in the White River system have experienced a slight decline. The pattern on the White is for heavy generation around the clock. Boating conditions on the White have been uniformly good. The upper river below Bull Shoals Dam has been producing well. With the higher flows we have had this week; anglers have had to return to their conventional high-water techniques. The top technique for this level of water is to fish brightly colored San Juan worms under a strike indicator. Hot colors have been red, cerise and hot pink. Other effective flies have been black zebra midges in size 14 and egg patterns in peach and pink. The section from Wildcat Shoals to the Narrows was a hot spot. In addition to fishing San Juan worms and nymphs, anglers have reported success fishing large streamers on sink tip or full sinking lines.
Ken Richards at justfishinguides.com said on high water, pink, cerise and hot red San Juan worms are working well. Dynamite San Juans in hot pink are the best of the family. Large streamers worked around the banks are catching some large brown trout. Look for the browns to be moving to their pre-spawn lies. Sowbugs are the hot fly near the dam.
Bull Shoals Lake: As of Tuesday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake's elevation at 684.96 feet MSL.
Lake Norfork: As of Tuesday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake's elevation at 567.01 feet MSL.
101 Grocery and Bait said the water temperature ranges from the mid-60s to the mid-70s. Kentucky bass fishing has been good. Bluegill fishing is good. Crappie fishing is fair. Catfishing is good using trotlines. Striper fishing is slow. White bass fishing is fair. Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass fishing is fair.
Cranfield Junction Bait and Tackle (870-492-5141) said the water is murky and high. All species are slow.
Norfork Tailwater: John Berry of Berry Brothers Guides said Norfork Lake has fallen three tenths of a foot to rest at fifteen and five tenths feet above power pool of 552.00 feet or twelve and five tenths of a foot below the top of flood pool. The pattern has been to run one or two generators part of the day and to turn it off at night. There have been some excellent wading conditions on the Norfork during the last week. The boat ramp at Quarry Park on the upper Norfork River is closed while a contractor removes the old pedestrian bridge across the mouth of Dry Run Creek. Fishing on the Norfork has remained steady this past week. The low flows in the morning have enticed quite a few anglers and most have not been disappointed. The section at Quarry Park just below Norfork Dam has fished particularly well. Small black zebra midges size 18, scuds in size eighteen, olive woolly buggers with a bit of flash, and Dan's turkey tail emergers have been the go-to flies. Dry Run Creek is clear and very wadable. Effective flies have been sowbugs, worm brown San Juan worms and olive woolly buggers. With the pleasant weather we have had lately, now is a good time to get in some quality fishing with your children or grandchildren before the weather turns cold. Be sure to carry a camera and the biggest net you can find. The fish here are huge.
Ken Richards at justfishinguides.com said small sowbugs, zebra midges and soft hackles are working well on the low water. During high water, Y2K bugs, San Juan worms and dynamite worms are working the best.
Beaver Lake: As of Tuesday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake's elevation at 1,129.03 feet MSL.
JT's Crappie Guide Service (479-640-3980) said bass are biting small topwater baits early and late around Prairie Creek and Horseshoe Bend Parks. In the middle of the day bass can be caught on Hula Grubs fished around shaded banks near chunk rock. Crappie fishing has slowed since last week. The water temperature has gone back up a bit, halting the fall feeding frenzy. They can be caught under deep shaded docks and along bluff lines with standing timber. Black/chartreuse tubes or a minnow fished 10 to 25 feet over cover has produced best. White bass fishing has been almost non existent. A few are moving here and there and can be caught on small casting spoons. Catfish are biting liver, worms and minnows under docks and from the bank at night. Bluegill can be caught in the flooded cover with crickets under a float 2 to 4 feet deep.
Southtown Sporting Goods (479-443-7148) said bream are biting well on crickets. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs in brush. Bass are biting well on Carolina rigs and drop shots.
Beaver Tailwater: Ken Richards at justfishinguides.com said the water levels are beginning to get back down, so there are more wading opportunities. Gray or tan sowbugs, red copper Johns, Hornbergs and hare's ear nymphs are good patterns for the tailwater now. During high water, large streamers such as #4 black woolly buggers are picking up some nice fish.
Lake Fayetteville: Lake Fayetteville Boat Dock (479-444-3476) said water conditions are normal. Bream are fair on crickets. A few crappie have been caught on jigs. Bass are fair on buzzbaits and plastic worms.
Lake Sequoyah: Lake Sequoyah Boat Dock (479-444-3475) said water conditions are normal. Crappie are good 4 feet deep on minnows. Bass are fair on spinnerbaits. A few catfish have been caught on chicken liver.
Sugarloaf Lake: Midland Minimart (479-639-9467) said water conditions are normal. Crappie are the best thing going on minnows.
King's River: Ken Richards at justfishinguides.com said water levels are low and clear. Smallmouth are biting well on crazydads and minnow patterns such as Crease flies and Clouser deep minnows. Grasshopper patterns are working as well. Sunfish are hitting anything you throw at them from poppers, to woolly buggers to bream killers.
Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA: Judy Potts of Judy's Bait Shoppe at the North entrance to Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA said that fishing was very good last week. The four main fishing areas (Glaise Creek, Honey Lake, Big Bell Lake and Hurricane Lake) were all stocked with catchable-size catfish. Campers on Honey Lake reported catching some of these nice 2- to 3-pound cats as well as a good stringer of crappie using minnows. Bream were biting well on crickets at all locations. Campers over on Big Bell Lake caught many slab-sized crappie. This is the best fishing has been all year. All lake levels are getting right just in time for some great fall fishing before hunting season gets in full swing. Hurricane and Whorl Lakes were busy with the yo-yo's and trotlines as well with crappie and cats hitting good on minnows, cut bait and stink baits. Mosquitoes were biting very good as well, so be sure to bring some bug spray.
Lake Charles: Lak Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said the water level is normal and the surface temperature is between 68 and 72 degrees. Crappie are slow, but a few have been caught on minnows. Catfish are fair on trotlines baited with goldfish. All other species are slow.
Lake Frierson: Lake Frierson State Park (870-932-2615) reports the water is high. All species are slow.
Crown Lake: Boxhound Marina (870-670-4496) said water conditions are normal. Bream are biting well on nightcrawlers. Crappie fishing is good on minnows. Bass are picking up on plastic worms.
Lake Monticello: Fishing guide Greg Gulledge (870-723-3928) with Basshunters Custom Crankbaits said the bass on Lake Monticello are picking up a little more every week as the weather cools. Bass are chasing shad all over the lake. Worms continue to produce in all depths. The best worm colors are junebug, red shad and anything watermelon. The crankbait bite is picking up with the best color being Basshunter Shad. Topwaters are working for schooling fish. As the water cools in the coming weeks, the whites and crappie should pick up.
Lake Chicot: Bass Tracker Marine (870-265-5374) said the water is murky and at normal level. Bream are fair on crickets. Crappie are good on worms. Bass are biting well on spinnerbaits. Catfishing is good on cut bait and worms.
Millwood Lake: As of Tuesday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake's elevation at 259.35 feet MSL.
Millwood Lake Guide Service said heavy current has kept the clarity in Millwood low and has broken many floating mats of vegetation loose from the banks. The surface temperature ranges from 72 to 78 degrees. Little River current was 6,699 cubic feet per second Monday. Largemouth bass are excellent and randomly schooling around Millwood. Bass Assassin Shads, Rat-L-Traps and 10-inch worms are definitely the go-to baits for bass during the last few weeks. The best schooling activity has been around midday. Chunky bass from 2-4 pounds are schooling randomly in Cemetery Slough, Mud, Horseshoe and McGuire oxbow lakes upriver, and fishermen are catching many schooling fish periodically during the day. Schooling bass seem to take a few hours to get started and best schooling activities are running between 10am to 2pm. The most consistent reaction bite during schooling activity is on Rat-L-Traps, hammered Cordell spoons (hint* use a buck tail feather hook!), Cordell's Crazy Shads, clear Baby Torpedoes, and white or smoke colored grubs on light wire jigheads. Fat Free Shad crankbaits, Norman Deep Little N's and Cordell Big O's in shad patterns, are working in and around flooded timber and laydown timber. Deadsticking Bass Assassin Shads around vegetation edges, flooded timber stands or Cypress knees well away from the base of the tree, are good bets and working well for keeper largemouths. The best reaction buzzbait bite is on Siefert's Buzz Baits around pads and primrose grass from 1-6 feet deep. White bass were schooling in Mud, Horseshoe and McGuire Oxbow lakes this week and biting well on hammered spoons, Rat-L-Traps, 3-inch smoke or white grubs on jigheads. The crappie bite is still slow. Blues and channel cats remain consistent this week along the current in Little River on trotlines baited with cut shad and chicken livers.
Cossatot River: Davy Ashcraft at Cossatot River State Park (870-385-2201) had no report.
Lake Columbia: Steve's Marine (870-234-2222) said water conditions are normal. Crappie are fair on minnows. Bass fishing is fair on spinnerbaits and plastic worms. Catfishing is fair on cut bait.
Lake Erling: Steve's Marine (870-234-2222) said crappie are the best thing going on minnows and jigs.
White Oak Lake: White Oak Lake State Park reports the water is at normal pool and clear. Bream are biting well on crickets and worms. Crappie are slow. Catfish are fair on trotlines with live bait. Bass are fair on shad-imitating lures.
Lake Greeson: As of Tuesday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake's elevation at 546.83 feet MSL.
Lakeside Grocery said the water is dingy and high. Bream are good on crickets and small jigs. Bass are fair on crankbaits and topwater lures.
Daryl Morris at Family Fishing Trips Guide Service said the water is about 76 to 80 degrees. Crappie, Bass and Bream are excellent on minnows fished from 10 to 16 feet deep over hardwood brush piles and bamboo condos in 15 to 25 feet of water.
DeGray Lake: As of Tuesday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake's elevation at 407.21 feet MSL.
Charles at Iron Mountain Lodge and Marina said crappie are beginning to pick up. Bass are biting fairly well shallow early in the day. Buzzbaits and topwaters are working well.
DeGray One Stop said the water is dingy and almost back to normal level. All fishing has been slow.
Lake Dardanelle: Eric Pratt at Lake Dardanelle State Park said the water color on Lake Dardanelle is variable with muddy conditions out in the main body of the lake and river channel and clearer water around tributaries such as Illinois Bayou and Big Piney. The surface temperature is 73 degrees. River flow is expected to slow from 64,000 CFS to 58,000 CFS by the weekend. Bass fishing has been tough on the lake the last couple of weeks and a cold front is expected to roll through Tuesday. Emergent and floating grasses have been areas known to produce some fish. Anglers are keeping it a secret on what baits they are catching fish on because this weekend 100+ anglers will try their luck on Lake Dardanelle in the Regional Bassmasters Weekend Series. Crappie fishing is slow, but they can be found hanging around brush piles and underwater structures. Minnows on yo-yos have been successful for some crappie fishermen. Catfish have also slowed down a bit. Catfishermen are using liver, shad and nightcrawlers to catch a few. Bream species are still biting fairly well on crickets and worms along banks with overhanging trees and along boat docks.
Murphy's Sporting Goods (479-229-3200) said the water is muddy and high. All species are slow.
Ozark Pool: Lakeside Food Mart (479-667-5155) had no report.
Lake Ouachita: As of Tuesday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake's elevation at 577.93 feet MSL.
Mountain Harbor Resort said the water is clearing and the surface temperature ranges from 72 to 76 degrees. Largemouth bass are biting well on spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Kentucky bass and largemouths are breaking the surface on cloudy days and low-light hours. Walleye are biting very well on spoons fished over brush piles around main lake points. Bottom bouncers with spinners and crawler harnesses are working as well. Stripers are biting well on live shad and trotline minnows. White ½-ounce jigs and 3/4-ounce spoons are working well. Bream are fair on crickets and worms fished 18 to 25 feet deep. Crappie are biting well over brush in 20 to 30 feet of water. Tennessee shad and white are still the best colors for crappie. Catfishing is fair on cut bait and live bait suspended from jug lines and trotlines.
Larry Hurley from Poorman's Guide Service said the striper action slowed this week, but a few can still be caught if you're willing to do a lot of looking for active schools. Berkley swim baits and ½-ounce jigging spoons are working well for the stripers when you can find some active schools. Bass are biting fairly well with most buried in the grass and not wanting to chase fast-moving lures. Green-colored grass jigs in ¾-ounce or heavier are working well when punched through the grass. Texas-rigged Berkley Chigger Craws with a 3/8-ounce pegged weight are working well on the outside edge of the grass.
Dave Lindhag from Striped Bass Adventures said the stripers are showing their evil side on Lake Ouachita. Finding the schools isn't difficult, but as soon as you get on a school, they're running from the boat. The big females are moving up, and the fishing is getting better, but the fish are just finicky. Concentrate on points near the main channel with trees. Skirt the trees with light line (15-lb. test) and a 2-ounce weight and live shad. Rarely will you catch more than one fish per school. From the State Park to Point 19 have been good places to find the fish.
Lake Catherine: Shane Goodner, owner of Catch'em All Guide Service, reports that Entergy has Lake Ouachita out of flood pool and is now only running enough water to maintain normal lake levels. Beginning Wednesday, October 1, generation will occur from noon to 10 p.m. daily. Fishermen need to time their trips during this period at Carpenter Dam since the running water is key for striper and hybrid activity. Until the weather drops down into the 40s at night for several weeks, the shad schools will remain in the tailrace. As long as shad are present, large stripers will be active and looking to feed. The migration of threadfin shad from shallow to deep water usually occurs in late October so there is still some time left for anglers to catch quality fish. Schooling stripers will attack large topwater presentations such as C-10 Redfins and Super Spooks in shad or rainbow trout colors. Remember to have soft plastics handy when these mainstay lures are refused. Stripers are often very picky about the shape of the prey they feed on. Having different bait can make the difference between strikes and wasted efforts. Never fish for large hybrids and stripers with tackle that can't handle the heavy pressure these fish produce. Rods 6 to 7 feet long are best rigged with lines of at least 17 pound test. Casting and spinning reels capable of handling these heavy lines are preferred and give the angler the best chance for success. Rainbow trout stocking will begin in November at Carpenter Dam and this will mark the much awaited trout season.
Diamondhead Marina (501-262-2272) said the water is at normal level and clearing up. Bass have been fair on shorelines on spinnerbaits and plastic worms. Catfishing is fair on jugs with minnows. Walleye are fair on minnows.
Lake Hinkle: Bill's Bait Shop (479-637-4719) said water conditions are normal. Bream are biting well on crickets. Crappie are fair in deep water on minnows. Bass are biting well on spinnerbaits. Catfishing is good worms, chicken liver and perch.
Lake Atkins: Lucky Landing (479-641-7615) said water conditions are normal. Bream are picking up on crickets. Crappie are fair on jigs. Bass are biting well on spinnerbaits and buzzbaits. Catfishing is good on worms and minnows.
Lower Ouachita River: The water is still a bit high. Some anglers are catching bass around the mouths of creeks and openings where the river is draining. Light-colored spinnerbaits and Texas-rigged Brush Hogs with a 1/8-oz. weight are working well.
Arkansas River (Pine Bluff): River City Sporting Goods (870-534-8303) said the water is murky and high. Bream are biting well on wax worms, worms and crickets. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Bass are good on deep-diving lures. Catfishing is good on cut bait and nightcrawlers.
White River: Triangle Sports (870-793-7122) said the water is dingy and very high. All fishing is slow.
Maddox Bay: Maddx Bay Landing (870-462-8317) said the water is murky and at normal level. Bream are fair on crickets and worms. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfish are being caught on trotlines with cut bait.
Bear Creek Lake: Arkansas Outdoors (870-295-4240) said all species are slow.
Horseshoe Lake: Local angler Clyde Gregory said water conditions are very good. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Bass are picking up on spinnerbaits near structure. Catfishing is pretty good on worms and cut bait.
Island 40 Chute: Daily's Boat Dock (870-739-3478) said the water is muddy and high. A few bream have been caught on worms and crickets. Catfishing is good on stink bait and worms.


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AES CBC IvParameterSpec
I'm doing encryption with AES in CBC mode using bouncycastle, and I can specify an IvParameterSpec via .init() on the Cipher. However, this IV is not automatically changed after each .doFinal().
Do I need to call .init() before every single call to .doFinal() to change the IV - or is there some better way to do it? I would expect .init() to have a lot of overhead since you are specifying a key and mode every time as well...

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Tropical is what I'd like to write about today. The warmth, the humidity, the sun, the flowers, the palm trees, the warm never-ending ocean waves, the lifestyle. Why is it we don't all live in the tropics?
While I enjoy all of the comforts of the tropics when visiting, I image it takes a stamina for slow, for laid back, maybe today...or tomorrow living. I was born to multi-task and to put 30 hours of activity into every 24 hours I get in my life. I would love to retire in the tropics...maybe.
Visiting the tropics is what I like best. Living in the tropics probably would not be good for my personality. Of course, maybe in time I would be able to adjust that multi-tasking, hurry up and get it done so I can move onto the next project and let all of my go, go, go - go out with the tide.
I think for now, I am thinking too much. For the rest of the trip, I am going to leave the computer packed away and enjoy the surf, the sand, the sounds and of course all of the food of Hawaii.
Aloha and Mahalo for reading.


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Wednesday, January 4, 2012
I have to be honest, I was torn.
Our story sharing is important to me and I love the acceptance we give each other. By being open to different outlooks and not slamming each we have gotten some incredible input and the ability to peek into each others lives.
Here comes the "but..." you knew it was on the way, I'm not called Mugwmp for nothing.
I have to admit, I cringed and said "ouch" when I first started reading Alexis' post. I felt, at first, it was very anti-trainer. As you guys know, I, um, am one of those,uh, er, trainers.
As I kept reading I realized she was simply talking about how she learned and the strengths she developed from having to do things on her own. Alexis made it clear she did the best she could with the tools she had.
Her story was a good reminder to me how important it is to have to figure things out for yourself and "just ride." Trainer dependency can be extremely destructive. It can close our minds to new and different ways to do things and make us distrust ourselves and our horsemanship. It can undercut the very reason so many of us began riding in the first place, to be free on an animal we admire and love.
I spent the majority of my life on horseback just figuring things out. I had no money for lessons, I barely had enough money for hay. I supported Mort completely off my babysitting earnings. I get poor, trust me.
I also had a fierce desire to compete. Can't help it, it's hard wired into me. I started with gymkhanas and then was snagged by the lure of the "morning events" at the day shows. Trying to break into that world on my whack-a-do gelding was almost impossible.
Enter trainers. I never sent a horse out for training. Because I "just rode" the idea was a crazy one as far as I was concerned. To be honest, I still feel that way. I want my life with horses to entail me taking us as far as we can go together.
But I sure couldn't learn how to compete where I wanted to without help. I needed the help of trainers. I write about the trainers in my life pretty extensively on this blog and I wouldn't be where I am, good and bad, without them.
Which brings me back, in my very windy way, to the comments following Alex's post.
One of the many things I learned over at FHOTD was to appreciate a good argument. I hated the meanness, the personal attacks, the insults, it drove me crazy. I had no idea there were so many miserable people in the world.
What I did enjoy was the thread of discussion I could pick out of the childishness.
There was some spirited discussion that went on, the arguments challenged the posters and myself, brought in new thought and got people thinking. Well, got some thinking, there was a lot of wasted space over there too.
I would love to see some of that over here. We could skip the nastiness and get right into the challenges.
How do we do that without stomping on each other?
I don't think Aegle was trying to cause problems, just start some back and forth. The kind of back and forth that could make this blog a lot more fun if we keep it honest and kind.
I sure don't want to run off potential new readers by slamming them into the ground.
I really would appreciate some feedback here. How do we invite discussion without getting hurt feelings?
Could it be as simple as..."That seemed insulting," or ,"are you bashing me or asking a legitimate question?"
How about, "Ouch, that was hurtful, did you mean it that way?"
We could counter each other by asking questions. How about, "Did you ever wish you could spend time with a trainer?"
I would love to ban any sentence that begins with "You should have...."
Instead try sharing experience, "For me, going to a trainer helped me speed things up."
Am I on the right track here?
Let me know. Say what you think. No swearing, preaching or attacking. Can we handle it?
46 comments:
- Jessie said...
Good point Mugs. I think so much of communication is lost over the internet because we can't tell tone of voice, body language, etc. This is why I tend to stay out of discussions like this... especially when you have people who are passionate about something. Of course we will easily take offense and readily defend our positions, we're talking about something we LOVE. We should do our best to understand that we're all coming from different backgrounds. Again, what works for someone might not work for someone else. Nothing wrong with advice/experience sharing :-)
- January 4, 2012 at 7:06 AM
Can y'all tell I'm home sick today? A posting old fool I am! Even posted a question in 'Mind Meld'. Delirious too, so I hope what I type makes some sort of sense.
I'm always up for a good, clean debate. I will listen with a wide open mind to a well thought out rebuttal. My mind will shut down hard and fast when a certain 'tone', attitude, language creeps into a rebuttal. Any rebuttal, no matter how good, will be null and void after that. Maybe my viewpoint was changing a wee bit....until the 'tude crept in.
I start all posts in a word document. Let then sit, do some editing, stew on how I want the thought I'm trying so hard, yet absmally missing, to be coveyed and be felt by readers.
Never write a comment when the first thought in your mind is anger or attack! It is no longer intellectual, but usally an emotional train wreck that can be torn apart by a slick 5th grader....or a delusional, delirious, old lady...just look at the other blog.
Also remember that when you are 'published' as a writer, there will always be critique to what you wrote, how you wrote, etc. Part and parcel of being published.
I commend all those who do write...takes a set of gonads to put yourself, your life, your memories, your stories for people to critique!
I think I will go drown myself in Nyquil, or some other drug.
- January 4, 2012 at 7:10 AM
- A said...
Sorry you felt like I was anti-trainer Mugs. I didn't mean it that way at all!
I have no issue discussing with folks, but I don't appreciate it when they take an older wiser head approach. If it's possible to get your point of view across without making an attempt to rub my nose in the dirt, that would be much more well received. You catch more flies with honey than vinegar after all.
- January 4, 2012 at 7:12 AM
A, I'd be interested to hear how you would have liked to see Aegle's post worded.
I say this because I personally didn't see why the post annoyed you, to my reading it didn't come across as condescending, so I'd like to be able to see it from your point of view a little better.
- January 4, 2012 at 7:23 AM
- mugwump said...
A - No offence taken! Once I read through your story I completely understood where you were coming from...you sent me right back to my days with Mort, one of my favorite places in time...
Kelly - I caught it right away - there was an inferance that A wasn't treating her horses right by not seeking out a trainer.
I don't think it was meant though, and a few thought out challenges back from A may have cleared it up- or not...
- January 4, 2012 at 7:57 AM
- mugwump said...
Maybe we should come up with some guidelines which I would post, permanently and in a prominent place?
First would be "No insults!"
- January 4, 2012 at 7:58 AM
A, just want to let you know I loved your story, after all that is what it was, a story.
It always amazes me that there are people who feel the need to insert their immense knowledge (esp. when it comes to horses) and comment on a perfectly nice story like yours.
Please don't let the comments of others spoil your day or your story.
I am sure there are many out there like me who just like to be entertained and feel no need to judge or offer our ideas.
As I stated in the beginning, great story and please don't let a few comments get you down.
- January 4, 2012 at 8:18 AM
- A said...
Mugs hit it right on the head. The last thing I'd have ever done was abused or mistreated any of my ponies. I did have a competent set of parents looking out for me, my dad has forgotten more about horses than I currently know. He never ever my ignorance affect their well being! I have no issue with trainers, I have in fact been to 2 clinic put on by the same trainer with in the last 3 months, simply to try and learn more. I want to be the best rider I can for my guys.
Anonymous---thank you.
And again, thank you to Mugs for everything. I have learned more than words can explain from the training posts she puts up, and can't even begin to share how much I enjoy her stories!!
- January 4, 2012 at 8:30 AM
- mrscravitz said...
WOW! I agree with Jessie and Scsarh because I too will look at both sides with an open mind, (because I love to learn) UNTIL....it gets one sided, or to the point of a "know it all" attitude. Because with All people, views and ideas are different. That is how a solution is born. ONE WAY is not always the right way. I do not like to offend people, but sometimes with the written word, things do not always come across as if it was 'spoken'. I feel bad for the huge controversy here. I did not see anything wrong with the original post. Like "A" said, it was a long time ago. That was then. This is now. Lessons learned along the road of life.
- January 4, 2012 at 9:01 AM
I think A overreacted a bit, when I read Aegles comment, I didn't get the vibe that she was attacking A at all.. I felt that she was just expressing an opinion.
It is hard to "read" what people really mean when you don't have them in front of you to guage their reaction.
- January 4, 2012 at 9:01 AM
I Didn't see anything wrong with her story at all, but I was taken aback when I saw a comment that had some bad words in it. I am not "against" bad words so don't bash me for that, I just think that its not really necesary. Thats part of the reason I quit reading Fugly. Everyone has their point of view, but you don't have to use cuss words to get it across. Thats just my opinion. Take it for what you want, but it won't stop me from reading Mugwump. Unless it becomes a way of language..which I don't see Mugs doing that...:)
- January 4, 2012 at 9:07 AM
- Kel said...
Mugs' query: "How do we invite discussion without getting hurt feelings?"
I think you're right on going in the positive spin angle on stating opinions -- "this seemed to work for me" definitely is more friendly and open for discussion than "you're an eejit if you don't do it this way." I also agree with scsarah in that it might be best to wait a few minutes, take a couple of deep breaths, and really ponder before posting from the hip (however difficult that may be).
We all have our own experiences -- all I got from Alexis' story that she was a horse crazy kid that had certain experiences tossed her way and she made the best with what she had. I didn't get any impression of abuse or negligence. Sometimes you just have to learn by feeling it -- no words can enlighten you until you experience it. Trainers are human too and can make mistakes. What might click for one horse-human pair might not click for another. Sometimes you need a trainer to get you pointed in the right direction, but occasionally it helps not to have the pressure of somebody staring at you while you get all the knots untangled.
But everybody interprets things differently (as clearly shown by the comments).
Countering with questions is definitely less confrontational (and welcomes further debate) than countering with statements.
- January 4, 2012 at 9:31 AM
- cdncowgirl said...
Can we keep the "You should" sentences that go on to finish with something like "...seen how proud I was to work through it" or "... seen my spectacular unplanned dismount" ;)
Funny I just read & commented on the previous post. I totally didn't get the same vibe of Aegle's comment that A did. TO ME it seemed a horse professional trying to give her (his?) side of the coin while maintaining a professional tone. I also don't think she was in any way hinting that A was abusive or neglectful. Then again, it wasn't MY story so there is that personal connection missing that may have made me feel that way.
I do hope that we can keep up the discussion, even a bit of "arguing", to keep the exchange of ideas flowing here. Just in a respectful way.
- January 4, 2012 at 11:15 AM
- cdncowgirl said...
Here's the quote from the comment that I was trying to remember:
"And it doesn't sound like you abused your horses in the process of learning."
Also I'm not pro nor anti trainer. I DO think there are some people that either run to a trainer over every thing and never learn to stand on their own 2 (6) feet or learn to think on their own. There are also those trainers that push riders and horses too hard too fast or just plain too much and ruin a rider or horse.
However there are times when getting professional help would be easier on the horse (not that not doing so would be abusive, I think that part of Aegle's comment was misunderstood) or would just help speed up moving to the next step, on your own or with a trainer, OR would just be safer for all involved.
I think the biggest "trick" to all of this is finding the right trainer.
Oh, and believe me, I understand being a poor, broke, no extra money for anything horse owner!
- January 4, 2012 at 11:19 AM
As a longtime "Lurker" I'd like to say this is a wonderful site with tons of invaluable info for me and my horses.
I didn't see anything wrong with either of the posts in question. I thought they were both good and I agreed with parts of both.
Jeez gals...lighten up.
I'd hate to see Mugs have to waste her valuable time trying to keep the peace instead of writing about Tally, Mort, or the knots she tries to untie. I think these are the things that draw us all to her site.
If you're so thin skinned that you can't take any criticism about what you write...then don't post. Just read. It's what I do.
In the words of the famous one time philosopher, Rodney King, "Can't we all just get along?".
- January 4, 2012 at 11:28 AM
- kel said...
Reading A's story didn't make me think that she was anti trainer. I enjoyed her story and saw myself in it to a certain extent. I think she and I had pretty much the same horse upbringing - as I believe mugs did. Horse minus money is not a great combo for a 7 year old. I didn't take lessons until I was in my 40's. What I learned on my own as a young'um was invaluable. Do I think I could have got there a lot faster with some lessons - Heck YES. Do I think that lessons are a replacement for the practical experience - Heck NO.
Why can't we have it all?
- January 4, 2012 at 11:33 AM
- DarcC said...
FWIW, I did not take any anti-trainer message from Alexis' post. Some people are fortunate enough to have a good trainer, others not so much. My first trainer was awful, but at the time I did not know. She was competent technically, but over a period of years got me into class A show horses then slowly convinced me that I wasn't good enough to ride them. It took a lot of years to undo that damage to my confidence. Who am I kidding, it's not undone, but at least I am aware of it now, and can recognize and work despite it.
I have since had GREAT trainers, but my proudest equine accomplishments are the things I have done on my own.
- January 4, 2012 at 11:49 AM
"I'd hate to see Mugs have to waste her valuable time trying to keep the peace instead of writing about Tally, Mort, or the knots she tries to untie. I think these are the things that draw us all to her site."
"I start all posts in a word document. Let then sit, do some editing, stew on how I want the thought I'm trying so hard, yet absmally missing, to be coveyed and be felt by readers."
In my humble opinion, this is a great way to write a blog post, reflect, and re-write.
I encourage everyone to use more descriptive words rather than less - searching for the right word to convey your meaning. And not using any of the seven dirty words George Carlin said you can't say on television. Unless of course you are obviously being funny as hell.
- January 4, 2012 at 11:52 AM
- mugwump said...
"Countering with questions is definitely less confrontational (and welcomes further debate) than countering with statements."
Kel nailed it...
- January 4, 2012 at 12:27 PM
- RHF said...
I enjoyed A's story and was annoyed by Aegle's tone as well, so much so that I didn't check back in the comments like I usually do. What most took me by surprise was the way this nice story was refocused into a lot of "proving oneself". I love discussion about training methods, general ass hattery, horses, bloodlines, tack, and a lot of other stuff, but do we really need to debate whether or not people need trainers just because someone posted about their childhood without one?
My recommendation for comment guidlines? RELEVANT!
- January 4, 2012 at 2:47 PM
- mugwump said...
Good point RHF.
I was thinking about this...I think the story telling shold be left alone, I don't want a single person to shy away from telling their tale.
How about suggesting posts...like with this one (Sorry A, you're just handy), someone could say..."How about a post about the benefit of trainers compared to figuring things out on our own, especially for children?
THEN we could run with it.
- January 4, 2012 at 4:31 PM
- Lucky SC said...
I love a good debate, and on things I feel strongly about, I enjoy the banter with people who think differently.
I really enjoy your writing, your stories and the bits of training advice I pick up. I don't always read the comments (except scrolling through for yours) because some folks are so one-way in their thoughts, and take things so personally.
I'm a big girl, almost 52 years old, and I don't have to be right all the time, nor do I have to convince others that there is a better way. I look forward to some good discussion :)
- January 4, 2012 at 6:14 PM
- redhorse said...
You're on the right track. I agree that it would be better to say, "what worked for me..." instead of "THIS is the way it's done."
What's so important to me about this blog, is that we seem to be able to share thoughts and stories that we have deep feelings about. It's easy to get your nose out of joint when someone attacks a belief you're very emotional about. It's also hard to remember that when you're being flippant or snarky. I didn't mean that to sound preachy.
- January 4, 2012 at 6:19 PM
I went back and reread her story and couldn't figure out why in the world anyone would have nasty comments to make. There's no way I'm reading through 67 comments but people need to get over themselves. Everyone has a different opinion. She wasn't saying "all trainers suck and no one should use one," she was simply saying what worked for her.
As far as needing trainers, a trainer can only take a rider so far. I've seen people that have been taking lessons for years and still can't ride very well. I personally know someone that has gone through four trainers in the time that I've known her and she simply can't get it right. She can't feel the horse. So just because something works for one person, doesn't mean it's going to work for all. At another forum where it is heavily moderated and everyone plays nice, the moderator tells them they must behave as if they were speaking to each other in their living room, and when they have a differing opinion, you say "this is how I do it," you don't attack a person's ideas or way of doing things.
- January 4, 2012 at 7:58 PM
A community forum for our island of 4,000 people has this rule stated in the header -
"Please keep your comments civil. Don't attack others personally, and keep your language decent."
The owner of the forum is the arbitrator of what crosses those lines. Sometimes keeping it simple is best.
- January 5, 2012 at 1:20 AM
- burdfour said...
I loved A's post, it gave me goosebumps. I think that I (my body and mind) still have to figure out how to do stuff, even with an instructor. I do almost all of my own riding, but really get a lot of benefit from coaching. Sometimes I will totally fail to comprehend or communicate to the horse what the lesson/point/technique was supposed to be, but usually sometime in the next week, it will (usually) come together. I think it has to do with muscle (or brain) memory of all the years that I have done it "my way" it just takes a while to overcome that.
- January 5, 2012 at 5:40 AM
Alexis (and the community at large) please grow a thicker skin. You can't please everyone. I really love mugs stories but can't stand when discussions/blogs are wasted on hurt feelings. Life isn't fair. People are rude. Now lets move on to something interesting.
- January 5, 2012 at 7:05 AM
- mugwump said...
anon- glad you like my stories....this blog attracts us new age sensitive types, we like each other a lot and are just fine with our thin skins.
Part of what changed the Chronicles from a blog to a community is the fact we address things that bother us.
I'll jump in to defend whoever I feel the need to.
The rest of the bloggers will do the same.
- January 5, 2012 at 7:43 AM
- flyin'horse said...
I am pretty torn after reading yesterday's and today's posts also! Always been my problem; in my experience most things are not black and white but many shades of grey. I think A's reaction (kiss my ass or something similar?) was due to the fact that the story was very personal to her and she didn't expect to hear criticism about it. Maybe the Mouthy Monday feature should be off limits for criticism? The writers are using their personal experiences and creating a story out of them purely for the entertainment, enjoyment, inspirational value etc for others aren't they? That's the way I've always approached the reader's stories anyway.
- January 5, 2012 at 8:37 AM
- mugwump said...
fly'n horse- that's my point...a post idea from a story is one thing...but the stories are just stories to read and enjoy.
- January 5, 2012 at 8:49 AM
- Calm, Forward, Straight said...
In this medium especially, I believe it is judicious not to assume people are out to get you when they express a differing opinion. Even if they aren't the most tactful writers, you may come off as being defensive. This dynamic often leads to all out communication breakdown... and cursing. ;)
Mouth closed - ears open, and definitely sit on a post for a while if you're feeling a little het up. I'd hate to see even the tiniest bit of censorship here.
For the record - didn't want to bury this in the last post - I would give anything to have regular access to a trainer. It's three plus hours to the nearest one. Just lost mine of four years to the economy.
That said, since working on my own, there's been a super positive shift in my riding and relationship with my horse - breakthrough city. It's all good. :)
- January 5, 2012 at 11:14 AM
- flyin'horse said...
Here's something we could talk about in the future that has to do with this same topic. Why, in the world of horses, and horsewomen in particular, are there so many women who are opinionated, hardheaded, stubborn, egotistical and plain old pains-in-the-rear? When I meet a new horsewoman and she seems to be none of the above, I find myself saying "I met a really nice gal today and she seems so normal"! Ha! I do have a handful of women friends that I enjoy riding with and am proud to call friends so I'm not totally hard to please! Just wondering if anybody else finds this to be true and what their thoughts are on it. Or should I have put this in the mind meld section mugs?
- January 5, 2012 at 12:10 PM
- mysanity said...
Well, I'm going to have to go back and read what went on. I did have a niggling feeling I came across a little snippy to Aegle, but I felt A's "story" was just that, a story that was interesting to read and brought back memories.
There's all kinds of horse blogs, part of why I like this one is because the quality of the writing.
- January 5, 2012 at 1:03 PM
- Becky said...
It's because, over time, all horsewomen slowly evolve into grumpy alpha mares that just happen to walk on two legs - the kind of pissy looking mare that thinks everyone is trying to steal their feed and pin their ears at everyone in sight.
It's an unfortunate side effect of being horseaii.
- January 5, 2012 at 1:27 PM
- mugwump said...
Calm, Forward and Straight -We can comment anywhere....what has always worked before and is probably the easiest solution is to simply ignore commenters who rub the wrong way. Eventually they either play nice or fade away....
- January 5, 2012 at 2:00 PM
- redhorse said...
Flyin--I thought those were some of our best traits.
Becky--that too.
- January 5, 2012 at 2:11 PM
- Mrs. E said...
I love this forum. Would like to share something from my professional life that might help in the discussion here.
When you use "you should" with someone even when trying to help, they often feel "should upon.":D
We all have thing that we would go back and change and many that we would not. At 45, I had a horse/life changing experience that I wish I'd had when I was 25. I often think back on how it might have changed or improved my horsemanship. But hindsight is 20/20 and now I try to learn and share as best I can.
- January 5, 2012 at 2:46 PM
- GreyDrakkon said...
I'd hate to see comments censored, if only that critiques are valuable! In this case it wasn't appreciated or thought of as helpful, but in so many cases having an opposing viewpoint to play off of can strengthen your writing/ storytelling's skills.
In this case, the story came off as anti-trainer (at least at first blush) to many readers. If I had written it and kept getting people thinking that when I didn't mean to convey that, I'd take another look at my story and see what I need to do in the future to be clearer.
I dunno, maybe it's my art background speaking here. There's nothing more maddening to an artist than hearing "It's nice." when asking someone what they think about what they've just made.
- January 5, 2012 at 3:54 PM
Mort Mort Mort!
Tally Tally Tally!
Leland Leland Leland!
Sonorita(sp?) Sonorita Sonorita!
Kidlette Kiddlette Kidlet!
Big K Big K Big K!
Enough already.
p.s. Mugs, remember that terrible tool you were forced to use on Cupcake? We have a horse here that needs that desparately. He has one undescended not cut off at his gelding and was never socialized properly with other horses or humans. Otherwise he is on his way to Mexico for training or worse.
Gorgeous looker and mover in a masterful hand. I am in Cupertino, CA. Anyone locally can help?
- January 5, 2012 at 6:35 PM
- luvredponies said...
We all have an opinion about how and when to deal with our horses. Some head straight for the trainer, and some would never even consider it. Lots of people are somewhere in between. Opinions run the gamut when it comes to breeds, tack, riding discipline, blanketing, even hand feeding treats :) To say that my way is the only way, and to be insulting in doing so, is childish and useless. If you don't agree, and can't say so without being mean, then it may be best to keep that opinion to yourself. I like hearing from people who have a position 180 out from my own. I have been riding since I was a little kid, I have never worked with a trainer or attended a clinic, but I have learned a lot from other people, including some half my age with considerably less experience than I have. The reality is that there is no ONE method that will work on every horse. The great thing about Blogs and Forums is the opportunity to learn from each other, but it gets difficult when folks get nasty.
- January 5, 2012 at 8:40 PM
- Bif said...
I didn't actually read ANY of the comments on that post, and haven't read these yet. I'll go back through, but my opinion before that:
Fugly attracted all sorts.
I stopped reading Fugly Horse of the Day comments a LOOONG time ago, after she had gotten away from the original focus of the blog and attracted a larger and "different" audience.
I think the premise should be this, for this blog and any that doesn't want to disintegrate into the Fugly craziness:
In other words, tact. Compassion. Acknowledgement of human failings, one's one failings, and the wisdom to stay quiet "when you don't know any better", and asking appropriate questions "when you don't know any better."
It is great to expand readership, it is good to have different points of views. But it is difficult to wade through tons and tons of comments, especially ones that don't really serve to enrich *anyone's* life.
Is it the type of discussion that would peak your interest at the horse party, or a cue that you are going to wander out to the barn to see the host's horses because the human element of the party has gotten a little too over the top?
I sent in a Mouthy Monday submission the other day, and almost immediately thought to send a retraction request. I was leery of the large readership over here.
Many of us found Mugwump Chronicles through FuglyHorseoftheday.blogspot.com. There are possibly many who would fit in wonderfully with the original readership of THIS blog before Mugs' writing stint over on Fuglyblog.com, and those we all welcome.
Frankly, if a newer readers would read past posts and comments of The Mugwump Chronicles and see if their idea of following a blog fits with what's here, honest and introspective discussions held with tact and compassion, then welcome and please stay and the more the merrier.
If a new reader is more into sensationalism and watching reactions to themselves, or instigating mayhem with little point and less tact, please recognize that most readers here would rather you not comment.
Or at least that's my preference, but I think I do speak for most Mugwumpians.
- January 6, 2012 at 1:20 AM
- mugwump said...
Mugwumpians - I like that. I don't think we will get too big over here.
The people who are comfortable on this blog ten to be the kind I like to ride with.
Into their horses, not into what impression they make...
The more I think about it, the more I think simply ignoring out of line comments is the way to go.
- January 6, 2012 at 5:20 AM
- Mrs. E said...
If we all go back to what we all know, the day you stop learning is the day you die, then we can all share and learn from each other.
- January 6, 2012 at 9:04 AM
Hmmm - I thought Aegle's post was thoughtful and well written. I didn't see any "slamming" of anyone. She did point out a few things that are true, and when you reach a certain age, you're supposed to have learned from things and to do them better than you used to. I guess you just have to reach a certain level of maturity to have enough perspective to see that.
- January 7, 2012 at 4:53 PM
- Jenn said...
Looking forward to what's next.
I too liked the variety of experience and attitude that the Fugly blog attracted.
- January 8, 2012 at 12:49 PM
- flyin'horse said...
HA, perfect! I know a couple of women who look just like that picture you put in my mind! Maybe that's why I hang out with mostly geldings...
- January 10, 2012 at 9:38 AM
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The price is right for Brucie to take three points
Sunderland are the latest team to be entertained at Turf Moor by the newly promoted Burnley and the 6/4 on offer about the Black Cats looks a price worth taking.
Burnley are a 13/8 chance on the strength of their home ground being a very difficult place for teams to go and get a result - just ask Alex Ferguson or David Moyes, who's Man Utd and Everton sides have both tasted defeat there this season.
Sunderland meanwhile are looking much improved this season and have already managed a victory away at Bolton which like Turf Moor is tough place to get a result so they have the tools to unlock the Burnley defence.
Darren Bent has been a revelation this season since his transfer from Tottenham, scoring four in his five starts so far this season and punters will not be shy about taking the 5/1 for him to score first or 5/4 to bag a goal anytime.
Andy Reid put in a superb performance last time and could well got on the scoresheet again at 5/1 anytime while Kenwyne Jones provides admirable support for Bent and is 13/2 to score first.
Burnley's main man Martin Paterson has had a quiet start to the season but will still be man Claret's fans pick for first goal scorer at 13/2, but Robbie Blake has looked a menace in every game as has Wade Elliot and the pair could be worth a wager to score anytime at 2/1 and 5/1 respectively, while the 3/1 about Paterson or Elliot to score first in the first goal scorers coupled market could attract some interest.
A fact that Burnley fans will be acutely aware of is that Sunderland are unbeaten in their last eight trips to Turf Moor and their last 14 games altogether against the Clarets, meaning that they could well be happy with a draw at 11/5.
While Turf Moor is clearly a tough place to go, Steve Bruce will be going there to win to keep up the momentum that has seen Sunderland propel themselves to ninth place in the Premier League.
It is likely to be tight though, with both Burnley's home wins being a 1-0 score line along with Sunderland's away win and the home side are 13/2 to record a 1-0 victory with the Black Cats 6/1 to do the same.
Going with the train of thought that this will be a tight game, it could take a while to open up and a half time draw at even money looks a fair bet while under 2 match goals at 9/5 is bound to have it's backers.
This won't be high scoring, and certainly won't be pretty but Sunderland look like they've got enough about them this season to grind out a victory here at a tasty price as well and it is hard to get away from Bent hitting the back of the net.
A possible saver on 0-0 at 7/1 is suggested for the overly cautious but a narrow Sunderland victory is favoured to make Burnley quickly realise that they are going to need to win some away games as Turf Moor is not quite the fortress they thought it was.
Sunderland to win - 6/4
Sunderland to win 1-0 - 6/1


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No doubt, all of you have heard of Xfce and those who haven't will hear about it soon anyway. I remember trying out Xfce for the first time back on SuSE 9.0. I am not sure if it came with the distrobution or if I downloaded it. At the time 9.0 came out I remember thinking to myself "nice, good potential, could be eyecandy, fast..." but I still logged into KDE upon booting. Sure I tried Gnome but somehow for a windows-commer KDE was more user friendly at the time. Update: More screenshots of XFce.
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"Is KDE big and slow? On older machines, somewhat."
Did you ever try KDE or Gnome on something like a 300/400MHz box with 128M ram? And still use some resource hungry apps like firefox and/or thunderbird or something similar?
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October 28, 2008
FDA Sends Bayer Warning Letters
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it has sent warning letters to Bayer HealthCare concerning over-the-counter sales of two of its aspirin products.
The FDA said the over-the-counter sale of Bayer Women's Low Dose Aspirin plus Calcium and Bayer Aspirin with Heart Advantage is unlawful."The products, which contain aspirin with either phytosterols or calcium, are unapproved new drugs that require an approved new drug application in order to be legally marketed," the FDA said in a statement. "In addition to being labeled for use as a pain reliever, both products are labeled for use in reducing the risks of heart disease. Bayer Women's is also labeled for use in fighting osteoporosis. Neither product has been approved by the FDA for such uses."
Officials said both products require a healthcare professional's diagnosis and supervision, and therefore cannot be labeled for use by consumers and sold over-the-counter.
"The FDA considers these products new drugs and thus they must undergo the FDA's drug approval process," said Mike Chappell, acting associate commissioner for regulatory affairs. "The FDA will take enforcement action against manufacturers found to be violating the law or attempting to circumvent the drug approval process."


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The finicky eating habits of dung beetles, the attraction of mosquitoes to Limburger cheese, and "digital rectal massage" as a cure for hiccupsthese were among the findings that garnered researchers Ig Nobel awards yesterday.
On the heels of the original Nobel prizes announced this week, the Ig Nobels held their 16th annual award ceremony at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The winners all made discoveries that "make you laugh and then make you think," said Marc Abrahams, who started the Ig Nobels.
The awards were inspired by his work as editor of the Annals of Improbable Research, which publishes reports of odd findings that appeared first in reputable science journals as bona fide discoveries.
Hiccup Cure?
On a stage strewn with paper airplanes flung by the audience, the Ig Nobel winners received their awards.
A crowd favorite was the Medicine award, which went to doctors who probed the edges of medical practice to find a cure for incessant hiccups.
They found that as a last resort an effective remedy is a "digital rectal massage."
The first to use this technique was Francis Fesmire, a doctor at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
He treated a patient in the emergency room who suffered from hiccups every two seconds for three days.
"Initially gagging and tongue-pulling maneuvers were attempted with no change," Fesmire reported in the Annals of Emergency Medicine.
After various other attempts, Fesmire resorted to sticking his finger where the sun don't shine. Applying a slow circular motion stopped the hiccups within seconds.


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FIRST ON 3: Captain in parasailing deaths faces federal charges
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The captain of the boat involved in the parasailing death of two women in Ocean Isle Beach faces federal charges.
Under the Seaman's Manslaughter Act, Capt. Thomas Povozan is accused of misconduct, negligence and inattention to his duties.
In 2009, Lorrie Shoup and Cynthia Woodcock died when weather turned rough and the rope that anchored the parasail snapped.
Povozan could face fines and up to ten years in prison.
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Amitabh Bachchan to join Keith Vaz in diabetes appealAugust 19th, 2008 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 19 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan is to join Indian-origin MP Keith Vaz this week to open the new premises of a diabetes charity in Leicester.The new building of the Silver Star Appeal will help support the work of the Leicester-based charity which aims to raise awareness about diabetes and provide free blood sugar tests through mobile assessment units.
Hundreds of fans are expected to turn out to see the legendary actor in Leicester, a city that has been dubbed Little India for its large Indian-origin population.
Bachchan is in Britain as part of his global Unforgettable tour.
"It is a great honour to welcome a star of the calibre of Amitabh Bachchan to Leicester to contribute to this important cause, and one which I know will delight all local people," said Vaz who launched the charity after discovering he was diabetic.
There are over 2.2 million people in Britain diagnosed with diabetes but another 750,000 who would have Type 2 diabetes don't yet know it because they have not been tested, experts say.
By 2010 it is estimated that there will be 66,000 people in the county of Leicestershire alone who have undiagnosed diabetes.
Early diagnosis can prevent many people from developing the complications of the condition.
People with Type 2 diabetes are generally diagnosed between 9-12 years after the onset of the condition and it is often only picked up when they are already showing signs of one or more of the related complications: heart disease, blindness, stroke and poor circulation that can lead to lower limb amputation.
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Praful Patel to lay foundation stone for Chandigarh Airport terminalJanuary 4th, 2008 - 9:45 am ICT by admin
Chandigarh, Jan 4 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel will lay the foundation stone for the construction of a new Integrated Terminal Building at the Chandigarh Airport today.
Patel will also be present at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of a international civil air terminal complex at Mohali.
The MoU will be signed between the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA).
A JV Company with 51 per cent equity stake of AAI and 49 per cent equity stake of GMADA will be formed to develop and operate an international civil air terminal including city side development in the state of Punjab.
GMDA will acquire the required land from the State Government of Punjab and hand it over to the JV Company.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has plans to develop a civil enclave at Chandigarh matching international standards.
The Punjab Government has been requested to give approximately 300 acres of land, identified on the other side of runway with independent access from the city side.
The AAI has planned several facilities including construction of an international terminal building, having a modular design, and catering to 700 passengers with four passenger-boarding bridges, construction of apron for parking three in contact and eight remote parking stands for wide-bodied jet aircraft, construction of three link taxiways, parallel taxi track, cargo complex and hangers of flying club activities and runway extension, if required subject to availability of land from IAF and UT Chandigarh. (ANI)
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Olympians from Fairfield County and across Connecticut will march in the opening ceremonies for the winter games Friday in Sochi, Russia, but not all of them will be wearing the red, white and blue of the United States.
Redding's Brooklee Han (Australia) and Stamford's Siobhan Heekin-Canedy (Ukraine) will compete in figure skating events under different flags.
Here's a list of Olympians from Connecticut with their hometowns as recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee, sport and first day of competition:
- Julie Chu , of Fairfield, women's hockey, Saturday, Feb. 8
- Tucker West, of Ridgefield, luge, Saturday, Feb. 8
- Max Pacioretty, of New Canaan, men's hockey, Thursday, Feb. 13
- Kevin Shattenkirk, of Greenwich, men's hockey, Thursday Feb. 13
- Mac Bohonnon, of Madison, men's skiing (aerials), Monday, Feb. 17
- Lindsey Jacobellis, of Roxbury, snowboarding, snowboardcross, Monday, Feb. 16
- Eliza Outtrim, of Hamden, freestyle skiing, moguls, Monday, Feb. 10
- Jonathan Quick, of Milford, men's hockey, Thursday, Feb. 13
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy got into the game, congratulating the Connecticut athletes and wishing them the best in their competitions.
"We are honored to have a talented, exceptional group of Olympic competitors who hail from Connecticut and will represent our state and our nation in one of the most prominent sporting events in the world," Malloy said.
"These athletes represent the best in their fields, and I guarantee that there will be a strong contingent of us back home in Connecticut cheering them on as they stand in front of the world representing the United States. I wish all of the athletes the best of luck."
Some of that hometown cheering will happen from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 8, as the Ridgefield Playhouse invites residents and fans of the luge to watch hometown hero West compete on the big screen.
Heekin-Canedy will compete for Ukraine in ice dancing with her partner Dmitri Dun first in the new Team Event competition on Sunday, Feb. 8, and then in the individual ice dance competition with the short dance on Sunday, Feb. 16.
Han will compete for Australia in the ladies figure skating short program on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Of all the Connecticut athletes, Chu is the most experienced. The 31-year-old forward has already won three Olympic medals, two silver and one bronze, and is going for her first gold medal. Jacobellis won a silver medal in the 2006 Olympics. She also competed in 2010 but did not medal.
Han, who turned 18 in July, is the youngest in the Connecticut delegation. West turned 18 last June, and Bohonnon was 18 last March. West is the youngest athlete ever named to the U.S. luge team.
The Opening Ceremony airs on NBC starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7.
For the complete guide to the Olympics, visit the Sochi2014.com website .
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By Nick Parker FoxSportsCarolinas.com CHARLOTTE, N.C. Three years. Thats how long its been since the Carolina Panthers won three games in a row, which they accomplished Sunday with a 17-6 win over the Oakland Raiders. But after the game, the bulk of the chatter wasnt focused on the Panthers newfound winning vibes or stingy defense. It was focused on a bump and a kick. The bump came when Panthers franchise quarterback Cam Newton went to hotly protest what he considered a late hit that he thought referee Jerome Boger missed. Boger backed away but stopped as Newton followed, causing Newton to bump into him, resulting in a 15-yard penalty. Although Boger said postgame that his call on the field of Newton bumping him wasnt accurate, he did admit that there was contact. I misspoke when I said he bumped the official, Boger said. What I was penalizing him for was disrespectfully addressing the official. There was some contact between he and I, but it wasnt of a malicious nature. It was where I was moving away and when I stopped to confirm what he was saying we slightly brushed each other. Newton was apologetic after the game. But the NFL, as well as every other professional sports league, has historically endorsed a very strict no-contact policy concerning its officials. I dont know what to say about that, said head coach Ron Rivera of his interpretation of the bumping the official rule. We will just wait and see what happens. Newton said he apologized during the game to the ref and did so again publicly after the game. But apologies or not, the bump wasnt Newtons only extracurricular activities on the day. He also got into it with Raiders defensive end Tommy Kelly late in the second quarter after Newton felt Kelly put a little extra into keeping him on the ground after the whistle. Newton quickly took exception and kicked out in an effort to get Kelly off of him, which Kelly responded to with a hand to the face that resulted in a personal foul. I was trying to get up. You know nothing good happens when youre at the bottom of the pile, so when I get tackled and its a pile up I try to get up as fast as possible, Newton said. If I kicked him with me looking at the replay I realize it looked like I kicked him but I was just trying to get up as fast as I can to get to the next play. It was a chippy game on both sides, complete with six personal foul penalties (three from each team) that largely overshadowed what was a brilliant day from the Panthers defense, holding the Raiders to just 187 total yards. Defensive end Greg Hardy hit quarterback Carson Palmer about as hard as a quarterback can get hit, knocking Palmer out for the game and forcing the Raiders to go to Matt Leinart, who completed just 16 of 32 passes for 115 yards. Its a Panthers defense that was abysmal a season ago (28th in the NFL) but has risen into the top 10 in the NFL in total defense. Anchoring that defense again Sunday as hes done all season was rookie Luke Kuechly, who had 13 tackles on the day (nine solo), one tackle for loss and an interception. He returned the pick 25 yards, setting up the Panthers' second touchdown just before the half. Kuechly, obviously, it was a heck of a performance by him. That defense has turned into a hell of a defense and they continue to grow in front of our eyes, said tight end Greg Olsen, who joked that Kuechly had his Defensive Rookie of the Year vote five weeks ago. The Panthers' late-season surge is largely reminiscent of the one they put together a season ago, winning four of their last six to end 2011 a push that had people praising the Panthers as a playoff dark horse heading into the season. However, this team seems different from the one a season prior. It seems closer to being the playoff team everyone thought they could be. The what-if game doesnt hold much weight, but this is a team thats lost seven of nine games by six points or less. A year ago, the November and December surge was propelled by an offense that began to explode as Newton began to take better care of the ball. And while Newtons surely taken better care of the ball with 15 touchdowns to one interception over the last five games, the defense has only allowed 11 points per game over the three-game win streak. The addition of Kuechly, the return of Thomas Davis, and the emergence of Greg Hardy (11 sacks) across from Charles Johnson has given the Panthers a front seven that has been stout and stingy all season, Rivera said, and allowed a green secondary to make plays. Were just starting to recognize stuff. Were starting to come together as a group, Johnson said. Were just jelling. When we jell, we come strong like that, and everybodys just feeding off of each other.
PLAYERS: Cam Newton, Ron Rivera, Tommy Kelly, Greg Hardy, Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart, Luke Kuechly, Greg Olsen, Thomas Davis, Charles Johnson
TEAMS: Carolina Panthers, Oakland Raiders
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Hey Weed Warriors! Thanks to the upcoming 420 holiday, you're probably going to have scientific questions. Anticipating your interrogative state, here's a groovy video of me explaining the "whys" of the pot/hunger connection. Well…just the one "why," really. Apparently this video was shot in the 70s, when I worked for the DHARMA Initiative.
Why Pot Makes You Hungry
This is hilarious.. loved it
Wow. I've been away far too long, I see. Informative, creepy and strangely erotic all at once . . . gj Chris 😉
indeed, good one
great video!!!!
groovy and educational.
oooo i just had a hit of popculture 6 degrees of separation anxiety: Dharma Initiative –> Gerald and Karen DeGroot –> University of Michigan (go blue!) –> Hash Bash –> this video
I think I have a contact high from the shirt.
Good thanks for the info
I think my two years of pot smoking in the early nineties is the reason I had a small spare tire around my waist. I was a skinny bean pole up until those months of constant pot smoking. It must have been all the Twinkies and Doritos after midnight that really helped me pack on the extra 15-20 pounds. I remember that faithful night that my friend and I stopped smoking weed. We looked around and realized that for the past 18 months we hadn't done anything worth two shits except zoning out while watching "Billy Jack" on VHS.
I used to smoke Marlboro's and lots of pot back in 1991-93. It was the thing to do while you were in a band constantly playing clubs in Minneapolis. On our off nights we would still smoke up and instead of actually playing AD&D, we would just make characters and talk about playing. It was a complete waste of time. No offense to all the pot smokers out there, but I think it's one of the stupidest thing in the world to do to a persons life.
I don't drink, smoke or do any sort of drug, hell I don't even ingest caffeine any longer. I'm not a health nut, but I think those things only shorten your life and hell I want as long of a life as I can get.
Thanks for the memories though. I couldn't agree with the video more. I would say, even though you were being funny, that everything you said was absolutely true. Thanks again.
jajaja the DHARMA Initiative…awesome dude.
Funny, AND informative! Well, don't that just beat all! And by that, I mean boobs.
Love the video. What is it about pot these days Chris? Everyone is talking about it. I made a legalize marijuana video and it became one of my more popular ones. Maybe it's time to legalize it!
cool!! i guess it's safe to try it once in a while… hahaha. great stuff!!! c",)
Love the shirt and the chest hair, ha! Those hip movements should be outlawed!! Good stuff, Chris…as per usual!
Really enjoyed this segment this evening…but, Dude, burn that shirt and smack whoever made you wear it!
4 stars even though you should have had a big-ass belt buckle on.
you need another science show Chris!!! =D


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- Hanns Ullrich, 2005. "Traditional Knowledge, Biodiversity, Benefit-Sharing and the Patent System: Romantics v. Economics?," EUI-LAW Working Papers 7, European University Institute (EUI), Department of Law.
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|Grand Prairie, TX (~51 miles)
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