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You managed to catch some great poses, Janet! I love watching them too! I have seen a couple on my Cardinal Flower out near our stream, but haven't managed to capture a shot yet. For some reason they weren't going to my hummingbird feeders so after I took them down to clean them I didn't put them back up. It's fun to have this kind of 'action' in the garden;-)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos (love your porch and deck, too).
The same air wars are going on here. I heard one bump another one in flight! WOW! They have little tempers, don't they? Two did a fly by in front of my nose while I was typing on my MacBook on the front porch this morning.
Fortunately, I have a lot of writing work right now, but it's keeping me busy so I'm not on FB or blogs much... probably for a few more weeks. After a drought, it rains assignments!Fantastic captures of the hummingbirds, Janet! I have tried and tried to get a decent hummingbird photo, but usually wind up with a picture of just the feeder instead:)
I went to a lecture on hummingbirds a few weeks ago--they have extremely rapid heartbeats and eat voraciously, which gives them the energy they need to fly so fast. I also learned not to make their nectar too sugary--it can give them diarrhea. Oops, I've been carefully measuring out the nectar concentrate after learning that fact:)My mom always used to have hummingbird feeders and it really is a show to watch them. So much energy for such little birds. I'm delighted to see them feeding on basil. We don't have feeders but I know there are hummingbirds around. Perhaps they'll find my basil and make themselves at home.
ReplyDeleteBerts, Not sure why you can't get them at your place. Try planting lots of trumpet shaped flowers. Glad you can see them here!
Lola, these little guys like lots of different blooms!
Alison, they are very entertaining. This show goes on all day long, lots of fun.
Tatyana, they are super territorial. Sometimes they hide out in the tree nearby ---guarding their feeder!
Tina, acrobats to be sure!!!
Donna, yes, on my tomato plants too! They are usually a blur in the pictures.
Jan, I took a ton of pictures! I should take my feeders down, but not sure ---have been enjoying the show!
Daricia, I wonder why you haven't had many hummers? They do like the basil flowers!
Lona, They are dive bombers! thanks!
Cameron, thanks! We love our deck, sitting up in the trees. I like it when they chitter at you..you can hear them from a distance. Glad you have some writing assignments.
Lisa, Hard not to see them, they are busy all day long, lots of fun to see.
Rose, thanks, had lots of opportunities to capture a shot of them. I am careful about the mixture I make for them. one part sugar four parts water...and boil!!
Marguerite, hope you have some hummers find your basil!How fun. I wish I had more in my garden. Every year they seem harder and harder to come by. I just saw my first one the other day but it's moved on now. Nothing like what you have there.
ps the tomato pie looks delicious. I would eat it, heart healthy or not! Yum! I've been buying my tomatoes at the farmers market because my plants are doing nothing. :-( It would work tho. Martha definitely has a mean pie crust. You did her proud!Janet, thanks, it would be better had I clipped the buds before it flowered. Loves the sun and lots of water. Hummingbirds are a riot to watch.
Kim & victoria, so many of the birds in our backyard are tough to photograph....busy busy busy.
Kathleen, I see you did finally see a hummingbird in your garden. What fun.
as for the 'mater pie, thanks!! Me and Martha are pie crust babes!
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It's not colonialism if you are invited, right? (Or, is it the refusal to leave when asked?) As the article points out there are problems with this plan but it seems potentially more desirable (with the possibility for greater long term local returns) than the wholesale leasing of huge tracts of arable land to sovereign states.
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Israeli scientists say they've inscribed the entire Old Testament on a surface that's smaller than the size of a pinhead!
The scientists at the Israeli research institute say they undertook the project to raise awareness on how large amounts of information can be stored on a small space.
The microscopic bible was created by blasting tiny particles at an object which etches words in the tiny surface.
You need an electron microscope to read it.
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Shel Silverstein's poetry was essential to parenting my girls when they were young. It made reading to them as fun for me as it was for them.
If you don't have Silverstein's other poetry collections, here's a list of the titles: "Where the Sidewalk Ends: The Poems & Drawings of Shel Silverstein", "Light in the Attic," and "Falling Up: Poems and Drawings."


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My cats love fancy feast cat food. They love the broth and the purely fancy feast the best. One cat prefers dry food but loves the broths and can't get enough of it. Keep up with making it awesome for the cats!
my older cat, Sunshine, has been experiencing difficulty with his oral health in 2016; he needed several meds and visits to the vet to get better; so, when I saw the Fancy Feast broths, I got several flavors hoping he's enjoy them as they were lickable and easy to chew; he licked his dish clean; it was so awesome seeing him enjoy eating these broths; Thanks to Purina for these products--Sunshine's mom, Liz
My 2 cats...one a senior with no teeth...LOVE your broths but the packaging is difficult & frustrating to work with. With my hand in a cast I was able to pop the cans open but not possible to scissor off the top of broth envelope/pouch and even with two hands I struggle to dig out the bits & pieces out of the bottom folds of the envelope & end up leaving some in pkg. Please consider cans for the broth as in soup...
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My cat loves it... They just go crazy when it's time to eat. They see me going for the cupboard where I store it that's when they start to go crazy.... From meowing running springs around the living room. It's great to see them so happy. I will always Reed them fancy feast
Lillie, my wonderful best friend is a very picky eater and mostly eats people food. When I served her the chicken in broth, it was gone in 60 seconds. She lapped it up with super speed . . she loved it which is good to know because I now have a food alternate, which I understand is important for any cat's diet. Thank you for something my Lillie really loves!
Needs broth only. Not much broth in it any more. My cat has Lupus--does not chew well any more. When you had the pkg. with ALL broth & tiny bit of poultry he loved it . Now there is not enough broth in it to make it worth while. I actually have to shake to see if it is mostly broth or meat. Which is fine for a healthy cat but not for one who doesn't chew well. I wish you would make an all broth one---but then you would probably charge at least twice the amount. Mrs. L. Lesh I will not use it again unless you put all the broth back in it!!!
when my cats refused to eat their regular food, I decided to buy 6 or 7 different brands and each day I would give them a brand and change their food to what they liked and ate.. and it ended up being Fancy Feast or Medley..No uneaten food now and they love nearly every flavor I put in their dishes..
I gave some to both my cats and they loved it! It is good for them and a lot of time they don`t like some of the food I buy. But they loved this and They are going to get this product all the time now !!
Our kitty craves the Fancy feast gourmet wet foods- she likes all the Flavors especially the tunas~ we also have started to use the dry food as treats and put a little out at night for those middle of the night munchies- she loves both types!
We appreciate your recommendation on using more meat in this product. We'll be sure to let our team know that our consumers are looking for this. If you'd like to speak more about this, feel free to call us at 800-877-7551.
Perfect for our picky little girl who walks away from every food but this one. I feel great giving her this food because it gives her extra hydration and protein that she needs in her diet. She is a skinny little cat and has, for some reason, always liked vegetables, so we were a little worried when she liked nothing we put in front of her. She has always begged for vegetables, so I like that it also contains vegetables for her. She sits at her bowl when it's feeding time and waits patiently, so I am a happy mom!! Thank You for helping us find a food our little finicky eater loves! Our boy loves everything you offer. ;)
My 17 year old rescue was very dehydrated last summer. We had unusually hot weather and I thought my cat wasn't going to make it. This product saved her life!! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. I recommend this product to everyone who loves their cat
My cat really enjoyed all the Broths. However, for over a dollar an envelope, it would take at lest 4 envelopes to equal one meal for a cat as each envelope is very skimpy - definitely not enough for one cats' meal. My cat was still very hungry when he finished the broth. You'd have to spend about $12 a day to fill a cat up on these very skimpy portions. Will not buy again unless you add much more to the product.
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Cat loves all flavors. However, very hard to get all product out of pouch. Gets stuck down in crevices. You need to find a better way to package this. Tell your marketing dept. they need to go back to the drawing board on this one. Product seems to be exc but not enough for the price either.
To start, my cat absolutely adored this product. When I received it in the mail I put it on a plate & he sat in front of it eating until it was all gone! Normally he lets his food sit throughout the day and snacks occasionally but Fancy Feast seems to have really hit the spot. Personally, I feed my cat dry food every day and occasionally supplement wet food to give him variety. I also believe wet cat food is more natural and healthy for cats than the dry variety. That being said this is a fantastic stand-alone product, but it could also be poured on top of dry food to make it softer or give it more flavor.
My cat does NOT like any sort of people food except for butter, tuna and salsa (I know - Salsa?!). I was a bit wary when I first opened the pouch and found visible vegetables in there. To my complete surprise, he ate it all up immediately. He'll eat it on it's own or mixed in with his dry food. We have to be careful with his diet because of being prone to urinary tract infections and this totally fits in. It has an awesome broth that he can't get enough of and that's important when you need him to push fluids. We give it two thumbs plus two dewclaws up!
My cat has always eaten the Fancy Feast can cat food. We recently tried the Broths and she really enjoyed that! I will buy some of the broths along with the small cans. The price is a little high for the Broths. But it's a nice treat sometimes!
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We're really sorry to hear your cats are not fans of our Fancy Feast Broth. Please give our team a call any time at 800-877-7551 and reference case number 19584012 so we can learn more about your experience and help you out. We hope to hear from you soon.
My cat enjoyed new broths so much she continued to eat the whole thing until every drop was gone.She normally is a picky eater but she didn't even stop to get a breath of air.
I have three cats all under the age of three. They will eat pretty much any dry food. They fell in love with the Fancy Feast in broth. Every time I go to the kitchen they follow hoping for more. With three of them it will have to be a special treat.
Buddy, our black cat, is pretty fussy. He refuses to eat food that is like a pate and prefers chunks of meat. So when I got the broth with chicken and whitefish, I thought he'd be all over it. He ended up licking all of the liquid in the bowl and off the chunks, then ate his dry food. He refused to eat the chunks. Not your fault at all, just him being Buddy. But he loved the broth! I would love it if you sold that separately so that it can be poured onto the dry food as an extra treat.
I received a sample of this food from Fancy Feast. I was surprised by the look of it that it actually did not look gross or disgusting like a lot of cat foods do. I was also surprised that it did not have fillers or unnecessary ingredients.
My cat loves the broths. It's meant as treat so I serve it as an prelude to his fancy feast dry kibble dinner. And it's real meat! Not processed at all (that I can tell). You get real whole anchovies and everythinh. Portions on meat are small, but it is called a broth not a stew so it seems logical.
our kitty sunny is 12 years old and finicky when we opened the package she went crazy just from the smell and ate it all in under a minute and then meowed at us for more so this is her new wet food.
My cat is a very picky eater. She is around 12 years old, and was recently diagnosed with kidney failure, so I had to start feeding her canned food. I searched and searched for foods for her to try, to no avail until I found Fancy Feast Broths! She slurps it right up, and has actually gained weight eating this food. I recommend it to any owner with a picky cat! Like my Sally, she loves the liquid part of the food, not much of the actual chicken or pieces, but I can get her to eat all of this because it's so liquid like! Highly Recommend!
My cat Chaz loves anything from fancy feast so I definitely recommend this product to all my friends and family and everyone else that's looking to read a great review and now I don't know what else to write about it but it's awesome and my cat absolutely loves everything y'all sell and I will continue to buy your product but I also love trying new free samples, thanx
My Cat loves the broth! But there is not much meat/fish/ veggies in this product! and has so much liquid it spills out if the packet. She does like the flavor! but leaves what whole food that is left. But she loves a pate! Good product but needs improvement
Thanks for your feedback! Please give our team a call any time at 800-877-7551 and reference case number 19566330 so we can learn more about your experience and help you out. We hope to hear from you soon!
Pumpkin just loves the broth- she will drink it first - then pick at the meat - leave it for a while, then come back & re-lick the plate & sit in front of it as if trying to mental telepathy me to give her more.
Hi I am Isaac, eight year young Manx and I love the tastes of all the broth flavors. My mother thinks the package should be easier to open. She has even tried opening the package from the bottom to get all the little goodies out. It's a good thing she loves me because I can see how frustrating the packaging is to open and if she saves me some tor later there is no way for her to close it. I give it five stars for flavor, she gives it one star for the poor packaging. My big brother, Crockett, a German Short hair Pointer and sister, Zuzu, a Weimarner, wishes I wouldn't clean my bowl so they can!
When my 10 yr kitty stopped eating for no reason , the vet could not find anything wrong either. I went through every food I could find. Did not matter how much I paid she would not eat. When I brought the broth fancy feast home it saved her. She had lost 5 pounds and would only eat this. Her fave is any clear broth and has to have fish in it. i give this a 10 !!!!!
I have said this months ago but I guess you don't read these reviews. My cat loves your broths but I can't get them out of your insane package! Half of solids in broth are lost every time. I even add a little water at the end to try and retrieve rest of meat/veggies at the bottom. Please fix your package!!!
The Broth with chicken and vegetables did not even get my cats attention..he went the opposite direction when I offered it to him...it looked nothing like the advertisement of it and was such a small amount it would have filled one tablespoon. Sorry
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As an owner of three fussy cats I stumbled on your product at Pet Co ! I was aware of but had not tried your product. Well I trudged home with a carton full of your product and at the first feeding was given a most wonderful welcome. The loved it. Having lost my wife to cancer a year and a half ago the kittens fill a huge void for me. When I please them it is an awesome reward that is hard to explain. Keep up what ypu are doing as it is most correct !!!
My cat absoluetly loves this product. I recieved a free sample in the mail as soon as i put it out within 5 mins her bowl was licked clean.Mind you my cat does not even like wet food anymore instantly she ate the whole bowl of this. Also as a pet owner i was amazed by the quality of this food it was like it was made from scratch in my kitchen. I forsure will recommend this product and will be purchasing also!! Purina you have out done yourself i cant wait to see what product comes out next.
I received a free sample of Fancy Feast Broth in the mail. When you open the pouch it actually smells like human quality food!My 4 female cats gobbled it up! I am buying the pouches of broth on a regular basis now. They are a bit pricey, but well worthwhile as a weekly treat drizzled on top of their regular food. I am also feeding a feral cat with the intent to catch him and have him neutered and vaccinated. During that process the neighbor's elderly outdoor cat also comes to visit and gets some food. These two male cats enjoy the broth, too, and I hope to be successful catching the little feral guy and plan on using the broth to entice him. Great product to use in addition to your regular food or to get a finicky cat to eat!
Feed up to one pouch per day for an average size adult cat.
Fancy Feast Broths are intended for supplemental feeding only. This product may be fed daily along with a complete and balanced cat food diet.
Adjust feeding as appropriate to keep a healthy body condition. For cats who are fed both wet and dry food, adjust your feeding routine to maintain a healthy body condition as instructed by your veterinarian.
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Video: The start of the El Reno tornado
The deadly tornado that hit near Oklahoma City last week was wider than Manhattan and the widest on record at a terrifying 2.6 miles (4.2 km) across.
The tornado was the second top-of-the-scale EF5 twister in the area in 11 days the National Weather Service said. Winds inside the tornado nearly reached three hundred miles an hour, just shy of the strongest winds ever measured.
Nineteen people were killed in the storm and subsequent flooding, including three storm chasers. The tornado was originally graded as an EF3 but following a survey of damage and the high-speed winds was upgraded to EF5.
It followed an EF5 tornado on May 20 which hit the suburb of Moore, 25 miles southeast of El Reno, and killed 24 people. The tornado on Friday managed to avoid heavily populated areas, sparing lives
William Hooke, a senior policy fellow of the American Meteorological Society, said the continued growth of cities in tornado-prone areas makes it only a matter of time before another monstrous twister hits a heavily populated area.
"You dodged a bullet," Hooke said. "You lay that path over Oklahoma City, and you have devastation of biblical proportions. It's only a matter of time."
When the winds were at their most powerful Friday, no structures were nearby, said chief warning co-ordination meteorologist Rick Smith with the weather service.
"Any house would have been completely swept clean on the foundation. That's just my speculation," he said. "We're looking at extremes ... in the rare EF5 category. This in the super rare category because we don't deal with things like this often."
Mr Smith said the storm's wide path would have made it hard to recognise up close.
"A two and a half mile wide tornado would not look like a tornado to a lot of people," he said.
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In 1972, the Apollo 17 mission discovered a hypergate to Mars on the surface of the moon. Soon a war breaks out between Earth and Mars, and Martian soldiers begin to descend from the sky, riding steel giants, intent on exterminating humanity.
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A4 made from A3 300 microns white card
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
Christmas Princess
Ta Da ...
As promised, here is the card that DS1 made using an image which he coloured with Promarkers (for the very first time).
I printed these images and DP's out a while ago, ready for when I started my Christmas card making, but I never got round to starting because I had/have the wedding stationery to do for my friends wedding... which is only 3 weeks away today (OMG).
DS1 and I had a little colouring session to kick start my Christmas card making on Sunday - it was cold, snow on the ground and nothing else to do - so he agreed to craft with me (gosh).
This card is for my niece and is made with an image called 'Christmas Princess' - drawn by the very talented Christy Croll, owner of Tiddly Inks. You will find the Tiddly Inks store HERE, where you are sure to find something just for you. They are whimsical, quirky digi stamps - and for some of them, there are design papers (DP) available too.
I have another Christmas image from Tiddly Inks which will appear on my blog soon - in the meantime - check out Tiddly Inks blog, where the DT has done an amazing job in this weeks challenge. It showcases just what can be done with these delicious images.
What do you think of DS' first attempt with the Promarkers. He's quite chuffed with himself and is currently sat watching Dawn Bibby with me (not really - he doesn't have much choice). He's been talking to the TV when she was 'selling' sets of promarkers - telling her there is nothing she can tell him that he doesn;t already know about using them... i'm sure that's testiment to his mum (that would be me) that he's been shading and doing the hair...
Not too bad for a first attempt. I think I could get him to have another colouring session.
Here are the details of the card:
A4 made from A3 300 microns white card
Backing paper from Forever Friends CD, printed on 190gsm
Sentiment - PC generated
Poinsetta flower in glitter card - cut with Marianne Creatables Poinsetta die (glued with Pinflair glue gel)
Image - Chrismas Princess from Tiddly Inks
Silver snowflake border across page - Martha Stewart large snowflake punch
Random snowflakes - all Martha Stewart punches
Stickles used to 'bling' up the fur trim on the outfit
Image coloured with promarkers
Thanks for your visit - hope you enjoyed this post and will come back again soon.
Paula x x x
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That's great! Now get him to make ALL your Christmas cards for you!!!
We need a Green Card because we're not US citizens. They're called Permanent Resident Cards and are valid for 10 years. Before that we had working Visa's that are valid for only a max of 3 yrs and can only be renewed once. We did that and then went down the 10 yr Green Card route because becoming a US citizen seems to be a very large step to take! That would give us full US citizen status, voting rights, a US passport etc. We've talked about it, even gone as far as obtaining all of the forms and looking at the requirements, but neither of us wants to take that last step. So we're renewing the Green Cards again for another 10 years.
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I was interested to read in Saturday's Telegraph that the lottery ball least likely to be drawn is number 13. That the story was part of a stunt to publicise the 13th anniversary of the National Lottery shouldn't distract from this remarkable statistic, for it surely provides some of the strongest evidence so far for the existence of the paranormal.
Since the lottery was launched, the 13 ball has consistently underperformed; it once failed to be drawn for 49 weeks in a row. Why should 13 be so unlucky? Chance is one possibility, of course: a one in 50 chance. Alternatively it may not be a coincidence. Among those who are influenced by superstition in their choice of numbers, 13's reputation is likely to make it less popular. So few people will be willing it to come up on the weekly draw.
I don't believe in that sort of rubbish, of course. That's why I've never once bought a ticket.
Also on the subject of luck, it is reported that Gordon Brown is to stop attending sporting events because English and Scottish teams always seem to lose when he is there. When the England football team lost 2-1 to Germany in August he was sitting next to Angela Merkel. Brown also saw England beaten by South Africa in the rugby, and Scotland lose to Italy at Hampden Park.
"Some people had argued that the Prime Minister had not necessarily been the best of omens so far," said his official spokesman.
Indeed. Whether it's losing football matches or the personal data of twenty six million people, Gordon is officially a harbinger of doom.
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Friday, May 7, 2010
Cape Town Update
Work is progressing nicely in Cape Town. A diver inspected Wild Eyes' hull today and found a large clump of seaweed on the prop. Everyone hoping that that is the cause of the engine trouble on Abby's arrival as the engine runs fine out of gear.
Everyone had an incredible night at the Cape Grace Hotel there at the V&A Waterfront. They are being hosted by a local family now who have been great company and a super support.
Abby was going to visit an all-girls school today and perhaps speak.
Rigging was inspected and besides a few tweeks and line changes - everything looks great.
Another video from Jeff Ayliffe - Primedia Broadcasting:
77 comments:
- AnonymousMay 7, 2010 at 2:56 PM
Great to hear from you Abby. Those South Africans are surely nice people A. (Except when we have to play them in rugby)Ha Ha
Hope you get back out soon and get your journey underway again.
Chris from Canberra AUS - AnonymousMay 7, 2010 at 3:13 PM
Glad to hear that it looks like the engine might be ok. Sounds like you are enjoying a little breather.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousMay 7, 2010 at 3:22 PM
I can hear Laurence is quickly taking on an SA accent. Rrrrrrrrrrrolling is his rrrrrrrrrr's already! :-)
ReplyDelete Thank you, Team Abby, for a great report. The videos that you've posted give us a nice feel for what preparation is taking place and also gives us a glimpse of Cape Town. Very interesting. I think that Abby will feel recharged to resume her voyage with a new confidence knowing that Wild Eyes is well-found to complete her trip. I'm really looking forward to your next Cape Town update.
From Seattle, WA, USA
SaltyDogYou are doing a great job following your dream. We congradulate you and your team for the fine perfomance. Best wishes and good luck on the remainder of your trip. We will be following you day by day as we have since you started. We feel like we are on the boat with you through your great blogs.
Art & Galina- Judy GMay 7, 2010 at 5:34 PM
Hi Abby - nice pix AND super video of your sail into C.T. - HOW NICE FOR THE SCHOOL KIDS TO HEAR OF YOUR ADVENTURE FIRST HAND - WOW !!!!!!!!! - WHAT A THRILL FOR THEM - happy stopover - God bless - Judy G - Surfer's Pdse - AUS.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousMay 7, 2010 at 5:58 PM
Tie Wild Eyes off and turn the engine in gear.See how it all feels and sounds.
ReplyDelete - Evie from BendigoMay 7, 2010 at 6:27 PM
Abby enjoy your stay in South Africa
Have a great time while you can
Evie - AnonymousMay 7, 2010 at 7:01 PM
Comparing this video of yours posted on this blog to the videos taken from you back in January definitely proves that "you have come a long way".
You have a very dedicated father (and mother of course) who very much cares about you. Lucky you! (You knew that already)
s.n. El Cerrito, Ca Welcome to CT Abby! Try to have a little fun while there cause it may be awhile before you have a chance again. Love the pictures especially the one holding the french fry. We look forward to more pictures. Thank you for keeping us informed. God Speed. Don & MaryLou Huff, North Bend, Washington, USA
ReplyDelete- AnonymousMay 7, 2010 at 9:15 PM
Thanks for the update team Abby. Glad Abby is doing good and having a little fun, she deserves it. Gail/Ventura
ReplyDelete - AnonymousMay 7, 2010 at 9:24 PM
Great job Abby! Being a sailor myself, and following the around the world sailors and racers, I really hope you aren't too disapointed. It certainly was a noble attempt that by no means should be considered a disapointment. Since you really seemed to enjoy being out there, are you considering doing an around the world alone race?
ReplyDelete - AnonymousMay 7, 2010 at 9:35 PM
It sounds like stopping is turning out to be a wonderful experience for Abby. And considering no one will offically recognize Jessica Watson and her record there is no record to beat. Might as well stop and enjoy every moment. Abby you sound much happier than you have in a while. Well done and have fun. This is a once in a lifetime experience.
ReplyDelete Abby and Team
Thanks for the video, nice to see what is going on in CT to get you ready. Did you really have all the stuff on board. You talked about corrosion on the kindle. All those cans do show what the salinity in the boat does to your 'stuff"
Just a few hours ago I was out with my husband who was frustrated because we were lost. The Navi-system was not functioning properly and was giving us wrong directions. I told him " a 16 year old girl just sailed from California to South Africa through some of the most treacherous sea conditions ever. She didnt have a gas station to stop and ask directions, she used her knowledge and skill to get there. Please stop complaining, we are on land.. figure it out... He stopped talking and then a few minutes later replied...."and a 16 year old girl just shup me up because of her drive and determination... pretty inspiring!"
I smiled and said yep guess that's what happened.
Thanks for inspiring us all.
Love and warm regards
Sherna TCaptain Abigail and Team,
Thanks for the update and video.
It was good to see all the gear drying out, the diver at work with the good news about the engine/prop and Dad and Scott hard at work. I was curious about the gentleman in uniform with the book and something ? special in the bag. You were being welcomed to CT?
Lightning, rain and high winds to start off Mother's Day weekend here....I hope the good weather there holds for your repairs.
john, Bay of Qunite on Lake Ontario, CanadaAbby,
As a South African, I welcome to Capetown! Sorry to see that you had to abandon your solo unassisted trip. I followed Zac's RTW trip in minute detail, as I am doing yours.
I am therefore astonished to discover that according to the WSSRC you (and Zac and Mike Perham and in particular Jessica Watson),and any records you collectively might have set, don't exist! Since you are under 18 years old you are, according to them, a figment of the imagination; an abberation not to be taken seriously, rather dismissed out of hand.
According to the patronising and condescending Rob Kothe, Publisher of the Sail-World Blog, Jessica Watson (and you by implication) are merely "brave little girls". As if you were just crossing the street on your own - not the Oceans of the world. How sexist is that.
Keep sailing Abby - the only people you have to answer to are yourself, your family and your friends.
Please know that there are allways going to be nay sayers out there who look forward to denigrating any outstanding achievement.
Hope the next leg, from Capetown to Marina del Ray is all you hoped it would be.Hi Abby! You, Your ship, and especially the sails look just Mob-a-lus! I think I said this before, but we are all learning all the time,so please participate as much as possible in the repairs, nobody can provide more valuable input to the team than the one who has just spent 5 months living in the boat. Before anyone gets the wrong idea, I can testify that Yanmar engines are the best thing to happen to production boats since fiberglass. ALL engines have unique personalities; U are getting to know yours. The kelp (or whatever it was) on the wheel may have been there for awhile, it just means that U really Haven't put it in gear till now; so cool.
Seems like any visit to a foreign port usually includes catching the local cold thats going around so I wouldn't be in a big rush to leave.You will know when it's time better than any of us.
If U aren't able to get a "Q" flag just remember that even a lifejacket, as long as it's yellow, flown from any halyard will tell everyone at a glance that You are running a healthy ship.
You are so impressive! Peace, Marty in Santa Barbara- AnonymousMay 8, 2010 at 12:05 AM
We let you stop at CT to rest and refresh. Now you are changing your mind and deciding to go to school??
ReplyDelete Team Abby, thank you for the update. It's good to hear that everything's going to plan. Enjoyed the video ... seems a bit of "Spring cleaning" to be done.
It's great your dad and brother could be with you for a little while. Enjoy the break Abby. Looking forward to your next blog. Take care little lady.
Sunshine Coast. Qld. Aus.- AnonymousMay 8, 2010 at 4:36 AM
Dear Captain Abby & Your Beloved Family:
My family send to you our CONGRATULATIONS! for sailing solo and bravely coming to port safe and sound!
It was the Lord's plan to have you sail to port at Cape Town so you can have a reunion with your great and very loving family. Enjoy your stay and strengthen your bodily reserves and spirit before setting out for the longer journey ahead. Smell the flowers, visit the FIFA World Cup, enjoy the time with your younger brothers and sisters. Compare notes with Zac and of course relax in the loving arms of your Mom and Dad.
Team Abby can have the time and all the logistics to refit your boat and gear. Fill it with needed stocks and food. It will be great to have some time with the press so that more people (especially those ordinary folks who do not have internet access) will learn about your adventure and be part of it. Its a very inspiring voyage for us ordinary mortals who do not have the guts and the resources to go solo.
God bless you and your family.
Jacky O
May 8, 2010 / 7:34 PM
San Fernando, Cam Sur, PHILIPPINES
p.s. I posted this comment in the comfort of our home. My posts have been irregular these past two weeks due to my travel to various parts of Luzon, Philippines. - AnonymousMay 8, 2010 at 5:03 AM
Did we determine what the full and complete problems are with both autopilots? Quite a few of us are quite interested in the total gory details on that when you get a chance.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousMay 8, 2010 at 5:13 AM
looking forward to following the rest of your trip now that Jessica is almost home. I hope you two meet up somewhere to excange stories the rest of us will never experience. Hope the repairs are quick and permanent and the rest of your jouney is safe and trouble free.
From Brisbane Australia. 05-08-10 @09:42
Hi Team Abby and Abby,
Saw the diver on your video and was glad that it was nothing more than some seaweed, hope it didn't do any unseen damage. Could Abby have just picked that up on her way in? I'm sure you'll be checking out the shaft, as well as any supports that may have been loosened, if the prop stopped abruptly. I say these things and yet I know that you are a top shelf crew working on "Wild Eyes". I'm just an old worry wart…lol…yes???…yes, for sure!!!!
Good luck on all your repairs.
Well Abby, it looks like you're getting settled in to your new, temporary surroundings, and I thought that was very commendable of you to have a little chat with the schoolchildren. That would be a great incentive for them, straight from the lady herself…yes indeed.
It sounds like Cape Town, if you have to have a break-down is a very hospitable place to do so.
I thoroughly enjoyed the video's and definitely watch them again, and again.
Take care of yourself and enjoy the scenery and the people, eat well and get plenty of rest. Loads of love and hugs.
May God hold you in the palm of His hand and may the Angels keep your sails full, and I, I will be praying for you.
Your faithful friend, fan and follower.
Michael (75) from Kingwood, WV- AnonymousMay 8, 2010 at 9:07 AM
You understanding is incorrect. For ease of explanation, this current news article pretty much sums up what has occurred.
http://www.smh.com.au/national/storm-over-sailing-record-20100508-ukua.html - Randy from OhioMay 8, 2010 at 9:16 AM
Hey Abby! Great job. You're doing great. Enjoy your rest time and get the best of it. We're proud of you. Good luck and stay safe and be careful out there! Thanks for the wonderful pictures and videos you posted. GO Abby GO!!
ReplyDelete - Lisa Gustafson Costa Mesa, CAMay 8, 2010 at 10:11 AM
Congratulations on your arrival. Enjoy your visit to Cape Town, It will go by very quickly. Happy sailing.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousMay 8, 2010 at 10:16 AM
And for all those planning their life around the 15th of May:
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11:00 - 13:00* LIVE: Jessica Watson: The Homecoming
Experience a moment in history with Exclusive Access to Jessica Watson's Homecoming. With cameras scattered around Sydney Harbour,Bill Woods and Sandra Sully bring you Jessica's first interview.[Program info Ten]
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Victor C.Pankouken @ Anon May 08 9:07am
I read the rules and all the articles in sail world and on the WSSRC website and most of the press articles, when the controversy began and prior to my post above.
Your (SMH) argument is essentially redundant and irrelevant, as, since the WSSRC no longer recognises any achievement by an under 18 sailor; Jessica's (or Abby's) adherence to them or otherwise is moot.
The main point of my post, which you wilfully ignore, is the unbelievable dismissive arrogance of bodies like the WSSRC, Sail-World Cruising Editor - Nancy Knudsen (in her case it sounds like a terminal case of sour grapes), and other mainstream publications.
Regarding the " brave little girl" quote of Rob Kothe:_
I sent a strongly worded e-mail to him regarding this statement of his. He replied as follows:
From: Rob Kothe To: DAN....@....
Re: General request from sail-world.com Australia Racing
Thanks for your email. You are right about the little girl comment. I have five daughters and my littlest one is 22.
It was not mean badly but I wont say it again and have already penned an apology.
Trust you might find these interesting.
Rob Kothe
As you can see, he had the grace to man up, and apologise - which is a great deal more than anyone else who delights in denigrating the achievements of the "invisible non existent" under 18y.o. sailor has done.
On a different note, since Zac is in Capetown, and Sydney is a short hop across the Indian Ocean (about 12 hours direct), hopefully he can also see his way clear to greet Jessica next Saturday.Well Abby it seems that you and your Dad and Zac and Team Abby are getting Wild Eyes's problems sorted out and you are getting some well deserved shore time and even doing a bit of socializing and going to that girl's school is like I've said before is very inspirational and you really are having an experience of a lifetime, what an incredible Young Woman you are and it seems it is really getting better. Once again have fun and stay safe. Peace & Aloha...38'43"N/122'67"W
ReplyDeleteHi Abby Well at this time you should be asleep but I just found a site from Cape Town with a live webcam at earthtv.com and go to the CapeTown cam, sorry folks I tried to post the link and it would not work but this does and it is at Victoria & Alfred (V & A ) Waterfront. it is in real time and so at this point its dark and I can't tell if this cam shows "Wild Eyes" but at daylight I'm looking. hope everyone enjoys this feed. Peace & Aloha. 38'43"N/122'67"W
ReplyDelete- AnonymousMay 8, 2010 at 2:58 PM
@ Dan.
Moenie kak praat :-)
The issue is simpler than you think it is.
1. The "project" was sold as a record breaking attempt adhering to the WSSRC rules.
2. In order to break the record one has to follow the exact same rules and route (or distance) as the record holder. It just so happens that those rules are the WSSRC's which as in 1. above the "project" agreed to adhere to in its record breaking attempt.
3. That didn't (hasn't) happened. Therefore the record is not broken and one cannot claim title to it.
Has nothing to do with being under 18 or WSSRC not recognizing it. This is neither arrogance nor bitterness on anyone's part. It's the rules. The rules are the rules. Dating back to Magellan who effectively benchmarked this rule. That rule being doing what is known as a "true circumnavigation". I suspect this is what you are not aware of or if you are are missing in your excitement for that projects conclusion next weekend. Herewith are "the rules":
That's an equally enterprising idea, Zac should abandon Abby to go and welcome her friendly so-called "competition".
Let me check the rule book on that one and see if it is permissible. I'll get back to right away. ;-) - AnonymousMay 8, 2010 at 3:07 PM
From Trina and Marvin, Ventura, Ca.
Nice video and keep us inform what's going on. Take Care and have fun. this whole thing about the "rules" on this endeavour is just simply getting ridiciulous these young women are spending 4-7 months out on the world's oceans going around the world and some silly group say that these women don't derserve recognition STINKS they have earned a place in the history books inasmuch as I for one will not try this and neither would most of the people that post here and especially these sour and saracastic and uptight writers and pundits that think they are above the rest of us and they probably couldn't sail a rubber ducky in the bathtub klet alone on the worlds oceans
Peace & Aloha... 38'43"N/122'67"WCapt. Abby, wow some folks sure do have a lot to say --- but when you use the Yanmar for propulsion or just do this periodically anyhow to avoid that "drag" of the weed on your wheel- back her down for 15 -20 seconds or so at 20% throttle & then back to idle & go ahead the same % and period of time. You might should "rock it" -Scott will know what I refer too..you need to make this an SOP...surely a weekly check off... Now At my house we're watching NASCAR @ Darlington = We could not be more proud of you and your Wild Eyes & You are making yo'mama so very proud on this her special Day. I'll keep quiet for several watches now to make up for my verbosity...who said that? Sleep 'ye tight!
ReplyDelete- AnonymousMay 8, 2010 at 6:49 PM
Abby's not involved in this imbroglio. Unless she decides to restart and recompete for the what is now "elusive" record.
Right now she's stopped, receiving assitance, enjoying a cheeseburger and sleeping in a bed and minding her own business.
Not clear to me why someone had to drag someone else's mess into her realm. - AnonymousMay 8, 2010 at 10:40 PM
Keeping the record straight: Almost nobody sailed around the world
Score so far:
1. Jesse Martin [youngest]: 21.514 nm (no circumnavigation: 86 nm short - took St Miguel as turning point)
2. Kay Cottee [first female]: 18.005 nm (no circumnavigation: 3.595 nm short - took St Peter and St Paul Rocks as turning point)
3. Jon Sanders [first double and first triple]: 18.220 nm x 3 = 54.660 nm (no circumnavigation x 3: 10.140 nm short - took St Peter and St Paul rocks as turning points and passed all meredians more then once, which does not count)
4. Ken Gourlay [fastest australian]: 19.275 nm (no circumnavigation: 1.125 nm short - took the route: south tasmania, south NZ, Tristan da Cunha, St. Helena, Ascension, Peter and Paul Rocks, Tristan da Cunha, home.
Sail world extensively reported of Ken Gourlays circumnavigation, not once mentioning it was no circumnavigation at all. (according to their own standards)
If Sanders took the same route as with his double circumnavigation in 1981, that record goes down the drain too.
Next? - AnonymousMay 9, 2010 at 6:13 AM
Great job Abby, followed your trip from day one ( 1st time commenting). What happened to your American flag and the right eye on the port side?
Good luck and take your time.
Bob.. if you are going to quote people denigrating Jessica on Abby's site and quoting an article, perhaps you should be reading this also very valid article
A reflection on Jessica, will be a reflection on Abigail, what method will they invent when she also finish her tour around the world?
I feel sorry for people who only have to offer condescending comments on either gils, they should learn to shut up, and not wait the last minutes to air their sour grapes.Viv
Abigail, please dont listen to them, only your managment and your parents and enjoy your time at sea....- AnonymousMay 9, 2010 at 8:07 AM
XOXO - Alana - AnonymousMay 9, 2010 at 9:03 AM
The hamburger looked good. Ask Abby how her cold drink, fries, and hamburger tasted. It made me hunger and I just woke up after 8 hours.
ReplyDelete Hi Abby:
I was happy to see the Cape Town pics and videos. Looking forward to seeing many more.
Also, happy to see that Wild Eyes is being well cared for which will make the next part of your sail much more comfortable.
By the way, Happy Mother's Day to your mom, which I am sure it is since she is able to give you a hug.
Enjoy your time in Cape Town!!
Hugs, seattlesidAbby I am 32 years old live in FL. Me and my wife have been following you since you were going around the horn I check your site that last 2-3 times a day.Good luck your parents sholud be very proud. I love your updates. I hope this time the eletcrinics stay working. I was wondering if you have a Captins lic. Or how much training you have? I know you how grown up of a boat I would love to know what other training you have. I am a diver if I was in your shoes when I got to AUS they might not get me to leave. Again GOOD Luck We will be praying for you.
ReplyDelete- AnonymousMay 9, 2010 at 12:43 PM
Wishing you the very best on your round the world adventure.
Loved the pictures.
God bless.
Clare, Spokane, Wash. USA - AnonymousMay 9, 2010 at 3:13 PM
I think we want a new blog entry by Abby right about now.
What she been doing
Did she at least see Table Mountain with all the bad weather yet?
Did you have a braai yet?
Did she eat some biltong for the first time?
Is she laffing at the crazy seth effrican eksents?
Was her school talk in Gugs?
Did she go to Hout Bay for lunch?
you know those sorts of interesting things..... :-) Dear Abby
I'm so delighted that you are safely docked in Cape Town and repairs are going full-steam ahead with your Team on Wild Eyes.
Please Abby, while you are in Cape Town, if you are willing and able, take the time to talk to girls your age in local schools about your experiences, ups and downs, goals and setbacks.
YOU can inspire
Some need inspiration
Best wishesHello Miss Abby,
Thank you for the news and the pictures. I hope you are enjoying Cape Town, watch the repairs closely and get some lessons about the autopilots and their bad tempers, in case they (or their younger brothers) would mess up again in your next leg. Obviously you won't forget to eat fesh food and compensate the dry diet that has been yours since Cabo.
About the records subject, the WSSRC stopped recognizing "officially" the records for under-18 navigators, to avoid a rush from youngers and youngers, until the day some unexperienced one will have an accident, and the WSSRC might be sued. That's all.
If you set a record, it doesn't need to be "official" for the WSSRC. In our world of global information, everyone will know what you have achieved, and the media will continuously reminding it! Same for Jessica, whose achievement has been provoking some controversy in Australia about the distance: the bureaucrats can say she didn't sail long enough, the FACT is she will have sailed more than the 21,600 nm required. The rest is just words, words, from useless bureaucrats. For everyone, she will have sailed around the world, a true blue circumnavigation, and if the WSSRC doesn't write her name on their dusty books, it won't change anything to the fact she will have made it.
You sailing girls are just wonderful! Let the greybeards have their naps in their offices, surrounded by their old bookshelves... The World is yours! This is the 21st Century, not the 19th!Hi, this is absolutely amazing! Welcome to South Africa, I live in Port Elizabeth, bout 800 km east of Cape Town. I do not think you will stop over here, but I would like to wish you everything of the best, and may God be with you.
Have a safe journey and hopefully the problem with the engine is sorted out by now.
Colin.- AnonymousMay 9, 2010 at 9:33 PM
Abby and Team,
I was watching one of your videos and noted that you said "yes, sad that I won't have the record as youngest solo, unassisted around the world sailor, but I thought no-one under the age of 18 would be recognised which leaves Jesse Martin and Michael Perham as the youngest that will achieve this record???or until someone at the age of 18 will come in maybe on their 18th birthday, who knows Hi Abby,
Just been looking at your videos and reading the blogs from the last few days.
You're looking a little tired, but well and with a few nights of uninterrupted sleep you'll soon be feeling like a million dollars.
I guess it will be nice to eat some fresh fruit and vegies while you're on dry land.
All your helpers seem to be doing a great job doing everything to make the next leg of your exciting journey comfortable and safe. It was amazing when they were showing photos of everything that they had emptied onto the wharf, how things looked so damp and there were containers that looked quite rusty. Just as well the salty air doesn't rust us humans :-).
Well my dear I know that you will most probably be too busy to read any blogs for a little bit, but I just want you to know that I'm still thinking of you and hope that you're having a lovely time in Cape Town. The people all seem very friendly.
Take care, big hugs and warmest wishes from Jan Pace (Auckland, New Zealand)Hi Abby
Hope all is progressing well.
I would like to know at some point what failed on this first leg and why,from your experts . This would be helpful in the future. Also i like your hard Dodger on the boat . Does it work well?
Your Boom Vang is all the way aft ,the way the older sailboats used to do it, the same as mine. This makes me want to keep it that way and not move it on the deck. Although a little hard on an unexpected Jibe. Do you have a loose Main sheet? What are the rails on each side of the boom ? They dont look like lazy jacks.
Thanks Cptn Uwe- AnonymousMay 10, 2010 at 6:02 AM
Abby & Team! I am totally loving the videos. I love every bit about this blog. Keep it up Ms. Abigail and I know you can't wait to get back out on that open water. Psalm 91!
Lisa from Mt. Juliet, TN To Abby and her team,
Record or no record all of you know what you have accomplished.
I think the all girls school will be thrilled to here what you have to say and will bombard you with ?s. No matter what a persons age is an adventure is always fascinating.
We'll be looking forward to reading about the rest of your trip.- AnonymousMay 20, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Tous avec toi , fille du futur , Bravo tu nous fais réver même si tu reduis un peu notre terre à un terrain de jeu . La France te salut et moi je te fais une grosse bise
Jacques - AnonymousMay 20, 2010 at 4:57 PM
dear abby, your doing great evean thow you stoped its ok! your still awsome! have a safe trip along and i hope you have enogh clohing!!


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2/22/2002:...heard a bit of all of that today. spent a nice long day out in Ukpwa, 9am-6pm. ate... twice. well. meat... ram, beef, chicken and fish. prayed out there. toured the village with Maggie. sat down and had interesting discussions with the young men. HIV/AIDS, Bin Laden and development, among other topics.
women figured heavily in our discussions but not in our presence. Maggie sat, ate and chatted with the men today. wonder how she feels about that? will ask... about that, Bin Laden and Ukpwa wanting too much tomorrow. we ended the day out there watching a football match. nice place. great people. good day.


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Nagaparan is a small mountainous village in the town of Danglas, province of Abra, PHILIPPINES. You either have to walk for about an hour to reach the place, or if brave enough, there are few passenger jeepneys delivering locals at least once a day up and down. Years pass and now, locals have their own single motorcycles navigating the steep roads. And when I was a kid, I had classmates from this village who walk back and forth everyday just to attend classes. Talk about dedication and perseverance.
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"I have learned that if you must leave a place that you have lived in and loved and where all your yesteryears are buried deep, leave it any way except a slow way, leave it the fastest way you can. Never turn back and never believe that an hour you remember is a better hour because it is dead. Passed years seem safe ones, vanquished ones, while the future lives in a cloud, formidable from a distance."
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A $110 MILLION plan to ease congestion in Melbourne's inner north-east has been unveiled.
State Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews has promised to add two lanes to the Chandler Highway Bridge in Alphington early next year should Labor win November's state election.
The bridge improvements would ease traffic headaches for thousands of motorists each day.
The plan would see two lanes of traffic going in each direction over the bridge instead of one.
Mr Andrews pledged to preserve the historical aspects of the heritage-listed bridge.
"This is very important for Melbourne's north," Mr Andrews said.
"For too long too many cars have been congested and there has been too many accidents.
"This is a very important project and one I'm proud to be able to commit to. Work will begin next year and we will work with VicRoads.
"Nothing has happened at this site for three-and-a-half years.
"It's about safety and taking practical action on congestion. Getting people to work quicker and getting people home to their families quicker."
The bridge has rated in the top 10 most excessive congestion points in Melbourne in the RACV's Red Spot Survey, coming in at No.2 for several years running.
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Dollars and common sense – raising the minimum wage.
Well reasoned – David Clark has reasoned the issue very nicely.
Of course, those who argue that raising the minimum wage would harm our economy should consider two things;
1. Our best and brightest will leave NZ for where wages are higher. THAT will harm our economy.
2. If raising the minimum wage is a "bad thing", consider the converse; dropping the minimum wage to $1 an hour. What would that do to our economy? Wreck it for sure.
Raising the minimum wage means people can share in the "economic pie" and buy the services and products that businesses have to offer. Keeping wages low may mean that 'Acme XYZ Ltd' has a lower wages-bill to pay it's staff – but it also means that other low-paid workers can't buy 'Acme XYZ Ltd's' products and services.
Interestingly, if those on minimum wage ($13.50) had a 20% wage increase, as did the Top 150 Rich Listers – that would raise their hourly wage to $16.20 an hour.
Question: why is it ok for the Top 150 Rich Listers to increase their wealth by a staggering 20% (during a global recession, no less!) – but not ok for the lowest paid to have a better wage?
Can any National Party supporter explain this anomaly in New Right dogma?
In 2008 and again in 2011, Dear Leader John Key promised to raise wages to match Australia,
"We will be unrelenting in our quest to lift our economic growth rate and raise wage rates." – John Key, Prime Minister, 29 January 2008
See: 2008: A Fresh Start for New Zealand – John Key
"The driving goal of my Government is to build a more competitive and internationally-focused economy with less debt, more jobs and higher incomes." – John Key, Prime Minister, 21 December 2011
Instead, the converse has proven to be the reality,
And it's a funny old world, really.
Voters abandoned the government that gave them this…
… for this,
Never let it be said that some New Zealanders don't enjoy a bit of masochism every so often, and vote National for a sound bout of self-whipping.
Unfortunately, it's the rest of us that end up paying for that self-indulgent choice at the ballot box.
Here's a clever idea – all those people who vote National should have a wage/salary freeze during the term of that government. After all, as some National supporters keep insisting, raising the minimum wage "harms the economy". (I assume the same holds for all wages and salaries?)
The rest of us, who vote for Labour, Greens, Mana, et al, can have our wages/salaries linked to Australia's pay rates.
Now I ask you – what could be fairer than that?
Previous related blogposts
Bill English: Minimum Wage Not Sufficient to live on!
Treasury's verdict on raising the Minimum Wage?
Treasury's verdict on raising the Minimum Wage? – Part II
Fifty cents an hour? I'm under-whelmed by Dear Leader's Generosity
"It's one of those things we'd love to do if we had the cash"
Jobs, jobs, everywhere – but not a one for me?
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22 August 2012 at 12:55 pm
If a businesses success or not depends on paying their employees crap wages, then its business model is faulty and they do not belong in business. Honestly, a 15 dollar per hour minimum wage with not break this country and in fact, the low wage economy only denotes a country that is seriously in the doodoo's. More money in the system is good for business. One thing that remains a curiosity to me though, is where is the initiatives from government and the other parties, to drive down the cost of living? There is more than way to skin the proverbial cat. Cost of living has everything to do with lifting peoples standards of living.
23 August 2012 at 5:39 pm
The logic as to why raising the minimum wage is a good thing, is too simple for the Nats to follow… they are looking for the 'angle' – but there isn't one..
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The Book of Grickle coming from Dark Horse!
April 2010 will mark the release of the Book of Grickle from Dark Horse! A hardcover collection showcasing selected stories from the out of print Grickle novel and Further Grickle book. Along with rare self-published mini comic tales and other hard to find pieces I've done over the years. Mark your calendars and
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Hey y'all today I have for you how I'm wearing my nails the Hunger Games movie! I have on (3 thin coats) of Riveting which is an amazing orange that has this gold/sunny yellow shimmer to it that blows me away!
I put a little Electrifying on the tips of my nails next because I knew these colors would go so well together that they had to be put together!
A perfect matching! I'm so excited for this movie! Are you going to see it?
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Here's a funny Vine making the rounds of a dude dunking on Michael Jordan. Well, that's the sensationalized title, but what it really is is a guy in an office who catches a mini ball in the post and makes some pivot moves on a life size Jordan cutout. He then takes off and dunks all over cardboard Mike breaking him in half.
If we had a MJ cutout in the BOA offices I gotta say I'd be doing this daily.
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Hugh O'Connor was born in Dublin in 1732 into an aristocratic family. Like many contemporary Irish Catholics of the day, Hugh saw no future for himself in his homeland, which he left in 1750 to serve the Spanish King. His cousin, Alexander O'Reilly, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Spanish army obtained him a commission in the Hibernia Regiment.
After serving during the Spanish invasion of Portugal, O'Connor (by then known as Hugo Oconór) was transferred to Cuba, where he rose to the rank of Sergeant Major. In 1765, following his promotion to Major, he moved to Mexico to serve with the colonial administrators. Two years later he went to Texas to investigate alleged corruption and became acting governor.
France's defeat in the Seven Year's War resulted in her giving up her North American colonies: Canada went to Britain; Spain received Louisiana and renamed it New Spain. In 1772, the King of Spain gave Oconór the commission to strengthen the borders of his North American territories. Three years later, Oconór reached the land now known as Arizona and decided to relocate the local garrison to a presidio (fort) in a more northern position.
On 20th August 1775, Hugo Oconór signed the official documents establishing the new fort at a place known as San Agustin del Tucson - the present location of the city known by that name. Oconór then campaigned against the Apache and Comanche tribes in the area, but his failing health forced him to request a less onerous position. He received the governorship of the Yucatán province where he died in 1779.
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- marina villatoro said...
What an interesting article. I was in Tucson ages ago and it didn't seem to hold this much history as it did in the nature and eco friendliness of it all!
- 26 August 2009 at 20:33
- jessiev said...
how interesting! i didn't know any of this history.
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Thank you both for dropping by and leaving a comment.
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CSAW CTF 2012: for200-500/net100-200/re100-400/web100-300/web600 writeups
Written by Pierre Bourdon
2012-10-01 00:00:00This article regroups writeups for several challenges which did not deserve a full article.
for200 (1)
When you decode the chunks of the PNG file individually only one has a CRC error. It contains text which is the key to submit.
for200 (2)
When you decode the chunks of the PNG file individually only one text chunk has no CRC error. It contains text which is the key to submit.
Open with Wireshark, "Follow TCP Stream" and notice a password being sent to a telnet server. This is the key.
Find the POST request to a
on the New York bar website. The text sent with that form contains the key.re100
Open the executable with IDA, notice a function that does
c XOR 0xFF
on every byte of a string, locate the string, apply the xor, get the key.re200
Open the executable with Reflector, notice a function that does a XOR once again, reverse the operation, get the key.
A bit more complicated this time: the decryption function needs a key, and the only thing we know is that the MD5 of the key is
. A Google Search tells us that this isMD5(Intel)
. This is still not the final key: the program uses that to decrypt a buffer using AES. Doing the same gives us the key to submit.re400
Open the binary with IDA, notice a
function that doesNOT c
, locate the string, apply the NOT, get the key.web100
The auth is done through a cookie. Modify it (set username to admin), done.
The SQL query allows us to inject something mysqli_real_escape'd in a LIKE clause, including
. We can use that to select multiple users and have one matching the$auth
condition (valid password, we register him) and one matching the$admin
condition (username == Administrator).web300
There is an SQL injection on the
page. You can't normally use theselect
keywords (blacklisted), but if there is an equal sign before the keyword in the request it somehow works. From there we listed the tables inINFORMATION_SCHEMA
, found asessions
table containing a session for the admin user, used it to get the key. This was not the way the author expected people to solve his exercise and this bug was fixed during CTF.web600
In PHP strcmp/strcasecmp with an array fails and returns 0. We can use that to bypass the check and get the key to be printed.
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Below are photos of the 2007 "Fashion Forward" doll. She is a limited edition of 200 and one of the first Tiny Kitty's with arm and wrist articulation. She has a red updo which is a reverse of the orignal looped ponytail/chignon style. Her eyes are blue and her lips are red. She is wearing a halter style dress with a plaid bodice and beige skirt. She also wears a matching beige jacket with a plaid bow and hat. She has ivory pump style shoes and gold earrings which match the buttons on her jacket.
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Kate Middleton Laughs Off Princess Charlotte's Candy Cane Stunt at Christmas Church Services
Pippa Middleton joined the royal tots in a pair of bargain Italian boots.
Pippa Middleton joined the royal tots in a pair of bargain Italian boots.
Kate Middleton's sister will marry beau James Matthews in May, and speculation is rife as to the identity of her bridal dress designer.
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For most backpackers, the Florida Trail in the Ocala National Forest is a must-do hike. And I'd certainly agree and send you there immediately. It's a spectacular immersion in the world's largest sand pine scrub forest on a well-worn footpath first laid down in the 1960s.
This description covers a traditional Florida Trail section hike between Buckman Lock and Clearwater Lake. There is also a Western Connector of the Florida Trail that leads southwest from a junction on Kerr Island to the Cross Florida Greenway. But most backpackers choose the eastern route, as it is easier to follow, offers stops at major springs, and has no roadwalks.
While the majority of backpackers head south to north, I prefer hiking north to south. It gives more of a psychological "downhill" feel, with the highest rolling hills being at the north end of the Forest and the prairies and marshes towards the south end. The trip can be done in 6 to 9 days depending on your pace.
While you'll meet a lot of hikers on weekends, weekdays provide a quiet escape, except for the muffled "thunder" you sometimes hear when bombs are being dropped on the Pinecastle Bombing Range south of Juniper Springs, a tradition started with training for fighter pilots in World War II.
Since I'm asked a lot of questions about backpacking the Ocala, here's an overview of logistical considerations you should have when planning your trip. Mileages stated are a combination from information in the Companion Guide and my own 2009-2013 hikes in the Ocala to pick up updated GPS tracks, data points, and details.
On these individual pages, I've described each segment from the perspective of a day hiker, noting landmarks, water, and campsites along the way. Segments posted on this website include detailed descriptions and mileage charts. Just link through to pull full details off the site.
Distance (miles) | Segment | Direction Described |
5.3 | Buckman Lock to Rodman | North to South |
7.6 | Rodman to Lake Delancy | North to South |
7.4 | Lake Delancy to The 88 Store | North to South |
10.1 | Salt Springs to The 88 Store | South to North |
9 | Hopkins Prairie to Salt Springs | South to North |
11 | Hopkins Prairie to Juniper Springs | North to South |
8.5 | Juniper Springs to Farles Lake | North to South |
8.4 | Alexander Springs to Farles Lake | South to North |
10.2 | Clearwater Lake to Alexander Springs | South to North |
I absolutely recommend you obtain the Ocala National Forest map from the Florida Trail Association along with the Data Book. They are invaluable resources for trip planning and making you feel comfortable while you're out there on the trail.
These books provide planning information for prepping before your trip, but the trail segments I'm posting here on Florida Hikes are more recently updated and go into much greater detail than any of these books are able to provide. My trail segments, however, are based on day hiking from trailhead to trailhead, as that's how I've explored the forest over the years. For a backpacking trip, I've listed the more logical overnight points under "mileages." My mileages may not exactly match the current Florida Trail maps.
Because this segment of trail is mostly high and dry, it's especially popular for backpackers who hike with their dogs. Dogs are NOT allowed at the springs, but they are allowed in the campgrounds at the recreation areas at each spring.
If it's not general gun hunting season you can camp anywhere you like along the trail, and there are many pretty places to do so, some of which are obvious. Otherwise, you must stick to the designated campsites noted below in "Segments."
The Ocala National Forest is a major draw for deer hunters from around the state. General gun season varies each year but is typically between Thanksgiving and Christmas: check the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission website for specific dates. During general gun season, you may only camp in designated campsites and you MUST wear a blaze orange vest or shirt while hiking. There is also a brief turkey season in the spring. More hunters pour into the Forest on weekends than weekdays during general gun season.
The only serious resupply along the Florida Trail in the Ocala National Forest is at Salt Springs. A 2.5-mile blue blaze heads into the small town, and you must walk a mile farther to the small grocery store, where you'll find everything you need. There are some beauty spots along the blue blazed connector trail that make for nice camping on your return trip. For simple snacks and a limited supply of camp food, stop in at either Alexander Springs or Juniper Springs Recreation Areas, both of which have concessionaires with camp stores. The 88 Store is primarily a bar but has some limited snack food and plenty of cold drinks.
As a long-time resident of the area, I can tell you that the Ocala National Forest has always had a reputation for being a bit rough. My take on it: rarely a problem, except where hunters and alcohol mix (a good reason to skip hiking here on weekends during hunting season). Vandalism is, however, an issue at some trailheads when cars are left overnight, especially at Clearwater Lake. It's best to leave your car behind a recreation area or campground gate. There will be a fee, but you can do so at Clearwater Lake, Alexander Springs, Juniper Springs, and Rodman Campground. Even better, arrange a shuttle to and from the trail. I've never encountered a problem leaving a car all day at a trailhead while day hiking. During the winter months, the "Rainbow People" migrate into the forest and set up primitive camps, often along the Florida Trail. These folks live a nomadic lifestyle much like followers of the Grateful Dead used to do. Use your smarts when you meet non-hikers; if the situation is uncomfortable, keep moving. Cell phone service is very limited throughout the Forest.
The shuttle services that have operated in the past in the Ocala National Forest are now defunct. Some hikers have had luck with Ocklawaha Canoe Outpost (352-236-4606) when they aren't busy shuttling paddlers.
Much of the northern Ocala National Forest is high, dry rolling hills of longleaf pine and wiregrass, so water is at a premium. In a normal to wet season, water can be filtered from the prairie ponds you'll find sporadically from Hopkins Prairie south. Permanent water sources are noted below in "Water Sources."
Both the Florida black bear and the Florida scrub-jay call the Ocala National Forest home, and you'll find a higher concentration of both here than anywhere else in Florida. Hikers frequently report sightings of bear tracks and bear scat, and sometimes bears as well. This species of bear is rarely aggressive but should be treated with respect. Raccoons, however, are a problem. They'll steal off with your stuff if you leave food, pots, or other shiny or smelly objects where they can get to them. Consider bear bagging or otherwise be prudent in protecting the contents of your backpack.
Campsites (north to south)
During General Gun season (deer season each late fall/early winter), backpackers may only camp in DESIGNATED or PRIVATE areas.
Miles | Location | What's available |
0.0 | Buckman Lock | primitive campground with privy, fee, at trailhead |
5.0 | Rodman Campground | DESIGNATED full-service campground with restrooms, security, fee; 0.2 mile blue blaze |
8.0 | Penner Ponds | primitive, access to pond for water; 0.2 mile blue blaze |
13.5 | Lake Delancy | DESIGNATED campground with privy, water, fee; 0.2 mile blue blaze, ATV trailhead |
17.6 | Grassy Pond | primitive, access to pond for water; 0.2 mile blue blaze |
19.9 | The 88 Store | PRIVATE, camp behind store, water / shower / laundry, fee; 0.4 mile blue blaze |
33.7 | Hopkins Prairie | DESIGNATED primitive car camping, access to pond for water; 0.2 mile blue blaze |
39.3 | Hidden Pond | DESIGNATED primitive, access to spring for water; 0.2 mile blue blaze |
44.1 | Juniper Springs | DESIGNATED full-service campground with restrooms, showers; fee; 0.5 mile walk on entrance road |
53.9 | Farles Lake | NO LONGER AVAILABLE, access to lake for water; 0.2 mile blue blaze, ATV trailhead |
61.4 | Alexander Springs | DESIGNATED full-service campground with restrooms, showers; fee; 0.5 mile blue blaze |
71.1 | Clearwater Lake | DESIGNATED full-service campground with restrooms, showers; fee; 0.5 mile walk on entrance road |
When it's not hunting season, you can camp anywhere along the trail, and there are plenty of beauty spots to choose from!
Water Sources
PERMANENT WATER SOURCES (north to south) … please check these against your maps for planning purposes
Distance (miles) | Water Source | Type |
1.0 | Cross Florida Barge Canal (under SR 19 bridge) | filter |
5.0 | Rodman Campground | potable |
5.2-6.5 | Rodman Reservoir (except atop spillway) | filter |
5.3 | Kirkpatrick Dam restrooms | potable |
8.0 | Penner Ponds | filter |
13.5 | Lake Delancy | potable |
17.6 | Grassy Pond | filter |
19.9 | The 88 Store | potable |
29.5-33.7 | Various spots along Hopkins Prairie (if not a dry year) | filter |
34.5 | Sinkhole south of Hopkins Prairie | filter |
39.3 | Hidden Pond | filter |
40.8 | Whiskey Creek | filter |
41.7 | Whispering Creek | filter |
44.1 | Juniper Springs | potable |
53.9 | Farles Lake | filter |
56.1 | Buck Lake | filter |
56.4 | Brook Pond | filter |
61.4 | Alexander Springs | potable |
71.1 | Clearwater Lake Campground | potable |


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More than 500 food additives with their name, safety level and purpose are included in this application. You can easily switch between different languages of food additives names, this is extremely useful when you are abroad and want to check additives written in foreign language (currently English, German, French, Spanish and Czech is supported). Also detailed information about most of additives are included - like dietary restrictions for vegetarians, vegans and religious groups, detailed description of side effects, origin and other information. No need to download any data from internet, everything is included inside of the application.
The program is localized in English, French, German, Spanish and Czech language.
Give us feedback, we will prepare new versions of this application with features that will be customized to your request!
Keywords: Food Additives, Lebensmittelzusätze, E Nummern, Additifs Alimentaires, Aditivos alimentarios, E Number


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Although it's highly unlikely net neutrality will remain in place over a period of time, as it's already been talked about as being repealed, until it is repealed, it will weigh on Netflix (Nasdaq:NFLX) in a negative way.
Citing a hypothetical 50-60 gigabyte cap, Netflix's value would change in the minds of consumers. Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) noted that "(1) in most homes, multiple people share a broadband connection (and usage cap) and (2) we estimate that the average streaming account on Netflix currently streams between 12 and 20 hours per month (using 12 to 20 GB per month)."
Ultimately it'll come down to how broadband providers will respond with pricing and how that would be passed on to consumers by Netflix.
Netflix was trading at $186.90, up $0.66, or 0.35 percent, as of 12:05 PM EST.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Netflix (Nasdaq:NFLX) Negatively Impacted by Net Neutrality
Net Neutrality,
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