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Re: Bzar 2011 build thread
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May 13, 2011, 11:56 AM »
Nice image! My daughter eats them just like that with a spoon - like a mini bowl of fruit.
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Bzar 2011 Build - Spine seam protection
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May 14, 2011, 01:41 AM »
Many kites on the market today have patches on the front and the back of the kite where the center T is located and where the Upper Spreader cross the spine. These patches are created from a variety of material including dacron, velcro (usually the soft side), mylar and seatbelt webbing (and probably more). Instead of cutting individual patches that need to be lined up front to back and be sewn, I prefer to make a 1" mylar strip that runs down the back of the seam. For the front of the kite, I use a strip of 1" dacron that spans the entire length of the seam. Furthermore, I make the dacron strip long enough that it can fold over the nose, toward the back, becoming a pocket for the nose end of the spine to rest in.
This picture shows how I set up to cut a 1 inch strip of mylar. I line a mylar sheet up with the edge of my metal table edge and tape it down. Then, using a 1" wide aluminum straightedge (you too can own one for approximately $6 at home depot) all I have to do is line the straightedge up with the edge of the table and run the hot cutter along the other edge. Easy 1" strip. The mylar strip should be long enough to overlap at the nose and tail of the kite when attached (it will be cut to size after sewing). I believe I got the job done with a 36" strip, but don't take my word for it, measure for yourself by comparing to the sail or the plan.
Once the strip is cut, I use a sharpie to mark the center. I prefer the metallic/silver color, as it tends to be less noticeable when the kite is complete. For the purposes of this documentation, I used a black one in a few spots so it can be seen in the photos. Marking the center helps you line the mylar strip up exactly with the spine seam.
Remember that when I completed the seam running the length of the spine that I mentioned the straight stitch is the true center of the kite... not the serpentine strip used to reinforce the seam. Keep that in mind when glueing the mylar to the back of the kite. (and do make sure it is the BACK of the kite).
Glue the strip using the same gluestick used to attach the sail panels to one another. Don't sew the mylar on yet. Stay tuned for more discussion and pics of the front spine reinforcements.
oh, and are any of you wondering why I put a mark at 1 cm from the end of the nose during the last portion of this record? This is just a reminder that it is not to be forgotten.
Last Edit: September 07, 2015, 10:59 AM by sugarbaker
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Re: Bzar 2011 build thread
Reply #32 on:
May 14, 2011, 09:13 PM »
Thank you so much Sugarbaker!!! your kite making explanation details and pictures are the best that I've seen so far
Cheers and I'm looking forward for your next posting!!
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Bzar 2011 build - spine seam protection continued
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May 17, 2011, 08:36 PM »
I hope you've got a cup of coffee... this is going to be a long one.
I would say with confidence that most kites utilize separate patches on the front of the sail to protect the spine portion of the sail (located at the center T and where the upper spreader rubs against the sail). My preference is to use one long piece of dacron to protect the entire seam. In the previous post, I shared how I protect the posterior of the spine with mylar. The next few pictures will show how I complete this process by sewing the front and back reinforcements together at the same time.
To do this, I cut a portion of 1" dacron approximately 36 to 40" long. (I compare to the sail and give myself 4 or 5 inches of slop at the nose and tail). This dacron is sewn to the sail the same way as the mylar on the back of the spine. Remember that a hole will need to be cut at the center T for the connector to pass through the sail, so 1" might not be as wide as some people would like. I think it will work fine in the end and have a cleaner look than if I use a wider piece.
When gluing on the front strip, I use the already glued mylar as a guide to make sure they line up. This is important since they will be sewn on together. I also place something in the tail section to hold the curve of the spine (exaggerated while gluing, but good for keeping wrinkles to a minimum)
Ok... so I've been procrastinating with this next section due to the fact that it requires a very minor deviation from Werner's plan. I think one of the great things about kite building is that final products are always compilations of ideas and techniques. Leading edge pockets, leading edge tensioning/wing tip design, spine tension, standoff reinforcements, panel fortifications are all subject to the builder's preference. If every builder had to come up with original ideas of how to do this there would never be any kites built. In the case of this kite, I am choosing a slightly different style of nose construction than is described by Werner and Hugo on the B'zar website. For this reason I am being very clear
This portion of the build is different than the designer intended and I do not encourage anyone to sway from the plan!
Alright, there. I said it. I swayed from the plan. The rebel in me couldn't help it. Explanation is needed. Werner's plans indicate that when completing the stitching for the nose, the spine pocket should be stitched 1 cm from the end... preventing the spar from sliding all the way to the tip of the nose. The reason for this, as stated on the B'zar 2011 web site is so that"both Leading Edges can come a little closer together". My preference, and the means in which I'm deviating from the plan, is to cut off the top 1cm of the nose entirely and letting the spine slide all the way to the end. This results in roughly the same idea that the leading edges will curve closer together, but it will create a more rounded nose rather than a pointy one. Because I have not completed my build (let alone 2 kites to compare) I cannot tell you how this will affect it's flight behavior. My feeling is that it will be a very minimal impact on the way the kite performs. If it is important to you to have exactly what Werner intended, do not do the things I have done!
Whhew! Glad that's off my chest. Hopefully "Parent Mode Positivo" will allow me a small amount of grace and artistic freedom. Did I mention that I don't condone swaying from the plan? (I should also note that if you dare to follow me outside the lines, you may need to adjust your frame dimensions... but we will get to that and it will be a minimal change... millimeters at most).
OK, so "why all that explanation now", you might be thinking... and if you're still with me and not completely sick of my writings, you'll see why in the next picture. One of the tricks I've adapted by using a single long strip of dacron for my spine reinforcement is that I wrap it over the nose which also creates the first layer of the nose pocket... because of this I needed to cut the nose to shape at this step rather than later on. I cut it exactly 1 cm from the tip so the pocket will be the same length as if I had sewn the 1 cm stitch as the plans indicate. And this is why I made the 1cm mark on the sail during the previous nose fortification steps. I'm also very careful when cutting the nose off that I don't cut the dacron strip with it... a smart builder would cut the nose before gluing the 1 inch dacron to the front of the sail.
in the last picture (just above this text), you'll see the now flattened nose is approximately 3 inches wide. You'll also see that the straight edge is placed at 1 and 1/2 inches away from the nose (measurements on are marked on the cutting matte; every square is an inch). This is where I trim the dacron. In the next picture, you can see that I fold and tape the remaining dacron tab down to the posterior of the kite. I cut a piece of tape narrow enough that it will not be stitched to the kite when sewing the spine seam fortifications in place. The tab I just taped down should not have any glue on it, as this will be the inner most portion of the nose pocket for the spine
OK, so everything is glued up, taped up, ready to sew. I start at the nose using a straight stitch (it will be reinforced later when I sew on the heavier nose material). Then when I reach the end of the nose pocket, I switch to a 2x2 zig zag stitch for the rest of the seam. I then sew the other side securing everything in place. I'm particularly careful when sewing this portion, especially with white thread on black material. Any mistakes in sewing will be quite obvious when observing the kite up close. (using black thread helps to hide imperfections but is harder to photograph for this reference).
ok, are you still with me? do you forgive me for swaying from the plan? I hope so. Next post will be shorter and show how I stitch the velcro strap for the tail end of the spine... then I'll move on to the trailing edge.
Last Edit: September 07, 2015, 11:04 AM by sugarbaker
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Re: Bzar 2011 build thread
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May 17, 2011, 08:42 PM »
The more I read this thread, the more I realize I should never again attempt a kite build.
Photo of my Mojo UL kit build made into a motivational poster by Paul Shirey.
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Re: Bzar 2011 build thread
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May 17, 2011, 08:47 PM »
Quote from: chilese on May 17, 2011, 08:42 PM
The more I read this thread, the more I realize I should never again attempt a kite build.
I feel the same way about flying a kite when I watch video of most of the fliers on the forum!
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Bzar 2011 - small steps
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May 22, 2011, 04:03 PM »
Here are some things I want to show before I move on to describing how I attach trailing edges, leading edges etc. Before I do anything else, I lay the kite out on the plan and make marks with a silver sharpie that indicate attachment points on the completed kite. All the points I mark are: Center T connection, Leading edge connectors (upper and lower), Yo-Yo stopper placement, and standoff connections at the sail. I do this now so that it is easier to locate these spots when the sail is complete. Make sure your marks are long enough to extend past any fabric you may sew over them (if you choose to do this). The pics show some examples.
The other thing I realize I forgot to mention is that the tail end of the center seam reinforcement needs to be trimmed to fit the profile of the sail itself. I use a straight edge and a hot cutter. very basic, but be careful not to alter the shape of the sail.
Last Edit: September 07, 2015, 11:06 AM by sugarbaker
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Re: Bzar 2011 build thread
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May 22, 2011, 04:24 PM »
Another step (or set of steps) that can be taken prior to sewing the trailing edge is putting together the tail strap. There are a number of ways this can be done. Many people/designers build strap that is incorporated into the spine fortification/center T reinforcement. If this is the way you prefer, then your tail strap is technically attached to the front of the kite, wraps around the bottom of the tail and attaches to a separate piece of velcro that is connected to the posterior of the sail.
Because I use a long strip as my sail reinforcement, my choice is to make a tail strap that attaches to the rear of the kite. This way I can sew the entire thing off of the kite (including the small velcro tunnel for the spine). Also, by attaching the strap to the back, it is completely hidden from the front view of the kite and I feel like this is more appealing in terms of the details regarding the trailing edge and tail end of the spine.
To start, I cut the hook and loop pieces at approximately 2 inches each. The hook portion tends to curl up as it is more of a plastic material, so I tape it down when I cut it so it remains flat. I know it's hard to tell from these smaller pics, but the loop material is the first pic and the hook is pictured second... To cut these, I use a hobby knife. No need to hot cut these pieces.
I then take a 14.5" portion of 1 inch wide dacron and cut it... I chose white here, but any color can be used. White will not show through as much as the black would in my chosen checker board type color scheme.
I then fold the dacron at two places... one fold at 1/2" from one end. A second fold at the center of the remaining material (or 3.5" from the opposite end).
Now, using 1/4 inch tape, I place two strips that span down 1 half of the strip. I make sure I leave an 1/8 of an inch at the edge so when I sew the fabric I am not sewing through the adhesive. Then I fold the strip into it's final form with the 1/2 inch tab folding over the top of the exposed end.
before sewing, I stick the hook and loop to the strip. The hook portion (harder rubber adhesive material) sticks over the folded tab of the strip to hide the edge. The loop portion needs to be taped down to the end of the strap in a manor that the tape is not sewn through in the next step. Also, I make sure that I leave a small amount of the tab sticking out beyond the loop material so that the tunnel for the spine is not sewn shut.
Next, I sew the entire perimeter of the strap with a 2x2 stitch (with the exception of the end that will face the nose... this is a straight stitch, in order to leave the spine tunnel created by the loop material open).
The strap will be connected to the sail after I've attached the trailing edge.
Last Edit: September 07, 2015, 11:10 AM by sugarbaker
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Bzar 2011 - Trailing edge.
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May 23, 2011, 04:01 AM »
The trailing edge seems like a pretty straight forward thing... right. Take some material, fold it in half and sew it in place. Easy. I have, as I tend to do, made it slightly more complicated for myself. The idea remains the same, but I've chosen to try some new things for this build that may make it more difficult.
Most kites have a nylon trailing edge with various styles of dacron reinforcement to prevent wear. For this build, I'm opting to use dacron along the entire trailing edge so as to avoid the fate of many kites (most commonly the zephyr I believe) in which the material frays over time. This choice has it's downside too, as it very well may cause increased wear on the bridle. It is always my preference to replace a bridle than a portion of the sail, so I am ok with this compromise.
The second means in which I'm swaying from my normal build process (which was to use 1" nylon folded in half) is to cut the material from 1 inch down to 3/4 inch. This will result in nothing more than a tidier look on the completed sail... and perhaps save a minuscule amount of weight that is gained from using darcon over nylon (although I believe this is a negligible difference).
To cut the 1 inch dacron down, I tape a length of it along the edge of my work table; taped in multiple places to keep it as straight as possible. Then, I tape an aluminum straightedge to the table so that it covers the portion of the dacron I want to keep. Using a hot cutter, I remove the 1/4" of material that will be waste.
Once I've cut enough dacron to cover the entire trailing edge in one piece (with approximately 4 inches of extra material) I fold it in halve. To do this I crease about 10 cm of material at a time and run it against a sharp corner of a table or the hardboard the plan is attached to. (note that these pictures are from another build and that they show me folding nylon material... not the dacron I used for the Bzar 2011).
Now I'm ready to sew the dacron to the sail. I find the middle of my dacron strip and make a fold across the short length of the material. I then place the tail of the sail at this point and start sewing one half... from tail to wing tip. I use a 2x2 stitch and I sew in a few stitches forward, then backward to secure the thread at each end. It's important to leave enough space between the stitch and the trailing edge that the leach line will be able to thread through later in the build.
Here you can see the wing tip. As I stated before, I leave a length of extra material that can easily be trimmed off once the trailing edge is sewn in place.
Some people tape the trailing edge in place before sewing, or use hair clips (or other means to secure). My choice with the smaller material of the trailing edge is to just hold it in place as I sew and go slowly, making sure the sail sits all the way into the fold of the dacron as I go. Once I've stitched one half of the trailing edge, I secure the thread and reposition the kite so that I start at the tail again and sew the opposite half. The tail looks like this when completed. (note that a small portion will be cut off later to allow the leach line to come through to the back of the sail).
Last Edit: September 07, 2015, 11:16 AM by sugarbaker
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Re: Bzar 2011 build thread
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May 29, 2011, 05:03 PM »
sorry for the delay in posts... my camera is currently being used by a friend so it may be another week or two before I have substantial progress on the B'zar as I am doing my best to photograph every step. Feel free to PM me if anyone has any questions on steps to this point. I'll do my best to answer as promptly as possible.
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Re: Bzar 2011 build thread
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June 02, 2011, 10:47 AM »
due to the lack of posts recently, I'm going to share some photographic zen. Please enjoy this panoramic of downtown Seattle while waiting for more B'zar 2011 documentation.
- unable to locate original photo - not relevant to build
Last Edit: September 07, 2015, 11:17 AM by sugarbaker
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Re: Bzar 2011 build thread
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June 09, 2011, 11:20 AM »
i think i want a Sugarbaker build B'zar.
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Hmmmm Talon vent or SUL next... decisions decisions.
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Re: Bzar 2011 build thread
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June 10, 2011, 02:31 PM »
Quote from: Danno419 on June 09, 2011, 11:20 AM
i think i want a Sugarbaker build B'zar.
That is very nice of you to say, Thank you! Perhaps some day I'll have the time to make kites to order, but at the moment I think I'll only be building kites for myself. You should give kite building a go for yourself (Le Quartz is a good kite to try as a first build).
Soon, my camera will be back (and my sewing machine for that matter, as I've taken it in for it's annual inspection; free at the place I bought it). Coming up will be documentation on threading the leech line, attaching the tail strap, and then on to the leading edges. It really is coming I promise, it is just taking a while!
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Bzar 2011 - framing: lower spreaders
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June 14, 2011, 07:55 PM »
So, I've kept quiet long enough. My sewing machine is in the shop so no new posts about the sail, but I have some pictures of what I have done with the lower spreaders. Here it is.
First off, the biggest advice I can give about cutting a frame is to measure twice... then measure again, then make your cuts. The other thing I do is I cut all of my frames slightly longer than spec (by about a millimeter or so) which allows for some adjustment for finish work.
Start by measuring. Measure twice. Have a method for measuring. I use the same measuring tape to measure the entire frame for consistency, but I also compare measurement marks on each identical spar before I cut. To mark where I will cut, I use my trusted metallic/silver sharpie. Here you can see that I've measured and placed a mark on one lower spreader at 765mm... I've marked it so that when the cut is made and finish work is done, the mark will have been removed. Remember that whatever you use to cut your spars (I use a dremel tool), the width of the tool should be considered. If you cut on the wrong side of the line, your spar will be 2 to 3 mm too short. I mark all of my spars in this way and always pay attention to which portion of the spar will be the waste. With Nitro rods, you can cut either end to an extent. I know Ken McNeil cuts off the big end of his Nitro spars. For this build, I'm going to cut off the small end for two reasons. I am in the habit of cutting of the small end (I usually use 5pt or 3pt spars for my builds and with those spars you should only cut the small end to avoid problems with ferrules). The other reason is that the spar will remain slightly stiffer if you cut off the small end... or be more flexible if you cut the big end. For consistency, I'll reiterate: for this build I'm cutting the small end of my nitro spars.
Before I cut, I mark both spars (in this case, both lower spreaders. To mark the second spar, I butt the end of the spars up against a straight edge and then use the mark on the first spar to put the mark on the second. see pictures.
To cut my spars, I place them in a small vice on my work surface. Please do not try this at home and come to me when you've crushed your $20 Nitro Black Diamond spar in your vice.
A bench vice will easily crush your carbon spars!!!
The key is to tighten down just enough to hold the spar in place... this allows you to use both hands to control your dremel tool for cutting. (if you're going to use a hack saw to cut carbon, get the highest tooth count blade you can fine. I've had decent luck using a 32T per inch blade).
once I cut the spar, I have a rough edge and I can still see the mark that indicates the spar is approximately 766mm long. then using 120 grit sand paper, I bring the spar down to the right length and taper the end so it slides easily in the APA spread and has less of a sharp edge (to keep it from snagging on the sail or my skin). Note that I sand the end of the spar until the measurement mark is removed, then I taper the end. This way I know that the spar is exactly the right length. Don't hesitate to measure with a tape measure (or straight edge) to avoid sanding too far.
Later this week I'll post some detailed photos of how I ferrule the lower spreaders on this kite. It is a process that can be done 1 of two ways. You can use a .28" solid carbon spar for a ferrule (which will fit in the large end of the nitro spars, but require you to drill out your center T connector). My choice is to use a .240 solid carbon spar as the ferrule, which will require a shim to fit snugly in the spreader... for a shim, I use a portion of p100 spar glued into the large end of each spreader. Pictures coming soon.
Last Edit: September 07, 2015, 11:21 AM by sugarbaker
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Re: Bzar 2011 build thread
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Thanks again, sir, for your high quality documentary. I hope to fly one of your kites this summer - I always seem to miss you at kite hill.
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In San Francisco for a speaking tour, Lauri Lebo, who reported on the Kitzmiller v. Dover case for the York Daily Record and then wrote The Devil in Dover: An Insider's Story of Dogma v. Darwin in Small-Town America (The New Press, 2008), was interviewed by the San Francisco Chronicle's Nanette Asimov, with the result appearing both in the newspaper (October 31, 2008) and on its podcast.
NCSE's executive director Eugenie C. Scott spoke on science education at the Innovation 2008 conference, and video of her talk is now available (from 7:40 to 27:15) on-line.
A recent survey among Eastern Orthodox laity in the United States provides interesting data on their attitudes toward creationism and evolution. According to the report (PDF), published as Alexei D. Krindatch, The Orthodox Church Today (Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute, 2008), the survey was conducted from September 2007 to May 2008. Information was gathered by a mail survey of a nationally representative sample of lay members of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North America (GOA) and the Orthodox Church in America (OCA), the two largest Orthodox denominations in the United States. There were nearly 1000 respondents from 103 parishes.
Writing in the Houston Chronicle (October 22, 2008), the chief executive officer of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Alan I. Leshner, deplores the recent appointment of three antievolutionists to a committee charged with reviewing a draft of Texas's state science standards. "The new standards will shape how science education is taught in Texas for the next decade, and it would be a terrible mistake to water down the teaching of evolution in any way," he writes, adding, "At a time when most educators are working to prepare students for 21st century jobs, the board members' action threatens to confuse students, divide communities and tarnish Texas' reputation as an international science and technology center."
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"That Clapper is lying to Congress is probably more injurious to our intelligent capabilities than anything Snowden did," Paul said on CNN. "Clapper has damaged the credibility of the entire intelligence apparatus and I'm not sure what to believe anymore when they come to Congress."So, how did King respond to this statement from someone in his own party? He went ballistic. He claimed that Senator Paul "disgraced his office" by calling out Clapper for lying to Congress.
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Mogonye village is about 40km to the South West of Gaborone, Botswana. There are two climbing areas, the Mannyelanong Cliffs and the Mmamotshwane Gorge.
Mannyelanong Cliffs
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Offers less spectacular climbing than the cliffs, but in a pleasant shaded area with a stream.
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Turn off the A1 at Boatle and head towards Thamaga. Take the signposted left turn to Mogonye Village. Road is tar up to village. Then take track as shown above (and see Tracks4Africa layer on google earth). 4WD needed.


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I like the character design. That male character doesn't look like a wimp or a simple-minded idealist, and is posing somewhat confidently. Certainly, we'll have to see if Enokido can give him an engaging personality... I'm personally relieved to hear that Enokido wasn't a writer for Heroman.
Recently I was reading Guyver, and while reading it recalled my like of Reideen 2006... In the wake of a show with perhaps similar plot elements (Heroman), I also hope that BONES is in the mood to refine their storytelling such that they will do this new series justice along the lines of those series. Though I guess it's not an alien-fighting story like those, it's more of a mecha anime...
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I'm surprised by the vitriol against Soul Eater and Heroman in this thread. I didn't like either show, but then I didn't expect to - they're for kids, and all the beautiful animation in the world won't make me enjoy stereotypical shounen fare like this. It didn't really work ten years ago and it certainly doesn't now!
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"Bad" is not enough to describe it
Here we hope, we get decent mecha anime this time. Mecha TV series anime getting rare on last 1.5 year
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Back when I actually watched Soul Eater I remember there being little to no difference in the late night broadcast anyway...
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Heroman is an original work. I don't think it matters that it's targeted a kids first and foremost. That doesn't mean it cannot also appeal to everyone else and have a good story and interesting action (instead of just Heroman punching something all the time). If you are suggesting that BONES is incapable of delivering a comic style series for kids that is also really enjoyable for everyone else, then that is probably more insulting to BONES than to Heroman. Lol.
Angelic Layer was a shounen manga adaptation for kids. Hiwou Senki, BONES' first production, was totally for kids. Both shows are very enjoyable and show a lot of creativity and great pacing. Soul Eater sucks, and Heroman sucks even more. Please do not attempt to downplay the fact that as BONES' productivity increases, their quality drops. It is definitely of concern to those who have followed BONES from the very beginning and think very highly of their abilities when they actually put their mind to it.
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The main problem though with SE is that Bones had no idea what to do with the ending and alot of the problems such as later pacing can be attributed to that. The animation and choreography at times could be absolutely astounding(Black Star and Mifune fight scene) though. I really would say that Bones's current strength is in production values moreso than writing.
Heroman only really suffers from generic and boring writing, everything else especially the BGM is outstanding. So again considering I don't know who's writing how much(Stan Lee could be doing alot of the writing for all I know) I would still not fault Bones that much though.
What I can fault them for is DtB2 though and Brotherhood to certain extents as well as the mess of the E7 movie. Not to mention the horrendous horrendous decision to make Xam'd 26 episodes instead of a full 50 and the serious problems of that show due to that.
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You may have a point about the worldview, but I still found that despite its target audience, it felt at times that the show didn't quite know who ti was tryint to appeal to. That and the fact that it falls in the bizarre age where most studios were making the jump into digital makes it visually a tad garish in my eyes. Still I won't deny that it had its moments and some of the design wasn't half bad either.
But I still stand by my point: despite my appreciation of BONES as a studio it's not like it has some kind of Midas touch that turns everything into gold. I found Jyu-Oh-Sei's second half to be relatively awful, Ayashi Ayakashi feels like a sort of misguided attempt at making some sort of slick period piece that while not totally ill-natured has more than a few dubious design choices. And even their best works suffer from some occasional awkward pacing. I'm thinking particularly of Eureka 7 which, despite a marvelous middle stretch, made viewers have to sit through some rather tedious (as Bluwacky may attest to) 'worldview' building episodes.
My other argument falls in line with Jarmel's last comment: I believe that both FMA: Brotherhood and Darker Than Black's second season are much bigger stains to BONES' reputation in my eyes than Soul Eater and Heroman will ever be, since the later two are just (at worst) two subjectively average additions to their portfolio, while the former two represent a break of their philosophy of avoiding remakes and sequels. Doesn't help that at least FMA hasn't been exactly brilliant throughout its run(with the obvious exception of some episodes) which makes it all that much harder to swallow.
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I don't see how anyone that's not already biased against it could possibly consider FMA:B a "stain" on BONES' portfolio.
Spoiler for longpost is long:
But on topic... Do we really need another new school mecha bishonen series? Especially since the rabid horde is already frothing at the mouth in anticipation of Code Geass: Gaiden?
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Also I don't think we know any sort of school is involved and judging by the picture of the Milky Way behind the main character, I would say it is looking like more of an adventure/mech show than school oriented.
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After re-reading my own post, I do realize that perhaps choosing the word 'stain' wasn't the best idea. After all I do/did enjoy watching the shows in question to some extent. I won't get into much detail since I do believe that the thread has already been derailed enough, but my point is that, regardless of their quality, both shows (a remake and a sequel) simply are the most obvious representation of BONES' progressively falling to more comercially inclined productions. I don't exactly have a problem with the concept of sequels per-se.
I enjoyed watching most of BONES' works so far and own almost all of them as well. I still believe they're one of the actual japanese animation studios whose work is at least consistently solid. But my point is that while I don't disagree with 7th and duckroll about Heroman and Soul Eater, I just think their complaints that could easily be leveled to some of their other shows by some people. But I still find perfectly understandable to feel some distaste and cepticism brewing from them.
About Star Driver itself: I guess having Enokido on board can't hurt and it'll be interesting to see how Ito does as Animation Director (when was the last time he occupied the spot? I have some vague memories of him being in charge of Eureka 7's 30 something episode) and Igarashi is always a solid choice for the Director spot. I am rather ambivalent to the concept but I'm cautiously optimistic that they can pull off a good show.
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On a certain level all art is commercial. Someone has to pay for it to be made. But we're wildly off-topic...
So yeah, when do you think we'll start seeing the Star Driver PVC models for sale...? ^_^
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Y'all are right, I should have thought more carefully. Truth be told I hated what I saw of Soul Eater (I thought it was puerile drivel) but I didn't really lay the blame at Bones's door, I just thought the source material was rubbish - and Heroman is what it is... and of course lots of "kids" shows are great. Clearly I was playing devil's advocate - and badly at that.
Truth be told I've mostly stopped watching anime altogether over the past year; I'd put my disinterest in Heroman partly down to my lack of interest in anime in general at the time. And I haven't even finished DtB2 yet - or XAM'D, of all things, which I was really enjoying.
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Im in the same boat as you. I was looking at the same ski you are this winter at a boat show trying to take advantage of "boat show pricing" on a a new ski. I was looking also at the Senate and they kept trying to push me into the HO Freeride which seems to be priced in the area of what you are paying for the Senate.
Sorry to bring an old thread back to life but I' thinking about moving to a 69" Senate with Vector bindings. Was out yesterday for the second time of the year and went over the front of my 67" Connelly Concept with sidewinder bindings. Needless to say it felt like the b*#$h was trying to kill me. I'm 6'1" and 205 lbs. and was thinking the 69" Senate might support my weight better. I tired the Vector bindings on at the MC dealer last week and was able to actually put them on without water and soap. Probably the most comfortable binding I've ever had on. Big improvement over my Sidewinders which require some effort and cramp my feet. I'm also actually thinking the Vectors may have released which would have been worth the purchase price based on how I feel today.
I only free ski these days and would consider myself to be an older intermediate skier. I currently ski at 31 - 32 MPH, don't see myself chasing balls any more but don't really want to step into to a wide body 20 MPH ski either.
So my questions are..... Would there be a noticeable difference with the additional 2"? Has anyone had any experience with both skis or bindings? Would it be worth doing the upgrade?
I still love skiing but I can't take too many more falls like that and not have the ski release......
There's not much scarier when skiing than going over the front of your ski while at speed.
Usually, going OTF can be solved by improving body position and/or tweaking your ski's fin. But, I'd still recommend a different ski. At your weight and boat speed a 67" ski is probably too small for you (I'm 190 lbs and ski at 34 mph on a 67"). So a 68" of 69" ski would probably be better.
I had a Senate once. Good, solid ski, but I couldn't get it to work for me -- my fault, probably because I'm a hack in the slalom course and was used to riding quicker and lighter skis (HO Monza, D3 Nomad). BUT, I've read good things about the Senate and a guy I ski with has run mine into 35 off. So, I don't think you can go wrong with the Senate.
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Pulled the trigger on Friday. Everything is shipped and should be hear Thursday or Friday.
Skied on the Connelly Saturday and Sunday on glass. Ski felt good again and had no problems but wasn't about to push it after crashing Wednesday. My back is just getting back to normal and this is my first day without Advil. Looking forward to the new and larger ski.
I also have a theory that i bought a few years ago to replace a conelly concept. I think the Conelly was a 67" and the theory is a 69". I am 5'8" and 190. I like the ease of the theory, but it feels slow. The boat struggled to pull me up on the concept (or maybe I was fighting it). I am thinking i need to find a middle of the the two.
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Actually ended up being a bit of a cluster getting the ski. Guess I just tried to get it too cheap (or I was being too cheap).
Bought a blem off Ski It Again for $270 shipped which BTW shipped directly from Radar. That part went well but took 5 days longer to get than I thought. Then went to the good ole Interweb to get some Vector bindings. That didn't go so well. Found a set of XL Vectors (from two separate sellers) for $220 total shipped. Pulled the trigger and everything started falling apart. First seller no longer had the light weight 2012 model rear binding but offered to replace it with the 2013 aluminum plate version for the same price. Saved $60 so went with that.
Second seller mis-listed what he had and backed out. Was able to find a front XL binding for $120 but it doesn't exactly match the rear. It has a slightly different pattern and logos as it's the 2012 version of the boot. While I would have liked perfectly matching boot it's not that big of a deal for me as long as they're the same model and fit correctly.
At any rate I just got everything on Monday and am planning on going out tonight to see how it rides.
The Connelly I had was a 67 and the Radar is a 69. I stood the two up next to each other and there is a noticeable difference in size (both length and width) between the two. At my weight and size I'm hoping this difference will help me out.
All in all so far I'm still happy with the purchase and am only into the package for about $500. My local MC dealer wouldn't move under $750 which I understand but for that difference I can live with slightly mismatched boots.
I'll be sure to update as soon as I get to take this bad boy out for a ride. Unfortunately on our lake just because you get there doesn't mean the conditions will be good for skiing. Tons of boaters and sometimes the wind just rips up the bay. That and based on the crashes I've taken recently I'll be looking for decent water for that first ride.
Had the ski out last night for the first run. Was very happy.
First thing I noticed between the Concept and the Senate was the weight difference between the two skis. The Senate while 2" longer and noticeably wider was noticeably lighter. The same was true of the Connelly Sidewinder bindings and the Radar Vectors. That lighter feel also translates into the feel of the ski while riding it. While on the feel of things I have to say I won't miss the Sidewinders at all. The Sidewinders while providing a very secure fit also pinched my feet and I would get cramping if I was in them waiting between sets. The Vectors are like wearing a pair of skate shoes. I needed lube to get into my Sidewinders, the Vectors just slide on.
I'm sure the two inches helped but the starts on this ski just felt less demanding and less stressful. Not dramatically so but noticeable. Riding the ski was very noticeably less demanding. The ski felt more balanced and just seemed to ride effortlessly. While the Connelly seemed to want to be on or off while turning and you needed to pay attention all the time, the Senate has a carving feel to it very similar to my first ski which was an EP Comp 1. It doesn't hunt while riding in a straight line and gives you a more confident feeling as to what to expect the ski will do next. I was expecting the longer ski to be more difficult to turn but actually had better results on my off side than I had with the Connelly. It seems to accelerate very well off the turn and again is equal to or better than the Concept.
In all honesty I'm thinking a lot of my comparisons between the two skis and my bias towards the Senate are probably due having the right size ski. I was always hitting the upper weight limit on the Connelly and most of my negative descriptions of the performance of the Concept are indicative of someone on a ski that is too small for them. All that said the weight difference is not subjective. The older designed Concept would seem to be constructed of old ground up bowling balls compared to the more advance materials used in the Senate. This translates in a lighter solution that would appear to make a noticeable difference in the way the ski feels and performs.
I've only got a couple sets in so far and wasn't really pushing it as I'm still recovering from the "over the front" falls I took a couple weeks back. I will say though that I am very happy to get back on a carving ski that feels more stable both in the turns and crossing the wakes. Money well spent in my book.
I have been skiing on a 2011 Senate C for 2 years now. 69" with Vector bindings. Did my personal best, [email protected] off (34 mph) last year on that ski. Very forgiving and easy to ride. I did move the bindings forward one notch which helped get the ski to turn. My buddy skis on a 67" Senate C and has run 38' off numerous times. Great ski!
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Archbishop Edwin F. O'Brien will receive his pallium at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican tomorrow, a capstone event marking his connection to the Catholic hierarchy and to the church worldwide.
More than 100 Marylanders have traveled to Rome to attend the Mass tomorrow, where Pope Benedict XVI will confer the woolen stole to O'Brien and 42 other archbishops who were appointed after June 2007.
"It's a great symbol, a reminder for any Catholic of the part we all share in this historic church of ours, and the continuity of the church," O'Brien, 69, said in a telephone interview from Italy.
The pallium - a circular woolen scarf marked with black crosses - represents O'Brien's post as leader of the Archdiocese of Baltimore - with limited authority over dioceses such as Wilmington, Del. and Wheeling, W.Va.
Archbishops wear the pallium on top of their vestments when celebrating Mass within their jurisdiction. The tradition dates to the fourth century. Only popes used to wear the pallium, as a sign of their authority, but then, in the fifth or sixth century, popes began giving them to archbishops, O'Brien said.
"It demonstrates pastoral authority and connection to the people he serves," said Sean Caine, spokesman for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
The Rev. Thomas J. Reese, a senior fellow at Georgetown's Woodstock Theological Center, said each archbishop used to receive his pallium from the papal nuncio, or ambassador, in each country, or another papal representative.
"They would receive it from someone coming home from Rome," O'Brien said.
In 1984 Pope John Paul II started a tradition of giving the stoles to newly appointed bishops himself on the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul, two of the Apostles.
"Coming to Rome, the feast of Peter & Paul, and receiving the pallium directly from the pope - all this symbolically emphasized the special relationship between the pope and the archbishop," Reese wrote in an e-mail.
This year, Pope Benedict will introduce a different pallium for himself, styled after a band used after the 10th or 11th century, according to the Zenit news service.
Archbishops usually request the pallium within three months of their consecration. When John Carroll, Baltimore's first archbishop, was appointed in 1808, intercontinental travel was complicated by the Napoleonic Wars, yellow fever and other difficulties, according to the archdiocese's Web site. He eventually received it in 1811.
This will be O'Brien's first pallium, although he was previously archbishop of military services. That was an honorary archbishop title, acknowledging the size of the military diocese rather than authority over other dioceses, O'Brien said.
Some Marylanders, including Cardinal William H. Keeler, are joining the archbishop in Rome to attend the celebration as part of a formal pilgrimage. They will attend Mass at different historic churches each day, including the four major basilicas.
The celebration there, with a reception afterward at the North American College, a seminary where O'Brien served as rector, is the capstone event of the new archbishop's appointment and installation.
During his nine months in the position, O'Brien said he's been collaborating with pastors and community leaders in the city of Baltimore to tamp down violence and strengthen the Catholic school system.
Encouraging young men to consider the priesthood has also been a focus. "I think everybody knows by now that's a very important theme of my time in Baltimore," O'Brien said.
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-Tried janidos (awesome tool) and obviously noticed it was made in vb. Got inspired and wanted to make my own ddosing tool for my collection with the same caliber as Jani and a few extra addons.
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Bastrop 5, Farmerville 2
In an eventful second inning, Dee McDaniel blasted a two-run home run off the Magnet School roof and Farmerville turned a triple play in Bastrop's ultimate 5-2 victory on Monday night.
Bailey Wilson started the game with a walk and Jace Barron reached on an error, enabling the Lady Farmers to grab an early 1-0 lead.
Bastrop countered with three in the home half of the second.
Ashley George drew a leadoff walk and McDaniel deposited a towering home run over the center field fence and onto the Magnet School roof.
Bastrop wasn't done. Amanda Patrick was safe on an error, moved to second on Delaney Mayo's base hit to left, hustled to third on a passed ball and scored on Megan Crymes' base hit to left, giving the Lady Rams a 3-1 advantage.
Mayo scurried to third on Crymes' hit, leaving runners at the corners and still nobody out.
Back to the top of the batting order, Kenyshae Beasley, sent a laser right back at Farmerville pitcher Shelby Banks. Snaring the ball in the air, Banks threw to third baseman Megan Dunn, who stepped on the bag for out number two and made the throw across the diamond to first baseman Kaitlyn Hughes for a triple play.
Farmerville closed within 3-2 in the third when Dunn laced a two-out single to right and Kennedy Hughes tripled off the center field fence.
Bastrop got the run back in its half of the third.
Tia Coleman banged a one-out double to left, dashed to third on a wild pitch and was called out at the plate on Chelsea Fagan's fielder's choice. Fagan continued to second on the throw to the plate, stole third and scored on a throwing error.
Bastrop added an insurance run in the sixth to go up 5-2.
With one down, Amanda Patrick singled to left, moved to third on a delayed steal, followed by an errant throw and completed the circuit on Delaney Mayo's base hit to left.
Farmerville brought the tying run to the plate with one out in the seventh after Dunn singled up the middle and Hughes walked. Crymes then induced an infield fly to Beasley at shortstop. Both runners advanced on a wild pitch, before Crymes got out of the inning with a game-ending groundout to McDaniel at third base.
Crymes went the distance for the win, striking out seven and walking five, while limiting the visitors to four hits.
Coleman tagged a pair of doubles to pace the Lady Rams' seven-hit effort. Mayo produced two singles, McDaniel went roof and Patrick and Crymes singled.
Banks struck out four and walked one in taking the loss.
Finishing up a three-game homestand against a pair of District 2-4A rivals, the Lady Rams entertain West Ouachita on Tuesday and welcome Wossman on Thursday. Tuesday's JV/varsity double header gets under way at 5 p.m. Starting time for Thursday's varsity double header is 4 p.m.
Notes: The 5-9 spots in the batting order accounted for five of Bastrop's seven hits. … Bastrop High alumnus Michael McDaniel was the base umpire for Monday night's varsity game. He is now a junior high coach in West Monroe. … Former Farmerville pitcher Sandra Ouchley, now a freshman at Louisiana College, drew her first collegiate start and collected her first hit Saturday. Inserted into the starting lineup as the designated hitter against University of the Ozarks in American Southwest Conference action, Ouchley went 1-for-3 in the Lady Wildcats' 2-1 loss in the front end of a double header.


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US Court Tells Brazilian Court To Stop Ruling On Copyright Issue That It Wants To Rule On First
from the international-disputes dept
But, of course, when you're dealing with multiple parties, there can be questions of multiple jurisdictions. In the US, when there's a dispute over jurisdictions, such as when a declaratory judgment is filed for in one district, and the other party wants to file the lawsuit in another district, efforts are made to explain to the court that first got the case which district is best, and the court then decides to keep the case or boot it to a different district. But what happens when there are international jurisdiction disputes?
TechCrunch alerts us to a fun case in which Zynga (who has a well known history of copying other company's games) sued a Brazilian startup named Vostu, which it accused of copying its games. Personally, I think Zynga should shut up and not open up such a can of worms that might come back to bite it as well, but Zynga seems to be focusing a lot on being a legal bully lately. Either way, it filed lawsuits in both the US and in Brazil. While the US court, as typically happens, was taking its sweet time, the Brazilian court actually ruled in favor of Zynga (against the hometown favorite) and issued a preliminary injunction, telling Vostu to shut down within 48 hours.
And here's where things get interesting. This woke up the US court (at the request of Vostu), who has ordered Zynga not to enforce the Brazilian decision. As the court notes, it wants to "maintain the status quo" until it has a chance to decide the preliminary injunction question. Furthermore, even as Zynga argues that the two lawsuits are separate, as one covers Brazilian copyright law and the other covers American copyright law, the US court points out that the impact of the Brazilian ruling will hit the US as well:
But one clear policy that all federal courts recognize—even those which have been loath to interfere with foreign proceedings—is the need to protect the court's own jurisdiction.... The Brazilian injunction evidently purports to restrict all use of the works in suit everywhere. It appears that enforcement of the exceptionally broad Brazilian injunction would prevent this Court from meaningfully adjudicating the claims of U.S. copyright infringement in this case.As the court notes, allowing the Brazilian injunction to go forward could harm the US court's ability to decide the case... and, by the way, it notes that Zynga filed in the US first, and should wait for the US court to weigh in:
The injunction issued in the Brazilian action is a grim backdrop against which to consider issues of comity. To be sure, Brazil has an important interest in enforcing its copyright laws. But Zynga—which chose the U.S. forum first—now seeks to enforce an injunction it obtained abroad that would paralyze this Court's ability to decide this case. Comity norms do not abide such a result.It will be interesting to see if this cross-border dispute goes much further, because I would expect that we're going to see a lot more international jurisdiction battles in the near future, and how courts deal with these could become a very big deal.


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Welcome to my blog and the place where I will post my photos and musings from my life as an ultrarunner. My nickname "Shining" was given to me by a group of very special students after I finished my first 100-miler, the Massanutten Mountain Trails 100. They were the inspiration that enabled me to finish this awesome race, and I try to live each day with a "shining" attitude!
Monday, May 18, 2009
The joys of pacing, coaching, and love at the MMT100
I was a newby pacer last Saturday at the MMT100. In my ultra career I have been a runner, a crew member, and a run organizer, but never a pacer, so I was looking forward to this new adventure. My buddy Marlin Yoder was in need of a pacer and I was happy to help him from mile 86 to the finish, so the week before the race was spent getting my stuff organized.
There are logistical issues to consider with pacing. Who was going to take my car back to the finish line for me? How would I get my change of clothes to the finish line, including a jacket for the cooler temps and rain? What would I do if I was delayed getting to Woodstock Tower AS in time to catch Marlin?
There are also the practical issues of being a helpful pacer. What kind of support would Marlin need? Does he want me to be chatty or quiet? Does he need someone to remind him constantly about salt intake and food, or is he self-sufficient? Would he need a serious pep talk when his energy stores got low? What would I do if he wanted to drop...what role would I play to keep him out there?
I described my notion of pacing to my lax team while we were out on a trail run last week (yes, I am recruiting newby trail runners from my team). I told them I thought a pacer was part-coach, part-therapist. They all said, "then you'll be a perfect pacer!" Hmmmm. I had my doubts, as this was a new experience for me and I didn't want to mess up.
I've had some awesome pacers for my 100s. Mike Broderick kicked my butt into gear at MMT in 2005 and kept me from dropping. He did so by being a quiet, patient therapist of sorts, using psychology to motivate ("what will your students think when you came to school on Monday and told them you QUIT?"). Gretchen Garnett was like a big sis pacer at WS100, upbeat and chatty but bossy when I wanted to take a nap along Auburn Lake Trail ("we're not going to get to Auburn any sooner if you sleep here...besides, this is the cougar area."). Mike Mason was my whipping boy pacer for Grindstone. He endured big whining as we descended Elliot's Knob---sideways, per trashed quads--and then my refusal to run the last 4 miles for fear of barfing, despite his motivational tactics ("Vicki is right behind you!"). Despite these episodes, all three continue to be good friends and we have a bond for life through our shared experience---cool!
True to form, Marlin was very low-key in his pacing requirements. He asked me to bring extra S caps and a few gels, and he told me he would talk when in the mood and chill out when he wanted to be quiet. He had a time goal (25:00) but really just wanted to finish. Since MMT100 was his third 100 in a year (after Old Dominion and Grindstone), he was focusing on having strong race before taking some time off from racing, and wasn't going to stress about his time. This positive attitude was HUGE in helping him finish strong---but more on that later.
Logistically, this adventure was tricky, but ultimately worked out beautifully. Chapin's state championship lax game was in Richmond at 5:00pm. I knew I needed to be at Woodstock no later than 12 midnight, so I had to leave Richmond no later than 8:00pm. Check (and we won, which was really cool). I was able to get my change of clothes to Jeff Wilbur here in C'Ville, who was running the race and was camping with Marlin Friday night. Check. I asked Steve Core and his Leesburg Mafia, who were in charge of the Woodstock AS, if someone could shuttle my car to the finish...he said, "Sure." Check. I was able to take a nap at Woodstock...sweet!!! Check. But my alarm never went off, so when I awoke with a start at 3:27 am, and discovered that Marlin had been through 20 minutes earlier, I panicked (and spewed a few F-bombs to boot). Sean Andrish, aka Mr. Positive, told me "you can catch him if you start now" but I wasn't even dressed to run. What a loser pacer.
Fortunately, as I was hastily getting dressed, a crew from Ohio drove up the road. I flagged them down and begged for a ride to the next aid station. They (Andrea and Courtney) were happy to make room for me and we were on our way in 5 minutes. I was able to help them get to Powells Fort without a wrong turn and an hour and a half after Marlin had left Woodstock, he came into Powells looking upbeat and running strong. Whew!!
The next 4 hours were total fun. Marlin was running at 27:30 pace and didn't look remotely tired. He ate and drank and chatted about the lightning storm and rain and ran--- a lot. I was impressed. I have never had that kind of energy in the last 10 miles of a 100, so it was fun to experience 27:30 pace, a pace I had wanted to run at MMT in 2005 but was unable to. Marlin had such a positive attitude and it was paying off in spades. I took some great pics as the sun came out, and I felt like we were on a training run with a finish line party at the end! Along the trail to Elizabeth's Furnace we saw some old friends...Ryan Henry, David Horton, Jeff Wilbur, Jack Kurisky. Marlin was passing some awesome runners!
The finish line at MMT is awesome and, like the event, old school. You pop out of the woods, round a corner and there it is. But first you have to run across an open field while Mike Bur says "Runner" and then your name into the loudspeaker. The crowd (usually numbering 10 at most in the early am before swelling to more than 40 by days end) claps and cheers and there are hugs all around. Pictures are taken, and then you get a shower and food before joining the crowd. So Marlin ran across the field, hugged his wife Mary, and we got the requisite photo opp. What a thrill!
Earlier in the day, I told Marlin that while I was happy to help him, I actually believed that pacing is also a fairly selfish activity. Rachel Toor wrote the definitive article on pacing in Running Times and she wrote that unlike racing, which is all about "me, me, me", pacing is all about the runner you are helping. That is true, but I also believe that pacing gives the pacer (almost) all the fun and reward of running a 100 without the pain and suffering. It was a total pleasure to hang out all night in the woods with Marlin. No drama, no whining, no begging for sleep breaks. Awesome! Congrats Marlin!!
A special shout out to John Cassilly and Quatro Hubbard who ran personal "bests" for MMT---for John this was his first 100 and he smoked the course; for Q, this was his 5th 100 and, I believe, truly FUN 100 mile race. Both trained their butts off and were rewarded with a great day. Congrats, fellas!
Finally a BIG shout out to all the finishers and volunteers at MMT this year. The weather was epic and the rocks were slick, but spirits were high and the finish line energy proved once again that we are part of a sport that gives us so many rewards--- the satisfaction of hard work and perseverance, the bonds of friendship and lifelong connection. Speaking of which...a marriage proposal took place at the finish line between a runner and his crew (she said yes) after "Marry Me" notes were shared in drop bags all along the race and the ring was carried 101 miles by the groom-to-be over the groom's beloved MMT trail...not a bad way to start a life together. Congratulations, Keith and Tracy!
Massanutten Rocks!
Pics of the race and finish line are here.
You can see Marlin flying towards the finish in this cool video here
4 comments:
- Rick Gray said...
Sophie, Your energy level is at the top. I know Marlin so appreciated your help. MMT is a tough place, but yet you helped Marlin finish in fine fashion. You are a true friend and supporter of our sport. I am so glad that you had a wonderful time doing something you love. My congratulations go out to Chapin and his team! Rick
- May 19, 2009 at 8:23 AM
- Trail Pixie said...
Sophie, I enjoy reading your blog and this post was so important to me as I consider potentially pacing someone at the VT 100 (if I can logistically be there). You raise questions I've considered and practical concerns, planning, too. One of the best aspects of your pacing is your prior experience with/in this distance. I'm not a fast runner but I'm guessing after 86 miles the pace slows (for mortals) ;-) and 12-16 min/mile is in order along with whatever the runner needs...? Thanks for sharing. Great photos, too.
- May 19, 2009 at 9:42 PM
- Sophie Speidel said...
Thanks guys for the nice comments!
Rick, I was sorry you had to end your MMT adventure early, but I know the next time will be sweet redemption :-)Thanks for the kind words for Chapin---he is stoked. Keep your fingers crossed as we are entering the final college recruiting month---arrrgh.
Trail Pixie, I am glad you enjoy the blog and that some of what I write is helpful (I am not always sure that what I write is worth anyone's time to read!). Yes, the last 20 miles is totally within the 12-16 min/mile pace, at least it was for Marlin, and he is a fast runner. What I didn't have to do for Marlin, but what other pacers frequently have to do is deal with the runner having sleep issues and wanting to nap. One pacer friend literally propped her runner up against a tree so she (the runner) could take a 5 minute nap! Others waited at the AS while their runner snoozed on a cot. In hindsight, I got off easy! I loved pacing and would do it again in a heartbeat---don't worry about pace, it will be slow and easy unless you have a front-of-the-pack runner.
Also...if you can work out all the car and clothes logistics, it's a blast, but I can imagine what a drag it would be to have to retrieve a car or not have a change of clothes at the end...
Have fun!!!
- May 21, 2009 at 10:35 AM
- Rick Gray said...
Sophie, Grindstone will be my sweet redemption. My climbing training starts tomorrow, as Tammy and I are running/walking up a local mountain to an old fire tower. Monday we have a group fun run and I will be running about 42 miles. We will see what kind of difference a little training can make at Highland Sky. I have been doing a little internet research and have somewhat come to the conclusion that my past medical history might be part of my problem. Not sure what I can do about it, but it does make me feel a little bit better knowing there might be an underlying cause.
Chapin has had his time to shine, so he is going to standout with the recruiters. He knows his Mom and Dad are with him every step of the way. Have a great long weekend (if you have one). Rick
- May 22, 2009 at 8:56 AM


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – In a back-and-forth battle, Bridgewater State University came out on top as it emerged with a 9-8 win over the MIT women's lacrosse team on Saturday afternoon. Jenny Jones and Courtney Lennon both posted three goals and an assist for the Bears (3-0) while Stephanie Leger led the Engineers (2-1) with a hat-trick.
A free-position shot by Jones put Bridgewater State on the board less than a minute into the game. The marker also helped her surpass Shannon Manning '10 as the program's all-time leading goal scorer who racked up 228 goals. Lennon quickly increased the Bears' margin with a free-position goal but Leger cut MIT's deficit in half with a free-position strike of her own.
Both sides went on to exchange goals until back-to-back tallies by the Engineers evened the score at four. Each squad found the back of the net twice during the final six minutes of the half to preserve the deadlock at the intermission. Jones registered a pair of goals that were set up by Jill Caramello and Lennon while Erica Little and Molly McShane converted their free-position attempts, the latter with seven seconds on the clock.
Lennon's solo effort after 1:29 elapsed in the second stanza put Bridgewater State in front, however, 10 minutes later Katie Kauffman's blast tied the game at seven. A free-position shot from Patricia Maloney and then an unassisted goal by Lennon at the 9:37 mark matched the Bears' largest lead since the opening moments of the contest. The visitors maintained possession down the stretch, but Leger's free-position shot brought the Cardinal and Gray within one (9-8). MIT won the ensuing draw control, but it was unable to send the game into overtime.
In addition to her team-high scoring performance, Leger added three draw controls and two caused turnovers. Little and McShane both finished with a goal and an assist while Meghan Wright tallied five groundballs, two caused turnovers, and a goal. Alex Wright added a goal as Lauren Rodda recorded three caused turnovers. In net, Allison Hamilos collected 11 saves for the Engineers.
Jones led the Bears with five draw controls and three groundballs as Kristin White chipped in two groundballs and a goal. Sammi Salverio bolstered the offense with a goal while Katie Weber made seven saves.
Both squads return to action on Tuesday, March 15. MIT will travel to Williams College while Bridgewater State will host Salve Regina University.