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Subject: Fire
Mon Mar 13, 2017 4:31 pm
I wrote this as the beginnings of a book which I later tweaked a bit to fit along with the Sanguine storyline. I wasn't happy with either version so I started again. Fire was the only name I could think of to call this piece though I am sure I could come up with something more catching later on. Anyway, I hope you enjoy what I've re-written so far. There is certainly more to come so stay tuned!
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List of Characters
Abaddon - Ash Costello
Syrus - Christ Motionless/Jared Leto (Yes we have been seeing a lot of Leto lately. I think he is a pretty decent actor and can pull off a lot of the odd ball characters out there. Once you get to know Syrus, you will be able to see who fits him better)
Lucifer - Arksenkiel
Sebastian - Tom Hardy
Proctor - Vin Diesel
Cade - Rocky Danny
Dorian - Jason Momoa
Uriel -
Michael - Joe Manigellio
Gabriel -
Viktoria - Maria Brink
Amish -
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Mon Mar 13, 2017 4:34 pm
Chapter One
The shrill ringing of her cell phone cut through the haze of sleep. She mumbled something unintelligable before groping out blindly through the pitch dark. Her fingers; with their array of different silver rings, closed over the slim smart phone, pulling it with her beneath the nest of plush crimson covers. She groaned inwardly at the number that flashed across her screen.
"Abaddon." She answered in a husky voice still laced with the edges of sleep. The phone's screen came alive with nearly blinding light. She squinted against the harsh glare and pressed the speaker phone option, propping the phone on the pillow since she lacked the energy to hold it to her ear.
"Aby." The man on the opposite end of the phone spoke with a voice both compelling and beautiful with traces of a cultured Irish accent. The simple sound of his nickname for her conjured up the mental image of what he looked like. Short, well kept dark brown hair was always styled sophisticatedly, swept back away from a breath-takingly handsome face. His strong jaw was perpetually clean shaven, but it was the fierce green of his eyes that was the most captivating.
"What is it, Sebastian?" She inquired, running the palms of her hands over her face. She had know the Master Vampire for nearly ten years now, and in that time, they had become fairly good friends.
"I understand that you only got to sleep about an hour ago, so I won't take up any more of your time than necessary." He paused for a moment, taking a deep breath. "Kristov has been killed."
"Shit." She commented with feeling. Kristov had been one of the other Vampire members of the Blood Crown Court as well as one of Sebastian's Children.
"I'm sorry, Sebastian. When did this happen?"
"Gabriella found him at sunset. When he didn't wake at his normal time, she went to check on him."
"Jesus. How is she?"
"Sedated. Angelique is with her now, keeping watch." Angelique was the Priestess and Healer for the local Witch Coven and part of the Blood Crown Court as well.
"Was it prolonged exposure?" She asked, knowing that Vampires were vulnerable to sunlight. Master Vampires; like Sebastian, could survive at least twenty four hours beneath the sun. A Vampire like Kristov could only survive at least twelve.
Sebastian hesitated. He didn't want to tell her but he would rather she heard the details from him than someone else.
"His heart was removed from behind, suggesting that he perhaps knew his killer, trusted him at his back." He finally answered softly, knowing fully well that he had just shook the very foundation she stood on.
Almost instantly, her blood went ice cold.
A sound had awoken her. It was shrill, high-pitched and unforgetable. It was the kind of sound that immediately struck feat into the hearts of even the bravest of men. Something was horribly wrong. She could feel it like a physical presence, suffocating her. Mustering up the strength, the courage, she slid from the warm safe haven of her bed. The floor was unforgivably cold beneath her bare feet.
Slowly, she crept across the pine wood floor, stepping carefully over the parts that would creak. It was eerily silent now, a deep terrifying hush. She made her way down the stairs of the log cabin that she and her best friend Viktoria called home. It was set in the heart of a wooded ten acres, far enough away from civilization that the sights and sounds from the city didn't reach them here.
Her bare foot slid in something slick and sticky on the ice cold wood of the kitchen floor. She caught the edge of the black marble counter before she landed on her butt. A frigid blast of air slapped against her even through the black sweats and ratty sweatshirt she had word to bed. The door that led from the kitchen and out into the back yard was wide open. Dark trails of inky blood led out along the floor and into a blinding snow storm.
Her feet froze instantly when she stepped out into the blood stained snow. She could barely see two inches in front of her face. Suddenly, she stumbled and landed hard, nearly coming face-to-face with the savagely torn remains of Viktoria. She was covered in blood, her back ripped open and her heart was missing. Immediately, she scrambled to her feet, but before a scream could escape, something struck her from behind. It felt as though a truck had slammed into her, carring her down with it's weight as it shoved her violently face down into the snow.
"Are you alright, Aby?" Sebastian's voice called ehr back to reality.
"Is it him?" She asked softly, not trusting the full use of her voice. It had been nearly six years since Viktoria's death at the hands of a Demon known only as the Broker and for nearly three of those, she had been hunting him down.
"We don't know, but it looks very similiar to Viktoria."
She stood from the bed, clutching the covers loosely against the front of her.
"I am assuming that you are calling an emergency Court meeting. Are you at home or at Celtic?" She inquired, shutting off the speaker phone and propping it between her ear and shoulder.
"I'm at Celtic currently, but will be heading home soon to meet with the rest of the Court." Celtic was a very popular Irish themed night club that was only one of many venues that Sebastian owned. He was not only a profitable business man, he was also the head of the entire Blood Crown Court, a group of every preternatural leader within the city.
"I have a meeding at Lunar in a few hours, but I will swing by after."
"Any help you can offer us would be welcome. What are you going to Lunar for? You have been avoiding going there since we met."
She sighed softly, running a hand through sleep tousled hair.
"Cade called me yesterday asking to meet with me, but I have a meeting with Syrus. His contacts have more information concerning the Broker."
"And what does our charming Alpha want this time?"
"Who knows, but if I had to guess, probably me."
Sebastian snorted faintly. "Good luck with that. Cade can be very...stubborn."
"That's putting it mildly, Sebastian."
Abaddon turned her attention away from the large leather bound book that was laying open on the table in front of her. The glass of wine she had ordered remained untouched, sitting in it's little black and silver coaster that sported the bar's howling wolf logo. Her water glass, however, was in desperate need of a refill. Lunar was a well known Shifter hangout. The local Werewolf Pack gathered here for their meetings. The Pack's King; Cade Davinyoung, owned the bar and nearly everyone that worked here was some flavor of Shifter. She could feel the intensity of their energy.
Slowly, she allowed the tips of her fingers to hover downward over the ancient and brittle pages. The Book was a Codex containing valuable information on various types of Demons. It was a tome she had "acquired without permission" from the Order and until the Broker was dealt with, she wasn't about to give it back any time soon. She needed it.
A familiar shadow fell over the book, blocking what little light there was in the bar's dimly lit interior.
"You make a better door than a window, Dorian." The man in mention stood at the corner of her small black lacquered table. It was a bold move on his part considering who and what she was. Instantly, one of her custom silver knives was out beneath the table and aimed in the general direction of his family jewels. He was Cade's Enforcer, his Second in Command and personal bodyguard. That didn't mean that she trusted him. Quite the opposite in fact.
"You were invited here by my King. Do not forefit your safe passage for being foolish." Came the deep rumble of his growling bass of a voice.
She looked up and into his semi-shadowed face. He was devistatingly handsome. There was a primitive raw sex appeal that made it seem as if he always carried his Beast close to the surface. Long dark hair tumbled in thick chocolate waves past broad, muscular shoulders. Though his eyes were covered, hidden behind a pair of dark Ray Bans, Abaddon knew that they were the same golden amber that all Werewolves possessed. He was dressed in the Pack's unofficial uniform of biker gang chic. Faded and ripped black jeans held a long steel chain at his left hip that disappeared into his back pocket. The jeans clung to his narrow waist by a black leather belt complete with a stainless steel skull belt buckle. A long sleeved black Harley Davidson t-shirt clung to his powerful chest. The sleeves were pushed back to reveal the heavily tattooed, muscular forearms. Well worn black leather boots and the Pack's ever present black leather best with the large howling wolf on the back, rounded off his look.
"Where is your King?" Aby asked, taking her free hand away from the book. It abruptly closed as if two giant hands had slammed it shut. It levitated off of the table and floated on it's own into the open flap of her black leather back pack. She was dressed in form-hugging black leggings that showed off the curves of her hips. A black sweater hung off her right shoulder, baring the strap of the black tank top she wore beneath. Knee high- black leather boots sported virtually no heel, giving her a silent range of movement whenever she walked. Her waist length black hair was piled into a messy bun, leaving wisps to frame her face.
"His King is right here." Came a slightly husky voice from behind Dorian's right shoulder. The voice was laced with a subtle Cajun accent. She watched in faint amusement as Dorian sneered down at her, a faint flirtatious wink passing across his face for a split second.
"It's alright, Dorian. She won't hurt me."
"Contemplating it." She mumbled just loud enough for the Enforcer to hear. His teeth flashed in a faint snorting laugh before he covered it up quite well with a cough. Dorian was a very well known open flirt and he had made it quite obvious that he desire Abaddon before though he obviously hid it in front of his King. With a soft sigh, she slid the knife back home in the empty sheath at her right thigh. Dorian; who almost always took his job seriously, moved away the moment he noticed the knife was gone. Reluctantly, he moved away from the table to stand beside the packed bar. Her silver gaze flicked towards Cade and her breath passed from her lips in a rush of air. Whereas Dorian was aggressively sexy, the King held more of a dangerous commanding presence, a primitive raw aura that oozed sex. She could feel his golden gaze burning over her possessively from behind the mirrored Avaitors. His black hair was shaved on both sides of his head, leaving a wide strip that he always kept slicked back away from a ruggedly handsome face. Dark stubble shadowed his strong jaw. The Alpha moved with the fluid grace of a lethal predator as he took a seat in the chair across from her.
"It's been a while, Abaddon." He said with a near smirk.
"It hasn't been long enough, I'm afraid. What do you want, Cade? Why did you ask me to come down here?" She asked, turning her gaze away from Dorian to stair straight into those mirrored frames.
He sighed softly, sitting back in the chair. "What is it about Shifters that you hate?"
"I don't hate Shifters. I'm cautious. I try not to get too close with anyone. They tend to end up dead." She replied matter-of-factly. Abaddon worked for the Court hunting down rogue Shifters and Vampires. She was also a very powerful Witch that had been gifted at birth with the ability to use Death Magick. It was an art forbidden by most Coven's as it tended to leave too many bodies behind.
"I'm an Alpha, Aby. I can put up a hell of a fight."
"I am not doubting that, Cade, but a Shifter, even an Alpha does not have the ability to ward off a possession. The Beast does not understand the spiritual aspect of it. You wouldn't have any control." Because of her abilities, she was almost perpetually hunted by Demons who sought her for their own purposes.
"I think there is something more personal to your aversion to Shifters."
"That is none of your business, Wolf." She nearly growled in response.
"I care about you, Aby. You are close with Syrus and Sebastian, yet you keep me at arms length. I've known you just as long as they have."
She groaned inwardly, running the palms of her hands over her face.
"I am not having this discussion with you. I have other things to deal with." She pushed herself up out of the chair and slide her back pack onto her shoulder.
"But you will have this discussion with Syrus."
She arched a single brow. "My Goddess, are you jealous?"
"You apend all of your time with him. Why wouldn't I be?"
"I am not dignifying that with a response, Davinyoung."
"Don't tell me you're not attracted to him. I have seen the way the two of you interact with one another. Hell, I've had to take cold showers after watching the two of you."
She snorted faintly. "Who I am attracted to is none of your business, Wolf."
The expression on the Alpha's face was one of smug satisfaction as he rose from the chair and moved towards her, standing mere inches away from touching.
"I know you are attracted to me. I can smell it. There is no reason why we can't be together, Aby." Cade leaned forward, his breath caressing over the bare skin at her right shoulder.
"Mmm. The things we could do together."
Before his lips could connect with her skin, there was a low warning growl that came from the shadowed corner booth a few feet away. The lights in the bar seemed to dim and flicker. Eyes of a rich vivid red flashed from the shadows as a tall, dark figure leaned forward, pinning it's gaze on the Alpha Werewolf.
"Back off, Davinyoung." She warned him before her shadowy guardian decided he had enough. Syrus was overly protective of her. Any man that came near her, disrespected her in any way, usually had to be brought to the hospital.
The Wolf King sighed softly, taking a slow, cautious step back. "This would be my point, Abaddon. He follows you everywhere you go. It's creepy. I know you feel something for me. I promise that you will be mine before the next Blood Moon."
She let out a frustrated growl before throwing her hands up in the air. She turned on her heel and stormed her way out of the bar.
"Smooth, Wolf." The shadowed figure peeled away from the darkness and stepped closer to Cade. Syrus towered over him by nearly half a foot and through he was thinner, built with lean muscle, he was by far the more powerful of the two and they both knew it. Shoulder length black hair was slicked back away from his angular face. His nose was slightly hooked and large but it didn't diminish ofrom his handsome features. His brows were drastic, hand drawn perfectly in star black over those eerie blood red eyes. If the Wolf King was honest with himself, Syrus scared the shit out of him. He wasn't sure if it was the other man's ruthlessness or the way he looked.
"A piece of advice, Dog. Abaddon is not meant for you. Go bark up someone elses tree before you get neutered." Without another word, he disappeared in a flash of Hellfire and Brimstone.
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Mon Mar 13, 2017 4:34 pm
Chapter Two
He stood leaning casually against the stone column that kept the gate to Sebastian's estate secure. To say that the Vampire lived in a simple house was a mere understatement. It was a freaking castle that belonged on the cliffs of Ireland or Scotland. A black papered cigarette smouldered between his gloved thumb and index finger as he exhaled a thick plum of smoke. He could hear the tell-tale rumble of Aby's car in the distance. He knew she would head here. It was one of her safe havens, her sanctuary. It was one of the places that she felt the most safe and with the circumstances of Kristov's death looming over her, she would need that now more than ever.
The fully restored, sleek black 1969 Camaro rolled to a stop just before it reached the gates. A small smile tugged at her mouth when she saw Syrus standing there. There was one thing Cade had been right about. She was attracted to the Demon. She had been since the first met nearly ten years prior. As the memory of that intense first encounter popped into her head, she was left nearly breathless. Shaking the images from her head, she killed the car's engine and slid out. She mimicked Syrus, leaning casually against the Chevy's front fender.
"Stalking me now, Syrus?" She inquired, folding her arms across her stomach. The night had turned damp within the last hour, promising a decent thunderstorm in the near future. She could hear the faint rumble of thunder in the distance, like the growl of some predatory animal.
"That would be the least of your worries, doll." There was a faint glimmer of light as it reflected off of the triple piercings in his lower lip. He took a drag off of the cigarette, exhaling the smoke as he continued to speak/ "As I'm sure you already know, Kristov was killed. Rumor has it in the Underground, that the Wolves had a hand in it." He watched her turn deathly pale for the second time that night. "This is speculation, mind you. Babbling of tortured souls and crazed Demons. I doubt you can put much stock in what they say, but I wanted to warn you to be careful."
"Concerned for my well being? I'm flattered." Aby turned her gaze away from him for a moment and sighed softly. "I already considered the Wolves. They act as daytime security for most of the Vampires in this city and are most likely to get close enough to a Master Vampire without them even realizing the danger."
Pride swelled through him. She was still as clever as always.
"I figured you might have thought of it already, but just in that off chance that you hadn't, I wanted to plant the seed, so to speak."
Her gaze shifted back towards him and he caught the tell-tale red flicker in her grey eyes. His suspicions were confirmed.
"No need to plant anything. It's been there for a long time already, but I still have to investigate every avenue. The Order is going to be hounding me as it is."
"Why's that, beautiful?"
"Sebastian seems to think that there's a connection with the Broker. Any and all cases concerning the Broker have been flagged priority. I just know Gabriel will be breathing down my neck."
Syrus was silent for a moment as he though about it.
"It is possible that there is a connection, but doesn't the Broker barter in souls and not murder?"
"One would think so, but that didn't seem to stop him from murdering my best friend."
She had promised Syrus that she wouldn't investigate further on the Broker without him. He was her ticked to the Underground afterall. She needed him. At least that's what she told herself as she parked her car beside Sebastian's jet black Bentley. Was it that she needed him, or was it that she wanted him? Groaning softly, Aby let her head fall back against the leather headrest of the driver's seat. She closed her eyes for a moment and took a deep breath, steadying her nerves. For a few months now, she had been getting flashes, pieces of her memories that kept trying to resurface. Seeing Syrus tonight had somehow triggered a more intense wave of them that had left her shaken. He was connected to her past somehow, she just knew it.
Pushing it all aside, Abaddon opened her eyes and slid out of the Camaro. Proctor; one of Sebastian's security and personal servants, stood by the back door waiting for her.
"Good evening, Miss Abaddon." His deep baritone voice was always calm, reminding her of a father figure. That was exactly what Proctor was to both her and Sebastian even though the Master Vampire was nearly a thousand years old. The man servant stood at nearly six foot three and was as wide through the shoulders as the doorway. His head was cleanly shaved and a full goatee framed a thin-lipped mouth.
"Good evening, Proctor. How is everyone holding up?" She inquired, adjusting the back pack on her right shoulder.
"Miss Gabriella is resting in the Yellow Room in the East Wing. Madame Angelique has given her a sedative safe for both her and the baby. Your room in the North Hall has been prepared."
She frowned slightly.
"My room is usually in the South Wing, Proctor."
"As I reminded Master Sebastian, but he insisted that your rooms be moved to the North Hall next door to his. You share a connecting sitting area."
Her brow frowned further.
"He does remember that I hunt down the preternatural for a living, yes?"
The man servant chuckled.
"He is not very likely to forget, Miss Abaddon. He told me that it was at Syrus' request. He will explain things further a bit later. The Court is now gathering in the conference room."
"Thank you, Proctor."
Without another word, she stepped past him and into the lavish kitchen. It was large enough to run a full scale restaurant and was applianced with top quality equipment. It was immaculately clean and hardly ever used except by either her or Proctor. Most everyone else that visited Sebastian was a Vampire and had no use for a kitchen. Aby doubted any of them even knew how to use the stove. Beyond the kitchen was a massive hallway that was probably bigger than most people's houses. Shiny pine wood floors gleamed beneath the subtle lighting hanging from the ancient wrought iron sconces. The walls were a deep red and decorated with priceless pieces of art and sculptures that the Vampire had collected over the centuries. She passed by a hand woven tapestry that she knew had been made by his grandmother. The Celtic knotwork patterns wove together in endless loops forming a rich and powerful symbol for protection.
She let her fingertips trail over a priceless painting depicting Lucifer's fall from the Heavens. She remembered sitting here and staring at that painting for hours. She still swears that the figure to the left of Lucifer looked just like Syrus. Though she did seem to have her thoughts filled with him lately, perhaps she was imagining things. Dropping her hand, Abaddon strode casually through the still open doors of the conference room. All conversation seemed to come to a stand still the moment she was spotted.
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The weather lately has not been pleasant, a lot of rain and wind and some snow. So on a rare sunny afternoon I eagerly grabbed my camera and headed out.
The birds were taking advantage of the day. There were about a dozen Robins, like the one above, feasting on red berries. These are North American Robins, which much bigger than their European cousins. The North American Robin belongs to the thrush family.
At first they watched me and then went back to the berries.
There was quite a commotion over the other side of the pond, and it seemed that there was a group "bird bath" happening. It was not just a couple of flaps it went on for over 10 minutes and was quite entertaining to watch. Apparently it was "spa day" at the pond.
Afterwards there was a lot of preening and feather arranging and I found this downy feather nearby.
I noticed this pair of Crows on the beach, I think this is the same pair that I have seen preening each other. They were standing a couple of feet apart and I asked them to get a little cozier so I could get a better "couple shot" and to my astonishment they almost immediately moved closer together and gave me the "is this OK now look". You might notice a bit of snow/frost in places on the beach too.
Here is the last of the "birds" for today, a short video titled "Pigeons - short animation cartoon":
On another topic, and nothing to do with birds, I would like to tell you about a fantastic play that we attended recently. "Duet for One" by Tom Kempinski is about the interaction between a violinist who has become unable to play after contracting MS and a psychiatrist. The action takes place during a series of appointments in the psychiatrist's home office as the tangled emotions of the violinist are explored. The dialogue between the two is powerfully compelling and the acting first rate. It is part of the United Players current season at the Jericho Arts Centre until February 12, 2012 and is well worth seeing.
Lastly, I am taking a painting course, this one on "pouring watercolour". In this technique we prepare small containers of each of the primary colours and pour them onto our paper and use various techniques to move the colours around (using fingers, brush and blowing) then allow paint to dry. The pour below was for a picture of grapes.
Using the colours and shapes from the pour, here is the finished picture:
The next project is poured and will be a painting of poppies soon, I hope. The blank areas were masked and will become the foreground poppies, the poured areas will be the background. Please excuse the ugly green tape, it just holds the paper to my painting board and produces a clean border when removed.
This great course is taught by Leslie Redhead. Here is the link to her website: Leslie Redhead Watercolours
Thanks for your visit today, until next week, Happy Whimsy Wednesday.

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A photo a day from the famous East Midlands city, its surroundings, and wherever the photographic journey takes me.
Sunday, 8 May 2016
For those that enjoy natural history documentaries on television, the name of David Attenborough will be synonymous with his programmes, where he has looked at wildlife in practically every part of the planet. He must have got through hundreds of passports since he started broadcasting in the 1950s. David had an older brother Richard, who was a famous actor and film director.
Well today marks his 90th birthday, and one present he has received is having a new research vessel named after him, rather than Boaty McBoatface, which the general public voted for.
Nottingham also has an Attenborough, it's where the nature reserve is, and not far from where I live. It too has also just reached a birthday milestone, having got to its 50th year of being open to the public.
As it was such a lovely sunny day, Gail & I popped down to see if anything was happening. There were certainly plenty of people about, feeding the birds and enjoying the sunshine.
We had firstly been to the garden centre to get some plants for the hanging baskets. Then Gail said about visiting the very popular tourist attraction. I only had my 25mm lens on my camera, so I was going to be a bit limited to what sort of photos I could take.
But I'm quite happy with this one of a swan having a stretch. There are lots of swans and ducks that have made their home there, but there are also some more shy birds that live there, and have their nests some way off and out of sight. The nature reserve is often publicised for having rare birds land there for some in-flight rest and food.
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How to buy an Air rifle?
Everyone may know the fact that the craze of owning an air rifle is increasing rapidly. There are many people who love to use an air rifle whether for hunting or target shooting. If you don't have an air rifle and willing to buy it then there are lots of things that you should always remember. After this, it becomes easy for you to choose the right air rifle. The most important thing that will surely help you is air rifle reviews. With the help of this, you can know more about the different types of air rifles and easily pick the one as according to your desire.
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It is also important for the buyers to consider the budget while choosing the best air rifle that has more features and benefits.
Buyers can also get advice from the professional shooters or from their friends and relatives to buy the best air rifle.
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This post is the latest in the series Uncover Diverse Colombia by Colombia Photo Expeditions, in which Kike Calvo profiles interesting information, research and thoughts on Colombia for journalism, ecotourism, science, exploration and photography.
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I am now two-thirds completed with law school.
Second-year exams wrapped up last week, and I am free until the beginning of June, when I will start a summer job.
I think I will do some non-legal reading for the rest of the month of May. It will be welcome to take a break from casebooks and read from European history.
Andrew and I have been busy trying to organize our summer, attempting to find time for weekend trips to Oklahoma and Minnesota. As of today, it looks like we will spend Memorial Day Weekend in Cleveland, Independence Day Weekend in Oklahoma, and Labor Day Weekend in Minnesota.
Because of my summer job, there will be no summer vacation for us this year.


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- Square Feet: 4,000 sqft
- Year Built: 1903
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When I came into the business I was not a licensed Realtor, and I did not want to use a Realtor to sell my property. Now, I am a Realtor and I do sell my properties and the properties of my investment companies and Joint Ventures. That said, as an owner, you can list your house as For Sale By Owner (FSBO). An FSBO allows you the ability to not have to pay commission and do the work yourself. Now whether that is a great idea or not is not why we are here. We are here to help guide you down the path of success if you do choose to list your own property. Here are 6 simple steps to make it happen.
- Plan Ahead
- While this seems like it is not a big deal it really is, and if you don't put together a plan and just think people will show and be interested you will be rudely awakened. The first thing I recommend is you walk the home with a 3rd party, somewhat who has not poured their heart and soul into the process. Ask them their thoughts, and then ask them to be honest with you and really tell. Many times you will see that what you envisioned is not hitting just right with the the potential buyers, remember they do not know how bad the property was and what you have done. This means the compromises you made won't be clouding their judgement and issues of the houses will show up to them, that won't show up to you. This is a big part of growing in Real Estate and understanding that you can not fix every issue a home may have, but the ability to recognize, and minimize the devaluation is crucial in getting maximum dollar. A huge way to minimize this is in the next section
- Stage the Property
- Staging a property is the act of placing furniture and other items you might find in a home through out a house, here is an example from a property I have completed and staged. When you look at this photo you see that the home looks as if it is lived in. The staging company I worked with here set up the room to feel as if someone does or could live in the home. This goes all the way down to the knick knacks on the table, and in other rooms the art on the walls. Although there are many small items used to pull this together you will notice it does not look cluttered. A crucial portion of the staging is that it shows how a room can be used and that it does not make the space seemed confined. Additionally it must not be too personal, as the buyers need to be able to envision themselves in the property and that they could live there, not that it is someone else's home. (Here is video on design and how I get conversations going at open houses.)
- Use a listing Service
- How are people going to figure out that your home is for sale? One way is by going through a listing service or website. There are several listing services out there that are free, Zillow, Redfin, Craigslist, etc. They are all great but the real name of the game is the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in your local area. What is the MLS you ask? The MLS is the service that Realtors use to show their listings to other Realtors, who in turn bring their buyers.There are a few ways to get your property on the MLS. 1. List with a Realtor, that said this article is about FSBO. 2. Get an "Entry Only" agent to list your house on the MLS. They will not represent you but they will list it so Agents see it online and can bring you buyers. You will have to pay a buyers agent fee to the agent that brings the buyers to you, and that is generally set around 2-3%. I recommend offering 2.5% to the agent, this is fairly common in the industry as of right now.
- Invite Fellow Investors
- The more people you invite to your open house the more activity you will have while you are throwing it. Thinking about any time you buy something, if you are concerned that it may not be there in the future you are more likely to act quickly to buy it. The same goes for the purchase of a home. If your potential buyers walk into a house with 10 people in it viewing the property they are more likely to place value on the home as being "Hot" and possibly not lasting long. This mindset will get them to move more quickly in making an offer. Additionally the more projects you can bring your local investors into the more opportunities you will get to mingle with people in your local Real Estate Investing market. This might mean getting to know another lender, or cheaper escrow or finding a possible joint venture of wholesale deals. The possibilities are endless when you actively go network in the community.
- Have Refreshments
- Many people forget to spice up the party when they are throwing an open house. I personally like to throw a large open house for each property when it comes on market. It is generally a party to network and show the house at the same time. We will serve little appetizers and drinks to everyone who comes through. It allows for group conversation and interaction that is unlike any other when it comes to selling.On top of that you get to show the property off to potential lender and JV partners. It also offers an exciting environment for a potential buyer to walk into and meet the developer first hand.
- Tell the Neighbors
- Who are the most interested parties in your home? Outside of the future owner it is the neighbors! The house you just rehabbed was likely a black eye to the neighborhood, now it is a gem. In many neighborhoods the neighbors know if their friends were wanting to get into the same neighborhood, and there is no way for you to know that unless you let them know that you are having an open house. In my book, Flipping Your Thoughts on Flipping (FREE COPY HERE), I discuss talking with the neighbors early on to let them know what you are doing. If you have done this you will have their contact number and can reach right out to them for the invite. Communicating with neighbors can be huge, I have sold a property before I listed it because the neighbor got their friend in before I completed work! Saving me time on holding costs, and making more money for us in the end.
Overall the most important part of an open house is making sure you are throwing them to showcase your product and that you are carrying pride through the process. It is your hard work, money and sweat that made the deal possible. If you put the same dedication into the open house and marketing you will reap the same result. Whether that result is positive or negative is up to you and your effort.
Andrew T Greer
CEO Better Tomorrow Group
Andrew is an active investor, speaker, Realtor, serial entrepreneur, and educator in all that is Residential Real Estate. If you would like a FREE copy of his book follow this LINK. If you would like to follow him on Social media you can find him on Instagram @beastmoderealestate and @bettertomorrowgroup on Twitter/Periscope @TheBTGRoup and Facebook at Better Tomorrow Group.


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I finally got to work making a replacement for the missing front sight on the Slavia 630.
My question was, what is the dovetail angle for the front sight? So I measured over some PeeDee thread wires. Then I repeated the measurement with a 2nd set of different diameter wires.
Here's the result. By drawing the diameters and distances of the wires I was able to draw a line tangent to the two circles (the thread wires) and measure the angle. I also did a bunch of math based on the Machinery's Handbook formulas for measuring dovetail slides, using the pair of measurments to solve the unknown "a" and then using that value to solve for θ. I shouldn't go into it as it's a tad boring. But it is fun if you like math...
x[distance over wires]=D[diameter of wire](1+cot 1/2θ)+a
Which means that ((x-a)/D)-1 = cot 1/2θ
So ((x1-a)/D1)=((x2-a)/D2)
Solve for a...
The dovetail angle is likely 60 degrees and the measurements were thrown off by the small magnitude of the measurements, burrs, etc...
Oh right, I'm getting ahead of myself...here's the old rear sight.
Now with a new thin rubber pad...
Here's my first attempt at making the sight, milling from solid with a rotary table.
I found the finish and result to be less than ideal. Not sure if the mandrel was flexing or I need to read up on peripheral milling. In any case a good experiment but a poor job...
So now what? I drilled and tapped the end of a 3/8" diameter bar with a #10-32 thread.
Using my fancy center finder.
On center.
Drilled then reamed 3/16"
A small cutter was ground from a broken 3/16" shank endmill and set to cut a 5/8" diameter circle as it revolved, ((measurement-1/2 bar diameter)*2=cut diameter) making it a poor man's boring head.
A small block of steel was milled to the proper dimensions.
Milling a channel.
Set at an angle to mill the 60 deg. dovetail. This method is better than using a dovetail cutter (and I didn't have a proper one that size anyway) as it provides relief for the curve of the barrel.
More edgefinder fun, finding the centerline again.
I took several passes to cut the radius with my boring tool.
Nice finish. Poor man's boring head wins again.
Fits the radius gage perfectly.
And fits the dovetail (after several iterations of cutting and fitting) snugly.
More to come...
Monday, July 27, 2009
Fabricating a Replacement Front Sight for the Slavia 630, Part 1
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With Halloween coming up, we thought we'd have some fun sharing some of the horror stories we've encountered through the BOD community. I know that seems dark, but in my experience, knowing I'm not the only one who's has struggled through past challenges has helped so much.
There's nothing funny about any of the scenarios we're going to look at. They are all plausible. And in any case, I for one can see how a professional might find herself/himself in these exact situations. Let's look at them as a reminder to all of us – that the work we do is complex, intricate and fraught with potential for disaster. That's probably part of the reason the work is also so gratifying and the reason customers will pay us a professional rate to provide this service. So take heart. You are not alone.
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Demons at Deadnight by A&E Kirk
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I wasn't expecting to enjoy this as much as I did. A couple of years back when I was all about YA paranormal, recommendations for none-angsty ones were often one of two: either the Paranormalcy or Hex Hall titles. Not having read one of these in a long time, I'm glad to see that what had me latching on to the style to begin with is still present, and even improved!
Now, I want to make a whole reads-like thing here. The fact that this takes the supernatural with the awkward funny girl, plus more than one hot guy type, as well as a healthy dose of the funny had me thinking of Brennan's Unspoken series meeting Kremerrer's Elemental series. Like the first, there's genuine connections here, at least of the familial variety AND because of the same, hilarity ensued. Like the second, there's an interesting mix of mysterious and curious as well as the unintended moments of hilarious stemming from said awkward girl lead and her multiple encounters with yes, I have said this already, more than one hot guy type.
What worked for me in this has to do more with how individual each of them were. They are each a Personality (notice the capitalization there.) Quirky? Yes, but more importantly, they're clearly different from each other, contributing something to the story. We have the bad boy, at times played against the loud obnoxious self-described Casanova. Then there's the smart boy who's also hopelessly socially inept, then the sensitive one, and even the Abrasive one (likewise, capitalized.)
What's better is they're each not just that. Yes, I realize I've just finished labeling each according their most obvious aspects, but there's more too, made evident as we witness them interact and intentionally or not reveal each their secrets. But it's that they're funny overall is what I enjoyed. They read real--- talking/shouting over the other, aware of each other's baggage, competitive but present, different but together.
All those Supernatural comparisons? Merited. The hype, around the time the book came out? Likewise.
Good stuff, this one.
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HR groupies and regular readers alike will not be surprised to learn that former top BBC personnel operative Lucy Adams has now washed her hands of The Nine Box Grid.
This is not the title of a Sherlock Holmes pastiche (though it could be developed). It's a way of judging the abilities and potential of your key staff by putting them in boxes. An external lecture, preserved here, gives details of how it was applied in the BBC from 2010, to some 3,000 staff. Spookily, Lucy led BBC HR from 2009 to 2014.
Disruptive HR, says it's "a complicated grid that is inaccurate and doesn't add value. Not a great use of time at best and at worst, yet another HR activity that fails to add value and destroys our credibility."
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Meet the Experts
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The beautiful Archerfield Links in East Lothian is opening a fabulous Spa. Copy to promote it to the client's database of golfers and corporate clients had to work hard to encourage bookings ahead of the opening. I also worked with the Spa Consultant and client to pull together and write the spa treatment menu, and a new website which is currently under development.
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Excellent, then I think I will do that, but this is going to be a cost that I need to pass on to the client, so if they are happy with that, then I'll certainly do that.
Great idea about the prem service! Never thought of that.
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However, this is to kick-start your weight loss journey and will only help you short term so for a more long-term plan you will need to visit your dietician for a more precise diet plan. This method will work for you if you are losing weight for a wedding or a special event that you urgently need to attend in a few weeks with your body being in great shape.
This meal replacement plan will focus your energy and efforts to limit your calorie intake, for instance, a vanilla shake that has about 200 calories taken for breakfast and lunch will help you with your calorie count as opposed to having a burger that has a higher calorie intake.
The plan keeps you full, and therefore you do not feel the need to be eating regularly. However, you should limit the meal replacement plan to two meals a day, for example, breakfast and lunch and leave dinner to have a wholesome meal. Keep in mind that weight gain is about eating all the wrong foods, so the shake will ensure you do not eat too much but still lock in the essential nutrients required by your body. Therefore you should check the manufacturer's specifications and buy the one with the highest quality supplements.
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Meet TODAY's new puppy with a purpose!
Meet TODAY's new puppy with a purpose!
NBC Today show anchors, staff and an experienced dog handler are teaming up with Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a New York nonprofit organization, to help train a 10-week-old Yellow Labrador Retriever to become a guide dog.
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Release admission lists together: Parents
Members of the parent organisation Maha Palak Sanstha have suggested that the general and the vocational courses merit lists be declared simultaneously so that students know where they stand in both lists and can then make a choice.mumbai Updated: Jul 20, 2010 01:00 IST
Members of the parent organisation Maha Palak Sanstha have suggested that the general and the vocational courses merit lists be declared simultaneously so that students know where they stand in both lists and can then make a choice.
They have written to the education department and education minister Balasaheb Thorat on Monday.
According to the present schedule, the general merit list will come out after both the vocational lists are declared.
"Students might have different preferences whether to choose vocational or general depending on the colleges they get," said Laxmikant Vaidya, vice-president of Maha Palak Sanstha.
"But as the lists come out one after the other they will not be able to choose properly," said Vaidya.
He added that the suggested amendment would also cut down the time for the admissions process.
While the first vocational admission list comes out on June 30, the first general list comes out on August 9.
More than half the number of students, who passed Class 10 in the city, had submitted their online forms as of Monday evening. A total of 1,41,935 forms have come in so far, but students say some confusion still remains.
"When I first tried to fill my form, the only option that appeared after choosing the vocational stream on the confirmation page was computer science," said Manish Goregaokar (16), a student of GD Somani School at Cuffe Parade.
"The booklet also does not comprehensively explain some things. For instance, what if everyone takes provisional admission then how will seats be freed up for the second list?"
Others, such as international board student Nishika Prakash, have other problems. "My friends and I were very confused whether to apply with the Best-Five total or with all subjects as the website did not have any instructions," said the Riverdale International School student.
"After waiting for three or four hours in queue at a guidance centre, it got sorted out. Things could have been handled more efficiently," Prakash said.
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I was just thinking about it, and I haven't ever seen one. I'm just curious if they can or do exist?
I've never seen one either, but looking around on some sites, I saw a lot of people who say it is possible and that they even own such cats. Supposedly it's quite rare, and it may have something to do with being mixed with a Siamese.
I was never able to find a good picture of one though.
I 'm with Kimberly.....the closest I have come to a blue-eyed black cat was a photo on a calendar of a black and white cat with blue eyes....really pretty! Seems like they would look like miniature Siberian Huskies! :)


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What is counselling like?Your sessions are a time for you to talk about your situation in your own way and at your own pace. You and your therapist will be sitting facing one another and from time to time they will ask you questions, offer reflections and suggest things for you to think about or try out.
What happens at the first meeting?The therapist may ask more questions and take more notes than in later sessions and there will be time for you to ask questions and to talk about your situation. Towards the end of the meeting you will discuss the next steps together. There is no obligation, on either side to continue at this point. If we do not, we can help you to find the most appropriate support.
Is counselling completely confidential?Your counselling will be confidential to you and your therapist. Under exceptional circumstances it may be necessary to contact another agency.
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Mountain America Credit Union has recently announced to have partnered with VISA for the first North American trial of EMV Biometric Payment Cards.
The trial, which is expected to begin late February, will be conducted among 130 key Mountain America and VISA US employees and will last for about 45 days.
Mountain America will use dual interface EMV Biometric Payment Cards supplied by the Korean company Kona I. Cards will embed an area sensor from Fingerprint Cards while Precise Biometrics will supply its Precise BioMatch Embedded.
Enrollment will be performed within the credit union's branches, and each user will enroll with his/her fingerprints using a stand-alone fingerprint scanner connected to a PC. After the acquisition, the fingerprint image will be transferred to the card for the minutiae extraction using a desktop card reader.
Mountain America, has more than $7 billion in assets and over 700,000 members. With HQ in Utah, the credit union also operates in Idaho, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico through 89 active branches.
"Mountain America strives to continually provide the most secure and innovative products to our members. This technology provides an added level of security and convenience that is unmatched by other products in market," says Kelly Albiston, SVP of digital banking at Mountain America. "The EMV biometric card pilot with Visa gives us the opportunity to continue leading in emerging technology and we are honored that Visa selected us as the exclusive credit union for this pilot."
Embedded Security News congratulates Mountain America for its contribution to the development of the Biometric Smart Cards industry and hopes to soon see the product live and available to its customers!


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How To Get Spoiled In Facial And Hair Treatment, Relaxing Body Massages, And More
The community we are in at present is consistently turning into a much more challenging and difficult place. Most significantly for people in the top working class who are consistently put through reports and deadlines that create plenty of stress. To be more effective and more lucrative at work, every worker is eligible for having weekend breaks and vacation leaves to power down and reboot their minds. That is the main reason why it is essentially necessary for people to find ways to relieve stress. Perhaps the best way to relieve stress is to spend a day getting spoiled and pampered in a spa.
This is so true particularly for women, who are being challenged every day to accomplish more at work, in taking care of the children, at errands, and lesser time for their selves. For this reason, more beauty salons are offering various stress relieving spa service packages. Women love to get pampered with facials, manicures, pedicures and hair treatments. Spa treatments are no longer distinctive to spa salons. Actually, beauty salons are now mixing the healing powers of a spa together with the refining techniques of a beauty salon, all in one.
Beauty salons/spas present a vast collection of various services. So besides providing traditional services like hairdressing, their personnel can also execute spa relaxation massage services. The massage treatments are incredible mainly because they are natural and organic applying fragrant essential oils, organic beauty products, home-made potions and other very natural and powerful products. The masseurs are also specialists who truly know what to do and how to refresh the body and mind. Just think about how amazing it would be that whilst getting your hair completed, you receive a neck and shoulder massage and a pedicure. Next to massage services, yet another well-known service with these beauty salons/spa is waxing. Specifically, Brazilian wax, which is very popular with celebrities. A special wax is used, which can be hot or cold, to remove hair. The wax holds to hairs generally with a cloth strip and pulls them out in one swift motion.
Salons: 10 Mistakes that Most People Make
Hairstylists not only ought to carry on with the latest craze styles, but the salon/spa also should stay updated. These beauty salons/spas expend consistently in upgrading or putting new equipment that will guarantee their customers get the finest results they desire for their skin care demands. What better way to relieve stress than to get spoiled in facial treatments, body massages and bathe treatment and more. All these special care are performed in warm and comfy areas and place both mind and body in a soothing state. The best Salon Cape Coral will keep clients satisfied and coming back regularly.Doing Salons The Right Way


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This is part four of our Honeymoon Planning series. Missed the others? Check them out starting with part one here.
Category: wedding planner
Selecting Your Bridesmaid's Dresses
The Engagement Ring and Wedding Ring
Planning a Honeymoon Part 3
This is the 3rd installment of our Honeymoon Planning Series. Missed the first two? You can find them here and here!
Planning a Honeymoon Part 2
Here's the second installment of the honeymoon planning series. If you missed the first one, you can find it here.
A Guide to Outdoor Weddings
1) Make sure he/she is a full time professional wedding photographer. This may seem obvious, but many people choose photographers who photograph houses and bowls of fruit during the week – or are even plumbers or bricklayers! It takes a special set of skills to photograph weddings. Not just the ability to use a camera but also the ability to 'get on' with large groups of people who are strangers and be able to organise them without intruding. Would you want the pilot of a aeroplane you were flying in to be a plumber during the week and only fly planes at the weekend? No. If the job is important then you should should always choose a full time professional.
2) Book early. Most top professionals are popular and get booked up 18 months – 2 years in advance. If you are getting married on a popular date (Saturdays during the summer or a bank-holiday Monday) then you are unlikely to get the photographer you want for a last minute wedding.
3) Don't trust a photographers website. A great website can be written for just a few hundred pounds and can show off just a few dozen great pictures. But is this a fair representation of what you will get? Always ask to see ALL the pictures from a recent wedding (preferrably taken at the wedding you will be using) and ask to contact 3 clients of the photographer from the past couple of months to make sure that the photographers quality is consistent.
4) Dont be misled into believing that letters after a photographers name means they are good. There are no formal qualifications to become a wedding photographer. Letters (such as SWPP, BPPA, MRPS etc) can all be purchased for just £100 without a photographer ever having to prove competence. The same goes for 'award winning' photographers. It is best to judge for yourself by looking at actual pictures taken from recent weddings.
5) Make sure a backup photographer is available. What happens if your photographer is ill on the day of your wedding? Will he/she just not turn up? 'One man band' wedding photographers pose a risk that they might not be able to attend your wedding, so it is always best to use a company that has a back-up strategy to cover this (and ideally a company that has several photographers who can cover in case of illness)
Planning a Honeymoon Part 1
A honeymoon can be fun. and adventurous. To make it easier and take the hassle out of planning here are a few tips:
Start by considering the weather. There's nothing to dampen the mood like bad weather during your honeymoon. Make sure you get the most out of your honeymoon by going when the weather is best. The Knot recommends certain locations by month:
July & August
Bermuda, Brazil, Britain, Canada, Central & South Africa, Czech Republic, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Ireland, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Seychelles, Thailand, USA (Alaska, Northeast)
Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Britain, Canada, Central & South Africa, Czech Republic, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Spain, Thailand, USA
Australia, Bali, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Central & South Africa, Egypt, Fiji, French Polynesia, Hawaii, Italy, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Seychelles, Spain, USA
Australia, Bahamas, Bali, Belize, Brazil, Canada (ski destinations), Central & South Africa, Egypt, French Polynesia, Hawaii, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Seychelles, Spain, USA (ski destinations, Southeast, Southwest)
Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bali, Belize, Brazil, Canada (ski destinations), Caribbean, Central & South Africa, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, the Florida Keys, USA (ski destinations)
To see the full list go here.
Consider a Travel Agent. They can plan everything for you while considering everything you want and need. Plus if something goes wrong you will have a pro to help you through it. You can book your honeymoon online but the savings may be small and you'll miss out on personalized service a travel consultant can provide. All inclusive resorts can be a good deal, but buyer beware: some have hidden fees that add up. Make sure you know ahead of time what's included and what's not. Be careful of hidden fees. A travel consultant can help you save time and money. More tips can be found here.
Stick to a spending plan and take more cash than you need. A handy honeymoon planning checklist is just the thing to stay organized.
Ultimate Wedding Planning Guide
The question was popped, the news of your engagement has spread amongst family and friends. Now the work begins: planning your wedding. Where does one begin? It may seem relatively simple, but any wedding planner will tell you planning a wedding can be complex and time consuming. To get the ball rolling here are some tips from Real Simple, a detailed wedding planning guide to refer to in the coming months.
Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist
To plan the perfect celebration, use this comprehensive wedding checklist, with a timeline based on the 16-month length of the average U.S. engagement.
Sixteen to Nine Months Before
- Start a wedding folder or binder.
Begin leafing through bridal, lifestyle, fashion, gardening, design, and food magazines for inspiration.
- Work out your budget.
Determine how much you have to spend, based on your families' contributions and your own.
To get the full list save and print the guide here.
Inside the mind of a detailed-oriented wedding planner – Exclusive Interview with CEO Kathlee Akers of Beau Tied Events
As a successful wedding professional, I get the unique chance to become associated with top-notch providers in every event category. This allows me to reach out to a one vendor each month and ask them the tough questions you are wanting the answers to.
This week I feature Kathlee Akers, CEO of Beau Tied Events in a candid discussion of how creativity and experience plays a major role in producing a success event. We tap into the importance of inspiration and love for your job. Also, expanding into how trends influence both brides and planners, as sites like Pinterest and Etsy have allowed brides to express themselves more openly.
Thomas McGregor: Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to answer my questions today!
Kathlee Akers: Thanks for asking!
TM: So I know you love what you do, it shows. So tell me, where did the inspiration come from to start planning weddings and events?
KA: I planned my own wedding, which I think is a common theme I hear a lot. I guess because you don't really get a chance to plan weddings until you do your own, it never even really occurred to me I could do it, though I had always been interested. When I did my own, I became compulsive about learning as much as I could, and about the design behind it all. I was definitely interested in doing it long term, from the beginning, and started taking classes right after I got engaged.
TM: Was there something specific that sparked your interested, after doing your own wedding?
KA: The design aspect, first and foremost, and then the rigid organization and planning. I'm very detail-oriented, so that fit me to a 'T'.
TM: Have you always been detailed-oriented?
KA: It was something I had to reign in as I got older. I was always a really creative kid, always putting on plays and writing stories, and I would lose myself in my projects and my imagination, often to the chagrin of my parents. When I went to college and was able to focus intently on things that I felt passionate about– design, literature, etc., I saw that side really come out. I really wanted to be successful, so I became very focused on any and all details that would add to that.
TM: And would you deem that hyper-focusness a requirement for success in the category of event planning?
KA: Absolutely. And I don't think you can fake it. You have to be 100% focused and in love with this job to make it work, because you have to care as much about the details as your bride would.
TM: And as a result, would you agree there is a personal reward to the results you produce?
KA: Yes. I get very close to my brides over the course of a year, I often become their confidantes and friends and therapists, even. So when their wedding day comes, and they give me a hug and tell me how thankful they are I was there for them, it's hugely rewarding. It's sometimes hard to part with them after the fact and maybe sometimes… I don't… haha we remain pen pals.
TM: Well then that would be a bitter-sweet reward of your job, which is arguably the best kind.
KA: Agreed.
TM: Now, as many of the readers may not know; there is a constant shifting in trends in the wedding industry. Can you elaborate as to how you have need to adjust to the changing trends throughout the years? What has changed in style, tastes and the way you have approached each event?
KA: I really try to stay away from anything too topical or too trendy, because I feel like it dates weddings within 5 years. Obviously, there's a huge DIY shift that's happened in the wedding industry since, and undoubtedly due to the recession, which I found has creatively really inspired brides to see something they love and do it themselves instead of hiring someone. It also has given me a bit more creative freedom with design. Also with Pinterest that DIY wedding aspect has exploded.
TM: So, the shift has taken place mainly via the online collaboration through sites like Pinterest and Etsy?
KA: I think it's been two-fold. I think that sites like Pinterest and Etsy saw an opportunity with the explosion of DIY culture, and that culture then has propelled Pinterest and Etsy into simple crafting and inspiration sites to wedding planning staples. All my brides use them for either planning or decor purposes.
TM: Very interesting! And would you say that has enabled your brides to be more hands through the designing process?
KA: I think that brides, since forever, have secretly or quietly done DIY projects themselves because it's more affordable–not everybody has the money to buy the most expensive invitations, for example, but you can certainly fake it–but it's now become "cool" to DIY your own wedding. I think with the recession, a lot of brides knew that they were going to have to do a lot themselves, and did so proudly. That's why I love DIY brides, it's a very can-do tough attitude, with a whole lot of love, and they're a joy to work with. I was–and am– a DIY bride so I get it.
TM: So this shift in trends to more of a DIY approach as allowed brides to feel more empowered to do what they have always done, due to economic reasons?
KA: Yeah, I think so.
TM: As a result, what has been some of the strangest requests you have been asked by brides, mothers or second cousins?
KA: Haha! This will be tough, I certainly don't want to offend anyone.
TM: We are all friends here.
KA: Oh! I have a good one– and this bride is totally lovely and it ended up being one of my favorite (albeit strangest) requests. I had a bride who wanted to do her wedding backwards! She had cocktail hour, and greeted guests in her dress as they came in, and then they ate dinner, did toasts, and then got married at sunset, around 8:15 PM. Then they had their first dance. It was so cool; casual, and relaxed. There was no pressure, no jitters… it was fun!
TM: Considering the way you just described it, maybe you'll set a trend of weddings performed backwards.
KA: I hope so, I'd love to do it again!
TM: So we are reaching the end of our time, but I want to ask you one final question regarding your experience thus far with event planning. In hindsight, what would you have loved to know as a planner setting out on her first wedding?
KA: Bring more safety pins? Haha. No, true, but I'm kidding. I think I would want to relax a bit more. I think I was so stiff the first wedding I did, I was so laser-focused on making sure everything was perfect, that when things did go wrong, I let it bother me more than it should have. Now, I expect the unexpected as part of the job. I've realized it's not my fault, but that it's my opportunity to make things right. Knowing that things are going to go wrong that are out of your control is a huge part of this industry, but I've learned to trust my instincts and ability to fix problems that come up, so I don't fear it anymore. Oh, and to LAUGH and enjoy yourself in the midst of it!
TM: So you have developed a sense of fearlessness founded on the knowledge that anything can happen and it's up to you to turn the debacle into a opportunity for success?
KA: More or less. I take a lot of pride in solving problems, and have solved a LOT of problems, but I also know that some things may be completely out of my control. Essentially, it's taking pride in knowing that I do my best every wedding, and I try to make the best out of every situation. If I can save the day, I will!
TM: That perspective is refreshing, as many might disintegrate under stress.
TM: As a bonus, tell us your plans for the future!
KA: I'm taking a more one-on-one creative approach with brides in the next year. I no longer plan on doing month-ofs, I really feel a huge benefit from working with a bride over the course of the entire engagement, both for creative and technical purposes.
TM: Would you consider that a unique approach in the planning space?
KA: I'm not sure, there are a lot of planning companies that do
design, but the main focus of their business is to do many weddings over the course of a year, and work out logistics, make sure everything's on track, etc. I've never really had that approach– I really enjoy working one-on-one with fewer clients over the course of a year, with more of a design focus. I, of course, would work out details and logistics too, but I really enjoy helping brides find vendors, choose florals, pick out invites, I just feel the event is more cohesive and flows more smoothly.
TM: Well, I can speak freely when I say just like your approach to stress is refreshing, so is your approach to client service. It seems that you are services oriented, detailed and creative-focused, with an open mind to requests(even if it means doing a wedding in reverse) of each bride per their individually unique styles?
KA: Yes, that's right.
TM: I want to thank you for taking time to speak with me today!
KA: Thanks!


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Nashville and Memphis are both music-centric cities. But if the former is Carrie Underwood—a center-stage idol with big, high hair and big, shiny belt buckles—then the latter is her scrappier, soulful younger sister, strumming the blues in the state's southwest corner and shooting whiskey out of a plastic cup.
Be honest. Who would you rather hang with?
Tennessee's largest city, Memphis was founded in 1819, 40 years after the Volunteer State's capital. But it somehow feels older, more storied, with more secrets waiting within the walls of its enduring, eclectic architecture—from art deco to neo-classical—on the swampy banks of the Mississippi River. Nashville, now the de facto Southern choice for destination bachelorettes, has glitz and glamour. But Memphis, often dubbed the birthplace of rock 'n' roll and a prominent place in the history of the civil rights movement, feels full of grit and ghosts.
Your preferred haunt should be the Madison Hotel, a four-diamond downtown property that, like native son Justin Timberlake, dresses up old-school Memphis charm in trendy, tailored suit-and-tie style. In its lobby (and select suites), headphone-equipped Traveler guitars beg guests to wail away. On-site restaurant Eighty3 lures diners with a weekend Hallelujah Brunch serving bourbon-peach schnapps cocktails and Southern specialties like Elvis waffles, loaded with the King's favorite combo of peanut butter, banana and bacon. And vinyl record-lined elevators deliver guests from the fitness center, housed inside a former bank vault, to the Twilight Sky Terrace, a fire pit-bedecked rooftop bar with a front-row view of the Mississippi River. Add whiskey. Sip. Repeat.
From the Madison's central address, you're well positioned to go walking—and dancing, drinking and eating—in Memphis. Start with touristy draws that genuinely deserve a visit. Amble down neon-lit Beale Street, the history-steeped Broadway of blues, ducking into suds-soaked venues to hear country, jazz and bluegrass musicians. Even the worst of them blow bar bands elsewhere out of the water. (Overwhelmed by options? Start at Rum Boogie Cafe, which strikes a great balance between tourist-friendly fun and local-music-lover credibility.) Devout music fans can worship at Sun Studio, a national historic landmark open to tours, where stars like Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis first committed rock to wax. But even the casually curious should pilgrimage to Presley's old palace on the city's outskirts, Graceland, even if just to gape agog at the mansion's thrillingly kitsch, of-an-era ostentation; never have copious crystal and avocado shag carpeting been such beautiful bedfellows. In October the estate opens its first hotel, the 450-room Guest House at Graceland, and in spring debuts a $45 million entertainment complex, the largest addition since Graceland's 1982 opening, with multiple restaurants, museums and a live music venue.
More somber but stirring is the National Civil Rights Museum, filled with interactive exhibits that capture the movement's history. The recently renovated institution is attached to the former Lorraine Motel, the site of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968, and his room, 306—never rented since—remains on view as a memorial.
But Memphis isn't mired in the past. Though unscientific studies suggest Nashville may boast a few more hipsters per square mile, those seeking Memphis' modern energy will find an especially high dose in Cooper-Young, an artsy historic neighborhood with eclectic shops and funky bars and restaurants. Among the best are the Beauty Shop, a borderline-camp New American eatery where diners dig into seriously great food—like crispy duck with muddled blackberries and pecan-crusted trout with plum salsa—from the dryer chairs of a 1950s-style salon. Nearby cocktail joint Alchemy mixes top-notch elixirs, muddling grapes in pisco and spiking rye with black tea, while serving shareable global small plates. Poke around Goner Records, an old-school record shop from a local indie label focused on punk and garage bands.
Outside the concentrated cool of Cooper-Young, Uber will be helpful for bouncing between the city's more scattered standouts, from groovy craft suds maker Wiseacre Brewing's singles-baiting taproom off Broad Avenue, a revitalizing arts district, to the dim lo-fi dive that is Midtown's Buccaneer Lounge, where live bands jam in what feels like a cheap beer-soaked ashtray. (That's meant as a compliment.) Fussier tastes may prefer the big-budget vibe of Lafayette's Music Room in nearby Overton Square, a historic multi-floor music hall and Southern restaurant reopened in 2014 after nearly four decades gone dark. There's Memphis in a nutshell: a pop of electricity in a quiet corner of the South.
Traveler's Checks
-Detour past Gibson's Donuts in East Memphis, a barebones local legend for its frosted wheels of carb-loaded goodness.
-Explore regional Memphis-style barbecue at icons like Rendezvous, famed for its 5-pound skillet of barbecue shrimp that requires 24-hour advance ordering, and Central BBQ, a trio locally beloved for its superior ribs and wings.
Alchemy, 940 S. Cooper St. (901-726-4444) alchemymemphis.com; The Beauty Shop, 966 Cooper St. (901-272-7111) thebeautyshoprestaurant.com; The Buccaneer Lounge, 1368 Monroe Ave. (901-278-0909); Central BBQ, multiple locations, cbqmemphis.com; Gibson's Donuts, 760 Mount Moriah Road (901-682-8200); Goner Records, 2152 Young Ave. (901-722-0095) goner-records.com; Graceland, Elvis Presley Blvd. (901-332-3322) graceland.com; Lafayette's Music Room, 2119 Madison Ave. (901-207-5097) lafayettes.com; Madison Hotel, 79 Madison Ave. (901-333-1200) madisonhotelmemphis.com; National Civil Rights Museum, 450 Mulberry St. (901-521-9699) civilrightsmuseum.org; Rendezvous, 52 S. 2nd St. (901-523-2746) hogsfly.com; Rum Boogie Cafe, 182 Beale St. (901-528-0150) rumboogie.com; Sun Studio, 706 Union Ave. (800-441-6249) sunstudio.com; Wiseacre Brewing Company, 2783 Broad Ave. (901-888-7000) wiseacrebrew.com
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Everyone thinks my kids are nicely dressed.....
they're wrong.
They are usually sporting some old, usually tattered dress up dresses.... like this one that is one of Lucy's faves...
or half naked... which I'll spare you the photo (even though I have a thousand cute ones)
She dons my creations for the photo shoots and then comes in and immediately strips down. If we go somewhere, she (barely tolerating) gets dressed and goes to the store, then changes the minute we're in the door- usually losing some articles in the car ride home.
But.... this time- I hit the jackpot with Lucy.
She asked me for a princess kitty shirt. I delivered.
and..... shock...... she wore it all day and every day I put it on her.
It's truly amazing!
The outfit started when I was asked to test this adorable skirt pattern by Jessica at Happy Together.
It was knit, so before I even started, I was sold.
I bought the white knit with the circles of animal prints from Hobby Lobby first and then filled in the rest with stash fabrics.
I asked Lucy what kind of shirt she wanted to go with it and she swiftly answered "princes kitty"!
So I took one of the furry applique kitties from Designs by Juju and added this mini princess crown from Lynnie Pinnie.
Instant love for Lucy.
Look at this face.
She even likes the huge bow I made for her.
This is a ggdesigns princess felt stichie with Lynnie Pinnie's mini cat added.
And then.... if I thought she couldn't love it any more... I was wrong.
I purchased a bedazzler at Hobby Lobby with a 40% off coupon and came home and bedazzled those babies.
Now, she wants everything be-dazzled.
I even did some of her panties.
YES. We love the be-dazzler.
I even thought of doing some more of her panties.... that is....
until I found her putting the dirty ones back in her dresser drawer.
"But I LOooooooove them and I want to wear them tomorrow!"
Yes. I washed them every night for three nights in a row.
It's time for more be-dazzled panties. For sure.
And some more of the A+ skirts... since she will actually stay dressed all day. And MAN! is it getting cold around here. My fingers actually feel like ice right now.
Time to snuggle some babies!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Lucy is clothed!
Everyone thinks my kids are nicely dressed.....
7 comments:
- jellaan said...
Cute little outfit!! Love that skirt outfit, going to have to give it a try!!
- November 30, 2010 at 8:26 PM
- ShirleyC said...
Cute as can be! I won't show the bedazzler to Shelby. I've already embroidered a purple "S" on 30 pr. of panties!
- November 30, 2010 at 8:51 PM
- Mrs.Fitz said...
Awww! Cute outfit and love the jewelled undies!
- December 1, 2010 at 7:53 AM
- Mrs.Fitz said...
Oh, wanted to tell you my friend had the opposite problem with her son. She couldn't figure out why she was having to buy so many pairs of underwear for him until she found them in the trash one day. He knew that he had big boy undies and could potty in them but, she forgot to tell him that they weren't disposable like the Pull Ups.
- December 1, 2010 at 7:55 AM
- Sheila said...
cute, cute, CUTE!
- December 1, 2010 at 8:47 AM
- Anonymous said...
I want some of those panties for christmas!...and you know I'm not kidding. I swear lucy is a mini-me...i would've worn that outfit every single day too!
- December 1, 2010 at 10:56 AM
- Marilyn W said...
HA! I LOVE this post. I have a 3 yr old daughter who would rather not wear clothes. So...guess I'll use my 40% JoAnn's coupon on a bedazzler!!! hahahaha...
Very creative way to keep her dressed.
- December 1, 2010 at 1:31 PM