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The Ponderosa The Pine Ridge Association Newsletter Henry W. Coe State Park Coe's Charms By Ron Erskine Mother of all Madrones Early Spring 2012 Inside this issue: With the possible exception of clouds, few common sights in nature can inspire more awe than a tree. At 12,000 feet, in the dry desolation of the White Mountains, bristlecone pines still grow that were 3,000 years old when Christ was born. The largest giant sequoia, the General Sherman tree in Sequoia National Park, weighs nearly 2,000 tons. It would be wise to pack a lunch if you plan to walk around its 104-foot base. Just imagine, it grew from a seed the size of an oatmeal flake from a cone the size of a walnut. The trees in Coe Park do not generally have hall of fame stats, but there are many that can still dazzle us. It was the prospect of seeing such a tree that lured me on a recent holiday hike in the park. Libby Vincent arranged a hike down Middle Ridge with two attractions in mind. We would have an opportunity to see the results of last October's prescribed burn that torched all of Middle Ridge. But for me, the main attraction was what Libby described as the "mother of all Madrones." During Barry Breckling's thirty years as ranger at Coe Park, he came to know every pine needle and pebble in the park. In his wanderings, he found this massive madrone tree on Middle Ridge. Libby knew its whereabouts and would guide us there. We left a car at Poverty Flat and shuttled to our starting point where Hobbs Road intersects the Middle Ridge Trail. At Poverty Flat, it had been bitter cold and the creek was frozen, but up on the Middle Ridge Trail, it felt like a bright spring-like day, shorts and T-shirt weather. Chris Weske, the mastermind of Coe's prescribed burns and a borderline pyromaniac (is somebody keeping an eye on him?), was with us and seemed pleased with the aftermath of the burn. The fire had done its work well. Some areas of chaparral were black and bare while others areas had burned cool underneath barely touched trees. The result was a healthy mosaic of different habitats. Continued on page 2….. Coe's Charms, Mother of all Madrones by Ron Erskine 1, 2 One of Those Days at the Visitor Center by Libby Vincent 2 Happy New Year from Friends of Gilroy Hot Springs by Laura Dominguez-Yon 3 Remote Automated Weather Station by Chris Weske 4 The PRA Calendar 5 Awareness by Barry Breckling 6 Mounted Assistance Unit Happenings By Chere Bargar 7 Collecting Surveys for Henry Coe's Master Interpretive Plan by Ranger Jen Naber 7 News From Coe Park by Paul Nam 8 Coe Park Preservation Fund Update by Winslow Briggs 9 New Coe Park website coming very soon www.coepark.org See page 9 for more….. Page 2 The Ponderosa Mother of all Madrones continued…. "There it is, over there!" Libby pointed to a tree barely visible in a clearing below the trail. We dropped down for a closer look. It was quite a tree, perhaps 25 feet around at the base and 60 feet high. The large trunk split at head height, and the two parts shot skyward, each the size of a large tree in its own right. And what character! A long life in the forest left a record—twists and scars—of past battles the tree had survived. If you walk the Middle Ridge Trail, it eventually leaves the ridge top and begins to descend toward the Middle Fork of Coyote Creek. After a quarter mile or so, keep an eye out for a wide, flat bench below the trail on your left. The tree is waiting for you on the edge of the bench. Adapted from a recent column in the Morgan Hill Times and Gilroy Dispatch. Look for Ron's columns (under "Sports") online at www.GilroyDispatch.com and www.MorganHillTimes.com. Photo by Ron Erskine One of Those Days at the Visitor Center By Libby Vincent Friday 23 December was one of those cold, clear, and sunny winter days when the pools of water in China Hole are frozen, ice crackles in the East Fork as Ranger Jen drives down off Bear Mountain, and raptors float in the clear skies above Pine Ridge. As we arrived to staff the visitor center, two older gentlemen were getting ready to head out on a hike, tying their boots, putting stuff in their packs. After a while, they came in, paid (one was a senior, the other was not), and headed out to hike the Blue Ridge loop. They seemed to know what they were doing but you never know, so I asked if they needed any guidance on trails; they said nope, we've done it before. As we were closing up the visitor center at 4:00pm, one of the gentlemen arrived back walking wearily in from the Corral Trail, and went inside to buy a couple of sodas. He was the older of the two and said sometimes he gets back first, sometimes his friend does. We talked a while and I finally, hesitantly, asked him how old he was. He smiled and said "I'm 75, and my friend and I hike Blue Ridge ten or twelve times a year." I about fell over with amazement. Here was a 75 year old man hiking the Blue Ridge loop not only once but pretty much once a month, although he said they tend to do the hike more in the later months of the year so it may be twice a month for six months. And this man is 75 years old, and doing this hike with his friend just because they like to do it. He said the best part of the hike was getting back and getting into his car, a Lexus, to sit down; not pizza, not beer, just sitting in a soft, comfortable seat to drive home. He said he lives in the San Jose Area so he doesn't have too far to drive. While we were talking, his younger friend arrived back also weary, sweating, and happy and swallowed in a couple of gulps one of the sodas his friend had bought. I wished them both merry Christmas and headed down the hill in the last of the golden light as the sun sank toward Loma Prieta and Umunhum on the western horizon. For those who haven't hiked or don't plan to hike the Blue Ridge loop, it's a very strenuous 14.7 mile hike with 3,870 feet of elevation gain. These two gentlemen did the hike in seven and a half hours, an average of two miles an hour, and they do this hike month after month, year after year. I'm still shaking my head in wonder. Page 3 Early Spring 2012 Happy New Year from Friends of Gilroy Hot Springs By Laura Dominguez-Yon Thanks to the McDonald and Lundblade families, we have a photo of Christmas one hundred and three years ago to enjoy. The men, left to right, are W.E. Cunningham, George A. McDonald, Charles Coleman, and F.F. Smith, photo taken on December 25th, 1908. The signs behind them say "Credit on the Roof / Take the Elevator," and "Poker Rules / Straight Beats Threes / Flush Beat Straight / Six Shooter Beats Them All." All in favor of reinstating the Gilroy Hot Springs Coyote Club, raise your hands! There have been questions about the flagpole near Gilroy Yamamoto Hot Springs (GYHS), on the hilltop across Coyote Creek from the resort. We've heard stories of hikers in the 1960s and as late as the 1980s who read the ledger, and regret leaving it in place. Naturally, time, exposure, rodents, and insects have contributed to its disappearance. Did you pick it up? We have two references to the flagpole on "lookout ridge," the first erected on "July 18, 1872… on the highest peak, 2,659 feet above the level of the sea." (60 Years of California Song, by Margaret Blake Alverson, Chapter 7), and the second erected in 1901 by Will McDonald. Good news, and thanks again to the McDonald and Lundblade families, we have a photo and the actual ledger of the hikers who autographed and made comments between 1901 and 1911. You can see the pages online at: http://www.gilroyyamatohotsprings.com/GYHS_FlagPoleLog-1901-1919.htm. What do you think about restoring the flagpole and flag? A battery or solarpowered LED would allow the flag to remain unfurled at night. Meet our camp host, Steve Craig Thomas! Craig has a variety of experience that makes him the perfect person to welcome visitors and oversee the protection of the site. A consistent presence has proven to be the best deterrent to vandalism. While we do have the camp host, please understand that GYHS is still closed to the public except by guided tour and reservations are required. Please call 408-314-7185 or email [email protected] to arrange for tours and other events on site. And for everyone who asked: yes, there are surveillance cameras on site; they do work; sometimes they are moved to different locations. Mark your calendars! Our Fourth Annual Walk Through History will expand to two days, May 19-20, 2012. We already have several bluegrass entertainers signed up, and there's a lot more planning in the works. Want to get involved? Yes, we'll have guided tours. Absolutely, we'll have food vendors and other exhibitors. Your help and talents are welcome. March through September, full moon campouts are scheduled during the full moon weekends. Most of the campouts take place the first weekend of the month; October's is the last weekend of the month and the last of the campouts. Monthly tours are scheduled the first Saturday of each month. Reservations are required for the tours by the Wednesday prior to the event. While we may be on site for the campouts anyway, we won't know if anyone is at the gate unless we have advance notice, and we don't get phone or email at the resort. Maybe if we install a doorbell with a mile-long wire? Nope! Docent volunteers are welcome. If you're already trained, let us know your preferences for dates. Want to give tours? Just give us a call or drop us an email and we'll arrange for you to be trained and scheduled. Page 4 The Ponderosa Remote Automated Weather Station By Chris Weske On December 22, 2011 data from the Remote Automated Weather Station (RAWS) located on Cordoza Ridge in Coe Park became available online. We began actively exploring the feasibility of a RAWS in 2003 looking at possible locations, funding sources, and sources for equipment. We weren't able to make much progress. In January 2009 Dave Stocks, a Coe volunteer from 1985 and retired fire captain from the Santa Clara County Fire Department, assembled an inter-agency group to look at the need for additional weather data across Santa Clara County. The first meeting consisted of staff from the Santa Clara County Parks DepartInstallation almost complete ment, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, State Parks, and San Jose State University (SJSU) Meteorology and Climate Photo by Dr. Craig Clements Science Department. In April 2009 we added members from the Santa Clara Valley Water District, San Jose Fire Department, Cal Fire, and the California Emergency Management Agency. Also in April 2009 a small group toured Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District lands in the Santa Cruz Mountains to look at possible weather station sites. In May 2009, a few of us boarded a Cal Fire helicopter and flew over Coe Park looking at possible sites for the first weather station. There was no good location in the immediate visitor center area where the sloping terrain, buildings, and trees would all influence the wind and rainfall readings. But conditions on Cordoza Ridge across Soda Springs Canyon from the visitor center area at an elevation of 2,331 feet would closely resemble those at the visitor center. In February 2011, State Park Sector Superintendent Eddie Guaracha, Cal Fire Battalion Chief Dave McLean, Dr. Craig Clements of SJSU's Meteorology and Climate Science Department, and I met in Morgan Hill to come to final agreement about a station to be installed on Cordoza Ridge. The $12,000 needed would come from SJSU and Cal Fire. The pending station was announced at the April Bay Area Fire Weather Cooperators Meeting. If you look carefully to the southeast from the visitor center area at an open, grassy meadow on top of Cordoza Ridge you can see the station; it's an open lattice, twenty foot tower. The tower base is staked in place and the tower is secured by three guy lines. No excavation was needed for the installation. The station is powered by a solar panel and records temperature, dew point, relative humidity, wind speed, wind direction, solar radiation, rainfall, fuel temperature, and ten-hour fuel moisture. The instruments (with the exception of rainfall and fuel moisture) are mounted on the tower; the rain gauge and fuel moisture gauge are installed on the ground adjacent to the tower. Prior to being installed on Cordoza Ridge, all instruments were tested in the lab at SJSU. Craig Clements has been a critical player in the venture to install a RAWS at Coe Park. He is active in supporting local prescribed burns with weather instruments and sits on the National Interagency Fire Center subcommittee for Fire Weather Standards. Craig handled purchasing the station components, coordinating with the state and national agencies involved, and installing the equipment. SJSU will take responsibility for the maintenance and calibration of the station per standards specified by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. Data is transmitted hourly to a Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) which is operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The data is then distributed to the Bureau of Land Management, Weather Information Management System, the Western Regional Climate Center and others. We can access the data through MesoWest (http://mesowest.utah.edu) or ROMAN (Real-Time Observation Monitor and Analysis Network at http://raws.wrh.noaa.gov/roman/). At this time, we are exploring a radio link between the station and the visitor center that would enable the display of conditions to be updated every ten minutes. Although the station was installed to meet the needs of wildland fire interests, anyone can go to the links above and check out the current weather conditions. Planning a trip to the park? Check out the weather station to see if you should pack a warm jacket, or perhaps a couple of extra water bottles. Early Spring 2012 Page 5 The PRA Calendar Coe Activity Calendar http://www.coepark.org/calendar.html Mark your calendars—important dates Saturday February 25, Trail work day, meeting at Hunting Hollow entrance, 8.30am. Bring water and lunch. For more information call Chere Bargar at 408683-2247. Saturday March 10, Spring at Coe Park. This weekend marks the beginning of the interpretive programs at Coe Park. There are guided hikes on Saturdays, an evening program at the visitor center on Saturday evenings, and wildflower walks on Sundays. There are also activities starting out of the Hunting Hollow entrance. The schedule of the spring programs will be posted on www.coepark.org, the Coe Activity Calendar at http://www.coepark.org/calendar.html, or call the visitor center at 408-779-2728 to find out more. Annual park events coming up Friday April 27 through Sunday April 29 is the Coe Backcountry Weekend. This event is always very popular and fills up quickly; admission is by a lottery system. Applications need to be postmarked by February 29. Once again, this year's event will be starting earlier, allowing backpackers and campers entry at 1.00pm on the Friday. For additional information please visit www.coepark.org or call the visitor center at 408-779-2728. Sunday May 13, Mother's Day Breakfast. Once again this event will take place at Ridgeview campsite. Tickets for this event will go on sale online mid-April. Information regarding ordering tickets will be Saturday March 24, Trail work day, meeting at Hunt- posted on the website www.coepark.org in early April. The event sells out very quickly, so get your ing Hollow entrance, 8.30am. Bring water and lunch. tickets early! For more information visit For more information call Chere Bargar at 408-683www.coepark.org or call the visitor center at 2247. 408-779-2728. Saturday March 31, Ranch Day (April 14 rain date). Saturday June 9, Hunting Hollow 5K/10K walk and Hunting Hollow entrance, 10am until 3pm. See fun run. You can register for this fun event at www.coepark.org for more information or call www.coepark.org and download an entry form. For Chere Bargar at 408-683-2247. more information email [email protected] Saturday April 14, Spring trail day, meeting at Hunting Hollow entrance, 9am. Contact Rob Glover at [email protected] for more information and to sign up. Visit www.coepark.org to find out more. Upcoming horse-related events March 31, Ranch Day, Hunting Hollow April 14, Ranch Day (rain date) April 22, Wildflower ride, Hunting Hollow (Sunday) For more information regarding any of the horserelated events, please contact Chere Bargar at 408-6832247. Look for an article about the PRA annual meeting in the next issue of The Ponderosa Page 6 The Ponderosa Awareness Have you had the experience of driving down a familiar road, say going home from work, and arriving home realizing that you couldn't actually recall much of any part of your trip? Maybe there are five stoplights along your route. Had the lights been red or green? Did you actually stop for any red lights? You have no clue. These episodes occur when we are deep in thought, and it seems amazing that we can manage life while in such a state of unawareness. We often spend time in nature with the same level of unawareness and we miss a lot. Sherlock Holmes in "A Study in Scarlet" said to Watson, "No doubt to you it appeared a mere trampling line of slush, but to my trained eyes every mark upon its surface had a meaning." There are so many things to see and learn in nature, and by heightening your awareness you can see more and learn more. Thoughts can cloud the windows of perception. I saw it happen so often in search tracking classes I've taken and given. You're following the tracks of a person in difficult terrain and suddenly you can't see any trace of the next track. You think, well maybe it's over there. You think, has that pebble been pushed into the ground? You think, maybe that twig was moved by the step. And therein lies the problem: your thoughts have clouded your ability to perceive. As the noted tracker Ab Taylor would say, "You have cheating eyes." Ab would make you stop, turn away from the tracks. No looking over your shoulder at the path. No talking about the tracks. Then when you go back to the tracks a minute or two later, magically that next track will be obvious. Here are a couple exercises you can do when you're out in nature to heighten your ability to perceive. Just stop and stand still, or maybe go sit at the base of a tree, or on top of a rock. Close your eyes. Breathe slowly through your nose and concentrate on your breathing. After a bit, try to feel your pulse beating in your hands or in your neck and concentrate on the beat. Slowly open your eyes. When I do this, I suddenly hear birds all around me. I hadn't noticed them before. You can try wide-angle vision. Look ahead and then widen your view. Notice what you can see to the far left and far right without moving your eyes. In this state, your vision will become a bit blurry, but your awareness will improve. The cone cells in our eyes, which perceive color, are concentrated in the center of the retina. The rod cells, which perceive black and white, are found farther out on the retina. When you use wide-angle vision, you are using more of the rod cells which are 20 times more numerous and much more sensitive to light than cone cells. That will allow you catch movement that normal tunnel vision misses. Reap the rewards of awareness. Early Spring 2012 Page 7 Mounted Assistance Unit Happenings By Chere Bargar On January 15, 2012 Dr. Bill Seals of Tri-County Veterinary Clinic gave a clinic on "Emergencies on the Trail" to Coe Park mounted assistance unit (MAU) members and Santa Clara County equestrian patrol volunteers. He covered topics such as the proper way to examine a horse, colic (abdominal pain), wound care, choke, lameness, eye injuries, tying up (muscle inflammation), dehydration, and snakebite. Rebel was the most patient demonstration horse. His presence was invaluable in that we got to see first hand how to check for dehydration and how to insert a piece of hose into a nostril in case of a rattlesnake bite to the face. Doing this can be life saving as horses cannot breathe through their mouths and the nose can swell up and close. Dr. Seals also gave out information on equine first-aid kits. He stressed safety and patience in taking time to assess the situation. His generous contribution of time and knowledge will help the equestrian volunteers to better serve the public and their horses. Many thanks, Bill. How to keep an airway open after a rattlesnake bite Photo by Sue Dekalb Photo by Colleen Coombs Best place to listen to a heartbeat Photo by Sue Dekalb Collecting Surveys for Henry Coe's Master Interpretive Plan By Ranger Jen Naber Just a reminder: we are still collecting surveys from visitors as part of the information-gathering section of the interpretive master plan. You'll find surveys with self-addressed return envelopes next to the maps on the counter at the visitor center. Please remember to pass out these surveys to all park visitors when you're staffing the visitor center. Since it is important to receive input from all of Coe Park's visitors, I need a few volunteers who would be willing to pass out surveys at Hunting Hollow. Even if you have only an hour to spare on a spring weekend to help, it will make a big difference. You can also carry a few while you're on patrol in the park and hand them out to people you meet on the trail. These surveys are vital because they will help us understand who our park visitors are and why they come to Coe Park. In addition, these surveys show we care about our visitors' opinions. Isn't caring an important part of building community relationships? If you'd like to help pass out surveys, please contact Ranger Jen at [email protected] or 831-901-6101. Page 8 News from Coe Park By Paul Nam 2012 does not mean the end of the world for Henry W. Coe State Park. Two major milestones have been achieved by the Coe Park Preservation Fund (CPPF): On December 6, 2011 the California Department of Parks and Recreation signed an agreement with the CPPF to keep the park open through June 30, 2015. On January 20, 2012, the CPPF received the determination letter from the U.S. Treasury Department about its 501(c)(3) status. The CPPF is officially a tax-exempt organization effective May 25, 2011. Per a unanimous Pine Ridge Association (PRA) board resolution, $156,000 in contributions tagged for the CPPF will be transferred from the PRA to the CPPF. Two new Pine Ridge Association members, Cynthia Leeder and Paul Liebenberg, were elected to serve on the board of the PRA. Cynthia and Paul replace Ann and Winslow Briggs who have served on the board for fifteen years in different capacities. Special thanks to Ann and Winslow for their long service on the board and congratulations on their "retirement"! Board member Steve McHenry takes Winslow's place as secretary. Cynthia Leeder is a hiker who values "the serenity of the hills." In her candidate statement, Cynthia wrote, "I want the park to be protected and preserved, as the jewel it is—wild nature right next door to our urban life. A sanctuary we can all go to, to get away from it all without having to go far, to see nature, smell the aromas, and hear the quiet sounds that are otherwise crowded out of our noisy civilized lives. I would also like to see ideas continually being fostered that would further promote visitation while enhancing the experience of being in the park, but without sacrificing the "quiet hills" vision Sada Coe had for the park. I would like to give back to the park, to help further the cause of promoting the park to the public while protecting and preserving its heritage." The Ponderosa Paul Liebenberg's family owns several horses, so Paul's wife and daughter ride horses while Paul accompanies them on a mountain bike when they visit the park together. In his candidate statement Paul wrote: "To improve visitor experiences, Coe needs more "user friendly" trails like the recently commissioned makeover of the Jim Donnelly Trail out of Hunting Hollow. We need to stop maintaining unsustainable trails and build new and revised routes with a focus on sustainability and multi-user compatibility. To improve park revenue, Coe needs to attract more user groups and schedule special events on a more regular basis. We need to partner with other organizations and streamline the navigation of the Department of Parks and Recreation's policies." Check back for the new Coe Park website which will go live in coming weeks.. The new site will become the major portal to the park. Expect continual improvements and high quality content on this fabulous new site. Volunteers and friends of the park continue to build out the Jim Donnelly Trail out of Hunting Hollow. Though the dry winter has hampered productivity with less than optimal soil conditions, continual progress is being made. A special weekend trailwork event is anticipated on April 14-15 with Volunteers for Outdoor California providing over 100 volunteers, tools, and leadership to push through construction of the upper half of the trail. The SWECO trail building machine is staged at Willson Camp and ready for work on the Bowl Trail between Willson Camp and Lyman-WillsonTrail. A small pond on that hillside slumped down the hill last winter, which made the trail unsafe so it had to be closed. The SWECO will be operated by Eric Griggs, Coe Park's maintenance staffer, to level the trail route, create drainage relief, and groom the tread. An important objective of the PRA this year is to increase the membership threefold. It would be great if you would identify and recruit at least three new members. I've already done it so I know you can too. If you're comfortable doing this, don't stop at three! You can start by pointing people at the park's website and to the CPPF website (www.coeparkfund.org) so the CPPF can continue to raise funds to keep the park open beyond July 2015. Talk to visitors you interact with about how and why the PRA matters. Have membership forms available. Let's have a big and beautiful Henry W. Coe State Park 2012! Early Spring 2012 Page 9 Coe Park Preservation Fund Update By Winslow Briggs Some time in May, 2011: Coe Park on the closure list??? That's impossible! They can't close it! We'll have offroad vehicles, pot farms, poachers, trespassing cattle, members of the public in serious trouble, illegal campfires. Or can they? What can we do? a) wring hands; b) write legislators; c) write State Parks Director Ruth Coleman; d) write Governor Brown; e) attend a rally in Sacramento; f) wring hands again. Given the state budget situation and the Sacramento mantra that every program should share the pain, these measures were all destined for failure. Flashback to February, 2011: Bob Patrie, a founder of the Pine Ridge Association and long-term Coe Park supporter, assembled a small group of people to undertake a twofold mission—first, to raise sufficient funds to support park personnel for three years; second, start an endowment for the park to protect it from threats of closure in the future. The group deliberately took the conservative position that the state budget situation would likely not improve in time to restore full state funding by 2015, if then. The group (Ann Briggs, Minjung Kwok, Dan McCranie, Winslow Briggs, Bob Patrie, and Ron Fischler, later joined by Libby Vincent) then put together what is now the Coe Park Preservation Fund or CPPF. Our mission is solely to raise funds to keep Coe Park open in perpetuity. We decided to be independent of the PRA because the mission of the PRA is different: education and interpretation, not major fund raising. When one starts a new nonprofit foundation, Bureaucracy Rules: 1) get an Employee Identification Number (EIN); 2) draw up Articles of Organization; 3) write bylaws; 4) obtain 501(c)(3) status from the IRS so that gifts are tax deductible. All four of these requirements have now been met. The PRA was willing to carry the CPPF as a committee under its auspices until such time as we achieved our own tax-exempt status. As we had no qualifications to operate the park ourselves, our initial plan was to raise sufficient funds to pay salaries and benefits for two rangers, two seasonal aides, and a maintenance person for three years. We will donate the funds directly to the state with stringent restrictions (support for Coe Park and for Coe Park only); all revenue collected at the park will be returned to the park for operating expenses. State Parks will thus continue to operate the park just as it does now. When the Governor formally announced that Coe Park was on the closure list, we were ready. Bob Patrie had set up a website (www.coeparkfund.org), the board had produced a fund-raising brochure, and we had a bank account. Donations large and small soon began pouring in. Thanks to the incredible generosity of especially Dan McCranie and colleagues, and also many others, CPPF now has full access to adequate funds for the entire three years. On December 6th 2011, we signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the state that met all our conditions. Especially gratifying, the state is now using our MOU as a model for other nonprofit organizations fighting to keep their parks open. CPPF will continue fund raising for direct support and the development of an endowment. The board is determined to keep the park open for the public in perpetuity. We will settle for no less. New Coe Park website coming very soon A new website for Coe Park and the Pine Ridge Association will be up and running soon. The new site will have improved navigation, connect visitors with events in the park, provide more information about park history, and show more of the park's many delights. The information on the new site will help you plan your visits better. Check the same URL, www.coepark.org, from time to time and when you see the new site, visit the Contact Us page or Facebook page and let us know what you think. We're constantly striving for new and improved ways to connect with park visitors, friends, and supporters. Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Morgan Hill, CA Permit No. 160 Pine Ridge Association Henry W. Coe State Park 9100 East Dunne Avenue Morgan Hill, CA 95037 408-779-2728 www.coepark.org DATED MATERIAL, DO NOT DELAY PRA Board of Directors Contributors to this issue Paul Nam, President Ron Erskine, Vice President Rob Glover Cynthia Leeder Paul Liebenberg Dan McCranie, Treasurer Diana Maloney Steve McHenry, Secretary Stuart Organo, Supervising Ranger Heather Ambler, publisher Libby Vincent, editor, author Chere Bargar, author Barry Breckling, author Winslow Briggs, author Colleen Combes, pbotographer Craig Clements, photographer Sue Dekalb, photographer Laura Dominguez-Yon, author Jen Naber, author Paul Nam, author Chris Weske, author Mailing & Distribution PRA Volunteer Committee John Thatcher Jodie Keahey Linda Keahey Margaret Mary McBride Martie Sinclaire Diane Scariot Pat Sharfe Carolyn Straub Heather Ambler, e-distribution Jim Wright, Chair Liz Brinkman Ken Howell Cynthia Leeder Mike Meyer John Thatcher John Verhoeven, Ranger The Ponderosa is a quarterly publication of the Pine Ridge Association. The PRA's mission is to enhance and enrich the public's experience at Henry W. Coe State Park through education and interpretation. Articles and artwork relating to the natural history, history, and management of the park are welcome. Also, interested in volunteering? Email Jim Wright, [email protected] Please send submissions and ideas to the editor at: [email protected] Deadline for the next issue: April 30, 2012 © 2012 The Pine Ridge Association
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After the euphoria that was the immediate aftermath of the Vermont City Marathon, I fully expected to experience a serious case of the post-marathon blues. Luckily, I have managed to mostly avoid this completely medically recognized condition over the course of the last 10 days. I attribute my continued happiness to the following:
- Rest! I did not run or do any cardio whatsoever for a full 5 days after the marathon. During the 5 days after that, I ran 4 times for 2-3 miles each time (with the exception of one 6 miler yesterday). I've used the time I would normally spend running doing relaxing things such as
catching up on Teen Momreading the Classics and giving Basil her annual bath*. My body took a serious beating during the marathon (thank god for handicapped bars in bathrooms) and I know that an injury is just lurking around the corner waiting to pounce should I ramp back up too quickly. While I am feeling more than good 10 days out, during yesterday's 6 miler my legs, specifically my left calf and quad, were definitely like, "Hi! Hello! We are your calf and quad! It's so great to be here! We are feeling feelings right now!"
- The knowledge that I am in awesome shape just in time for racing season! While I will certainly not be gaining any fitness while
watching Teen Momresting my weary body, I know that it will take me no time at all to get back into fighting shape. I'm excited to see what I'm capable of once I am finished watching Teen Momfully recovered. (Okay, okay – enough with the Teen Mom.)
- As a continuation of the above bullet-point (sub-bullet-point?), I am really, really, really excited about upcoming races. While I don't have a set schedule at the moment, and I am forbidden from registering for races in the 2-3 weeks following a marathon (analogy: grocery shopping whilst drunk), I DO plan on doing most of the Central Vermont Runners races as well as several others. First on the agenda is the Capitol City Stampede 10k on Saturday! Will discuss this below…
* Giving Basil a bath is actually the opposite of relaxing. It is probably a good core workout due to all the wrangling.
So what's next? A few things. First up, the Capitol City Stampede 10k in two days! I love this race because it is organized by my running club (CVR what what) and it takes place right in my backyard! However, I know that racing any distance is quite stupid 13 days after a marathon. Therefore, my plan is to run comfortably hard and drop out/slow down if anything hurts. I do not want to risk a season ending injury for a podunk 10k.
After the Stampede
at which hopefully no one gets stamped on that would be sad, I plan on running many more races in the 5k to half marathon range. Nothing is set in stone. I do have a few goals of both the running and sorta running/related to running variety. Some of these goals are short-term and some are more long-term.
- Focus on strength training. If this means cutting back on mileage to make time, so be it. Strength training will make me a better runner and help me continue to remain injury free. I've also concluded as a result of
following Shalane, Kara, and Lauren on Instagramhighly scientific studies that runners have arm muscles. Given the sad state of my arms as of late, I would be happy with just one bicep.
- Set some PRs baby! More specifically, I would like to:
- Break 22 minutes in the 5k.
- Break 46 minutes in the 10k.
- Break 1:40 in the half marathon.
- Break 3:35 in the marathon and qualify for Boston! (OBVIOUSLY SHMOVIOUSLY.)
- Run a trail race!
- Win a race! I realize that this one is more dependent on the other runners in the race and less dependent on how fast I actually run. Therefore, I need to strategically pick some completely unpopular/small-town races. Even better, I need to sign up for a charity walk and pretend that I didn't get the memo. "Oh, this was a walk? My bad! NOW GIVE ME MY DAMN TROPHY!"
On that note, I'm going to go celebrate National Running Day a day late.


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Naughty Bear developer Behaviour Interactive is set to bring Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade to PC, PS4, and Xbox One in 2015.
The company announced the news in tandem with license holder Games Workshop.
A third-person action game, Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade features gunplay and melee, as well as a persistent world whose fate is decided by players. The game's four initial races are Space Marines, Chaos Space Marines, Orks, and Eldar.
The game also will feature a "deep progression system" that draws from the Warhammer 40,000 universe.


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The Iron may not have been in action on Tuesday evening, but there was still a packed schedule of League One action.Mark Robins' side were due to play Bradford City, who were in FA Cup action instead, meaning that the original clash has been rescheduled to April 21st.
Despite not being in action, the Iron remain in 17th place, three points above the bottom four, but have two games in hand over some of the teams around them.
At the top of the table, Bristol City continued their march towards the Championship with a comfortable 3-0 win at home to Crewe, keeping them 11 points clear.
Aaron Wilbraham, Aden Flint and Jay Emmanuel-Thomas were all on target for the leaders, who are unbeaten in seven and have the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final against Walsall to look forward to on Sunday.
Preston are still in second place after stretching their unbeaten run to nine matches with a 2-0 win at home to play-off chasing Peterborough.
Goals from Daniel Johnson and Jermaine Beckford were enough for Simon Grayson's side, who have Swindon close behind after the Robins' win at Doncaster.
They trailed to a Curtis Main strike, but goals from Michael Smith and Jon Obika ensured Swindon's third consecutive win to keep the pressure on Preston.
MK Dons ended a run of four games without a win to defeat Oldham 3-1 away from home and keep their own hopes of the top two alive.
Dean Bowditch, Daniel Powell and Ben Reeves put the Dons in a comfortable position, with Rhys Turner's strike proving to be no more than a consolation.
Fifth placed Sheffield United continued to falter though, drawing 1-1 at Walsall. Jose Baxter gave the Blades the lead, but it was cancelled out by Ashley Grimes.
Barnsley remain in sixth place after drawing 0-0 at Leyton Orient, a point which in crucial at both ends of the table.
Orient's draw saw them drop below Crawley, who moved within three points of safety with a 3-2 win at Port Vale, coming from behind twice to win.
Louis Dodds netted twice for the hosts, but Anthony Wordsworth, Izale McLeod and Richard Wood secured a crucial win for the Red Devils.
The only other team in the bottom four to win were Colchester, with the U's triumphing 2-0 at home to fellow relegation rivals Yeovil.
David Fox and former Iron loanee Jacob Murphy were both on target for Colchester, but the result now means Yeovil are nine points from safety.
Late goals from Dominic Samuel and Frank Nouble defeated Fleetwood and gave Coventry back-to-back wins and helped them to pull away from trouble, three points clear of the drop zone.
Elsewhere, Chesterfield comfortably beat Gillingham 3-0, with Sam Clucas netting a brace and Jay O'Shea netting the other goal, and Rochdale came from a goal down to win 2-1 at Notts County.
Next up for the Iron is a trip to Rochdale on Saturday, where Mark Robins' side will be hoping to claim three points to pull clear of the bottom four.


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- Most injury claims involve cars and trucks, according to the BJS. About 5 percent of claims involve product liability and fifteen to medical malpractice. The remaining claims are classified as "other."
- The types of compensation you can get depends on multiple factors. The type of injury, the state your in, and fault are all considered. We will discuss this further down this page. There are general and special damages to consider.
- According to OSHA, unintentional falls at work account for nearly 34,000 deaths a year, which is similar to vehicle mortality rates. It's crucial for families to reach out to a local Mount Vernon personal injury attorney ASAP if there's a fatality. You deserve reimbursement for your loss. The CDC points out that there are more than 140,000 unintentional injuries each year.
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- Reasonable Duty of Care: We as a society have a moral "duty of care" in everyday interactions. Proving there's a duty of care is the main step in proving negligence after an accident. For example, it's a business owner's "duty" to protect their patrons from harm, such as fixing a hole in the floor or faulty wiring.
- Breach: The next step in proving negligence is showing how the negligent party "breached" their duty of care. A good example is a driver ignores a red light and hits another car. They know they were supposed to stop, but breached their duty of care by not stopping.
- Causation: Put simply, causation is what caused the breach, like a landlord not salting a metal fire escape. This is the negligent act that breaches any expected duty of care.
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- Will I have to go to trial? The odds say no. Roughly five percent of personal injury claims make it to trial. This is due to the fact that at-fault parties like a business or negligent driver don't want the claim to go public. It's usually beneficial to both parties to settle out of court, though our Mount Vernon personal injury attorneys have trial experience and will go to trial on behalf of our clients if the case is worth more than an initial settlement offer.
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- What kinds of cases do you take? Our personal injury lawyers in Mount Vernon, IL, specialize in many different areas of injury law. If you've been hurt and there are financial ramifications, you might have a case. The Dixon Injury Firm offers free consultations and case reviews, so there's no reason not to contact our Mount Vernon personal injury attorneys right away. We're happy to discuss cases involving injuries like slips and falls, medical malpractice, vehicle accidents, and other injuries.
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Four idyllic Country House Hotels set in an area of outstanding natural beauty within The New Forest National Park, open heathlands, enchanted woodlands of oak, pine and beech, haven for wildlife, sandy beaches, clear waters and picturesque villages. Business or Pleasure, Young and Old, Families and Groups, take time out, relax and spoil yourself.
When visiting Heather House you are invited to relax in our garden with large lawned area with central Weeping Willow, a haven for widlife and birds. Sit and Relax on the Terrace and enjoy the peaceful secluded garden. Heather House has 10 bedrooms, all non-smoking. All the rooms are ensuite, have tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryers, & TV. Ironing facilities are available as is the telephone.
The Knightwood Lodge Hotel in the New Forest provides the ideal holiday accommodation for visiting the New Forest and surrounding areas. This New Forest hotel is situated on the Southampton Road on the edge of Lyndhurst, opposite the open forest. Originally built in the 1920s, the hotel has been carefully modernised to make it the ideal base for your New Forest holiday.
Our aim at Ormonde House Hotel is to offer our guests an efficient mix of relaxed hospitality, attentive service and quality bed and breakfast accommodation. Set back from the main road on the edge of Lyndhurst village in the heart of the New Forest, the hotel provides guests with every comfort to ensure a memorable stay in this unique corner of England. Cross the road and you are straight into the
The Penny Farthing Hotel is ideally situated just off the High Street in Lyndhurst village centre. Lyndhurst is the capital of the New Forest and is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, banks, pubs, as well as the main Visitors Centre and New Museum. With Southampton, Fawley and Marchwood 15/20 minutes to the East, Bournemouth and Christchurch 30 minutes West and Winchester and Salisbury 30 minutes
Elegant, traditional and mellow, The Crown Hotel Lyndhurst is an historic feature of the lively, village of Lyndhurst, the capital of The New Forest. From Lyndhurst you can easily explore 93,000 acres of national park or, just as easily, conduct business with the many thriving enterprises in Southampton, Fawley, Eastleigh and Bournemouth.


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Now about half of the boat is painted.
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Monday, November 24, 2014
Painting the topside.
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Patterning the V-berth for new cushions
Patterning the V-berth for new cushions. We are making a pattern for new 4 inch cushions using our sewing machine....hmmmm, more come.
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Online sulphide sensor for an efficient and environmental-friendly control of wastewater
Continuous sensor measurements directly in wastewater are increasingly being used to control wastewater treatment processes. Unisense has developed an online, real-time SulfiLogger sensor for dissolved sulphide measurements, and in this presentation we show how this sensor can be used for optimization of the collection system. We provide examples of how the sulphide sensor can be used to give a full picture of the production of sulphide directly in the wastewater, and we discuss how the sulphide monitoring can enable a minimization of both emissions and chemical use for sulphide mitigation in the sewage system. With proper control of the sulphide production, it is hence possible to save both resources and be environmentally friendly.
Sulphide is a major problem in the utilities' sewage network, where the toxic gas causes odour problems and can lead to hazardous incidents for sewage workers. Sulphide can furthermore be converted into sulfuric acid in biofilms and cause corrosion on the drainage network, wells, pumping stations and treatment plants. To minimize the amount of sulphide emission from the wastewater, large amounts of chemicals are added to wastewater, which is both costly and environmentally disadvantageous. In the talk we present a new and large demonstration project where Unisense together with Aarhus Vand, Aalborg Forsyning and Thames Water will demonstrate the potential for minimizing chemical dosing and saving on asset management cost by acquiring an overview of the daily and seasonal variations of sulphide load in their collection systems.


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United States District Court, D. Connecticut
May 11, 2018
GORSS MOTELS, INC. Plaintiff,v.SUNBEAM CONSUMER PRODUCTS, AND SYSCO GUEST SUPPLY, LLC, Defendants.
the Court is a Motion to Dismiss the Second Amended Complaint
under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) filed by
Defendant Sunbeam Products, Inc. ("Sunbeam"). The
Second Amended Complaint asserts Defendants Sunbeam and Sysco
Guest Supply, LLC ("Sysco") (together
"Defendants") violated the Telephone Consumer
Protection Act of 1991, 47 U.S.C. § 227
("TCPA" or the "Act") by sending
Plaintiff an unsolicited advertisement via facsimile. The
Motion to Dismiss challenges the one-count Complaint for
failure to assert facts upon which Sunbeam might be held
liable under the TCPA. For the reasons discussed below,
Sunbeam's Motion is DENIED.
Factual Background
facts alleged in the Second Amended Complaint
("SAC") are taken as true and construed in the
light most favorable to Plaintiff for the purpose of a motion
to dismiss. Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41, 45-46
On or
about April 2015, Defendants used a telephone facsimile
("fax") machine, computer, or other device to
send an unsolicited fax. [Dkt. 19 (SAC) at ¶ 13.] The
fax, a copy of which is attached to the SAC, [1] bears a logo at
the top reading "Sunbeam Hospitality." [Dkt. 19-1
(Fax).] The fax features images of Mr. Coffee coffee makers
and Sunbeam shower heads, advertising "buy four get one
free." Id. The fax also bears a logo reading
"Wyndham Hotel Group." Id. At the bottom
of the page is another logo reading "Sunbeam
Hospitality, Together we'll make your day."
Id. That logo appears next to a short form to submit
to redeem the advertised offer for coffee makers or shower
heads, with spaces to provide the hotel name, address, phone
number, and email address of the recipient. Id. The
fax instructs the recipient to send the completed form, along
with a "copy of an invoice from an authorized Sunbeam
Hospitality Distributor to: Sunbeam Hospitality Customer
Service . . ." Id. In small font at the bottom
of the page, the fax also states:
All products and services are manufactured and/or provided by
Sunbeam Hospitality and not by Wyndham Worldwide Corporation
(WWC), or its affiliates. Neither WWC nor its affiliates are
responsible for the accuracy or completeness of any
statements made by this advertisement, the content of this
advertisement (including the text, representations and
illustrations) or any material on a website to which the
advertisement provides a [number] or a reference. Please
refer to the applicable brand specifications for your
property prior to purchasing products.
Id. The fax also states "© Sunbeam
Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions.
All rights reserved." Id. Plaintiff asserts
the fax does not display an opt-out notice as required by 47
asserts that, on "information and belief, Defendants
receive some or all of the revenues from the sale of the
products, goods and services advertised on Exhibit A, and
Defendants profit and benefit from the sale of the products,
goods and services advertised on Exhibit A." SAC at
¶ 20. Plaintiff did invite or give permission to
Defendants to send the fax. Id. at ¶ 21.
also asserts that, on "information and belief,
Defendants faxed the same and other unsolicited facsimiles
without the required opt-out language to Plaintiff and at
least 40 other recipients, or sent the same and other
advertisements by fax with the required opt-out language but
without first receiving the recipients' express
invitation or permission and without having an established
business relationship (EBR) as defined by the TCPA and its
regulations." Id. at ¶ 22.
asserts the unsolicited fax harmed Plaintiff and other
recipients by consuming paper and toner, using telephone
lines and fax machines, requiring employees to expend time
receiving, reviewing, and routing the unauthorized faxes, and
"interrupt[ing]" their "privacy interests
in being left alone." Id. at ¶ 44.
Legal Standard
survive a Motion to Dismiss under Federal Rule of Civil
Procedure 12(b)(6), the complaint must plead "enough
facts to state a claim to relief that is plausible on its
face." Bell Atl. Corp. v. Twombly, 550 U.S.
544, 570 (2007). "A claim has facial plausibility when
the plaintiff pleads factual content that allows the court to
draw the reasonable inference that the defendant is liable
for the misconduct alleged." Ashcroft v.
Iqbal, 556 U.S. 662, 678 (2009). In considering a motion
to dismiss for failure to state a claim, the Court should
follow a "two-pronged approach" to evaluate the
sufficiency of the complaint. Hayden v. Paterson,
594 F.3d 150, 161 (2d Cir. 2010). "A court 'can
choose to begin by identifying pleadings that, because they
are no more than conclusions, are not entitled to the
assumption of truth.'" Id. (quoting
Iqbal, 556 U.S. at 679). "At the second step,
a court should determine whether the 'well-pleaded
factual allegations, ' assumed to be true,
'plausibly give rise to an entitlement to
relief.'" Id. (quoting Iqbal, 556
U.S. at 679). "The plausibility standard is not akin to
a probability requirement, but it asks for more than a sheer
possibility that a defendant has acted unlawfully."
Iqbal, 556 U.S. at 678 (internal quotations
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He went into the kitchen and grabbed something cold to drink and then headed towards the bathroom. He stood in front of the toilet and pissed for what seemed to be a ten minute span.
He pushed open the door to his bedroom and was shocked to see two bodies on his bed. He said loudly "what the fuck" and the two girls through back the covers and laughed as the waved him to join them.
He crawled in between them with his shy face on and they attacked him like a plate of fresh pasta. Each one of them had handcuffs which were placed on his wrists and ankles.
the ankle cuffs were then attached to a chain which made him lay spread eagled. He wanted to find his threshold of pain and these two women surely would help him find it without hesitation.
The one put nipple clamps on his nipples and the other put clothes pins on his balls which was just the beginning of the pain he would experience. They took turns flogging his legs and chest and then one of them burned away his pubic hair with a candle.
Then she poured the hot wax on his cock and inserted a urethra spreader into his jap eye. As he laid there he thought to himself " all I wanted to do was sleep and this is what I get instead".
These women were hot as they were dressed in leather and masks so no one could see their faces. As he laid there they slowly removed their clothing and exposed huge tits and nice ripe asses.
His cock instantly grew and wanted to feel the inside of both of them and he begged them to sit on his cock. They both just laughed and then used their crops to slap his cock and balls.
The one bent over him and ordered him so suck her nipples and the other one began to lick and suck his balls and cock. She began to massage his taint which was really exciting and made him so fucking hard.
The other one finally stood up and then crawled onto the bed as she lowered herself to his mouth and order him to lick her until she came. Then the other woman sat backwards on his cock riding him like a horse.
These woman knew how to make a man go wild and as the one riding his face began to explode so did he inside of the other woman. She milked his cock and then she slid is cock into her ass.
She road is cock long and hard with her ass as the other one began to kiss him deep with lovely french kisses. His mind was in oblivion as his cock was in a tight ass and he was being kissed by such a pro.
Once these women were done with him they undid his handcuffs and ordered him into the shower. They washed him from the bottom of his feet to his face and then they washed his hair.
They got out of the shower and dried off and had him step out of the shower so they could dry him off as well. They applied warm oil to his freshly showered body and then they tucked him in bed and told him to have sweet dreams as they exited the apartment.


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The Worst Things Bring out the Best of People
October 30, 2018
This past Saturday, we learned of a disgusting mass shooting which occurred at the Tree of Life
synagogue, in Squirrel Hill. Eleven people were killed, and more were injured. This heinous act
was committed by a man whose named Robert Bowers. He consistently posted anti-Semitic and
racist things on social media; even before he attacked saying, "I'm going in."
The Tree of Life synagogue is located at the intersection of Shady Avenue and Wilkins
Avenue. As most Pittsburghers know, Squirrel Hill is the heart of the Jewish community in
Pittsburgh. As a resident of Squirrel Hill, though I am not a member of the temple, it still felt out
of place. Every few minutes Saturday morning, you would hear sirens blaring, and then fade.
The residents of Squirrel Hill, but also from all over the city all came together that night at a
vigil to support those whose lives were lost. The vigil was planned by students at Allderdice
High School. They all met at the corner of Forbes and Murray. Candles were passed around, the
entire block was filled with a sea of people, many of them from Squirrel Hill, all wishing to show
their support for those who lost their lives in this horrible shooting.
At the beginning of the vigil, a blessing of healing was sung in Hebrew, for those who were killed or hospitalized, and those who knew people who were killed or hospitalized. Then, the crowd heard the organizers all
speak about what this issue means to them, and why it was important that the vigil be had. After
that, they performed the Havdalah, the Jewish celebration which marks the end of the Sabbath. A
moment of silence was held, again in support of those who were killed. The vigil ended with the
singing of the song "One Day."
On that rainy, chilly October day, something happened in Squirrel Hill which is
extremely important: hundreds of people came together to support each other, and there is a
certain beauty to that. After today, it seems abundantly clear that the people of Pittsburgh, of
Pennsylvania, and of the world all want peace and tranquility.
Yes, awful things like this happen, but what needs to be known is that most people are
good and decent, and want to help each other, and hopefully, someday, this country will be in a
place where all people feel that they are supported, and all people support each other. Is this
future ever truly possible? It most definitely is, and though it may not seem like it, the country is getting closer to it every day.
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9 Taylor Swift Outfits That Should Be In Her Game
If 2016 feels like it's been lacking T Swizzy news, fear not, Swifties. Taylor Swift is getting her own mobile game for smartphones and tablets. Yes, your favorite pop star is going to have her own app (!!!). Signing a multi-year licensing deal with Glu Mobile, the same folks behind Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, the company said in a press-release that they're hoping to "develop and create a new, one-of-a-kind digital gaming experience." To me, and probably every other Swift fan on the planet, that sounds like some pretty exciting news!
I think an original app is long overdue for the pop star. Not only is Swift highly regarded and decorated for her original music, but she also has more than 227 million social media followers. Which, to say the least, is a very large amount. Glu Mobile is likely hoping her large Internet-based following will translate into a popular app similar to Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, which CNN Money reported makes over $700,000 a day. Knowing T-Swift fans and all their passionate determination, that shouldn't be a problem.
While there are no hard details about what the game will be like yet, there's no doubt Glu Mobile will capitalize on all of Swift's talents. I'm sure concerts will be included, as well as hanging out with her celeb girl squad, and even chilling with her adorable kitten. Maybe even rumored boyfriend Calvin Harris will make an appearance? We'll have to wait until December to find out!
Glu Mobile's latest app for Katy Perry, called Katy Perry Pop, which was released last December, and the company is set to publish apps for Nicki Minaj and Britney Spears this year.
There's still lot's of time before we can download the Taylor Swift game, but until then, we can keep ourselves busy by guessing what real-world outfits she's worn will make it into her virtual app. From her flawless stage ensembles to her red carpet attire, here are nine Taylor Swift outfits that are bound to make it into the app because of how chic and amazing they are.
1. Stage Ensemble
"She wears short skirts..." Yes, Taylor, yes you do. This stage outfit from her 1989 World Tour would make a perfect performance outfit for the game. From the blue skirt to the shiny bomber jacket, I couldn't think of anything more suitable for a "Shake It Off" dance.
2. Co-Ord Set
There's no doubt Swift looked absolutely stunning at the 2015 Video Music Awards in this sparkling crop top and joggers co-ord. I would be surprised if this look didn't end up in her virtual wardrobe.
3. White Jumpsuit
This sleek jumpsuit look landed T-Swift a place on the best-dressed list at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, and I don't think anyone would complain if they saw virtual Swift rocking it in her game. It was that good.
4. Turquoise Gown
Didn't she look like a drop-dead-gorgeous princess last year at the Grammys? Here's to hoping we'll be seeing more of this look on Swift's app.
5. Street Style
For downtime with Calvin, or when just chilling with Meredith Grey and Olivia Benson (ahem, Swift's cats), this would be the perfect outfit.
6. Sparkly Crop Top And Skirt
Another amazing stage outfit, because you know you're going to want to perform "Bad Blood" in the game at least a few hundred times.
7. Strapless Mini Dress
Girly and sweet is definitely Swift's style, and this gorgeous embellished mini dress is the perfect example of that.
8. High-Waisted Shorts
No one does a pair of sailor-esque high-waisted shorts like Taylor!
9. Pink Gown
If the soft pink, embellished Oscar De La Renta gown Swift wore to the 2014 Met Gala is included in the game, I think I may start a petition to get it there.
Note to app developers: Keep these outfits in mind! While I'm sure there are many more killer T-Swizzle ensembles to come, these ones are classics. Only 10 more months until December!


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Your medical alert ID bracelet should be engraved with your most important medical information. I'm sure you have a general idea what you should have listed. Just keep it simple yet effective. This is the best in case of an emergency, and you are unable to speak for yourself, you will need your ID to speak for you.
Our engravers will take care of your order and will place your safety in their highest priority. We will properly space all lines and lettering to help engraving stand out and read better. If necessary we will use additional lines to help engraving read better if available, even if you have not paid for them.
We will also engrave in all CAPS for all information, except for names IF we feel it will look better. Engraving in caps will make it easier to read and that is what it is all about.
Engraved With Your Safety In Mind
For exp:
DO: "Asthma, On Coumadin, Allergies: Peanuts, Sulfa" - (Putting the Allergies last shows specifically what allergies there are)
DON'T: Allergies: Peanuts, Sulfa, Asthma, On Coumadin. (See how this could be confusing, It sounds like On Coumadin is an allergy)
What is Common for Engraving?
If you need help you can contact me for questions
If you are absolutely unsure what to engrave ask your doctor !
What medical conditions should be engraved on my medical ID
Here are some examples of medical conditions but not limited to these examples.
Adrenal Insufficiency
Breast Cancer
Gastric Bypass
Heart Angina
Multiple Sclerosis
Should my allergies be engraved on my Medical ID
Allergies to medications, drugs, foods, insects are all very important. Allergies can cause various serious medical problems.
Be sure to distinguish between medications you are taking and medications you are allergic to.
For Example:
DO: "Asthma, On Coumadin, Allergies: Peanuts, Sulfa" - (Putting the Allergies last shows specifically what allergies there are)
DON'T: Allergies: Peanuts, Sulfa, Asthma, On Coumadin. (See how this could be confusing)
Should my Medication & Medicines be listed on my Emergency ID
~ If there is room to engrave any medication and/or medicines it can be a good idea to do so. Typically only list the ones that are taken on long term basis and/or regularly and don't change. Also any that are important for doctors or other professionals should be aware of.
Always make sure your information on you ID is current and up to date. If you have a medication listed that you are no longer taking you will need a new ID
Bellow are some cases medications could be important but not limited too:
-Analgesics: These are Narcotics such as Vicodin, Codeine, Morphine
-Antianginals: These Medicines alleviate angina episodes
-Antiarrhythmics: Heart Drugs concerning irregular heart beats
-Anticoagulants: Blood Thinners, such as Coumadin and or other
-Anticonvulsants: Meds for epilepsy patients and seizures
-Antihistamines & Decongestants: Medications for allergic rhinitis
-Antihypertensives: Blood Pressure Meds
-Beta Blockers: Drugs that can slow hear rate
-Chemotherapy Agents: Drugs for various infectious diseases and cancer patients
-Steroids: Decadron, Cortisone etc.
Bellow is a list of spellings for various medications:
Should I put my name with my other medical information on my ID?
Typically yes, at least put a first name. Medical professionals will want to refer to you using your name in case of being unconscious, also they will want to contact your emergency contacts as-well.
What other information should I get on my Medical ID
Contact Lenses,
your language (list this when traveling, or other)
Health Insurance
Organ Donor
Blood Type
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I have a lot of information to be listed, what should I do?
This can be a common issue if you have allot of different medications, allergies and/or conditions.
One thing you can do, is to have your medical ID engraved with "See Wallet Card"
All orders come with a basic 2 sided wallet card to hand write your information on. Or you can look into engraving a custom wallet card to permanently and clearly state all medical information.
You can also download and print your own medical alert Identification wallet card online as well.
IMPORTANT: Wallet cards are very common, however you should always wear a medical ID bracelet along with you wallet card. 95% of Paramedics look for a medical bracelet at point of contact with you. Wallet cards at times could be over looked unless the bracelet says "See Wallet Card"
If you still not sure what to engrave you may ask me at any time. Also ask a doctor if necessary as my suggestions are only suggestions and not actual medical professional advise.


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This week on PLL, danger is in the air; Spencer gets drunk; Melissa is back in the picture; Aria and Ezra hit a bump in the road; and Mona becomes A's newest target. Read on for more on our favorite pretty little liars.
Thoughts on why Melissa feels so scary? And what does that video mean?
Sarah: Why oh why did Spencer go with her to a second location? Is it a barn? Oh lord, it's probably a barn with creepy dolls and horseshoes in it. Anyway, I think Melissa feels creepy because she has all the Hastings intensity and terrorizing ability with little to no mediating personality traits, and also because she had like twelve good reasons to hate Ali murderously. I don't know why she's so anxious to find Ali in that video clip, but it can't bode well. Also, the fact that Melissa worked at the law firm where the blocked Vivian Darkbloom calls were coming from definitely puts her at the top of my list of A-candidates. And also also, is Garrett going to be the father of the baby, not Ian?
Phoebe: Oh man I was definitely also wondering whether Garrett was indeed the father (and not creepy Ian). Either way, Melissa's choices in male-companion types = terrible. Then again, I agree Sarah that she is all the Hastings intensity without anything to make that softer and ya know less scary. And I am so concerned for Spencer's safety with the episode ending as she walks out of the house without her phone! Why leave your phone Spencer?! So worrisome. Then again, could Melissa actually harm her own sister? And what did she want to tell Spencer at Ian's funeral?
Chelsea: Melissa is scary because she's always scary. She's just like Spencer, but with way more bitterness and a tad more ruthlessness. Also, her Ann Taylor wardrobe when she doesn't seem to do anything Ann Taylor-y in life creates an unsettling dissonance for me. Seriously.
Melissa: I think Melissa is scary (not talking about myself here) because she has been willing to see Spencer hurt before. Remember? Oh sure, murderer husband pooky poo; I'll keep loving you and not believe my sister that you've been threatening her. And Melissa has always struck me as ruthless: willing to throw her family under the bus to get at the men that she loved at the time. She seems to have no loyalty and to be a big ball of bullying possessiveness, with a great capacity for emotional blackmail. I've always thought she was at least part of Ali's death, though I'm not sure I think she's A…She doesn't seem quite devious enough…But SPENCER?!??! Why for the first time ever are you believing someone so readily? Normally you reserve that poor judgment for the police. Why are you trusting your sister? Just because your father's past behavior is currently tearing your family apart? Noooooooooooooooooo.
What are your thoughts on Mona as A's new target?
Sarah: As the president of the I Love Mona fan club, I felt awful for her, and was really impressed with the way she handled the whole situation. If she does end up being A, I'm going to be pretty shocked. Her love for Hanna feels real to me, as does her freaked-out-ness at A's machinations. I'm happy the last few episodes have been building Mona's relationship with the other PLLs too, so that the moment in the lunchroom where she tentatively accepts Hanna's invitation to go sit with them feels really earned. If you think about it, that moment is kind of huge–even though nerd-Mona was, in her words, "like two personalities ago," that's the table we saw her trying to sit at in flashbacks, where Ali constantly rejected and excluded her. Mona's friendship with Hanna was likely enabled by the fact that they both made themselves over at the same time, so Hanna wasn't as intimidating as the other girls–but Mona's still kind of edgy about whether or not Spencer and Aria and Emily will accept her. And so it was really nice to hear their sweet, casual "heys" as she sat down. I'm crossing my fingers that the core four will be adding her as a fifth to their group, particularly since she knows now about A.
Phoebe: Yes and yes and yes. I agree with all your points. I would be really surprised at this point if A turned out to be even part-Mona. And I loved that final moment where she got to sit with the PLLs and I really hope that she is not A! As I too am enjoying her character development in the past couple episodes.
Chelsea: I don't have anything new to add that y'all haven't covered other than when she was crying a little and her mascara got all runny it reminded me of L.C. in The Hills in the best possible way. It was the moment I officially joined the Mona fan club.
Melissa: Mona is earning my trust, a bit at a time, because she seems so loyal to Hannah. And it totally made sense that A would have given her the liposuction info on Hannah ages and ages ago.
Spencer + Wren. Discuss.
Sarah: I have such mixed feelings about this! Wren is pretty much irresistible with his British accent and floppy hair and big grin, so no objections there. And Spencer has chemistry with everybody, but I especially buy the flirty rapport between the two of them–back at Wren's apartment they were cookin'! But the age difference thing is a real problem for me. If Wren's doing his residency, he's got to be at least 10 years older than Spencer. I know she's mature and kind of a 35-year-old in a 16-year-old body, but I can't help but feel weird about the age gap. At least he stopped them from going any further that night since Spencer was definitely too drunk–I loved that little backward couch-flip of assent she did at his assessment.
Phoebe: Wren is SO irresistible and so charming when he tells Spencer no and lets her sleep on the couch. Also, drunk Spencer is hilarious. I feel like this is first time we've really seen Spencer out of control–it was crazy watching her just grab those shots while sitting at the bar (which she is totally not old enough to be in I might add and it was so strange that nobody seemed to care about that). I agree about the age gap, but then I decided he could be like an intern or something and therefore still relatively young, right? maybe? And thus, the age gap would be more Aria/Ezra-esque with the student/teacher dynamic afoot.
Chelsea: Yeah, for some reason (probably imagined) I think we found out his age last season and he wasn't that much older than her. Not that a few years less negates the legal issues and the potential for a problematic power differential between them, but still. Also, I kind of admire Wren's tenacity. He's totally into Spencer and consistently open about that with her, which, considering the other romantic pairings we're dealing with in Rosewood, is pretty admirable (despite the shady start to their relationship).
Melissa: I loved everything about this scene, though I would have had some consternation had they actually hooked up. Atta girl, Spence, going right for the tequila; I just know she and I would be friends. And can we talk about how "Oh, wait, Aristotle is exactly where it should be!" is the best pick-up line of all time?!?!?! I'm using that on every date for the rest of forever. I feel like Spencer has genuinely real chemistry with Wren – more even than with Tobey – and he has been persistent. But I'm a little uncertain about Wren's trustworthiness. Oh, he just happened to show up instead of Melissa so that Spencer could be distracted? And remember him getting medicine to Ian? And remember how he first made out with Spencer when he was engaged to Melissa? I was all for the chemistry, but I'm not sure their story would end happily ever after or that Wren is totally on the level.
Nomination for best parent of the episode?
Sarah: Ohh Hanna's mom is always gonna win this award from me. I loved how protective she was of Hanna and how her top concern about the info about her affair with the police officer leaking was that she might lose custody of her daughter. I was also pleased with the way Emily and Mona both profess their love for Mrs. Marin. She is the best! Everyone agrees.
Phoebe: I think this week there is a tie between Mrs. Marin for all the reasons you stated. And also Ella (Aria's mom) was on a roll this week with her awkward visit to Ezra's place and their awkward tea party. So uncomfortable. But, I thought it was cool that she went to go listen.
Chelsea: Ella was pretty great this week; listening is an important step in that situation, regardless of the conclusion (and honestly, can we actually imagine Ezra living in New Orleans? Really? It'd be good for him though.). Hanna's mom is always great, so I'm gonna give credit to Ella for her unexpected parental contribution.
Melissa: Yes, I must third the Ella nomination. Because Aria was being a bit of a brat to her (sorry, Chels; but she was seriously under my skin this week: I will run to New Orleans even though he may not want me, take that Mommy! So I thought it was rad that Ella refused to be put off by the teenage angst. I guess after dealing with Mike, heartbroken Aria can't be too bad. And she's married to Professor Crazytrain. That poor woman. But also, way to go Mrs. Marin, just charging in on Officer Creeptron and demanding he take accountability. Serious Mom Power shining through here!
Paige is back in action, and Maya is AWOL and, based on the police appearance, potentially in trouble. What does all this mean for young Emily?
Sarah: I'm pretty anti-Maya, so I'm happy Paige is back on the scene (with a better haircut)! I get why Emily wasn't in a kissing mood, being so worried about Maya and all, but I hope she changes her mind. I also hope Maya's not dead, though.
Phoebe: Paige does look pretty adorable in this episode! And I agree, I am SO anti-Maya at this point and more pro-Paige. Although, maybe Emily just needs some recovery time post-getting screwed over by Maya too which I very much support.
Chelsea: Emily needs to meet someone new.
Melissa: Paige is cool, but I just never felt any real chemistry between those two. Maya has been a total frosted flake for the past few episodes, so I hope Emily just moves on – no underwater magic can make up for how mean she's being right now…IF SHE'S NOT SWIMMING IN A LAKE WITH LUCAS. Or selling comic books – maybe she has a gambling problem? That's my new answer to anything. I don't think Maya's dead, though I think that last little A-clip was supposed to suggest potential murder. Naw, I think she's doing some thing with whoever has been texting her and will reappear like Lucas from the dead.
Pretty Little Liars will reveal A's identity in the season finale. Who's the most likely candidate? Vote now!


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Archive for February 27, 2014
Imprisoned by Ego
For so long now the soul has been imprisoned within the personality of ego.
Do I recognise that personality?
It is that personality that stands up and defends me even when I am wrong. It is there to always make me look good in front of others – it will never let the side down!
When mistakes are noticed, it will make excuses for me and make sure there is someone else to blame. It makes sure I win even at the cost of so many others losing.
Do I recognise this so-called faithful friend within? Could I ever have considered that ego has imprisoned me and made me its slave?
This is the time to recognise how false the personality that ego promotes is, how far from the real me within.
If I am ever to reach my truth and thus my inner peace, I need to be able to let go of all that is false. I need to be able to let go of the support I take from ego and stand up and face myself, who I am, as I am.
Do I have the courage to let go of the support of Ego?
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Basketboy natural woven hanging basket (bottle holder)
Basketboy is an award winning Kangaroo Island based weaver who uses local sustainable or invasive species that grow wildly around his home on pristine Kangaroo Island, South Australia.
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- This topic has 13 replies, 6 voices, and was last updated 1 year, 5 months ago by Rik Hoving.
March 15, 2019 at 09:41 #63320
I have been in contact with Keith Ashley for a long time. I got in touch with him on the Internet when I was trying to find out more about the beautiful improved recreation of the Larry Ernst 1951 Chevy he had created. In the past he had already shared some really great info and photos with me, which have all been shared on my websites and on social media. After Keith sold his Larry Ernst recreation last year he decided to let go of some of his collection and donated some really great material to the Custom Car Chronicle.
Earlier this week I received a wonderful package from Keith with some really neat photos dating back to around 1957, when Keith started to visit the cars shows and had access to a camera up till he switched to a digital camera. I will be sharing this collection of photos – in total random order – here on the CCC, with an introduction article on the main site (soon) and with the majority of the photos here on the Forum. Hope you will enjoy them…
Thank you very much Keith Ashley.
Enjoy the beauty of Customizing2+March 15, 2019 at 13:06 #63321Larry PointerParticipant
Exciting news. Can't express appreciation enough to Keith for his generous sharing. And to Rik for creating this CCC site for all of us hoplessly hooked enthusiasts on traditional custom cars. Kudos!0March 15, 2019 at 13:47 #63322
Enjoy the beauty of Customizing0March 15, 2019 at 18:27 #63325Mild MitchParticipant
I'd also like to thank Mr. Ashley and Rik for all their generosity!
I was at the "Oakland Roadster Show" (actually at the Cow Palace, San Francisco) when his Larry Earnst chevy rolled in on setup day.
To say I was overwhelmed would be an understatement! It was truly a moving experience watching and hearing that car enter the building! I have always loved that car, the original and recreation. In fact years before I'd found a '51 Belair to build my own. That never happened. But so happy I was able to see Mr. Ashley's recreation.
Thank you for sharing everything!
Mild Mitch1+March 15, 2019 at 22:59 #63326
Great to see this collection going into the right hands.
Looking forward to seeing more.
Thank you Mr Ashley and Rik Hoving.
Torchie0March 16, 2019 at 07:38 #63329
Bill Whitmore 1949 Ford photographed at the Toledo Custom Show in 1957.
Joe Wilhelm
Enjoy the beauty of Customizing0March 20, 2019 at 09:14 #63358
Three more photos of Bill Whitmore 1949 Ford at the Toledo Custom Show in 1957.
Very well proportioned custom restyled by Bill in his home garage, doing all the body work himself. Bill was around 20 years old, and learned how to do body work along the way. Check out the cut rear bumper with integrated license plate lights, reminds me about the rear bumper George Barris created for the Jack Stewart Ford. The last photo shows the car in 1956, before the two tone paint. Bill's Ford really has all the right lines, and great stance.
Enjoy the beauty of Customizing1+March 20, 2019 at 16:04 #63360
I'm not a huge "Shoe box" fan as I prefer the GM cars of this era But I really like this one.
Notice not only the rear bumper but the tail lights as well. It appears they he painted the indents on the tail lights the body color, effectively making the wind splits look longer. Neat idea.
Plus, This car shows what some one that has the desire and determination can do. Built it yourself and learn something along the way.
I wonder if it's still around.
Attachments:You must be logged in to view attached files.0March 22, 2019 at 20:25 #63377KingKustomsParticipant
Awesome pictures…thanks for sharing!0March 24, 2019 at 16:23 #63390
Two more of the Jerry Yatch's 1940 Mercury convertible.
This picture was taken around 1956.
And this one around 1977
Enjoy the beauty of Customizing1+March 24, 2019 at 19:52 #63392
Thank Goodness Keith had the foresight to keep all these great pictures. Wish I could say the same for myself.
I really like that Panoramic rear window.
Torchie0March 25, 2019 at 17:03 #63401DavidParticipant
Great stuff! Thanks Keith for sharing them with Rik and Rik for taking the time to share them with us!0March 25, 2019 at 17:10 #63402
Ernie Szelesi 1933 Ford, a great mix of Hot Rodding & Customizing photographed by Keith Ashley in 1957, '58 and '60.
Enjoy the beauty of Customizing1+April 28, 2019 at 08:25 #63791
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Made to last: from trash to durable eco-friendly bags.
Made to last: from trash to durable eco-friendly bags. Elena Mabano (rightmost), a microfinance client of CARD Bank from Toril, Davao City is into businesses that protects and preserves the environment. She makes bags from used tarpaulin and clothes for more than five years. She was inspired to use tarpaulin in making her bags because she observed that many banners and streamers are along the streets, in electric posts, and other places. She thought that these materials can be turned into bags that are durable and can be used for a lifetime. So in 2014, she availed a microfinance loan in CARD Bank, Inc. to finance her new and unique line of business. Elena now successfully made her business bigger and displayed her crafts at the Pasalubong Center in Davao City. Now, she trains communities, especially students, so they can benefit from her enterprise and learn from her experience. Elena, like Raquel Lanaban (leftmost) who is into paper wallet making, was also tapped by CARD MRI Hijos Tours so that their products become integrated into its tour programs. CARD Bank and CARD MRI Hijos Tours are among the 21 member institutions under CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI), a group of social development institutions that is in the business of ending poverty in the Philippines through microfinance and community development programs. Also in the photo are CARD MRI Hijos Tours Tour Assistant Russel Idul (2nd from left) and Tour Manager Cyrene Grace Lubigan (3rd from left).